JP2021146062A - Program and game management device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game having improved interest of a player. The present invention is a program that causes a computer to control the progress of a competitive game using a plurality of first game elements, and causes the computer to provide a second game element different from the first game element. A registration means for registering in association with a player, a parameter update means for updating the usage parameters of the first game element of the second game element according to the usage status of the first game element in the battle game, and a second game element. It is a program that functions as a game control means for controlling the first game element to be usable in a battle game by using a usage parameter related to one game element. [Selection diagram] Fig. 4

Description

The present invention relates to a program and a game management device.

In recent years, games using smartphones, mobile phones, and the like as platforms have become popular. For example, a game in which a deck in which game elements such as virtual cards are combined is used, and the victory or defeat of a competitive game is determined using the parameter values of each game element constituting the deck.

There is also a game system in which a character card and a predetermined value are associated with each other, and the character card can be obtained by selecting the presented character card and consuming the predetermined value (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-131017

In a competitive game using the first game element, if the parameters related to the use of the first game element of the second game element associated with the player change according to the usage status of the first game element, the player Increased interest.

An object of the present invention is to provide a program capable of providing a game with improved interest of a player, and a game management device.

One aspect of the present invention is a program in which a computer causes a computer to control the progress of a competitive game using a plurality of first game elements, and the computer has a second game element different from the first game element. A registration means for registering the above in association with a player, a parameter updating means for updating the usage parameters of the first game element of the second game element according to the usage status of the first game element in the battle game, and the second game. It is a program that functions as a game control means for controlling the first game element to be usable in a battle game by using a usage parameter related to the first game element of the element.

One aspect of the present invention is a game management device that controls the progress of a competitive game using a plurality of first game elements, and is a registration in which a second game element different from the first game element is registered in association with a player. The means, the parameter updating means for updating the usage parameters of the first game element of the second game element according to the usage status of the first game element in the battle game, and the first game element of the second game element. It is a game management device including a game control means for controlling the first game element to be usable in a battle game by using a use parameter.

The present invention can provide a game with improved player interest.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a device configuration of a smartphone, which is an example of a player terminal 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a battle screen displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the player terminal 1. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of possessed card data. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of card setting data. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of user information data. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of deck setting data. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of battle data. FIG. 11 is an overall sequence diagram for explaining the operation of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. FIG. 12 is an example of operation assistance information displayed on the user terminal 1 of the player. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the card comprehension update process.

<Embodiment of the present invention>
[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system includes a player terminal 1 prepared for each player A and B of the game, and a game server 2. The player terminal 1 and the game server 2 can be connected to the communication line N and can communicate with each other.

The communication line N means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line N includes a telephone communication network, a cable network, a communication network such as the Internet, as well as a LAN by a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection and Ethernet (registered trademark), and the communication method is wired. / Regardless of wireless.

The player terminal 1 is a computer capable of executing a game program, and can be connected to a communication line N via a wireless communication base station or the like to perform data communication with the game server 2. The player terminal 1 is, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a portable game device, a stationary home-use game device, a business-use game device, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a controller of a stationary home-use game device, or the like. Basically, there are a plurality of player terminals 1, and each player operates them.

The game server 2 is a server system configured to include a single server device, a plurality of server devices, a storage device, and the like. The game server 2 provides various services for operating the game of the present embodiment, manages data necessary for operating the game, distributes game programs and data necessary for executing the game on the player terminal 1, and the like. It can be performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a device configuration of a smartphone, which is an example of a player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the player terminal 1 includes a display 11, a touch operation panel 12 integrally configured with the display 11, and a speaker 13. Further, the player terminal 1 is provided with a control board, a built-in battery, a power button, a volume control button, and the like (not shown).

The control board is equipped with various microprocessors such as a CPU, GPU, and DSP, various IC memories such as ASIC, VRAM, RAM, and ROM, and a wireless communication module for wireless communication with a mobile phone base station. Further, a so-called I / F circuit (interface circuit) or the like, such as a driver circuit of the touch operation panel 12, is mounted on the control board. Each element mounted on these control boards is electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and is connected so as to be able to read / write data and send / receive signals.

In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned game system uses a first game element associated with the first player A and a first game element associated with the second player B as an opponent. An example applied to a competitive game will be described.

Here, the first game element is a character, which is embodied in an image, a virtual or tangible article, or the like. Images include still images and moving images. An example of a virtual or tangible article is, for example, a virtual card displayed on a computer, a tangible card, or the like. The article is not limited to a card as long as it is an article configured so that the game element associated with the article can be specified. The article may be, for example, a modeled object such as a figure having the appearance of a game element.

In the following description, in the game to be executed, the first game element that can be made to appear by using a card is a character whose behavior is controlled based on the operation of a player (including a non-player operated by a computer). It is assumed that the card is attached with a pattern of the corresponding character (an image showing the appearance of the character). Furthermore, the card for specifying the game element of the game to be executed is not limited to the one that can specify the game element such as a character, and the item, the effect to be activated, etc. Needless to say, it may specify other game elements.

