JP2018033673A - Server system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game in structure for preventing a decrease in fun and advantages when progressing a game based on charging while limiting the excessive charging generated by arousing speculative spirit, and to provide a program of the game.SOLUTION: A server device 10 is configured to change a player state in a player concerned from a first state to a second state (1) when a charge amount to a game reaches a predetermined upper-limit sum for each player, limit purchasing of charging elements by a player in the second state (2), and change setting contents set to an item and a game card of the player when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state (3).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a server system and a program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a network system that provides a user with a communication type networking service called a social networking service (hereinafter referred to as “SNS”) is known. On such a social networking service, an online game called a social game is provided, and each user has a fighting game, a fighting game, or a game with another user via a portable information communication terminal device such as a smartphone. And games such as RPG.

  In addition, recently, not only items used for games designated by game players or users, but also various data such as music and images (hereinafter simply referred to as “items”) are provided via a network. In addition, a product providing system including a lottery element that provides a randomly selected item based on an acquisition request from a game player or user has also appeared (for example, Patent Document 1).

  Such a product providing system has a virtual vending machine that sells capsules containing items to be provided called gacha in a random order, and the position of the capsule containing the data desired by the user in the virtual vending machine Can be confirmed, and the user can virtually sell the capsule while predicting the purchase timing of the capsule.

JP 2002-366852 A

  However, in the system described in Patent Document 1, although there is an entertainment such as a lottery for acquiring an item (capsule), it has a structure that excites joyfulness. It is also a factor that causes expensive billing by repeatedly executing gacha until it is acquired. In particular, in such a system, by setting the rare item with a low probability of winning so that it can be acquired, it has a structure that further increases the euphoria.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to limit the excessive charging that occurs due to gambling, while at the same time making the game progress based on the charging. It is to provide a program or the like having a mechanism that does not reduce the benefits.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:
Computer
Game processing means including a charging element and progressing a game using an item,
Management means for storing and managing a history when charging based on the charging element is executed for each player in the storage means as a charging history;
Calculating means for calculating a cumulative charging amount within a unit accounting period indicating a predetermined unit accounting period based on the charging history for each player;
Determining means for determining, for each player, whether or not the accumulated charge amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit;
State changing means for changing the state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state when it is determined by the determining means that the accumulated charge amount has been reached;
Charging restriction means for restricting purchase of the charging element of the player in the second state; and
Item content changing means for changing the setting content set for the item of the player when the player's state is changed from the first state to the second state;
As a function, it has a configuration.

  With this configuration, the present invention is used in the first state when the accumulated charge amount in the unit accounting period reaches a predetermined upper limit amount while restricting excessive charge caused by screaming. The item ’s ability (eg, attack, defense, recovery, durability, etc.), consumption when using the item (eg, energy consumption when using the item), or Setting contents set for the corresponding player item, such as effects when used (for example, an effect of increasing the winning probability due to gacha and information for specifying the combined ability when two or more items are combined) Can be changed.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, even if charging cannot be performed due to the player's state changing to the second state, the game can be easily advanced by using the item by performing charging in the first state. Because you can use items equivalent to advancing the game based on the superiority of the billing by using the advanced technique or using the advanced strategy, etc. The interest obtained by charging can be maintained without charging.

  That is, the present invention suppresses gambling by preventing the player's disadvantage by setting an upper limit of charging, and prevents and maintains the interests obtained by charging. Can do.

  In addition, as a billing element, purchase of an item, purchase of a right necessary for executing gacha, purchase of a right to increase the winning probability of gacha, synthesize two or more items and synthesize a new item Purchase opportunities, purchase player characters and own machines, purchase tickets for mini games (in-game games) and events, purchase gifts for friends, continue games, purchase in-game currency and points, and In addition to the purchase of game options, payment for the billing element includes payment in virtual currency in addition to payment by cash.

  The unit accounting period is, in principle, for billing the player from a predetermined start timing (for example, one day) such as every month or every three months to a predetermined end timing (for example, the last day). Shows the period for calculating the total amount of billing. However, the unit accounting period may be a timing determined based on the progress of the game, for example, a timing when a predetermined stage is cleared, a timing when a predetermined level is reached, or a timing when a predetermined experience value is obtained. The unit accounting period may be determined based on the timing generated as the game progresses.

  Furthermore, the second state may be reset to the first state when a new unit accounting period is started, or may not be reset.

In addition to the above, the “purchasing element purchase limit” is set in addition to the case where it is not possible to charge completely, the amount of charge for a predetermined period such as one day, or the amount of charge for a single charge It is also included.

(2) The present invention also provides:
The item content changing means is
When the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state, a parameter set in the item of the player is changed as the setting content.

  With this configuration, the present invention provides a parameter that defines the ability of an item to be used in the first state when the accumulated charge amount in the unit accounting period reaches a predetermined upper limit amount, when using the item. Parameters that define consumption, or parameters that define the effect of using the item (winning probability, or parameters such as growth level and rareness to specify the ability after synthesis when combining items) It is possible to change parameters set in the item of the corresponding player.

(3) The present invention also provides:
The item content changing means is
Changing the setting content set in the item of the corresponding player in accordance with the period length from the timing of changing to the second state in the unit accounting period to the end timing of the unit accounting period. Have.

  With this configuration, the present invention can change the setting contents set in the item of the player in the second state in accordance with the timing at which the charging upper limit is reached during the unit accounting period. For example, the charging upper limit is reached. The earlier the timing, the higher the ability of the item, the lower the energy consumption when using the item, or the greater the effect of the item.

  That is, according to the present invention, when the charging limit is reached at the beginning of the unit accounting period, the item capacity is increased and energy is increased when the item is used than when the charging limit is reached at the end of the unit accounting period. Can be reduced, or the effect of the item can be increased.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, even if it is impossible to charge by executing the charging up to the upper limit at an early stage and changing the state of the player to the second state, the game obtained by charging In addition to maintaining interest, the interest can also be improved.

(4) The present invention also provides:
The item content changing means is
According to the game situation or play situation of the corresponding player, the setting content set in the item of the corresponding player is changed.

  With this configuration, the present invention can change the setting content set in the item of the player in the second state in accordance with the game situation or play situation of the corresponding player. The ability of an item in a player with a long play time or a player who frequently accesses the game can be increased, energy consumption can be suppressed when the item is used, or the effect of the item can be increased.

Therefore, the present invention provides an interest in a game obtained by charging even if it is not possible to charge a player who is highly interested in a game such as a long-time player or a high-level player. In addition to maintaining the sex, it is also possible to improve the interest.

(5) The present invention also provides:
Causing the computer to further function as a providing means for providing an item possessed by the player to another player;
The providing means comprises:
When an item is provided from the player in the second state to the other player, the game status of the player who acquired the item or the content of the acquired item according to the player status is information on the other player. Or the content of the item in the first state before the change to the second state of the player to be provided is registered as information of the other player.

