WO2014054653A1

WO2014054653A1 - Server device, game program, and game progress processing method

Info

Publication number: WO2014054653A1
Application number: PCT/JP2013/076733
Authority: WO
Inventors: 英丈松岡
Original assignee: 株式会社セガ
Priority date: 2012-10-02
Filing date: 2013-10-01
Publication date: 2014-04-10
Also published as: JP2014073164A

Abstract

Provided is a territorial capture simulation game wherein a plurality of players capture territory from one another in a virtual shared play region, whereby motivation is given to players with low skills in the game, etc., to participate. A server (50) comprises: a receiving means (52) for receiving, from a client terminal, a prescribed game progress process request; a generating means (53) for carrying out a game progress process according to the game progress process request received by the receiving means (52) and generating a game progress process signal; a transmission means (54) for transmitting to the client terminal the game progress process signal generated by the generating means (53); and an award item setting control means (55) for setting an award item which is denoted only in the client terminal which the player uses, and if the player fulfills an award granting condition which is disposed for the award item, for granting to the player an award associated with the award item.

Description

Server device, game program, and game progress processing method

The present invention relates to a server device, a game program, and a game progress processing method.

Recently, a role playing game (simulation role-playing game) in which a game program (application) is downloaded to a mobile terminal (client terminal) such as a smartphone, the game progress processing is performed on the server side, and the processing result is reflected on each mobile terminal. SRPG) is often used as a service for providing online games, also called social games (see, for example, Patent Document 1). *

Conventionally, a battle simulation game in which a plurality of players share an area in a virtual common game area has been provided as such a game. In addition, the game (simulation part) such as the camp simulation game and the town building simulation game is combined with an action game (action part) in which the player's virtual character fights against the enemy character, and both strategy / tactical elements and action elements are combined. An online game that incorporates the best of the world is also offered and is gaining popularity.

JP 2000-167247 A

However, in the battle simulation game where multiple players share the area in the virtual common game area, the victory or defeat may be clear depending on the player's skill, and if that is the case, While participating in the game, you may not be able to fully enjoy the game, or you may not fully understand the real thrill of the game. In particular, it is possible for an advanced player to join a beginner player who has participated for the first time in the same common play area, but who does not know the rules and how to play well. However, the situation where it is difficult to participate in the game, and the situation where the introductory player cannot enjoy the game is not intentional for the game provider. *

In addition, in a team simulation game in which multiple players share an area in a virtual common game area, due to the nature of the game, each player owns an area that is more valuable as the game progresses, and at the end of the game It is common for only low value areas to remain. In such a game, it is one of the aim of the game provider to find the motivation of game play by taking away the position owned by others at the end of the game, but in fact, it is a battle with other players There are a certain number of players who don't like enthusiasts, not only beginners but also advanced players, and for those who don't like fighting with others, you can enjoy the game as intended by the game provider. There may be situations where it is not possible to provide enough. *

Therefore, the present invention participates in a battle simulation game in which a plurality of players share an area in a virtual common game area for players who have low game skills or who do not like to compete with other players. It is an object of the present invention to provide a server device, a game program, and a game progress processing method that provide motivation to perform.

In order to solve this problem, the present inventor has made various studies. When advanced players and beginners are mixed, advanced players tend to advance their positions favorably without losing eyesight to beginners unless they interfere with their goals (for example, to advance their positions and take away important areas). It is in. Then, beginner players who are not easily involved in the important camps to accomplish their goals can participate in online games, but they can not touch the core of the game intended by the game provider and can not feel the interest. . This is especially true for players who have difficulty in securing play time and can only log in occasionally. If this happens, opportunities to improve game skills (including opportunities to understand game content and rules in this case) will also be lost, so game skills will not improve, lose chances and become addicted to the so-called game. It cannot be in a state. *

In addition, as mentioned above, some of the participants in the front-end simulation game where multiple players share the territory may not include players who do not like aggressive fights with other players. If it is difficult to enjoy the game enough if you are not a competitive player who is willing to fight with other players even though it is an online game that you can play, it is a color that some advanced players and mania like games Will become far from being enjoyed by many people. *

In view of this situation, the present inventors have come to consider that it is important to construct a mechanism that allows a beginner player to enjoy the game as it is, even if it is difficult to immediately touch the core of the game. It was. As a means to enable beginner players and players who do not like fighting with other players to enjoy the fun of the game under such a viewpoint, there is an excitement like a treasure in a treasure hunt game. If an item that can be given is set, it will be possible to get a chance to beginners, such as gaining skills in the process of getting the item. However, in the camp simulation game where multiple players share the area in the common game area, since the items are also common, only advanced players who excel in game skills and fighting players who do not mind fighting with other players It doesn't make sense to take away treasure items. Under the premise that the game is an online game where a plurality of players with various skills can participate, the present inventor who has made various studies while comparing the above-mentioned viewpoints and various problems, It came to obtain a new knowledge. *

