JP7650100B2 - PROGRAM, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a program, a control method for an information processing device, and an information processing device.

Conventionally, there are known battle games in which multiple characters battle each other. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which groups, each of which contains multiple characters, battle each other in a group battle (GvG battle).

JP 2015-123284 A

In conventional fighting games, the actions that a character can perform are generally attacks against enemy characters and healing against friendly characters. However, since these actions are completed by the execution of each individual character, there is room for improvement in terms of expanding the strategic nature of the game, for example by having friendly characters cooperate with each other to progress the game. In light of this situation, the objective of this game is to expand the strategic nature of the game.

In one aspect, the game contents are arranged in either a front line that may be attacked by the opponent's game contents or a rear line that is not attacked by the opponent's game contents;
putting the game medium into a first state by a basic action and an action related to a unique skill different from an action that has a greater impact on the fighting game than the basic action;
A game control method is provided in which the game medium can be the target for being in the first state whether it is placed in the front line or the rear line, and the game medium in the first state is set so that the amount of damage it receives from the action of the opponent's game medium is greater or less when it is placed in the rear line compared to when it is placed in the front line .

The game becomes more strategic.

1 is a block diagram of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of information related to a user. A figure showing an example of information related to a game medium. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation of the server device of FIG. 1 .

The following describes an embodiment of the present invention.

First, referring to FIG. 1, a game system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. The game system 10 includes a server device 11 and a plurality of terminal devices 12. For simplicity, only one terminal device 12 is illustrated in FIG. 1. The server device 11 and the terminal devices 12 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a network 13 such as the Internet.

The server device 11 provides games to terminal devices 12 owned by individual users. The server device 11 and the terminal devices 12 each execute at least a portion of the game processing.

Here, an overview of the game according to this embodiment will be described. The game according to this embodiment is a game in which players battle each other using game media. The game media is electronic data used in the game, and includes any media, such as cards, items, characters, and avatars. Furthermore, the game media is electronic data that can be acquired, possessed, used, managed, exchanged, synthesized, strengthened, sold, discarded, and/or donated by users within the game, but the manner in which the game media is used is not limited to those explicitly stated in this specification.

Unless otherwise specified, "game media owned by a user" refers to game media associated with the user's user ID. Furthermore, "granting game media to a user" refers to associating the game media with a user ID. Furthermore, "discarding game media owned by a user" refers to dissolving the association between the user ID and the game media.

In the game according to this embodiment, a battle (GvG battle) is held between groups each of which includes a number of users. Each user selects a command to cause the game medium (e.g., a character) that the user controls to execute a predetermined action (e.g., attack, recover, defend, etc.). When a command is selected, the game medium is caused to perform the action corresponding to the command. For example, when a game medium executes an attack on a game medium that belongs to the opponent's group (hereinafter also referred to as the "opponent's game medium"), damage is inflicted on the opponent's game medium. The HP (also referred to as the vitality value) of the opponent's game medium is then reduced by the amount of damage inflicted.

Here, the multiple game media in each group are divided into one or more vanguards and any number of rearguards to play in a battle. The conditions for the battle differ between the vanguard and rearguard game media. Specifically, a game medium can target the opponent's vanguard game media and execute a specified action (e.g., attack), but cannot target the opponent's rearguard game media. In other words, a rearguard character cannot be attacked, for example, by the opponent's game media. Also, when a specified command (a "switch" command) is selected for a game medium, the vanguard and rearguard of that game medium are switched.

When a predetermined victory condition is met in the match, the group to which the user belongs is determined to have won. The predetermined condition is, for example, a condition that the HP of all of the opponent's frontline game media is reduced to zero, or a condition that the total value of damage inflicted on the opponent's game media is greater than the total value of damage inflicted by the opponent's game media within a predetermined time limit, but is not limited to these conditions.

In addition, in the game according to this embodiment, commands include three types of commands: basic commands, skill commands, and special move commands.

Basic commands are commands that correspond to actions (basic actions) that can be commonly executed by each game medium, such as attack, recovery, and defense. For example, when the "attack" command is selected, the game medium performs an attack targeting the opponent's game medium.

Skill commands are, for example, commands that correspond to actions (skills) that are unique to a game medium, or actions (skills) that are unique to another game medium associated with the game medium (for example, an equipment item such as a weapon, or a deck containing one or more cards). In this embodiment, skill commands include, for example, a "cover" command.

When the "cover" command is selected, the game medium is set to the first state. Game medium A in the first state performs an action of protecting another game medium B (hereinafter also referred to as "partner game medium") belonging to the same group. Specifically, for example, when an opponent's game medium targets partner game medium B and launches an attack, the target of the attack is changed to game medium A in the first state. Therefore, an attack by the opponent's game medium causes damage to the game medium in the first state instead of the partner game medium. When the number of times that the game medium in the first state has protected the partner game medium (i.e., the number of times the attack target has been changed) reaches a predetermined upper limit, the first state of the game medium is canceled.

The special move command is a command corresponding to an action (special move) unique to the game medium, or an action (special move) unique to another game medium associated with the game medium. The special move commands include vanguard special move commands that can only be selected by vanguard players, and rearguard special move commands that can only be selected by rearguard players. The vanguard special move commands and rearguard special move commands correspond to vanguard special moves and rearguard special moves, respectively. The vanguard special moves and rearguard special moves can each be executed up to a predetermined maximum number of times (in this embodiment, once) during one match. Furthermore, compared to basic movements and skills, special moves have a greater impact (effect) on the situation of the match, for example. For example, the amount of damage inflicted by a special move is greater than the amount of damage inflicted by an attack, which is a basic movement.

Furthermore, the process from when a special move command is selected to when the corresponding action (special move) is executed differs from that of basic commands and skill commands. For example, when a "special move" command is selected, the game medium is first set to the second state. Once the game medium is set to the second state, the selection of commands for that game medium is prohibited. Therefore, the game medium in the second state cannot execute various actions, such as attack or defense, and is defenseless.

Next, when the second state of the game medium continues for a predetermined time, the game medium switches from the second state to the third state. The game medium in the third state is capable of executing a special move corresponding to the "special move" command, in addition to basic commands and skill commands. In this embodiment, when the "special move" command is selected again for the game medium in the third state, the game medium executes the special move.

When a predetermined release condition is met for a game medium in the second or third state, such as receiving a predetermined amount of damage, the second or third state of the game medium is released. When the second or third state is released, the number of times that a special move can be executed during one match decreases. Therefore, in the game according to this embodiment, when a friend's game medium is in the second or third state, a strategy is formed in which the user selects the "protect" command to prevent the second or third state from being released and to assist the friend's game medium in executing the special move.

