JP2023071378A - Game program and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide a game program and a game device capable of suppressing loss of a sense of immersion in a game even when an external notification is given during the game.
SOLUTION: A game program causes a computer to receive a predetermined notification from the outside; Functioning as object control means for notifying that a notification has been received, and response means for receiving a predetermined operation on the notification object by the user at the time of notification and executing a response process to the predetermined notification in response to the predetermined operation. Let
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Description

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

If a communication terminal receives an incoming call, e-mail, or the like while playing a game executed on a communication terminal or a game device different from the communication terminal, the world view of the game is disturbed and the user's sense of immersion in the game is lost. may be impaired.

The following Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose such notification from the outside during the game. In Patent Document 1, in a VR game in which the user cannot see the real space, a terminal such as a smartphone is connected to an information processing device used by the user to play the game in order to notify the user of an incoming call or e-mail. A mode is disclosed in which a device transmits notification information for notifying an incoming call or the like.

Further, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-200011, in order to prevent users from feeling annoyed by game event notifications (so-called push notifications), a plurality of notifications are collectively notified so that information on game events can be sent unnecessarily. A mode of efficiently notifying event information without notification is disclosed.

Japanese Patent No. 6840548 Japanese Patent No. 6735331

In the configuration of Patent Document 1, the notification from the outside is made in the virtual space of the VR game, so that the user can know the notification from the outside. must be interrupted. Further, Patent Literature 2 mainly discloses a mode of notification other than when the game is started. Hypothetically, if this configuration is applied to notifications from the outside during a game, it is expected that the number of notifications during the game will be reduced by combining multiple notifications. However, the immersive feeling of the game is still lost at the time of notification, and the notification is not performed immediately, so it cannot be used for notifications that require some kind of response (call, confirmation, etc.) such as telephone calls or e-mails.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game program and a game device capable of preventing loss of a sense of immersion in a game even when an external notification is given during the game.

A game program according to an aspect of the present invention provides a computer with a notification receiving means for receiving a predetermined notification from the outside, a virtual space generating means for generating a virtual space for executing a game, and a notification object arranged in the virtual space. Object control means for notifying that the predetermined notification has been received, and a response for receiving a predetermined operation of the notification object by the user at the time of the notification and executing a response process to the predetermined notification in response to the predetermined operation. function as a tool.

The object control means may set the notification object from among a plurality of in-game objects arranged in the virtual space according to the game situation.

The virtual space generation means generates an image of the virtual space captured by a virtual camera as a game screen, and the object control means selects the notification object from the in-game objects displayed in the game screen. May be set.

The object control means may set the notification object from among the in-game objects arranged within a predetermined range based on the player character operated by the user in the virtual space.

The object control means may generate a predetermined in-game object in the virtual space as the notification object when the predetermined notification is received.

The object control means determines whether or not the in-game object that can be set as the notification object exists in the virtual space when the predetermined notification is received, and determines whether the in-game object that can be set as the notification object exists in the virtual space. If the in-game object does not exist, a predetermined in-game object may be generated as the notification object in the virtual space.

The predetermined notification includes a notification of an incoming call, and the computer functions as a call means for making a call to the notified party when responding to the notification of the incoming call, and the call means progresses the game. The call may be started without stopping the call, and the call means may reproduce the sound during the game to the other party during the call.

The response means may automatically move the player character operated by the user as the response process in response to the incoming call notification.

A game device according to another aspect of the present invention includes a program storage unit that stores the above game program, and a computer that executes the program stored in the program storage unit.

Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game program and a game device capable of suppressing loss of a sense of immersion in a game even when an external notification is given during the game.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a game system to which a game program according to one embodiment of the invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game system according to this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the flow of notification processing in this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen according to this embodiment. 5 is a plan view showing the positional relationship of each object in the virtual space shown in FIG. 4. FIG. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the flow of notification object setting processing according to the present embodiment.

[Embodiment]
A game program and a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Hardware configuration]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a game system to which a game program according to one embodiment of the invention is applied. The game system 1 has a configuration in which a game device 2 configured as a computer device and a server 3 are communicably connected to each other via a communication network NW such as the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network). Among them, the game device 2 includes a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10 for controlling its operation. , and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 16 are connected.

