TW202237248A - Game system, computer program employed in same, and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a game system that provides a game having a novel interest. This game machine (3) (game system) provides a battle-type game in which a group battle is performed between a plurality of groups, each of which includes a plurality of characters (P). When a capturing action is carried out by a pursuing character (P1), who is assigned a pursuing role, on an escaping character (P2), who is assigned an escaping role, through a pursuing action and an escaping action simultaneously carried out by the pursuing character (P1) and the escaping character (P2), respectively, the roles being selected from among two types of roles including pursuing and escaping, the game machine (3) changes the escaping character (P2) to an abnormal state in which a restriction is imposed on the escaping action. Moreover, until a prescribed time elapses, the game machine (3) repeatedly carries out role switching, in which the roles are switched between a group assigned the escaping role and a group assigned the pursuing role, when the abnormal state has occurred in all escaping characters (P2) in the former group.

Description

Game system, memory medium storing computer program used therein, and control method

The present invention relates to a display device connected to a game field having a function of displaying a common movement range of characters belonging to a plurality of groups including plural characters, and a game input to move each character in the game field The behavior input device provides a game system of a battle-type game in which a group battle is performed between a plurality of groups by assigning tasks to each group among two different types of tasks, and the like.

There are a display device connected to a game area that displays a common movement range of characters belonging to a plurality of groups including a plurality of characters, and a display device that inputs a play behavior for moving each character in the game area. The input device provides a game system of a battle-type game in which a group battle is performed between a plurality of groups by assigning tasks to each group among two different types of tasks. For example, as such a battle-type game, a game system providing a card game in which groups (guilds) compete is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). [Prior Art Literature] [Patent Document]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 5505917

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention]

In the card game of Patent Document 1, each character is in charge of offense and defense. However, this card game is not a structure in which each character performs an escape action and a tracking action in the offensive and defensive tasks at the same time. On the other hand, the same offensive and defensive tasks are also prepared in group battle type sports games such as baseball games. For example, in a baseball game, two teams (groups) are responsible for offensive and defensive tasks, which means that they will be replaced several times during the match. However, the condition for this replacement is the number of eliminations of the offensive side, not the change in the state of each player (role). Originally, the baseball game does not have a structure in which each player changes the state of the opponent's player. Therefore, there is room for utilizing this action as a new interesting feature of the game.

Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a kind of game system that provides the game with new interestingness. [Means to solve the problem]

The game system of the present invention is connected to a display device that displays a game field that has a function of a common movement range of characters belonging to a plurality of groups including plural characters, and inputs in the game field to make each character The input device of the play behavior of the action provides a game system of a battle-type game in which a group battle is performed between the aforementioned plural groups through tasks assigned to each group from two different types of tasks. , is a tracking action that is executed simultaneously in the aforementioned game domains between the tracking role of each character assigned to one of the tasks in the aforementioned two types of tasks and the escape character of each role assigned to the other side of the task , and the escape action, when the change action of changing the state of each escape character to the aforementioned abnormal state with restrictions on the escape action is executed by each tracking character on each escape character, the escape character whose change action is executed is changed to the aforementioned Abnormal state; and task replacement means, until the end condition is satisfied, when the group that repeatedly executes the task assigned to the aforementioned other party produces more than a predetermined number of fleeing characters corresponding to the aforementioned abnormal state, the group and the aforementioned party assigned Task replacement for replaceable tasks between groups of tasks.

On the other hand, the storage medium storing the computer program of the present invention is configured such that the computer connected to the aforementioned input means and the aforementioned display means has the functions of each means of the aforementioned game system.

In addition, the control method of the present invention is to connect a display device connected to a game field having a function of displaying a common movement range of characters belonging to a plurality of groups including a plurality of characters, and input in the game field for The input device of the play behavior that moves each character is provided, and the task assigned to each group is provided among the two different types of tasks, and the game system of the battle type game that conducts group battles between the aforementioned plural groups is incorporated. The computer executes the following program: the state change program is between the tracking role of each role assigned to one of the aforementioned two types of tasks and the fleeing role of each role assigned to the other task. In the above-mentioned game field, the tracking action and the escape action are respectively executed simultaneously. When the change action of changing the state of each escape character to the abnormal state with restrictions on the aforementioned escape action is executed by each tracking character on each escape character, the The fleeing character whose change action is executed is changed to the above-mentioned abnormal state; and the task replacement procedure is when the group that repeatedly executes the task assigned to the other party above produces more than a predetermined number of escaped characters corresponding to the above-mentioned abnormal state until the end condition is met. , a task replacement that can replace tasks between this group and the group to which the task of the aforementioned party is assigned.

An example of a game system according to an aspect of the present invention will be described below. First, with reference to FIG. 1 , an overall structure of a game system according to an aspect of the present invention will be described. The game system 1 includes a central server 2 and a plurality of game machines 3 as client devices that can be connected to the central server 2 through a predetermined network 5 . The central server 2 is constituted as one logical server device by combining server units 2A, 2B... which are plural computer devices. However, it is also possible to configure the central server 2 by a single server unit. Alternatively, the central server 2 may be logically configured using cloud computing.

As the game machine 3, an appropriate computer device that provides games may be used. Such computer devices include, for example, user terminal devices. A user terminal device is a computer device that can be connected to the network and is used for the user's personal use. For example, such computer devices include fixed or notebook personal computers, fixed home game consoles, mobile phones (including smart phones), portable game consoles, portable tablet terminal devices, etc. terminal device. Such various computer devices may be appropriately used as the game machine 3. In the example of FIG. A game machine for business use is an example of a game device, and is configured to allow a user to play a game within a range corresponding to the play fee in exchange for payment of a predetermined play fee. Such game machines 3 are sometimes called arcade machines, and they are installed in predetermined facilities such as stores 6 for the main purpose of allowing many users to play games repeatedly to increase profits.

The game console 3 series provides escape games. Escape games are a type of action games that are played through the manipulation of characters by the user. The escape game includes an escape character and a pursuit character who are assigned two different types of missions of escape and pursuit, respectively. The escape character is a character who is assigned a task of escaping among the two types of tasks. The fleeing character performs the task of escaping (escape) from the tracking character through the fleeing action in the game. On the other hand, the tracking role is a role assigned to a tracking task among the two types of tasks. Tracking characters is the task of tracking (hunting) escaped characters through tracking actions in the game. Therefore, the tracking character and the fleeing character perform the tracking action and the escape action at the same time, respectively. Also, the tasks of tracking and escaping are replaced when the replacement conditions are met. That is to say, with the fulfillment of the replacement conditions, the mutual tasks are replaced, the fleeing character is switched to the tracking character, and the tracking character is switched to the fleeing character. This replacement is repeated until the end condition is satisfied. The details of the escape game will be described later.

The network 5 may be configured appropriately as long as the game machine 3 can be connected to the central server 2 . As an example, the network 5 is configured by utilizing the TCP/IP protocol to realize network communication. Typically, the Internet 5A which is a WAN, and the LANs 5B and 5C connected to the Internet 5A of the central server 2 and the game machine 3 are constructed by connecting via a router 5D. Furthermore, an area server may be installed between the game machine 3 and the router 5D of the shop 6, and the game machine 3 may be communicatively connected to the central server 2 through the area server. The server units 2A, 2B... of the central server 2 may be connected to each other through the WAN5A instead of the LAN5C or in addition to the LAN5C.

The central server 2 provides various game machine services to the game machine 3 or its users. Also, the game machine service includes a matching service for matching users with each other when multiple users play escape games through the network 5 . Through such a matching service, it is also possible to appropriately match various users. For example, even if a cooperator who plays an escape game is matched, it is also possible to match an opponent who fights through an escape game. That is, the escape game is sometimes provided as a cooperative game or a combat game through such a matching service.

Furthermore, the game machine service system also includes a delivery service for delivering and updating programs or data of the game machine 3 through the network 5, a service for receiving user identification information from the game machine 3, and authenticating the user. The game machine 3 may receive and save the play data of the authenticated user, or provide the game machine 3 with the saved play data. Furthermore, the service for game machines may suitably include a fee-paying service in which a fee is charged from a user, and the like.

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

The memory unit 22 is an external memory device realized by a memory unit including a non-volatile memory medium (computer-readable memory medium) such as a hard disk array. The memory unit 22 may be configured to hold all data in one memory unit, or may be configured to store data in a plurality of memory units in a distributed manner. In the storage unit 22, a server program PG1 is recorded as an example of a computer program for causing the control unit 21 to execute various processes required to provide various services to users. Moreover, in the memory part 22, the server data SD necessary for provision of various services is also recorded. The server data SD includes various data necessary for providing various services. Such data may suitably include various data for escape games such as a part or all of the game data GD described later. In the example of FIG. 2 , play data PD and character data CD are shown.

The play data PD is data in which information related to the past play performance of each user is described. The play data PD is used, for example, to inherit the play result (past performance) from the previous time to the next time, or to take over the setting contents unique to each user. When each character of the escape game grows according to the play situation, the past performance includes the information of the parameter of the growth point. When the value of the parameter changes according to the game situation, the value of the parameter after growth (change) may be appropriately managed. As an example, such a growth point (change point) is managed in the play data PD. On the other hand, the character data CD is data describing information defining parameters of each character. That is, the parameters of each character are managed by the character data CD. Such character data CD may include information on parameters after growth, and as an example, manage values of parameters corresponding to initial values (before change). That is, when the parameter of each character is changed, the changed parameter is reproduced by combining the play data PD (change point) and the character data CD (initial value).

Moreover, in the control unit 21, various logic devices realized by a combination of hardware resources of the control unit 21 and a server program PG1 as a software resource are provided. In the control unit 21, various logic devices can be appropriately arranged, and the game machine service management part 24 is disclosed in the example of FIG. 2 . The game machine service management unit 24 is a logic device that executes processing for the above-mentioned game machine service. For example, such processing includes known processing for realizing the above-mentioned matching service. Furthermore, an input device such as a keyboard, an output device such as a display, and the like may be connected to the control unit 21 as needed. However, such illustrations are omitted.

On the other hand, the game machine 3 is provided with a control unit 31 as a computer and a memory unit 32 as memory means. The control unit 31 is a computer that combines a CPU as an example of a processor that executes various processes according to a predetermined computer program, an internal memory required for its operation, and other peripheral devices. In the control unit 31, as various logical devices realized by the combination of the hardware resources of the control unit 31 and the game program PG2 as software resources, however, in the example of FIG. 3 , the matching unit 36 and the range setting unit 37 are disclosed. , the execution control unit 38 , and the evaluation unit 39 .

The matching unit 36 is a logic device that executes various processes related to matching through the matching service. For example, when the escape game is a battle-type game, processing necessary for matching opponents to be fought in the escape game is executed. Also, the battle (the same applies to cooperative play) may be performed by an appropriate number of users, for example, may be performed as a group battle in which a plurality of groups each including a plurality of users compete. At this time, the processing executed by the matching unit 36 includes group classification and processing for specifying a plurality of users belonging to each group.