  With this configuration, when an item is provided from the player in the second state, the present invention is based on the player state of the player to whom the item is provided or regardless of the player state of the player that provides the item. Since the item can be provided, even when the item is exchanged between players in different states, the item can be made dependent on the state of the player who received the item.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, a game mechanism based on the upper limit of the charge amount can be used to prevent fraud against the game, and a healthy game can be provided to each player.

(6) The present invention also provides:
As display control means for executing display control for distinguishing and displaying from the first state when an item whose setting content has been changed in the player changed to the second state is displayed on the display means. The computer is configured to further function.

  With this configuration, the present invention can display an item whose setting content has been changed in the player changed to the second state so that the item is identified from the first state when displayed on the display means. On the other hand, it is possible to easily recognize an item whose setting content has been changed in the second state.

  Note that “display control for display by distinguishing from other items” includes, for example, highlighting based on color, thickness, and font, or pop-up display of setting contents.

(7) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides:
A game processing means including a billing element and progressing a game using an item;
A management means for storing and managing a history when charging based on the charging element is executed for each player in the storage means as a charging history;
Calculating means for calculating a cumulative charge amount within a unit accounting period indicating a predetermined unit accounting period based on the accounting history for each player;
Determining means for determining, for each player, whether or not the accumulated charge amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit;
State changing means for changing the state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state when it is determined by the determining means that the accumulated charge amount has been reached;
Charging restriction means for restricting purchase of the charging element of the player in the second state;
Item content changing means for changing the setting content set for the item of the player when the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state;
It has the composition provided with.

  With this configuration, the present invention is used in the first state when the accumulated charge amount in the unit accounting period reaches a predetermined upper limit amount while restricting excessive charge caused by screaming. The item ’s ability (eg, attack, defense, recovery, durability, etc.), consumption when using the item (eg, energy consumption when using the item), or Setting contents set for the corresponding player item, such as effects when used (for example, an effect of increasing the winning probability due to gacha and information for specifying the combined ability when two or more items are combined) Can be changed.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, even if charging cannot be performed due to the player's state changing to the second state, the game can be easily advanced by using the item by performing charging in the first state. Because you can use items equivalent to advancing the game based on the superiority of the billing by using the advanced technique or using the advanced strategy, etc. The interest obtained by charging can be maintained without charging.

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 a figure which shows the functional block of the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is an example of the player information memorize | stored in the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is an example of the item information memorize | stored in the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the terminal device of one Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 1) for describing an item setting content change process executed by the player management unit of the embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram (No. 2) for describing an item setting content change process executed by the player management unit of the embodiment; It is FIG. (3) for demonstrating the setting content change process of the item performed by the player management part of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the state change process including the setting content change process, such as an item performed by the server apparatus of one Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment 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 includes a server device 10 that provides a game service and a terminal device 20 (for example, terminal devices 20A, 20B, and 20C) on the Internet (an example of a network). It is configured to be connectable.

  The user can play a game transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20. Further, the user can communicate with other users by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20.

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a service that allows a user to play a game via the terminal device 20 that is connected to the server via the Internet. Further, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides a communication type service. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing apparatus that provides a service capable of providing communication among a plurality of users.

  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.

  In particular, the server device 10 is made in various languages such as games provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20, such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and JavaScript (registered trademark). Browser games (games that are activated simply by opening an installation site with a Web browser) can be provided.

  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. In addition, the server device 10 can connect to other users' terminals (smartphones, personal computers, game machines, etc.) via a network, and can provide an online game that can simultaneously share the same game progress online. It has a configuration.

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

  Then, information related to billing, game information, etc. stored in a storage area (storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10 is stored in a database (in a broad sense, a storage device, 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 (broadly defined) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). May be stored in a storage device or a memory.

  Specifically, the server device 10 according to the present embodiment receives input information transmitted from the terminal device 20 based on an operation of a user (that is, a player who executes the game), and plays a game based on the received input information. Processing is to be performed. 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 user with the game processing result received from the server device 10 so that the user can view it. It has become.

  The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as an image generation device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, or a portable game machine, and a server device via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or a LAN. 10 can be connected to the device. The communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

Further, the terminal device 20 includes a web browser capable of browsing web pages (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 is provided, and various processes for providing a game screen to the user are executed, and the game is executed by the user. 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.

  Specifically, 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.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of the present embodiment. FIGS. 3 and 4 respectively show player information 146 stored in the server device 10 of the present embodiment or items of each player. It is an example of information 149. 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 or other input, a display unit 130 for performing predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 in which predetermined information is stored, a terminal device 20 or the like. 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. Or a memory (ROM) or the like.

  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 stores game information 144 indicating information related to the provided game, player information 146 indicating information related to the player related to the provided game, and automatic calculation data ( (Automatic calculation information) 148, information relating to items including cards (that is, game cards) used in each player's game as digital content (hereinafter referred to as “item information”) 149, and other various types of information required for game calculations. Information is stored.

  For example, the game information 144 stores various data used for the game such as table data.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the player information 146 is associated with a player ID for each player, player specifying information such as name, age, and gender, status information indicating the playing status of the player in the game, billing information Billing history information registered as a history is stored.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the item information 149 includes item type information indicating the type of item in association with the player ID for each player, and a parameter (hereinafter, “setting parameter”) that defines the current ability of each item. Also, when the corresponding player is in the second state, parameters in the first state before the change to the second state (hereinafter referred to as “first state parameter”) are stored.

  In the item information 149, when the player state of the corresponding player is the first state, no value is registered in the first state player parameter.

  In this embodiment, the item includes each character including a player character, weapons and equipment possessed by each character, in-game currency, or an item itself such as a tool or life energy.

  The game card is an example of content that virtually exists on the game (that is, digital content), and is specifically a virtual game medium that is used in a game that defines each item. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the item including each character may be provided to the user in the form of a game card. In the following explanation, items and game cards are basically used as separate concepts, but they may be explained as an integrated concept. Names including “items” such as “item information” and others Is not limited to this.

  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 at least a communication control unit 101, a Web processing unit 102, a game management unit 103, a player management unit 104, a player information setting unit 105, a charging management unit 106, and a timer 109. doing.

  Note that the game management unit 103 of the present embodiment constitutes the providing means and display control means of the present invention, and the player management unit 104 constitutes the state changing means of the present invention. The player information setting unit 105 constitutes an item content changing unit of the present invention, and the charge management unit 106 constitutes a calculating unit and a determining 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 a process of transmitting a game screen to the user terminal device 20 based on a request from the user terminal device 20.

  The web processing unit 102 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 102 transmits data in response to a request from the web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and the web browser 211 of the terminal device 20 Performs processing to receive data to be transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, a 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.

  Based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20, the game management unit 103 sets, as deck data, a character and various items used for a game such as a battle game in each player and a game card that defines the character. And registered in the player information 146.

