JP6850565B2 - Server system and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a server system, a program, and the like.

Conventionally, a network system that provides a communication type networking service called a social networking service (hereinafter referred to as "SNS") to a user has been known. On such social networking services, online games called social games are provided, and each user can play a fighting game, a fighting game, or a fighting game with another user via a portable information communication terminal device such as a smartphone. , RPG and other games are provided.

Recently, in addition to providing various data such as items used for a game specified by a game player or a user, music, and images (hereinafter, simply collectively referred to as "items") via a network. , A product providing system having entertainment including a lottery element, which simply provides an item selected at random based on an acquisition request from a game player or a user, has also appeared (for example, Patent Document 1).

Such a product provision system has a virtual vending machine that sells capsules containing items to be provided called gacha in a random order, and a position in the virtual vending machine of the capsule containing the data desired by the user. Can be confirmed, and the capsule is virtually sold while letting the user predict the purchase timing of the capsule.

JP-A-2002-366852

However, in the system described in Patent Document 1, although there is an entertainment of lottery for acquiring an item (capsule), it also has a structure that encourages gambling, and some players can select the desired item. It is also a factor that causes a large amount of billing to be executed repeatedly until it is acquired. In particular, in such a system, by setting rare items with a low winning probability to be acquired, it has a structure that further encourages gambling.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to limit excessive charges caused by inciting gambling, while advancing a game based on the charges. The purpose is to provide programs that have a mechanism that does not reduce the advantages.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
Computer,
A game processing means that includes a billing element and advances the game using items,
A management means for storing and managing the history when a charge based on the charge element is executed for each player as a charge history in a storage means.
A calculation means for calculating the cumulative billing amount within a unit accounting period indicating a predetermined unit accounting period based on the billing history for each player.
A determination means for determining whether or not the cumulative billing amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit for each player.
A state changing means for changing the state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state when it is determined by the determination means that the cumulative charge amount has been reached.
A billing limiting means that limits the player's purchase of the billing element in the second state, and
Item content changing means for changing the setting content set for the item of the player when the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state.
It has a configuration that functions as.

With this configuration, the present invention is used in the first state when the cumulative charge amount in the unit accounting period reaches a predetermined upper limit while limiting the excessive charge caused by inciting gambling spirit. The ability of the item to be used (for example, attack power, defense power, recovery power, durability, etc.), the amount consumed when using the item (for example, the amount of energy consumed when using the item), or the item Setting contents set for the item of the corresponding player such as the effect when using (for example, the effect that increases the winning probability by gacha and the information for defining the ability after synthesis when two or more items are combined) Can be changed.

Therefore, according to the present invention, even if it is not possible to charge due to the change of the player's state to the second state, the game can be easily advanced by using the item by charging in the first state. Items can be used in the same way as progressing the game based on the superiority of billing, such as by letting them play, using advanced techniques, or capturing the game using advanced strategies. , The fun gained by charging can be maintained without executing charging.

That is, the present invention suppresses the gambling spirit and prevents the disadvantage of the player by setting the upper limit of the charge, while preventing the deterioration of the interest obtained by the charge and maintaining it. Can be done.

In addition, as billing factors, purchase of items, purchase of rights necessary for executing gacha, purchase of rights to increase the winning probability of gacha, synthesis of two or more items and synthesis of new items Purchase opportunities to play, purchase player characters and own machines, purchase tickets for mini games (in-game games) and events, purchase gifts to give to friends, continue games, purchase in-game currency and points, and , Including the purchase of game options, payments for such billing elements include payments in virtual currency as well as payments in cash.

In addition, the unit accounting period is, in principle, for billing the player from a predetermined start timing (for example, one day) such as every month or every March to a predetermined end timing (for example, the last day). Indicates the period for calculating the total billing amount. However, the unit accounting period may be a timing determined based on the progress of the game, for example, a timing when a predetermined stage is cleared, a timing when a predetermined level is reached, or a timing when a predetermined experience value is obtained. The unit accounting period may be set based on the timing that occurs with the progress of the game.

Further, the second state may or may not be reset to the first state when a new unit accounting period is started.

In addition to the above, as "purchase limit of billing element", in addition to the case where billing cannot be performed completely, the limit of billing for a predetermined period such as one day and the limit of billing at one time are set. Including being done.

(2) Further, the present invention
The item content changing means
When the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state, the setting content is such that the parameters set for the item of the player are changed.

With this configuration, the present invention provides a parameter that defines the ability of an item to be used in the first state when the cumulative billing amount in the unit accounting period reaches a predetermined upper limit, when using the item. Parameters that specify the amount of consumption, or parameters that specify the effect when using the item (parameters such as winning probability or the ability after synthesis when synthesizing items, such as growth level and rarity) You can change the parameters set for the item of the corresponding player such as.

(3) Further, the present invention
The item content changing means
A configuration in which the setting contents set for the item of the corresponding player are changed according to the period length from the timing of the change to the second state within the unit accounting period to the end timing of the unit accounting period. Have.

With this configuration, the present invention can change the setting contents set for the player's item in the second state according to the timing when the charge upper limit is reached during the unit accounting period. Therefore, for example, the charge upper limit is reached. The earlier the timing, the more powerful the item can be, the less energy it consumes when using the item, or the greater the effect of the item.

That is, the present invention enhances the ability of an item when the billing limit is reached at the beginning of the unit accounting period, and energy when using the item, as compared with the case where the billing limit is reached at the end of the unit accounting period. It is possible to suppress the consumption of the item or increase the effect of the item.

Therefore, according to the present invention, even if it is not possible to charge due to the player's state changing to the second state by executing the charge up to the upper limit at an early stage, the game obtained by charging can be charged. Not only can the interest be maintained, but the interest can be improved.

(4) Further, the present invention
The item content changing means
It has a configuration in which the setting contents set in the item of the corresponding player are changed according to the game situation or the playing situation of the corresponding player.

With this configuration, the present invention can change the setting contents set for the player's item in the second state according to the game situation or the play situation of the corresponding player. Therefore, for example, a player with a high game level. It is possible to enhance the ability of an item in a player who has a long playing time or a player who frequently accesses the game, suppresses energy consumption when using the item, or increases the effect of the item.

Therefore, according to the present invention, even if it is not possible to charge a player who has a high interest in a game such as a long-time player or a high-level player, the interest of the game obtained by charging the player. Not only can you maintain your sexuality, but you can also improve your interest.

(5) Further, the present invention
Further functioning the computer as a means of providing the item possessed by the player to another player
The providing means
When an item is provided from the player in the second state to the other player, the content of the acquired item is provided as information of the other player according to the game situation or the player situation of the player who acquired the item. It has a configuration in which the contents of the item in the first state before the change are registered as the information of the other player in the second state of the player to be registered or provided as.

With this configuration, the present invention, when an item is provided by the player in the second state, is based on the player state of the player who provided the item, or regardless of the player state of the player who provides the item. Since the item can be provided, even if the item is exchanged between players in different states, it can be made dependent on the state of the player who received the item.

Therefore, the present invention can prevent fraud against the game by utilizing the game mechanism based on the upper limit of the billing amount, and can provide a sound game to each player.

(6) Further, the present invention
As a display control means for executing display control for displaying an item whose setting contents have been changed in the player changed to the second state on the display means, the item is identified and displayed in the first state. It has a configuration that makes the computer work further.

According to this configuration, when the item whose setting contents have been changed in the player changed to the second state is displayed on the display means, the present invention can be identified from the first state and displayed to the player. On the other hand, it is possible to easily recognize the item whose setting contents have been changed in the second state.

The "display control for displaying by distinguishing from other items" includes, for example, highlighting based on color, thickness, and font, pop-up display of setting contents, and the like.