The range setting unit 37 is a logic device that executes various processes for preparing the game area in the game. The game field functions as a common movement range for each character. That is, the range setting unit 37 executes various processes for setting a game area as a range for performing escape actions and pursuit actions by each character. The game area can also be appropriately set, for example, various obstacles that hinder the escape action, various mechanism objects that operate in a manner that assists the escape action, or various props can also be included. When the game field includes such obstacles, the processing executed by the range setting unit 37 also includes processing for setting them in the game field. Specifically, the range setting unit 37 executes assignment processing as an example of processing for preparing such a game field. The details of the dispatch processing procedure will be described later.

The progress control unit 38 is a logic device that executes various processes for controlling the progress of the game. Such processing includes processing to control the actions of each character by executing escape actions or tracking actions. Similarly, it is not limited to these escape actions and tracking actions, each character may appropriately perform various actions in response to the user's play behavior in the game, and the control unit 38 executes the processing for executing these various actions. In addition, the processing executed by the progress control unit 38 includes processing for switching tasks between the fleeing character and the tracking character. As an example of such processing, the progress control unit 38 executes state change processing and state restoration processing. The details of the procedures for state change processing and state restoration processing will be described later.

The evaluation unit 39 is a logic device that executes various processes for evaluating the user's play. In the escape game, the user's play can also be properly evaluated, for example, by both the escape action and the tracking action, or one party can be evaluated by an appropriate method, and the evaluation unit 39 is responsible for performing such evaluations The objects and methods of various treatments. Also, when the escape game is played as a battle-type game, the victory or defeat may be appropriately judged, but the evaluation unit 39 also executes processing for realizing such a judgment. In this way, the user's play can be properly evaluated, and the victory or defeat can be appropriately judged according to the evaluation results. The number of points (points) determines victory or defeat. The evaluation unit 39 executes processing for realizing such evaluation and determination. Specifically, as an example of such processing, the evaluation unit 39 executes victory/loss determination processing. The details of the procedure of the victory/defeat determination process will be described later.

The memory unit 32 is an external memory device realized by a memory unit including a non-volatile memory medium (computer-readable memory medium) such as a hard disk and a semiconductor memory device. In the memory part 32, various data are recorded together with the above-mentioned game program PG2, and in the example of FIG. 2, game data GD is revealed. The game data GD is used to comply with the game program PG2, in order to allow the user to play the escape game. Such game data GD may include, for example, image data for displaying various images for escape games, BGM data for reproducing various BGM, etc. In the example shown in FIG. 2 , game data PD, And character information CD.

Various game data GD such as character data CDs may be memorized in the memory unit 32 by an appropriate method, for example, pre-installed in the game machine 3, or stored in the memory unit 32 through various recording media. In this way, the character data CD and the like can be stored in the memory unit 32 by an appropriate method. For example, the play data PD and the character data CD are provided from the central server 2 through the delivery service including necessary parts.

Also, various output devices and input devices required for the arcade are properly installed on the game machine 3, and can be connected to the control unit 31, but in the example of FIG. 2, a display MO and a speaker SP are connected as such output devices. That is, the output device provided in the game machine 3 includes a display MO and a speaker SP. The monitor MO is a display device for displaying a game screen including various images for the escape game. The monitor MO displays various game screens (images) for providing an escape game in accordance with an output signal from the control unit 31 . Also, the speaker SP is an audio output device for reproducing various sounds. The speaker SP reproduces various sounds such as BGM for escape games in accordance with the output signal from the control unit 31 .

On the other hand, as an example of an input device connected to the control unit 31 , a control panel CP is disclosed in the example of FIG. 2 . The control panel CP is a well-known input device. The input (detection) of the user's play behavior may be realized appropriately, and it may be realized by the control panel CP as an example. That is, the control panel CP is configured to input a play behavior in which each character moves (acts) in the game field. In order to realize such an input, various operation units are provided on the control panel CP. In the various operation parts, various operations for instructing the character to escape or chase are performed as play actions. For example, such an operation unit may include, as appropriate, a push key switch for performing pressing operations for various purposes, a joystick for indicating the direction of travel of each character, and the like. Alternatively, a touch panel that outputs a signal corresponding to a user's touch operation (finger touch operation) may be provided on the control panel CP, and the touch operation may be input as the user's play behavior through the touch panel. The control panel CP outputs signals corresponding to various operations on the operation unit to the control unit 31 . Furthermore, in the game machine 3, various input devices and output devices that are included in game devices for business use may also be provided. For example, such an input device includes a consideration collection device for collecting a predetermined consideration. However, such illustrations are omitted.

Next, the details of the escape game will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7 . Fig. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the escape game. The escape game may be played by an appropriate number of users, for example, by one user. At this time, the two tasks of tracking and escaping can be shared by, for example, one user character corresponding to one user and an appropriate number of NPCs (non-player control characters) controlled by the computer. Or, it is also possible to play with two users. At this time, the two user characters corresponding to the two users are assigned the same task (tracking the characters P1, or fleeing the characters P2). Yes, it is okay to be assigned different tasks. In other words, the two users may play as cooperators or as opponents. In this way, the escape game may be played by an appropriate number of users in various forms such as cooperative form or duel form. The example in FIG. 3 discloses a group in which a plurality of users belong to each other and each group is engaged in a duel. The status of playing in the battle mode. In this way, when playing in the form of a group battle, it is also possible to play with an appropriate number of groups. The example in Figure 3 discloses that the game is played with two groups of the first group G1 and the second group G2. the situation. In this example, the first group G1 and the second group G2 function as plural groups of the present invention. Also, among these, the second group G2 has a function as another group of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3 , when the game is played in the form of a group battle between two groups, in the escape game, each group is assigned a task of tracking or escaping. That is, assignment of tracking or escaping is performed in group units. Also, the tasks assigned to each group are repeatedly replaced every time the replacement condition is satisfied from the start to the end of the game. Then, each user belonging to each group plays a role assigned to each group through the role P at the time of replacement. In this way, the tasks of each group are repeatedly replaced when the replacement conditions are met during the game play. However, in the example of FIG. 3 , the task of tracking is assigned to the first group G1, and the task of escape is assigned to the second group G2. task. In this example, the task of tracking and escaping functions as the second type of task of the present invention. In addition, among these tracking and escape tasks, the tracking task has a function as a task of one aspect of the present invention, and the escape task has a function of a task of another aspect of the present invention.

The initial task assigned to each group may be appropriately determined according to various conditions such as random or user's selection. For example, it may be determined according to the result of a mini-game. That is to say, whether each group takes on the task of tracking or escaping is determined through a mini-game. As such mini-games, various games such as action games, simulation games, shooting games, or music games may be provided as appropriate. As an example, a number of checkpoints, which will be described later, are prepared in the game field GF with a large number of touches within a predetermined period of time. (or the various elements that replace with flag) the little action game that the person wins also can.

Each group can be formed by an appropriate number of roles P, and the number of roles P constituting each group can be different between groups. In the example of FIG. 3, the first group G1 and the second group G1 Each of the groups G2 is constituted by three characters P of the same number. These three characters P may include NPCs, and as an example, any of them constitute a user character. Therefore, the first group G1 includes three tracking characters P1 corresponding to three users, and the second group G2 includes three escape characters P2 corresponding to three users. Both of these pursuit character P1 and escape character P2 are arrange|positioned in the game field GF set as a common action range. In the example of FIG. 3 , for the convenience of explanation, each character P is arranged in the game field GF in such a way that each group (or each task) is divided into left and right sides. However, the arrangement of each role P in the game field GF is appropriately realized. also can. Then, each user controls (operates) each character in such a way that when the user character corresponds to the tracking character P1, he performs a tracking action in his game field GF, and when he corresponds to an escape character P2, he performs an escape action in his game field GF. P's action (action).

The tracking action and the escaping action may appropriately include various actions, for example, the tracking action includes a capture action. The capturing action is an action for changing the state of the fleeing character P2 from the normal state to the abnormal state. An abnormal state is a state in which at least part of the escape action is restricted, and a normal state is a state in which the escape action can be performed without such restrictions. The replacement condition may be satisfied appropriately, for example, every time a predetermined time elapses, and as an example, it may be satisfied when the fleeing character P2 who has a predetermined number or more of abnormal states in the group assigned to flee occurs. As the predetermined number, an appropriate number may be used, for example, one (one body) or two (two bodies) may be used, and three (three bodies) may be used as an example. That is, the replacement condition may be satisfied when a part of each group has an abnormal state. As an example, all escaped characters P2 in a group belonging to an escaped task (hereinafter referred to as an escaped group) become abnormal. state is satisfied. Therefore, when all the fleeing characters P2 of the second group G2 become abnormal due to the capture action caused by the tracking characters P1 of the first group G1, the task is replaced between the first group G1 and the second group G2 , Next, each character P (tracking character) of the second group G2 starts tracking each character P (escape character) of the first group G1 to start the tracking operation.

On the other hand, in the escape game, as described above, points are given such that the time for the escape action by the escape character P2 increases as the time becomes longer. Then, the winner or loser will be judged according to the number of points that should be obtained. Therefore, it is required for each user to continue the play behavior of running away in the running away character P2 for as long as possible. As an example, the escape game utilizes this flow, and each task of tracking and escaping is played in a manner of repeated replacement in group units.

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

The game field GF is an in-game space set as an action range of each character P. The GF system in the game field may be appropriately configured, and as an example, it may be configured to represent a virtual three-dimensional space. Specifically, the game field GF is configured in such a manner as to correspond to the imaging result of a virtual camera installed at an arbitrary position in the virtual three-dimensional space under appropriate imaging conditions. Such a game field GF system may be formed in an appropriate shape, however, it is formed in a substantially square shape in the example of FIG. 4 . Furthermore, the game field GF is divided into quarters so as to form identical squares. Each of these divisions may be appropriately identified, and as an example, they may be identified by a division line SL and may be identified by different color combinations. These divisions may be used as appropriate, and as an example, they are used as the appearance range of each character P at the start of the game. Specifically, each character P appears at an appropriate position in the game field GF, and may start to escape, etc., as an example, each character P belonging to the same group appears in a manner dispersed in each partition. Then, each character P starts to escape from the position of each division where it appeared, and the like.

Also, in the game field GF, various objects having various functions are appropriately arranged. In the example of FIG. 4 , as an example of such objects, a tracking character P1 , various obstacles BI, a central stage 55 , props 56 , and inspection points 57 are revealed. The tracking character P1 is an image (object) corresponding to the tracking character P1 in each character P. The tracking character P1 can also be appropriately expressed in the game field GF, but in the example of FIG. 4 , it is displayed with a pointed horn and holding a stick in order to distinguish it from the fleeing character P2. In addition, each tracking role P1 may include appropriate information for identifying with other tracking roles P1 in the group, and in the example of FIG. 4 , a user name column YN is included. In the user name column YN, the name of each user ("C user") is displayed for identification with other tracking roles P1.