The game device 2 is configured such that a user holds a movable housing provided with a monitor 19 as a display unit. An operation input unit 12 is provided on the movable housing. In the present embodiment, each component of game device 2 is housed in a mobile housing. The game device 2 is configured by, for example, a portable information terminal such as a smart phone or a tablet PC.

The ROM 15 is a semiconductor memory such as a mask ROM or PROM, and stores a boot program and the like for booting the game device 2 . The RAM 16 is composed of a DRAM, SRAM, or the like, and reads and temporarily stores a game program 30a to be executed by the CPU 10, game data 30b required for execution, and the like according to the game play situation.

Further, the CPU 10 is connected via the bus 11 to a graphic processing section 17 , an audio synthesizing section 20 and a network interface 25 .

Of these, the graphics processing unit 17 draws a game image including a virtual game space and each character according to instructions from the CPU 10 . A monitor 19 built in the game apparatus 2 is connected to the graphics processing section 17 via a video conversion section 18, and the game images drawn by the graphics processing section 17 are converted into moving images by the video conversion section 18. It is converted and displayed on the monitor 19 .

The audio synthesizer 20 reproduces and synthesizes digital game sounds according to instructions from the CPU 10 . An external speaker 22 is connected to the audio synthesizing section 20 via an audio converting section 21 . Therefore, the game sound reproduced and synthesized by the audio synthesizing section 20 is decoded into an analog format by the audio converting section 21 and output from the speaker 22 to the outside.

Further, the audio synthesizing unit 20 converts the voice of the user input from the microphone 23 provided in the game device 2 or a headset or the like connected to the game device 2 into data encoded in a digital format by the audio converting unit 21 . can be obtained. The audio synthesizing unit 20 can transmit the acquired data to the CPU 10 as input information.

The operation input unit 12 is composed of a touch panel provided on the monitor 19, and when the user touches an operation button or the like displayed on the monitor 19, a corresponding operation input is performed.

On the other hand, the server 3 has a processor such as a high-performance CPU 40 that controls its operation.

The ROM 43 of the server 3 is a semiconductor memory such as mask ROM or PROM. is stored.

The RAM 44 is composed of a DRAM, an SRAM, or the like, and temporarily stores programs to be executed by the CPU 40 and data necessary for the execution by reading them from the storage device 42 or the like.

In the present embodiment, the game system 1 progresses a game (application) installed in the game device 2 as a so-called native application, and the server 3 (on the WEB) stores a stamina value (to be described later), a virtual currency, and owned characters. , It operates by managing data such as execution of lottery (gacha) for granting characters.

The storage device 42 of the server 3 is a large-capacity storage medium built into the server 3 . The server 3 stores a game program 42a and game data 42b in the storage device 42 . The CPU 40 manages save data 42c of each game device 2 (account). The server 3 and the game device 2 communicate with each other via the communication network NW.

The game device 2 receives the game program 42a and the game data 42b stored in the storage device 42 of the server 3 via the game device 2 in order to execute (play) a predetermined game based on the user's operation ( download and install). Further, the game device 2 receives (downloads and installs) the update game program and game data from the server 3 .

The game device 2 progresses the game on the game device 2 based on the installed game program and game data. Output.

Each game device 2 and each user is given a different user account (unique identification information for specifying the user). An ID (identification code) is assigned to each account.

The server 3 manages the user accounts of each user, receives data regarding the game progress of each user account from the game device 2 , and stores the data in the storage device 42 .

In this embodiment, a player character is exemplified as an operation target object that can be operated by the user in the game. A user operates a player character placed in the virtual space to act to achieve a predetermined goal, such as annihilating enemy characters or reaching a predetermined position in the virtual space. The game progresses by letting it go. In addition, this game is a multiplayer game in which a plurality of computers (a plurality of game devices 2) operated by a plurality of users are synchronized via a communication network NW, and a competitive game between a plurality of users progresses. is.

