JP2016042924A - Program, control method for information processor, and information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a program, a control method for an information processor, and an information processor capable of increasing a user satisfaction level by providing means to utilize a game medium.SOLUTION: A program causes an information processor for performing a game using a game medium to execute: a step for storing the game medium possessed by a user in a storage part in association with a user ID; a step for determining a state of the game medium; a step for imposing a predetermined restriction on the use of the game medium when the state satisfies a first condition; a step for associating the information on a first in-game effect with the game medium when the state satisfies a second condition; and a step for changing object parameters or images in a game based on the information on the first in-game effect.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a program for providing a game, a method for controlling an information processing apparatus, and an information processing apparatus.

  Conventionally, in a video game using an information processing device such as a computer, a battle game in which a user operates a user character in the game and battles with an opponent is known. In such a battle game, the user has created a deck in which game media in the game are combined and battles the enemy (Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 5497233

  However, in the conventional competitive game, there is a case where the value of the game medium already owned by the user is relatively lowered due to the appearance of a powerful game medium. In this case, the merit of incorporating a game medium having a reduced value into the deck is reduced, and the use of the game medium is limited. As a result, the level of satisfaction with the game may be reduced.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention made in view of the above problems is to provide a program capable of improving user satisfaction by providing means for utilizing a game medium, a control method for an information processing device, and an information processing device. Is to provide.

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the present invention
In an information processing apparatus that executes a game using a game medium,
Storing the game media owned by a user in a storage unit in association with a user ID;
Determining the state of the game media;
If the state satisfies a first condition, applying a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media;
Associating information about a first in-game effect with the game medium if the state satisfies a second condition;
Based on the information related to the first in-game effect, a step of changing a target parameter or image in the game is executed.

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the present invention is preferably
The first condition includes that the game medium is stored in a storage unit in association with a predetermined in-game area,
The second condition includes that a state satisfying the first condition continues for a predetermined period.

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the present invention is preferably
In the information processing apparatus,
A step of canceling the association between the user ID and the game medium when the game medium exerts the first in-game effect in a state where the predetermined restriction on the use of the game medium is applied; Let

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the present invention is preferably
The step of storing includes associating information about a second in-game effect with the game medium;
The first condition includes that the time point at which the state of the game medium is determined is outside a predetermined period corresponding to information related to the second in-game effect associated with the game medium.

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the present invention is preferably
The predetermined restriction includes reducing the second in-game effect.

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the present invention is preferably
The target to which the first in-game effect extends includes the target to which the second in-game effect extends.

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the present invention is preferably
In the information processing apparatus,
The step of outputting information for displaying the achievement degree of the second condition is further executed.

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the present invention is preferably
Associating the information related to the first in-game effect with the game medium includes associating the information related to the first in-game effect with the game medium with a predetermined probability.

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the present invention is preferably
The step of associating the information related to the first in-game effect with the game medium further includes the step of outputting information for notifying the user that the information related to the first in-game effect is related to the game medium. Including.

In order to solve the above problems, a method for controlling an information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes:
A control method for an information processing apparatus for executing a game using a game medium,
Storing the game media owned by a user in a storage unit in association with a user ID;
Determining the state of the game media;
If the state satisfies a first condition, applying a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media;
Associating information about a first in-game effect with the game medium if the state satisfies a second condition;
Changing a parameter or image of an object in the game based on the information related to the first in-game effect.

In order to solve the above problems, an information processing apparatus according to the present invention provides:
An information processing apparatus for executing a game using a game medium,
The game medium owned by the user is stored in the storage unit in association with the user ID,
Determining the state of the game media;
If the state satisfies the first condition, place a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media,
If the state satisfies the second condition, the information about the first in-game effect is associated with the game medium,
Based on the information related to the first in-game effect, the parameter or image of the target in the game is changed.

  According to the program, the control method of the information processing apparatus, and the information processing apparatus of the present invention, the user satisfaction can be improved by providing means for utilizing the game media.

1 is a block diagram of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The example of game media arrangement | positioning data is shown. It is a figure showing the battle | competition performed in a battle | competition game. It is a figure which shows each state of the game media in a game. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of a control unit 112. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the control part 112 which concerns on associating a game media with a storage area | region. It is a figure which shows that the game media currently arrange | positioned at the storage is participating in an attack by exception. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the control part 112 which concerns on processing a special effect card | curd by a dedicated event.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

(Embodiment 1)
First, an outline of the game system according to the present embodiment will be described. In the game system according to the present embodiment, a logged-in user participates in a game or an event in the game using a game medium. Although various types of games may be used, in the present embodiment, a battle game in which a battle is performed using a deck formed of game media owned by each user will be described. In the game according to the present embodiment, the user organizes a deck in which game media are combined. Each game medium is a user character operated by a user, for example, and is used for a battle with an enemy character that is an opponent. The battle is performed when a predetermined battle event occurs during the game, for example, when the user character encounters an enemy. In the battle, the battle result is determined by the parameters of the game media constituting the deck. Specifically, for example, the result of the battle is determined by comparing the total attack strength and defense strength of each game medium associated with the deck area with the opponent's attack strength and defense strength.

