JP7282244B1 - Game device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to suitably guide a user to spontaneous exercise.
Kind Code: A1 A game device for executing a first-type game for raising a character, comprising an acquisition unit for acquiring activity information indicating an activity state of a user; A training means for training the target character by changing the parameters of the target character, a control means for controlling the training method of the target character in the training means according to the mode set in the game device, and the training method of the target character in the training means includes at least a first breeding method for changing parameters related to a first type game, and a second type game different from the first type game for changing parameters. and a second training method, wherein the control means trains the target character by the first training method based on the activity information when the first mode is set, and the second mode is set. If so, the raising means is controlled to raise the target character by the second raising method based on the activity information.
[Selection drawing] Fig. 6

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a game device and a program, and more particularly to an electronic game having a character breeding function.

2. Description of the Related Art There is a game device that executes an electronic game having a function of raising a character according to a user's activity state (Patent Document 1).

JP 2022-088274 A

The game device of Patent Literature 1 is provided with a fighting game function in which trained characters compete against each other, and a mission function for encouraging the user to exercise spontaneously. However, since the achievement result of the mission does not relate to the parameters of the character in the battle game, there is a possibility that the user's voluntary exercise is not favorably encouraged.

An object of one aspect of the present invention is to provide a game device and a program that favorably induce a user to voluntarily exercise.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game device for executing a first-type game in which a character is trained, comprising an acquisition unit for acquiring activity information indicating an activity state of a user; a training means for training the target character by changing the parameters of the target character to be trained, and a control for controlling the training method of the target character in the training means according to the mode set in the game device and means for raising a target character in the raising means includes at least a first raising method for changing parameters relating to a first type game, and a second raising method for a second type game different from the first type game. and a second training method for changing parameters, wherein the control means trains the target character by the first training method based on the activity information when the first mode is set, and the second training method is provided. When the mode is set, the raising means is controlled to raise the target character by the second raising method based on the activity information.
Another aspect of the present invention is a game device for executing a training game for training a character, comprising acquisition means for acquiring activity information indicating a user's activity state, and based on the activity information acquired by the acquisition means, By changing the parameters of the target character to be trained in the breeding game, the training means for training the target character and the training method of the target character in the training means are controlled according to the mode set in the game device. and control means for raising the target character in the raising means includes at least a first raising method for changing parameters relating to the raising game, and a character different from the raising game, which is executed with the participation of the target character. and a second training method for changing parameters related to participating games, wherein the mode set in the game device includes a first mode in which first activity information regarding daily actions of the user is acquired. and a second mode in which second activity information different from the first activity information is acquired, wherein the control means is configured to obtain the first activity information when the first mode is set. The training means trains the target character by the first training method based on the above, and trains the target character by the second training method based on the second activity information when the second mode is set. Control.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to guide a user to voluntary exercise suitably.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an external configuration of a game device 100 according to an embodiment and modifications of the present invention; 1 is a diagram illustrating the functional configuration of a game device 100 according to an embodiment and modifications of the present invention; FIG. The figure which illustrated the display screen which concerns on the training mode which concerns on embodiment and the modification of this invention. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of various information managed by the game device 100 according to the embodiment and modifications of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a diagram exemplifying a status screen presenting battle parameters of a character being trained according to an embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flowchart illustrating update processing executed in the game device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a screen presenting an evaluation of the activity history of the training mode according to Modification 1 of the present invention;

[Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential to the invention. Two or more of the features described in the embodiments may be combined arbitrarily. Also, the same or similar configurations are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations are omitted.

One embodiment described below describes an example in which the present invention is applied to a game device worn on the body by a user and capable of executing an electronic game for raising a character. However, the present invention is applicable to any device capable of executing an electronic game for raising characters.

<Configuration of game device>
The configuration of the game device 100 of the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the appearance of a game device 100 of this embodiment. The game device 100 is configured, for example, in the form of a bracelet that can be worn on the user's wrist. The game device 100 is equipped with various sensors capable of detecting and measuring the user's activity state while being worn, and is capable of measuring various items. In the present embodiment, the wrist is assumed to be the place where the game device 100 is worn so that the user can easily check the display contents of the display unit 120 of the game device 100, which will be described later. However, implementation of the present invention is not limited to this, and game device 100 may be worn on any part of the user's body, such as fingers, upper arms, waist, and legs.

The game device 100 includes an electronic game (breeding game) relating to character training as a first type game according to the present invention, and an electronic game in which the trained character is played against another character as a second type game. A game (competition game) is configured to be executable. The game device 100 performs progress control of the breeding game according to the measurement result of the activity state during its activation. Details of the breeding game will be described later, but it goes without saying that the input for breeding the character in the implementation of the present invention is not limited to the measurement result of the activity state. The form of the game device 100 shown in this embodiment and the elements for progressing the breeding game are merely examples.