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

The obstacle BI such as the wall object BI1 may appropriately obstruct various actions such as the tracking action. For example, the wall object BI1 and the pillar object BI2 may interfere only with either of the walking and jumping (part of the tracking action, etc.) . In this way, the wall object BI1 and the like may appropriately hinder all or part of the tracking action, etc. However, in the example of FIG. It can also be constituted as part of a state that includes other actions). That is, the wall object BI1 and the pillar object BI2 function as obstacles that cannot be overcome even if they run or jump. Similarly, the hilly object BI3 has the function of an obstacle that hinders walking by reducing the speed at a slope portion in a situation including walking and jumping such as a tracking action.

The central stage 55 is an object that has a function of tracking the escape start place of the character P1 when the task is replaced. When the mission is replaced, each character P can start the next mission from the appropriate place. For example, the pursuit character P1 and the fleeing character P2 can both start the next mission from the place where they were at the time of replacement. As an example, the pursuit character P1 (escape role P2 before the replacement) is from the predetermined starting place of the center stage 55, and the escape character P2 (tracking role P1 before the replacement) starts the next task respectively from the place when the replacement is located. More specifically, the central stage 55 includes a start position object 55A, and the tracking characters P1 (all tracking characters P1 belonging to the group that changes from the escape task to the tracking task) that perform the tracking task with the replacement are from the replacement. All locations are sent to their starting location object 55A, and the tracking action starts from then on.

The center stage 55 may be arranged at an appropriate position, and as an example, it may be arranged at the center of the game field GF. Also, the center stage 55 may be formed in an appropriate shape, but in the example of FIG. 4 , it is formed in a square so that the start position object 55A is at the center. Furthermore, the central stage 55 is formed one step higher than the floor (or ground) forming the game field GF, and also has a ladder for climbing it. At this time, the center stage 55 hinders walking and jumping in parts other than the stairs, and slows down the walking speed in the steps. As a result, the center stage 55 also functions as one of the obstacles BI. In this example, the location of the start location object 55A functions as the predetermined start location of the present invention.

The item 56 is an object corresponding to an item that imparts various effects in response to the action of each character P or the like. Such an effect is not limited to the effect of making the progress (play) of the tracking action and the like advantageous, but also includes the effect of giving a loss to the play behavior. As an example, the item 56 gives a favorable change to the parameters defining each character. Specifically, various parameters may be appropriately set for each character P. In the example of FIG. 4 , the item 56 corresponds to an item having the effect of increasing the moving speed when walking according to the number of acquisitions. That is, the item 56 has the effect of increasing the moving speed (an example of a parameter) of each character P. In addition, this moving speed increases so that it becomes faster as the number of items 56 obtained increases. In this example, the prop 56 has a function as a parameter change object of the present invention.

The check point 57 is an object for judging whether to give a benefit to each group. As such a benefit, various elements of the victory of the contribution group may be used, and as an example, an effect related to points (points) may be used. Specifically, as described above, points are given in accordance with the escape time, but the check point is given as a benefit to increase the score given in accordance with the escape time. In addition, the check point 57 may be configured appropriately, and as an example, it may be configured so that the state changes between the occupied state and the neutral state. The occupied state is a state showing the occupied state by any one of the groups. In the occupied state, benefits are given to the group occupying the place. On the other hand, the neutral state means a neutral state that is not occupied by any group. In the neutral state, no benefits are granted. In other words, the check point 57 in the neutral state does not give an ascending effect to any group.

In addition, the change of the state of the check point 57 may be realized appropriately, and as an example, it may be realized in response to an occupation action and a release action. The occupying action and the canceling action are actions for changing the check point 57 into an occupied state and a neutral state, respectively. These actions may be performed by both the tracking character P1 and the fleeing character P2. As an example, only the fleeing character P2 is allowed in the occupying action, and only the tracking character P1 is allowed in the release action. In addition, as such an occupation operation and a release operation, various operations may be appropriately adopted, and mutually different operations may be adopted, and the same contact operation is adopted in the example of FIG. 4 . Therefore, the check point 57 starts to be displayed as a neutral state, and changes to an occupied state as the fleeing character P2 touches (contact action). On the other hand, the checkpoint 57 in the occupied state returns to the neutral state following the contact of the tracking character P1. In this example, the occupied state and the neutral state respectively function as the preferential state and the normal state of the present invention.

In the game domain GF, a plurality of the above-mentioned checkpoints 57 are set. Then, these check points 57 are provided with the above-mentioned increase effect in such a way that the number of check points 57 in the occupied state increases so that the score increase rate per unit time increases. Therefore, the more checkpoints 57 of the fleeing character P2 are changed to the occupied state, the more points can be obtained. As a result, the fleeing character P2 (user) is required to change as many checkpoints 57 as possible into the occupied state during the fleeing. On the other hand, the tracking role P1 (user) is required to restore a large number of checkpoints 57 from the occupied state to the neutral state as much as possible during the tracking.

The state of the checkpoint 57 in the game field GF, that is, the occupied state and the neutral state can be appropriately expressed. As an example, it can be expressed by different color schemes (such as yellow for the neutral state and other colors for the occupied state, etc.). In addition, the occupied state has different functions depending on the group occupying the place. Specifically, the score is awarded according to the escape time of the fleeing character P2 (escape group), so the occupation state occupied by the escape group can exert an increase effect (discount), but the occupation state occupied by the tracking group will not Play up the effect. In addition, the difference in the occupied group also has a function corresponding to the difference in the actions performed by the check point 57 of the occupied state such as the occupation operation or the release operation. Therefore, the occupation state is a different way of expressing this kind of function, and it can be properly distinguished according to the different groups occupied. The occupation caused by the group is shown in blue, and the occupation caused by other groups is displayed in red, etc.).

The time display area 51 is an area for displaying time. Various times may be appropriately displayed in the time display area 51 , for example, the elapsed time from the start of the game may be displayed. In the example of FIG. 4 , "300" is displayed as the remaining playable time. The display of "300" indicates 300 seconds, and decreases with the elapse of time. That is, the remaining time in the time display area 51 shows a maximum value at the start of the game, and decreases in a reciprocal form as the game starts. The end condition may be satisfied as appropriate, for example, according to various play situations such as collecting a specific item, for example, when the remaining time becomes 0, that is, when a predetermined time elapses. Therefore, until the remaining time becomes 0, each character P continues to repeatedly perform a pursuit action or an escape action in the game field GF.

The score bar 52 is an image used to present the scores (points) obtained by each group to each group. Points may be given appropriately in the escape game, and as an example, they may be given in the escape mission as described above. That is, points are given to each group by the play behavior as the escape character P2. In addition, points may be appropriately assigned by various methods, and as an example, points are assigned to each escape character P2 in accordance with the escape time in the normal state. Specifically, points are given to each escape character P2 so that the longer the escape time in the normal state, the more points. In addition, points are assigned such that the score increase rate with time increases as the number of check points 57 in the occupied state increases. Then, the accumulation of the points given to each escape character P2 is presented through the point bar 52 as the group's points.

The score bar 52 may be appropriately configured for presenting the obtained score, and the example in FIG. 4 includes a bar 52A and a score display 52B. The bar counting unit 52A is a part for presenting the score of each group through the bar counting. The meter bar 52A may be configured appropriately, but in the example of FIG. 4 , it is formed in a horizontal bar shape that reveals the score of each group. Specifically, the left and right ends of the bar counting portion 52A correspond to each group, and the scoring amount is displayed in a different color scheme for each group in the bar counting portion 52A. The color scheme of each group can be appropriate. In the example of Figure 4, the left side is represented by a dot matrix pattern corresponding to the first group G1 (your own group), and the right side is represented by a dot matrix pattern corresponding to the second group G2 (the opponent's group). Group) is represented by a right slash. Again, this kind of scoring amount (dot matrix pattern and the color matching of right slash) can be appropriately increased or decreased. However, in the example shown in FIG. 4 , the score of either side is 0, so a balanced state is established in the center. On the other hand, the score display portion 52B is a portion for numerically displaying the amount of points indicated by the bar counting portion 52A. Therefore, the score display unit 52B further includes a part indicating the score of the first group G1 ("0000" on the left side of the example in FIG. 4 ), and a part showing the score of the second group G2 (in the example of FIG. 4 "0000" on the right).

The map image 53 is an image showing a map for grasping the entire game field GF. The map image 53 may be configured appropriately so that the whole (or a part) of the game field GF can be grasped. However, in the example of FIG. 4 , it is constructed so as to overlook the game field GF from above. Also, the map image 53 may only correspond to a bird's-eye view of the game field GF. In the example of FIG. , and tracker identification 53c.

The point mark 53a, the escaper mark 53b, and the tracker mark 53c are signs respectively representing the positions of each check point 57, each escape character P2, and each track character P1 among various objects arranged in the game field GF. Therefore, the positions of each check point 57, each escaped character P2, and each tracked character P1 in the game field GF are indicated by the point mark 53a, the escaper mark 53b, and the tracker mark 53c.

In addition, the point mark 53a, the fugitive mark 53b, and the stalker mark 53c may be displayed on the map image 53 unconditionally, or may be displayed under various conditions. As an example, only the stalker mark 53c is conditionally displayed. Specifically, the tracker logo 53c is displayed only on the user on the condition that the user is the corresponding tracking role P1. That is, the tracker logo 53c is displayed only for users belonging to a group assigned a task of tracking, and is not displayed for users of a group assigned a task of escaping. In the example of FIG. 4 , any one of the fugitive mark 53 b and the tracker mark 53 c is displayed on the map image 53 . Therefore, this kind of battle screen 50 is displayed on the user who is tracking (takes on the task of tracking).

The fugitive mark 53b and the stalker mark 53c may be displayed appropriately, and as an example, they may be displayed in different forms so as to identify each task. Specifically, the fugitive mark 53b and the stalker mark 53c may be distinguished appropriately, and as an example, they are distinguished by different color schemes such as red and blue. Furthermore, when the tracking character P1 or the fleeing character P2 is the own character P, an identification mark 53d indicating the own character P is further added. As such an identification mark 53d, various symbols may be appropriately used. However, in the example of FIG.

The character display column 54 is a part for displaying information related to each character P. FIG. The character display column 54 can also be set appropriately, for example, only the role display column 54 corresponding to one's own character P can be provided. In the example of FIG. Also, the role display column 54 corresponding to one's own role P (hereinafter referred to as the situation of one's own role display column 54S) is also formed in the same way as the role display column 54 corresponding to other roles. In the example of FIG. The other role display column 54 is formed in a manner larger than the other role display column 54 to contain more information.

Specifically, each role display column 54 may appropriately include various information related to each role P. In the example of FIG. The name area CA1 of , and the image area CA2 displaying the image corresponding to each character P (only the head in the example of FIG. 4 ). On the other hand, the own character display column 54S also includes the name area CA1 and the image area CA2 , but either of them is different from the other character display column 54 . Specifically, the image area CA2 is formed larger than the others so as to display the whole body of each character P. In addition, the name area CA1 includes information on the user's name ("C user") and the number of props 56 acquired by the corresponding own character P during the game ("1" in the example in FIG. 4 ).

