JP7376234B2 - Game systems and programs - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game systems have been known that provide a benefit called a login benefit to a player who logs into a game. As such a game system, there is a system disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. The login privilege is given to a player who continuously logs in at predetermined intervals, for example once a day. That is, a login privilege is granted only once a day to a player who continuously logs in.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-102501

However, in the current game system, the first benefit is given when logging in on the first day, the second benefit is given when logging in on the second day, and the third benefit is given when logging in on the third day. As such, the details of the login privilege given to the player were determined in advance by the system. For this reason, the player was unable to select the benefit he or she desired. Furthermore, since the contents of the login privilege are fixed, it is not possible to effectively motivate the player to log in to the game, and it is difficult to encourage the player to continue logging in.

According to some aspects of this embodiment, it is possible to provide a game system, program, etc. that can effectively encourage players to continuously log in.

One aspect of the present invention includes a login processing unit that determines a continuous login status of a player to a game, and a privilege processing unit that performs a process of granting game content as a privilege to the player according to the continuous login status of the player. a presentation processing section that performs a process of presenting to the player a group of game media that can be given to the player when the player logs in, and a game media setting section that performs a game media setting process; The processing unit presents to the player at the time of the current login a game media group from which the game media that was presented to the player at the previous login is removed from the game media that was provided to the player at the previous login; The benefit processing unit grants the player a game content selected from the group of game media presented at the time of this login, and the game content setting unit provides the game content that is presented to the player at the time of this login. The present invention relates to a game system that performs processing to change game media of the game media group. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above sections, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a group of game media presented to the player at the time of the previous login is presented to the player at the time of the current login, with the game media provided at the time of the previous login removed. . Then, the game medium selected from the game medium group presented at the time of the current login is given to the player as a login benefit. In this case, in one aspect of the present invention, a change process is performed on the game media of the game media group presented to the player at the time of the current login. In this way, it becomes possible to change the contents of the game media of the game media group presented at the time of the current login through the change process. As a result, the player is motivated to log in to the game by acquiring the game media of the game media group after the change process, and it is possible to encourage the player to continue logging in.

Further, one aspect of the present invention provides a login processing unit that determines a continuous login status of a player to a game, and a privilege that performs a process of granting game content as a privilege to the player according to the continuous login status. a processing unit; a presentation processing unit that performs a process of presenting a group of game media that can be provided to the player when the player logs in; and a game content setting unit that performs a game media setting process, The presentation processing unit presents to the player at the time of the current login a game media group from which the game media presented to the player at the previous login has been removed, from which the game media given to the player at the previous login has been removed. , the benefit processing section grants the player a game medium selected from the game medium group presented at the time of the current login, and the game medium setting section grants the game medium selected from the game medium group presented to the player. It relates to a game system that performs change processing to change the game contents of a group over time. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above sections, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a group of game media presented to the player at the time of the previous login is presented to the player at the time of the current login, with the game media provided at the time of the previous login removed. . Then, the game medium selected from the game medium group presented at the time of the current login is given to the player as a login benefit. In this case, in one aspect of the present invention, a change process is performed in which the game contents of the game medium group are changed over time. In this way, the contents of the game media in the game media group can be changed over time. As a result, the player is motivated to log in to the game by acquiring the game media of the game media group after the change process, and it is possible to encourage the player to continue logging in.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game content setting unit may set the game content setting unit to play the game according to the elapsed time since the start of the event for awarding the benefit, the elapsed time since the first login, or the elapsed time since the predetermined number of logins. Processing may be performed to change the game content of the media group.

In this way, the content of the game content can be changed over time starting from the start of the event, the first login, or the predetermined number of logins, making it possible to implement appropriate change processing. Become.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game content setting unit may perform, as the changing process, a process of changing game parameters of the game medium, a process of adding or changing skills, abilities, or accessories to the game medium, or a process of changing the properties of the game medium. You may also perform a change process.

If such content change processing is performed, it becomes possible to present a group of game media to the player that encourages the player to log in, and it is possible to encourage the player to continue logging in.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game content setting unit may perform a process of replenishing the game media group with game media when determining that a replenishment condition is satisfied.

In this way, even if the number of game media in the game media group decreases, game media can be replenished as appropriate, and the number of game media from which the player can choose can be prevented from decreasing. can.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game content setting unit may perform the replenishment process when determining that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the status of the game media group.

In this way, when the situation of the game media group becomes such that it is necessary to replenish the game media, it becomes possible to replenish the game media group with game media.

In one aspect of the present invention, the game content setting unit determines that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the elapsed time status. In this case, the replenishment process may be performed.

In this way, it is possible to perform replenishment processing that reflects the player's game status, login status, item usage status, or time elapsed status, and it is possible to implement appropriate replenishment processing according to these situations. It becomes like this.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the presentation processing unit may perform notification processing regarding implementation of the replenishment processing.

By performing such notification processing, it becomes possible to notify the player that game media has been added to the game media group through the replenishment process, and it is possible to encourage the player to log in for the purpose of acquiring login benefits. Become.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the presentation processing unit may perform notification processing regarding implementation of the change processing.

By performing such notification processing, it becomes possible to notify the player that the game media of the game media group has been changed due to the change processing, and it is possible to encourage the player to log in for the purpose of acquiring login benefits. Become.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game content setting unit may be configured to set the game content to the player for the first time according to the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the player's billing status. A setting process for the initial game media group to be presented may also be performed.

In this way, the initial game media group corresponding to the player's game status, login status, item usage status, or billing status can be presented when the player logs in for the first time.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game content setting unit sets the content of the changing process according to the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the player's billing status. May be set.

In this way, it becomes possible to perform change processing on the game media of the game media group according to the player's game status, login status, item usage status, or billing status, and to reflect these situations. It will be possible to implement appropriate change processing.

FIGS. 1(A) to 1(E) are explanatory diagrams of exemplary configurations of the game system of this embodiment. A configuration example of a server system according to this embodiment. A configuration example of a terminal device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of login privilege granting processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a process for changing game media in a game media group. FIGS. 6(A) and 6(B) are explanatory diagrams of a process for changing game media in a game media group. FIG. 7(A) to FIG. 7(C) are explanatory diagrams of the process of changing the game contents of the game medium group according to the passage of time. FIGS. 8(A) to 8(D) are explanatory diagrams of specific examples of change processing for game content. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed processing example of this embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of changing game media in a game media group over time. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a process of replenishing game media to a game media group. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process for replenishing a game media group with game media. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a notification process of execution of replenishment process. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a notification process for implementing a change process. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process for setting an initial game media group. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process for setting the contents of a game content change process.

This embodiment will be described below. Note that this embodiment described below does not unduly limit the contents described in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in this embodiment are essential configuration requirements.

1. Game System First, a configuration example of the game system of this embodiment will be described using FIGS. 1(A) to 1(E).

In FIG. 1A, a server system 500 (information processing system) is communicatively connected to terminal devices TM1 to TMn via a network 510. For example, the server system 500 is a host, and the terminal devices TM1 to TMn are clients. In addition, although the game system of this embodiment and its processing are mainly realized by the server system 500 as an example below, the game system and its processing are partially realized by the terminal devices TM1 to TMn. It's okay.

Furthermore, the game system of this embodiment can also be realized using a blockchain technique. For example, each process of the game system of this embodiment may be executed using a program called a smart contract that can be executed on Ethereum. In this case, the terminal devices TM1 to TMn will be connected peer-to-peer. Furthermore, various information such as game information communicated between the terminal devices TM1 to TMn will be transferred using the blockchain. Note that, hereinafter, each of the terminal devices TM1 to TMn will be referred to as a terminal device TM as appropriate.

The server system 500 can be realized by, for example, one or more servers (a management server, a game server, a billing server, a service providing server, a content distribution server, an authentication server, a database server, a communication server, etc.). This server system 500 provides various services for operating community-type websites and online games, and can manage data necessary for game execution and distribute client programs and various data. As a result, for example, a terminal device TM that is a player terminal accesses the server system 500 to use SNS (Social Networking Service), and a social game or a home game that is an online game provided from the server system 500 is accessed. It becomes possible to play network games such as

The network 510 (distribution network, communication line) is a communication path using, for example, the Internet or wireless LAN, and includes a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, LAN using Ethernet (registered trademark), and telephone communication. It can include communication networks such as networks, cable networks, and wireless LANs. Also, the communication method may be wired or wireless.

The terminal device TM (player terminal) is, for example, a terminal having a net connection function (Internet connection function). These terminal devices TM include, for example, a portable communication terminal (smartphone, mobile phone) shown in FIG. 1(B), a portable game device shown in FIG. 1(C), and a home game device shown in FIG. 1(D). Various devices can be used, such as a stationary type (stationary type) or an arcade game device shown in FIG. 1(E). Alternatively, an information processing device such as a personal computer (PC) or a tablet computer may be used as the terminal device TM. Alternatively, a wearable device (HMD, watch-type device, etc.) that is worn on the player's head, arm, or other area may be used as the terminal device TM.

FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of a server system 500 (game system) of this embodiment. Server system 500 includes a processing section 600, an operation section 660, a storage section 670, and a communication section 696. Note that the configuration of the server system 500 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 2, and various modifications such as omitting some of its components (each part) or adding other components are possible. Further, each process of the processing unit 600 of the server system 500 may be realized by the processing unit 100 of the terminal device TM in FIG. This may be realized by processing. Alternatively, it may be realized by a method using the processing unit 100 of the terminal device TM and a blockchain.

The processing unit 600 (processor) performs communication processing, login processing, privilege processing, presentation processing, game content setting processing, etc. based on various information, programs, operation information, etc. stored in storage unit 670 (database). Performs game processing, display processing, sound processing, various control processing necessary for the server, management processing, etc.

Each process (each function) of this embodiment performed by each part of the processing unit 600 (processing unit 100) can be realized by a processor (processor including hardware). For example, each process of this embodiment can be realized by a processor that operates based on information such as a program, and a memory that stores information such as a program. For example, the functions of each part of the processor may be realized by separate hardware, or the functions of each part may be realized by integrated hardware. For example, a processor includes hardware, and the hardware can include at least one of a circuit that processes a digital signal and a circuit that processes an analog signal. For example, a processor can be configured with one or more circuit devices (eg, an IC) mounted on a circuit board, or one or more circuit elements (eg, a resistor, a capacitor, etc.). The processor may be, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). However, the processor is not limited to a CPU, and various processors such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used. Further, the processor may be a hardware circuit based on an ASIC. The processor may also include an amplifier circuit, a filter circuit, etc. that process analog signals. The memory (storage units 670, 170) may be a semiconductor memory such as SRAM or DRAM, or may be a register. Alternatively, it may be a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD), or an optical storage device such as an optical disk device. For example, the memory stores computer-readable instructions, and when the instructions are executed by the processor, the processing (functions) of each section of the processing section 600 (processing section 100) is realized. The instructions here may be an instruction set that constitutes a program, or instructions that instruct a hardware circuit of a processor to operate.

The processing unit 600 includes a communication processing unit 602, a login processing unit 604, a privilege processing unit 606, a presentation processing unit 607, a game content setting unit 608, a game processing unit 610, a management unit 612, a display processing unit 620, and a sound processing unit 630. include. As described above, each process of this embodiment executed by each of these units can be realized by a processor (or a processor and a memory).

The communication processing unit 602 performs communication processing with the terminal devices TM (TM1 to TMn). For example, the communication processing unit 602 performs a process of receiving information from the terminal device TM and a process of transmitting information to the terminal device TM via the communication unit 696 and the network 510. For example, the communication processing unit 602 instructs the communication unit 696 to transmit information to the terminal devices (TM1 to TMn), or instructs the communication unit 696 to receive information from the terminal devices (TM1 to TMn). For example, the communication processing unit 602 performs a process of downloading information to a terminal device, a process of uploading information from a terminal device, etc. as communication processing. The communication processing unit 602 also performs various protocol processing (application layer processing) for communication via the network 510.

The login processing section 604, the privilege processing section 606, the presentation processing section 607, and the game content setting section 608 perform login processing, privilege processing, presentation processing, and game content setting processing, respectively. Details of these processes will be described later.

The game processing unit 610 performs various game processing for the player to play the game. For example, the game processing unit 610 (game processing unit 110; hereinafter the same) processes a game played by a player of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices (TM1 to TMn) communicatively connected via the network 510. The game processing includes, for example, processing to start the game when game start conditions are met, processing to progress the started game, processing to end the game when game end conditions are met, or calculation of game results. processing, etc.

Taking a browser game as an example, the game processing unit 610 controls the progress of the game for each player by managing the user information of each player. The game processing unit 610 causes the terminal device TM to display a web page constituting a website that provides a game service in response to a request from the terminal device TM. Specifically, a web page is displayed on the display unit 190 of the terminal device TM by a web browser included in the terminal device TM. When the hyperlink of the displayed web page is selected by the player, the game processing unit 610 transmits new HTML data corresponding to the hyperlink to the terminal device TM, and the terminal device TM creates a web page based on the new HTML data. The page is displayed. In this way, the game processing unit 610 sequentially provides the web pages stored in the storage unit 670 to the terminal device TM according to the player's operation, so that the game can be played based on the player's operation on the terminal device TM. It becomes possible to proceed.

The management section 612 includes an authentication processing section 614 and a billing processing section 616. The authentication processing unit 614 performs player authentication processing. For example, an authentication process is performed for a player who has logged in using the terminal device TM. This authentication process is performed based on, for example, a password or account information input by the player. The billing processing unit 616 performs various billing processes (billing determination processing, billing data creation processing, storage processing, etc.). The billing information storage section 676 of the storage section 670 stores billing information that is subject to billing processing by the billing processing section 616. The management unit 612 also performs various management processes for the server. For example, it performs management processing for various services provided by the server and management processing for various information such as server management information.

For example, in order to use the services provided by the server system 500, the player performs a predetermined procedure to obtain an account. By entering the password associated with the acquired account and logging in, the player can play network games such as social games and home games, use services on game sites, shop online for items, and You will be able to use various services such as exchanging messages between players and registering friend players. The management unit 612 also performs management processing of such player account information.

The display processing section 620 performs processing for displaying an image on a display section of the terminal device TM or the like. For example, image generation data (HTML data, etc.) for generating the image is generated. Alternatively, control may be performed to display an image on a display unit of the terminal device TM or the like. The sound processing unit 630 performs processing for outputting sound from a sound output unit such as the terminal device TM. For example, sound generation data for generating the sound (voice, game sound, sound effect) is generated. Alternatively, control may be performed to output sound from a sound output unit such as the terminal device TM. Here, the image generation data for generating an image is data for displaying the image generated by the method of this embodiment on the terminal device TM, etc., and may be the image data itself, It may be various data (display screen setting data, object data, HTML data, etc.) used by the terminal device TM to generate an image. The same applies to the sound generation data generated by the sound processing section 630.

The operation unit 660 (operation interface) is used by a system administrator (operator) to input various information.

The storage unit 670 stores various information. For example, various information is stored in a database format. Furthermore, the storage section 670 functions as a work area for the processing section 600, the communication section 696, and the like. The function of the storage unit 670 can be realized by a semiconductor memory, an HDD, an SSD, an optical disk device, or the like.

The storage section 670 includes a game information storage section 672 , a login information storage section 673 , a game medium information storage section 674 , a billing information storage section 676 , and a user information storage section 678 . The game information storage unit 672 stores game information such as game programs and game data. The login information storage unit 673 stores login information that is information related to login such as the player's login continuity, login history, or login frequency. The game media information storage unit 674 stores game media information that is information regarding game media such as items, characters, or cards. The game media information includes, for example, name information of the game media, image information of the game media that is displayed, parameter information about the rarity of the game media, and parameter information about abilities such as attack power, defense power, or physical strength. can include. The billing information storage unit 676 stores information on billing processing performed by the billing processing unit 616. The user information storage unit 678 stores the player's personal information (name, gender, date of birth, email address, etc.) as user information. For example, the player's account information (user ID) described above is also stored as user information. The billing information stored in the billing information storage section 676 is associated with each account information (user ID) of each player.

The information storage medium 680 (computer readable medium) stores programs, data, etc., and its functions can be realized by an optical disk (CD, DVD, BD), HDD, semiconductor memory (ROM), etc.

The communication unit 696 (communication interface) communicates with the terminal device TM etc. via the wired or wireless network 510, and its function is based on hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, and communication interface. This can be achieved using firmware.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the terminal device TM (player terminal, client device, game device) of this embodiment. Note that the configuration of the terminal device TM is not limited to that shown in FIG. 3, and various modifications such as omitting some of its components (each part) or adding other components are possible.

The terminal device TM includes a processing section 100, an operation section 160, an imaging section 162, a storage section 170, a display section 190, a sound output section 192, an I/F section 194, and a communication section 196.

The processing unit 100 (processor) performs communication processing, login processing, privilege processing, presentation processing, game media setting processing, game processing, display processing, sound processing, etc. based on operation information and programs from the operation unit 160. conduct. The processing unit 100 can be realized by a processor, or a processor and a memory, similar to the processing unit 600 of FIG. 2 described above.