  The game medium is electronic data used for the game, and includes, for example, a card, an item, a character, an avatar, and the like. In addition, the game media may be acquired, held, used, managed, exchanged, combined, strengthened, sold, discarded, and / or gifted, for example, by the user in the game. Note that the usage mode of the game media is not limited to those specified in the present specification. The parameters specific to the game media include the battle power such as the attack power and defense power of the game media, the battle media such as the game media attack and defense skills, the game media skill information, the game media avatar information, An attribute, an index indicating a rarity of the game medium, a name of the game medium, and the like. The index indicating the rarity level of the game medium may be represented by a hierarchy such as normal, rare, super rare, and ultra rare.

  In the present embodiment, some game media can have an effect on various objects existing in the game. Hereinafter, an effect that the game medium can exert on various objects existing in the game is referred to as an in-game effect. For example, by putting a game medium in a deck or using a game medium, the game medium can exert in-game effects of the game medium on various objects.

  The in-game effect includes, for example, an effect of changing an object such as a game medium parameter or an image. In such a case, due to the in-game effect, for example, the level of the game media or other game media with which the in-game effect is associated, physical strength, attack power, defense power, number of equitable item frames, skill, skill level, treasure chest unlocking The rate, treasure chest discovery rate, name or rarity, or image changes. The in-game effect associated with the game medium affects the target when the in-game effect is associated with the game medium, for example. Alternatively, the in-game effect associated with the game medium affects the target by using the game medium, such as an attack using the game medium by incorporating the game medium into the deck or activating skills of the game medium.

  The in-game effect includes an effect of changing an object such as a parameter used for the progress of the game. In such a case, for example, the appearance probability of an enemy, the occurrence probability of an in-game event, the game difficulty level, or the game progress speed varies due to the in-game effect.

  The in-game effect includes an effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a special effect) with a limited period or number of times that the effect can be exerted on the target. A game medium having a special effect is called a special card.

  In-game effects that have expired outside the effective period or in-game effects that exceed the number of effective times are limited by the reduction or invalidation of effects that the in-game effects can exert. In this case, the value of the game medium (special effect card) decreases. However, some users not only possess in-game effects possessed by game media but also possess and collect attributes unrelated to in-game effects such as pictures. However, the game media ownership frame per user is determined in the game. In this case, for a user who wants to collect game media, possession of the game media is not compatible with the progress of the game. As will be described later, according to the present embodiment, by providing an opportunity to give an in-game effect to a game medium, a new value is added to the game medium owned by the user, and the user's satisfaction with the game is improved. It becomes possible.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The information processing system 1 includes a server 11 and a communication terminal 12. The information processing system 1 may include a plurality of communication terminals 12. The server 11 according to the present embodiment includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 111, and a control unit 112.

  The communication unit 110 communicates with the communication terminal 12 by at least one of wireless or wired.

  The storage unit 111 stores various types of information used for game processing. For example, the storage unit 111 stores game medium data 1111 and game medium arrangement data 1112.

  The game media data 1111 includes information for associating an identifier for identifying each game media (hereinafter referred to as a game media ID) and a parameter unique to each game media.

  The game medium arrangement data 1112 is associated with an identifier (hereinafter, user ID) that identifies each user. Thereby, the game medium arrangement data 1112 is assigned to each user. FIG. 2 shows an example of game medium arrangement data. The game medium arrangement data 1112 includes items such as an arrangement area, a game medium ID, a deck area, an arrangement period, and an effect.

  The arrangement area represents a frame in which the user can arrange the game media. As the arrangement area, a stocker area and a storage area are provided. In the example of FIG. 2, the upper limit of the number of game media that can be arranged in each area is 40 stocker areas and 10 storage areas, respectively. The upper limit of the number of game media that can be arranged in each area is not limited to this.

  The game content ID indicates a game content associated with each placement area. In other words, game media (hereinafter simply referred to as game media) corresponding to the game media ID associated with each placement area are placed in each placement area. For example, according to the second line in FIG. 2, the game media corresponding to the game media ID 0123 associated with the stocker-1 are arranged in the stocker-1.

  Further, the game media associated with the stocker area can be further associated with the deck area. The deck area of the game medium arrangement data 1112 indicates an arrangement frame included in the deck area. For example, according to the second line in FIG. 1 is associated. That is, the game media associated with the arrangement area stocker-1 is further set to deck No. 1 associated. This is because the game media is a deck number. 1 is arranged. On the other hand, as will be described later, the game media in the storage area cannot be further associated with the deck area.

  Summarize the frame in which the user can place game media. The user can place the game media owned by the user in the deck area, stocker area, and storage area (the three areas are collectively referred to as an in-game area). In other words, the game media included in the game media arrangement data 1112 associated with the user ID are associated with any in-game area.

