JP2017108956A - Video game processing program and video game processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance attraction of a video game by utilizing position information of a real space.SOLUTION: A position in a real space of a person (player) playing a video game affects other players. A position, where a player playing the same video game is positioned, may be configured to be recorded, and an event corresponding to recorded information may be configured to be executed to a player newly presenting position information. The recorded information may be configured to be the number of users. The event may be configured such that privilege corresponding to the number of users is granted to a user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  At least one of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a video game processing program and a video game processing system for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation.

  Conventionally, in the field of video games, various systems configured so as to be able to use information on the position of real space have been proposed.

  Some of such systems manage, for example, a region and an in-game privilege (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-252894 A

  The conventional system has an effect of urging a person (player) playing a video game to consider the location of the game machine, but an effect of urging to consider a place where other players gather. In some cases, it could not be demonstrated. However, in recent years, there has been a greater demand than ever to have some kind of connection with other players through video games. For this reason, in the conventional system, there is a case where the information about the position of the real space (position information) is not sufficiently used to improve the preference of the video game by using the connection between the players.

  An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems and improve the preference of a video game using real space position information.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation. When the server is accessed including location information, the server refers to storage means that stores information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space, and corresponds to the location information. Based on the specific function for specifying the area, the specified area, the time of access, and the access history by other users, the calculation function for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area, and the calculated number of users This is to realize an execution function for executing a predetermined event in the video game.

  From a non-limiting viewpoint, a video game processing program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation. Then, when the user terminal requests to specify an area including position information by the user, the storage unit stores information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space, and A specific function for specifying an area corresponding to the position information, a specified function, a calculation function for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the specified area, the timing of the specific request, and a specific history of the area for other users; And an execution function for executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of the video game according to a user operation. A processing system that, when accessed by a user including location information, refers to storage means that stores information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space, and corresponds to the location information. Based on the specified means for specifying the area to be performed, the specified area, the time of access, and the access history by other users, the calculating means for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area, and the calculated number of users And executing means for executing a predetermined event in the video game.

  Each embodiment of the present application solves one or more deficiencies.

It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the video game processing system corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the server in the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of operation | movement by the side of the terminal in the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the game screen corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the game screen corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Various constituent elements in the embodiments described below can be appropriately combined within a range in which no contradiction occurs. Moreover, the content described as an example of a certain embodiment may be omitted in other embodiments. The contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic part of each embodiment may be omitted. Furthermore, the order of the various processes constituting the various flows described below is in no particular order as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a video game processing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game processing system 100 includes a server 10 and user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (N is an arbitrary integer) used by a user of the video game processing system. Note that the configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited thereto, and a single user terminal may be used by a plurality of users, or a configuration including a plurality of servers.

  The server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N are each connected to a communication network 30 such as the Internet. Although not shown, the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N are connected to the communication network 30 by performing data communication with a base station managed by a communication provider through a wireless communication line.

  The video game processing system 100 includes the server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N, thereby realizing various functions for executing various processes according to user operations.

  The server 10 is managed by an administrator of the video game processing system 100, and has various functions for providing information related to various processes to the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. In this example, the server 10 includes an information processing apparatus such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium that stores various types of information. The server 10 includes a general configuration for performing various processes as a computer, such as a control unit and a communication unit, but a description thereof is omitted here. Further, in the video game processing system 100, it is preferable that the server 10 manages various information from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load on each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. However, the memory | storage part which memorize | stores various information should just be provided with the memory area in the state which the server 10 can access, for example, may be set as the structure which has an exclusive memory area outside the server 10. FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the server 10 </ b> A that is an example of the configuration of the server 10. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the server 10 </ b> A includes at least a storage unit 11, a specification unit 12, a calculation unit 13, and an execution unit 14.

  The storage unit 11 has a function of storing information (region specifying information) for specifying a region corresponding to at least a part of the real space based on the position information.

