JP6721376B2 - Program and server system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a program for causing a computer system to execute a game in which a character appears.

Some known video games include a game element (hereinafter referred to as “lottery element”) in which a character, an item, or the like that can be used in the game is drawn and given to the player (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-239707, A

In a game including a lottery element, the lottery element is an important factor for increasing the interest of the game. The present invention was devised to provide a new technique useful for games including lottery elements.

A first invention for solving the above-mentioned problem is a program for causing a computer system to execute a game in which a character appears,
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character according to the progress of the game (for example, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, the game progress control unit 210, the parameter value changing unit 216, the sub-character control data 710 in FIG. 21 step S24),
A lottery content changing means for changing the lottery content for lottery of the objects usable in the game based on the parameter value (for example, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, the game progress control unit 210, the lottery content changing unit 220, FIG. 17 lottery content setting data 750, lottery content change processing of FIG. 23),
A lottery executing means associated with the character, for executing a lottery based on the lottery content, and giving a winning object to a player (for example, a server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, a game progress control unit 210). , The lottery execution unit 222, step S74 of FIG. 21,
And a program for operating the computer system.

According to the first aspect, the lottery content can be changed according to the parameter value of the character whose parameter value changes according to the progress of the game. That is, it is possible to realize a novel and attractive lottery element as if the growth of the character is reflected in the lottery content, that is, the lottery content grows as the character grows.

A second invention is the program according to the first invention, wherein the lottery content changing means changes the lottery content by changing a configuration and/or a winning probability of an object to be won based on the parameter value. ..

According to the second aspect, it is possible to change the configuration of the winning object and the winning probability according to the parameter value.

In a third invention, the parameter value changing means changes the growth degree of the character as the parameter value according to the progress of the game, and the lottery content changing means has a higher rarity object as the growth degree is higher. Is a program of the second invention, wherein the lottery contents are changed so as to facilitate winning.

According to the third aspect, as the character grows, it becomes easier to win an object with higher rarity. Therefore, the motivation for the character to grow can be increased, and the game and the lottery element can be further excited.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is a game in which a given intimacy target character appears in addition to the character, and the parameter value changing unit determines the degree of intimacy between the character and the intimacy target character. The parameter value is changed according to the progress of the game, and the lottery content changing means changes the lottery content so that the higher the degree of intimacy is, the easier it is to win an object having a higher degree of rarity. It is a program of the invention.

According to the fourth aspect, the higher the degree of intimacy between the character that influences the lottery content and the intimacy target character, the easier it is to win an object with higher rarity. Therefore, the interest of the game and the lottery element can be further enhanced.

In a fifth aspect, the lottery content changing means selects a lottery content to be used for the lottery from a plurality of types of the lottery content based on the parameter value, and the lottery execution means has the selected lottery content. It is a program of the second invention for executing a lottery based on.

According to the fifth aspect, the lottery content can be selected from a plurality of types. In other words, because the set used for the lottery is selected from the lottery sets with different configurations of the winning object and the probability of winning, the characteristics of the lottery and the fact that the contents of the lottery have changed are clarified, and the attractiveness of the lottery elements Can be increased.

A sixth invention is a game in which the game selects and plays one or more characters used for game play from a plurality of the characters, and the lottery content changing means is a character used for game play. It is the program according to the second aspect of the present invention, which changes the lottery content based on the combination of the selected characters.

According to the sixth aspect, the lottery content can be changed depending on which character is used for the game play. Therefore, it is possible to bring variety to the game and the lottery element and enhance the interest of both parties.

A seventh invention is a game in which the game is capable of synthesizing a plurality of the characters to generate a new character, and the lottery content changing means is a character in which the character is generated by the synthesizing. In this case, the program according to the second aspect of the present invention changes the lottery content based on the combination of the plurality of characters that are the origin of the composition.

According to the seventh aspect, the lottery content can be changed depending on how the characters are combined. Therefore, it is possible to bring variety to the game and the lottery element and enhance the interest of both parties.

An eighth aspect of the present invention is a game in which the game selects and plays a character to be used for game play from a plurality of the characters, and the lottery execution means is set to be different for each character. The program according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, which executes a lottery based on the lottery contents.

According to the eighth invention, the lottery contents corresponding to the character can be changed depending on which character is used for the game play. Therefore, it is possible to bring variety to the game and the lottery element and to enhance the interest.

In a ninth aspect, the parameter value changing unit changes the use frequency of the character as the parameter value according to the progress of the game, and the lottery content changing unit has a higher rarity object as the use frequency is higher. Is a program of the eighth invention, wherein the lottery contents are changed so that the player can easily win.

According to the ninth aspect, the lottery content can be changed depending on how many characters are used in the game. Therefore, it is possible to bring variety to the game and the lottery element and enhance the interest of both.

A tenth invention is the program according to the eighth or ninth invention, wherein the lottery content changing means changes the lottery content of the character based on a relative difference between the parameter values of the plurality of characters. Is.

According to the tenth invention, the lottery content can be changed based on the relative relationship between the plurality of characters. Therefore, it is possible to bring more variety to the game and the lottery element, and to enhance the interest of both parties.

An eleventh aspect of the present invention is a hint display control means for displaying a hint indicating the relationship between the lottery content changed by the lottery content changing means and the parameter value (for example, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, the game progress control). The program of any one of the first to tenth inventions for further functioning the computer system as the unit 210, the hint display control unit 224, the hint setting data 758 of FIG. 17, and step S72 of FIG. 21).

According to the eleventh invention, the hint display creates an opportunity to think about how to use the character to obtain the desired lottery content, and further enhances the interest of the game and the lottery element.

A twelfth aspect of the invention is an RPG game in which the game includes a game scene in which the character battles with a given enemy character, and the parameter value changing means sets the parameter value according to the play content in the battle. It is a program of any one of the 1st-11th inventions which changes.

A thirteenth invention is the program according to the twelfth invention, wherein the lottery execution means executes the lottery at the break of the battle.

According to the twelfth or thirteenth invention, it is possible to configure a more suitable program for an RPG (role playing game).

A fourteenth invention is a means (for example, a lottery reference body setting unit 218 of FIG. 6, step S32 of FIG. 21) for controlling display of a display body (for example, the parameter value display body 44 of FIG. 3) representing the parameter value, The computer system is further functioned as, and the lottery execution means is the program according to any one of the first to thirteenth inventions, which changes the lottery probability according to the parameter value.

According to the fourteenth invention, it is possible to present the player with a display according to the parameter value reflected in the lottery content.

A fifteenth invention is the program according to any one of the first to fourteenth inventions, wherein the lottery execution means executes a lottery in accordance with a predetermined operation on the character.

According to the fifteenth invention, the operation for executing the lottery is easy to understand.

A sixteenth invention is a server system for communicating with a user terminal to execute a game in which a character appears in the user terminal,
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character according to the progress of the game (for example, the control board 1150 of FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s of FIG. 6, the game progress control unit 210, the parameter value changing unit 216, of FIG. 18). The sub-character control data 710, step S24 of FIG. 21,
Based on the parameter value, lottery content changing means for changing lottery content for lottery of objects usable in the game (for example, control board 1150 in FIG. 1, server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, game progress control unit 210, Lottery content change unit 220, lottery content setting data 750 of FIG. 17, lottery content change processing of FIG. 23),
A lottery executing unit associated with the character, which executes a lottery based on the lottery content and gives the winning object to the player (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit in FIG. 6). 200s, game progress control unit 210, lottery execution unit 222, step S74 of FIG. 21,
It is a server system equipped with.

According to the sixteenth invention, it is possible to realize a server system having the same effect as the first invention.

