JP2019130162A - Game program, method, information terminal device and server - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game program that can effectively improve a login rate with a notification, and to provide a method, an information processing device and a server.SOLUTION: A game program adds an initial login bonus when it is the initial login for today, and further adds a special login bonus when the login on this time is executed by a tap operation for a push notification to notify information on the game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

  The present invention relates to a game program, a method, an information processing apparatus, and a server.

  Conventionally, there has been one that periodically prompts the activation of an application by performing push notification to a smartphone or the like (Non-Patent Document 1). In addition, with regard to games, for example, there have been attempts to promote login by notifying by push notification that the physical strength of the game character has been recovered, or that items can be produced and harvested as the game progresses. (Non-patent document 2).

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  However, in the conventional game, even when logging in via a push notification, there is no difference in the degree of advantage and progress of the game from when logging in without using a push notification. For this reason, there is a possibility that the log-in rate cannot be effectively improved by distributing the push notification.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a game program, a method, an information processing apparatus, and a server that can effectively improve a login rate by notification. .

  According to an aspect of one embodiment shown in this indication, a game program run in a computer provided with a processor, memory, and an input part is provided. The game program executes a login process for logging in to the game in response to the first activation operation to the input unit, and a login process in accordance with the first activation operation. A step of giving a first privilege to a user, a step of starting a game in response to a second start-up operation which is a start-up operation different from the first start-up operation and is a start-up operation for a notification about the game, A step of giving the user a second privilege for starting the game in response to the start operation of No. 2;

  According to an aspect of an embodiment, a computer-implemented method comprising a processor, a memory, and an input is provided. In this method, the computer executes a login process for logging in to the game in response to the first activation operation to the input unit, and the login process in accordance with the first activation operation. A step of giving a first privilege to a user, a step of starting a game in response to a second start-up operation which is a start-up operation different from the first start-up operation and is a start-up operation for a notification about the game, And a step of giving the user a second privilege for starting the game in response to the start operation of No. 2.

  According to an aspect of an embodiment, an information processing apparatus including a storage unit that stores a game program and a control unit that controls the game by executing the game program is provided. The information processing apparatus performs a login process in response to the first activation operation, and a first activation unit that performs a login process for logging in to the game in response to the first activation operation on the input unit. The first granting means for granting the first privilege to the user and the start operation different from the first start operation, and the game is started in response to the second start operation that is the start operation for the notification about the game Second activation means and second granting means for granting a second privilege to the user for starting the game in response to the second activation operation.

  According to an aspect of an embodiment, a server that can communicate with an information processing apparatus that controls a game is provided. The server receives the first activation information corresponding to the first activation operation in the information processing apparatus, thereby executing a login process for logging in to the game and a login process according to the first activation information. About what has been done, a means for giving the user a first privilege, a means for sending a notification about the game to the information processing apparatus, and a second activation that is an activation operation for the notification about the game in the information processing apparatus Means for starting the game by receiving the second activation information according to the operation, and means for giving the user a second privilege for starting the game according to the second activation information With.

  According to the present invention, the login rate can be effectively improved by notification.

It is a figure which shows the structure of a game system. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a portable terminal. (A) is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the server, (B) is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the matching unit. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the table for managing the progress condition which a user plays a game. (A) is a flowchart for explaining push notification processing, and (B) is a flowchart for explaining login processing. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the information regarding a push notification. (A) is a flowchart for explaining a normal process, and (B) is a flowchart for explaining a game activation process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  In the present embodiment, the user operates an information processing apparatus equipped with a touch screen such as a smartphone, and advances the game while transmitting and receiving data related to the game between the server and the smartphone. The game corresponds to single play where the user plays alone and multi-play where the user plays with other users.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a game system 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes an information processing device used by a user and a server 20, and these devices are connected via a network 80 so as to communicate with each other.

  In the example of FIG. 1, as information processing devices used by a user, portable terminals 10 </ b> A, 10 </ b> B, and 10 </ b> C (hereinafter, portable terminals such as the portable terminals 10 </ b> A, 10 </ b> B, and 10 </ b> C are collectively referred to as “mobile terminal 10”). A plurality of portable terminals are shown. The mobile terminal 10 </ b> A and the mobile terminal 10 </ b> B are connected to the network 80 by communicating with the radio base station 81. The mobile terminal 10C is connected to the network 80 by communicating with a wireless router 82 installed in a facility such as a house. The mobile terminal 10 is a terminal provided with a touch screen, and is, for example, a smartphone, a fablet, a tablet, or the like.

  The mobile terminal 10 provides a user with an environment for playing a game according to the game program by executing the game program. For example, the mobile terminal 10 installs a game program via a platform that distributes applications and the like. The mobile terminal 10 enables a user to play a game by executing a game program installed in the mobile terminal 10 or a game program preinstalled in advance. The mobile terminal 10 reads and executes the game program to establish communication connection between the mobile terminal 10 and the server 20 and transfer data related to the game between the mobile terminal 10 and the server 20 according to the progress of the game. Send and receive with.

  The server 20 advances the game play on the mobile terminal 10 by appropriately transmitting data necessary for the game play to the mobile terminal 10. The server 20 manages various data related to the game of each user who plays the game. The server 20 communicates with the mobile terminal 10 and transmits images, sounds, text data, and other data to the mobile terminal 10 in accordance with the progress of each user's game.

  For example, the server 20 includes a progress status of each user progressing a game story, game character information that can be used by each user among game characters appearing in the game, parameters indicating the game character's ability, It manages parameters and other various data indicating the performance of the tool used.

  Moreover, the server 20 performs the process for notifying the user of the said game the information relevant to the said game for every several types of game provided to a user. The type of information related to the game includes progress information according to the progress of the game, a campaign or event held by the game operator, occurrence of a defect in the progress of the game, resolution of the defect, and the like. Information related to the game is notified by, for example, a push-type push notification in which information is actively acquired and notified even when the user does not work. When the user installs a game program of a certain game, the user sets whether to allow notification of information related to the game. The server 20 stores setting information (including a unique token and the like) for each user, and executes a process for sending a push notification to a user who is allowed to be notified based on the setting information. To do.

  The game program corresponds to a mode in which a user plays a game when a single user plays (single play) and when a plurality of users play in cooperation (multiplay). For example, in the game system 1, the server 20 provides each user with an environment for playing a game in multiplayer by specifying a user participating in multiplay and communicating with each mobile terminal 10 of each user.