<Functional configuration of game device>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of the game device 100 of this embodiment.

The control unit 101 is, for example, a microcomputer, and controls operations of each block of the game device 100 . Specifically, the control unit 101 reads the operation program of each block recorded in the storage device 102, develops it in the memory 103, and executes it, thereby controlling the operation of each block.

The storage device 102 is a device such as a non-volatile memory that can permanently hold data. Storage device 102 stores an operation program for each block of game device 100, as well as parameters and the like required for the operation of each block. The storage device 102 also includes an area for holding various information about characters currently being trained in the training game and characters that can be trained in the game device 100 . The memory 103 is a storage device, such as a volatile memory, used for temporary data storage. The memory 103 is used not only as a development area for the operation program of each block, but also as a storage area for temporarily storing data output in the operation of each block.

The detection unit 104 detects various types of information indicating the activity state of the user using the sensor 110, and outputs detection results. The sensor 110 may be, for example, an acceleration sensor or a heartbeat sensor, and detects movement occurring in the game device 100 and heartbeat information of the user as activity state information. The sensor 110 may be configured to output detection results at predetermined time intervals, and may output information such as the number of steps and heart rate detected after the most recent output at each output timing.

Acquisition unit 105 acquires various information related to the breeding game from a memory card (not shown) attached to game device 100 . The game device 100 of this embodiment is configured to be able to train a plurality of types of characters. In the game device 100, information on some types of characters is stored in advance in the storage device 102, and can be selected as a breeding target, or can be selected as a breeding target by satisfying a condition and a breeding game can be started. On the other hand, information on the remaining types of characters can be obtained via the obtaining unit 105 by attaching a memory card to expand the interest factor.

The display control unit 106 controls information display on the game device 100 . The display control unit 106 uses the display information recorded in the storage device 102 for the character being trained to configure various screens relating to the breeding game to be displayed on the display unit 120, which may be an LCD or the like.

The operation input unit 107 is a user interface of the game device 100 such as physical operation members (buttons). The operation input unit 107 outputs a control signal corresponding to the operation input to the control unit 101 when it detects that an operation input has been made to the operation member.

The communication unit 108 is a communication interface for performing information communication with an external device included in the game device 100 . The communication unit 108 does not always need to be in a state of communication connection, and transitions to a state of communication connection in some modes that are shifted in the course of the breeding game or triggered by menu selection by the user. It is sufficient if it is configured to The communication method of the communication unit 108 can include, for example, short-range wireless communication and near-field wireless communication.

《Outline of training game》
An overview of the breeding game executed in the game device 100 of the present embodiment having such a configuration will be described below.

The game device 100 is configured such that a plurality of types of characters can be selected as breeding targets. The user can set one of these characters as a training target and train the character. That is, the breeding game executed on the game device 100 is configured such that one character can be set as a breeding target at a time.

The character to be trained may be selected, for example, from selectable characters by a lottery process or based on a condition that is satisfied while the game device 100 is being used. Alternatively, the character to be trained may be selected according to the user's operation input or the acquisition unit 105 acquiring relevant information from the memory card.

Character training is basically performed according to the activity state of the user wearing the game device 100 . In the breeding game of the present embodiment, each character is provided with a plurality of breeding stages in order to express the character's growth, and the character's breeding stages progress sequentially as predetermined growth conditions are satisfied. In other words, a single character training game progresses through a plurality of training stages, and progresses to the next training stage when predetermined growth conditions are satisfied in each training stage.

Each character has a plurality of appearances (forms) defined in at least some of the stages of development, and which of these appearances will be displayed according to the transition of the user's activity state in the previous stages of development. is determined. That is, the breeding game presents an expression of "evolution of the character" to the user by changing the appearance of the character as the breeding stage progresses. In this way, the breeding game changes the mode of evolution of the character according to what kind of activity the user wearing the game device 100 performs while progressing through a plurality of breeding stages. An interesting experience of character training can be provided.

The plurality of forms defined in the breeding stage differ not only in appearance, but also in parameters (competition parameters) used when participating in a competition game, which will be described later. Here, the battle parameter may be, for example, physical strength, attack power, defense power (or ability related to avoidance such as agility), etc., and is referred to when determining the progress of the battle game. Therefore, a user who desires to advance in a competitive game advantageously wears the game device 100 and carries out activities systematically so as to grow the character into a form in which more advantageous competitive parameters are defined.

Which form the character evolves into in the progress of its development stage is determined based on the transition of activities that the user wears the game device 100 and performs on a daily basis. In the game device 100 of the present embodiment, the detection unit 104 acquires information on the user's step count and heart rate. It is determined according to the accumulated amount. Here, the method of score evaluation and the score necessary for evolving into each form may be determined for each character being trained and the current form of the character.