The deck is composed of a predetermined number of first game elements. A predetermined number of first game elements are set as the player's deck. For example, when the first game element is embodied as a virtual card displayed on a computer, the deck is a group of cards composed of a predetermined number of cards. The player selects a desired deck from the set decks, and plays a game using the cards that make up the deck.

Further, in the battle game to which the present embodiment is applied, a second game element different from the first game element is added.

The second game element is a character like the first game element, but does not necessarily have to be associated with a virtual or physical article. And, unlike the first game element, the second game element is not an operation target of a player (including a non-player operated by a computer) in an in-game match. The second game element has a property of providing the player with operation assistance information which is information related to the progress of the game in a phase in which the player can operate, and a property of using the first game element owned by the player in the game. , Equipped with.

The operation assistance information may be of any type as long as it is information related to the progress of the game, but for example, information on the operation method, information on the use of the first game (selection or action of the first game element) (card selection, (Advice information such as the opponent's card to be attacked), information that favors the progress of the game (advice information such as presentation of the type of card that favors the battle result of the game), and the like.

The content of the operation assistance information changes depending on the character information possessed by the second game element. The character information changes according to the progress of the player's game. Character information can have a plurality of parameters. For example, in this embodiment, the character information includes parameters of level, card comprehension, synchro level, and personality.

The level represents the basic level of the second game element, and is increased by the experience value obtained from the battle result. Then, as the level increases, the thinking ability of the second game element can increase. The higher the thinking ability, the more appropriately the first game element can be used according to the situation of the game.

The card comprehension level is a parameter that changes (updates) depending on the usage status of the first game element in the battle, and indicates the comprehension level for each first game element. The usage status of the first game element is the frequency of use of the first game element, the mode of use, the type of the competitive game, and the like. The higher the card comprehension level, the more advantageous the operation assistance information can be presented to the progress of the game. Further, the higher the card comprehension level, the more advantageous the progress of the game can be, and the first game element can be used.

The sync level increases as the game progresses. Synchro levels are also increased by achieving certain in-game events. Predetermined events include logging in to the game, acting with players in the game, purchasing cards, and acquiring specific cards. The higher the synchronization level, the more intimate the movement. The synchro level can be said to be a parameter indicating the relationship between the player and the second game element.

Personality is an attribute related to the character of the second game element. One of a plurality of attributes (colors) is set for the personality. The personality is changed according to the frequency of use of the attribute (color) of the first game element used in the battle.

It should be noted that the content of the operation assist information provided by the second game element and the use of the first game element by the second game element may differ depending on the character information of the second game element. ..

The use of the first game element by the second game element includes determining the selection or action of the first game element in the game. Assuming that the first game element is, for example, a character embodied in a card, the second game element autonomously or voluntarily (actively) determines the selection or action of the card held by the player in the in-game battle. do. In other words, it performs the same operation as the selection of the first game element or the determination of the action performed by the player, like the function of a non-player operated by a computer. However, the conventional non-player is operated by a computer instead of the human player, but the second game element exists separately from the human player and uses the first game element owned by the player. It differs in that it does. Then, unlike the conventional non-player, the player and the second game element form one group (pair).

There may be a plurality of second game elements, and each second game element may have different character information at an initial stage. Then, the player may select a desired second game element from a plurality of second game elements having different character information.

The provision of autonomous or voluntary operation assistance information by the above-mentioned second game element and the autonomous or voluntary use of the first game element are performed by the AI function provided in the game server 2. This AI function is possible by a learning model obtained by machine learning using the contents of the game progress of many competitive games and the results thereof as teacher data. The machine learning method is typically, but not limited to, deep learning, reinforcement learning, or a combination thereof. The learning model can output operation assistance information having different contents and selection or action of different first game elements according to the character information of the second game element. As a method of realizing this, for example, the higher the character information of the second game element, the longer the time to search for the optimum solution, and the higher the character information of the second game element, the better than dealing with a certain situation. There is a learning model that can obtain the optimum solution.

The above-mentioned second game element will be referred to as a buddy in the following description.

[Outline of game content]
Next, in order to help understanding the description of the embodiment, the outline of the game will be described using the display screen of the display 11 of the player terminal 1.

In the game of the present embodiment, the players A and B use a virtual game card (a first game element embodied by a character, hereinafter simply referred to as a "card") which is a game object in the game. Multiple types of cards are prepared, and they are distinguished by the combination of the character's abilities, attributes, costs, rarities, etc. associated with each. As for the character's ability, for example, the ability parameter values such as the level, attack power, and HP used for battle play (battle) with a computer-controlled enemy character or an opponent such as another player are defined.

The minimum number of cards required for battle play (battle) is given at the time of account registration, and can be obtained during the game, by purchase as a chargeable item, or by lottery called gacha. .. In addition, the card can also be obtained by obtaining a real game card (hereinafter referred to as "real card") and performing a registration procedure for making the obtained real card usable in the game. Specifically, the players A and B can acquire a card of the card type associated with the real card by performing the registration procedure of the real card.

Then, the player A organizes a deck with a predetermined number of cards (for example, 40 cards) possessed, and challenges the battle play (battle) using the deck. In battle play using a deck, you can win or lose against your opponent by using the character's ability parameter values, attributes, costs, rarity, etc., which are defined in the cards (deck cards) that make up the deck. It is something to decide.