  Then, the game management unit 103 executes game processing based on game parameters (hereinafter also referred to as “game parameters”) included in the registered player information 146 and player operations input to the terminal device 20. For example, game processing related to various games such as a battle game, RPG, shooting game, or simulation is executed.

  Specifically, the game management unit 103 is set based on a player's operation such as, for example, using a medicine item (including using a game card) to restore the player character's physical strength. A game process for advancing the game using the selected item is executed.

  In particular, as will be described later, the game management unit 103 sets the items and game cards that the player has based on the player state that is managed by the player management unit 104 and indicates the player state that changes according to the charging status. The game process for advancing a game using an item is performed according to.

  Further, the game management unit 103 obtains a game item called “gacha” based on a user acquisition request at a given timing during the game (that is, an in-game game executed in the game). Execute.

  That is, when executing the gacha, the game management unit 103 selects one gacha (a so-called box gacha selection) from among a plurality of gachas based on an instruction from the player, and processes the player management unit 104. A change in the item or game card in the target gacha to be based or a change in the winning probability of one or more items or game cards is executed, and the gacha is executed based on the change.

  On the other hand, at a given timing during the game, the game management unit 103 executes a combining process for combining a plurality of items and game cards provided by the player based on the player's request.

  Specifically, the game management unit 103 has a new ability by combining two or more game cards, or has changed to a new character or item (hereinafter referred to as “composite item”). Alternatively, a game card in which these are defined (hereinafter referred to as “synthetic game card”) is generated.

  It should be noted that the item or game card level (hereinafter “item level”) and ability information such as the item used in the synthesis process and the information of the game card (hereinafter “item information”) are used for the synthetic item or the synthetic game card. The content may be inherited content or may be content that is mutationally irrelevant to the content information.

  Further, the item level or the like indicates a parameter that varies during a game specified for each item or game card.

  The game management unit 103 automatically executes each game based on game parameters (hereinafter also referred to as “game parameters”) included in the player information 146 when executing the game process based on the deck data. Automatic calculation data may be generated by calculation, and stored in the storage unit 140 as automatic calculation data (automatic calculation information) provided to the terminal device 20 of the player. In this case, the game management unit 103 performs a game reproduction process for reproducing and displaying a game screen based on the automatic calculation data on the user terminal device 20 based on a given condition.

  The player management unit 104 manages characters and items owned by the player or game cards that define these, management of deck data set by the player during the game, and management of player information 146 registered in the game.

  In addition, the player management unit 104 manages the player state indicating the player state that changes according to the charging status, and also displays the item including the character or the content of the game card in which the item is defined according to the player state. to manage.

  Specifically, the player management unit 104 can charge the corresponding player when the charging management unit 106 determines that the accumulated charging amount has reached a predetermined upper limit every unit accounting period. Management for changing from a state (hereinafter referred to as “first state”) to a state where billing is not possible (hereinafter referred to as “second state”) is executed.

  Then, when the player changes to the second state, the player management unit 104 changes the setting contents of the item including the character and the game card, and restricts the purchase of the accounting element of the game. That is, the player management unit 104 changes to a state where the corresponding player cannot charge the game as the second state.

  Further, the player management unit 104 operates in conjunction with the timer 109 to specify a player whose player state is the second state when a new unit accounting period is started, and sets the specified player information 146 to the first state. Reset.

  Even if a new unit accounting period is started, the player management unit 104 does not reset to the second state and maintains the second state on the assumption that other conditions are satisfied, Or you may make it change further to another state (For example, the state which can be charged only when a prepaid card cannot be used in principle, but a prepaid card is used, etc.).

The unit accounting period is, in principle, a billing amount to the player from a predetermined start timing (for example, one day) such as every month or every three months to a predetermined end timing (for example, the last day). The period for calculating the total of the billing amount for the purpose of, etc. is shown.

  However, the unit accounting period may be a timing determined based on the progress of the game, for example, a timing when a predetermined stage is cleared, a timing when a predetermined level is reached, or a timing when a predetermined experience value is obtained. The unit accounting period may be determined based on the timing generated as the game progresses.

  On the other hand, the player management unit 104 has a configuration that provides items of the player to other players based on the instructions of the player.

  The player information setting unit 105, based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20 and the items and game cards including the characters owned by the player, the characters and various items used for the battle game in each player, Alternatively, deck data including a game card in which these are defined is set as player information 146.

  Further, the player information setting unit 105 changes the setting contents of items and game cards including each character when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state.

  Specifically, the player information setting unit 105 is information (hereinafter referred to as “setting information”) defined in the player information 146 of the corresponding player, and is a standard defined when the player state is the first state. Information (hereinafter also referred to as “reference setting information”) of the setting contents (for example, each setting contents when the game is progressed on the basis of billing) is set to the setting contents suitable for the game progress in the second state (for example, The setting information is changed to setting information (hereinafter referred to as “second state setting information”) that defines the content that allows the game to proceed in the same manner as when charging is performed even if charging is not performed.

  Then, the player information setting unit 105 resets the setting contents of items and game cards including each character at the start timing of a new unit accounting period in a player whose player state is the second state. In particular, the player information setting unit 105 resets the setting information defined in the player information 146 of the player whose player state is the second state and changes it to the reference setting information.

  In addition to the deck data, the player information setting unit 105 can set various information used for the game, player attributes, and the like.

  The billing management unit 106 performs billing processing on billing elements during the game for each player based on instructions from the target player, and stores billing information (that is, billing information) in the player information 146 as a billing history ( Hereinafter, it is referred to as “charging process”).

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as a billing element, an item, a right necessary for executing a gacha, a right for increasing the winning probability of a gacha, and combining two or more items to synthesize a new item Game elements to purchase, such as opportunities to play, player characters and own devices, participation in mini-games (in-game games) and events, gifts offered to friends, game continuations, in-game currency and points, and game options In addition, the payment for the accounting element includes payment by virtual currency in addition to payment by cash using a credit card or a prepaid card.

Further, the charge management unit 106 calculates the accumulated charge amount in the unit accounting period for each player based on the charge history information in which the charge information is registered as a history, and the calculated accumulated charge amount in the unit account period is calculated. When the upper limit is reached, a process of providing the fact to the player management unit 104 (hereinafter referred to as “upper limit determination process”) is executed.

  The timer 109 has a function of outputting the current time, and is used to detect timing for switching the unit accounting period.

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the terminal device 20 according to 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. 5 are omitted.

  The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the user, and outputs the user input information to the processing unit 200. The input unit 260 of this embodiment includes a detection unit 262 that detects user input information (input signal). 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. The storage unit 270 of the present embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, and an image buffer 272 that stores a final display image and the like. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  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).

  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 performing communication with the outside (for example, other terminals and servers), and functions thereof by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like. realizable.

