JP2007259919A - Program, information storage medium, and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system that has a wide range of game characteristics and does not get bored by allowing a player to perform strategic operation input.
A game system that executes a battle game based on an input signal, the first parameter and the second parameter relating to one player, and the first parameter and the second parameter relating to an opponent player. And a determination unit 118 that determines the superiority or inferiority relationship between the players, and the setting unit 112 receives a second input signal that is different from the previous input signal and is updated based on the input signal. When the first parameter is the same as the immediately preceding first parameter, the first updating process is performed on the second parameter, and the updated first parameter based on the input signal is changed to the immediately preceding first parameter. If it is different from the first parameter, a second update process is performed on the second parameter.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a program, an information storage medium, and a game system.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as in the technique disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-319321, there is a game system that sets the degree of damage that a self character causes to an enemy character according to the time during which a button for an attack is pressed. ing.
JP 11-319321 A

  However, in the conventional game system, if the input time is long, the amount of damage given to the opponent only increases, and there is little room for the player to perform strategic operation input. Therefore, there is a problem that the range of game characteristics cannot be expanded.

  The present invention has been made in view of the problems as described above, and an object of the present invention is to allow a player to perform strategic operation input, thereby widening the range of game characteristics and not getting tired. Is to provide.

(1) The present invention
A game system having an operation unit for outputting a plurality of different input signals, and executing a battle game based on the input signals,
A setting unit that performs, for each player, a first parameter update process for updating a first parameter and a second parameter update process for updating a second parameter based on an input signal until a predetermined condition is satisfied; ,
A display control unit for performing a first parameter display control process for displaying the change in the first parameter in an identifiable manner and a second parameter display control process for displaying the change in the second parameter in an identifiable manner;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, based on the first parameter and the second parameter related to one player and the first parameter and the second parameter related to the opponent player, the superiority or inferiority relationship between the players And a determination unit for determining
The setting unit
When an input signal different from the immediately preceding input signal is input, and the first parameter updated based on the input signal is the same as the immediately preceding first parameter, the second parameter is The first update process is performed for
When the first parameter updated based on the input signal is different from the immediately preceding first parameter, a second update process is performed on the second parameter. .

  The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores (records) a program that causes a computer to function as each unit.

  According to the present invention, the player sets his / her first parameter and second parameter until a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the player can change the input signal while looking at the first parameter and the second parameter set for the opponent, and change and set (update) the first parameter and the second parameter of the player. it can. However, if the second parameter corresponding to the changed input signal is the same as the second parameter that has been set, the first update process is performed on the first parameter. When the second parameter corresponding to the input signal is different from the set second parameter, the second update process is performed on the first parameter.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, the player performs input in consideration of the first update process and the second update process while looking at the first parameter and the second parameter set for the opponent. You can enjoy games that require strategic judgment.

(2) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
Causing the computer to function as a status parameter update unit that updates the status parameter based on the determination result;
The status parameter update unit
The status parameter may be updated so that the player determined to be dominant is advantageous.

  According to the present invention, the status parameter is updated as a result of the player's strategic decision. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to cause the player to make an appropriate situation determination in order to advantageously update the status parameter, and to increase the thrill feeling of the player more effectively.

(3) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the computer further functions as a priority determining unit that determines the priority of each player based on the relationship between the set second parameters.
The parameter update unit
According to the priority order of each player, the status parameter may be updated based on the set first parameter and second parameter.

  According to the present invention, the second parameter set for the opponent is viewed, and the second parameter is changed while taking into consideration the priority determined in relation to the second parameter of the opponent. Strategies of setting can be further added.

(4) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The setting unit
Based on the input signal, the set first parameter and second parameter are determined,
The priority determining unit
When the relationship between the determined second parameters is the same, the priority order of each player may be determined based on the determined order of the first parameter and the second parameter. .

  According to the present invention, when the player first determines the first parameter and the second parameter, so-called “postponing” is permitted in which the opponent can see and change the first parameter and the like. However, it is possible to increase the priority of status parameter update. Therefore, for example, it is possible to further add a strategy of determining the timing for determining the first parameter and the second parameter of the user while taking into consideration the priority order.

(5) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
A timer unit for counting a given count value;
The setting unit
When the count value reaches a predetermined value after the first parameter and the second parameter of one player are determined based on the input signal, the first parameter and the second parameter of the other player are It may be confirmed.

  According to the present invention, when the first parameter and the second parameter are determined first, the opponent can see so that the so-called “post-out” which can change and set the first parameter or the like is permitted. The time during which the opponent can change and set the first parameter or the like can be limited. Therefore, for example, it is possible to further add a strategy of determining the timing for determining the first parameter and the second parameter of the opponent while watching the change state of the first parameter of the opponent.

(6) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The setting unit
When there is no input signal in the first parameter update process, a predetermined third update process may be performed on the first parameter.

  According to the present invention, for example, it is possible to further add a strategy of adjusting the change of the first parameter of the player by not performing the input operation by the player.

(7) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The setting unit
Further performing a change characteristic control process of changing the update of the first parameter based on the input signal according to the set second parameter;
The display control unit
In the first parameter display control process, a display control process for continuously changing the display indicating the first parameter according to the change of the set first parameter may be performed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to further add a strategy of changing and setting its own second parameter while considering the change characteristic of the first parameter that differs depending on the second parameter.

