JP2018055649A - Program and computer system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique to be one method for reducing dissatisfaction of a user who feels that he/she cannot obtain a result equivalent to price payment in a charging element related to a game.SOLUTION: When a main settlement medium 4 to be consumed in price payment of a charging element (e.g., a pay lottery element 10) is changed, a sub settlement medium 6 which can execute sub content (e.g., a sub lottery element 12) in exchange for consumption of the sub settlement medium 6 is given as a "free gift". Also, an execution condition (e.g., an execution price, a structure of winning candidates, lottery probability) of sub content is changed on the basis of play information (e.g., whether to be able to acquire a rare game medium 5a in the pay lottery element 10) of a player related to a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a program for causing a computer system to execute a given game.

  One of the attractions in video games is an automatic selection element that automatically selects and gives items that can be used in the game. For example, a lottery element having a lottery as an automatic selection is a representative example. Gamemakers are eager to improve the appeal of automatic selection elements. For example, when presenting information about items that can be selected items to the player, when the player acquires the parent item, the level of information disclosure related to the lottery is controlled step by step so that the information of the child item can be disclosed. One of them is a technique for increasing the expectation for the lottery element (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, the profit structure related to online games is accompanied by advertisements and billing factors. The billing elements are, for example, game play considerations, item purchases, paid lottery elements, and the like. The payment method for the billing element includes payment by electronic payment using a credit card, payment using a payment medium such as virtual currency or items purchased by the player through the electronic payment or the like in advance. Such usage history information of the accounting element is managed in association with player identification information (for example, a player account), and a technique used for controlling advertisement display is also known (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2015-58157 JP-A-2015-8988

  Paid lottery is an automatic selection element that is executed by consideration payment by consumption of a pre-purchased payment medium using real currency. Hereinafter, it will be called a pay lottery element. In a game including a pay lottery element, the pay lottery element plays an important role in enhancing the interest of the game and securing profits in game management. However, the influence of the lottery result on the user increases because of the charge.

  For example, in the case of a paid lottery element that wins an item with a rarity (rarety), the winning candidate includes items with different rarity levels, and it is always a rare item that will be the centerpiece in the lottery Contains high-grade items. And since the item with such a high degree of rarity is set so that the lottery probability is lower, it is not always the case that an item with a high degree of rarity is won even if the pay lottery element is executed.

  Users who use paid lottery elements also use it after understanding that, but as a sentiment, they are paid dissatisfaction when they have paid for the price, but they are not satisfied. And if such dissatisfaction overlaps, the user will eventually have an unfair feeling about the game system itself and may eventually leave the game. Even if the game is not separated, there is a possibility of avoiding the use of a charging element related to a game represented by a pay lottery element.

  The present invention has been devised to provide a technique as a technique for reducing the dissatisfaction of a user who feels that a result corresponding to payment for payment has not been obtained in a billing element related to a game.

A first invention for solving the above-described problem is a computer system for controlling execution of a game,
Detection means (for example, control board 1150 in FIG. 1, server processing in FIG. 5) for detecting that the player's possession amount of the main settlement medium, which is a virtual medium that can be purchased in the real currency used for the payment related to the game, has changed. 200s, game management unit 220, detection unit 222, step S10 in FIG. 12,
In response to detection by the detection means, sub-payment medium providing means (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1) that gives the player a sub-settlement medium that is a virtual medium used for payment of the execution price of the sub-content related to the game. Server processing unit 200s, game management unit 220, sub-settlement medium giving unit 226 in FIG. 5, step S14 in FIG.
Execution condition setting means (for example, control board 1150 in FIG. 1, control board 1150 in FIG. Server processing unit 200s, game management unit 220, execution condition setting unit 228, steps S52 to S54 in FIG.
Sub-content execution control means (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 5, the game management unit 220, the sub-content execution) that consumes the sub-settlement medium and executes the sub-content in accordance with the execution conditions. Control unit 230, step S62) in FIG.
Is a computer system.

The computer system referred to here means a system using a single computer or a system in which a plurality of computers are communicably connected.
According to the first invention, when the main settlement medium consumed for payment of the charging element changes, it is possible to provide a sub-payment medium that can execute sub-contents by consuming. However, the sub-content execution conditions are set based on the play information of the player related to the game. In other words, if the user who is a player is dissatisfied that the result corresponding to the price paid by the main payment medium is not obtained, the dissatisfaction can be reduced by changing the sub-content execution conditions and giving preferential treatment. be able to.

  The specific condition for providing the secondary settlement medium may correspond to either purchase or consumption of the primary settlement medium. That is, as a second invention, the computer system of the first invention can be configured in which the detecting means detects an increase in the player holding amount due to the purchase of the main settlement medium. According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided the computer system according to the first or second aspect, wherein the detection means detects a decrease in the player holding amount due to consumption of the main settlement medium by consideration payment. Can do.

  In order to apply to a game including a pay lottery element, as a fourth invention, a main payment medium selection means (for example, a means for consuming the main payment medium, selecting a game medium that can be used in the game and giving it to a player) 1, the server processing unit 200 s in FIG. 5, the game management unit 220, the main settlement medium selection unit 224, and steps S <b> 30 to S <b> 36 in FIG. 12), and the play information includes at least the above-mentioned play information Information on the selection result by the main payment medium selection means is included, and the execution condition setting means sets the execution condition based on the information on the selection result by the main payment medium selection means included in the play information. Preferably, the computer system of the third invention is configured.

  In a fifth aspect of the present invention, the play information includes at least information indicating a player's proficiency level with the game, and the execution condition setting means sets the execution condition based on the proficiency level. A computer system according to any one of the first to fourth aspects.

As information indicating the proficiency level, for example, in addition to the game results, the level automatically assigned according to the game results, the number of times played, the accumulated play time, etc., an index called level, the player character level, experience value, etc. Information that indirectly represents the skill is applicable.
According to the fifth aspect, the execution condition can be set according to the player's proficiency level with the game. For example, if the execution conditions are preferentially given to beginners, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player becomes dissatisfied and leaves the game before becoming a fan of the game. For the skilled person, it is also possible to set execution conditions that produce a feeling of response.

  In a sixth aspect of the invention, the play information includes at least information indicating a usage level of the main payment medium, and the execution condition setting means sets the execution condition based on the usage level of the main payment medium. The computer system according to any one of the first to fifth inventions.

  As the information indicating the degree of use, the cumulative purchase amount (also referred to as replenishment amount) and the cumulative consumption amount of the main payment medium, the number of use and the frequency of use of the billing element to be paid by the main payment medium, and the like can be used.

  According to the sixth aspect, the execution price can be set according to the usage type of the charging element of the player estimated from the usage level of the main settlement medium. For example, the sub-content execution conditions are limited so that items that can be obtained when using the accounting element can be obtained for players who want to play the game for free as much as possible without using the accounting element as much as possible. If you give preferential treatment, you can increase your motivation to play the game, and you can try out the fun of using the billing factor and be a good solicitation to use the billing factor. Also, preferential execution conditions for players who are high quality customers can improve customer service for good customers, enhance the appeal of the game, and increase motivation for continuous game play. it can.

  In a seventh aspect, the play information includes at least information related to a registered friend of the player, and the execution condition setting means sets the execution condition based on the registered friend. A computer system according to any of the inventions.

  The eighth invention is the computer system according to the seventh invention, wherein the execution condition setting means sets the execution condition based on the number of registered friends and / or closeness information with the registered friends. is there.

A registered friend refers to another player registered as a close manned person.
According to the seventh or eighth invention, information related to registered friends, for example, the number of friend registrations, the number of chats and chats with friends, intimacy with friends and statistical values thereof (for example, average value and median value), etc. Execution conditions can be set based on For example, a player with a small number of friend registrations, a player with few chats with friends, or a player with low friendship with friends is relatively more difficult to play than a player who frequently exchanges information about the game. It is thought that it is easy to have dissatisfaction without being able to advance the game. It is also considered that the game's charm of interacting with friends is not fully experienced. Therefore, by giving preferential execution conditions to such players, it is possible to compensate for such dissatisfaction and unexperienced fun and to improve the motivation of continuous game play.