The present invention is based on such knowledge, and is a server device that provides a client terminal with a game progress process result of a battle simulation game in which a plurality of players share an area within a common game area. A receiving means for receiving a game progress processing request, a game progress processing means for executing game progress processing corresponding to the game progress processing request received by the receiving means and generating game progress processing information, and the game progress processing means. A transmission means for transmitting the generated game progress processing information to the client terminal and a privilege item shown only on the client terminal used by the player are set, and the player grants the privilege granting condition provided in the privilege item. In response to the privilege item And a, and benefits item setting control means for imparting to the players Dian. *

Since this server device sets a privilege item shown only on the client terminal used by the player, other players cannot recognize the privilege item that the player can recognize. Therefore, the player can obtain the privilege item at his / her own pace without worrying about being deprived by another player. If it does so, it will become possible to give one target of clearing the privilege grant conditions provided in the privilege item, and obtaining a privilege to the player concerned including the beginner's class player. The privilege granting condition is, for example, that the player progresses from the virtual location to the item setting position where the privilege item is set, and completes the capture using the virtual character. *

Moreover, for a player who is given such a goal, in the process of achieving that goal, gradually, such as performing an advance operation or understanding the rules when proceeding, Even so, you can get an opportunity to improve your game skills. Improving game skills in this way increases the opportunity to enjoy highly interesting games unique to social games, such as trying a game that requires advanced skills, or linking or fighting with other players. Leads to. Players who have increased opportunities in this way will be able to improve their game skills while enjoying the game, try out games that require higher skills, and increase their fun, and gradually get closer to the core of the game. Is possible. Moreover, if the number of game participants increases by making each player feel interesting, the game can be widely developed as intended by the game provider. *

In the server device, the receiving means receives from the client terminal an attribute change request for a neutral area that does not belong to any player in the common game area or another person belonging area that belongs to another player, and game progress processing means Determines whether or not the attribute change condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the attribute change condition is satisfied, changes the attribute of the area and sets it as a self-attributed area belonging to the player It is preferable that the privilege item setting control means is for setting the privilege item in a neutral region. *

The area attribute control means changes the attribute of the area based on the attribute change request based on the input operation of each player and reflects it in the game content in the battle simulation game. Further, when the server device sets the privilege item in the neutral area, the player can advance to the area where the privilege item is set without stepping into the other person attribution area and obtain the privilege. *

In addition, the server device may set a privilege item according to the position level by the privilege item setting control means when the position level indicating the level according to the position in the common game area is set. Good. *

Furthermore, it is also preferable that the server device sets the privilege item within the common game area and within a predetermined range from the virtual location of the player by the privilege item setting control means. In such a case, the player can obtain a privilege in an area within a predetermined range from the virtual location (the location of the character operated by the player in the common game area). *

Further, the privilege granting condition may be that the player operates the client terminal to expand the self-affiliation area from the virtual location to the item setting position where the privilege item is set, and complete the capture. *

Moreover, it is good also as resetting a privilege item at a predetermined timing by a privilege item setting control means. In this case, it is preferable that the privilege item setting control means resets the privilege item at a predetermined time for a logged-in player, and resets the privilege item at the time of login for a player who is logged out. According to this, concentration of privilege item resetting processing can be avoided, and the load on the server device can be distributed. *

Furthermore, it is also preferable that the transmission means of the server device described above transmits only the setting position information of the clue that informs the existence or whereabouts of the privilege item to the client terminal used by the player in which the privilege item is set. *

In addition, the game program according to the present invention provides a computer of a server device that provides a client terminal with a result of a game progress process of a battle simulation game in which a plurality of players share an area in a common game area. Receiving a processing request; executing game progress processing corresponding to the received game progress processing request; generating game progress processing information; transmitting the generated game progress processing information to a client terminal; When the privilege item shown only in the client terminal used by the player is set and the player clears the privilege granting condition provided in the privilege item, the privilege according to the privilege item is granted to the player. And execute the step It is said that.

A game progress processing method according to the present invention is a game progress processing method by a server device that provides a client terminal with a result of a game progress process of a camp simulation game in which a plurality of players share an area in a common game area. Receiving a predetermined game progress process request from the client terminal, executing a game progress process corresponding to the received game progress process request, generating game progress process information, and generating the generated game progress process information The step of transmitting to the client terminal and the privilege item shown only in the client terminal used by the player are set, and when the player clears the privilege granting condition provided in the privilege item, Give the player a bonus Including the step, the, is that.

According to the present invention, in a battle simulation game in which a plurality of players share an area in a virtual common game area, the player participates in a game for a player with low game skills or a player who does not like to fight with other players. It becomes possible to give motivation to do.

