JP2017170085A - Game management system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a server system and the like capable of notifying a player who uses a first game of an attraction of an applied privilege, and encouraging the player to continuously or newly use a second game based on the attraction of the privilege.SOLUTION: A server device 10 is configured to: (1) apply a privilege which can be used in a second game to a user based on a prescribed condition, during a first game execution; (2) when the second game is executed on a terminal 20, control execution of the second game including use of the applied privilege; (3) when the applied privilege is not used in the second game, provide display control data for displaying information related to use of the applied privilege, on the first game executed by the player or display control data which is displayed to the player by processing different from the first game or second game, to the terminal 20 which is used by the corresponding player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

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

  In recent years, with the development of network technology, various game devices installed in facilities such as arcade games are provided with a server device that manages each game device, and only the management of each game device such as maintenance is performed by the server device. In addition, the data of each player is also managed.

  Recently, even for games provided on a communication networking service called a social networking service (hereinafter referred to as “SNS”), the data of each player as described above is managed. A server device is installed.

  In particular, such a server device is known to provide a situation in another game during a specific game. For example, based on a predetermined condition for a same user during the execution of the specific game. There are known devices that notify user information in other games (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5580854

  However, in the server device described in Patent Document 1, when there is no motivation for continuous use in another game, even if its own information is notified, the server device is for continuously using the other game. Can't provide charm.

  Further, in the server device described in Patent Document 1, since there is no information about a game that has not been experienced yet, new use in other games cannot be promoted.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to convey the attractiveness of a privilege granted to a player who uses the first game, and based on the attractiveness of the privilege. Another object of the present invention is to provide a server system that can promote continuous use or new use in the second game.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:
A program for managing a first game executed by a user using a terminal device and a second game different from the first game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege available to the user in the second game based on a given condition determined based on the first game play;
Game control means for executing a second game by the terminal device, and use of the granted privilege when the given condition regarding use in the second game based on the granted privilege is not satisfied (A) display control data for displaying information on one of the first game and the second game executed by the user, or (B) the first game and the first game Providing means for providing display control data to be displayed to the user by a third process different from the game of 2 to the terminal device used by the user;
It has the structure which functions as.

  According to this configuration, the present invention is given in the second game when a given condition relating to use in the second game based on the privilege is not satisfied after acquisition of the privilege usable in the second game. Since the privilege granting user can browse the image when the privilege is used, the image showing the effect caused by the specific use, or the information regarding the other user who uses the privilege, To encourage the use of the benefit.

  Therefore, the present invention can strengthen the function of the privilege of giving the user the motivation to play in the second game, and can reliably use the privilege reliably. To achieve the original purpose of acquiring a user who plays the second game while conveying the attractiveness of the privilege granted to the user who uses the first game, or The user who has executed the game can be encouraged to continue the play in the second game.

  The first game and the second game may be games that can be managed by communication or the like. For example, provided in a portable communication terminal device owned by a user such as a smartphone or in a store or the like Any game that can be executed in the communicable arcade game.

  The benefits include, for example, items (game play elements) such as tools and equipment used in the second game, and gacha (minigame) for acquiring various items and currencies.

For example, in the first game, given conditions for granting a privilege are:
(A1) When winning in a battle game with another player,
(A2) When a predetermined game stage or mini-game is cleared, when a player's game level is increased, or when a task on a predetermined game is completed, and
(A3) If you win a lottery game called Gacha,
At least one of them.

  Furthermore, the “information regarding the privilege granted in the second game” may be an image or information associated with the privilege in the second game, and the item or character in the game of another user (player). The image of the use situation of the privilege used as a game play element such as the above, or the information on the event in the second game using the privilege.

  In particular, as an image of the use status of a privilege that becomes a game play element, play information such as a game image of a scene where the other user uses the privilege or a demo game image predetermined for the privilege, or other The image in the usage status of the privilege may be used instead of the image of the user.

For example, as information about the privilege granted in the second game,
(B1) Use preparation status such as a privilege installation scene in the second game, use or usage status of a privilege such as a battle scene or a race scene using the privilege, or the privilege such as a battle result or stage clear Information and images of usage results,
(B2) Information and images of events related to the benefits generated in the second game such as a mini game using the benefits in the second game,
(B3) Play information such as the score (score) and game level of the user who used the privilege in the second game, its image,
(B4) Information on the use result of the benefit in the second game, such as the ranking of the user who used the privilege in the second game, its image, or
(B5) When the privilege to be granted is a privilege acquired by drawing one privilege from a plurality of privileges such as gacha, information on privileges such as characters and items that can be acquired by gacha, or gacha Includes information on the benefits with the highest rarity and the winning probability.

On the other hand, “when the given condition regarding use in the second game based on the privilege is not satisfied” is (1) when the second game is not executed by a privilege granting user who has not experienced the second game. ,
(2) When the privilege granted by the privilege granting user as an experienced person of the second game has not been used yet,
(3) When the predetermined number of times of play in the second game has not been executed or when the predetermined item has not been acquired,
(4) When a given condition such as not accessing the server device that manages the second game is not satisfied, and
(5) When a plurality of privileges or a certain amount of privileges are granted, when a certain number or more or a predetermined amount or more is not used, or when all the obtained privileges are not used,
including. However, it is preferable that the given condition is that the granted privilege is not used.

  In addition, other users (players) that serve as the basis of “information about the privilege granted in the second game” include users who have high game levels in the second game, users who are popular in SNS (blogs and statements) Users who watch the user's trends, etc., users who have a large number of followers or friend registrations, etc.), users who have high rankings such as privileges in the second game, or game levels in the first game or the second game Users with the same game environment (or the same equivalent) are included.

  Furthermore, as the display control data, data for displaying information related to the privilege granted in the second game on the terminal device of the user who is executing the first game or the second game, respectively. Or, it is data for displaying the information on the terminal device of the corresponding user who is browsing a game or a Web page or an e-mail different from the first or second. In particular, the third process includes, for example, a process of executing a game different from the first or second, or a process of browsing a Web page or an e-mail.

  And as a privilege granting user's terminal device in which information relating to the use of the granted privilege is provided, if it is possible to specify that the corresponding user is using a user ID or the like, a single terminal It may be a device or a plurality of terminal devices.

(2) The present invention also provides:
The providing means comprises:
Display control data for displaying a game image when the benefit is used in the second game as information relating to the use of the granted privilege is provided to the terminal device used by the privilege granting user. Has a configuration.

With this configuration, the present invention shows an image produced when a privilege granted in the second game is used or an effect caused by the specific use when a privilege that can be used in the second game is acquired. Since the image can be provided to the user when the privilege is acquired, the user can be encouraged to use the privilege by using information having high appealing power by the visual effect.