The processing section 100 includes a communication processing section 102, a login processing section 104, a privilege processing section 106, a presentation processing section 107, a game content setting section 108, a game processing section 110, a display processing section 120, and a sound processing section 130. The communication processing unit 102 performs communication processing with the server system 500. For example, the communication processing unit 102 performs a process of receiving information from the server system 500 and a process of transmitting information to the server system 500 via the communication unit 196 and the network 510. The login processing section 104, the privilege processing section 106, the presentation processing section 107, the game content setting section 108, and the game processing section 110 perform login processing, privilege processing, presentation processing, game content setting processing, and game processing, respectively. The display processing unit 120 performs processing for displaying images on the display unit 190. For example, when generating an image on the terminal device side, drawing processing is performed based on the results of various processes (application processing, game processing) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image, and displaying the image on the display unit 190. Output. When generating an image on the server side, processing is performed to display an image on the display unit 190 based on image information from the server system. The sound processing unit 130 performs sound control based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100. As a result, BGM, sound effects, voices, etc. are output from the sound output section 192. Note that the login processing, privilege processing, presentation processing, game media setting processing, game processing, management processing, display processing, sound processing, etc. of this embodiment may be realized by distributed processing of the server system 500 and the terminal device TM. .

The operation unit 160 is for the player to input various information such as operation information, and its functions include operation buttons, direction keys, analog sticks, levers, various sensors (angular velocity sensor, acceleration (sensors, etc.), microphones, touch panel displays, etc.

The imaging unit 162 (camera) takes an image of a subject, and is realized by an optical system including an image sensor such as a CCD or a CMOS sensor, and a focus lens.

The storage section 170 serves as a work area for the processing section 100, the communication section 196, and the like, and its functions can be realized by a semiconductor memory, an HDD, an SSD, an optical disk device, and the like. The storage unit 170 includes a game information storage unit 172, a login information storage unit 173, and a game media information storage unit 174.

The information storage medium 180 (computer readable medium) stores programs, data, etc., and its functions can be realized by an optical disk, an HDD, a semiconductor memory, etc. The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. This information storage medium 180 contains a program (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part) for making a computer (a device including an operation part, a processing part, a storage part, and an output part) function as each part of this embodiment. I can remember.

The display unit 190 outputs the image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The I/F (interface) section 194 performs interface processing with the portable information storage medium 195, and its function can be realized by an ASIC for I/F processing. The portable information storage medium 195 is used by the player to store various types of information, and is a storage device that retains the storage of this information even when power is cut off. The portable information storage medium 195 can be realized by an IC card (memory card), a USB memory, a magnetic card, or the like.

The communication unit 196 (communication interface) communicates with external devices such as the server system 500 and other terminal devices via the network 510, and its function is performed by a communication ASIC or a communication processor. This can be achieved using hardware or communication firmware.

Note that the program (data) for making the computer function as each part of this embodiment is transferred from the information storage medium of the server system (host device) to the information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170) via the network and communication unit 196. It may be distributed. The use of information storage media by such server systems can also be included within the scope of this embodiment.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a server system 500 that is a game system includes a login processing section 604, a privilege processing section 606, a presentation processing section 607, and a game content setting section 608.

A login processing unit 604 (login processing unit 104; hereinafter the same) performs processing for logging the player into the game. For example, a player performs a predetermined procedure to obtain a user account. By logging in with the password associated with the acquired user account, users can use various services such as playing games, purchasing items, and exchanging messages between registered users. The player who has logged into the game plays the game in each game space of each of the plurality of terminal devices. The login processing unit 604 performs various types of processing regarding such player login.

The benefit processing unit 606 (the benefit processing unit 106; hereinafter the same) performs a process of granting a benefit to the player. A benefit is a reward given to a player. For example, the privilege is something that gives the player an advantage in game play or gives preferential treatment to the player, and is, for example, game media such as items or characters. The benefit may be virtual currency such as in-game currency. Further, the benefit may be a benefit that gives the player an advantage in a lottery process using a virtual lottery machine such as a gacha. Further, the privilege may be a special stage, a special scenario, a special event, etc. that the player can play by acquiring the privilege.

For example, the benefit processing unit 606 performs processing for granting game content as a benefit to the player. The game medium is an item, a character, a card, or the like. Items are weapons, armor, equipment, tools, parts, etc. used in the game. For example, the item is a part item for equipping the player's character or modifying the character. Further, the item is a rare item or the like that is usually obtained as a charged item. Further, the item may be an item such as a medal to show the player's war history or achievements. A character is a moving object that appears in the game. A character, also called an avatar, can be used by a player in a game, and is an object displayed on a game screen. The character is, for example, a rare character that is usually acquired as a chargeable character. The cards are, for example, item cards and character cards. The game medium is an electronic item, character, card, or the like, and is an element of game play. Game media is a general term for electronic data used by a user in progressing, for example, a game. Game media are acquired, used, owned, managed, exchanged, synthesized, enhanced, sold, deleted, or gifted as the game progresses. When a player is given a bonus game medium, information about the given game medium is stored in the game medium information storage unit 674 in association with, for example, a user ID (user information).

In this embodiment, the login processing unit 604 determines whether the player continues to log in to the game. The login continuation status (login continuation status) is a situation (state) in which it is determined that the player is continuously logged in. For example, if it is detected that the player is logging in every predetermined period (every predetermined unit period), it is determined that the login continues. The predetermined period is a period of a predetermined unit such as one day, for example. In this case, the predetermined period of one day is not limited to, for example, a period from 0:00 to 24:00, but may be a period from 3:00 a.m. to 2:59:59 a.m. of the next day. Good too. That is, the boundaries of one day, which are predetermined periods, do not have to be 24:00 (12:00 p.m.), but may be 3:00 a.m., 4:00 a.m., 5:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., or the like. Alternatively, the login privilege may be granted after 24 hours have passed since the last login privilege was granted. The login continuation status does not necessarily have to be a continuous login state, but may be a discrete continuation. For example, the continued login status may be such that logins are performed discretely at predetermined intervals. For example, the login processing unit 604 divides the passage of time into predetermined unit periods, and determines the login continuation status (login continuity) depending on whether or not login operation information is received from the terminal device for each divided unit period. can be judged.

The benefit processing unit 606 then performs a process of granting game content as a benefit to the player, depending on the login continuation status. For example, the benefit processing unit 606 determines whether or not the login continuation condition is satisfied, and if the condition is satisfied, provides the player with game content as a login benefit. Specifically, the benefit processing unit 606 determines that the login continuation condition is satisfied when the login continuation status is such that login continues every predetermined period, and grants the login benefit to the player. Perform processing. However, the login continuation conditions are not limited to these conditions.

Further, the presentation processing unit 607 (presentation processing unit 107; hereinafter the same) performs a process of presenting a group of game media that can be provided to the player when the player logs in. The game media group is a group of a plurality of game media that can be given to the player as a login privilege, and is a plurality of game media that are candidates for the privilege to be given. The presentation processing unit 607 performs presentation processing to display images of this game media group on, for example, a display unit of a terminal device. Note that the game media group may be presented to the player using information other than images (for example, audio).

Further, a game content setting unit 608 (game content setting unit 108; hereinafter the same) performs game content setting processing. For example, various setting processes regarding game content presented to the player are performed. For example, setting processing is performed regarding game parameters of the game medium, skills, abilities, or accompanying items provided by the game medium.

Then, the presentation processing unit 607 presents the game media group presented to the player at the previous login, from which the game media given to the player at the previous login has been removed, to the player at the current login. For example, assume that the m-th game media group is presented to the player at the m-th login of the player, and the j-th game media is given to the player from the m-th game media group. The m-th login is, for example, the m-th login, and m and j are integers of 1 or more. In this case, at the next (m+1)th login, the m+1st game medium group, which is the game medium group from which the jth game medium is removed from the mth game medium group, is presented to the player. . The m+1st login is, for example, the login on the m+1st day. The number of j-th game media to be added and removed from this m-th game media group may be plural. Then, the benefit processing unit 606 grants the player the game medium selected from the game medium group presented at the time of the current login. For example, at the m+1st login, the m+1st game media group is presented to the player, and the game media selected by the player from the m+1st game media group is given to the player as a login benefit.

In this case, in this embodiment, the game content setting unit 608 performs processing to change the game content of the game media group presented to the player at the time of the current login. That is, at this time of login, a change process is performed on the game contents of the game medium group, and the game medium group after the change process is presented to the player. Then, the game content selected from the game content group after the change processing is given to the player. For example, at the (m+1)th login, the game content setting unit 608 performs a change process on at least one game content of the (m+1)th game media group. Then, the presentation processing unit 607 presents the m+1st game media group after the change processing to the player, and the benefit processing unit 606 presents the game content selected from the m+1th game media group after the change processing to the player. Granted to players as a benefit.