  The game system 1 is capable of playing a doubles match by forming a team with each user in the case of a tennis game, for example, by supporting multiplayer. Moreover, if it is a soccer game, the game system 1 enables each user to play a game as a member of the same soccer team. Moreover, if the game system 1 is an action game, a team will be formed by each user, and a plurality of users will be able to play a game mode in which a relatively powerful character such as a quest mode is played. Moreover, the game system 1 enables users to play against each other by supporting multi-play.

<Configuration>
The hardware configuration of the server 20 will be described. The server 20 includes a communication IF (Interface) 22, an input / output IF 23, a memory 25, a storage 26, and a processor 29, which are connected to each other via a communication bus.

  The communication IF 22 corresponds to various communication standards such as a LAN (Local Area Network) standard, and functions as an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from an external communication device such as the mobile terminal 10.

  The input / output IF 23 functions as an interface for receiving information input to the server 20 and outputting information to the outside of the server 20. The input / output IF 23 includes an input receiving unit that accepts connection of an information input device such as a mouse and a keyboard, and an output unit that accepts connection of an information output device such as a display for displaying an image or the like.

  The memory 25 is a storage device for storing data used for processing. For example, the memory 25 provides the processor 29 with a work area for temporary use when the processor 29 performs processing. The memory 25 includes a storage device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory).

  The storage 26 is a storage device for storing various programs and data for the processor 29 to read and execute. The information stored in the storage 26 includes a game program, information related to the game program, information on a user who plays the game program, and other information. The storage 26 includes a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and a flash memory.

  The processor 29 controls the operation of the server 20 by reading and executing a program or the like stored in the storage 26. The processor 29 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the mobile terminal 10. With reference to FIG. 2, the mobile terminal 10 includes an antenna 110, a wireless communication IF 120, a touch screen 130, an input / output IF 140, a storage unit 150, a sound processing unit 160, a microphone 170, a speaker 180, And a control unit 190.

  The antenna 110 radiates a signal emitted from the mobile terminal 10 to space as a radio wave. Further, the antenna 110 receives radio waves from the space and gives a received signal to the wireless communication IF 120.

  The wireless communication IF 120 performs modulation / demodulation processing for transmitting and receiving signals via the antenna 110 and the like so that the mobile terminal 10 communicates with other communication devices. The wireless communication IF 120 is a communication module for wireless communication including a tuner, a high frequency circuit, and the like, performs modulation / demodulation and frequency conversion of a wireless signal transmitted / received by the mobile terminal 10, and provides a received signal to the control unit 190.

  The touch screen 130 receives an input from the user and outputs information to the display 132 to the user. Touch screen 130 includes a member (touch panel 131) for accepting a user's input operation. The touch screen 130 includes a menu screen and a member (display 132) for displaying the progress of the game on the screen. The touch panel 131 detects that the user's finger or the like has approached by using, for example, a capacitive type. The display 132 is realized by a display device such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (electroluminescence), or the like.

  The input / output IF 140 functions as an interface for receiving information input to the mobile terminal 10 and outputting information to the outside of the mobile terminal 10.

  The storage unit 150 includes a flash memory, a RAM (Random Access Memory), and the like, and stores programs used by the mobile terminal 10 and various data received by the mobile terminal 10 from the server 20.

  The audio processing unit 160 performs modulation / demodulation of the audio signal. The audio processing unit 160 modulates the signal given from the microphone 170 and gives the modulated signal to the control unit 190. In addition, the audio processing unit 160 provides an audio signal to the speaker 180. The sound processing unit 160 is realized by, for example, a sound processing processor. The microphone 170 functions as an audio input unit for receiving an input of an audio signal and outputting it to the control unit 190. The speaker 180 functions as an audio output unit for outputting an audio signal to the outside of the mobile terminal 10.

  The control unit 190 controls the operation of the mobile terminal 10 by reading and executing a program stored in the storage unit 150. The control unit 190 is realized by an application processor, for example.

  A process in which the mobile terminal 10 executes the game program 151 will be described in more detail. In one aspect, the storage unit 150 stores a game program 151, game information 152, and user information 153. For example, the mobile terminal 10 downloads a game program from the server 20 and stores the game program in the storage unit 150. Moreover, the portable terminal 10 transmits / receives various data, such as game information 152 and user information 153, with the server 20 by communicating with the server 20 with progress of a game.

  The game program 151 is a program for causing the mobile terminal 10 to advance a game. The game information 152 includes various data referred to by the game program 151. The game information 152 includes, for example, information on objects to be arranged in the virtual space in the game, information on effects associated with the objects (including information on skills set for game characters), and the like. The user information 153 includes information about the user who plays the game. The user information 153 includes, for example, information for identifying a user of the mobile terminal 10 playing a game (including login information such as a user ID), information for identifying other users who play a game in cooperation with the multiplayer, and other information including.

  The control unit 190 reads and executes the game program 151 to thereby execute an input operation receiving unit 191, a game progress processing unit 192, a moving operation detection unit 193, a camera arrangement control unit 194, an object control unit 195, Each function of the display control unit 196 is exhibited.

  The input operation accepting unit 191 accepts a user input operation based on the output of the touch screen 130. Specifically, the input operation accepting unit 191 detects that a user's finger or the like has approached the touch panel 131 as coordinates in a coordinate system including a horizontal axis and a vertical axis of a surface constituting the touch screen 130.

  The input operation reception unit 191 determines a user operation on the touch screen 130. The input operation accepting unit 191 includes, for example, (1) “approach operation”, (2) “release operation”, (3) “tap operation”, (4) “double tap operation”, (5) “long press operation ( (Long touch operation) ”, (6)“ swipe operation (drag operation) ”, (7)“ move operation ”, (8)“ flick operation ”, and other user operations. The user operation determined by the input operation receiving unit 191 is not limited to the above. For example, when the touch panel 131 has a mechanism that can detect the magnitude of the pressure that the user presses against the touch panel 131, the input operation reception unit 191 determines the magnitude of the pressure that the user has pressed. In addition, the control unit 190 determines that the state of detecting the approach of the user's finger or the like to the touch screen 130 is the “touch-on state”. The control unit 190 determines that a state in which the approach of the user's finger or the like to the touch screen 130 is not detected is a “touch-off state”. The control unit 190 accepts coordinates indicating the approach position of the user's finger or the like sequentially output by the touch screen 130 as “touch now” coordinates.