It is a figure which shows an example of the external appearance shape of the game device which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a game device roughly. It is a block diagram which shows roughly the structure of the server apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the progress example (front stage) of the game which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the progress example (after stage) of the game which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the wide area map displayed at the time of game progress. It is a figure which shows an example of the wide area map in which the clue (light) of the ruins (privilege item) was displayed. It is a figure which shows an example of the map on which the Doom Guild DG was displayed. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen of a ruins list (before discovery). It is a figure which shows an example of the screen which shows the detail of the land where the clue was displayed. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen to the effect that the information regarding a ruin was acquired. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen to the effect that the ruins were not discovered and items other than privilege items were acquired. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen which displayed the ruins on a field and the information regarding this ruins. It is a figure which shows an example of the ruins list after a ruin is added. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen (unit dispatch screen) which selects the sortie method at the time of capturing ruins. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen at the time of invading a ruin using the organized unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen at the time of the battle of the characters within the ruins. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen of the ruins list | wrist including the ruins which can be investigated. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen showing that the reward was acquired as a privilege. It is a figure explaining an example of screen transition, and is a figure showing an example of a screen which displayed information on ruins. It is a figure explaining an example of screen transition, and is a figure showing an example of a screen which displayed a ruins list.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be described in detail based on an example of an embodiment shown in the drawings (see FIGS. 1 to 21). *

The server device 50 according to the present invention, in combination with the game device 10 which is an example of a client terminal, constructs an online type battle simulation game system in which a plurality of players can play in a common game area. The server device 50 and the game device 10 can communicate using a communication method such as 3G (3rd Generation), GSM (registered trademark) (Global System for Mobile Communications), and LTE (Long Term Evolution). it can. Hereinafter, first, the configuration of the game apparatus 10, and then the server apparatus 50 and the server system will be described, and then the game content will be described with examples of progress. *

<Configuration Example of Game Device (Client Terminal)> FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an external shape of a game device 10 according to the present embodiment. A typical example of the game apparatus 10 is a mobile phone such as a smartphone, but in addition, a game-dedicated terminal or a general-purpose terminal, a mobile terminal that can be wirelessly connected to a network, or an electronic device equipped with a touch panel such as a tablet terminal A general-purpose device capable of playing a game while communicating using a network can also correspond to the game apparatus 10 in the present embodiment. *

The game apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment includes a rectangular thin housing 11, and the touch panel 12 occupies many portions on one surface of the housing 11 (see FIG. 1). On the surface (front surface) on which the touch panel 12 is mounted, a receiver 13, a microphone 14, and a hard button 15 are provided. In addition, external interfaces such as a hard key 16, a speaker 18 (see FIG. 2), and an audio output terminal 17 (see FIG. 2) are provided on the side and bottom surfaces of the game apparatus 10. Further, a camera 30 (see FIG. 2) is provided on the back of the game apparatus 10. *

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the game apparatus 10 in the present embodiment. The game apparatus 10 includes at least a mobile communication antenna 21, a mobile communication unit 22, a wireless LAN communication antenna 23, a wireless LAN communication unit 24, a storage unit 25, and a main control unit 26 in addition to the above-described components. Furthermore, it has an external interface 32 including a speaker 18, a camera 30, and an audio output terminal 17. *

The touch panel 12 has functions of both a display device and an input device, and includes a display (display screen) 27 that bears the display function and a touch sensor 28 that bears the input function. The display 27 is configured by a general display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The touch sensor 28 includes an element for detecting a contact operation disposed on the upper surface of the display 27, and a transparent operation surface stacked on the element. As a contact detection method of the touch sensor 28, any of known methods such as a capacitance type, a resistance film type (pressure-sensitive type), and an electromagnetic induction type can be adopted. *

The touch panel 12 as a display device displays a game image generated by execution of a computer game program by the main control unit 26. The touch panel 12 as an input device detects an operation of a contact object (including a player's finger, a touch pen, etc., which will be described below as a representative example) in contact with the operation surface. The operation input is received, and information on the contact position is given to the main control unit 26. The movement of the finger is detected as coordinate information indicating the position or area of the contact point, and the coordinate information is expressed as coordinate values on two axes in the short side direction and the long side direction of the touch panel 12, for example. *

In the game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, the screen is switched as appropriate by inputting a predetermined icon or the like in the display 27 or satisfying a predetermined condition. Specifically, in the game apparatus 10 of the present embodiment, the display is appropriately switched to an enlarged map screen (see FIG. 8), a list display screen (see FIG. 9), or the like. *

The game apparatus 10 is connected to the network (Internet) 40 through the mobile communication antenna 21 and the wireless LAN communication antenna 23, and can perform data communication with the server apparatus 50 (see FIG. 2). The server device 50 collects play data (game-related data) such as games executed in the game device 10 via the network 40, and accumulates and manages the play data, and serves as a hub of the game system. Function as. The server device 50 according to the present embodiment includes each player's ID (a code for identifying the system user), nickname, icon (icon selected by each player), access history, game history of various games, and games. Various information such as the game situation in the game, various settings (settings common to the game), and unique indexes (levels and experience values indicating the proficiency level of the game) are accumulated and managed. *