[Functional Configuration of Game Device]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game system according to this embodiment. The game device 2 constituting the game system 1 operates as a computer having a control section 5a including a CPU 10, a storage device 14, a ROM 15, a RAM 16, a graphics processing section 17, an audio synthesizing section 20, and the like. Moreover, the server 3 operates as a computer having a control unit 5b including a CPU 40, a storage device 42, a ROM 43, a RAM 44, and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 5 of the game system 1 configured by the cooperation of the control unit 5a of the game device 2 and the control unit 5b of the server 3 executes game programs 30a and 42a. Thus, the functions of notification receiving means 51, virtual space generating means 52, object control means 53, response means 54, communication means 55 and the like are exerted under the control of each processor.

Among them, the virtual space generating means 52 generates a two-dimensional or three-dimensional virtual space (game space) in which the game is executed. The virtual space generation means 52 also generates each object that operates within the virtual space. Object control means 53 controls a predetermined object placed in the virtual space. For example, the object control means 53 causes the player character to act in the virtual space based on the user's operation input. At this time, the virtual space generating means 52 reads data such as objects and textures included in the game data 30b as the player character moves, and generates a two-dimensional or three-dimensional virtual game space.

Furthermore, the object control means 53 arranges the virtual camera based on the position of the player character. The virtual space generating means 52 generates a two-dimensional image of the virtual space captured by the virtual camera as a game screen and displays it on the monitor 19 . The object control means 53 advances the game tasks during the game by controlling the actions of the player character and the virtual camera according to the user's operation input to the operation input unit 12 or the progress of the game.

Notification receiving means 51 receives a predetermined notification from the outside. A predetermined notification is a notification that requires some response, such as a phone call or an e-mail. The response means 54 executes a response process to a predetermined notification according to a user's predetermined operation. The calling means 55 makes a call with the notified party when responding to the incoming call notification of the telephone included in the predetermined notification.

[Notification process]
Notification processing according to the present embodiment will be described below. FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the flow of notification processing in this embodiment. The notification receiving means 51 receives a predetermined notification from the outside while the game is running. For example, if the game device 2 is a communication terminal such as a smart phone, the OS (Operating System) of the game device 2 or a call/email application installed on the game device 2 detects incoming calls or e-mails. .

If the game according to the present embodiment is not running when a phone call or e-mail arrives, the call or e-mail is notified as usual. When the game is running, an incoming call notification is input from the OS or call/email application as input information to the game program. The notification receiving means 51 determines whether or not there is an incoming call notification (step S1).

If it is determined that there is an incoming call notification (Yes in step S1), a notification object is set from among a plurality of in-game objects arranged in the virtual space according to the game situation (step S2). The object control means 53 notifies that a predetermined notification has been received by the set notification object (step S3).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen according to this embodiment. 5 is a plan view showing the positional relationship of each object in the virtual space shown in FIG. 4. FIG. In the example of FIG. 4, the game screen G is generated from the viewpoint of the player character C1 operated by the user (that is, the first-person viewpoint). In other words, a virtual camera is installed at the position of the player character C1, and a two-dimensional image of the three-dimensional virtual space S captured by the virtual camera is generated as the game screen G. A first range A1 of the virtual space S indicated by a triangle in FIG.

The object control means 53 determines whether or not there is an in-game object that can be set as a notification object among the in-game objects displayed in the game screen G. In the example of FIG. 4, an in-game object B1 modeled after a public telephone is displayed in the game screen G. In FIG. The object control means 53 sets the in-game object B1 as a notification object.

The object control means 53 notifies within the game screen G that a predetermined notification has been received by the in-game object B1 set as the notification object. For example, in the example of FIG. 4, a predetermined notification is notified within the game screen G by ringing from a public telephone or blinking the display of the public telephone.

The response unit 54 receives a predetermined operation (response operation) by the user on the in-game object B1, which is the notification object, at the time of notification (step S4). For example, by performing a predetermined operation while the player character C1 is positioned within a predetermined range based on the in-game object B1, the player character C1 performs an action of holding the receiver of the public telephone. The predetermined operation includes, for example, touching a virtual button displayed at a predetermined position on the operation input unit 12 .