  The execution condition can be set as appropriate according to the content of the sub-content. For example, as the ninth invention, the execution condition setting means sets the price of the sub-settlement medium necessary for the execution of the sub-content. If the computer system according to any one of the first to eighth aspects of the invention is set to include at least the execution condition, it is preferable that the player can clearly know whether or not the execution condition is preferential.

  In a tenth aspect of the invention, the play information includes at least information on a game medium held by the player, and the execution condition setting means is based on information on the game medium held by the player included in the play information. A computer system according to a ninth aspect of the present invention sets a price for the sub-settlement medium necessary for executing the sub-content.

  The possession status of game media tends to be directly related to the degree of difficulty and fun of the game. It is considered that a player who has few game media has a relatively high degree of game difficulty and does not fully enjoy the game, compared with a player who has many game media. However, according to the tenth aspect, the price of the sub-settlement medium can be set based on the information of the game medium held by the player. For example, the price for the player who hardly has the game medium is preferentially treated. Thus, it is possible to compensate for the relatively inferior portion related to the game difficulty level and the fun of the game as described above, and to improve the motivation of continuous game play.

In addition, when game media with a rarity level appear, it is easy to directly relate to the dissatisfaction and satisfaction of the game how rare the game media can be obtained.
Therefore, as an eleventh aspect of the invention, the execution condition setting means calculates the value of the sub-settlement medium necessary for the execution of the sub-content based on the possession number or possession rate of the game medium satisfying a predetermined high rarity level. It is preferable to configure the computer system of the tenth invention to be set.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the invention, the sub-contents execution control means selects sub-payment medium selection means (for example, FIG. 1) for executing the selection and provision of a game medium usable in the game as the sub-content to the player. Control board 1150, sub-settlement medium selection unit 232 in FIG. 5 and step S62 in FIG. 13, and the execution condition setting means sets the selection candidates by the sub-settlement medium selection means in the execution The computer system according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects of the invention is set by including at least the conditions.

  According to the twelfth aspect, the setting of the selection candidate for the secondary settlement medium can be changed as the execution condition. For example, it is easy to eliminate the dissatisfaction that the player holds by adding a higher-value game medium to the selection candidates or by setting the execution conditions such that a higher-value game medium can be easily won.

  In a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, the sub-contents execution control unit includes sub-settlement medium selection unit that executes the selection of a game medium that can be used in the game as the sub-content and gives it to the player. The execution condition setting means includes at least the setting of selection candidates by the sub-settlement medium selection means based on the selection result information by the main settlement medium selection means included in the play information in the execution condition. It is the computer system of 4th invention set.

  According to the thirteenth aspect, since the selection candidate for the secondary settlement medium can be changed based on the selection result for the primary settlement medium, the game medium that is missed by the selection for the primary settlement medium can be changed to the secondary settlement medium. If it is made available by selection, the dissatisfaction of the player can be solved more directly and effectively.

  In a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the sub-contents execution control unit includes sub-settlement medium selection unit that executes the selection of a game medium that can be used in the game as the sub-content and gives the selected game medium to the player. The execution condition setting means is the computer system according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects of the invention, wherein the execution condition setting means includes setting the selection probability by the sub-settlement medium selection means at least in the execution condition.

  According to the fourteenth aspect, it is possible to set the selection probability in the selection for the secondary settlement medium as the execution condition. Therefore, for example, when preferentially setting the execution conditions, if the selection probability is set so that a higher-value game medium can be easily won, the dissatisfaction experienced by the player can be reduced directly and effectively.

  In a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the sub-content execution control unit includes a sub-settlement medium selection unit that executes a process of selecting a game medium that can be used in the game and giving the sub-content to a player. The execution condition setting means includes, at least in the execution condition, setting a selection probability by the sub-settlement medium selection unit based on information of a selection result by the main settlement medium selection unit included in the play information. It is the computer system of the 4th invention to set up

  According to the fifteenth aspect, since the selection probability setting in the selection for the sub-settlement medium can be set as the execution condition based on the selection result for the main settlement medium. It becomes possible to make it easy to win a game medium that has been missed by selection by selecting a sub-settlement medium. According to this, the dissatisfaction that the player holds can be reduced directly and effectively.

  According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a program for causing a computer system to control the execution of a game, wherein the player's possession amount of a main settlement medium, which is a virtual medium that can be purchased in real currency used for consideration payment related to the game, Detecting means for detecting change, sub-settlement medium providing means for granting a player a sub-settlement medium, which is a virtual medium used for paying the execution price of the sub-content related to the game, in response to detection by the detecting means; Execution condition setting means for setting an execution condition of the sub-content that can be executed by consuming the sub-settlement medium based on play information of a player related to the game, and consuming the sub-settlement medium according to the execution condition A sub-content execution control means for executing the sub-content, and a program for causing the computer system to function It is a lamb.

  According to the sixteenth aspect, it is possible to cause the computer system to exhibit the same operational effects as the first aspect.

The figure which shows an example of a structure of a game system. The figure for demonstrating the structure for reducing the dissatisfaction of the user who was not able to obtain the result suitable for the consideration paid. The figure which shows the example of the correlation with the execution consideration of a sub lottery element, and play information. The figure for demonstrating the change of the lottery setting in a sub lottery element. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the server system in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which the server memory | storage part in 1st Embodiment memorize | stores. The figure which shows the data structural example of paid lottery element initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structural example of sub lottery element initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structural example of user management data. The figure which shows the data structural example of play data. The functional block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of the user terminal in 1st Embodiment. The figure for demonstrating the flow of the process which the server system in 1st Embodiment performs. The flowchart following FIG. The functional block diagram which shows the function structural example of the user terminal in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which are memorize | stored in the terminal memory | storage part of the user terminal of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a process in the server system 1100 in 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart following FIG.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described, but it is needless to say that a form to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to the following embodiment. Moreover, an automatic selection element is demonstrated as a lottery element which is the representative example.

[First Embodiment]
As a first embodiment, an example will be described in which an online game including a pay lottery element executed by paying an execution price as a charging element is realized.

  The “billing element” is an element executed when the user performs an approval operation and pays the consideration. For example, paid game play, paid play at special events and game stages, execution of a paid lottery in which game media such as items and characters are included in the winning items, purchase of game media, and the like.

[Description of hardware configuration]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a game system in the present embodiment. The game system 1000 according to the present embodiment is a computer system including a server system 1100 and a user terminal 1500 that can communicate with each other by connecting to the communication line 9. In the illustrated example, one user terminal 1500 is provided. However, in actual operation, there are a plurality of user terminals 1500 for each user who is a player, and each of them can be connected to the server system 1100 for communication.

  The communication line 9 means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line 9 includes a communication network such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet in addition to a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection and a LAN (Local Area Network) using Ethernet (registered trademark). This means that the communication method may be wired or wireless.

  The server system 1100 includes a main body device 1101, a keyboard 1106, a touch panel 1108, and a storage 1140, and the main body device 1101 is equipped with a control board 1150.

  The control board 1150 includes various microprocessors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1151, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and DSP (Digital Signal Processor), various IC memories 1152 such as a VRAM, a RAM, and a ROM, and a communication device 1153. Has been. A part or all of the control board 1150 may be realized by an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a system on a chip (SoC).

  The server system 1100 is necessary for the control board 1150 to perform arithmetic processing based on predetermined programs and data, 1) a user management function related to user registration, and 2) a game play on the user terminal 1500. A game management function that provides data to manage game execution control on the user terminal 1500, 3) an online shopping function that sells various items available in the game to users online, and 4) registered users Realizes a conversation function and an exchange promotion function that provides an opportunity for multiplayer. That is, the game in the present embodiment is realized as a kind of client-server online game.

  Although the server system 1100 is described as a single unit, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of blade servers sharing each function are mounted and connected to each other via an internal bus so that data communication is possible. Alternatively, the server system 1100 may be configured to function as a whole by performing data communication with a plurality of independent servers installed at remote locations via the communication line 9.