(3) The present invention also provides:
The providing means comprises:
As the information regarding the use of the granted privilege, the terminal device is provided with the display control data including an expected image in which a case where the privilege is used by the privilege granting user is predicted.

  With this configuration, when notifying the user, the present invention can display a predicted image in which the benefit is expected to be used by the privilege granting user. Can be imaged and thereby encourage that particular use.

(4) The present invention also provides:
The providing means comprises:
Use of the granted privilege when the privilege is not used in the second game by the privilege granting user to whom the privilege has been granted within the given first period from the grant timing at which the privilege has been granted. The display control data for displaying the information regarding is provided to the terminal device used by the corresponding user.

  With this configuration, the present invention allows the privilege granting user to use information relating to the use of the benefit or play information when the privilege has not been used in the second game for a certain period of time after acquiring the privilege that can be used in the second game. By displaying, the use of the benefit can be encouraged to the privilege granting user.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the function of the privilege of giving the user a motivation to play in the second game, and to ensure that the privilege is effectively used.

(5) The present invention also provides:
The game control means
Executing a game process for executing the first game by the terminal device;
The providing means comprises:
During the game process in the first game, the display control data is provided to the terminal device that is executing the first game.

  By this structure, since this invention can display the information regarding utilization of the granted privilege during the first game, the privilege is granted to the privilege granting user at an appropriate timing such as immediately after the privilege is given. Can be recognized.

(6) The present invention also provides:
The privilege granting means is
When a plurality of different types of benefits are provided to the privilege granting user, a priority is set higher than a privilege that has already been provided a privilege to be newly granted,
Among the plurality of information related to the use of the granted privilege, the display control data for displaying information related to the use of the set privilege with a high priority is provided to the corresponding user. .

  With this configuration, the present invention is a case where a plurality of benefits are granted, such as when the campaign period and privilege granting conditions overlap, or when the bonus game is granted and the second game is not executed for a long period of time. However, it is possible to display information related to the use of the benefit using the latest benefit.

(7) The present invention also provides:
The privilege granting means is
Information related to the use of the granted privilege displayed to the privilege granting user according to the elapsed time from the display timing when the information related to the use of the granted privilege is displayed by the provided display control data. It has a configuration to change.

  By this structure, since this invention can change the content of the information regarding the utilization of the privilege displayed to a privilege granting user according to the elapsed time from the grant timing at which the privilege was granted, In addition to encouraging the use of benefits, the user can be stimulated by display changes.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the function of the privilege of giving the user a motivation to play in the second game, and to ensure that the privilege is effectively used.

  Note that “according to the elapsed time from the grant timing at which the privilege is granted” includes the case where the second game is not executed within a given period from the timing, and the second from the timing. The elapsed time based on the number of executions in the game or the first game is also included. That is, the elapsed time based on the number of executions includes the elapsed time from when the privilege is granted until the first or second game is executed a predetermined number of times.

(8) The present invention also provides:
The display control data includes
The user operation on the terminal device,
(A) within a waiting period for waiting for an operation for causing the user to execute the first game or the second game; or
(B) Within a waiting period for waiting for an operation related to the third process by the user,
It has a configuration including control information for displaying information related to the use of the granted privilege.

  With this configuration, the present invention allows a period of matching with an opponent in a battle game, a time when an item used for the game is selected and the item is equipped (that is, an item selection time), or a server device. Since it is possible to display information related to the use of the granted privilege during the waiting time such as the download time when the predetermined data is being downloaded, the progress of the game and the execution of the third process are not hindered. The information can be displayed and the user can be effectively used to use the privilege.

(9) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:
A game management system for managing a first game executed by a user using a terminal device and a second game different from the first game,
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege that can be used in the second game to the user based on given conditions during the execution of the first game;
Game control means for executing a second game by the terminal device;
When the given condition regarding the use in the second game based on the granted privilege is not satisfied, information on the use of the granted privilege is (A) the first game executed by the user Display control data displayed on one of the upper game and the second game, or (B) for the user by a third process different from the first game and the second game. Providing means for providing display control data to be displayed to a terminal device used by the corresponding user;
It has the composition provided with.

  According to this configuration, the present invention is given in the second game when a given condition relating to use in the second game based on the privilege is not satisfied after acquisition of the privilege usable in the second game. Since it is possible to provide an image when the privilege is used, an image showing an effect caused by the specific use, or information related to other users who use the privilege, by allowing the privilege granting user to browse, etc. The user can be encouraged to use the benefit.

  Therefore, the present invention can strengthen the function of the privilege of giving the user the motivation to play in the second game, and can reliably use the privilege reliably. To achieve the original purpose of newly acquiring a user who plays the second game while conveying the attractiveness of the privilege granted to the player who uses the first game, or The user who has executed the game can be encouraged to continue the play in the second game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration | structure which shows the structure of the game system of one Embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram which shows the structure of the server apparatus in one Embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram which shows the structure of the terminal device in one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the player information memorize | stored in the memory | storage part of the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is FIG. (1) for demonstrating the privilege relevant information (game screen) produced | generated by the privilege control process part of one Embodiment. It is FIG. (2) for demonstrating the privilege relevant information (game screen) produced | generated by the privilege control process part of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the privilege provision control process performed by the game execution process part of the server apparatus of one Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all the configurations described in the following embodiments are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, the outline and outline configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 of the present embodiment is configured such that the server device 10 and the terminal device 20 (for example, the terminal devices 20A, 20B, and 20C) can be connected to the Internet (an example of a network). ing.

For example, when each terminal device 20 is an arcade game machine (so-called arcade game machine), the server device 10 functions as a management server device that manages each data of the player and manages each terminal device 20. In addition, the management of the game executed in each terminal device 20 and the management of the movable state, and the communication management of game data when executing a battle game with another player in each terminal device 20 are performed. Yes.

  On the other hand, the server device 10 is a case where each terminal device 20 is a communication terminal device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, a portable game machine, or an image generation device owned by a player. In addition to the management of the player and the terminal device 20, the game is provided, the game process is executed, and various processes for performing communication between the players during the game are executed.

  In particular, in this case, the server device 10 receives input information based on the operation of the user of the terminal device 20 (that is, a player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. ing. Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 performs various processes for providing the game processing result received from the server device 10 to the terminal device 20 so that the player can view it. have.

  In this case, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server device that provides a communication type service. In particular, the SNS server device may be an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication between a plurality of players.

  In addition, when the server device 10 functions as an SNS server, for example, a social game (Social Game) that is executed using an operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS is taken. A game called can be provided.

  Furthermore, the server apparatus 10 may be configured by one (apparatus, processor) or may be configured by a plurality (apparatus, processor).

