JP2017225483A - Program and system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To widen a range of users consuming in-game currency.SOLUTION: There are two kinds of lottery methods. One (a first lottery) is a lottery method paying counter value to performance of a lottery. The other (a second lottery) is a lottery method capable of determining whether or not to pay counter value to what is extracted (a character or item). What are extracted in the two kinds of lottery methods are identical or at least overlap. Frequency by which performance of the second lottery is possible may be predetermined. Extraction probability in the first lottery differs from extraction probability in the second lottery.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  At least one of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a program for causing a user terminal to implement a function for controlling the progress of a video game, a system thereof, and a program for causing a server to implement a function for controlling the progress of a video game. .

  Conventionally, there is a video game system using game elements (for example, virtual items and cards).

  In such a video game system, for example, in-game currency acquired in advance (for example, in-game currency acquired by performing billing) is consumed, and game elements that are selected from a predetermined lottery object are presented to the user. Some are given (see Patent Document 1).

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  However, in such a lottery system in a video game system, in order to acquire a desired game element, the user repeatedly performs a lottery that consumes in-game currency until the game element can be acquired. As a result, a considerable amount of in-game currency may be consumed until the desired game element is obtained. Therefore, the conventional lottery system has a problem that some users refrain from performing the lottery. That is, in the conventional lottery system, there is a problem that a user layer that consumes in-game currency may be limited.

  An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems and to expand a user group that consumes in-game currency.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game, and operates the user terminal on the user terminal. Based on the first lottery request received from the user, the first lottery function for executing the first lottery in exchange for the in-game currency, and the second lottery is executed based on the second lottery request received from the user. A first lottery function, wherein the first lottery function extracts a first game element from a first game element group including a plurality of game elements, and the first game element is The first grant function to be given to the user of the user terminal is realized, and the second lottery function is the same as or at least partially overlapping with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group. Based on a second extraction function for extracting a second game element from a second game element group including a number of game elements and an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user, in exchange for the in-game currency, This is for realizing a second grant function for granting the second game element to the user.

According to a non-limiting aspect, a system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of a video game, and operates the user terminal. First lottery means for executing a first lottery based on a first lottery request received from a user; and second lottery means for executing a second lottery based on a second lottery request received from the user; The first lottery means is a first extraction means for extracting a first game element from a first game element group composed of a plurality of game elements in exchange for in-game currency; A first granting unit for granting to the user, wherein the second lottery unit includes a plurality of game elements that are the same or at least partially overlap with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group. A second extraction means for extracting a second game element from a second game element group configured by: and a second game element acquisition request received from the user in exchange for in-game currency. And a second granting means for granting a game element to the user.
It is characterized by.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game, from a user operating a user terminal to the server. Realizing a first lottery function for executing the first lottery based on the received first lottery request and a second lottery function for executing the second lottery based on the second lottery request received from the user; In the first lottery function, a first extraction function for extracting a first game element from a first game element group composed of a plurality of game elements in exchange for in-game currency, and the first game element as the user terminal A plurality of game elements that are the same as or at least partially overlap with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group in the second lottery function. Based on a second extraction function for extracting a second game element from a second game element group composed of game elements and an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user, in exchange for the in-game currency, This is for realizing a second grant function for granting the second game element to the user.

  Each embodiment of the present application solves one or more deficiencies.

It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a system corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game related process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the server in the game related process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the terminal in the game related process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the user terminal corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game related process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the user terminal corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game related process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the user terminal corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game related process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the user terminal corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game related process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the display screen corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 1st lottery process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the display screen corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the 2nd lottery process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the display screen corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the display screen corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Various constituent elements in the embodiments described below can be appropriately combined within a range in which no contradiction occurs. Moreover, the content described as an example of a certain embodiment may be omitted in other embodiments. The contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic part of each embodiment may be omitted. Furthermore, the order of the various processes constituting the various flows described below is in no particular order as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the system 100 includes a server 10 and user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N (N is an arbitrary integer) used by a user of the system. Note that the configuration of the system 100 is not limited to this, and a single user terminal may be used by a plurality of users, or a configuration including a plurality of servers.

  The server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N are each connected to a communication network 30 such as the Internet. Although not shown, the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N are connected to the communication network 30 by performing data communication with a base station managed by a communication provider through a wireless communication line.

  The system 100 includes the server 10 and a plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N, thereby executing various processes for controlling the progress of the video game.

  Here, the progress of the video game means that various progress or changes that may occur in the video game have occurred. Examples of various progress or changes that can occur in a video game include time progress, changes in game element parameters, updates of specific statuses or flags, or operational inputs by the user.

  The server 10 is managed by an administrator of the system 100 and has various functions for providing information related to various processes to the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N. In this example, the server 10 includes an information processing apparatus such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium that stores various types of information. The server 10 includes a general configuration for performing various processes as a computer, such as a control unit and a communication unit, but a description thereof is omitted here. Further, in the system 100, it is preferable that the server 10 manages various types of information from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load on each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. However, the system 100 may be configured such that a storage area is provided in a state where the server 10 is accessible, and for example, a dedicated storage area is provided outside the server 10.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the server 10 </ b> A that is an example of the configuration of the server 10. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the server 10 </ b> A includes at least a first lottery unit 11 and a second lottery unit 12. Then, the server 10A controls the progress of the video game and realizes a function of giving game elements to the user X having the terminal 20Z by lottery.

  Here, the lottery means one concept including a plurality of processes. The plurality of processes referred to here include a process of extracting game elements, a process of providing extracted game elements, and a process of not providing extracted game elements. The lottery aspect of this example includes a first lottery and a second lottery.

  The game element means an element constituting a video game. Examples of game elements include items on video games, currency, characters, and users. Examples of characters include virtual persons, creatures, and monsters in video games. Moreover, the display mode of a game element is not specifically limited, For example, the display by a virtual card is included.

  The first lottery unit 11 has a function of executing the first lottery in exchange for the in-game currency. The first lottery unit 11 includes a first extraction function and a first grant function.

  Here, the first lottery means one lottery form. The first lottery is preferably executed in exchange for the in-game currency based on the first lottery request received from the user operating the user terminal. The first lottery is preferably executed after the in-game currency is consumed. As an example of a configuration in which the server 10A receives the first lottery request, there is a configuration in which the user terminal receives an input for the first lottery request from the user and transmits the first lottery request to the server 10A in accordance with the received input. .