Next, we will explain each component of the game system 10. The server device 11 includes a server communication unit 14, a server storage unit 15, and a server control unit 16.

The server communication unit 14 is an interface that communicates with external devices wirelessly or via a wired connection to send and receive information. In this embodiment, the server communication unit 14 sends and receives information to and from the terminal device 12 via the network 13.

The server storage unit 15 is, for example, a storage device, and is capable of storing a variety of information. In this embodiment, the server storage unit 15 stores various information and programs necessary for providing and controlling the game. For example, the server storage unit 15 stores information about each user.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the information about the user includes a group ID and information about the game medium associated with the user ID, but may also include any information specific to the user.

The user ID is information that can uniquely identify a user, and is, for example, an arbitrary character string defined for each user or a user name arbitrarily set by the user.

The group ID is information that can uniquely identify a group to which a user belongs, and is, for example, an arbitrary character string defined for each group or a group name arbitrarily set by a user who belongs to the group. In this embodiment, multiple users belong to one group. In other words, multiple user IDs are associated with one group ID.

For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the information about the game medium includes game parameters and information about commands associated with a game medium ID, but may also include any information specific to the game medium. For simplicity, FIG. 3 shows only one game medium ID.

The game medium ID is information that can uniquely identify a game medium (e.g., a character) that can be used in a battle, and is, for example, an arbitrary character string defined for each game medium or the name of the game medium. For simplicity, only one game medium ID is shown in Figure 3.

Game parameters include various parameters related to the game media that are necessary for the progress of a battle. In this embodiment, game parameters include attributes, jobs, positions, BP, levels, HP, attack power, and defense power.

The attribute is information that indicates the superiority/inferiority relationship between game media. In this embodiment, the attribute indicates at least one of the three attributes of "fire", "wood", and "water". For example, a game medium with a fire attribute will inflict greater damage than normal on a game medium with a wood attribute, and will inflict less damage than normal on a game medium with a water attribute. The types of attributes are not limited to fire, wood, and water, and any type of attribute may exist.

A job is information indicating the type of game medium (e.g., a character's occupation). In this embodiment, there are multiple jobs for each of multiple categories (e.g., the "Strength" category, the "Technique" category, and the "Intelligence" category). For example, strength category jobs include swordsman and heavy swordsman. Skill category jobs include gunner and thief. Intelligence category jobs include navigator and tactician. Other game parameters of the game medium (e.g., HP, attack power, defense power, etc.) and executable special moves differ depending on the job. Jobs can be changed in response to a request from the terminal device 12, for example, before the start of a match.

The position is information indicating either the front line or the rear line. As described above, the conditions related to the game medium battle differ depending on the position. The position can be changed, for example, during a battle in response to a request from the terminal device 12.

BP (Battle Points) is a parameter used to determine whether or not a command can be selected for a game medium. As described below, when a command is selected, if the consumed BP value set for the command is equal to or less than the BP value, the BP is decreased by the consumed BP value, and the selection of the command is accepted. On the other hand, if the consumed BP value set for the command is greater than the BP value, the selection of the command is prohibited. In this embodiment, a predetermined value of BP (e.g., 100 points) is associated with each game medium at the start of the battle. BP can be increased during the battle, for example, by using (consuming) a predetermined game medium (e.g., an item).

The level is a parameter that indicates the degree of growth of the game medium. For example, as the level increases, other game parameters (e.g., HP, attack power, and defense power) also increase.

HP is a parameter that decreases with damage received from the opponent's game medium. When HP decreases to zero, the game medium becomes unable to act, and commands cannot be selected for that game medium.

Attack power is a parameter that contributes to determining the amount of damage inflicted on the opponent's game medium. The higher the attack power, the greater the amount of damage inflicted by, for example, an attack.

Defense power is a parameter that contributes to determining the amount of damage received from an opponent game medium. The higher the defense power, the less damage received, for example, from an attack.

Game parameters are not limited to those described above, but may include any information specific to the game medium.

The information about commands includes various information about commands that can be selected for the game medium during a match. The information about commands includes consumed BP and command levels in association with various commands. In this embodiment, the commands include basic commands, skill commands, front-line special move commands, and rear-line special move commands.

Basic commands are commands that correspond to basic actions. Basic actions include, for example, "attack," "defense," "recovery," "support," and "switch." "Attack" is an action that deals damage to the opponent's game media. "Defense" is an action that reduces damage received from the opponent's game media. "Support" is an action that changes (increases) the game parameters (e.g., attack power or defense power, etc.) of a partner's game media. "Switch" is an action that switches between front and rear guard.

As described above, a skill command is, for example, a command that corresponds to an action (skill) that is unique to a game medium. A skill includes, for example, "protect." As described above, "protect" is, for example, an action to protect a teammate's game medium by receiving an attack from the opponent's game medium instead.

A front-line special move command is a special move command that corresponds to an action that can only be performed by a front-line player (front-line special move). A rear-line special move command is a special move command that corresponds to an action that can only be performed by a rear-line player (rear-line special move). As mentioned above, front-line special moves and rear-line special moves can each be performed up to a maximum number of times (for example, once) in one match.

The BP consumed is information that indicates the amount of battle points (BP) required to select the corresponding command. For example, selecting the "attack" command requires 20 BP points. In this embodiment, the BP consumed for the above-mentioned "special move" command is set to zero. In other words, the "special move" command can be selected without consuming BP.

The command level is information that indicates the performance of the action corresponding to the command, and the higher the command level, the more effective the action will be. For example, the higher the command level of an "attack" command, the greater the amount of damage inflicted by an attack. Also, as described below, the higher the command level of a "protect" command, the higher the upper limit on the number of times that a player can protect a companion's game media.

The server control unit 16 shown in FIG. 1 is, for example, a dedicated microprocessor or a CPU that realizes a specific function by loading a specific program. The server control unit 16 controls the operation of the entire server device 11. For example, the server control unit 16 transmits and receives information via the server communication unit 14. Also, for example, the server control unit 16 transmits various information necessary for the progress of the game to the terminal device 12 according to the progress of the game on the terminal device 12. The information necessary for the progress of the game may include, for example, information about the user.

For example, the server control unit 16 also executes server-side processing (server-side battle processing) for GvG battles between groups.

Specifically, the server control unit 16 determines which two groups will compete against each other.

