JP2017012424A - Program, game apparatus, and server system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate a loss of an opportunity of acquiring an item or the like related to a skipped game progress management unit in a game represented by a stage clear type game in which a player sequentially plays a game and progresses a game progress management unit such as a stage and a map chapter.SOLUTION: When detecting a skip operation input, a program causes a computer to progress a game by skipping a current game stage. At that time, when a player currently plays the skipped game stage, an opportunity is set so as to acquire (1) objects such as an item, a weapon and clothes, (2) parameter values such as points and experience values, and (3) special behavior such as skill and magic that the player may acquire if playing the game of the skipped game stage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a program for causing a computer to execute a game.

  One of the genres of video games is a stage clear game that progresses while sequentially clearing a plurality of stages. The stage is a game progress management unit, and depending on the game genre, it may be called “face”, “hierarchy”, “map”, “scenario”, “chapter”, or the like.

  A player can acquire a clear bonus by advancing the game while acquiring items, skills, level-up rights, etc. through various opportunities during stage play, and clearing that stage. The items that can be acquired may be the same as other stages, but in order to enhance the fun of the game, unique items that can only be acquired at that stage may be set (for example, FIG. 2 of Patent Document 1). See).

JP 2013-70970 A

  The stage clear type game has a structural demerit that “when starting the game again from the beginning, the stage with the fast play order is accompanied by boredom of play”. That is, the difficulty level for each stage is generally configured to gradually increase in accordance with the play order. Therefore, when a player accustomed to the game replays the game (for example, when the game is over before the final stage and all the challenges are retaken from the first stage), the stage with a relatively fast play order is too difficult. In some cases, I couldn't feel a response and felt bored.

  As a device for eliminating these disadvantages, it is possible to add a “stage skip” function that clears the stage without actually playing it. However, if stage skipping is possible, there is a possibility that the opportunity to acquire items that can be acquired only in the skipped stage will be lost.

  The present invention relates to an item related to a skipped game progress management unit, such as a stage clear type, in a game that progresses by a player playing a game progress management unit such as a stage, map, or chapter in order. It was devised for the purpose of eliminating the loss of acquisition opportunities.

A first invention for solving the above-described problem is a program for causing a computer to execute a game that progresses as a player sequentially plays a game progress management unit such as a stage, a map, or a chapter. And
Skip control means for skipping the current game progress management unit and proceeding with the game in accordance with a predetermined skip operation input (for example, the processing unit 200, the game management unit 210, the skip control unit 212 in FIG. 8, and the steps in FIG. 13) S18, step S70 in FIG. 15),
If the game progress management unit skipped by the skip control means was played, an opportunity to be obtained was obtained. (1) Items, weapons, clothing and other objects, (2) points, experience points, etc. Skip parameter values, (3) tricks, skills, special actions such as magic, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Rewards”, skipped game progress management unit rewards are referred to as “Opportunity Loss Rewards”) Opportunity setting control means (for example, processing unit 200, game management unit 210, opportunity setting control unit 220 in FIG. 8, steps S122 and S130 in FIG. 14, steps in FIG. 15) S62) is a program for causing the computer to function.

The game progress management unit is a unit for delimiting game progress, and depending on the game genre, it is also called “surface”, “hierarchy”, “map”, “scenario”, “chapter”, or the like.
According to the first aspect, it is possible to incorporate a function of skipping the game progress management unit. Nevertheless, for the rewards that are obtained if the game is played without skipping, an opportunity that can be obtained in the subsequent game progress management unit is provided. That is, it is possible to eliminate the demerit that an opportunity to acquire items related to the skipped stage is lost.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the game progress management unit is associated with a reward (hereinafter referred to as “unique reward”) that can be obtained only by playing the game progress management unit. The means includes at least a unique reward associated with the game progress management unit skipped by the skip control means in the acquisition opportunity loss reward, and sets an opportunity to be acquired in the skipped game progress management unit. It is a program of the invention.

The loss of unique rewards is very annoying for players. It can be said that the greatest demerit of the loss of reward acquisition opportunity due to the skip of the game progress management unit is the demerit of missing the unique reward acquisition opportunity. In other words, if the player enjoys the so-called “communication”, skipping the game progress management unit is not worth using if the opportunity to acquire the unique reward is not guaranteed.
However, according to the second invention, even if the game progress management unit is skipped, the unique reward can be reliably acquired in the later game progress management unit. Therefore, skipping the game progress management unit is a highly useful function even for players who enjoy playing.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the skip control means performs a payment operation for any type of consideration among a plurality of types of consideration objects or consideration parameter values (hereinafter collectively referred to as “consideration”) consumed as a consideration for skipping. The skip operation input including the input is accepted and skipped (for example, step S16 in FIG. 13), and the opportunity setting control means generates an opportunity to acquire the earned opportunity loss reward in the game progress management unit after the skip. The occurrence rate is changed according to the type of consideration related to the payment operation input (for example, basic probability in FIG. 6, application probability setting unit 224 in FIG. 8, step S56 in FIG. 15, step S110 in FIG. 13), It is a program of the 1st or 2nd invention.

  According to the third aspect, the player can change the probability of obtaining an acquisition opportunity loss reward according to the type of consideration paid. For example, with a configuration in which the rate of occurrence is set higher as the amount of consideration paid is higher, the player himself / herself can put a risk and a return on the balance, so that the game interest can be improved.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the opportunity setting control means sets an acquisition opportunity by selecting any one of a plurality of rewards including the acquisition opportunity loss reward as an award reward and giving it to the player (for example, , The lottery type opportunity setting unit 221 in FIG. 8, step S122 in FIG. 14, and means for changing the selection probability of selecting the earned opportunity loss reward as the grant reward according to the type of consideration related to the payment operation input (For example, the upper limit number in FIG. 5, the basic probability in FIG. 6, the application probability setting unit 224, the obtainable number setting unit 227 in FIG. 8, steps S56 to S60 in FIG. 15). is there.

  According to the fourth aspect, the selection probability of the reward to be given is changed in accordance with the type of consideration selected by the player through the input of the payment operation for the consideration. Therefore, the further improvement of the interest property of a game is realizable.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the opportunity setting control means acquires any one of a plurality of rewards including the acquired opportunity loss reward as an option reward and sets an opportunity to virtually sell the option reward to the player. According to the means for setting an opportunity (for example, the consideration payment type opportunity setting unit 223 in FIG. 8 and steps S132 and S134 in FIG. 14) and the type of consideration related to the payment operation input, the acquired opportunity loss reward is the option. Means for changing the selection probability included in the reward (for example, the upper limit number in FIG. 5, the basic probability in FIG. 6, the application probability setting unit 224 in FIG. 8, the obtainable number setting unit 227, steps S <b> 56 to S <b> 60 in FIG. 15). It is the program of the 3rd invention which has.

