JP2008253521A - Item transfer method, system, server and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an item transfer method in a virtual space. <P>SOLUTION: The item transfer method for transferring items including value attribute information in the virtual space in a computer includes a selection transfer object allowing electronic inhabitants to transfer a plurality of storage items by a lottery in the virtual space. When a user accesses to the computer, the user selects an electronic inhabitant acting in the virtual space, controls the electronic inhabitant to act in the virtual space by a control means and, when the electronic inhabitant uses the selection transfer object, the information of the storage items stored in a selection transfer object storage item storage means is moved and transferred to a retained item information storage means of the electronic inhabitant. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention particularly relates to an item transfer method, system, server, and storage medium.

In recent years, in accordance with the spread of so-called broadband networks and the improvement of PC (personal computer) and consumer game machine capabilities, they have imitated various social life in a virtual space that embodies network services built on network servers. An online community that can lead a life and communicate with a plurality of participating users is being realized.
In an online community, a user who connects (accesses) a server can act in a virtual space through an electronic resident who is a humanoid character called an avatar or the like.
Each electronic resident stores attribute information related to the electronic resident in a database in the server. In many cases, the user can select the appearance of the electronic resident in the virtual space, which is one of the attribute information, from at least several types of variations.
Each electronic resident can exchange chat messages and the like by contacting other electronic resident in a virtual space. That is, the user can communicate with other users.

Furthermore, each electronic inhabitant is an item that embodies some value (item, electronic information that can be obtained by an electronic inhabitant to be acted on by a user in an online community in some way, and electronic information that can be used to produce some effect. Can be held or used.
When electronic residents use items in the virtual space, various effects can be obtained.
For example, depending on the online community, using (equiping) an item of “clothing” will change the appearance of the e-resident to the state of wearing that clothing.
Moreover, the electronic resident can memorize | store the information of the electronic value which can be used as virtual currency required in order to exchange various items and to use various facilities in virtual space as a kind of this item.
With this electronic value, various items can be obtained at a store in the virtual space.
In addition, there are online communities where electronic residents can have their own rooms in a virtual space, where items purchased from stores can be placed in their own rooms.
With these mechanisms, the user can live a social life in a virtual space through electronic residents.

  One form of this commercially successful online community is online RPG (Role Playing Game). The online RPG will be described below.

RPG is a game in which a user plays various roles in a virtual space having various views of the world that are different from reality, in the sense of a game that plays a role.
Conventional RPG has been provided as a game that a user plays alone (one person).
The user plays a certain role, such as a hero of a fantasy story, along with a character called NPC (Non Player Character) in the game, along with a specific story, defeat the enemy and peace in the world in the game We play by achieving purpose such as bringing about.
In RPG, an electronic value and an item can be obtained by defeating characters of various monsters (Monsters) as enemies in a story.
Furthermore, in RPG, an experience value or the like is set as an attribute of a character in which the user plays a role, and when the experience value increases each time an enemy is defeated, the attribute such as the attack power of the character often increases. .
In conventional RPG that is not online, the story ends and ends when the user achieves the goal.

On the other hand, in online RPG, an electronic resident specializing in playing a game called a player plays a role with a tremendously high degree of freedom based on attributes in line with the world view of the online RPG. Can play.
For example, in an online RPG with a heroic fantasy world view, each player as a user can perform various occupations such as warriors, monks, and wizards.
In RPG with a world view of science fiction, such as Sega's Phantasy Star Universe (registered trademark), each user player is a hunter, force, ranger, etc. who is an employee of a private security company Can perform the following occupations.
On this basis, in the online RPG, various scenarios called missions (mission, mission, mission, activity purpose) are prepared. In each mission, a specific map is set, various items and monsters are arranged on the map, and a specific event (event on the scenario) occurs.
In online RPG, you can play by playing a role on this mission. At this time, the achievement of the mission may be performed by a single player or a plurality of players in a party (party, player group).
In each mission, if the enemy is defeated, the electronic value and item can be obtained, and the experience value increases in the same way as the conventional non-online RPG. However, in the online RPG, in order to allow the user to continue to play for a long time, the amount of the electronic value and the increase in the experience value are often suppressed to be lower than the RPG in which the conventional user plays alone.
In addition, the online RPG has a feature that the online RPG provider can continue to play for a longer period of time by adding a mechanism such as expanding the mission.

In each online RPG mission, for example, the purpose of defeating a powerful monster such as a dragon is set. By achieving this purpose, it is possible to obtain further rewards such as electronic value, items, and experience values.
Each mission often has difficulty levels such as enemy strength and difficulty in achieving the goal. In order for each player or party to perform a mission with a high degree of difficulty, in addition to a high experience value, the player is required to possess (equipment) or use various items.
Various items for carrying out these highly difficult missions include, for example, sword items with a high attack power attribute to defeat enemies, armor items with a high defense power attribute from the enemy, and temporary items. In addition, there are items such as special items that have special effects such as increasing the attack power and defense power of the player or disrupting the enemy.
Such items are often referred to as rare items.

Here, the relationship between the RPG and the item will be described in more detail.
In RPG including conventional RPG that plays alone, the user earns electronic value that can be used in the game as the story progresses, and obtains items such as weapons, armor and special items with higher attributes at the store in the game There is fun to put in.
However, when new items are obtained, there is a problem that old items are no longer needed.
In addition, there is a demand that an unnecessary item obtained in a mission is changed to an electronic value, and another item is obtained with the changed electronic value.

In a conventional RPG that is not online, these unnecessary items can be discarded (erase items discarded from the item storage means, which is a database for storing items), or sold at stores in the virtual space (sold items In many cases, there is a means to increase the electronic value of the character that the user plays a role instead of deleting the item from the item storage means.
In this case, the number of items is not so limited during the game and is often provided infinitely.

However, in online RPG, in particular, if a large number of rare items are supplied, for example, even a novice user of a game can execute a mission with a high difficulty level, and the balance of the difficulty level is lost, and the user For this reason, problems such as a significant loss in the sense of achievement of the game occur.
In addition, if there are too many rare items distributed in the virtual space, there is a problem that the user wants to obtain other items, that is, the value is relatively lowered and the economic state of the game is destroyed. . The destruction of the economic state of the game means, for example, a state in which the balance between the value of the item intended by the online RPG provider and the availability of the item is significantly out of balance.
In order to solve such problems, in online RPG, the number and ratio of items distributed in the virtual space are limited in order to maintain the balance of the difficulty level of the game and maintain the economic state of the game. There are many.
Therefore, there is an increasing demand for items that are no longer needed to be transferred / received to other players.
For this purpose, for example, there is an item auction processing method described in Patent Document 1 (hereinafter referred to as Prior Art 1).
JP 2003-126555 A

In the auction processing method of the prior art 1, a player who wants to sell an item places an item he wants to sell on an auction (auction) on a server on the network, so that the price is higher than the price sold at a store in the virtual space. Can be offered at a reasonable price.
Further, a player who needs an item can obtain the necessary item with an amount of electronic value (in this case, a price) that is cheaper than the price sold at a store in the virtual space. In addition, since it is via an auction, it is possible to select the item that requires the cheapest price.

However, the auction processing method of the prior art 1 has a problem that rare items are often auctioned off due to high demand among players, but other items are not often auctioned off. It was.
Therefore, a player who has exhibited an item other than a rare item in an auction often takes an option of selling or discarding the item other than the rare item to a store that is a virtual store in the virtual space.
For this reason, there has been a problem that the number and ratio of each item circulated in the virtual space inevitably changes as the date on which the online RPG provider maintains the online RPG server becomes longer.
Therefore, there is a problem that the provider of online RPG must always adjust the number and ratio of each item distributed in the virtual space.
Accordingly, there has been a demand for an item transfer method that reliably transfers items other than rare items to electronic residents in a virtual space.

  This invention is made | formed in view of such a condition, and makes it a subject to eliminate the above-mentioned subject.