Next, the server control unit 16 transmits information necessary to execute the match, for example, information about the game media corresponding to the multiple users who will be competing, to the terminal devices 12 of the multiple users and stores it there.

The server control unit 16 then starts the match.

During a match, when the server control unit 16 receives user input selecting a command for the game medium, for example from the terminal device 12, it selects a command corresponding to the user input.

The server control unit 16 then causes the game medium to execute an action corresponding to the selected command. As a result of the game medium executing the action, the server control unit 16 changes, for example, the game parameters (e.g., HP) of the game medium and updates information about the game medium.

The server control unit 16 then transmits information related to the update of the information about the game medium (e.g., changed game parameters) to the terminal devices 12 of the multiple users. In this way, the update of the information about the game medium performed in the server device 11 is also applied to the terminal devices 12, and the latest information is maintained in both the server device 11 and the terminal devices 12. The server control unit 16 also causes the terminal devices 12 to perform a presentation showing the action performed by the game medium (e.g., a presentation showing the game medium attacking the opponent's game medium, etc.).

The server control unit 16 also determines whether one of the two competing groups meets a predetermined victory condition. The server control unit 16 then determines the group that meets the victory condition as the winner of the match, and ends the match.

Details of server-side battle processing will be discussed later.

Next, the terminal device 12 will be described. The terminal device 12 includes a terminal communication unit 17, a terminal storage unit 18, a display unit 19, and a terminal control unit 20.

The terminal communication unit 17 is an interface that communicates with an external device wirelessly or via a wired connection to send and receive information. In this embodiment, the terminal communication unit 17 sends and receives information to and from the server device 11 via the network 13.

The terminal storage unit 18 is, for example, a storage device, and is capable of storing a variety of information. In this embodiment, the terminal storage unit 18 stores various information and programs necessary for processing the game provided by the server device 11. For example, the terminal storage unit 18 stores in advance an application for the game according to this embodiment. The terminal storage unit 18 also stores various information received from the server device 11, such as information about the user.

The display unit 19 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The display unit 19 is also configured as a touch panel, for example, and functions as an input interface that detects user operations on the screen and accepts user input in response to the detected user operations. In this embodiment, the display unit 19 displays various game screens related to the game provided by the server device 11.

The terminal control unit 20 is, for example, a dedicated microprocessor or a CPU that realizes a specific function by loading a specific program. The terminal control unit 20 controls the operation of the entire terminal device 12. For example, the terminal control unit 20 executes a game application in response to user input.

For example, the terminal control unit 20 also executes terminal-side processing (terminal-side battle processing) for GvG battles between groups.

Specifically, when the terminal control unit 20 receives information necessary for executing a match, such as information about the game media corresponding to multiple users who will be competing, from the server device 11 that executes the server-side match process, the terminal control unit 20 stores the information in the terminal storage unit 18.

Then, the terminal control unit 20 causes the display unit 19 to display a game screen, which will be described later.

Then, the terminal control unit 20 transmits the user input received by the display unit 19 displaying the game screen, for example, user input selecting a command for the game medium, to the server device 11.

Then, when the terminal control unit 20 receives information related to updates to the information about the game medium from the server device 11, it updates the division stored in the terminal storage unit 18 based on that information. The terminal control unit 20 also performs a presentation that shows the action performed by the game medium.

Details of terminal-side battle processing will be described later.

Next, with reference to the game screen 21 shown in Figures 4 to 9, details of the server-side battle processing executed by the server device 11 and details of the terminal-side battle processing executed by the terminal device 12 will be described. The game screen 21 is a screen displayed on the display unit 19 of the terminal device 12 during a battle. In the following description, the terminal device 12 is assumed to be the terminal device 12 of user A who will be competing. In addition, the group to which user A belongs is referred to as group A, and the group that is the opponent of group A is referred to as group B.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game screen 21 includes a field display area 22, a battle information display area 23, and a command display area 24.

The field display area 22 is an area in which multiple game media in a battle are displayed. The field display area 22 includes, for example, a first vanguard area 25, a first rearguard area 26, a second vanguard area 27, and a second rearguard area 28. In this embodiment, the field display area 22 scrolls left and right in response to, for example, a swipe operation on the game screen 21.

The first vanguard area 25 and the first rearguard area 26 respectively display the vanguard first game medium 29 and the rearguard first game medium 29 from among the multiple game media 29 (hereinafter also referred to as "first game media") of group A. Here, user A's first game medium 29a and the companions' first game media 29b and 29c are vanguard. Additionally, companion's first game medium 29d is the rearguard.

Similarly, the second vanguard area 27 and the second rearguard area 28 respectively display the vanguard second game media 30 and the rearguard second game media 30 of the multiple game media 30 (hereinafter also referred to as "second game media") of group B. Here, the opponent's second game media 30a, 30b, and 30c are vanguard players. Also, the opponent's second game medium 30d is a rearguard player. Thus, FIG. 4 shows a total of eight users participating in the match.

Here, the game medium in the second or third state is displayed on the game screen 21 so as to be distinguishable from game media in other states. For example, in FIG. 4, the first game medium 29b is assumed to be in the second or third state. In such a case, the terminal control unit 20 displays, for example, a marker 31 near the first game medium 29b. Therefore, each user competing in a match can distinguish between the second or third state and other states of the first game medium 29 and the second game medium 30, respectively, depending on the presence or absence of the marker 31.

Information about user A's first game medium 29a is displayed in the battle information display area 23. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the battle information display area 23 displays the first game medium's HP 32, BP 33, and the duration 34 of the second state after the "special move" command is selected as numerical values and/or indicators.

Command buttons 35 are displayed in the command display area 24. The command buttons 35 are an interface that accepts user input to select a command for the first game medium 29a. Each command button 35 corresponds to a command associated with the first game medium 29a. In FIG. 4, seven command buttons 35a to 35g are displayed in the command display area 24. Below, the processing when a basic command, a skill command, and a special move command are selected will be described.

(Basic commands)
First, basic commands will be described. For example, when a tap operation on the command button 35a corresponding to the basic action "attack" is detected, if the BP of the first game medium 29a is equal to or greater than the consumed BP corresponding to the "attack" command, the terminal control unit 20 waits for a user input to select at least one of the second game media 30a, 30b, and 30c in the second vanguard area 27 as a target for "attack."