In the present embodiment, when the game apparatus 10 is connected to the network 40 and the server apparatus 50, an online game system is constructed that can provide various games online to the game apparatus 10. In the online game system, by managing and providing play data corresponding to a plurality of types of game software (applications), it is possible for a player to enjoy playing various games at a game center. It is possible to provide. The game software (application) may be installed in the game apparatus 10 or may be provided with a game function from the server apparatus 50 online. As an example, after describing the server device 50 below, in the present embodiment, the game content, the processing content at the time of progress, etc. are illustrated while exemplifying a team simulation game in which a plurality of players share the area in the virtual common game area. This will be described (see FIGS. 2 to 5). *

<Configuration Example of Server Device 50> The server device 50 is a device that performs a game progress process of a battle simulation game in which a plurality of logged-in players share an area within a common game area and provides the result to the game apparatus 10 ( (See FIGS. 2 and 3). The server device 50 physically includes, for example, a computer (CPU) 51, a storage device, and an input / output interface. The storage device includes, for example, a ROM and HDD that store programs and data processed by the computer 51, and a RAM that is mainly used as various work areas for control processing. A database configured by a storage device or the like may be configured inside the server device 50 or may be configured outside. *

These elements constituting the server device 50 are connected to each other via a bus (see FIG. 3). The computer 51 executes various programs and functions in the server device 50 by executing a program stored in the ROM and processing messages received via the input / output interface, data expanded in the RAM, and the like. . For example, the computer 51 in the server device 50 of the present embodiment functions as a receiving unit, a generating unit, a transmitting unit, a privilege item setting control unit, a region attribute control unit, and the like (see FIG. 3). *

The receiving means (indicated by reference numeral 52 in FIG. 3) receives a predetermined game progress processing request from the game apparatus 10 via the input / output interface. The game progress processing request includes, for example, terminal identification information that can uniquely identify the game apparatus 10, login information at the start of the game, and the like. *

The generating means (indicated by reference numeral 53 in FIG. 3) performs a game progress process corresponding to the game progress processing request received by the receiving means 52, and generates a game progress processing signal. *

The transmission means (indicated by reference numeral 54 in FIG. 3) transmits the game progress processing signal generated by the generation means 53 to the game apparatus 10 via the input / output interface. *

The privilege item setting control means (indicated by reference numeral 55 in FIG. 3) sets a privilege item shown only in the game apparatus 10 used by the player. Further, the privilege item setting control means 55 gives a privilege according to the privilege item to the player when the player clears the privilege granting condition provided in the privilege item. Specific examples of privilege items will be described later. *

The area attribute control means (indicated by reference numeral 56 in FIG. 3) is the game device 1
From 0, it accepts attribute change requests for neutral areas that do not belong to any player in the common game area or other person belonging areas that belong to other players, and determines whether the attribute change conditions are satisfied, If it is determined that the attribute change condition is satisfied, the attribute of the area is changed to a self-attributed area belonging to the player.

<Example of Game Contents> As described above, the game system including the server device 50 and the like provides an online battle simulation game that allows a plurality of players to play in a common game area. This simulation game is a game in which a multiplayer online action RPG game (action part) in which a player's virtual character fights against an enemy character is combined with a real-time strategy game (simulation part) such as a battle simulation game or a town building simulation game. *

In the action part, for example, an online action game in which up to four players can play simultaneously is provided. As a result of the action game, cards, items, etc. that can be used in the simulation part can be acquired as rewards. As an example, in this embodiment, a player challenges a “dungeon” (a collective name for a monster character's nest appearing in the game, such as a cave, a tower, a fortress, an abandoned house, etc.) together with his friends, An action game is being developed in which a new card is given and the level is raised to challenge a new dungeon. *

In the simulation part city-building simulation game, a game is provided in which a player makes a city in an area (base) based in a common game area. Each player can arrange and construct necessary facilities in preparation for a battle with other players. In this city-building simulation game, there is no relationship with other players, and basically each player runs the city-building game alone. *

In the parting simulation game of the simulation part, a parting game to be performed with all the players in the common play area is provided. Here, a game is developed in which each player spreads out his own territory (own camp) while the final goal is to acquire a key camp set in the common game area. Also, in this camp simulation game, it is possible to play against the computer and other players using the benefits (cards, items, etc.) obtained in the action part. Players can collaborate with other players to become friends and form alliance groups (so-called guilds) to develop operations. *