  The arrangement period associated with the game medium in the game medium arrangement data 1112 indicates a period in which the game medium is continuously associated with the arrangement area currently associated with the game medium. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the arrangement period of game media arranged in the storage area is counted, but the arrangement period of game media associated with other in-game areas may be counted. . According to the seventh line in FIG. 2, it is indicated that the game medium arranged in the storage 1 is 10 days in the storage area. The arrangement period is counted by the number of days according to the example of FIG. 2, but is not limited thereto, and may be counted by time.

  The effect associated with the game medium in the game medium arrangement data 1112 is information relating to the in-game effect (hereinafter also simply referred to as an in-game effect). The information related to the in-game effect includes, for example, a target that exerts the in-game effect, a change amount or a change magnification of the target parameter, or a target image. According to the second line in FIG. 2, the effect A is associated with the game media arranged in the stocker-1. According to the example of FIG. 2, one effect is associated with each game medium, but a plurality of effects may be associated. The information related to the special effect further includes information indicating a predetermined period during which the special effect is valid. The information related to the special effect further includes a target that exerts an in-game effect, a change amount or a magnification of the target parameter, or a target image as information referred to by the control unit 112 outside the predetermined period. May be. Preferably, in the information related to the special effect, the number of objects referred to outside the predetermined period, the target range, the parameter change amount or the change magnification are the number of objects referred to within the predetermined period, the target range, This is a value obtained by decreasing the parameter change amount or change magnification.

  The control unit 112 is a processor such as a CPU, for example, and controls the progress of the game provided to the user communication terminal 12. In the case of a battle game, an opponent is made to appear and a battle is provided to the user. The opponent may be a boss or deck operated by an NPC (Non Player Character) controlled by the control unit 112, or may be a deck operated by another user.

  In addition, the control unit 112 stores the game media owned by the user in association with the in-game area included in the game media arrangement data 1112 stored in the storage unit 111. In addition, the control unit 112 determines the state of the game media owned by the user. Further, the control unit 112 places a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media owned by the user. In addition, the control unit 112 associates information regarding the in-game effect with a game medium owned by the user. Further, the control unit 112 changes the target parameter or image in the game based on the information on the in-game effect. Further, the control unit 112 counts the game medium arrangement period associated with the in-game area and stores it in the game medium arrangement data 1112 stored in the storage unit 111. Specific operation of the control unit 112 will be described later.

  The communication terminal 12 includes a communication unit 120, a display unit 121, an operation unit 122, and a control unit 123.

  The communication unit 120 communicates with the server 11 by at least one of wireless or wired. Specifically, the communication unit 120 transmits a signal to the server 11 based on the operation of the operation unit 122 by the user. Further, the communication unit 120 receives information for causing the display unit 121 to display a screen related to the game from the server 11.

  The display unit 121 includes a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, and the like, and displays a screen related to the game based on information received from the server 11. For example, the display unit 121 displays an image related to a game medium provided from the server 11.

  The operation unit 122 includes buttons, a touch panel, and the like, and receives an input signal from a user in the game. Then, the operation unit 122 sends an input signal received from the user to the control unit 123.

  The control unit 123 performs various controls related to the communication terminal 12. For example, the control unit 123 transmits a signal corresponding to the operation of the operation unit 122 by the user to the server 11 via the communication unit 120.

  Note that the communication terminal 12 may be a part of the server 11. That is, the display unit 121 and the operation unit 122 of the communication terminal 12 may be built in the server 11.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a battle performed in the battle game. In FIG. 3A, the user assembles the deck 31 and plays against the deck 31 of another user. In FIG. 3B, the user assembles the deck 31 and plays against the deck of the NPC 32 controlled by the control unit 112. In FIG. 3C, a guild composed of a plurality of users and the NPC 32 controlled by the control unit 112 play a battle. In FIG.3 (d), a guild and another guild fight. Here, the user's deck 31 is configured with a game medium associated with a deck area (hereinafter simply referred to as a deck area) of the game medium arrangement data 1112.

  FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing each state of the game media in the game. In FIG. 4, a deck 31, a stocker 41, and a storage 42 respectively correspond to a deck area, a stocker area, and a storage area in the game medium arrangement data 1112.

  When the user acquires the game medium 4, the game medium is placed in the stocker 41. That is, the control unit 112 associates the game medium with a stocker area (hereinafter simply referred to as a stocker area) in the game medium arrangement data 1112.

  The game media 4 placed in the stocker 41 is placed on the deck 31 in response to a user input or automatically. That is, the control unit 112 further associates the game content with the deck area. Conversely, the game media 4 placed on the deck 31 may be placed on the stocker 41 after being placed on the deck 31 automatically or in response to a user input.

  The game media 4 arranged in the stocker 41 is arranged in the storage 42 in response to a user input or automatically. That is, the control unit 112 cancels the association between the game medium and the stocker area, and associates the game medium with the storage area of the game medium arrangement data 1112 (hereinafter simply referred to as a storage area). Conversely, the game media 4 arranged in the storage 42 may be arranged in the stocker 41 in response to a user input.