  The user terminal 1500 is a computer system used individually for game play by a user who is a player, and is an electronic device (electronic device) that can access the server system 1100 via the communication line 9 and execute an online game. is there. The user terminal 1500 according to the present embodiment is a so-called smartphone, but may be a portable game device, a game controller, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a wearable computer, an arcade game device, or the like.

  The user terminal 1500 includes a direction input key 1502, a button switch 1504, a touch panel 1506 functioning as an image display device / contact position input device, a speaker 1510, a built-in battery 1509, a microphone 1512, a control board 1550, a computer A memory card reader 1542 that can read and write data from a memory card 1540 that is a readable storage medium. In addition, a power button, a volume control button, etc., not shown, are provided. Further, an IC card reader that can read and write data in a non-contact manner with respect to an IC card type credit card or prepaid card capable of paying a price for game play may be provided.

  The control board 1550 is used for wireless communication with various microprocessors such as a CPU 1551, a GPU, a DSP, various IC memories 1552 such as a VRAM, a RAM, and a ROM, and a mobile phone base station and a wireless LAN base station connected to the communication line 9. A wireless communication module 1553, an interface circuit 1557, and the like are mounted.

  The interface circuit 1557 includes a driver circuit of the touch panel 1506, a circuit that receives signals from the direction input key 1502 and the button switch 1504, an output amplifier circuit that outputs an audio signal to the speaker 1510, and an audio signal collected by the microphone 1512. An input signal generation circuit to be generated, a signal input / output circuit to the memory card reader 1542, and the like are included.

  These elements mounted on the control board 1550 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received. Note that a part or all of the control board 1550 may be configured by ASIC, FPGA, or SoC. Then, the control board 1550 stores in the IC memory 1552 a client program and various data for realizing the function as the user terminal of the game of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500 is configured to download the client program and various setting data from the server system 1100. However, the user terminal 1500 may be configured to read from a storage medium such as a memory card 1540 obtained separately.

[Description of Principle]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a mechanism for reducing dissatisfaction of a user who feels that a result commensurate with the price paid has not been obtained.

  In this embodiment, the main settlement medium 4 and the secondary settlement medium 6 are managed in association with each user 2 who is a player.

  The main settlement medium 4 is a virtual medium that can be purchased and replenished by cash 3, prepaid points, and advance settlement using a credit card. Various forms and names of the main settlement medium 4 can be set. For example, it can be a virtual currency, a game point given a name such as an action point, a predetermined item in the game, an in-game currency, or the like.

  The main settlement medium 4 is consumed as consideration for the execution of the accounting element related to the game of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, the pay lottery element 10 is illustrated as an example of the charging element.

  The pay lottery element 10 is an automatic selection element that determines a winning item by making a random selection from a plurality of types of winning candidates and gives it to the user 2 as a player. In this embodiment, various types with different winning candidate configurations and considerations are prepared. Of course, not only a random selection but also a configuration in which a winning item is selected according to a predetermined rule using information related to the user 2 may be adopted.

The execution consideration per lot of the pay lottery element 10 and the number of lotteries can be set as appropriate.
The timing at which the pay lottery element 10 can be executed can be set as appropriate. For example, it can be after login until before game play is started, during game play, after game play, or the like. More specifically, a continuous lottery element selected from the menu screen after login until before game play is started, or a continuous lottery element executed in the game world during game play, etc. Can do.

  The sub-settlement medium 6 is a second virtual medium that is given to the user 2 as a player as the main settlement medium 4 increases or decreases. As in the case of the main settlement medium 4, virtual currency, game points to which names such as action points are given, predetermined items in the game, in-game currency, and the like can be taken. That is, the sub-settlement medium 6 is positioned as an “additional point”.

  In the present embodiment, when the main settlement medium 4 is purchased / supplemented, as the increase amount increases, more sub-settlement media 6 are given. Further, when the pay lottery element 10 is executed and the main settlement medium 4 is consumed, as the amount of decrease decreases, more sub-settlement media 6 are given. The sub-settlement medium 6 is consumed by using “sub-content”. In the present embodiment, the sub-settlement medium 6 is consumed only by using sub-contents.

  The sub-content is content that is set to be usable under given conditions in the game. For example, in the case of RPG, an event such as a raid that can be acquired by the special game medium 5 as a clear bonus or a drop. This corresponds to a new dungeon, a stage, the sub lottery element 12 having the game medium 5 as a winning candidate, and the like. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, the sub lottery element 12 will be described as an example of sub content.

  The sub lottery element 12 is a second automatic selection element that determines a winning item by performing a random selection from a plurality of types of winning candidates and gives it to the user 2 who is a player. In this embodiment, various types with different winning candidate configurations and considerations are prepared. Of course, not only a random selection but also a configuration in which a winning item is selected according to a predetermined rule using information related to the user 2 may be adopted.

The game media 5 (5a, 5b,...) That are the winning candidates for the pay lottery element 10 and the sub lottery element 12 are elements that can be used in the game.
The role of the game medium 5 in the game world can be set as appropriate according to the game content. For example, assuming an action RPG, so-called “items” such as weapons, armor, ammunition, and medicine that can be equipped and used by the player character can be set. Furthermore, the characters themselves that can be used as player characters, vehicles, summons, player character level-up rights, additional abilities that can be added to player characters (so-called skills), new game stage and map release rights, event participation rights, NPCs It may be a present for (non-playable character), a reward for NPC, an item manufacturing material or reinforcing material, an in-game currency, and the like.

Then, “value information” is set in each of the game media 5 that are the winning candidates in the pay lottery element 10 and the sub lottery element 12.
The value information is an index indicating the use value of the game medium in the game world, and if the game medium 5 is an item, the rarity (rareness) and the quality of the item such as excellent / excellent / good / average This corresponds to the level of effectiveness, the selling price in the game world, and the like. Further, if the game medium 5 that is a winning candidate in the pay lottery element 10 is a single product type and the type of the winning result is the difference in the number of acquisitions of the game medium 5, the number of acquisitions can be regarded as value information.

  In the present embodiment, as the value information, it is assumed that any one of the three types of S rare, A rare, and B rare is set in order from the highest value. The name and type of rarity are not limited to three, and can be set as appropriate.

The mechanism of the pay lottery element 10 and the sub lottery element 12 may be a BOX method or a probability lottery method.
The BOX method is a method in which a predetermined number of winning candidates are determined in advance, and one winning item is randomly selected from each of the winning candidates, and the winning candidates are reduced. When all the winning candidates are selected as winning items, a new BOX in which a predetermined number of winning candidates are set is prepared. The probability lottery method is a method in which a lottery probability is set for each type of winning candidate, and random selection according to the lottery probability is realized using a random number generated each time the lottery is performed. Even if a lottery is performed and a winning item is selected, the original winning candidate is not reduced.

  In the BOX payable lottery element 10, a small amount of high-rareness game media and a large number of low-rareness game media are set as winning candidates. In the payout lottery element 10 of the probability lottery method, as a winning candidate, a low lottery probability is set for a high-rareness game medium as a main feature, and a relatively high lottery probability is set for a low-rarety game medium.

  The lottery result (selection result: execution result) of the pay lottery element 10 cannot be predicted regardless of whether it is the BOX method or the probability lottery method. As long as it cannot be predicted, there may be a “good result” in which the game medium 5 with high rarity is allocated as a winning item, or a “bad result” in which the game medium 5 with high rarity is not included or hardly included. If the result is good, the user 2 as a player will be satisfied. If the result is bad, the user will be dissatisfied with the loss because the paid lottery element 10 is charged.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the execution condition of the sub lottery element 12 is preferentially treated in this embodiment in order to reduce the dissatisfaction of the user who feels that the payable lottery element 10 has not obtained a result corresponding to the price. Specifically, 1) The execution consideration is changed based on the play information indicating the usage status of the game of the user 2 who is a player. Further, 2) The possibility of acquiring the game medium 5 that has not been able to acquire the lottery setting in the sub lottery element 12 (for example, the contents of the winning candidate, the lottery probability of the winning candidate, the number of lotteries, etc.) with the paid lottery element 10 increases. Change as follows.