  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 game screen control unit 214, a drawing unit 220, and a sound processing unit 230. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The communication control unit 210 performs processing for transmitting / receiving data to / from 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 for starting communication from the user.

  In particular, the communication control unit 210 performs processing for transmitting user identification information to the server device 10 and receiving data (user Web page, game screen, etc.) regarding the player information 146 and the item information 149 from the server device 10. . For example, the communication control unit 210 performs a process of receiving data including information on other users who have friendships with the user (such as other user names and information posted on other users) 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.).

  The web browser 211 of this embodiment can realize 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 a Web server designated by a 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, there are a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the game, and a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied.

The game processing unit 212 includes various objects (polygons, free-form surfaces, subdivision surfaces, etc.) representing display objects such as user characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (terrain). The object may be placed and set in the object space.

  Here, the object space is a virtual space and includes both a two-dimensional space and a three-dimensional space. The two-dimensional space is a space in which an object is arranged at, for example, two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y), and the three-dimensional space is a space in which an object is arranged at, for example, three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z). is there.

  In addition to registering items including characters and item information 149 of game cards, the game processing unit 212 performs processing related to each game executed in conjunction with the server device 10, reproduction of received automatic calculation data, and the like. The various game processes are executed.

  In addition, the display control unit 213 performs processing for displaying the game screen generated by the game screen control unit 214 on the display unit 290. For example, the display control unit 213 may display using the web browser 211.

  The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on various processes (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.

  The sound processing unit 230 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or sounds, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 292.

[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 of this embodiment is linked to the terminal device 20 and provides a player character and other characters, a game space and a part thereof, a game parameter, BGM, a game scenario, and the like, A game such as a battle game such as a battle game or a fighting game, an RPG, or a simulation game is executed using an item including a character or a game card.

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment, when the charge amount for the game for each player reaches a predetermined upper limit amount,
(1) The player state of the corresponding player is changed from the first state to the second state,
(2) restricting the purchase of the billing factor of the player in the second state,
(3) When the player state is changed from the first state to the second state, the setting content set in the item or game card of the player is changed.
It has a configuration.

For example, when a game is provided that proceeds on the premise of charging during the game,
(A) When acquiring items and game cards used in the game,
(B) When executing a gacha, to increase the winning probability of the gacha,
(C) When combining two or more items or game cards to synthesize a new item, or
(D) When continuing to resume the game while maintaining the settings of the game at the end of the game,
For example, when the game progress is advantageously performed by the player, billing is requested and executed by using virtual currency or points, or using a credit card or prepaid card.

  On the other hand, if gambling is beaten during the game, the player may lose calm judgment in the game. In such a case, if unlimited charging is possible, the player is charged with a large amount of money. Since it may be imposed, it is desirable to set an upper limit from the viewpoint of providing a healthy game.

  However, if the upper limit is simply provided, the game cannot be advantageously advanced depending on the charge, and it is difficult to satisfy such a player.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, by setting an upper limit amount for charging, while limiting excessive charging that occurs due to gambling, even if it is not possible to charge, items and game cards By changing the setting contents, it is possible to maintain the interest obtained by making the item used as well as making the game progress based on the superiority of the charge, without performing the charge. It is like that.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, by setting an upper limit of charging, gambling is suppressed and the disadvantage of the player is prevented, while the fall of interest obtained by charging is prevented and maintained. Can be done.

  Specifically, when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state, the server device 10 has, as the setting content, for example, an item of the player or a parameter set in the game card, and the corresponding player's state. It has the structure which changes the setting content set to the item and the game card.

  For example, the server device 10 may include a parameter that defines the ability of an item used in the first state, a parameter that defines a consumption amount when using the item or game card, or the item or game card as a parameter. Parameters that define the effects when used (winning probabilities or parameters such as growth level and rarity to specify the ability after synthesis when combining items) are changed.

  With this configuration, the server device 10 has the ability (for example, attack power, defense power, recovery power, etc.) of the item used in the first state when the accumulated charge amount in the unit accounting period reaches a predetermined upper limit. ), Consumption when using the item (for example, energy consumption when using the item), or effect when using the item (for example, effect of increasing winning probability by gacha, durability of the item) The setting contents set in the item of the corresponding player, such as the ability to define the ability after combining two or more items), can be changed.

  Therefore, even if the server device 10 cannot charge the player state by changing the player state to the second state, the server device 10 plays the game based on the superiority of the item charging by charging the first state. Since an item can be used in the same way as making it proceed, the interest obtained by charging can be maintained without performing charging.

  That is, the server device 10 suppresses gambling by preventing the player's disadvantage by providing an upper limit of charging, while preventing and reducing the interest that is obtained by charging. Be able to.

[4.2] Item and Game Card Next, an item including characters (mainly player characters) of the present embodiment and a game card that defines the item will be described.

  The items and game cards of the present embodiment are items such as player characters, teammate characters, weapons, in-game currency, tools, life energy, and game cards that define these.

Each player is provided with items and game cards as initial settings, and during the game,
(1) If you win in a competitive game with another player,
(2) When a predetermined game stage is cleared, when a player's game level is increased, or when a task on a predetermined game is completed. (3) When a lottery game called gacha is won,
(4) When a present is given from another player registered as a friend, or (5) When purchased by paying costs such as billing,
To be able to get to.

  Note that when an item or a game card is acquired, the player management unit 104 executes a process for making it usable in the game. For example, the player management unit 104 registers the acquired game card information as usable game card information in the player information 146 of the corresponding user.

On the other hand, in each item and game card,
(A) When (1) and (2) above are executed using the item or game card,
(B) When experience value, energy or item is acquired using the item or game card,
(C) When a gacha is implemented using the item or game card (betting) and the gacha is won, or
(D) The level (item different from the game level, item level of the game card, etc.) is improved when the payment of the cost such as billing is executed.

  In particular, for items and game cards, as the item level improves, attack parameters, defense parameters, hit points, magic, and other abilities to advance the game that accompanies each game card and its parameters are improved. When used as the cost of gacha, the lottery probability is increased and the in-game value is increased, so that it can be sold at a high price.

  When the item level or the like is increased, the player management unit 104 updates the level information (one of the setting parameters) in the item or game card information registered in the item information 149 according to the item level or the like. To do.

  In addition, the game management unit 103 operates in conjunction with the player management unit 104 to set the lottery probability and perform the lottery process while referring to the table data in which the level information and the lottery probability are set when executing the gacha lottery. When executing or selling an item or game card in the game, referring to the table data in which the level information and value information are set, the process of setting the value at the time of selling and the process of selling Run.

Then, in the battle game, the items and the game cards are determined via, for example, the terminal device 20 before determining the location, time, or opponent in the game space based on the game progress or the player's instruction. Based on the input player's operation, it is used as data (that is, deck data) set in a deck for specifying a character to be used in a battle game and for specifying each character and its equipment (item). .

