JP6712237B2 - Program, game control method, and information processing device - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is known a game in which a user character or the like arranged on a map is operated to compete with an enemy character. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which a user character moves on a map in response to a user operation, and when the user character encounters an enemy character, the user character and the enemy character fight each other.

JP, 11-179048, A

However, in a game in which information about the map such as the shape of the map and the placement of enemies on the map is predetermined, the change in the map is small and the game is not always interesting. On the other hand, for example, in a game in which information about a map is automatically created each time, the degree of difficulty and the structure of the map vary, so that the game is not always interesting. As described above, in the game in which the character is operated on the map, there is room for improvement in the interest of the game.

An object of the present invention made in view of such circumstances is to provide a program, a game control method, and an information processing apparatus for improving the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the program according to the present invention is
In the information processing device that executes the game,
Storing information about one or more objects and information about game contents associated with each of the one or more objects in a storage unit;
Associating position information indicating a position in the virtual space with each of the one or more objects according to a first user operation,
A display step of displaying a game content associated with each of the one or more objects in a second display mode on a screen displaying the virtual space;
Determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the information about the one or more objects,
Determining that the position information associated with the one or more objects is determined when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the position information associated with the one or more objects is determined, a step of switching the display mode of the game content to a first display mode different from the second display mode is executed.

The game control method according to the present invention is
A method for controlling a game executed by an information processing device, comprising:
Storing information about one or more objects and information about game contents associated with each of the one or more objects in a storage unit;
Associating position information indicating a position in the virtual space with each of the one or more objects according to a first user operation,
A display step of displaying a game content associated with each of the one or more objects in a second display mode on a screen displaying the virtual space;
Determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the information about the one or more objects,
Determining that the position information associated with the one or more objects is determined when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Switching the display mode of the game content to a first display mode different from the second display mode when the position information associated with the one or more objects is determined.

Further, the information processing device according to the present invention is
An information processing device for executing a game,
A storage unit that stores information about one or more objects and information about a game content associated with each of the one or more objects;
And a control unit,
The control unit is
Position information indicating a position in the virtual space is associated with each of the one or more objects according to a first user operation,
A game content associated with each of the one or more objects is displayed in a second display mode on a screen displaying the virtual space;
Based on the information about the one or more objects, it is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied,
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the position information associated with the one or more objects is confirmed,
When the position information associated with the one or more objects is determined, the display mode of the game content is switched to the first display mode different from the second display mode.

With the program, the game control method, and the information processing device according to the present invention, the fun of the game is improved.

It is a block diagram of a game system concerning one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the information regarding the user which the server memory|storage part of FIG. 1 memorize|stores. It is a figure which shows the information regarding the object of FIG. It is a figure which shows the information regarding the 1st game content of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an object. It is a figure which shows the information regarding the 2nd game content of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a 1st game part screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a 1st game part screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a 1st game part screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a 1st game part screen. It is a figure which shows the example of 2nd virtual space. It is a figure which shows the example of a 2nd game part screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a 3rd game part screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a 3rd game part screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a 3rd game part screen. It is a flowchart which shows operation|movement of the terminal device which performs a 1st game part process. It is a flowchart which shows operation|movement of the terminal device which performs a 2nd game part process. It is a flowchart which shows operation|movement of the terminal device which performs a 3rd game part process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

First, a game system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The game system 10 includes a server device 11 and a plurality of terminal devices 12. Only one terminal device 12 is shown in FIG. 1 for simplicity. The server device 11 provides a game to the terminal device 12 owned by each user. The server device 11 and the terminal device 12 are communicably connected via a network 13 such as the Internet.

Here, the outline of the game according to the present embodiment will be described. The game according to this embodiment is a game in which a game is played using a game medium. The game medium is electronic data used in the game, and includes any medium such as a card, an item, a character, and an avatar. The game content is electronic data that can be acquired, owned, used, managed, exchanged, combined, enhanced, sold, destroyed, and/or donated by the user in the game. It is not limited to what is specified in the specification.

Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the “game content owned by the user” refers to the game content associated with the user ID of the user. Further, “giving the game content to the user” means associating the game content with the user ID. In addition, “discarding the game content owned by the user” indicates that the association between the user ID and the game content is canceled. In addition, “consuming the game content owned by the user” indicates that some effect or influence can be generated depending on the cancellation of the association between the user ID and the game content. In addition, “selling the game medium owned by the user” cancels the association between the user ID and the game medium, and associates the user ID with another game medium (for example, virtual currency or item). Indicates that. In addition, “transferring the game content owned by the user A to the user B” means that the association between the user ID of the user A and the game content is canceled, and the user ID of the user B is associated with the game content. Indicates.

The game according to the present embodiment roughly includes a first game part, a second game part, and a third game part.

In the first game part, the user arranges a virtual object in the first virtual space. Here, one or more game media (first game media) such as a battery, barracks, walls, and characters are associated with the object. Then, the placement of the first game contents in the second virtual space is determined according to the placement of the objects in the first virtual space. As described above, the first game part is a game part that generates information necessary for setting the second virtual space in which the first game medium is arranged, according to the arrangement of the objects in the first virtual space. ..

In the second game part, the terminal device 12 of the user, via the server device 11, transmits the information necessary for setting the second virtual space, which is generated in the terminal device 12 of the other user who executed the first game part. To receive. Then, the user operates the user character (second game medium) arranged in the second virtual space set based on the information received from the server device 11, and the user character arranged in the second virtual space is operated. 1 Compete against game contents. In addition, the user aims to capture the second virtual space (achieve the game task). For example, the second game medium moves to a predetermined position in the second virtual space, or wins a battle with a specific first game medium (commander character) in the second virtual space. Then, it is determined that the achievement of the game task is successful. Then, according to the result of the second game part (for example, success or failure of achievement of the game task), a predetermined reward (for example, game content) is given to the user.

Further, in the third game part, the user's terminal device 12 is damaged as a result of the second game part executed by the other user's terminal device 12 due to the competition with the second game medium operated by another user (for example, It repairs its own first game medium (damaged) (for example, increases HP reduced by damage). For example, an attack received from the second game content reduces the game parameter (eg, HP) of the first game content. The terminal device 12 of the user consumes a predetermined game content such as virtual currency or an item associated with the user to bring the reduced HP of the first game content closer to the target value (for example, maximum value). increase. The amount of change in the game parameter of the first game content may be different depending on the type and number (amount) of the game content consumed. For example, the greater the number (amount) of the game content consumed, or the higher the rarity of the game content consumed, the greater the variation amount of the game parameter.

In the game according to the present embodiment, for example, the arrangement of the first game medium in the second virtual space changes according to the arrangement of the object (and the first game medium) in the first virtual space, The capture difficulty level changes. Therefore, in the first game part, the user devises a combination and an arrangement of objects in the first virtual space, for example, in order to prevent the second virtual space of the user from being captured by another user. Aim to increase the difficulty of capturing virtual space. In addition, in the second game part, the user aims to capture another second virtual space related to another user. In the third game part, the user repairs the first game medium damaged as a result of the second game part executed by the other user, and prepares for the second game part to be executed next by the other user.

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

The server communication unit 14 is an interface that transmits or receives information by communicating with an external device wirelessly or by wire. The server communication unit 14 transmits/receives information to/from the terminal device 12 via the network 13.

The server storage unit 15 is, for example, a storage device, and stores various information and programs necessary for providing and controlling the game.

For example, the server storage unit 15 has information indicating a correspondence relationship between position information indicating the position in the first virtual space (first position information) and position information indicating the position in the second virtual space (second position information) ( (Correspondence information) is stored. Hereinafter, the first virtual space will be described as being a three-dimensional virtual space having an xyz coordinate system, but may be a two-dimensional virtual space. The first position information is represented by a combination (x, y, z) of xyz coordinates. The second virtual space will be described as a three-dimensional virtual space having an XYZ coordinate system, but it may be a two-dimensional virtual space. The second position information is indicated by a combination (X, Y, Z) of XYZ coordinates. In the present embodiment, one second position information (X, Y, Z) is uniquely determined with respect to one first position information (x, y, z).

In addition, the server storage unit 15 stores information about the user for each user. Specifically, the information about the user includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, information about the object, information about the first game content, and information about the second game content in association with the user ID. The user ID is information that can uniquely identify the user.

First, the information about the object will be described with reference to FIG. The information about the object includes shape data, connection position information, cost, first placement information, a condition achievement flag, and a confirmation flag in association with the object ID. The object ID is information that can uniquely identify the object.

The shape data is information indicating the shape of the object.

The connection position information is information indicating a predetermined position (connection position) in the object, which is set in the object. As will be described later, each of the one or more objects in the first game part is arranged so as to have a predetermined relative positional relationship with the one or more other objects. In the present embodiment, the predetermined relative positional relationship is a relative positional relationship in which the connection position of an object and the connection position of another object exist at substantially the same position in the first virtual space.

The cost is a parameter that can be used to determine whether the first condition is satisfied and/or to determine whether the second condition is satisfied, as described below. The value of the cost may be determined according to information (for example, the type and level of the first game content, etc.) about the first game content associated with the object (object ID) as described later, or may be predetermined. It may be a given value.

The first arrangement information is information indicating the arrangement of objects in the first virtual space. In the present embodiment, the first placement information includes the first position information of the object placed in the first virtual space and the direction information indicating the orientation of the object placed in the first virtual space. It may include any information about the placement of objects in space.

Hereinafter, for example, “arranging” an object will be described as including associating arrangement information (including position information) with the object.

Further, in the present embodiment, the object is arranged on the xy plane at z=0 in the first virtual space. Therefore, the first position information associated with the object arranged in the first virtual space is represented by a combination (x, y, 0) of each coordinate in the xyz coordinate system.

The condition achievement flag is a flag indicating whether or not the object satisfies a second condition described later. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the second condition is satisfied in response to a user operation that ends the movement of the object as described below, the condition achievement flag associated with the object changes from off to on. The object associated with the condition achievement flag set to ON is an object that satisfies the second condition.

The confirmation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the first placement information associated with the object has been confirmed. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the first condition is satisfied in response to a user operation that completes the first game part, as will be described later, the determination flag associated with the object changes from off to on. The object associated with the confirmation flag set to ON is the object for which the first placement information associated with the object is confirmed. Hereinafter, the confirmation of the first arrangement information (including the first position information) associated with the object is also referred to as the confirmation of the arrangement of the object.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, information regarding the first game content will be described. In the present embodiment, the information about the first game content is associated with the user ID as described above, and also associated with the object ID included in the information about the object. In other words, the information about the first game content is associated with each object ID included in the information about the object. For example, FIG. 4 shows information about the first game content associated with the object ID “object001” (see FIG. 3).

As shown in FIG. 4, the information about the first game content is associated with the first game content ID, the in-object placement information, the game parameter, the first placement information, the confirmation flag, and the second placement information. , A placement suppression flag. The first game content ID is information that can uniquely identify the first game content.

The in-object placement information is information indicating the placement of the first game content in the object. In the present embodiment, the in-object placement information includes in-object position information indicating the position of the first game medium placed in the object in the object and direction information indicating the orientation of the first game medium placed in the object. However, it may include any information regarding the arrangement of the first game content in the object. The in-object position information is represented by a combination (dx, dy) of x and y coordinates in an xyz coordinate system with a predetermined origin set in the object as a reference. Thus, the first game medium is fixedly arranged with respect to the object. In the present embodiment, the in-object placement information is predetermined for each first game medium, but may be changeable by the user using the terminal device 12, for example.