  That is, when the pay lottery element 10 obtains a bad result, the user 2 is dissatisfied by compensating for the feeling of loss due to the bad result by setting a lower execution price than when obtaining the good result. Reduce the feeling.

First, the change of the execution price based on the player's play information will be described in detail.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the correlation between the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12 and the play information. In the present embodiment, the play information includes “high rare ownership ratio”, “player level”, “cumulative billing amount”, and “friend registration number” of the user 2 who is a player, and based on these, the execution consideration To decide.

  The “high rare holding ratio” is information related to the lottery result of the pay lottery element 10, and the game medium 5 that satisfies a predetermined high rarity condition held in a state before the user 2 executes the sub lottery element 12. Divided by the number of executions of the past paid lottery element 10.

In the pay lottery element 10, the high rarity game media 5 is selected with a predetermined lottery probability, so that the high rare possession rate has a median value based on the lottery probability from a statistical viewpoint. If the high rare possession rate of the user 2 is lower than the median value, it can be estimated that the user is a person who is weak in lottery. Therefore, the greater the difference from the median, the higher the possibility that the pay lottery element 10 is more dissatisfied. On the contrary, if the high rare possession rate of the user 2 is higher than the median value, it can be estimated that the user is a person who has a lottery luck. Therefore, the possibility of having dissatisfaction with the pay lottery element 10 becomes lower as the difference from the median is larger.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12 is basically determined to have a positive correlation with the high rare possession rate. In other words, the weaker the lottery, the lower the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12 and the higher the preferential treatment, thereby reducing the dissatisfaction with the result of the pay lottery element 10.

  In addition, the structure which substitutes the high rare possession rate with the composition rate of the high rare game media 5 in the lottery result of the past pay lottery element 10 is also possible.

  Next, the “player level” is automatically set based on the game results of the user 2 who is the player, the accumulated play time, the game progress status (for example, the number of stages cleared, the number of enemy characters destroyed, etc.) This is information indicating the level of skill of the player in the game (paradoxically, the level of beginners). As the player level, a lower value is set for a beginner who has just started a game, and a higher value is set for a player with a higher game skill level.

And the dissatisfaction that the bad result of the pay lottery element 10 gives to the user is larger as the user 2 is a beginner. This is because beginners do not yet fully understand the appeal of the game, so if bad results continue, it is easier to leave the game.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12 is basically determined to have a positive correlation with the player level. In other words, for the user who seems to be a beginner, the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12 is made cheap and preferentially treated, and the appeal of the game is fully understood while reducing dissatisfaction with the result of the pay lottery element 10. You can earn time to get.

  In place of the player level, a configuration may be used in which information representing game results, accumulated play time, and game progress is used alone or in combination.

  Next, the “cumulative billing amount” is information indicating the degree of use of the main settlement medium 4 and is a total consumption amount of the main settlement medium 4 since user registration. If the accumulated billing amount is small, there is a high possibility that the user avoids the pay lottery element 10 due to the dissatisfaction that the user is likely to be disappointed. Alternatively, there is a high possibility that the joy of game play using the pay lottery element 10 is not yet known. In the first place, the game media 5 in which various types are set is a part of a mechanism for making the game more interesting by the game provider, and actively acquiring and using them. You can enjoy the real fun of the game. In any case, there is no hand that does not use the pay lottery element 10.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12 is basically determined to have a positive correlation with the accumulated charge amount. That is, the user who avoids the pay lottery element 10 makes the sub lottery element 12 easy to use, and acquires the high-rareness game medium 5 that can be obtained by the pay lottery element 10 free of charge in the sub lottery element 12. Increase possibilities. As a result, the dissatisfaction and distrust of the paid lottery element 10 are alleviated, the enjoyment of the game play using the game medium 5 with high rarity is recognized, and motivation to use the paid lottery element 10 is obtained. You can expect to hold them. Similarly, even for users who have never used the paid lottery element 10 and thus do not know the fun of playing the game by using the paid lottery element 10, the sub lottery element 12 can be easily used and various types can be used. Increase the opportunity to obtain the game media 5 If the high rarity game medium 5 can be obtained through the sub lottery element 12, the existence significance and the significance of the high rarity game medium 5 can be strongly understood again. Then, you will want to use the paid lottery element 10.

  It should be noted that, instead of the cumulative billing amount, a configuration in which the number of uses and usage frequency of the pay lottery element 10 or a value obtained by dividing these by the cumulative play time is also possible.

  Next, “the number of friend registrations” is one of information related to registered friends, and is the number of registrations in a system in which the close user 2f among other registered users is registered as a friend. A user with a small number of friend registrations has fewer opportunities to obtain information about the game than a user with a large number of friend registrations, that is, it is more difficult to capture the game. If it is difficult to capture the game, the player tries to obtain a powerful game medium 5 with the paid lottery element 10 (generally, the rarity is high and hardly appears in the paid lottery element 10). And it is easy to be dissatisfied when the lottery result is not as expected because the expectation for the pay lottery element 10 is high.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12 is basically determined to have a positive correlation with the number of friends. This makes it possible to take measures to selectively reduce dissatisfaction for users with a small number of friend registrations.

  In addition, the structure which replaces the friend registration number with parameter values, such as the chat amount with other users, and chat frequency, is also possible. In addition, by performing a process of calculating the familiarity with each friend using a known technique, information on the familiarity (for example, a statistical value of the familiarity (for example, an average value, a center value) The value may be replaced with a value).

  Also, if the relationship between the “high rare ownership ratio”, “player level”, “cumulative billing amount”, “number of registered friends”, and execution consideration is basically a positive correlation, it is proportional as shown in the figure. It can be set as appropriate without being limited to a specific relationship. For example, the value above the predetermined value may be a relationship in which the execution consideration is fixed to the predetermined value, or a relationship that converges toward the predetermined value like a logarithmic function. Also, the execution consideration is determined by selectively using any one or more of the four variable elements of “high rare ownership ratio”, “player level”, “cumulative billing amount”, and “number of registered friends”. It is good.

Next, the change of the lottery setting in the sub lottery element 12 will be described in detail.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the change of the lottery setting in the sub lottery element 12. First, as a premise, the result of the pay lottery element 10 is recorded for each user, the degree of availability of the game medium 5 that is the main feature of the pay lottery element 10 is determined for each user, and the sub lottery is determined according to the determination result. The lottery setting of the element 12 is changed.

  The degree of acquisition of the game media 5 that is the main feature of the paid lottery element 10 is determined by the ratio of the result of the paid lottery element 10 executed in the past to the high-rareness game media 5 in the paid lottery element 10. it can. When the degree of availability is less than the standard, so that the lottery setting of the sub lottery element 12 can be obtained as the game medium 5 (the game medium 5a in the example of the figure) that is the main feature of the paid lottery element 10 that has been executed Or it changes so that it may obtain more easily.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, when the user 2 who executes the sub lottery element 12 can obtain the game medium 5 a featured in the pay lottery element 10, the sub lottery element The initial winning candidate group 14 (game media 5b, 5c, 5d in the example shown in the figure) is applied as it is, and the sub lottery element 12 is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4 (2), in the case where the user has not obtained the game medium 5a that is the main feature, if the sub lottery element 12 is the probability lottery system, in addition to the initial winning candidate group 14 The game media 5a that is the main feature is added to the winning candidate, and the lottery probability is set to be relatively high. Alternatively, if the winning candidate originally includes the game medium 5a as the main feature, the lottery probability is changed to a higher value or the number of lotteries is increased. If the sub lottery element 12 is the BOX system, a large number of game media 5a as the main feature are added to the initial winning candidate group 14 so that the relative ratio of the numbers included in the winning candidate group is relatively high. Or increase the number of lotteries.

[Description of functional configuration]
Next, a functional configuration in the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the server system 1100 according to the present embodiment. The server system 1100 in the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100s, a server processing unit 200s, a sound output unit 390s, an image display unit 392s, a communication unit 394s, and a server storage unit 500s.

