JP7440313B2 - Programs, terminals, game systems and game management devices - Google Patents

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Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act (1) Publication date: December 27, 2018, publication address: https://www. aicarddass. com/zenonzard/about. php (2) Publication date: December 27, 2018, publication address: https://www. aicarddass. com/zenonzard/#gameRule (3) Publication date: December 27, 2018, publication address: https://www. openrec. tv/user/zenonzard_official (4) Publication date: December 6, 2018 Publication name: Weekly Famitsu December 20 and 27, 2018 Merged issue, pages 6-7 (5) Publication date: December 25, 2018 Publication address: https://www. family. com/news/201812/25169491. html (6) Publication date: November 30, 2018, Publication name: Card Gamer vol. 43 Pages 90-91 (7) Publication date: December 27, 2018 Publication address: https://yoyaku-top10. jp/u/a/Mjc4MDQ (8) Publication date: December 27, 2018, publication address: https://gamegift. jp/news/1545696774437125 (9) Publication date: December 27, 2018, publication address: https://web. lobby. co/game/zenonzard/group/0d5b6e60128b5f83f9b1bee26c84ac465eb24e49/bookmark (10) Publication date: December 27, 2018, publication address: https://gamemarket-app. com/distribution/reservation/view/1305/ (11) Publication date: December 27, 2018, publication address: https://appmedia. jp/newgame/2516785 (12) Publication date: December 27, 2018, publication address: https://smartgame. jp/sp/reserve/detail. html? id=318

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The present invention relates to a program, a terminal, a game system, and a game management device.

In recent years, games using platforms such as smartphones and mobile phones have become popular. For example, there is a game in which a deck is a combination of game elements such as virtual cards, and the outcome of a competitive game is determined using the parameter values of each game element making up the deck.

On the other hand, there have conventionally been city-building simulation games in which the user operates the city environment within the game and aims to develop the city. In such city-building games, users install various facilities and buildings in the game city to develop it, and also deal with various problems that occur, such as earthquakes and pollution. However, in conventional city-building games, the user has a wide variety of choices and the game objectives are endless, so the user may not know what action to take next to further develop the city. . Therefore, a technique has been proposed that can prevent the user from being in a state where he or she does not know what to do by advising the user about the next operation (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-147527

By the way, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, a server receives a request for scoring a town from a player, scores the town on predetermined items, and advises the player on the next operation. In other words, advice to the player is triggered by a request from the player, and advice is not given in a timely manner in a situation where the player can operate during game play.

In particular, in the case of a competitive game that is played using game elements such as cards that make up the deck described above, if the game elements such as cards can be operated, the device side can provide advice at the appropriate time without requesting advice from the player. It would be highly convenient for the user, who is a player, if he or she could receive advice from the player.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a program, a terminal, a game system, and a game management device that can provide games with improved user convenience.

One aspect of the present invention is a program that causes a computer to execute a game using a first game element owned by a first player and a first game element owned by a second player serving as an opponent, the program comprising: The program includes a first setting means for setting a first game element forming a deck of the first player, and a first setting means for setting a first game element forming a deck of the first player, and a first setting means for setting a first game element forming a deck of the first player, and a first setting means for setting a first game element forming a deck of the first player; a second setting means for setting a second game element for one player; a determining means for determining the selection or action of the first game element; and information regarding the progress of the game for the first player, The program functions as an acquisition means for acquiring operation assistance information corresponding to character information of a second game element, and a providing means for providing the operation assistance information in a phase in which the first player can operate.

One aspect of the present invention is a terminal for playing a game using a first game element owned by a first player and a first game element owned by a second player serving as an opponent, wherein the first player's deck a first setting means for setting a first game element constituting the deck; and a second setting means for setting a second game element of the first player that does not constitute the deck, the second setting having character information that can be changed according to the progress of the game. means, determining means for determining the selection or action of the first game element, and operation assistance information that is information related to the progress of the game for the first player and that is responsive to character information of the second game element. and a providing means that provides the operation assistance information in a phase in which the first player can operate the terminal.

One aspect of the present invention is a game system that plays a game using a first game element owned by a first player and a first game element owned by a second player serving as an opponent, the system includes a terminal, a game management the terminal has first setting means for setting a first game element constituting the deck of the first player or the second player, and character information that can be changed as the game progresses; a second setting means for setting a second game element of the first player or the second player that does not constitute the deck; and determining a selection or action of the first game element by the first player or the second player. a determining means; an acquisition means for acquiring operational assistance information related to the progress of the game for the first player or the second player from the game management device; and an acquisition means operable by the first player or the second player. and providing means for providing the acquired operation assistance information in the phase, the game management device acquiring the operation assistance information according to character information of a second game element of the first player or the second player. an acquisition means, a transmission means for transmitting the acquired operation assistance information to the terminal, and a second game of the first player or the second player according to the progress of the game of the first player or the second player. The game system includes a character information changing means for changing character information of an element.

One aspect of the present invention is a game management device capable of communicating with a terminal of a first player and a terminal of a second player who is an opponent of the first player, wherein the device is configured to play a first game forming a deck of the first player. a first transmitting means for transmitting elements to the second player's terminal, and transmitting first game elements constituting the second player's deck to the first player's terminal; and the first player or the second player. a first acquisition means for acquiring character abilities of a second game element that does not constitute a deck; and a game for the first player or the second player in a phase in which the first player or the second player can operate the game. a second acquisition means for acquiring operational assistance information that is information related to the progress of the game and that corresponds to the acquired character information of the second game element of the first player or the second player; , a second transmitting means for transmitting to a terminal of the first player or the second player, and a second game of the first player or the second player according to the progress of the game of the first player or the second player. The game management device includes a character information changing means for changing character information of an element.

