JP7334031B2 - SERVER SYSTEM, GAME SYSTEM, PROGRAM AND GAME PROVIDING METHOD - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, game events are known in which a plurality of participants can compete with each other via a communication network. In such a game event, a server device manages various user information such as sponsors and participants, and solicitation for participation in competitions.

Recently, as a system for providing such a game, there is also known a system in which a user who receives the game holds an event and determines items such as prizes (for example, Patent Literature 1).

In particular, in the game system described in Patent Document 1, when a user who applies for an event organizer recruitment is set as the organizer, the user who becomes the organizer sets the type of game and prizes for the event. Alternatively, it has a configuration in which events such as the date and time of the event can be set.

JP 2018-55365 A

However, in the game system described in Patent Literature 1, although an event can be held by applying, the user cannot set prizes for the event. There is a lack of aspects.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its object is to increase the motivation of the players who hold the event, and to provide a game event that includes whether or not the prize desired by the player can be obtained. To provide a program or the like that incorporates a game element into whether or not a game event can be held, and can provide a feeling of tension, anticipation, or exhilaration about whether or not the game event can be held.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program for executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates,
granting means for granting to a player, as an item for holding an event, an item to be consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means in which event control information for controlling execution of the game event is stored in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
make the computer function as
The event control means is
A prize to be offered to participating players participating in the game event to be held is determined based on the consumed event holding item.

With this configuration, for example, if a game event can be held, the present invention can set prizes for the game event according to the type and amount of the event holding item to be consumed. Since the event can be executed, it is possible to easily execute the player-centered game event (that is, to hold it) and to increase the motivation of the host player in holding the game event.

In addition, the present invention makes it possible to incorporate speculative game elements in the game event and obtain the desired prize by increasing the return as the prize according to the amount of consumption and the value of the type of item. Since game elements can be incorporated into whether or not a game event can be held, it is possible to provide a sense of tension, anticipation, or exhilaration regarding whether or not the game event can be held.

The event holding items may be items provided in data format or analog format (items that exist in the real space of the game card), and may grow or power up during the game. It may be an item that allows

In addition, the "given conditions" in granting event holding items include: during the execution of various games such as fighting games, RPGs, shooting games, and racing games; conditions (hereinafter referred to as "conditions met during the execution of game-related processes") specified while browsing the games being played or logged in to execute these games. In addition, purchase from a predetermined shop (including a virtual shop existing on the network) or making a predetermined charge within the game is included.

In particular, the conditions that are met during the execution of game-related processing are:
(A) If the game is running, clear a given stage, win against an enemy player, complete a task assigned during the game, acquire a predetermined experience value, in-game currency, points, etc. Obtaining one or more items;
(B) if you are viewing a game, that you have commented on another player or that the cheering player has won;
(C) If the game is being set up, the number of registered friends or followers has reached a certain level, or
(D) If the user is logged in, the user has fulfilled a predetermined condition regarding login, such as continuous login for a predetermined number of days;
and so on.

In addition, in addition to the case of electronically granting items for "event holding items", granting via real world goods (obtaining by attaching a code to the goods and reading the code) )including.

For example, items for holding events include trophies, cups, medals, and other items that indicate the player's credentials and qualifications, as well as tools that can be used in a given game, such as swords, stones, and keys, and items that follow the story. , Intangible items such as spells and passwords, decorations such as necklaces, food and drink and crop items such as magic water, flowers, and food, or in-game currency and points. In particular, when in-game currency and points are used as event holding items, it is preferable that a plurality of different currencies and points are circulating in the game.

A game event is, for example, one mode (game mode 1) of a game (main game) in which a user acquires items. If the main game is a competitive game such as baseball/soccer, battle, Go/Shogi, or a league game of these games, the game event includes a league game with a predetermined period or number of games, a knockout tournament, and the like.

Further, "based on the item for holding an event" indicates that the prize information defined differs depending on the type and amount of the item. In particular, it includes the fact that the types of game events are different due to the different types of event holding items, and as a result, the product information is different.

The "prize information" is information for allowing the winning player or participating player to obtain the prize after the game event ends. In particular, the prize is preferably game value such as in-game currency or points.

In addition to the above, "event control information" includes programs for executing game events, character information and item information that appear or are used in the game event, maps and courses where the game event is executed, game space Information on various objects placed in the game event, specifications, conditions, and period of the game event, conditions for players to participate in the game event, prizes provided by the game event, and information on the prize. .

In particular, game event specifications include the content of the game, whether or not the organizer participates, rules including the game format (league match, tournament system, etc.), and types of benefits granted by the game event such as prizes (premiums). number of players, number of players participating, specifications and types of game stages, decorations (backgrounds and effects) and BGM in game images, types of items that can be used in the game, characters that can be selected as player characters, etc. Includes type (including ability) and recruitment period.

In addition, conditions for holding a game event include, for example, that the number of players participating during the recruiting period has reached a predetermined number, and that players who wish to participate obtain predetermined points by the set start timing. This includes fulfillment of predetermined qualifications, or login of a predetermined number of players at the timing of starting a game event.

Conditions for a player's participation in a game event include, for example, the player's level, the amount of experience points, life energy, points, and in-game currency acquired must be above a certain level, and the game time played by the player must be above a certain amount. or the length of a period, such as the number of days the player has logged in continuously during a predetermined period.

On the other hand, "consumption of event holding items" may be consumption of a single event holding item or consumption of a plurality of event holding items.

The "execution control of the game event" includes various controls until the game event is held (holding control), such as notification control of participation recruitment, management of the recruitment period, determination of whether participating players can participate or not, and control of the game event. It includes various controls (progress control) for advancing the game event after the event starts.

Furthermore, the program of the present invention may be realized by interlocking with a plurality of terminal devices (terminal devices possessed by players) via a network, or by being incorporated into a game device provided at a predetermined store. may

(2) In addition, the present invention is
The event control means is
Execution of the game event by changing the content of the game event for each type of the event holding item and/or for each consumption amount of the event holding item based on the event control information. It has a configuration that controls the

With this configuration, the present invention changes the contents and specifications of the game event, or the prizes provided to the player, according to the type of the event holding item consumed or the amount of consumption of the event holding item. be able to.

For example, according to the present invention, the information defining the content of the game event included in each event control information is different event control information for each type of event holding item or for each consumption amount of the event holding item. By using information (variable control information) different from etc. can be changed.

Also, for example, the present invention can provide prizes of higher value as the amount or value of the event holding items increases, even if the same game event is held.

And, for example, the present invention can change or increase the types of appearing characters, make a special map or course appear, or change the difficulty of the game, etc., by changing the types of items for holding events. , It is possible to hold game events with different tastes.

Therefore, the present invention can maintain the interest in the game event, and can provide a game that can be enjoyed for a long time.

As described above, the "variable control information" includes, among the event control information, specifications of the game event such as the contents of the game and whether or not the organizer will participate, and the player level of participating players is a predetermined level or higher. conditions for players to participate in the game event, conditions for holding the game event including the minimum number of participating players, and prize information regarding prizes.

In addition to items with different attributes such as tools and magic for attacking, "Types of items for holding events" are not limited to items with different attributes, such as different types of currency. Alternatively, even items having common attributes such as different types of swords or different magic abilities may have different functions.

(3) In addition, the present invention is
A configuration is provided in which the content of the changing event includes prizes provided to the player in the game event.

With this configuration, for example, by using prize information as variable control information, the type of event holding item to be consumed and the type of the event holding item Since it is possible to change the prizes provided to the player according to the consumption amount, if the return as the prize is increased according to the consumption amount and the value of the type of the item, the game event is speculative. Game elements can be incorporated.

(4) In addition, the present invention is
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and Setting reception means for accepting participation, and
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
further functioning the computer as
The event control means is
When holding of the game event is instructed and when it is determined that the game event can be held, the execution of the game event is controlled based on the corresponding event control information, and the consumption A prize to be offered to a participating player who participates in the game event is determined based on the received event holding item.

With this configuration, if a game event can be held, the present invention can set prizes for the game event according to, for example, the type and amount of the event holding item to be consumed. Since the event can be executed, it is possible to easily execute the player-centered game event (that is, to hold it) and to increase the motivation of the host player in holding the game event.

In addition, the present invention makes it possible to incorporate speculative game elements in the game event and obtain the desired prize by increasing the return as the prize according to the amount of consumption and the value of the type of item. Since game elements can be incorporated into whether or not a game event can be held, it is possible to provide a sense of tension, anticipation, or exhilaration regarding whether or not the game event can be held.

Note that "set as an event scheduled to be executed" indicates, for example, that the event is not executed unless it is determined by the determination process that the event is executable.

(5) In addition, the present invention is
The event control information for controlling execution of a game event executed based on the consumption of the same game event holding item includes holding condition information indicating a plurality of holding conditions with different prize information regarding the prize. and
The determination processing means is
If it is determined that the event condition is satisfied based on the received participation status of the player, specifying the event condition information indicating the event condition used for the determination,
The previous event control means
A prize for the game event to be started is determined based on the specified holding condition information.

With this configuration, the present invention can provide prizes to players according to the participation status of the players, for example, if the number of participants is large, the value of the prizes provided to the players increases, or the number of prizes increases. can change.