  The operation input unit 100s is a means for inputting various operations for server management. The keyboard 1106 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

  The server processing unit 200s is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or IC memory, and inputs / outputs data to / from each functional unit including the operation input unit 100s and the server storage unit 500s. Take control. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100s, and data received from the user terminal 1500, and the operation of the server system 1100 is controlled in an integrated manner.

  The server processing unit 200s of the present embodiment includes a user management unit 202, a game management unit 220, a timing unit 280s, a sound generation unit 290s, an image generation unit 292s, and a communication control unit 294s. Of course, functional units other than these can be included as appropriate.

The user management unit 202 performs processing related to the user registration procedure and storage management of data associated with an account (user ID, player ID).
In this embodiment,
1) Account granting that controls the granting of accounts to newly registered users;
2) registration information management for registering and managing personal information about users;
3) a main settlement medium management unit 204 for storing and managing the balance and the remaining amount of the main settlement medium 4 together with the reasons for the increase and decrease;
4) a sub-settlement medium management unit 206 for storing and managing the balance and the remaining amount of the sub-settlement medium 6 together with the reasons for the increase or decrease;
5) a play information management unit 208 that stores and manages an access history based on login / logout and play information of players related to the game;
6) a friend registration management unit 210 for managing friend registration / deletion;
It has the function of. Of course, the management function of the data linked | related with accounts other than these can also be included suitably.

  The game management unit 220 performs various processes related to game execution management. Since the game of this embodiment is a client-server online game, the game management unit 220 of this embodiment performs control to provide data necessary for game play while communicating with the user terminal 1500. If the game is executed in the PvP (Player versus Player) format, the game management unit 220 may be caused to execute control related to the match of the opponent.

  Then, the game management unit 220 of the present embodiment includes a detection unit 222, a main payment medium selection unit 224, a sub payment medium provision unit 226, an execution condition setting unit 228, and a sub content execution control unit 230. Have.

  The detecting unit 222 detects that the amount of the main settlement medium (see FIG. 2) related to the user who is a player has changed. Specifically, an increase due to the purchase of the main settlement medium 4 can be detected, and a decrease due to the consumption of the main settlement medium 4 in consideration payment can be detected. Only an increase or a decrease in the main settlement medium 4 may be detected.

  The main settlement medium selection unit 224 consumes the main settlement medium, selects the game medium 5 that can be used in the game, and gives it to the player. In this embodiment, selection is realized by lottery. The execution control of the pay lottery element 10 corresponds to this.

  In response to the detection by the detection unit 222, the secondary payment medium providing unit 226 provides the player with a secondary payment medium that is a virtual medium used for paying the execution price of the sub-content related to the game.

  The execution condition setting unit 228 sets execution conditions for sub-contents that can be executed by consuming the sub-settlement medium based on the play information of the player related to the game. Specifically, the execution condition setting unit 228 includes 1) information on a lottery result (selection result) by the main settlement medium selection unit 224 included in the play information, and 2) information indicating a player's proficiency level with the game. 3) Information indicating the usage level of the main settlement medium, 4) Information about registered friends (more specifically, the number of friend registrations in the present embodiment), and 5) Information about game media held by the player (more specific) Specifically, the execution condition is set based on at least one of the game media possessing condition or the possession rate satisfying a predetermined high rarity level. In the present embodiment, this corresponds to setting the contents of the winning candidate group of the sub lottery element 12, the lottery probability of the winning candidate, and the execution price (see FIG. 3).

  The sub-contents execution control unit 230 consumes the sub-settlement medium and executes the sub-contents according to the execution conditions set by the execution condition setting unit 228. In the present embodiment, there is a sub-settlement medium selection unit 232 that selects a game medium that can be used in a game as sub-contents and gives it to a player. In the present embodiment, the sub-payment medium selecting unit 232 realizes selection by lottery, but may be selected by other methods.

  The time measuring unit 280s performs time measurement related to the current date and time, a countdown timer, and the like using the system clock.

  The sound generation unit 290s is realized by executing an IC or software that generates and decodes sound data, and generates or decodes sound data such as operation sounds and BGM related to system management of the server system 1100 and game play. And the audio | voice signal regarding system management is output to the sound output part 390s.

  The sound output unit 390s emits an audio signal. In the example of FIG. 1, a speaker (not shown) included in the main device 1101 or the touch panel 1108 corresponds to this.

  The image generation unit 292s can generate an image related to system management of the server system 1100, a game image (or data for displaying the game image on the user terminal 1500), and the like. Then, an image relating to system management can be output to the image display unit 392s.

  The image display unit 392s displays various images for system management based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292s. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the example of FIG. 1, the touch panel 1108 corresponds.

  The communication control unit 294s executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394s.

  The communication unit 394s is connected to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a cable communication cable jack, a control circuit, or the like. In the example of FIG. 1, the communication device 1153 corresponds.

  The server storage unit 500s stores programs and various data for realizing various functions for causing the server processing unit 200s to control the server system 1100 in an integrated manner. Further, it is used as a work area for the server processing unit 200s, and temporarily stores calculation results and the like executed by the server processing unit 200s according to various programs. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD, an online storage, or the like. In the example of FIG. 1, a storage medium such as an IC memory 1152 and a hard disk mounted on the main device 1101 and a storage 1140 correspond to this.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of programs and data stored in the server storage unit 500s according to the present embodiment. The server storage unit 500s in this embodiment includes a server system program 501, a server program 503, a distribution game client program 505, game initial setting data 510, sub-settlement medium provision setting data 514, and paid lottery element initial settings. Data 520, sub lottery element initial setting data 530, and execution consideration setting function 540 are stored.

  The server storage unit 500s stores user management data 600, play data 700, and current date and time 800 as data that are sequentially generated and managed. In addition, information such as a timer, a counter, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

  The server system program 501 is a system program for realizing a basic input / output function necessary for the server system 1100 as a computer by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s.

  The server program 503 is a program for realizing functions as the user management unit 202 and the game management unit 220 by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s (see FIG. 5).

  The distribution game client program 505 is an original game client program provided to the user terminal 1500.

  The game initial setting data 510 stores various initial setting data for executing the game. For example, in the case of RPG, various initial setting data for displaying player characters and enemy characters used by the player and causing them to act in the game, and data defining various data for defining a game space in which they fight. Is included. More specifically, data such as character model data, motion data, and an initial parameter value list (for example, character level, attack power, defense power, movement power, initial skill, etc.) are stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the game initial setting data 510 includes game medium initial setting data 512. The game medium initial setting data 512 is prepared for each game medium, and stores various initial setting data related to the game medium. One game medium initial setting data 512 includes, for example, a unique game medium ID, a game medium type, a rarity, an ability parameter value that defines the ability / action effect of the game medium in the game, and the game medium in the game screen. Stores data to be displayed.

  The sub-settlement medium grant setting data 514 is data that defines how much the sub-settlement medium 6 is granted for each grant condition for granting the sub-settlement medium 6 (see FIG. 2). For example, a grant number setting function or grant number setting table data is stored. The grant conditions can be read as grant reasons. The granting conditions in the present embodiment are the purchase and consumption of the main settlement medium 4. In particular, execution of the pay lottery element 10 is set as corresponding to consumption.

  Paid lottery element initial setting data 520 is prepared for each pay lottery element 10 and stores various initial setting data of the lottery element. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, one pay lottery element initial setting data 520 includes a unique pay lottery element ID 521, a lottery consideration 522, a winning candidate list 523, a lottery probability list 524, and an eyeball winning candidate list 525. And including. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The lottery consideration 522 indicates a value consumed from the main settlement medium 4 as a consideration for executing the pay lottery element.
The winning candidate list 523 is a list of identification information (game medium ID; refer to the game medium initial setting data 512 in FIG. 6) of the game medium 5 constituting the winning candidate group in the lottery element.
The lottery probability list 524 is a list that defines the lottery probabilities of the winning candidates in the lottery element.
The centerpiece winning candidate list 525 is a list of game media IDs of the selected items that are the centerpiece of the lottery element. In the present embodiment, the game media 5 satisfying a predetermined high rarity condition (for example, S rare) is selected from the winning candidate list 523.
When the pay lottery element 10 is realized by the BOX method, the appearance rate is adjusted by the number of registered game media 5 of that type registered in the winning candidate list 523, and the lottery probability list 524 is omitted.