Furthermore, the own character display column 54S includes a skill information area SA. Skills may not be set for each character P, but as an example, various skills that give advantageous effects to the progress of the game are set. Such various skills appropriately include skills such as improving the basic performance of each character P such as walking speed or jumping power, or setting traps and obstacles to hinder actions, or forming an invincible state for a certain period of time (no It is also possible to add various skills such as the skills of each character P to which special abilities such as the skill of hiding the figure are added. Also, an appropriate part or all of these skills may be appropriately set for each character P, and the same skill may be uniformly set for all the characters P. Each role P.

The skill information area SA is an area for displaying information related to skills set in the character P corresponding to the user. The skill information area SA may be configured to appropriately display various information related to the skill, and in the example of FIG. 4 , it is configured to include the skill name portion SA1. The skill name part SA1 is a part for displaying the name of the skill set to the character P corresponding to the own character. Appropriate skills can be set for each character P, and in the example of FIG. 4 , the information of "obstacle setting" indicating the skill of setting obstacles is displayed.

A skill value bar SA2 is further provided in the skill name part SA1. The skill value gauge SA2 is a gauge indicating the amount corresponding to the skill value possessed by the own character P. The skill value has a function as a value for judging whether or not the effect of each skill can be exerted. In addition, in order to exert the effect of the skill, the skill value may be used appropriately, and as an example, it may be used so that the effect of the skill can be exerted by consumption of a predetermined amount. Then, such a skill value may be increased under appropriate conditions, may be increased by acquisition of a predetermined item, and, for example, may be gradually increased over time.

Similarly, each skill type may be appropriately activated. As an example, when the skill value gauge SA2 is full, that is, when the skill value gauge SA2 indicates the maximum value of the skill value, the activation of the skill is allowed. Also, the actual activation of the skill may be performed appropriately, or the skill may be unconditionally activated when the skill value reaches the maximum value. As an example, the skill is actually activated with a predetermined operation for activating the skill.

Each role display column 54 is displayed in such a manner as to distinguish the group it belongs to from other groups. This kind of distinction can also be properly implemented. As an example, the three character display columns 54 on the left correspond to the group to which the user belongs, and the three role display columns 54 on the right correspond to the opponent's group. That is, each character display column 54 is displayed so that a group can be identified according to the arrangement|positioning position of left and right. Consequently, this distinction functions as a distinction of tasks.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a battle screen showing a game state different from the example in FIG. 4 . The example in FIG. 5 reveals the tracking character P1 in the tracking escape character P2 in a different place from the example in FIG. 4 . At this time, as shown in FIG. 5 , the fleeing character P2 and the tracking character P1 are displayed on the game field GF. Also, in the example of FIG. 5 , compared with the example of FIG. 4 , as time passes, the score of the second group G2 in charge of escape increases. Specifically, on the score display part 52B, the number "0125" is displayed as the score obtained by the second group G2, and the range of the right oblique line of the meter bar 52A extends toward the left end beyond the center to indicate the amount of the score.

Similarly, the positions of the escaper mark 53b and the tracker mark 53c of the map image 53 also change in response to changes in the positions of the escaped character P2 and the tracked character P1. In the example of FIG. 5, compared with the example of FIG. 4 , the quantity of escaped person identification 53b is reduced by 2. When the fleeing character P2 becomes abnormal, the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state may be reflected on the map image 53 as the escaper mark 53b or a mark indicating the abnormal state. As an example, such reflection is omitted. That is, the escaper mark 53b of the escaped character P2 corresponding to the abnormal state disappears from the map image 53 . Therefore, for example, when 2 of the 3 fleeing characters P2 change into an abnormal state, the 2 fugitive symbols 53b corresponding to the 2 characters disappear from the map image 53, and only the fleeing person symbol corresponding to the remaining 1 fleeing character P2 53b is displayed on the map image 53. In the example of FIG. 5 , this change (progress) is reflected in the map image 53 .

In addition, in the game field GF, various objects can be appropriately installed as mentioned above. In addition to the obstacle BI such as the wall object BI1, various mechanism objects that can assist or hinder the escape action, etc. can also be installed. In the example of 5, the teleportation object GO1 is disclosed as an example of such a mechanism object. The teleportation object GO1 is one of the mechanism objects for assisting escape actions, etc., and acts in the manner of realizing teleportation (teleportation) between two distant places in the game field GF. This kind of action may be performed according to appropriate conditions. As an example, it is performed when the character P is located on the teleportation object GO1.

Similarly, it is also possible to set or not set appropriate restrictions on the teleportation object GO1. When setting restrictions, various elements such as time, number of times, and tasks may be appropriately used as the requirements for such restrictions. For example, a mission is adopted as a restriction requirement, and the teleportation object GO1 may operate so as to assist only one of the escape action and the pursuit action. Alternatively, the use (operation) of the teleportation object GO1 may be limited to a predetermined number of times as the number of times of restricted requirement adoption. In this way, an appropriate restriction may be provided on the teleportation object GO1, but as an example, only a restriction having time as a requirement is provided. Therefore, the teleportation object GO1 acts in a way that assists both the fleeing action and the tracking action. Either character P, the fleeing character P2 or the tracking character P1, can ride on it for an unlimited number of actions. Limit actions between times. That is, if the teleportation object GO1 is moved once, it takes a certain amount of time until the next movement is allowed.

Moreover, the obstacle BI, such as wall object BI1, may have an appropriate shape, and in the example of FIG. 5, the wall object BI1 which has the notch part NP is disclosed. The notch part NP is a notch part formed downward from the upper part of a wall so that height may become low. Therefore, the height of the wall object BI1 is reduced in the notch portion NP. More specifically, the height of the wall object BI1 in the notch NP is set to a height that can be reached by each character P by jumping. As a result, each character P can climb onto the notch NP by jumping, and when reaching the wall object BI1 by jumping in the notch NP, it is allowed to walk on the wall object BI1.

In addition, the wall object BI1 is not limited to the notch part NP, It may have various shapes, For example, the shape which has a hole may be included in this shape. A hole is a portion formed in such a way that it connects from one side of the wall to the other. Therefore, each character P passes the wall object BI1 through the hole, and can reach the opposite side thereof. The escaping action and the tracking action may appropriately include various actions, and in the case where such a hole is installed, the action for passing through the hole may be included in the action. Specifically, the hole may be provided at an appropriate position of the wall object BI1. For example, when the hole is provided on the lower side of the wall object BI1, the escape action may be used as a predetermined action for adding this type of hole, including a slide.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a battle screen showing a game situation more different from the examples in FIGS. 4 and 5 . The example in FIG. 6 reveals a situation where the tracking character P1 performs a capture action on the fleeing character P2. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6 , the battle screen 50 includes the fleeing character P2 and the tracking character P1 . Compared with the example in FIG. 5 , the fleeing character P2 changes into an abnormal state following the capture action of the tracking character P1 . Specifically, this abnormal state can also be appropriately displayed in the game field GF. In the example of FIG. Falling posture to show. Also, as such a capturing action, an appropriate action such as touching the fleeing character P2 or a single touch action is adopted. As an example, an action of beating the fleeing character P2 with a stick is adopted. Therefore, when the tracking character P1 knocks down (actually beats with a stick) the fleeing character P2 through the beating action in the vicinity of the fleeing character P2 (within the reach of the stick), the fleeing character P2 changes from the normal state to the abnormal state. In this example, an action (capture action) of actually beating the fleeing character P2 with a stick functions as a change action of the present invention.

Appropriate restrictions may also be generated in the abnormal state. For example, the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state is restricted from all actions and cannot perform any actions. Also, the escape character P2 in the abnormal state may be displayed in the game field GF in an appropriate state that can be distinguished from the normal state, or may not be displayed. That is, the fleeing character P2 in an abnormal state may be eliminated from the game field GF. Alternatively, the fleeing character P2 in an abnormal state may be displayed outside the game field GF. That is, the fleeing character P2 in an abnormal state may withdraw from the game field GF. In this situation, the action of the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state may be appropriately permitted. Specifically, outside the game field GF, the fleeing character P2 in an abnormal state cannot of course occupy the checkpoints 57 or escape from the tracking character P1, but it is allowed to move, for example. That is, the fleeing character P2 in an abnormal state may move outside the game field GF. Also, outside the game field GF, the escape character P2 in an abnormal state may be allowed or not to interfere with the game field GF. For example, outside the game field GF, for the fleeing character P2 who is in an abnormal state, it is allowed to set traps in the outer peripheral part of the game field GF to trip the unique actions such as the foot action of the tracking character P1 who moves to it, or to activate the skill. Actions that interfere with various pursuits (in other words, actions that assist escape) are also possible.

As described above, all or part of the escape action in the abnormal state may be appropriately restricted. For example, the action itself may be restricted and it may not be possible to act from the spot. As an example, movement is allowed. In this situation, the occupation of the check point 57 by the fleeing character P2 in an abnormal state may be restricted, and as an example, occupation is also allowed. That is to say, the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state can also change the check point 57 to the occupied state by taking the occupation action. However, the check point 57 occupied by the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state will have less points added than the check point 57 occupied by the fleeing character P2 in the normal state. This reduction may be realized appropriately. As an example, the occupation caused by abnormal conditions is realized as one-fourth of the occupation caused by normal conditions. Also, when the check point 57 occupied by the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state is later occupied by the fleeing character P2 in the normal state, the reduction in points may be maintained as it is, and as an example, the reduction is eliminated and returns to the normal point addition. That is, occupations due to abnormal states are overridden by occupations due to normal states. Therefore, the occupied state representing the occupation caused by the abnormal state and the occupied state representing the occupied state caused by the normal state can be further distinguished through the difference in color matching.

The abnormal state may be set to be unrecoverable (if it becomes an abnormal state once, it cannot return to the normal state until the task is replaced), and as an example, it may be set to be recoverable. In addition, the recovery from the abnormal state may be realized appropriately, and may be realized randomly or in response to the passage of time, etc., as an example, it may be realized by a recovery action. Furthermore, such recovery action may be performed by oneself or an appropriate character of another character P. For example, it may be performed by another fleeing character P2 belonging to the normal state of the same fleeing group. That is, the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state returns to the normal state by the recovery action caused by the other fleeing characters P2.

As a recovery action, an appropriate action by another fleeing character P2 may have this function. As an example, an action of staying near the fleeing character P2 in an abnormal state for a predetermined time is used. Moreover, this kind of staying action may be realized by appropriate play behavior of each user, and as an example, it may be realized by continuously pressing and inputting the operation (play behavior) of a predetermined operation part for pressing operation. That is, when a user corresponding to another fleeing character P2 (normal state) is near the fleeing character P2 in an abnormal state and presses the predetermined operation part for a predetermined time, the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state will return to the normal state. The escape character P2 in the abnormal state has restrictions (such as the reduction of the bonus score when occupying the check point 57 ), and is also related to the replacement condition. Therefore, considering the victory of the group, each user is required to return the escape character P2 in an abnormal state to a normal state.