The selection of the target is performed, for example, by a tap operation on at least one of the second game media 30a, 30b, 30c displayed in the second vanguard area 27, but the user operation for selecting the target is not limited to this. For example, the terminal control unit 20 may display a list of second game media 30 on the game screen 21 in response to detection of a tap operation on the command button 35a, and the target may be selected by a tap operation on at least one of the second game media 30a, 30b, 30c displayed on the list. Here, it is assumed that the second game medium 30a, for example, is selected as the target.

Then, when the terminal control unit 20 receives user input selecting the target of the "attack," it transmits the "attack" command and the user input selecting the target of the "attack" to the server device 11.

The server control unit 16 then accepts the "attack" command and the selection of the target of the "attack" based on user input received from the terminal device 12.

The server control unit 16 then reduces the BP of the first game medium 29a (e.g., 100 points) by the amount of consumed BP corresponding to the "attack" command (e.g., 20 points).

The server control unit 16 then causes the first game medium 29a to execute an "attack," calculates the amount of damage to be inflicted on the target second game medium 30a, and reduces the HP of the second game medium 30a.

The server control unit 16 then transmits information indicating the result of the execution of the "attack" (for example, the HP of the second game medium 30a after the reduction) to the terminal devices 12 of all users participating in the match.

Then, based on the information received from the server device 11, the terminal control unit 20 performs, for example, an effect in which the first game medium 29a attacks the second game medium 30a, and an effect in which the HP of the second game medium 30a decreases.

For basic actions other than "attack", the game parameters that change as a result of executing the action are different, but the same processing is executed as for "attack", for example, so a description is omitted.

(Skill command)
Next, the skill command will be described. For example, when a tap operation on the command button 35e corresponding to the skill "cover" is detected, if the BP of the first game medium 29a is equal to or greater than the consumed BP corresponding to the "cover" command, the terminal control unit 20 waits for a user input to select at least one of the first game media 30b, 30c of the companions in the first vanguard area 25 as a "cover" target. The target is selected by, for example, a tap operation on at least one of the first game media 29b, 29c displayed in the first vanguard area 25, in the same manner as in the case of the above-mentioned "attack".

Preferably, while waiting for a user input to select a target to be "protected", the terminal control unit 20 displays the first game medium 29b in the second or third state in a different display mode from the first game medium 29c in other states. For example, the terminal control unit 20 performs a predetermined highlighting display, such as changing the color of the first game medium 29b or blinking it. In this way, the terminal control unit 20 encourages the selection of the first game medium 29b in the second state, which is defenseless as described above, or in the third state, which can be resolved by achieving the release condition, as a target to be "protected". Alternatively, the terminal control unit 20a may automatically select the first game medium 29b in the second or third state as a target, with priority. Here, it is assumed that the first game medium 29b in the second or third state is selected.

Next, when the terminal control unit 20 receives a user input to select a target to "protect", it transmits the "protect" command and the user input to select the target to "protect" to the server device 11.

Next, the server control unit 16 accepts the "cover" command and the selection of the target to "cover" based on the user input received from the terminal device 12.

The server control unit 16 then reduces the BP of the first game medium 29a (e.g., 100 points) by the amount of consumed BP corresponding to the "cover" command (e.g., 50 points).

The server control unit 16 then sets the first game medium 29a to the first state.

Next, the server control unit 16 determines the upper limit number of times the "cover" action is executed (first threshold value) according to the command level of the "cover" command based on the information about the first game medium 29a. For example, the server control unit 16 increases the upper limit number of times the "cover" action is executed as the command level increases.

The server control unit 16 then transmits information indicating that the first game medium 29a has been set to the first state with the first game medium 29b as the target to the terminal devices 12 of all users participating in the match.

Next, based on the information received from the server device 11, the terminal control unit 20 displays an image 36 on the game screen 21 indicating the correspondence between the first game medium 29a in the first state and the first game medium 29b that is the target to be "protected," as shown in FIG. 5, for example. The image 36 is, for example, an image indicating an arrow extending from the first game medium 29a in the first state toward the first game medium 29b that is set as the target, but is not limited to this.

Then, the server control unit 16 causes the first game medium 29a to perform a "protect" action, for example, when the second game medium 30 executes an "attack" that targets the first game medium 29b. Specifically, the server control unit 16 automatically changes the target of the "attack" by the second game medium 30 from the first game medium 29b to the first game medium 29a, which is in the first state. That is, even if the operation instruction of the user operating the second game medium 30 targets the first game medium 29b, for example, the target of the "attack" becomes the first game medium 29a. Therefore, the attack executed by the second game medium 30 causes damage to the first game medium 29a, instead of the first game medium 29b, resulting in a decrease in HP.

Then, when the number of times that the first game medium 29a has performed the "protect" action, i.e., the number of times that the target of the action by the second game medium 30 has been changed to the first game medium 29a, reaches the upper limit, the server control unit 16 cancels the first state of the first game medium 29a.

The server control unit 16 then transmits information indicating the result of the execution of the "cover" action (e.g., the HP of the first game medium 29a after reduction) to the terminal devices 12 of all users participating in the match.

Then, based on the received information, the terminal control unit 20 performs an effect in which the first game medium 29a protects the first game medium 29b from an attack by the second game medium 30, and an effect in which the HP of the first game medium 29a decreases. Furthermore, when the first state of the first game medium 29a is resolved, the terminal control unit 20 makes the image 36 showing the correspondence between the first game medium 29a in the first state and the first game medium 29b that is the target of "protection" invisible.

In this embodiment, multiple first game media 29 may simultaneously exist in the first state with one first game medium 29 as the target. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6, first game media 29a, 29c, and 29d are each in the first state with first game medium 29b as the target. Three images 36 showing arrows extending from first game media 29a, 29c, and 29d toward first game medium 29b are displayed on the game screen 21.

In such a case, for example, when the second game medium 30 executes an "attack" targeting the first game medium 29b, the server control unit 16 causes the one first game medium 29 with the highest priority among the first game media 29a, 29c, and 29d to execute a "protection" action in accordance with a predetermined priority order. Specifically, the server control unit 16 selects the one first game medium 29 with the highest priority and changes the target of the "attack" of the second game medium 30 to the selected first game medium 29.

For example, the server control unit 16 preferentially selects the first game medium 29 of a user who registered with the game system 10 earlier.

Alternatively, the server control unit 16, based on information on the first game media 29a, 29c, 29d, preferentially selects, for example, a first game medium 29 with high HP or defensive power, a first game medium 29 with an attribute (e.g., water attribute) superior to the attribute (e.g., fire attribute) of the second game medium 30 executing the "attack", a first game medium 29 for rear guard, or a first game medium 29 for a specific job.