  Further, executing the lottery in exchange for the in-game currency means that the in-game currency is consumed as a price for executing the first lottery. As a configuration in which the in-game currency is consumed, there is a configuration in which the in-game currency owned by the user who made the lottery request is subtracted. Here, it is preferable that the amount of in-game currency to be subtracted (that is, the amount of in-game currency necessary for acquiring game elements by the first lottery) is determined in advance. Moreover, it is preferable that the information regarding the amount of in-game currency necessary for acquiring the game element by the first lottery is displayed in a manner that can be grasped by the user before the first lottery is executed.

  The in-game currency means a currency that can be used in a video game. The in-game currency is given to the user at a certain opportunity. Examples of a configuration in which currency is given include a configuration given in accordance with the progress of a video game and a configuration given in accordance with billing.

  The first extraction function means a function for extracting a certain game element from a certain extraction target. The first extraction function of this example has a function of extracting the first game element from the first game element group. The configuration for extracting the first game element is not particularly limited. As an example, there is a configuration for extracting the first game element with an extraction probability associated with each game element included in the first game element group. .

  The first grant function has a function of granting the extracted game element to the user who has performed the lottery. The first grant function of this example has a function of granting the first game element to the user of the user terminal. Although the structure which provides a 1st game element to a user is not specifically limited, As an example, the structure which updates the user information stored in a predetermined storage area so that a 1st game element may become a user-owned game element There is.

  Further, the first game element group means an extraction target in the first lottery. The first game element group preferably includes a plurality of types of game elements.

  The second lottery unit 12 has a function of executing the second lottery. The second lottery unit 12 includes a second lottery function and a second grant function.

  Here, the second lottery means one kind of lottery form, and means a lottery form different from the first lottery. The second lottery is preferably executed based on a second lottery request received from a user operating the user terminal. As an example of a configuration in which the server 10A receives the second lottery request, there is a configuration in which the user terminal receives an input for the second lottery request from the user and transmits the second lottery request to the server 10A in accordance with the received input. .

  Here, the second extraction function means a function of extracting a certain game element from a certain extraction target. The second extraction function is preferably executed without consuming in-game currency. The second extraction function of this example has a function of extracting the second game element from the second game element group. The configuration for extracting the second game element is not particularly limited. As an example, there is a configuration for extracting the second game element with an extraction probability associated with each game element included in the second game element group. .

  The second grant function has a function of granting the extracted game element to the user who has performed the lottery. The second extraction function of the present example has a function of giving the second game element to the user in exchange for the in-game currency based on the second game element acquisition request received from the user. For example, it is preferable that the second lottery function executes the lottery without consuming in-game currency, and then gives the extracted second game element to the user when the in-game currency is consumed. Although the structure which gives a 2nd game element to a user is not specifically limited, As an example, the structure which updates the user information stored in a predetermined storage area so that a 2nd game element may become a user-owned game element There is.

  Also, giving in exchange for the in-game currency means that the in-game currency is consumed as a consideration for giving the second game element. As a configuration in which the in-game currency is consumed, there is a configuration in which the in-game currency owned by the user who made the acquisition request is subtracted. Here, it is preferable that the amount of in-game currency to be subtracted (that is, the amount of in-game currency necessary for acquiring game elements by the second lottery) is determined in advance. Moreover, it is preferable that the information regarding the amount of in-game currency necessary for acquiring the game element by the second lottery is displayed in a manner that the user can grasp before executing the second lottery.

  The second game element group means an extraction target in the second lottery. The second game element group of this example includes a plurality of game elements that are the same as or at least partially overlap with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group. That is, in the second lottery, the same game element as the game element that may be extracted by the first lottery may be extracted.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N is managed by a user, and can play a network distribution type video game such as a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a portable game device, or a so-called wearable device. Consists of possible communication terminals. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the system 100 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be any configuration that allows the user to recognize the video game. Other examples of the configuration of the user terminal include a combination of various communication terminals, a personal computer, and a stationary game apparatus.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30 and communicates with the server 10 to execute various processes (for example, a display device that displays a game image). Etc.) and software. Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without using the server 10.

  Next, the operation of the system 100 of this example will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process related to a video game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “game-related process”) executed by the system 100. In particular, FIG. 3A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process related to the first lottery (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “first lottery process”). FIG. 3B is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process related to the second lottery (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “second lottery process”). Hereinafter, a case where the server 10A and the user terminal 20 (terminal 20) execute game-related processing will be described as an example.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, in the first lottery process, the server 10A first accepts a first lottery request from the user (step S11A).

  When the first lottery request is accepted, the server 10A extracts the first game element in exchange for the in-game currency, and gives the first game element to the user (step S12A). For example, the server 10A updates information stored in a predetermined storage area so that the first game element is a user-owned game element.

  The terminal 20 displays a game image for allowing the user to recognize that the first game element has been given on the display device of the display screen (step S13A), and ends the first lottery process. For example, the terminal 20 receives the image information generated by the server 10A, and displays a game image on the display screen of the display device based on the received image information.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in the second lottery process, the server 10A first accepts a second lottery request from the user (step S11B).

  When the second lottery request is accepted, the server 10A extracts the second game element (step S12B).

  The server 10A accepts an acquisition request for the second game element (step S13B).

  When the acquisition request for the second game element is accepted, the server 10A gives the second game element to the user in exchange for the in-game currency (step S14B). For example, the server 10A updates information stored in a predetermined storage area so that the second game element is a user-owned game element.

  The terminal 20 displays a game image for allowing the user to recognize that the second game element has been given on the display device of the display screen (step S15B), and ends the second lottery process. For example, image information generated by the server 10A is received, and a game image is displayed on the display screen of the display device based on the received image information.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the server 10A side in the game related processing. Here, the operation of the server 10A in the system 100 will be described again. In particular, FIG. 4A is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation on the server 10A side in the first lottery process, and FIG. 4B is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation on the server 10A side in the second lottery process.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the first lottery process, the server 10A first receives a first lottery request from the user (step S101A) in the game-related process, and exchanges the first game element in exchange for the in-game currency. And the first game element is given to the user (step S102A), and an image for making the user recognize that the first game element has been given is displayed on the display device of the display screen (step S103A). 1 lottery process is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, in the second lottery process, the server 10A first accepts the second lottery request from the user (step S101B), extracts the second game element (step S102B), and the second game element. Is received (step S103B), the second game element is given to the user in exchange for the in-game currency (step S104B), and an image for making the user recognize that the second game element has been given is displayed. The screen is displayed on the display device (step S105B), and the second lottery process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the terminal 20 side when the terminal 20 executes game-related processing. Hereinafter, a case where the terminal 20 executes game-related processing by itself will be described as an example. 5A is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the terminal 20 side in the first lottery process, and FIG. 5B is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the terminal 20 side in the second lottery process. In addition, about the structure of the terminal 20, since it has a function similar to the structure of the server 10 except receiving various information from the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint which avoids duplication description.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the first lottery process, the terminal 20 first receives a first lottery request from the user (step S201A) in the game-related process, and exchanges the first game element in exchange for the in-game currency. , And the first game element is assigned to the user (step S202A), and an image for allowing the user to recognize that the first game element is given is displayed on the display device of the display screen (step S203A). 1 lottery process is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the second lottery process, the terminal 20 first accepts the second lottery request from the user (step S201B), extracts the second game element (step S202B), and the second game element. Is received (step S203B), the second game element is given to the user in exchange for the in-game currency (step S204B), and an image for allowing the user to recognize that the second game element has been given is displayed. The screen is displayed on the display device (step S205B), and the second lottery process is terminated.