The present invention can provide a game with improved user convenience.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system in this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the device configuration of a smartphone, which is an example of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1 in the standby phase or card usage preparation phase of the competitive game. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of card setting data of a card held by a player. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of deck setting data. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of player A's buddy setting data. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the game server 2. As shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of user information data. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. As shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is an example of an icon image displayed on the player terminal 1. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of outputting operation assistance information as text information from a buddy's image. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining another display example of operation assistance information.

[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system includes player terminals 1 prepared for each of game players A and B, and a game server 2. The player terminal 1 and the game server 2 can be connected to a communication line N and can communicate with each other.

The communication line N means a communication path that allows data communication. In other words, the communication line N includes a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN using Ethernet (registered trademark), etc., as well as communication networks such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet. /Regardless of wireless.

The player terminal 1 is a computer that can execute a game program, and can connect to a communication line N via a wireless communication base station or the like to perform data communication with the game server 2. The player terminal 1 is, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a portable game device, a stationary home game device, an arcade game device, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a controller for a stationary home game device, or the like. Basically, there are a plurality of player terminals 1, and each player terminal operates the player terminal 1.

The game server 2 is a server system configured to include one or more server devices, storage devices, and the like. The game server 2 provides various services for operating the game of this embodiment, such as managing data necessary for operating the game and distributing game programs and data necessary for executing the game on the player terminal 1. It can be performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the device configuration of a smartphone, which is an example of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the player terminal 1 includes a display 11, a touch operation panel 12 that is integrated with the display 11, and a speaker 13. The player terminal 1 is also provided with a control board, a built-in battery, a power button, a volume control button, etc. (not shown).

The control board is equipped with various microprocessors such as a CPU, GPU, and DSP, various IC memories such as ASIC, VRAM, RAM, and ROM, and a wireless communication module for wirelessly communicating with a mobile phone base station. Furthermore, a so-called I/F circuit (interface circuit), such as a driver circuit for the touch operation panel 12, is mounted on the control board. Each of the elements mounted on these control boards is electrically connected to each other via a bus circuit or the like, and are connected so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received.

In this embodiment, the game system as described above is applied to a competitive game using a first game element owned by a first player A and a first game element owned by a second player B who is an opponent. An example will be explained below.

Here, the first game element is a character associated with a virtual or physical item. Examples of virtual or tangible items include a virtual card displayed on a computer, a physical card, and the like. In the game to be executed, the first game element that can be made to appear through the use of cards is a character whose behavior is controlled based on the operations of the player (including non-players operated by the computer). The following description assumes that a card is attached with a pattern of a corresponding character (an image showing the external appearance of the character). Furthermore, the cards used to specify the game elements of the game to be executed are not limited to those configured so that game elements such as characters can be specified, but can also include items, activated effects, etc. Needless to say, it may also specify other game elements. Note that the article is not limited to a card, as long as it is configured such that a game element associated with the article can be specified. The article may be, for example, a shaped object such as a figure that has the appearance of a game element.

Furthermore, in the competitive game to which this embodiment is applied, a second game element different from the first game element is added. Although the second game element is a character like the first game element, it does not necessarily need to be associated with a virtual or tangible item.

Further, unlike the first game element, the second game element is not used as a means of attack or defense used by players (including non-players operated by a computer) in battles within the game, and at least It has the property of providing operation assistance information, which is information related to the progress of the game, to the player during a phase in which the player can perform operations. In other words, unlike the first game element whose behavior is controlled based on the operation of the player (including non-players operated by a computer), the second game element is autonomous or It can also be said that it voluntarily provides operational assistance information. The type of operation support information does not matter as long as it is information related to the progress of the game, but for example, information on operation methods, information on selection of the first game element or information on actions (selection of cards, opponent to be attacked, etc.) (advice information such as cards, etc.), information that makes the progress of the game advantageous (advice information such as presentation of the type of card that makes the match result of the game advantageous), etc. Furthermore, in other words, the second game element can be said to be a game in which players (including non-players operated by a computer) form a team and compete against competing players.

The above-described autonomous or spontaneous provision of operation assistance information for the second game element is performed by the AI function provided in the game server 2. This AI function is an AI function obtained by machine learning using the game progress contents and results of many competitive games as training data. A typical machine learning method is deep learning, but it is not limited to this.

Further, the content or timing of provision of the autonomous or spontaneous operation assistance information of the second game element changes depending on the character information possessed by the second game element. This character information changes as the game progresses. Character information can have multiple parameters. For example, in this embodiment, the character information includes a parameter (hereinafter referred to as level) that changes depending on the experience value obtained from the result of the game, and a parameter that changes depending on the frequency of use of the type of first game element (hereinafter referred to as level). (hereinafter referred to as card understanding level), a parameter that changes depending on the usage rate of the type of the first game element (hereinafter referred to as personality), and a parameter that changes depending on a predetermined event (hereinafter referred to as synchro level) including.

The level represents the basic level of the second game element, and increases according to the experience points obtained by competing. When the level increases, the thinking power of the second game element can be increased. The higher the thinking ability, the more appropriate operational assistance information can be provided according to the game situation.

The card understanding level is the level of understanding of the first game element (the level of understanding of the effect activated by the card character), and the higher the understanding level, the more appropriately the timing to use the first game element (card) will be notified. Operational assistance information can be provided.

The personality represents the attribute of the second game element, and changes depending on the usage rate of the attribute of the first game element (which has attributes depending on the character).