Alternatively, the game content setting unit 608 may perform a change process of changing the game content of the game media group presented to the player in accordance with the passage of time. That is, instead of performing the changing process at the player's login timing, the changing process for the game media in the game media group is performed in accordance with the passage of time from a predetermined timing. Then, when the player logs in, the presentation processing unit 607 presents the game media group at the time of login to the player, among the game media group in which change processing is performed according to the passage of time, and the benefit processing unit 606 A game medium selected from a group of game contents is given to the player as a login privilege.

Specifically, the game media setting unit 608 selects the games of the game media group according to the elapsed time since the start of the event for awarding benefits, the elapsed time since the first login, or the elapsed time since the predetermined number of logins. Performs processing to change the medium. For example, when an event for granting login privileges is started, the elapsed time starting from the timing of the start of the event is measured, and processing is performed to change the game media of the game media group according to the elapsed time. Alternatively, a process is performed in which the elapsed time starting from the timing at which the player logs in for the first time is measured, and the game media of the game media group is changed according to the elapsed time. Alternatively, the elapsed time starting from the timing at which the player logs in for a predetermined number of times is counted, and the game media of the game media group is changed according to the elapsed time.

Further, the game content setting unit 608 performs, as a change process, a process of changing game parameters of the game medium, a process of adding or changing skills, abilities, or accessories to the game medium, or a process of changing properties of the game medium. The game parameters of the game medium are game parameters set for items, characters, cards, etc. that are the game medium. Processing to add skills, abilities, or accessories to game media includes adding special skills or special abilities to game media items, characters, cards, etc., or adding accessories such as weapons, armor, or tools. This is an additional process. The process of changing a skill, ability, or accessory of the game medium is, for example, a process of changing a skill, ability, or accessory already set in the game medium to a new skill, ability, or accessory. The process of changing the properties of the game medium is a process of changing various properties of the game medium, such as images, sounds, and effects. Information on this property is stored in the game medium information storage section 674 (game medium information storage section 174). For example, the game content setting unit 608 changes the images of items, characters, or cards that are game media, and changes the sounds (voices, etc.) and game effects produced by the game media.

For example, the game parameters of the game medium are attack power, defense power, durability, hit points, magic points, or level parameters. As a change process, the game content setting unit 608 performs a process of changing parameters such as attack power, defense power, durability, hit points, magic points, or levels of items, characters, cards, etc. that are game media.

Furthermore, when the game content setting unit 608 determines that the replenishment condition is satisfied, it performs a process of replenishing the game media group with game media. For example, in this embodiment, when a player logs in at predetermined intervals, a game medium selected from a group of game media is given to the player as a login benefit, so the number of game media in the group of game media decreases. . In this case, the game content setting unit 608 performs a game content replenishment process for the game media group whose number of game media is decreasing. For example, the number of game media in the game media group is increased by a predetermined number, or the number of game media in the game media group is returned to the original number. The original number of game contents is, for example, the number of game contents in the initial game medium group presented when the player logs in for the first time.

Further, the game content setting unit 608 performs a replenishment process when determining that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the status of the game media group. The status of the game media group is, for example, the number of game media (remaining number) in the game media group. For example, the game content setting unit 608 performs replenishment processing when the number of game media in the game media group becomes less than or equal to a predetermined number. Alternatively, the status of the game media group is a decrease in the number of game media in the game media group. For example, the game content setting unit 608 performs replenishment processing when the number of game media in the game media group decreases by a predetermined number. Alternatively, the status of the game media group is the status of game parameters, skills, abilities, or accessories of the game media included in the game media group. For example, the game content setting unit 608 performs replenishment processing when the game parameters, skills, abilities, or accessories of the game media included in the game media group reach a predetermined state.

Further, the game content setting unit 608 performs replenishment processing when it is determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the time elapsed status. The game status includes the progress of the game, the status of game play, the status of game results such as acquired game points, the status of the game level, the status of the game map and environment, the status of the character used by the player in the game, etc. . The game play situation is the player's game play time, number of game plays, and game play frequency. The player's login status includes the player's continued login status, the player's non-login period status, or the player's login frequency status. The player's item usage status includes whether or not the player has used an item, the type of item used by the player, or the timing at which the player uses the item. The time elapsed state is a state of time elapsed since the start of an event for awarding benefits, a state of time elapsed since the time of first login, or a state of time elapsed since the time of login for a predetermined number of times. The game content setting unit 608 determines the replenishment conditions determined according to the game status, login status, item usage status, or time elapsed status, and when it is determined that the replenishment conditions are satisfied, the game media setting unit 608 adds the replenishment conditions to the game media group. Execute game media replenishment processing.

For example, the game content setting unit 608 performs the replenishment process when determining that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the player's game level status, which is the game status, and the player's login continuation status, which is the login status. For example, when the game level of the player is low, the game content setting unit 608 indicates that the login status is that the player has logged in p times, and when p game media are reduced from the game media group, the game content setting unit 608 performs replenishment processing. conduct. On the other hand, when the game level of the player is high, the game content setting unit 608 is in a continued login state in which the player has logged in q times, and performs replenishment processing when q game media are reduced. For example, by setting p < q (p and q are integers of 1 or more), players with a lower game level will be able to replenish at an earlier timing than players with a higher game level, resulting in more advantageous replenishment. Processing will begin. Alternatively, by setting p>q, the player who has played the game more often and has a higher game level will have the replenishment process performed at an earlier timing, and will have a more advantageous replenishment process. Alternatively, the number of game media to be replenished may be changed based on the player's game level or continued login status.

The presentation processing unit 607 also performs notification processing regarding the implementation of replenishment processing. For example, when a replenishment condition is satisfied and it is determined that replenishment processing is to be performed, a notification process is performed to inform the player in advance that the game media group will be replenished with game media. The presentation processing unit 607 also performs notification processing regarding implementation of the change processing. For example, when a change process is performed on the game contents of a group of game contents presented when the player logs in, a notification process is performed to notify the player in advance that the change process will be performed. Note that the notification process may be performed using an image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device, or may be performed using audio output from the sound output unit of the terminal device.

Furthermore, the game content setting unit 608 performs a setting process for the initial game content group presented to the player for the first time, according to the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the player's billing status. conduct. The billing status of the player includes the amount of consideration paid by the user for billing by the game system (billing processing unit 616), the status of payment of consideration, and the like. For example, the game content setting unit 608 changes the type, number, game parameters, etc. of game media included in the initial game media group in accordance with the player's game status, login status, item usage status, and billing status.

Further, the game content setting unit 608 sets the contents of the change process according to the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the player's billing status. For example, the game content setting unit 608 changes the game status, login status, , the contents of the game content changing process are changed according to the usage status of the item or the billing status. For example, the objects to be changed, the degree of change, the number of objects to be changed, the manner of change, etc. of the change process are changed depending on the game situation, login situation, item usage situation, or billing situation.

2. Method of this embodiment Next, the method of this embodiment will be described in detail. Note that, although the following explanation will mainly be based on an example in which the game content given to the player as a bonus is a character, the present embodiment is not limited to this.

2.1 Login Benefit and Game Content Change Process First, an overview of the login benefit granting process of this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the login privilege granting process of this embodiment. In this embodiment, a group of game media that are candidates for a login benefit are presented to the player, and a game media selected from the group of game media is given to the player as a login benefit. For example, in FIG. 4, the player logs in at predetermined intervals, such as once a day, and is in a continuous login situation. In this case, each time the player logs in once a day, he is given login points and a character as a login privilege. Note that a privilege may be given to the player during a non-login period in which the player does not log in every predetermined period.

Specifically, when the player logs in on the first day, login points are given to the player, and the character group GR1 (game media group in a broad sense) is presented to the player. That is, the character group GR1 is displayed on the display section of the player's terminal device. Then, when the player selects a desired character (game medium in a broad sense) from the presented character group GR1, the selected character is given to the player. In FIG. 4, the player has selected the character CHE from the character group GR1, and the character CHE is given to the player as a login privilege.

Next, when the player logs in on the second day, the character group GR2 is created by removing the character CHE that was given to the player when logging in on the first day from the character group GR1 that was presented to the player during the previous login on the first day. , presented to the player. Then, when the player selects a desired character from the presented character group GR2, the selected character is given to the player. In FIG. 4, the player selects the character CHC from the character group GR2, and the character CHC is given to the player as a login privilege.