  As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, the server 10A that controls the progress of the video game is configured to include the first lottery unit 11 and the second lottery unit 12, so that the user terminal The first lottery is executed based on the first lottery request received from the user who operates the second lottery, and the second lottery is executed based on the second lottery request received from the user. In addition, the first game element is extracted from the first game element group composed of a plurality of game elements, the first game element is given to the user of the user terminal, and is included in the first game element group in the second lottery. A second game element is extracted from a second game element group composed of a plurality of game elements that are the same as or at least partly overlapping with the plurality of game elements, and based on the second game element acquisition request received from the user Te, in exchange for the currency game, it is possible to widen the user layer of the second game element assigned to the user, consumes game currency.

  That is, as one aspect of the first embodiment, game elements that can be reliably obtained by consuming in-game currency are clarified, and there are strong uncertainties such that a lottery is performed when in-game currency is consumed. In the normal lottery (first lottery), a user who does not consume the in-game currency can be provided with an opportunity to consume the in-game currency, and the user group who consumes the in-game currency can be expanded.

  Furthermore, as one aspect of the first embodiment, extraction is performed from the extraction objects provided for each of the first lottery and the second lottery, and the extraction objects provided for each of the lotteries are related to each other. A game element that may be acquired in the first lottery and may be acquired in the second lottery, and a user group that consumes the in-game currency while maintaining a user group that consumes the existing in-game currency. Can be increased.

  Further, as mentioned in the first embodiment described above, before executing the first lottery or the second lottery, the system 100 determines the in-game currency necessary for acquiring game elements by the first lottery. You may be set as the structure which displays the information regarding the quantity of the amount of money in a game required in order to acquire the information regarding quantity, and a game element by 2nd lottery. As an example, the system 100 displays information on the amount of in-game currency necessary for acquiring game elements by the first lottery in the game image for inputting the first lottery request, and issues the second lottery request. In the game image to be input, information regarding the amount of in-game currency necessary for acquiring the game element by the second lottery is displayed.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the first embodiment described above, the system 100 does not consume in-game currency based on a waiver request indicating a request not to acquire the second game element, and the second game element May not be given to the user. As one aspect of such an embodiment, when the second game element is an undesired game element, the in-game currency is not consumed, so the second lottery is actively used. As a result of the active use of the 2 lottery, the number of consumption cases of the in-game currency in the second lottery will increase, and the number of users who consume the in-game currency can be expanded.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the first embodiment described above, the system 100 determines the in-game currency required for giving to the user in the second lottery based on a waiver request indicating a request not to acquire two game elements. The second game element may not be given to the user in exchange for an amount of in-game currency that is smaller than the amount. As one aspect of such an embodiment, when the second game element is an undesired game element, consumption of the in-game currency is suppressed, and therefore, the second lottery is actively used. As a result of the active use of the lottery, the number of consumption cases of the in-game currency in the second lottery increases, and the number of users who consume the in-game currency can be expanded.

  Further, although not particularly mentioned in the first embodiment described above, the system 100 may be configured to display some attributes of the extracted second game element on the display screen of the display device. As one aspect of such an embodiment, since it becomes possible to determine whether or not acquisition is desired with reference to some attributes of the second game element, the second lottery is actively used. As a result of the active use of the second lottery, the number of consumption cases of the in-game currency in the second lottery increases, and the number of users who consume the in-game currency can be expanded.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the first embodiment, the system 100 exchanges the second game element in exchange for the in-game currency based on the acquisition request received from the user within a predetermined grantable period. You may be set as the structure provided to a user. As one aspect of such an embodiment, by providing a period for determining whether or not to acquire the second game element, a motive for acquiring in-game currency for acquiring the second game element within the period Since it can be attached, it becomes possible to encourage active participation in video games.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a user terminal 20B (terminal 20B) that is an example of the user terminal 20. In this example, the terminal 20B includes at least a first lottery unit 21 and a second lottery unit 22B.

  The second lottery unit 22B has a function of executing a second lottery in which the number of executable times in a predetermined period is set. The configuration for executing the second lottery in which the executable number of times in the predetermined period is set is not particularly limited, but as an example, according to the remaining number of executable times of the user related to the second lottery request (executable frequency There is a configuration in which the second lottery is executed). Moreover, it is preferable that the terminal 20B is configured to display an image indicating the number of executable times in a manner that can be grasped by the user on the display screen of the display device.

  Here, the predetermined period means a predetermined period. An example of the predetermined period is one day (for example, from 0:00 to 23:59).

  Moreover, the number of times of execution means the number of times that the second lottery can be executed. The number of executable times is preferably managed in units of users in a predetermined storage area. As an example, the number of executable times is set such as once a day for each user.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game-related processing executed by the terminal 20. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20B will be described as an example. In particular, FIG. 7A is a flowchart showing an example of a first lottery process executed by the terminal 20B, and FIG. 7B is a flowchart showing an example of a second lottery process executed by the terminal 20B. In addition, about operation | movement with the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint which avoids duplication description.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, in the second lottery process, the terminal 20B accepts the second lottery request from the user (step S201B), and according to the remaining number of executable times of the user related to the second lottery request, The second game element is extracted (step S2-11B), and an acquisition request for the second game element is received (step S203B). For example, the terminal 20B extracts the second game element and accepts an acquisition request for the second game element when the user's executable number of times related to the second lottery request is 1 or more. On the other hand, the terminal 20B does not extract the second game element when the number of executable times of the user related to the second lottery request is zero.

  As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, the user terminal 20B is configured to include the first lottery unit 21 and the second lottery unit 22B, so that the number of executable times in a predetermined period is set. It is possible to execute the second lottery that is performed and to expand the user group that consumes the in-game currency, and to suppress a decrease in the consumption amount of the in-game currency.

  That is, as one aspect of the second embodiment, a user who has not been able to acquire a desired game element in the second lottery within a predetermined period is in-game until a desired game element is won in the first lottery. Since a desired game element can be obtained by paying the currency, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the consumption amount of the in-game currency in the first lottery.