(8) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
A card information reading unit for reading second parameter information stored in a card arranged in association with each of the plurality of operators;
Causing the computer to further function as a storage unit that stores the read second parameter information in association with input signals from the respective operators;
The setting unit
In the second parameter setting process, the storage unit is referred to based on the input signal, a second parameter corresponding to the input signal is set, and in the first parameter setting process, based on the input signal The first parameter may be changed and set.

  According to the present invention, by arranging the card in which the second parameter information is stored in association with an arbitrary operation element, the second parameter corresponding to the arranged card by operating the operation element. Can be set. Moreover, the first parameter can be changed and set based on the input signal from the operator.

  Therefore, the player selects a card related to an arbitrary second parameter by looking at the card arranged in association with the operation element, and operates the operation element corresponding to the card to thereby operate the arbitrary first parameter and the first parameter. Two parameters can be set.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the player can easily perform a setting operation of a plurality of pieces of information, so that strategic operation input can be smoothly performed. In addition, it is possible to further add a strategy of how to arrange cards, such as arranging cards with the same second parameter side by side.

(9) In the game system, program and information storage medium according to the present invention,
An input signal receiving unit that receives a plurality of input signals from the operation unit;
A first parameter updating process for updating the first parameter according to a first change characteristic that advantageously changes the first parameter according to the input time of the input signal, and a type of the input signal A parameter setting unit that performs a second parameter update process for updating the second parameter until a predetermined condition is satisfied for each player, and sets the first parameter and the second parameter for each player;
A display control unit for performing a first parameter display control process for displaying the change in the first parameter in an identifiable manner and a second parameter display control process for displaying the change in the second parameter in an identifiable manner;
A parameter updating unit that updates a status parameter of each player based on the set first parameter and second parameter of each player when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
The parameter setting unit
In the first parameter update process, when the updated second parameter is the same as the second parameter before the update, the second parameter is changed according to the first change characteristic based on an input signal. A second parameter that updates one parameter unfavorably for the player based on an input signal when the first parameter is updated and the updated second parameter is different from the second parameter before the update. The first parameter may be updated according to the change characteristic.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Overview FIG. 1 shows an implementation example (an example of an external view) of a game system 200 (game terminal, game station) of the present embodiment. The game system 200 includes a display unit 202, an operation panel 204, a registration operation button 208, a determination button 210, a coin insertion slot 212 (coin insertion mechanism), a sound output unit 214, and the like.

  The display unit 202 displays the player character CH1 and the opponent character CH2. The player determines the action (skill) of the player character CH1, and plays a battle game with another real player or a computer player acting with a predetermined algorithm.

  The operation panel 204 is provided with a total of 15 technique selection buttons (operators) 216 in three rows and five rows, and a technique card 218 owned by the player is arranged behind each technique selection button 216. The technique card arrangement | positioning area | region 220 for doing is provided. In the technique card 218, information related to techniques to be activated by the player character CH1 displayed on the display unit 202 is stored. A sensor 222 for acquiring technique information stored in the technique card 218 arranged in each technique card arrangement area 220 is provided at the center of each technique card arrangement area 220.

  First, the player arranges one technique card 218 in each technique card arrangement area 220. When the player selects an arbitrary technique card 218 from the arranged technique cards 218 and operates the technique selection button 216 corresponding to the selected technique card 218, the player stores the technique information stored in the selected technique card 218. It can be set as skill information of the character CH1. When the player presses the enter button 210, the technique information set by operating the technique card 218 is confirmed, and the player character CH1 performs an action according to the technique information. Thus, in the game system 200 according to the present embodiment, the player operates a technique selection button 216 depending on the situation, and enjoys a game in which the player plays against other players.

  In addition, the game system 200 of this Embodiment can connect the game system 200 of the same structure with multiple units | sets (for example, 4-8 units) network. Then, data can be transmitted and received between the game systems 200, and real players can play against each other.

2. Configuration FIG. 2 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the game system of the present embodiment. Note that the game system of the present embodiment does not have to include all the units (functional blocks) in FIG. 2 and may have a configuration in which some of them are omitted.

  The operation unit 160 is used by a player to input operation data. In the present embodiment, four registration operation buttons 208, a determination button 210, and 15 technique selection buttons 216 are provided. In addition to buttons and levers, the touch panel type display unit has both functions of the operation unit and display unit (images are displayed on the panel, and information can be input by touching or pressing the screen with a finger or pen. Device).

  The sensor 222 is for acquiring technique information stored in the technique card 218 arranged in each technique card arrangement area 220, and can be realized by various sensors. For example, it can be realized by an optical sensor that reads a code pattern printed on the technique card 218, a magnetic sensor that reads magnetic data, a receiver that receives radio waves, and the like.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area such as the processing unit 100 or the communication unit 196, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a RAM.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by hardware such as a memory (ROM). The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores (records and stores) a program for causing the computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to implement each unit).

  The display unit 202 outputs an image generated by the present embodiment, and its function is a CRT, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, or a touch panel having both functions of an operation unit and a display unit of an HMD (head mounted display). This can be realized by a mold display unit.

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host or other game system), and functions thereof are hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like. It can be realized by. As a data transfer protocol of the communication unit 196, a high-speed serial bus data transfer protocol such as IEEE 1394 or USB (USB 2.0 or the like) can be used.