  When playing a battle with an opponent in the game, the control unit 112 determines a battle result with reference to a game medium associated with the deck area. In other words, in this embodiment, the game media 4 placed on the stocker 41 by the user can be applied to the in-game effect associated with the game media 4 in the battle only after being placed on the deck 31. Note that the control unit 112 may determine the result of the battle with reference to a game medium that is not associated with the deck area.

  The control unit 112 performs a process of applying a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media associated with the storage area. For example, the control unit 112 controls to prohibit further association of the game content associated with the storage area with the deck area. Therefore, the game media 4 arranged in the storage 42 cannot exert an in-game effect associated with itself on the opponent in the battle. That is, while the game medium 4 is placed in the storage room 42, the control unit 112 places restrictions on the use of the game medium.

  Further, for example, while the game content is associated with the storage area, the control unit 112 performs control so as to prohibit the use of the game content. Therefore, the game media 4 arranged in the storage 42 cannot exert an in-game effect associated with itself on the target. That is, while the game medium 4 is placed in the storage room 42, the control unit 112 places restrictions on the use of the game medium.

  Here, summing up that the game medium is restricted, when the state of the game medium satisfies the first condition, the control unit 112 places a predetermined restriction on the use of the game medium. Here, the first condition is that the game content is arranged in a predetermined in-game area (storage area). In other words, the first condition is that the game content is stored in the storage unit 111 in association with a predetermined in-game area (storage area).

  When the game media 4 is arranged in the storage 42, there is a demerit that the control unit 112 places restrictions on the use of the game media. In return for this, for example, a predetermined in-game effect (hereinafter referred to as a first in-game effect) is associated with the game medium 4 that is continuously disposed in the storage 42 for a predetermined period. That is, the control unit 112 associates information regarding the first in-game effect with the game medium. When the first in-game effect is associated with the game medium, the control unit 112 may cause the effect to be exerted on the object at the time of the association, or the effect may be appropriately performed without immediately exerting the effect on the object. An effect may be exerted. When specifically expressing that the first in-game effect is associated with the game medium, the control unit 112 determines the state of the game medium owned by the user, particularly about the game medium associated with the storage area. The arrangement period is determined. When it is determined that the game medium has been associated with the storage area continuously for a predetermined period due to the arrangement period exceeding the predetermined period, the control unit 112 stores information regarding the first in-game effect on the game medium. Associate.

  Here, to summarize the fact that the in-game effect is associated with the game medium, when the state of the game medium satisfies the second condition, the first in-game effect is associated with the game medium. Here, the second condition is that the state in which the game medium is placed in a predetermined in-game area has continued for a predetermined period. In other words, the second condition is that the game media is associated with a predetermined in-game area (storage area) and stored in the storage unit 111 (satisfying the first condition), and this state is in a predetermined period. It was continued.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control unit 112. First, the control unit 112 stores game media owned by the user in the storage unit 111 (step S502). Specifically, the control unit 112 associates the game content with the stocker area, deck area, or storage area of the game content arrangement data 1112.

  Next, the control unit 112 determines the state of the game content (step S504). Specifically, the control unit 112 determines whether or not the state of the game medium satisfies the first condition. The first condition is that the game media is stored in the storage unit 111 in association with a predetermined in-game area (storage area).

  When the state of the game media does not satisfy the first condition (step S504: N), the control unit 112 skips steps S506 to S512 and ends the process.

  When the state of the game medium satisfies the first condition (step S504: Y), the control unit 112 places a predetermined restriction on the use of the game medium (step S506). Specifically, the control unit 112 controls the game media associated with the storage area to prohibit association with the deck area. Alternatively, the control unit 112 performs control so as to prohibit the use of the game medium associated with the storage area.

  Next, the control unit 112 determines the state of the game content (step S508). Specifically, the control unit 112 determines whether or not the state of the game medium satisfies the second condition. The second condition is that the game media is stored in the storage unit 111 in association with a predetermined in-game area (storage area) (satisfying the first condition), and this state continues for a predetermined period. is there.

  When the state of the game media does not satisfy the second condition (step S508: N), the control unit 112 skips steps S510 and S512 and ends the process.

  When the state of the game medium satisfies the second condition (step S508: Y), the control unit 112 associates information regarding the first in-game effect with the game medium (step S510).

  Next, the control unit 112 changes the target parameter or image in the game based on the information relating to the first in-game effect (step S512). Thereafter, the control unit 112 ends the process.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control unit 112 related to placing the game content in the storage 42. First, the control unit 112 moves the game media 4 from the stocker 41 to the storage 42 according to a user instruction. That is, the control unit 112 cancels the association of the game media associated with the stocker area and newly associates with the storage area (step S602).