[4.3] Charging process and upper limit determination process Next, the charging process and the upper limit determination process executed by the charging management unit 106 in the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

(Billing process)
The charging management unit 106 according to the present embodiment executes charging processing for a corresponding player when receiving charging information from the terminal device 20 based on an instruction from the player for each player and for each unit accounting period. .

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the player state is the second state in which charging is not possible, as described later, the setting content in the item or game card is changed, so that it is based on the charging factor in the item or game card. Billing will not be performed. Therefore, the charging management unit 106 according to the present embodiment does not receive charging information from the player in the second state (specifically, from the terminal device 20 of the player in the second state), so that the charging process occurs. do not do.

  On the other hand, the charging management unit 106 according to the present embodiment receives charging information from the terminal device 20 based on an instruction from the player when the player state is the first state where charging is possible. The billing process in the corresponding player is executed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the charging management unit 106 has a configuration that executes the charging process only in the first state because the charging information is received only when the player state is in the first state.

  Specifically, when the charging management unit 106 receives charging information including a charging element and a charging request from the terminal device 20 based on the instruction of the target player, the charging management unit 106 is based on the player ID included in the charging information. Then, an account of a target player associated with the player ID is specified, and a billing process is executed for subtracting the billing amount of the billing amount information included in the billing information from the balance of the identified account.

  Further, when the account management unit 106 identifies an account in the corresponding player, the account amount included in the account information, the account balance after the accounting process, the date and time of accounting, and the type of game (when managing a plurality of games together) ) Is stored in the player information 146 as billing history information.

  Then, the billing management unit 106 may specify the billing processing time as the billing date and time in conjunction with the timer 109 as necessary. In this case, the charge management unit 106 extracts the game type from the charge information.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the billing management unit 106 stores, as billing information, the types of billing elements included in billing information, such as purchase of items and purchase of rights necessary for executing gacha, as necessary. May be.

(Upper limit judgment process)
Each time the billing management unit 106 executes billing processing, that is, every time billing based on the billing factor is performed when the player state is the first state, the billing management unit 106 calculates the accumulated billing amount within the unit accounting period of the corresponding player. An upper limit determination process is performed to determine whether or not the accumulated charge amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached the upper limit.

  Then, the charge management unit 106 determines whether or not the calculated accumulated charge amount in the unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit amount, and determines that the accumulated charge amount has reached the upper limit amount. Provides the player management unit 104 with the determination result (that is, that the accumulated billing amount has reached the upper limit) in order to change the player state from the first state to the second state.

Further, the charge management unit 106 works in conjunction with the timer 109 to detect the start timing of a new unit accounting period (for example, the first day such as the beginning of the month) (that is, to detect the end timing of the current unit accounting period)
(1) In order to manage the state of the player, the fact is output to the player management unit 104,
(2) The accumulated charge amount of the player is reset.

  In the present embodiment, when the player state is the second state, the charging information for the corresponding player is not transmitted, so that the charging management unit 106 is configured to execute the upper limit determination process. .

[4.4] State Change Processing Next, state change processing executed by the player management unit 104 in the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the player management unit 104 charges the player status of the corresponding player when the charge determination processing of the charge management unit 106 determines that the accumulated charge amount in the unit accounting period has reached the upper limit. If possible, change from the first state to the second state where billing is not possible.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the player management unit 104 updates information defining the player state (that is, state information) in the player information 146 of the corresponding player, and displays information indicating that the player is in the second state. Remember.

  Further, when the charging management unit 106 detects the start timing of a new unit accounting period, the player management unit 104 resets the player state of the player in the second state and changes it to the first state.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the player management unit 104 of the present embodiment updates flag information (state information) that defines the player state in the player information 146 of the corresponding player, and state information indicating the second state Is deleted and reset, and the player information 146 is set so that it can be detected that the player is in the first state.

[4.5] Item Setting Contents Change Processing Next, item setting contents change processing executed by the player management unit 104 in the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining item setting content change processing executed by the player management unit 104 of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the player information setting unit 105 stores the item information 149 of the corresponding player and the game card when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state. The setting information is changed from the reference setting information to the second state setting information.

  In particular, the player information setting unit 105 sets the value of each item or game card setting parameter that has been changed (increased or decreased) with the progress of the game or the item or game card setting parameter defined in advance as the reference setting information. Change to the parameters specified as 2-state setting information.

Specifically, the player information setting unit 105 is a setting parameter that is specified in advance as an item including a character or a game card or changed (increased or decreased) as the game progresses as reference setting information.
(1) A parameter indicating consumption when using an item,
(2) a parameter that defines the ability of the player character and the item used by the player character, or
(3) The parameter value that defines the effect of the item used when the game is executed (that is, the setting parameter value in FIG. 4) is changed to the parameter defined as the second state setting information and updated.

  Further, the player information setting unit 105 is a case where the parameter in the item information is updated as the second state setting information, and when the value of the setting parameter that has changed (increased or decreased) as the game progresses is changed. In order to return the updated setting parameter value to the setting parameter value before changing to the second state when returning to the first state, the setting parameter value before updating is set in the item information 149 as the first state parameter. Remember.

  Then, the player information setting unit 105 resets the player state of the player in the second state based on the start timing of the new unit accounting period by the player management unit 104 and changes to the first state. Each setting parameter indicating the setting content specified in the item information 149 is reset to a value specified by the reference setting information, that is, the value of the first state parameter.

(Parameters that specify consumption when using items)
When the consumption amount of the item is used as the setting content, the player information setting unit 105 includes weapons and techniques for attacking enemy characters by the player character (including combos that are techniques executed jointly with other player characters). The standard setting information defines the setting parameters that indicate the amount of consumption when using the game, the amount of consumption when executing gacha by the player, and the amount of consumption when using magic and medicine items to recover the player character's energy The value that has been set is changed to a value that is defined by the second state setting information.

  For example, in a game that uses a predetermined point (specifically, 30 points) of energy in the player character when using an item, every time a preset time elapses (specifically, every 5 minutes) Energy points (for example, 10 points) are accumulated (recovered), and energy points (for example, 10 points) are accumulated when a predetermined condition such as winning by a battle game or completing a quest by RPG is cleared. In many cases, the game is progressed by using items while accumulating (recovering) energy.

  On the other hand, in such a game, for example, when 30 points are consumed by a player character to use an item such as a weapon, the quest must be cleared once every 15 minutes or three quests. When it is desired to execute the game with a good tempo and immerse yourself in the game, or when it is difficult to clear the energy recovery condition, it is difficult to maintain the interest of the player in the game.

  Therefore, in such a game, as a countermeasure to maintain the interest of the player in the game, the player's energy points are often recovered by charging.