For example, the present invention can set the number of participants in stages and change the prizes provided to the players according to the number of participants in stages.

In particular, the present invention provides prizes having a value greater than the consumed event holding items when the number of participants reaches the maximum in the holding conditions, or when the minimum holding conditions are not met , it is possible to change the prizes according to the participation status of the players, such as canceling the holding of the game event and confiscating the items for holding the event that are consumed. .

Therefore, according to the present invention, the game event can be livened up by an increase in the number of players participating in the event, and the host player and the players who have already expressed their intention to participate can be encouraged to actively participate in recruiting players. Therefore, activation of the game can be achieved.

(6) In addition, the present invention is
The event control means is
When it is determined by the determination process that the participation status of the player does not satisfy the conditions for holding the game event, consumption of the event holding item used when instructing the holding of the game event is not returned. The game event is canceled, or a game event different from the game event desired by the host player is executed.

With this configuration, according to the participation status of the game event, the present invention can cancel the game event while at least confiscating the items for holding the event, or the game event whose grade is lower than the game event desired by the host player. Since it is possible to hold a game event that is different from the game event desired by the host player, it is possible to incorporate game features into the holding of the game event.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to encourage the host player and the players who have already expressed their intention to participate in the game event to actively participate in the holding of the game event, so that the game can be activated.

Note that "low-grade game events" include game events that are controlled in such a way that the value of the prize is low, the number of characters that appear is small, and the game is not activated.

(7) In addition, the present invention is
The event control means is
If it is determined by the determination process that the participation status of the player does not satisfy the conditions for holding the game event, a part or all of the event holding item used when instructing the holding of the game event is given to the corresponding player. to cancel the holding of the game event, or execute a game event of a lower grade than the game event desired by the host player.

With this configuration, in the present invention, when a game event is canceled or a game event with a lower grade than the game event desired by the host player is held, at least the event holding item is returned, the host player can plan to hold the game event without taking a great risk.

Therefore, the present invention allows each player to proactively plan game events, thereby making the game lively.

(8) In addition, the present invention is
The event control means is
In the game event, when the host player wins, the prize to be offered to the host player is determined as a special prize.

With this configuration, for example, when the host player wins, the present invention can provide the host player with a product with a higher value than the item invested in when the game event is held. It is possible to encourage the holding of many game events to revitalize the game.

(9) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A server system that executes a game including at least a game event in which a player participates in cooperation with a terminal device,
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means in which event control information for controlling execution of the game event is stored in association with the event holding item;
When the player receives an instruction to hold the game event based on the consumption of the event holding item, the event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event control information is stored. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to event control information;
with
The event control means is
A prize to be offered to participating players participating in the game event to be held is determined based on the consumed event holding item.

With this configuration, if a game event can be held, the present invention can set prizes for the game event according to the type and amount of the event holding item to be consumed. can be executed, the player-oriented game event can be easily executed (that is, held) and the motivation of the host player in holding the game event can be enhanced.

In addition, the present invention makes it possible to incorporate speculative game elements in the game event and obtain the desired prize by increasing the return as the prize according to the amount of consumption and the value of the type of item. Since game elements can be incorporated into whether or not a game event can be held, it is possible to provide a sense of tension, anticipation, or exhilaration regarding whether or not the game event can be held.

(10) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
game control means for executing a game including at least a game event in which a plurality of players participate;
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means in which event control information for controlling execution of the game event is stored in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
with
The event control means is
A prize to be offered to participating players participating in the game event to be held is determined based on the consumed event holding item.

With this configuration, if a game event can be held, the present invention can set prizes for the game event according to the type and amount of the event holding item to be consumed. can be executed, the player-oriented game event can be easily executed (that is, held) and the motivation of the host player in holding the game event can be enhanced.

In addition, the present invention makes it possible to incorporate speculative game elements in the game event and obtain the desired prize by increasing the return as the prize according to the amount of consumption and the value of the type of item. Since game elements can be incorporated into whether or not a game event can be held, it is possible to provide a sense of tension, anticipation, or exhilaration regarding whether or not the game event can be held.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration|structure which shows the structure of the game system of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the server apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the terminal device of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining game event control processing according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the event control information memorize|stored in the game data storage part of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of event control information stored in the game data storage section of the first embodiment; FIG. 10 is a flowchart (part 1) showing the operation of event control processing based on a player's instruction, which is executed by the server device of the first embodiment; 9 is a flowchart (part 2) showing the operation of event control processing based on a player's instruction, which is executed by the server device of the first embodiment; It is a figure which shows the functional block of the game device of 2nd Embodiment.

The present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

[A] First Embodiment [A1] Game System First, the outline and schematic configuration of a game system 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the 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 that provides game services and terminal devices 20 (eg, terminal devices 20A, 20B, and 20C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). configured to be connectable.

A user can play a game transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20 . Furthermore, 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 that allows users to play games using terminal devices 20 that are connected via the Internet. Further, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides communication-type services. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication among a plurality of users.

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

In particular, the server device 10 is written in various languages such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and JavaScript (registered trademark) for games provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20 . A browser game (a game that is started by simply opening the installation site with a Web browser) can be provided.

Note that social games include games that, unlike existing online games, do not require dedicated client software and can be used only with a web browser and an SNS account. In addition, the server device 10 can connect to terminals of other users (smartphones, personal computers, game consoles, etc.) via a network and provide an online game in which the same progress of the game can be shared online at the same time. have a configuration.

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

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

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment receives input information based on the operation of the user of the terminal device 20 (that is, the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. It has become. 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 game processing result received from the server device 10 to the terminal device 20 so that the user can view it. 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 a server device via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. 10 can be connected. A communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

In addition, the terminal device 20 includes a web browser capable of browsing web pages (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.). In addition, it has a Web browser function for transmitting user operation data to the server device 10, executes various processes for providing a game screen to the user, and causes the user to execute the game. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire game control information provided from the server device 10, execute predetermined game processing, and execute a game based on the game processing.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 requests 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 predetermined processing by using an API as necessary, or the player information storage unit managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. 146 is acquired and the game is executed.

[A2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of this embodiment. Further, the server apparatus 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 includes an input unit 120 for use by an administrator and other inputs, a display unit 130 for performing predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 storing predetermined information, and a communication device for communicating with the terminal device 20 and others. It includes a section 196, a processing section 100 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage section 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 and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 120 of this 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 this embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , 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). It consists of software, programs, etc.

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. Information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed by a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 142, the storage unit 140 of the present embodiment includes a game data storage unit 144 that stores game information indicating information about the game such as table data, and player information indicating information about each player. It has a player information storage unit 146 in which it is stored.

In particular, the game data storage unit 144 has
(1) Various games such as fighting games, RPGs, shooting games, and racing games To execute various games such as fighting games (hereinafter also referred to as "main games") in conjunction with the terminal device 20 program of
(2) game control information that defines game specifications such as player characters, items, maps, courses, etc. that appear in various games;
(3) Event control information for executing a game event that is executed as one aspect of various games and that is sponsored by a player as a sponsoring player;
etc. are stored.

The game event is, for example, a race event (racing game) on the same map as the main game, or a competitive game such as baseball/soccer, battle, go/shogi, or league games of these games. Including league matches and knockout tournaments for a predetermined period of time and number of matches.

The player information storage unit 146 stores, for each player,
(1) A player's nickname, player ID, and if belonging to a team, the team name and ID (hereinafter referred to as "affiliation information");
(2) Information on individual or team performance, such as current score, level, game execution time, number of logins, number of consecutive logins, experience points, rewards earned, or game time (hereinafter also referred to as “performance information”);
(3) Information (hereinafter referred to as "item information") regarding the characteristics and attributes of the player character and the types of items possessed by the player character (including item abilities);
(4) Number of times of participation in game events or number of times held as a host player;
(5) Billing information such as billing history and billing amount;
is stored.

In particular, each item information includes item level, etc., and parameters (including those indicating characteristics and attributes) that change during the game are also defined.

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

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180 . That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing the computer to function 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 a program stored in an information storage medium, and performs various processes such as control of data transfer between units. Further, processing for providing various services according to requests from the terminal device 20 is performed.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment has at least a communication control unit 101, a web processing unit 102, a main game control unit 103, an item management unit 104, a game event execution control unit 105, and a timer management unit 107. ing.

Note that, for example, the main game control unit 103 of the present embodiment constitutes the granting means and the game control means of the present invention, and the game event execution control unit 105 constitutes the storage control means, the setting receiving means, and the determination processing means of the present invention. and constitute an event control means.

The communication control unit 101 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control unit 101 . In particular, the communication control unit 101 of this embodiment performs processing for transmitting a game screen to the terminal device 20 of the player based on a request from the terminal device 20 of the player.

The web processing unit 102 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 102 performs processing for transmitting data in response to a request from a web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and processing for transmitting data to the web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20. 211 performs processing for receiving data transmitted by H.211.

In this embodiment, a case where the server device 10 also functions as an SNS server will be described as an example. good too. Further, the game processing 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. FIG.

The main game control unit 103 is interlocked with each terminal device 20 and performs various game processes related to an action game, a shooting game, a role-playing game (RPG), and a battle game based on the operation of the player having each terminal device 20. to run.