(7) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A game processing means that includes a billing element and advances the game using items,
For each player, a management means for storing and managing a history when a charge based on the charge element is executed in a storage means as a charge history, and a management means.
A calculation means for calculating the cumulative billing amount within a unit accounting period indicating a predetermined unit accounting period based on the billing history for each player.
For each player, a determination means for determining whether or not the cumulative charge amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit amount, and
When it is determined by the determination means that the cumulative charge amount has been reached, the state change means for changing the state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state, and
A billing limiting means that limits the player's purchase of the billing element in the second state,
When the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state, the item content changing means for changing the setting content set for the item of the player, and the item content changing means.
It has a configuration including.

With this configuration, the present invention is used in the first state when the cumulative charge amount in the unit accounting period reaches a predetermined upper limit while limiting the excessive charge caused by inciting gambling spirit. The ability of the item to be used (for example, attack power, defense power, recovery power, durability, etc.), the amount consumed when using the item (for example, the amount of energy consumed when using the item), or the item Setting contents set for the item of the corresponding player such as the effect when using (for example, the effect that increases the winning probability by gacha and the information for defining the ability after synthesis when two or more items are combined) Can be changed.

Therefore, according to the present invention, even if it is not possible to charge due to the change of the player's state to the second state, the game can be easily advanced by using the item by charging in the first state. Items can be used in the same way as progressing the game based on the superiority of billing, such as by letting them play, using advanced techniques, or capturing the game using advanced strategies. , The fun gained by charging can be maintained without executing charging.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system structure which shows the structure of the game system of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the server apparatus of one Embodiment. This is an example of player information stored in the server device of one embodiment. This is an example of item information stored in the server device of one embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the terminal apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) for demonstrating the item setting content change process executed by the player management part of one Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) for demonstrating the item setting content change process executed by the player management part of one Embodiment. It is a figure (3) for demonstrating the item setting content change process executed by the player management part of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the state change process including the setting content change process of the item which is executed by the server apparatus of one Embodiment.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, the outline and outline configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a server device 10 for providing a game service and a terminal device 20 (for example, terminal devices 20A, 20B, 20C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). It is configured to be connectable.

By accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the user can play a game transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet. Further, the user can communicate with other users by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20.

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a service for allowing a user to play a game via a terminal device 20 which is communicated and connected to a server via the Internet. Further, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides a communication type service. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication between a plurality of users.

Further, when the server device 10 functions as an SNS server, for example, a social game (Social Game) executed by using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS is used. It is possible to provide a game called.

In particular, the server device 10 is made in various languages such as games provided on the Web browser of the terminal device 20, such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java® applet, and Javascript®. It has become possible to provide a browser game (a game that can be started simply by opening an installation site with a Web browser).

Unlike existing online games, social games do not require dedicated client software and include games that can be used only with a Web browser and an SNS account. Further, the server device 10 can connect to another user's terminal (smartphone, personal computer, game machine, etc.) via a network and provide an online game capable of sharing the same game progress online at the same time. It has a configuration.

On the other hand, the server device 10 may be composed of one (device, processor) or a plurality of (device, processor).

Then, information such as billing information and game information stored in the storage area of the server device 10 (storage unit 140 described later) is connected to a database (in a broad sense, a storage device, the storage device) via a network (intranet or the Internet). It may be stored in a memory), or when functioning as an SNS server, information such as player information 146 stored in a storage area may be stored in a database (in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or the Internet). May be stored in a storage device (memory).

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment receives input information transmitted from the terminal device 20 based on the operation of the user (that is, the player who executes the game), and the game is based on the received input information. It is designed to perform processing. Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 performs various processes for providing the terminal device 20 with the game processing result received from the server device 10 so that the user can view the game processing result. It has become.

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as an image generation device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, a portable game machine, etc., and is a server device via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. It is a device that can be connected to 10. The communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

Further, the terminal device 20 includes a Web browser capable of browsing a Web page (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). It is equipped with a browser function, etc., executes various processes that provide the game screen to the user, and allows the user to execute the game. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire the game control information provided by the server device 10 and execute a predetermined game process to execute a game based on the game process.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 makes a request to the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, the terminal device 20 is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and the game is started. In particular, the terminal device 20 causes the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server to perform a predetermined process by using an API as necessary, or obtains player information 146 managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. It has a configuration to acquire and execute the game.

[2] Server device Next, the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. Note that FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a functional block of the server device 10 of the present embodiment, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are player information 146 or items of each player stored in the server device 10 of the present embodiment, respectively. This is an example of information 149. Further, the server device 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 communicates with an input unit 120 for use by an administrator or other input, a display unit 130 for performing a predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 in which predetermined information is stored, a terminal device 20, or the like. It includes a unit 196, a processing unit 100 that executes processing mainly related to the game provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like to input game-related settings, other necessary settings, and data. For example, the input unit 120 of the present embodiment is configured by a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.
The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of the present embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its functions are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic tape. , Or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a terminal, another server, or another network system), and its function is hardware such as various processors or ASICs for communication. , And programs.

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed in a database.

Further, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 140 contains game information 144 indicating information about the provided game, player information 146 indicating information about the player regarding the provided game, and automatic calculation data generated by the game processing described later. Automatic calculation information) 148, information about items including cards (that is, game cards) used in each player's game as digital contents (hereinafter referred to as "item information") 149, and various other information necessary for game calculation. Information is stored.

For example, the game information 144 stores various data used in the game, such as table data.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the player information 146 is associated with a player ID for each player, and includes player-specific information such as name, age, and gender, state information indicating the playing state of the player during the game, and billing information. Is registered as a history. Billing history information is stored.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the item information 149 includes item type information indicating the item type in association with the player ID for each player, and parameters defining the current ability of each item (hereinafter, "setting parameter"). (Also also referred to as), and when the corresponding player is in the second state, the parameters in the first state before changing to the second state (hereinafter, referred to as “first state parameter”) are stored.

Then, in the item information 149, when the player state of the corresponding player is the first state, the value is not registered in the first state player parameter.

In the present embodiment, the items include each character including a player character, weapons and equipment possessed by each character, in-game currency, or items themselves such as tools and life energy.

Further, the game card is, for example, an example of content that virtually exists in the game (that is, digital content), and specifically, is a virtual game medium that is used in a game in which each item is defined. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the item including each character may be provided to the user in the form of a game card. In the following explanation, items and game cards are basically used as individual concepts, but in some cases, they may be explained as an integrated concept, and names including "items" such as "item information" and others. Is not limited to this.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on the program stored in the information storage medium 180, and also performs various processes such as control of data transfer between each unit. .. Further, it performs a process of providing various services according to a request from the terminal.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of the present embodiment includes at least a communication control unit 101, a Web processing unit 102, a game management unit 103, a player management unit 104, a player information setting unit 105, a billing management unit 106, and a timer 109. are doing.

The game management unit 103 of the present embodiment constitutes the providing means and the display control means of the present invention, and the player management unit 104 constitutes the state changing means of the present invention. Further, the player information setting unit 105 constitutes the item content changing means of the present invention, and the billing management unit 106 constitutes the calculation means and the determination means of the present invention.

The communication control unit 101 performs a process of transmitting and receiving data via a network with the terminal device 20. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on the information received from the terminal device 20 and the like by the communication control unit 101.

In particular, the communication control unit 101 of the present embodiment performs a process of transmitting a game screen to the user's terminal device 20 based on a request from the user's terminal device 20.

The Web processing unit 102 functions as a Web server. For example, the Web processing unit 102 transmits data in response to a request from the Web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), by the Web browser 211 of the terminal device 20. Performs the process of receiving the transmitted data.

In the present embodiment, a case where the server device 10 also has a function as an SNS server will be described as an example, but the server device 10 is formed separately as a game server and an SNS server. May be good. Further, the processing of the game of the present embodiment may be partially or wholly performed by the server device 10, or may be partially performed by the terminal device 20.

Based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20, the game management unit 103 sets characters and various items used in games such as competitive games in each player and game cards that define them as deck data. Then, it is registered in the player information 146.