The figure which shows an example of a structure of a computer system. The figure for explaining the outline of a game. The figure for demonstrating the lottery element using a subcharacter. The figure for demonstrating disclosure of lottery content and a hint. The figure for demonstrating the trial limitation of the item given by lottery. The functional block diagram which shows the functional structural example of the server system in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which the memory|storage part of the server system in 1st Embodiment memorize|stores. The figure which shows the data structural example of sub-character initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structural example of premium item initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structural example of lottery set initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structural example of winning probability change procedure setting data. The figure which shows the data structural example of lottery set selection condition data (the 1). The figure which shows the data structural example of lottery set selection condition data (the 2). The figure which shows the data structural example of lottery set selection condition data (the 3). The figure which shows the data structural example of winning probability correction definition data. The figure which shows the data structural example of user management data. The figure which shows the data structural example of play data. The figure which shows the data structural example of sub character status data The figure which shows the data structural example of premium item management data. The functional block diagram which shows the functional structural example of the user terminal in 1st Embodiment. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing in the server system of the first embodiment. The flowchart which continues from FIG. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a lottery content change process. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the user terminal in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data memorize|stored in the terminal storage part of the user terminal of 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
As a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, an example of executing an online game including a game element (hereinafter, referred to as “lottery element”) for giving an object that can be used in a game to a player by lottery will be described.

In the present embodiment, the game genre is exemplified as the action RPG, but the genre of the game does not matter. Further, as the objects that can be used in the game, items such as weapons, armor, bullets, skills, and medicines that can be equipped and used by the player character are illustrated, but they may be items other than the items. For example, it may be a character that can be used as a player character, a vehicle, a summon beast, an additional ability that can be added to a player character, a new game stage or map opening, a lottery right, and the like.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a computer system according to this embodiment. The computer system of the present embodiment includes a server system 1100 and a user terminal 1500 that are connected to the communication line 9 and are capable of mutual data communication. In the illustrated example, the number of user terminals 1500 is one, but in actual operation, a plurality of user terminals 1500 for each user may simultaneously be in a state capable of communication connection with the server system 1100.

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

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

On the control board 1150, various microprocessors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1151, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), various IC memories 1152 such as VRAM, RAM and ROM, and a communication device 1153 are mounted. Has been done. Note that part or all of the control board 1150 may be realized by an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (field-programmable gate array), or a SoC (System on a Chip).

Then, in the server system 1100, the control board 1150 performs arithmetic processing based on a predetermined program and data, so that 1) a user management function related to user registration and the like, and 2) a player who is a user plays a game on the user terminal 1500. A game management function of providing data necessary for playing and managing execution control of the game on the user terminal 1500; and 3) an online shopping function of selling various items available in the game to the user online. Realize. That is, the game in this embodiment is realized as a kind of client/server type online game.

Although the server system 1100 is described as a single unit, it may have a configuration in which a plurality of blade servers that share respective functions are mounted and mutually connected via an internal bus so that data communication is possible. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that a plurality of independent servers installed at distant locations are caused to perform data communication via the communication line 9 so that they function as the server system 1100 as a whole.

The user terminal 1500 is a computer that a user who is a player individually uses for game play, and is an electronic device (electronic device) that can access the server system 1100 through the communication line 9 and execute an online game. .. The user terminal 1500 of this embodiment is a so-called smartphone device, but may be a portable game device, a game controller, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a wearable computer, an arcade game device, or the like.

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

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

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

These elements mounted on the control board 1550 are electrically connected to each other via a bus circuit or the like, and are connected so that reading/writing of data and transmission/reception of signals can be performed. Note that part or all of the control board 1550 may be configured with an ASIC, FPGA, or SoC. Then, the control board 1550 stores in the IC memory 1552 a client program and various data for realizing the function as the user terminal of the game of this embodiment.

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

[Game description]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the game in this embodiment.
The game of the present embodiment is an action RPG in which the player uses the main character 4 that is the first-type player character and the sub character 5 that is the second-type player character to fight against the enemy character 6.

The game screen W2 includes a main display unit 21 and an operation icon display unit 22. The main display portion 21 displays a state in which the main character 4 and the sub character 5 fight the enemy character 6. The operation icon display section 22 displays icons for inputting various game operations. For example, a lottery icon 23 for executing a lottery, an equipment icon 24 for changing the equipment of the main character 4, and a purchase icon 25 for purchasing an item during game play are included. Of course, other icons, tabs, menu display, and the like can be appropriately included depending on the game content.

The main character 4 is an alter ego of the player in the game world, and by equipping various items 7 with each other, it is possible to enhance the offensive power and the defense power. The item 7 is an object that can be used in the game, and various types are prepared. The item 7 can be purchased by operating the purchase icon 25 during the game, or can be acquired as a prize in a lottery described later.

The sub-character 5 can be acquired and obtained by an event in the game, a login lottery, a purchase by in-game billing, or the like. The player can own a plurality of sub-characters 5, and can select a predetermined number of characters to accompany the main character 4, that is, the sub-characters 5 used in the game. The selected sub character 5 is called a "use sub character". The used sub character plays a role of supporting the main character 4 in the game. The action of the sub-character 5 may be selected by the player himself or may be automatically controlled by a computer.

The abilities of the main character 4 and the sub character 5 that is the used sub character change according to the progress of the game. Specifically, each parameter value is changed.

The parameter value of the main character 4 includes a character level indicating the degree of growth and parameter values such as offensive power, defensive power, and skill. Of course, parameters other than these can be included as appropriate.

The parameter value of the sub character 5 includes a character level indicating the degree of growth, attack power, defense power, intimacy with the main character 4, and the like. Note that parameters other than these can be included as appropriate. The degree of intimacy is a numerical value that indicates whether the relationships between the parties are good or bad, and may be called friendliness, reliability, affection, fidelity, or the like. Paradoxically with regard to intimacy, it can be said that the main character 4 is an intimacy target character for the sub character 5. The lottery element of this embodiment is closely associated with the sub character 5.

[Explanation of lottery elements]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a lottery element using the sub character 5.
In order to execute the lottery element of the present embodiment, a reference body for setting the lottery content of the lottery to be executed, that is, a “lottery reference body character” is selected and set from the sub-characters 5 owned by the player. There is a need to.

In the present embodiment, the used sub-character is used as the lottery reference character, but it may be selected each time the player executes the lottery. For example, when a touch operation on the lottery icon 23 (see FIG. 2) or the displayed sub-character 5 on the game screen W2 (for example, tapping with a predetermined number of fingers, double tapping, swipe or the like can be appropriately set) is detected, It is considered that the first-stage lottery execution operation has been input, and the lottery reference body selection window W4 (see FIG. 3) is pop-up displayed. Then, in the lottery reference body selection window W4, the sub-character 5 owned by the player is displayed in a selectable manner. The player can select the sub character 5 to be the lottery reference body by selecting a predetermined number (one body in the illustrated example) of the sub characters 5 displayed in the lottery reference body selection window W4. In the present embodiment, the sub-character 5, which is the used sub-character, is selected by default in the lottery reference body window W4.

Then, to the sub-character 5 selected in the lottery reference body selection window W4, a parameter value display body 44 displaying the latest values of various parameter values related to the sub-character is attached and displayed (for example, pop-up display). It

Various parameter values are set to the sub-character 5 which is the lottery reference body character, and when selected as the use sub-character and used in the game together with the main character 4, those parameter values are updated. .. The content of the lottery to be executed is set/changed based on the parameter value of the lottery reference body character.

