JP2019170883A - Game system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system and a program capable of achieving proper play restriction of a lower rank player by an upper rank player.SOLUTION: A game system comprises: a game processing part for performing game processing for a game in which a plurality of players belong to a group and play the game; a restriction processing part for determining a hierarchy level of each of the plurality of players in the group and setting an upper rank player, and performing setting processing of the play restriction in the game to a lower rank player in the group by the upper rank player; a behavior determination part for determining whether or not the lower rank player acted according to the play restriction; and a privilege processing part for, based on the determination result of the behavior determination part, performing processing for applying a privilege to at least one of the lower rank player and the upper rank player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

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

  Conventionally, there are known multiplayer games in which a plurality of players belonging to the same group cooperate with each other to play against enemies or complete missions. As a conventional technique of the multiplayer game, there is a technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. Patent Document 1 discloses a game system that realizes a battle game using a hierarchical structure. In this game system, when a player wins an enemy player, the enemy player's character can be under his / her character.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2016-190000

  For example, in a multiplayer game using a network, matching of participating players is performed on the network, and the matched players form a team and play against enemy teams. However, among the players that have only been matched, the players in the team act differently, making it difficult for each player to perform an action considering team play.

  According to some aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a game system, a program, and the like that can appropriately realize the play restriction of the lower player by the upper player.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, a game processing unit that processes a game in which a plurality of players belong to a group and plays, and determines a hierarchical level of the plurality of players in the group, sets an upper player, A restriction processing unit for performing a play restriction setting process for a lower player in the group by the upper player, an action determining unit for determining whether or not the lower player has acted according to the play restriction, and the action determining unit And a privilege processing unit that performs a process of granting a privilege to at least one of the lower player and the upper player based on the determination result. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-described units, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, a game process in which a plurality of players belong to a group and play is performed, the hierarchical level of the players in the group is determined, the upper player is set, and the lower player by the upper player is set. A play restriction setting process is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the lower player has acted according to the play restriction, and a privilege is given to at least one of the lower player and the upper player based on the determination result. As described above, according to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to set a play restriction for a lower player by a higher player, and a privilege granting process is performed depending on whether or not the lower player has performed an action in accordance with the play restriction. Is called. For example, by imposing a play restriction, it is possible to encourage a lower player to perform an action in accordance with the play restriction. And it becomes possible to guide a group in an advantageous direction in a game by giving a privilege by having followed play restrictions. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game system or the like that can appropriately realize the play restriction of the lower player by the upper player.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the play restriction may be a restriction on at least one of selection of a character used by the player, action area of the player, purchase of an item of the player, and a command executable by the player. .

  In this way, it is possible to urge the lower player to perform an action in accordance with play restrictions for character selection, action area, item purchase or command execution.

  Also, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit performs processing of a second game that is a game for determining the top player, and the restriction processing unit displays the game result in the second game. The upper player may be set based on this.

  In this way, it becomes possible to set the upper player by judging the hierarchical level between players in the group according to the game result in the second game.

  In the aspect of the invention, the restriction processing unit may perform the play restriction of the lower player when a given event occurs in the game or at a given timing during the game.

  Thus, by performing play restrictions at the time of occurrence of a given event in a game or at a given timing, it becomes possible to impose appropriate play restrictions according to these events and timings to lower players.

  In the aspect of the invention, the restriction processing unit may perform the play based on at least one of a hierarchy level of the lower player, a hierarchy level of the upper player, and a hierarchy level difference between the upper player and the lower player. The content of the restriction may be determined.

  In this way, it is possible to impose an appropriate play restriction that reflects the hierarchy level and the hierarchy level difference on the lower player.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the privilege processing unit may perform at least one of an item granting process, a game parameter changing process, and a lottery process parameter changing process as the bonus granting process.

  In this manner, by giving an item or changing a game parameter or a lottery process parameter, an appropriate privilege for performing an action in accordance with play restrictions can be given.

  In the aspect of the invention, the game processing unit may perform a game process that allows the lower player to play beyond the play limit.