  According to the fifth aspect, the probability that the acquisition opportunity loss reward is included in the options is changed according to the type of consideration selected by the player in the payment operation input of the consideration. Therefore, the further improvement of the interest property of a game is realizable.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the opportunity setting control means changes the selling price of the acquired opportunity loss reward in the virtual sales according to the type of the consideration related to the payment operation input (for example, the basic consideration in FIG. 7, FIG. 8). Application consideration setting unit 225, step S56 in FIG. 15, and the program of the fifth invention.

  According to the sixth aspect, the selling price of the acquisition opportunity loss reward in the virtual sales is changed according to the type of the price selected by the player by the payment operation input of the price. Therefore, the further improvement of the interest property of a game is realizable.

  Regarding virtual sales, as a seventh invention, the opportunity setting control means identifies and displays the acquired opportunity loss reward in the virtual sales (for example, the identification display body 7 in FIG. 4 and the identification display control in FIG. 8). If the program of the part 226, step S130 of FIG. 14), or the fifth or sixth invention is configured, the interest of the game is further improved, which is preferable.

  In an eighth aspect, the opportunity setting control means changes the selection probability according to whether or not the player has already acquired the acquisition opportunity loss reward (for example, the first probability correction in FIG. 6). Value, step S56 in FIG. 15, and the program according to any one of the fourth to seventh inventions.

  According to the eighth aspect, the selection probability can be changed according to the acquisition situation of the acquisition opportunity loss reward. For example, if a player already owns the lost opportunity opportunity reward, it is unlikely that the player wants the lost opportunity opportunity reward, and if it already exists, the disadvantage of the lost opportunity opportunity is guaranteed. The significance of doing this is considered to be small. Therefore, if the acquired acquisition opportunity loss reward is configured to reduce the selection probability in accordance with the acquisition situation, the progress of the game can be made smart by appropriately reducing the acquisition opportunities of low necessity and significance.

  In a ninth aspect, the opportunity setting control means changes the selection probability according to the progress of the game (for example, the upper limit number in FIG. 5, the basic probability in FIG. 6, the application probability setting unit in FIG. 8). 224, the obtainable number setting unit 227, steps S56 to S60 in FIG. 15, and the program according to any one of the fourth to seventh inventions.

According to the ninth aspect, for example, it is possible to adjust the selection probability in accordance with the progress of the game and appropriately reduce the need and less significant acquisition opportunities to make the game progress smart.
For example, paying attention to the player level as one of the game progress statuses, the player level is a parameter indicating the game proficiency and skill level of the player, and is generally set to a higher level as the game results are improved. . A relatively low-level player represented by a beginner is unfamiliar with the game and is unlikely to have earned so many different rewards. Therefore, it is significant to provide an opportunity to acquire an opportunity loss reward. However, it is highly likely that the advanced player has already played the game many times and has already acquired a wide variety of rewards, and it is not meaningful to provide an opportunity to acquire an acquisition opportunity loss reward.

  In the tenth invention, the opportunity setting control means changes the number of acquisition chance loss rewards that can be acquired in one acquisition opportunity according to the type of consideration related to the payment operation input (for example, the upper limit of FIG. 5). 8, the obtainable number setting unit 227 in FIG. 8, step S <b> 58 in FIG. 15, and the program according to any one of the third to ninth inventions.

  According to the tenth aspect of the invention, the number of acquisition chance loss rewards in one acquisition opportunity is changed according to the type of consideration selected by the player in input of the payment operation for the consideration. Therefore, the further improvement of the interest property of a game is realizable.

  An eleventh invention is the program according to any one of the first to tenth inventions, wherein the game progress management unit includes a game progress management unit that can be played when a given event is activated.

  According to the eleventh aspect, the game progress management unit that can be played when the event is activated can be included as the game progress management unit. Therefore, an opportunity to acquire a reward that can be acquired only in a certain event can be obtained.

A twelfth aspect of the present invention is a game device for executing a game that progresses as a player sequentially plays a game progress management unit such as a stage, a map, or a chapter.
In accordance with a predetermined skip operation input, skip control means (for example, control board 1550 in FIG. 2, processing unit 200 in FIG. 8, game management unit 210, skip control) that skips the current game progress management unit and advances the game. Unit 212, step S18 in FIG. 13 and step S70 in FIG. 15),
If the game progress management unit skipped by the skip control means was played, an opportunity to be obtained was obtained. (1) Items, weapons, clothing and other objects, (2) points, experience points, etc. Opportunity setting control means (for example, the control board 1550 in FIG. 2 and the processing in FIG. 8) for setting an opportunity to acquire a parameter value, (3) special actions such as techniques, skills, magic, etc. in the game progress management unit after skipping Unit 200, game management unit 210, opportunity setting control unit 220, steps S122 and S130 in FIG. 14, and step S62 in FIG. 15).

A thirteenth aspect of the invention is a server system for executing a game that progresses as a player plays a game progress management unit such as a stage, a map, or a chapter in order on a player terminal connected via communication. And
In response to a predetermined skip operation input at the player terminal, skip control means (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the processing unit 200 in FIG. 8, game management) that skips the current game progress management unit and advances the game. Unit 210, skip control unit 212, step S18 in FIG. 13, step S70 in FIG.
If the game progress management unit skipped by the skip control means was played, an opportunity to be obtained was obtained. (1) Items, weapons, clothing and other objects, (2) points, experience points, etc. Opportunity setting control means for setting an opportunity to acquire a parameter value, (3) special actions such as skills, skills, magic, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as “rewards”) in the game progress management unit after skipping (for example, , A control board 1150 in FIG. 1, a processing unit 200 in FIG. 8, a game management unit 210, an opportunity setting control unit 220, steps S122 and S130 in FIG. 14, and step S62 in FIG. 15).

  According to the twelfth or thirteenth invention, the same effect as that of the first invention can be obtained.

The figure which shows an example of a structure of a game system. The front external view which shows the structural example of a player terminal. The figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of a game. The figure for demonstrating the concept of the acquisition opportunity setting of an acquisition opportunity loss reward. The figure which shows the relationship of how many of the intrinsic | native rewards of the skipped stage are acquirable by the following game stage. The figure for demonstrating the example of a setting of the probability which concerns on an acquisition opportunity loss reward. The figure for demonstrating the example of a setting of the acquisition consideration concerning an acquisition opportunity loss reward. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of a server system. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which the memory | storage part of a server system memorize | store. The figure which shows the data structural example of acquisition opportunity definition data. The figure which shows the data structural example of user management data. The figure which shows the data structural example of play data. The main flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process in a server system. 14 is a flowchart continued from FIG. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a stage skip process.