Specifically, the lottery content includes a “prize composition” that is a list of prizes (objects that can be used in the game: items in this embodiment) that can be given to the player in the lottery, and each prize or each category of each prize. “Winning probability configuration”, which is a list of winning probabilities of

Then, one or both of the prize structure and the winning probability structure are changed according to the parameter value of the lottery reference body character. For example, if attention is paid to the type or specific category of a certain specific prize, the number of constituents is changed so as to increase or decrease substantially continuously or stepwise according to the parameter value. Further, focusing on the rarity (rareness) of the specific category or the prize, the winning probability is changed so as to increase or decrease substantially continuously or stepwise according to the parameter value.

The lottery content set according to the lottery reference character is disclosed to the player by a disclosure window W6 as shown in FIG. 4 before the lottery is executed.

The disclosure window W6 is a screen for disclosing the lottery contents and accepting the lottery execution/cancellation operation, and is displayed in a pop-up on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2). Specifically, the current lottery reference body character 61, a prize composition display unit 62 that displays the current prize composition, a winning probability composition display unit 63 that displays the current winning probability composition, and a second-stage lottery. A lottery execution icon 64 for inputting an operation for execution, a lottery cancel icon 65 for inputting an operation for canceling a lottery, and a hint display 66 (66a, 66b) are included.

The hint display 66 is a hint main body 67 that discloses requirements to be satisfied by the parameter value of the lottery reference character in order to change the lottery content from the current configuration, and a part of the prediction of the lottery contents when the requirements are satisfied. Or a prediction configuration 68 that displays all of them.

Then, when the lottery execution icon 64 is touched in the disclosure window W6, the lottery to which the disclosed lottery content is applied is executed.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a single or a plurality of prizes are determined by a lottery, a lottery effect display 42 is displayed and item 7 which is a prize (winning prize) is disclosed. Then, the prize is awarded to the player. Therefore, it is possible to realize an unprecedented lottery element in which the content of the lottery element changes depending on which sub-character 5 is selected and how it is used in the game.

The content of the lottery effect display 42 can be set as appropriate. For example, when the main character 4 feeds the sub-character 5 set as the lottery reference body, the sub-character 5 ejects the egg of the item, and the item 7 which is the prize of the lottery result appears from the egg. Can be content. Alternatively, the sub-character 5 may be transformed into a lottery device (for example, a device having a design of a vending machine for capsule toys), and a production display may be performed so that the lottery is executed.

By the way, the lottery (sub-character lottery) using the sub-character 5 of the present embodiment has an aspect as a remedy for a player who is difficult in terms of age or economically to purchase an item accompanied by a charge. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, a usage deadline and a usage restriction count are set as usage restrictions for the item 7 that is a prize for the lottery. Then, the expiration date is calculated from the date and time when the item is given to the player, and the use limit number is decreased by "1" when the main character 4 is equipped with the item. Then, when any one of the limit thresholds is reached, the item is subjected to an unusable procedure (such as deletion from the owned item list). That is, the prize of the lottery provided in the sub-character lottery will be provided as a trial item.

The item 7, which is a prize for the lottery, is set to have the same effect and the same design as an item of the same kind that can be purchased by charging, although the use is restricted. Therefore, although the usage is limited because it is not charged as a consideration, even a player who has difficulty purchasing an item with a charge can enjoy playing using Item 7 like other players who do not. become.

In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to separately purchase an item that is of the same type as the item 7 given as a free gift and is not subject to the use restriction, separately. Specifically, the item 7 to which the unusable treatment is applied is registered in the trial-used item list 790. On the other hand, when the purchase icon 25 (see FIG. 2) is touch-operated on the game screen W2, the item purchase window W8 for accepting the item purchase operation is displayed. Then, in the window, a solicitation display menu 82 designed so that the item 7 registered in the trial-used item list 790 can be immediately purchased is displayed. In other words, an unrestricted item of the same type corresponding to an item that cannot be used due to a use restriction is presented to the player, and a solicitation display that prompts a simple purchase procedure is performed. Of course, the item purchase window W8 is designed so that items other than those registered in the trial item list 790 can be searched and purchased.

[Description of functional configuration]
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the server system 1100 in this embodiment. The server system 1100 in this embodiment includes an operation input unit 100s, a server processing unit 200s, a sound output unit 390s, an image display unit 392s, a communication unit 394s, and a server storage unit 500s.

The operation input unit 100s is means for inputting various operations for managing the server. The keyboard 1106 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The server processing unit 200s is realized by a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory, and inputs/outputs data from/to each functional unit including the operation input unit 100s and the server storage unit 500s. Take control. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100s, and data received from the user terminal 1500 to integrally control the operation of the server system 1100.

Then, the server processing unit 200s of the present embodiment includes a user management unit 202, a game progress control unit 210, a clock unit 240, a sound generation unit 290s, an image generation unit 292s, and a communication control unit 294s. Of course, functional units other than these may be included as appropriate.

The user management unit 202 performs processing related to a user registration procedure and storage management of data associated with an account (user ID). In this embodiment, 1) account grant control, 2) setting of a virtual account linked to the account used for in-game billing and deposit/withdrawal control, that is, control relating to electronic payment, and 3) management of login/logout. And 4) register and manage personal information about the user. Of course, management of data other than these can be appropriately included.

The game progress control unit 210 performs various processes related to game execution management. Since the game of the present embodiment is a client-server type online game, the game progress control unit 210 of the present embodiment controls to provide data necessary for game play while communicating with the user terminal 1500.

For example, if an RPG (role playing game) is executed, 1) a process of arranging an object such as a background in a virtual three-dimensional space to form a game field, and 2) a player character, an enemy character, and a virtual camera in the game field. Arranging process, 3) automatic control process of virtual camera, 4) process of controlling behavior of player character in response to operation input on user terminal 1500, 5) automatic control process of enemy character 6, 6) hit determination of attack It is possible to perform a process relating to damage reflection, 7) game score calculation process, and the like. Further, along with these, various data necessary for controlling the game play can be stored in the server storage unit 500s.

Note that the game of this embodiment is premised on single play, but if the game is executed in the PvP (Player versus Player) format, the game progress control unit 210 should be made to execute control related to opponent matching. May be

Then, the game progress control unit 210 of the present embodiment, the character synthesis control unit 212, the use sub-character setting unit 214, the parameter value changing unit 216, the lottery reference body setting unit 218, the lottery content changing unit 220, The lottery execution unit 222, a hint display control unit 224, a usage restriction management unit 226, a solicitation display control unit 228, and a non-restricted item assignment unit 230 are included.

The character synthesis control unit 212 performs control to synthesize a plurality of sub-characters 5 and generate a new sub-character 5. In other words, control is performed to replace a plurality of characters that are composite materials with one character that is a composite result.

The used sub-character setting unit 214 sets one or more sub-characters 5 to be used for game play, out of the plurality of sub-characters 5 owned by the player. Specifically, before the game starts and/or during the game, a list of owned sub-characters 5 is displayed, selection input of a predetermined number of sub-characters 5 is accepted, and the selected sub-characters 5 are set as used sub-characters. To do.

The parameter value changing unit 216 changes the parameter value of the player character (in the present embodiment, the parameter value of the main character 4 and the parameter value of the sub character 5 set as the used sub character) according to the progress of the game. Specifically, for each sub-character 5, the degree of character growth (character level), the degree of intimacy with the main character 4 that is the intimacy target character, and the number of times of use used in the game as the used sub-character, Is included in the parameter value and is changed according to the progress of the game. It should be noted that specific rules for changing each parameter value can be appropriately set according to the game content and the like.

The lottery reference body setting unit 218 sets the sub character 5 as the lottery reference body. In the present embodiment, the selection of the used sub-character also serves as the selection of the lottery reference body character. That is, the lottery reference body setting unit 218 displays a list of the sub-characters 5 owned by the player (lottery reference body selection window W4; see FIG. 3), and receives selection input of a predetermined number of sub-characters 5. Then, the parameter value related to the selected sub character 5 is displayed on the display body (parameter value display body 44; see FIG. 3), and the selected sub character 5 is set as the lottery reference body character.