Then, the game management unit 103 executes the game process based on the game parameters (hereinafter, also referred to as “game parameters”) included in the registered player information 146 and the player's operation input to the terminal device 20. For example, game processing related to various games such as a battle game, an RPG, a shooting game, or a simulation is executed.

Specifically, the game management unit 103 is set based on a player's operation such as recovering the physical strength of the player character by using, for example, a medicine item (including the case where the game card is used). Execute the game process for advancing the game using the items.

In particular, as will be described later, the game management unit 103 sets the items and game cards that the player has based on the player state that is managed by the player management unit 104 and indicates the state of the player that changes according to the billing status. The game process for advancing the game using the items is executed according to the above.

Further, the game management unit 103 acquires a game item called "gacha" at a given timing during the game based on the acquisition request of the user (that is, an in-game game executed in the game). To execute.

That is, when executing a gacha, the game management unit 103 selects one gacha from a plurality of gachas based on a player's instruction (so-called box gacha selection) and processes the player management unit 104. Change the item or game card in the target gacha or change the winning probability of one or more items or game cards, and execute the gacha based on the change.

On the other hand, the game management unit 103 executes a synthesis process for synthesizing a plurality of items and game cards provided by the player based on the player's request at a given timing during the game.

Specifically, the game management unit 103 has a new ability by synthesizing two or more game cards, or a new character or item that has changed to a new character (hereinafter, referred to as "synthetic item"). Or, a game card in which these are specified (hereinafter, referred to as "synthetic game card") is generated.

For synthetic items or synthetic game cards, information on items and game cards such as the level of items and game cards used in the synthesis process (hereinafter, "item level, etc.") and abilities (hereinafter, "item information, etc.") is used. The content may be inherited, or may be content that is mutatively irrelevant to the content information.

In addition, the item level and the like indicate parameters that fluctuate during the game, which are defined for each item and game card.

When the game management unit 103 executes the game processing based on the deck data, the game management unit 103 automatically executes each game based on the game parameters (hereinafter, also referred to as “game parameters”) included in the player information 146. The calculation may be performed to generate automatic calculation data, which may be stored in the storage unit 140 as automatic calculation data (automatic calculation information) provided to the terminal device 20 owned by the player. In this case, the game management unit 103 performs a game playback process for displaying the game screen based on the automatic calculation data on the user's terminal device 20 based on a given condition.

The player management unit 104 manages characters and items owned by the player or game cards that define them, manages deck data set by the player during the game, and manages player information 146 registered in the game.

Further, the player management unit 104 manages the player state indicating the state of the player that changes according to the billing status, and also manages the item including the character or the contents of the game card in which the item is defined according to the player state. to manage.

Specifically, the player management unit 104 can charge the corresponding player when it is determined by the charge management unit 106 that the cumulative charge amount has reached a predetermined upper limit for each unit accounting period. The management for changing from the state (hereinafter referred to as "first state") to the non-billing state (hereinafter referred to as "second state") is executed.

Then, when the player changes to the second state, the player management unit 104 changes the setting contents of the item including the character and the game card, and restricts the purchase of the billing element of the game. That is, the player management unit 104 changes to a state in which the corresponding player cannot charge the game as the second state.

Further, the player management unit 104 interlocks with the timer 109, and when a new unit accounting period is started, identifies a player whose player state is the second state, and sets the specified player information 146 to the first state. Reset.

The player management unit 104 does not reset to the second state even when a new unit accounting period is started, and maintains the second state on the premise that other conditions are satisfied. Alternatively, it may be further changed to another state (for example, a state in which billing is not possible in principle but billing can be performed only when a prepaid card is used).

In principle, the unit accounting period is the billing of the amount charged to the player from a predetermined start timing (for example, one day) such as every month or every March to a predetermined end timing (for example, the last day). Indicates the period for calculating the total of the billing amount for such reasons.

However, the unit accounting period may be a timing determined based on the progress of the game, for example, a timing when a predetermined stage is cleared, a timing when a predetermined level is reached, or a timing when a predetermined experience value is obtained. The unit accounting period may be set based on the timing that occurs with the progress of the game.

On the other hand, the player management unit 104 has a configuration in which the item possessed by the player is provided to another player based on the instruction of the player.

The player information setting unit 105 is based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20 and the items and game cards including the characters owned by the player, and the characters and various items used in the battle game in each player. Alternatively, deck data including the game cards in which these are specified is set as player information 146.

Further, the player information setting unit 105 changes the setting contents of the item including each character and the game card when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state.

Specifically, the player information setting unit 105 is information defined in the player information 146 of the corresponding player (hereinafter, referred to as “setting information”), and is a reference defined when the player state is the first state. Information (hereinafter, also referred to as "reference setting information") of the setting contents (for example, each setting content when the game progresses on the premise of billing) is the setting content suitable for the game progress in the second state (for example,). Change to the setting information (hereinafter referred to as "second state setting information") that defines the content that allows the game to proceed in the same manner as when the charge is executed even if the charge is not executed.

Then, the player information setting unit 105 resets the setting contents of the item including each character and the game card at the start timing of the new unit accounting period in the player in the second state of the player. In particular, the player information setting unit 105 resets the setting information defined in the player information 146 of the player whose player state is the second state and changes it to the reference setting information.

In addition to the deck data, the player information setting unit 105 can set various information used in the game, player attributes, and the like.

The billing management unit 106 executes a billing process in the billing element in the game based on the instruction of the target player for each player, and stores the billing information (that is, the billing information) in the player information 146 as the billing history (that is, the billing history). Hereinafter, "billing process") is executed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as billing elements, an item, a right required to execute a gacha, a right to increase the winning probability of a gacha, and a new item are synthesized by synthesizing two or more items. Opportunities to play, player characters and own machines, participation in mini games (in-game games) and events, gifts to give to friends, game continuation, in-game currency and points, and game elements to purchase such as game options Including, payments for the billing element include payments in virtual currency in addition to cash payments using credit cards and prepaid cards.

Further, the billing management unit 106 calculates the cumulative billing amount within the unit accounting period for each player based on the billing history information in which the billing information is registered as a history, and the cumulative billing amount in the calculated unit accounting period is calculated. When the upper limit is reached, a process of providing the player management unit 104 to that effect (hereinafter, referred to as "upper limit determination process") is executed.

The timer 109 has a function of outputting the current time, and is used to detect the timing of switching the unit accounting period.

[3] Terminal device Next, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a functional block of the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment. Further, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 5 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the user, and outputs the user's input information to the processing unit 200. The input unit 260 of the present embodiment includes a detection unit 262 that detects user input information (input signal). The input unit 260 includes, for example, a lever, a button, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel type display, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of the present embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area and an image buffer 272 in which a final display image or the like is stored. It should be noted that a configuration in which some of these may be omitted may be used.

The information storage medium 280 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its functions are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM) or the like.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. The information storage medium 280 can store a program for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

In the present embodiment, programs and game data for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 are received via the network. The received program or data is stored in the information storage medium 280. The program or data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the storage unit 270. The case where the network system functions by receiving the program or data in this way is also included in the scope of the present invention.

The display unit 290 outputs an image generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, an LCD, a touch panel type display, an HMD (head mounted display), or the like. The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with an external device (for example, another terminal or server), and its function depends on various processors or hardware such as an ASIC for communication, a program, or the like. realizable.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, display control, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on the input information and the program from the input unit 260.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 271 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

The processing unit 200 includes a communication control unit 210, a Web browser 211, a game processing unit 212, a display control unit 213, a game screen control unit 214, a drawing unit 220, and a sound processing unit 230. It should be noted that a configuration in which some of these may be omitted may be used.