When starting the game, players A and B register for an account. At the time of this account registration, by selecting a favorite buddy from a plurality of types of second game elements (hereinafter referred to as buddy) presented by the player terminal 1, the buddy forming a group together with the players A and B can be formed. Each is set. The character of this selected buddy can change the later gameplay style. Then, each player A and B organizes a deck with a predetermined number (for example, 40) of the cards they have. The deck formation can be performed from the deck formation menu presented as one of the touch operations of the card menu from the home screen or the like. Battle play (battle) is started by selecting and operating the battle menu from the home screen displayed after login.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a battle screen of a battle game displayed on the display 11 of the player terminal 1. The battle screen displayed on the display 11 includes a first player area 40, which is an area of the own player, and a second player area 41, which is an area of an opponent player to play against. Further, at the boundary between the first player area 40 and the second player area 41, operation information 42 that displays information on operations that can be executed at present is displayed.

Each area of the first player area 40 and the second player area 41 includes a hand area 43, a field area 44, a base area 45, and a life area 46. Cards (hands) acquired from the own deck are placed in the hand area 43. Cards selected by the player from the hand area 43 or the base area 45 are arranged in the field area 44. By consuming a predetermined cost, the cards in the hand area 43 can be placed in the field area 44. Cards placed in the field area 44 can activate card actions or effects. In the base area 45, cards and mana items that are consumed as a cost for arranging cards in the field area 44 are arranged. The life area 46 includes a player life area 47, which is an area of a player having a life (HP), and a force life area 48, which is an area of a first object (force) having a life as well. In the player life area 47, the second object corresponding to the player and the life value of the player are displayed. In the force life area 48, the first object and the life value of the first object are displayed. The first object exerts a specific effect in the game.

In the battle, the turn of the player A and the turn of the opponent player B are alternately executed. Each turn consists of multiple phases such as a standby phase, a mana phase (card use preparation phase), and a main phase (competition phase).

The standby phase consists of steps such as placing one card drawn from the deck in the hand area 43. In the mana phase, players may place cards or mana items in their base area 45.

In the main phase, the player can summon a character, attack an opponent (attack), activate a card effect, move a card, and so on. Summoning a character means placing a card in the field area 44 on condition that the cost is consumed.

An attack on an opponent is composed of a plurality of steps such as an attack designation step, a flash timing step, a block designation step, and a battle resolution step. The attack designation step is a step in which the own player selects an attack target from the opponent player and the force. The flash timing step is a step in which the own player and the opponent player can use a specific card having a special effect with each other. The block designation step is a step in which the opponent player can select whether or not to block the attack from the own player by using the card arranged in the field area 44 of the second player area 41. The battle resolution step is a step of determining the result of the attack, and based on the determination result, performing a resolution process such as extinguishing the card on the attack side or the card on the block side, reducing the life of the opponent player or the force.

The activation of the card effect is to activate the effect of a specific card having a special effect (for example, a magic card) arranged in the hand area 43 on condition that the cost is consumed. Further, the movement of the card is to move the card between the field area 44 and the base area 45. The player may end the battle phase without summoning a character, attacking an opponent (attack), activating a card effect, moving a card, or the like.

The turn consisting of such a series of phases is alternately repeated by the team of player A and the team of the opponent player B, and the life of any player becomes 0 or the number of cards in the deck becomes 0. By doing so, the victory or defeat is decided. The player's rank, buddy's experience value, buddy's character information, etc. change depending on the match result of the game. Information that changes depending on the battle result of the game (experience value of buddy, character information of buddy, element, rank of player, etc.) is called change ability information.

[Functional configuration]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the player terminal 1.

As shown in FIG. 4, the player terminal 1 includes an operation input unit 50, a storage unit 51, a processing unit 52, an image display unit 53, a sound output unit 54, and a communication unit 55.

The operation input unit 50 is for the player to input various operations related to the game, and outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the operation input to the processing unit 52. The functions of the operation input unit 50 include, for example, touch operation pads, home buttons, button switches, joysticks, trackballs, and other elements that the player directly operates with their fingers, as well as acceleration sensors, angular velocity sensors, tilt sensors, and geomagnetic sensors. It can also be realized by an element that detects movement or posture. In FIG. 2, the touch operation panel 12 corresponds to this.

The storage unit 51 stores in advance a program for operating the player terminal 1 and realizing various functions included in the player terminal 1, data used during execution of this program, and the like, or temporarily stores each time a process is performed. Is remembered. The storage unit 51 can be realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM, ROM, or a flash memory, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD, or the like.

A system program and a game program are stored in the storage unit 51. The system program is a program for realizing the basic functions of the player terminal 1 as a computer. The game program is a program for causing the processing unit 52 to function as the game calculation unit 61. This program is distributed from the game server 2 or another application distribution server when the player completes the account registration.

Further, the storage unit 51 stores the possessed card data, the card setting data, the deck setting data, and the user information data. In addition, model data, texture data, motion data, effect data, background image of the game screen, sound data such as sound effects, etc. for displaying images of game elements are appropriately distributed as data necessary for the game. And stored in the storage unit 51.