  The terminal device 20 establishes communication with the server device 10 via the network N, and executes a game based on the transmitted / received game data while transmitting / receiving game data related to the game.

  For example, in the case of an arcade game machine, the terminal device 20 starts a game based on input of game media such as medals and coins, and executes a predetermined game process to advance the game.

  In particular, in this case, the terminal device 20 is configured so that each player performs game processing of a game alone, or performs predetermined game processing in cooperation with another terminal device 20 in cooperation with other players. It is configured.

  In this case, the terminal device 20 also manages each player using the ID of a game card (data management) in addition to preparing for linked play with other terminal devices 20 under the management of the server device 10. And billing management) and before starting the battle game, each configuration for performing control related to version upgrade and maintenance of the application (game program) is provided.

  On the other hand, in the case of a communication terminal device owned by a player, the terminal device 20 is connected to the server device 10 via a network N such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN using a wired or wireless communication line. A game is executed in conjunction with the server device 10.

In particular, in the case where the terminal device 20 is a communication terminal device owned by a player, a dedicated application or a game provided on a Web browser, for example, HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet , Javascript (registered trademark) and other browser games made in various languages (games that are activated simply by opening an installation site with a Web browser) can be used.

  Note that, unlike existing online games, social games include games that do not require dedicated client software and can be used only with a Web browser and an SNS account. Further, the server device 10 can provide an online game that can be connected to a terminal (smart phone, personal computer, game machine, etc.) of another player via a network and can simultaneously share the same game progress online. It has a configuration.

  On the other hand, in the case of a communication terminal device owned by a player, the terminal device 20 includes a Web browser capable of browsing a Web page (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs a display control using a communication control function for performing communication with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). A browser function or the like is provided, and various processes for providing a game screen to the player are executed, and the game is executed by the player. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire the game control information provided from the server device 10, execute a predetermined game process, and execute a game based on the game process.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the server device 10 also has a function as an SNS server will be described as an example. However, the server device 10 is formed separately from a game server and an SNS server. Also good. Moreover, the server apparatus 10 may perform a part or all of the game processing of the present embodiment, or the terminal apparatus 20 may perform a part thereof.

  In particular, when the terminal device 20 requests the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, the terminal device 20 is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and the game is started. In particular, the terminal device 20 uses the API as necessary to cause the server device 10 that functions as an SNS server to perform predetermined processing, or the player information 146 that is managed by the server device 10 that functions as an SNS server. It has the structure which makes it acquire and runs a game.

  Various data stored in the storage area (storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10 are stored in a database (storage device or memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). In the case of functioning as an SNS server, information such as player information 146 stored in the storage area is stored in a database (storage device, memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). ) May be stored.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the server device 10 according to the present embodiment. Moreover, the server apparatus 10 of this embodiment is good also as a structure which abbreviate | omitted a part of component (each part) of FIG.

  The server device 10 communicates with an input unit 120 for use by an administrator and other inputs, a display unit 130 that performs predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 that stores predetermined information, and the terminal device 20 and others. It includes a communication unit 196, a processing unit 100 that mainly executes processing relating to a game to be provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like for game settings, other necessary settings, and data input. For example, the input unit 120 of this embodiment is configured with a mouse, a keyboard, and the like.

  The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of the present embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM).

  Note that the processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a terminal, another server, or another network system), and functions as hardware such as various processors or a communication ASIC. Or a program.

  The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Note that information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed in a database.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 140 includes a main storage unit 142 that functions as a work area in each process, game information 144 that indicates information related to the game to be provided, and player information that indicates information related to the player regarding the game to be provided. 146 and various other information necessary for game calculation are stored.

  The player information 146 of the corresponding player includes privilege type information provided, privilege information including the date and time information indicating the date and time of grant, and game progress history in the first game. Play history information is registered.

  Specifically, the play history information includes scores, points, weapons and other equipment and items used, character objects (player objects and enemy objects) appearing in the game scene, and types of objects constituting the game space. And information on specifications, each object includes coordinate positions in the object space, and each moving object includes each time-series coordinate position associated with movement in the object space.

  That is, in the play history information, in the case of a battle game or a shooting game, information on movement and movement from the start to the end of the battle in the object space of the player character or the opponent's enemy character, and point transition or winning Information on the insert image (explosion scene of the boss character and the extinction scene of the enemy character), and in the case of RPG, various kinds of information for reproducing the appearing character and its clear line and stage clear scene are included.

The play history information includes, for the second game, attribute information indicating whether or not the privilege granted in the first game is used, and the attribute information includes the granted privilege. In the case of an item that attacks an enemy, the item is given for each game scene such as from the timing when the attack is started to the timing when the attack is terminated, or for each predetermined period.

  The play history information includes the coordinate position in the virtual camera object space as necessary, such as a game image provided at the end of an event such as when an enemy object is won or a specific game stage is cleared. .

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

  The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute processing of each unit).

  For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server apparatus 10 based on a program stored in the information storage medium 180 and performs various processes such as control of data exchange between the units. . Further, it performs processing for providing various services according to requests from the terminal.

  Specifically, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a game execution processing unit 102, a game management unit 103, a privilege control processing unit 104, a Web processing unit 105, a terminal management unit 106, and a player management unit 107. At least.

  For example, the game execution processing unit 102 of the present embodiment constitutes a privilege granting unit and a game control unit of the present invention, and the privilege control processing unit 104 constitutes a providing unit of the present invention.

  The communication control unit 101 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control unit 101.

  In particular, the communication control unit 101 according to the present embodiment performs management of a game executed on the terminal device 20, management of a player playing the game, and management of each terminal device 20 based on a request from the terminal device 20. Various types of communication are performed.

  The game execution processing unit 102 performs control for executing various games in the terminal device 20. In particular, when a game is executed by a communication terminal device owned by a player, each game device is linked to the terminal device 20 based on game parameters (hereinafter also referred to as “game parameters”) included in the player information 146. Each process for running the game is performed.

For example, as each process, the game execution processing unit 102
(1) Processing for setting various objects such as player objects, moving objects, and maps (terrain) in an object space (two-dimensional or three-dimensional space) (2) performing a movement calculation of an object moving in the object space Process (3) Process (4) for advancing the game, such as automatic calculation of a plurality of player characters used in the game set in the deck based on the player's instruction and movement control of each player character based on the player's instruction ) Control processing of a virtual camera that generates an image seen from a given viewpoint in the object space,
(5) generation processing for generating drawing data for drawing and generating a game image in the terminal device 20, and
(6) The process of the sound output in the terminal device 20 is performed with the display of the game image.