The item transfer method of the present invention is an item transfer method in which the computer realizes an item transfer function held by a user in a computer used by a plurality of users, the computer including a control unit and the user information. User storage means for storing the item, item storage means for storing the item information, a selective transfer object capable of storing the item information, identification information storage means for storing the identification information for each user, Possessed item information storage means for storing information of the item held for each user, and when the user selects an action using the selected transfer object, the control means is stored in the selected transfer object Information of at least one item of the storage item that is the item And moving the held item information storage unit, and performs an assignment.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized in that a limit on the number or type of possessed items is set for each user, and a limit on the number or type of stored items is set for each selected transfer object. .
In the item transfer method of the present invention, for each of the selected transfer objects, one or more stored items are selected and stored as recommended items that are items for recommending information on the selected items. An information storage means is further provided, and the recommended item can be presented to the user who uses the selected transfer object.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized by further comprising a selection transfer object identification information storage unit capable of storing the identification information of the user for each of the selection transfer objects.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized in that the selected transfer object is transferred only to a specific user stored in the selected transfer object identification information storage means.
In the item transfer method of the present invention, the computer further includes electronic value information storage means for storing electronic value information, and further includes retained electronic value information storage means for storing the amount of electronic value held for each user. For each selected transfer object, the apparatus further comprises: the stored electronic value information storage unit; and a value storage unit that stores a value when using the selected transfer object, and the user selects an action using the selected transfer object The amount of the electronic value of the consideration is further reduced from the possessed electronic value information storage means of the user who uses the selected transfer object, and the selected transfer object or the retained electronic value information storage means of the user The storage item is transferred by increasing the amount of electronic value of the consideration.
In the item transfer method of the present invention, the amount of electronic value stored in the stored electronic value information storage unit is limited for each user, and / or the stored electronic value information storage unit is stored for each selected transfer object. The amount of electronic value to be played is limited.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized in that, for each of the selected transfer objects, an amount of the electronic value of the price stored in the price storage means can be set.
The item transfer method of the present invention further includes a sales history storage unit that stores a sales history of the transferred item for each of the selected transfer objects, and the sales history for the user who owns the selected transfer object. Can be viewed.
In the item transfer method of the present invention, when the recommended item is set by the control unit based on value information set for each item and the user selects an action using the lottery box, the recommended item is selected. When the item is transferred, the control unit sets the recommended item again based on the value information.
In the item transfer method of the present invention, the computer includes an owner storage unit that stores an owner of the selected transfer object, or the selected transfer object is stored in the selected transfer object identification information storage unit of the selected transfer object. Information of the item stored in the possessed item information storage means of the user who owns the selected transfer object is stored in the selected transfer object owned by the user, the identification information of the user who owns the user It is possible to move.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized in that the amount of the electronic value of the value can be set by selecting the action of the user who owns the selected transfer object.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized in that the item information stored in the selection target item information storage means can be selected by selecting the action of the user who owns the selected transfer object.
In the item transfer method of the present invention, when the recommended item can be set by the user up to a predetermined number, and when the user selects an action using the lottery box, the recommended item is transferred. The recommended item is set again based on the value information set for each item.
The item transfer method of the present invention further includes position information storage means for each of the users, further includes position information storage means for each of the selected transfer objects, and moves to position information where the user can operate the selected transfer object in the previous period. In this case, an action using the selected transfer object can be selected.
The item transfer method of the present invention further includes room storage means for storing a virtual room owned for each user, and the room includes the position information storage means, the user who is not the owner of the room, and a message. Message exchange means for exchanging, and the position information stored in the position information storage means of the selected transfer object is within or within a predetermined range of the position information of the room owned by the user who owns the selected transfer object It is characterized by being.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized in that the appearance probability of each storage item of the selected transfer object can be changed or a lottery with no workability is performed.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized in that an expiration date is set for the item.
An item transfer system according to the present invention is an item transfer system in which a server means of the network service realizes an item transfer function held by a user in a network service used by a plurality of users, and includes server means and client means. The server means includes a control means, a network connection means for connecting to the client means, a user storage means for storing the user information, an item storage means for storing the item information, and the item A selection transfer object that can store the information, and for each user, the user includes identification information storage means for storing identification information, and possessed item information storage means for storing information of the item to be retained. The client means connects to the server means Network connection means for an input means for a user to input of the client device, characterized by comprising a display means for displaying information stored in said server means.
The server of the item transfer system of the present invention is a server of an item transfer system in which the network service server realizes an item transfer function held by a user in a network service used by a plurality of users. Storing control means, network connection means for connecting to the client means, user storage means for storing the user information, item storage means for storing the item information, and the item information. The selective transfer object that can be provided, and the user includes, for each user, an identification information storage unit that stores identification information, and a possessed item information storage unit that stores information of the item to be retained.
The server program of the present invention is a server program for an item transfer system in which a network service server realizes an item transfer function held by a user in a network service used by a plurality of users, A user storage database for storing the user information, an item database for storing the item information, a selective transfer object database capable of storing the item information, and the user database are identified for each user. An identification information database for storing information and a possessed item database for storing information on the possessed items are provided.
The storage medium of the present invention is a storage medium in which a server program of an item transfer system is stored.
The item transfer method of the present invention is a method in which a computer realizes a function of transferring an item held by one user to another user in a network service in which a plurality of users holding the item participate. The transfer is performed via a selection transfer object in the network service that selects at least two of the items held by the one user, and the computer holds the control means and each user. Possessed item information storage means for storing information on the item, and selection target item information storage means for storing information on the item to be selected for each selected transfer object, wherein the control means includes the one item The one user stored in the possessed item information storage means according to the user's operation. Storing information on at least two items among the items held by the selection target item information storage means as information on items to be selected for the selected transfer object under the management of the one user; , Information on at least one item among the items to be selected of the selected transfer object under the management of the one user stored in the selection target item information storage means as the recommended item is the other user And selecting the selected transfer object under the management of the one user stored in the selection target item information storage means when the other user uses the selected transfer object. Selecting information of at least one item among the items to be processed The information on the selected item to be selected is deleted from the information on the item to be selected of the selected transfer object stored in the selection target item information storage unit, and the possessed item information storage unit has And storing the information as item information held by the other user.
The item transfer method of the present invention is a method in which a computer realizes a function of transferring an item held by one user to another user in a network service in which a plurality of users holding the electronic value and the item participate. The transfer is performed via a selection transfer object in the network service that selects at least two of the items held by the one user, and the computer includes a control unit and each user. The stored electronic value information storage means for storing the electronic value information held by the user, the stored item information storage means for storing the information of the item held for each user, and the selection target for each selected transfer object Selection target item information storage means for storing the item information, and the control means However, in accordance with the operation of the one user, information on at least two items among the items held by the one user stored in the possessed item information storage means is under the management of the one user. As the information on the item to be selected of the selected transfer object, the step of storing in the selection target item information storage means, and the management of the one user stored in the selection target item information storage means Making it possible to present information of at least one item among the items to be selected as the selected transfer object to the other user as a recommended item; and when the other user uses the selected transfer object From the electronic value information held by the other user stored in the held electronic value information storage means The predetermined value of 1 is subtracted, and information on at least one item is selected from the items that are stored in the selection target item information storage unit and that are the selection target of the selected transfer object under the management of the one user. And deleting the selected item information of the selection target item from the information of the item to be selected of the selected transfer object stored in the selection target item information storage unit, and the possessed item information storage unit And storing the information as item information held by the other user.
According to the item transfer method of the present invention, when the other user uses the selected transfer object, the electronic value information held by the one user is stored in the stored electronic value information storage unit. A predetermined value of 2 is added.
In the item transfer method of the present invention, the computer further includes a selected transfer object electronic value information storage unit that stores electronic value information for each selected transfer object, and the other user uses the selected transfer object. Sometimes, a second predetermined value is added to the electronic value information of the selected transfer object stored in the selected transfer object electronic value information storage means.
The item transfer method according to the present invention includes a total number, a total amount, or a total number of items that can be stored in the selection target item information storage unit as information on items to be selected for the selection transfer object under the management of the one user. The upper limit of the amount is set.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized in that selection of an item to be selected by the selected transfer object is performed by lottery.
In the item transfer method of the present invention, the recommended item is determined based on value information set for each item, and when one of the recommended items is transferred to another user,
The recommended item is determined again based on value information set for each item.
According to the item transfer method of the present invention, the recommended item can be set up to a predetermined number by the one user, and when one of the recommended items is transferred to another user, the recommended item is the item. It is characterized by being updated based on value information set for each.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized in that an expiration date is set for the item.
The item transfer method of the present invention is characterized in that an upper limit of the total number, the total amount, or the total amount of items that can be held by the one user is set.
The item transfer method according to the present invention is an item transfer method in which a computer realizes a transfer function of transferring an item held by one user to another user in a network service in which a plurality of users holding the item participate. The transfer function is performed via a selection transfer object in the network service that selects an item held by the user as a selection target, and information on the item held by the one user is set to the first user. A storage step of storing the selected transfer object under the management of the selected transfer object as a selection target, and a presentation that enables an item related to the stored item information stored in the storage step to be presented to the other user Step and the item presented in the presenting step as the other user A selection step of selecting when the selected transfer object is used, and deleting the information of the item selected by the selection step from the information of the item to be selected by the selected transfer object, It is an item transfer method including a re-storing step of storing it as information on items held by the user.
In the item transfer method of the present invention, the one user has a virtual room in the network service, and the room is provided with a bulletin board for exchanging messages with a plurality of other users. Is provided in the room.
The program of the present invention is a program for a computer to realize a function of transferring an item held by one user to another user in a network service in which a plurality of users holding the item participate. Is performed via a selection transfer object in the network service that selects at least two of the items held by the one user, and the computer controls the control means and the user holds for each user. Possessed item information storage means for storing item information; and selection target item information storage means for storing information on the item to be selected for each selected transfer object; and The one item stored in the possessed item information storage means in response to a user operation. The information of at least two items among the items held by the user is stored in the selection target item information storage means as information of items to be selected by the selected transfer object under the management of the one user. Step, and information on at least one item among the items to be selected of the selected transfer object under the management of the one user stored in the selection target item information storage means as the recommended item The selection transfer object under the management of the one user, which is stored in the selection target item information storage means when the other user uses the selection transfer object. A step for selecting information of at least one item among items to be selected. And the information of the selected item to be selected is deleted from the information of the item to be selected of the selected transfer object stored in the selection target item information storage unit, and the possessed item information storage unit And storing the information as item information held by the other user.
The recording medium of the present invention is a computer-readable recording medium on which the program of the present invention is recorded.
The system of the present invention realizes a function of transferring an item held by one user to another user in a network service in which a plurality of users holding an item participate via a client. The transfer is performed via a selection transfer object in the network service that selects at least two items held by the one user, and the server includes a control unit. And possessed item information storage means for storing information of the item held for each user, and selection target item information storage means for storing information of the item to be selected for each selected transfer object, The control means records the possessed item information according to the operation of the one user. The information of at least two items among the items held by the one user stored in the means is selected as information on items to be selected by the selected transfer object under the management of the one user. At least one item of the items to be stored in the target item information storage unit and the items to be selected from the selected transfer object under the management of the one user stored in the selection target item information storage unit Allowing the information to be presented to the other user as a recommended item, and the one user stored in the selection target item information storage means when the other user uses the selected transfer object At least one of the items to be selected by the selective transfer object under the control of Selecting item information; and deleting information on the selected item to be selected from information on the item to be selected on the selected transfer object stored in the selection item information storage unit; The possessed item information storage means stores the information as items stored by the other user.
The server of the present invention realizes a function of transferring an item held by one user to another user in a network service in which a plurality of users holding an item participate via the client. The transfer is performed via a selection transfer object in the network service that selects at least two of the items held by the one user, and the server performs control. Means, storage item information storage means for storing information of the item held for each user, and selection target item information storage means for storing information of the item to be selected for each selected transfer object. Provided, the control means according to the operation of the one user, the possessed item Information on at least two items among the items held by the one user stored in the information storage means, as information on items to be selected by the selected transfer object under the management of the one user, Storing in the selection target item information storage means; and at least one of the items to be selected as the selection transfer object under the management of the one user stored in the selection target item information storage means Allowing the item information to be presented to the other user as a recommended item; and when the other user uses the selected transfer object, the item information is stored in the selection target item information storage means. At least of the items to be selected for the selected transfer object under the control of the user of Selecting information on one item, and deleting information on the selected item to be selected from information on the item to be selected on the selected transfer object stored in the selection target item information storage means And a step of storing in the possessed item information storage means as information on items possessed by the other user.

  According to the present invention, an item other than a rare item can be reliably transferred to an electronic resident by an item transfer method for performing lottery in a network service.

<Embodiment>
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
The online RPG in which the item inheritance system according to the embodiment of the present invention is operating is provided as a network service, and is similar to the conventional RPG in the feature that an electronic value and an item are acquired by a mission in a virtual space. However, the communication function described below is enhanced, the degree of freedom of item installation is high, and the function of item distribution such as the use of the lottery box according to the embodiment of the present invention has been expanded.・ Designed to function as a community.

〔System configuration〕
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing a configuration of an item inheritance system according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the item inheritance system of the present invention, a server 10 (server means, host computer) for an online RPG server composed of a plurality of servers is a PC (personal computer) or consumer terminal that is a terminal for an online RPG client. It is connected to game machines 20-1 to 20-n (client means, terminals) via a network 5 (network means) such as the Internet. The network 5 may be an IP network using a wired connection, a dedicated line such as ATM, or a wireless network such as a wireless network using a wireless LAN or a mobile phone network.