The synchronization level increases by achieving a predetermined event in the game. The predetermined event is logging into the game or a second game element acting together with the player within the game. Due to the difference in synchronization level, the content of expression of the operation assistance information, etc. differs. For example, the higher the synchronization level, the more intimate the expression.

The AI function provided in the game server 2 has a plurality of AI functions according to the character information described above, and can provide operation assistance information according to the height of the character information. That is, the higher the character information of the second game element is, the more appropriate operation assistance information can be provided.
[Summary of game content]
Next, to help understand the explanation of the embodiment, an outline of the game will be explained using the display screen of the display 11 of the player terminal 1.

In the game of this embodiment, players A and B use virtual game cards (cards embodying the first game element, simply referred to as "cards") that are game objects in the game. A plurality of types of cards are prepared, and they are distinguished by combinations of character abilities, card attributes, etc. associated with each card. The card attribute is determined by, for example, a color such as red or blue, or a number from 1 to 7. Each card has predetermined ability parameter values such as level, attack power, and HP (hit points) used for competitive play (battle) against opponents such as computer-controlled enemy characters and other players.

The minimum number of cards required for competitive play (battle) is given to you when you register for an account, and you can also obtain them during the game, by purchasing them as paid items, or through a lottery called gacha. . In addition, cards can also be obtained by obtaining a physical game card (hereinafter referred to as a "real card") and completing a registration procedure so that the obtained real card can be used in the game. Specifically, when players A and B perform a registration procedure for a real card, they can obtain a card of the card type associated with the real card.

Then, players A and B construct a deck with a predetermined number (for example, 40) of the cards they own, and challenge themselves to a competitive play (battle) using the deck. Competitive play (battle) using a deck is a game where the ability parameter values (character information of the first game element) determined by the cards that make up the deck (deck cards) are used to decide the outcome against the opponent. It is.

A battle can be started by selecting the battle menu (touch operation) from the home screen displayed after logging in. Note that, prior to the game, players A and B need to complete account registration and organize their decks. Deck formation can be done by touching the card menu from the home screen or the like, and from the deck formation menu presented as one of the menus.

In the battle, player A's turn and opponent player B's turn are executed alternately. Each turn consists of a standby phase in which cards from the deck are set in the player's own player area such as the field, a card use preparation phase in which other deck cards are prepared in order to use the set deck cards, and a card usage preparation phase in which players It consists of a plurality of phases, such as a battle phase in which an opponent player or an opponent player's card is attacked using deck cards placed in an area.

On the other hand, players A and B can obtain the second game element by selecting their favorite buddy from a plurality of second game elements (hereinafter referred to as buddies) at the time of account registration. A plurality of parameters included in the buddy's character information when obtained are in the initial state (lowest level).

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1 in the standby phase or card usage preparation phase of the competitive game. The screen of the display 11 includes a first area 20 in which cards of player A and the like are set, and a second area 21 in which cards and the like of competing player B are set. Further, at the boundary between the first area 20 and the second area 21, operation information 30 is displayed that displays information on operations that can be currently executed.

Each of the first area 20 and the second area 21 includes a field area 22 where five cards (hand) selected from the own deck are placed, and a field area 22 where five cards (hand) selected from the own deck are placed, and a field area 22 where the actions or effects of the cards placed on the field are activated. A base area 23 where cards to be consumed (action cost) are placed, a first object 31 that influences (force) the activation effect of the card and has life (HP), and a first object 31 that also has life (HP). and a force area 24 in which two objects are placed. Note that in this embodiment, the second object 32 is displayed also as a buddy, which is a second game element.

In the battle phase, as shown in FIG. 4, player A touches the card to be used for attack with his finger and drags it to the opponent's card, first or second object 31, 32 to be attacked. The card to be used in the attack, the card of the opponent player B to be attacked, and the first or second objects 31, 32 are determined. As a result, player A's attack begins.

These phases or turns are repeated alternately between Player A and opponent Player B, and the winner is determined when one of the players' life becomes 0 or when the number of cards in the deck becomes 0. .
[Functional configuration]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the player terminal 1 includes an operation input section 51, a processing section 52, an image display section 53, a sound output section 54, a communication section 55, and a storage section 56.

The operation input section 51 is used by the player to input various operations related to the game, and outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the operation input to the processing section 52. The functions of the operation input unit 51 include, for example, a touch operation pad, a home button, a button switch, a joystick, a trackball, and other elements that the player A directly operates with his or her fingers, as well as an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, an inclination sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor. This can also be realized using elements that detect motion or posture. In FIG. 2, this corresponds to the touch operation panel 12.

The processing section 52 comprehensively controls the operation of the player terminal 1 based on programs and data stored in the storage section 56, operation input signals from the operation input section 51, and the like. The functions of the processing unit 52 can be realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory. The processing section 52 includes a game calculation section 61, an image generation section 62, a sound generation section 63, and a communication control section 64 as main functional sections.

The game calculation unit 61 executes various game processes to realize the game of this embodiment, and outputs the processing results to the image generation unit 62 and the sound generation unit 63. The game calculation section 61 includes a card setting section 71 , a buddy setting section 72 , an action determining section 73 , an operation assistance information acquisition section 74 , an operation assistance information provision section 75 , and a game management section 76 .

The card setting unit 71 manages cards held by players A and B up to the present time using card setting data and deck setting data, which will be described later. It also manages cards constituting each deck from held cards, and sets cards and hands to be set in each field in the standby phase and card use preparation phase from the decks selected by players A and B. Additionally, card setting information, which is information regarding the cards and hands set in each field, is generated and transmitted to the game server 2 via the communication unit 55.