  The game management unit 103 manages each game executed in the terminal device 20 and performs various types of management when the game is executed in conjunction with the plurality of terminal devices 20.

  In particular, the game management unit 103 recognizes the progress of the game for each player, and for each player, a given condition is satisfied during the execution of a specific game (hereinafter referred to as “first game”). The terminal device 20 is a communication terminal device for another game (hereinafter referred to as “second game”) that is different from the specific game when the given condition is satisfied. In this case, when the second game has not been experienced yet, such as not installed, a control process for granting a privilege that can be used in the second game (hereinafter referred to as “privilege grant control process”). )I do.

  The game management unit 103 is an experienced or registered person of the second game in place of a player who has not experienced the second game (that is, a player who has never played the second game until now). Alternatively, a predetermined privilege may be given when a predetermined condition such as not executing the second game for a certain period or longer is satisfied.

  The first game and the second game may be any game that can be managed by communication or the like in the game management system. For example, in a portable communication terminal device owned by a player such as a smartphone, Any game may be used as long as it is executed in a communicable arcade game machine provided in a store or the like.

  Furthermore, the first game and the second game only need to have different game types (that is, titles), and there is no need to differ from genre (attribute) such as a battle game, RPG, shooting game, or music game.

  In addition, the privilege to be granted includes, for example, items such as tools and equipment used in the game, points, addition of player characters and the life of the player's own machine and the number of remaining machines, currency in the game, and various items and currencies Includes gacha (minigames) to win.

  The privilege control process part 104 performs the privilege consumption promotion process which displays the information regarding utilization of the provided privilege on the terminal device 20 which the user to whom the privilege was provided uses. For example, the privilege control process part 104 produces | generates the game image in the scene which is using the said privilege of the other user who has already utilized the privilege, and the 1st of the user to whom the privilege was provided for the produced | generated game image. Display while the game is running.

  The Web processing unit 105 functions as a Web server, and transmits data in response to a request from a Web browser installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol). The process which receives the data transmitted by this web browser is performed.

  When the terminal device 20 is a device set in a facility such as an arcade game machine, the terminal management unit 106 performs billing management and manages a program for starting a game.

  The player management unit 107, in conjunction with the game management unit 103, executes various processes necessary for executing a game such as items and scores for each game in each player (for continuously playing a specific game). To do.

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram illustrating the configuration of the terminal device 20 in the present embodiment. Further, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 3 are omitted.

  The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the player, and outputs the player input information to the processing unit 200. The input unit 260 of the present embodiment includes a detection unit that detects input information (input signal) of the player. The input unit 260 includes, for example, a lever, a button, a steering, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like.

  The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. In particular, the storage unit 270 of the present embodiment mainly includes a main storage unit 271 in which a game program is recorded, an image buffer 272, and various control information storage units 273.

  The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and functions as an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, and magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM).

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

  In the present embodiment, a program or game data for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium 180 or the storage unit 140 included in the server device 10 is received via a network. The received program and data are stored in the information storage medium 280. The program and data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the storage unit 270. The case where the network system is functioned by receiving programs and data as described above is also included in the scope of the present invention.

  The display unit 290 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like. The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, other terminals and servers), and the function is realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like. it can.

  The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by the sound generation unit 230, and the function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The card reader / writer 250 reads and writes information with respect to an IC card (not shown) held by the player. For example, in the case of this embodiment, the card reader / writer 250 reads the card ID and the balance information in the card from the IC card, and updates the balance information in the IC card based on the instruction information. The card reader / writer 250 can be realized by an NFC card reader / writer, for example. However, in the case of a communication terminal device possessed by the player, the card reader / writer 250 may not be configured, or may be separate from the main body.

  The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, display control, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on input information from the input unit 260, a program, and the like.

  The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 271 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

  The processing unit 200 includes a communication control unit 210, a web browser 211, a game processing unit 212, a display control unit 213, a drawing unit 220, and a sound generation unit 230. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The communication control unit 210 performs various processes for executing data transmission / reception with the server device 10. Further, the communication control unit 210 performs processing for storing the data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, processing for analyzing the received data, control processing for other data transmission / reception, and the like.

  The communication control unit 210 may store the server destination information (IP address, port number) in the information storage medium 280 and perform a management process. Further, the communication control unit 210 may perform communication with the server device 10 when receiving input information of communication start from the player.

  In particular, the communication control unit 210 transmits the player identification information (that is, the player ID) to the server device 10 and data related to the player information 146 (game settings such as scores, items and progress in each game of the player, and friends). Information, player attributes (player name and bulletin information), game screen, etc.) are received from the server device 10.

  Note that the communication control unit 210 may perform data transmission / reception with the server device 10 at a predetermined cycle, or may perform data transmission / reception with the server device 10 when input information from the input unit 260 is received. In particular, the communication control unit 210 according to the present embodiment performs processing for receiving a game screen from the server device 10.

  The Web browser 211 is an application program for browsing a Web page (game screen), downloads an HTML file, an image file, and the like from the Web server (server device 10), analyzes the layout, and controls display.

  The web browser 211 transmits data to the web server (server device 10) using an input form (link, button, text box, etc.).

  In particular, when the terminal device 20 is a communication terminal device owned by a player, the Web browser 211 is used to implement a browser game. For example, the Web browser 211 may execute a program described in JavaScript (registered trademark), FLASH, Java (registered trademark), or the like received from the Web server (server device 10).

  The terminal device 20 can display information from the Web server designated by the URL via the Internet by the Web browser 211. For example, the terminal device 20 can cause the web browser 211 to display a game screen (data such as HTML) received from the server device 10.

  The game processing unit 212 performs various game calculation processes. For example, the game processing unit 212, when a predetermined game start condition is satisfied, a process for starting a game, a process for advancing the game, a process for placing an object such as a character or a map, a process for displaying an object (object Including calculation for moving a moving object moving in the space), processing for calculating the score corresponding to the game result, and processing for ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied, etc. In addition, it has a function of generating play data according to the result of the game after the game ends.

  Further, when play data is acquired from the management server device 30 at the start of the game, calculation processing for playing the game is started while taking over the previous settings based on the play data.

  Furthermore, the game processing unit 212 of the present embodiment, when executing a multiplayer game, sets a teammate character while taking over the setting of the team member, and starts a calculation process for causing the multiplayer game to be played.

  When the terminal device 20 is an arcade game machine, in principle, each of the above processes is executed alone. When the terminal device 20 is a communication terminal device owned by a player, each of the above-described processes is executed. As for the processing, a part or all of the processing may be executed by the server device 10 in conjunction with the server device 10.

  The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processing (for example, game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image and outputting the image to the display unit 290 by the display control unit 213. The image generated by the drawing unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image.