  However, in such a case, as described above, when the charged amount reaches the upper limit, it is necessary to wait for a predetermined time or to clear the energy recovery condition, and to the game for the player as described above. It will not be possible to maintain the interest of.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the charge amount for the game of the player reaches the upper limit amount, the setting parameter that defines the energy consumption amount of the player when the item is used based on the value in which the energy is accumulated. Thus, the item can be used in the same manner as the game is progressed based on the superiority of charging without setting the value of.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the player information setting unit 105 uses the energy when using an item (gacha) defined as 30 points by the reference setting information when the player state of the player is the first state. Set the consumption points to 1 point.

  By setting in this way, if the player is in the second state and 10 points of energy are accumulated (recovered) every 5 minutes as described above, the item can be stored in 5 minutes. It can be used 10 times.

  That is, in this case, compared to the case where the item is used once every 30 minutes in the first state, the use frequency of the item can be increased and the game can be advantageously advanced, and energy points for 60 times can be obtained. An effect equivalent to that obtained by charging can be obtained.

(Parameter that defines the ability of the item)
The player information setting unit 105 includes, as setting contents, parameters that specify capabilities such as attack power, defense power, experience value and agility specified for the player character and the item used by the player character, Attack parameters (points to be subtracted by attack from enemy character hit points and energy points) and defense parameters defined in weapons and techniques (including combos that are techniques performed jointly with other player characters) A setting parameter such as (a point that protects the hit point of the own machine subtracted by the enemy character's attack) is changed from a value specified by the reference setting information to a value specified by the second state setting information.

  Generally, automatic calculation processing for automatically calculating a battle with an enemy character in a battle game, progress of RPG, shooting ability in a shooting game, or a simulation result in a simulation game using various parameters including enemy parameters In this case, it is advantageous that the player character and the item character of the player character have a higher ability.

  In such a game, each player grows the player character and the item used by the player character by progressing the game such as stacking battles with enemy characters or clearing many quests and stages, In many cases, it is possible to improve the player character's ability (including equip- ment with an item) and item ability (including version up).

On the other hand, in such a game, as in the case of consumption at the time of use of an item, if a user wants to immerse themselves in the game by executing the game with good tempo, or obtain a favorable result by a battle or a quest. If this is not possible, it is difficult to maintain the interest of the player in the game.

  Therefore, in such a game, it is common to have a configuration in which various abilities can be obtained by billing in order to enhance the ability of the player character or item. If it reaches, it is necessary to enhance the player character's ability by using other game elements such as stacking battles with enemy characters, but it becomes impossible to maintain the interest in the game for the player as described above. End up.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player information setting unit 105, when the charge amount for the game of the player reaches the upper limit amount, does not execute the charge or other game elements, and does not execute the player character or item ability. The item can be used in the same manner as the game is advanced based on the superiority of the billing without setting the billing parameter to be high and executing the billing.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, the player information setting unit 105 sets the player character setting parameter acquired in accordance with the progress of the game to the maximum when the player state of the player is the first state. Then, all the items that can be equipped are equipped with the items for enhancing the parameters of the acquired player character, and the setting parameter of each item is set to the maximum.

  By setting in this way, for example, the battle power such as attack power, defense power, and durability of the player character is increased by a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times or 20 times) compared to the first state. The ability of the character can be enhanced.

  That is, the player character whose player state is in the second state can easily win against the enemy character that is stronger than the player character in the first state or can continuously play against the enemy character. In addition, the game can be advantageously advanced, and the player character's parameters are maximized by charging, all the items that can be equipped are equipped, and the effect equivalent to the case where the parameters of the items are set to the maximum. Can get to.

  In this case, the values defined by the reference setting information use the values of the player character ability and item ability parameters defined as the first state when changing to the second state.

(For parameters related to item effects: Gacha)
The player information setting unit 105 sets parameters related to the effect of the item, such as a winning probability that an item or game card won by lottery processing such as gacha, or a rare value game such as a rare item or a rare game card included in the gacha. The setting parameter that defines the winning probability that the content related to wins is changed from the value defined by the reference setting information to the value defined by the second state setting information.

  For example, when a lottery process such as gacha (that is, an acquisition process for acquiring an item or a game card) is executed, there is a “probability” that cannot be acquired for any item or game card with a certain probability. In some cases, rare items and rare cards with a very low winning probability are included.

On the other hand, lottery processing such as gacha is performed at a predetermined time interval (for example, every 5 minutes), for example.
It is often set to be able to be executed once, or clearing the quest is often a precondition. From the viewpoint of the game situation during the bonus period and the efficiency in progressing the game, one time It is difficult to execute multiple times of gacha, and in order to acquire rare items and rare cards, it is necessary to rely on luck, and it takes a long time to execute multiple times of gacha. It is difficult to maintain the interest of the player in the game.

  Therefore, in such a game, as a countermeasure to maintain the interest of the player in the game, it is possible to execute a plurality of gachas at a single timing by charging, or a rare item or a rare card. Often increases the winning probability.

  However, in such a case, as described above, if the billing amount reaches the upper limit, the gacha is executed a plurality of times at one timing, or a rare item or a rare card is accurately acquired. This makes it impossible to maintain interest in the game for the player.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the amount charged for the game of the player reaches the upper limit amount, the winning probability of the rare item or the rare card is increased without performing the billing or other game elements. Even without charging, the item can be used in the same manner as the game proceeds based on the superiority of charging.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the player information setting unit 105 sets the setting parameter indicating the probability of the “out of” element in the gacha to “0”, or the winning probability of the rare item or the rare card (rare winning probability) ) Is set from a low probability (for example, 5%) to a high probability (for example, 50%).

  In this case, as the value defined by the reference setting information, the probability of the “missing” element preset in the corresponding game or the winning probability of the rare item or the rare card is used.

(In the case of parameters related to item effects: composition of two or more items)
The player information setting unit 105 sets the parameters relating to the effect of the item as the setting contents. For example, in the combining process of combining two or more items or game cards, for example, the ability (parameter) and characteristics ( Setting parameters that define the ability after synthesis, such as agility and good attack patterns) and attributes (categorized group types such as fire and water, for example, information for specifying who is not good at the game) Is changed from the value specified by the reference setting information to the value specified by the second state setting information.

  In general, in the compositing process that combines two or more items and game cards, the ability, characteristics and attributes of the items and game cards before composition are defined, and the ability after composition is defined. In order to do this, the lottery process is executed, and the ability and the like are defined in a certain way.

  On the other hand, in such a compositing process, for example, when using an item or a game card having high ability for the compositing process, as described above, each player selects the player character and the item used by the player character, Growing up by progressing the game by accumulating battles against enemy characters or completing numerous quests and stages, including player character abilities (including equipping items) and item abilities (including version ups). .) Need to be increased.

However, as described above, it is difficult to maintain the player's interest in the game when it is desired to execute the game with a good tempo and be immersed in the game, or when a favorable result cannot be obtained by a battle or a quest. .