As an example, in the present embodiment, a simulation game is provided in which the production amount of “resources” that serve as food in its own territory is increased, further facilities are constructed, armaments are prepared, and the territory is expanded. The ultimate goal in the simulation game is to acquire a key position and occupy all the “Debris Tower” in “Continental Magna” (an example of the area) to become the king. *

Below, the game content of a simulation part is demonstrated centering on the description regarding a privilege item. *

(Sequential flow and outline of the camp game) ・ For players who have started a new game, the base device is set in the common play area by the server device 50. The territories to be started are: “Own territory” (area belonging to the player), “Neutral territory” (neutral area), “Allied affiliation territory” (area belonging to alliance group members), “Enemy territory” It is classified as a player's territory) or a facility (tower, etc.) ・ The maximum number of “own territories” is determined, and this is called “governance power”. As the game starts, the number of territories can only be very small at the beginning of the game. In other words, there is a gatekeeper character (enemy monster card) that protects the territory in an area that no one owns (neutral territory)・ When a player's virtual character or a subordinate character (player monster card) is dispatched to a neutral territory adjacent to his territory, the battle between the player monster card and the enemy monster card begins. It is automatically performed by the server device 50 using the parameters of each other's character.) When the player monster card wins the enemy monster card, the area attribute control means 56 causes the area to be changed from the "neutral territory" to the player's The territory is changed to “own territory” after that. ・ When “neutral territory” is changed to “own territory”, the governing power decreases by one. When a player's virtual character or a subordinate character (player monster card) is dispatched to a neutral territory that is not adjacent to the ground, the battle between the player monster card and the enemy monster card will start. , Even if the player monster card wins against the enemy monster card, it will not become a “local territory”, nor will the power of control be reduced. ・ Each territory has its own level, and the gatekeeper character according to that level.・ The higher the territory, the higher the amount of items acquired such as resources that will be used as food in the territory when it is set to “own territory”. , Is a territory with high value in the game. ・ If you send a player's virtual character to the enemy territory, a battle with another player's virtual character will start.・ When a player's virtual character wins a battle against another player's virtual character, etc., the area attribute control means 56 changes the territory from the other player's affiliation to the player's affiliation, and Decrease by 1 ・ If the territory attribute control means reads out the current power of control, if the power of control is 0, even if it wins a battle in “neutral territory” or “enemy territory” Will not change from “neutral territory” or “enemy territory”

(Outline of privilege item) The privilege item is an item set in the battle simulation game, and is shown only in the game apparatus 10 used by the player. Therefore, other players playing in the same common play area cannot recognize the privilege item shown in the game device 10 of a certain player. As will be described in detail later, the server device 50 (the computer 51) judges the play situation of each player individually, and if the play situation of the player satisfies a predetermined play situation condition, the privilege for the player Start setting and controlling items. *

(Play Situation Conditions for Setting and Controlling Bonus Items) The predetermined play situation conditions can be set as appropriate according to the game content and the like. As an example, in this embodiment, a game level that is an index value of the player's play experience and skill is set, and the predetermined game situation condition is that the game level exceeds a certain threshold. In order to determine the game level, the accumulated play time by the player may be considered, or whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the most recent play time by the player may be added to the determination. The fact that a player's game level has exceeded a threshold value is indicated, for example, by a specific notification item (for example, DG in FIG. 8) on a map in the display (display screen) 27 of the game apparatus 10 used by the player. It can be informed by displaying (a building called “Doom Guild”) (see FIG. 8). *

(Specific example of privilege item) Although the specific example of a privilege item is not specifically limited, For example, in this embodiment, "remains" (refer code | symbol 100 of FIG. 13 etc.) is used as this privilege item. The ruins 100 are a kind of tower (building item) given to the player, and can be discovered by the player searching on the map. However, even if the player finds the ruins 100, other players cannot see the ruins 100 (the ruins 100 are not displayed on the game devices 10 of other players). For this reason, other players can only see the land, and the ruins 100 are not captured by the other players, so no contention occurs. Therefore, the player can aim at the ruins 100 at his / her own pace without worrying that another player will take the ruins 100. This allows, for example, a player who is late for the camp game or a player who does not like to compete with other players to fully enjoy. In other words, even if there are players who have fallen out of contention in important areas or are under control of other groups and are likely to lose sight of the fun they continue to play, they can use these special items. It is possible to continue to give fun to challenge by setting a familiar goal. *

Whether or not the ruins 100 are likely to be taken can be easily determined based on whether or not other players are moving forward toward the ruins 100 in the wide area map (see FIG. 6 and the like). Therefore, the player can confirm that there is no such a risk while looking at the map, and can advance to the ruins 100 at his own pace without being impatient. Therefore, even if the player is an introductory player who is not yet highly skilled, it is possible to give one goal to advance to the ruins 100 by moving forward. *