  As an embodiment to which the present invention is applied, an example in which a stage clear type RPG (role playing game) is realized as an online game will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a game system in the present embodiment. The game system of the present embodiment includes a server system 1100 and a player terminal 1500 that can communicate with each other by connecting to the communication line 9.

  The communication line 9 means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line 9 includes a communication network such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet in addition to a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection and a LAN (Local Area Network) using Ethernet (registered trademark). This means that the communication method may be wired or wireless.

  The server system 1100 includes a main body device 1101, a keyboard 1106, a touch panel 1108, and a storage 1140, and the main body device 1101 is equipped with a control board 1150.

  The control board 1150 includes various microprocessors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1151, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and DSP (Digital Signal Processor), various IC memories 1152 such as a VRAM, a RAM, and a ROM, and a communication device 1153. Has been. A part or all of the control board 1150 may be realized by an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a system on a chip (SoC).

  In the server system 1100, the control board 1150 performs arithmetic processing based on predetermined programs and data, so that 1) a user management function related to user registration and the like, and 2) a player who is a user plays a game on the player terminal 1500. A game management function that provides data necessary for the game, and 3) an online shopping function that sells various items available in the game to the user online. That is, the game in the present embodiment is realized as a kind of client-server online game.

  Although the server system 1100 is described as a single unit, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of blade servers sharing each function are mounted and connected to each other via an internal bus so that data communication is possible. Alternatively, the server system 1100 may be configured to function as a whole by performing data communication with a plurality of independent servers installed at remote locations via the communication line 9.

FIG. 2 is a front external view showing a configuration example of the player terminal 1500.
The player terminal 1500 is a computer that a player user uses individually for game play, and is a computer that can access the server system 1100 via the communication line 9 and execute an online game. ). The player terminal 1500 of the present embodiment is a device classified as a so-called smartphone, but may be a portable game device, a device classified as a game controller, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a wearable computer, an arcade game device, or the like. .

  The player terminal 1500 includes a direction input key 1502, a button switch 1504, a touch panel 1506 functioning as an image display device / contact position input device, a speaker 1510, a built-in battery 1509, a microphone 1512, a control board 1550, a computer. A memory card reader 1542 that can read and write data from a memory card 1540 that is a readable storage medium. In addition, a power button, a volume control button, etc., not shown, are provided. Further, an IC card reader that can read and write data in a non-contact manner with respect to an IC card type credit card or prepaid card capable of paying a price for game play may be provided.

  The control board 1550 is used for wireless communication with various microprocessors such as a CPU 1551, a GPU, a DSP, various IC memories 1552 such as a VRAM, a RAM, and a ROM, and a mobile phone base station and a wireless LAN base station connected to the communication line 9. A wireless communication module 1553, an I / F circuit 1557 (interface circuit), and the like are mounted.

  The I / F circuit 1557 includes a driver circuit for the touch panel 1506, a circuit that receives signals from the direction input key 1502 and the button switch 1504, an output amplifier circuit that outputs an audio signal to the speaker 1510, and an audio signal collected by the microphone 1512. An input signal generation circuit for generating a signal, a signal input / output circuit for the memory card reader 1542, and the like are included.

  These elements mounted on the control board 1550 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received. Note that a part or all of the control board 1550 may be configured by ASIC or FPGA. The control board 1550 temporarily stores in the IC memory 1552 a client program and various data for realizing the function as the player terminal of the game of the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the player terminal 1500 is configured to download the client program and various setting data from the server system 1100 in advance, but may be configured to read from a storage medium such as a memory card 1540 obtained separately.

[Game Overview]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the game of the present embodiment.
The game of this embodiment is a stage clear game. That is, one game is composed of a plurality of stages (game progress management units; “STAGE 1”, “STAGE 2”... In the figure) in which a predetermined execution order is set. As shown in FIG. 3 (1), basically, the player starts play from the first stage. When the stage is cleared, the player proceeds to the second stage, and when the second stage is cleared, the player proceeds to the third stage. And when the final stage is cleared, the game is cleared. If the player character is damaged and becomes unable to act on the way, the game is over. If the game is re-challenged, it starts from the first stage.

Each stage has an “acquisition opportunity” for acquiring various items. In FIG. 3, the acquisition opportunity is expressed by a balloon.
The form of the acquisition opportunity can be appropriately set according to the game content. Since this embodiment is an RPG, for example, discovery of a hidden treasure box, drop by an enemy character, a prize of a mini game (for example, so-called “gacha”, etc.), a present from an NPC (non-player character), an item shop or NPC Opportunities are provided for virtual sales, etc., granting as a stage clear bonus, requesting a mission with a reward, and the like.

Items that can be acquired can be set as appropriate according to the content of the game. For example, 1) Objects such as items, weapons, clothing, and recovery, 2) Characters and aircraft that can be player characters, 3) Player character parts, 4) Techniques, skills, experience points, and abilities for player characters Granting of improvements, 5) In-game currency, 6) Right to draw, 7) Right to challenge special stages, etc.
Hereinafter, such acquirable items will be collectively referred to as “rewards”. The reward of the present embodiment includes a common reward that can be acquired at a plurality of stages, and a unique reward that can be acquired only at that stage. In the example of FIG. 3A, the first unique reward 81 is set in the first stage, and the second unique reward 82 is set in the second stage.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, the game of the embodiment incorporates a “stage skip” function. In the present embodiment, the stage that is about to start or the stage that is currently being played can be skipped when the player consumes the skip item 5 as a skip operation input.

  The form of the skip operation input is not limited to the use of the specific item, and can be set as appropriate according to the game content. For example, this can be realized by causing the player character to enter a skip gate provided at a predetermined position in the game space, or bringing the player character into contact with a gate object provided at a predetermined position in the game space. Also, skip operation input may be performed such as skip magic chanting, teleport skill activation, and purchase of skip right (skip ticket) on the spot.

  Consideration payment for stage skip can be set as appropriate according to the form of skip operation input. For example, payment with consideration parameters is possible. Specifically, consumption of related action points (points that are subtracted according to the player character's action and become “0” and become inoperable and recover by the use of time and supply items), and games on the spot Payment in local currency, payment in virtual currency by a billing system provided in the game system, achievement of a result exceeding the standard in a mini game, etc. may be made. More specifically, the magic point is consumed if the skip magic is cast. Of course, payment may be made with a specific consideration payment object (for example, an item), or consideration payment for stage skip may be unnecessary.

  In any case, if a skip operation input is made when a player starts playing on a certain stage, the stage can be skipped and the next stage can be advanced. Similarly, if a skip operation input is performed during stage play, the stage currently being played can be skipped from the middle to proceed to the next stage.