The game parameter includes various parameters related to the game content necessary for the progress of the game. The game parameter included in the information about the first game content is used, for example, in the second game part or the like executed by the terminal device 12 of another user who aims to capture the second virtual space of the user. In the present embodiment, the game parameters included in the information about the first game content include the type, the attribute, the level, and the HP.

The type indicates the type of the first game content. For example, in the second game part executed by the terminal device 12 of another user, the first game content has different roles, functions, effects, etc. depending on the type. In the present embodiment, the type of the first game medium includes, but is not limited to, a turret, barracks, a lieutenant character, a commander character, and a wall.

The turret automatically attacks (fires) the second game contents of other users placed in the second virtual space. The HP of the second game medium is reduced by the amount of damage caused by the bombardment. For example, when the HP of the second game content of another user becomes zero, it is determined that the terminal device 12 of the other user has failed to achieve the game task.

The barracks, for example, while the second game part is being executed by the terminal device 12 of another user, generates a soldier character (third game medium) according to elapse of time, for example. The second position information is associated with the generated third game content. The third game content is arranged at a position in the second virtual space indicated by the associated second position information, and operates automatically, for example, and competes with the second game content of another user. For example, the HP of the second game content is reduced by the amount of damage given by the attack of the third game content.

The aide officer character (specific first game medium) competes with the second game medium of another user, similarly to the above-described third game medium. Further, as will be described later, information regarding the first game medium associated with another object having a predetermined relative positional relationship in the first virtual space with respect to the object (specific object) associated with the assistant character is provided. It can change. For example, among the first game contents associated with other objects arranged adjacent to the specific object, the game parameters of the first game contents associated with, for example, the same attributes as those of the assistant character are changed ( For example, HP increases).

The commander character plays a match with the second game content of another user, similarly to the above-described third game content, the deputy officer character, and the like. As will be described later, when the commander character loses the battle with the second game medium of another user, it may be determined that the terminal device 12 of the other user has successfully achieved the game task.

The wall is an obstacle that prevents another user from moving the second game content. As will be described later, in this embodiment, a plurality of walls are arranged in the object along the entire circumference of the shape of the object. In addition, the plurality of walls include walls arranged at one or more connection positions set in the object. In other words, the in-object position information associated with one or more walls among the plurality of walls arranged over the entire circumference of the shape of the object is set as the connection position.

The attribute is information indicating superiority or inferiority between game contents. In the present embodiment, the attribute indicates at least one attribute among fire, wood, and water attributes, for example. For example, a fire-type game medium causes more damage to a tree-attribute game medium than usual, and a smaller damage to a water-attribute game medium than usual. The type of attribute is not limited to fire, wood, and water, and any type of attribute may exist.

The level is a parameter indicating the growth level of the first game content. For example, when the level increases, other game parameters change (for example, HP increases).

HP is a parameter that is reduced by an attack from the second game content of another user, for example. For example, when HP becomes zero, it is determined that the first game content is lost. The role, function, effect, etc. of the defeated first game medium, such as bombardment, movement, or attack, stop.

The game parameters are not limited to those described above. For example, the offensive power, the defense power, the generation speed of the third game medium by the barracks, and the game parameter for associating with the generated third game medium (for example, the third game medium Attributes and HP, etc.) may be included.

The first arrangement information is information indicating the arrangement of the first game contents in the first virtual space. In the present embodiment, the first placement information is the first position information of the first game medium placed in the first virtual space and the direction information indicating the orientation of the first game medium placed in the first virtual space. However, it may include any information regarding the arrangement of the first game content in the first virtual space.

Here, the first placement information associated with the first game medium is based on the first placement information associated with the object and the in-object placement information associated with the first game medium as described above. Will be decided.

Specifically, as described below, when the first information is associated with the object by executing the first game part, the first position information of the object and the in-object position information associated with the first game medium, Based on, the first position information of the first game content in the first virtual space is determined. For example, when the object is associated with the first position information (x, y, 0) in the first game part, that is, the first position information in the first virtual space of the origin set on the object is (x, y, 0). If y, 0), the first game information corresponding to the object is associated with the first position information (x+dx, y+dy, f(x+dx, y+dy)). Here, f(x, y) is a value determined for each of all possible combinations of x-coordinates and y-coordinates in the first virtual space, for example, the height of the virtual ground in the first virtual space. It shows

The confirmation flag is a flag indicating whether or not the first arrangement information associated with the first game content has been confirmed. In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the first condition is satisfied in response to a user operation that completes the first game part, as will be described later, the confirmation flag associated with the first game content changes from OFF to ON. Change. The first game content associated with the determination flag set to ON is an object for which the first placement information associated with the first game content has been determined. Hereinafter, the confirmation of the first arrangement information (including the first position information) associated with the first game medium is also referred to as the confirmation of the arrangement of the first game medium.

The second arrangement information is information indicating the arrangement of the first game contents in the second virtual space. In the present embodiment, the second arrangement information is the second position information of the first game medium arranged in the second virtual space and the direction information indicating the orientation of the first game medium arranged in the second virtual space. However, it may include any information regarding the arrangement of the first game content in the second virtual space.

Here, the second position information is determined based on the first position information of the first game content and the correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the first position information and the second position information. Specifically, as will be described later, when the first position information of the first game content is determined by the execution of the first game part, the correspondence information is used to generate the first position information (x+dx, y+dy) of the first game content. , F(x+dx, y+dy)), the second position information (X, Y, Z) is determined.

The placement suppression flag is a flag indicating whether or not placement of the first game content in the second virtual space is suppressed (stopped). In the present embodiment, when the connection position of an object and the connection position of another object have a predetermined relative positional relationship in the first virtual space (for example, two connection positions exist at substantially the same position in the first virtual space). In the case of doing), the placement suppression flag associated with the wall that is the first game medium placed at the connection position in the object changes from off to on. The first game content associated with the placement restriction flag set to ON is not placed in the second virtual space in the second game part executed by the terminal device 12 of another user.

Here, an example of the object 17 will be described with reference to FIG. The object 17 shown in FIG. 5 has, for example, a T shape when viewed in the negative direction of the z axis along the z axis. In the present embodiment, a plurality of walls 19 are arranged in the object 17 over the entire circumference 18 of the T-shaped shape of the object 17. A turret 20 and a barracks 21 are arranged in the object 17.

Further, in FIG. 5, the two connection positions set in the object 17 are indicated by triangular markers 22 (22a, 22b). The walls 19a and 19b are the walls 19 arranged at the connection positions indicated by the markers 22a and 22b, respectively.

As described above, when the object 17 is arranged in the first virtual space, for example, the object 17 is associated with the first position information (x, y, 0). In such a case, the first position information (x+dx, y+dy, f(x+dx, y+dy)) is associated with the first game medium (eg, turret 20) associated with the object 17, as described above.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, information regarding the second game content will be described. The information about the second game content includes a game parameter in association with the second game content ID. The second game content ID is information that can uniquely identify the second game content.

As described above, the game parameter includes various parameters related to the game content necessary for the progress of the game. The game parameter included in the information about the second game content is used in the second game part or the like executed by the terminal device 12 of the user. In the present embodiment, the game parameter included in the information about the second game content includes an attribute, a level, and an HP.

The attribute corresponds to the attribute included in the above-described information about the first game content, and indicates at least one attribute among the attributes of fire, wood, and water, for example.

The level is a parameter indicating the degree of growth of the second game content. For example, a predetermined game parameter such as HP changes (for example, increases) as the level increases.

The HP is a parameter that decreases due to an attack from the first game content and the third game content arranged in another second virtual space, for example. In the present embodiment, when the HP of the second game content becomes zero, it is determined that the achievement of the game task in the second game part has failed.

The game parameters are not limited to those described above, and may include, for example, offensive power, defense power, and commands, skills, and special moves that can be executed by the second game medium.

The second game medium is, for example, a character owned by the user in the game, but is not limited to this. For example, a deck in which a plurality of characters or game media such as cards are combined may be used as the second game media. Further, for example, the information about the second game content may include information about another game content that changes the game parameter of the second game content. The other game content includes a game content associated with the second game content, such as an equipment item to be installed in the second game content.

Here, the configuration in which the information regarding the user is stored in the server storage unit 15 has been described, but both the server device 11 and the terminal device 12 of the user may share and store the information regarding the user. For example, when the information regarding the user is updated in one of the server device 11 and the terminal device 12, the information regarding the update is transmitted to the other, and both the server device 11 and the terminal device 12 hold the same information. ..

Further, the information about the user may further include any information necessary for the user to play the game, such as information about the game content owned by the user in the game and the level of the user.

The server control unit 16 shown in FIG. 1 is, for example, a dedicated microprocessor or a CPU that realizes a specific function by reading a specific program. The server control unit 16 controls the overall operation of the server device 11. For example, the server control unit 16 transmits/receives information via the server communication unit 14.

The server control unit 16 also stores information about the user in the server storage unit 15.

Further, as described above, the server control unit 16 shares and stores information regarding the user with the terminal device 12 of the user.

Specifically, the server control unit 16 transmits information regarding the user to the terminal device 12 of the user and stores the information. When the server control unit 16 updates the information about the user stored in the server storage unit 15, the server control unit 16 sends the information about the update among the information about the user to the terminal device 12 of the user. For example, when the server control unit 16 receives result information of the second game part (for example, information indicating whether or not the user has succeeded in achieving the game task) from the terminal device 12 as described later, the server task unit 16 achieves the game task. Depending on the success or failure of the above, a predetermined reward (for example, game content) is associated with the user ID of the user, and the information about the user stored in the server storage unit 15 is updated. Then, the server control unit 16 transmits information indicating the reward associated with the user ID to the terminal device 12.

Further, specifically, when the server control unit 16 receives, from the user's terminal device 12, the information related to the update among the information related to the user, the server control unit 16 uses the information and stores the information related to the user stored in the server storage unit 15. To update. For example, as will be described later, when the server control unit 16 receives, from the user's terminal device 12, information about the first game content associated with the second placement information (see FIG. 4), the server control unit 16 uses the information to store the information in the server storage. The information about the user stored in the unit 15 is updated.

Further, when the server control unit 16 receives the start request for the first game part from the terminal device 12, the server control unit 16 transmits a start instruction for the first game part to the terminal device 12. The instruction includes information necessary for executing the first game part, such as information about the user of the terminal device 12, for example.

Further, when the server control unit 16 receives the request for starting the second game part from the user's terminal device 12, the server control unit 16 selects a user other than the user from the plurality of users. The other user selected here may be, for example, the user designated by the request to start the second game part. Subsequently, the server control unit 16 transmits an instruction to start the second game part to the terminal device 12. The instruction includes, for example, information necessary for execution of the second game part, such as information regarding the first game medium associated with the second arrangement information among information regarding the other user.

Further, the server control unit 16 changes the game parameter of the first game content at a predetermined time change rate as time passes.

For example, when the game parameter of the first game content associated with the user ID of the user A changes as a result of the second game part executed in the terminal device 12 of the user B, the server control unit 16 changes the game parameter. The game parameter is changed at a predetermined time change rate as time elapses so as to cancel the change. Specifically, when the HP of the first game content decreases as a result of the second game part, the HP increases to a maximum value at a predetermined time change rate as time passes.