The possessed card data is data in which the card identification information of the card that can be provided by the game system and the possessed flag indicating whether or not the player possesses the card are associated with each other. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of possessed card data. In FIG. 5, the card identification information of the card that can be provided by the game system is described in the card identification information field. Then, if the user holds the card of the card identification information, "1" is added to the holding flag field, and if the user does not hold the card, "0" is added to the holding flag field. Has been done. Note that FIG. 5 shows an example of the possessed card data, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The card setting data is information on the abilities of the character of the card, the attributes of the card, and the like, and is prepared for each card. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of card setting data. In FIG. 6, the card identification information is associated with a character name, a card image, a race, an ability, an attack power, a hit point, a rarity, cost information, an attribute (color), and the like. Note that FIG. 6 shows an example of card setting data, and the present invention is not limited to this.

The user information data is various data related to the player used in the progress of the game. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of user information data. In the example of FIG. 7, the user information data includes player ID, rank, element (cumulative victory points up to now), buddy setting data, possessed card information, battle record data (match date and time for each match between player and buddy, victory or defeat, etc.). , Balance information, etc. are included. Buddy setting data is data related to a buddy selected by the player from multiple types of buddies at the time of account registration, and is buddy identification information, character image, buddy name, buddy experience value, character information (level, card comprehension, personality). , Sync level) and other data are included. As for the card comprehension level, the card comprehension level of each card held by the player is associated with the card identification information. In FIG. 7, for example, the card ID “0001” is associated with a card comprehension level of “55%”. The possessed card information includes the card identification information of the card possessed by the player. The user information data is not limited to the example of FIG. 7, and may have other data configurations.

The deck setting data is data related to each deck owned by the player, and includes deck identification information (deck ID), a deck name, and card identification information of cards constituting the deck. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of deck setting data, but the configuration of the deck setting data is not limited to this.

The processing unit 52 comprehensively controls the operation of the player terminal 1 based on the programs and data stored in the storage unit 51, the operation input signal from the operation input unit 50, and the like. The function of the processing unit 52 can be realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory. The processing unit 52 includes a game calculation unit 61, an image generation unit 62, a sound generation unit 63, and a communication control unit 64 as main functional units.

The game calculation unit 61 executes various game processes for realizing the game of the present embodiment, and outputs the processing results to the image generation unit 62 and the sound generation unit 63. The game calculation unit 61 includes a card management unit 70, a card acquisition unit 71, a deck setting unit 72, a buddy setting unit 73, an action determination unit 74, an operation assistance information providing unit 75, and a game management unit 76. include.

When there is a new card that can be provided, the card management unit 70 acquires the card identification information of the card and the card character data of the card identification information via communication with the game server 2. Then, the card management unit 71 adds the acquired card identification information to the possessed card data, and sets the possession flag of the card identification information to “0”. Further, the acquired card setting data is stored in the storage unit 51. Further, in cooperation with the card acquisition unit 71, when the card acquisition condition is satisfied, the possession flag of the card identification information of the card is set to "1".

The card acquisition unit 71 performs a process for the player to acquire a card. The card can be obtained by satisfying the predetermined conditions for receiving the card. The predetermined conditions include payment of price (money, in-game currency, points earned by the player by participating in a lottery event held on the Internet, etc.), in-game or out-of-game actions of the player. There are exchanges for the obtained consideration, registration of user accounts, login to games, etc. When the card acquisition condition is satisfied, the card acquisition unit 71 notifies the card management unit 70 to that effect.

The deck setting unit 72 presents cards that can be currently used as the cards that make up the deck using the possessed card data and the card setting data, and by the user's operation, the cards that make up the deck from the presented cards are selected. Select and set the deck. The deck setting unit 72 generates deck setting data in which the name of the set deck and the card identification information of each card constituting the deck are associated with each other, and stores the deck setting data in the storage unit 51.

The buddy setting unit 73 manages information about the buddy selected by the player from the plurality of buddies (second game elements) by using the buddy setting data.

The action determination unit 74 determines the card selection and the action of the card by the player's touch operation or the like, generates the action selection information which is the information of the card selection or the action, and the game server via the communication unit 55. Send to 2.

The operation assist information providing unit 75 acquires the operation assist information from the game server 2 while the game is in progress, and provides the acquired operation assist information to the player via the image generation unit 62 or the sound generation unit 63.

The game management unit 76 manages the progress of the entire game. For example, the game management unit 76 displays a menu screen or the like and executes a process selected by the player. Further, when the game management unit 76 determines the outcome of the game, the game management unit 76 receives the battle result and various information (change ability information) changed by the battle from the game server 2 and stores (updates) it in the storage unit 51. Change ability information includes rank, element, buddy experience value, level, card comprehension, personality, synchronization level, and the like. The game management unit 76 may display various updated information. For example, at least a portion of a player's rank, buddy experience, buddy level, card comprehension, personality, and sync level may be displayed on the screen. For example, the card understanding unit may be displayed for each card. At this time, the card comprehension level of each card may be visually indicated by the size of the figure and the length of the line.