The acquired activity state information (activity information) can also be used to control the state of the character displayed on the display unit 120 of the game device 100 in real time. For example, the activity information is also used to determine the condition (tone) of the character in the breeding game, and the display control unit 106 controls the image of the character displayed on the display unit 120 so as to reflect the condition.

<Battle game>
Next, a battle game executed on the game device 100 will be described.

As described above, the battle game is a game in which a character trained by the user on the game device 100 (hereinafter referred to as self character) participates. In other words, the user not only enjoys watching the appearance and actions of the self-character trained in the training game in the training game, but also allows the character to participate in the battle game to become an opponent's character (hereinafter referred to as "character"). , referred to as an opponent character). In the battle game, the player character and the opponent character perform battle actions in sequence, and the character that first reduces the opponent character's physical strength to 0 wins, or the character with the greater remaining physical strength after the lapse of a predetermined number of turns wins. do. The content of the battle game is not limited to such a turn-based game, and can be appropriately changed to other games of a battle format.

The battle game is executed when, for example, the operation input unit 107 acquires an operation input relating to the execution request of the battle game, the achievement of a predetermined condition in the breeding game, or the acquisition of information on the battle character. It may be executed as a trigger. Here, the information related to the fighting character of the fighting game may be stored in advance in the storage device 102, or may be stored in the game device 100, for example, when a memory card is inserted into the game device 100, or when communication with an external communication device is performed. It may be received triggered by what has been done or the like.

In the breeding game of the present embodiment, all characters are provided with six training stages, and the battle game can be used from the third training stage. In other words, the user cannot play the game by allowing the character to participate in the battle game until the own character reaches the second training stage. On the other hand, after the own character has reached the third and subsequent training stages, it becomes possible to play the game by having the character participate in the battle game. Therefore, an event in the breeding game related to the execution of the battle game is also controlled so as not to occur until the own character reaches the stage after the second breeding stage.

<Variable elements of battle parameters>
As described above, in the breeding game of the present embodiment, the battle parameters of the character change as the form of the own character changes as the breeding stage progresses. That is, the battle parameters of the player's own character include fixed values that are determined regardless of the difference between users in accordance with the determination of the form of the player's own character. That is, the fixed value battle parameters (hereinafter referred to as basic parameters) corresponding to the form of the character are predetermined according to the characteristics and characteristics of the character, and the basic battle game using the character is guaranteed to all users. Therefore, the user wears the game device 100 and performs daily activities, accumulates a score that satisfies the conditions for the evolution of the character to a specific form, and trains his/her own character in the breeding game to achieve the form. A state having such basic parameters can be obtained.

On the other hand, if the progress of the battle game is determined only by such basic parameters unique to the character (form), the outcome of the battle game may be fixed. That is, at the stage when the characters to be fought in the battle game are determined, it can be determined based on the basic parameters of the participating characters which character will be favored by the battle game, so the interest of the battle game may be lost. . From another point of view, the user can improve the results of the fighting game simply by training the character into a form having basic parameters that can make the progress of the fighting game advantageous. The need for training is reduced, and as a result, the user may lose interest in exercising while wearing the game device 100 . In other words, the function of the game device 100 that motivates the user to exercise may not work properly.

Therefore, in the fighting game of this embodiment, the fighting parameters of each character include additional parameters in addition to the basic parameters. Additional parameters, like basic parameters, are parameters whose values change based on activity information obtained in the breeding game. However, the basic parameters and the additional parameters are different in the user's actions to be measured. The types of modes are provided so as to be switchable according to the operation input by the user.

First, as described above, a score is accumulated based on activity information measured on a daily basis such as walking, and the basic parameters of the own character are changed by progressing the training stage based on the score. mode (hereinafter referred to as normal mode). In the normal mode, the user does not have to consciously perform a specific action, and by performing daily actions such as running, the user's heart rate increase, number of steps, walking speed, etc. can be used as activity information. It is acquired and used for accumulating a score for progressing the breeding stage of the own character and for specifying the evolution destination form.

Second, unlike the normal mode, the activity information measured by having the user consciously perform actions related to specific exercise items is evaluated, and the additional parameters of the own character are changed based on the evaluation. in training mode. More specifically, in training mode, unlike the normal mode, the measurement time is limited, and how often the exercise was performed within that time is evaluated. The value of the corresponding item of will increase.

Here, in the fighting game of the present embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding of the invention, three items of physical strength, offensive power, and defensive power are provided as fighting parameters of each character referred to in the fighting game. be described as existing. In the training mode, each of these items is associated with a different type of exercise, and activity information is acquired and evaluated for the type of exercise designated for measurement by the user.