When it is determined that a response operation has been performed (Yes in step S4), the response means 54 executes response processing for a predetermined notification (step S5). For example, when the predetermined notification is an incoming call notification, the calling means 55 makes a call with the notified party. Further, for example, when the predetermined notification is an incoming e-mail notification, the response means 54 opens a predetermined mail display screen on the game screen G and displays the contents of the received e-mail. It is also possible to create (reply) an e-mail on the mail display screen. The progress of the game is suspended during the response process.

By the operation of ending the call or the operation of ending the mail display screen, the action of the player character C1 returning the receiver of the public telephone is executed, and the progress of the interrupted game is resumed.

[Notification object setting process]
The notification object setting process (step S2 above) in this embodiment will be described in more detail below. FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing the flow of notification object setting processing according to the present embodiment.

In this embodiment, the object control means 53 determines a notification object from among a plurality of candidates based on a predetermined priority. First, the object control means 53 determines whether or not there is an in-game object (settable object) B1 that can be set as a notification object in the game screen G (that is, in the first range A1 in FIG. 5) ( step S21).

If there is a settable object B1 in the game screen G (Yes in step S21), the object control means 53 sets the settable object B1 as a notification object (step S22). When there are a plurality of settable objects B1 in the game screen G, the object control means 53 sets the settable object B1 positioned closer to the player character C1 as the notification object based on a predetermined priority. to set the notification object.

When there is no settable object B1 in the game screen G (No in step S21), the object control means 53 causes the object control means 53 to set the object within a predetermined range (second range A2) based on the player character operated by the user in the virtual space S. It is determined whether or not there is a settable object B2 (step S23).

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the second range A2 is set to a region within a circle centered on the player character C1 and having a predetermined radius. The second range A2 includes a portion that overlaps with the first range A1 used for determining whether or not it is within the game screen G, and a portion that is not included in the first range A1. If the settable object B2 exists within the second range A2 (Yes in step S23), the object control means 53 sets the settable object B2 as the notification object (step S22). The setting mode is the same as in the case of the settable object B1.

When the settable object B2 positioned within the second range A2 (and outside the game screen G) is set as the notification object, the notification mode of the predetermined notification is displayed on the settable object B1 as in the above example. Additionally or alternatively, it may include displaying an indicator (eg, an arrow, etc.) within the game screen G that indicates in which direction the notification object is.

If there is no settable object B2 within the second range A2 (No in step S23), the object control means 53 determines that there are no in-game objects B1 and B2 that can be set as notification objects in the virtual space S. A predetermined in-game object is generated as a notification object in the space S (step S24). In the example of FIG. 5, the object control means 53 generates a non-player character C2 outside the game screen G in the virtual space S (outside the first range A1), and directs the generated non-player character C2 toward the player character C1. Control to move.

For example, when the non-player character C2 is within the game screen G and the distance from the player character C1 becomes equal to or less than a predetermined distance, the non-player character C2 performs voice reproduction or text display to the effect that a predetermined notification has been given to the player character C1. At this time, for example, the non-player character C2 is controlled to present a communication device object such as a smart phone to the player character C1. When the user performs a predetermined operation on the non-player character C2, the object control means 53 causes the player character C1 to perform an action of receiving the communication device object. After receiving the communication device object, the response means 54 executes response processing.

[Effect of the invention]
To summarize the above, one aspect of the present embodiment is that the computer (control unit 5) is provided with a notification receiving means 51 for receiving a predetermined notification from the outside, a virtual space generating means 52 for generating a virtual space S for executing a game. , an object control means 53 for notifying that a predetermined notification has been received by a notification object placed in the virtual space S; It is a game program that functions as response means 54 that executes a response process for.