Here, the server control unit 16 may change the execution result of the "attack" of the second game medium 30 depending on whether the first game medium 29 that executed the "protect" action is a front-line player or a rear-line player. For example, the amount of damage received from the "attack" of the second game medium 30 will be greater or smaller when the first game medium executes the "protect" action while in the rear-line player compared to when the first game medium executes the action while in the front-line player.

As described above, the first game medium 29 in the rear guard has the advantage that it will not be the target of an "attack" by the second game medium 30, for example. Therefore, by increasing the amount of damage received by executing a "cover" action when the first game medium 29 is in the rear guard, a disadvantage is created for executing the "cover" command from the rear guard, making it easier to adjust the game balance. On the other hand, by decreasing the amount of damage received by executing a "cover" action, an advantage is created for executing the "cover" command from the rear guard, further improving the effectiveness of a strategy that uses the "cover" command.

(Special move command)
Next, the special move command will be described. For example, when a tap operation on the command button 35g corresponding to the special move "frontline special move" is detected, a user input selecting the "frontline special move" command is transmitted to the server device 11. Here, when the first game medium 29a is switched, for example, from the frontline to the rearline, the action corresponding to the command button 35g switches from "frontline special move" to "rearline special move". The "rearline special move" is similar to the "frontline special move", so a description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the server control unit 16 accepts the selection of the "Frontline Special Move" command based on the user input received from the terminal device 12.

The server control unit 16 then sets the first game medium 29a to the second state and notifies the terminal devices 12 of all users participating in the match.

Next, when the terminal control unit 20 receives a notification from the server device 11 that the first game medium 29a is in the second state, it darkens all command buttons 35 in the command display area 24 and stops detecting tap operations on the command buttons 35, as shown in FIG. 7, for example. In this way, the selection of commands for the first game medium 29a in the second state is prohibited. In addition, it changes the image displayed as the command button 35g from an image that reads "Frontline Special Move" to an image that reads "Cast". In this way, similar to the marker 31, it is indicated that the first game medium 29a is in the second state.

Then, the terminal control unit 20 displays a marker 31 near the first game medium 29a in the second state.

When the server control unit 16 sets the first game medium 29a to the second state, it starts measuring the duration of the second state. The server control unit 16 then notifies the terminal devices 12 of all users participating in the match, for example periodically, of the measured duration of the second state.

Next, when the terminal control unit 20 receives notification of the duration of the second state from the server device 11, it changes the display of the duration 34 of the second state of the first game medium 29a in the battle information display area 23. Specifically, the length of the indicator of the duration 34 becomes longer as the duration of the second state increases.

The server control unit 16 also determines whether a predetermined release condition is met for the first game medium 29a in the second state. In this embodiment, the release condition is at least one of a first condition that the HP of the first game medium 29a in the second state changes (e.g., decreases) by a predetermined value (second threshold) or more, and a second condition that the HP of the first game medium 29a in the second state decreases to zero, but is not limited to these. The second threshold is, for example, a value (e.g., 10 points) obtained by multiplying the maximum HP (e.g., 100 points) of the first game medium 29a by a predetermined percentage (e.g., 10%).

For example, if it is determined that the release condition is met, the server control unit 16 releases the second state of the first game medium 29a and notifies the terminal devices 12 of all users participating in the match.

Next, when the terminal control unit 20 receives a notification from the server device 11 that the second state of the first game medium 29a has been resolved, it makes the marker 31 (see FIG. 7) displayed near the first game medium 29a invisible, for example as shown in FIG. 8. The terminal control unit 20 also brightens the command buttons 35a to 35f in the command display area 24 and cancels the suspension of detection of tapping operations on the command button 35. Meanwhile, detection of tapping operations remains suspended for the command button 35g corresponding to "Frontline Special Move". In this way, when the second state is resolved by achieving the release condition, reselection of the "Frontline Special Move" command for the first game medium 29a is prohibited during that match.

On the other hand, if the second state continues for a predetermined time without determining that the release condition is satisfied, the server control unit 16 switches the first game medium 29a from the second state to the third state and notifies the terminal devices 12 of all users participating in the match.

Next, when the terminal control unit 20 receives a notification from the server device 11 that the first game medium 29a has switched from the second state to the third state, as shown in FIG. 9 for example, the terminal control unit 20 brightens all the command buttons 35 in the command display area 24 and cancels the suspension of detection of tap operations on the command buttons 35. The terminal control unit 20 also changes the image displayed as the command button 35g back from an image that reads "Chanting" to an image that reads "Frontline Special Move."

The server control unit 16 also determines whether a predetermined release condition is met for the first game medium 29a in the third state. The release condition is, for example, the same as the release condition for the first game medium 29a in the second state described above. For example, if it is determined that the release condition is met, the server control unit 16 cancels the third state of the first game medium 29a and notifies the terminal devices 12 of all users participating in the match.

Next, when the terminal control unit 20 receives a notification from the server device 11 that the third state of the first game medium 29a has been resolved, it hides the marker 31 (see FIG. 9) displayed near the first game medium 29a, for example as shown in FIG. 8. The terminal control unit 20 also darkens the command button 35g corresponding to "Frontline Special Move" and stops detecting tap operations on the command button 35g. In this way, when the third state is resolved by achieving the release condition, reselection of the "Frontline Special Move" command for the first game medium 29a during the match is prohibited, similar to when the second state is resolved.

On the other hand, when the terminal control unit 20 detects a tap operation on the command button 35g corresponding to "Frontline Special Move" while the first game medium 29a is in the third state without determining that the release condition is satisfied, the terminal control unit 20 transmits a user input selecting the "Frontline Special Move" command to the server device 11.

Next, the server control unit 16 accepts the selection of the "Frontline Special Move" command based on the user input received from the terminal device 12.

The server control unit 16 then causes the first game medium 29a to execute a "frontline special move". By executing the "frontline special move", for example, the amount of damage to be inflicted on all second game media 30 is calculated, and the HP of all second game media 30 is reduced. The content and effect of the "special move" is not limited to reducing the HP of the second game medium 30, and a variety of content and effects can be adopted, such as increasing the attack power of all first game media 29.

The server control unit 16 then cancels the third state of the first game medium 29a.

The server control unit 16 then transmits information indicating the result of the execution of the "front-guard special move" (for example, the HP of all second game media 30 after reduction) to the terminal devices 12 of all users participating in the match. The server control unit 16 also notifies the terminal devices 12 of all users participating in the match that the third state of the first game media 29a has been resolved.