For example, when shifting to the training mode, the display unit 120 of the game device 100 displays a screen for selecting an exercise type for measurement (training), as shown in FIG. 3(a). In the example shown in the figure, crunches (button 301) for abdominal muscle movements, punches (button 302) for alternating left and right fists, and dashes (button 303) for running are shown as exercise items to be measured. By performing a selection operation of a button corresponding to any one exercise item, the measurement related to the exercise item can be started. Each exercise item may be adopted, for example, one that intuitively recalls the item of the additional parameter. performance).

When the exercise item is selected, the screen of the display unit 120 transitions to the screen during measurement after displaying the countdown for the start of measurement. Then, when the measurement period ends, the content (number of times) performed is evaluated based on the activity information acquired during the measurement period. For example, as shown in FIG. The value 312 of the additional parameter to be used is included in the result screen and displayed. The amount of increase in the additional parameter is evaluated in three stages of "±0", "+1", and "+2" based on the preset frequency threshold and the number of times of the corresponding exercise performed during the measurement period. shall be After the result screen is displayed, when an operation input relating to confirmation is performed, or when a predetermined display time elapses, the mode of the game device 100 is shifted from the training mode to the default normal mode. Also, the screen display of the display unit 120 is not the one in the training mode, but transitions to the character display screen related to the breeding game in the normal mode.

In this way, while the basic parameters determined by the change in the form of the character in the normal mode are fixed values, the additional parameters that increase as the user exercises in the training mode are evaluated favorably. It is a variable value that rises according to how warm it is. In addition, while the basic parameters are changed for each form as the training stage progresses, the additional parameters are sequentially accumulated according to the number of times the user has exercised in the training mode regardless of the training stage, and regardless of changes in the form. maintained. In other words, the basic parameters are base parameters that are fixedly determined regardless of the user according to how the character is evolved in the breeding game, and the additional parameters are the number of exercises related to the training mode. It is a user-dependent parameter that is added to the basic parameter, provided to give preferential treatment to the user. In other words, when a battle game is executed using your own character, the battle parameters of that character are (match parameters) = (basic parameters) + (additional parameters)
is derived by

By doing so, even if the same character has the same form, the battle parameter changes, so that the user who wants to advance the battle game more advantageously can be motivated to exercise in the training mode. Also, since the additional parameter is maintained even when the own character's training stage progresses, the effect of increasing the battle parameter is always generated (when the value is other than 0) during the training of the character.

The information about the battle parameters is realized by holding the following information in the storage device 102 or the memory 103, for example.

The storage device 102 manages configuration information (form information) as shown in FIG. 4A, for example, for each character form. In the illustrated example, the morphological information manages stage information 402 indicating the training stage, morphological ID 403 uniquely identifying the morphology, and basic parameters 404 in the morphology in association with a character ID 401 that uniquely identifies the character. The basic parameters 404 also include physical strength 411, offensive power 412, and defensive power 413 related to the form. Here, the physical strength 411, the offensive power 412, and the defensive power 413 included in the basic parameters 404 are fixed values defined invariably with respect to the form.

Further, information (training information) of the character currently being trained is managed in the memory 103 in a configuration as shown in FIG. 4B, for example. The training information is associated with a training ID 421 that identifies the character currently being trained among characters trained by the user, a character ID 422 of the character itself, stage information 423 that indicates the training stage, and a form ID 424 that uniquely identifies the form. , an accumulated score 425 relating to the transition of activity information, a basic parameter 426 relating to the own character, and an additional parameter 427 relating to the own character are managed. Basic parameters 426 and additional parameters 427 include physical strength 431, offensive strength 432 and defensive strength 433, or physical strength 441, offensive strength 442 and defensive strength 443, respectively.

Here, the value stored in accumulated score 425 is updated by sequentially adding scores derived based on activity information acquired in the normal mode. More specifically, in the normal mode, in order to evaluate the amount of exercise associated with daily actions performed by the user, activity information that is sequentially acquired is totaled at predetermined time intervals, and a score is obtained by applying a predetermined arithmetic expression. A derivation is made. The derived score is reflected in the form of being sequentially added to the accumulated score 425 value. The accumulated score 425 is used, for example, to determine whether or not it is possible to advance the breeding stage of the player's own character, or to determine which form the player's character will evolve into in the next breeding stage. Since the accumulated score 425 is basically used to determine the form of the own character in the next training stage, it is reset after the training stage progresses, and is accumulated again for the subsequent training stage. may be configured to start.