  Here, the position information means information related to the position of the user. The configuration of the position information is not particularly limited as long as it is information related to the position, but preferably corresponds to the position of the user terminal operated by the user in the real space. Examples of location information include information created by the GPS function, base station information, and IP address.

  In addition, the configuration of the region specifying information is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the region specifying information can be specified when different location information is used. An example of the area specifying information includes a configuration in which a map corresponding to the real space is divided into a plurality of areas. In this case, the area to which the position indicated by the position information belongs is an area specified from the position information. Another example of region specifying information includes a configuration in which a rule for specifying a region from position information is defined. An example of such a configuration includes a rule “area within a predetermined distance from the position indicated by the position information”.

  The specifying unit 12 has a function of referring to the storage unit 11 and specifying an area corresponding to the position information when there is an access including the position information by the user.

  Here, the access by the user means a connection between the user terminal operated by the user and the server 10A. In addition, the connection method of a server and a user terminal is not specifically limited.

  The calculating unit 13 has a function of calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the specified area, the time of access, and the access history of other users.

  Here, the time of access means the time when the user has accessed the server. The configuration for specifying the access time is not particularly limited as long as the time can be associated with the user identification information. The access history is the same, and the configuration for managing the access history is not particularly limited. The access history may be configured for users who play the same video game, or may be configured for users who play a plurality of video games in which a predetermined relationship is defined.

  The number of users corresponding to a region means the number of users who have specified a region that satisfies a predetermined condition with respect to a region corresponding to the position information of a certain user. Note that examples of the predetermined condition include the same area, adjacent areas, and partially overlapping areas.

  Moreover, calculating the number of users based on the access time and the access history means calculating the number of users using the time of access by a certain user and the access time of other users included in the access history. In an example of such a configuration, when there is an access by a certain user, the other user who has been accessed within a predetermined period and the same region as the region corresponding to the location information of this user is specified There is a configuration for calculating the number of.

  The execution unit 14 has a function of executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users.

  Here, the configuration for executing an event based on the number of users is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to recognize that there is a merit for the user as the number of users increases. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which a predetermined parameter related to an event is specified based on the number of users, and a game screen that allows the user to recognize the influence of the parameter on the event and the number of users is output.

  In addition, executing an event means that the user experiences the event. That is, for example, when the event is a so-called privilege grant, granting the privilege according to the parameter to the user corresponds to the execution of the event. Further, when the event is a battle with an enemy character, it is equivalent to the execution of the event that the battle between the enemy according to the parameter and the character operated by the user proceeds according to the user's operation.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is managed by a user, and is a communication terminal capable of playing a network distribution type game such as a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), or a portable game device. Composed. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be any configuration as long as the user can recognize the video game. Other examples of user terminal configurations include so-called wearable devices such as smart watches, and combinations of wearable devices and communication terminals.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30 and communicates with the server 10 to execute various processes (for example, a browser screen or a screen corresponding to coordinates). A display device for displaying a game screen) and software. Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without using the server 10.

  Next, the operation of the video game processing system 100 (system 100) of this example will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the system 100. In the game process in this example, a process related to execution of an event using position information is performed. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10A and the user terminal 20 (terminal 20) execute game processing will be described as an example.

  A game process is started when it becomes the situation which specifies a user's positional information, for example in a video game. Hereinafter, the case where the position information of the user who operates the terminal 20 is specified will be described as an example.

  In the game process, the terminal 20 first creates user position information (step S11). In this example, the terminal 20 uses the GPS function to create information representing the position of the terminal 20 in real space as the user position information. Further, the terminal 20 transmits the created position information to the server 10A.

  When the server 10A receives the position information from the terminal 20, the server 10A recognizes that there has been an access from the terminal 20, and specifies an area corresponding to the received position information (step S12). In this example, the server 10 </ b> A specifies the region to which the user of the terminal 20 belongs using the position information received from the terminal 20 and the region specifying information.

  After specifying the area, the server 10A calculates the number of users (step S13). In this example, the server 10A refers to the access history to calculate the number of users who have been located in the specified area until a predetermined period before.