Of course, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the used sub-character and the lottery reference body character are not combined. In that case, when the lottery icon 23 (see FIG. 2) is touch-operated, it is considered that a predetermined lottery reference body setting operation has been input, and the display control of the lottery reference body selection window W4 and the parameter value display body 44 is executed. The sub character 5 selected each time may be set as the lottery reference character.

The lottery content changing unit 220 changes the lottery content for lottery of objects usable in the game, based on the parameter value of the lottery reference body character.
Specifically, the lottery content change unit 220
1) The lottery content is changed by changing the configuration (prize configuration) and/or the winning probability (winning probability configuration) of the object to be won based on the parameter value of the lottery reference body character.
2) The lottery content is changed so that the higher the growth level of the lottery reference character, the easier it is for an object having a high degree of rarity to win. For example, the number and types of prizes of highly rare objects are increased or the winning probability is changed.
3) The lottery content is changed so that the higher the degree of familiarity with the lottery reference character, the easier it is for an object with a high degree of rarity to win. For example, the number and types of prizes of highly rare objects are increased or the winning probability is changed.
4) Based on the parameter value of the lottery reference body character, select the lottery content to be used for the lottery from a plurality of types of lottery content, and change based on the selected lottery content based on the parameter value of the lottery reference body character ..
5) The lottery content is changed based on the combination of the characters selected as the sub-character 5 used for the game play.
6) When the lottery reference body character is a character generated by composition, the content of the lottery is changed based on the combination of the plurality of characters that are the composition material/composition source.
7) The lottery content is changed so that the higher the number of times or frequency of use of the lottery reference character is, the easier it is for an object having a high degree of rarity to win. For example, the number and types of prizes of highly rare objects are increased or the winning probability is changed.
8) The lottery content of the character is changed based on the relative difference between the parameter values of the plurality of sub-characters 5 owned by the player.

The lottery execution unit 222 executes the lottery based on the lottery content changed by the lottery content change unit 220 in response to the input of the lottery execution operation, and gives the winning object (item 7) to the player. In the present embodiment, the lottery execution unit 222 executes the lottery based on the lottery contents that are selected and set differently for each lottery reference character.

The hint display control unit 224 displays a hint indicating the relationship between the lottery content changed by the lottery content change unit 220 and the parameter value. In this embodiment, the display of the hint display 66 is controlled (see FIG. 4).

The use restriction management unit 226 manages the object (item 7) given to the player by the lottery as a trial object with a given use restriction.

The invitation display control unit 228 presents the player with an unrestricted item corresponding to the trial object, and performs display control for prompting a payment operation for the consideration for acquiring the unrestricted object. In this embodiment, display control of the invitation display menu 82 is performed (see FIG. 5).

The non-restricted item provision unit 230 controls the non-restricted objects that are of the same type as the trial object and are not subject to the use restriction, to the player in exchange for payment of a given consideration. In the present embodiment, display control of the item purchase window W8, control of charging according to various purchase operation inputs in the window, and control of assigning a purchase target object (purchase target item) to the player (see FIG. 5). ).

The clock unit 240 uses the system clock to clock the current date and time, time limit, and the like.

The sound generation unit 290s is realized by executing an IC or software that generates or decodes sound data, and generates or decodes sound data such as operation sounds or BGM related to system management of the server system 1100 or game play. Then, the audio signal related to system management is output to the sound output unit 390s.

The sound output unit 390s outputs a sound signal. In the example of FIG. 1, a speaker (not shown) included in the main body device 1101 and the touch panel 1108 corresponds to this.

The image generation unit 292s can generate an image or the like relating to system management of the server system 1100 and output the image to the image display unit 392s.

The image display unit 392s displays various images for system management based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292s. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the example of FIG. 1, the touch panel 1108 corresponds.

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

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

The server storage unit 500s stores programs and various data for realizing various functions for causing the server processing unit 200s to integrally control the server system 1100. Further, it is used as a work area of the server processing unit 200s, and temporarily stores the calculation result and the like executed by the server processing unit 200s according to various programs. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as RAM or ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD, or an online storage. In the example of FIG. 1, the storage medium such as the IC memory 1152 and the hard disk mounted in the main body device 1101 and the storage 1140 correspond to this.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of programs and data stored in the server storage unit 500s in the present embodiment.
The server storage unit 500s in this embodiment includes a server system program 501, a server program 503, a distribution game client program 505, stage initial setting data 510, main character initial setting data 512, and enemy character initial setting data 514. Character synthesis definition data 516, sub-character initial setting data 520, non-restricted item initial setting data 530, premium item initial setting data 540, lottery set initial setting data 550, lottery set selection condition data 580, The winning probability correction definition data 590 is stored in advance.

In addition, user management data 600, play data 700, and current date and time 800 are stored as data that are sequentially generated and managed. In addition, information such as a timer, a counter, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

The server system program 501 is a system program for realizing basic input/output functions required by the server system 1100 as a computer by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s.

The server program 503 is a program for realizing the functions of the user management unit 202, the game progress control unit 210, and the clock unit 240 by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s.

The distribution game client program 505 is the original game client program provided to the user terminal 1500.

The stage initial setting data 510 defines an environment in which the main character 4 and the sub character 5 fight the enemy character 6. For example, the game space, the type and position of the enemy character 6 that appears, and the like are defined.

The character combination definition data 516 is data that defines a rule of which kind of subcharacter 5 is to be combined and which kind of subcharacter 5 is to be combined, and for each kind of combined subcharacter 5. Be prepared.

The sub-character initial setting data 520 is prepared for each sub-character 5 (see FIG. 2) and stores various data defining the initial state of the sub-character. One sub character initial setting data 520, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, includes a sub character type 523, a character attribute 525, and an initial parameter value list 527. The initial parameter value list 527 includes a character level 527a indicating a growth degree, an attack power 527b, a defense power 527c, and an intimacy degree 527d. Of course, in addition to these, the initial value of the parameter value related to the sub character can be included. The type of the character attribute 525 can be appropriately set according to the game content. For example, attributes such as soil, water, wind, and fire can be set.

Returning to FIG. 7, the non-restricted item initial setting data 530 is prepared for each type of object that is the same type as the item 7 that can be a lottery prize but has no use restriction. One piece of non-restricted item initial setting data 530 stores data for displaying the item, data defining efficacy, category information, various data necessary for purchase such as purchase consideration.

The premium item initial setting data 540 is prepared for each object (item 7) that is a prize in the lottery. As shown in FIG. 9, for example, one premium item initial setting data 540 includes a unique premium item ID 541, an item type 542, a rarity 543, an item attribute 544, an expiration date 545, and a usage limit number 546. And item effect definition data 547. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The expiration date 545 includes an expiration date, and an appropriate restriction period is set.
The use limit number 546 includes no limit (limit number ∞), and an appropriate limit number is set.
Then, at least one of the expiration date 545 and the usage limit number 546 is set to be restricted. Of course, the content of the limitation is not limited to the period and the number of times and can be set as appropriate. For example, the age of the player, the character attribute of the player character, the usable day time zone, the usable day of the week, and the like may be used.

The type of item attribute 544 can be appropriately set according to the game content. For example, attributes such as soil, water, wind, and fire can be set.