The item management unit 104 manages items owned by each player, including in-game currency, support characters that support player characters, or items used to hold game events (hereinafter referred to as "event holding items"). , and the registration or updating of parameters indicating their abilities in the player information storage unit 146 .

In particular, the item management unit 104 can be set during execution of the main game, during setting of the main game, during browsing of the main game being executed by another player, or during login to execute the main game. etc. (hereinafter also referred to as "conditions that are satisfied during the execution of game-related processing"), when purchasing from a predetermined store (including virtual stores that exist on the network). Alternatively, it manages items for holding an event acquired when a predetermined charge is made in the game.

The game event execution control unit 105 sets the player as a sponsoring player when the player instructs the use of the event holding item given to the player, and sets the game event type, schedule, invitation for participation, and holding of the game event while setting the player as the host player. Executes determination of the presence or absence of

Further, the game event execution control unit 105 executes and controls the game event at a predetermined timing when it is decided to hold the game event.

Also, the game event execution control unit 105 provides various information to each terminal device 20 in order to notify the players participating in the game event of the result of the game event.

A timer management unit 107 has a timer function, and is used to manage the holding of event games and the progress of main games and event games.

In particular, the timer management unit 107 interlocks with the game event execution control unit 105 and the game event execution control unit 105, and outputs the current time and preset time to each unit. Also, the timer management unit 107 is used to synchronize with each terminal device 20 .

[A3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device in this embodiment. Also, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each unit) in FIG. 3 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is for the player to input operation data, and its function can be realized by a touch panel, a touch panel type display, or the like. That is, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 capable of detecting two-dimensional pointing position coordinates (x, y) on the screen on which the image is displayed. For example, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 capable of detecting two-dimensional contact position coordinates (x, y) in a contact detection area (touch panel).

The touch operation on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as “touch panel” except in special cases) may be performed using a fingertip, or may be performed using an input device such as a touch pen. .

The input unit 260 may also include buttons, levers, a keyboard, a steering wheel, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, etc. that can input operation information (operation signals) other than the pointing position.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200 and the communication unit 296, and its function can be realized by RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of the present embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, an image buffer 272 for storing final display images and the like, and information on the user as a player regarding the game to be provided. It includes user information 273 and a game data storage unit 274 that stores various data necessary for executing the game, such as table data. It should be noted that some of these may be omitted, or the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 may constitute a part of them.

The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

Further, the information storage medium 280 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part). Note that the processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280, as will be described later.

The display unit 290 outputs an image generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like.

In particular, in this embodiment, the display unit 290 also functions as an input unit 260 for the player to perform game operations by using a touch panel display. As the touch panel, for example, touch panels of resistive film type (4-wire type, 5-wire type), capacitance type, electromagnetic induction type, ultrasonic surface acoustic wave type, infrared scanning type, etc. can be used.

The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other terminal device). etc.

Note that the terminal device 20 receives, via a network, programs and data for causing a computer to function as each part of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium and the storage unit 270 of the server device 10, and receives the received data. Programs and data may be stored in the information storage medium 280 and the storage section 270 . The case where the terminal device 20 functions by receiving programs and data in this way can also be included within the scope of the present invention.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing in conjunction with the server device 10 based on input data and programs from the input unit 260 .

In particular, in this embodiment, the game processing includes processing for starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, processing for progressing the game, processing for arranging objects such as player objects and enemy objects, and processing for displaying objects. , processing to calculate the game result, or processing to end the game when the game end condition is satisfied.

The processing unit 200 also performs various processes using the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

In particular, the processing unit 200 of this embodiment includes an object space setting unit 210, a display control unit 212, an input reception processing unit 213, a game control unit 214, a game calculation unit 215, a virtual camera control unit 216, a game It includes a management unit 217 , a drawing unit 220 and a sound processing unit 230 . Moreover, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate|omits some of these.

The object space setting unit 210 includes various objects (sprites, billboards, polygons, An object composed of a primitive surface such as a free-form surface or a subdivision surface) is arranged and set in the object space.

Specifically, the object space setting unit 210 determines the position and rotation angle (synonymous with orientation and direction) of an object (model object), and sets the position (X, Y) or (X, Y, Z) to that rotation. Place the object at an angle (rotation angle about X, Y axis) or (rotation angle about X, Y, Z axis).

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

When the object space is a two-dimensional space, the objects are arranged based on the priority set for each of the plurality of objects. For example, it is possible to arrange objects (sprites) in order from the objects (sprites) that are desired to appear to be on the far side, and to superimpose the objects that are desired to appear to be on the front side.

Also, by arranging objects with a large drawing size at the bottom of the image and objects with a small drawing size at the top of the image, it is possible to make the object space corresponding to the upper part of the screen look like it is on the far side. can be made to appear as if the object space corresponding to the bottom of is on the near side.

If the object space is a three-dimensional space, the objects are arranged in the world coordinate system.

Based on the information transmitted from the server device 10, the display control unit 212 provides the player with information necessary during the game, such as the range of the first game area and the second game area in the game field (prediction information and confirmed information). ) is displayed on the display unit 290 .

The input reception processing unit 213 receives input instructions from the player input by the input unit 260 and outputs the received input instructions to the game control unit 214 .

The game control unit 214 executes game processing based on commands received by the input reception processing unit 213 and information transmitted from the server device 10 .

In particular, the game control unit 214 selects an operation target based on various information (game information) regarding the game transmitted from the server device 10 and a command (that is, an input instruction) received by the input reception processing unit 213. control over other characters (ie, player characters), or over enemy characters or other accompanying characters.

On the other hand, the game control unit 214 performs a movement calculation of a character object to be operated, such as a moving object (in particular, a character object such as a player character or an enemy character) in the object space.

That is, the game control unit 214 controls the mobile object based on the game information transmitted from the server device 10, and the input data or program (movement algorithm) and various data (motion data) input by the player through the input unit 260. A process for moving an object within the object space or controlling the action (motion, animation) of a moving object is performed.

Specifically, the game control unit 214 of the present embodiment controls object movement information (movement direction, movement amount, movement speed, position, rotation angle, or acceleration) and motion information (position or rotation angle of each part object). ) is sequentially obtained for each frame. Here, a frame is a unit of time for object movement processing, motion processing (simulation processing), and image generation processing. In this embodiment, the frame rate may be fixed or may be variable according to the processing load.

Note that the game control unit 214 executes processing for moving the object based on the input direction in the three-dimensional object space. For example, the game control unit 214 associates a moving direction with each input direction in advance, and moves the object in the moving direction corresponding to the input direction.

Also, the game control unit 214 may be executed in conjunction with the server device 10 , or part or all of it may be formed in the server device 10 .

The game calculation unit 215 performs various game calculation processes. In particular, the game calculation unit 215 forms a predetermined object space for a shooting game, forms an object space based on a map, progresses the game based on a scenario set in advance according to user's operation, and calculates player objects and enemy objects. and other objects, and perform arithmetic processing necessary for executing the game, such as parameter management during the battle.

The game calculation unit 215 is executed in conjunction with the server device 10 , but part or all of it may be formed in the server device 10 .

The virtual camera control unit 216 generates an image of the game space seen from a given viewpoint, which appears to have depth. In this case, the virtual camera control unit 216 performs virtual camera (viewpoint) control processing for generating an image viewed from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, processing for controlling the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle (rotation angle about the X, Y, Z axes) of the virtual camera (processing for controlling the viewpoint position and line-of-sight direction) is performed.

For example, when photographing an object (for example, a character, a ball, or a car) from behind with a virtual camera, the position or rotation angle of the virtual camera (virtual camera direction).

In this case, the virtual camera can be controlled based on information such as the position, rotation angle, or speed of the object obtained by the game control unit 214 . Alternatively, control may be performed to rotate the virtual camera at a predetermined rotation angle or to move it along a predetermined movement path. Also, in this case, the virtual camera is controlled based on virtual camera data for specifying the position (moving path) or rotation angle of the virtual camera.

Note that the virtual camera may be set as the viewpoint of the player character. Also, when there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), the above control processing is performed for each virtual camera.

Also, the virtual camera control unit 216 is executed in conjunction with the server device 10 , but part or all of it may be formed in the server device 10 .

The game management unit 217 works in conjunction with the server device 10, and based on the player's operation input via the input unit 260, sets the player character and various items used by each player in a game such as a battle game, Register in the user information 273 .

The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on various information relating to image generation transmitted from the server device 10 and the results of various processing (game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image. , to the display unit (display) 290 .

In particular, the image generated by the rendering unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image. In particular, the drawing unit 220 generates an image to be displayed on the screen, which is an image seen from the virtual camera in the object space.

Here, when generating a two-dimensional image, the drawing unit 220 draws objects in descending order of set priority, and when the objects overlap each other, the drawing unit 220 overwrites the object with the higher priority. do.

When generating a three-dimensional image, the rendering unit 220 of the present embodiment first generates vertex data (vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector or α value) of each vertex of an object (model). etc.) is input, and vertex processing is performed based on the vertex data included in the input object data. When performing vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for redividing polygons may be performed as necessary.