  When the number of users is calculated, the server 10A executes an event (step S14). In this example, the server 10A performs processing related to event execution using the calculated number of users. In this example, the server 10A transmits information (output information) for outputting a game screen related to the event to the terminal 20, and displays the game screen on the display screen of the display device included in the terminal 20.

  Here, the game screen means a screen representing a virtual space (or game space). In this example, various elements constituting the game screen may be referred to as images. The configuration of the game screen is not particularly limited as long as the user can recognize the situation of the video game.

  Displaying the game screen on the display screen of the display device means that the game screen is output to the display device provided in the user terminal 20 or the like by communication using the communication network 30. An example of a configuration for displaying a game screen on a display device is a configuration in which information generated on the server side (output information) is transmitted to the terminal side. Note that the configuration of the output information is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, information obtained by compressing an image, or information for generating an image on the terminal side. An example of information obtained by compressing an image is one used in a cloud game (for example, MPEG). Information for generating an image on the terminal side includes information used in an online game (for example, object position information).

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the server 10A side in the game process. Here, the operation of the server 10A in the system 100 will be described again.

  In the game process, the server 10A first acquires position information (step S101). In this example, the server 10A acquires the position information by receiving the position information from the user terminal.

  When acquiring the position information, the server 10A specifies an area corresponding to the acquired position information (step S102), refers to the access history, and calculates the number of users corresponding to the specified area (step S103).

  The server 10A calculates the number of users, and executes the event using the calculated number of users (step S104). In this example, the server 10A generates information related to the execution of the event, and transmits the generated information to the user corresponding to the acquired position information (that is, the user terminal that transmitted the position information to the server 10A).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the terminal 20 side when the terminal 20 executes the game process. Hereinafter, the case where the terminal 20 executes the game process alone will be described as an example. In addition, about the structure of the terminal 20, since it has a function similar to the structure of the server 10 except receiving various information from the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint which avoids duplication description.

  In the game process, the terminal 20 first creates position information (step S201). In this example, the terminal 20 creates information representing its position in the real space as position information.

  When the terminal 20 creates the position information, the terminal 20 specifies an area corresponding to the created position information (step S202). That is, when the terminal 20 executes a game process, the creation of position information corresponds to the user accessing the terminal.

  After identifying the area, the terminal 20 calculates the number of users corresponding to the identified area (step S203). In this example, the terminal 20 receives information predetermined as information necessary for calculating the number of users from the server 10A.

  After calculating the number of users, the terminal 20 executes an event using the calculated number of users (step S204). In this example, the terminal 20 generates information related to the execution of the event, and displays the generated information on the display screen of the display device.

  As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, the server 10A having the function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation includes the specifying unit 12, the calculating unit 13, and the executing unit. 14, when there is an access including position information by the user, the storage unit 11 that stores information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space is referred to. The area corresponding to the position information is specified, the number of users corresponding to the area is calculated based on the specified area, the time of access, and the access history by other users, and the video game is calculated based on the calculated number of users. A predetermined event can be executed, and the preference of the video game can be improved by using the position information in the real space.

  That is, it is possible to prompt the user to move in the real space in consideration of the number of users for the event, so that the preference of the video game can be improved. In addition, for example, by having a configuration that is advantageous for an event as the number of users who are located or located in the same area becomes more advantageous, it is possible to promote interaction between users in real space, and as a result, the preference of the video game is improved. be able to.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video game processing server 10B (server 10B) that is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10B includes at least a storage unit 11, a specifying unit 12, a calculation unit 13B, an execution unit 14B, and a notification unit 15.

  The calculation unit 13B has a function of calculating the number of users on the basis of an access history within a period (calculation period) set based on the time of access.

  Here, the configuration for setting the calculation period is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the user can recognize the calculation method. Examples of such a configuration include a configuration in which a period before the reference access is set, and a configuration in which a period including the future is set. In the case of a configuration in which a period including the future is set, the calculation unit 13B notifies the user that the calculation period is waiting, and the user refers to the progress of the calculation period and the access history. The number may be calculated.