This server 10 is, for example, a cluster of computers including standard PC / AT compatible components (CPU, chipset, RAM, HDD, LAN card, etc.), and is a Microsoft Windows (registered trademark) server. An online RPG server program according to an embodiment of the present invention that is running on an OS such as 2003 is executed. In this server 10, a database engine can be operated by connecting a plurality of HDDs by a network file system, and can be operated as a single server as a whole.
In addition, there is a feature that a server that actually provides a mission (a server that a user accesses) can be selected. When the user selects the number of this server from the online RPG in the form of “Universe n”, it is possible to communicate with the electronic residents who are connected to the same server at the same time by chat etc. become.

  The client 20-n is a PC / AT compatible machine on which an OS such as Windows XP (registered trademark) of Microsoft Corporation is installed, and PlayStation 2 (registered trademark) manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. When the user executes the online RPG client software according to the embodiment and connects to the network 5, it is possible to access the server 10 and execute the online RPG.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the item inheritance system according to the embodiment of the present invention. In this block diagram, the server 10 is executed by the above-described online RPG server software, and a user database 101 (user memory) storing user identification information (ID), electronic resident identification information (ID), billing information, and the like. Database), an electronic resident database 102 in which the associated user stores data for each single or plural electronic resident, and attributes of individual items. Stored item database 103 (item storage means, item database), lottery box database 104 (selected transfer object database) storing individual data of lottery boxes when there are a plurality of lottery boxes, and user who has accessed And the user is acted on An electronic resident authentication unit 110 that selects an electronic resident, a network connection unit 111 (network connection unit) that is an interface connected to the network 5 and transmits / receives data, and an output that outputs information on the electronic resident from the network connection unit 111 Unit 112, input unit 113 for inputting actions of electronic residents from network connection unit 111, lottery unit 114 (selected transfer object) for transferring stored items as stored items to electronic residents by lottery, electronic residents A control unit 115 (control means) for controlling the online RPG, and a management unit 116 for managing the online RPG by the online RPG provider (computer administrator) according to the embodiment of the present invention. .

  Further, the client 20-1 executes the above-described online RPG client software, and is an interface connected to the storage unit 210 that stores temporary data sent from the server 10 and the network 5. A network connection unit 211 that transmits and receives data, a display unit 212 that is a liquid crystal display or the like that displays a virtual space, the status of electronic residents, and an input unit 213 that is a user interface such as a keyboard or joypad that performs input from the user And a control unit 215 that is a CPU or the like that controls each block of the client 20-1. Also, 20-2 to 20-n having the same configuration as the client 20-1 are also connected to the network 5 such as the Internet.

Database configuration
Here, a database operating on the server 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
The user database 101 includes, for each user, user identification information A1 that is an account (right to use the service) number or character string when the user connects to the server 10, and an electronic resident who selects the action Identification information A2, user billing information A3, and the like are stored.

In order to play an online RPG game according to an embodiment of the present invention, a user first purchases a client software package. Then, when the client 20-n is a PC, the user installs and executes the client software in the HDD or the like. When the client 20-n is a consumer game machine, the client software can be directly executed from a storage medium such as a DVD-ROM in which the software is stored, or can be installed in the HDD or the like.
Here, when the client software connects to the server 10 for the first time, the user electronic resident authentication unit 110 of the server 10 newly enters the product ID called “game key” described in the package. A simple account. The user can continue playing the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention for a predetermined period (for example, one month) after the account creation. This predetermined period is stored in the billing information A3. In order for the user to continue playing the game as an online RPG after the predetermined period has elapsed, when the user charges with a credit card or electronic money, the charging information A3 is updated by a settlement unit (not shown).

Further, when the user creates an account, it becomes possible to create a plurality of electronic residents (e.g., eight people). This creation of electronic residents is performed interactively, and attributes such as names, races, genders, and appearances such as faces and clothes in the virtual space can be selected in accordance with the online RPG worldview.
The attribute of the electronic resident created by the user is stored in the electronic resident database 102 by the control unit 115. Further, the electronic resident identification information, which is identification information (ID) for identifying the electronic resident in the virtual space in the online RPG server software or user software, is the electronic resident identification information A2 in the user database 101. Is remembered.
In addition, the user database 101 may include additional information such as a user's mail address, address, and telephone number. An object in which the stored contents of the user database 101 are combined with functions for creating an account and creating an electronic resident is used as a user storage means.

In the electronic resident database 102, for each electronic resident, electronic resident identification information B1 (identification information storage means) for identifying the electronic resident, and an owned item storage unit B2 (owned item information) for storing items held by the electronic resident Storage means), possessed electronic value storage part B3 (electronic value information storage means) for storing the electronic value possessed by this electronic resident, position information storage part B5 (position information storage means), and information on the rooms owned A room storage unit B6 (room storage means) to be stored is stored.
The electronic resident database 102 has an “object” type data structure linked with a program executed in a server corresponding to each electronic resident.

More specifically, for each electronic inhabitant, the electronic inhabitant identification information B1 stores one of ID1 to IDn, which is identification information of the electronic inhabitant created by the user when the above-mentioned electronic inhabitant is created.
The possessed item storage unit B2 stores identification information (ID) of items possessed by the corresponding electronic residents, and attribute information such as incidental information of each retained item. The identification information of this item is the same as the item number stored in the item identification information C1 of the item database 103. By referring to the item database 103 based on this item number, the attribute and name of each item can be changed. Users can refer to it via electronic residents.
In addition, as the incidental information, for example, in the case of the item “sword”, the attack power, the attack attribute, and the like. In addition, the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention has a feature that weapons can be strengthened. However, since the number of times of strengthening is limited, information such as the number of times is also stored as accompanying information. Hereinafter, “store item” and “store item” indicate that item identification information and attribute information including accompanying information are stored.

The possessed electronic value storage unit B3 stores electronic value information possessed by the corresponding electronic residents. This electronic value includes the amount of electronic value such as virtual currency that electronic residents can use when they operate in virtual space, and the virtual bank in their room or virtual space. The amount to be deposited is stored separately. Furthermore, electronic values other than virtual currency, for example, electronic values such as honorary titles in the online RPG are stored. With this honorary title, there are advantages such as being able to go in and out of a specific place in the online RPG and purchasing a specific item at a low price.
In addition, as electronic value other than virtual currency, real money converted via an electronic bank or the like, electronic money such as WebMoney (registered trademark) / Edy (registered trademark) / Suica (registered trademark) / PASMO (registered trademark), It may be a service point provided by a company or the like, or a game value such as a virtual medal / virtual pachinko ball. However, there are cases where it is prohibited to provide cash or electronic money by transferring items by the legal system of the country or region. In this case, electronic value is controlled according to the legal system. Furthermore, if gambling is permitted by the legal system of the country or region, it is possible to control electronic value that increases cash and electronic money.

  The position information storage unit B5 stores one of the position information XYZW1 to XYZWn in the virtual space of the corresponding electronic resident. As this position information, map identification information (ID) of a map storage unit (not shown) and position information in the virtual space are shown three-dimensionally in advance. It is also possible to store position information related to a specific place in a data structure such as a pointer.

The room storage unit B6 stores information on rooms owned by the corresponding electronic residents. In the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the user creates the above-mentioned electronic resident, for example, one room owned by the electronic resident is created at the same time. This room information is stored in the room storage unit B6.
In addition, the electronic resident database 102 includes attribute information such as the name, gender, appearance, and the like of the electronic resident described above.

The room storage unit B6 will be described in more detail. The room storage unit B6 includes a position information storage unit B61, a room type storage unit B62, and an installation item storage unit B63.
The position information storage unit B61 may store the position information of the corresponding room as position information calculated from information in the electronic resident database 102 (for example, coordinates or a room number generated by the electronic resident ID). Is possible. Moreover, it can also memorize | store as positional information similar to positional information storage part B5. Specifically, if a room is associated with a map on the online RPG (eg, “Space Colony” or “Planet A”), if an electronic resident comes out of the room, You can go to a common map called “Lobby” on the map (eg, “Lobby” for “Space Colony”).

  In the room type storage unit B62, for example, RT1 which is a standard room type is stored at the time of creation of the above-mentioned electronic resident. It is possible to change the form of the room by purchasing and using it. For example, when the user selects the behavior of the electronic resident to use the “reform ticket” corresponding to RT2, the control unit 115 stores RT2 in the room type storage unit of the electronic resident. Then, functions such as the appearance of the electronic resident's room that the user can see in the virtual space, the number of locations where the items in the room can be installed, and location information of the locations change.

The installed item storage unit B63 stores item identification information about items installed in a room owned by the user, identification information of a selected transfer object described later, and additional information. Further, similar to the possessed item storage unit B2, a storage unit for “stocking” the retained item (holding a predetermined number of items in a room owned by the user) can be provided separately. The items of the stock storage unit and the electronic resident's possessed item storage unit include item identification information and additional information when the user interactively operates in the room of the electronic resident who selects the action. You can move to each storage unit.
Note that “move” of data (information) according to the embodiment of the present invention is to delete data in the storage unit after copying data such as attribute information of the storage unit to another storage unit. Or changing a storage section referred to by a data structure such as a pointer, or changing a data state through clearing or changing a flag or the like.

The procedure when an electronic resident actually installs an item in a room will be described with reference to FIG.
First, electronic residents talk to partner robots called “Partners” and “Machinery”, which is a program interface that assists in various actions in a virtual space. That is, the action of “talking” can be selected when the user presses a specific button of the input unit 213. Thereby, the mode (installation mode) which installs an item in a room (my room) can be performed.

In the installation mode of the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention, items can be installed only with specific location information of a room, and items that can be further installed have a special attribute that can be installed as an item database. 103 need to be stored. An installable attribute is also stored in a lottery box to be described later.
When the electronic resident installs an item, the control unit 115 stores the identification information about the installed item in the specific storage location regarding the installation position of the installation item storage unit B63 of the electronic resident from the possessed item storage unit B2 into the room storage. Move to the installed item storage unit B63.
Furthermore, if an electronic inhabitant removes an item, it will move from the installation item memory | storage part B63 in the memory location in an installation position to the possession item memory | storage part B2. Thereby, it becomes possible to return the installed item to the possessed item.

Next, the item database 103 will be described with reference to FIG.
The item database 103 indicates, for each item type, item identification information C1 that is identification information (ID) for identifying the item in the virtual space, a name C2 that is the name of the item, and “rareness”. A rarity C3, a standard bid price C4 indicating the amount of standard electronic value, a standard selling price C5 indicating the amount of standard electronic value, and a special attribute C6 which is an attribute associated with each item are stored. .

More specifically, for each item type, the item identification information C1 stores one of the item numbers IT1 to ITn.
The name C2 stores character information of the name of the item displayed in the virtual space.
The rarity C3 reflects attributes such as the item appearance rate and attack power, and stores the rarity (value information) that is the “rareness” set by the online RPG provider according to the embodiment of the present invention. . If this rarity is high, it is possible to provide a restriction such as equipment that can only be possessed by an electronic resident who has high attributes such as experience values, but cannot be equipped (can be used in a mission). It is also referred to when setting a “recommended” item described later.