The buddy setting unit 72 manages information (including character information) regarding buddies as the second game element selected by players A and B at the time of account registration using buddy setting data to be described later. Further, the buddy setting section 72 outputs image information of the buddy to the image generating section 62 during a match or on another menu screen.

The action determining unit 73 determines the selection of a card and the action of the card through touch operations etc. of players A and B, generates action selection information that is information on the selection or action of a card, and transmits the information via the communication unit 55. , and send it to the game server 2.

The operation assistance information acquisition unit 74 acquires operation assistance information from the game server 2 while the game is in progress.

The operation assistance information providing section 75 provides the acquired operation assistance information via the image generation section 122 or the sound generation section 123.

The game management section 76 manages the progress of the entire game.

The image generation unit 62 generates one game screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 seconds) based on the processing result of the game calculation unit 61, and outputs an image signal of the generated game screen to the image display unit 103. do. The functions of the image generation unit 62 include, for example, processors such as GPUs and digital signal processors (DSPs), programs such as video signal ICs and video codecs, IC memories for drawing frames such as frame buffers, and texture data development. This can be realized using IC memory, etc.

The sound generation section 63 generates sound signals such as sound effects and BGM related to the game, audio information of operation assistance information, and various operation sounds based on the processing results of the game calculation section 61, and outputs them to the sound output section 54. The function of the sound generation unit 63 can be realized by, for example, a processor such as a digital signal processor (DSP) or a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of reproducing audio files, or the like.

The communication control unit 64 performs communication connection and data processing for data communication with the game server 2.

The image display section 53 displays various game screens based on image signals input from the image generation section 62. The function of the image display section 53 can be realized by a display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head-mounted display, for example. In FIG. 2, the image display section 62 corresponds to the display 11.

The sound output unit 54 is for outputting sound effects and the like related to the game based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 63. In FIG. 2, the sound output section 54 corresponds to the speaker 13.

The communication unit 55 connects to the communication line N to realize communication. The functions of the communication unit 55 can be realized by, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a wired communication cable jack, a control circuit, and the like.

The storage unit 56 stores in advance programs for operating the player terminal 1 and realizing various functions of the player terminal 1, data used during the execution of this program, or temporarily stores data each time processing is performed. be memorized. The storage unit 56 can be realized by, for example, a RAM, a ROM, an IC memory such as a flash memory, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD, or the like.

The storage unit 56 stores system programs and game programs. The system program is a program for realizing the basic functions of the player terminal 1 as a computer. The game program is a program for causing the processing section 52 to function as the game calculation section 61. This program is distributed from the game server 2 or another application distribution server after the player completes account registration.

Further, the storage unit 56 stores card setting data, deck setting data, and buddy setting data. In addition, data necessary for the game, such as model data, texture data, motion data, effect data, background images of game screens, sound data such as sound effects, etc. for displaying the images of the card characters and buddies, etc. The data is distributed as a file and stored in the storage unit 56.

The card setting data is character information of the card held by the player, and is prepared for each type of card. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of card setting data of cards held by a player. FIG. 6 shows card setting data for one card identified by card identification information "001" held by the player. The card setting data includes card identification information, character image, card name, card type, cost number, color, race, ability, attack power, hit points, and rarity. Note that FIG. 6 shows an example of card setting data, and the present invention is not limited to this. Further, the card setting data increases or decreases as the number of cards held by players A and B increases or decreases.

The deck setting data is data regarding each deck of the player, and includes card identification information of the cards constituting each deck. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of deck setting data. The example in FIG. 7 is an example of deck setting data for deck 1 of player A, and is an example showing that deck 1 is composed of cards with card identification information "001" to card identification information "023". be. Note that FIG. 7 shows an example of deck setting data, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The buddy setting data is character information of the buddy selected from the menu settings. This buddy's character information changes as the game progresses, but when it changes, the game server 2 notifies the character information after the change, and the character information is updated. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of player A's buddy setting data. In the example of FIG. 8, the buddy setting data includes buddy identification information, character image, buddy name, level, card understanding level, personality, and synchronization level. Note that FIG. 8 shows an example of buddy setting data, and is not limited to this.

Next, the configuration of the game server 2 will be explained. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the game server 2. As shown in FIG.

The game server 2 includes a processing section 91, a communication section 92, and a storage section 93.

The processing unit 91 comprehensively controls the operation of the game server 2 based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 93, received information, and the like. The functions of the processing unit 91 can be realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory. The processing section 91 includes a player management section 101, a game management section 102, an AI processing section 103, and a character information updating section 104.

The player management unit 101 manages accounts, game progress, etc. for each connected player terminal 1 using user information data to be described later.

The game management unit 102 receives card setting information, action selection information, etc. from the player terminal 1, performs a match process using the card setting information, action selection information, and card data described below, and outputs the match result.

The AI processing unit 103 has an algorithm obtained by machine learning training data such as game progress contents and results of many competitive games. This algorithm is an algorithm according to the buddy's character information (the buddy's ability). A typical machine learning method is deep learning, but it is not limited to this.

The AI processing unit 103 inputs the card setting information or action selection information transmitted from the player terminal 1 and the character information (buddy's ability) of the player's buddy of the player terminal 1, and inputs the card setting information or action selection information. Outputs operational assistance information in this situation. Note that even if the card setting information or action selection information transmitted from the player terminal 1 is the same, if the character information (the buddy's abilities) of the player's buddy is different, different operation assistance information may be output. should be kept in mind.

The character information update unit 104 receives card setting information or action selection information and battle results from the game management unit 102, and uses these information to update various parameters of the character information (level, card understanding level, personality, synchronization level). ), and updates are made to increase or change the character information (buddy abilities) of players A and B in the user information data.