  Further, the configuration for calculating the number of users based on the access history is not particularly limited as long as the number of users is calculated using a predetermined calculation formula.

  The alerting | reporting part 15 has a function which alert | reports the number of users to the user who performed the access.

  Here, the user who has made access means a user who has newly transmitted position information to the server 10B. That is, a user who has been informed of the number of users once again notifies the new area and the number of users corresponding to the area by transmitting the position information.

  The configuration for notifying the number of users to the user is not particularly limited, but a configuration capable of displaying a game screen corresponding to the number of users on the display screen of the display device included in the terminal 20 is preferable. As an example of such a configuration, there is a configuration in which information for displaying a game screen having an area for displaying the number of users is generated and the generated information is transmitted to the terminal 20.

  The execution unit 14B has a function of executing a predetermined event when receiving an execution request from a user who has notified the number of users.

  Here, the configuration for receiving the execution request is not particularly limited as long as it can reflect the user's intention. As an example of such a configuration, there is a configuration in which information for displaying a game screen including a virtual button for receiving an execution request is generated, and the generated information is transmitted to the terminal 20.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the server 10. Hereinafter, the operation of the server 10B will be described as an example. In addition, about operation | movement with the terminal 20, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint which avoids duplication description.

  When the server 10B specifies the area corresponding to the position information received from the terminal 20, the server 10B calculates the number of users for the specified area based on the access history within a predetermined period (step S2-11). In this example, the server 10B refers to the access history from when the position information is received from the terminal 20 to a predetermined time before, and calculates the number of times the same area as the area specified this time is specified as the number of users.

  After calculating the number of users, the server 10B notifies the user of the terminal 20 of the calculated number of users (step S2-12). In this example, the server 10 </ b> B generates information (notification information) for displaying a game screen including the calculated number of users on the display screen of the terminal 20, and transmits the generated notification information to the terminal 20.

  Upon receiving the notification information, the terminal 20 displays a game screen that notifies the user of the number of users based on the received notification information (step S2-13). In this example, the terminal 20 outputs a game screen including the number of users to the display screen of the display device. Further, when the terminal 20 receives an event execution request from the user via the displayed game screen, the terminal 20 transmits information including the execution request to the server 10B.

  When receiving an execution request from the terminal 20, the server 10B executes an event based on the number of users notified to the user (step S2-14).

  As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, since the server 10B is configured to include the calculation unit 13B, based on the access history within the period set based on the time of access. It is possible to prompt the user to calculate the number of users and be aware of the time in the real space.

  Further, as one aspect of the second embodiment, since the server 10B includes the notification unit 15 and the execution unit 14B, the number of users is notified to the accessing user, and the number of users is notified. When an execution request is received, a predetermined event is executed, and the user can determine whether or not to execute the event according to the number of users.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the second embodiment, the server 10B may determine a setting related to the user who has accessed based on the number of users and execute a predetermined event with the determined setting. Good. In this case, the configuration of the setting is not particularly limited, and various configurations such as the rarity of items that can be given to the user at the event and the difficulty level of the event are conceivable. With such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the user to be conscious of other users in the real space, and to improve the preference of the video game. In this case, the server 10B may notify the user of the setting determined based on the number of users instead of the number of users or together with the number of users.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video game process 10C (server 10C) that is an example of the video game process server 10 in the system 100 (see FIG. 1). Hereinafter, a case will be described as an example where the progress of a video game (so-called network game) that progresses by appropriately communicating with the server 10C is controlled in the terminal 20 including the display device.

  In this example, the server 10C includes at least a storage unit 11C, a specification unit 12C, a calculation unit 13C, and an execution unit 14C.