  In this way, by allowing play that exceeds the play limit, the lower player is not completely forced to follow the play limit, and the lower player's willingness to play the game is lost. Can be prevented.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may perform a game process that allows a play that exceeds the play limit of the lower player when the lower player satisfies a predetermined game condition.

  In this way, the lower player can play a game exceeding the play limit by satisfying the predetermined game condition even when the play restriction is imposed by the upper player.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing unit may perform a process of giving a penalty element to the lower player determined to have played a game exceeding the play restriction.

  In this way, it is possible to effectively encourage the lower player not to play beyond the play limit.

  In the aspect of the invention, the restriction processing unit may perform the play restriction changing process.

  By performing such a play restriction change process, the content, type, degree of restriction of play restrictions imposed on the lower players, or validity / invalidity of play restrictions, etc. are changed according to various conditions and situations. Is possible.

  Also, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing unit changes the game parameter of the higher player and the process of assigning a penalty element to the higher player when the game result of the group does not satisfy a predetermined condition. You may perform at least one of a process.

  In this way, it is possible to charge the upper player for the cost that the game result of the group did not satisfy the predetermined condition.

  In the aspect of the invention, the restriction processing unit may perform a setting process of the evaluation parameter of the lower player for the upper player according to at least one of the play restriction situation and the game situation.

  By doing so, it becomes possible to realize the evaluation process for the upper player by the lower player to which play restrictions are imposed.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing unit includes at least a process of assigning a penalty element to another player in the group and a process of changing a game parameter of the other player according to the evaluation parameter. One may be done.

  In this way, according to the level of the evaluation represented by the evaluation parameter, for example, a penalty element is added to another player in the group, or a game parameter changing process of another player is performed. Is possible.

  In the aspect of the invention, the restriction processing unit may perform a process of increasing the evaluation parameter of the upper player when a game result of the group satisfies a predetermined condition.

  In this way, it is possible to evaluate the contribution level of the higher player to the fact that the game result of the group satisfies the predetermined condition, and to realize the evaluation parameter setting process of the higher player.

  In the aspect of the invention, the restriction processing unit may permit the play restriction of the lower player by the upper player on condition that a play restriction parameter associated with the upper player is consumed.

  In this way, it is possible to prevent the upper player from performing unlimited play restrictions on the lower player.

1A to 1E are explanatory diagrams of a configuration example of a game system according to the present embodiment. The structural example of the server system of this embodiment. The structural example of the terminal device of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the matching process of a participating player. Explanatory drawing about the setting of a high-order player. Explanatory drawing of the play restrictions about character selection. The example of the game field of the game implement | achieved by this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the play restrictions about an action area. FIGS. 9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams of play restrictions for item purchase. Explanatory drawing about the provision process of a privilege. Explanatory drawing about the provision process of a privilege. FIGS. 12A and 12B are explanatory diagrams of a second game for determining a higher player. Explanatory drawing about the example of application of this embodiment to a board game. Explanatory drawing about the determination of the content of the play restrictions according to a hierarchy level. FIG. 15A and FIG. 15B are explanatory diagrams of a technique for allowing play that exceeds the play limit. The flowchart explaining the provision process of a penalty element. The flowchart explaining the detailed process example of this embodiment. The flowchart explaining the provision process of the privilege according to the game result of a team, and the provision process of a penalty. The flowchart explaining the penalty provision process according to an evaluation parameter, and the change process of a game parameter. The flowchart explaining the raise process of the evaluation parameter of a high-order player according to the game result of a team. FIG. 21A and FIG. 21B are explanatory diagrams about permission of play restriction on the condition that consumption of play restriction parameters is a condition.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Game System First, a configuration example of the game system of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 (A) to 1 (E).

  In FIG. 1A, a server system 500 (information processing system) is communicatively connected to terminal devices TM1 to TMn via a network 510. For example, the server system 500 is a host, and the terminal devices TM1 to TMn are clients. In the following, a case where the game system and its processing according to the present embodiment are mainly realized by the server system 500 will be described as an example. However, the game system and part of its processing are realized by the terminal devices TM1 to TMn. May be. Hereinafter, the terminal devices TM1 to TMn are appropriately referred to as a terminal device TM.