The image generation unit 62 generates one game screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 second) based on the processing result of the game calculation unit 61, and outputs the image signal of the generated game screen to the image display unit 53. do. The function of the image generation unit 62 is used, for example, for a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, and texture data expansion. It can be realized by using an IC memory or the like.

The sound generation unit 63 generates sound signals such as sound effects related to the game, BGM, voice information of operation assistance information, and various operation sounds based on the processing result of the game calculation unit 61, and outputs the sound signals to the sound output unit 54. The function of the sound generation unit 63 can be realized by, for example, a processor such as a digital signal processor (DSP) or a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of reproducing a voice file, or the like.

The communication control unit 64 performs communication connection and data processing for data communication with the game server 2.

The image display unit 53 displays various game screens based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 62. The function of the image display unit 53 can be realized by, for example, a display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head-mounted display. In FIG. 2, the image display unit 53 corresponds to the display 11.

The sound output unit 54 is for outputting sound, sound effects, and the like related to the game based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 63. In FIG. 2, the sound output unit 54 corresponds to the speaker 13.

The communication unit 55 connects to the communication line N to realize communication. The function of the communication unit 55 can be realized by, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, or the like.

Next, the configuration of the game server 2 will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2.

The game server 2 includes a storage unit 91, a processing unit 92, and a communication unit 93.

A system program and a game program are stored in the storage unit 91. The system program is a program for realizing the basic functions of the game server 2 as a computer. The game program is a program for causing the processing unit 92 to function as a player management unit 101, a game management unit 102, an AI processing unit 103, an information updating unit 104, and a card providing management unit 105.

Further, the recording unit 91 stores user information data, possessed card data, deck setting data, card setting data, battle data, and the like.

The user information data is basic data of players participating in the game, and user information data for each player is stored. The user information data stored in the storage unit 91 has the same data structure as the user information data (see FIG. 7) managed by the player terminal 1. The possessed card data and the deck setting data have the same data structure as the possessed card data (see FIG. 5) and the deck setting data (see FIG. 8) managed by the player terminal 1, but each has the user identification information of the player and the user identification information of the player. Associated. The card setting data is the data of all the cards used in this game. Basically, the same data as the card setting data of FIG. 6 described above is stored for all the cards used in the game.

The battle data is data related to the content and result of each battle of each player, and is stored for each player. A player's match includes a match by that player and a match by that player's buddy. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of battle data. In the example of FIG. 10, the battle data is associated with the user identification information of the player, and the battle ID, the battle result (win / loss), the battle date / time, the opponent (player or buddy), and the deck information used (used for the battle). Includes information such as card identification information of the deck) and detailed information on the match. The battle detailed information is information on the details of the battle content, for example, the card identification information of all the cards included in the deck used by the player or the buddy in the battle, the card identification information of the cards used in each turn, and each turn. It includes information such as card setting information or action selection information received by the game management unit 102, and the result of the battle of each turn. Here, the card used in each turn includes, for example, a card presented on the field of the game in each turn. The content of the detailed battle information is not limited to this, and various information regarding the battle may be included.

The processing unit 92 includes a player management unit 101, a game management unit 102, an AI processing unit 103, a recommended deck processing unit 104, an information updating unit 105, and a card providing management unit 106.

The player management unit 101 manages the account, the progress of the game, and the like for each connected player terminal 1 by using the user information data.

The game management unit 102 receives card setting information, action selection information, and the like indicating the card arrangement status from each player terminal 1, performs battle processing using the card setting information, action selection information, and card data, and the processing result. Is output. Further, the game management unit 102 transmits the battle result to the player terminal 1 when the life or deck of any player becomes 0 and the battle ends. Further, the battle data is generated and stored in the storage unit 51 in association with the user identification information of the player.

The AI processing unit 103 has a learning model obtained by machine learning teacher data such as the contents of the game progress of many competitive games and the results thereof. Deep learning is a typical method of machine learning, but it is not limited to this.

When the buddy provides auxiliary operation information in a battle, the AI processing unit 103 includes card setting information or action selection information transmitted from the player terminal 1 and character information of the player buddy of the player terminal 1 (buddy's ability). ), And output the operation assistance information in the status of the card setting information or action selection information. When the buddy plays as a non-player, the card setting information or action selection information transmitted from the opponent's player terminal 1 and the buddy's character information (buddy's ability) are input, and the card setting information is input. Or, the card selection or action in the situation of the action selection information is output.

In the learning model of the AI processing unit 103, the output content of the operation auxiliary information differs depending on the character information (buddy's ability) of the buddy. Further, since the card comprehension level, which is one of the character information of the buddy, is set for each card held by the player, the output content of the operation assistance information differs depending on the card used in the battle. For example, the operation assistance information regarding the use of the card A is such that the larger the card comprehension UA of the card A of the buddy, the more advantageous the progress of the battle game. As a specific example of such a learning model, the higher the buddy's character information (buddy's ability), the longer it takes to search for the optimum solution, and the higher the buddy's character information (buddy's ability), the more. There is a learning model that gives a better solution to deal with the situation. Therefore, even if the card setting information or the action selection information transmitted from the player terminal 1 is the same, if the character information (buddy's ability) of the player's buddy is different, different operation assistance information may be output. Should be noted. Also, when a buddy uses cards as a non-player to play against each other, it should be noted that the contents of the cards used by the buddy differ depending on the cards used in the battle. For example, in a battle, the content of selection or action regarding the use of card A by the buddy is such that the greater the card comprehension UA of the buddy's card A, the more advantageous the progress of the battle game.