  Next, the control unit 112 places a restriction so that the game medium cannot be used while the game medium 4 is placed in the storage 42 (while the game medium is associated with the storage area) (step S604). . Further, there is a restriction that the game medium is not placed on the deck 31 (not associated with the deck area) while being associated with the storage area.

  Next, the control unit 112 determines whether or not there is a user instruction to move from the storage 42 to the stocker 41 (step S606).

  If there is no instruction from the user in step S606 (step S606: N), the control unit 112 determines whether or not the period during which the game media 4 is continuously placed in the storage 42 (arrangement period) is equal to or longer than a predetermined period. Determination is made (step S608). That is, the control unit 112 monitors the game content and the placement period associated with the game content placement data 1112 and determines whether or not the placement period is equal to or longer than a predetermined period.

  If it is determined in step S608 that the period during which the game medium 4 is continuously placed in the storage 42 is equal to or longer than the predetermined period (step S608: Y), the control unit 112 displays the first game on the game medium. The internal effects are associated (step S610). Regarding the information related to the in-game effect that was originally associated with the game medium, it is preferable to cancel the association. Thereafter, the control unit 112 returns to step S606 and continues the processing.

  When the period during which the game media 4 is continuously placed in the storage 42 is less than the predetermined period in step S608 (step S608: N), the control unit 112 returns to step S606 and continues the processing.

  If there is an instruction from the user in step S606 (step S608: Y), the control unit 112 takes out the game content from the storage 42 and moves it to the stocker 41. That is, the control unit 112 cancels the association of the game content associated with the storage area and newly associates with the stocker area (step S612). Thereafter, the control unit 112 ends the process.

(Modification of Embodiment 1)
A first in-game effect is associated with a game medium that is continuously placed in the storage for a predetermined period. In this modification, an example of the first in-game effect is further shown.

  In addition to the first in-game effect described in the first embodiment, there are, for example, skill association with a game medium, a change in a picture, and the like. The skill association is, for example, that a skill for unlocking a treasure chest is associated with a game medium and can be used as a key.

  Preferably, the first in-game effect varies depending on the length of the storage period in the storage, the environment of the storage during the storage period, the period of possession of the game medium by the user, or the growth state of the game medium To do.

  Examples of the storage environment include, but are not limited to, storage level, weather, air temperature, game content composition, game content level, and the like.

  The level of the storage means that a storage with a higher level is associated with a better first in-game effect, or the arrangement period until the first in-game effect is associated is shortened. Yes. Preferably, the level is expressed numerically and level 1 is the standard, and if the level number is larger, a better first in-game effect is associated, or the arrangement period until the first in-game effect is associated Is shortened. For example, when the game media is arranged in the level 3 storage, the parameter variation magnification of the associated first in-game effect is tripled compared to the case where the game media is arranged in the level 1 storage. Also, preferably, when the game media is arranged in the level 3 storage, the first in-game effect is associated with the one-third arrangement period compared to the case where the game content is arranged in the level 1 storage. Preferably, the storage is provided with a type based on rarity such as a normal storage and a rare storage. In this case, it is preferable that the first in-game effect associated with the game content arranged in the storage is determined based on the rarity of the storage.

  The weather and temperature may be those in the game, or actual weather and temperature in the user's residence. When actual weather or air temperature is used, it is preferable that the server 11 or the communication terminal 12 is provided with a sensor (position information sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, etc.) and information obtained through the sensor is used. Alternatively, it is preferable to use information obtained by linking position information of the communication terminal 12 and information obtained via the Internet.

  The game media composition status is, for example, the level or rarity of other game media placed in the storage at the same time. Preferably, when the level and rarity of other game media placed in the vault are high at the same time, the arrangement period until the first in-game effect is associated is shortened or better in the first game The effect is associated.

  When the first in-game effect is associated, the first in-game effect is preferably associated based on a predetermined probability. Preferably, the associated first in-game effect varies based on a predetermined probability.

  During the placement period in the storage, a first in-game effect is associated with the game medium instead of a restriction on the use of the game medium. In this case, the control unit 112 outputs information for notifying the user that the first in-game effect is associated with the game medium. Preferably, the control unit 112 outputs information for notifying the user of the achievement level of the condition for associating the first in-game effect with the game medium. For example, it is preferable to express the degree of achievement of the condition as a percentage or a symbol such as the number of stars. Specifically, the control unit 112 determines the first in-game effect according to the arrangement period of the game content associated with the storage area. Preferably, the control unit 112 determines a better first in-game effect as the arrangement period is longer. The control unit 112 performs an operation such as changing the parameter of the game medium based on the determined first in-game effect, and sends information including the result of the change to the user communication terminal 12 via the communication unit 110. Send. Alternatively, the control unit 112 calculates the achievement level (achievement level of the second condition) according to the arrangement period of the game media, and transmits the information to the user communication terminal 12 via the communication unit 110.