The standard purchase price C4 indicates the amount of electronic value required when an electronic resident purchases the item at a store in the virtual space. In this case, it is the amount of virtual currency. Similarly, the standard selling price C5 indicates the amount of virtual currency obtained when an electronic resident sells at a store in the virtual space.
The special attribute C6 includes a special attribute of the item, a non-saleable attribute that is prohibited for sale due to a mandatory item in the mission or an item that is held as a standard in setting, a room owned by an electronic resident Installable attribute (whether or not it is an item that can be installed in a room goods, that is, an item that can be installed in a room), in the case of a lottery box, an attribute that can store lottery box identification information to be described later, Information such as an equipment attribute indicating which equipment can be equipped and a plurality of possessable attributes indicating whether it can be possessed is stored.
Further, this item database also stores information about what accompanying information each item has. Thereby, it becomes possible to memorize | store information, such as weapon strengthening, when each inhabitant possesses the item.

Next, the lottery box database 104, which is a database that cooperates with the lottery unit 114, will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
Only one “lottery box”, which is displayed based on the lottery box database 104 so that the electronic residents can use the lottery unit 114 in the virtual space, can appear. In the online RPG according to the form, a plurality can appear.
This lottery box is owned by each electronic inhabitant as an item and can be installed in a room or by an online RPG provider.
By selecting (manipulating) an action in front of the “lottery box”, the “maintenance” operation that allows items to be put in and out of lottery boxes owned by each electronic inhabitant, and from lottery boxes that are not owned An operation of purchasing items by lottery or the like becomes possible.

  The lottery box database 104 has an “object” type data structure like the electronic resident database 102, and stores data for each of the above-mentioned “lottery boxes” that can be installed in the virtual space.

The contents of this database will be described with reference to FIG.
The lottery box database 104 stores, for each lottery box, lottery box identification information D1, which is identification information (ID) for identifying the lottery box in the virtual space, and identification information of items stored in the lottery box. Item storage unit D2 (selection item information storage means), recommended item storage unit D3 that stores identification information of items that are recommended items among stored items, and electronic resident identification information storage that stores identification information of electronic resident A part D4 (selective transfer object identification information storage means), a stored electronic value storage part D5 (held electronic value information storage means, selective transfer object electronic value information storage means) for storing the amount of electronic value held by the lottery box, A value storage unit D6 (value storage means) that stores the amount of electronic value required when using the lottery box, and identification of an electronic resident who is the owner of the lottery box Owner storage unit D7 (owner storage unit) for storing information, sales history storage unit D8 (sales history storage unit) for storing sales history, and position information storage unit D9 (position for storing lottery box position information) Information storage means).

More specifically, for each lottery box, the lottery box identification information D1 stores one of the lottery box identification information from LOT1 to LOTn.
The stored item storage unit D2 stores identification information of items stored in the lottery box and accompanying information of the items. This accompanying information is the same as the accompanying information of the items held by each electronic resident.

The electronic resident identification information storage unit D4 stores identification information of electronic residents who can use the lottery box, conditions for selecting the electronic residents, and the like.
Thereby, the effect that it becomes possible to restrict | limit the electronic inhabitant who wants to use a lottery box specially can be acquired. In addition, when the provider of the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention is the owner of the lottery box, only a specific electronic resident can use the lottery box. It is also possible to make it a condition that only a woman or a person of a certain level or more uses it.
If nothing is stored in the identification information storage unit, any electronic resident can use the corresponding lottery box as long as other conditions are satisfied.
The possessed electronic value storage unit D5 stores the retained electronic value that is the electronic value of the sales of the lottery box. This retained electronic value can be transferred (moved) to the retained electronic information storage unit of the electronic resident who owns the lottery box.

The value storage unit D6 stores the amount of electronic value that is the value when using the lottery box. The amount of virtual currency can be set here, but other electronic values can also be set.
The owner storage unit D7 stores identification information of an owner who owns the corresponding lottery box (that is, the lottery box is under the control of the electronic resident who is the owner). When a plurality of electronic residents are owned, it is possible for any of the electronic residents to perform “maintenance” of the lottery box described later. It is also possible to set an attribute that enables the online RPG provider to perform maintenance.
The sales history storage unit D8 stores the sales history such as the sales time of the lottery box, the identification information of the sold item, the amount of electronic value paid, and the like.
The position information storage unit D9 stores the position information of the lottery box. As this position information, position information such as coordinates in each map can be stored, or position information in each room of the electronic residents can be stored.
In addition, when a plurality of electronic residents own the corresponding lottery box, it is also possible to store position information including an attribute such that there is a lottery box at the same time in each of the electronic residents' rooms. As a result, the electronic residents can observe the sales history of the items in the lottery box in their own room, and can add or remove the items stored in the lottery box without going to another room each time. Is obtained. Moreover, since the lottery box is jointly owned, the effect that the sales can be managed centrally is also obtained.

  Here, the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described when a lottery box, which is an item for transferring an item in the item transfer system according to the embodiment of the present invention, is installed. Here, the procedure and information performed between the server 10 and the client 20-1 will be described using the terminal of the user who has selected the behavior of the electronic resident as the client 20-1.

  FIG. 14 is a screen shot displayed on the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 when the lottery box is installed. The appearance of the front, the appearance of the right side, the appearance of the left side, and the appearance of the back side are shown, respectively. As shown in the screen shot, the lottery box displays a stereoscopic image imitating a so-called “gacha gacha (registered trademark No. 2031315)” which is a real-world gift vending device. This lottery box is subjected to an animation process in which a capsule-shaped object that imitates an item moves inside. The capsule-shaped object inside can move the object having a shape imitating the shape of the item in the stored item storage unit D2.

When an electronic resident approaches the installed lottery box, the control unit 215 displays options on the lower right of the screen of the display unit 212 of the client 20-1.
When the approaching electronic resident is the owner of the lottery box installed, the control unit 215 displays two item choices “access” and “turn mess” on the display unit 212 of the client 20-1. A screen shot in this state is shown in FIG.
In addition, when the approaching electronic resident is not the owner of the lottery box in which the electronic resident is located, the control unit 215 displays only one option “turn gacha gacha” on the display unit 212 of the client 20-1.

Here, when the electronic resident who is the owner of the lottery box selects an option of “accessing” by the input unit 213, input information related to this option is transmitted from the network connection unit 211 via the network 5 to the network of the server 10. The signal is received by the connection unit 111 and input to the input unit 113. The control unit 115 senses the input information input to the input unit 113. Thereby, maintenance of the lottery box described below can be performed.
In addition, when the owner of the lottery box or an electronic resident who is not the owner selects the option of “turning a mess” by the input unit 213, similarly, input information related to this selection is sent from the network connection unit 211 via the network 5. And received by the network connection unit 111 of the server 10. The control unit 115 senses the input information input to the input unit 113. Thereby, the lottery box use process described below can be performed.

[Maintenance of lottery boxes]
Next, the lottery box maintenance performed in the game in the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.
Lottery box maintenance means that an electronic resident who owns a lottery box and installs it in the room that owns the lottery box puts items in and out, looks at sales history, selects recommended items, draws lots This refers to actions such as removing a box.
By performing this maintenance, the user has a high demand for items that are highly demanded among the items held by the electronic residents who have selected the action, and the demand that the electronic residents who are the sellers are not easily found even if they want to sell them. It becomes possible to efficiently provide low items to other electronic residents.

Hereinafter, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 11, a more detailed procedure for the maintenance of the lottery box will be described. Here, the procedure and information performed between the server 10 and the client 20-1 will be described with the client 20-1 as the terminal of the user who wants to perform maintenance. Further, the identification information of the electronic resident when the user selects an action and performs maintenance will be described as ID1 (one user), and the identification number of the lottery box owned by this electronic resident will be described as LOT2.
First, as described above, an electronic inhabitant stands in front of a lottery box of LOT2 owned by himself / herself installed in a virtual space, and the user selects specific buttons (for example, an “up / down” button and a “decision” button on the input unit 213. ), The maintenance of the lottery box can be performed.
While the electronic residents are performing the maintenance procedure, if other owners of the lottery box that is being maintained or electronic residents other than the owner use (operate) the lottery box that is being maintained The message “Maintenance is in progress” is displayed, and operations such as maintenance cannot be performed. That is, so-called exclusive access is performed.

(Step S100)
Regarding the maintenance of the lottery box, referring to the flowchart of FIG. 8 which is the main flowchart, the sales history can be displayed as sales information in step S100 which is the first step of the maintenance.
The sales information display step of step S100 will be described in more detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S1001)
First, in step S1001, the control unit 115 has sold one or more times from the previous maintenance to the current maintenance, that is, another electronic resident has used this lottery box to obtain an item (transfer) Is done).
If there is no sales in step S1001, that is, if “NO”, the control unit 115 does not display the sales and proceeds to the next step S101.
If there is a sale in step S1001, that is, if "YES", the control unit 115 proceeds to the next step S1002.

(Step S1002)
In step S <b> 1002, the control unit 115 transmits sales information through the network connection unit 111 from the output unit 112 to the client 20-1 that is a user's terminal that selects the behavior of the electronic resident who is performing maintenance. The sales information is received by the network connection unit 211 of the client 20-1 via the network 5, and displayed on the display unit 212 by the control unit 215 of the client 20-1.
As the sales information, based on the information stored in the sales history storage unit D8 in the lottery box database 104 of the corresponding lottery box, the sales history from the previous maintenance to the current maintenance is displayed on the display unit 212. To display.

  A display example of the sales information is shown in FIG. For example, each electronic inhabitant who owns the lottery box “Gachagacha” has the number of virtual currency insertions in the lottery box, the amount of virtual currency sold, and the number of item attribute information stored in the storage item storage unit D2. It is possible to set so that only such information can be known. Note that which information stored in the sales history storage unit D8 is displayed as sales information can be set via the management unit 116 by the provider of the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention. .

Here, the control unit 115 of the server 10 waits for a user's specific input before proceeding to the processing of the next step. Specifically, the input information that the user inputs a specific button (for example, “OK” button) of the input unit 213 is transmitted through the network connection unit 211, via the network 5, to the input unit 113 through the network connection unit 111. Until the control unit 115 senses the input information, the control unit 115 remains in the process of step S1002. Such waiting for input of user input information is also performed in the following steps.
When the user's specific input is performed, the control unit 115 proceeds to the next step S101.