  The storage unit 11C has a function of storing information (region specifying information) for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space when there is an access including position information by the user. In this example, the storage unit 11C has a map corresponding to the real space divided into square grids of a predetermined distance (for example, 1 km), and within a predetermined period (for example, the latest 10 minutes from the time of calculation) within the grid. , Information for calculating the number of people who were located is stored.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure provided not only as a position but as conditions which count that the predetermined condition was satisfied (for example, having performed predetermined operation) as the number of persons. In this case, for example, “the terminal displaying the predetermined game screen vibrates a predetermined number of times” may be set as the count condition.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a storage state of information stored in the storage unit 11C. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the storage unit 11C stores an area number, a range, and the number of users in association with each other.

  Here, the region number means an identifier of a region corresponding to the real space. The range is information for classifying position information into regions. Since the range corresponding to the real space and the region identifier are associated with each other, the server 10C can specify the region from the position information of the terminal.

  The number of users means the number of users located in the area. The method for storing the number of users is not particularly limited, but is preferably configured to be updated in a predetermined period. In this example, when each user presents location information and accesses the server, a region is specified based on the location information, and it is assumed that this user was located in the region for 10 minutes after access. Counted when accessing the server.

  The specifying unit 12C has a function of referring to the storage unit 11C and specifying an area corresponding to the position information when there is an access including the position information by the user. In this example, the specifying unit 12C receives position information from a terminal operated by the user, and specifies an area corresponding to a range to which the received position information belongs as an area corresponding to the position information.

  The calculating unit 13C has a function of calculating the number of users corresponding to the specified area based on the specified area, the access timing, and the access history of other users. In this example, the calculation unit 13C appropriately calculates the number of users using a calculation formula for reading the number of users stored in the storage unit 11C.

  The execution unit 14C has a function of executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users. In this example, the execution unit 14C executes an event that gives a better in-game item to the user who accesses the server as the number of users increases. In addition, the structure for giving a better in-game item as the number of users is larger is not particularly limited, and for example, an in-game item to be given to a user may be selected using a probability determined according to the number of users. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can fluctuate the number of in-game items provided to a user according to the number of users. That is, for example, it is good also as a structure with more probable in-game items, so that there are many users, and a higher probability.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process (game process) related to a game executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10C communicates with the terminal 20 will be described as an example.

  In the game process, the terminal 20 first creates position information (step S3-11). In this example, the terminal 20 displays a game screen (start screen) for accepting a location information creation request from the user, and creates location information using the GPS function when a predetermined operation is accepted.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the game screen. As shown in FIG. 11, a game screen as a start screen is provided with a region 1101 for displaying a virtual space and a virtual button 1110 for receiving a request for creating position information.

  Here, a predetermined character C is displayed in the area 1101. When the selection of the virtual button 1110 by the user is accepted, the terminal 20 displays an image (not shown) that prompts the user to perform an operation of vibrating the terminal 20 (not shown), and when the user performs the same operation. Then, position information indicating the position of the terminal 20 in the real space is created, and the created position information is transmitted to the server 10C. When the terminal 20 detects vibration and transmits position information to the server, the guide image automatically disappears and the next screen is displayed.

  When the server 10C receives the position information, the server 10C specifies an area corresponding to the received position information (step S3-12). In this example, the server 10C refers to the storage unit 11C, specifies a range to which the received position information belongs, and specifies a region corresponding to the specified range as a region corresponding to the position information.

  When specifying the position information, the server 10C calculates the number of users corresponding to the user of the terminal 20 (step S3-13). In this example, the server 10 </ b> C refers to the storage unit 11 </ b> C and sets the number of users associated with the identified area as the number of users corresponding to the user of the terminal 20.

  When the number of users is calculated, the server 10C executes an event based on the calculated number of users (step S3-14). In this example, the server 10 </ b> C notifies the user of the terminal 20 of the calculated number of users, determines an item to be given to the user based on the number of users when the user requests to give an item, and determines the determined item to the user. Execute the event assigned to. In this example, the terminal 20 receives information from the server, and displays a game screen (user number screen) for notifying the user of the number of users, a screen (item screen) for displaying items given to the users, and the like. Various game screens are displayed.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the game screen. As shown in FIG. 12, in the game screen as the user number screen, an area 1201 for displaying the virtual space, an area 1210 for displaying the number of users, a virtual button 1221 for receiving an event execution request, and a return button 1222 is provided.