  Therefore, in such a game, it is common to have a configuration in which various abilities can be obtained by billing in order to enhance the ability of the player character or item. If it reaches, it is necessary to enhance the player character's ability by using other game elements such as stacking battles with enemy characters, but it becomes impossible to maintain the interest in the game for the player as described above. End up.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player information setting unit 105 (1) the combined item without executing charging or other game elements when the amount charged for the game of the player reaches the upper limit amount. Or the game card type or level is changed from the original item or game card to a higher type or level,
(2) Original item and game card parameters (specifically, attack parameters) are multiplied by a coefficient that is larger than in the first state. Significantly higher than items and game cards,
(3) The probability that a synthesized item that is executed in a predetermined lottery process belongs to the same attribute, or is rarely changed to a rare item or a rare card having the same characteristics, or
(4) Make it possible to set a larger parameter by breaking the upper limit of the parameter of the synthesized item or game card, which is not executed simply by synthesizing.
Execute the compositing process that makes the synthesized items and game cards more advantageous, and let the items and game cards be used in the same way as the game progresses based on the superiority of the billing without performing the billing Be able to.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the player information setting unit 105 of the present embodiment changes the setting parameter indicating the probability of being changed to a rare item or a rare card in the first state from a low probability (5%) to a high probability ( 50%).

  In this way, in this embodiment, for example, the winning probability of gacha can work more favorably for the player than in the first state, so that it is possible to obtain better items and game cards than in the first state. it can.

  Therefore, the player can easily advance the game by acquiring various effective items and game cards, and can advance the game advantageously, so that the game is advanced based on the superiority of billing. The item can be used in the same way.

(Display control processing)
When the game management unit 103 is changed to the second state in the game being executed by the corresponding player, the game management unit 103 receives, via the communication control unit 101, an item whose setting content has been changed due to the transition to the second state. Data (hereinafter referred to as “display control data”) for executing display control to be identified and displayed in the first state is transmitted to the corresponding terminal device 20.

  In addition, when receiving the display control data, the terminal device 20 displays the item whose setting content has been changed by changing to the second state based on the received display control data by distinguishing it from the first state. To do.

By having such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to identify and display the item whose setting content has been changed in the player changed to the second state as in the first state. Thus, it is possible to easily recognize an item whose setting has been changed.

[4.6] Modified Example Next, a modified example of the item setting content changing process in the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

(Setting content change processing based on arrival timing)
The player information setting unit 105 corresponds to the player corresponding to the length of the period from the timing at which the unit accounting period is changed to the second state to the end timing of the unit accounting period (that is, the start timing of the next unit accounting period). Change the settings for items and game cards.

  Specifically, the player information setting unit 105 sets the value of the setting parameter set in the player item or game card more advantageously as the timing for changing to the second state becomes earlier.

  That is, when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state, the player information setting unit 105 displays the item information 149 of the corresponding player and the game card as the timing of reaching the upper limit becomes earlier. The stored setting information is more advantageously changed from the parameter specified by the reference setting information to the parameter specified by the second state setting information.

  For example, when the unit accounting period is from the beginning of the month to the end of the month, the player information setting unit 105 changes to the second state in the second week when changed to the second state in the first week. As described above, the consumption amount when using the item is reduced, the value of the setting parameter of the player character and the item installed in the player character is increased, or the winning probability of the gacha and the card composition process Increase the probability of time change.

  Similarly, when the player information setting unit 105 is changed to the second state in the second week, the player information setting unit 105 assigns the player item or game card to the player item or the game card more than in the case of the second week. Set the set parameter value more advantageously.

  With this configuration, in the present embodiment, the setting contents set in the item of the player in the second state can be changed according to the timing when the charging upper limit is reached during the unit accounting period. The earlier the timing of reaching the item, the higher the ability of the item, the lower the energy consumption when using the item, or the greater the effect of the item.

(Setting change process according to game situation and play situation)
As described above, when the player state is changed from the first state to the second state and the setting content set in the item or the game card is changed, the player information setting unit 105 changes the game status of the corresponding player. Or you may change the said setting content according to a play condition.

  Specifically, the player information setting unit 105 determines the game status according to the level and type of the ongoing game stage, such as the number of lives, the number of remaining machines, the value of hit points, the amount of currency in the game, and the progress of the game. Determine and enhance the ability of the corresponding item or game card according to the determined game situation, suppress the energy consumption when using the item or game card, or increase the effect of the item or game card .

  For example, when the number of lives and the number of remaining machines is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, the remaining life and the number of remaining machines are 0), the player information setting unit 105 has a game progress degree equal to or greater than a predetermined ratio ( For example, in the case of changing the setting content set in the item or game card in cases other than the above in the case of a game stage (for example, a bonus stage) in the case of more than half of the whole game) Compare the setting contents.

  In addition, the player information setting unit 105 determines the play situation based on the sum of the charge amount, the number of battles with the enemy character, the game level, the play time, or the access frequency to the game, and according to the determined game situation. Increase the ability of the corresponding item or game card, reduce the amount of energy consumed when using the item or game card, or increase the effect of the item or game card.

  For example, when the game level of the player is equal to or higher than a predetermined level (for example, level 7 or higher when there are 10 levels), the player information setting unit 105 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, If the cumulative time from the start of the game is equal to or greater than the average cumulative time of the entire player), or if the number of logins to the game is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times (five times or more per day) within a predetermined period, The setting contents are changed as compared with the case where the setting contents set in the items and game cards in cases other than the above are changed.

Then, as described above, the player information setting unit 105 uses the parameter defined by the second state setting information as the setting content of the item or game card to be changed, and the value of the parameter in cases other than the above Compared to
(1) A parameter that prescribes the ability of an item or game card high (for example, doubles),
(2) A parameter that stipulates a small amount of energy consumption when using an item or game card (for example, 1/2), or (3) Increases the effect of the item or game card (for example, doubles the winning probability) Etc.) to use a parameter that is set so that a double effect can be obtained.

(Exchange items with other players)
On the other hand, the player management unit 104 has a configuration that provides the other player with the items of the corresponding player based on the instructions of the player.

  Specifically, the player management unit 104 identifies an item or game card instructed by the player, and instructs information such as the level or characteristics of the identified item or game card (hereinafter referred to as “item information”). Read from the item information 149.

  In particular, when the player management unit 104 reads the item information 149 of the specified player, if the player state stored in the player information 146 of the specified player is the second state, the various types of first information in the first state are displayed. Read various information such as status parameters.

  When the player management unit 104 specifies another player instructed by the player (for example, one of the players having a friend relationship), various items of information and items read out in the item information 149 of the specified player Register.

  At this time, the player management unit 104 may register the item information 149 of the corresponding player according to the player state of the player in which the item information is registered. For example, when the player state is the second state, the player management unit 104 registers the value of the first state parameter as the value of each parameter relating to the item to be registered and the game card.

  Note that the player management unit 104 may register the read item information 149 in the corresponding item information 149 as it is, even if the player state of the player receiving the item information 149 is in the second state.