Also, in vertex processing, geometry processing such as vertex movement processing, coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping processing, perspective transformation, or light source processing is performed. It changes (updates, adjusts) the given vertex data for the constituent vertices. Then, rasterization (scan conversion) is performed based on the vertex data after vertex processing, and polygon (primitive) surfaces and pixels are associated with each other. Then, following rasterization, pixel processing (fragment processing) is performed to draw the pixels that make up the image (fragments that make up the display screen).

In pixel processing, texture reading (texture mapping), color data setting/change, semi-transparency composition, anti-aliasing, etc. are performed to determine the final drawing color of the pixels that make up the image, and perspective transformation is performed. The drawn color of the object is output (rendered) to the image buffer 272 (frame buffer, buffer capable of storing image information in units of pixels, VRAM, rendering target). That is, in pixel processing, per-pixel processing is performed in which image information (color, normal, brightness, α value, etc.) is set or changed on a pixel-by-pixel basis.

This generates an image seen from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) set in the object space. Note that when there are a plurality of virtual cameras (viewpoints), images can be generated so that the images viewed from each virtual camera can be displayed as divided images on one screen.

Note that the vertex processing and pixel processing performed by the drawing unit 220 are performed by a shader program written in a shading language, which is hardware that enables the drawing processing of polygons (primitives) to be programmed, that is, a so-called programmable shader (vertex shader and pixel shader). may be implemented. Programmable shaders offer a high degree of freedom in the content of drawing processing by making it possible to program vertex-based processing and pixel-based processing, and can greatly improve expressive power compared to fixed drawing processing by hardware. .

The drawing unit 220 performs geometry processing, texture mapping, hidden surface removal processing, α-blending, etc. when drawing an object.

In the geometry processing, processing such as coordinate transformation, clipping processing, perspective projection transformation, or light source calculation is performed on the object. Then, the object data (position coordinates of the vertices of the object, texture coordinates, color data (brightness data), normal vector, α value, etc.) after geometry processing (after perspective projection conversion) are stored in the storage unit 270 .

In texture mapping, a process of mapping textures (texel values) stored in the texture storage unit of the storage unit 270 to objects is performed. Specifically, the texture (surface properties such as color (RGB) and α value) is read out from the texture storage unit of the storage unit 270 using texture coordinates set (given) to the vertices of the object, and a two-dimensional image is generated. maps a texture to the object. In this case, processing for associating pixels with texels and bilinear interpolation for interpolating texels are performed.

Note that in this embodiment, a process of mapping a given texture may be performed when drawing an object. In this case, the color distribution (texel pattern) of the mapped texture can be dynamically changed.

In this case, textures with different color distributions (pixel patterns) may be dynamically generated, or a plurality of textures with different color distributions may be prepared in advance and the textures to be used may be dynamically switched. may Alternatively, the texture color distribution may be changed for each object.

In hidden surface removal processing, hidden surface removal processing is performed by a Z buffer method (depth comparison method, Z test) using a Z buffer (depth buffer) in which the Z value (depth information) of drawing pixels is stored. That is, when drawing pixels corresponding to primitives of an object, the Z value stored in the Z buffer is referenced, and the Z value of the referenced Z buffer and the Z value of the drawing pixel of the primitive are combined. When the Z value of the drawing pixel is the Z value on the front side as viewed from the virtual camera (for example, a small Z value), the drawing processing of the drawing pixel is performed and the Z value of the Z buffer is updated. update to a valid Z value.

In α-blending (α-blending), the rendering unit 220 performs translucency synthesis processing (normal α-blending, additive α-blending, subtractive α-blending, etc.) based on the α value (A value). Note that the α value is information that can be stored in association with each pixel (texel, dot), and is, for example, additional information other than color information. The α value can be used as mask information, translucency (equivalent to transparency and opacity), bump information, and the like.

Then, the drawing unit 220 in this embodiment may generate an image to be displayed in the display area corresponding to the contact detection area. The image displayed in the display area may be, for example, an image including an object.

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, or voices, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 292 .

[A4] Method of this Embodiment [A4.1] Overview Next, an overview of the method (game event control processing) of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the game event control processing of this embodiment.

The server device 10 of the present embodiment is interlocked with the terminal device 20 of each player, and during the execution of a main game such as a battle game or a racing game played by each player, a game held as one mode of the main game. It has a configuration for executing various controls related to events.

Further, the server device 10 of the present embodiment provides an event holding item, which is an item necessary for holding a game event, during execution of game-related processing such as the progress of the main game, and provides the event holding item. is used as a precondition, the holding control and execution control of a game event with the player who used the event holding item as the host player is performed.

Then, the server device 10
(1) Event control information stored in association with an item for holding an event when a player who wishes to hold the game event instructs the holding of the game event based on the consumption of the item for holding the event. and controlling the execution of the game event according to the identified event control information,
(2) determining prizes to be provided to participating players participating in the game event to be held based on the consumed event holding items;
have a configuration.

In particular, the server device 10 controls the execution of game events by:
(1A) setting the game event as an event to be executed based on an instruction from a player who desires to hold a game event on the condition that the event holding item is consumed, and accepting the player's participation in the game event;
(1B) When a game event is set as an event to be executed, the participation status of the accepted player (hereinafter referred to as "player wishing to participate") is stored in advance in association with the item for holding the event. executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold a game event based on holding condition information;
(1C) When it is determined that the game event can be held, the player who wishes to hold the game event is set as the host player, the host player consumes the event holding item, and the game event is associated with the event holding item in advance. controls the execution of game events based on event control information stored in the
(1D) determining prizes to be provided to players participating in the game event (hereinafter referred to as "participating players") based on the consumed event holding items when it is determined that the game event can be held;
have a configuration.

In addition, the event control information includes variable control information different from other event control information for at least one of each type of event holding item and each consumption amount of the event holding item. Oil.

Then, in the execution control of the game event, the server device 10 identifies event control information including variable control information stored in association with the consumed event item based on the consumed event item. , and controls the execution of the content of the game event based on the specified event control information.

For example, the server device 10 uses the in-game currency based on the operation of the player P, and the event holding item is sent to the server device 10 for holding the game event A (car race) with the in-game currency (200 coins). When the instruction is received (FIG. 4A), the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed (FIG. 4B).

At this time, as shown in FIG. 4(B), the server device 10 sets conditions such as the minimum number of participating players, the maximum number of participating players, and the winning prize according to the consumption of the in-game currency (200 coins). The content of the game event is set while specifying the event control information for controlling the event game including specifications of the event game.

In addition, in FIG. 4(B),
(Pattern 1) When the amount of in-game currency consumed (that is, the amount) is 100 coins, the minimum number of participating players is set to "4" and the maximum number of participating players is set to "8", and As a specification of the event game, the winning prize was set to "Item α",
(Pattern 2) When the amount of in-game currency consumed (that is, the amount) is 200 coins, the minimum number of participating players of "6" and the maximum number of participating players of "10" are set as the opening conditions, and As the specifications of the event game, the winning prize is set as a "rare item", (Pattern 3) If the amount of in-game currency consumption (that is, the amount) is 500 coins, the minimum number of participating players is required as a condition for holding the game. "8" and the maximum number of participating players "50" are set, and as the specifications of the event game, the winning prize is "S rare item" and the runner-up prize is "rare item". It indicates that the pattern 2 is set from the inside.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4(C), when the server device 10 accepts participation in the game event from the player P who wishes to participate via the terminal device 20, the server device 10 participates based on the player information of the player P who wishes to participate. The presence or absence of qualification is determined, and a player who wishes to participate is registered as a participating player.

Note that FIG. 4C shows a case where players P1 and P3 are registered as participating players and player P2 is rejected as a participating player because he cannot participate.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4(D), the server device 10 determines whether or not the minimum number of participating players is satisfied by the start timing of the game event, such as the day before the game event is held. If the minimum number of participating players is not met, the game event will be canceled and the consumed in-game currency will be returned to the game event. will be confiscated without returning it to the player who instructed the event to be held. However, if the game event is canceled, part or all of the in-game currency may be returned to the player.

Note that in FIG. 4, game event A is canceled when the amount of in-game currency consumption (i.e. amount) is 200 coins and the minimum number of participating players is "5" as a holding condition. and the minimum number of participating players is "8", the game event A is held.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4(D), when the game event is executed, the server device 10 specifies the winning player based on the game result, and gives the specified winning player a preset winning prize. To the applicable participating players.

FIG. 4(D) shows an example in which the amount of in-game currency consumed (that is, the amount) is 200 coins and a "rare item" is provided as the winning prize. there is

With this configuration, in the present embodiment, if a game event can be held, the game event prize can be set according to, for example, the type and amount of the event holding item to be consumed. Since the game event can be executed by the player, it is possible to easily execute the game event by the player (that is, to hold the game event) and to increase the motivation of the host player to hold the game event.

In addition, in this embodiment, if the return as the prize is increased according to the consumption amount of the item and the value of the type, it is possible to incorporate speculative game elements in the game event and obtain the desired prize. Since it is possible to incorporate game features into whether or not a game event can be held, including whether it becomes possible or not, it is possible to provide a sense of tension, expectation, or exhilaration regarding whether or not the game event can be held. It's like

Note that this embodiment will be described using a case in which an event holding item is electronically provided during execution of a game or the like. However, it is also possible to provide the player with a predetermined code recorded on a game card, which is an article in the real world, and electronically provide the specific time by inputting the code into a predetermined reader or key.