  The sound output unit 214 outputs the sound generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a speaker or headphones.

  Note that a program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment is transferred from an information storage medium included in a host (server) to an information storage medium 180 (storage unit) via a network (wide area network, the Internet) and a communication unit 196. 170). Use of such a host (server) information storage medium is also included within the scope of the present invention.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs various processes such as a game process, an image generation process, and a sound generation process based on operation data from the operation unit 160, a program, and the like. In this case, the processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 172 in the storage unit 170 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.) or ASIC (gate array, etc.) and a program (game program).

  Here, the processing performed by the processing unit 100 includes coin (price) acceptance processing, various mode setting processing, game progress processing, selection screen setting processing, the position and direction of an object (one or a plurality of primitives) ( Processing for obtaining a rotation angle about the X, Y or Z axis), processing for moving an object (motion processing), processing for obtaining the position and direction of the virtual camera (viewpoint) (rotation angle about the X, Y or Z axis), Processing to place objects such as map objects in the object space, hit check processing, processing to calculate game results (results, results), processing for multiple players to play in a common game space, game over processing, etc. Can think.

  The processing unit 100 includes a game processing unit 110, a card information reading unit 112, a setting unit 114, a display control unit 116, a determination unit 118, a timer unit 120, a priority order determination unit 122, a parameter update unit 124, an image generation unit 126, a sound A generation unit 130 is included. Note that the processing unit 100 does not need to include all these units (functional blocks), and some of them may be omitted.

  The game processing unit 110 performs various game processes (a process for arranging, moving and displaying game display objects, and a game progress) for advancing a game (a battle game, a cooperative game, a multiplayer game, or a breeding game). For example, a branching process or a game result calculating process). More specifically, the game processing unit 110 performs a game process in which a character operated by a player and a character operated by another player (actual player or computer player) are played (or cooperated).

  The card information reading unit 112 reads the technique information stored in the technique card 218 acquired by the sensor 222 provided in the center of each technique card arrangement area 220. In the present embodiment, the technique information of each technique card 218 arranged in each technique card arrangement area 220 is stored in the storage unit 170 in association with the technique selection button 216 corresponding to each technique card arrangement area 220. In this case, for example, before starting the game, table data for associating the read technique information of each technique card 218 with each technique selection button 216 may be created. Thereby, the technique information of each card 218 arranged in the technique card arrangement area 220 corresponding to each technique selection button 216 and the input signal from each technique selection button 216 can be associated with each other. By operating, the technique information read from the card 218 corresponding to the selection button 216 can be processed.

  Here, the technique information stored in the technique card 218 is information that is optically readable and recorded in the technique card 218, and is electrically and magnetically stored. The character is activated (executed) in the game. ) Information on the technology and skills that can be performed. The technique related to the technique information is activated by a character, for example, when a player gives an instruction during the game. The technique information includes a plurality of attribute (second parameter) information and a plurality of sub-attribute (third parameter) information associated with each attribute.

  Here, the attribute (second parameter) is information set for each player by an operation input of the player, etc., and is information that affects a status parameter related to the game result of each player (self, opponent). It can be. For example, an attribute (attack attribute) that makes an attack on the opponent character CH2 and changes the parameters of the opponent in an advantageous manner (attack attribute), and an attack on the opponent character CH2 makes an advantageous change in the parameters of the opponent greatly to the self. An attribute that changes the parameters of the player in an advantageous manner (a special technique attribute), and an attribute that protects against an attack from the opponent character CH2 and avoids or reduces a change in the parameters of the player that is advantageous to the opponent (defense attribute) ), An attribute (enhancement attribute) that changes a parameter about the self in an advantageous manner can be considered. Further, as the sub attribute information, various parameters such as the type of technique of the attribute associated with the sub attribute, attack power, defense power, success rate, priority, consumption physical strength, and level can be considered.

  The setting unit 114 performs, for each player, a first parameter update process for updating the first parameter and a second parameter update process for updating the second parameter based on the input signal until a predetermined condition is satisfied. To do.

  Further, the setting unit 114 sets an attribute (second parameter) to an attribute (second parameter) corresponding to the input signal among a plurality of attributes (second parameters) based on the input signal (second parameter). Parameter) setting process and a state (first parameter) that is set by changing the state (first parameter) according to the first change characteristic that advantageously changes the state (first parameter) based on the input signal. Parameter) setting process may be performed for each player until a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, in the present embodiment, in the attribute (second parameter) setting process, the table data is referred to based on the input signal, and the attribute (second parameter) corresponding to the input signal is set for each player. It may be.

  Here, the player state (first parameter) is information about the player set by the player's operation input or the like, and can be information affecting the status parameter related to the game result of the player. . For example, various parameters such as the power, momentum, and accuracy of the player character CH1 can be considered. The first change characteristic is a characteristic that changes the player's state information so as to be advantageous to the player according to the input signal. For example, the power value (first parameter) or the like according to the input signal. The characteristic can be changed so as to increase, enhance, or accumulate.

  In the present embodiment, in the state setting process, the state of each player may be changed and set based on the input signal from each technique selection button 216. In this case, for example, the state of each player may be changed and set according to the time, pressure, speed, etc., that each technique selection button 216 is operated. Note that an attribute setting operator and a state setting operator may be provided separately.