  If stage skip is simply enabled, the opportunity to acquire unique rewards that would have been obtained if the skipped stage was played is lost. This is called “Opportunity Loss Reward”. In the example of FIG. 3, the first unique reward 81 in the first stage corresponds to the acquisition opportunity loss reward. However, in this embodiment, an opportunity to obtain an acquisition opportunity loss reward is prepared in the next stage and thereafter.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the concept of setting the acquisition opportunity for the acquisition opportunity loss reward, and shows the difference in the reward that can be acquired in the next game stage depending on the presence or absence of the stage skip.

  Suppose that the second stage is played without skipping the first stage. In this case, the rewards that can be acquired at the second stage reward acquisition opportunity are limited to common rewards and unique rewards of the stage being played. Specifically, only the second unique reward 82 is selected as a lottery-type acquisition opportunity that is randomly selected from the unique rewards in the game stage being played and given to the player. In a lottery-type acquisition opportunity in which common rewards 6 (6a, 6b,...) And unique rewards are included in the choices of rewards that can be obtained, among the common rewards 6 (6a, 6b,...) And the second unique reward 82. The reward given from is selected. In the example of FIG. 4, the former corresponds to a treasure box or a clear bonus, and the latter corresponds to a virtual sale such as a drop or shop by an enemy character.

  On the other hand, when skipping the first stage and playing the second stage, the rewards that can be acquired at the second stage acquisition opportunity include the skipped stages in addition to the common rewards and the unique rewards of the stage being played. Specific rewards, that is, lost opportunity rewards. In the example of FIG. 4, the first unique reward 81 is included.

  In other words, if the first stage is skipped, the first unique reward 81 is as if the reward given to the player is selected from the choices by an automatic lottery process, such as a treasure chest, a clear bonus, or a drop by an enemy character. It is given like any other reward as if it were originally included in the options. Of course, only the first unique reward 81 may be given with a special effect (identification display). The same applies to an acquisition opportunity where a player such as a shop can select an item. For example, in a shop or the like, the identification display body 7 is additionally displayed on the first unique reward 81. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player that the item is an item that can only be acquired on the skipped stage and not to miss the opportunity to acquire it.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between the number of unique rewards of skipped stages and the number of unique rewards that can be acquired in the subsequent game stages.

  In the present embodiment, the number to be provided as the acquisition opportunity loss reward in the next and subsequent stages among the unique rewards of the skipped stage is determined according to the game progress status. Specifically, for the skip item 5 for enabling stage skipping, a plurality of types having different rarity and acquisition prices are prepared. And the upper limit number used as the acquisition opportunity loss reward changes according to the type of the skip item 5 used for the stage skip by the player. In the example of FIG. 5, the skip item 5 is ranked in the order of C <B <A <S, and the rarity and the acquisition price are high in this order. Therefore, the higher the rank skip item 5 is used to skip the stage, the higher the upper limit number of acquisition opportunity loss rewards.

  In addition, the upper limit number of acquisition opportunity loss rewards also changes according to the number of stage skips during the game.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of setting probabilities related to earned opportunity loss rewards.
An “applicability probability” is set for each acquisition opportunity loss reward. This application probability is the selection probability in the lottery process for selecting the acquisition opportunity loss reward from the skipped stage unique rewards, the occurrence probability of the acquisition opportunity in the next stage, the lottery process for selecting the reward to be given to the player in the acquisition opportunity This is applied as the winning probability of.

As for the application probability, the basic probability, the first probability correction value, and the second probability correction value are determined according to the game progress, and the determined basic probability is determined by the determined first and second probability correction values. Determined by correction.
The basic probability is determined such that the higher the rank of the skip item 5 used, the higher the probability value. In some types of skip items 5, the probability is lowered as the number of stage skips increases.

  The first probability correction value is determined on the basis of how many acquisition opportunity loss rewards the player already has and the rank of the skip item 5 used. In the present embodiment, the first probability correction value basically decreases as the number of possessed opportunity loss rewards increases. However, the higher the rank of the skip item 5 used, the smaller the change based on the number of possessions. It is in. Note that “the number of holdings + the number of past consumptions” may be used instead of the number of holdings.

  The second probability correction value is determined based on the player level. The player level is determined according to the past game play results. In this embodiment, an experience value corresponding to the grade is given, and the player level is automatically set every time the accumulated experience value reaches a predetermined threshold. The player level may be rephrased as a player character level. The “level” referred to here may be another name such as “class”, “class”, “rank”, etc. depending on the game content. The second probability correction value is basically set to have a positive value when the player level is lower than the reference value and to have a negative value when the player level is higher than the reference value. In other words, it is possible to make it easier to acquire the acquisition opportunity loss reward for the beginner player and to suppress such consideration for the advanced player.

The number of types of probability correction values and the contents thereof are not limited to these and can be set as appropriate.
For example, when the game has a function for registering friends between players, a correction value based on the number of friends can be set. In addition, a correction value that increases the application probability as the charge amount or the charge frequency is higher can be set based on the charge history regarding the play consideration or item purchase.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of setting the acquisition price related to the acquisition opportunity loss reward.
“Applicable consideration” is set for each of the lost opportunity rewards. The applied consideration is applied when the acquisition opportunity loss reward is acquired in exchange for payment of the consideration in a scene where a purchase is made at a shop, a scene obtained from an NPC (non-playable character), or a scene where the reward is exchanged. In that sense, the applicable consideration may be called “selling price” or “exchange rate”. The unit of applied consideration may be in-game currency, action points, or results in a dungeon presented as an assignment.

  The applied consideration of the present embodiment is determined by determining the basic consideration, the first compensation correction value, and the second compensation correction value according to the game progress, and correcting the basic compensation with the first and second compensation correction values. The

  The basic consideration is determined to be lower as the rank of the skip item 5 used is higher. Further, in some types of skip items 5, the basic consideration is determined to increase as the number of stage skips increases.

  The first compensation correction value is determined based on how many acquisition opportunity loss rewards are already present and the rank of the skip item 5 used. In this embodiment, the first consideration correction value basically increases as the number of possessed acquisition opportunity loss rewards increases. However, the higher the rank of the skip item 5 used, the smaller the change based on the possession number. There is a tendency. Of course, the first consideration correction value may be lower as the number of acquired opportunity loss rewards is larger, and the change based on the number of possessions tends to increase as the scarcity of the skip item 5 used and the purchase price increase. Can also be set.

  The second consideration correction value is determined based on the player level. Basically, a negative value is set when the player level is lower than the reference value, and a positive value is set when the player level is higher than the reference value. In other words, it is possible to use a correction value for lowering the applied consideration so that it is easier to acquire an acquisition opportunity loss reward for a beginner player, and to set a correction value so that it works the opposite for an advanced player. it can.