  Further, a target of the first in-game effect to be associated may be set, and the user may be notified when the in-game effect associated during the arrangement period reaches the target. Specifically, the control unit 112 compares the result of changing the parameter of the game medium associated with the storage area with the target value set by the user, and when the target value is reached, the target value is set via the communication unit 110. Is transmitted to the user's communication terminal 12.

  Moreover, you may make it notify regularly the 1st in-game effect linked | related with the game media with respect to the user with low login frequency. Specifically, the control unit 112 confirms the login status of the user, and if a user who has not logged in for a predetermined period is found, the parameter of the game medium associated with the user's storage area is determined via the communication unit 110. The information is transmitted to the communication terminal 12 of the user.

  Further, the event notice and the arrangement period may be linked. For example, it is possible to provide an in-game effect by providing a storage that can obtain an effective in-game effect at an in-game event to be held five days later and expiring the arrangement period of 5 days.

  In principle, the game media 4 arranged in the storage 42 is restricted so that the game media cannot be used. However, as a special case, when a specific in-game effect is associated and held as an effect that can be exerted at any time, it may be used at a specific timing so that the effect can be exerted. FIG. 7 shows a case where a game medium placed in the storage room participates in an attack during a battle between the user's decks. In principle, game media placed in the vault cannot participate in attacks. However, as a special case, if the effect X is associated with the game medium X associated with the storage area, and if the effect X can be exerted during the battle, the control unit 112 determines that the game media during the battle. The effect of X can be exerted on the opponent. In that case, it is preferable that the game medium that exerts an effect during the battle is disposable, that is, the association between the game medium arrangement data 1112 stored in the storage unit 111 and the game medium is canceled. In other words, it is preferable to cancel the association between the user ID and the game content. Alternatively, it is preferable that the in-game effect exerted in the battle is lost and the game medium itself is returned to the storage, that is, the association between the game medium and the in-game effect is canceled and the association with the storage area is maintained. .

  In addition, the vault may be monopolized for each user or may be shared by a plurality of users. In a form in which the storage is shared by a plurality of users, storage data is provided in the storage unit 111, and a user ID is associated with the storage to represent a state in which the storage is shared. When placing game media in a shared storage, the game media are associated with the storage area.

  Further, the storehouse may be traded as a kind of game media, or may be specially associated as an event reward. When the user acquires a new storage, the control unit 112 adds the newly acquired storage area to the game medium arrangement data 1112. For example, it can represent with names, such as storage A-1 to 5 and storage B-1-5.

  In the first embodiment, the stocker area and the storage area are separated, but a part of the stocker area may be used as the storage area.

(Embodiment 2)
In the present embodiment, a case where a special card having a special effect is out of a predetermined period will be described. Note that the present embodiment can be applied not only to special effects cards but also to game media having other in-game effects or game media having no in-game effects.

  Outside the predetermined period, the special effect card has had a special effect during the predetermined period (such as a parameter change magnification of 10 times to 1 time). Specifically, the control unit 112 varies the effect associated with the game medium in the game medium arrangement data 1112. Or the control part 112 exerts the effect different from the effect in a predetermined period with reference to the information corresponding to outside a predetermined period among the information regarding a special effect. The predetermined period is, for example, an event period or a campaign period that is performed in the game according to the present embodiment.

  The special effects card that has been out of the predetermined period has a low utility value as it is. Therefore, a special event is provided in the game to increase the value of the special effect card that is out of the predetermined period. Users can participate in exclusive events by consuming game media. The game medium to be consumed may be a dedicated game medium for participating in a dedicated event, or may be a game medium in which other uses such as in-game currency are set. Further, it is preferable to limit the number of the dedicated game media distributed in the game.

  The user who participated in the special event designates one special card from the special cards (game media) associated with the stocker area. The specified special effect card is associated with the same special effect as the parameter change magnification within a predetermined period, or a new in-game effect different from the special effect, that is, the first in-game effect. Preferably, when the parameter change magnification of the special effect associated with the special effect card is reduced because it is outside the predetermined period, the parameter change magnification is the same as the parameter change magnification within the predetermined period. Update the special effects so that Preferably, the special effect associated with the special card is canceled and the information about the new in-game effect is associated.

  After the first in-game effect is associated with the specified special effect card, the user can perform a challenge game to further increase the parameter change magnification for the special effect card or increase the rarity of the special card. . Preferably, the challenge game is a simple game in which success or failure is determined according to a predetermined probability, and if successful, the multiplier can be further increased, or the rarity of the special effect card can be increased. The user consumes game media to play the challenge game. Preferably, the game medium to be consumed is the same as the dedicated game medium for participating in the dedicated event. If the user succeeds in the challenge game, the user can continue to play the challenge game. Preferably, an upper limit is set on the number of times the challenge game can be continued. If the user fails the challenge game, the designated special effect card returns to the state associated with the first in-game effect before starting the challenge game.