(Step S101)
In step S101, a menu as a maintenance option is displayed on the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 by the control unit 215.
The maintenance option display and the user input waiting are performed by exchanging information between the server 10 and the client 20-1 via the network 5 as in the above-described steps. The control unit 115 of the server 10 waits for which option the user selects. An example of a screen shot displayed on the display unit 212 in this state is shown in FIG.
Here, when the control unit 115 senses information on an option selected by the user from the menu, the control unit 115 is one of S102, S103, S104, S105, S106, S107, and S108, respectively, according to the option information. Proceed to the process.

(Step S102)
In step S102, a price to be paid when the lottery box is used by an electronic resident who is not the owner can be set. A screen shot of step S102 is shown in FIG.
The user uses a specific button (for example, “up / down / left / right” button) of the input unit 213 to input the user between the client 20-1 and the server 10 via the network 5 in the same manner as the above-described steps. Exchanged information. In other words, the user moves the cursor (the symbol indicating the change position, in this case, the position between the upper and lower triangles) to the number of digits of the consideration amount to change by the left or right button, and up or down The button increases or decreases the value.

Here, when the user changes the amount of consideration, the amount of electronic value in the consideration storage unit D6 of the lottery box database 104 of the lottery box corresponding to the control unit 115 is changed according to the information input by the user.
When this determination is confirmed, the control unit 115 outputs a command (instruction) for displaying a message “I have set one amount of money” to the output unit 112. The output unit 112 transmits this command through the network connection unit 111. When the network connection unit 211 of the client 20-1 receives the command, the control unit 215 displays the above message on the display unit 212 for a certain period of time. Hereinafter, when the control unit 115 displays a message on the display unit 212 of the client 20-1, the same procedure is performed.
When the user inputs a specific button (for example, a “cancel” button) on the input unit, the control unit 115 returns to step S101 which is a menu selection screen.

(Step S103)
Step S <b> 103 is a storage step in which the user own item is moved to the storage item in the lottery box corresponding to the user. FIG. 17 shows an example of a screen shot displayed when the user selects this step.
This storing step will be described in more detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S1031)
In step S1031, an item stored in the lottery box under maintenance is selected from items held by the user.
First, the control unit 115 outputs, to the output unit 112, a list of possessed items stored in the possessed item storage unit B2 of the electronic resident database 102 corresponding to the electronic resident who has selected an action by the user. The output unit 112 transmits the list of possessed items to the client 20-1 through the network 5 through the network connection unit 111. The network connection unit 211 of the client 20-1 stores the received list of possessed items in the storage unit 210, and the control unit 215 of the client 20-1 displays the retained item list on the display unit 212 using a display switching method such as scrolling. Use to display.

Next, with respect to the displayed list of items, the user inputs a specific button (for example, “up / down” button) of the input unit 213, thereby specifying an item to be stored in the lottery box. The identified item is indicated by a cursor (in this case, a triangle displayed on the left side).
When the user inputs a specific button (for example, “OK” button or “Cancel” button) of the input unit 213, the specified item is selected by the user via the network 5 as described above. The control unit 115 senses the button that has been pressed. Thereby, an item is selected.
After this selection is made, the control unit 115 advances the process to step S1032.

(Step S1032)
In step S1032, the control unit 115 determines whether or not the user has pressed a specific button (for example, “cancel” button) of the input unit 213. If this specific button has been pressed, that is, if “YES”, the user determines that item storage has been canceled (stopped), and the control unit 115 returns the process to step S101.
If “NO”, the control unit 115 proceeds to the next step 1033.

(Step S1033)
In step S1033, the control unit 115 determines whether the number of stored items is a predetermined maximum number.
For example, the predetermined maximum number is set to 30. When the predetermined maximum number of items is stored in the possessed item storage unit of the lottery box database 104, that is, in the case of “YES”, the user cannot naturally store further items. Therefore, the control unit 115 causes the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 to display a message “No more items can be entered”, and then returns the process to step S1031.
If “NO”, the controller 115 advances the process to step S1034.

(Step S1034)
In step S1034, the control unit 115 determines whether the item selected by the user has the equipment attribute and is in the equipped equipment state. In the case of “YES”, the control unit 115 causes the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 to output a message that “the item being equipped cannot be put in” is displayed, and then performs processing. It returns to step S1031. Note that the item equipment state of the electronic residents can be changed by an equipment menu of an item (not shown).
If “NO”, the control unit 115 advances the process to step S1035.

(Step S1035)
In step S1035, the control unit 115 determines whether the item selected by the user is an item having a plurality of possessable attributes.
If “YES”, the controller 115 advances the process to step S1036.
If “NO”, the control unit 115 advances the process to step S1037.

(Step S1036)
In step S1036, a dialog box for asking how many items are to be stored (a method for displaying a message and asking the user for a choice) is output so that the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 displays it, and a user input is awaited.
Here, even if the item stored in the storage item storage unit D2 of the lottery box is an item having a plurality of possessable attributes, the storage item storage unit D2 converts it to one for each item. For this reason, the user can select the number of items up to a predetermined maximum number of the stored items described above. For example, when 30 items “Demate” are stored in the storage item storage unit D2 of the empty lottery box, the number becomes a predetermined number.
When the control unit 115 senses that the user has selected the number of items to be stored using specific buttons (for example, “up / down” button and “decision” button) of the input unit 213, the control unit 115 performs processing in step S1037. Proceed to

(Step S1037)
In step S1037, the attribute information of the selected item is one (in the case of an item having a plurality of possessable attributes, the selected number), and possessed in the electronic resident database 102 of the electronic resident who is selecting the action by the user It moves with the accompanying information from the item storage unit B2 to the storage item storage unit D2 of the lottery box database 104 of the corresponding lottery box.
Next, the control unit 115 causes the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 to output a message “(Item name) entered”, and then the user selects a specific item in the input unit 213. Wait until a button (eg, “OK” button) is entered.
When the control unit 115 senses that the user has input a specific button, the control unit 115 returns the process to step S1031.
Thus, the storage step is completed.

(Step S104)
Next, step S104, which is a take-out step in which the user moves the item from the stored item in the lottery box to make it his own item, will be described. FIG. 18 shows an example of a screen shot displayed when the user selects this step.
The extraction step will be described with reference to FIG. 11 which is a flowchart for explaining the extraction step in detail.

(Step S1041)
In step S <b> 1041, the control unit 115 outputs a list of items stored in the storage item storage unit to the output unit 112 from the lottery box database 104 of the corresponding lottery box. The output unit 112 transmits the list of stored items through the network connection unit 111 to the client 20-1 through the network 5. The network connection unit 211 of the client 20-1 stores the received storage item list in the storage unit 210, and the control unit 215 of the client 20-1 displays the storage item list on the display unit 212 using a display switching method such as scrolling. Use to display.

Next, with respect to the displayed list of stored items, the user inputs a specific button (for example, “up / down” button) of the input unit 213 to specify an item to be taken out from the lottery box. The identified item is indicated by a cursor (in this case, a triangle displayed on the left side).
When the user inputs a specific button (for example, “OK” button or “Cancel” button) of the input unit 213, the specified item is selected by the user via the network 5 as described above. The control unit 115 senses the button that has been pressed. Thereby, an item is selected.
When the item is selected, the control unit 115 advances the process to step S1042.

(Step S1042)
In step S <b> 1042, the control unit 115 determines whether the user has pressed a specific button (for example, a “cancel” button) on the input unit 213. If this specific button has been pressed, that is, if “YES”, the user determines that the item has been canceled (stopped), and the control unit 115 returns the process to step S101.
In the case of “NO”, the control unit 115 proceeds to the next step 1043.

(Step S1043)
In step S1043, it is controlled whether the number of items held in the possessed item storage unit B2 of the electronic resident database 102 of the electronic resident database for which the user has selected an action is a predetermined maximum number (for example, 30). The unit 115 determines. This maximum number can be increased by using a specific item by an electronic resident, and this maximum number is stored in the electronic resident database 102 for each electronic resident.
When the determination is “YES”, the control unit 115 causes the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 to output a message “No more items can be held” and then performs processing. Is returned to step S1041.
If “NO”, the controller 115 advances the process to step S1044.

(Step S1044)
In step S <b> 1044, the control unit determines whether the item selected by the user is an item having a plurality of possessable attributes and whether the number of items held by the user is the maximum number (for example, 20) for the item. 115 determines.
In the case of “YES”, the control unit 115 outputs to display a message “This item can no longer be possessed”, and the process returns to step S1041.
If “NO”, the controller 115 advances the process to step S1045.

(Step S1045)
In step S1045, with respect to the selected item, from the stored item storage unit D2 of the lottery box database 104 of the corresponding lottery box, to the possessed item storage unit B2 of the electronic resident database 102 of the electronic resident who is selecting the action by the user. , Move with accompanying information.
Next, the control unit 115 causes the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 to output the message “(Item name) has been retrieved”, and then the user selects a specific item in the input unit 213. Wait until a button (eg, “OK” button) is entered.
When the control unit 115 senses that the user has input a specific button, the control unit 115 returns the process to step S1041.
This is the end of the extraction step.

(Step S105)
Next, a removal step for removing the lottery box set by the user in step S105 will be described. An example of a screen shot displayed when the user selects this removal step is shown in FIG.
Further, the removal step will be described in more detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S1051)
In step S <b> 1051, the control unit 115 outputs a command for displaying a dialog box “Do you want to clear the room goods?” On the client unit 20-1 from the output unit 112. The output unit 112 transmits this command to the client 20-1 via the network 5 through the network connection unit 111. The message received by the network connection unit 211 of the client 20-1 is displayed on the display unit 212 by the control unit 215.
The control unit 115 waits until the user inputs a specific button (for example, a “decision” button or a “cancel” button) on the input unit 213. When the control unit 115 recognizes the input of this button, the control unit 115 advances the process to step S1052.

(Step S1052)
In step S <b> 1052, the control unit 115 determines whether or not the user has pressed a specific button (for example, “OK” button) of the input unit 213. If this specific button is not pressed, that is, if “NO”, it is determined that the user cancels the removal of the lottery box, and the control unit 115 returns the process to step S101.
If “YES”, the control unit 115 proceeds to the next step 1053.

(Step S1053)
In step S1053, the control unit 115 determines whether an item is stored in the stored item storage unit D2 of the lottery box database 104 of the corresponding lottery box.
In the case of “YES”, the control unit 115 advances the process to step S1054.
If “NO”, the controller 115 advances the process to step S1055.

(Step S1054)
In step S1054, the control unit 115 causes the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 to display the message “Please remove all items after removing them”, and the process proceeds to step S101. return.

(Step S1055)
In step S1055, the control unit 115 moves the corresponding lottery box together with information accompanying the possessed item storage unit B2 from the installation item storage unit B63 of the electronic resident database 102 corresponding to the electronic resident who is selecting the action by the user. To do.
The control unit 115 returns the process to step S101, but since the lottery box has not been installed, the lottery box maintenance is ended.
This completes the removal step.