  Also, until the predetermined condition is satisfied can be, for example, until the determination button 210 is pressed by the player or until a predetermined time elapses from a predetermined time point. That is, in the present embodiment, the player can change and set the attribute and state of the player until a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The setting unit 114 receives the input signal different from the immediately preceding input signal, and the second parameter updated based on the input signal is the same as the immediately preceding second parameter. If the second parameter updated based on the input signal is different from the immediately preceding second parameter, the first parameter is updated with respect to the first parameter. A second update process is performed.

  Here, when the attribute changed and set based on the input signal is the same as the set attribute, the setting unit 114 performs the state setting process according to the first change characteristic based on the input signal. It may be set by changing the state of the player. In addition, when the attribute changed and set based on the input signal is different from the set attribute, the state setting process responds to the second change characteristic that adversely changes the player state based on the input signal. Thus, the player state may be changed and set.

  For example, when an input signal from one technique selection button 216 is changed to an input signal from another technique selection button 216, the attribute corresponding to the changed input signal is the same as the attribute before the change. In some cases, the player state is changed and set according to the first change characteristic based on the input signal (first update process). On the other hand, if the attribute corresponding to the changed input signal is different from the attribute before the change, the state of the player is changed and set according to the second change characteristic based on the input signal (second update process). ). Here, the second change characteristic is a characteristic that changes the state information of the player so as to be disadvantageous to the player according to the input signal. For example, the power value as the state of the player according to the input signal, etc. Can be set to a characteristic that is reset to 0, or is changed so as to be significantly or abruptly lowered.

  In addition, the setting unit 114 performs processing for determining the set attribute and state of each player based on the input signal. For example, when an information confirmation operation is performed by the player, such as when the determination button 210 is pressed or the operation element 216 is repeatedly hit within a predetermined period, the attribute and state set at that time cannot be changed and set. As described above, the reception of the input signal is prohibited or terminated. The setting unit 114 may determine the attribute and state of the other player after a predetermined time has elapsed after the attribute and state of one player are determined based on the input signal.

  In addition, when there is no input signal in the state setting process, the setting unit 114 determines the player's response according to the third change characteristic, which is more disadvantageous than the first change characteristic but more advantageous than the second change characteristic. The state may be changed and set (third update process). Here, the third change characteristic is changed so that, for example, when the input signal disappears after the power value is increased in accordance with the input signal, the increased power value is gradually decreased or decreased. It can be a characteristic.

  The setting unit 114 may perform a change characteristic control process for changing the change characteristic of the player state based on the input signal in accordance with the set attribute of each player. For example, when the player's state is changed according to the first change characteristic and is set, when the defense attribute is set, the change characteristic is controlled so that the power value is increased with a relatively small operation amount. On the other hand, when the attack attribute is set, it is possible to control the change characteristic so that the power value increases with a relatively large amount of operation. Further, when the player state is changed according to the second change characteristic and set, when a change is made from the attack attribute to the defense attribute, a relatively small amount of power value or the like is subtracted. On the other hand, when the change is set from the defense attribute to the attack attribute, the change characteristic can be controlled such that a relatively large amount of power value or the like is subtracted.

  The display control unit 116 performs a first parameter display control process for displaying the change in the first parameter in an identifiable manner and a second parameter display control process for displaying the change in the second parameter in an identifiable manner.

  In addition, the display control unit 116 performs attribute (second parameter) display control processing for displaying the set attribute (second parameter) of each player so as to be identifiable among the plurality of attributes. The state (first parameter) display control process for displaying the change of the set state (first parameter) of each player in an identifiable manner may be performed. Further, in the attribute display control process, it may be displayed in a distinguishable manner which sub-attribute (third parameter) the set sub-attribute of each player is. For example, the attributes, sub-attributes, and states set for each player can be identified and displayed by icons, characters, character actions and forms, colors, gauges, meters, graphs, and the like.

  Further, in the state display control process, the display control unit 116 may perform a display control process in which the display indicating the player state is continuously changed according to the change in the player state set. In this case, for example, displays such as gauges, meters, and graphs indicating the player state are continuously updated according to changes in the player state.

  Note that the display control unit 116 may display the set attribute and state in an identifiable manner based directly on the input signal, or may be set based on the attribute and state set based on the input signal. The attribute and state may be displayed in an identifiable manner.

  Further, the display control unit 116 further performs a movement / motion display control process for moving / moving the player character based on at least the set player attribute when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the attribute and state of each player are determined, or when a predetermined time has elapsed, motion data corresponding to the set attribute is selected and set. Then, an image is displayed in which the player character CH1 and the opponent character CH2 perform movement / motion according to the attribute.

  In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination unit 118 is based on the first parameter and the second parameter related to one player and the first parameter and the second parameter related to the opponent player. The superiority or inferiority relationship between the players is determined.

  The timer unit 120 performs a process of measuring (counting) a time such as an input time limit. For example, the time is counted by counting up the count value (count value variable) at the timing of frame (1/60 second, 1/30 second) update. Alternatively, the time may be measured using a timer of a real time clock that the game system has.