In addition, for example, when the first game medium associated with the user ID of the user A is in a predetermined state as a result of the second game part executed in the terminal device 12 of the user B, the server control unit 16 can The game parameter of the first game content is changed at a predetermined time change rate as time passes. Specifically, when the result of the second game part is that the first game medium (for example, barracks) is in a predetermined state (for example, a fire state), the HP of the first game medium is predetermined as time passes. The rate of change over time decreases.

Here, the time change rate of the game parameter may be determined based on an arbitrary game parameter such as the type or level of the first game content. For example, the higher the level of the first game content, the larger or the smaller the time change rate of the game parameter. As described above, the server control unit 16 changes the game parameter of the first game content at a predetermined time change rate regardless of whether the user A is executing the game using the terminal device 12, for example. With such a configuration, a game that progresses in real time is realized, for example, even when the user intermittently executes the game, that is, when the user does not execute the game.

Further, when the server control unit 16 receives the start request for the third game part from the terminal device 12, the server control unit 16 transmits a start instruction for the third game part to the terminal device 12. The instruction includes, for example, information necessary for executing the third game part, such as information regarding the first game medium associated with the second arrangement information among information regarding the user of the terminal device 12.

Next, the terminal device 12 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. The terminal device 12 includes a terminal communication unit 23, a terminal storage unit 24, a display unit 25, and a terminal control unit 26.

The terminal communication unit 23 is an interface that communicates with an external device wirelessly or by wire and transmits and receives information. The terminal communication unit 23 transmits/receives information to/from the server device 11 via the network 13.

The terminal storage unit 24 is, for example, a storage device, and stores various information and programs necessary for processing a game provided from the server device 11. For example, the terminal storage unit 24 stores in advance a game application according to this embodiment.

Further, the terminal storage unit 24 stores the correspondence information indicating the correspondence relationship between the first position information in the first virtual space and the position second position information in the second virtual space, similarly to the server storage unit 15 described above.

The display unit 25 is a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, and displays various game screens related to the game provided from the server device 11. The display unit 25 is configured by, for example, a touch panel, and functions as an interface that detects a user operation.

The terminal control unit 26 is a dedicated microprocessor or a CPU that realizes a specific function by reading a specific program. The terminal control unit 26 controls the operation of the entire terminal device 12. For example, the terminal control unit 26 transmits/receives information via the terminal communication unit 23. The terminal control unit 26 also executes a game application in response to a user operation on the display unit 25.

Further, as described above, the terminal control unit 26 shares and stores information regarding the user of the terminal device 12 with the server device 11.

Specifically, when the terminal control unit 26 receives the information about the user from the server device 11, the terminal control unit 26 stores the received information in the terminal storage unit 24. In addition, when the terminal control unit 26 updates the information about the user stored in the terminal storage unit 24, the terminal control unit 26 transmits information about the update among the information about the user to the server device 11. For example, the terminal control unit 26 updates the information about the user stored in the terminal storage unit 24 by associating the second position information with the first game content in the first game part as described later. Then, the terminal control unit 26 transmits, to the server device 11, information about the first game content associated with the second position information.

Further, specifically, when the terminal control unit 26 receives, from the server device 11, information related to the update among the information related to the user, the terminal control unit 26 updates the information about the user stored in the terminal storage unit 24 using the information. For example, when the terminal control unit 26 receives the information indicating the reward associated with the user, the terminal control unit 26 updates the information about the user stored in the terminal storage unit 24 using the information.

The terminal control unit 26 also performs a first game part process, a second game part process, and a third game part process. The details will be described below.

(First game part processing)
First, the first game part process will be described. First, the terminal control unit 26 transmits a start request for the first game part to the server device 11 in response to a user operation for starting the first game part.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 receives a start instruction for the first game part from the server device 11 that has received the start request for the first game part.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 causes the display unit 25 to display the first game part screen and starts the first game part.

Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal control unit 26 that advances the first game part will be described with reference to the first game part screens shown in FIGS. 7 to 10. FIG. 7 shows a first game part screen displayed immediately after the start of the first game part, for example. The first game part screen includes a first virtual space display area 27 and an object list 28.

The first virtual space display area 27 is an area in which the first virtual space 29 is displayed. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the first virtual space 29 is viewed in the negative direction of the z axis along the z axis of the first virtual space 29, but the display mode of the first virtual space 29 is not limited to this. For example, the terminal control unit 26 changes the display mode (eg, viewpoint and scale) of the first virtual space 29 according to a predetermined user operation (eg, swipe operation and pinch operation) on the first virtual space display area 27. You may change it.

In the present embodiment, the first virtual space 29 has a plurality of square regions (for example, in the xy plane) in a state where the first virtual space 29 is viewed in the negative direction of the z axis along the z axis of the first virtual space 29. It is divided into broken lines in the figure). The shape of the object is, for example, a combination of one or more squares with the square area as a unit. Further, as described later, when an object arranged in the first virtual space 29 is moved according to a predetermined user operation, the object moves in the x-axis direction or the y-axis direction with the square area as a unit. To do. Therefore, the user arranges the objects in the first virtual space 29 so as to combine puzzle pieces, for example.

Further, in the first virtual space 29, the start position S and the goal position G are predetermined. Here, the terminal control unit 26 arranges the object 30a in advance so that the goal position G is included inside the object 30 (30a).

In the present embodiment, the object 30a arranged in advance is the object 30 to which at least the commander character 31, which is the first game medium, is associated. In FIG. 7, a plurality of first game contents, specifically, a commander character 31, a barracks 32, and a wall are associated with the object 30a. For convenience of explanation, illustration of the wall is omitted.

In FIG. 7, the commander character 31 and the barracks 32 are displayed in a first display mode using, for example, an image showing an appearance unique to each first game medium (or type of the first game medium). Further, a marker 33 indicating the connection position set for the object 30a is displayed.

The object list 28 is an area in which object buttons 34 (34a, 34b) corresponding to a plurality of objects are displayed.

The object button 34 is an interface that receives a user operation (first user operation) of arranging the corresponding object 30 in the first virtual space. As will be described later, when the terminal control unit 26 detects the first user operation on the object button 34, the terminal control unit 26 arranges the object 30 corresponding to the object button 34 in the first virtual space 29.

The object button 34 includes an image showing the corresponding object 30, an object name, information about the first game content associated with the object 30, for example, the number of each type of the first game content, and the cost of the object. , Is displayed.

The object name is automatically determined by the terminal control unit 26, for example, according to the information about the first game content associated with the object 30. In the present embodiment, the object name is a name determined according to the type of the first game medium having the largest number among the first game contents associated with the object 30. Any method of determining an object name such as a name indicating the type of game content can be adopted. In this way, in a configuration in which a plurality of first game contents can be collectively operated on an object-by-object basis, the characteristics of the object can be identified by the user, and the complexity of the operation on the object is reduced.

The display mode of the object list 28 described above is not limited to that described above. For example, the object list 28 may be an area on the first game part screen in which only objects that are not arranged in the first virtual space 29 among the objects associated with the user are displayed, or It may be displayed on a screen (object storage screen) different from the one game part screen. Further, for example, an image of an object may be displayed in the object list 28 and the image of the object may function as the object button 34.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 starts waiting for a user operation on the first game part screen.

Subsequently, when the terminal control unit 26 detects the first user operation on the object button 34a, the entire area on the first game part screen is set as the first virtual space display area 27 as shown in FIG. The list 28 is hidden.

Further, the terminal control unit 26 arranges the object 30 (30b) corresponding to the object button 34a in the first virtual space 29. Specifically, the terminal control unit 26 associates the first arrangement information including the first position information (x, y, 0) in the virtual space 29 with the object 30b. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 sets the first position information in the first game medium corresponding to the object 30b based on the first position information (x, y, 0) of the object 30b and the in-object position information (dx, dy). The first placement information including (x+dx, y+dy, f(x+dx, y+dy)) is automatically associated. Then, the terminal control unit 26 causes the object 30b and the first game content to be displayed at the position in the virtual space 29 indicated by the associated first position information. Here, the object 30b is displayed so as to be movable according to a predetermined user operation, as described later.

Hereinafter, the object 30 displayed so as to be movable is also referred to as a movable object 30. For example, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation (for example, a tap operation) on another object 30a displayed in the first virtual space display area 27, the terminal control unit 26 cancels the movable state of the object 30b, and then the object 30a. May be set in a movable state. In other words, the terminal control unit 26 switches the object 30 set in the movable state according to the user operation on the object 30 displayed in the first virtual space display area 27.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 changes the display mode of the first game content associated with the object 30 (30a, 30b) arranged in the first virtual space 29 from the first display mode to the second display mode. Let For example, as shown in FIG. 8, in the second display mode, the commander character 31 and the barracks 32 associated with the object 30a are images showing a simpler shape compared to the first display mode, such as a polygon or a polyhedron. Is displayed as an image showing the geometrical shape. In the second display mode, the color of the image showing the first game medium may be color-coded according to the game parameter of the first game medium, for example, the type, the attribute, the level, or the like.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 causes the list button 35, the cost display area 36, the rotation button 37, and the enter button 38 to be displayed on the first game part screen.

The list button 35 is a user interface that receives a user operation for displaying the hidden object list 28. When the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on the list button 35, the terminal control unit 26 displays the object list 28 on the first game part screen, for example, as in FIG.

The cost display area 36 is an area in which the total value of the costs of all the objects 30 arranged in the first virtual space 29 and a predetermined threshold value (capacity) are displayed.

The rotation button 37 is a user interface that receives a user operation for changing the direction of the movably displayed object 30. When the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on the rotation button 37, the direction of the movably displayed object 30 (the object 30b in FIG. 8) is changed clockwise, for example, on the xy plane in the first virtual space 29. Change to rotate 90 degrees.

The enter button 38 is a user interface that receives a user operation for completing the first game part. When the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on the determination button 38, whether or not a predetermined condition (first condition) is satisfied based on the information regarding all the objects 30 arranged in the first virtual space 29. To judge.

For example, the first condition is (1a) that at least one connection position set for each object 30 arranged in the first virtual space 29 is predetermined with respect to at least one connection position set for another object 30. The condition of having a relative positional relationship of (2a), the condition that the total value of the costs of all the arranged objects 30 is less than or equal to the capacity, and (3a) that the arranged objects 30 do not overlap each other. Of the conditions, (4a) the condition that the start position S and the goal position G are included inside the arranged one or more objects 30, and (5a) the condition that the second condition described later is satisfied, Including at least one, but not limited to. The first condition may include any other condition in addition to the above-mentioned conditions. For example, a condition that a predetermined placement prohibited area is provided in the first virtual space 29 and the placement prohibited area and the placed object 30 do not overlap may be included. The operation of the terminal control unit 26 depending on whether or not the first condition is satisfied will be described later.

Subsequently, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation (moving operation) for moving the movably displayed object 30b in the first virtual space 29, the terminal control unit 26 moves the object 30b in the first virtual space according to the moving operation. Move with. That is, the terminal control unit 26 changes the first position information included in the first arrangement information associated with the object 30b and the first game content corresponding to the object 30b. The moving operation is, for example, an operation in which the user swipes while touching the object 30b on the screen with a finger.

Subsequently, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation (movement end operation) for ending the movement of the movably displayed object 30b, based on the information about the object 30 arranged in the first virtual space 29, It is determined whether or not a predetermined condition (second condition) is satisfied. The movement end operation is, for example, an operation in which the user releases the finger from the object 30b on the screen.