  Here, (1) “approach operation” is an operation in which the user brings a finger or the like closer to the touch screen 130. The touch screen 130 detects that the user's finger or the like has approached (including that the user's finger or the like has touched the touch screen 130) by the touch panel 131, and outputs a signal corresponding to the detected coordinates of the touch screen 130 to the control unit. Output to 190. The control unit 190 determines that the state is the “touch-on state” when the approach is detected from the state in which the approach of the user's finger or the like to the touch screen 130 is not detected.

  (2) “Release operation” is an operation for stopping a state in which the user operates by bringing a finger or the like closer to the touch screen 130. For example, when the user performs an operation of releasing his / her finger from a state where the user touches the touch screen 130 with the finger or the like, the input operation receiving unit 191 determines that the user's operation is a “release operation”. The control unit 190 determines that the state is changed from the “touch-on state” to the “touch-off state” when the approach is not detected from the state in which the approach of the user's finger or the like to the touch screen 130 is detected. To do.

  (3) “Tap operation” refers to performing a release operation at a position where the user performs an approach operation after the user performs an approach operation to bring a finger or the like closer to the touch screen 130. The input operation reception unit 191 outputs the touch screen 130 from the state where the approach operation is not detected (the user's finger or the like is away from the touch panel 131 and the touch panel 131 does not detect the approach of the user's finger or the like). Based on this, when it is detected that the user's finger or the like has approached, the detected coordinates are held as the “initial touch position”. The input operation reception unit 191 determines that the coordinates of the initial touch position and the coordinates detected by the touch screen 130 immediately before the release operation (just before the touch-off state is detected) are substantially the same (the approach operation is performed). The user's operation is determined as a “tap operation” when a coordinate related to the release operation is detected in coordinates within a certain range from the detected coordinates).

  (4) The “double tap operation” is an operation in which the user performs the tap operation twice within a predetermined time. For example, the input operation reception unit 191 determines that the user operation is “double tap operation” when the user operation is determined to be the tap operation and the tap operation is determined again with the coordinates related to the tap operation within a certain time after the user operation is determined to be the tap operation. Determine.

  (5) “Long press operation” is an operation in which the user continues to press the touch screen 130. The touch screen 130 detects the user's operation and discriminates the approaching operation. When the time during which the approaching operation continues at the coordinates where the approaching operation is detected exceeds a certain time, the touch screen 130 determines the user's operation as “ “Long press operation” (the “long press operation” may be referred to as “long touch operation”).

  (6) “Swipe operation” is an operation of sliding a finger while maintaining an approaching state in which the user brings a finger or the like closer to the touch screen 130. The input operation accepting unit 191 detects that the user's finger or the like has approached based on the output of the touch screen 130, and then the detection position (touch position) is moved while the detection is maintained. It is determined that the user operation is a “swipe operation”. In addition, the input operation receiving unit 191 performs the graphic input operation based on the detection result of the touch screen 130 when the user performs the graphic input operation by the swipe operation in the graphic input mode controlled according to the progress of the game. The figure (shape) drawn by is determined.

  (7) “Move operation” refers to a series of operations in which the user performs a release operation by moving a position where a finger or the like is approaching the touch screen 130 while maintaining the approach operation on the touch screen 130.

  (8) “Flick operation” refers to an operation in which a user performs a move operation in a time shorter than a predetermined time. The flick operation is an operation in which the user flips a finger on the touch screen 130. For example, the control unit 190 holds a plurality of threshold values for comparison with the time for the user to perform the move operation, and the time until the user moves the finger or the like on the touch screen 130 for a certain distance is determined. If it is shorter than the threshold value 1 (if the finger is flicked relatively quickly), it is determined that the flick operation is “strong flick”, and the second threshold value (the second threshold value is set to the first threshold value greater than the first threshold value). It is also possible to determine that the flick operation is “weak flick” when the value is smaller than the threshold value of 1.

  The game progress processing unit 192 performs a process of advancing the game by calling various programs in accordance with a user operation. For example, the game progress processing unit 192 transmits login information included in the user information 153 to the server 20 and logs in when receiving an activation operation for activating the game program 151, or a game progress The process of transmitting data to the server 20 according to the process, the process of receiving data related to the game from the server 20, the process of giving reward to the user according to the progress of the game, the process of measuring the passage of time and other processes Do.

  The movement operation detection unit 193 detects the operation content of the input operation for moving a character appearing in the game (hereinafter also referred to as “game character”) based on a user input operation on the touch screen 130. For example, when the game program 151 is a sports game, the movement operation detection unit 193 detects a direction in which the game character is moved based on a user input operation. As described above, the movement operation detection unit 193 receives an input operation in which the user specifies the movement direction of the game character.

  Specifically, the movement operation detection unit 193 causes the user to move the finger closer to the touch screen 130 from the state in which the user's finger is separated from the touch screen 130, and the input operation reception unit 191 causes the touch panel 131 to move the user's finger. When the user performs a swipe operation using the detected coordinates as the initial touch position, the moving direction of the game character is detected based on the initial touch position coordinates and the detection result of the touch screen 130.

  The camera placement control unit 194 determines how to show each object placed in the virtual space to the user. Specifically, the camera arrangement control unit 194 controls the arrangement (camera work) of the virtual camera in the virtual space generated when the control unit 190 reads and executes the game program 151. The control unit 190 provides the game play environment to the user by displaying the captured image of the virtual camera in the virtual space on the display 132.

  The object control unit 195 includes various objects that appear in the game that is progressed by the mobile terminal 10 executing the game program 151, and various objects that are generated based on the user operation content received by the input operation receiving unit 191. Processes such as generation, transformation, and movement (for example, a GUI (Graphical User Interface) screen) are controlled. The object control unit 195 generates an object indicating the moving direction of the game character based on, for example, an input operation on the touch screen 130 for moving the game character by the user, and deforms the generated object.

  The display control unit 196 outputs an image according to the camera work of the virtual camera to the display 132. The display control unit 196 determines the display content of the display 132 according to the placement of the virtual camera in the virtual space, and outputs various types of information such as images and text according to the determined display content to the display 132.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the server 20. The detailed configuration of the server 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The server 20 functions as the communication unit 220, the storage unit 250, and the control unit 290 by operating according to the program.

  The communication unit 220 functions as an interface for the server 20 to communicate with an external communication device such as the mobile terminal 10.

  The storage unit 250 stores various programs and data for the user to advance the game in the mobile terminal 10. In one aspect, the storage unit 250 stores a game program 251, game information 252, and user information 253.