Therefore, the activity information acquired in the normal mode updates the accumulated score 425 necessary for progressing the training stage and evolving the character, and when the accumulated score 425 satisfies a predetermined condition, Realize the nurturing element about growth that causes morphological change (evolution). At this time, the physical strength 411, offensive power 412 and defensive power 413 of the form information managed in the storage device 102 relating to the changed form are read out, and the values of the physical strength 431, offensive power 432 and defensive power 433 of the breeding information are read out. is replaced with the read value. Also, when the form is changed, the basic parameters of the own character are replaced with the basic parameters of the form after the change, so the activity information acquired in the normal mode indirectly changes the basic parameters of the own character. It also realizes the nurturing element about

On the other hand, the additional parameter 427 is updated by sequentially adding a value corresponding to the evaluation result based on the activity information related to the exercise item corresponding to each item performed in the training mode described above. That is, when the user selects the crunch in the training mode and performs measurement, after evaluating the acquired activity information in three stages, the value (±0/+1/+2) corresponding to the evaluation is the training information. is added to the physical strength 441 of Similarly, when punching is selected and measured, the training information attack power 442 is updated, and when dashing is selected and measured, the training information defense power 443 is updated according to the evaluation results. be. Therefore, the activity information acquired in the training mode directly updates the additional parameter 427, and implements a training element for growth that changes the additional parameter of the own character.

Battle parameters that change sequentially in the breeding game in this way can be confirmed on the status screen of the own character shown in FIG. Configured. As shown in the figure, the status screen shows an image 501 showing the appearance of the own character, a name 502 relating to the form of the own character, and battle parameters 503 . In the battle parameters 503, basic parameters and additional parameters are separated for each item (physical strength, offensive power, and defensive power) and displayed in an identifiable manner. Therefore, by referring to the status screen, the user can grasp the basic parameters specific to the form of the user's own character and the additional parameters that have been increased by performing exercises related to the training mode for each item.

In the breeding game of the present embodiment, it is assumed that the player character cannot participate in the battle game (cannot play the battle game) unless the breeding stage reaches the third stage. shall be configured so as to be able to be displayed at any breeding stage. This is to ensure that all users have the opportunity to systematically train (train) so that even if they are in the training stage where they cannot play the fighting game yet, they can proceed advantageously with the fighting game that can be played after that. is. It is also for the purpose of allowing the user to grasp to what extent the parameter of which item of his/her own character has been strengthened by using the training mode.

<Differences between modes>
In summary, the game device 100 of the present embodiment makes the following processing contents different between the normal mode and the training mode during execution of the breeding game.

First, in each mode, the activity information acquired by the detection unit 104 changes according to the training of the own character. The detection unit 104 is set to the normal mode by default (normal state), and detects activity information related to daily actions performed by the user while wearing the game device 100 as the first activity information according to the present invention. is controlled to obtain Further, when the training mode is set by the operation input related to the mode setting, the acquisition of the activity information related to the daily movement is stopped, and furthermore, in response to the operation input related to the selection of the exercise type to be trained. , the detection unit 104 is controlled to acquire the activity information related to the motion of the selected exercise item as the second activity information according to the present invention. Further, when the measurement related to the selected exercise item is completed and the acquisition of the activity information related to the measurement period is completed, the detection unit 104 stops acquiring the activity information again. At this time, when the result display and the like performed in response to the end of the measurement are completed, the mode of the game device 100 is reset to the normal mode. That is, in the normal mode, the detection unit 104 acquires, as activity information, information related to daily activities out of the information measured by the sensor 110, and in the training mode, out of the information measured by the sensor 110, The two modes differ in that information related to a selected exercise item, which is different from information related to daily activities, is acquired as activity information.

In the training game, the own character is trained from different viewpoints (training methods) according to the activity information acquired in each mode. In the normal mode, based on the acquired activity information, the player's own character is trained by changing the accumulated training information score 425, which is a parameter for progressing the training stage. Further, the game device 100 of the present embodiment is configured so that the user can decide whether or not to advance the training stage of his/her own character when the accumulated score 425 satisfies a predetermined condition. When it is decided to proceed, the advanced form is uniquely specified by the accumulated score 425, and the stage information 423, the form ID 424, and the basic parameters 426 of the breeding information are changed. On the other hand, in the training mode, the acquired activity information is evaluated for the corresponding exercise event, and the additional parameter 427 of the training information is changed, thereby training the own character. That is, in the training mode, the parameter (additional parameter 427) related to the battle game is changed instead of changing the parameter (accumulated score 425) related to the breeding game for the own character. Therefore, in the normal mode and the training mode, the activity information of the user wearing the game device 100 is obtained. They are different in that they are changed.

Further, when the progress of the training stage occurs, in the normal mode, the basic parameter 426 of the training information is changed according to the form of the own character after progress, whereas in the training mode, the change in the form of the own character is changed. The two modes are also different in that the additional parameter 427 of the training information is maintained regardless of the mode.

《Update process》
Hereinafter, specific processing will be described with reference to the flow chart of FIG. 6 for the breeding information update processing executed when the breeding game is played on the game device 100 of the present embodiment. The processing corresponding to the flowchart can be realized by the control unit 101 reading a corresponding processing program stored in, for example, the storage device 102, developing it in the memory 103, and executing it. It should be noted that this update process is assumed to be started at the same time as execution of the breeding game is started, for example, when the power of the game device 100 is turned on and predetermined initialization processing and setting processing are completed. Description will be made assuming that the process is repeatedly executed each time information is obtained from 110 .