  The priority order determination unit 122 determines the priority order of each player based on the set attribute relationship of each player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when the attribute and state of each player are confirmed, or when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the set attribute or sub-attribute of each player is compared, and the priority order of each player is determined based on the relationship. To decide. For example, when the attribute of one player is an attack attribute and the attribute of the other player is a strengthening attribute, the order of the other player in which the strengthening attribute is set can be prioritized. Further, when the attributes of each player are set to the same attribute, for example, when all are set to the attack attribute, the priority order of each player is determined based on the set sub-attribute (for example, priority). You may do it.

  Note that the priority order determination unit 122 determines the priority order of each player based on the order in which the attribute and the state are determined when the attribute relationship between the determined players is the same. Also good. Further, when the priority parameters of the attribute and the sub attribute are the same, the priority order may be determined by lottery, or the technique may be activated at the same time.

  The parameter updating unit 124 updates the status parameter of each player based on the set attribute and state of each player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, the status parameter is a parameter related to the game result of each player, and various parameters such as a physical strength value, a damage amount, a score, and the like of a character that is defeated when a predetermined value given to each player becomes 0 in advance. Can think. More specifically, for example, when the set player attribute is an attack attribute, the status parameter of the opponent is updated by advantageously changing it (for example, the opponent's health value is reduced) and strengthened. If it is an attribute, the status parameter about the self is changed in an advantageous manner to the self and updated (for example, the physical strength value of the self is increased).

  Further, the amount of change of the status parameter to be updated is determined according to the set state of the player. For example, when a power value is set as the player state, the amount of change in the status parameter to be updated may be increased as the set power value increases. In addition, when it is randomly determined by lottery whether or not to update the status parameter (success / failure), the probability of updating (skill accuracy, success rate) increases as the set power value increases. You may do it.

  In the present embodiment, the status parameter of each player may be updated based on the set sub-attribute of each player. For example, the first attack technique and the second attack technique have the same attributes, but may be set so that the maximum value of the attack power is different as a sub attribute. In this case, even if the power value or the like as the player's state is set to be the same for the first attack technique and the second attack technique, the technique in which the maximum value of the attack power as the sub attribute is set to be large. Alternatively, the amount of change in the updated status parameter may be increased, that is, a greater amount of damage may be given to the opponent.

  Further, the parameter updating unit 124 updates the status parameter of each player based on the set attribute and state of each player according to the priority order of each player.

  The image generation unit 126 performs a drawing process based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 202. That is, when generating a so-called three-dimensional game image, first, geometric processing such as coordinate transformation, clipping processing, perspective transformation, or light source processing is performed, and based on the processing result, drawing data (the vertex of the primitive surface) Position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector or 癇 l). Then, based on the drawing data (primitive surface data), the object (one or a plurality of primitive surfaces) after the perspective transformation (after the geometry processing) has the image information in a pixel unit such as a drawing buffer 174 (frame buffer, work buffer, etc.). It is drawn in a buffer that can be stored. Thereby, an image that can be seen from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated.

  The sound generation unit 130 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or sounds, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 214.

  In the case of a configuration in which a plurality of game systems 200 are connected, a part or all of the processing of each functional block of the game system in FIG. 2 may be realized by one game system 200, or a plurality of game systems 200 You may implement | achieve by the distributed processing of the game system 200, and the distributed processing of the game system 200 and a server (host).

3. Flow of processing 3-1. Processing at Game Start Next, processing at the game start will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a process flow at the start of the game. First, in step S20, when a coin is inserted into the coin insertion slot 212 shown in FIG. 1, a technique card that prompts the player to arrange the technique card 218 owned by the player in the technique card arrangement area 220 in step S22. An arrangement instruction screen is displayed on the display unit 202.

  Then, in step S24, the sensor 222 acquires technique information stored in the technique card 218 arranged in each technique card arrangement area 220, and in step S26, the player character CH1 activates the read technique information. Register as a technique that can. At this time, in the present embodiment, table data for associating the technique information of each technique card 218 with each operation element 216 is created. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when each operation element 216 is operated, the technique information of the technique card 218 arranged in the technique card arrangement area 220 corresponding to the operation element 216 can be set.

  Then, in step S28, the registered technique information is displayed as a list on the display unit 202. At this time, if the opponent player is a real player, the technique information of the technique cards 218 arranged by the opponent player is also displayed in a list. In the case of a computer player, the technique information selected by a predetermined algorithm is displayed in a list.

  In the present embodiment, the technique card placement area 220 is provided in a total of 15 places in three rows and five rows, but a game can be played without placing the skill cards 218 in all 15 places. Further, the arrangement and number of technique card arrangement areas 220 can be arbitrarily changed.

3-2. Processing at the time of the battle game Next, processing at the time of the battle game will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is an example of a game screen displayed on the display unit 202 in the competitive game of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, attribute icons IC1 and IC2 indicating attributes and sub-attributes set for each player character are displayed at positions corresponding to the player character CH1 and the opponent character CH2. In the present embodiment, which attribute is the set attribute is identified and displayed by the color of the attribute icons IC1 and IC2, and the type of technique as the set sub-attribute is identified and displayed by characters.