Returning to FIG. 6, the sub lottery element initial setting data 530 is sub-content definition data in this embodiment, and is prepared for each sub lottery element 12 and stores various initial setting data thereof. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, one sub lottery element initial setting data 530 includes a unique sub lottery element ID 531, a standard price 532 indicating an execution price to be used as a reference, an initial winning candidate list 533, and an initial lottery. A probability list 534. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.
When the sub lottery element 12 is realized by the BOX method, the appearance rate is adjusted by the number of registered game media 5 of that type registered in the initial winning candidate list 533, and the initial lottery probability list 534 is omitted. The

  Returning to FIG. 6, the execution consideration setting function 540 is a function for setting the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12. In the present embodiment, the variable includes the standard consideration 532 (see FIG. 8) of the sub lottery element 12, the high rare holding ratio, the player level, the accumulated charge amount, and the number of friend registrations (see FIG. 3). ).

  The execution consideration setting function 540 may be realized by a plurality of table data. For example, the first table data that associates the high rare ownership ratio with the addition amount (including minus addition) to the reference consideration 532 and the player level and the addition amount (including minus addition) to the reference consideration 532 are associated with each other. The second table data, the third table data in which the accumulated billing amount is added to the reference consideration 532 (including minus addition), the number of friend registrations and the addition to the reference consideration 532 (minus addition) 4th table data associated with each other) may be prepared. Then, the execution consideration may be obtained by correcting the reference consideration 532 by adding the addition amount obtained from each of the first table data to the fourth table data.

The user management data 600 is prepared for each registered user and stores various data associated with an account that is unique identification information.
In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG.
A unique user account 601 and a user management information group 602 are included. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

  The user management information group 602 stores various types of data describing the usage status of the user's game and the progress status of the game. Specifically, the present embodiment includes main settlement medium book data 604, sub-settlement medium book data 606, friend list 608, access history data 610, and game save data 620. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The main settlement medium book data 604 stores information on the amount of replenishment / consumption of the main settlement medium 4 (see FIG. 2) associated with the user, the reason for replenishment / consumption, and the date and time of change. It is a so-called book. The accumulated charge amount for the user (see FIG. 3) can be obtained from the data. Therefore, by referring to the data, the player's main payment medium 4 of the player 2 who is the player can know the player holding amount, the holding amount, the usage frequency of the charging factor, the usage frequency of the past paid lottery factor 10, and the like.

  The secondary settlement medium book data 606 stores information on the amount of supplement / consumption of the secondary settlement medium 6 (see FIG. 2) associated with the user, the reason for supplement / consumption, and the date and time of change. It is a so-called book. Therefore, by referring to the data, the player holding amount, the holding amount, the usage frequency and usage frequency of the secondary lottery element 12 of the secondary settlement medium 6 of the user 2 who is the player can be known.

  The friend list 608 is a list of user accounts of other users who have been registered as a friend by the user.

  The access history data 610 is data stored in a time series in which data describing when the game was used in the past is played, and is automatically updated at the timing of login / logout.

  The game save data 620 is first play information that stores the game play state of the user, and includes various data describing the progress status up to the previous game play. In the present embodiment, it includes a player level 622, paid lottery element result data 624, and possessed game medium management data 626. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The paid lottery element result data 624 is created every time the user executes the paid lottery element 10 and stores the execution result and the lottery result. Specifically, one pay lottery element result data 624 includes an execution date and time, a pay lottery element ID indicating the executed lottery, and a winning game medium list indicating the game medium 5 selected as the winning item. . Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The possessed game content management data 626 is prepared for each game content possessed by the user, and stores various data describing the state of the game content. One possessed game medium management data 626 stores a unique game medium ID, an acquisition date, and a state parameter value that defines the state of the game medium in association with each other. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate. The owned game content management data 626 is deleted whenever new game management data is created and consumed each time the game content 5 is acquired.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the play data 700 is second play information prepared for each user who is a logged-in player, and stores various data describing the game play situation currently in progress. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, one play data 700 includes a player account 701 indicating the user 2 who is a player, and sub lottery element management data 710 prepared every time the sub lottery element 12 is executed. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The sub lottery element management data 710 includes an execution sub lottery element ID 712 indicating the sub lottery element 12 to be executed, and execution condition data 720 defining various execution conditions. The execution condition data 720 in the present embodiment includes an execution consideration 722, an application winning candidate list 724, and an application lottery probability list 726. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

  The applied winning candidate list 724 indicates a winning candidate group applied when the sub lottery element is executed. Specifically, after the initial winning candidate list 533 of the sub lottery element initial setting data 530 (see FIG. 8) whose execution sub lottery element ID 712 matches the sub lottery element ID 531 is copied, the pay lottery of the user 2 who is the player It is changed depending on the availability of the game media 5 that is the centerpiece of the element 10.

  The application lottery probability list 726 is a list of appearance rates by type of winning candidate groups applied when the sub lottery element is executed. Specifically, after the initial lottery probability list 534 of the sub lottery element initial setting data 530 (see FIG. 8) indicated by the sub lottery element ID 531 is copied, the game medium to be used as the main feature of the pay lottery element 10 of the user is obtained. It will be changed according to the situation.

  FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the user terminal 1500 in the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500 of this embodiment includes an operation input unit 100, a terminal processing unit 200, a sound output unit 390, an image display unit 392, a communication unit 394, and a terminal storage unit 500.

  The operation input unit 100 outputs operation input signals to the terminal processing unit 200 in accordance with various operation inputs made by the player. For example, it can be realized by a push switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a track ball, an acceleration sensor, a gyro, a CCD module, or the like. The direction input key 1502, the button switch 1504, and the touch panel 1506 in FIG.

  The terminal processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or IC memory, and inputs / outputs data to / from each function unit including the operation input unit 100 and the terminal storage unit 500. Take control. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100, and various data received from the server system 1100, and the operation of the user terminal 1500 is controlled. The control board 1550 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this. The terminal processing unit 200 according to the present embodiment includes a user terminal calculation unit 260, a timer unit 280, a sound generation unit 290, an image generation unit 292, and a communication control unit 294.

  User terminal calculation unit 260 includes an operation signal transmission control unit 261 and a game screen display control unit 262.

  The operation signal transmission control unit 261 executes processing for transmitting various data and requests to the server system 1100 in accordance with an operation performed on the operation input unit 100.

  The game screen display control unit 262 performs control for displaying a game screen based on various data received from the server system 1100. In this configuration, a game space image (such as a 3DCG image) is generated by the server system 1100, but a configuration in which a game space image is generated by the user terminal 1500 is also possible. In that case, the game screen display control unit 262 includes control of an object arranged in a virtual three-dimensional space for generating 3DCG, for example.

  The sound generation unit 290 is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a speech synthesis IC, an audio codec that can reproduce an audio file, and the like, and effects related to the game based on the processing result by the game screen display control unit 262 Sound signals of BGM and various operation sounds are generated and output to the sound output unit 390.

  The sound output unit 390 is realized by a device that outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 290. The speaker 1510 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

  The image generation unit 292 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like.

  Then, the image generation unit 292 generates an image of one game screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 seconds) based on various data received from the server system 1100, and generates the image signal of the generated game screen as an image. The data is output to the display unit 392.

  The image display unit 392 displays various game images based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In the present embodiment, the touch panel 1506 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

  The communication control unit 294 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394. The communication unit 394 is connected to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a cable communication cable jack, a control circuit, and the like, and the wireless communication module 1553 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

  The terminal storage unit 500 stores a system program for realizing various functions for causing the terminal processing unit 200 to control the user terminal 1500 in an integrated manner, a program necessary for game play, various data, and the like. Moreover, it is used as a work area of the terminal processing unit 200, and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the terminal processing unit 200 according to various programs, input data input from the operation input unit 100, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, or an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD. The IC memory 1552 and the memory card 1540 mounted on the control board 1550 in FIG.