  Further, although not particularly mentioned in the second embodiment described above, the system 100 is configured so that an input for transmitting the second lottery request cannot be performed when the remaining number of possible implementations is zero. May be.

  Further, although not particularly mentioned in the second embodiment described above, the system 100 may be configured to determine the number of executable times to be set based on the amount of in-game currency owned. For example, the system 100 may be configured to set a larger number of executable times as the amount of in-game currency owned is larger. In another example, the system 100 may be configured to set a larger number of executable times as the amount of in-game currency owned is smaller.

  Further, although not specifically mentioned in the second embodiment described above, the system 100 may be configured to increase the number of executable times based on consumption of a predetermined amount of in-game currency. For example, the system 100 receives an input for adding a predetermined number of executable times from the user, and assigns an in-game currency associated with the user (owned by the user) as a consideration for adding the predetermined number of executable times. A fixed amount is subtracted, and a predetermined number is added to the number of executable times associated with the user. Further, the system 100 may be configured such that the amount of in-game currency required to increase the number of executable times by 1 is smaller than the amount of in-game currency required for one lottery in the first lottery. Good. For example, when the amount of in-game currency for increasing the number of executable times by 1 is 50, the system 100 sets the amount of in-game currency for executing one lottery in the first lottery to 100. In this case, it is preferable that the number of game elements to be extracted in the first lottery and the second lottery is the same.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a user terminal 20C (terminal 20C) that is an example of the user terminal 20. In this example, the terminal 20C includes at least a first lottery unit 21C and a second lottery unit 22C.

  The first lottery unit 21C has a first grant function for extracting the first game element based on a predetermined first extraction probability.

  Here, the predetermined first extraction probability is predetermined, and when a first game element is extracted from the first game element group, which game element is extracted with what probability. It is shown. As an example of a configuration in which the first extraction probability is determined in advance, information that defines the extraction probability for each extracted game element is stored in a predetermined storage area, and extracted by referring to the stored information. There is a configuration for determining game elements.

  The second lottery unit 22C has a second grant function for extracting the second game element based on a predetermined second extraction probability.

  Here, the predetermined second extraction probability is predetermined, and the extraction probability of a game element overlapping with a plurality of game elements included in the first game element group is extracted with the first extraction probability. The probability is different from the probability. For example, when the game element A is included in both the first game element group and the second game element group, the system 100 determines the probability that the game element A is extracted in the first lottery and the game element in the second lottery. The first extraction probability and the second extraction probability are set so that the probability that A is extracted is different. As an example, in the system 100, when the game element A is included in both the first game element group and the second game element group, the probability that the game element A is extracted in the second lottery is the first lottery. A value lower than the probability that the game element A is extracted is set. Note that the probability that the game element A is extracted in the second lottery is not limited to the above-described example, and a value higher than the probability that the game element A is extracted in the first lottery may be set, for example.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game-related processing executed by the terminal 20. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20C will be described as an example. In particular, FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing an example of a first lottery process executed by the terminal 20C, and FIG. 9B is a flowchart showing an example of a second lottery process executed by the terminal 20C. In addition, about operation | movement with the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint which avoids duplication description.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, in the first lottery process, the terminal 20C accepts the first lottery request from the user (step S201A), and exchanges the first game element based on the first lottery probability in exchange for the in-game currency. And the first game element is given to the user (step S3-11A).

  As shown in FIG. 9B, in the second lottery process, the terminal 20C accepts the second lottery request from the user (step S201B), and extracts the second game element based on the second lottery probability (step S3- 11B), an acquisition request for the second game element is accepted (step S203B).

  As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, the user terminal 20C is configured to include the first lottery unit 21C and the second lottery unit 22C, and thus is based on a predetermined first extraction probability. And a function of extracting the first game element is realized, and the extraction probability of the game element overlapping with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group is set to a probability different from the extraction probability in the first extraction probability. Based on the extraction probability, the second game element is extracted, so that the user group consuming the in-game currency can be expanded and the management of the game balance can be facilitated.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a user terminal 20D (terminal 20D) that is an example of the user terminal 20. In this example, the terminal 20D includes at least a first lottery unit 21 and a second lottery unit 22D.

  The second lottery unit 22D has a function for determining whether or not the extracted second game element satisfies a predetermined condition, and if it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second lottery unit 22D It has a function of giving the second game element to the user in exchange for the currency. Although the content of the predetermined condition is not particularly limited, it is preferable that the user can easily recognize it and the user can set it. Examples of the predetermined condition include the rarity of the game element and the type of game element. As an example, the second lottery unit 22D automatically grants the game element to the user in exchange for the in-game currency only when the rarity of the extracted game element is equal to or higher than the rare degree preset by the user. To do. In another example, the second lottery unit 22D automatically gives the game element to the user in exchange for the in-game currency only when the type of the extracted game element belongs to the type set in advance by the user. . Note that the second lottery unit 22D may automatically abandon the second game element without accepting the abandonment request when the extracted second game element does not satisfy the predetermined condition.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game-related processing executed by the terminal 20. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20D will be described as an example. In particular, FIG. 11A is a flowchart showing an example of a first lottery process executed by the terminal 20D, and FIG. 11B is a flowchart showing an example of a second lottery process executed by the terminal 20D. In addition, about operation | movement with the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint which avoids duplication description.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, in the second lottery process, the terminal 20D extracts the second game element (step S202B), and determines whether or not the extracted second game element satisfies a predetermined condition ( Step S4-11B). When it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (N in Step S4-11B), the terminal 20D displays a game image indicating that the predetermined condition is not satisfied (Step S205B), and ends the processing here. To do.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied (Y in step S4-11B), the terminal 20D gives the second game element to the user in exchange for the in-game currency (step S204B).

  As described above, as one aspect of the fourth embodiment, the user terminal 20D includes the first lottery unit 21 and the second lottery unit 22D. Therefore, the second game element has a predetermined condition. If it is determined whether or not the second game element satisfies the predetermined condition, the second game element is given to the user in exchange for the in-game currency, and the in-game currency is consumed. The user base can be expanded.

  That is, as one aspect of the fourth embodiment, only game elements that satisfy a predetermined condition can be acquired by paying in-game currency, and the trouble of accepting user input every time a lottery is reduced, Active use of the second lottery can be expected, and the number of users who consume in-game currency can be expanded.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a user terminal 20Z (terminal 20Z) that is an example of the user terminal 20. In this example, the terminal 20Z includes at least a first lottery unit 21Z, a second lottery unit 22Z, a display unit 23Z, and a storage unit 24Z. Then, the terminal 20Z controls the progress of the video game and realizes a function of giving game elements to the user X of the terminal 20Z by lottery. In addition, the terminal 20Z realizes a function of consuming the in-game currency at any time as a result when the game element is granted as a result.