For example, the second condition is (1b) that at least one connection position set for the movable object 30b has a predetermined relative positional relationship with at least one connection position set for another object 30a. The condition of having, (2b) the condition that the total value of the costs of all the arranged objects 30 (30a, 30b) is less than or equal to the capacity, and (3b) the object 30b displayed to be movable, and the like. At least one of the conditions that the object 30a and the object 30a do not overlap is included, but is not limited to these. The second condition may include any other condition in addition to the above-mentioned conditions. For example, a condition may be included in which a predetermined placement prohibited area is provided in the first virtual space 29 and the placement prohibited area does not overlap the movable object 30b.

When it is determined that the second condition is not satisfied, the terminal control unit 26 causes the movably displayed object 30b to be displayed in a mode different from the normal mode. For example, as shown by a marker 33 in FIG. 8, the connection position set for the object 30b and the connection position set for the object 30a are present at different positions in the first virtual space 29. Therefore, it is determined that the above condition (1b) of the second conditions is not satisfied. In such a case, the terminal control unit 26 changes the color of the object 30b (see FIG. 8) or blinks the object 30b to display the object 30b in an emphasized manner. In this way, the user is notified that the second condition is not satisfied, and the user is prompted to move the object 30b again so that the second condition is satisfied.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second condition is satisfied, the terminal control unit 26 changes the condition achievement flag corresponding to the movably displayed object 30b from off to on. For example, FIG. 9 shows that the objects 30a and 30b satisfy the second condition.

Subsequently, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on the decision button 38, the above-described first condition is satisfied based on the information regarding all the objects 30 (30a, 30b) arranged in the first virtual space 29. Is determined.

For example, when it is determined that the first condition is not satisfied, the terminal control unit 26 determines the display mode on the screen of at least one object associated with the information that does not satisfy the first condition as the at least one object. Changes to a form identifiable by the user. Specifically, when it is determined that the condition that, for example, the arranged objects 30 do not overlap each other among the first conditions is not satisfied, the terminal control unit 26 determines that at least one object that is arranged overlapping. Predetermined highlighting is performed such as changing the color of 30 or blinking. Preferably, the terminal control unit 26 causes the information indicating the unsatisfied conditions to be displayed on the screen. For example, an image that notifies the user that the arranged objects 30 overlap each other is displayed.

Here, in FIG. 9, (1) as shown by the two markers 33, the connection position of the object 30a and the connection position of the object 30b are present at substantially the same position in the first virtual space 29. Further, (2) the total value of the costs of the objects 30a and 30b (for example, 40 points) is less than or equal to the capacity (for example, 100 points). (3) The objects 30a and 30b are arranged without overlapping each other. Further, (4) the start position S and the goal position G are included inside the objects 30a and 30b. Then, (5) all the arranged objects 30a and 30b satisfy the second condition. Therefore, since the above conditions (1a) to (5a) included in the first condition are satisfied, it is determined that the first condition is satisfied.

When it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, the terminal control unit 26 determines the first placement information associated with all the objects 30 (30a, 30b) placed in the virtual space 29, and all the objects. The first arrangement information associated with the first game content corresponding to 30 (30a, 30b) is determined. Specifically, the terminal control unit 26 changes the determination flags associated with all the objects 30 (30a, 30b) from off to on. In addition, the terminal control unit 26 changes the determination flag associated with the first game content corresponding to all the objects 30 (30a, 30b) from off to on.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 relates to the first game medium associated with at least one object 30 of the two or more objects 30 according to the relative positional relationship of the two or more objects 30 in the first virtual space 29. Change information. Specifically, the placement suppression flag or the game parameter included in the information about the first game content changes. The details will be described below.

First, the operation of the terminal control unit 26 that changes the placement restriction flag included in the information about the first game content will be described. For example, as indicated by the marker 33 in FIG. 9, the objects 30a and 30b have a relative positional relationship in which the connection positions set for the objects 30a and 30b exist at substantially the same position in the first virtual space 29. When the terminal control unit 26 detects the relative positional relationship between the objects 30a and 30b, it turns off the placement suppression flag associated with the first game content (wall) placed at the connection position of each of the objects 30a and 30b. Change from on to on. In this way, the wall arranged at the connection position of the object 30 is suppressed from being arranged in the second virtual space.

Next, the operation of the terminal control unit 26 that changes the game parameter included in the information about the first game content will be described. The terminal control unit 26 sets, for example, another object 30 having a relative positional relationship such that it is adjacent to the object 30 (specific object) associated with the deputy officer character (specific first game content) that is the first game content. Identify. Then, the terminal control unit 26 changes the game parameter of the first game content associated with the identified other object 30. For example, the terminal control unit 26, of the first game content associated with the other object 30, the first game parameter of the first game content associated with the same attribute as the attribute of the specific first game content. (Eg, attack power) is increased. Preferably, the terminal control unit 26 determines the amount of change in the first game parameter of the first game content according to the second game parameter (eg, HP) of the specific first game content. For example, as the HP of the specific first game content increases, the amount of increase in the attack power of the first game content increases.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 sets the second position information in the second virtual space to the first game contents associated with all the objects 30 (30a, 30b) arranged in the first virtual space 29. Correspond. Here, the terminal control unit 26 may omit the association of the second position information with respect to the first game medium associated with the placement suppression flag set to ON.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 switches the display mode of the first game content associated with the object 30 arranged in the first virtual space 29 from the second display mode to the first display mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the commander character 31 and the barracks 32, which are the first game contents associated with the object 30a, are displayed in the first display mode. In addition, the barracks 39 and the turret 40, which are the first game contents associated with the object 30b, are similarly displayed in the first display mode.

Then, the terminal control unit 26 transmits the information about the first game content associated with the second position information to the server device 11, and ends the first game part process.

When the second position information is associated with the first game medium associated with one or more objects 30 arranged in the first virtual space 29 by the above-described first game part processing, a second game part described later is created. In the processing, the second virtual space in which the first game content is placed can be set. The second virtual space to be set includes at least areas 41 (41a, 41b) corresponding to the shapes of the objects 30 (30a, 30b) arranged in the first virtual space 29, as shown in FIG. 11, for example. For simplicity of description, the first game medium arranged in the second virtual space is not shown in FIG. 11.

For example, along the Z axis in the second virtual space, when the positive direction of the Z axis is set to the upper side of the second virtual space and the negative direction of the Z axis is set to the lower side of the second virtual space, the side surfaces of the regions 41a and 41b, respectively. A wall 42, which is the first game medium, is arranged along. Here, as described above, the arrangement of the wall associated with the arrangement suppression flag set to ON is suppressed. As a result, the wall 42 is arranged over the entire circumference of the side surface of each of the regions 41a and 41b except the position 43 shown in FIG. 11, for example. Therefore, the regions 41 a and 41 b each surrounded by the wall 42 communicate with each other at the position 43. In the second game part described below, the second game medium arranged in the second virtual space can move back and forth between the region 41a and the region 41b by passing through the position 43 where the wall 42 is not arranged.

(Second game part processing)
Next, the second game part processing will be described. As described above, in the second game part, the user operates the second game medium and aims to capture another user's second virtual space.

First, the terminal control unit 26 transmits a start request for the second game part to the server device 11 in response to a user operation for starting the second game part.

Here, the start request for the second game part may include information designating another user. In such a case, the terminal control unit 26 displays a screen on which, for example, information about a plurality of other users, such as user IDs and levels of other users, and game parameters of the first game content of other users, is displayed. The user operation of selecting any one of the plurality of other users is accepted.

Preferably, when displaying the screen, the terminal control unit 26 sets a priority for each of the plurality of other users based on the information regarding the plurality of other users, and based on the priority, relates to the plurality of other users. The display mode of information is changed. For example, the terminal control unit 26 causes the other users having higher priorities to display the same on the screen in order. Alternatively, the terminal control unit 26 displays information regarding other users whose priority is equal to or higher than a predetermined value in an emphasized manner, for example, by changing the color or displaying the information.

Here, the priority is determined based on information about other users. For example, the terminal control unit 26 makes the priority higher or lower as the level of the other user is closer to the level of the user. Further, for example, the terminal control unit 26 makes the priority higher or lower as the current value of the total HP of the first game contents of other users is smaller, or as the ratio of the current value to the maximum value of the total HP is smaller. With such a configuration, the fun of virtual real-time battle is stimulated.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 receives a second game part start instruction from the server device 11 that has received the second game part start request. In addition, the terminal control unit 26 stores, in the terminal storage unit 24, information about the first game content associated with the second placement information among the information about other users included in the instruction.

Then, the terminal control unit 26, based on the information on the first game content of the other user associated with the second position information, which is stored in the terminal storage unit 24, the second virtual space of the other user. To set. Specifically, the terminal control unit 26 arranges each first game medium at a position (X, Y, Z) in the second virtual space indicated by the second arrangement information associated with the first game medium. To do. In this way, the second virtual space in which the first game contents are arranged is set.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 associates the second position information with the second game content of the user, and arranges the second game content at the position indicated by the second position information in the second virtual space. Here, the position indicated by the second position information is, for example, a position in the second virtual space that corresponds to the start position S set in the first virtual space.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 causes the display unit 25 to display the second game part screen and starts the second game part.

Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal control unit 26 that advances the second game part will be described with reference to the second game part screen shown in FIG. The second game part screen is a screen on which the peripheral area of the second game medium 44 in the second virtual space is displayed. FIG. 12 shows a state in which the positive direction of the Z axis of the second virtual space is the sky and the second virtual space is viewed from an oblique sky, but the display mode of the second virtual space is not limited to this. For example, the terminal control unit 26 may change the display mode (eg, viewpoint and scale) of the second virtual space according to a predetermined user operation (eg, pinch operation) on the second game part screen.

On the second game part screen shown in FIG. 12, the second game medium 44, the HP image 45, the wall 46, the barracks 47, and the soldier character 48 are displayed.

The second game medium 44 is, for example, a user character placed in the second virtual space. As will be described later, the second game medium 44 operates in the second virtual space in response to a predetermined user operation on the second game part screen.

The HP image 45 is, for example, an indicator and shows the HP of the second game content 44.

The wall 46 is a first game medium arranged in the second virtual space. As described above, the wall 46 hinders the movement of the second game medium 44.

The barracks 47 are the first game media arranged in the second virtual space. As described above, the barracks 47 generates the third game medium such as the soldier character 48 according to the passage of time. Specifically, the terminal control unit 26 determines that a predetermined time (10 seconds) has elapsed based on the game parameter associated with the barracks 47, for example, the generation speed of the soldier character 48 (for example, once in 10 seconds). Each time, the soldier character 48 is placed in the second virtual space.

The soldier character 48 is a third game medium generated by the barracks 47. The terminal control unit 26 automatically operates the soldier character 48 to move in the second virtual space and attack the second game medium, for example.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 starts waiting for a user operation on the second game part screen.

Subsequently, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation for operating the second game medium 44 in the second virtual space, the terminal control unit 26 causes the second game medium 44 to operate in the second virtual space according to the user operation. For example, the second game medium 44 moves in the swiping direction in response to an operation of the user swiping while touching an arbitrary position on the screen with a finger. Specifically, the terminal control unit 26 changes the second position information of the second game medium 44. In addition, for example, the second game medium 44 makes an attack in response to a user's operation of tapping an arbitrary position on the screen.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 automatically operates (for example, moves and attacks) the first game content or the third game content in the second virtual space to move the first game content or the third game content to the first game content or the third game content. A battle with the 2 game medium 44 is executed.