Next, when the player logs in on the third day, the character group GR3 is changed from the character group GR2 presented to the player at the previous login on the second day, with the character CHC given to the player at the time of login on the second day removed. , presented to the player. Then, the character CHD selected by the player from the character group GR3 is given to the player as a login privilege. Next, when the player logs in on the fourth day, the character group GR4 is changed from the character group GR3 presented to the player at the previous login on the third day, with the character CHD given to the player upon login on the third day removed. , presented to the player. Then, the character CHB selected by the player from the character group GR4 is given to the player as a login privilege.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the player's continued login status to the game is determined, and processing is performed to provide the player with game content serving as a benefit, depending on the logged-in status. As shown in FIG. 4, if the player continues to log in, for example, every day (every predetermined period), game media such as characters, items, or cards are given as login benefits. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the player logs in, a process is performed in which a group of game media that can be provided to the player is presented to the player. For example, in FIG. 4, when logging in on each of the first, second, third, and fourth days, a process is performed to present character groups GR1, GR2, GR3, and GR4, which are game media groups.

In this embodiment, the game media group presented to the player during the previous login, from which the game media given to the player during the previous login has been removed, is presented to the player during the current login. For example, when logging in on the second day, the character group GR2 (game media group) from which the character CHE (game media) given to the player during the previous login on the first day has been removed is presented to the player. Then, a character CHC selected from the presented character group GR2 is given to the player. Furthermore, at the time of login on the third day, the character group GR3 from which the character CHC given to the player during the previous login on the second day has been removed is presented to the player. Then, a character CHD selected from the presented character group GR3 is given to the player. The same thing applies when logging in on the fourth day.

For example, as a method of a comparative example of this embodiment, the content of the login privilege to be given is changed so that the first character is given when logging in on the first day, and the second character is given when logging in on the second day. There is a method for granting login benefits that is predetermined by the parties. However, with the method of this comparative example, the player cannot select the benefit he/she desires. For this reason, it was not possible to effectively motivate the player to log in to the game, and it was difficult to encourage the player to continue logging in.

In this regard, according to the login benefit granting method shown in FIG. 4, the player can select a character that he or she desires as a login benefit from among the presented character group. Therefore, players are motivated to log in to the game every day by acquiring their favorite characters, and it is possible to encourage the players to continue logging in.

However, with the method shown in Figure 4, if the player selects characters with high abilities and value, or rare characters, as the number of login days increases, the character group will only include characters with low abilities and value, and characters called small fry. There will be nothing left. As a result, the character desired by the player no longer exists in the character group, and the motivation for logging in for the purpose of acquiring login benefits is lost.

Therefore, in this embodiment, a process for changing the game media of the game media group presented to the player at the time of the current login is performed. That is, when a game media group from which the game media provided at the previous login has been removed is presented to the player at the current login, a process for changing the game media of the game media group presented at the current login is performed. For example, it performs a process of changing game parameters of the game medium, a process of adding or changing skills, abilities, or accessories to the game medium, and a process of changing properties of the game medium. In this way, the value and attractiveness of the game medium can be increased by increasing the parameters such as the ability of the game medium in the game medium group or adding skills and abilities. As a result, the player is motivated to log in to the game by acquiring the game content, and it is possible to encourage the player to continue logging in.

Specifically, in FIG. 5, the character group GR1 is presented to the player who logs in on the first day, and when the player selects the character CHE from the character group GR1, the character CHE is given to the player. Ru. Therefore, when logging in on the next second day, the player is presented with the character group GR2 from which the character CHE has been removed from the character group GR1. At this time, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, change processing is performed on the characters CHA, CHB, CHC, and CHD of the character group GR2 presented at the time of login on the second day. Note that the change processing does not need to be performed on all the characters CHA, CHB, CHC, and CHD, but may be performed on at least some of the characters.

In addition, in FIG. 6A, the character group GR2 that has undergone the change process in FIG. 5 is presented to the player who logged in on the second day, and the player selects the character CHA from the character group GR2. , the character CHA is given to the player. Therefore, when logging in on the next third day, the player is presented with the character group GR3 from which the character CHA has been removed from the character group GR2. At this time, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6(A), change processing is performed on the characters CHB, CHC, and CHD of the character group GR3 presented at the time of login on the third day. Note that the change process does not need to be performed on all characters CHA, CHC, and CHD, and may be performed on at least some of the characters.

In addition, in FIG. 6(B), the character group GR3 that has been changed in FIG. 6(A) is presented to the player who logged in on the third day, and the player selects the character CHB from the character group GR3. By doing so, the character CHB is given to the player. Therefore, when logging in on the next fourth day, the player is presented with the character group GR4 from which the character CHB has been removed from the character group GR3. At this time, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6(B), change processing is performed on the characters CHC and CHD (at least one of the characters) of the character group GR4 presented at the time of login on the fourth day.

For example, suppose that the character CHA in FIG. 5 has low ability or is a character called a small fry. In this case, the player does not select the character CHA, and as shown in FIG. 4, the character CHA remains unselected until the end (at the time of login on the fourth day). In this way, a situation arises in which only characters with low abilities or who are called small fry remain in the character group.

In this regard, in the present embodiment, for example, in FIG. 5, a change process is performed on the characters CHA, CHB, CHC, and CHD of the character group GR2 presented at the time of login on the second day. For example, if the character CHA is the target of change processing, the attack power and defense power of the character CHA may be increased, specific skills or abilities may be added to the character CHA, or weapons (accompanying items) may be added to the character CHA. ) will be changed. As a result, even if the character CHA has low abilities or is a character called a small fry, its abilities will increase, special skills and abilities will be added, and powerful weapons will be equipped. The character will be changed to be more attractive to the player. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6(A), the character CHA is selected by the player from the character group GR2 and is given to the player as a login privilege.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6A, at the time of login on the third day, change processing is performed on the characters CHB, CHC, and CHD of the character group GR3. For example, when the character CHB is the target of the change process, the change process is performed such as increasing the character CHB's abilities, adding special skills and abilities, or equipping it with a powerful weapon. As a result, even the character CHB whose abilities are not very high can be changed into a character that is attractive to the player. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6(B), the character CHB is selected by the player from the character group GR3 and is given to the player as a login privilege.

As described above, in this embodiment, as explained in FIG. The game content selected from the group of game media is presented to the player as a login privilege. In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 6(B), change processing is performed on the game media of the game media group presented to the player at the time of the current login. In this way, the game media selected by the player from the game media group is given as a bonus, and a situation arises in which only game media with low value or appeal remain in the game media group. Even in such cases, the occurrence of such a situation can be suppressed by performing change processing on the game media of the game media group. For example, even if a game medium with low value or appeal remains in a group of game contents, a change process is performed to increase the value or appeal of the game medium. As a result, game media with high value and appeal will remain in the game media group, and players who desire game media with high value and appeal will continue to play games with the aim of acquiring the game media. You will be logged in. Therefore, it is possible to realize a game system that can effectively encourage players to continuously log in.

Further, in the present embodiment, a process may be performed in which the game contents of the game medium group presented to the player are changed over time. For example, the game parameters of the game media in the game media group may be changed over time, the skills, abilities, or accessories of the game media may be changed over time, or the images, etc. of the game media may be changed over time. Performs processing to change properties over time. For example, change processing such as increasing game parameters such as attack power, defense power, hit points, level, etc. set in the game medium over time, or increasing the status of skills and abilities over time. I do. Specifically, a process is performed to change the game media of the game media group according to the elapsed time since the start of the event for granting benefits, the elapsed time since the first login, or the elapsed time since the predetermined number of logins. .

For example, in FIGS. 7(A) to 7(C), LG1, LG2, LG3, LG4, and LG5 are the logins of the players on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th days, respectively. It shows. In FIG. 7A, processing is performed to change the game content of the game media group in accordance with the elapsed time from the start of the login benefit granting event. For example, a process to change the game content is performed at a timing when a time TA1 has elapsed from the start of the event, and a process to change the game content is performed at a timing when a time TA2 (>TA1) has elapsed from the start of the event. In FIGS. 5 to 6 (B), for example, the change process is performed at the timing when the player logs in, but in FIG. A process is being performed to change the game content. For example, in FIG. 7A, the timing at which time TA1 has elapsed and the timing at which time TA2 has elapsed from the start of the event are different timings that are unrelated to the login timings of LG1 to LG5.

Further, in FIG. 7B, processing is performed to change the game media of the game media group according to the elapsed time from the timing of the player's first login LG1. For example, the game content is changed at the timing when time TB1, TB2, and TB3 (TB1<TB2<TB3) have elapsed from the timing of the first login LG1. That is, regardless of the timing of logins LG2 to LG5, the game content is changed according to the passage of time from the timing of the first login LG1. Further, in FIG. 7C, processing is performed to change the game content of the game content group according to the elapsed time from the timing of the predetermined login. For example, the process of changing the game content is performed at a timing when time TC has elapsed from the timing of the predetermined number of logins LGm.