  Further, in the present embodiment, stamina meter SM1 and SM2 indicating the remaining stamina of each player character as the status parameter of each player are displayed. The physical strength meter SM1 and SM2 are displayed and controlled so as to decrease every time they are attacked by the opponent. Further, power value meters PM1 and PM2 indicating the power value of each player character as set for each player are displayed. The power value meters PM1 and PM2 are initially set to 0, and continue to increase while one of the technique selection buttons 216 is pressed, and gradually decrease when the technique selection button 216 is not pressed. Be controlled.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process flow during a battle game. First, in step S40, the player character CH1 and the opponent player character CH2 are displayed on the display unit 202. In step S42, acceptance of an input signal from the technique selection button 216 is started, and in step S44, an attribute for setting the attribute (second parameter) of each player to an attribute corresponding to the input signal based on the input signal. A (second parameter) setting process and a state (first parameter) setting process for increasing the player state (first parameter) (power value) based on the input signal are performed.

  Then, so as to synchronize with the processing of step S44, in step S46, the attribute (second parameter) for controlling display of the attribute icons IC1 and IC2 so that the set attribute (second parameter) of each player can be identified. ) A display control process and a state (first parameter) display control process for performing display control of the power value meters PM1 and PM2 are performed so that the change of the state (power value) of each set player can be identified. In the attribute setting process, the state setting process, the attribute display control process, and the state display control process, the player presses the determination button 210 in step S48 (Y in step S48), or the opponent presses the determination button 210 in step S50. Or until determined by a predetermined algorithm (Y in step S50).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the player selects a technique selection button 216 corresponding to a technique card 218-1 having attribute information “attack attribute” and sub-attribute (technical type) information “continuous punch”. When 1 is pressed, the attribute icon IC1 which is a red icon indicating “attack attribute” and “continuous punch” is displayed on the display unit 202 at a position corresponding to the player character CH1. After that, if the opponent's attribute is set to “defense attribute” and the sub attribute is set to “side step”, the player will be avoided even if attacked. Therefore, as shown in FIG. It is possible to change and set the attribute and sub-attribute by pressing the technique selection button 216-2 corresponding to the technique card 218-2 whose information is “strengthening attribute” and whose sub-attribute (technical type) information is “hyper recovery”. it can. Then, the display unit 202 displays an attribute icon IC1 which is a blue icon indicating “Hyper recovery” and indicating “Hyper recovery” at a position corresponding to the player character CH1.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the player can change and set his / her attributes and states while viewing the attributes and states set for the opponent until the determination button 210 is pressed. Note that the conditions under which the player can change the attribute and state are set until the timer unit 120 counts a predetermined count value after the input of the input signal from the technique selection button 216 is started in step S42 (for example, 10). Seconds).

  When the attributes and state of the player are determined in step S52, the timer unit 120 starts counting in step S54. If, for example, 3 seconds have elapsed in step S56, the opponent's opponent is determined in step S58. Attributes and status are automatically determined. In step S60, the set attributes of each player are compared, and the priority order of each player is determined based on the relationship.

  Then, in step S62, based on the attribute, sub-attribute, and state set for the player with higher priority, an image in which the player's character moves / moves is displayed. For example, if the attribute is attack, the sub-attribute technique type is continuous punch, and the power value of the state is the maximum value, an image is displayed in which the character is flashed and the opponent's opponent character is continuously punched. In step S64, the status parameter of the opponent player is updated based on the attribute and state.

  Then, in step S66, it is determined whether or not the status parameter of each player has become 0. If the status parameter of the opponent player has become 0 (Y in step S66), first in step S74. It is determined that the player who activated the technique (high priority) has won. On the other hand, if it is not 0 (N in step S66), an image in which the player's character moves / moves based on the attributes, sub-attributes, and states set in the opponent player in step S68. In step S70, the status parameter is updated based on the attribute and state.

  In step S72, it is determined whether or not the status parameter of each player has become 0. If the status parameter of any player has become 0 (Y in step S72), the status parameter in step S74. It is determined that the player who is not 0 has won. On the other hand, if it is not 0 (N in step S72), the process returns to step S42 and the processes from step S44 to step S72 are repeated. In this way, in this embodiment, each player activates one of the attacking technique, the deadly technique, the defensive technique, and the reinforcing technique to decrease the opponent's status parameter or increase his / her own status parameter. Enjoy a game in which the status parameter of the opponent player is 0.

3-3. Details of State Setting Processing Next, details of the state (first parameter) setting processing in step S44 of FIG. 5 that are characteristic of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of state setting processing. First, in step S80, when there is an input signal from the technique selection button 216 (Y in step S80), in step S82, whether or not the set power value (state) is in an initial state, that is, 0. Determine whether. If the power value set here is in the initial state (Y in step S82), the power value is added in step S84.

  Then, the process returns to step S80 to determine again whether there is an input signal. If there is an input signal (Y in step S80), it is determined in step S82 that the set power value is not in the initial state ( N in step S82). Then, in step S86, it is determined whether or not the attribute corresponding to the input signal is the same as the attribute corresponding to the input signal in the previous loop. If they are the same (Y in step S86), in step S84. Add power values.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the player continues to press down one technique selection button 216, the power value as the player state increases (the player state is changed according to the first change characteristic). Further, even when the other technique selection button 216 is pressed after the one technique selection button 216 is pressed, the attribute corresponding to the other technique selection button 216 is changed to the technique selection button 216 previously pressed. When the attribute is the same as the corresponding attribute, the power value continues to increase. Along with this, display control is performed to increase the display of the power value of the power value meter PM1.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the player selects a technique selection button 216 corresponding to a technique card 218-1 having attribute information “attack attribute” and sub-attribute (technical type) information “continuous punch”. When 1 is kept pressed, display control is performed to increase the display of the power value of the power value meter PM1. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8B, the technique selection button 216-3 corresponding to the technique card 218-3 having the same attribute information “attack attribute” and different sub-attribute (technical type) information “rotating kick”. Even when is pressed, display control is performed to continue and increase the display of the power value of the power value meter PM1.