Specifically, when the attack by the first game content or the third game content hits the second game content 44, the terminal control unit 26 reduces the HP of the second game content 44. Further, the terminal control unit 26 determines whether the HP of the second game medium 44 has become zero, that is, whether the second game medium 44 has been defeated. When it is determined that the second game medium 44 is defeated, the terminal control unit 26 determines that the user has failed to achieve the game task. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second game content 44 has not been defeated, the terminal control unit 26 continues the match.

Further, specifically, when the attack by the second game medium 44 hits the first game medium or the third game medium, the terminal control unit 26 reduces the HP of the first game medium or the third game medium. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 determines whether the HP of the first game content or the third game content has become zero, that is, whether the first game content or the third game content has been defeated. When it is determined that the first game content or the third game content is defeated, that is, when the second game content is determined to have been won, the terminal control unit 26 determines, for example, that of the first game content or the third game content. The operation mode and the display mode are changed to a mode indicating the defeat of the first game content or the third game content. Specifically, the terminal control unit 26 erases the first game content or the third game content from the second virtual space, or stops the operation of the first game content or the third game content, and, for example, The display mode is changed to an image of a destroyed barracks or an image of a collapsed character. Then, the terminal control unit 26 ends the battle and continues the progress of the second game part. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first game content or the third game content is not defeated, the terminal control unit 26 continues the match.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 determines whether the second game medium 44 satisfies a predetermined condition in the second virtual space. In the present embodiment, the predetermined condition includes, but is not limited to, the condition that the second game medium 44 wins the battle with the commander character. For example, the predetermined condition may include a condition that the second game medium 44 has moved to a position in the second virtual space corresponding to the goal position G set in the first virtual space. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the terminal control unit 26 determines that the user has successfully completed the game task.

Then, when the terminal control unit 26 determines whether or not the achievement of the game task is successful, the terminal control unit 26 transmits result information including the result of the determination to the server device 11. In the result information, in addition to the result of the determination, for example, the time required to achieve the game task, the HP of the second game medium 44 at the time of achieving the game task, and the first game medium 47 arranged in the second virtual space. HP, etc., may be included any information determined by the execution of the second game part. Then, the terminal control unit 26 ends the second game part process.

(3rd game part processing)
Next, the third game part processing will be described. As described above, in the third game part, the user repairs the first game content damaged in the second game part executed by the terminal device 12 of another user. Hereinafter, a case where the HP of the game parameters of the first game content has decreased as a result of the second game part will be described, but the game parameter that changes as a result of the second game part is not limited to HP.

First, the terminal control unit 26 transmits a start request for the third game part to the server device 11 in response to a user operation for starting the third game part.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 receives a third game part start instruction from the server device 11 that has received the third game part start request. In addition, the terminal control unit 26 stores, in the terminal storage unit 24, information about the first game content associated with the second placement information among the information about the user included in the instruction. For example, the HP of the first game content, which is decreased as a result of the second game part executed on the terminal device 12 of another user, is stored.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 displays the third game part screen on the display unit 25 and starts the third game part.

Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal control unit 26 for advancing the third game part will be described with reference to the third game part screens shown in FIGS. 13 to 15. FIG. 13 shows a third game part screen displayed immediately after the start of the third game part, for example. On the third game part screen, the first virtual space 49 and one or more objects 50 (50a, 50b) arranged in the first virtual space 49 are displayed.

Here, the object 50 (50a, 50b) on the third game part screen functions as an interface that receives a user operation for selecting the object 50 (50a, 50b). Here, for example, when the user operation on the object 50b is detected, the terminal control unit 26 will be described as selecting the object 50b, but an arbitrary number of objects 50 may be selected.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 changes the display mode of the selected object 50b from the normal display mode to the detailed display mode. In the detailed display mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the first virtual space 49 and the object 50b are enlarged and displayed. Further, a plurality of first game contents 51 and 52 associated with the object 50b are displayed. In FIG. 14, two turrets 51 and two barracks 52 are shown.

Preferably, the terminal control unit 26 changes the display mode of the first game content according to the game parameter (eg, HP) of the first game content. Specifically, when the HP of the first game content is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value (for example, 50% or less of the HP maximum value), the terminal control unit 26 sets the display mode of the first game content to be normal. Change to a different display mode. In an unusual display mode, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, an x-shaped image is superimposed and displayed on two turrets 51, but any display mode such as a mode using an image of a damaged turret is adopted. It is possible.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 displays the first game content list 53 on the third game part screen. In the first game content list 53, a first game content button 54 corresponding to the first game content associated with the selected object 50b is displayed. In the present embodiment, the first game content list 53 displays the first game content button 54 (54a, 54b) for each type of the first game content associated with the selected object 50b. For example, two turrets 51 and two barracks 52 are associated with the object 50b as described above. In this case, in the first game content list 53, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, a first game content button 54a corresponding to two turrets 51 and a first game content button 54b corresponding to two barracks are displayed. Two buttons are displayed.

Preferably, the first game content button 54 displays the number of corresponding first game content and the total value of the game parameters (for example, HP), and the cost parameter. The cost is a parameter indicating the number of predetermined game contents (for example, virtual currency or items) necessary for changing the current value of the game parameter of the first game contents, as described later. In FIG. 14, for example, the number of turrets 51 (two) is displayed on the first game content button 54a. Further, the first game content button 54a displays the current value (15 points) and the maximum value (100 points) of the total HP of the two turrets 51. The cost (85 points) is displayed on the first game content button 54a.

Here, the cost is calculated based on at least one of the number of first game contents and HP. For example, the terminal control unit 26 may set the value (85 points) obtained by subtracting the current value (for example, 15 points) from the maximum value (for example, 100 points) of the total HP as the cost, or the value (85 points). The value (170 points) obtained by multiplying () by the number (1) of the first game contents may be set as the cost. The method of calculating the cost is not limited to the method described above, and any method can be adopted.

Further, preferably, when displaying the plurality of first game content buttons 54 on the first game content list 53, the terminal control unit 26 sets a priority for each of the first game content buttons 54, and based on the priority. To change the display mode of the plurality of first game content buttons 54. For example, the terminal control unit 26 causes the first game content button 54 to display the first game content button 54 in order from the highest priority. Alternatively, the terminal control unit 26 causes the first game content button 54 whose priority is equal to or higher than a predetermined value to be displayed in an emphasized manner, for example, by displaying in a changed color or by blinking.

Here, the priority is determined based on at least one of the game parameter of the first game content corresponding to the first game content button 54, the first placement information, and the second placement information. For example, the terminal control unit 26 has a higher priority as the current value of the total HP of the first game content corresponding to the first game content button 54 is smaller or as the ratio of the current value to the maximum value of the total HP is smaller. To do. Further, for example, the terminal control unit 26 increases the priority as the total level, the total attack power, or the total defense power of the first game contents corresponding to the first game contents button 54 increases. Further, for example, the terminal control unit 26 may determine the position indicated by the first position information included in the first arrangement information of the first game content corresponding to the first game content button 54, and the predetermined position in the first virtual space 49 (for example, , The smaller the distance from the start position S), the higher the priority. Further, for example, the terminal control unit 26 determines the position indicated by the second position information included in the second arrangement information of the first game content corresponding to the first game content button 54, and the predetermined position in the second virtual space (for example, At the start of the second game part executed on the terminal device 12 of another user, the smaller the distance from the position of the other user's second game content in the second virtual space), the smaller the priority. To raise. The method of determining the priority is not limited to the above, and any method can be adopted.

With such a configuration, the burden on the user searching for the desired first game content button 54 from the first game content list 53 and the complexity of the user operation are reduced.

The first game content button 54 is an interface that receives a user operation for collectively changing the game parameters of the corresponding first game content. When the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on the first game content button 54, the terminal control unit 26 subtracts the above-mentioned cost value from the number of predetermined game content (e.g., virtual currency) associated with the user to determine whether to perform the first operation. The game parameters of the first game content corresponding to the game content button 54 are collectively changed. For example, when a user operation on the first game content button 54a shown in FIG. 14 is detected, the HP of the two turrets 51 increases to, for example, the maximum value.

Alternatively, the terminal control unit 26 may receive a user input specifying a cost value. In such a case, the terminal control unit 26 changes the game parameter of the corresponding first game content by the change amount determined according to the designated cost value. For example, the terminal control unit 26 may increase the HP of each of the two batteries 51 (+20 points) by a designated cost value (for example, 20 points), or may designate a designated cost value (20 points). May be increased (+10 points) by the value (10 points) divided by the number of turrets 51 (2 points). The method of determining the amount of change in the game parameter is not limited to the method described above, and any method can be adopted.

Here, the first game medium in the first virtual space 49 displayed on the third game part screen may be used as an interface having the same function as the first game medium button 54. In such a case, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on the first game content on the third game part screen, the terminal control unit 26 determines the cost value from the number of predetermined game content (for example, virtual currency) associated with the user. Then, the game parameter of the first game content is changed. Preferably, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on one first game content on the third game part screen, the game parameters of all the first game content of the same type as the first game content. Change all at once. For example, in FIG. 14, when a user operation on one turret 51 is detected, the HPs of the two turrets 51 are collectively increased.

Next, for example, in FIG. 14, a case where a user operation on the first game content button 54a is detected and the HPs of the two turrets 51 are increased to the maximum values will be described. The terminal control unit 26 switches the two turrets 51 displayed in the display mode different from the normal display mode to the normal display mode and displays them. In the normal display mode, the two turrets 51 are displayed by using, for example, an image showing the turret as shown in FIG. 15 in which the x-shaped image in FIG. 14 is deleted.

Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 stops accepting the user operation for the first game content button 54 corresponding to the first game content whose HP total value has increased to the maximum value. Preferably, the terminal control unit 26 may display the first game content button 54 that has stopped accepting the user operation in a display mode different from the normal display mode, or may hide the first game content button 54. Good. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the terminal control unit 26 compares the first game content buttons 54a corresponding to the two turrets 51 having the maximum HP total value with those in the normal time (for example, in the figure, (Compared to the first game medium button 54b) of (1) is displayed dark.

Subsequently, when the predetermined condition (end condition) is satisfied, the terminal control unit 26 ends the third game part. The end condition is, for example, a condition that a predetermined user operation (end operation) for ending the third game part is detected, or a game parameter of all the first game contents arranged in the first virtual space 49 (for example, The condition (HP) is changed until it reaches a target value (for example, a maximum value), but any other condition may be included.

Next, the operation of the terminal device 12 that executes the above-described first game part process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

Step S100: First, the terminal control unit 26 transmits a start request for the first game part to the server device 11 in response to a user operation for starting the first game part.

Step S101: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 receives a start instruction for the first game part from the server device 11 that has received the start request for the first game part.

Step S102: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 displays the first game part screen on the display unit 25 and starts the first game part.

Step S103: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 starts waiting for a user operation on the first game part screen.

Step S104: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 determines whether or not the first user operation on the object button 34 has been detected. When it is determined that the first user operation on the object button 34 has been detected (step S104-Yes), the process proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first user operation on the object button 34 is not detected (step S104-No), the process proceeds to step S106.

Step S105: When it is determined in step 104 that the first user operation on the object button 34 is detected (step S104-Yes), the terminal control unit 26 causes the object 30 corresponding to the object button 34a in the first virtual space. (30b) is arranged.

Step S106: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 determines whether or not a user operation (moving operation) for moving the object 30 arranged in step S105 in the first virtual space has been detected. When it is determined that the moving operation is detected (step S106-Yes), the process proceeds to step S107. On the other hand, when it is determined that the moving operation is not detected (step S106-No), the process proceeds to step S108.