Here, as an example of the lottery, there is a lottery on a video game. The game elements in this example are assumed to be characters on a video game for explanation. That is, in this example, the user X can obtain a character on the video game by lottery.

  The first lottery unit 21Z has a function of executing the first lottery in exchange for the in-game currency. The first lottery unit 21Z includes a first currency information update function, a first extraction function, and a first grant function.

  Here, the first lottery of this example is executed based on the user X making a first lottery request (for example, a push-down input to a lottery icon displayed on the touch panel to execute the first lottery). Is done.

  The first currency information update function means a function for updating the remaining amount information of the in-game currency when the first lottery is executed. In this example, the first currency information update function updates the remaining amount information of the in-game currency related to the user X together with the reception of the first lottery request. That is, in the first lottery of the present example, the user X pays the in-game currency as a consideration for executing the first lottery instead of paying the in-game currency as a consideration for acquiring the extracted character. Become.

  The first extraction function means a function for extracting a certain game element from a certain extraction target. In this example, the 1st lottery part 21Z refers to the 1st lottery information which stores the information about the 1st game element group, and extracts the character as the 1st game element.

  The first grant function has a function of granting the extracted game element to the user X who has performed the lottery. In this example, the first lottery unit 21Z updates the user information so that the user X owns the extracted character.

  The second lottery unit 22Z has a function of executing the second lottery. The second lottery unit 22Z includes an executable number information update function, a second extraction function, a second grant function, and a second currency information update function.

  Here, the second lottery in this example is executed based on the fact that the user X has made a second lottery request (for example, a push-down input to the lottery icon displayed on the touch panel in order to execute the second lottery). It is executed when the possible number remains. Here, the number of executable times remaining means that the number of executable times information stored in the user information is 1 or more.

  The executable number information update function means a function for updating the executable number information at a predetermined opportunity. In this example, the second lottery unit 22Z updates the user information by subtracting 1 from the executable number in the user information related to the user X in response to the user X making a second lottery request. The executable number information is updated to a predetermined number as the predetermined period elapses (or the arrival of a predetermined time). The number of executions in this example is reset to a predetermined number every other day (for example, 0:00).

  The second extraction function means a function for extracting a certain game element from a certain extraction target. In this example, the 2nd lottery part 22Z refers to the 2nd lottery information which stores the information regarding the 2nd game element group, and extracts the character as the 2nd game element. The game image relating to the character extraction result is displayed on the display screen of the display device via the display unit 23Z.

  The second grant function refers to a case where the user X makes an acquisition request for the second game element (for example, pressing down an acquisition icon displayed on the touch panel to execute acquisition of the second game element). The user X has a function of giving the second game element. In this example, the second lottery unit 22Z updates the user information so that the user X owns the extracted character.

  The second currency information update function means a function for updating the remaining amount information of the in-game currency as one of the processes in the second lottery. In this example, the second currency information update function updates the remaining amount information of the in-game currency related to the user X in response to the acquisition request for the second game element by the user X. That is, in the second lottery of this example, the user X pays the in-game currency as a consideration for acquiring the character extracted by the second extraction function.

  The display unit 23Z has a function of displaying a game image corresponding to the progress of the video game on the display screen of the display device. In particular, the display unit 23Z has a function of displaying a game image for inputting a first lottery request or a second lottery request, a function of displaying a game image related to the result of the first lottery or the second lottery, or a second lottery. And a function for displaying game images relating to game elements extracted in the second lottery. The display unit 23Z of this example generates image information for displaying a game image and outputs it to the display screen of the display device.

  Here, displaying an image on the display screen of the display device means that the image is output to a display device included in the user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N through communication using the communication network 30. As an example of a configuration for displaying an image on the display device, there is a configuration in which information (image information) generated on the server 10 side is transmitted to the user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N side. In addition, the structure of image information is not specifically limited, For example, the information which compressed the image may be sufficient, and the information for producing | generating an image with the user terminals 20 and 201-20N may be sufficient. An example of information obtained by compressing an image is one used in a cloud game (for example, MPEG). Further, information for generating an image on the user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N includes information used in an online game (for example, position information).

  The storage unit 24Z is a storage medium that stores various information used for the progress of the video game. The storage unit 24Z of this example stores user information, first lottery information, and second lottery information.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a storage state of user information. Here, the user information is information about the user. As shown in FIG. 13, the user information includes a user ID, a user name, ownership information regarding the owned character, remaining amount information of in-game currency, and executable number information.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a storage state of the first lottery information. Here, the first lottery information is information including information relating to the first game element group. As shown in FIG. 14, the first lottery information includes information on a plurality of characters as extraction targets and information on the extraction probability of each character. In this example, the characters stored as the first lottery information (that is, the characters constituting the first game element group) are character C1, character C2, character C3, and character C4.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a storage state of the second lottery information. Here, the second lottery information is information including information related to the second game element group. As shown in FIG. 15, the second lottery information includes information on a plurality of characters as extraction targets and information on the extraction probability of each character. In this example, the characters stored as the second lottery information (that is, the characters constituting the second game element group) are character C2, character C3, character C4, and character C5. The second game element group includes characters that are the same as or at least partly overlapped with the characters constituting the first game element group (in the examples shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the characters C2, C3, and C4) In addition, the overlapping characters include characters having different extraction probabilities in the first lottery information and extraction probabilities in the second lottery information.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game-related processing executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20Z will be described as an example. In this example, the case where the game images for inputting the first lottery request and the second lottery request are displayed as one game image will be described as an example.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a display screen that displays game images for inputting the first lottery request and the second lottery request. As shown in FIG. 17, in the game image 1000 for inputting the first lottery request and the second lottery request, an area 1001 for making the first lottery request and the second lottery request are made. An area 1002, an area 1003 indicating the number of times the second lottery can be executed, and an area 1004 for other input are included. In addition, the game image 1000 displays the amount of in-game currency necessary for acquiring game elements by the first lottery and the amount of in-game currency required for acquiring game elements by the second lottery. . That is, in this example, the user can start the first lottery or the second lottery in a state where the user knows how much in-game currency is consumed.

  In the game-related process, the terminal 20Z first receives an input for the game image 1000 from the user X (step S5-11).

  Next, the terminal 20Z determines whether or not the input is a first lottery request (step S5-12). In this example, the terminal 20Z determines whether an operation for the area 1001 has been accepted.