  Here, in the area 1201 for displaying the virtual space, an image corresponding to the number of users calculated by the server 10C is displayed. The configuration of the image is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the user can recognize an excessive number of users. In this example, the area 1201 displays an effect such that the number of characters C on the screen gradually increases according to the number of users. In this example, the number of characters C in the screen increases to a predetermined number, but the predetermined number or more is assumed not to increase except for a numerical value indicating the number of users.

  In the area 1210 for displaying the number of users, an image representing the number of users calculated by the server 10C is displayed. The configuration of the image is not particularly limited, but a configuration including numbers is preferable.

  Upon receiving selection of the virtual button 1221, the terminal 20 transmits an event execution request to the server 10C. On the other hand, when the selection of the return button 1222 is accepted, the terminal 20 deletes the display of the number of users and proceeds to another process. The configuration of the screen for the number of users is not limited to this. For example, if the user does not like the calculated number of users, the number of users can be calculated again and again by performing a predetermined operation again. It is good.

  Upon receiving selection of the virtual button 1221, the terminal 20 displays a departure confirmation screen (not shown). Then, after the confirmation, an effect corresponding to the number of users is displayed, and after the effect, an effect of finding the item is displayed. Although the structure for determining the in-game item to be displayed here is not particularly limited, it is preferable that the number of users can be affected. Examples of such a configuration include a configuration in which the types and number of in-game items to be given are increased according to the number of users. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which determines the candidate of the item in a game provided according to the number of users, draws a predetermined number, and gives it to a user.

  As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, the server 10C having the function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation includes the specifying unit 12C, the calculating unit 13C, and the executing unit. 14C, when there is an access including location information by the user, the storage unit 11C that stores information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space is referred to. The area corresponding to the position information is specified, the number of users corresponding to the area is calculated based on the specified area, the time of access, and the access history by other users, and the video game is calculated based on the calculated number of users. A predetermined event can be executed, and the preference of the video game can be improved by using the position information in the real space.

  In other words, for example, by configuring an event so that a better item is given as the calculated number of users increases, a function can be realized in which the closer a person who plays a video game gathers, the better the item gets. Therefore, it can be said that the preference of the video game can be improved by using the position information of the real space.

  In addition, when the position information of a user is determined, the number of other users in the same area as the user is calculated without detecting the position of the other user (that is, the position of the terminal operated by the other user in the real space). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the use of position information compared to the case of detecting the position of another user.

  Note that as one aspect of the third embodiment, the server 10C uses a table (so-called drop table) in which the number of users, a privilege group, and a lottery probability of each privilege are associated with each other (drop) (Item) may be determined. In this case, for example, the server 10C may use a table (lottery number management table) in which the number of users, the type of lottery, and the number of lotteries are associated. Here, the content of the type of lottery is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that there is a characteristic for each type. Examples of types of lottery include the number of lotteries that do not change depending on the number of users, the table that switches to a table with a higher expected value as more people gather (first lottery), There are those in which at least one of them varies (second lottery) and those in which the number of lotteries varies depending on the number of users (third lottery). In addition, other examples of the type of lottery include those in which a reward for the number of lotteries is guaranteed, or a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) is lost and the number of lotteries is not guaranteed for the number of lotteries. In addition, there are those that have different points (for example, double the other) that can be obtained in the same reward table, and those that combine features of a plurality of lottery types. In addition, although the structure for utilizing a lottery number management table is not specifically limited, It is preferable that it is a structure which a user can recognize the kind of lottery. In an example of such a configuration, the server 10C determines the type of lottery according to a predetermined rule (for example, whether or not an item is consumed by a user), and draws a table used for the lottery and the number of lotteries based on the calculated number of users. There is a configuration that is determined by referring to a table. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give variations to the usage pattern of the number of users, and to improve the preference of the video game.