Step S107: When it is determined in step S106 that the moving operation is detected (step S106-Yes), the terminal control unit 26 moves the object 30 in the first virtual space according to the moving operation. That is, the terminal control unit 26 changes the first placement information associated with the object 30.

Step S108: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 determines whether or not a user operation for ending the movement of the object 30 (movement end operation) is detected. When it is determined that the movement end operation has been detected (step S108-Yes), the process proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, when it is determined that the movement end operation is not detected (step S108-No), the process proceeds to step S111.

Step S109: When it is determined in step S108 that the movement end operation is detected (step S108-Yes), the terminal control unit 26 determines the second condition based on the information about the object 30 arranged in the first virtual space. It is determined whether or not is satisfied. When it is determined that the second condition is satisfied (step S109-Yes), the process proceeds to step S110. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second condition is not satisfied (step S109-No), the process returns to step S104.

Step S110: When it is determined in step S109 that the second condition is satisfied (step S109-Yes), the terminal control unit 26 changes the condition achievement flag corresponding to the object 30 from off to on.

Step S111: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 determines whether or not a user operation on the enter button 38 has been detected. When it is determined that the user operation on the OK button 38 is detected (step S111-Yes), the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when it is determined that the user operation on the OK button 38 is not detected (step S111-No), the process returns to step S104.

Step S112: When it is determined in step S111 that the user operation on the OK button 38 is detected (step S111-Yes), the terminal control unit 26 is based on the information on all the objects 30 arranged in the first virtual space. Then, it is determined whether the first condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the first condition is satisfied (step S112-Yes), the process proceeds to step S113. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first condition is not satisfied (step S112-No), the process returns to step S104.

Step S113: When it is determined in step S112 that the first condition is satisfied (step S112-Yes), the terminal control unit 26 sets the first arrangement information associated with all the objects 30 arranged in the virtual space. And the first placement information associated with the first game content corresponding to all the objects 30.

Step S114: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26, in accordance with the relative positional relationship of the two or more objects 30 in the first virtual space, the first game associated with at least one object 30 of the two or more objects 30. Change the information about the medium.

Step S115: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 associates the second position information in the second virtual space with the first game contents associated with all the objects 30 arranged in the first virtual space.

Step S116: Then, the terminal control unit 26 transmits the information about the first game content associated with the second position information to the server device 11, and ends the first game part process.

Next, the operation of the terminal device 12 that executes the above-described second game part process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

Step S200: First, the terminal control unit 26 transmits a start request for the second game part to the server device 11 in response to a user operation for starting the second game part.

Step S201: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 receives a second game part start instruction from the server device 11 that has received the second game part start request. In addition, the terminal control unit 26 stores, in the terminal storage unit 24, information about the first game content associated with the second placement information among the information about other users included in the instruction.

Step S202: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26, based on the information on the first game content of the other user, which is stored in the terminal storage unit 24 and is associated with the second position information, related to the other user. 2 Set up a virtual space. Specifically, the terminal control unit 26 arranges each first game medium at a position (X, Y, Z) in the second virtual space indicated by the second arrangement information associated with the first game medium. To do.

Step S203: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 associates the second position information with the second game content of the user, and arranges the second game content at the position indicated by the second position information in the second virtual space. ..

Step S204: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 displays the second game part screen on the display unit 25 and starts the second game part.

Step S205: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 starts waiting for a user operation on the second game part screen.

Step S206: Subsequently, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation for operating the second game content in the second virtual space, the terminal control unit 26 causes the second game content to operate in the second virtual space according to the user operation.

Step S207: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 automatically operates the first game content or the third game content in the second virtual space to generate the first game content or the third game content, and the second game content. To play a match.

Step S208: The terminal control unit 26 determines whether or not the second game content has been defeated. When it is determined that the second game content has been defeated (step S208-Yes), the process proceeds to step S209. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second game content has won (step S208-No), the process proceeds to step S210.

Step S209: When it is determined in step S208 that the second game content has been defeated (step S208-Yes), the terminal control unit 26 determines that the user has failed to achieve the game task. Then, it progresses to step S212.

Step S210: When it is determined in step S208 that the second game content has won (step S208-No), the terminal control unit 26 continues the progress of the second game part, and the second game content is the second virtual. It is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in the space. The predetermined condition includes, for example, a condition that the second game medium wins the battle with the commander character. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S210-Yes), the process proceeds to step S211. On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (step S210-No), the process returns to step S206.

Step S211: When it is determined in step S210 that the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S210-Yes), the terminal control unit 26 determines that the user has successfully completed the game task.

Step S212: When the terminal control unit 26 determines in step S209 or step S211 whether or not the game task is achieved, the terminal control unit 26 transmits result information including the result of the determination to the server device 11.

Next, the operation of the terminal device 12 that executes the above-described third game part processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

Step S300: First, the terminal control unit 26 transmits a start request for the third game part to the server device 11 in response to a user operation for starting the third game part.

Step S301: Next, the terminal control unit 26 receives a start instruction for the third game part from the server device 11 that has received the start request for the third game part.

Step S302: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 displays the third game part screen on the display unit 25 and starts the third game part.

Step S303: Subsequently, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on an object on the third game part screen, the terminal control unit 26 selects the object. Here, it is assumed that one object associated with two or more first game contents is selected.

Step S304: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 selects a plurality of first game contents from the two or more first game contents associated with the object selected in step S303. The plurality of first game contents are, for example, the same type of first game contents. Here, for example, two turrets 51 are selected in response to a user operation on the above-described first game content button 54a (see FIG. 14).

Step S305: Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 determines whether or not the value of the cost corresponding to the plurality of first game contents selected in step S304 is less than or equal to a predetermined threshold value. The predetermined threshold is, for example, the number of predetermined game contents (for example, virtual currency) associated with the user. When it is determined that the cost is less than or equal to the threshold value (step S305-Yes), the process proceeds to step S306. On the other hand, when it is determined that the cost exceeds the threshold value (step 305-No), the process proceeds to step S307.

Step S306: When the cost is determined to be equal to or less than the threshold value in step S305 (step S305-Yes), the terminal control unit 26 subtracts the value of the cost from the number of predetermined game contents associated with the user, The game parameters of the plurality of first game contents selected in step S304 are collectively changed. For example, the HP of each of the two batteries 51 increases to the maximum value.

Step S307: After step S306, or when it is determined that the cost exceeds the threshold value in step S305 (step 305-No), the terminal control unit 26 determines whether or not the end condition is satisfied. The ending condition is a condition that an ending operation for ending the third game part is detected, for example. When the ending operation is detected (step S307-Yes), the terminal control unit 26 ends the third game part. On the other hand, when the end operation is not detected (step S307-No), the process returns to step S303.

In this way, the terminal device 12 according to the present embodiment associates the first position information indicating the position in the first virtual space with the object associated with the first game content. Then, the terminal device 12 associates, for each of the one or more objects associated with the first position information, the second position information indicating the position in the second virtual space, with the first game medium associated with the object. With this configuration, for example, the second virtual space is set based on the object placed by the user in the first virtual space. Therefore, for example, the second virtual space that reflects the user's intention can be set as compared with the configuration in which the predetermined first game medium is arranged in advance in the second virtual space, and the interest of the game is improved. ..

In addition, since the second virtual space is set based on the object placed by the user in the first virtual space, for example, comparison with a configuration in which the user places a plurality of first game contents one by one in the second virtual space Then, the user only needs to arrange one or more first game contents in the first virtual space on an object-by-object basis, and it is possible to reduce the burden on the user and improve the usability.

Further, when it is determined that the second condition is satisfied, the terminal device 12 finalizes the first position information associated with the object. As described above, by providing the condition for determining the arrangement of the objects, the combination and arrangement of the first game contents arranged in the second virtual space can be limited, and the game balance can be easily adjusted.

In addition, the terminal device 12 is information regarding the first game medium associated with at least one object of the two or more objects according to the relative positional relationship of the two or more objects arranged in the first virtual space. Change. In this way, when arranging two or more objects in the first virtual space, the information about the first game content, for example, the HP of the first game content, changes according to the arrangement. Strategy for placement is improved.

Further, the terminal device 12 according to the present embodiment associates the first position information with the object according to the first user operation in the above-described first game part. Then, the terminal device 12 automatically associates the first position information with each of the one or more first game contents associated with the object based on the first position information of the object and the in-object position information. With such a configuration, for example, as compared with a configuration in which the user arranges one or more first game contents one by one in the first virtual space, the user sets one or more first game contents in the first virtual space in object units. It is possible to reduce the burden on the user and improve the usability.

Further, the terminal device 12 determines the shape data and the first placement information which are determined to be overlapped with the object associated with the information that does not satisfy the first condition, for example, another object placed in the first virtual space. The display mode on the screen of the object associated with is changed. With this configuration, the user can at first glance grasp an object that is a factor that does not satisfy the first condition, and usability is improved.

In addition, the terminal device 12 displays the one or more first game contents associated with the first position information in the second display mode indicated by the geometric shape. With such a configuration, when the user moves an object that is in a movable state, a simpler geometry than the configuration in which the first game medium arranged in the first virtual space is shown by an image of a complicated shape, for example. It becomes easy to grasp the positional relationship between the one or more first game contents represented by the shape, and the usability is improved.

In addition, the terminal device 12 identifies another object having a predetermined relative positional relationship with the specific object. Then, the terminal device 12 changes the information about the first game content associated with the other object. With this configuration, when an object is arranged in the first virtual space, the information regarding the first game content associated with the other object changes according to the positional relationship between the specific object and the other object. Therefore, the strategic characteristic regarding the arrangement of the objects in the first virtual space is improved.

In the above configuration, for example, the first game parameter (eg, attack power) of the first game content associated with the other object changes (eg, increases). Here, the terminal device 12 determines the amount of change in the first game parameter according to the second game parameter (for example, HP) of the specific first game medium (assistant character) associated with the specific object. With this configuration, the attack power of the first game content is changed according to the HP of the specific first game content, so that the user is motivated to maintain the HP of the specific first game content at a desired value, and Improve interest in.

In addition, the terminal device 12 selects at least one object from the one or more objects arranged in the first virtual space in the third game part. Then, the terminal device 12 collectively changes the information regarding the plurality of first game contents out of the first game contents associated with the selected object. With such a configuration, the information regarding the plurality of first game contents changes collectively, so that the complexity of the user operation is reduced as compared with a configuration in which the processing for changing the information regarding one first game content is executed a plurality of times, for example. The processing load can be reduced and the processing time can be shortened.

Although the present invention has been described based on the drawings and the embodiments, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can easily make various variations and modifications based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these variations and modifications are included in the scope of the present invention. For example, the functions and the like included in each means and each step can be rearranged so as not to logically contradict, and a plurality of means and steps can be combined or divided into one. ..

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the in-object position information included in the information about the first game medium is the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate in the xyz coordinate system of the first virtual space with the predetermined origin set on the object as a reference. Although the configuration represented by the combination (dx, dy) has been described, the configuration is not limited to this.