The communication control unit 210 performs a process of transmitting and receiving data to and from each of the server devices 10. Further, the communication control unit 210 performs a process of storing the data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, a process of analyzing the received data, a control process related to transmission / reception of other data, and the like. The communication control unit 210 may perform a process of storing and managing the destination information (IP address, port number) of the server in the information storage medium 280. Further, the communication control unit 210 may perform communication with the server device 10 when receiving input information for starting communication from the user.

In particular, the communication control unit 210 transmits user identification information to the server device 10 and performs a process of receiving data (user's Web page, game screen, etc.) related to player information 146 and item information 149 from the server device 10. .. For example, the communication control unit 210 performs a process of receiving data including information of another user who has a friendship with the user (another user name, information posted by another user, etc.) from the server device 10.

The communication control unit 210 may transmit / receive data to / from the server device 10 at a predetermined cycle, or may transmit / receive data to / from the server device 10 when receiving input information from the input unit 260. In particular, the communication control unit 210 of the present embodiment performs a process of receiving the game screen from the server device 10.

The Web browser 211 is an application program for browsing a Web page (game screen), downloads an HTML file, an image file, or the like from a Web server (server device 10), analyzes the layout, and controls the display. Further, the Web browser 211 transmits data to the Web server (server device 10) using an input form (link, button, text box, etc.).

The Web browser 211 of the present embodiment can realize a browser game. For example, the Web browser 211 may execute a program described in Javascript (registered trademark), FLASH, Java (registered trademark), etc. received from the Web server (server device 10).

The terminal device 20 can display the information from the Web server specified by the URL via the Internet by the Web browser 211. For example, the terminal device 20 can display the game screen (data such as HTML) received from the server device 10 by the Web browser 211.

The game processing unit 212 performs various game calculation processes. For example, there are a process of starting a game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process of advancing the game, a process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied, and the like.

The game processing unit 212 is composed of various objects (polygons, free curved surfaces, subdivision surfaces, and other primitives) that represent display objects such as user characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (topography). Object) may be arranged and set in the object space.

Here, the object space is a virtual space, and includes both a two-dimensional space and a three-dimensional space. The two-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged in two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y), and the three-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged in three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z). is there.

In addition to registering items including characters and game cards in item information 149, the game processing unit 212 performs processing related to each game executed in conjunction with the server device 10, and reproduces received automatic calculation data. Execute various game processing of.

Further, the display control unit 213 performs a process of displaying the game screen generated by the game screen control unit 214 on the display unit 290. For example, the display control unit 213 may display using the Web browser 211.

The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on various processes (for example, game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, generates an image by this, and outputs the image to the display unit 290 by the display control unit 213. The image generated by the drawing unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image.

The sound processing unit 230 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, and voice, and outputs them to the sound output unit 292.

[4] Processing method of the present embodiment [4.1] Outline Next, the processing method of the present embodiment will be described.

The server device 10 of the present embodiment works with the terminal device 20 to provide a player character and other characters, a game space and a part thereof, a game parameter, a BGM, a game scenario, and the like, and each player has a plurality of players. It has a configuration in which a battle game such as a battle game or a fighting game, an RPG, or a game such as a simulation game is executed using an item including a character or a game card.

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment is used when the charge amount for the game for each player reaches a predetermined upper limit amount.
(1) Change the player state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state,
(2) Restrict the purchase of the player's billing element in the second state,
(3) When the player state is changed from the first state to the second state, the setting contents set in the player's item or game card are changed.
It has a configuration.

For example, when a game is provided that progresses on the premise of in-game billing,
(A) When acquiring items or game cards used in the game
(B) When increasing the winning probability of a gacha when executing a gacha
(C) When synthesizing two or more items or game cards to synthesize a new item, or
(D) When continuing to restart the game while maintaining the settings of the game at the end of the game
For example, in the case of favorably executing the game progress by the player, billing is required by using virtual currency or points, or by using a credit card or prepaid card, and this is executed.

On the other hand, if the gambling spirit is fueled during the game, the player in the game may lose his or her calm judgment. In such a case, if unlimited billing is possible, the player will be charged a large amount of money. Since it may be imposed, it is desirable to set an upper limit from the viewpoint of providing a sound game.

However, if the upper limit is simply set, the game cannot be advanced advantageously depending on the charge, and it is difficult to satisfy such a player.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, by setting an upper limit for the charge, the excessive charge caused by inciting gambling is restricted, and even if the charge cannot be performed, the item or the game card can be charged. By changing the settings, items can be used in the same way as the game progresses based on the superiority of billing, and the interest obtained by billing can be maintained without executing billing. It has become like.

That is, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the charge is set to suppress the gambling spirit and prevent the disadvantage of the player, while the deterioration of the interest obtained by the charge is prevented and the maintenance thereof is maintained. You can do it.

Specifically, when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state, the server device 10 sets the setting contents of, for example, the item of the player and the parameters set in the game card of the corresponding player. It has a configuration to change the setting contents set for items and game cards.

For example, the server device 10 may include, as parameters, a parameter that defines the ability of the item used in the first state, a parameter that defines the consumption amount when using the item or the game card, or a parameter that defines the item or the game card. Parameters that define the effect when used (parameters such as winning probability or parameters such as growth level and rarity to specify the ability after synthesis when synthesizing items) are changed.

With this configuration, the server device 10 has the ability of the item to be used in the first state (for example, attack power, defense power, recovery power, etc.) when the cumulative charge amount in the unit accounting period reaches a predetermined upper limit amount. ), The amount of consumption when using the item (for example, the amount of energy consumed when using the item), or the effect of using the item (for example, the effect of increasing the winning probability by gacha, the durability of the item) It is possible to change the setting contents set for the item of the corresponding player, such as sex, information for defining the ability after synthesis when two or more items are combined.

Therefore, even if the server device 10 cannot charge by changing the player state to the second state, the server device 10 charges the item in the first state based on the superiority of the item charging. Since the item can be used in the same way as progressing, the interest gained by charging can be maintained without executing charging.

That is, the server device 10 suppresses the gambling spirit and prevents the disadvantage of the player by setting the upper limit of the charge, and at the same time prevents the deterioration of the interest obtained by the charge and maintains it. You can do it.

[4.2] Items and Game Cards Next, items including characters (mainly player characters) of the present embodiment and game cards that define them will be described.

The items and game cards of the present embodiment are items such as weapons, in-game currencies, tools, and life energies possessed by player characters, ally characters, or each of these characters, and game cards that define these.

Then, each player is provided with items and game cards as initial settings, and during the execution of the game,
(1) If you win a match against another player
(2) If you clear a predetermined game stage, if the player's game level rises, or if you complete a predetermined game task (3) If you win in a lottery game called gacha
(4) When the gift is given by another player registered as a friend, or (5) When the purchase is made by paying the cost such as billing.
You can get it to.

When an item or a game card is acquired, the player management unit 104 executes a process of making it usable in the game. For example, the player management unit 104 registers the acquired game card information as the game card information that can be used in the player information 146 of the corresponding user.

On the other hand, for each item and game card,
(A) When the above items (1) and (2) are executed using the item or game card,
(B) When experience points, energy, or items are acquired using the item or game card.
(C) When a gacha is performed (betting) using the item or game card and the gacha is won, or
(D) The level (items different from the game level, item level of the game card, etc.) is improved when payment of costs such as billing is executed.

In particular, in the case of items and game cards, when the item level etc. is improved, the ability and its parameters for advancing the attack parameter, defense parameter, hit point or magic and other games attached to each game card in an advantageous manner are improved. , When used as a gacha cost, the lottery probability increases, the in-game value increases, and it becomes possible to sell at a high price.

When the item level or the like rises, the player management unit 104 updates the level information (one of the setting parameters) in the item or game card information registered in the item information 149 according to the item level or the like. To do.

Further, the game management unit 103 cooperates with the player management unit 104 to set the lottery probability and perform the lottery process while referring to the level information and the table data in which the lottery probability is set when executing the lottery of the gacha. When executing or selling an item or game card in the game, while referring to the table data in which the level information and value information are set, the process of setting the value at the time of sale is performed and the process of selling is performed. Run.