  Further, the display control unit 213 performs processing for displaying the game screen generated by the game screen control unit 216 on the display unit 190. For example, the display control unit 213 may display using the web browser 211.

[4] Processing Method of the Present Embodiment [4.1] Overview Next, the processing method of the present embodiment will be described.

  The server device 10 according to the present embodiment is used in another game (that is, the second game) when a given condition is satisfied in the game that is being executed by the player (that is, the first game). And the use of the second game based on the benefit does not satisfy a given condition for the player to which the benefit is granted (for example, the player has no experience with the second game and has no experience). If not used), information regarding the use of the granted privilege, such as an image for conveying the attractiveness of the granted privilege, is stored in the target player (hereinafter referred to as “target player” or “ It is referred to as a “privilege giving player”).

In particular, the server device 10 includes, as a privilege, items such as tools and equipment used in the second game, points, addition of player characters and the life of the player and the number of remaining machines, in-game currency, various items, It has a mechanism for granting a gacha or the like (a right to use a mini game) to acquire a currency and encouraging the player to use the privilege.

Specifically, the server device 10
(1) Based on a given condition determined based on the first game play, the player is granted a privilege that can be used in the second game;
(2) The second game is executed by the terminal device 20,
(3) When the given condition regarding the use in the second game based on the granted privilege is not satisfied, information regarding the use of the granted privilege is (A) on the first game executed by the player And display control data to be displayed on one of the games on the second game, or (B) display control to be displayed on the player by a third process different from the first game and the second game. Providing data to the terminal device 20 used by the corresponding user;
It has a configuration.

In particular, in this embodiment, regarding the use in the second game based on the privilege, as a case where a given condition in the privilege granting player to which the privilege is granted is not satisfied, for example,
(1) When the privilege granting user who has not experienced the second game does not carry out the second game,
(2) When the privilege granted by the privilege granting user as an experienced person of the second game has not been used yet,
(3) When the predetermined number of times of play in the second game has not been executed or when the predetermined item has not been acquired,
(4) When a predetermined condition is not satisfied, such as the server device managing the second game is not accessed, and
(5) When a plurality of privileges or a certain amount of privileges are given, and a certain number or more (for example, when 5 or more privileges are given, when 3 or more are not used) or a predetermined amount or more Is not used (if 10 liters of benefits are granted, 5 liters or more is not used) or if all of the granted privileges are not used,
including.

  And when the server device 10 does not satisfy these conditions, the image when the privilege granted in the second game is used, the image showing the effect caused by the specific use, or the Information related to other users who have used the privilege is displayed on the corresponding terminal device 20 on the first game, the second game, or during the execution of the third process such as a web page or e-mail, and the privilege granting user Can be viewed.

  With such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the second game is obtained when a given condition relating to use in the second game based on the benefit is not satisfied after acquisition of the privilege usable in the second game. Providing a privilege granting player to view an image when the privilege granted in is used, an image showing an effect caused by the specific use, or information regarding other users who have used the privilege Therefore, it is possible to encourage the player to use the privilege.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to strengthen the privilege function of giving motivation for playing the second game to the original player, and to ensure that the privilege is effectively used. Therefore, while conveying the attractiveness of the privilege granted to the player who uses the first game, the original purpose of acquiring a new player who plays the second game is achieved, or The player who has executed the second game can be encouraged to continue the play in the second game.

  Note that the terminal device 20 of the target player to which information related to the use of the granted privilege is provided is a single terminal as long as it can be specified that the target player is using the player ID or the like. The apparatus 20 may be sufficient and the some terminal device 20 may be sufficient.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, regarding the use in the second game based on the privilege, the given condition in the privilege granting player to which the privilege is granted is not limited to the above-mentioned condition, but the granted privilege is It is preferred that it is not used.

  Further, in the following description, a case where the granted privilege is not used and the second player is inexperienced with the second game will be described as a given condition.

[4.2] Bonus Grant Control Process Next, a bonus grant control process in the game management unit 103 of the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of player information 146 (privilege information) stored in the storage unit 140 in the server device 10 of the present embodiment.

  The game management unit 103 works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 to play the second game when the player is playing the first game and the predetermined condition is satisfied on the assumption of a predetermined condition. A privilege is assigned to the corresponding player, and information for identifying the granted privilege (hereinafter referred to as “privilege information”) is registered in the player information 146 of the corresponding player.

  Specifically, the game management unit 103, for example, indicates that the player is executing the first game using the player ID and that the player has not played the second game yet (the player's The player is not registered in the player information 146 and has no experience with play) is used as a precondition.

  In particular, the game management unit 103 includes player information 146 (for example, the corresponding player) of the corresponding player when the player starts the first game (including a case where the game is resumed after interruption of the first game such as RPG). (History information in which the play history of each game is registered) is searched, and the presence or absence of the precondition is determined based on the presence or absence of the play history (login history) for the second game in the player information 146.

And the game management part 103 is a case where the precondition is comprised, Comprising: During execution of a 1st game, for example,
(1) If you win in a competitive game with another player,
(2) If you clear a predetermined game stage or mini-game,
(3) If the game level of the player has increased,
(4) When a predetermined game task is completed, or
(3) If you win a lottery game called Gacha,
And the like (hereinafter referred to as “privilege granting conditions”), a bonus that can be used in a predetermined second game is granted to the player.

  In addition, the game management unit 103 adds, to the player information 146, bonus information for identifying the bonus including information on the type of privilege added, and date / time information indicating the date and time of grant, in the player information 146 of the corresponding player. sign up.

  At this time, the player information 146 includes type information indicating the type of game that the player has already played (type information of the logged-in game), history information indicating the date and time of the game played, and the contents of the player character, Play history information such as levels and owned items (including bonuses to be described later) is stored.

For example, in the privilege information of the player information 146, as shown in FIG. 4, (1) type information indicating the type of privilege assigned in association with the player ID, content information indicating the content,
(2) Date and time when the privilege was granted,
(3) Flag information indicating the presence or absence (specifically, the presence or absence of login) of the second game using the privilege,
(4) Benefit related information,
(5) Flag information indicating whether or not privilege related information is provided to the corresponding terminal device 20 is included.

  In this embodiment, as the benefits, for example, items such as tools and equipment used in the second game, points, the life and the number of remaining machines of the player character and own machine, in-game currency, and various Grant gacha (right to use mini-games) to earn items and currency.

  In particular, when the number of remaining machines is given, for example, at the start of the second game in a normal case where no privilege is given, the player object of “three machines” is given to the player. At the start of the second game when the privilege is granted, “5 machines” player objects are awarded.