Specifically, the in-object position information may be indicated by, for example, a combination (dx, dy, dz) of x coordinate, y coordinate, and z coordinate. In such a case, the first position information of the first game content associated with the object whose first position information associated with the object is (x, y, 0) is (x+dx, y+dy, dz). .. Alternatively, the in-object position information may be indicated by a combination (dX, dY, dZ) of the X coordinate and the Y coordinate in the XYZ coordinate system of the second virtual space with the predetermined origin set on the object as a reference. .. In this case, the terminal control unit 26 of the terminal device 12 corresponds to the first position information (x, y, 0) associated with the object based on the correspondence information between the first position information and the second position information. The second position information (X, Y, 0) is calculated. Then, the terminal control unit 26 adds the second position information (X+dX, Y+dY, dZ) obtained by adding the in-object position information (dX, dY, dZ) to the calculated second position information (X, Y) to the first position information. Corresponds to the game medium.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the connection position of the object has a predetermined relative positional relationship with the connection positions of other objects, the placement suppression flag associated with the wall placed at the connection position of the object is , The configuration that changes from off to on has been described, but the method of controlling the placement suppression flag is not limited to this. For example, the placement suppression flag may be set to ON in the initial state in association with the walls placed at all connection positions in the object. In such a case, when the connection position set for the object does not have a predetermined relative positional relationship with the connection positions of other objects, the terminal control unit 26 associates the connection position with the wall arranged at the connection position. The allocated placement suppression flag may be changed from on to off.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the placement suppression flag associated with the wall placed at the connection position in the object can be changed has been described. However, the first placement is performed at a position other than the connection position in the object. The placement restriction flag of the game content may change.

For example, when the combination of two or more objects arranged in the first virtual space has a predetermined shape (for example, a square), the terminal control unit 26 extends around the entire circumference of the shape of the combination of the two or more objects. Except for a plurality of walls arranged across the wall, the wall placement suppression flags associated with the two or more objects are switched from off to on.

Further, for example, when the combination of two or more objects arranged in the first virtual space has a predetermined shape (for example, a square), the terminal control unit 26 associates at least one of the two or more objects with each other. Based on the information about one first game content, for example, when the game parameter (for example, attack power) of the at least one first game content is a predetermined value or more, the entire circumference of the shape of the combination of the two or more objects is determined. Except for a plurality of walls arranged across the wall, the wall placement suppression flags associated with the two or more objects are switched from off to on.

With this configuration, the user can arrange a plurality of objects in the first virtual space without being aware of the connection position set for the objects in the first game part. Therefore, for example, even a user unfamiliar with the game can easily arrange the objects and maintain the game balance.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the movement end operation for ending the movement of the movable object 30b is detected during the execution of the first game part, when the object 30b and the other object 30a overlap each other, The terminal control unit 26 may execute a process of automatically eliminating the overlap between objects.

Specifically, the terminal control unit 26 may automatically move the object 30a in the first virtual space to a position where it does not overlap the object 30b. Preferably, the terminal control unit 26 moves the object 30a to the position in the first virtual space where the object 30b was placed before the movement. Alternatively, preferably, the terminal control unit 26 moves the object 30a so that at least one connection position of the object 30a has a predetermined relative positional relationship with at least one connection position of the object 30b.

Further, specifically, the terminal control unit 26 may delete the object 30a from the first virtual space and display the object button 34 corresponding to the object 30a on the object list 28.

With such a configuration, when determining the arrangement of the objects in the first virtual space, the burden on the user considering the overlapping of the objects is reduced, and the usability is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the total value of the costs of all the objects arranged in the first virtual space is compared with the capacity during the execution of the first game part has been described. A configuration may be used in which the total cost value of some objects placed in the virtual space is used. For example, when the first virtual space is divided into a plurality of areas on the xy plane as described above (see the broken line in FIG. 7), the first virtual space is divided into a plurality of large areas each including one or more areas. Partitioned. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 7, the first virtual space 29 is divided into 6×6=36 regions, and also divided into 4 large regions each of which is 3×3=9 regions. To be done. In such a case, the terminal control unit 26 associates the capacities with the large areas and stores them in the terminal storage unit 24. Then, for each large area, the terminal control unit 26 compares the total value of the costs of the objects arranged in the large area with the capacity associated with the substitute area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, during execution of the first game part, the terminal control unit 26 may selectively display only the object button 34 corresponding to the object satisfying the predetermined condition in the object list 28.

For example, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation for designating the object A arranged in the first virtual space (for example, a tap operation on the object A displayed in the first virtual space display area 27), the user Among all the objects associated with, the object having a shape that can be placed by replacing the designated object A (for example, a shape that does not overlap other placed objects) is identified. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 displays the object button 34 corresponding to the identified object in the object list 28. When the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on the object button 34, the terminal control unit 26 deletes the object A from the first virtual space and arranges the object B at the position where the object A was arranged. Further, the terminal control unit 26 may display the object button 34 corresponding to the deleted object A in the object list 28. Alternatively, instead of erasing the object A, the terminal control unit 26 may automatically move the object A in the first virtual space so as not to overlap the arranged object B, for example.

In addition, for example, the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation (for example, a tap operation on the first virtual space display area 27) that specifies an arbitrary position in the first virtual space 29 displayed on the first game part screen. To do. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 identifies an object having a shape that can be arranged at the specified position (for example, a shape that does not overlap other arranged objects) among all the objects associated with the user. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 displays the object button 34 corresponding to the identified object in the object list 28. When the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on the object button 34, the terminal control unit 26 arranges the corresponding object at the designated position in the first virtual space.

Further, for example, in the case where the first virtual space is divided into a plurality of large areas on the xy plane as described above, the terminal control unit 26 arbitrarily sets the first virtual space 29 displayed on the first game part screen. The user operation for designating the position (for example, a tap operation on the first virtual space display area 27) is detected. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26, of all the objects associated with the user, has a shape that can be arranged in a large area including the specified position (for example, fits within a shape of 3×3=9 areas). Identify objects having a shape of. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 displays the object button 34 corresponding to the identified object in the object list 28. Then, when the terminal control unit 26 detects a user operation on the object button 34, the terminal control unit 26 arranges the corresponding object in the large area including the designated position in the first virtual space.

With this configuration, for example, only the object buttons 34 corresponding to the objects that can be arranged at the user's designated position in the first virtual space are selectively displayed in the object list 28. Therefore, the burden on the user who searches for the desired object button 34 from the large number of object buttons 34 displayed in the object list 28 is reduced, and usability is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the terminal control unit 26 may automatically define (generate) a new object during execution of the first game part. For example, in the case where the first virtual space is divided into a plurality of large areas on the xy plane as described above, the terminal control unit 26 selects an arbitrary area in the first virtual space 29 displayed on the first game part screen. A user operation for designating a position (for example, a tap operation on the first virtual space display area 27) is detected. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 identifies a large area including the designated position. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 selects one or more first game contents automatically or according to a user operation. Then, the terminal control unit 26 automatically defines a new object having a shape that fits within the identified large area and is associated with the selected one or more first game contents. Then, the terminal control unit 26 stores information regarding the defined object in the terminal storage unit 24. With such a configuration, the variation of the objects is increased compared to the configuration in which all the objects are predetermined, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the terminal control unit 26 may automatically change at least one of the shape and the orientation of the object during the execution of the first game part. For example, in the case where the first virtual space is divided into a plurality of large areas on the xy plane as described above, the terminal control unit 26 selects an arbitrary area in the first virtual space 29 displayed on the first game part screen. A user operation for designating a position (for example, a tap operation on the first virtual space display area 27) is detected. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 identifies a large area including the designated position. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 selects at least one object automatically or according to a user operation. Subsequently, if the selected object does not fit within the identified large area, the terminal control unit 26 automatically changes the shape of the object to a shape that fits within the large area, or changes the orientation of the object. Automatically change the object to fit within a large area. With such a configuration, the burden on the user considering the shape and orientation of the object to be placed in the first virtual space is reduced, and usability is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, during the execution of the first game part, the terminal control unit 26 makes the first arrangement associated with at least one of the one or more objects arranged in the first virtual space. The information may be stored in the terminal storage unit 24 as one piece of template information. In such a case, the terminal control unit 26 selects template information automatically or in response to a user operation in the first game part to be executed next time or later. Subsequently, the terminal control unit 26 collectively arranges the at least one object in the first virtual space based on the first arrangement information of each object included in the template information. With such a configuration, the user can collectively reflect, for example, the arrangement of one or more objects in the first virtual space in the first game part executed in the past in the first virtual space in the currently executed first game part. Becomes Therefore, the operation load on the user who arranges the object in the first virtual space is reduced, and the usability is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the first game content is associated with the object in advance has been described, but the first game content associated with the object can be selected by the user or changed to another game content, for example. It may have any configuration. Further, a predetermined limit may be set for changing the first game content associated with the object. Specifically, the first game medium associated with the object is, for example, another first game medium having the same attribute as the first game medium, or another game medium having a level equal to or lower than the level of the first game medium. It is conceivable that the configuration can be changed to. With this configuration, since various first game contents can be associated with the object, the number of variations of the object is increased and the fun of the game is improved. Further, since a predetermined limit is set for changing the first game content, the game balance can be maintained.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, the combination of one or more objects selected by the user may be determined as one object. For example, the terminal control unit 26 automatically combines (combines) one or more objects selected according to a user operation to generate (define) one new object. Then, the terminal control unit 26 stores information about the new object in the terminal storage unit 24. Here, the terminal control unit 26 may select one or more objects designated by a user operation, or one or more objects associated with information (for example, the shape or cost of an object) designated by a user operation. Objects may be automatically selected.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the objects are arranged on the xy plane at z=0 in the first virtual space has been described, but the object is not limited to z=0 and any object in the first virtual space may be used. May be arranged at the position. In such a configuration, for example, two or more objects may be stacked and arranged in the z-axis direction in the first virtual space.

Here, the configuration may be such that two or more objects can be stacked and arranged in the z-axis direction only in the specific region of the first virtual space. In addition, the capacity is associated with the specific area, and the terminal control unit 26 determines that the total value of the costs of two or more objects is equal to or less than the capacity associated with the area, and the terminal control unit 26 stores the capacity within the specific area. It may be permitted to stack and arrange the two or more objects. As the first game medium associated with the objects stacked in the z-axis positive direction, for example, a flying character or an airship that attacks the ground game medium from the air can be considered.

Further, regarding the objects stacked in the z-axis direction, the terminal control unit 26 may determine whether the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, as in the above-described embodiment. In such a configuration, for example, in the first condition or the second condition, at least one connection position set for each stacked object is a predetermined relative position with respect to at least one connection position set for another object. A condition of having a relationship (for example, two connection positions exist at substantially the same position in the first virtual space) may be included. In such a case, for example, in order to achieve the first condition or the second condition, the user sets the two or more objects so that the connection positions of the two or more objects are substantially the same position in the first virtual space. Deploy.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the game parameters of some of the first game contents associated with the selected object 50 are collectively changed in the third game part has been described. The configuration may be such that the game parameters of all the first game contents associated with 50 are collectively changed. In such a configuration, among the objects 50 arranged in the first virtual space 49, a plurality of objects 50 associated with the same object name may be simultaneously selected. Specifically, when the user operation on the object 50 on the third game part screen is detected, the terminal control unit 26 simultaneously selects all the objects associated with the same object name as the object 50. With this configuration, the game parameters of the first game content associated with the plurality of objects 50 can be collectively changed, and usability is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, the first game part and the third game part may be integrated. In such a configuration, the terminal control unit 26 executes, for example, the above-described first game part process and third game part process in parallel.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration has been described in which each user owns the second game content and one of the owned second game content is used in the second game part, but it is used in the second game part. The second game medium is not limited to this. For example, the configuration may be such that each user does not individually own the game content and the game content common to all the users is used for the game. In this way, since each user progresses the game under fair conditions regardless of the type and effectiveness of the game medium owned, the rate at which the user's game playing technique contributes to the score increases. Therefore, the user is encouraged to improve the game playing technique, and the user's interest in the game is improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a part of the various game screens is a web display that is displayed on the terminal device 12 based on the data generated by the server device 11, and a part of the game screen (for example, a menu button is arranged). (A header area and a footer area) may be displayed natively by a native application installed in the terminal device 12. As described above, the game according to the above-described embodiment may be a hybrid game in which each of the server device 11 and the terminal device 12 plays a part of processing.