In this way, the game media selected by the player from the game media group is given as a benefit as shown in Figure 4, so that only game media with low value or appeal remain in the game media group. Even if such a situation occurs, the occurrence of such a situation can be suppressed by performing a process of changing the game contents of the game medium group according to the passage of time. For example, even if a game medium with low value or appeal remains in a group of game contents, a change process is performed to increase the value or appeal of the game medium over time. As a result, game media with high value and appeal will remain in the game media group, and players who desire game media with high value and appeal will continue to play games with the aim of acquiring the game media. You will be logged in. Therefore, it is possible to realize a game system that can effectively encourage players to continuously log in. As shown in FIGS. 7(A), 7(B), and 7(C), the elapsed time from the start of the event, the elapsed time from the first login, or the elapsed time from the predetermined login time. If you perform a process to change the game media of the game media group accordingly, the content of the game media can be changed over time starting from the start of an event, the first login, or the predetermined login time. This will allow you to make appropriate changes. Note that the starting point of the elapsed time when performing the change processing is not limited to the timing of the start of an event, the first login, or the predetermined number of logins. For example, the game content of the game content group may be changed according to the elapsed time starting from a predetermined timing after the start of the event or after the first login.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the process of changing the game medium of the game medium group includes a process of changing the game parameters of the game medium, a process of adding or changing skills, abilities, or accessories to the game medium, or a process of changing the properties of the game medium. I do.

For example, in FIG. 8(A), game parameters such as attack power, defense power, durability, hit points (HP), magic points (MP), or level (LV) of the character CHA, which is the game medium that is the login privilege, are shown. Processing changes. That is, as the change processing explained with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7(C), change processing for changing the values of these game parameters is performed. For example, change processing may be performed to increase the attack power, defense power, durability, hit points, magic points, or level of the game media of the game media group presented to the player at the time of login, or Change processing is performed to increase attack power, defense power, durability, hit points, magic points, or level over time.

In FIG. 8B, as a change process, skills and abilities (special abilities, etc.) are added to the character CHA, which is the game medium. For example, processing for adding skills and abilities to game media such as characters presented to the player at the time of current login is performed. The added skill or ability is, for example, a skill or ability that can be used in a game. Note that a change process may be performed in which a skill or ability that the character CHA already has is replaced with a different skill or ability.

In FIG. 8C, as a change process, an incidental object is added to the character CHD, which is the game medium. For example, in FIG. 8C, processing is performed to add a shield armor as an accessory to the character CHD. The process of adding accessories is a process of adding, for example, weapons such as swords and guns, protective equipment such as shields and armor, and special items. Alternatively, a change process may be performed in which accessories such as weapons and armor that the character CHD already has are replaced with accessories such as different weapons and armor.

In FIG. 8(D), the changing process is a process of changing the properties of the character CHB, which is the game medium. Specifically, processing is performed to change the image, which is a property of the character CHB. For example, by changing the model information of the object of the character CHB, the image of the character CHB is changed. Note that processing may be performed to change the properties of sounds such as the voice of the character CHB, or to change the properties of production effects.

In this way, changing the game parameters of the game medium of the game medium group, adding or changing skills, abilities, or accessories to the game medium, or changing the properties of the game medium may cause the player to log in. It becomes possible to present a group of game media to the player that encourages the player to log in continuously, and it becomes possible to effectively encourage the player to continuously log in.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed processing example of this embodiment. First, it is determined whether the player has logged in (step S1). That is, it is determined whether the player has performed an operation to log into the game on the player's terminal device. If the player logs in, it is determined whether the player's login satisfies login continuation conditions (step S2). For example, if the user logs in every predetermined period, such as once a day, it is determined that the login continuation condition is satisfied. If the login conditions are met, login points are given to the player as described with reference to FIG. 4 (step S3). Login points are, for example, game points, and by accumulating game points, the player can acquire benefits. In addition, if the login continuation conditions are met, a group of game media presented at the time of the previous login from which the game media assigned at the time of the previous login are removed is presented to the player, and furthermore, at this time, A process for changing the game media of the game media group presented at the time of this login is executed (step S4). That is, as explained with reference to FIG. 4, a group of game media is presented to the player, and the player is made to select a game medium as a login benefit from the group of game media. When the player logs in this time, a group of game media from which the game media assigned to the player has been removed is presented to the player. At this time, as explained with reference to FIGS. 5 to 6(B), the process of changing the game contents of the game medium group is executed, and the game medium group after the change process is presented to the player. That is, the changing process as explained in FIGS. 8(A) to 8(D) is executed, and the game media group after the changing process is presented. Then, the game content selected from the presented game content group is given to the player (step S5).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process of changing the game contents of the game medium group according to the passage of time. First, the elapsed time from the start of the event, the elapsed time from the first login, or the elapsed time from the predetermined number of logins is counted (step S11). That is, a process of counting the passage of time TA1, TA2 in FIG. 7(A), time TB1, TB2, TB3 in FIG. 7(B), or time TC in FIG. 7(C) is performed. For example, the elapsed time is counted by a time measurement process using a timer or the like. Then, it is determined whether the count value of the elapsed time has reached the target value (set value) (step S12), and if it has reached the target value, a process for changing the game media of the game media group to be presented to the player is executed ( Step S13). That is, the change processing as explained in FIGS. 8(A) to 8(D) is executed.

2.2 Replenishment Process, Announcement Process In this embodiment, when it is determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied, a process of replenishing the game media group with game media is performed. Specifically, the replenishment process is performed when it is determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the status of the game media group, the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the elapsed time status.

For example, in FIG. 11, character group GR3 is presented to the player at the time of login on the third day, and a character CHD selected from character group GR3 is given to the player as a login benefit. As a result, the characters CHA and CHB remain, and the remaining number of characters becomes two. In this case, in this embodiment, a replenishment process as shown in FIG. 11 is performed to replenish the character group GR4 with characters CHF, CHG, and CHH. As a result, when logging in on the fourth day, five characters CHA, CHB, CHF, CHG, and CHH are presented to the player as character group GR4. That is, if the replenishment process is not performed, only two characters CHA and CHB will be presented as the character group GR4, but if the replenishment process is performed, five characters CHA, CHB, CHF, CHG, CHH is now presented, and the number of choices for the player eligible for login benefits increases. For example, in FIG. 4, the process of replenishing characters to the character group GR4 is performed so that the number of characters is the same as that of the initial character group GR1 presented at the first login on the first day. That is, the replenishment process is performed so that the number is equal to the number of the initial game media group. Alternatively, when the replenishment condition is satisfied, the replenishment process may be performed so that the number reaches a predetermined number set in advance, or the replenishment process may be performed so that the number increases by a predetermined number.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the process of presenting the game media group while removing the game media given to the player from the game media group is performed, the number of game media in the game media group decreases, and the player A situation occurs in which the number of game media that can be selected is reduced. In this regard, if the process of replenishing the game media group with game media as shown in FIG. 11 is performed, even if the number of game media in the game media group decreases, the game media can be replenished appropriately. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the number of game media from which a player can choose is reduced.

Further, in this embodiment, the replenishment process is performed when it is determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the status of the game media group. For example, when the remaining number of game media in the game media group reaches a predetermined number, it is determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied and replenishment processing is performed. Alternatively, it may be determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied when the number of game media in the game media group decreases to a predetermined number. Or, when game parameters such as attack power, defense power, durability, hit points, magic points, or level of the game media remaining in the game media group reach a predetermined state, or when the skills, abilities, or accompanying items of the game media are It may be determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied when the situation becomes a predetermined situation. For example, if it is determined that the proportion of game media with low ability, low value, or low appeal has increased in the group of game media based on the status of game parameters, skills, abilities, or accessories, the replenishment condition It is determined that the conditions are satisfied and replenishment processing is performed. In this way, the situation of the game media group can be determined, and when the situation of the game media group reaches a situation where it is necessary to replenish the game media, it becomes possible to replenish the game media group with game media. , replenishment processing that reflects the status of the game media group can be executed.

Further, in this embodiment, the replenishment process may be performed when it is determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the player's game status, login status, item usage status, or time elapsed status. For example, if it is determined that a replenishment process is required based on the game status, such as the game progress, game play status, game score status, game level status, or game map or environment status. , performs replenishment processing. Alternatively, the replenishment process is performed when it is determined that the replenishment process is necessary based on the login status such as the continuous login of the player, the status of the non-login period, or the login frequency of the player. Alternatively, when the player uses a predetermined item, it may be determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied, and the replenishment process may be performed. In this case, it is determined whether the replenishment conditions are satisfied by determining the usage status such as the type of item used and the timing of item usage. Or, if it is determined that the replenishment conditions have been met based on the time elapsed since the start of the event, the time elapsed since the first login, or the time elapsed since the predetermined number of logins. Additionally, a replenishment process may be performed. For example, when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of an event, the first login, or the predetermined number of logins, it is determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied, and the replenishment process is performed. For example, in this embodiment, the replenishment process is performed when it is determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the player's game level status, which is the game status, and the player's login continuation status, which is the login status. For example, if the player's game level is 5 and the player logs in three times in a row, the process of replenishing the game media group with game media will be performed at the fourth login. Additionally, if the player's game level is 8 and the remaining number of game media in the game media group is 3, the next time you log in, the number of game media in the game media group will be The number of game media in the media group is returned to the initial value.