  As one aspect of the third embodiment, the server 10C can perform an event free of charge up to a predetermined number of times per day. If it is desired to perform an event exceeding the predetermined number of times in a day, the server 10C is predetermined every time. It is good also as a structure which requires consumption of the in-game item (for example, pay item). In this case, detection of the number of users may be configured to be performed any number of times regardless of the number of times and in-game items.

  As one aspect of the third embodiment, when the server 10C determines the type and number of items to be given to the user according to the number of users, the smaller the number of users, the better item may be given. . Also in this case, it is possible to prompt the user to be aware of the position information in the real space.

  As one aspect of the third embodiment, when the server 10C determines the type and number of items to be given to the user according to the number of users, the area to which the user's location information belongs can affect the event configuration. It is good also as a structure. In this case, an event in which the server 10C determines the type and number of items with reference to a storage unit that stores the area and the type and number of items in association with each other, and assigns an item to the user using the determined type and number It is good also as a structure which performs.

  As an aspect of the third embodiment, the server 10C may include a material used for so-called composition or a limited item distributed for a limited time as an item to be given at an event. In this case, it is good also as a structure which matches and memorize | stores an area | region, a raw material, and a limited item.

  As an aspect of the third embodiment, the server 10C may execute a so-called dungeon capture as an event according to the number of users. That is, the server 10 </ b> C may determine the setting related to the dungeon based on the calculated number of users, and transmit information regarding the determined dungeon to the terminal 20. Here, the configuration of the setting related to the dungeon is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the user to recognize the influence of the number of users. Examples of such a configuration include a configuration in which the degree of difficulty, the type of enemy character, and the type of item that can be acquired are selected according to the number of users. Further, the configuration of the information related to the dungeon is not particularly limited, and may be information for causing the terminal 20 to execute a process according to the user operation. The server 10C receives the information related to the user operation from the terminal 20 as appropriate. It may be information for executing processing. That is, the dungeon progression method may be a so-called distribution format or a cloud gaming format. Note that the dungeon here means a video game that progresses in response to a user operation for which an end condition is defined.

  As described above, one or more deficiencies are solved by each embodiment of the present application. In addition, the effect by each embodiment is an example of a non-limiting effect or effect.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N and the server 10 are configured according to various control programs (for example, video game processing programs) stored in a storage device included therein. Execute the process.

  The configuration of the system 100 is not limited to the configuration described as an example of each embodiment described above, and for example, the server 10 may execute a part or all of the processing described as processing executed by the user terminal. A part or all of the processes described as the processes executed by the server 10 may be executed by any one of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N (for example, the user terminal 20). Moreover, it is good also as a structure with which some of the some memory | storage parts with which the server 10 is provided are equipped with either of the several user terminals 20, 201-20N. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which one of the user terminal 20 and the server 10 in the system 100 has a part or all of the functions of the other one.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which a program implement | achieves a part or all of the function demonstrated as an example of each embodiment mentioned above to the apparatus single-piece | unit which does not contain a communication network.

  Note that “according to the progress of the video game” means that various progress or changes that may occur in the video game are used as a trigger or reference for a specific process. Examples of specific processing include determination processing and information update processing. Examples of various progress or changes that may occur in a video game include time progress, changes in game element values, update of a specific status or flag, or operation input by a user.