In S601, the control unit 101 determines whether the mode currently set in the game device 100 is the normal mode. If the currently set mode is the normal mode, the control unit 101 moves the process to S602. If the currently set mode is not the normal mode, that is, if the training mode has been set by an operation input for changing the mode, the control unit 101 shifts the process to S607.

In S<b>602 , the detection unit 104 acquires activity information related to daily actions from information measured by the sensor 110 under the control of the control unit 101 . Activity information related to routine activities may include, for example, steps taken and heart rate over a period of time.

In S603, the control unit 101 derives an additional accumulated score based on the activity information acquired in S602. Then, the control unit 101 updates the training information by adding the derived additional amount to the accumulated score 425 of the training information related to the own character.

In S604, the control unit 101 determines whether or not the progress condition of the breeding stage is satisfied. Here, the progression condition of the training stage may be set for the current form of the own character, or may be set for a form that can be evolved from the current form of the own character. may be Alternatively, the progression conditions may be set in common for evolutionary stages regardless of characters or forms. The control unit 101 shifts the processing to S605 if it determines that the progress condition of the breeding stage is satisfied, and completes this update processing if it determines that it is not satisfied.

In S<b>605 , the control unit 101 determines whether or not the user has input an operation input requesting progress in the training stage, that is, requesting evolution of the player's own character. The control unit 101 shifts the processing to S606 if it determines that an operation input related to the progress request for the training stage has been performed, and completes this update processing if it determines that the control unit 101 has not performed the operation input.

In S606, the control unit 101 determines the evolution destination form and updates the breeding information. More specifically, the control unit 101 identifies one form that satisfies the progression condition of the training stage as the advanced form, and updates the form ID 424 and the stage information 423 of the training information based on the advanced form. . Also, the control unit 101 refers to the morphology information related to the advanced morphology, updates the basic parameters 426 of the training information based on the basic parameters 404 of the mobile information, and completes the updating process.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S601 that the currently set mode is the training mode, the control unit 101 determines in S607 whether or not an operation input related to selection of the exercise type to be measured has been performed. If the control unit 101 determines that an operation input related to selection of an exercise item has been performed, the process proceeds to S608, and if it determines that the operation input has not been performed, the process of this step is repeated.

In S<b>608 , under the control of the control unit 101 , the detection unit 104 acquires activity information related to the motion of the selected exercise item among the information measured by the sensor 110 . Acquisition of activity information in this step may be performed for a measurement period determined for the exercise item. The control unit 101 shifts the processing to S609 when acquisition of the activity information related to the measurement period ends.

In S609, the control unit 101 evaluates the activity information acquired in S608 based on evaluation criteria provided for the selected exercise item. Then, the control unit 101 updates the training information by adding the value derived as a result of the evaluation to the additional parameter 427 of the training information.

In S610, the control unit 101 sets the mode of the game device 100 to the normal mode, and completes the updating process.

As described above, according to the game device of the present embodiment, since the training mode provides the function of increasing the battle parameters, the user who wants to advance the battle game particularly favorably is guided to voluntary exercise. can do. In addition, with such a configuration, the progress of the battle game does not depend on the characters, and the development can be enriched. In addition, since the user can strengthen the battle parameters while keeping the user's own character in a form having a preferred appearance, it is possible to use the user's own character in a desired form in a suitable battle with other characters having high basic parameters. You can also make games.

[Modification 1]
In the above-described embodiment, a mode has been described in which the activity history in the training mode performed by the user is made known to the user by presenting parameters for each item on the status screen shown in FIG. is not limited to For example, as shown in FIG. 7, based on the total value of each item (the sum of physical strength 441, offensive power 442 and defensive power 443) included in the additional parameter 427 of the training information, a training mode related to training of the own character is performed. may be evaluated and the obtained evaluation result may be presented to the user as an index for character training. The evaluation of the activity history in the training mode may be performed in five grades of rank D, rank C, rank B, rank A, and rank S, for example.

Note that the additional parameter 427 is information that is accumulated and managed regardless of the progress of the raising stage, so the total value of each item tends to increase as the raising period increases. For this reason, the evaluation criteria for the total value may be controlled so that the upper limit of the total value classified into each rank increases as the player goes to a higher training stage. That is, even if the rank is the same, the upper limit for classification into the rank is set higher as the training stage progresses, so immediately after the training stage has progressed, the evaluation can be made with a lower rank than before the progress. Therefore, it is possible to induce a user who desires a higher evaluation to exercise more spontaneously.