[A4.2] Event Holding Item Next, an event holding item of the present embodiment will be described.

Event holding items are items used in the game that are provided in data format or analog format (items that exist in the real space of the game card). Alternatively, it is an item that can be powered up.

For example, event holding items include trophies, cups, medals, and other items that indicate the given proof and qualifications of the player, tools that can be used in a given game, such as swords, stones (fragments), and keys, and stories. Intangible items such as spells and passwords, decorations such as necklaces, food and drink items such as magic water, flowers, food, and crop items, or in-game currency.

Then, the event holding item is provided to the corresponding player when a given condition such as the main game is satisfied.

Specifically, the items for holding events are
(1) During the execution of various games such as fighting games, RPGs, shooting games, and racing games, during the setting of the various games, during the viewing of games being executed by other players, or during the execution of the various games When a given condition is met while executing game-related processing, such as logging in to run the game,
(2) When purchasing from a predetermined store (including virtual stores existing on the network), or
(3) When performing a predetermined billing in the game,
provided.

In particular, the conditions that are satisfied during the execution of game-related processing include:
(1A) If the game is running, clear a given stage, win against an enemy player, complete a task assigned during the game, obtain a predetermined experience value, in-game currency, points, etc., obtain a specific If you win one or more items,
(1B) If the game is being viewed, if a comment is given to another player or if the cheering player wins,
(1C) If the number of registered friends or followers exceeds a certain level during game settings, or
(1D) If a user is logged in, if a predetermined condition regarding login, such as continuous login for a predetermined number of days, is fulfilled,
and so on.

[A4.3] Event Control Information Next, event control information according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of event control information stored in the game data storage unit 144 of this embodiment.

The event control information includes various types of information for controlling the execution of game events for each type of item for holding an event.

Specifically, the event control information includes a program for executing the game event, character information and item information that appear or are used in the game event, maps and courses where the game event is executed, virtual three-dimensional space (i.e., game space), specifications, holding conditions, holding period of the game event, conditions for players to participate in the game event, and prizes provided by the game event Including information about prizes, etc.

Each event control information stored for each event holding item is, as shown in FIG. 5, common information and data (hereinafter referred to as "
"immutable information". ) and variable control information that differs according to the consumption amount set for the corresponding event holding item.

The non-variable information is information for constructing a common part for game events to be executed in the same event control information, and the variable control information is information for changing the holding conditions and the types and numbers of prizes. Information.

In particular, the variable control information includes the specifications of the game event, conditions for players to participate in the game event, and conditions for holding the game event among the event control information, as shown in FIG.

For example, the specifications of a game event include the content of the game, whether or not the organizer participates, the rules including the game format (league match, tournament system, etc.), and the type of benefits granted by the game event such as prizes (premiums). number of players, number of players participating, specifications and types of game stages, decorations (backgrounds and effects) and BGM in game images, types of items that can be used in the game, characters that can be selected as player characters, etc. Includes type (including ability) and recruitment period.

In addition, conditions for holding a game event include, for example, that the number of players participating during the recruiting period has reached a predetermined number, and that players who wish to participate obtain predetermined points by the set start timing. This includes fulfillment of predetermined qualifications, or login of a predetermined number of players at the timing of starting a game event.

Further, conditions for a player to participate in a game event include, for example, the player's level, the experience value, life energy, points, and in-game currency obtained must be above a certain level, the game time must be a predetermined time or longer, Alternatively, it includes the number of consecutive login days during a predetermined period.

The variable control information included in the same event control information is defined for each predetermined amount of consumption of the event holding item, and the game event is changed step by step as the amount of consumption increases. have the information to

FIG. 5 shows an example in which in-game currency is used as an item for holding an event. An example in which each piece of information of the confiscation provisions of an item used as an item to be consumed at the time of instruction is stipulated.

[A4.4] Game Event Control Processing Next, event control information according to this embodiment will be described.

(Outline of game event control processing)
When the game event execution control unit 105 detects an instruction to hold a game event by the player,
(1) Set the game event as an event to be executed based on the instruction of the player who wishes to hold the game event (hereinafter also referred to as "player who wishes to hold the game event") on the condition that the event holding item is consumed. processing (including processing for identifying event control information stored in association with the event holding item);
(2) Participation reception processing for accepting participation of players (players wishing to hold the event and other players) in the set game event scheduled to be executed (hereinafter also referred to as "execution-scheduled game event");
(3) When a game event to be executed is set, based on the participation status of the accepted player and the event control information including event condition information stored in association with the item for holding the event, Judgment processing for judging whether or not to hold the game event, and
(4) When it is determined that the game event can be held, the player who wishes to hold the game event is set as the host player, the host player consumes the event holding items, and the host player follows the specified event control information. A process that controls the execution of game events by
Execute game event control processing including

(Setting scheduled game events)
When the game event execution control unit 105 detects an instruction to hold a game event based on the use of an event holding item transmitted from the terminal device 20 via the communication control unit 101, the game event execution control unit 105 obtains the player ID of the player who transmitted the event holding instruction. It is determined whether or not it is possible to set the execution-scheduled game event to be held.

That is, the game event execution control unit 105 acquires the player ID included in the instruction to hold the game event, and based on the player ID, determines whether or not the item for holding the event necessary for holding the game event is possessed. judge.

Then, when the game event execution control unit 105 determines that the event holding item is held, the game event execution control unit 105 executes a game event in which the player who instructed the holding of the game event, that is, the player with the specified player ID is the host player. set.

At this time, the game event execution control unit 105 specifies the type and consumption of the event holding item confirmed to be possessed, and performs variable control based on the specified type and consumption of the event holding item. Include information to identify event control information.

Then, the game event execution control unit 105 determines various contents regarding the game event based on the event control information including the specified variable control information.

For example, the game event execution control unit 105 has various contents related to the game event, such as:
(1) a program that executes a game event;
(2) Character information and item information that appear or are used in game events,
(3) maps and courses on which game events are performed;
(4) information about various objects placed in the game space;
(5) Game event specifications such as event name and stage to be held
(6) Participation conditions such as the qualifications of the players to participate in the game event;
(8) determining prizes to be offered by game events and information about such prizes;

In particular, game event specifications, including information on character information and item information, as well as conditions for holding and participating in game events for players, are defined step by step for each predetermined range of item parameters for holding events. Then, the game event execution control unit 105 determines the contents such as character information and item information based on the value of the event holding item parameter of the identified event holding item.

Game event specifications include the content of the game, the name of the game event, whether or not the organizer will participate, the rules including the game format (matching methods such as league matches and tournaments and win/loss conditions), prizes (premiums), etc. The type and number of benefits granted by the game event, the number of players participating, the specifications and types of game stages, decorations (backgrounds and effects) and BGM in game images, the types of items that can be used in the game, player characters Types of appearing characters (including abilities), such as characters selectable as characters, and recruitment periods.

Further, the conditions for holding the game event include, for example, that the number of players participating during the recruiting period (hereinafter referred to as "participating players") has reached a predetermined number (maximum possible number of participants), All of the players who wish to participate in the game event (hereinafter referred to as "players wishing to participate") must satisfy predetermined qualifications such as earning predetermined points, or the predetermined timing of the start of the game event must be met. number of players logged in, etc.

Furthermore, the conditions for players to participate in game events include, for example, the level of the participating players, the experience value, life energy, points, and in-game currency obtained must be above a certain level, and the game time must be above a predetermined time. , or the number of consecutive login days during a predetermined period.

When the host player participates, the game event execution control unit 105 may allow the host player to participate under conditions that are more advantageous than other participating players (fewer points are consumed for participation), Game event specifications, etc., so that effects (higher prize level) and effects (prize items provided) that can be obtained by the host player when winning the game event are greater than those of other participating players may be set.

(Participation acceptance process)
After specifying the content of the game event, the game event execution control unit 105 executes, as participation reception processing, notification control processing for notifying other players of the game event and participation reception processing for accepting players who wish to participate. do.

Specifically, as the notification control process, the game event execution control unit 105 sets the execution schedule of the game event at the date and time of the specified game event, and specifies the game specifications, participation conditions, number of participants recruited, prizes, and the like. A process of notifying the players other than the host player of the content of the determined game event and information necessary for the recruitment via the terminal device 20 is executed.

For example, as the notification control process, the game event execution control unit 105 may display the game screen of the terminal device 20 at a predetermined timing during the main game or when logging in to the game service to execute the main game. When the information indicating the outline of the game event is partially displayed and the display is instructed, the display control for displaying the information indicating the details of the game event is executed.

As the notification control process, the game event execution control unit 105 notifies each terminal device 20 that recruitment has ended when the number of desired participating players reaches the maximum number of possible participants.

On the other hand, the game event execution control unit 105 accepts the participation of players who wish to participate until the end of the recruitment period or until the maximum number of possible participants set by the event control information is registered as the participation acceptance process.

Each time a player wishing to participate is accepted, the game event execution control unit 105 determines whether or not the player wishing to participate is qualified to participate. If so, the player who wishes to participate is registered as a participating player.

At this time, the game event execution control unit 105 determines whether or not the registered participating players have reached the maximum number of participants. notification control processing.