The communication unit 92 connects to the communication line N to realize communication.

The storage unit 93 stores system programs and game programs. The system program is a program for realizing the basic functions of the game server 2 as a computer. The game program is a program for causing the processing section 91 to function as the player management section 101, the game management section 102, the AI processing section 103, and the character information updating section 104.

Furthermore, the recording unit 92 stores user information data and card data.

The user information data is basic data of players participating in the game, and records user information data for each player. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of user information data. The example in FIG. 10 includes the player's user identification information, the player's buddy setting data, and deck setting data. Note that FIG. 10 shows an example of user information data, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The card data is card data of all cards used in this game. Basically, data similar to the card setting data shown in FIG. 6 described above is stored for all cards used in the game. The card data includes the basic data of the buddy used in this game (buddy identification information, character image, buddy name, initial value of level, initial value of card understanding level, initial value of personality, and initial value of synchronization level). ) may be included.
[Operation of each device]
Next, the operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2 will be explained. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. In the following description, a case will be described in which players A and B use the player terminals 1 to play a competitive game.

First, each player A and B performs a buddy setting process to set a buddy when registering an account for the game (Step 100). In the buddy setting process, select buddy setting from the menu screen. In buddy setting, it is possible to set a buddy by selecting a favorite buddy from a plurality of buddies. Information on the selected buddy is transmitted to the game server 2.

The player management unit 101 of the game server 2 uses the buddy selection information received from the player terminal 1 to add the buddy's character information (initial information of the buddy's basic data) to the user information data corresponding to the user identification information of the player terminal 1. value) is registered (Step 101). The registered buddy character information is transmitted to the player terminal 1.

The buddy setting unit 72 of the player terminal 1 registers the character information of the registered buddy as buddy setting data (Step 100).

After account registration, each player A and B logs into the game (Step 102). At this time, the player terminal 1 transmits a login request including user identification information.

The player management unit 101 of the game server 2 performs login processing in response to the login request (Step 103). The login process includes a process of acquiring user information data corresponding to the user identification information of the player who requested login, and passing it to the game management section 102. When the verification of user identification information and the like is completed, a session is established between the game server 2 and the player terminal 1.

When the login is completed, card setting processing is performed on the player terminals 1 of each player A and B (Step 104). The card setting process is performed by selecting one deck from the set decks and placing the cards of that deck in the field area, base area, force area, and hand. The card identification information of the placed cards, the placement status of the cards, etc. are transmitted to the game server 2 as card setting information.

The game server 2 that has received the card setting information performs operation assistance information providing processing (Step 105). The operation assistance information providing process is performed by the AI processing unit 103. First, the AI processing unit 103 performs operation assistance information provision processing for player A, who goes first. The AI processing unit 103 acquires character information of player A's buddy from the user information data. The AI processing unit 103 inputs the acquired character information of player A's buddy and the card setting information of each player A and B, and outputs player A's operation assistance information. The operation support information includes not only text or audio advice information, but also an icon image indicating that the operation support information (advice information) is available, corresponding to the card and operation information that is the target of the operation support information (advice information). Contains location information for display at the desired location.

Furthermore, regarding the number of operation assistance information output from the AI processing unit 103, two methods are possible.

The first method is to increase the number of operation assistance information to be output (increase the occurrence rate of operation assistance information) as the ability specified by the character information of the player's buddy increases. In this method, the higher the buddy's ability, the more operational assistance information the user can obtain, which has the advantage that the user has a wider range of choices or actions to make.

The second method is to narrow down the operation support information to one piece, regardless of the buddy's level of ability. In the case of this method, operational assistance information that is the best way to make a selection or action decision in the scene is provided. However, the content of the operation assistance information itself is related to the level of the buddy's ability and will be different. The higher the buddy's ability, the more accurate the content of the operation assistance information becomes. This method has the advantage that the user does not have to worry about making a selection.

The number of operation assistance information output from the AI processing unit 103 has been described above, but any method may be used. Nor does it exclude other methods.

The operation assistance information output as described above is then transmitted to the user terminal 1 of player A. Note that card setting information of player B, who is an opponent, is also transmitted together with the operation assistance information. This player B's card setting information is used to display player B's cards on the user terminal 1 of player A.

At the user terminal 1 of player A, an action selection process is performed (Step 106). The behavior selection process is performed by the behavior determination section 73, the operation assistance information acquisition section 74, and the operation assistance information provision section 75. First, the operation assistance information acquisition section 74 acquires operation assistance information from the game server 2 and passes it to the operation assistance information provision section 75 . The operation assistance information providing unit 75 uses the position information of the icon image included in the operation assistance information to display the icon image at the corresponding position.

FIG. 12 is an example of an icon image displayed on the player terminal 1. FIG. 12 is an example in which a plurality of icon images 40 are displayed in the action selection phase. In the example of FIG. 12, the information is displayed on the image of the card that is the object of the operation assistance information, or near the image of the card, or near the operation information. In the example of FIG. 12, the icon image 40 is displayed not only in the first area of player A but also in the second area of player B. This is to identify the target card and provide advice. However, it is not limited to this. For example, if player B is a non-player, it is not necessarily necessary to display it in the first area or the second area. Such an icon image is highly convenient for the user because it can be understood at a glance for which object (for example, a card or object) operation assistance information exists.

The example in FIG. 12 shows an example in which a plurality of icon images are displayed in a scene where a selection or action is determined. Increase or decrease by adjusting the number. That is, the higher the buddy's ability, the more operation assistance information the user can obtain, and the higher the incidence of icon images. On the other hand, when displaying a single icon image in a scene where the player can manipulate cards, etc., it is possible to present operation support information regarding the best operation for the user in that scene, and the advantage is that the user does not have to hesitate in making a selection. There is.