(Benefit Granting Conditions) In the ruins 100, bonus granting conditions are set. The privilege granting condition may be that the player progresses while expanding the base and reaches the set position (location) of the ruins 100, or may be one to which another condition is added. In the present embodiment, a character that performs a gatekeeper in advance is set in the ruins 100, and a bonus granting condition is that a player's virtual character or a subordinate character (such as a demon beast character) battles with a gatekeeper character to capture ( (Refer FIG. 16, FIG. 17, etc.). A player who clears the privilege granting condition can obtain a reward that cannot be obtained elsewhere as a privilege (see FIG. 19). *

The content of the privilege (reward) in this case may be uniform, or may vary depending on some situation or condition. For example, the common game area is divided into squares, and a position level indicating a level corresponding to the position is set in advance in each square, and the content of the privilege (for example, the amount of reward) is set to the position level. Can be linked to. *

(Clue of the ruins 100) Moreover, after the ruins 100 are set, there are various methods for informing the existence and whereabouts of the ruins 100, and there is no particular limitation. For example, in this embodiment, it is set as the clue 101 which makes the location known by flashing the set position of the ruins 100 for a moment in the map (see FIG. 7). For example, the light shines and disappears to the extent that it can be seen by the player. After flashing once, after a certain amount of time (for example, about 5 minutes), flash again. Such light becomes a clue 101 for finding the ruins 100. Moreover, you may make it shine the setting position of the ruins 100 not only at the time of map display but in the state of the field display which expanded and displayed a part (refer FIG. 10). In addition, although the case where the presence and whereabouts of the ruins 100 are informed by light is illustrated here, instead of or in addition to this, a sound is emitted from the speaker 18 of the game apparatus 10 or the game apparatus 10 itself is vibrated. You can also In any case, it is preferable to create an atmosphere that seems to have something like a treasure, and to motivate you to go ahead and check what the character is. Further, the appearance rate of the clue 101 of the ruins 100 is changed according to other factors (for example, the presence / absence of a facility called “Treasure Hunter Guild”, the presence / absence of a field facility serving as a search base, etc.). It may be.

(Set position of the ruins 100) In this embodiment, the ruins 100 are basically randomly arranged. In this case, the setting position of the other ruins 100 is not considered. Therefore, there may occur a situation where the position of the ruins 100 that can be confirmed only by a certain player and the position of the ruins 100 that can be confirmed only by other players may eventually overlap, but this embodiment does not exclude such a situation. *

Moreover, although the area | region where the ruins 100 are set is not specifically limited, In this embodiment, a neutral area | region (area | region which does not belong to any player in a common game area) is made into a setting object area | region. In such a case, the player who aims at the ruins 100 can reach the set position of the ruins 100 without stepping into the other person belonging area (area belonging to other players). *

In addition, the position of the ruins 100 is set within a predetermined range from the virtual location of the player (a player who can check the ruins 100), that is, the location in the common play area of the character operated by the player. . In this case, it is also preferable to set the ruins 100 in the vicinity of the virtual location. It is also preferable to change the distance from the virtual location to the set location of the ruins 100 as appropriate in light of the game situation of the player. For example, if the player to which the ruins 100 are set is a player with low game skills such as the beginner level, if the ruins 100 are set near the virtual location of the player, even if the skill to advance the base is low , You can drive the character up to the ruins 100 to see what is there. Moreover, it can be expected that such a beginner's player actually works as a character up to the ruins 100 works as a so-called tutorial function to improve the skill by getting used to the game operation. *

(Resetting the position of the ruins 100) In the present embodiment, the server apparatus 50 (the computer 51) resets the set position (location) of the ruins 100 at a predetermined timing. By doing this, the location of the ruins 100 that grabbed the clue 101 the previous day changed when the next day, or the next day the clue 101 of the ruins 100 different from the past was grabbed. It is possible to further improve the interest of the game using the privilege item including various elements. For example, in this embodiment, for a player who is logged in, the position of the ruins 100 is reset at a predetermined time (for example, 0:00), and then the player who logs out at the predetermined time is sent to On the other hand, it is reset at login. In such a case, it is possible to avoid concentration of resetting processing of the ruins 100 and to distribute the load applied to the server device 50. *

(Other Matters Related to Ruins 100) A player who discovers the ruins 100 can teach the ruins 100 to friends in the alliance group. A fellow player who has been taught the ruins 100 can share the found ruins 100 for the first time at this time. In addition, after the shared ruins 100 are jointly captured, the reward will be shared. The captured ruins 100 will then disappear. *

<Example of Progress of Game> Next, an example of progress of the game will be described using a flowchart with a focus on the processing related to the ruins 100 described above (see FIGS. 4 and 5). *

When the server device 50 receives a predetermined game progress processing request from the game device 10 after the player activates the game software (application) of the game device 10, logs in and starts playing, the received game progress processing is received. The game progress process corresponding to the request is performed, a game progress process signal is generated, and the generated game progress process signal is transmitted to the game apparatus 10. *