  On the other hand, if the attribute corresponding to the input signal is different from the attribute corresponding to the input signal in the previous loop in step S86 (N in step S86), the power value is reset to the initial state in step S88. That is, in the present embodiment, when the technique selection button 216 associated with different attributes is pressed, the power value is reset to 0 (the player's state is changed according to the second change characteristic). Along with this, display control is performed to reset the display of the power value of the power value meter PM1 to zero.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the player selects a technique selection button 216 corresponding to a technique card 218-1 having attribute information “attack attribute” and sub-attribute (technical type) information “continuous punch”. After continuing to press 1 and increasing the display of the power value of the power value meter PM1, as shown in FIG. 6B, the “reinforcement attribute” with different attribute information and the sub attribute (technical type) information “ When the technique selection button 216-2 corresponding to the technique card 218-2 which is "Hyper recovery" is pressed, display control is performed to reset the display of the power value of the power value meter PM1 to zero.

  If it is determined in step S80 that there is no input signal (N in step S80), it is determined in step S90 whether or not the set power value is in the initial state, and the set power value is in the initial state. (Y in step S90), the process returns to step S80, and it is determined again whether there is an input signal. On the other hand, when the set power value is not the initial state (N in step S90), the power value is subtracted in step S92.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the player presses one technique selection button 216 and then stops pressing, the power value decreases (the player's state is changed according to the third change characteristic). Along with this, display control is performed to reduce the display of the power value of the power value meter PM1.

  In this way, in the present embodiment, the player should not change his / her state unfavorably while looking at the attribute / state (power value) set for the opponent, so other skill selection buttons corresponding to the same attribute Switch to 216 to change and set sub-attributes (types of techniques, etc.) between the same attributes, or switch to technique selection buttons 216 corresponding to other attributes even if their state changes unfavorably, It is possible to enjoy a game that requires a strategic decision to change and set to a sub-attribute of a different attribute.

4). Hardware Configuration FIG. 9 shows an example of a hardware configuration capable of realizing this embodiment. The main processor 900 operates based on a program stored in a CD 982 (information storage medium), a program downloaded via the communication interface 990, a program stored in the ROM 950, or the like, and includes game processing, image processing, sound processing, and the like. Execute. The coprocessor 902 assists the processing of the main processor 900, and executes matrix operation (vector operation) at high speed. For example, when a matrix calculation process is required for a physical simulation for moving or moving an object, a program operating on the main processor 900 instructs (requests) the process to the coprocessor 902.

  The geometry processor 904 performs geometry processing such as coordinate conversion, perspective conversion, light source calculation, and curved surface generation based on an instruction from a program operating on the main processor 900, and executes matrix calculation at high speed. The data decompression processor 906 performs decoding processing of compressed image data and sound data, and accelerates the decoding processing of the main processor 900. Thereby, a moving image compressed by the MPEG method or the like can be displayed on the opening screen or the game screen.

  The drawing processor 910 executes drawing (rendering) processing of an object composed of primitive surfaces such as polygons and curved surfaces. When drawing an object, the main processor 900 uses the DMA controller 970 to pass the drawing data to the drawing processor 910 and, if necessary, transfers the texture to the texture storage unit 924. Then, the drawing processor 910 draws the object in the frame buffer 922 while performing hidden surface removal using a Z buffer or the like based on the drawing data and texture. The drawing processor 910 also performs α blending (translucent processing), depth cueing, mip mapping, fog processing, bilinear filtering, trilinear filtering, anti-aliasing, shading processing, and the like. When an image for one frame is written in the frame buffer 922, the image is displayed on the display 912.

  The sound processor 930 includes a multi-channel ADPCM sound source and the like, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and sounds, and outputs them through the speaker 932. Data from the game controller 942 and the memory card 944 is input via the serial interface 940.

  The ROM 950 stores system programs and the like. In the case of an arcade game system, the ROM 950 functions as an information storage medium, and various programs are stored in the ROM 950. A hard disk may be used instead of the ROM 950. The RAM 960 is a work area for various processors. The DMA controller 970 controls DMA transfer between the processor and the memory. The CD drive 980 accesses a CD 982 in which programs, image data, sound data, and the like are stored. The communication interface 990 performs data transfer with the outside via a network (communication line, high-speed serial bus).

  The processing of each unit (each unit) in this embodiment may be realized entirely by hardware, or may be realized by a program stored in an information storage medium or a program distributed via a communication interface. Also good. Alternatively, it may be realized by both hardware and a program.

  When the processing of each part of this embodiment is realized by both hardware and a program, a program for causing the hardware (computer) to function as each part of this embodiment is stored in the information storage medium. More specifically, the program instructs the processors 902, 904, 906, 910, and 930, which are hardware, and passes data if necessary. Each processor 902, 904, 906, 910, 930 realizes the processing of each unit of the present invention based on the instruction and the passed data.

5). Modifications The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, a plurality of operators may be configured so that attributes and the like are fixedly associated with each other. In addition, the present invention can be realized if at least two different input signals can be input.