(Step S106)
Next, step S106 in which the user stores recommended items will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S106, a list of storage items stored in the storage item storage unit D2 of the lottery box database 104 corresponding to the lottery box undergoing maintenance, and a “recommended item” stored in the recommended item storage unit D3. Is output to the output unit 112.

  The output unit 112 transmits the list of stored items through the network connection unit 111 to the client 20-1 through the network 5. The network connection unit 211 of the client 20-1 stores the received storage item list and recommended item list in the storage unit 210, and the control unit 215 of the client 20-1 scrolls the storage item list to the display unit 212. Display on the left side using a display switching method such as the above, and display a list of recommended items in the “Owner's recommendation!” Column on the right side.

The user wishes to display the list of stored items in the “Recommended item list!” Field by inputting a specific button (for example, “up / down” button) of the input unit 213 (in the recommended item list). Identify the item you want to include. The identified item is indicated by a cursor (in this case, a triangle displayed on the left side).
When the user inputs a specific button (for example, a “decision” button) of the input unit 213, the specified item is a button that is pressed as to which item the user has selected via the network 5 as described above. Is detected by the control unit 115 and added to the list of recommended items. At this time, if the added item is an item having a plurality of possessable attributes and a plurality of items of the same type are stored in the storage item storage unit D2, other items are recommended as recommended items until all of the items are transferred. Electronic residents can refer to it.
Further, when the recommended item is added, the control unit 115 outputs the same to the output unit 112 so that the information is further reflected.
When the user inputs a specific button (for example, “cancel” button) on the input unit 213, the control unit 115 returns the process to step S101.

(Step S107)
Next, step S107 for “rotating” the storage item in the storage item storage unit D2 included in the lottery box database 104 of the lottery box that the user is maintaining will be described.
The rotation is a function for changing the front position of the lottery box. In other words, by determining which room the lottery box is directed to, it is possible to arrange the lottery box according to the atmosphere of the electronic resident's room where the user selects the action (the item installed in the room is rotated. You can "rotate" items with possible special attributes).
As a specific procedure, when the user uses the input unit 213 of the client 20-1 and selects “Rotate” from the above maintenance menu, this input information is transmitted from the network connection unit 211 via the network 5. Is output. When the network connection unit 111 of the server 10 receives the input information and inputs the input information to the input unit 113, the control unit 115 senses this input information and stores the corresponding information stored in the installation item storage unit B63 of the item database 103. The rotation angle which is one of the attribute information (not shown) of the lottery box of LOT2 is changed. This change in the rotation angle is reflected in the room of the electronic resident displayed on the display unit 212 of the client 20-1.
In addition, this rotation angle can be changed in units of 90 degrees, for example, once the user selects “Rotation”.

(Step S108)
Next, step S108 will be described.
If the user selects “Return” from the menu in the lottery box maintenance or selects a specific button (eg, “Cancel” button) while the menu is displayed, the lottery box maintenance ends.
Here, the network connection unit 211 outputs the input information related to the button input by the user from the input unit 113 of the client 20-1. This input signal is input to the input unit 113 by the network connection unit 111 via the network 5. When the control unit 115 senses this input signal, a process for ending the lottery box maintenance process (for example, releasing the exclusive access described above) is performed.
Thereby, the corresponding lottery box is in a state of waiting until the electronic resident who is not the owner uses it at the installation place.
This is the end of the description of the lottery box maintenance.

[Use of lottery box]
Next, an example of a flow of lottery box use processing when an electronic resident who wants to use a lottery box uses (operates) the corresponding lottery box and performs transfer will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. .
Here, let the applicable lottery box be LOT2, and let ID2 be the identification information of the electronic resident who is selecting the action of the user (other user) who uses the lottery box of LOT2.

(Step S2001)
First, in step S2001, the control unit 115 determines whether the electronic resident who is the owner of the lottery box of LOT2 (identification information is ID1, one user) is under maintenance of the lottery box.
In the case of “YES”, the control unit 115 causes the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 to display a message such as “Gacha gacha is currently under maintenance” and then ends the lottery box use process.
If “NO”, the control unit 115 advances the process to step S2002.

(Step S2002)
In step S2002, the control unit 115 determines whether the number of retained items in the retained item storage unit B2 of the electronic resident database 102 of the electronic resident ID 2 has reached a predetermined maximum number.
In the case of “YES”, the control unit 115 outputs the message “Item is full” so that the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 displays, and then ends the lottery box use process.
If “NO”, the control unit 115 advances the process to step S2003.

(Step S2003)
In step S2003, the control unit 115 outputs a final confirmation screen such as the screen shot of FIG. 20 to be displayed on the display unit 212 of the client 20-1.
In this final confirmation screen, items that have multiple possessable attributes cannot be obtained even if they are transferred beyond the maximum number held by electronic residents, and the amount of consideration for one transfer is stated ing.
Here, the control unit 115 waits for an input from the user and senses that the user has selected the number of items to be stored using specific buttons (for example, the “up / down” button and the “decision” button) of the input unit 213. Then, the process proceeds to step S2004.

(Step S2004)
In step S2004, the control unit 115 determines whether or not the user has pressed a specific button (for example, “cancel” button) of the input unit 213.
In the case of “YES”, it is determined that the user has canceled the LOT2 lottery box use, and the control unit 115 ends the lottery box use process.
If “NO”, the controller 115 advances the process to step S2005.

(Step S2005)
In step S2005, the amount of electronic value possessed by the electronic resident of the electronic resident storage unit B3 of the electronic resident of ID2 is the amount of electronic value stored in the consideration storage unit D6 of the lottery box database 104 of LOT2. The control unit 115 determines whether it is equal to or greater than.
In the case of “NO”, the control unit 115 causes the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 to display a message “the money is insufficient” and then ends the lottery box use process.
In the case of “YES”, the control unit 115 is stored in the consideration storage unit D6 of the lottery box database 104 of the LOT2 based on the amount of electronic value worn by the electronic resident of the electronic value storage unit B3 of the electronic resident of ID2. The amount of the stored electronic value is subtracted and added to the stored electronic value storage unit D5 of the lottery box database 104 of LOT2. Here, when the possessed electronic value storage unit D5 exceeds the predetermined maximum value, the retained electronic value storage unit D5 corrects to the predetermined maximum value. Furthermore, the control unit 115 advances the process to step S2006.

(Step S2006)
In step S2006, the control unit 115 displays a motion (motion) in which the electronic resident ID2 in the virtual space puts money in the lottery box and uses “gacha-gacha” (twist the handle). A command (signal) to be displayed on 212 is output. A screen shot of this reproduced image is shown in FIG.
At the time of this reproduction, the control unit 215 also outputs SE (sound effect) from which the item is taken out from an audio output unit (not shown) of the client 20-1.

(Step S2007)
Next, in step S2007, as described above, the control unit 115 assigns the item stored in the stored item storage unit D2 of the lottery box database 104 of the LOT2 by a predetermined calculation method (for example, with a pseudo random number). Select an item.

(Step S2008)
Next, in step S2008, the control unit 115 uses the name of the selected item, and the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 displays a message “(name of selected item) is obtained”. Output to display.
A screen shot when this message is displayed is shown in FIG.

(Step S2009)
Next, in step S2009, the selected item is an item having a plurality of possessable attributes, and the selected item stored in the possessed item storage unit B2 of the electronic resident database 102 of ID2 is selected. The control unit 115 determines whether the number of items is a predetermined maximum number.
If “YES”, the control unit 115 advances the process to step S2010.
If “NO”, the controller 115 advances the process to step S2011.

(Step S2010)
In step S2010, the control unit 115 causes the display unit 212 of the client 20-1 to display the message “This item is the limit of the number of items owned. The usage process ends.

(Step S2011)
In step S2011, the control unit 115 obtains the identification information of the selected item stored in the storage item storage unit of the lottery box database 104 of LOT2 and the accompanying information, and the stored item storage unit of the electronic resident ID2 Move to B2. As a result, the item is transferred.

(Step S2012)
Next, in step S2012, the control unit 115 determines whether or not the selected item is an item stored in the recommended item storage unit D3 of the lottery box database 104 of the LOT2.
In the case of “YES”, the control unit 115 deletes the item identification information stored in the corresponding recommended item storage unit D3, and advances the processing to step S2013.
In the case of “NO”, the control unit 115 ends the lottery box use process.

(Step S2013)
In step S2013, the control unit 115 performs a “recommended” item selection process.
In this “recommended” item selection process, the identification information of the item having the highest rarity is selected as the “recommended” item from the stored items stored in the stored item storage unit D2 of the lottery box database 104 of the LOT2. To do.
Here, when a plurality of items having the same rarity are stored in the corresponding stored item storage unit D2, “recommended” items are selected randomly (randomly by selecting a pseudo-random number). It is also possible to select the items in the descending order of the standard purchase price C4 related to the items stored in the stored item storage unit D2. The same applies when a plurality of items having a plurality of possessable attributes are stored.
The item selected as the “recommended” item by the control unit 115 is stored in the recommended item storage unit D3 of the lottery box database 104 of LOT2.
Thereby, the lottery box use process ends.

By configuring as described above, it is possible to obtain an effect of reliably transferring an item other than a rare item held by an electronic resident who selects an action to another electronic resident.
At this time, the demand for rare items as “recommended” items is stimulated, and at the same time, other items can be smoothly distributed among electronic residents.
Therefore, as in the prior art 1, a player who has exhibited an item other than a rare item in an auction is less likely to take the option of selling or discarding the rare item to a store in the virtual space.
For this reason, even if the online RPG provider maintains the online RPG server for a long time, changes in the number and ratio of items distributed in the virtual space can be suppressed.
Therefore, it is less necessary for online RPG providers to constantly adjust the number and ratio of each item distributed in the virtual space.

This produces an effect that the game economy can be constantly maintained, and the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention is managed as an economic system imitating an actual capitalist economic system. Is possible.
This is effective in reducing the economic stress of each electronic resident, and helps to maintain and develop the RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention as an online community.

Moreover, in the storage item storage part of the lottery box according to the embodiment of the present invention, the number and types of items to be stored are limited. As a result, electronic residents can expect to get “recommended” items if they continue to purchase. This upper limit is known to other electronic residents, so it can be used to determine whether to use the lottery box.
Furthermore, since the maximum number of items held by electronic residents and the maximum value of stored electronic value are limited, it is necessary to carefully consider the amount of necessary items and the amount of electronic value. Thereby, the entertainment property in the sale of the item is enhanced, and the appeal effect as the online community game of the present invention can be enhanced.
Moreover, the provider of online RPG can determine the upper limit of the possessed electronic value storage unit of the lottery box. By having this upper limit, it is difficult to use the lottery box as an item for saving virtual currency, and the effect of facilitating the circulation of virtual currency in the virtual space can be obtained.
In addition, it becomes difficult for the owner of the lottery box to use it as a rare item vending machine that sets an effective amount of consideration and places only a large number of rare items into the lottery box. As a result, it is possible to obtain an effect that it is difficult for an electronic resident who has obtained a rare item by unauthorized means to use the lottery box when selling a rare item in the lottery box. Moreover, the effect that the confusion of the economic state in a game can be prevented is acquired.