  Further, as a precondition, a point having no play history in the second game (that is, a point where the second game is inexperienced) is detected. If the communication terminal device 20 is owned by the player, the determination may be made by detecting that the game program for executing the second game is not installed in the terminal device 20.

  Furthermore, in place of the preconditions, the player has not played for a certain period of time (not logged in) or has not used the privilege granted as described above (determined by flag information indicating whether or not used) ) May be a prerequisite.

[4.3] Bonus consumption promotion process Next, the bonus consumption promotion process in the privilege control process part 104 of the server apparatus 10 of this embodiment is demonstrated using FIG.5 and FIG.6. 5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the privilege related information (game screen) generated by the privilege control processing unit of the present embodiment.

(Basic principle)
As described above, when a privilege that can be used in the second game is granted during the first game, the privilege control processing unit 104 is configured to provide information on the use of the granted privilege (hereinafter, “privilege related information”). For example,
(1) An image of the use status of a privilege that becomes a game play element such as an item or character in a game in another player, or
(2) In order to cause the target player to browse images and information associated with a privilege in the second game set in advance by another player such as event information in the second game using the privilege Is provided to the corresponding terminal device 20.

  In particular, the privilege control processing unit 104 uses the game image data (hereinafter referred to as “actual play”) as an image of the usage status of the privilege that is a game play element when another player actually uses the privilege in the second game. "Image data"), or a display including demo image data (hereinafter referred to as "demo image data") when the use is assumed in advance in the usage status of the benefit instead of an image of another user. The control data is provided to the terminal device 20.

Specifically, the privilege control processing unit 104 includes, as privilege related information,
(A) Use privilege status in the second game, such as the installation scene of the privilege, the use or usage status of the privilege such as a battle scene or a race scene using the privilege, or the privilege such as a battle result or stage clear Information and images of usage results,
(B) Information and images of events related to the benefit that occurs in the second game such as a mini game using the privilege in the second game,
(C) Play information such as the score (score) and game level of the user who used the privilege in the second game, its image,
(D) Information on the use result of the benefit in the second game such as the ranking of the user who used the privilege in the second game and its image, or (E) The privilege to be given is from among a plurality of benefits such as gacha. In the case of a privilege acquired by lottery of one privilege, information on privileges such as characters and items that can be acquired by gacha, or information on the privilege with the highest rarity included in gacha and its winning probability ,
Is provided to the terminal device 20.

  For example, when an item (sword) used by the player character in the second game is given as a privilege in the second game, the privilege control processing unit 104 is shown in FIGS. 5 (A) and (B). Display control including data of the generated game image by generating a game image using the item (sword) as a privilege (image displayed on the display unit 290 of the corresponding terminal device 20 on the first game screen) The data is provided to the corresponding terminal device 20.

  FIGS. 5A and 5B are insert images inserted into the screen of the first game, and a player character having an item (sword) as a privilege jumps to the enemy character. It is a game image in the 2nd game of the game scene which stabbed and stabbed the item's sword in the back of the enemy character, turning back.

(Event information and play information)
The privilege control processing unit 104 uses, as event information and play information, that another player has won a high score or a prize according to the granted privilege, the number of players who participated in the event of the privilege, and the privilege. Text data on the mini-game tournament announcement and the results, rankings of other players who have the privilege, scores of other players who have given the privilege, information on the contents of the gacha and information on the special probability Alternatively, display control data including data of an advertisement image or a demo image (for example, an image of a game scene that is only viewed for several seconds) is provided to the terminal device 20.

  In this embodiment, the privilege control processing unit 104 replaces the advertisement demo image with a mini game that uses the privilege that is given to the target player who is executing the first game so that it can be experienced. You may make it perform. In this case, the privilege control processing unit 104 may or may not reflect the result of the mini game in the game of the first game such as adding to the score or experience value of the first game. .

(Actual play image data)
The privilege control processing unit 104 specifies a reference player to be referred to when generating actual player image data based on the player information 146 of each player, and acquires the corresponding play history information of the specified reference player from the player information 146. To do.

  And the privilege control process part 104 produces | generates the image data of the game scene in a reference player when the privilege in a 2nd game is used based on the acquired play log | history information as real player image data.

  At this time, the privilege control processing unit 104 may generate actual player image data that reproduces the game scene executed by the reference player based on the acquired play history information, or the digest version or privilege of the game scene. Actual player image data of a game scene focused on may be generated.

  Specifically, when the reference player is specified, the privilege control processing unit 104 searches for play history information in the reference player, and extracts play history information corresponding to a game scene having attribute information about the granted privilege.

  Then, the privilege control processing unit 104, based on the extracted play history information, a game image in which the detected game scene is reproduced, a game image of a game scene shortened as a digest version such as fast-forwarding or thinning out a predetermined frame, or Then, the game image of the game scene focused on the privilege targeted for the position of the virtual camera is generated as actual play image data.

  In addition to the battle scene with the enemy object, the game scene in the present embodiment includes a scene that has achieved a purpose such as a treasure hunting, a goal scene, an in-game event scene using a privilege, a stage clear scene, or a death Includes rare game scenes such as tricks.

  On the other hand, the privilege control processing unit 104 determines the score, experience value, game level, cleared stage, number of stages, and corresponding user regarding the first game and the second game recorded in the player information 146. Type and number of items possessed, the type of registered SNS, the number of registered and followers as friends of the SNSC, the game execution time, the number of times the target privilege is used, and the killing using the privilege Based on the presence / absence of special use such as a technique, the number of times of the use, or two or more information thereof, another player different from the target player is specified as the reference player.

In particular, the privilege control processing unit 104
(1) Among registered players, a player whose game level, number of cleared game stages, score or experience value is not less than a predetermined condition,
(2) Players determined to be the most popular on SNS such as the number of followers who are watching user trends such as blogs and remarks, the number of registered friends, and predetermined bulletin boards,
(3) A player who has a condition relating to the second game or a privilege used in the second game (the presence or absence of use as a special technique is the number of activations),
(4) Players having the same (or equivalent) game environment such as game level and experience value in the first game or second game, or the type and number of items possessed, execution time, etc. Or
(5) A reference player is specified based on these combinations.

That is, the privilege control processing unit 104 identifies, for example, a player with the highest game level and privilege as a reference player. When a plurality of other players are specified as reference players, one player may be specified at random, or according to the priorities (1) to (4) above, or for each condition. A player having the highest point by the point system may be specified as the reference player.

(Demo image data)
The privilege control processing unit 104 stores, for each privilege of the second game scheduled to be granted in the first game, from the game information 144 in the storage unit 140, a game image of a game scene indicating the usage state of the corresponding privilege. And the read game image is provided to the terminal device 20 as demo image data. In particular, the privilege control processing unit 104 identifies corresponding demo image data based on the granted privilege.