The operation assistance information providing unit 75 outputs operation assistance information such as the target card by detecting a touch of the icon image 40 by the player A. The operation assistance information (advice information) may be output as either text information or audio information. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of outputting operation assistance information (advice information) as text information from a buddy's image. FIG. 13 shows an example in which when an icon image 40 of a hand is touched, "Select this card", which is operation assistance information (advice information) for that hand, is displayed in the form of a speech bubble from a buddy. There is.

Furthermore, when player A decides to select a card on which the target icon image 40 is displayed according to the buddy's operational assistance information (advice information) "Let's select this card," the icon image 40 is displayed. The action determining unit 73 can also be configured so that by touching a card with a finger, a selection screen for that card is displayed.

In addition, when the operation assistance information (advice information) is information on an attack action, the operation assistance information providing unit 75 inputs information from a card that takes an attack action to a card that is an attack target in the operation support information (advice information) of the buddy. An image like an arrow leading to the destination may be displayed. For example, in FIG. 14, the operation support information (advice information) ``This card attacks!'' is displayed, along with an image of an arrow leading from card X that takes an attacking action to card Y that is the target of attack. It is.

Furthermore, when the player decides to select a card or take an action based on the operation assistance information (advice information), it is also possible to hide the icon image indicating the operation assistance information (advice information). By doing this, each time a selection or action is determined according to the operation support information (advice information), only icon images whose selection or action has not been determined according to the operation support information (advice information) will be displayed. Therefore, there is an effect that the user does not make the mistake of deciding the action again based on the icon image for the action that has been decided once.

Note that the number of selections or action decisions based on the operation assistance information may be limited to a predetermined number of times in one competitive game.

In the above description of the action selection process, the case where an icon image indicating the existence of operation assistance information is displayed and the player selects a card or decides on an action in accordance with the operation assistance information (advice information) has been mainly described. However, even when an icon image indicating the existence of operation support information is displayed, the player's judgment determines the selection or action of a card, etc., in addition to the selection or action of the card, etc. that corresponds to the icon image. Needless to say, it is possible to do so.

Through the above processing, player A determines the selection of a card or the like or the action. The information on the determined card selection or action is transmitted by the action determining unit 73 to the game server 2 as action selection information.

The game management unit 102 of the game server 2 receives the action selection information of player A, and performs a match process using the action selection information of player A, the card setting information and card data of each player A and B (Step 107). . Information on the match results is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of each player A and B.

The game management unit 76 of the player terminal 1 of each player A, B receives the match result and processes the match result (Step 108). The match result process is a process of displaying the match results on the player terminals 1 of each player A and B.

Subsequently, the operation assistance information providing process (Step 105), the action selection process (Step 106), the battle process (Step 107), and the battle result process (Step 108) of the second player B are performed in the same manner.

In this way, player A and player B alternately play against each other, and the winner or loser is determined when one of the players' life reaches 0 or when the number of cards in the deck becomes 0.

When the winner or loser is determined, the character information update unit 104 of the game server 2 performs character information update processing (Step 109). The character information update unit 104 receives the card setting information during the match and the match results from the game management unit 102, and updates or changes the character information of the players A and B according to the results. Specifically, the level is calculated based on the experience points obtained from the battle results, the card comprehension level and personality are calculated according to the type of card used during the battle, and if a predetermined event is achieved, the synchronization level is calculated. Calculate. Then, the buddy setting data of the user information data is updated with the calculated values of each parameter. The updated character information is transmitted to the player terminal 1.

As for a specific method of calculating each parameter of the character information update unit 104, the following example can be considered.

Regarding levels, the experience points required to raise the level are set for each level. In this case, at a predetermined timing such as when a battle ends, the character information update unit 104 uses information regarding the battle (card setting information, action selection information, battle results, etc.) acquired from the game management unit 102 and a predetermined calculation formula. is used to calculate and update the player's experience value. Then, based on the updated experience value, it is determined whether the experience value necessary for increasing the level has been reached, and if the experience value has been reached, an update is performed to increase the level. Incidentally, the predetermined calculation formula may be set such that the experience value obtained increases when a specific card is included in the deck and used. The specific card is, for example, a card assigned the highest rarity among multiple levels of rarity.

Further, regarding the card understanding level, conditions for increasing the card understanding level and an increase rate corresponding to each condition are set. The card understanding level is a parameter indicating the understanding level of each card for all cards. For example, the condition "battle with cards in a deck" means that the player uses a certain deck during battle, and the 40 cards that make up that deck are the cards that are subject to increasing card comprehension. Become. The increase rate "x%" means that if the condition is met, the understanding level of each card that makes up the deck will increase by x%. When the condition is met, the character information updating unit 104 increases the card comprehension level value at an increase rate corresponding to the condition.

Furthermore, each of the personalities (first personality, second personality, . . . nth personality) is associated with one of the card attributes (color in this embodiment). In this case, the character information update unit 104 updates the character information used in the battle based on the information regarding the battle (card setting information, action selection information, etc.) acquired from the game management unit 102 at a predetermined timing such as at the end of the battle. Points are added to the cumulative value of each color set in the personality of the card. Then, as a result of the addition, the personality corresponding to the color with the largest cumulative value (highest usage rate) is selected and set as the personality. Although color is used as a card attribute corresponding to a plurality of characteristics, the present invention is not limited to this, and other card attributes consisting of a plurality of types may be used.