Also, in the game field GF, in addition to the teleportation object GO1, various traps can also be installed. As another example of such traps, the jumping object GO2 is disclosed in the example of FIG. 6 . The jumping object GO2 is a kind of mechanism object that assists escape actions, etc., and operates in a manner of assisting the jump of each character P. This kind of action can also be performed according to appropriate conditions, for example, the action when jumping is performed on the jumping object GO2. As an example, regardless of whether there is such a jumping action, it is executed when each character P is located on the jumping object GO2. That is, the jumping object GO2 operates in such a way that the character P located on it jumps in a predetermined direction (for example, the direction of travel) to a predetermined height (for example, a height higher than the normal jump by the character P). .

It is also possible to set or not set appropriate restrictions on the jumping object GO2. When setting restrictions, various elements such as time, number of times, and tasks may be appropriately used as the requirements for such restrictions. In this way, appropriate restrictions may be provided in the jumping object GO2 in the same manner as in the teleportation object GO1 , but as an example, only a restriction having time as a requirement is provided. Therefore, the jumping object GO2 acts in the same way as the teleportation object GO1 to assist both the fleeing action and the tracking action. Either character P of the fleeing character P2 or the tracking character P1 can ride on it, and the number of actions is unlimited. However, Actions are limited for a certain amount of time from the last action.

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 6 , instead of the numerical value indicating the score obtained by the score display unit 52B, "????" which hides the numerical value is displayed. Similarly, the meter bar 52A also displays the amount of points so that any group corresponds to half or less. That is, the counting unit 52A also ambiguously displays the number of scores between groups by hiding the numerical value corresponding to the score display unit 52B. The score bar 52 may be displayed in such a manner as to represent the points obtained by each group regardless of the elapsed time. As an example, when the remaining time is less than a certain time (for example, 60 seconds), it may be changed to the following in order to make the victory or defeat unclear. Hide display of earned points for each group.

Also, in the escape game, various bonus elements may be provided in addition to the above-mentioned elements, and as an example, time-limited burning (Fever time) among them will be described. The time-limited burn is a reward (discount) that increases the score given by the escape time for a certain period of time. Time-limited burns may be awarded appropriately according to various conditions. As an example, they are awarded when a specific play behavior is performed only once in a group unit. Also, an appropriate action may be adopted as a specific play action, and as an example, an operation of pressing a special push button provided for time-limited combustion is employed. That is, when any user of each group presses a special button, only one time-limited burn in the battle is given to the group to which the user belongs.

The increase rate of the score during the time-limited burn may be set appropriately, and may be uniform or variable regardless of various conditions, and may be set variable as an example. In addition, as such various conditions, various game situations such as random or consumption of specific items may be appropriately used. As an example, the number of points, that is, the win or loss when a special button is pressed, may be used. More specifically, a higher rate of rise is given when lagging than when leading in a timed burn in such a way that a chance of reversal is set by the timed burn. Such an increase rate may be appropriately set, and as an example, it is set to 2 times when leading and 3 times when falling behind. Therefore, a strategy related to the utilization period of time-limited combustion is required for each group.

Fig. 7 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a display screen. The result screen is a game screen for displaying the result of the battle through the battle screen 50 . The result screen may be displayed at an appropriate time, and as an example, it may be displayed with the end of an escape operation or the like. Therefore, as described above, when the escape action of the escape game, etc. ends in the situation where the predetermined time has elapsed (the end condition is met), as an example, it is displayed along with the elapse of such a predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 7 , the result screen 60 includes detailed data and information on titles obtained. The obtained title is the title obtained by the user among the various titles prepared in the game. As such a title, appropriate titles are prepared in response to various elements included in the game, such as the escape king given when the escape time exceeds a predetermined time, or the cure king given when the escaped character P2 in an abnormal state returns to a normal state by a predetermined number or more. A title is also acceptable. On the other hand, the detailed data refers to data including detailed contents of various information related to each character P. The detailed data can include various information as appropriate. In the example shown in Figure 7, it includes experience points, points, number of people defeated, number of checkpoints obtained, times of defeat, number of treatments, escape time, and number of checkpoint resets. .

The number of people defeated is information showing the number of escaped characters P2 captured (changed into an abnormal state) in the tracking character P1 (task of tracking). The check point acquisition number refers to the number of check points 57 that have become occupied. The number of occupied states may be calculated under appropriate conditions, for example, the number at the end may also be used as the total number of occupied states (regardless of whether it is restored to a neutral state afterwards). The number of times of being knocked down is the number of times of being captured (changed into an abnormal state) when the character P2 escapes. The number of times of healing is the number of times the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state is restored to the normal state through recovery actions. The escape time refers to the escape time of the escape character P2. The checkpoint reset number system restores the checkpoint 57 in the occupied state to the number in the neutral state.

In addition, the score is information indicating the score (point) obtained in the current play. The obtained score may be obtained as a score obtained by a group, for example, as a score obtained by an individual. On the other hand, the experience point is information indicating the experience point given to the character during the current play. In the experience point, the experience point accumulated through the previous battles may be displayed. As an example, the experience point obtained in the current game is displayed. In addition, the experience value may be given on an appropriate basis. As an example, it is based on the above points, the number of people defeated, the number of check points obtained, the number of times defeated, the number of times of healing, escape time, and the number of check point resets. calculated according to the specified rules. Various elements may be properly evaluated in the escape game, and the result screen 60 may be appropriately configured to display these elements, and for example, may be configured to display such information. In addition, the result screen 60 may also include various information related to victory or defeat results such as victory or defeat, for example.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11 , the assignment processing, state change processing, state restoration processing, and victory/loss determination processing will be described. The assignment process is a process for assigning tasks at the start of the game to each group. The assignment processing may be configured to execute only the assignment of tasks, or may include various other processing. The example in FIG. 8 shows a configuration in which the game area GF for play is presented along with the assignment of tasks. At this time, the range setting unit 37 starts the assignment process of FIG. 9 every time the mini-game for determining the task at the start of the game ends, and first obtains the result of the mini-game (step S101 ).

Next, the range setting unit 37 assigns a task of tracking or escaping to each character P according to the result of the mini-game obtained in step S101 (step S102 ). This assignment is performed in group units in a ring battle situation. In addition, this assignment can also be carried out by appropriate methods. As an example, when there is a time limit in the game, the party who takes on the task of escaping first can get more escaping time, which can be considered more advantageous. Therefore, the victory of the mini-game The latter is applicable to the execution of the task of escaping.

Next, the range setting unit 37 presents the game field GF through the battle screen 50 (step S103). In this case, the range setting unit 37 may construct a virtual three-dimensional space corresponding to the game field GF. As an example, the game field GF is displayed as ( Draw) on the battle screen 50 to realize the prompt. Moreover, in the virtual three-dimensional space corresponding to the game field GF, there are props 56, many checkpoints 57, various obstacles BI, and various mechanism objects such as the teleporting object GO1 and the jumping object GO2. Therefore, the range setting unit 37 executes presentation of the game field GF in such a manner as to form (set). Then, after this presentation, the range setting unit 37 ends the assignment processing of this time. Thereby, assignment of the original task based on the victory or defeat of the mini-game is performed. Further, subsequent to this allocation, presentation of the game field GF where various elements such as the props 56 are installed is realized.

The state change processing is processing for changing the state of the fleeing character P2 from the normal state to the abnormal state when the change condition is satisfied. The change condition may be satisfied appropriately depending on the game situation, for example, it is satisfied when the capture action is appropriately executed. Also, as an example of the capture action, as described above, the action of beating the fleeing character P2 with a stick is used, but at this time, the capture action is judged to be appropriate when the escaped character P2 in the normal state is actually beaten with a stick by this beating action. That is, as an example, the change condition is satisfied when the fleeing character P2 in the normal state is actually beaten with a club. In addition, the state change processing may be performed as appropriate. When such a beating action is executed as a capture action, as an example, from the start of game play (the countdown of the remaining time starts) until the end condition is satisfied (the remaining time becomes 0), every time Executing the capture action is repeated. The example in FIG. 9 shows an example of state change processing in such a situation.

The progress control unit 38 starts the state change process of FIG. 9 every time the tracking character P1 performs a beating action (capture action) with a stick, and first judges whether the change condition is satisfied (step S201 ). As described above, the change condition is satisfied when the fleeing character P2 in the normal state is actually beaten with a stick. Therefore, the execution control unit 38 judges whether the escaped character P2 in the normal state is actually beaten by the beating action with the stick (whether the escaped character P2 in the normal state is included in the trajectory of the stick accompanying this action). Then, when the change condition is not satisfied, that is, when the fleeing character P2 in the normal state is not beaten with a stick, the control unit 38 skips the processing and ends the current state change processing.

On the other hand, when the change condition is satisfied, that is, when the escaped character P2 in the normal state is actually beaten with a stick, the execution control unit 38 specifies the escaped character P2 in the normal state beaten by the stick, and the specified escaped character P2 The state of is changed to an abnormal state (step S202). This change may include a change in the display state of the fleeing character P2 on the battle screen 50 (for example, translucency and sideways change).

Next, the execution control unit 38 judges whether or not the replacement condition is satisfied (step S203). As described above, the replacement condition is satisfied when all escape characters P2 of the escape group are in an abnormal state as an example. Therefore, the control unit 38 judges whether all the fleeing characters P2 of the fleeing group are in an abnormal state by changing step S202. Then, when the replacement condition is not satisfied, that is, when all the fleeing characters P2 of the fleeing group are not in an abnormal state, the control unit 38 performs the process after skipping. That is, after the escaped character P2 in the normal state who was beaten with a club is brought into an abnormal state in step S202, this state change process ends.

On the other hand, when the replacement condition is satisfied, that is, when all escaped characters P2 of the escaped group are in an abnormal state, the control unit 38 performs a task of replacing each other between the tracking character P1 and the escaped character P2. In the case of group battles, this substitution is performed in group units. That is, the progress control unit 38 executes task replacement in which mutual tasks are replaced between groups in such a manner that the escape group becomes the follow-up group and the follow-up group becomes the escape group.

Next, the control unit 38 transfers all the tracking characters P1 who are newly tasked with tracking to the predetermined start position following the replacement of step S204 (step S205 ). As an example of the predetermined start position, the start position object 55A of the center stage 55 is used as described above. Therefore, the progress control unit 38 transmits all the tracking characters P1 who are newly tasked with tracking to the start position object 55A of the central stage 55 .

Next, the control unit 38 restarts the escape game (step S206). That is, the progress control unit 38 restarts the action of each character P by transferring all the tracking characters P1 to the starting position in step S205 and starting the escape action and the tracking action again in a new mission. Then, after the resumption of the game, the progress control unit 38 ends the state change process of this time.