  Note that the number of compensation correction values and the contents thereof are not limited to these and can be set as appropriate. For example, when the game has a function for registering friends between players, a correction value based on the number of friends can be set. Further, a correction value that increases the applied consideration as the billing amount or billing frequency increases can also be set based on the billing history related to play consideration or item purchase.

[Description of functional configuration]
FIG. 8 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the server system 1100 in the present embodiment. The server system 1100 in this embodiment includes an operation input unit 100, a processing unit 200, an image display unit 392, a communication unit 394, and a storage unit 500.

  The operation input unit 100 is a means for inputting various operations for managing the server system 1100. This is the case for keyboards.

  The processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, or an electronic component such as an IC memory, and performs data input / output control with each functional unit including the operation input unit 100 and the storage unit 500. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100, and data received from a player terminal such as the player terminal 1500, and the operation of the server system 1100 is integrated. Control. In the example of FIG. 1, the control board 1150 corresponds to this.

  The processing unit 200 according to the present embodiment includes a user management unit 202, a game management unit 210, an image generation unit 292, and a communication control unit 294. Of course, functional units other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The user management unit 202 performs processing related to the user registration procedure and registration management processing of various data associated with registered users. For example, 1) a process for issuing a unique user ID to a user who has undergone a predetermined registration procedure, 2) a process for associating an electronic settlement medium, 3) an account for electronic settlement, and an account using cash or a credit card 4) settlement processing such as payment of play consideration, 5) storage management of settlement history, etc. may be performed. In a configuration in which a player character registers a card ID of a game card (so-called trading card) as a separately acquired entity and can be used in the game, a game card registration procedure process may be further performed.

The game management unit 210 performs various processes related to game management of the present embodiment.
Since the game of this embodiment is a client-server online game, the game management unit 210 performs control to provide data necessary for game play while communicating with the player terminal 1500.
Since the game according to the present embodiment is an RPG, for example, 1) processing related to login / logout of the player, 2) processing to form a game field by placing objects such as backgrounds in a virtual three-dimensional space, and 3) a player in the game field. Process for arranging character, enemy character, and virtual camera, 4) Automatic control process for virtual camera, 5) Process for controlling action of player character according to operation input on player terminal 1500, 6) Automatic control process for enemy character 7) Processing related to attack hit determination and damage reflection, 8) game score calculation processing, 9) timing processing, and the like. Along with these, various data necessary for controlling the game play can be stored in the storage unit 500. The game of the present embodiment is based on single play, but if the game is executed in the PvP format, the game management unit 210 may be caused to execute control related to matching of the opponent.

  Specifically, the game management unit 210 of the present embodiment includes a skip control unit 212 and an opportunity setting control unit 220.

  In response to a predetermined skip operation input, the skip controller 212 skips the current game progress management unit and advances the game. When accepting a skip operation input, it is possible to accept a payment operation input of any type of consideration among a plurality of types of considerations that allow skipping. In this embodiment, the selection operation of the skip item 5 to be used corresponds to this.

  The opportunity setting control unit 220 sets an opportunity to acquire the skipped game progress management unit reward (acquired opportunity loss reward) in the skipped game progress management unit. At that time, at least a unique reward associated with the skipped game progress management unit is included in the acquisition opportunity loss reward, and an opportunity to be acquired in the game progress management unit after skipping is set.In this embodiment, Although an opportunity is set in the game progress management unit immediately after the skip, it is not limited to immediately after.

  The opportunity setting control unit 220 also includes a lottery type opportunity setting unit 221, a player selection type opportunity setting unit 222, a consideration payment type opportunity setting unit 223, an application probability setting unit 224, and an application consideration setting unit 225. A display control unit 226 and an obtainable number setting unit 227 are included.

  The lottery type opportunity setting unit 221 sets an acquisition opportunity to select and give one of a plurality of rewards including an acquisition opportunity loss reward to the reward reward. For example, this corresponds to a type of acquisition opportunity in which a reward is randomly selected from choices such as a treasure chest, a drop by an enemy character, a stage clear bonus, and the like.

  The player selection type opportunity setting unit 222 sets one of a plurality of rewards including an acquisition opportunity loss reward as an option reward, and sets an acquisition opportunity for virtually selling the option reward to the player. This corresponds to a type of acquisition opportunity in which a player can select a reward to be acquired, such as an item shop or virtual sale or exchange by NPC.

  The consideration payment type opportunity setting unit 223 corresponds to an acquisition opportunity of a type in which payment of consideration is required in exchange for the player to acquire any of a plurality of rewards including an acquisition opportunity loss reward. This includes virtual sales or exchanges through item shops and NPCs, and mission-accepted events with rewards.

  The application probability setting unit 224 sets an application probability that affects the possibility of acquisition for each acquisition opportunity loss reward (see FIG. 6). Applicable probabilities are as follows: 1) Occurrence rate for generating an opportunity loss reward in the game progress management unit after skipping, and 2) When granting a reward for the lottery type acquisition opportunity This is used as a selection probability, 3) a selection probability in which an acquisition opportunity loss reward is included in an option reward in an acquisition opportunity of a player selection type, and 4) an acquisition consideration in an acquisition opportunity of a type that pays an acquisition price for each acquisition opportunity loss reward.

  Then, the application probability setting unit 224 determines the application probability according to the type of the skip item 5 to be used, which corresponds to the type of consideration related to the payment operation input, and 2) the player has already acquired the acquisition opportunity loss reward. 3) Change / set according to the player level of the player.

  The applied consideration setting unit 225 sets an applied consideration that affects the acquisition possibility for each acquisition opportunity loss reward (see FIG. 7).

  The identification display control unit 226 identifies and displays an acquisition opportunity loss reward in a consideration payment type acquisition opportunity, more specifically, in a virtual sales type acquisition opportunity (see the identification display body 7 in FIG. 4).

  The acquirable number setting unit 227 changes / sets the acquirable number of acquisition opportunity loss rewards in one acquisition opportunity according to the type of consideration related to the payment operation input (see FIG. 5).

  The image generation unit 292 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like. Then, the image generation unit 292 generates data for displaying an image of the game screen on the player terminal 1500 based on the processing result by the game management unit 210. In addition, other images necessary for system management are generated and an image signal is output to the image display unit 392.

  The image display unit 392 displays various images for system management based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display.

  The communication control unit 294 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394.

  The communication unit 394 is connected to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a cable communication cable jack, a control circuit, or the like. In the example of FIG. 1, the communication device 1153 corresponds.