  In addition, the player management unit 104 plays the game status such as the life of the player who receives the item information, the number of remaining machines, or the progress of the game, or the game level, play time, or frequency of access to the game. Depending on the situation, the read item information (for example, setting parameters that define the level and ability of items and game cards) 149 may be changed and registered in the corresponding item information 149.

  For example, if the play time is a certain time or more and the life of a player who receives provision of item information or the number of remaining machines is small, the player management unit 104 determines the life included in the item information 149. Information that specifies the number of remaining machines more than the predetermined time is registered in the corresponding item information 149.

[5] Operation in the present embodiment (state change process including a setting content change process for items and the like)
Next, the operation of the state change process including the setting content change process for items and the like executed by the server device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the state change process including the setting content change process for items and the like executed by the server device 10 of this embodiment.

  This operation is performed in a game that progresses with time regardless of whether or not the player has logged into the game. Further, this operation is a process that continues to operate until the use of the game is forcibly stopped once the use of the game is started based on an instruction from the player, such as turning on the power or starting the execution of the game program. .

  First, when the game management unit 103 receives a game use start instruction transmitted from the terminal device 20 (step S100), the game management unit 103 initializes player information 146 and item information 149 for the corresponding player (step S101).

  In particular, the game management unit 103 resets the player information 146 of the corresponding player to the first state, initializes the types and numbers of items and game cards defined in each item information 149 (set at the start of game use). Item and game card registration), and the parameters of each item and game card are initialized.

  Next, the game management unit 103 determines whether or not the current time is the end timing of the current unit accounting period (start timing of the next unit accounting period) (step S102). At this time, if the game management unit 103 determines that the current time is not the end timing of the current unit accounting period, the game management unit 103 proceeds to the process of step S103. If the game management unit 103 determines that it is the end timing, Is in the second state, the state is changed to the first state, and the corresponding parameter value of the item information 149 is changed to the value of each parameter before being updated to the second state stored in the item information 149. And the process of step S102 is repeated.

  Next, the game management unit 103 instructs the player from the terminal device 20 corresponding to each predetermined timing (for example, 5 ms) or an instruction for the terminal device 20 to execute the game (player) It is determined whether or not an instruction without an instruction is received (step S103).

At this time, if the game management unit 103 determines that a player instruction or an instruction for game processing has been received at a prescribed timing, the game management unit 103 proceeds to the process of step S104 and has not received these instructions. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, when the game management unit 103 determines that a player instruction or an instruction for game processing has been received at a prescribed timing, the received instruction includes charging information based on a charging factor during the game. It is determined whether or not there is (step S104).

  At this time, if the received instruction includes charging information based on the charging factor during the game, the game management unit 103 proceeds to the process of step S105 and determines that the charging information is not included. In this case, the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the billing management unit 106 executes billing processing based on the received billing information and registers the billing information based on the billing processing in the billing history information of the player information 146 of the corresponding player (step S105).

  Next, the charge management unit 106 calculates the accumulated charge amount in the current unit accounting period based on the charge history information of the corresponding player (step S106), and the calculated accumulated charge amount is a predetermined upper limit amount. Is determined (step S107).

  At this time, if the charge management unit 106 determines that the calculated accumulated charge amount has not reached the predetermined upper limit amount, the charge management unit 106 proceeds to the process of step S102.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the calculated accumulated charge amount has reached a predetermined upper limit, the game management unit 103 changes the player state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state, The player information 146 is updated (step S108).

  Next, the player information setting unit 105 changes the setting contents of the item and game card specified in the item information 149 when the player state is changed to the second state (step S109), and the process proceeds to step S102. To do.

  Specifically, the player information setting unit 105 changes the value of the setting parameter in the corresponding item or game card from the value specified as the reference setting information to the value specified in the second setting information, The value of the current setting parameter is registered in the item information 149 of the corresponding player as the first state parameter.

[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 game may be applied to, for example, a battle game such as a baseball game, a soccer game, or a sports game such as a basketball game, a role playing game (RPG), or 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 ... Web processing part 103 ... Game management part 104 ... Player management part 105 ... Player information setting part 106 ... Charge management part 120 ... Input part 130 ... Display Unit 140 ... storage unit 142 ... main storage unit 144 ... game information 146 ... player information 148 ... automatic calculation information 149 ... item 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 214 ... Game screen control unit 220 ... Drawing unit 230 ... Sound processing unit 260 ... Input unit 262 ... Detection unit 270 ... Storage section 271 ... Main storage section 272 ... Image buffer 280 ... Information storage medium 290 ... Display section 292 ... Sound output section 296 ... Communication section

Claims (7)

Computer
Game processing means including a charging element and progressing a game using an item,
Management means for storing and managing a history when charging based on the charging element is executed for each player in the storage means as a charging history;
Calculating means for calculating a cumulative charging amount within a unit accounting period indicating a predetermined unit accounting period based on the charging history for each player;
Determining means for determining, for each player, whether or not the accumulated charge amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit;
State changing means for changing the state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state when it is determined by the determining means that the accumulated charge amount has been reached;
Charging restriction means for restricting purchase of the charging element of the player in the second state; and
Item content changing means for changing the setting content set for the item of the player when the player's state is changed from the first state to the second state;
A program characterized by functioning as The program according to claim 1,
The item content changing means is
A program for changing a parameter set in the item of the player as the setting content when the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state. In the program according to claim 1 or 2,
The item content changing means is
A program for changing a setting content set in the item of a corresponding player in accordance with a period length from a timing when the unit accounting period is changed to the second state to an end timing of the unit accounting period. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The item content changing means is
A program for changing a setting content set in the item of a corresponding player according to a game situation or a play situation of the corresponding player. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Causing the computer to further function as a providing means for providing an item possessed by the player to another player;
The providing means comprises:
When an item is provided from the player in the second state to the other player, the game status of the player who acquired the item or the content of the acquired item according to the player status is information on the other player. Or the content of the item in the first state before the change to the second state of the player to be provided is registered as information of the other player. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
As display control means for executing display control for distinguishing and displaying from the first state when an item whose setting content has been changed in the player changed to the second state is displayed on the display means. A program that makes a computer function more. A game processing means including a billing element and progressing a game using an item;
A management means for storing and managing a history when charging based on the charging element is executed for each player in the storage means as a charging history;
Calculating means for calculating a cumulative charge amount within a unit accounting period indicating a predetermined unit accounting period based on the accounting history for each player;
Determining means for determining, for each player, whether or not the accumulated charge amount in the calculated unit accounting period has reached a predetermined upper limit;
State changing means for changing the state of the corresponding player from the first state to the second state when it is determined by the determining means that the accumulated charge amount has been reached;
Charging restriction means for restricting purchase of the charging element of the player in the second state;
Item content changing means for changing the setting content set for the item of the player when the state of the player is changed from the first state to the second state;
A server system comprising:

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