Then, in the battle game, the item or the game card is, for example, via the terminal device 20 before determining the place, time, or opponent in the game space to be played based on the progress of the game or the instruction of the player. It is used as data (that is, deck data) to be set in the deck for specifying the character to be used in the battle game and for specifying each character and its equipment (item) based on the input player's operation. ..

[4.3] Billing Process and Upper Limit Determination Process Next, the billing process and the upper limit determination process executed by the billing management unit 106 in the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

(Billing process)
The billing management unit 106 of the present embodiment executes the billing process for the corresponding player when the billing information is received from the terminal device 20 for each player and for each unit accounting period based on the instruction of the player. ..

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the player state is the second state in which billing is not possible, the setting contents in the item or game card are changed as described later, based on the billing element in the item or game card. Billing will not be executed. Therefore, the billing management unit 106 of the present embodiment does not receive the billing information from the player in the second state (specifically, from the terminal device 20 of the player in the second state), so that the billing process occurs. do not do.

On the other hand, when the player state is the first state in which the player state can be charged, the charge management unit 106 of the present embodiment receives the charge information from the terminal device 20 based on the instruction of the player. , The billing process for the corresponding player is executed.

That is, in the present embodiment, the billing management unit 106 receives the billing information only in the first state of the player, and therefore has a configuration in which the billing process is executed only in the first state.

Specifically, when the billing management unit 106 receives the billing information including the billing element and the billing request from the terminal device 20 based on the instruction of the target player, the billing management unit 106 is based on the player ID included in the billing information. , The account of the target player associated with the player ID is specified, and the billing process of subtracting the billing amount of the billing amount information included in the billing information from the balance of the specified account is executed.

Further, when the billing management unit 106 identifies the account in the corresponding player, the billing amount included in the billing information, the account balance after the billing process, the date and time of billing, and the type of game (when managing a plurality of games integrally). ) Is stored in the player information 146 as a billing history report.

Then, the billing management unit 106 may specify the time at the time of billing processing as the billing date and time in conjunction with the timer 109, if necessary. In this case, the billing management unit 106 extracts the type of game from the billing information.

Further, in the present embodiment, the billing management unit 106 stores as billing information the types of billing elements included in the billing information, such as the purchase of items and the purchase of rights necessary for executing gacha, as necessary. You may.

(Maximum amount judgment processing)
The billing management unit 106 calculates the cumulative billing amount within the unit accounting period of the corresponding player each time the billing process is executed, that is, each time the player state is the first state and the billing based on the billing element is executed. It is calculated, and the upper limit amount determination process for determining whether or not the cumulative charge amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached the upper limit amount is executed.

Then, the billing management unit 106 determines whether or not the cumulative billing amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit amount, and when it is determined that the cumulative billing amount has reached the upper limit amount. Provides the player management unit 104 with the determination result (that is, the cumulative charge amount has reached the upper limit) in order to change the player state from the first state to the second state.

Further, when the billing management unit 106 interlocks with the timer 109 and detects the start timing of a new unit accounting period (for example, the first day such as the beginning of the month) (that is, when it detects the end timing of the current unit accounting period),
(1) In order to manage the state of the player, an output to that effect is output to the player management unit 104, and this is output.
(2) Reset the cumulative charge amount of the player.

In the present embodiment, when the player state is the second state, the charge information in the corresponding player is not transmitted, so the charge management unit 106 has a configuration for executing the upper limit amount determination process. ..

[4.4] State Change Process Next, the state change process executed by the player management unit 104 in the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

In the present embodiment, the player management unit 104 charges the player state of the corresponding player when it is determined by the charge determination process of the charge management unit 106 that the cumulative charge amount in the unit accounting period has reached the upper limit. Change from the first state to the second state, which cannot be charged, if possible.

For example, in the present embodiment, the player management unit 104 updates the information defining the player state (that is, the state information) in the player information 146 of the corresponding player, and provides information indicating that the player is in the second state. Remember.

Further, when the charge management unit 106 detects the start timing of the new unit accounting period, the player management unit 104 resets the player state of the player in the second state to change to the first state.

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the player management unit 104 of the present embodiment updates the flag information (state information) that defines the player state in the player information 146 of the corresponding player, and the state information indicating the second state. Is deleted and reset, and player information 146 is set so that it can be detected that the player is in the first state.

[4.5] Item Setting Content Change Process Next, an item setting content change process executed by the player management unit 104 in the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. 6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the item setting content change process executed by the player management unit 104 of the present embodiment.

In the present embodiment, as described above, when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state, the player information setting unit 105 is stored in the item information 149 of the corresponding player or game card. The setting information is changed from the reference setting information to the second state setting information.

In particular, the player information setting unit 105 sets the value of the setting parameter of the item or game card defined in advance as the reference setting information or the setting parameter of each item or game card changed (increased or decreased) with the progress of the game. 2 Change to the parameter specified as the status setting information.

Specifically, the player information setting unit 105 is a setting parameter defined in advance for an item including a character or a game card or changed (increased or decreased) with the progress of the game as reference setting information.
(1) Parameters that indicate the amount of consumption when using items,
(2) Parameters that specify the abilities of the player character and the items used by the player character, or
(3) The value of the parameter that defines the effect of the item used when executing the game (that is, the value of the setting parameter in FIG. 4) is changed to the parameter specified as the second state setting information and updated.

Further, the player information setting unit 105 changes the value of the setting parameter that has changed (increased or decreased) with the progress of the game when the parameter in the item information is updated as the second state setting information. In order to return the value of the updated setting parameter to the value of the setting parameter before changing to the second state when returning to the first state, the value of the setting parameter before updating is set as the first state parameter in the item information 149. Remember.

Then, when the player management unit 104 resets the player state of the player in the second state based on the start timing of the new unit accounting period and changes the player state to the first state, the player information setting unit 105 corresponds to the player. Each setting parameter indicating the setting content specified in the item information 149 of the above is reset to the value specified by the reference setting information, that is, the value of the first state parameter.

(Parameters that specify the amount of consumption when using the item)
When the player information setting unit 105 uses the consumption amount of the item as the setting content, the player character attacks the enemy character with the weapon or technique (including a combo which is a technique executed jointly with another player character). The standard setting information defines the consumption amount when using, the consumption amount when executing a gacha by the player, and the consumption amount when using magic or medicine items to recover the energy of the player character. Change from the value set to the value specified by the second state setting information.

For example, in a game in which a predetermined point (specifically, 30 points) of energy in a player character is used when using an item, every time a preset time elapses (specifically, every 5 minutes). Energy points (for example, 10 points) are accumulated (recovered), and when certain conditions such as winning a battle game or completing a quest by RPG are cleared, the energy points (for example, 10 points) are accumulated. In many cases, the game progresses by using items while accumulating (recovering) energy, such as being (recovered).

On the other hand, in such a game, for example, if the player character spends 30 points to use an item such as a weapon, he / she must clear once every 15 minutes or three quests. , When you want to play the game at a good tempo and immerse yourself in the game, or when it is difficult to clear the energy recovery conditions, it is difficult to keep the player's interest in the game.

Therefore, in such a game, as a countermeasure for maintaining the interest of the player in the game, the energy points of the player character are often recovered by charging.

However, in such a case, as described above, when the billing amount reaches the upper limit, it is necessary to wait for a predetermined time to elapse or clear the energy recovery condition, and the game for the player as described above is performed. It will not be possible to maintain the interest of.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the charge amount for the player's game reaches the upper limit amount, a setting parameter that defines the energy consumption of the player at the time of using the item based on the value in which the energy is stored. It is possible to use items in the same way as progressing the game based on the superiority of billing without setting the value of and executing billing.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the player information setting unit 105 has energy when using an item (gacha) defined as 30 points by the reference setting information when the player state of the player is the first state. Set the consumption points to 1 point.