  The terminal storage unit 500 of this embodiment stores a terminal system program 502 and a game client program 504. Of course, other data can be stored as appropriate.

  The terminal system program 502 is a program for realizing basic functions of input / output of the user terminal 1500 as a computer.

  The game client program 504 is application software for realizing the function as the user terminal calculation unit 260 by being read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200, and has a configuration incorporated as part of the terminal system program 502. May be. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the distribution game client program 505 (see FIG. 6) provided from the server system 1100 is a copy.

  Note that the game client program 504 may be a dedicated client program according to a technical technique for realizing an online game, or may be configured by a web browser program and a plug-in that realizes interactive image display.

[Description of operation]
Next, the flow of processing in the server system 1100 will be described. The processing flow described here is executed by the server processing unit 200s executing the server system program 501 and the server program 503.

FIGS. 12 to 13 are diagrams for explaining the flow of processing executed by the server system 1100 until a certain user 2 logs in and logs out.
When the server system 1100 executes the process related to the login of the user 2, the server system 1100 creates the play data 700 of the user (step S2).

  When a purchase operation (for example, an operation such as selecting a purchase item from the menu screen) for a predetermined main settlement medium 4 is detected after login (YES in step S10), the server system 1100 determines the main settlement medium according to the purchase amount. The main settlement medium book data 604 (see FIG. 9) of the user 2 is updated so as to increase 4 (step S12). Then, with reference to the sub-settlement medium grant setting data 514 (see FIG. 6), the sub-settlement medium 6 corresponding to the current purchase amount (supplement amount) of the main settlement medium 4 is given, and the sub-settlement medium book data 606 is stored. Update (step S14).

  On the other hand, when detecting a predetermined friend registration change operation (YES in step S20), the server system 1100 updates the friend list 608 in response to an operation input for registering a new friend or canceling registration of a registered friend (step S22). ).

  Further, when the server system 1100 detects the execution operation of the predetermined paid lottery element 10 (YES in step S30), the server system 1100 refers to the paid lottery element initial setting data 520 (see FIG. 7) and can execute the payable lottery element 10 that can be executed. Together with the lottery consideration 522 and the winning candidate list 523 are presented to the user 2 who is a player. Then, the lottery consideration 522 of the pay lottery element 10 selected therefrom is consumed from the main settlement medium 4 of the user (step S32), and the main settlement medium provisioning setting data 514 (see FIG. 6) is referred to. The sub-settlement medium 6 corresponding to the current consumption amount of the settlement medium 4, that is, the lottery consideration 522 is given (step S34).

  Then, the server system 1100 executes the selected pay lottery element 10 to give the winning item to the user 2, and generates new pay lottery element result data 624 in the game save data 620 of the user (step). S36; see FIG.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined game play start operation is detected after login (YES in step S40), the server system 1100 reads the game save data 620 and starts game progress control (step S42). In the case of a configuration in which game play is a charging factor, a step of consuming the main payment medium 4 for the play consideration and a sub-settlement medium 6 corresponding to the consumption based on the sub-settlement medium grant setting data 514 are provided. The step of assigning is performed appropriately.

  Moving to FIG. 13, when an execution operation of a predetermined sub lottery element 12 is detected during game play (step S50), the server system 1100 generates sub lottery element management data 710 in the play data 700 (see FIG. 10). The identification information of the sub lottery element 12 to be executed from now on is set in the execution sub lottery element ID 712. Then, an execution price 722 (see FIG. 10) based on the play information is set using the execution price setting function 540 (see FIG. 6) (step S52).

Further, the server system 1100 sets the lottery content of the sub lottery element 12 to be executed from now on based on the play information (step S54).
Specifically, the sub lottery element initial setting data 530 (see FIG. 8) in which the sub lottery element ID 531 matches the execution sub lottery element ID 712 is searched, and the initial winning candidate list 533 and the initial lottery probability list 534 are executed as the execution condition. The data 720 (see FIG. 10) is copied to the application winning candidate list 724 and the application lottery probability list 726, respectively. Next, the paid lottery element result data 624 (see FIG. 9) is compared with the main lottery candidate list 525 of the paid lottery element initial setting data 520 (see FIG. 7) of the paid lottery element 10 executed in the past. The game media 5 that the user 2 has not obtained is extracted from the main game media 5 of the pay lottery element 10 executed in the above. Then, these unacquired game media 5 are added to the application winning candidate list 724, and the lottery probability is added to the application lottery probability list 726 (see FIGS. 4 and 10).

  Next, the server system 1100 presents the execution condition of the sub lottery element 12 to be executed to the user 2 who is a player (step S56). At this time, the reference consideration 532 (see FIG. 8) and the execution consideration 722 (see FIG. 10) are presented in comparison, and the application winning candidate list 724 is presented. If the applied winning candidate list 724 has been changed from the original initial winning candidate list 533 (see FIG. 8), it is preferable to present both in comparison.

Then, the server system 1100 accepts the payment approval for the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12 (step S58), consumes the execution consideration 722 from the sub settlement medium 6 (step S60), and executes condition data of the sub lottery element management data 710 According to 720, the sub lottery element 12 is executed to give the winning item to the user (step S62).

  If a predetermined game end condition is satisfied during game play (step S110: YE), the server system 1100 ends the game progress control (step S112) and updates the game save data 620 (see FIG. 9). (Step S114).

  If a predetermined logoff operation is detected after login (YES in step S116), the server system 1100 logs off (step S118), and the series of processing ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to appease a dissatisfied user without obtaining a result that is commensurate with the payment in the billing element relating to the game, and to maintain motivation to continue playing the game thereafter. .

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The present embodiment is basically realized in the same manner as the first embodiment, except that the processing main body of the game progress control is the user terminal 1500. In the following, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same components as those in the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the user terminal 1500B in the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500B of this embodiment includes the game management unit 220 that the server system 1100 of the first embodiment has, instead of the game screen display control unit 262 of the first embodiment. In other words, in the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500 executes calculation processing relating to the game progress by itself and generates a game space image by itself.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of programs and data stored in the terminal storage unit 500 of the user terminal 1500B of the present embodiment. The terminal storage unit 500 of this embodiment stores a terminal system program 502 and a game program 506. As the game management unit 220 is processed by the user terminal 1500B, the server storage unit 500s stores the game initial setting data 510 to the current date and time 800 excluding the user management data 600 in the first embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, the terminal storage unit 500 stores the information.

  The game program 506 is a program for causing the terminal processing unit 200 to realize the user terminal calculation unit 260 and the game management unit 220 of the present embodiment.

  The processing flow in this embodiment is basically the same as the processing flow of the server system 1100 in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 12 to 13), and the game management unit 220 is executed on the user terminal 1500B. The execution subject of each step may be appropriately replaced with the server system 1100 or the user terminal 1500B. In addition, when executing a process that needs to refer to the user management data 600 such as login in the user terminal 1500B, whether to request the server system 1100 to provide necessary data and collate, or to request the process itself. To deal with.

According to the present embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.
Note that the user terminal 1500B may not be responsible for all of the game management unit 220, but may be limited to a part of the game management unit 220.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described.
The present embodiment is basically realized in the same manner as the first embodiment or the second embodiment, but instead of reducing the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12 from the sub settlement medium 6, the fixed price is temporarily subsidized. The difference is that the difference from the execution consideration after returning from the settlement medium 6 is returned as “change”.
Hereinafter, based on the first embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same components as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted.

  The functional configuration of the server system 1100 in this embodiment is basically the same as that of the first embodiment. However, after subtracting the standard consideration (price) of the sub lottery element 12 from the secondary settlement medium 6, the secondary settlement medium management unit 205 of the present embodiment gives the user 2, who is a player, the difference between the standard price and the execution price. Can be returned.