With the program shown in FIG. 9 , the state of each escaped character P2 changes from the normal state to the abnormal state with the appropriate capture action of each tracking character P1 . More specifically, when the escaped character P2 in the normal state is actually beaten with a stick as each tracking character P1 is beaten with a stick, the state of the beaten escaped character P2 changes from the normal state to the abnormal state. Also, when all escape characters P2 of the group in charge of escape become abnormal due to this change, task switching is performed between escape and pursuit. That is, the running away character P2 so far is changed into the tracking character P1, and the tracking character P1 so far is changed into the running away character P2. Furthermore, all the tracking characters P1 of the group newly tasked with tracking are sent to the start position object 55A of the center stage 55 in such a manner that the tracking operation starts again from the center stage 55 . Then, such a change of state, a task replacement of a task, and the like are repeatedly executed from the start of the game until the end condition is satisfied. That is, until the end of the time, it is repeated to provide the development of the change of the dazzling tasks such as tracking and escaping every time when all escape characters P2 become abnormal states, and start tracking again from the central stage 55 .

The state restoration process is a process for returning the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state to the normal state. The fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state is taken as an example as described above, and the user corresponding to the other fleeing character P2 (normal state) recovers when pressing the predetermined operation part for a predetermined time near the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state. At this time, as an example, the restoration condition is satisfied when the user corresponding to the other fleeing character P2 (normal state) is near the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state and presses the predetermined operation part for a predetermined time. The example in FIG. 10 shows an example of the status recovery process in this situation.

The control unit 38 starts the state recovery process of FIG. 10 every time a user corresponding to other escaped characters P2 (normal state) is near the escaped character P2 in an abnormal state, and presses the predetermined operation part, and first judges whether the recovery condition is set. Satisfied (step S301). The recovery condition may be appropriately satisfied according to various recovery actions. As mentioned above, as an example, when a user corresponding to another escaped character P2 (normal state) is near the escaped character P2 in an abnormal state, and presses a predetermined operation part for a predetermined time satisfied. Therefore, the progress control unit 38 judges whether or not the operation of pressing the predetermined operation portion by the user corresponding to the other fleeing character P2 (normal state) continues for a predetermined time. When the recovery condition is not satisfied, that is, when the operation of pressing the predetermined operation part caused by the user corresponding to other fleeing characters P2 (normal state) does not continue for the predetermined time, the processing after the control part 38 is skipped is carried out, and this time is ended. status reply processing.

On the other hand, when the recovery condition is satisfied, that is, when the operation of pressing the predetermined operation part caused by the user of the other escaped character P2 (normal state) continues for a predetermined time, the abnormality of the object of the recovery action will be carried out by the control part 38 The state of the fleeing character P2 returns to the normal state (step S302). That is, the progress control unit 38 is used to restore the state of the escaped character P2 in the abnormal state from the abnormal state to the normal state. This reply may include changes in various display states of the fleeing character P2. Then, the post-reply control unit 38 ends the state return process of this time. Thereby, the escape character P2 of an abnormal state returns to the normal state by the recovery action|action by the other escape character P2 of a normal state.

The victory/loss determination process is a process for determining the victory or defeat of the escape game. The victory or defeat of the escape game may be determined appropriately, and as an example, it may be determined according to the number of points obtained by each group. Fig. 11 shows the victory or defeat determination process in this situation. At this time, the evaluation unit 39 starts the victory/loss determination process in FIG. 11 every time the end condition is satisfied (for example, the remaining time becomes 0), and first obtains the obtained score of each group (step S401).

Next, the evaluation unit 39 judges the victory or defeat among the groups according to the obtained scores obtained in step S401. Specifically, the evaluation unit 39 judges that the one with more points is the winner, and the one with the few points is the loser.

Next, the assessment unit 39 presents the result screen 60 (step S403). Specifically, the result screen 60 includes detailed data such as experience points and information on titles obtained. Therefore, the evaluation unit 39 first judges the detailed data and the information that should be displayed for the obtained title according to the game result. Then, the result screen 60 is displayed on the display MO so as to display these at predetermined positions, and this presentation is realized.

Next, the evaluation unit 39 updates the parameters of each character P used in the escape game (step S404). The update of parameters such as reduction measures of various parameters accompanying the state abnormality may include the reduction of parameters. As an example, the evaluation unit 39 executes the update of parameters so that each character P grows. For example, the parameters may appropriately include various elements such as running power (running speed), physical strength, and jumping power. In addition, when skills are set for each character P and the growth of such skills or the provision of new skills is executed, the growth of these skills may be included in the update of the parameters. Therefore, the update (growth) of the parameters may be appropriately realized in accordance with various elements such as experience points and points (points), and these various parameters are changed by the update of the parameters. In addition, as an example, the parameters of the growth points are managed based on the play data PD as described above. Therefore, the update of the parameters is realized by updating the play data PD. Then, after such an update, the evaluation unit 39 ends the current victory/loss determination process. Thereby, determination of victory or defeat and presentation of the result screen 60 are realized. Also, the growth of each character P is achieved by updating various parameters of the game status.

As described above, according to this form, a new and interesting escape game can be provided. Specifically, for example, when a battle is executed between the first group G1 and the second group G2, which are respectively in charge of tracking and escaping tasks, the tracking action caused by each tracking character P1 belonging to the first group G1, and In the escape action caused by the escape characters P2 belonging to the second group G2, when the tracking characters P1 execute the capture action (beating with sticks) on each escape character P2, each escape character P2 will change into an abnormal state. Then, when the number of fleeing characters P2 in such an abnormal state becomes more than a predetermined number, the tasks of the two types are replaced between groups. Furthermore, such replacement is repeatedly executed until the end condition is met. As a result, the user can enjoy various developments such as escaping for a short time or tracking. Through these processes, it is possible to provide a new and interesting escape game in which the tracking action of each character P and the escape action are used to fight between groups while repeatedly replacing each tracking character P1 and each fleeing character P2. .

Also, when a plurality of checkpoints 57 that increase the score are set in the game field GF in response to the number of occupied states, the escape character P2 can be urged to occupy a large number of checkpoints 57 as much as possible. Or, conversely, the tracking role P1 can be urged to restore a large number of checkpoints 57 in the occupied state to neutral state as much as possible. Thereby, it is possible to add more fun to each character P to request an action of occupying each check point 57 or an action of canceling it.

Similarly, the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state can be restored to action by other fleeing characters P2. When returning to the normal state, the fleeing character P2 in the abnormal state or his own escape priority strategy, that is, the strategy of recovering action Added to the escape action of other fleeing character P2.

Furthermore, when the parameters of each character P grow according to the play situation, elements of the training game can be added to escape games using escape actions and the like. Then, through such training of each role P, it is possible to promote continuous play of the escape game. As a result, with these contents, the fun of the escape game can be further enhanced.

In the above form, the progress control unit 38 of the game machine 3 functions as the state change means and the task replacement means of the present invention by executing the program shown in FIG. 9 . Specifically, the execution control unit 38 functions as a state change means by executing step S202 in FIG. 9 , and functions as a task replacement means by executing step S204 . Similarly, the progress control unit 38 of the game machine 3 functions as the state restoration means of the present invention by executing the program of step S302 in FIG. 10 . In addition, the range setting unit 37 of the game machine 3 functions as the range presentation means of the present invention by executing the program of step S103 in FIG. 8 . Furthermore, the evaluation unit 39 of the game machine 3 functions as the winning/losing judging means and the parameter changing means of the present invention by executing the program shown in FIG. 11 . Specifically, the evaluation unit 39 functions as means for judging victory or defeat by executing step S402 in FIG. 11 , and functions as means for changing parameters by executing step S404 .

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned form, and may be implemented in a form in which appropriate deformation or change is added. For example, in the above-mentioned form, as the missions of the escape game, only escape and pursuit missions are revealed. However, the present invention is not limited to this form. Escape games are not limited to escaping and tracking, and may include various other tasks as appropriate. Also, for example, the tasks of escaping and tracking may be divided more finely. For example, various missions such as a mission dedicated to obtaining the checkpoint 57, a mission dedicated to escape, or a mission dedicated to recovery may be used for the escape mission. Similarly, the tracking task preparation may only interfere with the escape and occupation of the check point 57 (a task in which the capture action cannot be performed), or cancel an action-only task, or the like. Then, the actions that can be executed in response to these tasks may be appropriately changed among the respective roles P.

In addition, in the above-mentioned form, the game machine 3 executes the processing of FIGS. 8 to 11 . As a result, a single body of the game machine 3 functions as the game system of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this form. For example, the central server 2 may execute all or part of the tasks of the game machine 3 (for example, the processing in FIGS. 8 to 11 ). Therefore, for example, when the central server 2 executes all the processes in FIGS. Can. Or conversely, the game machine 3 may execute all or part of the tasks of the central server 2 . In this case, the central server 2 may be omitted.

Various aspects of the present invention derived from the above-mentioned embodiments and modifications are described below. In addition, in the following description, in order to understand various aspects of this invention easily, the corresponding member shown in drawing is added in parentheses, However, this invention is not limited to the form of illustration.

The game system of the present invention is connected to a display device (MO) that displays a game field (GF) having a function of a common movement range of characters belonging to a plurality of groups (G1, G2) including a plurality of characters (P). ), and the input device (CP) for inputting the play behaviors used to make each character move in the game field, provide tasks assigned to each group through two types of tasks different from each other, and perform among the aforementioned plurality of groups The game system (3) of the battle-type game of the group battle has: the state change means (38), which is through the tracking role (P1) of each role assigned to one of the tasks as the aforementioned two types of tasks and as Between the fleeing characters (P2) of the characters assigned the mission of the other party, the tracking action and the fleeing action are executed simultaneously in the aforementioned game area, and there are restrictions on changing the status of each fleeing character to the aforementioned fleeing action. When the change action of the abnormal state is carried out to each escaped role by each tracking role, the escaped character whose change action is executed is changed to the aforementioned abnormal state; and the task replacement means (38), until the end condition is satisfied, repeated execution When the group to which the other task is assigned generates more than a predetermined number of fleeing characters corresponding to the abnormal state, the task can be replaced between the group and the group to which the task is assigned.

According to the present invention, through the tracking action caused by the tracking character and the fleeing action caused by the fleeing character, when the changing action is executed, each fleeing character will change into an abnormal state. Then, when the number of fleeing characters in such an abnormal state becomes more than a predetermined number, the tasks of the two types are replaced between groups. Furthermore, such replacement is repeatedly executed until the end condition is satisfied. Thereby, it is possible to provide a new and interesting game in which the tracking action of each character in the battle between the groups and the use of the escape action are repeatedly replaced by the tracking character and the fleeing character.