  The game program 251 is a program for allowing the server 20 to communicate with the mobile terminal 10 and advance the game on the mobile terminal 10. The game program 251 refers to the game information 252 and user information 253 that are various data for proceeding with the game, and causes the game to proceed according to the user's input operation. The game program 251 is executed by the control unit 290, thereby processing to transmit / receive data to / from the mobile terminal 10, processing to advance the game in accordance with the operation content performed by the user of the mobile terminal 10, and user's playing the game The server 20 is caused to perform processing for updating information and other processing.

  The game information 252 includes various data referred to by the game program 251. The game information 252 includes an object management table 252A, a passive skill management table 252B, and an active skill management table 252C.

  The object management table 252A shows the setting of objects arranged in the virtual space of the game. By executing the game program 151, the mobile terminal 10 causes the display 132 to display an image obtained by photographing an object placed in the virtual space with a virtual camera placed in the virtual space, thereby causing the game to proceed.

  Here, for example, there are various objects such as an object indicating a game character operated by the user, an object indicating a wearing target worn by the game character, and the like. The control unit 190 associates the object with an object when the user performs a predetermined input operation on the touch screen 130, satisfies a certain condition as the game progresses, and other various events occur. Process.

  For example, when the user performs an approach operation on the touch screen 130 with respect to an object, the control unit 190 sets the object in a state selected by the user. Further, for example, the control unit 190 performs processing such as moving an object to be moved by the user according to a user input operation by receiving a swipe operation by the user. In addition, for example, the control unit 190 performs processing such as granting a reward for advantageous advancement of the game to the user by receiving a touch operation performed on the object by the user.

  In the passive skill management table 252B, information for identifying an object is associated with information on passive skills associated with the object. Here, the passive skill is activated when, for example, a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game, and the user can advantageously advance the game. For example, when the passive skill is activated, the game character can be advantageously advanced, such as the moving speed of the game character is improved.

  In the active skill management table 252C, information for identifying an object is associated with information on an active skill associated with the object. Here, the active skill is, for example, in a state where it can be activated when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game, and by receiving an input operation for activating the skill from the user, the user has an advantage in the game. It can be made to progress.

  The user information 253 is information about the user who plays the game. The user information 253 includes a user management table 253A. The user management table 253A includes information for identifying each user, information indicating the degree to which the user has advanced the game, information such as items held by the user in the game, game characters, and attachments used by the game character, It includes the type of game installed (playable) by the user, setting information regarding push notification, and the like. The setting information related to the push notification includes permission information for specifying whether to allow notification for each user, unique token information generated when the notification is permitted, and the like.

  The control unit 290 executes functions of the transmission / reception unit 291, the server processing unit 292, the data management unit 293, the matching unit 294, and the measurement unit 295 by executing the game program 251 stored in the storage unit 250.

  The transmission / reception unit 291 receives various types of information from the mobile terminal 10 that executes the game program 151, and transmits various types of information to the mobile terminal 10. The mobile terminal 10 and the server 20 include a request to place an object associated with the user in the virtual space, a request to delete the object, a request to move the object, a request to update various parameters according to a reward acquired by the user, Information such as an image, audio, and other data for advancing, and a notification transmitted from the server 20 to the mobile terminal 10 are transmitted and received.

  The server processing unit 292 controls the operation of the entire server 20 and performs processing necessary for the progress of the game by calling various programs. For example, the server processing unit 292 updates data such as the game information 252 and the user information 253 based on information received from the mobile terminal 10, and transmits various data to the mobile terminal 10 to advance the game.

  The data management unit 293 performs processing for updating various data stored in the storage unit 250, processing for adding / updating / deleting records to the database, and the like according to the processing result of the server processing unit 292.

  The matching unit 294 performs a series of processes for associating a plurality of users. For example, when the user performs an input operation for performing multiplayer, the matching unit 294 performs a process of associating users who play together in a game.

  The measurement unit 295 performs processing for measuring time. For example, the measurement unit 295 measures the passage of time for each object arranged in the virtual space. Moreover, the measurement part 295 measures the time for which the game is progressing. The server 20 receives information on various measurement results measured by executing the game program 151 on the mobile terminal 10 from the mobile terminal 10, and collates the received information with the measurement results of the measurement unit 295. The information regarding various times is synchronized between the mobile terminal 10 and the server 20.

<Summary of configuration>
As described above, the configuration of the game system 1 according to the embodiment has been described. In the present embodiment, the game program 151 is, for example, a sports game or other game, and the game is advanced by causing the touch screen 130 to display a screen corresponding to the placement of the virtual camera in the virtual space.

  For example, if the game program 151 is a sports game (tennis game, soccer game, baseball game, or other sports-related game), the game progress processing unit 192 may, for example, advance a game in accordance with a user operation. Advance the story. The game progress processing unit 192 includes basic processing such as processing for determining data to be displayed on the display 132 such as images and text, processing for receiving selection of a sports opponent from the user, and processing for advancing a sports game in accordance with the user's operation. Perform proper processing.

<Data structure>
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data structure of a table for managing a progress situation in which a user plays a game. As shown in FIG. 4, the user management table 253A includes a play progress status 256 for managing the progress status of each user's game play. The progress of game play includes, for example, experience values accumulated by each user through game play, game characters usable by the user, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 4, each record of the play progress status 256 includes an acquired experience value / level 256A, a usable character 256B, a virtual currency holding amount 256C, a holding equipment item 256D, a holding consumption item 256E, and a battle. It includes a play rank / rating 256F and a tournament history 256G.

  The acquired experience value / level 256A includes a cumulative value of experience values acquired by each user clearing a quest and the like, and a level value determined by the cumulative value of the experience values. The game program 251 is, for example, an item that can be played by the user every time the user reaches a certain level (for example, a quest that can be played if the level is above a certain level, a system that can be used if the level is above a certain level, an item, etc.) including. For example, the user's level increases every time the cumulative experience value exceeds a certain threshold.

  The usable character 256B indicates a character that can be used by the user. The game program 251 provides a plurality of game characters to the user, the user advances a quest, the user performs an input operation for performing a lottery, and acquires a game character as a result of the lottery. Through this process, the list of characters usable by the user is updated. Although not shown in the example of FIG. 4, a party organization specifying any game character among the characters usable by the user may be held.

  The virtual currency holding amount 256 </ b> C indicates the holding amount of the virtual currency held by the user. The virtual currency can be used, for example, to obtain items consumed in the game and to perform other operations to perform a lottery. The game progress processing unit 192 accepts an input operation such as purchasing an item using a virtual currency, performing a lottery, or the like, and varies the possession amount of the virtual currency. Here, the game program 251 may manage the amount of virtual currency provided to the user for a fee and the amount provided to the user for free. These virtual currencies may be set with valid expiration dates (for example, for paid virtual currencies, within six months from the point of purchase of the virtual currency).