[Modification 2]
In the breeding game of the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of forms are provided for each breeding stage of one character, and it is possible to evolve into one of them according to the accumulated score. It is not limited to this. In other words, in a breeding game that expresses the character's growth through progression of the breeding stages, it is not essential to provide variations in form in each breeding stage, and the evolution of the character may be fixed regardless of the user. Also, it is not essential to change the appearance of the character during the progress of the breeding stage, and only the basic parameters may be changed without changing the appearance.

[Modification 3]
In the above-described embodiment, the game device 100 is assumed to execute a competitive game, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. The competitive game may be executed by an external device such as a mobile terminal configured to be able to communicate with the game device 100, or by a server or the like that receives information acquired from the game device 100 from the mobile terminal or the like.

[Modification 4]
In the above-described embodiment, the user selects the type of exercise to be measured when the training mode is set, but implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. The exercise item to be measured as the training mode is specified based on the information acquired by the sensor 110, and the control unit 101 evaluates the activity information acquired during the measurement period based on the evaluation criteria for the specified exercise item. You may

[Modification 5]
In the above-described embodiment, an exercise item corresponding to each item of the competition parameter is provided as an exercise item that can be selected in the training mode, and the additional parameter 427 of the corresponding item is updated according to the activity information measured in the training mode. However, implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. Exercise types that can be selected in the training mode may include those whose evaluation results do not change the additional parameters 427 . For example, in one aspect, an exercise event may be provided that awards points that must be consumed to progress through the training stages. By doing so, it is possible to guide not only the user who desires to increase the additional parameter 427 but also all the users who play the breeding game to exercise in the training mode.

[Summary of embodiment]
The above embodiment discloses at least the following game device and program.

(1) A game device for executing a first type game for raising characters,
Acquisition means for acquiring activity information indicating a user's activity status;
training means for training a target character to be trained by changing parameters of the target character to be trained based on the activity information acquired by the acquisition means;
a control means for controlling a training method of the target character in the breeding means in accordance with a mode set in the game device;
with
The training method of the target character in the breeding means includes at least a first breeding method for changing parameters related to the first type game and parameters related to the second type game different from the first type game. a second training method that changes,
The control means is
raising the target character by the first raising method based on the activity information when the first mode is set;
A game device for controlling the raising means to raise the target character by the second raising method based on the activity information when a second mode is set.

(2) the parameters related to the second type game are composed of basic parameters and additional parameters;
The game device according to (1), wherein the nurturing means changes the additional parameter based on the activity information when the second mode is set.

(3) the second mode causes the acquisition means to acquire the activity information for a plurality of predetermined types of exercise;
The parameters related to the game of the second type include a plurality of types of parameters, each type having the basic parameter and the additional parameter,
The game device according to (2), wherein, when the second mode is set, the nurturing means changes the additional parameter of a type corresponding to the type of exercise for which the activity information was obtained.

(4) further comprising selection means for receiving selection of one exercise type for acquiring the activity information from among the plurality of types of exercise types when the second mode is set;
The nurturing means, when the second mode is set, changes the additional parameter of a type corresponding to the one exercise item whose selection is accepted by the selecting means, based on the activity information. , (3).

(5) The training means changes the additional parameter by adding a value based on the evaluation result of the activity information when the second mode is set. or the game device according to one.

(6) the game of the first type is a game in which the character grows through a plurality of training stages;
The first training method changes the basic parameters related to the second type game in addition to the parameters related to the first type game based on the activity information, while the second training method changes the basic parameters related to the second type game. is for changing an additional parameter for the second type game based on the activity information without changing the parameter for the first type game,
(2) to (5), wherein the training means changes the basic parameter of the target character to a predetermined fixed value for the training stage after the change, when changing the training stage of the target character; The game device according to any one of

(7) When changing the training stage of the target character, the training means changes the basic parameter from the value of the training stage immediately before, while maintaining the additional parameter at the value of the training stage immediately before. The game device according to (6).

(8) further comprising display means for displaying parameters related to the second type game for the target character;
The game apparatus according to (6) or (7), wherein the display means displays the parameters related to the second type game of the target character such that the basic parameters and the additional parameters are distinguishable.

(9) the game of the second type is a game that can be executed only when the character's training stage is later than a predetermined training stage;
The game apparatus according to (8), wherein the display means displays the parameters related to the second type game of the target character regardless of the training stage of the target character.

(10) The game apparatus according to any one of (6) to (9), further comprising evaluation means for evaluating and displaying an activity history related to the second mode of the user based on the additional parameter. .

(11) The game apparatus according to (10), wherein the evaluation means varies the evaluation criteria of the user's activity history related to the second mode for each character development stage.

(12) the second type game is a competitive game;
Any one of (2) to (11), wherein the parameter related to the second type game of the target character referred to when executing the second type game is a sum of the basic parameter and the additional parameter. 1. A game device according to one.