A plurality of roles may include various roles as appropriate. For example, the plurality of characters may include NPCs (Non-Player Characters). That is, some of the plurality of characters may be controlled not by the user but by a computer. For example, among the plurality of characters, only one user character is the character corresponding to the user, and all the remaining characters may be NPCs. In addition, the number of user characters occupying each group may be an appropriate number. Therefore, the number of user characters may be different or identical among groups (combatants). Of course, all of plural characters may be used as user characters. Specifically, for example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the aforementioned battle-type game may be provided in a form played by a plurality of users corresponding to the plurality of characters.

Various conditions may be appropriately adopted as end conditions, for example, appropriate conditions such as the user's selection result, play status, or game status may be used. Therefore, for example, the end condition may be satisfied when the user executes a selection requesting end. Alternatively, the end condition may be satisfied when performing a predetermined number of mission replacements as an example of a play situation. Specifically, for example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the end condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the battle-type game.

The battle between groups may be properly judged according to the game results. For example, as a tracking character, the group that changed more fleeing characters into abnormal states may be judged to be victorious. In other words, it is also possible to judge victory or defeat according to the number of fleeing characters that have changed into abnormal states. Alternatively, when an item for judging victory or defeat is provided in the game, the victory or defeat may be determined based on whether or not the item has been obtained, or the number of the item obtained. In addition, the time of at least one of the escape action and the pursuit action may be measured as a score, and the victory or defeat may be determined according to the number of such points (points). In this way, victory or defeat may be determined appropriately based on various elements included in the game. Specifically, for example, as one aspect of the game system of the present invention, it is adopted that each group is judged based on the points given to each group in such a way that the time for taking on the task of the other party is increased as the time is longer. The aspect of the victory or defeat judging means (39) of the victory or defeat of the team may also be used.

Various elements that affect the game state (progress) can also be set in the game. Such an element may include both an element for granting a game status benefit and an element for granting a loss. Likewise, such benefits and losses may be appropriately constituted. For example, in a situation where victory or defeat is determined based on points, various influences on the points, such as the addition of a certain amount of points, may function as benefits. Also, conversely, subtraction of a certain amount of points may function as a disadvantageous loss. For example, as an aspect of the present invention, there is adopted: between a preferential state in which a benefit is given to the other group (G2) which is the group to which the task of the other party is assigned, and a normal state in which the aforementioned benefit is not given, It is presented in the form of multiple checkpoints (57) that change to the above-mentioned preferential state with the occupying action caused by the fleeing characters in the normal state, and change into the above-mentioned normal state with the release action of the tracking characters in the above-mentioned preferential state The aspect of the field prompting means (37) in the aforementioned game field is also acceptable. In addition, in this aspect, as the benefit, an increasing effect that the rate of increase of the score per unit time increases as the number of check points in the benefit state increases can be set at each check point. In such a situation, it is possible to add to the fun that each character is required to take an action of occupying each checkpoint.

Various elements such as interference or auxiliary tracking actions can be set in the game. In addition, these elements may include elements of appropriate operations. Furthermore, various actions such as assisting or hindering the tracking action may be provided in such an action. For example, in one aspect of the present invention, the above-mentioned field prompting means may present the above-mentioned game field by setting a mechanism object for assisting at least one of the above-mentioned escape action and the aforementioned tracking action. Also, in this aspect, the above-mentioned organ object is at least any of the jumping object (GO2) that assists the jumping of each character, and the teleportation object (GO1) that realizes the instant movement between two distant places in the aforementioned game field. Either side is fine.

In addition, the abilities of the respective characters may be uniformly the same, or may be different among the respective characters. For example, various parameters such as parameters representing basic abilities such as running power, physical strength, or jumping power, or parameters representing skills (special abilities) that impart various advantageous effects to the progress of the game are set in each character. Each role may be different. Also, in the situation where a skill is set for each character, the skill may be activated unconditionally or conditionally. When the skill is conditionally activated, various conditions such as the game situation (for example, play time, use of items, etc.) or randomness may be appropriately used as such conditions. In addition, such parameters may be constant during the game, or may be changed in accordance with various conditions. For example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the aforementioned area prompting means may indicate the aforementioned game area by setting a parameter change object (56) that provides favorable changes to the parameters defining each character.

Similarly, in the case where various parameters are set for each character, the parameters may be fixed or variable. When the parameter is variable, the parameter may be changed according to appropriate conditions such as various game situations (for example, playing time, acquisition of items, etc.). For example, as an aspect of the game system of the present invention, an aspect with parameter changing means (39) that defines the value of each character's parameter by changing the play status of the above-mentioned battle type game and defining the value of each character's parameter in the way of growth is also adopted. Can. In this case, the elements of the training game can be added to the game using the tracking action or the like. Also, continuous game play can be promoted through the training of such roles.

The abnormal state of each escaped character can be maintained until the task is replaced, and it can be eliminated in response to various conditions. In addition, when the abnormal state is eliminated (returning to the normal state in which the escape action is not limited) according to the condition, appropriate conditions such as the game state and randomness may be used as the condition. For example, as the play state, various elements included in the play behavior, such as the passage of time or an item, may be used. Specifically, for example, as one of the aspects of the game system of the present invention, the following features are adopted: for the fleeing character corresponding to the aforementioned abnormal state, by other fleeing characters belonging to the same group as the fleeing character, the execution method to escape from the aforementioned abnormal state is adopted. When returning to the recovery action of the normal state in which the escape action is not limited, it is also possible to restore the escaped character to the state recovery means (38) of the aforementioned normal state. At this time, the strategy of the recovery action can be added to the escape action. As a result, the fun of the game can be further enhanced.

After changing the mission, the game (tracking action and escape action) can be restarted as appropriate. For example, each character may restart the play from the position at the time of replacement, for example, the play may be restarted from an appropriate predetermined position such as the position at the start of the game. Also, in the situation where the game is restarted from the predetermined position, both the fleeing character and the tracking character may restart the game from the predetermined position, or only one of them may restart the game from the predetermined position. For example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the above-mentioned task replacement means is to use all the characters belonging to the group that changes from the above-mentioned other party’s task to the aforementioned one’s task with the aforementioned task replacement from the predetermined game area. The start position (55A) may be used to start the aforementioned tracking action by moving the position of the full character to the aforementioned start position.

On the other hand, the computer program (PG2) of the present invention is configured so that the computer (31) connected to the aforementioned input means and the aforementioned display means has the functions of each means of the aforementioned game system.

In addition, the control method of the present invention is to connect to the display of the game field (GF) having the function of displaying a common movement range of each character belonging to a plurality of groups (G1, G2) including a plurality of characters (P). The device (MO) and the input device (CP) for inputting the play behaviors used to move each character in the game field provide tasks assigned to each group through two different types of tasks. In the aforementioned plurality of groups The computer (31) incorporated in the game system (3) of the game system (3) of the group battle between groups executes the following program: the state change program is passed between the tasks assigned to one of the aforementioned two types of tasks Between the tracking role (P1) of each character and the escape character (P2) of each role assigned to the other party, the tracking action and escape action performed simultaneously in the aforementioned game field are divided between the escape roles of each character. When the change action of changing the state to the abnormal state with restrictions on the above-mentioned escape action is executed by each tracking character on each escape character, the escape character whose change action is executed is changed to the above-mentioned abnormal state; and the task replacement procedure is tied to satisfying Until the end condition, when the group to which the aforementioned other task is assigned repeatedly produces more than a predetermined number of fleeing characters corresponding to the aforementioned abnormal state, the task can be replaced between this group and the group to which the aforementioned one of the tasks is assigned. Task replacement. The game system of the present invention can be realized by executing the computer program or the control method of the present invention.

The game system of the present invention is connected to a display device (MO) that displays a game area having a function of a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups (G1, G2) including a plurality of characters (P), respectively, and The input device (CP) for inputting the play behavior for moving each character in the game field (GF) provides tasks assigned to each group through two different types of tasks, and is performed among the aforementioned plurality of groups. The game system (3) of the battle-type game of the group battle may also have: a task assignment means (37), which is a tracking role (P1) for each role assigned to one side of the task as the aforementioned two types of tasks Between the fleeing character (P2) who is each role assigned to the other party's task, the method of performing the pursuit action and the escape action in the aforementioned game field at the same time, for the aforementioned plural groups, as the aforementioned two types of tasks, respectively assigning tracking and escaping tasks; and task replacement means (38), until the end condition is met, repeating the aforementioned escaping actions caused by each escaping role of the group assigned the task of the aforementioned other party to the group, Or when the predetermined replacement conditions are met in the aforementioned tracking action caused by each tracking role, the task can be replaced between the group and the group to which the task of the aforementioned party is assigned.

When the game system of the present invention has the task dispatching means, for example, the range setting unit 37 of the game machine 3 can function as the task dispatching means of the present invention by executing the program of step S102 in FIG. 8 . The replacement condition is satisfied when the fleeing character P2 who is assigned to the fleeing group and has a predetermined number or more of abnormal states occurs as an example in the above-mentioned form. However, the replacement condition may be satisfied every time a predetermined time elapses as described above, for example, and is not limited to this form. As described above, the replacement condition may be appropriately satisfied. For example, the replacement condition may be satisfied when the number of fleeing characters P2 in an abnormal state equal to or greater than a predetermined number occurs temporally. Specifically, as described above, the abnormal state is restored by time lapse and recovery action, etc. However, even if the number of fleeing characters P2 in the abnormal state has not reached the predetermined number at the current point of time, it will cumulatively reach the predetermined number It is also possible that the replacement condition is satisfied. That is, the predetermined number may be used as the total number of abnormal states. At this time, set a parameter that decreases by 1 every time a escaped character P2 becomes an abnormal state (only the initial reduction of 1 is advantageous for the first attack, etc., and the initial value can be set appropriately), this parameter (used to calculate the value of the predetermined number ) becomes 0, the replacement condition is satisfied, and task replacement between groups may occur. In addition, in these situations, the abnormal state (action restriction) accompanying the capture action may be restored in a very short time (including the case of 0). That is, even if the escaped character P2 is captured by the capture action (touching, etc.) by tracking the character P1, the escaped character P2 does not change into an abnormal state (at least in actual sense). At this time, task replacement may occur when, for example, a parameter counting down to a predetermined number (total number of captures) becomes 0 (or when the value of the parameter reaches a predetermined number by counting).

In addition, the computer program of the present invention is configured to be connected to a display device in the game area that displays a common movement range for each character belonging to a plurality of groups (G1, G2) including a plurality of characters (P). (MO), and the input device (CP) for inputting the play behavior used to make each character move in the game field (GF), provide tasks assigned to each group through two different types of tasks, as mentioned above The computer (31) incorporated in the game system (3) of the game system (3) for group battles between multiple groups may also have the following functions: the task assignment means (37), which is used as the aforementioned two types Between the tracking character (P1) of each role assigned to one side of the task and the fleeing character (P2) of each role assigned to the other side's task, the tracking action and escape are performed simultaneously in the aforementioned game field The way of action is to assign the task of tracking and escaping to the aforementioned plural groups as the tasks of the aforementioned two types; and the means of task replacement (38) is to repeat the task assigned to the other party until the end condition is met. When a group satisfies the prescribed replacement conditions in the aforementioned escaping actions caused by the escaping characters of the group, or the aforementioned tracking actions caused by the tracking characters, between the group and the group assigned the task of the aforementioned party Task replacement for replaceable tasks.