The information update unit 104 uses the battle data and the like stored in the storage unit 91 to change the buddy's experience value, level, card comprehension, personality, synchronization level, element, rank, etc. in the player's user information data. The information is updated, and the updated information is transmitted to the player terminal 1.

In the element update process, the information update unit 104 adds or subtracts a predetermined value to the element according to the winning / losing result in the battle data. Further, in the rank update process, since the rank is determined in conjunction with the element, the rank is increased, decreased, or maintained according to the changed element. Further, in the buddy experience value updating process, the information updating unit 104 adds a predetermined value according to the winning / losing result in the battle data. Further, in the level update process, since the level is determined in conjunction with the buddy experience value, the level is increased, decreased, or maintained according to the changed buddy experience value. Further, in the personality update process, the information update unit 104 updates according to the frequency of use for each attribute of the card used in the battle. In addition, in the update of the synchro level, the value is increased by a predetermined rate by a predetermined event (for example, the end of a match, etc.) regardless of the winning / losing result and the information of the card used.

In addition, the information updating unit 104 raises the card comprehension level by a predetermined rate based on the usage status of each card used in the battle. The card usage status includes (1) card usage frequency, (2) card usage mode, and (3) type of competitive game.

(1) In updating the card comprehension level based on the frequency of card usage, for example, for each card held by the player, the card is used (for example, put out in the field area 44, put out in the base area 45, consumed as a cost, and the opponent. The card comprehension level of the used card may be increased by the first predetermined rate (Y1%) each time (such as attacking).

(2) In the update of the card comprehension level based on the usage mode of the card, the following (a) to (c) are given as an example in the battle between the first player and the second player, but the present invention is not limited to this.
(A) Increase the card comprehension level of all cards included in the deck by the second predetermined rate (Y2%).
(B) On condition that the first player presents the card X to the field, the card comprehension level of the card X of the first player is increased by a third predetermined rate (Y3%).
(C) On condition that the second player presents the card X to the field, the card comprehension level of the card X of the first player is increased by a fourth predetermined rate (Y4%).
Any of the above (a) to (c) may be adopted, or (a) to (c) may be combined and adopted. Further, the second predetermined rate, the third predetermined rate, and the fourth predetermined rate in the above (a) to (c) are preferably different depending on the usage mode, but are not limited thereto.

(3) In the update of the card comprehension level based on the type of the battle game, the following (d) to (g) can be given as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this.
(D) On condition that a rank match is performed, the card comprehension level of all cards X included in the deck is increased by a fourth predetermined rate (Y4%). Rank match is, for example, a battle mode in which a player plays against an opponent's buddy.
(E) On condition that a friend match is performed, the card comprehension level of all cards X included in the deck is increased by a fifth predetermined rate (Y5%). The friend match is, for example, a battle mode in which players having a specific relationship play against each other, and there are three types of modes: player-to-player, player-to-player buddy, and player buddy-to-player buddy. The specific relationship is a relationship established when the player A sends a friend request to another player B and the player B approves the friend request.
(F) On condition that a chord match is performed, the card comprehension level of all the cards X included in the deck is increased by the sixth predetermined rate (Y6%). The code match is, for example, a battle mode in which players input the same code to each other and match each other.
(G) On condition that a league match is performed, for example, the card comprehension level of all cards X included in the deck is increased by a seventh predetermined rate (Y7%). In a league match, for example, a player acts as the organizer and invites players with a specific relationship, and the organizer's players and participating players play against other players' buddies and compete for rankings in a round-robin manner. The mode.
In addition, any one of the above (d) to (g) may be adopted, and (d) to (g) may be adopted in combination. Further, the fifth predetermined rate, the sixth predetermined rate, and the seventh predetermined rate in the above (d) to (g) are preferably different depending on the type of the competitive game, but are not limited thereto.

The card provision management unit 105 transmits the card identification information and the card setting data to the player terminal 1 for the newly available card. Further, when the player satisfies the predetermined condition for receiving the card provision, the card provision management unit 105 transmits the card identification information of the card to be provided to the player to the player terminal 1 together with the notification of the card provision permission. For example, when the predetermined condition is the payment of the price, for example, the price is deducted from the balance (balance of in-game currency and points) in the user information data stored in the storage unit 91.

The communication unit 93 connects to the communication line N to realize communication.

[Operation of each device]
Next, the operation of each device will be described. FIG. 11 is an overall sequence diagram for explaining the operation of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. In the following description, a case where an account is registered and a player A and a player B who have set their respective buddies play a battle game using the player terminal 1 will be described.