By setting in this way, when the player is in the second state and 10 points of energy are accumulated (recovered) every 5 minutes as described above, the item is stored in 5 minutes. It can be used 10 times.

That is, in this case, as compared with the case where the item is used once every 30 minutes in the first state, the frequency of using the item can be increased and the game can be advanced advantageously, and energy points for 60 times can be used. It is possible to obtain the same effect as when obtained by billing.

(Parameters that specify the ability of the item)
The player information setting unit 105 sets the items as the abilities of the player character and the parameters that define the abilities such as the attack power, the defense power, the experience value, and the agility specified for the item used by the player character. , Attack parameters (points to be subtracted by attack from enemy character's hit points and energy points) and defense parameters specified in weapons and techniques (including combos that are techniques performed jointly with other player characters) Change the setting parameters such as (points that protect the hit points of your own machine that are subtracted by the attack of the enemy character) from the values specified by the reference setting information to the values specified by the second state setting information.

In general, an automatic calculation process that automatically calculates the battle with an enemy character in a battle game, the progress of an RPG, the shooting ability in a shooting game, or the simulation result in a simulation game using various parameters including the parameters of the enemy. In, it is advantageous that the player character and the item possessed by the player character have high abilities.

Further, in such a game, each player grows the player character and the items used by the player character by advancing the game by accumulating battles with enemy characters or clearing many quests and stages. In many cases, it is possible to improve the ability of the player character (including equipping the item) and the ability of the item (including the version up).

On the other hand, in such a game, as in the case of consumption when using items, if you want to execute the game at a good tempo and immerse yourself in the game, or you can obtain favorable results by battles, quests, etc. If this is not possible, it is difficult to maintain the player's interest in the game.

Therefore, in such a game, it is common to have a configuration in which various abilities can be obtained by charging in order to enhance the abilities of player characters and items, but the charging amount is the upper limit. When it reaches, it is necessary to improve the ability of the player character by using other game elements such as accumulating battles with enemy characters, but it becomes impossible to maintain the above-mentioned interest in the game for the player. It ends up.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the charge amount for the player's game reaches the upper limit amount, the player information setting unit 105 does not execute the charge or other game elements, and the player character's ability or item ability. By setting a high setting parameter that defines the item, items can be used in the same way as the game progresses based on the superiority of the charge without executing the charge.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the player information setting unit 105 sets the maximum setting parameter of the player character acquired according to the progress of the game when the player state of the player is the first state. , Equip all the items that can be equipped with the item that enhances the parameter of the acquired player character, and set the setting parameter of each item to the maximum.

By setting in this way, for example, the combat power such as attack power, defense power, and durability of the player character becomes a predetermined time or more (for example, 10 times or 20 times) larger than that in the first state. The ability of the character can be enhanced.

That is, the player character in the second state of the player can easily win or continuously play against an enemy character that is stronger than the player character in the first state, so that the game can be easily advanced. The same effect as when the player character's parameters are maximized by charging, all the items that can be equipped are equipped, and the parameters of the items are set to the maximum, while the game can be advanced advantageously. Can be obtained.

In this case, as the value specified by the reference setting information, the parameter values of the player character's ability and the item's ability specified as the first state when changing to the second state are used.

(In the case of parameters related to item effects: Gacha)
The player information setting unit 105 sets as parameters related to the effect of the item, such as a winning probability of winning an item or a game card by lottery processing such as a gacha, and a rare value game such as a rare item or a rare game card included in the gacha. The setting parameter that defines the winning probability that the content related to is won is changed from the value specified by the reference setting information to the value specified by the second state setting information.

For example, when executing a lottery process such as gacha (that is, an acquisition process for acquiring an item or a game card), there is a certain probability that "missing" that neither item or game card can be acquired is included. In many cases, rare items and rare cards with extremely low winning probabilities are included.

On the other hand, the lottery process such as gacha is, for example, 1 at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 5 minutes).
In many cases, it is set to be executable once, or clearing the quest is a prerequisite, and from the viewpoint of game conditions such as during the bonus period and efficiency in advancing the game, one timing It is difficult to execute multiple gachas in, and in order to acquire rare items and rare cards, you have to rely on luck, and it takes a long time to execute multiple gachas. , It is difficult to keep the player's interest in the game.

Therefore, in such a game, as a countermeasure to maintain the player's interest in the game, it is possible to execute multiple gachas at one timing by charging, or to execute rare items or rare cards. In many cases, the winning probability is increased.

However, in such a case, as described above, when the billing amount reaches the upper limit, the gacha is executed multiple times at one timing, or rare items and rare cards are accurately acquired. This makes it impossible for the player to maintain the interest in the game.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the charge amount for the player's game reaches the upper limit amount, the winning probability of the rare item or the rare card is increased without executing the charge or other game elements. Items can be used in the same way as the game progresses based on the superiority of billing without executing billing.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the player information setting unit 105 sets the setting parameter indicating the probability of the “missing” element in the gacha to “0”, or the winning probability of a rare item or rare card (rare winning probability). ) Is set from a low probability (for example, 5%) to a high probability (for example, 50%).

In this case, the probability of the "missing" element preset in the corresponding game or the winning probability of a rare item or a rare card is used as the value defined by the reference setting information.

(In the case of parameters related to item effects: Combining two or more items)
The player information setting unit 105 sets the parameters related to the effect of the item, for example, in the synthesis process of synthesizing two or more items or game cards, for example, the ability (parameter), characteristic (parameter) of the item or game card before synthesis ( Setting parameters that specify post-synthesis abilities such as agility and strong attack patterns) and attributes (information for classifying group types such as fire and water, for example, information for defining strengths and weaknesses in the game) Is changed from the value specified by the reference setting information to the value specified by the second state setting information.

Generally, in the synthesis process of synthesizing two or more items or game cards, the abilities, characteristics and attributes of the items and game cards before synthesis, the abilities after synthesis, etc. are defined, and the abilities after synthesis are defined. In order to do so, the lottery process is executed and the ability etc. are determined probabilistically.

On the other hand, in such a composition process, for example, when an item or a game card having a high ability in the composition process is used, as described above, each player selects a player character or an item used by the player character. It grows by accumulating battles with enemy characters or by progressing the game such as clearing numerous quests and stages, and the ability of the player character (including equipping items) and the ability of items (including version up) .) Needs to be increased.

However, as mentioned above, it is difficult to maintain the player's interest in the game when he / she wants to execute the game at a good tempo and immerse himself / herself in the game, or when he / she cannot obtain a favorable result due to a match or a quest. ..

Therefore, in such a game, it is common to have a configuration in which various abilities can be obtained by charging in order to enhance the abilities of player characters and items, but the charging amount is the upper limit. When it reaches, it is necessary to improve the ability of the player character by using other game elements such as accumulating battles with enemy characters, but it becomes impossible to maintain the above-mentioned interest in the game for the player. It ends up.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the player's game charge amount reaches the upper limit amount, the player information setting unit 105 does not execute the charge or other game elements, and (1) the synthesized item. And the type and level of the game card are changed from the original item and game card to the higher type and level.
(2) The characteristics and abilities of the synthesized item or game card are the original, such as making the coefficient when multiplying the parameters of the original item or game card (specifically, the attack parameters) larger than in the first state. Remarkably higher than items and game cards,
(3) Increase the probability that the synthesized items that are executed in the predetermined lottery process will be changed to rare items or rare cards that belong to the same attribute or have the same characteristics, or
(4) It is not executed by simply synthesizing, it is possible to set a larger parameter by breaking through the upper limit of the parameter of the synthesized item or game card.
Perform a synthesis process that makes the synthesized item or game card more advantageous, and use the item or game card in the same way as proceeding with the game based on the superiority of the charge without executing the charge. You can do it.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the player information setting unit 105 of the present embodiment sets a setting parameter indicating the probability of being changed to a rare item or a rare card in the first state from a low probability (5%) to a high probability (5%). Set to a value of 50%).