  The possessed equipment item 256D indicates an item that can be equipped to the character as an item associated with the character. The items that can be equipped to the character are, for example, weapons, armor, accessories, and other items that can be equipped to the character in the case of an action game. Further, the items that can be equipped to the character are rackets, bats, shoes, wear, and other items that can be associated with the character in the case of a sports game. Items that can be equipped by these characters are given to the user by the progress of the quest, lottery, and other processes.

  The possessed consumption item 256E indicates an item that exhibits a certain effect during game play by being used by the user during game play. These items are consumed by performing an input operation for use by the user. An item that exerts a certain effect at the time of game play is, for example, a certain time (for example, 30 minutes) from the start of use of the item, an experience value acquired at the time of clearing a quest, etc., an item consumed to grow a character Etc. in which the amount of acquisition increases more than a certain amount (for example, the amount of acquisition becomes twice or more).

  The battle play rank / rating 256F indicates the proficiency level of each user in the battle play between users provided by the game program 251. As shown in the figure, the battle play rank / rating 256F includes a rating value and ranking in the rating system as a user's proficiency level in the battle play.

  The tournament history 256G indicates the tournament history of each user updated according to the result of the battle play by the tournament provided by the game program 251. The tournament history 256G stores the number of wins in the tournament in which the user is participating, and the tournament history that can identify the user who participated in the tournament, the user who participated, and the like.

<About push notification and login>
In the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, a push notification for notifying information about a game is distributed to a user who has installed a game program, and a privilege is given when logged in in response to the push notification. Is performed. Hereinafter, an example of processing related to push notification and login will be described.

  FIG. 5 shows processing executed on the server 20 side, and FIG. 7 shows processing executed on the mobile terminal 10 side. FIG. 5A is a flowchart for explaining a push notification process for transmitting a push notification. In the push notification process, first, it is determined in step S01 whether or not a predetermined notification condition is satisfied. A specific example of the notification condition will be described below.

  For example, in the case of a game A (for example, a city-building game) that builds a building or produces a value (coin, item, etc.) used for a game in the building or the like, on the server 20 side, for example, a user operation When building construction or value production is started, the building is completed or production is completed when a predetermined time has elapsed, regardless of whether the game is actually played (logged in) or not. Identify the progress of the game. Regarding the user A who plays such a game A, after the start of construction of the building and the like, the progress that the building is completed is specified by the server 20 (the progress condition is established), so that the notification condition for the user A Is established. However, it is assumed that the user A permits the push notification.

  Further, in the case of the game B in which the battle play can be advanced automatically (automatic), on the server 20 side, for example, after the match play is started, the battle is ended when a predetermined time elapses. Identify progress. Regarding the user B who plays such a game B, after the battle play is automatically started, the progress that the battle is ended is specified by the server 20 (the progress condition is established), whereby the notification condition for the user B is changed. To establish. However, it is assumed that the user B permits the push notification. In this way, the notification condition includes a game progress condition that is established in accordance with the progress of the game triggered by the user's action.

  Further, it is determined that a campaign or event is held for the game C, and notification is set by the operator on the server 20 side, so that a notification condition for the user who installed the game program of the game C is established. In addition, when it is determined that a new function or item has been added for the game D and notification is set by the operator on the server 20 side, a notification condition for the user who installed the game program of the game D is established. As described above, the notification condition includes a condition that is satisfied when notification is set in response to an operation by an operator / manager of the server 20.

  If it is not determined in step S01 that the notification condition is satisfied, the push notification process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S01 that the notification condition is satisfied, the user to be notified and the notification content are specified in step S02. It is a condition that the user to be notified is a game user who permits push notification and satisfies the notification condition.

  For example, when the notification condition is satisfied when the building is completed in the game A, the user of the game A that has entered the state (the user A in the above example) is specified, and “the building under construction is completed. Notification content such as “Let me log in and see! In addition, when the notification condition is satisfied by the end of the battle play that was started in game B automatically, the user of game B in the state (user B in the above example) is specified, and “auto The content of the game that was progressing on is finished. The notification content such as “Let's log in and check!

  Further, when the notification condition is established by the notification setting by the operator that the Christmas event is held in the game C, the user who installed the game program of the game C is specified, and “A Christmas event is being held! Notification content such as “Login to get a gacha ticket!” Is specified. In addition, when the notification condition is established by the notification setting by the operator that a new item has been added in the game D, the user who installed the game program of the game D is identified, and “New Item Appears! Notification content such as “Let's get it!” Is specified. The notification content (message to be notified) is set (input) by, for example, an operator / manager of the server 20.

  In step S03, settings for transmitting a push notification to the user specified in step S02 are performed, and information regarding the push notification is stored in a predetermined area of the storage unit 250. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of information related to push notification. The information regarding the push notification includes, for example, push notification identification information for identifying the push notification, the type of the game that is the target of the push notification, the notification content, the notification date and time, and the expiration date of the notification. The push notification transmitted in step S03 includes information related to the push notification.

  FIG. 7A is a flowchart for explaining a normal process that is executed when the mobile terminal 10 is in a standby state (a state where the mobile terminal 10 is not logged in and a game program is not activated). In the normal process, first, it is determined whether or not a push notification is received in step S50. If it is not determined in step S50 that a push notification has been received, the process proceeds to step S52. If it is determined in step S50 that a push notification has been received, processing for displaying that a push notification has been received is executed in step S51. Thereby, for example, an image corresponding to reception of the push notification is displayed in a predetermined area (for example, a status bar) of the mobile terminal 10. When the image corresponding to the reception of the push notification is tapped, the notification content of the push notification is displayed.

  In step S52, it is determined whether an activation operation for activating the game program has been accepted. The activation operation includes, for example, a touch operation on the activation icon corresponding to the game program and a tap operation on the notification content of the push notification. The icon and the push notification are associated with a link that activates the game program by a tap operation. For example, the icon corresponding to the game A and the push notification are associated with a link for starting the game program for the game A.