Returning to FIG. 7, the lottery set initial setting data 550 is data defining a pattern of lottery contents. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, one lottery set initial setting data 550 includes a unique lottery set ID 552, a total prize list 554, release procedure data 560, and winning probability change procedure data 570. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The all-prize list 554 is a list of prize item IDs 541 (see FIG. 9) of all items that can be considered as prizes in the lottery set. Of the items registered in the all-prize list 554, the items actually designated for the lottery are basically items designated for release by the release procedure data 560.

The release procedure data 560 stores a release designation list 564 in association with one or a plurality of release conditions 562.
The release condition 562 is defined by a single or a combination of parameter values of the main character 4, parameter values of the lottery reference body character, and charging-related parameter values such as the charging history/charging frequency of the player. The figure is an example, and the number and contents of the release conditions 562 can be appropriately set according to the game contents.

The release designation list 564 is a list of the premium item IDs 541 (see FIG. 9) of the premiums that are the premium composition at that time among the items registered in the total premiums list 554. In the illustrated example, it is indicated that the shaded premium is not released.

The winning probability change procedure data 570 defines how to change the winning probability of the items registered in the all-prize list 554. In other words, what kind of basic value of the winning probability is adopted according to the game progress is defined. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, a winning probability structure 574 is stored in association with each single or plural changing conditions 572.

The change condition 572 is defined by a single or a combination of parameter values of the main character 4, parameter values of the lottery reference character, and charging-related parameter values such as the charging history and charging frequency of the player. The illustrated example is an example, and the number and contents of the change conditions 572 can be appropriately set according to the game contents.

The winning probability configuration 574 defines the winning probability by any of individual items, types, rarities, and item attributes of prize items.

Returning to FIG. 7, the lottery set selection condition data 580 is data defining which lottery set is to be used under what condition and is prepared for each condition. One lottery set selection condition data 580 corresponds to the parameter value condition 582 and the lottery set ID 583 adopted when the parameter value condition 582 is satisfied for each lottery criterion body condition 581 as shown in, for example, FIGS. Attach and store.

The lottery standard body condition 581 is a case where a single lottery standard body character as shown in FIG. 12 is a condition, a case where a combination of a plurality of lottery standard body characters as shown in FIG. 13 is a condition, and FIG. There is a case where the combined character is as shown, and the condition is the combination of the plurality of sub-characters 5 that are the composition source (composition material).

The parameter value condition 582 is a condition for the parameter value of the lottery reference character. When there are a plurality of lottery reference body characters, one of them is compared with a higher parameter value or a lower parameter value.

Returning to FIG. 7, in the winning probability correction definition data 590, the relationship between the parameter values of the plurality of sub-characters 5 owned by the main character 4 (owned by the player) (for example, whether they are the same or not, a relative difference). There are some, but the relative proportion, etc.) and the content of correction of the winning probability is defined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the parameter value relationship condition 591 and the winning probability correction content 592 are stored in association with each other. The winning probability correction content 592 defines how to correct the winning probability by any one of individual items, types, rarities, and item attributes of prized items.

Returning to FIG. 7, the user management data 600 stores various data prepared for each registered user and associated with an account that is unique identification information. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, one user management data 600 includes an account 601, a virtual account balance 603 used for payment of billing such as item purchase, play history data 605, and billing history. The data 607 and the game save data 610 are included. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The play history data 605 is data in which data describing when the game was played in the past is stored in a time series of playing, and is automatically updated at the login/logout timing.

The billing history data 607 is data that stores, in a time series, data that describes how much and how much the billing has been made in the past, and is automatically updated every time an item purchase or the like is performed. ..

Returning to FIG. 7, the play data 700 is prepared for each game play, and stores various data describing the game progress status and various setting information relating to display of the game screen such as control data of each character.

One piece of play data 700 is, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, a player account 701, a play start date/time 702, main character control data 704, enemy character control data 706, an owned subcharacter list 707, and subcharacter control. The data 710, the used sub-character list 740, the lottery reference body character list 742, the lottery content setting data 750, the hint setting data 758, the owned item management data 760, and the tried item list 790 are included. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The main character control data 704 and the enemy character control data 706 are prepared for each of the main character 4 and the enemy character 6 (see FIG. 2), describe the state of the corresponding character, and control the operation and display thereof. Stores various data. The main character control data 704 includes an equipment item list 705 indicating the items 7 equipped on the main character 4.

The owned sub-character list 707 is a list of the sub-characters 5 (see FIG. 2) owned by the player. Specifically, even if the sub character 5 is of the same type, a unique character ID is automatically given, so that the character ID is added every time the player obtains the sub character 5.

The sub-character control data 710 is prepared for each sub-character 5 owned by the player, describes the state of the corresponding character, and stores various data for controlling the action and display thereof. As shown in FIG. 18, for example, one sub-character control data 710 includes a sub-character ID 711, a sub-character type 713, a character attribute 715, a sub-character parameter value list 717, and character composition history data 719. .. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The sub-character ID 711 is automatically assigned when the player acquires the sub-character. The character attribute 715 and the sub-character parameter value list 717 are copied from the character attribute 525 and the initial parameter value list 527 of the sub-character initial setting data 520 to which the sub-character type 713 conforms when obtained. The sub-character parameter value list 717 is updated according to the progress of the game when the sub-character is selected as a used sub-character and used for game play. Further, the number of times of use 717e of the sub-character parameter value list 717 is "0" at the time of acquisition, and is incremented by "1" every time it is used for game play.

If the sub-character 5 is the composition source of the character composition, the sub-character parameter value list 717 of the combined sub-character 5 is based on the composition source sub-character parameter value list 717 according to a predetermined rule. It is calculated. Then, in the character composition history data 719 of the combined sub-character 5, the character composition execution date and time and the sub-character ID that is the composition source are stored in association with each other.

It should be noted that instead of the number of times of use 717e, a configuration using the frequency of use or a configuration using the number of times of use and the amount of frequency of use is also possible.

Returning to FIG. 17, the lottery content setting data 750 includes a full prize list 752, a free prize list 753, and winning probability setting data 754. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The freebie list 752 stores freebie item IDs 541 of all the items 7 that may be used in the lottery. Specifically, the full prize list 554 of the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) indicated by the lottery set ID 583 adopted by the lottery set selection condition data 580 (see FIGS. 12 to 14) is copied. In other words, it represents the prize structure in a state where it is not affected by the parameter value of the lottery reference body character.

According to the release procedure data 560 (see FIG. 10), the release prize list 753 is released according to the parameter value of the lottery reference body character or the like in the whole prize list 752, and is actually selected by the lottery and is available to the player. It is a list of the item 7 which becomes. In other words, it represents the actual prize composition limited by the parameter value of the lottery reference character.

The winning probability setting data 754 is a structure of the winning probability of the released prize list 753, and the winning probability configuration 574 (see FIG. 11) selected from the winning probability changing procedure data 570 according to the parameter value of the lottery reference body character is copied. To be done.

The hint setting data 758 is prepared for each hint display 66 (see FIG. 4) and stores the data of the contents of the hint main body 67 and the prediction structure 68.

The owned item management data 760 is management data of items owned by the player. In this embodiment, the purchase item management data 762 and the premium item management data 780 are included.

The purchase item management data 762 is management data of unrestricted objects which are items purchased by charging, and are prepared for each item.

The free item management data 780 is management data of items given to the player by lottery, and is prepared for each item. As shown in FIG. 19, for example, one item item management data 780 includes a unique item item ID 781 that is automatically assigned, an item type 782, a rarity 783, an item attribute 784, an expiration date 785, and a usage limit number of times. 786, item effect definition data 787, acquisition date and time 788, and number of times of use 789. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The trial-completed item list 790 is a list of items that have been tried up to the full trial limit among the items acquired by the player in the lottery.

FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 1500 in this embodiment. The user terminal 1500 of this embodiment includes an operation input unit 100, a terminal processing unit 200, a sound output unit 390, an image display unit 392, a communication unit 394, and a terminal storage unit 500.