By doing the above, it becomes possible to perform replenishment processing that reflects the player's game status, login status, item usage status, or time elapsed status, and performs appropriate replenishment processing according to these situations. become able to.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the process of replenishing the game media group with game media. First, the status of the game medium is acquired (step S21). For example, the status of the remaining number of game media in the game media group, the number of decreased game media, or game parameters of the game media is acquired. Also, the player's game status, login status, item usage status, or time elapsed status is acquired (step S22). For example, the game progress status, game play status, login continuation status, whether or not an item has been used, and time elapsed status from a predetermined timing such as the start of an event are acquired. Then, it is determined whether the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the game media situation, game situation, login situation, item usage situation, or time elapsed situation (step S23). That is, replenishment conditions, which are conditions determined by each of these situations, are determined. If the replenishment condition is satisfied, a process of replenishing the game media group to be presented to the player is executed (steps S24, S25). That is, the replenishment process as explained in FIG. 11 is executed.

Further, in this embodiment, notification processing regarding the implementation of replenishment processing is performed. For example, in FIG. 13, a notification about the implementation of replenishment processing is displayed on the display unit of the player's terminal device. For example, an avatar character on the screen notifies the player that a new character will be added as a login benefit. For example, when it is determined that the replenishment process will be performed, the player is notified in advance that the replenishment process will be performed. Note that the notification process may be performed after the replenishment process is actually performed. Further, the notification process regarding the implementation of the replenishment process may be performed during the period when the player is logged in to the game, or may be performed during the period when the player is not logged into the game. For example, notification regarding the replenishment process may be made by sending a message to the player's terminal device. Further, the notification process may be realized by displaying an image on the display unit as shown in FIG. 13, or may be realized by sound processing by outputting audio or the like from the sound output unit.

By performing such a notification process regarding the implementation of the replenishment process, it becomes possible to notify the player that the game media group has been replenished with game media. For example, if a high-value or attractive game medium is given to a player as a login benefit, and the group of game media is left with only low-value or unattractive game media, the attractiveness of the login benefit will decrease. This results in a loss of motivation to log in for the purpose of obtaining login benefits. In this regard, if a notification process regarding the implementation of the replenishment process is performed, it becomes possible to notify the player that a new game content has been added to the game content group by the replenishment process. As a result, players who have been away from logging in will now log in again for the purpose of acquiring login benefits, making it possible to effectively encourage players to continue logging in.

Further, in this embodiment, notification processing regarding implementation of the change processing may be performed. For example, in FIG. 14, a notice is displayed on the display unit of the player's terminal device about the execution of the game content change process of the game media group. For example, the avatar character on the screen notifies the player that a change process has been performed on the character of the login privilege, and that the character has been strengthened. For example, as a result of the change process, character CHA's attack power has increased, character CHB's hit points have increased, character CHC has had a special skill added, and character CHD has been additionally equipped with a shield. It has been announced. For example, at the stage when it is determined that the change process will be performed, the player is notified in advance that the change process will be performed. Note that the notification process may be performed after the change process is actually implemented. Furthermore, the notification process regarding implementation of the change process may be performed during the period when the player is logged in to the game, or may be performed during the period when the player is not logged into the game. For example, notification of implementation of the change process may be made by sending a message to the player's terminal device. Further, the notification process may be realized by displaying an image on the display unit as shown in FIG. 14, or may be realized by sound processing by outputting audio or the like from the sound output unit.

By performing notification processing regarding the implementation of such change processing, it becomes possible to notify the player that the change processing to the game media of the game media group has been performed. For example, if a high-value or attractive game medium is given to a player as a login benefit, and the group of game media is left with only low-value or unattractive game media, the attractiveness of the login benefit will decrease. This results in a loss of motivation to log in for the purpose of obtaining login benefits. In this regard, by performing a notification process regarding the implementation of the change process, it becomes possible to inform the player that the value or appeal of the game media in the game media group has increased due to the change process. As a result, players who have been away from logging in will now log in again for the purpose of acquiring login benefits, making it possible to effectively encourage players to continue logging in.

Further, in this embodiment, a setting process is performed for the initial group of game media to be presented to the player for the first time, depending on the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the player's billing status. For example, the settings of the game media in the initial game media group are varied depending on the progress of the game played by the player, the game play time of the player, the number of times the game is played, and other game conditions. For example, as the progress of the game progresses, setting processing is performed to increase the value and attractiveness of the game media in the initial game media group. Alternatively, the longer the game play time, the more the number of times the game is played, or the higher the player's game performance, the setting process is performed to increase the value and attractiveness of the game media in the initial game media group. The process of setting the value and attractiveness of the game medium can be realized by, for example, the process of setting game parameters of the game medium, the process of adding abilities, skills, or accessories, the process of setting the degree of rarity, and the like. In addition, depending on the login status such as the player's login frequency and non-login period, the game content settings of the initial game media group may be changed, and whether the player has used a predetermined item or not. The settings of the game media in the initial game media group are made different depending on the type of item. For example, if the player is a player who frequently logs in for other games, setting processing is performed to increase the value and attractiveness of the game media in the initial game media group. Further, when the player uses a predetermined item, a setting process is performed to increase the value and attractiveness of the game media of the initial game media group. Alternatively, when the player pays for the billing by purchasing a billing item, etc., the setting contents of the game media in the initial game media group are changed depending on the billing status such as the billing amount. For example, when a player pays a large amount for charging, a setting process is performed to increase the value and attractiveness of the game media in the initial game media group. By doing the above, the initial game media group corresponding to the player's game status, login status, item usage status, or billing status will be presented when the player logs in for the first time. This makes it possible to present an appropriate initial game media group to the player.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the initial game content group setting process. First, the player's game situation is acquired (step S31). For example, the player's game progress, game play status, game results, etc. are acquired. Also, the player's login status is acquired (step S32). For example, the player's login frequency, non-login period status, and login continuation status are acquired. Also, the usage status of the player's items is acquired (step S33). For example, information such as whether the player used a predetermined item and the type of item used is acquired. Also, the player's billing status is acquired (step S34). For example, the billing status such as the player's billing amount and the frequency of billing is acquired. Then, an initial group of game media to be presented to the player for the first time is set according to the player's game status, login status, item usage status, or billing status (step S35). For example, the type or number of game media included in the initial game media group, the game parameters of the game media, and the skills, abilities, or accessories set for the game media are set. Then, the set initial game content group is presented to the player when the player logs in for the first time (step S36). Taking FIG. 4 as an example, the contents of the initial character group GR1 presented at the time of login on the first day are set and presented to the player.

Further, in this embodiment, the contents of the change processing for the game media of the game media group are set according to the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the player's billing status. That is, the contents of the change processing explained in FIGS. 5 to 10 are set according to these situations. For example, the contents of the changing process for the game media in the game media group are varied depending on the progress of the game played by the player, the game play time of the player, the number of times the game is played, and other game conditions. For example, as the progress of the game progresses, a change process is performed to increase the value and attractiveness of the game media in the game media group. Alternatively, the longer the game play time, the more the number of times the game is played, or the higher the player's game score, the more the change process is performed to increase the value and attractiveness of the game media in the game media group. In addition, depending on the login status such as the player's login frequency and non-login period, the contents of the game content change process for the game media group may be changed, and whether the player has used a predetermined item or not. The contents of the game content changing process of the game media group are varied depending on the type of item. For example, if the player is a player who logs in continuously and the login frequency is high, a change process is performed to increase the value and attractiveness of the game media in the game media group. Furthermore, when the player uses a predetermined item, a change process is performed to increase the value and attractiveness of the game media in the game media group. Alternatively, when the player purchases a chargeable item and pays for the charge, the contents of the game content change processing of the game media group are changed depending on the charge status such as the charge amount. For example, when a player pays a large amount of money, a change process is performed to increase the value and attractiveness of the game media in the game media group. By doing the above, it becomes possible to perform change processing on the game media of the game media group according to the player's game status, login status, item usage status, or billing status, and to reflect these situations. This makes it possible to implement appropriate change processing.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a process for setting the contents of a game content change process. Steps S41, S42, S43, and S44 in FIG. 16 are the same as steps S31, S32, S33, and S34 in FIG. 15, so a detailed explanation will be omitted. After step S44, in step S45, the contents of the game content changing process of the game media group are set according to the player's game status, login status, item usage status, or billing status. For example, the change target, the degree of change, the number of change targets, etc. of the change process are changed depending on the game status, login status, item usage status, or billing status. Furthermore, the degree of change in game parameters of the game medium is varied, and the contents and types of skills, abilities, or accompanying items added to the game medium are varied depending on the game situation, login situation, item usage situation, or billing situation. Then, a game content change process of the game content group is executed (step S46). That is, the setting contents are changed according to the game situation, login situation, item usage situation, or billing situation. Then, the game media group on which the change processing has been performed is presented when the player logs in (step S47). Note that the process of changing the settings according to the game status, login status, item usage status, or billing status is performed as time passes, as explained in FIGS. 7(A) to 7(C). You can.