[Appendix]
The description of the embodiment described above describes at least the following invention so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.
[1]
A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
To the server,
Specification for specifying an area corresponding to the position information by referring to a storage means storing information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space when there is an access including the position information by the user Function and
A calculation function for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the identified area, the time of access, and an access history by another user;
A video game processing program for realizing an execution function for executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users.
[2]
The video game processing program according to [1], wherein the calculation function realizes a function of calculating the number of users based on an access history within a period set based on the time of access.
[3]
Causing the server to execute a notification function for notifying the number of users to the user who performed the access;
In the execution function, the video game processing program according to [1] or [2] for realizing a function of executing the predetermined event when an execution request is received from a user who has notified the number of users.
[4]
In the execution function, any one of [1] to [3] for determining a setting related to the accessed user based on the number of users and realizing the function of executing the predetermined event with the determined setting A video game processing program according to any one of the above.
[5]
For video game processing for realizing at least one function among the functions realized by the server in the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [4] on a user terminal capable of communicating with the server program.
[6]
A server in which the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [5] is installed.
[7]
A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Specification for specifying an area corresponding to the position information by referring to a storage means storing information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space when there is an access including the position information by the user Means,
Calculation means for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the identified area, the time of access, and an access history by another user;
A video game processing system comprising: execution means for executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users.
[8]
The server includes the specifying means, the calculating means, and the executing means;
The video game processing system according to [7], wherein the user terminal includes receiving means for receiving information for outputting the video game to a display screen of a display device.
[9]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation, and corresponds to at least a part of the real space when accessed by a user including location information A storage unit storing information for specifying a region to be stored, a specifying function for specifying a region corresponding to the position information, the specified region, the time of access, and an access history by another user; The video game is displayed from a server having a calculation function for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the function and an execution function for executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users. The video game processing program for making the said user terminal implement | achieve the function to receive the information for outputting on the display screen.
[10]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
In the user terminal,
When there is a request for specifying an area including position information by the user, the storage means storing information for specifying the area corresponding to at least a part of the real space is referred to, and the area corresponding to the position information is Specific functions to identify,
A calculation function for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the identified area, the timing of the identification request, and the identification history of the area for other users;
A video game processing program for realizing an execution function for executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users.
[11]
[10] A video game processing program for causing a server communicable with the user terminal to realize at least one of the functions realized by the user terminal by the video game processing program according to [10].
[12]
A user terminal installed with the video game processing program according to [10] or [11].
[13]
A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
Specification for specifying an area corresponding to the position information by referring to a storage means storing information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space when there is an access including the position information by the user Processing,
A calculation process for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the identified area, the time of access, and an access history by another user;
A video game processing method, comprising: executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users.
[14]
A video game processing method executed by a video game processing system including a communication network, a server, and a user terminal in order to control the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
Specification for specifying an area corresponding to the position information by referring to a storage means storing information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space when there is an access including the position information by the user Processing,
A calculation process for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the identified area, the time of access, and an access history by another user;
A video game processing method, comprising: executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is useful for improving the preference of a video game by using position information in real space.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Server 20,201-20N User terminal 11 Storage part 12 Specification part 13 Calculation part 14 Execution part 15 Notification part 30 Communication network 100 System

Claims (6)

A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
To the server,
Specification for specifying an area corresponding to the position information by referring to a storage means storing information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space when there is an access including the position information by the user Function and
A calculation function for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the identified area, the time of access, and an access history by another user;
A video game processing program for realizing an execution function for executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users. The video game processing program according to claim 1, wherein the calculation function realizes a function of calculating the number of users based on an access history within a period set based on a time when the access was made. Causing the server to execute a notification function for notifying the number of users to the user who performed the access;
The video game processing program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the execution function realizes a function of executing the predetermined event when an execution request is received from a user who has notified the number of users. The execution function determines a setting related to the user who has made the access based on the number of users, and implements a function of executing the predetermined event with the determined setting. A video game processing program according to any one of the above. A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
In the user terminal,
When there is a request for specifying an area including position information by the user, the storage means storing information for specifying the area corresponding to at least a part of the real space is referred to, and the area corresponding to the position information is Specific functions to identify,
A calculation function for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the identified area, the timing of the identification request, and the identification history of the area for other users;
A video game processing program for realizing an execution function for executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users. A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Specification for specifying an area corresponding to the position information by referring to a storage means storing information for specifying an area corresponding to at least a part of the real space when there is an access including the position information by the user Means,
Calculation means for calculating the number of users corresponding to the area based on the identified area, the time of access, and an access history by another user;
A video game processing system comprising: execution means for executing a predetermined event in the video game based on the calculated number of users.

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