According to the game program of the present embodiment, when a predetermined external notification such as an incoming phone call or e-mail is received during execution of the game, an in-game A predetermined notification is issued from in-game objects including objects B1, B2 and non-player character C2. Furthermore, the user can respond to the notification by performing a predetermined response operation on the notification object to which the predetermined notification has been sent. Therefore, it is possible to notify and respond to a predetermined notification from the outside to the user without spoiling the atmosphere during the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the feeling of being immersed in the game from being impaired even if the notification from the outside is performed during the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, a notification object is set from among a plurality of in-game objects arranged in the virtual space S according to the game situation. Therefore, it is possible to notify the user of the predetermined notification from a position where the user can easily recognize it. Therefore, it is possible to reliably inform the user that a predetermined notification has been received.

Further, when a predetermined notification is received and there is no in-game object that can be set as a notification object in the virtual space S, a predetermined in-game object is generated in the virtual space S as the notification object. As a result, even in a game situation in which there is no in-game object that can be set as a notification object, it is possible to reliably perform notification from the notification object.

[Other embodiments]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various improvements, changes, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the predetermined notification is an incoming call or an e-mail, but it may be either one of them, or may include some other notification that requires a response. For example, the predetermined notification may be a call notification of a house intercom associated with game device 2 . For example, a program linked to the intercom is separately stored in the game device 2, and a call signal is sent from the intercom to the game device 2 based on a call operation of the intercom. If the game in the above-described embodiment is started when the game device 2 receives the call signal, the intercom is called as a predetermined notification in the game by notifying the game program that the call signal has been received. You may report that operation was performed.

Also, the predetermined notification may be an incoming chat notification for the user's game account or a predetermined account associated therewith. For example, in the case where the game programs 30a and 42a include a live distribution function via the communication network NW, when another user who is viewing the game video chats or gives a tip, the notification object is a notification object to that effect. may be performed from At this time, for example, the content of the chat or tip is displayed in the game screen G by the user performing a response operation. Also, the user playing the game may be able to send a chat or the like. Alternatively, the predetermined notification may be an SNS (Social Networking Service) notification.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of processing for responding to an incoming call, making a call within the game has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the response means 54 may perform a process of starting up a call program (call application) installed in the game device 2 separately from the game program 30a as a process of responding to an incoming call. In this case, the incoming call notification is handed over to the call program, and the processing related to the call is controlled by the call program. In this case, the game program 30 a may not be configured to cause the control section 5 to function as the communication means 55 . Similarly, the process of responding to an incoming e-mail may also be a process of launching another e-mail program.

In the above-described embodiment, the settable object (the in-game object that can be set as the notification object) is an in-game object modeled after a public telephone. It may be an in-game object having a shape associated with the user) or an in-game object having a shape not related to the notification.

Also, the non-player character C2 may be set as the notification object as in the above embodiment. In this case, a non-player character placed outside the first range A1 and the second range A2 before a predetermined notification may be set as the notification object and move toward the player character C1. Alternatively, a non-player character placed within the first range A1 or the second range A2 before a predetermined notification may be set as the notification object. For example, an enemy character in combat with the player character C1 may be set as the notification object, or an ally character or neutral character in conversation with the player character C1 may be set as the notification object.

The notification of the predetermined notification by the non-player character may be performed by the non-player character holding out a phone or the like, or by the non-player character saying that there is an incoming phone call, or blowing up a text display to that effect. may be displayed on the

Also, the notification may be made by the equipment of the player character C1. For example, an in-game object of the mobile phone in the pocket of the player character C1 may be set as the notification object when notifying a predetermined notification, and an effect of ringing the mobile phone may be displayed on the game screen G. .

Configurable objects can be set to in-game objects that correspond to the mood of the game. For example, in a game set in the real world, an in-game object imitating a communication device such as a telephone can be set as a settable object as in the above embodiment. Also, for example, in a game set in a fantasy world, in-game objects such as birds, monsters, anthropomorphic plants or objects can be set as settable objects. Also, for example, in a game set in the Middle Ages or the Warring States period, in-game objects such as birds and horses can be set as settable objects.

In this way, the settable objects pre-arranged in the virtual space S and the newly generated notification objects may be in-game objects fixedly arranged in the virtual space S, characters movable in the virtual space S, In-game objects such as mobile objects may also be used.