Then, based on the information received from the server device 11, the terminal control unit 20 performs, for example, an effect in which the first game medium 29a performs a special move on all of the second game media 30, and an effect in which the HP of all of the second game media 30 are reduced.

Next, when the terminal control unit 20 receives a notification from the server device 11 that the third state of the first game medium has been resolved, it hides the marker 31 (see FIG. 9) displayed near the first game medium 29a, for example as shown in FIG. 8. The terminal control unit 20 also darkens the command button 35g corresponding to the "Frontline Special Move" and stops detecting tap operations on the command button 35g. In this way, when the third state is resolved by executing the "Frontline Special Move", reselection of the "Frontline Special Move" command for the first game medium 29a during the match is prohibited, just as when the second state is resolved.

Next, the operation of the server device 11 that executes the server-side battle process will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. 10. In the following description, it is assumed that the two groups that will play a battle and the multiple game media to be used in the battle (e.g., first game media 29a to 29d and second game media 30a to 30d) have been determined.

Step S100: First, the server control unit 16 stores information about multiple game media to be used in the battle in the server storage unit 15. As described above, the information about the game media includes information about one or more commands associated with the game media.

Step S101: Next, the server control unit 16 starts the match.

Step S102: Next, when the server control unit 16 receives user input from the terminal device 12, for example, selecting a command for the first game medium 29a, the server control unit 16 selects a command corresponding to the user input.

Step S103: Next, the server control unit 16 determines whether or not the command selected in step S102 is a "cover" command. If it is determined that the command is a "cover" command (step S103-Yes), the process proceeds to step S104. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not a "cover" command (step S103-No), the process proceeds to step S108.

Step S104: If it is determined in step S103 that the command is a "cover" command (step S103-Yes), the server control unit 16 sets the first game medium 29a to the first state. The server control unit 16 also sets another first game medium (e.g., the first game medium 29b) as the target to be "covered."

Step S105: Next, if the target of the action performed by the opponent's second game medium (e.g., second game medium 30a) includes the first game medium 29b that was determined as the "protect" target in step S104, the server control unit 16 automatically changes the target of the action performed by the second game medium 30a from the first game medium 29b to the first game medium 29a.

Step S106: Next, the server control unit 16 determines whether the number of times the target of the action performed by the second game medium 30 has been changed to the first game medium 29a has reached a first threshold value. If it is determined that the first threshold value has been reached (step S106-Yes), the process proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first threshold value has not been reached (step S106-No), the process returns to step S102.

Step S107: If it is determined in step S106 that the first threshold has been reached (step S106-Yes), the server control unit 16 cancels the first state of the first game medium 29a. Then, the process returns to step S102.

Step S108: If it is determined in step S103 that the command is not the "protect" command (step S103-No), the server control unit 16 determines whether the command selected in step S102 is a "special move" command. If it is determined that the command is the "special move" command (step S108-Yes), the process proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not the "special move" command (step S108-No), the process proceeds to step S113.

Step S109: If it is determined in step S108 that the command is a "special move" command (step S108-Yes), the server control unit 16 sets the first game medium 29a to the second state.

Step S110: Next, the server control unit 16 waits until the second state of the first game medium 29a continues for a predetermined time.

Step S111: Next, when the second state of the first game medium 29a continues for a predetermined time, the server control unit 16 switches the first game medium 29a from the second state to the third state.

Step S112: Next, when the server control unit 16 receives a user input from the terminal device 12 selecting a "special move" command for the first game medium 29a in the third state, for example, the server control unit 16 causes the first game medium to execute a "special move." Then, the process returns to step S102.

Step S113: If it is determined in step S108 that the selected command is not a "special move" command (step S108-No), the server control unit 16 causes the first game medium to execute an action corresponding to the selected command (e.g., a basic action corresponding to a basic command). Then, the process returns to step S102.

In the above explanation, for simplicity, the first game medium 29 and the second game medium 30 are distinguished as necessary, but the relationship between the first game medium 29 and the second game medium 30 is a relative relationship. Therefore, processing similar to the processing performed for the first game medium 29 in the above explanation can also be performed for the second game medium 30. Furthermore, processing similar to the processing performed for the second game medium 30 in the above explanation can also be performed for the first game medium 29.

As described above, when the "protect" command is selected for the first game medium 29a, for example, the server device 11 of the game system 10 according to this embodiment sets the first game medium 29a to the first state. The server device 11 then automatically changes the target of the action performed by the opponent's second game medium 30 from the friend's first game medium 29b to the first game medium 29a in the first state. With this configuration, the first game medium 29a performs an action to protect the friend's first game medium 29b from an attack performed by the opponent's second game medium 30, forming a strategy in which the first game media cooperate with each other to progress the battle, and enhancing the strategic nature of the battle.

In addition, for example, when a "special move" command is selected for the first game medium 29a, the server device 11 sets the first game medium 29a to the second state. In addition, when the second state of the first game medium 29a continues for a predetermined time, the server device 11 switches the first game medium 29a from the second state to the third state. Then, when the first game medium 29a is in the third state, the server device 11 causes the first game medium 29a to execute a special move. With this configuration, for example, a strategy is formed to protect the first game medium 29 in the second state from an attack executed by the second game medium 30 to prevent the continuation of the second state, further enhancing the strategic nature of the battle.

In addition, an upper limit is set on the number of times the first game medium 29a can perform the action of protecting the first game medium 29b of a partner. This configuration makes it easier to adjust the game balance of the battle, compared to a configuration in which, for example, selecting a "protect" command once continues to protect the target indefinitely.

The upper limit of the number of times the covering action can be performed is determined according to information about the "cover" command, such as the command level. This configuration motivates the user to, for example, increase the upper limit to improve the usefulness of the "cover" command, thereby increasing the user's interest in the game.

In addition, when there are multiple first game media 29 in the first state, for example, the first game medium 29 associated with a superior attribute relative to the attacking second game medium 30 will perform a protective action with priority. With this configuration, for example, multiple first game media 29 associated with different attributes can have an advantage in protecting a common first game medium 29, further expanding the strategic nature of the battle.

In addition, when the "cover" command is selected, the first game medium 29 in the second or third state is automatically set as the target of the covering action with priority. With this configuration, compared to a configuration in which the user selects the target of the covering action, for example, it is possible to reduce the number of user operations while suppressing the achievement of the conditions for canceling the second or third state, thereby improving usability.