It should be noted that the game event execution control unit 105 executes the participation accepting process even when the host player wishes to participate as a participating player.
(Holding decision processing)
The game event execution control unit 105 decides whether or not to hold the game event based on the participation status of the participating players and the holding conditions by the date and time of the scheduled game event (for example, 24 hours before the date and time). Perform holding determination processing to determine.

In particular, the game event execution control unit 105 cooperates with the timer management unit 107 to determine whether or not the number of participating players registered for participation by a predetermined timing is equal to or greater than the minimum number of participants as an event condition. If the number of players is less than the minimum number of players, the game event is stopped, and if the number of players is greater than the minimum number of players, the game event is started.

When the game event execution control unit 105 determines that the game event is to be canceled, the game event execution control unit 105 removes all or part of the event holding items (for example, instruction Consume half of the consumption amount used when doing ) and confiscate it.

For example, the game event execution control unit 105 determines that the game event will be canceled even if the amount of in-game currency used as the event holding item used when the host player instructed the holding of the game event is 200 coins. If determined, 100 coins of the 200 in-game currency are consumed and confiscated (that is, 100 coins are returned).

As a result, the host player is required to actively recruit participating players by himself/herself, so that the certainty of holding the game event increases, and the game is activated by the fact that many such game events are held. It is possible to do so.

Further, when the game event execution control unit 105 determines that the holding conditions are not satisfied, instead of canceling the game event, the game event execution control unit 105 selects a game event of a lower grade than the game event desired by the host player. A game event different from the game event may be executed.

For example, in this case, the game event execution control unit 105 may change the content of the game event in such a way that the value of the prize is lowered, or the game event is small in scale, such as the number of characters appearing is small, or the game is not activated. It's supposed to change.

Further, in this case, for example, the game event execution control unit 105 specifies event control information stored in association with a low-grade game event, and starts the game event based on the specified event control information. is controlled to control the execution of small-scale game events and game events in a direction that does not activate the game.

(event execution control processing)
When the game event is started, the game event execution control unit 105 executes various processes for advancing the game event according to the contents determined based on the event control information and based on the instructions of each participating player. Execute control processing.

When the game event ends, the game event execution control unit 105 identifies the player who has won the game event (hereinafter referred to as the "winning player") among the participating players and the order of the participating players as an event ending process. At the same time, a prize is provided to the identified winning player, or a prize is provided to the corresponding participating player according to the ranking.

In particular, the game event execution control unit 105 registers prize information in the player information of the winning player and corresponding participating players in order to provide prizes.

Then, the game event execution control unit 105 stores the content of the event game in the game data storage unit 144 as event status information indicating the event status.

[A4.5] Modification A modification of the present embodiment, such as changes in prizes according to the event conditions of the present embodiment and control of the prizes by the host player, will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another example of event control information stored in the game data storage unit 144 of this embodiment.

(Changes in prizes according to holding conditions)
In this embodiment, the event control information for controlling the execution of game events that are executed based on the consumption of the same game event holding item indicates a plurality of holding conditions with different prize information as variable control information. Holding condition information may be included.

In this case, the game event execution control unit 105 specifies one event condition information based on the participation status of the player accepted as a participating player, and participates in the game event based on the specified event condition information. Determining merchandise information indicating prizes to be offered to players.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the variable control information that differs depending on the holding conditions defines prize information that differs depending on the holding conditions information. Variable control information that changes the prize is determined accordingly.

In FIG. 6, when 100 coins are used as the in-game currency as the event holding item, 100 coins are determined as the prize when 3 to 5 players participate as the participation status, When 6 to 10 players participate in the participation status, rare items are determined as prizes, and when 11 to 50 players participate in the participation status, S rare items are determined as prizes. It is shown that

In addition to the above, the variable control information includes the contents of the game, the presence or absence of the organizer's participation, the rules including the game format (league match, tournament system, etc.), and the prizes (premiums) given by the game event. The type and number of benefits to be provided, the number of players participating, decorations (backgrounds and effects)/BGM in game images, types of items that can be used in the game, and the recruitment period may be included.

(Control of Prizes When Host Player Wins)
In this embodiment, when the host player wins the game event or achieves good results, the prize given to the host player is a prize having a higher value than the item used for holding the event. Special prizes may be determined that are different from prizes offered to players other than the player.

In other words, if the host player wins, if an item with a higher value than the item consumed in holding the game event is given as a prize, each player is encouraged to hold many game events and activate the game. It is designed to be able to

For example, in this case, the game event execution control unit 105 uses 100 coins of the in-game currency as the event holding item, and if the host player wins the game event, the other participating players In addition to the in-game currency of "200 coins", the special prize provided to the host player is the item of "Turbo Engine" as a special prize. determined and provided to the sponsoring player.

Also, in this case, the game event execution control unit 105 randomly or based on the table data defining the special prize to be provided when the host player wins, or the result ( Prizes (one or more) provided to the host player according to the score obtained, the number of stages and levels cleared, or the number of tasks completed and the time required to complete the task, etc.) ) may be determined.

[A5] Operation in this embodiment Next, the operation of the event control process based on the player's instruction executed by the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7 and 8 are flowcharts showing the operation of event control processing based on player's instructions, which is executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment.

In this operation, it is assumed that event control information including variable control information such as event condition information and prize information is stored in the game data storage unit 144 in association with the event holding item used. It is assumed that processing related to the execution of the main game is being executed.

First, when the game event execution control unit 105 detects an instruction to hold a game event by a player while using an event holding item (step S101), the game event execution control unit 105 identifies the player ID of the player who transmitted the holding instruction (step S102), Based on whether or not the used event holding item is stored in association with the specified player ID, it is determined whether or not it can be set as a scheduled game event (step S103).

At this time, if the game event execution control unit 105 determines that the execution-scheduled game event cannot be set, it terminates the operation as it is, and if it determines that the execution-scheduled game event can be set, the game event execution control unit 105 determines that the execution-scheduled game event can be set. A game event is set in which the player having the selected player ID is the host player (step S104).

Next, the game event execution control unit 105 identifies the amount of consumption of the event holding item whose possession has been confirmed (step S105), and performs variable control based on the type of the identified event holding item and its consumption amount. The event control information including the information is specified, and the corresponding event control information is read (step S106).

Next, the game event execution control unit 105 determines the content of the game event (holding conditions and prizes) based on the read event control information (step S107).

Next, the game event execution control unit 105 interlocks with the timer management unit 107, and based on the content of the determined game event, announces the game event to each player (step S108), and allows players to participate during the recruiting period. Participation acceptance processing (step S109) for accepting a player is executed.

Next, when the game event execution control unit 105 detects a predetermined timing (hereinafter referred to as "holding determination timing") (step S110), the game event execution control unit 105 decides to hold the game event based on the participation status of participating players and holding conditions. A holding determination process for determining availability is executed (step S111).

At this time, if the game event execution control unit 105 determines that the game event cannot be held through the holding determination process, it notifies the host player and the participating players to that effect via the terminal device 20, and Predetermined processing related to canceling the event, such as recovery or confiscation of items, or registration of the event history, is executed (step S112), and this operation is terminated.

On the other hand, when the game event execution control unit 105 determines that the game event can be held by the holding determination processing, the game event execution control unit 105 executes the game event according to the contents determined based on the event control information and according to the instruction of each participating player. Based on this, an event execution control process for advancing the game event is started (step S113).

Next, when the game event execution control unit 105 detects that the game event has ended (step S114), the game event execution control unit 105 executes a providing process for providing a prize to the winning player or the like (step S115).

Next, the game event execution control unit 105 registers holding status information indicating the holding status of the game event in the game data storage unit 144 as holding history (step S116), and terminates this operation.

[A6] Others In this embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, or a server system may be constructed by linking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game may be provided to the terminal device. may be provided to the device.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game provided by the server device 10 is executed by the terminal device 20. Except for the operation input, each function of the processing unit 200 of the terminal device 20 and execution of the game program are performed. The above game may be realized by executing the game on the server device 10 and by executing the operation input and image display by streaming on the terminal device 20 .

Further, in the present embodiment, a single game device having the functions of the server device 10, that is, a device (standalone) that operates independently without depending on other devices such as a server device may be used. , in this case, a plurality of input terminal devices is sufficient.

It is also possible to connect a plurality of such game terminal devices by wire or wirelessly, one game device to function as the server device 10, and to implement this by a plurality of game devices.

Further, in this embodiment, the game system of the present invention is applied to the server device 10 that is executed in conjunction with the terminal device 20 through the network, but the game system is installed in a tablet information terminal device, a personal computer, or an amusement park. It can also be applied as a game device to be played.

[B] Second Embodiment [B1] Characteristic Points of this Embodiment First, the outline and outline configuration of the game device 2 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9 . Note that FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of the game device 2 of this embodiment.

This embodiment is characterized in that a game event is executed by a plurality of players based on the use of items such as game cards by the players in a game device that is installed in a facility such as a store and executes the main game. Other points have the same configuration as the first embodiment.

In addition, in this embodiment, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected about the member same as 1st Embodiment, and the description is abbreviate|omitted.

[B2] Game Device Next, a schematic configuration of the game device 2 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the game device 2 in this embodiment.