The settable object may be of one type (for example, the notification object is always set to the in-game object of the public telephone), or may be set of multiple types. Various notification modes can be adopted for the notification mode by the notification object, such as part or all of the notification object shining, sounding, or a balloon being displayed.

In the above-described embodiment, the order of priority for setting the notification object is the order of generation of the settable object within the game screen G (within the first range A1), the settable object within the second range A2, and the notification object. is determined, but the priority is not limited to this. Also, priority may not be set, but may be determined by lottery or the like. Also, some of these setting modes may be omitted. For example, a notification object (non-player character C2, etc.) may be generated whenever a predetermined notification is received.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the position of the player character C1 is used as a reference for setting the second range A2, but the setting is not limited to this. For example, the second range A2 may be based on the position of the virtual camera. For example, in a third-person viewpoint game or the like, the position of the player character C1 and the position of the virtual camera do not match. Alternatively, in a game in a two-dimensional virtual space, the position of the virtual camera can be fixed at a predetermined position on the game screen.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notification object setting process is executed after it is determined that there is a predetermined notification. Processing may be performed. In this case, while the game is in progress, the state in which the notification object is set to any in-game object continues regardless of the presence or absence of the predetermined notification. When it is determined that there is a predetermined notification, notification is performed from the notification object set at that time. Even in this case, the state in which the notification object is not set (the settable object does not exist) may be included. The object control means 53 may determine whether or not a notification object is set when a predetermined notification is received, and may generate a predetermined in-game object as the notification object when the notification object is not set. .

Further, the response operation to the predetermined notification is not limited to the touch operation on the predetermined position of the touch panel as in the above embodiment. For example, in the case of the game device 2 having a controller as the operation input unit 12, the response operation may be a pressing operation of a predetermined button on the controller.

Further, in the above embodiment, the progress of the game is temporarily interrupted during the response process, but the progress of the game may be continued even during the response process. For example, the call means 55 may start a call without stopping the progress of the game. In this case, the communication means 55 may reproduce the sound during the game (background music, effect sound, etc.) to the communication partner during the communication. This makes it possible to easily inform the other party of the call that the user is playing the game.

Further, the calling means 55 may perform voice change processing for applying a predetermined effect or voice filter to the voice of the other party during the call. For example, in a game in which zombies appear, the voice of the other party may be reproduced in a zombie-like voice. Also, for example, the user's voice may be converted into the voice of a character appearing in the game. Alternatively, when the user selects a predetermined fixed phrase prepared in advance, the reading of the fixed phrase may be played back in the voice of a predetermined character and heard by the other party. The communication means 55 may perform voice change processing on the user's voice so that the other party of the call can hear the voice-changed user's voice.

Also, even when an e-mail arrives, the progress of the game does not have to be stopped while the mail display screen is being displayed. In this case, the text of the e-mail may be read aloud by the voice of a character appearing in the game.

Further, if the game progress is not interrupted during the response process, the response means 54 may switch to an automatic mode in which the player character C1 operated by the user is automatically moved as the response process. For example, in the case of a battle game, the response means 54 automatically moves the player character C1 to a place such as a safe room where enemy attacks do not hit, and then controls the player character C1 to wait in that place. You may Alternatively, the response means 54 may control the player character C1 to automatically attack or defend in response processing.

The timing of switching the player character C1 to the automatic mode may be the timing of the user's response operation (before the start of the call), or after the start of the call or after the start of displaying the mail display screen. Alternatively, the mode may be switched to the automatic mode at the time of predetermined notification. However, in this case, only a response operation or a cancellation operation for notification may be accepted.

Telephone calls performed by the calling means 55 may include voice calls and video calls. That is, the predetermined notification may include a call notification of a telephone voice call or video call. In the case of a video call, the calling means 55 may set the game screen G as a screen or a background image to be displayed to the other party.

Also, the predetermined notification may be notified according to the game situation. That is, there may be a case where the predetermined notification is not notified depending on the game situation. For example, during a specific event, during movie playback, when the player character C1 is in a specific place, etc., in a situation in which the game cannot be stopped midway or in a situation in which the sense of immersion is greatly impaired if the game is stopped midway, a predetermined notification is sent. may not be notified. For example, in a horror game, when the player character C1 is positioned in a place where the next development occurs when entering the next room (a zombie jumps out, an event movie is played, etc.), a predetermined may not be notified. If a predetermined notification is not delivered, the call may be automatically switched to an answering machine.