(13) the activity information includes first activity information and second activity information different from the first activity information;
The training means is
when the first mode is set, changing parameters related to the first type game based on the first activity information among the activity information;
Any one of (1) to (12), wherein when the second mode is set, parameters related to the second type game are changed based on the second activity information among the activity information. or the game device according to one.

(14) The game device according to (13), wherein the first activity information and the second activity information have different items for measuring user's activity state.

(15) further comprising setting means for receiving a setting operation for setting the game device to the second mode;
The game device
It is set to the first mode in a normal state,
When the setting operation is accepted by the setting means, the second mode is set,
The game device according to any one of (1) to (14), wherein the game device is reset to the first mode on condition that the predetermined activity information related to the second mode is obtained. .

(16) The game apparatus according to any one of (1) to (15), further comprising means for executing the second type game.

(17) A program for causing a computer to function as each means of the game device according to any one of (1) to (16).

[Other embodiments]
The invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the invention.

100: game device, 101: control unit, 102: storage device, 103: memory, 104: detection unit, 105: acquisition unit, 106: display control unit, 107: operation input unit, 108: communication unit, 110: sensor, 120: display unit

Claims (15)

A game device for executing a training game for training a character,
Acquisition means for acquiring activity information indicating a user's activity status;
breeding means for training a target character by changing parameters of the target character to be trained in the breeding game based on the activity information acquired by the acquisition means;
a control means for controlling a training method of the target character in the breeding means in accordance with a mode set in the game device;
with
The training method of the target character in the breeding means includes at least a first training method of changing parameters related to the training game, and a character participation game different from the training game executed with the participation of the target character. and a second training method that changes such parameters,
Modes set in the game device include a first mode in which first activity information relating to daily actions of the user is acquired, and second activity information different from the first activity information. a second mode obtained;
The control means is
raising the target character by the first raising method based on the first activity information when the first mode is set;
A game device for controlling the raising means to raise the target character by the second raising method based on the second activity information when the second mode is set. The parameters related to the character participation game are composed of basic parameters and additional parameters,
2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said training means changes said additional parameter based on said second activity information when said second mode is set. The second mode causes the acquisition means to acquire the second activity information for a plurality of predetermined types of exercise,
The parameters related to the character participation game include a plurality of types of parameters, each type having the basic parameter and the additional parameter,
3. The game according to claim 2, wherein, when said second mode is set, said nurturing means changes said additional parameter of a type corresponding to the type of exercise for which said second activity information has been obtained. Device. further comprising selection means for receiving selection of one exercise item for acquiring the second activity information from among the plurality of types of exercise items when the second mode is set;
When the second mode is set, the nurturing means, based on the second activity information, sets the additional parameter of the type corresponding to the one exercise item whose selection is received by the selecting means. 4. The game device according to claim 3, wherein the game device is changed by 3. A game device according to claim 2, wherein said nurturing means changes said additional parameter by adding a value based on an evaluation result of said second activity information when said second mode is set. The breeding game is a game in which a character grows through a plurality of breeding stages,
The first training method changes the basic parameters related to the character participation game in addition to the parameters related to the training game based on the first activity information, while the second training method includes: Based on the second activity information, additional parameters related to the character participation game are changed without changing parameters related to the breeding game,
3. The game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, when changing the training stage of the target character, the training means changes the basic parameter of the target character to a predetermined fixed value for the training stage after the change. . 7. When changing the training stage of the target character, the training means changes the basic parameter from the value of the immediately preceding training stage, and maintains the additional parameter at the value of the immediately preceding training stage. The game device described in . further comprising display means for displaying parameters related to the character participation game for the target character,
7. The game apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said display means displays the parameters relating to said character participation game of said target character such that said basic parameters and said additional parameters can be distinguished. The character participation game is a game that can be executed only when the character training stage is later than a predetermined training stage,
9. The game apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the display means displays the parameters related to the character participation game of the target character regardless of the training stage of the target character. 7. The game apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising evaluation means for evaluating and displaying the user's activity history related to the second mode based on the additional parameter. 11. The game apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the evaluation means makes the evaluation criteria for the user's activity history related to the second mode different for each character development stage. 3. The game apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the parameter relating to the character participation game of the target character referred to during execution of the character participation game is a total value of the basic parameter and the additional parameter. further comprising setting means for receiving a setting operation for setting the game device to the second mode;
The game device
The first mode is set in the normal state,
When the setting operation is accepted by the setting means, the second mode is set,
2. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the game device is reset to the first mode on condition that the predetermined activity information relating to the second mode is obtained. 2. A game device according to claim 1, further comprising means for executing said character participation game. A program for causing a computer to function as each means of the game device according to any one of claims 1 to 14 .

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