  16 to 17 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing in the server system 1100 according to this embodiment.

  The processing flow in the server system 1100 in this embodiment is basically the same as that in FIGS. 12 to 13 in the first embodiment, but steps S70 to S78 are substituted for steps S56 to S62 in the first embodiment. Execute.

  That is, when the server system 1100 according to the present embodiment determines the execution conditions (execution consideration and winning candidate) of the sub lottery element 12, the reference consideration 532, the reference consideration 532, and the execution consideration of the sub lottery element 12 to be executed from now on. The difference from 722 and the application winning candidate list 724 are presented to the user 2 as a player (step S70). At this time, it is preferable to notify that the difference will be returned later.

  Then, the server system 1100 accepts the approval of the payment of the reference consideration 532 (step S72), and if approved, consumes the amount of the reference consideration 532 from the sub-settlement medium 6 (step S74).

  Next, the server system 1100 executes the sub lottery element 12 to give the winning item to the user 2 as a player (step S76), and returns the difference between the reference consideration 532 and the execution consideration 722 to notify this. (Step S78).

Therefore, also in this embodiment, the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained.
Even when the second embodiment is used as a base, steps S70 to S78 may be executed instead of steps S56 to S62.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although embodiment which applied this invention was described, the form which can apply this invention is not limited to the said form, A component can be added, abbreviate | omitted, and changed suitably.

[Part 1]
For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an online game is realized by a client-server type computer system has been described. However, it may be realized by a computer system in which a plurality of user terminals 1500 are connected by peer-to-peer connection. In that case, the function of the server system 1100 of the first embodiment is assigned to any user terminal 1500. Or it is good also as a structure which shares and bears the function which the game management part 220 has with several user terminals 1500 like 2nd Embodiment.

[Part 2]
Furthermore, although the online game is exemplified in the above embodiment, the present invention can be similarly applied to a game executed by the user terminal 1500 in a stand-alone manner, in other words, a game executed in a computer system including a single computer. In this case, basically, the functional configurations shown in FIGS. 12 to 13 and FIGS. 16 to 17 may be read as those realized by the user terminal 1500 alone.

2 ... User 3 ... Cash 4 ... Main payment medium 5 ... Game medium 6 ... Sub-payment medium 10 ... Paid lottery element 12 ... Sub lottery element 14 ... Initial winning candidate group 200s ... Server processing unit 202 ... User management unit 204 ... Main payment Medium management unit 205 ... Sub-payment medium management unit 206 ... Sub-payment medium management unit 208 ... Play information management unit 210 ... Friend registration management unit 220 ... Game management unit 222 ... Detection unit 224 ... Main payment medium selection unit 226 ... Sub-payment Medium grant unit 228 ... Execution condition setting unit 230 ... Sub-content execution control unit 232 ... Sub-settlement medium selection unit 500s ... Server storage unit 503 ... Server program 506 ... Game program 510 ... Game initial setting data 512 ... Game medium initial setting data 514 ... Sub-settlement medium provision setting data 520 ... Paid lottery element initial setting data 530 ... Lottery element initial setting data 531 ... Vice lottery element ID
Reference price 533 ... Initial winning candidate list 534 ... Initial lottery probability list 540 ... Execution consideration setting function 600 ... User management data 601 ... User account 602 ... User management information group 604 ... Main settlement medium book data 606 ... Sub settlement medium book Data 608 ... Friends list 610 ... Access history data 620 ... Game save data 622 ... Player level 624 ... Paid lottery element result data 626 ... Owned game media management data 700 ... Play data 710 ... Sub lottery element management data 712 ... Execution sub lottery element ID
720 ... Execution condition data 722 ... Execution consideration 724 ... Application winning candidate list 726 ... Application lottery probability list 1000 ... Game system 1100 ... Server system 1150 ... Control board 1500 ... User terminal 1550 ... Control board

Claims (16)

A computer system that controls the execution of a game,
Detecting means for detecting that the player holding amount of the main payment medium, which is a virtual medium that can be purchased in the real currency used for the payment related to the game, has changed;
Sub-settlement medium granting means for granting a player a sub-settlement medium that is a virtual medium used for payment of the execution price of the sub-content related to the game in response to detection by the detection means;
Execution condition setting means for setting an execution condition of the sub-content that can be executed by consuming the sub-settlement medium based on play information of the player related to the game;
Sub-contents execution control means for consuming the sub-settlement medium and executing the sub-contents according to the execution conditions;
Computer system with The detecting means detects an increase in the player holding amount due to the purchase of the main settlement medium;
The computer system according to claim 1. The detection means detects a decrease in the player holding amount due to consumption of the main settlement medium in consideration payment;
The computer system according to claim 1 or 2. A main payment medium selecting means for consuming the main payment medium, selecting a game medium usable in the game and giving the selected game medium to a player;
Further comprising
The play information includes at least information of a selection result by the main settlement medium selecting means,
The execution condition setting means sets the execution condition based on information on a selection result by the main settlement medium selection means included in the play information.
The computer system according to claim 3. The play information includes at least information indicating a proficiency level of the player with the game,
The execution condition setting means sets the execution condition based on the proficiency level.
The computer system as described in any one of Claims 1-4. The play information includes at least information indicating the degree of use of the main payment medium,
The execution condition setting means sets the execution condition based on the degree of use of the main settlement medium.
The computer system as described in any one of Claims 1-5. The play information includes at least information related to the registered friend of the player,
The execution condition setting means sets the execution condition based on the registered friend.
The computer system as described in any one of Claims 1-6. The execution condition setting means sets the execution condition based on the number of registered friends and / or closeness information with the registered friends.
The computer system according to claim 7. The execution condition setting means sets at least the consideration of the sub-settlement medium necessary for execution of the sub-content in the execution condition.
The computer system as described in any one of Claims 1-8. The play information includes at least information on game media held by the player,
The execution condition setting means sets a price for the sub-settlement medium necessary for executing the sub-content based on information on a game medium held by the player included in the play information.
The computer system according to claim 9. The execution condition setting means sets the price of the sub-settlement medium necessary for the execution of the sub-content based on the number or holding ratio of game media that satisfy a predetermined high rarity level.
The computer system according to claim 10. The sub-contents execution control means includes sub-settlement medium selection means for executing the selection of a game medium that can be used in the game as the sub-content and giving it to the player.
The execution condition setting means sets at least the execution condition to set selection candidates by the sub-settlement medium selection means;
The computer system as described in any one of Claims 1-11. The sub-contents execution control means includes sub-settlement medium selection means for executing the selection of a game medium that can be used in the game as the sub-content and giving it to the player.
The execution condition setting means includes, at least in the execution condition, setting a selection candidate by the sub-settlement medium selection unit based on information of a selection result by the main settlement medium selection unit included in the play information. Set
The computer system according to claim 4. The sub-contents execution control means includes sub-settlement medium selection means for executing the selection of a game medium that can be used in the game as the sub-content and giving it to the player.
The execution condition setting means includes setting at least the execution condition to set a selection probability by the sub-settlement medium selection means;
The computer system as described in any one of Claims 1-11. The sub-contents execution control means includes sub-settlement medium selection means for executing the selection of a game medium that can be used in the game as the sub-content and giving it to the player.
The execution condition setting means includes, at least in the execution condition, setting a selection probability by the sub-settlement medium selection means based on information of a selection result by the main settlement medium selection means included in the play information. Set
The computer system according to claim 4. A program for causing a computer system to control the execution of a game,
Detecting means for detecting a change in a player's holding amount of a main settlement medium which is a virtual medium that can be purchased in a real currency used for consideration payment related to the game;
A sub-settlement medium granting unit for granting a player a sub-settlement medium, which is a virtual medium used for paying the execution price of the sub-content related to the game, in response to detection by the detection unit;
Execution condition setting means for setting an execution condition of the sub-content that can be executed by consuming the sub-settlement medium based on play information of the player related to the game;
Sub-contents execution control means for consuming the sub-settlement medium and executing the sub-contents according to the execution conditions;
A program for causing the computer system to function as

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