The operation input unit 100 outputs an operation input signal to the terminal processing unit 200 according to various operation inputs made by the player. For example, it can be realized by a push switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a trackball, an acceleration sensor, a gyro, a CCD module, or the like. The direction input key 1502, the button switch 1504, and the touch panel 1506 in FIG. 1 correspond to this.

The terminal processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory, and inputs or outputs data to or from each functional unit including the operation input unit 100 or the terminal storage unit 500. Take control. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100, and various data received from the server system 1100 to control the operation of the user terminal 1500. The control board 1550 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this. The terminal processing unit 200 according to the present embodiment includes a user terminal calculation unit 260, a clock unit 264, a sound generation unit 290, an image generation unit 292, and a communication control unit 294.

The user terminal calculation unit 260 includes an operation signal transmission control unit 261 and a game screen display control unit 262.

The operation signal transmission control unit 261 executes processing for transmitting various data and requests to the server system 1100 according to the operation performed on the operation input unit 100.

The game screen display control unit 262 performs control for displaying the game screen based on various data received from the server system 1100. In this configuration, the game space image (for example, 3DCG image) is generated by the server system 1100, but the game space image may be generated by the user terminal 1500. In that case, the game screen display control unit 262 includes control of the objects arranged in the virtual three-dimensional space for generating the 3DCG, for example.

The sound generation unit 290 is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of reproducing a voice file, or the like, and effects related to the game based on the processing result by the game screen display control unit 262. Sound signals of sounds, BGM, and various operation sounds are generated and output to the sound output unit 390.

The sound output unit 390 is realized by a device that outputs a sound effect, BGM, or the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 290. The speaker 1510 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The image generation unit 292 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC, a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like.

Then, the image generation unit 292 generates an image of one game screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 seconds) based on various data received from the server system 1100, and generates an image signal of the generated game screen as an image. It is output to the display unit 392.

The image display unit 392 displays various game images based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the present embodiment, the touch panel 1506 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The communication control unit 294 executes data processing related to data communication and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394. The communication unit 394 connects to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, and the like, and the wireless communication module 1553 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The terminal storage unit 500 stores a system program for realizing various functions for causing the terminal processing unit 200 to integrally control the user terminal 1500, a program necessary for game play, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the terminal processing unit 200, and temporarily stores a calculation result executed by the terminal processing unit 200 according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD. The IC memory 1552 and the memory card 1540 mounted on the control board 1550 of FIG. 1 correspond to this.

The terminal storage unit 500 of this embodiment stores a terminal system program 502 and a game client program 504. Of course, data other than these can also be stored as appropriate.

The terminal system program 502 is a program for realizing the basic input/output functions of the user terminal 1500 as a computer.

The game client program 504 is application software for realizing the function as the user terminal calculation unit 260 by being read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200, and is a configuration incorporated as a part of the terminal system program 502. May be. In this embodiment, the distribution game client program 505 (see FIG. 7) provided from the server system 1100 is a copy.

The game client program 504 may be a dedicated client program according to a technical method for realizing an online game, or may be configured by a web browser program and a plug-in for realizing interactive image display.

[Description of operation]
Next, the flow of processing in the server system 1100 will be described. The processing flow described here is executed by the server processing unit 200s executing the server system program 501 and the server program 503.

21 to 22 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing in the server system 1100 of this embodiment.
First, as shown in FIG. 21, the server system 1100 first executes login processing (step S2), and prepares new play data 700 for the logged-in user (see FIG. 17). The current date and time is stored in the play start date and time 702, and the main character control data 704, the owned sub character list 707, the sub character control data 710, and the owned item management data 760 are stored in the game save data 610 of the user management data 600 of the login user. Read and store the required data.

Next, the server system 1100 sets a used sub-character from among the owned sub-characters 5 (step S4; see FIG. 2)). Specifically, with reference to the owned sub-character list 707, the user terminal 1500 displays the lottery reference body selection window W4 and the parameter value display body 44 as the owned sub-character list (see FIG. 3), and a predetermined number of them is displayed. Prompt the player to select. Then, the selected sub character 5 is set in the used sub character list 740 (see FIG. 11).

Next, the server system 1100 sets a lottery reference character (step S6). In the present embodiment, as a default, the used sub-character list 740 is directly copied to the lottery reference character list 742.

Next, the server system 1100 sets the equipment of the main character 4, that is, the equipment item list 705 (see FIG. 17) with reference to the save data (step S8).

Next, the server system 1100 manages the use restriction of the premium item (step S10). Specifically, the expiration date 785 is compared with the acquisition date and time 788 for each item item management data 780 (see FIG. 19) of the owned item management data 760, and the expiration date 785 is exceeded starting from the acquisition date and time 788. If the number of times of use 789 has reached the number of times of use limit 786, the treatment for disabling the relevant prize item (the prize item management data 780 is deleted, and when the main character 4 is equipped) (Equipment release, etc.) and registration in the trial item list 790 are performed, and the user terminal 1500 is notified that the prize item is no longer usable.

Next, the server system 1100 starts the game progress control and starts the game play (step S20). Then, when the game play is started, the server system 1100 controls the actions of the main character 4 and the sub character 5 to be the used sub character according to the operation input from the user terminal 1500, and the enemy character 6 To control its operation.

Further, when the game play is started, the server system 1100 appropriately starts the generation control of the acquisition event of the sub character 5 (step S22). For example, the content of the event such as the appearance of an enemy character that is a stage boss or the decryption of a secret code can be appropriately set. The event may be purchased from a peddler NPC. Then, when the event is cleared, a new sub character 5 may be given to the player.

Further, the server system 1100 starts changing control of the parameter values of the main character 4 and the sub character 5 that is the used sub character according to the progress of the game (step S24).

When the selection operation of the lottery reference body character is detected during the game play (YES in step S30), the lottery reference body is changed according to the selection operation input (step S32). In this embodiment, when the sub-character 5 displayed on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2) is selected, it is determined that the sub-character 5 to be used and the lottery reference body character have been selected. Then, separately by referring to the owned sub-character list 707, a list of owned sub-characters is displayed on the user terminal 1500, and the player is prompted to select a predetermined number of them, and the selected sub-character 5 is used as the used sub-character. The list 740 and the lottery reference character list 742 are set (see FIG. 17).

In addition, when the use sub-character and the lottery reference body character can be separately set, when the touch operation on the lottery icon 23 is detected, a selection screen of the lottery reference body character is displayed (for example, the lottery reference body character). The body selection window W4 and the parameter value display body 44 (see FIG. 3) and the lottery reference body character list 742 may be changed according to the selection operation.

Next, when the server system 1100 detects a lottery execution operation during game play (YES in step S40), the server system 1100 executes lottery content change processing (step S42). In the present embodiment, when the touch operation on the lottery icon 23 on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2) is detected, the lottery content changing process is executed.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the lottery content change processing.
In the process, the server system 1100 first selects a lottery set corresponding to the setting of the lottery reference character (step S50). Specifically, the lottery set selection condition data 580 having the lottery standard body condition 581 that matches the setting of the lottery standard body character list 742 (see FIG. 17) is searched (see FIGS. 12 to 14), and the lottery standard body is further searched. By referring to the sub-character control data 710 of the character (see FIG. 17), the lottery set ID 583 to be adopted that corresponds to the matching parameter value condition 582 is read (see FIGS. 12 to 14).

Next, the server system 1100 copies the prize composition of the selected lottery set to the lottery contents (step S52). Specifically, the all-prize list 752 of the lottery content setting data 750 (see FIG. 17) is cleared, and the all-prize list 554 of the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) of the lottery set selected in step S40. Is copied to the all prize list 752 of the lottery content setting data 750. If there are a plurality of selected lottery sets, duplicate prizes may be deleted or left.