  The storage unit 500 stores programs and various data for causing the processing unit 200 to realize various functions. Further, it is used as a work area of the processing unit 200, and temporarily stores calculation results and the like executed by the processing unit 200 according to various programs. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD, an online storage, or the like. In the example of FIG. 1, the IC memory 1152 and the storage 1140 correspond to this.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of programs and data stored in the storage unit 500 according to the present embodiment. The storage unit 500 stores in advance a system program 501, a server program 502, a distribution client program 503, and game initial setting data 510. In addition, the storage unit 500 stores user management data 600 and play data 700. Furthermore, other information such as timers and counters for timekeeping, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

  The system program 501 is a basic program for realizing a basic input / output function as a computer by being read and executed by the processing unit 200.

  The server program 502 is a program for adding functions as the user management unit 202 and the game management unit 210 to the processing unit 200.

  The distribution client program 503 is a program executed on the player terminal 1500 in order to execute the game. The distribution client program 503 may be realized as a dedicated program, for example. Or if the game of this embodiment is implement | achieved as a web game, the web technique which controls a screen display actively using Java (registered trademark), CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), etc. with HTML based on a web browser. Alternatively, it may be realized by using a plug-in such as Adobe (registered trademark) Flash. Of course, other methods may be used.

The game initial setting data 510 stores various initial setting data necessary for executing the game of the present embodiment provided by the server system 1100. A part of the information may be used for distribution to the player terminal 1500.
In the present embodiment, the game initial setting data 510 includes player character initial setting data 512, reward definition data 514, stage initial setting data 520, and a common reward list 550. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The player character initial setting data 512 stores various data defining the initial state of the player character. For example, model data for displaying a character on the game screen, motion data for operating, and initial setting values of various abilities of the character.

  The reward definition data 514 is prepared for each type of reward such as an item, and stores various data defining the reward. One reward definition data 514 includes, for example, a reward ID, data for displaying the reward, data defining an action effect of the reward in the game (for example, an increase value of attack power in the case of an enhancement item), Is stored.

Stage initial setting data 520 is prepared for each stage, and stores various data defining the stage. One stage initial setting data 520 is acquired, for example, a stage number 521 corresponding to the execution order of the stages, enemy character initial setting data 523 defining an enemy character appearing in the stage, a unique reward list 525 of the stage Opportunity definition data 530.
Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate. For example, the stage initial setting data 520 may include an event stage that is activated only under a specific game progress condition. In this case, data defining the event triggering condition is also included in the stage initial setting data 520.

  The unique reward list 525 is a list of unique rewards that can be acquired only at the stage. Depending on the game content, there may be a stage without the unique reward included in the unique reward list 525.

The acquisition opportunity definition data 530 is prepared for each opportunity that the player can acquire items in the stage.
For example, as shown in FIG. 10, one acquisition opportunity definition data 530 includes a unique acquisition opportunity ID 531, an acquisition opportunity type 533, an assigned reward selection method 534, expression control data 535, and a standard option reward list 537. And including. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  Type 533 can be set as “treasure box” where item is hidden, “NPC” that gives item, “shop” where item can be purchased, “appearance” that appears according to game progress, “clear bonus”, “drop”, etc. . Of course, other types can be set as appropriate according to the game content.

  The reward reward selection method 534 defines a reward selection method to be given at the acquisition opportunity. In the present embodiment, either a lottery type selected in the lottery process or a player selection type that the player can select from the options is set.

  The expression control data 535 stores various data for expressing the acquisition opportunity. For example, data describing the game progress, which is a condition (expression condition) for generating / expressing the acquisition opportunity, position information (expression position) where the expression occurs in the stage, and information about expression time (expression) Time), etc. can be stored.

  As the expression condition, if the type 533 is an acquisition opportunity such as “treasure chest”, “NPC”, “shop”, etc., for example, the player character reaches a predetermined level, the player character reaches a predetermined position in the game field, When a key item is acquired, a case where a specific wrinkle is released can be set as an expression condition. If the expression condition is set to “with acquisition opportunity loss reward”, it is possible to set a “treasure box” that appears only when the stage is skipped. If the type 533 is “clear bonus”, it is preferable to define a stage play result to be satisfied to give a bonus as an expression condition. If the type 533 is “drop”, the expression condition is “defeat the enemy character”, and the probability of occurrence in the expression lottery whether or not the character destroyed at the time of the destruction is dropped, that is, whether or not the acquisition opportunity is expressed. Furthermore, the expression control data 535 can be defined. In other words, it can be defined that when the enemy character is defeated, a drop is randomly generated.

  The standard option reward list 537 is a list of types of rewards that are standard options (options applied when the previous stage is played without being skipped) in the acquisition opportunity. Depending on the acquisition opportunity indicated by the type 533, the common reward included in the common reward list 550 and the unique reward included in the unique reward list 525 can be included in the list as appropriate. The standard option reward list 537 may or may not be registered.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the common reward list 550 defines the types of rewards that can be obtained at multiple stages.

  The user management data 600 is prepared for each user registered as an online game player provided by the server system 1100. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, one user management data 600 includes game save data 610, play date / time history data 630, and billing history data 632 in association with a unique player account 601. Of course, information other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The save data 610 includes a player level 611 at the time of data saving, an accumulated experience value 613, and player character status data 620 at the time of saving. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The save player character status data 620 includes reward acquisition history data 621, retained reward data 623, and skip item use history data 625. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The reward acquisition history data 621 is generated every time the player acquires a reward. One reward acquisition history data 621 includes a reward type indicating an acquired reward, an acquisition date and time, and an acquisition reason indicating how it was acquired (for example, what the acquisition opportunity of the reward was). . Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The retained reward data 623 is prepared for each currently owned reward type, and stores the retained number. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The skip item use history data 625 is created every time the skip item 5 is used. One skip item use history data 625 includes the use date and time, the type of skip item used, and the cumulative use count including the use. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the play data 700 is prepared for each game play, and stores data necessary for executing the game of the present embodiment and various data describing the progress. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, one play data 700 includes a player account 701, a play target stage number 703, a player level 705, a cumulative experience value 707, player character status data 720, and an acquisition opportunity loss reward. It includes a list 740, an application probability list 742 by acquisition opportunity loss reward, and an application consideration list 744 by acquisition opportunity loss reward. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The play target stage number 703 indicates a stage to be a stage play target. The initial value is “1”.

  The player level 705 and the accumulated experience value 707 are copied from the user management data 600 of the player before the game is started and updated as the game progresses.

  The player character status data 720 stores various data describing the latest situation of the player character. For example, it includes reward acquisition history data 721, retained reward data 723, and skip item use history data 725. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate. The player character status data 720 is copied from the save data 610 of the user management data 600 of the player before the game starts, and is updated as the game progresses. In the present embodiment, since there is one player character, only one such data is shown, but in the case of a game using a plurality of player characters, it is prepared for each player character.