  If it is determined that the request is the first lottery request, the terminal 20Z executes the first lottery process (step S6-10).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the request is not the first lottery request, the terminal 20Z determines whether or not the input is the second lottery request (step S5-13). In this example, the terminal 20Z determines whether or not an operation for the area 1002 has been received.

  When it is determined that the request is the second lottery request, the terminal 20Z determines whether or not the executable number remains (step S5-14). In this example, the terminal 20Z refers to the user information and determines whether or not there is a remaining number of executable times.

  When the executable number does not remain, the terminal 20Z displays information indicating that the executable number does not remain, and ends the processing here. If the number of executions remains, the terminal 20Z executes the second lottery process (step S7-10).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the request is not the second lottery request, the terminal 20Z executes processing according to the other input, assuming that the input is not the first lottery request and the second lottery process (step S20). S5-15), the process here is terminated. For example, when a push-down operation of a “return” icon as an area 1004 for other input is accepted, the terminal 20Z executes a process of returning to the page displayed immediately before.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first lottery process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20Z will be described as an example.

  In the first lottery process, the terminal 20Z first updates the remaining amount information of the in-game currency related to the user X (step S6-11). In this example, the remaining amount information of the in-game currency related to the user X is subtracted from the amount required to execute the first lottery (in this example, 100G).

  When the remaining amount information of the in-game currency is updated, the terminal 20Z refers to the first lottery information and extracts the character as the first game element (step S6-12). In this example, the case where the character C2 is extracted will be described as an example.

  When the character C2 is extracted, the terminal 20Z gives the character C2 to the user X (step S6-13). In this example, the terminal 20Z updates the ownership information included in the user information related to the user X so that the character C2 is included.

  When the user information is updated, the terminal 20Z displays the game image related to the lottery result of the first lottery on the display screen of the display device (step S6-14), ends the first lottery process and performs the game related process. finish.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a display screen that displays a game image according to the lottery result of the first lottery. As shown in FIG. 19, the game image 2000 relating to the lottery result of the first lottery includes information 2001 indicating that the first lottery has ended, information 2002 indicating that the character C2 has been acquired, and user X And the balance 2003 of the in-game currency.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second lottery process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operation of the terminal 20Z will be described as an example.

  In the second lottery process, the terminal 20Z first extracts a character as the second game element with reference to the second lottery information (step S7-11). In this example, the case where the character C3 is extracted will be described as an example.

  When the character C3 is extracted, the terminal 20Z displays the game image related to the character C3 on the display screen of the display device (step S7-12).

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a display screen that displays a game image related to the extracted second game element. As shown in FIG. 21, the extracted game image 3000 relating to the second game element includes a display area 3001 for displaying information related to the character C3, an input area 3002 for requesting acquisition of the character C3, and a character And an input area 3003 for making a waiver request for waiving the acquisition of C3.

  When the game image related to the character C3 is displayed, the terminal 20Z accepts an input from the user X, and determines whether the accepted input is an acquisition request or an abandonment request (step S7-13). In this example, the terminal 20Z determines whether an operation on the input area 3002 has been performed or an operation on the input area 3003 has been performed.

  If it is determined that the request is abandonment, the terminal 20Z displays a game image for allowing the user to recognize that the acquisition of the second game element has been abandoned on the display screen of the display device as the lottery result of the second lottery. (Step S7-14), the second lottery process is terminated and the game-related process is terminated. In this example, the in-game currency is not consumed when abandoned.

  On the other hand, when it determines with it being an acquisition request, the terminal 20Z updates the residual amount information of the in-game currency concerning the user X (step S7-15). In this example, the remaining amount information of the in-game currency related to the user X is subtracted by an amount (150G in this example) according to the acquisition request.

  When the remaining amount information of the in-game currency is updated, the terminal 20Z gives the character C3 to the user X (step S7-16). In this example, the terminal 20Z updates the ownership information included in the user information related to the user X so that the character C3 is included.

  When the user information is updated, the terminal 20Z displays the game image related to the lottery result of the second lottery on the display screen of the display device (step S7-17), ends the second lottery process and performs the game related process. finish.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a display screen that displays a game image related to the lottery result of the second lottery when the game element is acquired. As shown in FIG. 22, the game image 4000 related to the lottery result of the second lottery includes information 4001 indicating that the second lottery has ended, information 4002 indicating that the character C3 has been acquired, and user X Information 4003 indicating the remaining amount of the in-game currency, and information 4004 indicating the executable number.

  As described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the user terminal 20Z that controls the progress of the video game includes the first lottery unit 21Z, the second lottery unit 22Z, the display unit 23Z, and the storage unit. 24Z and at least a first lottery based on a first lottery request received from a user operating a user terminal, and a second lottery based on a second lottery request received from a user, In the first lottery, the first game element is extracted from the first game element group composed of a plurality of game elements in exchange for the in-game currency, the first game element is given to the user of the user terminal, and the second In the lottery, the second game element is extracted from the second game element group composed of a plurality of game elements that are the same as or at least partially overlapped with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group. Based on the acquisition request of the second game element received from, in exchange for the currency game, it is possible to widen the user layer of the second game element assigned to the user, consumes game currency.

  That is, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, an indeterminate element such that a lottery is performed when in-game currency is consumed by clarifying a game element that can be reliably obtained by consuming in-game currency. In the normal lottery (the first lottery) with strong, the user who does not consume the in-game currency can be provided with an opportunity to consume the in-game currency, and the user group who consumes the in-game currency can be expanded.

  Furthermore, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, since the extraction object of the second lottery is the same as or partially overlaps with the extraction object of the normal lottery, the normal lottery is performed for users who do not consume much in-game currency. The opportunity which can obtain the item obtained can be provided, and the system 100 can reduce the difference between the user who does not consume much in-game currency and the user who consumes much in-game currency. .

  Further, as mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the user terminal 20Z executes the second lottery in which the executable number of times in a predetermined period is set, and the game It is possible to expand the user group that consumes the internal currency, and to suppress a decrease in the consumption amount of the in-game currency.

  That is, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, a user who has not been able to acquire a desired game element in the second lottery within a predetermined period is in the game until the desired game element is won in the first lottery. Since a desired game element can be obtained by paying the currency, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the consumption amount of the in-game currency in the first lottery.

  Further, as mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the user terminal 20Z realizes a function of extracting the first game element based on a predetermined first extraction probability. And extracting the second game element based on the second extraction probability that sets the extraction probability of the game element overlapping the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group to be different from the extraction probability in the first extraction probability. In addition, the user group that consumes the in-game currency can be expanded and the game balance can be easily managed.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, the game image 1000 may be configured to display a time when the executable number is updated (that is, reset) to a predetermined number. . For example, in the game image 1000, an area for displaying a text “reset today at 12:00” is displayed.