  If it is not determined in step S52 that the activation operation has been accepted, in step S54, other corresponding processing (for example, processing for displaying an application icon, processing for another application, etc.) is executed. Normal processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S52 that the activation operation has been accepted, the game program corresponding to the activation operation is activated in step S53, and the normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 7B is a flowchart for explaining the game activation process when the game program is activated by the activation operation. In the game activation process, first, in step S60, it is determined whether or not the current activation operation is an activation operation for a push notification. When it is determined in step S60 that the current activation operation is an activation operation for a push notification, the push notification identification information is identified from the push notification that is the target of the activation operation in step S61, and the login including the push notification identification information Information is transmitted to the server 20. On the other hand, when it is not determined in step S60 that the current activation operation is the activation operation for the push notification, that is, when the activation operation for the icon is a normal activation operation, normal login information (including push notification identification information is included) in step S62. No information) is transmitted to the server 20. After the login information is transmitted, the process waits until the login completion information is received in step S63.

  When the server 20 receives the login information from the mobile terminal 10, the server 20 executes a login process. FIG. 5B is a flowchart for explaining the login process. In step S11, the user is specified based on the login information, and game information specified from the user information of the user is transmitted to the mobile terminal 10 that is the login source. This makes it possible to continue the game from the state played at the previous login.

  In step S12, it is determined whether or not the current login is the first login for today. If it is not determined in step S12 that this is the first login during today, the process proceeds to step S15. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that it is the first login during today, the first login bonus is specified in step S13 and stored as a privilege given to the user. In step S14, initial login bonus information for specifying the initial login bonus is transmitted to the mobile terminal 10 that is the login source. As the first login bonus, for example, a virtual currency or an item is specified. The initial login bonus may be, for example, a predetermined item, or an item determined by lottery from a plurality of types of items at the time of login. In addition, the first login bonus may be always given at the time of the first login, for example, and it is determined by lottery whether or not to be given even at the first login. Also good.

  In step S15, it is determined whether or not push notification identification information has been received. If it is determined in step S15 that the push notification identification information has been received, that is, if the log-in is based on the activation operation for the push notification, it is determined whether or not the push notification identification information received in step S16 is legitimate information. . Specifically, when the received push notification identification information is stored in the push notification identification information shown in FIG. 6 and the expiration date has not passed, it is determined that the push notification identification information is regular push notification identification information. If it is not determined in step S15 that the push notification identification information has been received, or if it is not determined in step S16 that the push notification identification information is valid, the process proceeds to step S19.

  When it is determined that the push notification identification information received in step S16 is legitimate information, a special login bonus is specified based on the push notification identification information in step S17 and stored as a privilege given to the user. In step S18, special login bonus information for specifying the special login bonus is transmitted to the mobile terminal 10 that is the login source. The special login bonus is a dedicated item used in the logged-in game, for example, a character, virtual currency, equipment item, consumption item, gacha ticket, etc., as long as it is advantageous to the user. May be. A gacha ticket is a ticket for performing a gacha lottery for drawing characters, and for example, a ticket that allows a gacha lottery to be performed once with five sheets. The special login bonus may be a privilege predetermined according to the push notification or may be a privilege determined by lottery from a plurality of types of privileges. Further, the special login bonus may be always given at the time of login via push notification, for example, and it is determined by lottery whether or not to be given even at the time of login via push notification. It may be a thing. In step S19, login completion information for specifying that the login is completed is transmitted to the mobile terminal 10 that is the login source. Thereby, the game can be started on the mobile terminal 10.

  Returning to step S63 in FIG. 7, if it is determined that the login completion information has been received on the mobile terminal 10 side, the title screen of the game started in step S64 is displayed. When a start operation is performed on the title screen in step S64, the process proceeds to step S65 to determine whether or not special login bonus information has been received. If it is not determined in step S65 that the special login bonus information has been received, the process proceeds to step S67. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S65 that the special login bonus information has been received, the fact that the special login bonus specified in step S66 is given as a privilege is notified. For example, an image corresponding to the type of the special login bonus is displayed on the display 132 together with a message “Special login bonus GET!”.

  In step S67, it is determined whether or not first time login bonus information has been received. If it is not determined in step S67 that the first login bonus information has been received, the process proceeds to step S69. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S67 that the first login bonus information has been received, the fact that the first login bonus specified in step S68 is given as a privilege is notified. For example, an image corresponding to the type of the first login bonus is displayed on the display 132 together with a message such as “Today's first login bonus GET!”. In step S69, the game is started based on the received game information and game information stored in the storage unit 150 on the mobile terminal 10 side.

<Effect of this embodiment>
It is also assumed that a game executed on an information processing terminal such as the portable terminal 10 shown in the present embodiment is played during a short time such as commuting or a break. For this reason, the user may log in to the game several times a day. Further, the mobile terminal 10 executes various applications such as a messenger application and SNS (Social Network Service) in accordance with a user operation. Therefore, by delivering a push notification to a user who has not played the game for a predetermined time, a time for the user to leave the game play without any operation is provided, and the push is performed when that time is completed. Notification can prompt re-login at an appropriate timing.

  By effectively utilizing such push notification, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B and FIG. 7B, when the current login is the first login today, as shown in FIGS. In addition to giving a login bonus, a special login bonus is given when the current login is a login by a tap operation to a push notification for notifying information about the game. The push notification is distributed when a notification condition is satisfied, for example, when a game progresses or an event or the like is set by an input operation by an operator or the like. Accordingly, it is possible to prompt the user to log in at a timing that is perfect for the user and increase the motive for logging in. As a result, the login rate can be effectively improved by the push notification.

  The push notification is a push-type notification that the mobile terminal 10 automatically receives. For this reason, it is not influenced by a user's reception operation etc., and can be received at a perfect timing. Further, the notification content of the push notification includes that a privilege is given by login as shown in FIG. For this reason, the tap operation with respect to the push notification can be intuitively prompted, and the login rate can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 7B, even when the game program is activated by performing a tap operation on the push notification, the tap operation is performed on the icon. The first login bonus can be given in the same way as when the game program is started. For this reason, when a tap operation is performed on the push notification, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that a privilege granted by performing a tap operation on the icon is not granted.

  The special login bonus includes a gacha ticket for performing a gacha lottery. For this reason, the value of push notification can be increased and the login rate can be improved. In addition, when giving an item that can be used universally in a plurality of types of games, it is difficult to set an item that has a high value in the game in consideration of effects on other games. On the other hand, since the special login bonus is an item dedicated to the logged-in game, it is possible to set a relatively high value in the game, so that the login rate can be improved. In addition, a special login bonus is given to each user regardless of the progress level (level, experience value, stage, etc.) of the logged-in game. For this reason, since it is easy to specify the special login bonus, it is possible to prevent the processing burden from increasing.