Alternatively, when the "cover" command is selected, the first game medium 29 in the second or third state is displayed selectably in a display manner different from that of the first game medium in other states. This configuration makes it easier for the user to identify the first game medium 29 in the second or third state, and assists the user in selecting the target for the cover action, thereby improving usability.

In addition, an image 36 showing the correspondence between the first game medium 29a in the first state and the first game medium 29b set as the target to be protected is displayed on the game screen 21. This configuration allows the user to grasp at a glance the correspondence between the game medium providing protection and the game medium being protected, which, for example, assists the user in selecting the target of an attack action, improving usability.

Furthermore, the result of the action executed by the second game medium 30 differs depending on whether the first game medium 29 that executed the guarding action is a front-line or rear-line player. For example, if the first game medium 29 that executed the guarding action is a rear-line player, the amount of damage received from an attack executed by the second game medium 30 will be greater or less than if the first game medium 29 is a front-line player. This configuration creates a disadvantage or advantage when a rear-line game medium executes a guarding action, so a strategy is formed as to whether, for example, the front-line or rear-line game medium should execute the guarding action, further improving the strategic nature of the battle.

Although the present invention has been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that a person skilled in the art would be able to easily make various modifications and corrections based on this disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and corrections are included in the scope of the present invention. For example, the functions included in each means, step, etc. can be rearranged so as not to cause logical inconsistencies, and multiple means, steps, etc. can be combined into one or divided.

For example, in the above embodiment, a configuration was described in which the first game medium 29a executes a special move in response to a user input selecting a "special move" command after the first game medium 29a is set to the third state, but the first game medium 29a may be configured to automatically execute a special move when the first game medium 29 is set to the third state.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a configuration was described in which the first state of the first game medium 29a is canceled when the number of times the target of an attack performed by the second game medium 30 is changed to the first game medium 29a in the first state reaches an upper limit number of times. However, for example, the first state of the first game medium 29a may be canceled when the first state of the first game medium 29a continues for a predetermined period of time.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, when the game medium is set to the second state, the game parameters of the game medium may be changed. For example, when the server control unit 16 sets the game medium to the second state, it increases or decreases the defensive power of the game medium. In this way, the disadvantage is reduced or increased for the game medium in the second state in which command selection is prohibited, making it easier to adjust the game balance.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, a multiplayer game in which one user operates one game medium to play against other users has been described, but the game may be a single-player game in which the server device 11 (or terminal device 12) automatically operates a game medium other than the game medium operated by the user.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a part or all of the processing performed by the server device 11 can be executed by a native app installed on the terminal device 12, forming a native game.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a portion of the game screen 21 (e.g., the field display area 22) may be a web display that is displayed on the terminal device 12 based on data generated by the server device 11, and a portion of the game screen 21 (e.g., the battle information display area 23 and the command display area 24) may be a native display that is displayed by a native application installed on the terminal device 12. In this way, the game according to the above-described embodiment can also be a hybrid game in which the server device 11 and the terminal device 12 each handle part of the processing.

In addition, an information processing device such as a computer or a mobile phone can be suitably used to function as the server device 11 or terminal device 12 according to the above-described embodiment. Such an information processing device can be realized by storing a program describing the processing contents for realizing each function of the server device 11 or terminal device 12 according to the embodiment in a memory unit of the information processing device, and reading and executing the program by the CPU of the information processing device.