Each player A and B logs in to the game (Step 101). The player management unit 101 of the game server 2 performs a login process in response to a login request (Step 102). The login process includes a process of acquiring user information data corresponding to the user identification information of the player who requested the login and passing it to the game management unit 102. When the collation of the user identification information and the like is completed, a session is established between the game server 2 and the player terminal 1.

When the login is completed, the player terminals 1 of the players A and B perform the card setting process (Step 103). The card setting process is performed by selecting one deck from the set decks and arranging a hand from the cards of that deck. The card identification information of the arranged cards and the arrangement status of the cards are transmitted to the game server 2 as card setting information.

The AI processing unit 103 of the game server 2 that has received the card setting information performs a process of providing operation assistance information (Step 104). The AI processing unit 103 acquires the character information of the buddy of the player A from the user information data. The AI processing unit 103 inputs the acquired character information of the buddy of the player A and the card setting information of each player A and B, and outputs the operation assistance information of the player A. The operation assistance information includes advice information as text or voice.

The user terminal 1 of the player A displays the operation assist information (Step 105). At this time, as shown in FIG. 12, for example, the operation assistance information is presented by characters or voice as advice from the buddy displayed on the screen. Then, the player terminal 1 of the player A performs the action selection process (Step 106). Player A determines the selection or action of the card or the like. The determined card operation selection or action information is transmitted to the game server 2 by the card operation control unit 73 of the player terminal 1 as action selection information.

The game management unit 102 of the game server 2 receives the action selection information of the player A, and uses the action selection information of the player A, the card setting information of each player A and B, and the card data to solve the battle of the turn. (Step107). Information on the battle result of that turn is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B.

The game management unit 74 of the player terminal 1 of each player A and B receives the battle result of the turn and performs the battle result processing (Step 108). The battle result process is a process of displaying the result of the battle on the player terminals 1 of the players A and B.

Next, the same processing is also performed on the player terminal 1 of the second player B.

In this way, player A and player B alternately repeat the battle, and the life of any player becomes 0, or the number of cards in the deck becomes 0, and the victory or defeat is determined. When the victory or defeat is determined, the game management unit 102 of the game server 2 generates battle data, associates it with the user identification information of the player, and stores it in the storage unit 51 (Step 109). In addition, information indicating the winning / losing result is transmitted to the player terminals 1 of the players A and B.

Upon receiving the information indicating the winning / losing result, the game management unit 74 of the player terminal 1 executes the winning / losing result output process for outputting the winning / losing result (Step 110).

In addition, the information update unit 104 of the game server 2 uses the battle data to update information such as buddy experience value, level, card comprehension, personality, synchronization level, element, rank, etc. in the user information data. Perform processing (Step111).

Here, the card comprehension update process for updating the card comprehension in the change ability information will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the card comprehension update process by the game server 2. In this example, it is assumed that (a) to (c) of the card comprehension update method based on the above (2) "card usage mode" are adopted as the card comprehension update method. The method of updating the card comprehension level is an example, and the method is not limited to this.

The information update unit 104 selects the card comprehension level corresponding to the card identification information of the cards included in the deck used in the battle in the buddy setting data of the user information data of the player A (Step 301), and those card comprehension levels. Is increased by a second predetermined rate (Y2%) and updated at that value (Step 302). For example, if a certain card comprehension level is 20% among the cards included in the deck, the comprehension level of the card may be increased by adding a predetermined rate (for example, Y2%) to 20%. Further, as another calculation example, the card comprehension level of 20% may be multiplied by (1+ (Y2 / 100)) to increase the card comprehension level.

Next, the information update unit 104 selects the card comprehension level corresponding to the card identification information of the card presented to the field by the player A in the battle from the buddy setting data of the user information data of the player A (Step 303), and they are selected. The card comprehension level of is increased by a third predetermined rate (Y3%) (Step 304). The card identification information of the card presented to the field by the player in the battle can be obtained from, for example, the battle data.

Next, the information update unit 104 determines the card comprehension level corresponding to the card identification information of the card presented to the field by the player B who is the opponent of the player A in the battle from the buddy setting data of the user information data of the player A. (Step 305) to increase their card comprehension by a fourth predetermined rate (eg Y4%) (Step 306).

In this way, the card comprehension level of the buddy of player A is updated based on the usage mode of the card. The information updating unit 104 also performs the same processing as above for the card comprehension level in the buddy setting data of the player B.

The process of updating the card comprehension level has been described above. In the information update process (Step111), information such as the buddy's experience value, level, personality, synchro level, element, and rank is also acquired / updated. Specifically, the new department 104 calculates the experience value from the battle result, calculates the level from the calculated experience value, and calculates the personality according to the frequency of use for each attribute of the card used during the battle. Once a given event has been achieved, the sync level is calculated. In addition, the element (winning point) is calculated according to the battle result, and the rank corresponding to the element is calculated.

The description will be continued by returning to the sequence diagram of FIG. Various information (change ability information) updated by the information update unit 104 in the information update process (Step 111) is transmitted to the player terminal 1 (Step 112).