Next, the server system 1100 sets a prize to be released, that is, a prize that can be actually selected in the lottery, in accordance with the release procedure of the selected lottery set (step S54). Specifically, from the release procedure data 560 of the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) of the lottery set selected in step S40, the release designation list 564 of the compatible release condition 562 is referred to and designated by the list. The items that are displayed are copied from the full prize list 752 to the released prize list 753.

Next, the server system 1100 sets the winning probability of the lottery content according to the winning probability changing procedure of the selected lottery set (step S56). Specifically, from the winning probability change procedure data 570 (see FIG. 11) of the selected lottery set, the winning probability configuration 574 of the matching changing condition 572 is copied to the winning probability setting data 754 of the lottery content setting data 750. ..

Next, the server system 1100 changes the lottery probability of the lottery content according to the mutual relationship between the sub-characters 5 owned by the player (step S58). Specifically, the winning probability correction content 592 of the matching parameter value relationship condition 591 from the winning probability correction definition data 590 (see FIG. 15) is applied to the winning probability setting data 754.

Since the content of the lottery to be carried out next has been fixed, the lottery content changing process is ended.

Returning to FIG. 21, the server system 1100 then sets the content of the hint and discloses the lottery content and the hint on the user terminal 1500 (step S70). Specifically, the lottery set selection condition data 580 (see FIG. 12 to FIG. 14) of the applicable lottery criterion body condition 581 is searched, and the condition immediately above the compatible parameter value condition 582 (for example, in FIG. 12). For example, if the parameter value condition 582 that is currently suitable is "character level 1 to 5", "character level 6 to 10" having a higher one-step parameter value is searched for and the content is displayed as a hint. The content of the hint body 67 in 66 (see FIG. 4). Then, from the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) indicated by the adopted lottery set ID 583 corresponding to the searched condition one above, the contents of the release designation list 564 of the compatible release condition 562 are predicted. The content is 68. Then, the disclosure window W6 (see FIG. 4) is displayed on the user terminal 1500.

When the lottery execution icon 64 is touched while the disclosure window W6 is displayed, the server system 1100 determines that a lottery execution operation input has been detected (YES in step S72), and applies the lottery content setting data 750. The selected lottery process is executed to give the winning item to the player (step S74). That is, the lottery of the objects usable in the game, which is the lottery in which the contents of the lottery are changed based on the parameter value of the lottery reference body character, is executed, and the winning object is given to the player. As a result, new prize item management data 780 (see FIG. 19) of the winning item is generated. The free item item ID 781 to item effect definition data 787 are copied from the free item item ID 541 to the item effect definition data 547 of the free item item initial setting data 540 of the winning item. The current date and time is set in the acquisition date and time 788, and the number of times of use 789 is set to “0”.

22, next, when the server system 1100 detects a use operation input using the item owned by the player (equipment change operation of the main character 4 in the present embodiment) (YES in step S90), Specifically, when a touch operation on the equipment icon 24 on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2) is detected, the server system 1100 manages the use restriction of the premium item in the same manner as in step S10, and determines whether or not the owned item is owned. Exclude items that cannot be used due to usage restrictions.

Next, the server system 1100 refers to the owned item management data 760, displays a list of owned items, and accepts selection input of equipment to be changed from the list (step S94). Then, the server system 1100 causes the main character 4 to use and equip the selected item and apply the action and effect (step S96). At this time, when the selected item is a premium item, the number of times of use 789 is increased by "1".

Next, the server system 1100 determines whether or not an item purchase operation has been detected (step S110). In the present embodiment, an affirmative determination is made when a touch operation on the purchase icon 25 (see FIG. 2) is detected. Then, if affirmative (YES in step S110), the server system 1100 causes the user terminal 1500 to display the item purchase window W8 (see FIG. 5) including the solicitation display menu 82 based on the tried item list 790 (step S112). The item purchase process is executed according to the purchase item selection operation (step S114). Along with this, new purchase item management data 762 is generated in the owned item management data 760.

Next, when the server system 1100 detects a predetermined character combination operation input during game play (YES in step S120), the server system 1100 executes a character combination process (step S122). That is, the sub-character 5 that is the composition source is replaced with the sub-character 5 that is the composition destination.

Next, the server system 1100 executes use restriction management of the premium item (step S130).

The server system 1100 repeats steps S30 to S130 until the game end condition is satisfied (NO in step S132). When the game ends (YES in step S132), the game save data 610 of the player is updated (step S134), and the series of processes ends.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the lottery content can be changed according to the parameter value of the sub character 5 that grows by changing the parameter value according to the progress of the game. It is possible to realize a novel and attractive lottery element as if the growth of the sub character 5 is reflected in the lottery content, that is, the lottery content grows as the sub character 5 grows.

The lottery content is realized by changing the configuration of the object to be won (item 7 in the present embodiment; refer to FIG. 3), that is, the prize of the lottery, and the winning probability according to the parameter value. At that time, if the sub character 5 is grown or the intimacy with the main character 4 is increased, it is easier to win an object having a higher rarity. Therefore, the motivation for the growth of the sub character 5 can be further increased, and the game and the lottery element can be excited.

Further, the lottery content is a relative relationship among combinations of used sub-characters, how to compose the sub-characters 5, the number of times the sub-characters 5 are used and frequency of use, and parameter values of the sub-characters 5 owned by the player. Can also be changed by. Therefore, it is possible to bring more variety to the game and the lottery element, and to enhance the interest of both parties.

Also, before the lottery is executed, the lottery contents and hints for changing the lottery contents from the current state can be presented to the player, so how to use the sub character 5 to obtain the desired lottery contents. You can create an opportunity to think about what to do and further enhance the interest of the game and the lottery element.

Then, the object (item 7 in the present embodiment) given by the lottery can be provided as a trial product to which the same kind of usage restriction as the purchased product is attached. In particular, the lottery using the sub-character 5 is free, so even a player who is economically difficult to pay for the purchase will be able to enjoy playing with the same object as a player who is not, and as a rescue measure. The effect is obtained.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The present embodiment is basically realized in the same manner as the first embodiment, except that the processing subject of the game progress control is the user terminal 1500. In the following, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same components as those in the first embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the user terminal 1500B in the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500B of the present embodiment has the game progress control unit 210 with the game screen display control unit 262 omitted. That is, in the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500 itself executes the arithmetic processing regarding the game progress, and generates the game space image by itself.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of programs and data stored in the terminal storage unit 500 of the user terminal 1500B of this embodiment.
The terminal storage unit 500 of this embodiment stores a terminal system program 502 and a game program 506. Then, as the game progress control unit 210 is processed by the user terminal 1500B, the stage initial setting data 510 to the current date and time 800 excluding the user management data 600 are stored in the terminal storage unit 500.

The game program 506 is a program for causing the terminal processing unit 200 to realize the user terminal calculation unit 260, the game progress control unit 210, and the time counting unit 240 of the present embodiment.

The process flow in this embodiment is basically the same as the process flow of the server system 1100 in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 21 to 23), and the game progress control unit 210 is executed by the user terminal 1500B. Accordingly, the executing body of each step may be appropriately replaced with the server system 1100 or the user terminal 1500B. When performing a process such as logging in at the user terminal 1500B that needs to refer to the user management data 600, whether to request the server system 1100 to provide or collate the necessary data or to request the process itself. And deal with it.

According to this embodiment, the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.
It should be noted that the user terminal 1500B may not be responsible for all of the game progress control unit 210, but may be configured to be responsible for only part thereof.