  Also, various parameter changing modes used in the present invention can be set in various ways according to the game content. For example, the first change characteristic is set as a change characteristic that subtracts and decreases the state value, the second change characteristic is set as a change characteristic that resets the state value to the maximum value, and the third change The characteristic may be set as a change characteristic that decreases the state value by subtraction. Alternatively, the status parameter may be set to be defeated when it increases from an initial value to a predetermined value.

  The present invention can be applied to various games. For example, the present invention can be applied to various game systems such as a business game system, a home game system, a large attraction system in which a large number of players participate, a simulator, a multimedia terminal, a system board for generating game images, and a mobile phone.

It is an implementation example of the game system of this embodiment. It is an example of a functional block diagram of the game system of this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure for demonstrating the flow of the game implement | achieved by this embodiment. It is an example of the game screen of this embodiment. It is a flowchart figure for demonstrating the flow of the game implement | achieved by this embodiment. 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the game screen and the operation of the operation unit according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart figure for demonstrating the flow of the game implement | achieved by this embodiment. 8A and 8B are diagrams for explaining the relationship between the game screen and the operation of the operation unit according to the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the structure of the hardware which can implement | achieve this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

CH1, CH2 Character SM1, SM2 Physical strength meter PM1, PM2 Power value meter IC1, IC2 Attribute icon 110 Game processing unit 112 Card information reading unit 114 Setting unit 116 Display control unit 124 Parameter update unit 170 Storage unit 180 Information storage medium 202 Display Part 210 Enter button 216 Technique selection button 222 Sensor

Claims (10)

A program for causing a computer having an operation unit that outputs a plurality of different input signals to execute a battle game based on the input signals,
A setting unit that performs, for each player, a first parameter update process for updating a first parameter and a second parameter update process for updating a second parameter based on an input signal until a predetermined condition is satisfied; ,
A display control unit for performing a first parameter display control process for displaying the change in the first parameter in an identifiable manner and a second parameter display control process for displaying the change in the second parameter in an identifiable manner;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, based on the first parameter and the second parameter related to one player and the first parameter and the second parameter related to the opponent player, the superiority or inferiority relationship between the players The computer functions as a determination unit for determining
The setting unit
When an input signal different from the immediately preceding input signal is input and the second parameter updated based on the input signal is the same as the immediately preceding second parameter, the first parameter is The first update process is performed for
A program for performing a second update process on the first parameter when the second parameter updated based on the input signal is different from the immediately preceding second parameter. In claim 1,
Causing the computer to function as a status parameter update unit that updates the status parameter based on the determination result;
The status parameter update unit
A program for updating the status parameter so that a player determined to be dominant is advantageous. In claim 2,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the computer further functions as a priority determining unit that determines the priority of each player based on the relationship between the set second parameters.
The parameter update unit
A program for updating a status parameter based on the set first parameter and second parameter in accordance with the priority order of each player. In claim 3,
The setting unit
Based on the input signal, the set first parameter and second parameter are determined,
The priority determining unit
When the relationship between the determined second parameters is the same, the priority order of each player is determined based on the determined order of the first parameter and the second parameter. program. In any one of Claims 1-4,
Further functioning the computer as a timer unit for counting a given count value;
The setting unit
When the count value reaches a predetermined value after the first parameter and the second parameter of one player are determined based on the input signal, the first parameter and the second parameter of the other player are A program characterized by confirmation. In any one of Claims 1-5,
The setting unit
A program for performing a predetermined third update process on the first parameter when no input signal is received in the first parameter update process. In any one of Claims 1-6,
The setting unit
Further performing a change characteristic control process of changing the update of the first parameter based on the input signal according to the set second parameter;
The display control unit
In the first parameter display control process, a display control process for continuously changing a display indicating a first parameter in accordance with a change in the set first parameter is performed. In any one of Claims 1-7,
A card information reading unit for reading second parameter information stored in a card arranged in association with each of the plurality of operators;
Causing the computer to further function as a storage unit that stores the read second parameter information in association with input signals from the respective operators;
The setting unit
In the second parameter setting process, the storage unit is referred to based on the input signal, a second parameter corresponding to the input signal is set, and in the first parameter setting process, based on the input signal A program characterized in that the first parameter is changed and set.   A computer-readable information storage medium, wherein the program according to any one of claims 1 to 8 is stored. A game system having an operation unit for outputting a plurality of different input signals, and executing a battle game based on the input signals,
A setting unit that performs, for each player, a first parameter update process for updating a first parameter and a second parameter update process for updating a second parameter based on an input signal until a predetermined condition is satisfied; ,
A display control unit for performing a first parameter display control process for displaying the change in the first parameter in an identifiable manner and a second parameter display control process for displaying the change in the second parameter in an identifiable manner;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, based on the first parameter and the second parameter related to one player and the first parameter and the second parameter related to the opponent player, the superiority or inferiority relationship between the players And a determination unit for determining
The setting unit
When an input signal different from the immediately preceding input signal is input and the second parameter updated based on the input signal is the same as the immediately preceding second parameter, the first parameter is The first update process is performed for
When the 2nd parameter updated based on this input signal differs from the 2nd parameter immediately before, the 2nd update process is performed with respect to the said 1st parameter, The game system characterized by the above-mentioned.

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