(Overview of game device)
As shown in FIG. 3, the game device 2 of the present embodiment operates when an IC card (not shown) is used to instruct virtual currency charging, or when game media such as medals and coins are inserted. It is a game device that advances a main game by executing predetermined game processing such as a fighting game, a shooting game, or a card game based on player's operations and game cards used by the player.

In particular, the game device 2 of the present embodiment can be used by other players who operate other operation units of the game device 2 or other players who operate the other game device 2 based on the player's touch operation input or game cards. You may have the structure which performs the communication match with, or the main game which plays against a computer.

Also, as in the first embodiment, the game device 2 performs various controls related to game events held as one aspect of the main game during execution of the main game such as a battle game or a racing game played by the player. It has a configuration that executes

In particular, the game device 2 of the present embodiment provides an event holding item, which is an item necessary for holding a game event, during execution of game-related processing such as the progress of the main game, and provides the event holding item. is used as a precondition, the holding control and execution control of a game event with the player who used the event holding item as the host player is performed.

Specifically, in the game device 2, as in the first embodiment, when the game event execution control unit 105 detects an instruction to hold a game event by the player,
(1) A process of setting the game event as an event to be executed based on the instruction of the player who wishes to hold the event, on the condition that the event holding item is consumed;
(2) Participation reception processing for accepting participation of players (players wishing to hold the game event and other players) in the scheduled game event that has been set;
(3) When a game event to be executed is set, based on the participation status of the accepted player and the event control information including event condition information stored in association with the item for holding the event, Judgment processing for judging whether or not to hold the game event, and
(4) When it is determined that the game event can be held, the player who wishes to hold the game event is set as the host player, the host player consumes the event holding items, and the host player follows the specified event control information. A process that controls the execution of game events by
It has a configuration for executing a game event control process including

When a game event is set and the participating players gather to execute the game event at the same time, the game device 2 prohibits execution of the main game during the period of the game event, In addition, it has a configuration that only accepts entries and operations of participating players.

Further, in this case, the game device 2 has a configuration including, for example, a plurality of input operation units and corresponding display panels.

On the other hand, when a game event is set and the participating players individually execute the game event during the game event, the game device 2 prohibits execution of the main game during the game event. and only accepts entries and operations of participating players.

On the other hand, the game device 2 has a configuration that uses game cards as items. That is, when a task or the like is accomplished in the main game, the game device 2 pays out game cards as items, and instructs to hold an event game using the specific game cards paid out as items for holding an event. has a configuration that allows

Further, when the game event ends, the game device 2 may pay out a game card that can be used as an item for holding the event as a prize.

For example, a code (a two-dimensional bar code or a code composed of a plurality of alphanumeric characters) is recorded on the game card, and the game device 2 reads the code (hereinafter referred to as "game card code"). can be read by a bar code reader or the like, or the game card code can be acquired by the player's operation input and used as a game item for the corresponding player.

(Configuration of game device)
The game device 2 includes an input unit 120 for use by an administrator or other inputs, a display unit 130 for performing predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 storing predetermined information, another game device (not shown), A communication unit 196 that communicates with a management server device (not shown), a processing unit 100 that mainly executes processing related to games to be provided, a storage unit 140 that mainly stores various data used in games, and a plurality of operation inputs. It includes a section 150 , a billing mechanism section 160 and a game card storage section 170 .

Each operation input unit 150 is for the player to input operation data, and its function is composed of a touch panel, a touch panel type display, buttons and levers, a keyboard, a steering wheel, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, and the like. .

The billing mechanism unit 160 works in conjunction with the processing unit 100 and includes a card reader, a coin detection mechanism, and the like. It has a function of reading each recorded information and writing predetermined information after charging, and a function of detecting the type of the inserted game medium through an insertion slot for game media such as coins.

The game card storage unit 170 has a storage mechanism for storing game cards, and is configured to operate in conjunction with the processing unit 100 to eject stored game cars. The game card storage section 170 has a printing function and an information recording function, and has a configuration for printing or recording game card codes, other information or decorations.

The processing unit 100 of this embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a web processing unit 102, a main game control unit 103, an item management unit 104, a game event execution control unit 105, a timer management unit 107, a billing control unit 108, and a game card control unit. It has at least part 109 .

Note that, for example, the main game control unit 103 of the present embodiment constitutes the granting means and the game control means of the present invention, and the game event execution control unit 105 constitutes the storage control means, the setting receiving means, and the determination processing means of the present invention. and constitute an event control means.

The billing control unit 108 is used to start the game when billing based on virtual currency is possible using an IC card or the like, or when a game medium such as a coin is inserted into a slot (not shown). Judgment processing for determining whether or not conditions are met and billing processing are executed.

The game card control unit 109 executes control for paying out predetermined game cards to the corresponding player according to the status of the main game or game event.

[C] Others The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, a term cited as a broad definition or a synonymous term in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with a broad definition or a synonymous term in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

In this embodiment, a battle game is used for explanation, but it can also be used for other games such as RPGs and simulation games.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same function, method, and result, or configurations that have the same purpose and effect). Moreover, the present invention includes configurations in which non-essential portions of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects or achieves the same purpose as the configurations described in the embodiments. In addition, the present invention includes configurations obtained by adding known techniques to the configurations described in the embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10: Server device 20: Terminal device 200: Processing unit 101: Communication control unit 102: Web processing unit 103: Main game control unit 104: Item management unit 105: Game event control unit 107: Timer management unit 120: Input unit 130: Display unit 140... Storage unit 142... Main storage unit 144... Game data storage unit 146... Player information storage unit 180... Information storage medium 196... Communication unit 200... Processing unit 210... Object space setting unit 212... Display control unit 213... Input Reception processing unit 214 ... game control unit 215 ... game calculation unit 216 ... virtual camera control unit 217 ... game management unit 220 ... drawing unit 230 ... sound processing unit 260 ... input unit 262 ... detection unit 270 ... storage unit 271 ... main storage unit 272... Image buffer 273... Player information storage unit 274... Game data storage unit 280... Information storage medium 290... Display unit 291... Sound output unit 296... Communication unit

Claims (23)