Further, an information processing device such as a computer or a mobile phone can be preferably used in order to function as the server device 11 or the terminal device 12 according to the above-described embodiment. Such an information processing apparatus stores a program describing the processing content that realizes each function of the server apparatus 11 or the terminal apparatus 12 according to the embodiment in a storage unit of the information processing apparatus, and the CPU of the information processing apparatus executes the program. It can be realized by reading and executing the program.

The inventions described in the claims at the initial application of the original application of the present application will be additionally described below.
[1]
In the information processing device that executes the game,
Storing in a storage unit information about a plurality of objects and information about a game medium that is associated with the object and is associated with in-object position information indicating a position in the object;
A step of associating position information indicating a position in the virtual space with each of the one or more objects according to the first user operation;
Automatically associating position information in the virtual space with each of the one or more game contents associated with the one or more objects based on the position information and the position information in the object;
A first display step of displaying the one or more objects and the one or more game contents at positions indicated by respective associated position information on a screen displaying the virtual space;
Changing position information associated with at least one object of the one or more objects and position information associated with a game content corresponding to the object;
Determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the information about the one or more objects,
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the position information associated with the one or more objects and the position information associated with the one or more game contents are determined.
A program that runs
[2]
The program according to [1],
In the information processing device,
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, among the one or more objects associated with the position information, the display mode on the screen of the object associated with the information that does not satisfy the predetermined condition is changed. A program that causes the steps to be performed further.
[3]
The program according to [1] or [2],
In the first display step, the one or more game contents are displayed in a first display mode represented by a geometric shape,
In the information processing device,
A program that further executes a step of switching a display mode of the game content to a second display mode different from the first display mode when the position information associated with the one or more game media is determined.
[4]
The program according to any one of [1] to [3],
Position information is associated with each of multiple objects,
In the information processing device,
Of the plurality of objects associated with the position information, a step of identifying another object having a predetermined relative positional relationship with respect to the specific object,
A first changing step of changing information about the game content associated with the identified other object;
A program that further executes.
[5]
The program according to [4],
The information about the game content includes a first game parameter and a second game parameter of the game content,
The specific object is an object associated with a specific game content,
In the first changing step, the first game parameter of the game medium associated with the other object is changed, and the change amount of the first game parameter is changed according to the second game parameter of the specific game medium. Program defined.
[6]
The program according to any one of [1] to [5],
In the information processing device,
Selecting at least one object associated with two or more game contents among the one or more objects associated with position information according to a second user operation;
A second changing step of collectively changing information relating to a plurality of game contents of the two or more game contents associated with the selected object;
A program that further executes.
[7]
The program according to [6],
The information about the game content includes a second game parameter for the game content;
In the second changing step, when the cost parameter calculated based on at least one of the number of the plurality of game contents and the second game parameter associated with the position information is equal to or less than the threshold value, the plurality of game contents are related. A program that changes information all at once.
[8]
The program according to [6] or [7],
The information about the game content includes a second game parameter for the game content;
A program for collectively changing the second game parameters of the plurality of game contents in the second changing step.
[9]
The program according to any one of [1] to [8],
In the object, one or more connection positions in the object are set,
In the predetermined condition, at least one connection position of each of the one or more objects associated with position information has a predetermined relative positional relationship with at least one connection position set in another object. A program that includes the conditions.
[10]
The program according to any one of [1] to [9],
A cost is set for the object,
The predetermined condition includes a condition that a total value of costs set for the one or more objects associated with position information is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold.
[11]
The program according to any one of [1] to [10],
The predetermined condition is a condition that each of the one or more objects associated with position information is arranged at a position in the virtual space indicated by the position information and does not overlap with another object. A program that includes.
[12]
The program according to any one of [1] to [11],
A first position and a second position in the virtual space are set in the virtual space,
The predetermined condition includes a condition that the first position and the second position in the virtual space are included in the one or more objects associated with the position information.
[13]
The program according to any one of [1] to [12],
In the virtual space, a prohibited area in the virtual space is set,
In the predetermined condition, each of the one or more objects associated with position information is arranged at a position in the virtual space indicated by the position information and does not overlap with the prohibited area in the virtual space. A program that includes the terms and conditions.
[14]
A method for controlling a game executed by an information processing device, comprising:
Storing in a storage unit information about a plurality of objects and information about a game medium that is associated with the object and is associated with in-object position information indicating a position in the object;
A step of associating position information indicating a position in the virtual space with each of the one or more objects according to the first user operation;
Automatically associating position information in the virtual space with each of the one or more game contents associated with the one or more objects based on the position information and the position information in the object;
A first display step of displaying the one or more objects and the one or more game contents at positions indicated by respective associated position information on a screen displaying the virtual space;
Changing position information associated with at least one object of the one or more objects and position information associated with a game content corresponding to the object;
Determining whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the information about the one or more objects,
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the position information associated with the one or more objects and the position information associated with the one or more game contents are determined.
A method for controlling the game, including:
[15]
An information processing device for executing a game,
A storage unit that stores information about a plurality of objects and information about a game medium that is associated with the objects and is associated with in-object position information that indicates a position in the objects.
And a control unit,
The control unit is
Position information indicating a position in the virtual space is associated with each of one or more objects according to the first user operation,
Position information in the virtual space is automatically associated with each of the one or more game contents associated with the one or more objects based on the position information and the in-object position information,
On the screen displaying the virtual space, the one or more objects and the one or more game contents are displayed at the positions indicated by the associated position information,
Changing position information associated with at least one object of the one or more objects and position information associated with a game content corresponding to the object,
Based on the information about the one or more objects, it is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied,
An information processing apparatus that determines position information associated with the one or more objects and position information associated with the one or more game contents when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

10 game system 11 server device 12 terminal device 13 network 14 server communication unit 15 server storage unit 16 server control unit 17 object 18 entire circumference 19, 19a, 19b wall 20 battery 21 barracks 22, 22a, 22b marker 23 terminal communication unit 24 terminal Storage unit 25 Display unit 26 Terminal control unit 27 First virtual space display area 28 Object list 29 First virtual space 30, 30a, 30b Object 31 Commander character 32 Barracks 33 Markers 34, 34a, 34b Object button 35 List button 36 Cost Display area 37 Rotate button 38 Enter button 39 Barracks 40 Battery 41, 41a, 41b Area 42 Wall 43 Position 44 Second game medium 45 HP image 46 Wall 47 Barracks 48 Soldier character 49 First virtual space 50, 50a, 50b Object 51 Battery 52 barracks 53 first game content list 54, 54a, 54b first game content button

Claims (8)

The information processing device that executes the game,
Reducing a first game parameter of a predetermined game content, which is at least a part of a plurality of game contents arranged in the virtual space according to a user operation, by an attack received from another user,
Increasing the first game parameter of the predetermined game content at a time change rate determined based on a second game parameter of the predetermined game content, regardless of whether the user is playing a game;
Displaying the predetermined game content on a screen in a manner depending on whether or not the first game parameter of the predetermined game content is equal to or less than a threshold value;
In response to one user operation on the displayed predetermined game content, the first game parameter of each of all the game content of the same type as the predetermined game content of the plurality of game content is changed so as to be collectively increased. And changing the display mode of the predetermined game medium when the first game parameter exceeds the threshold value due to the change,
A program that runs The information processing device that executes the game,
Reducing a first game parameter of a predetermined game content, which is at least a part of a plurality of game contents arranged in the virtual space according to a user operation, by an attack received from another user,
Increasing the first game parameter of the predetermined game content at a time change rate determined based on a second game parameter of the predetermined game content, regardless of whether the user is playing a game;
Displaying an interface corresponding to the predetermined game content on a screen,
In response to one user operation on the displayed interface, the first game parameters of all game contents of the same kind as the predetermined game contents of the plurality of game contents are changed so as to be collectively increased. And hiding the interface,
A program that runs The program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
A program in which the second game parameter of the predetermined game content includes a type or level of the predetermined game content. The program according to claim 1,
A program for superimposing a predetermined image on the predetermined game medium when the first game parameter of the predetermined game medium displayed on the screen is equal to or less than the threshold in the step of displaying the predetermined game medium. A method for controlling a game executed by an information processing device, comprising:
Reducing a first game parameter of a predetermined game content, which is at least a part of a plurality of game contents arranged in the virtual space according to a user operation, by an attack received from another user,
Increasing the first game parameter of the predetermined game content at a time change rate determined based on a second game parameter of the predetermined game content, regardless of whether the user is playing a game;
Displaying the predetermined game content on a screen in a manner depending on whether or not the first game parameter of the predetermined game content is equal to or less than a threshold value;
In response to one user operation on the displayed predetermined game content, the first game parameter of each of all the game contents of the same type as the predetermined game content of the plurality of game contents is changed to be collectively increased. And changing the display mode of the predetermined game medium when the first game parameter exceeds the threshold value due to the change,
A method for controlling the game, including: A method for controlling a game executed by an information processing device, comprising:
Reducing a first game parameter of a predetermined game content, which is at least a part of a plurality of game contents arranged in the virtual space according to a user operation, by an attack received from another user,
Increasing the first game parameter of the predetermined game content at a time change rate determined based on a second game parameter of the predetermined game content, regardless of whether the user is playing a game;
Displaying an interface corresponding to the predetermined game content on a screen,
In response to one user operation on the displayed interface, the first game parameters of all game contents of the same kind as the predetermined game contents of the plurality of game contents are changed so as to be collectively increased. And hiding the interface,
A method for controlling the game, including: An information processing apparatus for executing a game, comprising a control unit, the control unit comprising:
Reducing a first game parameter of a predetermined game medium, which is at least a part of a plurality of game contents arranged in a virtual space according to a user operation, by an attack received from another user,
Increasing the first game parameter of the predetermined game content at a time change rate determined based on the second game parameter of the predetermined game content, regardless of whether the user is playing a game;
Displaying the predetermined game content on a screen in a mode depending on whether or not the first game parameter of the predetermined game content is equal to or less than a threshold value,
In response to one user operation on the displayed predetermined game content, the first game parameter of each of all the game content of the same type as the predetermined game content of the plurality of game content is changed so as to be collectively increased. And an information processing device that changes the display mode of the predetermined game medium when the first game parameter exceeds the threshold value due to the change. An information processing apparatus for executing a game, comprising a control unit, the control unit comprising:
Reducing a first game parameter of a predetermined game medium, which is at least a part of a plurality of game contents arranged in a virtual space according to a user operation, by an attack received from another user,
Increasing the first game parameter of the predetermined game content at a time change rate determined based on the second game parameter of the predetermined game content, regardless of whether the user is playing a game;
Display an interface corresponding to the predetermined game content on the screen,
In response to one user operation on the displayed interface, the first game parameters of all game contents of the same kind as the predetermined game contents of the plurality of game contents are changed so as to be collectively increased. And an information processing apparatus which hides the interface.

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