In addition, in the virtual space, the lottery box is visually associated with its own electronic residents.
Since this electronic resident can freely set the state of the room, the electronic resident who visited the room can perceive the reliability of the lottery system.
In addition, when an online RPG provider installs a lottery box, for example, if a lottery box is installed in a place that is difficult to reach during a mission, there will be special items with high rarity for electronic residents. The effect that it can give the expectation that it may be.

In addition, if the identification information of the electronic resident who intends to use the lottery box is stored in the identification information storage unit of the lottery box database 104 of the corresponding lottery box, the electronic resident may use the lottery box. Can not.
Specifically, even if an electronic resident moves to a place on the map where the corresponding lottery box is installed, the control unit 115 ensures that the corresponding lottery box is not installed in the virtual space. Is output so that the client 20-1 of the user who has selected the action is displayed.
Also, as a simpler process, even if the lottery box is displayed as if it was installed, if the electronic residents used the lottery box, the message “Use prohibited” is displayed, It is also possible to end the lottery box use process.

[Transfer of item]
In addition, for example, when the owner's electronic inhabitant disappears due to the physical strength attribute value becoming zero during the mission, for example, the following becomes possible. For example, an electronic resident who inherits the lottery box can add it directly to the possessed item while the item information is retained in the lottery box. In addition, it is possible to distribute the storage items in the lottery box after calculating the familiarity as “shape discrimination” to electronic residents who have formerly formed a party.
This makes it possible to keep the amount of items distributed in the virtual space more constant even for online RPGs in which electronic residents frequently disappear.

In addition, in cooperation with the user database 101, in the lottery box owned by the electronic residents, a predetermined fee set by the provider of the online RPG for consideration when other electronic residents who are not the owner use the lottery box Can be added.
For this purpose, the first predetermined value, which is the amount of the electronic value of the first consideration set by the user who has selected the behavior of the electronic resident who is the owner of the lottery box, and the first predetermined value A second predetermined value to which a fee set by the online RPG provider is added can be set in the consideration storage unit D5.
Thereby, the electronic residents other than the owner who uses the lottery box pay the second predetermined value, and the electronic value of the fee among the second predetermined values is added to the provider of the online RPG, and the remaining first predetermined value The value is added to the possessed electronic value storage unit D4 of the lottery box.
Thereby, especially when the electronic value is linked to actual electronic money or the like, the provider of the online RPG can make a profit by using the lottery box.
Note that the predetermined value may include points other than the amount of money, for example, points of point service, items themselves, attribute information of electronic residents, and the like.

Also, each electronic resident can specify the user of the lottery box and set the amount of the electronic value of the value to 0, so that items can be delivered (transfer with the value of zero).
In addition, the lottery box can also be used as a means for handing over items easily. For this purpose, for example, a plurality of electronic residents belonging to a certain party owns the same lottery box (in this case, an attribute is included in which each electronic residents' own room has a lottery box at the same time as described above. The location information is stored), and the user of the lottery box is identified as the electronic resident of the same party. Thereby, the effect that the item can be delivered while being in the room of each electronic inhabitant by putting in and out the item between the electronic inhabitants belonging to the party is obtained. Here, if the number of items to be put in the lottery box is 1, it can be surely delivered.
Further, in the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention, items appear on the mission in the form of being placed on the ground of the virtual space. For this reason, it is possible for an electronic resident who belongs to a party to select an action by a user and collects the items, and later puts the item into a lottery box and distributes the items fairly to the electronic resident belonging to the party. It is.

In addition, if the electronic value possessed by the electronic resident who selects the action when the user uses the lottery box is less than the amount of consideration specified by the lottery box, the electronic resident who uses the electronic resident possesses Items can be selected and exchanged.
Specifically, a dialog box for selling the item of the electronic resident to be used is displayed, and this can be sold for the amount of electronic value stored in the standard selling price C5 related to the item and used for the consideration.
Further, when the amount corresponding to the standard selling price C5 is higher than the consideration, it can be simply exchanged for an item transferred by the lottery box.

In addition, when an electronic resident who chooses an action uses a lottery box, the item is not always displayed when the lottery box is used. It is also possible to set so as not to occur.
On the other hand, since the lottery cannot be made unless the number of items stored in the lottery box is two or more, it can be set so that it cannot be used unless two or more items are stored.

Furthermore, a bulletin board (BBS, bulletin board, message exchanging means) on which a plurality of other users can write character information and the like is installed as a form of the communication function in the room of the electronic residents where the user selects an action. Is possible.
This bulletin board can be written by a user who selects an action by an electronic resident who visits a room in which the lottery box is installed for the purpose of the lottery box. Thereby, the user who selects the action of the electronic resident who owns the lottery box can evaluate the items and the amount of money to be put in the lottery box.
Based on this evaluation, when visiting an electronic resident's room where another lottery box is installed, the reliability of the lottery box can be checked by looking at the bulletin board.

In addition, when the provider of the online RPG of the present invention installs a lottery box, it is possible to set a special price. For example, the experience value and rare item of the electronic residents using the lottery box can be exchanged.
In this case, in the online RPG according to the above-described embodiment, the “selection box” has been described as imitating gacha in the virtual space. However, in the present invention, the “selective transfer object” is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a store form in which an electronic resident or an NPC serves as a store clerk.
In particular, when an online RPG provider sets a “selected transfer object”, it can be used effectively in an event during a mission. For example, in the “Magical Store”, which is a selective transfer object that the NPC is a store clerk during the mission, if this store is used, a rare item will be exchanged for an important attribute such as the experience value of an electronic resident who selects an action. Can be obtained by lottery.

  Here, the online RPG provider of the present invention can view the sales history in the same manner as other electronic residents. In addition, a special sales history browsing method can be provided for providing online RPG. In this case, it is possible to know the identification information of the electronic residents using the lottery box, and only the electronic residents using the lottery box can set to use another lottery box installed in another place. It becomes possible.

  In addition, in the online RPG according to the above-described embodiment, a lottery box that can be owned by a normal electronic resident is calculated by the lottery unit 114 when the electronic resident other than the owner uses the lottery box. A stored item stored by a method (for example, a remainder obtained by dividing the number of items by 7, a random number due to thermal noise, a pseudo-random number calculation, or the like) is selected. Thereby, the effect that an item with high rarity and other items can be smoothly distributed in the virtual space is obtained.

On the other hand, for example, in the case of a lottery box owned by the provider of the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to set so that the stored items appear in order.
In this case, since the items are selected in the order in which they are stored in the storage item storage unit D2, for example, an event in which the items are handed over to the electronic residents using the lottery box for the 100th time becomes possible.
In addition, during a special event or the like, the online RPG provider can use the management unit 116 to set the items selected from the lottery box in the order in which they are stored as described above.
In this case, “change arrangement order” can be selected from a management console (not shown). When this “arrangement order change” is performed, the item in the next order can be turned to the end of the stored item storage unit D2. As a result, it is possible to adjust how many rare items you want to appear.

  As described above, the “selected transfer object” of the present invention can be transferred by selecting by a method other than the lottery. Thereby, the distribution method of the item can be selected flexibly, and the effect that the item can be distributed more smoothly in the virtual space can be obtained.

Moreover, in the lottery box owned by the electronic residents, when other electronic residents who are not the owners use the lottery box, the electronic value of the consideration is not directly added to D5 in the electronic value storage unit possessed by the lottery box. The electronic value can be set to be directly added to the possessed electronic value storage unit B3 of the electronic resident who owns the lottery box.
In this case, if there are a plurality of electronic residents who own the lottery box, the share is set, and for example, a predetermined ratio such as 30% for 1 electronic residents and 70% for 2 electronic residents is set and added. It is also possible to do so. In addition, if an electronic resident who is not the owner uses the lottery box in the electronic resident's room where the lottery box is located, the consideration at the time of transfer is directly converted to the electronic value possessed by the electronic resident of the room where the lottery box is placed. It is also possible to add.

In the present invention, it is possible to set the expiration date of an item, for example, by setting an attribute in the item database.
For example, this expiration date can store the number of days that a sword item is rusted and can no longer be used, and a drug (for example, “Demate” in the item database 103) can store the number of days that the expiration date. In addition, in the case of special items, an expiration date can be set such that when a certain number of items of the same type are gathered, an expiration date can be set (for example, “Puyo Puyo Gummy” in the item database 103 has four electronic residents. ,Disappear).
Since the item itself has an expiration date, the item held by the electronic resident operated by the user is not stored, and the willingness to transfer the item to the electronic resident operated by another user is increased. Thereby, the effect that the distribution | circulation of the item in virtual space is performed smoothly is acquired.

Further, in the online RPG according to the embodiment of the present invention, an example in which the user and the electronic resident who controls the user are not in a one-to-one correspondence has been described. It is also possible to operate to 1.
In this case, one electronic inhabitant is designated for each user, and the operation (behavior) relating to the amount of electronic value stored in the server 10 or the possessed item as in the example described in the above-described embodiment. Can be selected).

  Note that the configuration and operation of the above-described embodiment are examples, and it is needless to say that the configuration and operation can be appropriately changed and executed without departing from the gist of the present invention.