[Modification]
The example of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied has been described above, but the embodiment to which the present invention is applicable is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and appropriate addition, omission, and modification of the constituent elements can be performed.

[Part 1]
For example, in the above embodiment, an example in which an online game is realized by a client/server type computer system has been described, but it may be realized by a computer system in which a plurality of user terminals 1500 are peer-to-peer connected. In that case, one of the user terminals 1500 is caused to have a function as the server system 1100 of the first embodiment. Alternatively, a plurality of user terminals 1500 may share the functions of the game progress control unit 210 as in the second embodiment.

[Part 2]
Furthermore, although an online game is exemplified in the above embodiment, the same can be applied to a game executed by the user terminal 1500 standalone, that is, a game executed in a computer system including a single computer. In this case, basically, the functional configurations shown in FIGS. 6 and 20 may be read as those realized by the user terminal 1500 alone.

[Part 3]
In addition, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the action RPG is used as an example of the game genre, but the game genre is not limited to this as long as the game includes a character whose related parameter value is variable according to the game score and a lottery element. It can be set appropriately. For example, the present invention can be applied to puzzle games, tactical simulation games, shooting games, romance games, training games, racing games, puzzle games, action games, music games, sports games, and the like.

[Part 4]
Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery execution operation has been described as the following procedure. That is, 1) When the touch operation on the lottery icon 23 (see FIG. 2) is detected on the game screen W2, it is considered that the first stage lottery execution operation has been input, and the lottery reference body selection window W4 (see FIG. 3). Pop-up is displayed, 2) The lottery reference body is selected in the lottery reference body selection window W4, and the disclosure window W6 (see FIG. 4) is displayed. 3) The lottery execution icon 64 is touched in the disclosure window W6. The lottery execution operation is configured in a plurality of stages such that the lottery is executed assuming that the second stage lottery execution operation is input, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, a predetermined touch operation (for example, touch with two fingers, double tap, swipe, etc.) different from the first-stage lottery execution operation is performed on the sub character 5 displayed on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2). A configuration is also possible in which the first and last lottery execution operations are performed and the lottery with the currently used sub-character 5 as a reference body is immediately executed. Such a lottery execution operation may be replaced with an operation input method via the lottery icon 23, or may be made to exist as another second lottery execution operation input method.

4... Main character 5... Sub character 7... Item 42... Lottery effect display 61... Lottery reference body character 62... Prize composition display section 63... Winning probability composition display section 66... Hint display 82... Solicitation display menu 200s... Server processing section 210 ... Game progression control unit 212... Character synthesis control unit 214... Sub character setting unit 216... Parameter value changing unit 218... Lottery reference body setting unit 220... Lottery content changing unit 222... Lottery executing unit 224... Hint display control unit 226... Usage restriction management unit 228... Invitation display control unit 230... Unrestricted item addition unit 500s... Server storage unit 503... Server program 504... Game client program 506... Game program 520... Sub character initial setting data 527... Initial parameter value list 530... Unrestricted item initial setting data 540...Premium item initial setting data 543...Rarity 545...Expiration date 546...Usage limit number of times 550...Lottery set initial setting data 554...All prize list 560...Release procedure data 570...Winning probability change procedure data 580 ...Lottery set selection condition data 590...winning probability correction definition data 600...user management data 700...play data 707...owned sub-character list 710...sub-character control data 717...sub-character parameter value list 719...character composition history data 740...used Sub-character list 742... Lottery reference character list 750... Lottery content setting data 752... All prize list 753... Release prize list 754... Winning probability setting data 758... Hint setting data 760... Owned item management data 780... Gift item management data 785 ... Expiration date 786... Use limit number 788... Acquisition date/time 789... Use number 90... Trial item list 1100... Server system 1150... Control board 1500... User terminal 1550... Control board W2... Game screen W4... Lottery reference body selection window W6 …Disclosure window W8…Item purchase window

Claims (16)

A program for causing a computer system to execute a game in which a plurality of characters are combined to generate a new character ,
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character according to the progress of the game,
A lottery content changing means for changing lottery content for lottery of objects usable in the game based on the parameter value , wherein the character generated by the composition is a plurality of characters that are the origin of the composition. Lottery content changing means for changing the lottery content based on a combination of
A lottery executing means associated with the character, for executing a lottery based on the content of the lottery, and giving a winning object to the player.
And a program for operating the computer system. A program for causing a computer system to execute a game in which a character appears,
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character according to the progress of the game,
Lottery content changing means for changing lottery content for lottery of objects usable in the game based on the parameter value,
Hint display control means for displaying a hint indicating the relationship between the lottery content changed by the lottery content changing means and the parameter value,
A lottery executing means associated with the character, for executing a lottery based on the content of the lottery, and giving a winning object to the player.
And a program for operating the computer system. The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content by changing the configuration and/or the winning probability of the object to be won based on the parameter value.
The program according to claim 1 . The parameter value changing means changes the degree of growth of the character as the parameter value according to the progress of the game,
The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content such that the higher the degree of growth, the easier it is for an object with a high degree of rarity to win.
The program according to claim 3 . The game is a game in which a given intimacy target character appears in addition to the character,
The parameter value changing unit changes the degree of intimacy between the character and the intimacy target character as the parameter value, and changes the degree of intimacy according to the progress of the game.
The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content such that the higher the degree of intimacy, the easier it is for an object with a high degree of rarity to win.
The program according to claim 3 or 4 . The lottery content changing means selects a lottery content to be used for the lottery from a plurality of types of the lottery content based on the parameter value,
The lottery execution means executes a lottery based on the selected lottery content,
The program according to claim 3 . The game is a game in which one or more characters used for game play are selected from a plurality of the characters and played.
The lottery content changing means changes the drawing contents based on the selected as the character to be used in the game play character,
The program according to claim 3 . The game is a game in which a character used for game play is selected from a plurality of the characters and played.
The lottery execution means executes a lottery based on the lottery contents set differently for each character,
The program according to claim 2 . The parameter value changing means changes the frequency of use of the character as the parameter value according to the progress of the game,
The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content such that the higher the frequency of use, the easier it is for a highly-rare object to win.
The program according to claim 8. The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content of the character based on a relative difference between the parameter values of the plurality of characters.
The program according to claim 8 or 9. The game is an RPG game including a game scene in which the character battles with a given enemy character,
The parameter value changing means changes the parameter value according to the play content in the battle,
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 10 . The lottery execution means executes the lottery at the break of the battle,
The program according to claim 11 . Means for controlling the display of the display showing the parameter value,
Further functioning the computer system as
The lottery execution means changes the lottery probability according to the parameter value,
Program according to any one of claims 1 to 12. The lottery execution means executes a lottery according to a predetermined operation on the character,
Program according to any one of claims 1 to 13. Communicates with the user terminal, a capable of generating game a new character by combining a plurality of characters a server system for executing Te said user terminal smell,
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character according to the progress of the game,
A lottery content changing means for changing lottery content for lottery of objects usable in the game based on the parameter value , wherein the character generated by the composition is a plurality of characters that are the origin of the composition. Lottery content changing means for changing the lottery content based on the combination of ,
A lottery executing means associated with the character, which executes a lottery based on the lottery contents, and which gives a winning object to the player.
Server system with. A server system for communicating with a user terminal to execute a game in which a character appears in the user terminal,
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character according to the progress of the game,
Lottery content changing means for changing lottery content for lottery of objects usable in the game based on the parameter value,
The lottery content changed by the lottery content changing means, and a hint display control means for displaying a hint indicating a relationship between the parameter value,
A lottery executing means associated with the character, which executes a lottery based on the lottery contents, and which gives a winning object to the player.
Server system with.

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