The information update unit 75 of the player terminal 1 receives the change ability information from the game server 2, and updates the change ability information in the user information data of the storage unit 51 with the received change ability information (Step 113).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the card comprehension level of the player's buddy (second game element) is updated according to the usage status of the card (first game element) in the battle game. According to such a configuration, the card that has been used in a predetermined manner becomes advantageous for the operation assistance information or the battle game regarding the use of the card that is advantageous for the battle game by increasing the card comprehension card of the buddy. Since the cards are used by such buddies, the fun of the game is improved.

<Modification 1 of the embodiment of the present invention>
The use of cards may include the use of identical or similar cards. The fact that the cards are the same includes that the characters of the cards and all the parameters are the same. In addition, the fact that the cards are of the same type includes that the characters are the same. As long as the characters are the same, the parameters other than the characters may be different. In this case, the information updating unit 104 of the game server 2 refers to, for example, a table associated with the card identification information of the same or similar card, and depending on the usage status of the same card A or the same type card A'as a certain card A. Then, the card comprehension level of card A is updated.
<Modification 2 of the embodiment of the present invention>
When a card Z newly generated by combining a plurality of the same card B or cards of the same type B'is used in a battle game, the information update unit 104 of the game server 2 is based on the usage status of the new card Z. Therefore, the card comprehension level corresponding to the original card B before generation may be updated. Further, the card comprehension level corresponding to the new card Z may be updated based on the usage status of the new card Z.

Further, in the above embodiment, the player terminal 1 receives the card setting data of all the cards used in the game (including the cards not provided to the player) from the game server 2 and stores them in the storage unit 51. However, it is not limited to this. The player terminal 1 may receive the card setting data of the card provided to the player at the time of providing the card.

In addition, some or all of the above embodiments are described as in the following appendix, but are not limited to the following.

[Appendix 1]
A game management device that controls a competitive game using a deck composed of the first game element.
It has a memory for storing execution instructions and a processor.
The processor receives the execution instruction.
A registration process for registering a second game element different from the first game element in association with a player.
A parameter update process for updating the usage parameters of the first game element of the second game element according to the usage status of the first game element in the battle game.
A game control process for controlling the first game element to be usable in a competitive game by using the usage parameters related to the first game element of the second game element.
A game management device that runs.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above embodiments, and can be variously modified and implemented within the scope of the technical idea.

1 Player terminal 2 Game server 11 Display 12 Touch operation panel 13 Speaker 31 Owned card area 32 Deck area 40 1st player area 41 2nd player area 42 Operation information 43 Hand area 44 Field area 45 Base area 46 Life area 47 Player life area 48 Force life area 50 Operation input unit 51 Storage unit 52 Processing unit 53 Image display unit 54 Sound output unit 55 Communication unit 61 Game calculation unit 62 Image generation unit 63 Sound generation unit 64 Communication control unit 70 Card provider 71 Card acquisition unit 72 Deck setting unit 73 Buddy setting unit 74 Action decision unit 75 Operation assistance information provision unit 76 Game management unit 91 Storage unit 92 Processing unit 93 Communication unit 101 Player management unit 102 Game management unit 103 AI processing unit 104 Information update unit 105 Card provision management Department

Claims (11)

A program that causes a computer to control the progress of a competitive game using a plurality of first game elements.
On the computer
A registration means for registering a second game element different from the first game element in association with a player.
A parameter updating means for updating the usage parameters of the first game element of the second game element according to the usage status of the first game element in the battle game.
A game control means for controlling the first game element to be usable in a competitive game by using the usage parameters related to the first game element of the second game element.
A program that functions as. The game control means uses the usage parameters related to the first game element to provide operation assistance information regarding the use of the first game element by the second game element and the use of the first game element by the second game element. The program according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the above is performed. The program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the parameter updating means can increase the usage parameter of the first game element according to the frequency of use of the first game element in the battle game. The parameter updating means according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the use parameter of the first game element can be increased in response to the first game element being presented in the field of the competitive game. program. The parameter updating means is provided on the condition that in the battle game between the first player and the second player, the first game element having the same or the same type as the first game element owned by the first player is used by the second player. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the usage parameter of the first game element owned by the first player is updated. The parameter updating means is any one of claims 1 to 5, which updates the usage parameters of the first game element based on the use of the first game element newly generated by combining a plurality of the first game elements. The program described in. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the rate of increase of the usage parameter differs depending on the usage mode of the first game element. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the rate of increase of the parameters used is different depending on the type of the competitive game. The game control means can control the use of the first game element by the second game element so that the larger the usage parameter of the first game element is, the more advantageous the progress of the competitive game is. Item 8. The program according to any one of Item 8. Claims 1 to 8 provide the game control means in a format presented by the second game element, so that the larger the usage parameter of the first game element is, the more advantageous the progress of the competitive game is. The program described in any of. A game management device that controls the progress of a competitive game using a plurality of first game elements.
A registration means for registering a second game element different from the first game element in association with a player,
A parameter updating means that enables the usage parameters of the first game element of the second game element to be updated according to the usage status of the first game element in the battle game, and a parameter updating means.
A game control means for controlling the first game element to be usable in a competitive game by using the usage parameters related to the first game element of the second game element.
A game management device equipped with.

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