  The acquisition opportunity loss reward list 740 stores the types of rewards that could have been acquired if the skipped stage was played without skipping. In the present embodiment, the reward selected from the unique reward list 525 (see FIG. 9) of the skipped stage is stored.

  The acquisition probability loss-based application probability list 742 and the acquisition opportunity loss reward application consideration list 744 store the application probability (see FIG. 6) and the application consideration (see FIG. 7) for each acquisition opportunity loss reward.

[Description of operation]
Next, the operation of the server system 1100 will be described.
13 to 14 are main flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing in the server system 1100. The process flow described here is realized by the server system 1100 executing the server program 502. In the player terminal 1500, it is assumed that the distribution client program 503 is downloaded and executed and the login is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the server system 1100 creates and initializes play data 700 as preparation before starting the game (step S10; see FIG. 12). That is, a player character and an enemy character are initially arranged in the game field, and a virtual camera for displaying a game screen is arranged. The play target stage number 703 is set to “1”.

  Next, the server system 1100 presents the stage number 703 to be played to the player by displaying it on the game screen, etc., and tells the player whether to start the stage play as it is or to skip the stage using the skip item 5. Select and input (step S12). If the result of selection input is skip (skip in step S14), the server system 1100 accepts selection of which type of skip item 5 to use from among the skip items 5 held by the player ( Step S16), stage skip processing is executed (step S18).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the stage skip processing.
In this process, the server system 1100 first generates / updates the skip item usage history data 725 (step S50), and sets “deemed result” in the stage to be skipped according to the type of skip item 5 selected for use (step S50). Step S52).

  The deemed score is a play score that is virtually set on the assumption that the player has played, although the stage is not actually played. In this embodiment, according to the kind (for example, rank) of the skip item 5 used, it defines beforehand so that it may become high performance, so that the scarcity and acquisition consideration are high. Of course, it is also possible to apply a random selection process to a part thereof so that even if the same type of skip item 5 is used, a moderate fluctuation is generated in the deemed result.

Next, the server system 1100 executes an acquisition opportunity loss reward setting process.
That is, all of the skipped stage specific reward lists 525 (see FIG. 9) are provisionally set in the acquisition opportunity loss reward list 740 (see FIG. 12) (step S54), and the application probability for each provisional acquisition opportunity loss reward is set. And the applicable consideration are calculated (step S56).
Then, the server system 1100 determines the upper limit number of acquisition opportunity loss rewards (step S58; see FIG. 5), reduces the provisional acquisition opportunity loss rewards to the upper limit number, and acquires the acquisition opportunity loss reward list 740. Is set (step S60). Specifically, the remaining acquisition opportunity loss rewards are determined by a lottery process by regarding each application probability as a selection probability or by calculating a selection probability using a predetermined function formula based on the application probability.

  Next, the server system 1100 remains in the acquisition opportunity loss reward list 740 in accordance with the assumed score set earlier, in the skipped stage original clear bonus (in this embodiment, stage specific reward). A predetermined number is randomly selected from the options including the obtained acquisition opportunity loss reward, and is given to the player (step S62). Accordingly, the reward acquisition history data 721 related to the given reward is generated in the play data 700, and the retained reward data 723 is generated or updated (see FIG. 12).

  Next, the server system 1100 gives an experience value corresponding to the deemed result to the player and adds it to the accumulated experience value 707 (step S64). Then, the player level 705 is updated based on the cumulative experience value 707 that has been added and updated (step S66).

  Next, the server system 1100 exhausts the used skip item 5 (step S68), changes the stage number 703 to be played to the stage next to the stage skipped this time (step S70), and ends the stage skip processing. To do.

  Returning to FIG. 13, when the stage skip process of step S18 is completed, the process returns to step S12.

  If “play start” is selected in accepting the selection input in step S 12 (play start in step S 14), the server system 1100 refers to the stage initial setting data 520 in which the play target stage number 703 matches the stage number 521. Then, the stage to be played is initialized (step S100), and stage play is started (step S102).

  If a skip operation input (in this embodiment, a selection operation input of the skip item 5 and a use determination operation input) is detected even when the stage play is started and being played (step S104), the server system 1100 causes the stage play. Is interrupted (step S106), and stage skip processing is executed (step S108). Then, the process returns to step S12.

While the stage play is in progress, the server system 1100 constantly monitors whether the game progress status satisfies the expression condition of the expression control data 535 of the acquisition opportunity definition data 530 (see FIG. 10) related to the stage being played. (Step S110).
At this time, for an acquisition opportunity of a type that randomly occurs under a specific condition (in this case, every time an enemy character is destroyed by a player character) such as “Drop”, the application probability related to the acquisition opportunity loss reward is used. An expression determination lottery is performed based on the above. Specifically, the expression determination process is performed by regarding the statistical value (for example, average value, maximum value, median value, minimum value, etc.) of the application probability stored in the application probability list 742 for each acquisition opportunity loss reward as an occurrence probability. Run.

  If there is an acquisition opportunity satisfying the expression condition (YES in step S110), the server system 1100 confirms the presence / absence of a skip item usage history (step S112). In the present embodiment, an affirmative determination is made when the stage immediately preceding the stage being played is skipped. And if it is affirmation determination (YES of step S112), the server system 1100 will perform an acquisition opportunity loss reward setting process (step S114; refer FIG. 15).

  Moving to FIG. 14, next, the server system 1100 determines that the acquisition opportunity grant reward selection method 534 (see FIG. 10) is the “lottery” type (the lottery in step S120), the standard option reward list 537 for the acquisition opportunity. Then, using the reward set in the acquisition opportunity loss reward list 740 as an option, the reward to be given is determined by a lottery process and given to the player (step S122). At this time, regarding the acquisition opportunity loss reward, each application probability is regarded as a selection probability, or a selection probability is determined by a predetermined formula based on the application probability, and lottery processing is performed.

  On the other hand, if the acquisition opportunity grant reward selection method 534 is the “player selection” type (player selection in step S122), the server system 1100 sets the acquisition opportunity standard option reward list 537 and the acquisition opportunity loss reward list 740. The reward is presented to the player as an option (step S130). At this time, the acquired opportunity loss reward is added with an identification display 7 (see FIG. 4) and presented.

  Further, when the acquisition opportunity is a consideration payment type that requires payment of the acquisition consideration (for example, shop, exchange with NPC, mission-accepted event with reward, etc.) (YES in step S132), each option is selected. The acquired consideration is added and presented (step S134). At this time, for each of the opportunity loss rewards, the applicable consideration is presented.

  When the player inputs a selection operation, the server system 1100 gives a reward selected from the options to the player (step S136). At this time, in the case of an acquisition opportunity of consideration payment type, processing related to payment of acquisition consideration is also performed.