Regarding the synchro level, for example, conditions for increasing the synchro level and an increase rate corresponding to each condition are set. For example, "battle" is set as a condition for increasing the synchronization level. In this case, the character information update unit 104 performs an update to increase the synchronization level by a predetermined increase rate at the end of the battle.

The above-described update by the character information update unit 104 is only an example, and other update methods may be used.

The buddy setting unit 72 of the player terminal 1 receives the updated character information and updates the buddy setting data (Step 110).

This concludes the explanation of the operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2.

As explained above, according to the present embodiment, operation assistance information (advice information), which is information related to the progress of the game, is provided without a request from the player. It is possible to provide timely support for games that are highly convenient for users.

In addition, since an icon image indicating that there is operation assistance information (advice information) is displayed on or near the image of the target card (first game element), etc., the player can receive operation assistance information (advice information). information) and the target of the operation assistance information (advice information) can be easily recognized.

Furthermore, since the operation assistance information (advice information) provided differs depending on the character information of the player's buddy (second game element), the player can enjoy the game-like way of raising his/her buddy (second game element). You can also do it.

In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the operation assistance information (advice information) is provided in a phase in which the player can operate the player, and in a state in which the selection or action of the first game element can be determined. However, the timing of provision is not limited to this. For example, operation assistance information (advice information) may be provided on a menu screen where no cards (first game element) appear or on a screen where only buddies (second game element) appear.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the buddy (second game element) is given the role of virtually providing operation assistance information (advice information). However, by using an AI function that provides operational assistance information (advice information), it is also possible to autonomously determine the selection of cards (first game elements) and actions in the same way as a real player. Therefore, a real player and a buddy (second game element) form one team, and each real player and buddy (second game element) use the same cards (first game element) to play against other players. You can also play against other players. In this case, the real player and the buddy (second game element) decide on the selection or action of the same card (first game element) while taking turns.

Further, the function of providing operation assistance information (advice information) can be configured to be enabled or disabled depending on the player's (user's) preference.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a card game using virtual game cards is illustrated, but the genre of the applicable game is not limited. For example, it may be a competitive sports game in which the character associated with the first game element is a player, or a training game for a character associated with the first game element.

In addition, some or all of the above embodiments are also described in the following supplementary notes, but are not limited to the following.

[Additional note 1]
A terminal for playing a game using a first game element owned by a first player and a first game element owned by a second player serving as an opponent,
Comprising a memory storing execution instructions and a processor,
The processor, according to the execution instruction,
a first setting process of setting a first game element constituting the first player's deck;
a second setting process for setting a second game element of the first player that has character information that can change according to the progress of the game and that does not constitute the deck;
a determination process that determines the selection or action of the first game element;
an acquisition process of acquiring operation assistance information that is information related to the progress of the game for the first player and that corresponds to character information of the second game element;
A terminal that executes a providing process of providing the operation assistance information in a phase in which the first player can operate.

[Additional note 2]
A game system that plays a game using a first game element owned by a first player and a first game element owned by a second player who is an opponent,
Equipped with a terminal and a game management device,
The terminal includes a memory storing execution instructions and a processor,
The processor, according to the execution instruction,
a first setting process for setting a first game element constituting a deck of the first player or the second player;
a second setting process for setting a second game element of the first player or the second player that has character information that can change according to the progress of the game and does not constitute the deck;
a determination process for determining a selection or action of the first game element by the first player or the second player;
an acquisition process of acquiring operational assistance information related to the progress of the game for the first player or the second player from the game management device;
performing a providing process of providing the acquired operation assistance information in a phase in which the first player or the second player is operable;
The game management device includes a memory storing execution instructions and a processor,
The processor, according to the execution instruction,
an acquisition process of acquiring the operation assistance information according to character information of a second game element of the first player or the second player;
a transmission process of transmitting the acquired operation assistance information to the terminal;
A game system that executes a character information changing process of changing character information of a second game element of the first player or the second player according to the progress of the game of the first player or the second player.

[Additional note 3]
A game management device capable of communicating with a terminal of a first player and a terminal of a second player who is an opponent of the first player,
Comprising a memory storing execution instructions and a processor,
The processor, according to the execution instruction,
a first transmission of transmitting a first game element constituting the first player's deck to the second player's terminal; and transmitting a first game element constituting the second player's deck to the first player's terminal; processing and
a first acquisition process of acquiring character abilities of a second game element that does not constitute the deck of the first player or the second player;
Information related to the progress of the game for the first player or the second player in a phase in which the first player or the second player can operate, the acquired information of the first player or the second player. a second acquisition process of acquiring operation assistance information according to character information of a second game element;
a second transmission process of transmitting the acquired operation assistance information to the terminal of the first player or the second player;
A game management device comprising: character information changing processing for changing character information of a second game element of the first player or the second player according to the progress of the game of the first player or the second player.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above embodiments, and can be modified and implemented in various ways within the scope of the technical idea.

This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2018-245730 filed on December 27, 2018 and Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-021085 filed on February 7, 2019. , the full disclosure of which is incorporated herein.