Also, the content of the game may change depending on whether the player responds or does not respond (ignores) a predetermined notification. For example, when answering a predetermined call, a predetermined reward may be given in the game. Further, for example, if the player does not respond to a predetermined call, there may be a predetermined penalty (such as receiving damage) within the game.

Further, the notification receiving means 51, the virtual space generating means 52, the object control means 53, the responding means 54, and the calling means 55 may each be configured as a functional block of the game device 2, or configured as a functional block of the server 3. may be

Also, games to which the above embodiments are applied can be applied to various games in which a virtual space is generated, such as action games, role-playing games, simulation games, shooting games, and racing games.

In the above embodiment, the game device 2 is described assuming a portable information terminal such as a smart phone, a tablet PC, or a portable game-dedicated device, but the game device 2 is not limited to these, and can be a stationary type. The present invention can also be suitably applied to a game device, a computer device such as a personal computer, or a VR device having a head-mounted display.

When the game device 2 is a stationary game device or a computer device such as a personal computer, the game device 2 and a communication terminal such as a smartphone having a telephone or e-mail function are connected for communication via a communication network NW such as a LAN. may be In this case, the communication terminal may transmit a predetermined notification to the game device 2 when the communication terminal receives a call or e-mail. Alternatively, a computer device such as a stationary game device or a personal computer may be configured to be able to receive telephone calls, e-mails, or the like.

The game device 2 may also include a disk drive, memory card slot, HDD, or the like. In a game device equipped with a disk drive, the game device 2 may obtain game programs and game data by loading a disk-type storage medium such as a DVD-ROM into the disk drive. Also, in a game device having a memory card slot, by loading a card-type storage medium, save data may be stored in the card-type storage medium.

Even when these other embodiments are employed, the effects of the present invention are exhibited. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine the above-described embodiment, other embodiments, and other embodiments with each other.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention is useful for providing a game program and a game device capable of suppressing loss of a sense of immersion in a game even when an external notification is given during the game.

2 game device 5 control unit (computer)
51 sleep information acquisition means 52 pattern determination means 53 game progression means 54 ability change means 55 ability change character display means 56 communication means 57 game content change means 58 user information acquisition means 59 user information display means 60 parameter management means 61 sleep determination means

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the computer,
notification receiving means for receiving a predetermined notification from the outside;
virtual space generating means for generating a virtual space for executing a game;
object control means for notifying that the predetermined notification has been received by a notification object placed in the virtual space; A game program that functions as response means for executing response processing to a predetermined notification. 2. The game program according to claim 1, wherein said object control means sets said notification object from among a plurality of in-game objects arranged in said virtual space according to a game situation. The virtual space generating means generates an image of the virtual space captured by a virtual camera as a game screen,
3. The game program according to claim 2, wherein said object control means sets said notification object from among said in-game objects displayed within said game screen. 4. The object control means according to claim 2, wherein said object control means sets said notification object from among said in-game objects arranged within a predetermined range based on a player character operated by a user in said virtual space. game program. 5. The game program according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein said object control means generates a predetermined in-game object in said virtual space as said notification object when said predetermined notification is received. The object control means is
determining whether or not the in-game object that can be set as the notification object exists in the virtual space when the predetermined notification is received;
6. The game program according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein when said in-game object that can be set as said notification object does not exist, a predetermined in-game object is generated in said virtual space as said notification object. The predetermined notification includes an incoming call notification,
said computer,
When responding to the incoming notification of the telephone, it functions as a calling means for making a call with the notified party,
the call means starts the call without stopping the progress of the game;
7. The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said calling means reproduces the sound during said game to the calling party during a call. 8. The game program according to claim 7, wherein said response means automatically moves a player character operated by a user as said response processing in response to said incoming call notification. a program storage unit storing the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 8;
and a computer that executes a program stored in the program storage unit.

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