<Modification>
The modifications of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the push notification is exemplified as the notification related to the game transmitted from the server 20. However, the notification is not limited to this as long as the information related to the game can be notified to the user. A link for activating the URL may be notified by an electronic mail included in the text.

  In addition, the push notification is received in the state where the user is not logged in and the game program is not activated. However, push notifications are not limited to this, when logged in and playing a game (while active), or logged in but not playing a game (while remaining inactive in a task) May be receivable. In this case, when the activation operation for the push notification is accepted, the process for logging in may be activated again, and the process for giving the special login bonus may be executed.

  Further, the example in which the server 20 that transmits the push notification is configured by one server has been described. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the server 20 may be configured by a plurality of servers. For example, a game server for controlling a game and a notification server that receives a notification request from the game server and distributes a push notification to the mobile terminal may be used.

  In addition, the start condition for distributing the push notification is not limited to that exemplified in the above-described embodiment. For example, the time when the game is not played after the previous game is finished for each user reaches a predetermined time. It may be established by this. That is, you may make it deliver a push notification with respect to the user who is not playing the game over predetermined time. Thereby, it is possible to prompt a re-login at an appropriate timing by push notification when the time is completed while providing a time for leaving the system where the user is not doing anything.

  Further, the notification content of the push notification is not limited to that shown in FIG. 6. For example, a touch operation is performed on the notification content to indicate that the game program can be activated or a second privilege is given. May be included, the type of privilege to be granted, and the like. Thereby, it can notify to a user intelligibly that there exists a merit in operating with respect to a push notification. As a result, the login rate can be improved by push notification.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as a first activation operation that triggers the provision of the first privilege, an operation on an icon corresponding to the game is performed in a state where the game program is not activated without being logged in. Illustrated. However, the first activation operation is not limited to this. For example, in an inactive state where the user is logged in but is not playing a game, an operation for making the active state and restarting the game from the previous state, It may include an operation for changing to the active state and executing the login process again after a certain period of time has elapsed since entering the inactive state. Even in the active state where the user is logged in and playing the game, for example, when playing across the day (23: 59: 59 → 0: 0: 0), the activation operation is not performed. In either case, an initial login bonus may be given.

  (3) In embodiment mentioned above, operation to push notification in the state which is not logged in and the game program is not started was illustrated as 2nd starting operation used as the opportunity which provides a 2nd privilege. However, when the push notification can be received even in the active state or inactive state, the second activation operation includes an operation for the push notification even in the active state or inactive state. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the special login bonus is given as the second privilege when the game is activated in response to the second activation operation has been described. However, the second privilege given when the game is activated in response to the second activation operation is not limited to the privilege given at the time of login, but instead of or in addition to this, the progress of the game after login The privilege given inside may be sufficient. Thereby, the willingness to play a game after login can be improved.

  Further, the second privilege may be a privilege that is more advantageous to the user than the first privilege that is given when logging in in response to the first activation operation. For example, the first privilege is a predetermined amount of virtual currency, a predetermined value item, or the like, whereas the second specification is a virtual currency larger than the predetermined amount, an item having a value higher than the predetermined value, or the like. It may be. Moreover, although the 2nd privilege demonstrated the example which is an item only for the game which logged in, the item etc. which can be utilized in the store of an operator who provides another game, the said game, etc. may be sufficient.

  Moreover, although the 2nd privilege demonstrated the example in which a common item is provided by each user irrespective of the progress degree (level, experience value, stage, etc.) of the logged-in game, it is not restricted to this, A user's progress Different items may be given to each user depending on the degree. For example, for a user who is playing the first stage, an item A effective for subjugating the boss character in the first stage is given, and for a user who is playing the second stage, the second stage Information effective for clearing (for example, weak points) may be notified. Thereby, the login rate via push notification can be further improved.

  In addition, the second privilege may be given so that the degree of advantage differs depending on the rate of login when the push notification is made. For example, the server 20 manages the login rate at the time of push logged in when a push notification is made for each user, and for the user B whose login rate during push at the time of login via the push notification is higher than the user A May identify (grant) a privilege that has a higher degree of advantage than user A. That is, you may make it the advantageous degree of the privilege provided increase, so that it logs in via a push notification. Thereby, the login rate via push notification can be further improved. Further, the second privilege may be given when logged in within a certain time after the push notification is given. For example, when transmitting a push notification to the mobile terminal 10, the server 20 stores the transmission timing (date and time). The server 20 determines whether or not the login via the push notification is within a certain time (for example, within several hours) from the timing of sending the push notification, and if the login is within the certain time, the special login It is decided to give a bonus.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7B, after notifying the grant of the special login bonus, the impact of the special login bonus is strengthened by notifying the grant of the initial login bonus. An example has been described in which login via notification can be prompted more effectively. However, the grant of the special login bonus and the grant of the initial login bonus may be notified at the same time, or the grant of the special login bonus may be notified after the grant of the initial login bonus is notified.

<Appendix>
The matters described in the above embodiments are appended below.

(Appendix 1):
According to an aspect of one embodiment shown in this indication, it is a game program run in a computer (portable terminal 10) provided with a processor, a memory, and an input part, and the game program is the above-mentioned input to the processor. A step of executing a login process for logging in to the game in response to the first activation operation to the unit (step S62 in FIG. 7), and a login process being performed in accordance with the first activation operation. In response to a step of giving a first privilege to the user (step S67 in FIG. 7) and a second activation operation that is an activation operation different from the first activation operation and is an activation operation for a notification related to the game. Regarding the step of starting the game (step S61 in FIG. 7) and starting the game in response to the second starting operation, And a step of applying a second award to chromatography THE (step S65 in FIG. 7).

(Appendix 2):
In (Supplementary Note 1), the notification related to the game is a push-type notification transmitted from the server on the condition that the notification is permitted in advance by the user (step S03 in FIG. 5).

(Appendix 3):
In (Appendix 1) or (Appendix 2), the notification regarding the game includes a notification that the progress condition in the game has been established (see FIG. 6).

(Appendix 4):
In any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 3), the notification regarding the game includes a notification set in accordance with an operation by the operator (see FIG. 6).

(Appendix 5):
In any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 4), the notification regarding the game includes a notification that the second privilege can be granted by starting the game (see FIG. 6).

(Appendix 6):
In any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 5), in the step of granting the first privilege, a granting condition is established for performing the login process in response to the first activation operation. Sometimes the first privilege is granted, and the login process is performed by starting the game in response to the second activation operation. When the grant condition is satisfied, the first privilege is given. (Steps S66 and S67 in FIG. 7).