  The operation of the control unit 112 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, the control unit 112 stores the game content owned by the user in the storage unit 111 in association with the user ID (step S502). Specifically, the game medium is associated with the stocker area of the game medium arrangement data 1112. Step S502 preferably includes a step of associating information relating to an in-game effect (hereinafter referred to as a second in-game effect) with a game medium. In the following description, it is assumed that the second in-game effect is a special effect.

  Next, the control unit 112 determines the state of the game content (step S504). Specifically, it is determined whether the state of the game media satisfies the first condition. The first condition is that the time point at which the state of the game medium is determined is outside a predetermined period included in the information related to the second in-game effect.

  When the state of the game media does not satisfy the first condition (step S504: N), the control unit 112 skips steps S506 to S512 and ends the process.

  When the state of the game medium satisfies the first condition (step S504: Y), the control unit 112 places a predetermined restriction on the use of the game medium (step S506). Specifically, the control unit 112 reduces the second in-game effect based on the information related to the second in-game effect.

  Next, the control unit 112 determines the state of the game content (step S508). Specifically, it is determined whether the state of the game medium satisfies the second condition. The second condition is that the user participates in a dedicated event.

  When the state of the game media does not satisfy the second condition (step S508: N), the control unit 112 skips steps S510 and S512 and ends the process.

  When the state of the game medium satisfies the second condition (step S508: Y), the control unit 112 associates information regarding the first in-game effect with the game medium (step S510). The control unit 112 may cancel the association between the game medium and the information related to the second in-game effect.

  Next, the control unit 112 changes the target parameter or image in the game based on the information relating to the first in-game effect (step S512). Thereafter, the control unit 112 ends the process.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control unit 112 related to the processing of the dedicated event. First, the control unit 112 causes the user to consume a predetermined game medium and participate in a dedicated event. That is, the control unit 112 cancels the association between the user ID and the predetermined game content (step S802). Preferably, the predetermined game medium is a dedicated game medium for participating in a dedicated event.

  Next, the control part 112 receives the information which designates a special effect card from a user's communication terminal 12 (step S804). The information is based on a signal input by the user via the operation unit 122 of the communication terminal 12.

  Next, the control unit 112 associates the first in-game effect with the specified special effect card. (Step S806). The first in-game effect is the same effect as the second in-game effect within a predetermined period, or a new in-game effect different from the second in-game effect. Preferably, the first in-game effect includes an in-game effect (second in-game effect) originally possessed by the game medium. That is, the target to which the first in-game effect is applied includes the target to which the second in-game effect is applied. The control unit 112 may associate the first in-game effect with the specified special effect card according to a predetermined probability.

  Next, the control part 112 receives the information which concerns on whether a challenge game is played from a user's communication terminal 12, and determines the said information (step S808). The information is based on a signal input by the user via the operation unit 122 of the communication terminal 12.

  When the information for playing the challenge game is received (step S808: Y), the control unit 112 causes the user to consume a predetermined game medium and play the challenge game. That is, the control unit 112 cancels the association between the user ID and a predetermined game medium (for example, a dedicated game medium), and starts control of the challenge game. Then, the control unit 112 determines whether the user has succeeded or failed in the challenge game (step S810). That is, the control unit 112 plays a game that determines success or failure according to a predetermined probability in accordance with a user input.

  When it is determined that the user has succeeded in the challenge game (step S810: Y), the control unit 112 increases the parameter change magnification associated with the special card or increases the rarity associated with the special card. I do. That is, the control unit 112 associates a new in-game effect with the special effect card (step S812). Also preferably, in step S812, the control unit 112 updates the information on the already associated in-game effect instead of associating the new effect with the special effect card. Subsequently, the control unit 112 returns to step S808.

  If it is determined that the user has failed the challenge game (step S810: N), the control unit 112 cancels the association of the new in-game effect associated with the special effect card. Further, the control unit 112 associates the first in-game effect associated with the special effect card before starting the challenge game (step S814). Also preferably, in step S814, the control unit 112 discards the updated content of the information related to the in-game effect associated with the special effect card, and returns to the state before starting the challenge game. Thereafter, the control unit 112 ends the processing of the dedicated event.

  When information that does not play the challenge game is received in step S808 (step S808: N), the control unit 112 ends the processing of the dedicated event.

  In step S808, when the number of times of playing the challenge game has reached the upper limit, the control unit 112 considers that information not to play the challenge game has been received (step S808: N), and ends the dedicated event processing.

  In each embodiment and example, in order to function as the server 11 or the communication terminal 12, an information processing apparatus such as a computer can be preferably used. This is realized by storing a program describing the processing contents for realizing each function in a storage unit of the information processing apparatus, and reading and executing the program by a central processing unit (CPU) of the information processing apparatus. be able to.

  The specific embodiments according to the present invention have been described above. According to one embodiment, user satisfaction can be improved by providing means for utilizing a game medium with limited effects that can be exerted.

  In addition, according to one embodiment, a new game effect is added to the game medium by placing a game medium with a limited use in a predetermined game area (storage area) and limiting the effects that the game medium can exert. Can be associated, and the use of the game media can be expanded. By providing such means, user satisfaction can be improved.