Further, the server device 50 (the computer 51) judges the player's game situation individually, and when the player's game situation satisfies a predetermined game situation condition (Yes in step SP1 in FIG. 4), In the embodiment, a specific item (Doom Guild DG) is displayed on a map in the display (display screen) 27 of the game apparatus 10 (step SP2). As described above, the predetermined game situation condition is determined based on the game experience or the game level that is an index value of the skill of the player. And the ruins (privilege item) 100 shown only to the said game device 10 of the said player is set, and also the control regarding this ruins 100 is started (step SP3). The server device 50 sets the ruins 100 within a predetermined range area within the common game area and from the virtual location of the player (step SP4). In addition, the server device 50 transmits various information (setting position, name, level, damage, etc.) of the ruins 100 set in step SP4 to the game device 10. *

Subsequently, the game apparatus 10 displays a clue 101 indicating the presence and location of the ruins 100 based on the set position information of the ruins 100 received from the server device 50 on the squares (“territory squares”) in the wide area map. (Step SP5). In the present embodiment, the presence and location of the ruins 100 are displayed by displaying light in the field of the map screen (see FIGS. 7 and 10). In the present embodiment, when the player (virtual character) enters the detailed screen of the square on which the clue (light) 101 is displayed in the field, the clue (light) 101 is always seen. (See FIGS. 7 and 10). *

Note that whether or not the clue (light) 101 of the ruins 100 appears may be determined by lottery for each “territory square”. At each predetermined time (for example, 24 hours), a determination is made for each “territory square” within a predetermined range from the virtual location of the player, and a clue (light) 101 of the ruins 100 is displayed only on the winning one. Etc. can be set. Further, the determination to cause the clue (light) 101 to appear may be performed only with a predetermined “territory square”. For example, in the present embodiment, the determination to make the clue (light) 101 appear is “own territory” (area belonging to the player), “neutral territory” (neutral area), “friend allied territory” (members of allied groups). The area where “enemy territory” (area belonging to the enemy player) and the facility (tower, etc.) exist are excluded from the objects to be determined. *

The player can confirm the land details of the “territory mass” on which the clue (light) 101 of the ruins 100 is displayed, and can find the clue (light) 101 of the ruins 100 therein. Here, even if another player enters a place where there is a clue (light) 101 of the ruins 100, the land is nothing but a land, and only when the player enters the ruins 100 inside. A clue (light) 101 is found. *

Next, the player taps a predetermined icon (for example, a “cue of ruins” icon in the land detail screen) (see FIG. 10), and performs a lottery. As a result of the lottery, if the winning is made (Yes in step SP6), the ruins 100 appear in the “territory square” (step SP7). Depending on the lottery result, instead of the ruins 100, another item (for example, “resources” necessary for the progress of the game, “crystal” which is a virtual currency in the game, etc.) may be obtained. If the result of the lottery is a win, information on the ruins 100 is displayed as necessary. In the present embodiment, a display page for information on the ruins 100 is opened by touching an information icon (an icon marked Information) on the screen, and is closed by touching a Close icon (see FIG. 13). . If the lottery result is a win, the ruins 100 are added to the ruins list (see FIG. 14). After the lottery, regardless of the result, the clue (light) 101 disappears (step SP8). The ruins 100 are listed in the ruins list (step SP9), and the coordinates and capture status are displayed (see FIGS. 20 and 21). *

Here, an example of the ruins list will be described (see FIG. 21). The display number of the ruins 100 in the list is up to a predetermined number (for example, 10 for own and 10 for allied members). The priority of display is, for example, (1) the ruins 100 where the capture is completed, (2) the ruins 100 that gave damage, and (3) the ruins 100 that are related to other items. . The state of the ruins 100 (capture completed, captured, advanced, unstarted, etc.) may be displayed by icons having different designs. In addition, information regarding the ruins 100 may be expressed by text display such as “completion completed!”, “On the way”, “※ damage”, “no damage”. *

After that, when the player clears the privilege granting condition provided in the ruins 100, the server device 50 performs control corresponding to that and transmits the generated signal to the game device 10. More specifically, a lottery is performed when the player touches the clue display icon on the detailed screen of the cell with the clue (light) 101 displayed, and in the case of winning, information on the ruins 100 is obtained. Is displayed (see FIG. 11), and if it is off, an item or resource corresponding to that is given to the player (see FIG. 12). *