As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, since the winning probability of the gacha can be made to work more favorably for the player than in the first state, it is possible to acquire a better item or game card than in the first state. it can.

Therefore, the player can easily advance the game by acquiring various valid items and game cards, and can advance the game in an advantageous manner, so that the player advances the game based on the superiority of billing. You can use the item as much as you can.

(Display control processing)
When the game management unit 103 is changed to the second state in the game executed by the corresponding player, the game management unit 103 transfers the item whose setting contents are changed by the transition to the second state via the communication control unit 101. Data for executing display control to be identified and displayed in the first state (hereinafter, referred to as "display control data") is transmitted to the corresponding terminal device 20.

When the terminal device 20 receives the display control data, the terminal device 20 identifies and displays the item whose setting contents have been changed by changing to the second state based on the received display control data as in the first state. To do.

By having such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the item whose setting contents have been changed in the player changed to the second state can be identified and displayed to the player in the first state. It is now possible to easily recognize items whose settings have been changed.

[4.6] Modification Example Next, a modification of the item setting content change process in the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

(Setting content change processing based on arrival timing)
The player information setting unit 105 corresponds to the corresponding player according to the period length from the timing of changing to the second state within the unit accounting period to the end timing of the unit accounting period (that is, the start timing of the next unit accounting period). Change the settings set for the item or game card.

Specifically, the player information setting unit 105 sets the value of the setting parameter set in the player's item or the game card more advantageously as the timing of changing to the second state becomes earlier.

That is, when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state, the player information setting unit 105 obtains the item information 149 of the corresponding player's item or game card as the timing of reaching the upper limit amount becomes earlier. The stored setting information is changed more advantageously from the parameter specified by the reference setting information to the parameter specified by the second state setting information.

For example, when the unit accounting period is from the beginning of the month to the end of the month, the player information setting unit 105 is changed to the second state in the first week, or is changed to the second state in the second week. As described above, the consumption amount when using the item is reduced, the value of the setting parameter of the player character and the item equipped to the player character is increased, or the winning probability of the gacha and the card synthesis process are increased. Increase the probability of time change.

Similarly, when the player information setting unit 105 is changed to the second state in the second week, the player's item or game card is changed to the player's item or game card when the player information setting unit 105 is changed to the second state in the third week. Set the value of the set setting parameter more advantageously.

With this configuration, in the present embodiment, the setting contents set for the player's item in the second state can be changed according to the timing when the charge upper limit is reached during the unit accounting period. Therefore, for example, the charge upper limit can be changed. The earlier the time to reach the item, the higher the ability of the item, the less energy is consumed when using the item, or the greater the effect of the item.

(Setting content change processing according to game status and play status)
As described above, when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state and the setting contents set in the item or the game card are changed, the player information setting unit 105 changes the game status of the corresponding player. Alternatively, the setting contents may be changed according to the playing situation.

Specifically, the player information setting unit 105 determines the game status according to the level and type of the game stage in progress, such as the life, the number of remaining machines, the value of hit points, the amount of in-game currency, and the degree of progress of the game. Judgment, enhance the ability of the corresponding item or game card according to the judged game situation, suppress the energy consumption when using the item or game card, or increase the effect of the item or game card ..

For example, in the player information setting unit 105, when the life and the number of remaining machines are equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, the remaining life and the number of remaining machines are 0), the progress of the game is equal to or more than a predetermined ratio (for example, For example, in the case of (more than half of the entire game), or in the case of a predetermined game stage (for example, bonus stage), when changing the setting contents set for items or game cards in cases other than the above. In comparison, the setting contents are changed.

Further, the player information setting unit 105 determines the play status based on the total charge amount, the number of battles with the enemy character, the game level, the play time, the access frequency to the game, and the like, and according to the determined game status. Increase the ability of the item or game card, reduce the amount of energy consumed when using the item or game card, or increase the effect of the item or game card.

For example, when the player's game level is equal to or higher than a predetermined level (for example, level 7 or higher when there are 10 levels), the player information setting unit 105 has a play time of a predetermined time or longer (for example, for example). When the cumulative time from the start of the game is equal to or greater than the average cumulative time of the entire player), or when the number of logins to the game is greater than or equal to the predetermined number of times within a predetermined period (5 or more times a day). Compared to changing the setting contents set for items and game cards in cases other than the above, the setting contents are changed.

Then, as described above, the player information setting unit 105 uses the parameters defined by the second state setting information as the setting contents of the item or the game card to be changed, and the value of the parameter in cases other than the above. Compared to
(1) Parameters that highly define the abilities of items and game cards (for example, double)
(2) Parameters that specify less energy consumption when using items and game cards (for example, 1/2), or (3) Increase the effect of items and game cards (for example, double the winning probability) It has a configuration that uses parameters (set so that double the effect can be obtained).

(Exchange of items with other players)
On the other hand, the player management unit 104 has a configuration in which the item possessed by the corresponding player is provided to another player based on the instruction of the player.

Specifically, the player management unit 104 identifies an item or game card instructed by the player, and instructs information such as the level and characteristics of the specified item or game card (hereinafter, referred to as "item information"). It is read from the item information 149 that has been created.

In particular, when the player management unit 104 reads out the item information 149 of the specified player, if the player state stored in the player information 146 of the specified player is the second state, various first states in the first state are used. Read various information such as state parameters.

Then, when the player management unit 104 identifies another player (for example, one of the players having a friendship relationship) instructed by the player, various information of the item or the game card read into the item information 149 of the specified player is specified. To register.

At this time, the player management unit 104 may register the item information 149 of the corresponding player according to the player state of the player to which the item information is registered. For example, when the player state is the second state, the player management unit 104 registers the value of the first state parameter in the value of each parameter related to the item to be registered or the game card.

Note that the player management unit 104 may register the read item information 149 as it is in the corresponding item information 149 even if the player state of the player receiving the item information 149 is the second state.

In addition, the player management unit 104 may play the game status such as the life of the player who receives the item information, the number of remaining machines, or the progress of the game, or the game level, play time, or access frequency to the game. Depending on the situation, the read item information (for example, a setting parameter that defines the level and ability of the item or game card) 149 may be changed and registered in the corresponding item information 149.

For example, when the play time is a certain time or more and the life of the player who receives the item information or the number of remaining machines is small, the player management unit 104 includes the life or the life included in the item information 149. Information that defines the number of remaining machines more than the play time less than a certain time is registered in the corresponding item information 149.

[5] Operation in the present embodiment (state change processing including setting content change processing of items and the like)
Next, the operation of the state change process including the setting content change process of the item or the like executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the state change process including the setting content change process of items and the like executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment.

This operation is an operation executed in a game that progresses with the passage of time regardless of whether or not the player has logged in to the game. Further, this operation is a process in which once the use of the game is started based on the player's instruction such as turning on the power or starting the execution of the game program, the operation continues until the use of the game is forcibly stopped. ..

First, when the game management unit 103 receives the game usage start instruction transmitted from the terminal device 20 (step S100), the game management unit 103 initializes the player information 146 and the item information 149 for the corresponding player (step S101).

In particular, the game management unit 103 resets the player information 146 of the corresponding player to the first state, initializes the type and number of items and game cards defined in each item information 149 (set at the start of game use). Item and game card registration), and initialize each parameter of each item and game card.

Next, the game management unit 103 determines whether or not the current time is the end timing of the current unit accounting period (the start timing of the next unit accounting period) (step S102). At this time, if the game management unit 103 determines that the current time is not the end timing of the current unit accounting period, it shifts to the process of step S103, and if it determines that it is the end timing, the player state. Is the second state, the state is changed to the first state, and the corresponding parameter value of the item information 149 is changed to the second state stored in the item information 149, and the value of each parameter before being updated. And repeat the process of step S102.