  Further, the demo image data of the present embodiment has the same contents as the contents of the actual player image data, and therefore the description thereof is omitted.

  On the other hand, the privilege control processing unit 104 of the present embodiment may execute a display control process to display a predicted image in which a case where the privilege is used by the privilege granting player is predicted as the display of the privilege related information.

  Specifically, the privilege control processing unit 104 displays display control data for displaying demo image data as a predicted image when the privilege granting player uses the privilege during the second game in the second game environment. Is provided to the terminal device 20.

  For example, when the privilege granted is gacha, the privilege control processing unit 104 causes the terminal device 20 to display an image such as an item that can be acquired by the gacha such as a rare item as an expected image.

  Therefore, the privilege control processing unit 104 displays, on the terminal device 20, an expected image that is predicted when the privilege is used by the privilege-giving player based on information such as the player information 146 and information on the first player being executed. Therefore, the player can clearly imagine the use of the privilege and can encourage the specific use.

(Bonus-related information display control process)
The privilege control processing unit 104 is controlled to be displayed on the terminal device 20 that has provided the information together with the image of the use status of the privilege as described above or the event information in the second game using the privilege. Display control data including the data is provided to the corresponding terminal device 20.

Specifically, the privilege control processing unit 104
(1) As shown in FIG. 5 above, in order to insert and display privilege-related information on the game screen at the timing when the progress of the game is interrupted due to data download during execution of the first game of the target player Display control, or (2) As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, a display for displaying privilege-related information on a screen (subwindow) different from the game screen on which the first game is displayed Display control data including control data for executing control is provided to the corresponding terminal device 20.

  Note that the game screens shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B are game screens of the same game scene, and FIG. 6A is an example of a normal game screen when privilege-related information is not displayed. Yes, FIG. 6B is an example of a game screen when privilege-related information is displayed.

(Bonus consumption promotion processing with time-limited restrictions)
In the present embodiment, as a condition for providing privilege-related information to the terminal device 20, the privilege in the second game for the target user is used within a given first period from the grant timing when the privilege is granted. You may add that there is no

  That is, the privilege control processing unit 104 corresponds to the privilege related information when the privilege is not used in the second game by the target user within the given first period from the grant timing when the privilege is granted. The terminal device 20 may be provided.

Specifically, the privilege control processing unit 104 performs, for each player to whom a privilege is given,
(1) Execute timing from the timing when the privilege is granted,
(2) Whether or not the second game has been executed within a given first period (for example, within three days) from the grant timing by referring to the player information 146 (that is, privilege information) of the corresponding player Determine whether
(3) If it is determined in the privilege information that the second game is not being executed, privilege-related information is generated as described above, and the generated privilege-related information is sent to the terminal device 20 of the corresponding player. provide.

  In addition, when the privilege control processing unit 104 provides the privilege-related information, if the first game is not executed in the terminal device 20 by the target player, the privilege-related information is displayed when the first game is resumed. It is registered in the privilege information so that it can be provided to the corresponding terminal device 20.

  And the privilege control process part 104 refers to privilege information, and the privilege relevant information is registered into privilege information, when the effect which restarts execution of a 1st game in response to the terminal device 20 is received. In that case, the privilege related information is provided to the corresponding terminal device 20.

  It should be noted that the privilege control processing unit 104 provides other related games and players different from the first game and the second game in place of providing the privilege related information to the corresponding terminal device 20 when the first game is executed. The privilege-related information may be provided to the Web page browsed using the ID or the e-mail received using the player ID (the terminal device 20 that executes and browses these).

(Modification 1: Change in display of privilege-related information)
The privilege control processing part 104 of this embodiment may change the display of privilege related information according to the elapsed time from the display timing (display timing displayed initially) when privilege related information is displayed.

  Specifically, the privilege control processing unit 104 performs the second operation from the display timing in addition to the case where the second game is not executed within a given period from the display timing at which the privilege-related information is displayed. Even if the display of privilege related information is changed according to the elapsed time based on the number of executions in the game or the first game, or the elapsed time from the display timing until the first or second game is executed a predetermined number of times Good.

And the privilege control process part 104 changes the display form of privilege related information, for example, enlarges a font as the elapsed time from the grant timing to which the privilege was provided becomes long,
The display form is changed, such as highlighting, lengthening the display time, shortening the display timing interval, or changing from displaying the demo image to displaying the actual play image.

(Variation 2: Benefit-related information and its display timing)
The privilege control processing unit 104 displays the privilege-related information in the game screen of the first game, but the second game is being executed and has the given conditions as described above. If not, privilege related information may be displayed in the game screen of the second game.

  Further, the privilege control processing unit 104 is configured to display the privilege-related information during the execution of the first game or the second game as a player operation on the terminal device 20 during the execution of these games, The privilege-related information may be displayed in the game screen of the first game or the second game within a standby period in which the player waits for an operation for executing the first game or the second game.

Specifically, the privilege control processing unit 104 is a user operation on the terminal device 20 to the corresponding terminal device 20,
(A) within a waiting period for waiting for an operation for causing the user to execute the first game or the second game; or
(B) Within a waiting period for waiting for an operation related to the third process by the user,
Display control data including control information for displaying information related to use of the granted privilege is provided.

  In this case, the matching period with the opponent in the competitive game, the time when the item used for the game is selected and the item is equipped (that is, the item selection time), or a predetermined amount from the server device Since it is possible to display information related to the use of granted privileges during standby time such as download time when downloading data, the information can be displayed without hindering the progress of the game The player can be encouraged to use the privilege effectively.

  The privilege control processing unit 104 is an operation of the player for the terminal device 20 during the execution of the third process during execution of the third process such as browsing of a web page or an e-mail. The privilege-related information may be displayed within a waiting period for waiting for an operation relating to the third process.

(Modification 3: Display change of privilege related information)
When the privilege control processing unit 104 has a predetermined condition before using the acquired privilege in the second game after acquiring the privilege that can be used in the second game in the first game, A new privilege may be granted.

  In this case, the privilege control processing unit 104 may execute the privilege consumption promotion process using the newly acquired privilege information by discarding the previously acquired privilege information, or the previously acquired privilege information The privilege information newly acquired by increasing the priority order from the privilege information may be registered in the player information 146 without being discarded.

  Note that when two pieces of privilege information are registered in the player information 146, the privilege control processing unit 104 executes various processes using privilege information having a high priority.

(Modification 4: Change in display according to the degree of use of privilege)
The privilege control processing unit 104 is a case where a plurality of privileges or a certain amount of privileges are given,
(A) More than a certain number (for example, when 5 or more benefits are given, when 3 or more are not used) or when a predetermined amount or more is not used (when 10 liters of privilege is given) Not more than a liter)), or
(B) When not using all the granted benefits,
Depending on the degree of use, the display form may be changed, such as enlarging the font, highlighting, extending the display time, or shortening the display timing interval.