It is a conceptual diagram of the item transfer system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram of the item transfer system concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the user database which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the electronic resident database which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the item database which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the lottery box database which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the procedure at the time of installing an item in the room which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the maintenance of the lottery box according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the display step of the sales information of the lottery box which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the accommodation step of the lottery box which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the extraction step of the lottery box according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the removal step of the lottery box which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the lottery box use process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a screen shot when the lottery box according to the embodiment of the present invention is installed. It is a screen shot which concerns on the menu of the maintenance of the lottery box which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a screen shot of the consideration setting screen of the lottery box according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a screen shot of the storage step of the lottery box according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a screen shot of the lottery box take-out step according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a conceptual diagram of the recommended item setting of the lottery box which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a screen shot of the final confirmation message in the lottery box use processing of the lottery box according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a screen shot of the reproduction | regeneration image of lottery box use in the lottery box use process of the lottery box which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the screen shot on which the message at the time of the transfer in the lottery box use process of the lottery box according to the embodiment of the present invention is displayed. It is a screen shot of the sales history screen of the lottery box according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a screen shot when an electronic inhabitant approaches the lottery box concerning an embodiment of the invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 server 20-1 to 20-n client 101 user database 102 electronic resident database 103 item database 104 lottery box database 110 electronic resident authentication unit 111, 211 network connection unit 112 output unit 113 input unit 114 lottery unit 115, 215 control unit 116 Management unit 210 Storage unit 212 Display unit 213 Input unit A1 User identification information A2 Electronic resident identification information A3 Billing information B1 Electronic resident identification information B2 Owned item storage unit B3 Owned electronic value storage unit B5 Location information storage unit B6 Room storage unit B61 Location Information storage unit B62 Room type storage unit B63 Installation item storage unit C1 Item identification information C2 Name C3 Rarity C4 Standard purchase price C5 Standard selling price C6 Special attribute D1 Lottery box identification information D2 Storage item storage unit D3 Recommended item description Parts D4 electronic resident identification information storage unit D5 held electronic value storage unit D6 consideration storage unit D7 owner storage unit D8 sales history storage unit D9 position information storage unit

Claims (38)

In a network service in which multiple users who own items participate,
An item transfer method in which a computer realizes a transfer function of transferring an item held by one user to another user,
The computer
Control means;
A selective transfer object implemented on the computer and capable of storing information of the item;
Holding item information storage means for storing information of the item held for each user,

When the user selects an action using the selected transfer object,
An item transfer method, wherein the control means performs transfer by moving information of a stored item that is the item stored in the selected transfer object to the possessed item information storage means. For each user, a limit on the number or type of possessed items is set,
A limit on the number or type of stored items is set for each selected transfer object,
The item transfer method according to claim 1. Select the item stored for each selected transfer object, and store it in the selection target item information storage means for storing as a recommended item that is an item to recommend the information of the selected item,
The item transfer method according to claim 1, wherein the recommended item is presented to the user who uses the selected transfer object. For each selected transfer object,
The item transfer method according to claim 1, wherein the user identification information is stored in a selective transfer object identification information storage unit. The item transfer method according to claim 4, wherein the selected transfer object is transferred only to a specific user stored in the selected transfer object identification information storage unit. The computer
While storing electronic value information in electronic value information storage means,
Store in the stored electronic value information storage means for storing the amount of electronic value held for each user,
Further, for each selected transfer object,
Storing the stored electronic value information storage means and the consideration when using the selected transfer object in the consideration storage means;

When the user selects an action using the selected transfer object,
Furthermore, the amount of electronic value for the consideration is reduced from the stored electronic value information storage means of the user who uses the selected transfer object,
The storage item is transferred by increasing the amount of electronic value corresponding to the consideration to the selected transfer object or the stored electronic value information storage means of the user. Item transfer method described in the section. For each user, there is a limit on the amount of electronic value stored in the stored electronic value information storage means, and / or
The item transfer method according to claim 6, wherein the amount of electronic value stored in the stored electronic value information storage unit is limited for each selected transfer object. The item transfer method according to claim 6 or 7, wherein an amount of the electronic value of the value stored in the value storage means can be set for each selected transfer object. For each selected transfer object, the sales history of the transferred item is stored in a sales history storage means;
The item of any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the user who owns the selected transfer object can view the sales history stored in the sales history storage means. Transfer method. The recommended item is set based on value information set for each item,
When the user selects an action using the selected transfer object, the recommended item is transferred,
The item transfer method according to any one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the recommended item is set again based on the value information. The computer
The owner information of the selected transfer object is stored in owner storage means, or the identification information of the user who owns the selected transfer object is stored in the selected transfer object identification information storage means of the selected transfer object. And
Based on the owner information of the selected transfer object or the identification information of the user,
The information of the item stored in the possessed item information storage means of the user who owns the selected transfer object is moved to the selected transfer object owned by the user. How to transfer items. By selecting the action of the user who owns the selected transfer object,
The item transfer method according to claim 11, wherein an amount of electronic value corresponding to the consideration is set. By selecting the action of the user who owns the selected transfer object,
The item transfer method according to claim 11 or 12, wherein item information stored in the selection target item information storage unit is selected. The recommended item can be set up to a predetermined number by the user,
When the user selects an action using the selected transfer object, the recommended item is transferred,
The item transfer method according to claim 13, wherein the recommended item is set again based on the value information set for each item. Further comprising position information storage means for each user,
Further comprising position information storage means for each selected transfer object,
The item transfer according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein when the user moves to position information where the selected transfer object can be operated, an action using the selected transfer object is selected. Method. Room storage means for storing a virtual room owned by each user;
The room is
The position information storage means, and message exchange means for exchanging messages with the user who is not the owner of the room,
The position information stored in the position information storage means of the selected transfer object is within or within a predetermined range of position information of a room owned by the user who owns the selected transfer object. How to transfer the listed item. The item transfer method according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the appearance probability of each storage item of the selected transfer object can be changed, or a lottery with no artifact is performed.   The item transfer method according to claim 1, wherein an expiration date is set for the item.   21. The item transfer method according to claim 1, wherein the consideration is set to a first predetermined value.   The said consideration further sets a 2nd predetermined value, and makes a fee what subtracted the said 1st setting value from the said 2nd setting value as a consideration. How to transfer items. A system in which a server means of a network service realizes a function of transferring an item held by a user,
Server means and client means,
The server means includes
Control means;
Network connection means for connecting to the client means;
A selective transfer object capable of storing information of the item;
For each user, the user
Identification information storage means for storing identification information;
Possessed item information storage means for storing information of the item to be retained,
A system characterized by that. A server of a system in which a server of a network service realizes a function of transferring items owned by a user,
The server
Control means;
Network connection means for connecting to the client means;
A selective transfer object capable of storing information of the item;
For each user, the user
Identification information storage means for storing identification information;
The possessed item information storage means which memorize | stores the information of the said item to possess. The server characterized by the above-mentioned. In a network service in which multiple users who own items participate,
An item transfer method in which a computer realizes a transfer function of transferring an item held by one user to another user,
The transfer function is performed via a selection transfer object in the network service, with an item held by the user as a selection target,
Storing information on items held by the one user, holding item information to be selected by the selected transfer object under the management of the one user;
A presenting step for allowing an item related to the possessed item information stored in the storing step to be presented to the other user;
A selection step of selecting the item presented in the presentation step when the selected transfer object is used by the other user;
An item including: a re-storing step of excluding information on the item selected in the selection step from information on an item to be selected by the selected transfer object and storing the information as item information held by the other user. Transfer method. In a network service in which multiple users who own items participate,
An item transfer method in which a computer realizes a transfer function of transferring an item held by one user to another user,
The transfer function is performed via a selection transfer object in the network service, with an item held by the user as a selection target,
Storing information of items held by the one user, holding item information to be selected by the selected transfer object under the management of the one user;
A presenting step for allowing an item relating to the possessed item information stored in the storing step to be presented as a recommended item to the other user;
A selection step of selecting the item to be selected by the selected transfer object when the selected transfer object is used by the other user;
Re-storing step of excluding information on the item to be selected including the recommended item from the information on the item to be selected of the selected transfer object and storing it as information on the item held by the other user When,
A method for transferring an item, comprising: a subtracting step of subtracting a first predetermined value from information on electronic value held by the other user.   The item transfer method according to claim 23 or 24, wherein there are two or more items to be selected in the selection step. When the selected transfer object is used by the other user,
The item transfer method according to claim 24, wherein a second predetermined value is added to the electronic value information held by the one user stored in the held electronic value information storage unit. The computer
A selection transfer object electronic value information storage means for storing electronic value information for each of the selected transfer objects;

When the selected transfer object is used by the other user,
The item transfer method according to claim 24, wherein a second predetermined value is added to the electronic value information of the selected transfer object stored in the selected transfer object electronic value information storage means. In the selection target item information storage means, an upper limit of the total number or total amount or total amount of items that can store information on items to be selected of the selected transfer object under the management of the one user is set. The item transfer method according to any one of claims 23 to 27. The item transfer method according to any one of claims 23 to 28, wherein selection of an item to be selected by the selected transfer object is performed by lottery. The recommended item is determined based on value information set for each item,
When one of the recommended items is transferred to another user,
30. The item transfer method according to claim 23, wherein the recommended item is determined again based on value information set for each item. The recommended item can be set up to a predetermined number by the one user,
When one of the recommended items is transferred to another user,
The item transfer method according to any one of claims 23 to 30, wherein the recommended item is updated based on value information set for each item. The item transfer method according to any one of claims 23 to 31, wherein an expiration date is set for the item. The item transfer method according to any one of claims 23 to 32, wherein an upper limit of the total number, the total amount, or the total amount of items that can be held by the one user is set. The one user has a virtual room in the network service, and the room is provided with a bulletin board for exchanging messages with a plurality of other users.
The item transfer method according to any one of claims 23 to 33, wherein the selected transfer object is provided in the room.   The program which a computer can perform the procedure described in the transfer method of the item of Claims 1-22 and Claims 23-34.   A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 35 is recorded. In a network service in which multiple users who own items participate via clients,
A system comprising a server and a plurality of the clients that realizes a function of transferring an item held by one user to another user,
The transfer is performed via a selection transfer object in the network service that selects at least two of the items held by the one user.

The server
Control means;
Possessed item information storage means for storing information of the item retained for each user;
Selection target item information storage means for storing information of the item to be selected for each selected transfer object;
With

The control means is

In response to the operation of the one user,
Information on at least two items among items held by the one user stored in the possessed item information storage means,
A storage step of storing, in the selection target item information storage unit, information on an item to be selected of the selected transfer object under the management of the one user;

The item information of the item to be selected of the selected transfer object under the management of the one user stored in the selection target item information storage means can be presented to the other user as a recommended item. A presentation step;

When the selected transfer object is used by the other user,
A selection step of selecting an item of an item that is stored in the selection target item information storage unit and is a selection target of a selection transfer object under the management of the one user;

Information on the selected item to be selected is
Excluded from the information of the item to be selected of the selected transfer object stored in the selection target item information storage means,
And a re-storing step of storing in the possessed item information storage means as information on items possessed by the other user. In a network service in which multiple users who own items participate via clients,
A server of a system composed of a server and a plurality of the clients that realizes a function of transferring an item held by one user to another user,
The transfer is performed via a selection transfer object in the network service that selects at least two of the items held by the one user.

The server
Control means;
Possessed item information storage means for storing information of the item retained for each user;
Selection target item information storage means for storing information of the item to be selected for each selected transfer object;
With

The control means is

In response to the operation of the one user,
Information on at least two items among items held by the one user stored in the possessed item information storage means,
A storage step of storing, in the selection target item information storage unit, information on an item to be selected of the selected transfer object under the management of the one user;

The presenting step of making it possible to present the information of the item to be selected as the selection target of the selected transfer object under the management of the one user stored in the selection target item information storage means to the other user as a recommended item When,

When the selected transfer object is used by the other user,
A selection step of selecting an item to be selected as a selection target of the selected transfer object under the management of the one user, which is stored in the selection target item information storage unit;

Information on the selected item to be selected is
Excluded from the information of the item to be selected of the selected transfer object stored in the selection target item information storage means,
A server that executes a re-storing step of storing in the possessed item information storage means as information on items possessed by the other user.

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