Next, the game management unit 103 gives an instruction from the terminal device 20 corresponding to each predetermined timing (for example, 5 ms) or an instruction (player) for the terminal device 20 to execute the game to execute the game process. It is determined whether or not an instruction without an instruction is received (step S103).

At this time, if the game management unit 103 determines that the player's instruction or the instruction for game processing has been received at the specified timing, the process proceeds to step S104 and the game management unit 103 does not receive these instructions. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S102.

Next, when the game management unit 103 determines that the player's instruction or the instruction for game processing has been received at the specified timing, the received instruction includes charging information based on the charging element in the game. Whether or not it is determined (step S104).

At this time, if the received instruction includes billing information based on the billing element in the game, the game management unit 103 proceeds to the process of step S105 and determines that the billing information is not included. In that case, the process proceeds to step S102.

Next, the billing management unit 106 executes the billing process based on the received billing information, and registers the billing information based on the billing process in the billing history information of the player information 146 of the corresponding player (step S105).

Next, the billing management unit 106 calculates the cumulative billing amount in the current unit accounting period based on the billing history information of the corresponding player (step S106), and the calculated cumulative billing amount is a predetermined upper limit amount. Is determined (step S107).

At this time, if the billing management unit 106 determines that the calculated cumulative billing amount has not reached the predetermined upper limit, the process proceeds to step S102.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the calculated cumulative charge amount has reached a predetermined upper limit, the game management unit 103 changes the player state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state. The player information 146 is updated (step S108).

Next, the player information setting unit 105 changes the setting contents of the item and the game card defined in the item information 149 by changing the player state to the second state (step S109), and shifts to the process of step S102. To do.

Specifically, the player information setting unit 105 changes the value of the setting parameter in the corresponding item or game card from the value specified as the reference setting information to the value specified in the second setting information, and at the same time. The value of the current setting parameter is registered in the item information 149 of the corresponding player as the first state parameter.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, a term cited as a broad or synonymous term in a description in a specification or drawing can be replaced with a broad or synonymous term in another description in the specification or drawing.

In the present embodiment, the game may be applied to, for example, a competitive game such as a sports game such as a baseball game, a soccer game, or a basketball game, a role-playing game (RPG), or another simulation game.

Further, in the present embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, a server system may be constructed by interlocking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game may be provided to the terminal device 20. You may.

The present invention includes a configuration substantially the same as the configuration described in the embodiment (for example, a configuration having the same function, method and result, or a configuration having the same purpose and effect). The present invention also includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. The present invention also includes a configuration that exhibits the same effects as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration that can achieve the same object. Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications that do not substantially deviate from the novel matters and effects of the present invention are possible. .. Therefore, all such modifications are included in the scope of the present invention.

10 ... Server device 20 ... Terminal device 100 ... Processing unit 101 ... Communication control unit 102 ... Web processing unit 103 ... Game management unit 104 ... Player management unit 105 ... Player information setting unit 106 ... Billing management unit 120 ... Input unit 130 ... Display Unit 140 ... Storage unit 142 ... Main storage unit 144 ... Game information 146 ... Player information 148 ... Automatic calculation information 149 ... Item information 180 ... Information storage medium,
196 ... Communication unit 200 ... Processing unit 210 ... Communication control unit 211 ... Web browser 212 ... Game processing unit 213 ... Display control unit 214 ... Game screen control unit 220 ... Drawing unit 230 ... Sound processing unit 260 ... Input unit 262 ... Detection unit 270 ... Storage unit 271 ... Main storage unit 272 ... Image buffer 280 ... Information storage medium 290 ... Display unit 292 ... Sound output unit 296 ... Communication unit

Claims (9)

Computer,
A game processing means that includes a billing element and advances the game using items,
A management means for storing and managing the history when a charge based on the charge element is executed for each player as a charge history in a storage means.
A calculation means for calculating the cumulative billing amount within a unit accounting period indicating a predetermined unit accounting period based on the billing history for each player.
A determination means for determining whether or not the cumulative billing amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit for each player.
A state changing means for changing the state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state when the determination means determines that the cumulative charge amount in the unit accounting period has reached the upper limit.
A billing limiting means that limits the player's purchase of the billing element in the second state, and
When the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state, the setting contents set in the item of the player are changed to the contents which are advantageous in the progress of the game in the player. , Item content change means to change,
A program characterized by functioning as. In the program according to claim 1,
The item content changing means
A program that changes the parameters set for the item of the player as the setting content when the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state. In the program according to claim 1 or 2.
The item content changing means
A program that changes the setting contents set for the item of the corresponding player according to the period length from the timing of changing to the second state within the unit accounting period to the end timing of the unit accounting period. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The item content changing means
A program that changes the setting contents set for the item of the corresponding player according to the game situation or the playing situation of the corresponding player. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Further functioning the computer as a means of providing the item possessed by the player to another player
The providing means
When an item is provided from the player in the second state to the other player, the content of the acquired item is provided as information of the other player according to the game situation or the player situation of the player who acquired the item. A program that registers the contents of the item in the first state before the change to the second state of the player to be registered or provided as the information of the other player. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
As a display control means for executing display control for displaying an item whose setting contents have been changed in the player changed to the second state on the display means, the item is identified and displayed in the first state. A program that makes your computer work even more. A game processing means that includes a billing element and advances the game using items,
For each player, a management means for storing and managing a history when a charge based on the charge element is executed in a storage means as a charge history, and a management means.
A calculation means for calculating the cumulative billing amount within a unit accounting period indicating a predetermined unit accounting period based on the billing history for each player.
For each player, a determination means for determining whether or not the cumulative charge amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit amount, and
When the determination means determines that the cumulative charge amount in the unit accounting period has reached the upper limit, the state change means for changing the state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state.
A billing limiting means that limits the player's purchase of the billing element in the second state,
When the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state, the setting contents set in the item of the player are changed to the contents which are advantageous in the progress of the game in the player. , Item content change means to change,
A server system characterized by being equipped with. Computer,
A game processing means that includes a billing element and advances the game using items,
A management means for storing and managing the history when a charge based on the charge element is executed for each player as a charge history in a storage means.
A calculation means for calculating the cumulative billing amount within a unit accounting period indicating a predetermined unit accounting period based on the billing history for each player.
A determination means for determining whether or not the cumulative billing amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit for each player.
A state changing means for changing the state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state when the determination means determines that the cumulative charge amount in the unit accounting period has reached the upper limit.
A billing limiting means that limits the player's purchase of the billing element in the second state,
When the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state, the item content changing means for changing the setting content set for the item of the player, and the item content changing means.
Providing means for providing the item possessed by the player to another player,
To further function the computer as
The providing means
When an item is provided from the player in the second state to the other player, the content of the acquired item is provided as information of the other player according to the game situation or the player situation of the player who acquired the item. A program characterized by registering the contents of an item in the first state before the change to the second state of the player to be registered or provided as information of the other player. A game processing means that includes a billing element and advances the game using items,
For each player, a management means for storing and managing a history when a charge based on the charge element is executed in a storage means as a charge history, and a management means.
A calculation means for calculating the cumulative billing amount within a unit accounting period indicating a predetermined unit accounting period based on the billing history for each player.
For each player, a determination means for determining whether or not the cumulative charge amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit amount, and
When the determination means determines that the cumulative charge amount in the unit accounting period has reached the upper limit, the state change means for changing the state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state.
A billing limiting means that limits the player's purchase of the billing element in the second state,
When the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state, the item content changing means for changing the setting content set for the item of the player, and the item content changing means.
Providing means for providing the item possessed by the player to another player, and
With
The providing means
When an item is provided from the player in the second state to the other player, the content of the acquired item is provided as information of the other player according to the game situation or the player situation of the player who acquired the item. A server system characterized by registering the contents of an item in the first state before the change to the second state of the player to be registered or provided as information of the other player.

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