Similarly, the control method of the present invention is connected to a display device ( MO), and the input device (CP) for inputting the play behavior used to make each character move in the game field (GF), provide tasks assigned to each group through two different types of tasks, in the aforementioned plural The computer (31) incorporated in the game system (3) of the game system (3) for group battles between groups can also execute the following program: the task assignment program is to be assigned to one of the aforementioned two types of tasks Between the tracking role (P1) of each role of the mission and the fleeing character (P2) of each role assigned to the other party's task, the method of performing the tracking action and the escape action in the aforementioned game field at the same time, for the aforementioned Plural groups, as the tasks of the aforementioned two types, the tasks of tracking and escaping are assigned respectively; and the task replacement program is until the end condition is met, and the group assigned the task of the other party is repeatedly executed in each escape of the group. When the aforementioned escaping action by a character or the aforementioned tracking action by each tracking character satisfies the prescribed replacement conditions, the task can replace the task between the group and the group to which the task of the aforementioned party is assigned.

1: Game system 2: Central server 2A: Server unit 2B: Server unit 3: Game console (game system) 5: Network 5A: Internet (WAN) 5B:LAN 5C: LAN 5D: Router 6: shop 21: Control unit 22: Memory Department 24: Game Console Service Management Department 31: Control unit (computer) 32: memory department 36: Matching Department 37: Scope setting department (field reminder means, task assignment means) 38: Carrying out the control department (state change means, task replacement means, state recovery means) 39: Appraisal Department (means of judging victory or defeat, means of changing parameters) 50:Battle screen 51: Time display area 52: Score bar 52A: Measuring Department 52B: Score Display 53: map image 53a: Point identification 53b: Runaway ID 53c: Tracker ID 53d: Identification mark 54:Role display bar 55: Center Stage 55A: Start position object 56: props (parameter change object) 57: check point 60:Score screen BI: Obstacles BI1: Wall objects BI2: pillar object BI3: Hilly objects CA1: Name Area CA2: image area CD: Character Profile CP: Control panel (input means) G1: Group 1 G2: Group 2 GO1: Teleportation Object (Organ Object) GO2: Jumping Objects (Trick Objects) GD: Game data GF: Gaming field MO: display (display device) NP: notch P: role P1: Track the character P2: escape character PD: play data PG1: Program for server PG2: Game program (computer program) SP: speaker SD: data for server SL: Separation line YN: Username field

[ Fig. 1 ] A diagram showing a schematic structure of a game system according to an aspect of the present invention. [FIG. 2] A functional block diagram showing essential parts of the control system of the game system. [FIG. 3] An explanatory diagram for explaining the outline of the escape game. [FIG. 4] A diagram schematically showing an example of a battle screen. [ FIG. 5 ] A diagram schematically showing an example of a battle screen showing a game state different from the example in FIG. 4 . [FIG. 6] A diagram schematically showing an example of a battle screen showing a game situation further different from the examples in FIGS. 4 and 5. [FIG. [FIG. 7] A diagram schematically showing an example of a display screen. [ Fig. 8 ] A flowchart showing an example of a procedure of dispatch processing. [ Fig. 9 ] A flowchart showing an example of a program of state change processing. [ Fig. 10 ] A flow chart showing an example of a program of state restoration processing. [ Fig. 11 ] A flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of victory/loss determination processing.

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P1: Track the character

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Claims (17)

A game system connected to a display device that displays a game area that functions as a common range of movement for characters belonging to a plurality of groups including a plurality of characters, and an input to move each character in the game area. The input device for play behavior provides a game system for a battle-type game in which group battles are performed between the aforementioned plural groups through tasks assigned to each group from two different types of tasks, and is characterized by: The state change means is executed simultaneously in the aforementioned game domains between the tracking characters who are the characters who are assigned one of the tasks in the aforementioned two types of tasks and the escape characters who are the characters who are assigned the other task. The tracking action and escape action, when the change action of changing the state of each escape character to the above-mentioned abnormal state with restrictions on the escape action is executed by each tracking character on each escape character, the escape character whose change action is executed change to the aforementioned abnormal state; and The method of task replacement means that when the group that repeatedly executes the task assigned to the other party produces more than a predetermined number of escaped characters corresponding to the abnormal state above, until the end condition is satisfied, the group and the group assigned the task Task replacement for replaceable tasks between groups. The game system as described in Claim 1, wherein, The aforementioned battle-type game is provided in such a way that a plurality of users corresponding to the aforementioned plurality of characters play the game. The game system as described in Claim 1, wherein, The above-mentioned end condition is satisfied when the predetermined time elapses from the start of the above-mentioned competition type game. The game system as described in Claim 1, wherein: The means for judging victory or defeat is to judge the victory or defeat of each group based on the points assigned to each group corresponding to the time of taking on the task of the aforementioned other party, and the longer the time is, the more it increases. The game system as described in Claim 4, wherein: The area prompting means is to form each escape character accompanying the normal state between the preferential state in which a benefit is given to the other group that is assigned the task of the other party and the normal state in which the aforementioned benefit is not given The resulting occupying action changes to the aforementioned preferential state, and the aforementioned game field is prompted by means of multiple checkpoints that change into the aforementioned normal state with the cancellation action caused by each tracking character in the aforementioned preferential state. The game system as described in claim 5, wherein, As the benefit, an increasing effect of increasing the rate of increase of the score per unit time is set for each check point as the number of check points in the benefit state increases. The game system as described in claim 5, wherein, The above-mentioned field prompting means is to present the above-mentioned game field by setting a mechanism object for performing an action assisting at least one of the above-mentioned escaping action and the aforementioned tracking action. The game system as described in Claim 7, wherein, The aforementioned mechanism objects include at least any one of jumping objects that assist the jumping of each character, and teleportation objects that realize instant movement between two distant places in the aforementioned game field. The game system as described in claim 5, wherein, The above-mentioned field prompting means is to present the above-mentioned game field by setting parameter change objects that give favorable changes to the parameters defining each character. The game system described in any one of Claims 1 to 9, wherein: The parameter change method is to change the value of the parameters defining each character in response to the playing situation of the aforementioned battle-type game and the way each character grows. The game system described in any one of Claims 1 to 9, wherein: The means of state recovery is to perform recovery from the aforementioned abnormal state to the normal state in which the aforementioned escape action is not restricted, by means of other fleeing characters belonging to the same group as the fleeing character corresponding to the aforementioned abnormal state. When acting, restore the fleeing character to the aforementioned normal state. The game system described in any one of Claims 1 to 9, wherein, The aforementioned task replacement means is to make all the characters belonging to the group that changes from the aforementioned task of the other party to the aforementioned task group start the aforementioned tracking action from the predetermined starting position of the aforementioned game field as the aforementioned task is replaced. to move to the previous starting position. A storage medium storing a computer program, characterized in that: the computer program is such that the computer connected to the display device and the input device has the functions of each means of the game system in any one of Claims 1 to 12 constituted in a manner. A control method characterized in that a display device connected to a game field having a function of displaying a common movement range of characters belonging to a plurality of groups including a plurality of characters, and an input in the game field for making each The input device of the play behavior of the character action, providing the tasks assigned to each group in the two different types of tasks, and the computer integrated in the game system of the game system of the group battle between the aforementioned plural groups. , execute the following procedure: The state change program is executed simultaneously in the aforementioned game domains between the tracking characters who are the characters who are assigned one of the tasks and the escape characters who are the characters who are assigned the other task in the aforementioned two types of tasks. The tracking action and escape action, when the change action of changing the state of each escape character to the above-mentioned abnormal state with restrictions on the escape action is executed by each tracking character on each escape character, the escape character whose change action is executed change to the aforementioned abnormal state; and The task replacement program is to repeatedly execute the task assigned to the other party until the end condition is satisfied. Task replacement for replaceable tasks between groups. A game system connected to a display device that displays a game area that functions as a common range of movement for characters belonging to a plurality of groups including a plurality of characters, and an input to move each character in the game area. The input device for play behavior provides a game system for a battle-type game in which group battles are performed between the aforementioned plural groups through tasks assigned to each group from two different types of tasks, and is characterized by: The means of assigning tasks is carried out simultaneously in the aforementioned game field between the tracking characters who are the characters who are assigned one of the tasks and the escape characters who are the characters who are assigned the other task in the aforementioned two types of tasks. For the method of tracking and escaping actions, assign the tasks of tracking and escaping to the aforementioned plural groups as the tasks of the aforementioned two types; and The means of task replacement is to repeatedly execute the task of the other party assigned to the group until the end condition is satisfied in the aforementioned escaping action caused by each escaping character of the group, or the aforementioned tracking action caused by each tracking character. When the replacement condition is specified, the task can replace the task between the group and the group to which the aforementioned one task is assigned. A storage medium storing a computer program, characterized in that: the computer program is configured to be connected to a display device that displays a game area having a function of a common movement range for characters belonging to a plurality of groups including a plurality of characters, With an input device for inputting play behaviors for moving each character in the game field, a task assigned to each group among two different types of tasks is provided, and a group battle is performed among the aforementioned plurality of groups. The computer incorporated into the game system of the type game has the following functions: The means of assigning tasks is carried out simultaneously in the aforementioned game field between the tracking characters who are the characters who are assigned one of the tasks and the escape characters who are the characters who are assigned the other task in the aforementioned two types of tasks. For the method of tracking and escaping actions, assign the tasks of tracking and escaping to the aforementioned plural groups as the tasks of the aforementioned two types; and The means of task replacement is to repeatedly execute the task of the other party assigned to the group until the end condition is satisfied in the aforementioned escaping action caused by each escaping character of the group, or the aforementioned tracking action caused by each tracking character. When the replacement condition is specified, the task can replace the task between the group and the group to which the aforementioned one task is assigned. A control method characterized in that a display device connected to a game field having a function of displaying a common movement range of characters belonging to a plurality of groups including a plurality of characters, and an input in the game field for making each The input device of the play behavior of the character action, providing the tasks assigned to each group in the two different types of tasks, and the computer integrated in the game system of the game system of the group battle between the aforementioned plural groups. , execute the following procedure: The mission dispatching program is executed simultaneously in the aforementioned game domains between the tracking characters who are assigned to one of the missions of the aforementioned two types of missions and the escape characters who are assigned to the other mission. For the method of tracking and escaping actions, assign the tasks of tracking and escaping to the aforementioned plural groups as the tasks of the aforementioned two types; and The task replacement procedure is to repeatedly execute the task assigned to the other party until the end condition is satisfied in the aforementioned escaping action caused by each fleeing character of the group, or the aforementioned tracking action caused by each tracking role. When the replacement condition is specified, the task can replace the task between the group and the group to which the aforementioned one task is assigned.

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