  For example, when five privileges are given, the privilege control processing unit 104 displays using a large font and uses three privileges when only one privilege is used. In some cases, display is performed using a font smaller than the large font.

[5] Operation in the present embodiment Next, the operation of the privilege consumption promotion process executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 7 is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the privilege consumption promotion process including the privilege provision control process performed by the server apparatus 10 of this embodiment.

  In the following operations, as the privilege consumption promotion process, the privilege grant control process is executed, and the privilege related information is provided to the terminal device 20 while identifying the reference player based on the privilege acquired by the privilege grant control process. The case will be described.

  Further, it is assumed that necessary information is already stored in the player information, and various determinations and processes are executed while communicating with the corresponding terminal device 20.

  Furthermore, this operation is a process that is executed for each player, and is a process that starts when the first game is started.

  First, when the game management unit 103 detects the start of the game of the first game (step S101), the second game has already been executed based on the player information of the target player (hereinafter referred to as “target player”). It is determined whether or not it has been experienced (step S102).

  At this time, when it is determined that the target player has experienced the second game, the game management unit 103 ends this operation, and when the target player determines that the second player has not experienced the second game. In step S103, the process proceeds to step S103.

  Next, the game management unit 103 determines whether or not the end of the first game has been detected (step S103). If it is determined that the end of the first game has been detected, the game management unit 103 ends the operation. .

  On the other hand, when the end of the first game is not detected in the process of step S103, the game management unit 103 determines whether or not it has been detected that the privilege granting condition has been satisfied (step S104). When it determines with having not provided the said privilege provision conditions, it transfers to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, if the game management unit 103 determines in the process of step S104 that the provision of the privilege provision condition has been detected, the game management unit 103 grants a predetermined privilege and registers information related to the privilege in the privilege information of the target player. (Step S105).

Next, the privilege control processing unit 104 specifies a reference player that specifies another player having the granted privilege (step S106). For example, the game management unit 103 identifies a player who has the assigned privilege and has the highest score in the second game as a reference player.

  Next, the privilege control processing unit 104 reproduces the game image of the second game when using the granted privilege in the identified reference player (for example, the insert image used when winning the battle using the privilege). Display control data including the game image and control data for displaying the game image is generated (step S107).

  Finally, the privilege control processing unit 104 displays display control data including the generated game image and control data, that is, display control data for displaying the game image on the corresponding terminal device 20 in the first game of the target player. Is provided to the terminal device 20 that is executing (step S108), and this operation is terminated.

  Note that when the terminal device 20 receives the game image and the display control data, the terminal device 20 reproduces the game image generated in the process of step S107 at a predetermined timing during the first game.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to that described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

  In the present embodiment, the first game and the second game may be applied to a music game, a shooting game, a battle game, a simulation game, a role playing game, and other simulation games.

  Further, in the present embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, or a server system is constructed by linking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game is provided to the terminal device 20. May be.

  The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same functions, methods, and results, or configurations that have the same objects and effects). In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that exhibits the same operational effects as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration that can achieve the same object. In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail. However, it will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications can be made without departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Server apparatus 20 ... Terminal apparatus 100 ... Processing part 101 ... Communication control part 102 ... Game execution processing part 103 ... Game management part 104 ... Bonus control processing part 105 ... Web processing part 106 ... Terminal management part 107 ... Player management part 120 ... input unit 130 ... display unit 140 ... storage unit 142 ... main storage unit 144 ... game information 146 ... player information 180 ... information storage medium,
196: Communication unit 200 ... Processing unit 210 ... Communication control unit 211 ... Web browser 212 ... Game processing unit 213 ... Display control unit 220 ... Drawing unit 230 ... Sound generation unit 250 ... Card reader / writer 260 ... Input unit 270 ... Storage unit 280 ... Information storage medium 290 ... Display unit 292 ... Sound output unit 296 ... Communication unit

Claims (9)

A program for managing a first game executed by a user using a terminal device and a second game different from the first game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege available to the user in the second game based on a given condition determined based on the first game play;
Game control means for executing a second game by the terminal device, and use of the granted privilege when the given condition regarding use in the second game based on the granted privilege is not satisfied (A) display control data for displaying information on one of the first game and the second game executed by the user, or (B) the first game and the first game Providing means for providing display control data to be displayed to the user by a third process different from the game of 2 to the terminal device used by the user;
Program to function as. The program according to claim 1,
The providing means comprises:
Display control data for causing the terminal device used by the privilege granting user to display a game image when the privilege is used in the second game as information relating to the use of the granted privilege is provided. ,program. The program according to claim 2,
The providing means comprises:
A program for providing the terminal device with the display control data including an expected image in which a case where the privilege is used by the privilege granting user is used as information on the use of the granted privilege. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The providing means comprises:
Use of the granted privilege when the privilege is not used in the second game by the privilege granting user to whom the privilege has been granted within the given first period from the grant timing at which the privilege has been granted. A program for providing display control data for displaying information on a terminal device used by the corresponding user. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game control means
Executing a game process for executing the first game by the terminal device;
The providing means comprises:
A program that provides the display control data to the terminal device that is executing the first game during the game processing in the first game. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The privilege granting means is
When a plurality of different types of benefits are provided to the privilege granting user, a priority is set higher than a privilege that has already been provided a privilege to be newly granted,
The program which provides the said terminal device for the said display control data for displaying the information regarding utilization of the privilege with the set said high priority from the some information regarding utilization of the said provided privilege. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The privilege granting means is
Information related to the use of the granted privilege displayed to the privilege granting user according to the elapsed time from the display timing when the information related to the use of the granted privilege is displayed by the provided display control data. The program to change. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The display control data includes
The user operation on the terminal device,
(A) within a waiting period for waiting for an operation for causing the user to execute the first game or the second game; or
(B) Within a waiting period for waiting for an operation related to the third process by the user,
The program containing the control information which displays the information regarding utilization of the granted privilege. A game management system for managing a first game executed by a user using a terminal device and a second game different from the first game,
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege that can be used in the second game to the user based on given conditions during the execution of the first game;
Game control means for executing a second game by the terminal device;
When the given condition regarding the use in the second game based on the granted privilege is not satisfied, information on the use of the granted privilege is (A) the first game executed by the user Display control data displayed on one of the upper game and the second game, or (B) for the user by a third process different from the first game and the second game. Providing means for providing display control data to be displayed to a terminal device used by the corresponding user;
A game management system comprising:

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