  Next, the server system 1100 determines whether or not the stage clear condition currently being played is satisfied (step S190). Since the game of the present embodiment is RPG, an affirmative determination is made when all the enemy characters on the stage are defeated or when the durability value of the player character is subtracted by the damage caused by the attack of the enemy character and becomes “0”. .

If the stage clear condition is not satisfied (NO in step S190), the process returns to step S104.
If the stage clear condition is satisfied (YES in step S190), the server system 1100 gives the player an experience value corresponding to the play score and a clear bonus, and updates the player level (step S192). Then, the save data is updated (step S154).

Next, the server system 1100 determines whether all stages have been cleared.
If an uncleared stage still remains (NO in step S160), the server system 1100 sets the stage to be played as the next stage (step S162) and returns to step S12.
If all stages have been cleared (YES in step S160), a predetermined game end process is executed (step S164), and the series of processes ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the stage skip function can be included in the stage clear game. Nevertheless, rewards that may have been obtained if the skipped stage was played without skipping can be acquired in subsequent stages. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the demerit of loss of opportunity to acquire items related to the skipped stage.

  Moreover, in order to express the stage skip function, the skip item 5 is used, and according to the type of the skip item 5 used, the probability of occurrence of the acquisition opportunity loss reward and the acquisition opportunity loss reward are options. The selection probability and the acquisition price for the earned opportunity loss reward (for example, the selling price at the shop) are changed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game as well as to eliminate the disadvantages of lost acquisition opportunities.

  In addition, based on the player level and the acquisition history of the acquisition opportunity loss reward, the occurrence probability of the acquisition opportunity loss reward, the selection probability for the acquisition opportunity loss reward as an option, and the acquisition opportunity loss reward Since the acquisition price can be changed, the interest of the game can be further improved.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although the example of embodiment which applied this invention was demonstrated, the form which can apply this invention is not limited to the said form, A component can be added, abbreviate | omitted, and changed suitably.

  For example, although the game genre is RPG in the above embodiment, the game genre is not limited to this and can be set as appropriate as long as it is a stage clear type. For example, the stage has been described as a representative example of the game progress management unit, but “scenario”, “chapter”, “face”, “round”, “game”, etc. can be used as the game progress management unit. The present invention can also be applied to a love game, a breeding game, a racing game, a puzzle game, an action game, a music game, a sports game, and the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the stage execution order (scenario) is described as if it is a single road, but a scenario branching type that branches according to the stage play results may be used.

  Further, although the online game is exemplified in the above embodiment, the present invention can be similarly applied to a game executed by the player terminal 1500 in a stand-alone manner. In this case, the functional configuration shown in FIG. 8 may be read as being realized by the player terminal 1500. The processing described with reference to the flowchart is executed by the processing unit of the player terminal 1500.

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Claims (13)

A program for causing a computer to execute a game that progresses when a player sequentially plays a game progress management unit such as a stage, a map, or a chapter,
Skip control means for skipping the current game progress management unit and progressing the game according to a predetermined skip operation input,
If the game progress management unit skipped by the skip control means was played, an opportunity to be obtained was obtained. (1) Items, weapons, clothing and other objects, (2) points, experience points, etc. Skip parameter values, (3) tricks, skills, special actions such as magic, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Rewards”, skipped game progress management unit rewards are referred to as “Opportunity Loss Rewards”) Opportunity setting control means for setting an opportunity to be acquired in a later game progress management unit,
A program for causing the computer to function as The game progress management unit is associated with a reward (hereinafter referred to as “unique reward”) that can be obtained only by playing the game progress management unit.
The opportunity setting control means includes at least a unique reward associated with the game progress management unit skipped by the skip control means in the acquisition opportunity loss reward, and sets an opportunity to be acquired in the game progress management unit after skipping. To
The program according to claim 1. The skip control means includes the payment operation input of any kind of consideration objects or consideration parameter values (hereinafter collectively referred to as “consideration”) consumed as a consideration for skipping. Accept operation input, skip,
The opportunity setting control means changes an occurrence rate of generating an opportunity to acquire an acquisition opportunity loss reward in a game progress management unit after skipping according to a type of consideration related to the payment operation input.
The program according to claim 1 or 2. The opportunity setting control means relates to means for setting an acquisition opportunity by selecting any of a plurality of rewards including the acquisition opportunity loss reward as an award and giving to the player, and the payment operation input Means for changing a selection probability of selecting the acquisition opportunity loss reward as the grant reward according to a type of consideration;
The program according to claim 3. The opportunity setting control means sets any one of a plurality of rewards including the earned opportunity loss reward as an option reward, and sets an acquisition opportunity by setting an opportunity to virtually sell the option reward to the player; And a means for changing a selection probability of including the acquisition opportunity loss reward in the option reward according to a type of consideration related to the payment operation input.
The program according to claim 3. The opportunity setting control means changes the selling price of the earned opportunity loss reward in the virtual sales according to the type of consideration related to the payment operation input.
The program according to claim 5. The opportunity setting control means identifies and displays the earned opportunity loss reward in the virtual sale.
The program according to claim 5 or 6. The opportunity setting control means changes the selection probability according to whether or not the player has already acquired the acquisition opportunity loss reward.
The program as described in any one of Claims 4-7. The opportunity setting control means changes the selection probability according to the progress of the game.
The program as described in any one of Claims 4-7. The opportunity setting control means changes the obtainable number of the acquisition opportunity loss reward in one acquisition opportunity according to the type of consideration related to the payment operation input.
The program as described in any one of Claims 3-9. The game progress management unit includes a game progress management unit that can be played when a given event is activated.
The program as described in any one of Claims 1-10. A game device that executes a game that progresses as a player sequentially plays a game progress management unit such as a stage, a map, or a chapter,
In response to a predetermined skip operation input, skip control means for skipping the current game progress management unit and progressing the game,
If the game progress management unit skipped by the skip control means was played, an opportunity to be obtained was obtained. (1) Items, weapons, clothing and other objects, (2) points, experience points, etc. An opportunity setting control means for setting an opportunity to acquire a parameter value, (3) special actions such as techniques, skills, magic, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as “rewards”) in the game progress management unit after skipping;
A game device comprising: A server system for causing a player to play a game progressing in turn by playing a game progress management unit such as a stage, a map, and a chapter in a player terminal connected via communication,
Skip control means for skipping the current game progress management unit and progressing the game in accordance with a predetermined skip operation input at the player terminal;
If the game progress management unit skipped by the skip control means was played, an opportunity to be obtained was obtained. (1) Items, weapons, clothing and other objects, (2) points, experience points, etc. An opportunity setting control means for setting an opportunity to acquire a parameter value, (3) special actions such as techniques, skills, magic, etc. (hereinafter collectively referred to as “rewards”) in the game progress management unit after skipping;
Server system with

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