  Further, although not particularly mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, the game image 3000 may be configured to display a time limit for automatically giving up as abandonment. For example, the game image 3000 displays a time measurement area that counts down and indicates the time limit. Further, the game image 3000 having such a configuration may include a region for performing a keep request indicating that neither an acquisition request nor an abandonment request is performed. In other words, the user can postpone the determination as to whether or not to acquire the second game element displayed in the area 3001 until the time limit for automatically giving up is reached.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100 realizes a function of extracting the first game element based on a predetermined first extraction probability, and is included in the first game element group. A configuration may be adopted in which the second game element is extracted based on a second extraction probability in which an extraction probability of a game element overlapping with a plurality of game elements is different from the extraction probability in the first extraction probability. As one aspect of such an embodiment, the user group that consumes the in-game currency can be expanded and the management of the game balance can be facilitated.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100 determines whether or not the second game element satisfies a predetermined condition, and the second game element satisfies the predetermined condition. If determined, the second game element may be given to the user in exchange for the in-game currency. As one aspect of such an embodiment, the user group that consumes the in-game currency can be expanded, and only game elements that satisfy a predetermined condition can be acquired by paying the in-game currency. Since the complexity of accepting the input is reduced, positive use of the second lottery can be expected, and the number of users who consume in-game currency can be expanded.

  Although not specifically mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100 determines the in-game currency required for giving to the user in the second lottery based on a waiver request indicating a request not to acquire two game elements. The second game element may not be given to the user in exchange for an amount of in-game currency that is smaller than the amount. As one aspect of such an embodiment, when the second game element is an undesired game element, consumption of the in-game currency is suppressed, and therefore, the second lottery is actively used. As a result of the active use of the lottery, the number of consumption cases of the in-game currency in the second lottery increases, and the number of users who consume the in-game currency can be expanded.

  Further, although not specifically mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100 may be configured to display some attributes of the extracted second game element on the display screen of the display device. For example, the system 100 may be configured to display “only the occupation of the second game element” or “a part of the character image”. As one aspect of such an embodiment, since it becomes possible to determine whether or not acquisition is desired with reference to some attributes of the second game element, the second lottery is actively used. As a result of the active use of the second lottery, the number of consumption cases of the in-game currency in the second lottery increases, and the number of users who consume the in-game currency can be expanded. In addition, the system 100 may be configured to display “information serving as a hint for specifying the second game element” as a partial attribute of the second game element.

  Further, although not particularly mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100 is configured so that the input for transmitting the second lottery request cannot be performed when the remaining number of possible implementations is zero. May be.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100 may be configured to determine the number of executable times to be set based on the amount of in-game currency owned. For example, for a user with a small in-game currency, the number of executable times may be large (that is, the executable number that can be executed within a predetermined period is large). In addition, for example, for a user who owns a lot of in-game currency, the number of executable times may be large (that is, the number of executable times that can be executed within a predetermined period).

  Although not specifically mentioned in the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100 may be configured to increase the number of executable times based on consumption of a predetermined amount of in-game currency. Further, the amount of the in-game currency per unit lottery number related to the predetermined amount of in-game currency consumed in this case is smaller than the amount of in-game currency per unit lottery number in the first lottery. May be.

  As described above, one or more deficiencies are solved by each embodiment of the present application. In addition, the effect by each embodiment is an example of a non-limiting effect or effect.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N and the server 10 are configured according to various control programs (for example, video game processing programs) stored in a storage device included therein. Execute the process.

  The configuration of the system 100 is not limited to the configuration described as an example of each embodiment described above, and for example, the server 10 may execute a part or all of the processing described as processing executed by the user terminal. A part or all of the processes described as the processes executed by the server 10 may be executed by any one of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N (for example, the user terminal 20). Moreover, it is good also as a structure with which some of the some memory | storage parts with which the server 10 is provided are equipped with either of the several user terminals 20, 201-20N. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which one of the user terminal 20 and the server 10 in the system 100 has a part or all of the functions of the other one.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which a program implement | achieves a part or all of the function demonstrated as an example of each embodiment mentioned above to the apparatus single-piece | unit which does not contain a communication network.