Although the present embodiment has been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications can be made without substantively departing from the novelty and effects of the present disclosure. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, in the specification or drawings, a term (character group/item group, character/item, etc.) that is described at least once together with a different term with a broader or synonymous meaning (game media group, game media, etc.) may be replaced by a different term at any point. Further, the login processing, privilege processing, presentation processing, game content setting processing, etc. are not limited to those described in this embodiment, and techniques equivalent to these are also included within the scope of the present disclosure.

CHA~CHH characters (game media),
GR1 to GR4 Character group (game media group),
TA1, TA2, TB1 to TB3, TC time (elapsed time),
100 processing unit, 102 communication processing unit, 104 login processing unit, 106 privilege processing unit,
107 presentation processing unit, 108 game content setting unit, 110 game processing unit,
120 display processing unit, 130 sound processing unit, 160 operation unit, 162 imaging unit,
170 storage unit, 172 game information storage unit, 173 login information storage unit,
174 game medium information storage unit, 180 information storage medium, 190 display unit,
192 sound output section, 194 I/F section, 195 portable information storage medium, 196 communication section,
500 server system, 510 network, 600 processing unit,
602 communication processing unit, 604 login processing unit, 606 privilege processing unit,
607 presentation processing unit, 608 game content setting unit, 610 game processing unit,
612 management unit, 614 authentication processing unit, 616 billing processing unit, 620 display processing unit,
630 sound processing unit, 660 operation unit, 670 storage unit, 672 game information storage unit,
673 login information storage unit, 674 game medium information storage unit,
676 billing information storage unit, 678 user information storage unit, 680 information storage medium,
696 Communication Department

Claims (14)

a login processing unit that determines the continued status of the player's login to the game;
a benefit processing unit that performs a process of granting game content as a benefit to the player according to the login continuation status;
a presentation processing unit that performs a process of presenting to the logged-in player a group of game media that can be provided to the player;
a game content setting unit that performs game content change processing;
including;
The presentation processing unit includes:
presenting to the player who has logged in this time a group of game media from which the game media that was given to the player in the previous login has been removed from the group of game media that was presented to the player who has logged in last time;
The benefit processing unit is
Granting the game medium selected from the game medium group presented to the player who has logged in this time to the player;
The game content setting section includes:
A game system characterized in that the change process is performed on game media of the game media group presented to the player who has logged in this time. a login processing unit that determines the continued status of the player's login to the game;
a benefit processing unit that performs a process of granting game content as a benefit to the player according to the login continuation status;
a presentation processing unit that performs a process of presenting to the logged-in player a group of game media that can be provided to the player;
a game content setting unit that performs game content change processing;
including;
The presentation processing unit includes:
presenting to the player who has logged in this time a group of game media from which the game media that was given to the player in the previous login has been removed from the group of game media that was presented to the player who has logged in last time;
The benefit processing unit is
Granting the game medium selected from the game medium group presented to the player who has logged in this time to the player;
The game content setting section includes:
If the time elapsed from the start of the benefit granting event, the elapsed time from the first login, or the elapsed time from the predetermined number of logins is determined, and it is determined that the elapsed time has reached the set value, the above-mentioned A game system characterized in that the changing process of changing the content of the game medium of the game medium group presented to the player is performed. In claim 2,
The game content setting section includes:
It is characterized by performing a process of changing the game media of the game media group according to the elapsed time from the start of the event for granting benefits, the elapsed time from the time of first login, or the time elapsed from the time of login for a predetermined number of times. game system. In any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game content setting section includes:
The game system is characterized in that the changing process includes changing game parameters of the game medium, adding or changing skills, abilities, or accessories to the game medium, or changing properties of the game medium. a login processing unit that determines the continued status of the player's login to the game;
a benefit processing unit that performs a process of granting game content as a benefit to the player according to the login continuation status;
a presentation processing unit that performs a process of presenting to the logged-in player a group of game media that can be provided to the player;
a game content setting unit that performs game content change processing;
including;
The presentation processing unit includes:
presenting to the player who has logged in this time a group of game media from which the game media that was given to the player in the previous login has been removed from the group of game media that was presented to the player who has logged in last time;
The benefit processing unit is
Granting the game medium selected from the game medium group presented to the player who has logged in this time to the player;
The game content setting section includes:
performing the changing process of changing game media of the game media group presented to the player over time;
The game content setting section includes:
The game system is characterized in that the changing process includes changing game parameters of the game medium, adding or changing skills, abilities, or accessories to the game medium, or changing properties of the game medium. In any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The game content setting section includes:
A game system characterized in that, when it is determined that a replenishment condition is satisfied, a process of replenishing game media to the game media group is performed. In claim 6 ,
The game content setting section includes:
A game system characterized in that the replenishment process is performed when it is determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the status of the game media group. In claim 6 or 7 ,
The game content setting section includes:
The game is characterized in that the replenishment process is performed when it is determined that the replenishment condition is satisfied based on the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the elapsed time status. system. In any one of claims 6 to 8 ,
The presentation processing unit includes:
A game system characterized by performing a notification process regarding implementation of the replenishment process. In any one of claims 1 to 9 ,
The presentation processing unit includes:
A game system characterized by performing a notification process regarding implementation of the change process. In any one of claims 1 to 10 ,
The game content setting section includes:
A game system characterized in that the content of the changing process is set according to the player's game status, the player's login status, the player's item usage status, or the player's billing status. a login processing unit that determines the continued status of the player's login to the game;
a benefit processing unit that performs a process of granting game content as a benefit to the player according to the login continuation status;
a presentation processing unit that performs a process of presenting to the logged-in player a group of game media that can be provided to the player;
As a game content setting unit that performs game content change processing,
make the computer work,
The presentation processing unit includes:
presenting to the player who has logged in this time a group of game media from which the game media that was given to the player in the previous login has been removed from the group of game media that was presented to the player who has logged in last time;
The benefit processing unit is
Granting game media selected from the group of game media presented to the player who has logged in this time to the player;
The game content setting section includes:
A program characterized in that the program performs the change processing on game media of the game media group presented to the player who has logged in this time. a login processing unit that determines the continued status of the player's login to the game;
a benefit processing unit that performs a process of granting game content as a benefit to the player according to the login continuation status;
a presentation processing unit that performs a process of presenting to the logged-in player a group of game media that can be provided to the player;
As a game content setting unit that performs game content change processing,
make the computer work,
The presentation processing unit includes:
presenting to the player who has logged in this time a group of game media from which the game media that was given to the player in the previous login has been removed from the group of game media that was presented to the player who has logged in last time;
The benefit processing unit is
Granting the game medium selected from the game medium group presented to the player who has logged in this time to the player;
The game content setting section includes:
If the time elapsed from the start of the benefit granting event, the elapsed time from the first login, or the elapsed time from the predetermined number of logins is determined, and it is determined that the elapsed time has reached the set value, the above-mentioned A program characterized in that the program performs the changing process of changing the content of the game medium of the game medium group presented to the player. a login processing unit that determines the continued status of the player's login to the game;
a benefit processing unit that performs a process of granting game content as a benefit to the player according to the login continuation status;
a presentation processing unit that performs a process of presenting to the logged-in player a group of game media that can be provided to the player;
As a game content setting unit that performs game content change processing,
make the computer work,
The presentation processing unit includes:
presenting to the player who has logged in this time a group of game media from which the game media that was given to the player in the previous login has been removed from the group of game media that was presented to the player who has logged in last time;
The benefit processing unit is
Granting the game medium selected from the game medium group presented to the player who has logged in this time to the player;
The game content setting section includes:
performing the changing process of changing game media of the game media group presented to the player over time;
The game content setting section includes:
A program characterized in that, as the change process, a process of changing game parameters of the game medium, a process of adding or changing skills, abilities, or accessories to the game medium, or a process of changing properties of the game medium.

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