1 Player terminal 2 Game server 11 Display 12 Touch operation panel 13 Speaker 20 First area 21 Second area 22 Field area 23 Base area 24 Force area 30 Operation information 31 First object 32 Second object 40 Icon image 51 Operation input section 52 Processing section 53 Image display section 54 Sound output section 55 Communication section 56 Storage section 61 Game calculation section 62 Image generation section 63 Sound generation section 64 Communication control section 71 Card setting section 72 Buddy setting section 73 Action determining section 74 Operation assistance information acquisition section 75 Operation assistance information providing unit 76 Game management unit 91 Processing unit 92 Communication unit 93 Storage unit 101 Player management unit 102 Game management unit 103 AI processing unit 104 Character information update unit

Claims (11)

A program that causes a computer to execute a game using game elements owned by a first player and game elements owned by a second player serving as an opponent, the program comprising:
The program causes the computer to
a setting means that has character information that can be changed according to the progress of the first player's game and sets a non-player character of the first player;
match execution means for executing a match between the first player and the second player;
Selection means capable of selecting a game element to perform attack or defense and an attack or defense action of the game element by operation of the first player;
Advice information regarding the first player's selection of a game element to attack or defend and the selection of the attack or defense action of the game element, the advice information being based on the character information of the non-player character of the first player. an acquisition means for acquiring advice information for the first player;
providing means for providing the advice information;
function as
The non-player character of the first player is not selected by the first player who selects a game element that performs attack or defense, and an attack or defense action of the game element.
program. The providing means is in a state in which the first player can operate, and the selection means can select a game element to perform an attack or defense, and an attack or defense action of the game element, providing said advice information;
The program according to claim 1. The program causes the computer to
functioning as a display control means for displaying the non-player character as an image;
The program according to claim 1 or claim 2. The providing means provides the advice information as at least one of text information and audio information.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The character information has a level that increases based on the accumulation of experience points of the first player acquired based on the results of each match between the first player and the second player,
The acquisition means acquires different advice information depending on the level of the non-player character of the first player.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The acquisition means acquires advice information that makes the progression of the game more advantageous as the level is higher.
The program according to claim 5. The character information is
Parameters that change depending on the experience points obtained from the game results,
a parameter that changes depending on the use of the type of game element ;
a parameter that changes depending on the usage rate of the type of game element ;
parameters that change in response to predetermined events ;
determined from at least one of
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The non-player character of the first player can select a game element that performs attack or defense, and an attack or defense action of the game element, from among the game elements owned by the first player.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 7. A terminal for playing a game using game elements owned by a first player and game elements owned by a second player who is an opponent,
a setting means that has character information that can be changed according to the progress of the game of the first player, and sets a non-player character of the first player;
Match execution means for executing a match between the first player and the second player;
a selection means capable of selecting a game element to perform attack or defense and an attack or defense action of the game element by operation of the first player;
Advice information regarding the first player's selection of a game element to attack or defend and the selection of the attack or defense action of the game element, the advice information being based on the character information of the non-player character of the first player. an acquisition means for acquiring advice information for the first player;
providing means for providing the advice information;
Equipped with
The non-player character of the first player is not selected by the first player who selects a game element that performs attack or defense, and an attack or defense action of the game element.
terminal. A game system that plays a game using game elements owned by a first player and game elements owned by a second player who is an opponent,
Equipped with a terminal and a game management device,
The terminal is
a setting means having character information that can be changed according to the progress of the game for each player, and setting a non-player character of the first player or a non-player character of the second player;
Match execution means for executing a match between the first player and the second player;
a selection means capable of selecting a game element to attack or defend and an attack or defense action of the game element in the game, by operation of the first player or the second player;
From the game management device,
Advice information regarding the first player's selection of a game element to attack or defend and the selection of the attack or defense action of the game element, the advice information being based on the character information of the non-player character of the first player. Further, advice information for the first player, or
Advice information regarding the second player's selection of a game element to attack or defend and the selection of the attack or defense action of the game element, the advice information being based on the character information of the non-player character of the second player. Further, receiving means for receiving advice information for the second player;
providing means for providing the acquired advice information of the first player or providing the acquired advice information of the second player;
Equipped with
The game management device includes:
Match execution means for executing a match between the first player and the second player;
obtaining character information of a non-player character set by the first player;
a first acquisition means for acquiring character information of a non-player character set by the second player;
Acquire advice information for the first player according to the acquired character information of the non-player character of the first player, and acquire advice information for the second player according to the acquired character information of the second player's non-player character. a second acquisition means for
Transmitting means for transmitting advice information for the first player to the first player's terminal and transmitting advice information for the second player to the second player's terminal;
The character information of the non-player character of the first player is changed according to the progress of the game of the first player, and the character information of the non-player character of the second player is changed according to the progress of the game of the second player. character information changing means for changing the character information;
Equipped with
The non-player character of the first player is not selected by the first player who selects a game element that performs attack or defense, and an attack or defense action of the game element;
The non-player character of the second player is not a selection target of the second player who selects a game element that performs attack or defense, and an attack or defense action of the game element.
game system. A game management device capable of communicating with a terminal of a first player and a terminal of a second player who is an opponent of the first player,
Match execution means for executing a match between the first player and the second player;
a first acquisition means for acquiring character information of a non-player character set by the first player and acquiring character information of a non-player character set by the second player;
Advice information regarding the selection of a game element to attack or defend and the attack or defense action of the game element by the operation of the first player, the character information of the non-player character of the first player. Advice information for the first player is obtained in accordance with the second player, and advice information regarding the selection of a game element to attack or defend by the second player and the selection of an attack or defense action of the game element. a second acquisition means for acquiring advice information for the second player according to character information of a non-player character of the second player;
Transmitting means for transmitting the first player's advice information to the first player's terminal and transmitting the second player's advice information to the second player's terminal;
The character information of the non-player character of the first player is changed according to the progress of the game of the first player, and the character information of the non-player character of the second player is changed according to the progress of the game of the second player. character information changing means for changing the character information;
Equipped with
The non-player character of the first player is not selected by the first player who selects a game element that performs attack or defense, and an attack or defense action of the game element;
The non-player character of the second player is not a selection target of the second player who selects a game element that performs attack or defense, and an attack or defense action of the game element.
Game management device.

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