(Appendix 7):
In any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 6), the game program causes the processor to associate an item with the user according to the progress of the game, and to consume a first number of items associated with the user. The step of giving an effect advantageous to the user is executed, and the second privilege includes the item (for example, gacha ticket).

(Appendix 8):
In any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 7), the second privilege includes a game-specific item activated in response to the second activation operation (for example, a dedicated item used in a logged-in game) ).

(Appendix 9):
In any one of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 8), the second privilege is a common privilege regardless of the degree of progress of the game activated in response to the second activation operation (for example, logged in) Common items regardless of game progress (level, experience, stage, etc.).

(Appendix 10):
According to an aspect of one embodiment shown in this indication, it is a method performed by a computer (portable terminal 10) provided with a processor, memory, and an input part, and the method is the above-mentioned computer. The step of executing a login process for logging in to the game in response to the first activation operation (step S62 in FIG. 7) and the login process in accordance with the first activation operation are indicated to the user. The step of granting the first privilege (step S67 in FIG. 7) and the second activation operation that is an activation operation different from the first activation operation and is an activation operation in response to a notification related to the game are executed. A second privilege is given to the user for starting (step S61 in FIG. 7) and starting the game in response to the second starting operation. That includes a step (step S65 in FIG. 7).

(Appendix 11):
According to an aspect of one embodiment shown in the present disclosure, there is provided an information processing apparatus (mobile terminal 10) including a storage unit that stores a game program and a control unit that controls the game by executing the game program. In response to the first activation operation to the input unit, first activation means (step S62 in FIG. 7) for executing a login process for logging in to the game, and login according to the first activation operation. A first granting unit (step S67 in FIG. 7) for granting a first privilege to the user regarding the processing, and a startup operation different from the first startup operation, and a startup operation for a notification about the game Second starting means (step S61 in FIG. 7) for starting the game in response to the second starting operation, and starting the game in response to the second starting operation. And a second assigning means for assigning a second award to serial user (step S65 in FIG. 7).

(Appendix 12):
According to an aspect of an embodiment shown in the present disclosure, a server (server 20) that can communicate with an information processing apparatus (mobile terminal 10) that controls a game, and performs a first activation operation in the information processing apparatus. Means for executing a login process for logging in to the game by receiving the corresponding first activation information (FIG. 5B), and performing the login process according to the first activation information; Means for giving the first privilege to the user (steps S13 and S14 in FIG. 5), means for sending a notification about the game to the information processing apparatus (FIG. 5A), and in the information processing apparatus Means (FIG. 5B) for activating a game by receiving second activation information corresponding to a second activation operation that is an activation operation in response to a notification relating to the game; For that activate the game in accordance with the movement data, and means for applying a second privilege (step S15~S18 in Figure 5) to the user.

  The embodiment disclosed this time must be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

10 mobile terminal, 20 server, 22 communication IF, 23 input / output IF, 25 memory, 26 storage, 29 processor, 80 network, 81 wireless base station, 82 wireless router, 110 antenna, 120 wireless communication IF, 130 touch screen, 131 Touch panel, 132 display, 150 storage unit, 151 game program, 160 sound processing unit, 170 microphone, 180 speaker, 190 control unit, 191 input operation reception unit, 192 game progress processing unit, 193 movement operation detection unit, 194 camera arrangement control Unit, 195 object control unit, 196 display control unit, 220 communication unit, 250 storage unit, 251 game program, 252 game information, 253 user information, 290 control unit, 291 transmission / reception unit, 292 server processing unit, 293 data management unit 294 matching unit, 295 measuring unit.

Claims (12)

A game program executed in a computer including a processor, a memory, and an input unit,
The game program is stored in the processor.
Executing a login process for logging into the game in response to a first activation operation to the input unit;
Providing the user with a first privilege for performing a login process in response to the first activation operation;
A step of starting a game in response to a second start-up operation that is a start-up operation different from the first start-up operation and is a start-up operation for a notification about the game;
A game program for causing the user to execute a step of giving a second privilege for starting a game in response to the second starting operation.   The game program according to claim 1, wherein the notification related to the game is a push-type notification transmitted from a server on condition that notification is permitted in advance by a user.   The game program according to claim 1, wherein the notification related to the game includes a notification that a progress condition in the game is established.   The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the notification related to the game includes a notification set according to an operation by an operator.   The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the notification about the game includes a notification that the second privilege can be given by starting the game. The step of granting the first privilege includes:
The granting of the first privilege is performed when a granting condition is established for performing the login process in response to the first activation operation,
The first privilege is also granted when the grant condition is satisfied for the log-in process performed by starting the game in response to the second start-up operation. A game program according to any one of the above. The game program is stored in the processor.
Associating items with users as the game progresses;
Providing an advantageous effect for the user by consuming a first number of items associated with the user,
The game program according to claim 1, wherein the second privilege includes the item.   The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the second privilege includes a game-dedicated item activated in response to the second activation operation.   The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the second privilege is a common privilege regardless of a progress degree of a game activated in response to the second activation operation. A method performed by a computer comprising a processor, a memory, and an input, comprising:
In the method, the computer
Executing a login process for logging into the game in response to a first activation operation to the input unit;
Providing the user with a first privilege for performing a login process in response to the first activation operation;
A step of starting a game in response to a second start-up operation that is a start-up operation different from the first start-up operation and is a start-up operation for a notification about the game;
Providing a second privilege to the user for starting a game in response to the second starting operation. An information processing apparatus comprising: a storage unit that stores a game program; and a control unit that controls the game by executing the game program,
First activation means for executing a login process for logging in to the game in response to a first activation operation to the input unit;
A first granting unit for granting a first privilege to a user for performing a login process in response to the first activation operation;
Second activation means for activating a game in response to a second activation operation that is an activation operation different from the first activation operation and is an activation operation for a notification related to the game;
An information processing apparatus comprising: a second granting unit that grants a second privilege to the user for starting the game in response to the second startup operation. A server capable of communicating with an information processing device that controls a game,
Means for executing a login process for logging in to the game by receiving first activation information corresponding to a first activation operation in the information processing apparatus;
A means for giving a first privilege to a user for performing a login process according to the first activation information;
Means for transmitting a game notification to the information processing device;
Means for activating a game by receiving second activation information corresponding to a second activation operation that is an activation operation for a notification related to the game in the information processing apparatus;
A server comprising means for giving a second privilege to the user about starting a game in accordance with the second activation information.

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