When the player clears the privilege granting conditions set in the ruins 100, a privilege according to the type, condition, etc. of the ruins 100 is granted to the player. For example, the privilege granting condition in the present embodiment is that the player completes the capture of the ruins 100. That is, when a defense character is set in the ruins 100 and defense power is set and the defense power is set to 0 by battle with the guard character, the capture is completed. To give a more specific example, a player who wants to capture the ruins 100 is displayed a screen for selecting a sort method (unit sort screen) (see FIG. 15), and the character (demon beast, etc.) that he owns is displayed. When a strategy unit (for example, a monster unit) is organized by selecting from among them, the “attack on ruins” icon is selected, and the invasion of the ruins 100 is started using the unit (see FIG. 16). Thereafter, a battle between characters is developed inside the ruins 100 (see FIG. 17), and when the opponent's defense power is reduced to 0, the player side wins, and the ruins 100 are successfully captured (in step SP10). Yes). When the capture of the ruins 100 is completed, the capture status on the ruins list is changed to “completion completed” (see FIG. 21 and the like). *

After that, the player can obtain the privilege item through the investigation of the captured ruins 100 (step SP11). The survey can be performed, for example, by inputting the survey icon on the ruins list (see FIG. 18). When the investigation is performed, the display of the corresponding ruins 100 is deleted from the ruins list. The player is given a privilege according to the type of the ruins 100 and various conditions (step SP12). The privilege may not be available depending on other games. *

The above-described embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

The present invention is preferably applied to a server device that provides a client terminal with a game progress process result of a team simulation game in which a plurality of players share an area within a common game area.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game device (client terminal) 11 ... Case 12 ... Touch panel 13 ... Receiver 14 ... Microphone 15 ... Hard button 16 ... Hard key 17 ... Audio | voice output terminal 18 ... Speaker 21 ... Mobile communication antenna 22 ... Mobile communication part 23 ... Wireless LAN communication antenna 24 ... Wireless LAN communication unit 25 ... Storage unit 26 ... Main control unit 27 ... Display 28 ... Touch sensor 30 ... Camera 32 ... External interface 40 ... Network (Internet) 50 ... Server device 51 ... Computer 52 ... receiving means 53 ... generating means 54 ... transmitting means 55 ... privilege item setting control means 56 ... area attribute control means 100 ... ruins (privilege item) 101 ... light (cue of ruins) DG ... doom guild (notification item)

Claims

A server device that provides a client terminal with a result of a game progress process of a battle simulation game in which a plurality of players share an area within a common game area, and a receiving unit that receives a predetermined game progress process request from the client terminal; Game progress processing means corresponding to the game progress processing request received by the receiving means and generating game progress processing information; and the game progress processing information generated by the game progress processing means as the client Depending on the privilege item, when the transmission means to be transmitted to the terminal and the privilege item shown only in the client terminal used by the player are set and the player clears the privilege granting condition provided in the privilege item Give the player a bonus Equipped and benefits item setting control means, the, the server machine.
The receiving means accepts an attribute change request from the client terminal for a neutral area that does not belong to any player in the common game area or another person belonging area that belongs to another player, and the game progress processing means Determines whether or not the attribute change condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the attribute change condition is satisfied, changes the attribute of the area and sets it as a self-attributed area belonging to the player The server device according to claim 1, further comprising: the privilege item setting control unit that sets the privilege item in the neutral region.
The privilege item according to the said position level is set by the said privilege item setting control means, when the position level which shows the level according to the position in the said common play area is set. Server equipment.
4. The privilege item setting control unit according to claim 1, wherein the privilege item is set within the common game area and within a predetermined range from the virtual location of the player. 5. Server device.
The privilege granting condition is that the player operates the client terminal to expand the self-affiliation area from a virtual location to an item setting position where the privilege item is set, and completes the capture. 4. The server device according to 4.
The server device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the privilege item setting control unit resets the privilege item at a predetermined timing.
The privilege item setting control means resets the privilege item at a predetermined time for a player who is logged in, and resets the privilege item at the time of login for a player who is logged out. The server device described.
8. The transmission unit according to claim 1, wherein the transmission unit transmits the setting position information of a clue that informs the existence or whereabouts of the privilege item only to the client terminal used by the player in which the privilege item is set. The server device according to item.
Receiving a predetermined game progress processing request from the client terminal to a computer of a server device that provides the client terminal with a result of a game progress process of a battle simulation game in which a plurality of players share the area in a common game area; Executing a game progress process corresponding to the received game progress process request, generating game progress process information, transmitting the generated game progress process information to the client terminal, and a client used by the player When a privilege item shown only on the terminal is set and the player clears the privilege granting condition provided in the privilege item, a step of granting a privilege according to the privilege item to the player is executed. Game program.
A game progress processing method by a server device that provides a client terminal with a game progress process result of a battle simulation game in which a plurality of players share an area within a common game area, and receives a predetermined game progress process request from the client terminal Performing a game progress process corresponding to the received game progress process request, generating game progress process information, transmitting the generated game progress process information to the client terminal, A step of setting a privilege item shown only on a client terminal used by a player and granting a privilege according to the privilege item to the player when the player clears the privilege granting condition provided in the privilege item And game progress Processing method.