[Appendix]
The description of the embodiment described above describes at least the following invention so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.
[1]
A program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game,
In the user terminal,
A first lottery function for executing a first lottery in exchange for in-game currency based on a first lottery request received from a user operating the user terminal;
A second lottery function for executing a second lottery based on the second lottery request received from the user;
In the first lottery function,
A first extraction function for extracting a first game element from a first game element group including a plurality of game elements;
A first grant function for granting the first game element to a user of the user terminal;
In the second lottery function,
A second extraction function for extracting a second game element from a second game element group including a plurality of game elements that are the same as or at least partially overlapping with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group;
A program for realizing a second grant function for granting the second game element to the user in exchange for in-game currency based on an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user.
[2]
The program according to [1] for realizing the function of executing the second lottery in which the executable number of times in a predetermined period is set by the second lottery function.
[2-1]
[2] The program according to [2], wherein the determination function realizes a function of determining the number of times the second lottery request can be input in a predetermined period based on an amount of in-game currency possessed.
[3]
The first extraction function realizes a function of extracting the first game element based on a predetermined first extraction probability,
In the second extraction function, the extraction probability of a game element overlapping with a plurality of game elements included in the first game element group is set to a second extraction probability that is different from the extraction probability in the first extraction probability. The program according to [1] or [2] for realizing a function of extracting the second game element based on the program.
[3-1]
In order to realize a function that does not consume in-game currency and does not give the second game element to the user based on a waiver request indicating a request not to acquire the second game element in the second lottery function The program according to any one of [1] to [3].
[3-2]
Based on a waiver request indicating a request not to acquire the second game element in the second lottery function, the in-game currency is less than the amount of in-game currency required for the user to be granted in the second grant function The program according to [1] to [3] for realizing a function of not giving the second game element to the user in exchange for the amount of the game.
[4]
In the second lottery function, a determination function for determining whether or not the second game element satisfies a predetermined condition is realized,
In the second grant function, when the determination function determines that the second game element satisfies the predetermined condition, the second game element is given to the user in exchange for in-game currency. The program according to any one of [1] to [3] for realizing the function to be performed.
[5]
Any of [1] to [4] for realizing a display function for causing the user terminal to display some attributes of the second game element extracted by the second extraction function on the display screen of the display device The program described in
[6]
In the second grant function, a function for granting the second game element to the user in exchange for an in-game currency based on the acquisition request received from the user within a predetermined grantable period. The program according to any one of [1] to [5].
[7]
A program for causing a server communicable with the computer to realize at least one of the functions realized by the computer according to any one of [1] to [6].
[8]
A computer in which the program according to any one of [1] to [7] is installed.
[9]
A system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controlling the progress of a video game using game elements,
First lottery means for executing a first lottery based on a first lottery request received from a user operating the user terminal;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery based on the second lottery request received from the user,
The first lottery means
First extraction means for extracting a first game element from a first game element group constituted by a plurality of game elements in exchange for in-game currency;
First granting means for granting the first game element to a user of the user terminal;
The second lottery means
Second extraction means for extracting a second game element from a second game element group composed of a plurality of game elements that are the same as or at least partly overlapping with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group;
A system comprising: second granting means for granting the second game element to the user in exchange for in-game currency based on an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user.
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The server includes the first lottery means, the first extraction means, the first grant means, the second lottery means, the second extraction means, and the second grant means;
The user terminal includes receiving means for receiving information for displaying a game image from the server, and display means for displaying the game image on a display screen of a display device based on the information received by the receiving means. [9] The system according to item.
[11]
A program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game,
To the server,
A first lottery function for executing a first lottery based on a first lottery request received from a user operating a user terminal;
A second lottery function for executing a second lottery based on the second lottery request received from the user;
In the first lottery function,
A first extraction function for extracting a first game element from a first game element group composed of a plurality of game elements in exchange for in-game currency;
A first grant function for granting the first game element to a user of the user terminal;
In the second lottery function,
A second extraction function for extracting a second game element from a second game element group composed of a plurality of game elements that are the same or at least partially overlapping with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group;
A program for realizing a second grant function for granting the second game element to the user in exchange for in-game currency based on an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user.
[12]
A program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game,
A first lottery function for executing a first lottery based on a first lottery request received from a user operating a user terminal, and a second lottery function for executing a second lottery based on a second lottery request received from the user And a first extraction function for extracting a first game element from a first game element group composed of a plurality of game elements in exchange for the in-game currency in the first lottery function, A first grant function for granting one game element to a user of the user terminal, and the second lottery function is the same as or at least partially overlapping with a plurality of game elements included in the first game element group Based on a second extraction function for extracting a second game element from a second game element group composed of a plurality of game elements and an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user, In exchange, the user has a function of receiving information related to a function provided by the server from a server provided with a second grant function for granting the second game element to the user and performing input / output corresponding to the function. A program to be implemented on a terminal.
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[12] A program for causing a user terminal capable of communicating with the server to realize at least one function among the functions realized by the server according to the program described in [12].
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[12] A server on which the program according to [12] is installed.
[15]
A method for controlling the progress of a video game,
A first lottery process for executing a first lottery based on a first lottery request received from a user operating a user terminal;
A second lottery process for executing a second lottery based on a second lottery request received from the user,
The first lottery process
A first extraction process for extracting a first game element from a first game element group composed of a plurality of game elements in exchange for in-game currency;
A first granting process for granting the first game element to a user of the user terminal;
The second lottery process
A second extraction process for extracting a second game element from a second game element group composed of a plurality of game elements that are the same or at least partially overlapping with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group;
And a second granting process for granting the second game element to the user in exchange for an in-game currency based on an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user.
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A system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal is a method for controlling the progress of a video game,
A first lottery process for executing a first lottery based on a first lottery request received from a user operating a user terminal;
A second lottery process for executing a second lottery based on a second lottery request received from the user,
The first lottery process
A first extraction process for extracting a first game element from a first game element group composed of a plurality of game elements in exchange for in-game currency;
A first granting process for granting the first game element to a user of the user terminal;
The second lottery process
A second extraction process for extracting a second game element from a second game element group composed of a plurality of game elements that are the same or at least partially overlapping with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group;
And a second granting process for granting the second game element to the user in exchange for an in-game currency based on an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user.

  One embodiment of the present invention is useful in the field of video games.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Server 20,201-20N User terminal 11,21 1st lottery part 12,22 2nd lottery part 23 Display part 24 Storage part 30 Communication network 100 System

Claims (6)

A program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game,
In the user terminal,
A first lottery function for executing a first lottery in exchange for in-game currency based on a first lottery request received from a user operating the user terminal;
A second lottery function for executing a second lottery based on the second lottery request received from the user;
In the first lottery function,
A first extraction function for extracting a first game element from a first game element group including a plurality of game elements;
A first grant function for granting the first game element to a user of the user terminal;
In the second lottery function,
A second extraction function for extracting a second game element from a second game element group including a plurality of game elements that are the same as or at least partially overlapping with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group;
A program for realizing a second grant function for granting the second game element to the user in exchange for in-game currency based on an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user. The program according to claim 1, wherein the second lottery function realizes a function of executing the second lottery in which an executable number of times in a predetermined period is set. The first extraction function realizes a function of extracting the first game element based on a predetermined first extraction probability,
In the second extraction function, the extraction probability of a game element overlapping with a plurality of game elements included in the first game element group is set to a second extraction probability that is different from the extraction probability in the first extraction probability. The program according to claim 1 or 2, for realizing a function of extracting the second game element based on the first game element. In the second lottery function, a determination function for determining whether or not the second game element satisfies a predetermined condition is realized,
In the second grant function, when the determination function determines that the second game element satisfies the predetermined condition, the second game element is given to the user in exchange for in-game currency. The program in any one of Claims 1-3 for implement | achieving the function to perform. A system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controlling the progress of a video game using game elements,
First lottery means for executing a first lottery based on a first lottery request received from a user operating the user terminal;
Second lottery means for executing a second lottery based on the second lottery request received from the user,
The first lottery means
First extraction means for extracting a first game element from a first game element group constituted by a plurality of game elements in exchange for in-game currency;
First granting means for granting the first game element to a user of the user terminal;
The second lottery means
Second extraction means for extracting a second game element from a second game element group composed of a plurality of game elements that are the same as or at least partly overlapping with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group;
A system comprising: second granting means for granting the second game element to the user in exchange for in-game currency based on an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user. A program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game,
To the server,
A first lottery function for executing a first lottery based on a first lottery request received from a user operating a user terminal;
A second lottery function for executing a second lottery based on the second lottery request received from the user;
In the first lottery function,
A first extraction function for extracting a first game element from a first game element group composed of a plurality of game elements in exchange for in-game currency;
A first grant function for granting the first game element to a user of the user terminal;
In the second lottery function,
A second extraction function for extracting a second game element from a second game element group composed of a plurality of game elements that are the same or at least partially overlapping with the plurality of game elements included in the first game element group;
A program for realizing a second grant function for granting the second game element to the user in exchange for in-game currency based on an acquisition request for the second game element received from the user.

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