  Also, according to one embodiment, the game is provided by providing a dedicated event for restoring the effect of a game medium (special effect card) whose effects that can be exerted after a predetermined period of time are limited or for further enhancing the effect. Applications of media (special effects cards) can be expanded. By providing such means, user satisfaction can be improved.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications and corrections based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these variations and modifications are included in the scope of the present invention. For example, the functions included in each means, each step, etc. can be rearranged so that there is no logical contradiction, and a plurality of means, steps, etc. can be combined or divided into one. .

  In addition, a part of or all of the processing performed by the server can be performed by a native game such as a native application installed in the communication terminal.

  Further, the server may be a web display that displays a game progress screen on a communication terminal based on data generated by the server, and a native display that displays other menu screens or the like by a native application installed in the communication terminal 12. It is also possible to make a hybrid game in which each of the communication terminals takes part of the processing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information processing system 11 Server 110 Communication part 111 Storage part 1111 Game medium data 1112 Game medium arrangement | positioning data 112 Control part 12 Communication terminal 120 Communication part 121 Display part 122 Operation part 123 Control part 31 Deck 32 NPC
4 Game media 41 Stocker 42 Storage

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to the present invention
In an information processing apparatus that executes a game using a game medium,
Storing the game media owned by a user in a storage unit in association with a user ID;
Determining the state of the game media;
If the state satisfies a first condition, applying a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media;
Associating information about a first in-game effect with the game medium if the state satisfies a second condition;
Changing the parameter or image of the target in the game based on the information about the first in-game effect ,
The first condition includes that the game medium is associated with a predetermined in-game area and stored in a storage unit .

In order to solve the above problems, a method for controlling an information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes:
A control method for an information processing apparatus for executing a game using a game medium,
Storing the game media owned by a user in a storage unit in association with a user ID;
Determining the state of the game media;
If the state satisfies a first condition, applying a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media;
Associating information about a first in-game effect with the game medium if the state satisfies a second condition;
Based on the information about the first game effects, seen including a step of changing the target parameters or image in the game,
The first condition includes that the game medium is associated with a predetermined in-game area and stored in a storage unit.

In order to solve the above problems, an information processing apparatus according to the present invention provides:
An information processing apparatus for executing a game using a game medium,
The game medium owned by the user is stored in the storage unit in association with the user ID,
Determining the state of the game media;
If the state satisfies the first condition, place a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media,
If the state satisfies the second condition, the information about the first in-game effect is associated with the game medium,
Based on the information about the first in-game effect, change the parameter or image of the target in the game ,
The first condition includes that the game medium is associated with a predetermined in-game area and stored in a storage unit.

Claims (11)

In an information processing apparatus that executes a game using a game medium,
Storing the game media owned by a user in a storage unit in association with a user ID;
Determining the state of the game media;
If the state satisfies a first condition, applying a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media;
Associating information about a first in-game effect with the game medium if the state satisfies a second condition;
A program for executing a step of changing a target parameter or image in a game based on information on the first in-game effect. The first condition includes that the game medium is stored in a storage unit in association with a predetermined in-game area,
The program according to claim 1, wherein the second condition includes that a state satisfying the first condition continues for a predetermined period. In the information processing apparatus,
A step of canceling the association between the user ID and the game medium when the game medium exerts the first in-game effect in a state where the predetermined restriction on the use of the game medium is applied; The program according to claim 2. The step of storing includes associating information about a second in-game effect with the game medium;
The first condition includes that the time point for determining the state of the game medium is outside a predetermined period corresponding to information on the second in-game effect associated with the game medium. The program described in.   The program according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined restriction includes reducing the second in-game effect.   The program according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the target to which the first in-game effect extends includes the target to which the second in-game effect extends. In the information processing apparatus,
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further causing a step of outputting information for displaying an achievement degree of the second condition.   8. The step of associating information on the first in-game effect with the game medium includes associating information on the first in-game effect with the game medium with a predetermined probability. The program described in.   The step of associating the information related to the first in-game effect with the game medium further includes the step of outputting information for notifying the user that the information related to the first in-game effect is related to the game medium. The program of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 8 containing. A control method for an information processing apparatus for executing a game using a game medium,
Storing the game media owned by a user in a storage unit in association with a user ID;
Determining the state of the game media;
If the state satisfies a first condition, applying a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media;
Associating information about a first in-game effect with the game medium if the state satisfies a second condition;
And a step of changing a parameter or image of a target in the game based on the information related to the first in-game effect. An information processing apparatus for executing a game using a game medium,
The game medium owned by the user is stored in the storage unit in association with the user ID,
Determining the state of the game media;
If the state satisfies the first condition, place a predetermined restriction on the use of the game media,
If the state satisfies the second condition, the information about the first in-game effect is associated with the game medium,
An information processing apparatus for changing a parameter or an image of a target in a game based on information on the first in-game effect.

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