The inventions described in the claims of the original application of this application are set forth below.
[Appendix 1]
An information processing device that provides a game to a terminal device,
storing information on one or more commands for causing the first game media to operate in a storage unit in association with each of the plurality of first game media;
Starting a match between a plurality of first game media and one or more second game media;
a first selection step of selecting at least one command from the one or more commands associated with the first game medium in response to a user input received from a terminal device;
If a first command is selected in the first selection step,
setting the first game medium in a first state;
a change step of changing a target of an action of the second game medium to the first game medium in a first state;
If a second command is selected in the first selection step,
setting the first game medium in a second state;
switching the first game medium from the second state to a third state when the second state of the first game medium continues for a predetermined time;
A program that executes a step of causing the first game medium to perform an action corresponding to the second command when the first game medium is in a third state.
[Appendix 2]
The program according to [Supplementary Note 1],
The information processing device includes:
The program further executes a step of eliminating the first state of the first game medium when the first state of the first game medium continues for a predetermined time or when the number of times the target is changed to the first game medium in the change step reaches a first threshold.
[Appendix 3]
The program according to [Supplementary Note 2],
The first threshold is determined based on information related to the first command.
[Appendix 4]
The program according to any one of [Supplementary Note 1] to [Supplementary Note 3],
an attribute indicating a superiority/inferiority relationship with other game media is associated with each of the first game medium and the second game medium;
A program in which, in the change step, when there are multiple first game media in a first state, the target of the operation to be performed by the second game medium is preferentially changed to a first game medium among the multiple first game media in the first state that is associated with a superior attribute relative to the second game medium.
[Appendix 5]
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The information processing device includes:
when a first command is selected in the first selection step, a second selection step is further executed to automatically select at least one first game medium from among the plurality of first game media excluding the first game medium;
In the second selection step, a first game medium in a second state or a third state is preferentially selected;
A program in which, in the change step, when the target of the operation performed by the second game medium includes the first game medium selected in the second selection step, the target is changed to the first game medium in a first state.
[Appendix 6]
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The information processing device includes:
a display step of, when a first command is selected in the first selection step, displaying each of the plurality of first game media excluding the first game medium on a screen in a selectable manner;
a second selection step of selecting, in response to a user input, at least one first game medium from among the plurality of first game media selectably displayed on the screen;
In the display step, the first game medium in the second state or the third state is displayed in a display manner different from the first game medium in other states;
A program in which, in the change step, when the target of the operation of the second game medium includes the first game medium selected in the second selection step, the target is changed to the first game medium in a first state.
[Appendix 7]
The program according to [Supplementary Note 5] or [Supplementary Note 6],
The information processing device includes:
and displaying on a screen an image indicating a correspondence between the first game medium in a first state and the first game medium selected in the second selection step.
[Appendix 8]
The program according to any one of [Supplementary Note 1] to [Supplementary Note 7],
each of the plurality of first game media is associated with information indicating either a front player who may be a target of at least one action of the second game medium or a rear player who may not be a target of the action;
A program in which the result of execution of an action performed by the second game medium differs depending on whether the first game medium, which is the target after the change in the change step, is a front-line player or a rear-line player.
[Appendix 9]
The program according to any one of [Supplementary Note 1] to [Supplementary Note 8],
A program in which selection of a command associated with a first game medium in a second state is prohibited.
[Appendix 10]
The program according to any one of [Supplementary Note 1] to [Supplementary Note 9],
The information processing device includes:
The program further executes a step of eliminating the second state or the third state of the first game medium when the operation of the second game medium causes a change in a first game parameter of the first game medium in the second state or the third state by more than a second threshold value.
[Appendix 11]
The program according to any one of [Supplementary Note 1] to [Supplementary Note 10],
At least two of the first game media are associated with a first user and a second user, respectively;
A program which, when a first command is selected in response to user input received from a terminal device of the first user and a second command is selected in response to user input received from a terminal device of the second user in the first selection step, sets a first game medium associated with the first user to a first state and sets a first game medium associated with the second user to a second state.
[Appendix 12]
An information processing device that executes a game,
storing information on one or more commands for causing the first game media to operate in a storage unit in association with each of the plurality of first game media;
Starting a match between a plurality of first game media and one or more second game media;
a first selection step of selecting at least one command from the one or more commands associated with the first game medium in response to a user input;
If a first command is selected in the first selection step,
setting the first game medium in a first state;
a change step of changing a target of an action of the second game medium to the first game medium in a first state;
If a second command is selected in the first selection step,
setting the first game medium in a second state;
switching the first game medium from the second state to a third state when the second state of the first game medium continues for a predetermined time;
A program that executes a step of causing the first game medium to perform an action corresponding to the second command when the first game medium is in a third state.
[Appendix 13]
A method for controlling an information processing device that provides a game to a terminal device, comprising:
storing information on one or more commands for causing the first game media to operate in a storage unit in association with each of the plurality of first game media;
Starting a match between a plurality of first game media and one or more second game media;
a first selection step of selecting at least one command from the one or more commands associated with the first game medium in response to a user input received from a terminal device;
If a first command is selected in the first selection step,
setting the first game medium in a first state;
a change step of changing a target of an action of the second game medium to the first game medium in a first state;
If a second command is selected in the first selection step,
setting the first game medium in a second state;
switching the first game medium from the second state to a third state when the second state of the first game medium continues for a predetermined time;
A control method comprising: when the first game medium is in a third state, causing the first game medium to perform an action corresponding to the second command.
[Appendix 14]
An information processing device that provides a game to a terminal device,
A communication unit for transmitting and receiving information to and from a terminal device;
a storage unit that stores information relating to one or more commands for causing the first game media to operate in association with each of a plurality of first game media;
A control unit,
The control unit is
starting a match between a plurality of first game media and one or more second game media;
selecting at least one command from the one or more commands associated with the first game medium in response to a user input received from a terminal device;
If the first command is selected,
putting the first game medium into a first state;
changing a target of the action of the second game medium to the first game medium in a first state;
If the second command is selected,
putting the first game medium into a second state;
when the second state of the first game medium continues for a predetermined time, switching the first game medium from the second state to a third state;
An information processing device that, when the first game medium is in a third state, causes the first game medium to perform an action corresponding to the second command.

10 Game system 11 Server device 12 Terminal device 13 Network 14 Server communication unit 15 Server memory unit 16 Server control unit 17 Terminal communication unit 18 Terminal memory unit 19 Display unit 20 Terminal control unit 21 Game screen 22 Field display area 23 Battle information display area 24 Command display area 25 First vanguard area 26 First rearguard area 27 Second vanguard area 28 Second rearguard area 29, 29a, 29b, 29c, 29d First game medium 30, 30a, 30b, 30c, 30d Second game medium 31 Marker 32 Home page
33 BP
34 Duration 35, 35a, 35b, 35c, 35d, 35e, 35f, 35g Command buttons 36 Image

Claims (7)

placing the game contents in either a front line position that may be attacked by the opponent's game contents or in a rear line position that will not be attacked by the opponent's game contents;
putting the game medium into a first state by a basic action and an action related to a unique skill different from an action that has a greater impact on the fighting game than the basic action;
the game medium in the first state changes a target of the action of the opponent game medium from the other game medium to the game medium in the first state;
A game control method in which the game medium can be the target for being in the first state whether it is placed in the front line or the rear line, and the game medium in the first state is set so that the amount of damage it receives from the action of the opponent's game medium is greater or less when it is placed in the rear line compared to when it is placed in the front line. The game control method according to claim 1, wherein the game medium in the first state is capable of changing the front and rear guard positions during a match. 3. The game control method according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the first state is resolved when the first state continues for a predetermined period of time or when the number of times the game medium is changed to the first state reaches a first threshold value. an attribute indicating a superiority/inferiority relationship with the other game medium is associated with each of the game mediums and the opponent's game medium;
A game control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when there are multiple game media in the first state, the target of the action performed by the opponent's game medium is preferentially changed to a game medium in the first state that is associated with an attribute that is superior to the opponent's game medium, among the multiple game media in the first state. A game control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the game medium is in a third state in which an action having a greater impact on the competitive game than the basic action can be executed, the game medium can execute an action related to a unique skill different from the basic action and an action having a greater impact on the competitive game than the basic action. An information processing device including a control unit,
The control unit is
placing the game contents in either a front line position that may be attacked by the opponent's game contents or in a rear line position that will not be attacked by the opponent's game contents;
putting the game medium into a first state by a basic action and an action related to a unique skill different from an action that has a greater impact on the fighting game than the basic action;
the game medium in the first state changes a target of the action of the opponent game medium from the other game medium to the game medium in the first state;
An information processing device in which the game medium can be the target for being in the first state whether it is placed in the front line or the rear line, and the game medium in the first state is set so that the amount of damage it receives from the action of the opponent's game medium is greater or less when it is placed in the rear line compared to when it is placed in the front line. In the information processing device,
placing the game medium in either a front line position that may be attacked by the opponent's game medium or a rear line position that will not be attacked by the opponent's game medium;
and putting the game medium into a first state by a basic action and an action related to a unique skill that is different from an action that has a greater impact on the fighting game than the basic action;
the game medium in the first state changes a target of the action of the opponent game medium from the other game medium to the game medium in the first state;
The game medium can be the target for being in the first state whether it is placed in the front line or the rear line, and the game medium in the first state is set so that the amount of damage it receives from the action of the opponent's game medium is greater or less when it is placed in the rear line compared to when it is placed in the front line.