A program for executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates,
granting means for granting to a player, as an item for holding an event, an item to be consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing, as event control information, information relating to the game event, including variable control information for varying specifications relating to the game event, in association with the item for holding the event;
Setting reception means for, when the player instructs to hold the game event based on the consumption of the event holding item, setting the instructed game event as a game event scheduled to be executed and accepting the participation of the player. ,
(a) When the scheduled game event is set, the scheduled game event is held while referring to the variable control information based on the type or consumption amount of the consumed event holding item. Determining the game event specifications of at least one of conditions and benefits to be provided to participating players participating in the game event scheduled to be executed; (a) the determined game event specifications and the event control information; and event control means for holding the scheduled game event based on and controlling the execution of the game event ;
determination processing means for executing determination processing for determining whether or not the accepted participation status of the player satisfies the holding condition;
make the computer function as
The event control means is
A program for holding the game event scheduled to be executed and controlling execution of the game event when it is determined that the holding condition is satisfied.
program. In the program according to claim 1 ,
The event control means is
Execution of the game event by changing the content of the game event for each type of the event holding item and/or for each consumption amount of the event holding item based on the event control information. A program that controls the In the program according to claim 1 ,
The setting receiving means is
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and accept participation
The determination processing means is
A program for executing the determination process when the game event is set as an event to be executed. A program for executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates,
granting means for granting to a player, as an item for holding an event, an item to be consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
Storage means for storing event control information associated with the item for holding the event, which is information for controlling the execution of the game event and has privilege information relating to a privilege to be provided to participating players who participate in the game event. memory control means for controlling
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and Setting reception means for accepting participation, and
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
make the computer function as
The determination processing means is
If it is determined that the event condition is satisfied based on the received participation status of the player, specifying the event condition information indicating the event condition used for the determination,
The event control means is
When holding of the game event is instructed and when it is determined that the game event can be held, the execution of the game event is controlled based on the corresponding event control information, and A program characterized by providing benefits to participating players who participate in a game event. A program for executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates,
granting means for granting to a player, as an item for holding an event, an item to be consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means in which event control information for controlling execution of the game event is stored in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and Setting reception means for accepting participation, and
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
A program characterized by causing a computer to function as a In the program according to claim 3 ,
The event control means is
When it is determined by the determination process that the participation status of the player does not satisfy the conditions for holding the game event, consumption of the event holding item used when instructing the holding of the game event is not returned. A program for canceling the holding of the game event or executing a game event different from the game event desired by the host player. A program for executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates,
granting means for granting to a player, as an item for holding an event, an item to be consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means in which event control information for controlling execution of the game event is stored in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and Setting reception means for accepting participation, and
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
make the computer function as
The event control means is
If it is determined by the determination process that the participation status of the player does not satisfy the conditions for holding the game event, a part or all of the event holding item used when instructing the holding of the game event is given to the corresponding player. to cancel the holding of the game event, or to execute a game event of a lower grade than the game event desired by the host player. A program for executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates,
granting means for granting to a player, as an item for holding an event, an item to be consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means in which event control information for controlling execution of the game event is stored in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
make the computer function as
The event control means is
determining benefits to be provided to participating players participating in the game event to be held based on the consumed event holding item;
A program characterized by determining a privilege to be provided to the sponsoring player as a special privilege when a sponsoring player who wishes to hold the game event wins the game event. A server system that executes a game including at least a game event in which a player participates in cooperation with a terminal device,
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing, as event control information, information relating to the game event, including variable control information for varying specifications relating to the game event, in association with the item for holding the event;
Setting reception means for, when the player instructs to hold the game event based on the consumption of the event holding item, setting the instructed game event as a game event scheduled to be executed and accepting the participation of the player. and,
(a) When the scheduled game event is set, the scheduled game event is held while referring to the variable control information based on the type or consumption amount of the consumed event holding item. Determining the game event specifications of at least one of conditions and benefits to be provided to participating players participating in the game event scheduled to be executed; (a) the determined game event specifications and the event control information; and event control means for holding the scheduled game event based on and controlling the execution of the game event;
determination processing means for executing determination processing for determining whether or not the accepted participation status of the player satisfies the holding condition;
with
The event control means is
A server system that holds the game event scheduled to be executed and controls the execution of the game event when it is determined that the holding condition is satisfied. A server system that executes a game including at least a game event in which a player participates in cooperation with a terminal device,
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
Storage means for storing event control information associated with the item for holding the event, which is information for controlling the execution of the game event and has privilege information relating to a privilege to be provided to participating players who participate in the game event. a memory control means for controlling
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and setting acceptance means for accepting participation;
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
with
The determination processing means is
If it is determined that the event condition is satisfied based on the received participation status of the player, specifying the event condition information indicating the event condition used for the determination,
The event control means is
When holding of the game event is instructed and when it is determined that the game event can be held, the execution of the game event is controlled based on the corresponding event control information, and A server system characterized by providing benefits to participating players who participate in a game event. A server system that executes a game including at least a game event in which a player participates in cooperation with a terminal device,
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing event control information for controlling execution of the game event in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and setting acceptance means for accepting participation;
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
A server system comprising: A server system that executes a game including at least a game event in which a player participates in cooperation with a terminal device,
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing event control information for controlling execution of the game event in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and setting acceptance means for accepting participation;
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
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The event control means is
If it is determined by the determination process that the participation status of the player does not satisfy the conditions for holding the game event, a part or all of the event holding item used when instructing the holding of the game event is given to the corresponding player. and cancels the holding of the game event, or executes a game event of a lower grade than the game event desired by the host player. A server system that executes a game including at least a game event in which a player participates in cooperation with a terminal device,
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing event control information for controlling execution of the game event in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
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The event control means is
determining benefits to be provided to participating players participating in the game event to be held based on the consumed event holding item;
A server system characterized in that, when a host player who wishes to hold a game event wins the game event, a privilege to be provided to the host player is determined as a special privilege. game control means for executing a game including at least a game event in which a plurality of players participate;
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing, as event control information, information relating to the game event, including variable control information for varying specifications relating to the game event, in association with the item for holding the event;
Setting reception means for, when the player instructs to hold the game event based on the consumption of the event holding item, setting the instructed game event as a game event scheduled to be executed and accepting the participation of the player. and,
(a) When the scheduled game event is set, the scheduled game event is held while referring to the variable control information based on the type or consumption amount of the consumed event holding item. Determining the game event specifications of at least one of conditions and benefits to be provided to participating players participating in the game event scheduled to be executed; (a) the determined game event specifications and the event control information; and event control means for holding the scheduled game event based on and controlling the execution of the game event;
determination processing means for executing determination processing for determining whether or not the accepted participation status of the player satisfies the holding condition;
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The event control means is
A game system , wherein the game event scheduled to be held is held and execution of the game event is controlled when it is determined that the holding condition is satisfied. game control means for executing a game including at least a game event in which a plurality of players participate;
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
Storage means for storing event control information associated with the item for holding the event, which is information for controlling the execution of the game event and has privilege information relating to a privilege to be provided to participating players who participate in the game event. a memory control means for controlling
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and setting acceptance means for accepting participation;
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
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The determination processing means is
If it is determined that the event condition is satisfied based on the received participation status of the player, specifying the event condition information indicating the event condition used for the determination,
The event control means is
When holding of the game event is instructed and when it is determined that the game event can be held, the execution of the game event is controlled based on the corresponding event control information, and A game system characterized by providing benefits to participating players who participate in a game event. game control means for executing a game including at least a game event in which a plurality of players participate;
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing event control information for controlling execution of the game event in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and setting acceptance means for accepting participation;
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
A game system comprising: game control means for executing a game including at least a game event in which a plurality of players participate;
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing event control information for controlling execution of the game event in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and setting acceptance means for accepting participation;
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
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The event control means is
If it is determined by the determination process that the participation status of the player does not satisfy the conditions for holding the game event, a part or all of the event holding item used when instructing the holding of the game event is given to the corresponding player. to cancel the holding of the game event, or to execute a game event of a lower grade than the game event desired by the host player. game control means for executing a game including at least a game event in which a plurality of players participate;
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing event control information for controlling execution of the game event in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
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The event control means is
determining benefits to be provided to participating players participating in the game event to be held based on the consumed event holding item;
A game system characterized in that, when a sponsoring player who wishes to hold the game event wins the game event, a privilege to be provided to the sponsoring player is determined as a special privilege. A game providing method for providing game-related information from a server apparatus executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates to a terminal apparatus connected via a network and operated by a player, comprising:
The server device
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing, as event control information, information relating to the game event, including variable control information for varying specifications relating to the game event, in association with the item for holding the event;
Setting reception means for, when the player instructs to hold the game event based on the consumption of the event holding item, setting the instructed game event as a game event scheduled to be executed and accepting the participation of the player. and,
(a) When the scheduled game event is set, the scheduled game event is held while referring to the variable control information based on the type or consumption amount of the consumed event holding item. Determining the game event specifications of at least one of conditions and benefits to be provided to participating players participating in the game event scheduled to be executed; (a) the determined game event specifications and the event control information; and event control means for holding the scheduled game event based on and controlling the execution of the game event;
determination processing means for executing determination processing for determining whether or not the accepted participation status of the player satisfies the holding condition;
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The event control means is
In the case of holding the game event scheduled to be executed and controlling the execution of the game event when it is determined that the holding condition is satisfied,
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, wherein the terminal device receives game-related information from a server device that executes processing related to the game. A game providing method for providing game-related information from a server apparatus executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates to a terminal apparatus connected via a network and operated by a player, comprising:
The server device
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
Storage means for storing event control information associated with the item for holding the event, which is information for controlling the execution of the game event and has privilege information relating to a privilege to be provided to participating players who participate in the game event. a memory control means for controlling
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and setting acceptance means for accepting participation;
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
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The determination processing means is
If it is determined that the event condition is satisfied based on the received participation status of the player, specifying the event condition information indicating the event condition used for the determination,
The event control means is
When holding of the game event is instructed and when it is determined that the game event can be held, the execution of the game event is controlled based on the corresponding event control information, and When providing benefits to participating players who participate in game events,
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, wherein the terminal device receives game-related information from a server device that executes processing related to the game. A game providing method for providing game-related information from a server apparatus executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates to a terminal apparatus connected via a network and operated by a player, comprising:
The server device
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing event control information for controlling execution of the game event in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and setting acceptance means for accepting participation;
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
in the case of
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, wherein the terminal device receives game-related information from a server device that executes processing related to the game. A game providing method for providing game-related information from a server apparatus executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates to a terminal apparatus connected via a network and operated by a player, comprising:
The server device
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing event control information for controlling execution of the game event in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
When the holding of the game event is instructed based on the consumption of the item for holding the event, a game event in which a player who wishes to hold the game event is set as a host player is set as an event to be executed, and setting acceptance means for accepting participation;
When the game event is set as an event scheduled to be executed, event control information stored in association with the received participation status of the player and the consumed event holding item, the game determination processing means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not to hold the game event based on event control information including holding condition information specifying holding conditions for holding the event;
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The event control means is
If it is determined by the determination process that the participation status of the player does not satisfy the conditions for holding the game event, a part or all of the event holding item used when instructing the holding of the game event is given to the corresponding player. to cancel the holding of the game event, or to execute a game event with a lower grade than the game event desired by the host player,
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, wherein the terminal device receives game-related information from a server device that executes processing related to the game. A game providing method for providing game-related information from a server apparatus executing a game including at least a game event in which a player participates to a terminal apparatus connected via a network and operated by a player, comprising:
The server device
granting means for granting to a player, as event holding items, items that are consumed when the game event is held when a given condition is satisfied;
storage control means for controlling storage means for storing event control information for controlling execution of the game event in association with the event holding item;
When the player instructs to hold the game event based on consumption of the event holding item, event control information stored in association with the event holding item is specified, and the specified event is performed. event control means for controlling execution of the game event according to control information;
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The event control means is
determining benefits to be provided to participating players participating in the game event to be held based on the consumed event holding item;
When the host player who wishes to hold the game event wins the game event, the privilege to be provided to the host player is determined to be a special privilege,
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, wherein the terminal device receives game-related information from a server device that executes processing related to the game.

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