  The server system 500 can be realized by, for example, one or a plurality of servers (management server, game server, billing server, service providing server, content distribution server, authentication server, database server, communication server, or the like). The server system 500 provides various services for managing community-type websites and online games, and can manage data necessary for game execution and distribute client programs and various data. Thereby, for example, the terminal system TM which is a player terminal accesses the server system 500 in order to use SNS (Social Networking Service) or the like, and is a social game or home game that is an online game provided from the server system 500. Network games such as can be played.

  The network 510 (distribution network, communication line) is a communication path using, for example, the Internet or a wireless LAN. In addition to a LAN using a dedicated line (dedicated cable) or Ethernet (registered trademark) for direct connection, telephone communication is also possible. A communication network such as a network, a cable network, or a wireless LAN can be included. The communication method may be wired / wireless.

  The terminal device TM (player terminal) is, for example, a terminal having a network connection function (Internet connection function). As these terminal devices TM, for example, a portable communication terminal (smart phone, mobile phone) shown in FIG. 1B, a portable game device shown in FIG. 1C, and a home game device shown in FIG. (Stationary type) or various devices such as the arcade game device shown in FIG. 1E can be used. Alternatively, an information processing device such as a personal computer (PC) or a tablet computer may be used as the terminal device TM. Alternatively, as the terminal device TM, a wearable device (HMD, watch-type device, or the like) worn on a part such as a player's head or arm may be used.

  FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the server system 500 (game system) of the present embodiment. The server system 500 includes a processing unit 600, an operation unit 660, a storage unit 670, and a communication unit 696. Note that the configuration of the server system 500 is not limited to FIG. 2, and various modifications such as omitting some of the components (each unit) or adding other components are possible. Each processing of the processing unit 600 of the server system 500 may be realized by the processing unit 100 of the terminal device TM of FIG. 3 to be described later, or distribution of the processing unit 600 of the server system 500 and the processing unit 100 of the terminal device TM. It may be realized by processing.

  The processing unit 600 (processor) is based on various information, programs, operation information, and the like stored in the storage unit 670 (database), communication processing, restriction processing, action determination processing, privilege processing, game processing, display. Processing, sound processing, various control processing necessary for the server, management processing, etc. are performed.

  Each processing (each function) of this embodiment performed by each unit of the processing unit 600 (processing unit 100) can be realized by a processor (a processor including hardware). For example, each process of the present embodiment can be realized by a processor that operates based on information such as a program and a memory that stores information such as a program. In the processor, for example, the function of each unit may be realized by individual hardware, or the function of each unit may be realized by integrated hardware. For example, the processor may include hardware, and the hardware may include at least one of a circuit that processes a digital signal and a circuit that processes an analog signal. For example, the processor may be configured by one or a plurality of circuit devices (for example, an IC or the like) mounted on a circuit board or one or a plurality of circuit elements (for example, a resistor or a capacitor). The processor may be, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). However, the processor is not limited to the CPU, and various processors such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used. The processor may be an ASIC hardware circuit. The processor may include an amplifier circuit, a filter circuit, and the like that process an analog signal. The memory (storage units 670 and 170) may be a semiconductor memory such as SRAM or DRAM, or may be a register. Alternatively, it may be a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk device (HDD) or an optical storage device such as an optical disk device. For example, the memory stores instructions that can be read by a computer, and the processing (function) of each unit of the processing unit 600 (processing unit 100) is realized by executing the instructions by the processor. The instruction here may be an instruction set constituting a program, or an instruction for instructing an operation to a hardware circuit of the processor.

  The processing unit 600 includes a communication processing unit 602, a restriction processing unit 604, an action determination unit 606, a privilege processing unit 608, a game processing unit 610, a management unit 612, a display processing unit 620, and a sound processing unit 630. As described above, each process of this embodiment executed by these units can be realized by a processor (or a processor and a memory).

  The communication processing unit 602 performs communication processing with the terminal devices TM (TM1 to TMn). For example, the communication processing unit 602 performs processing for receiving information from the terminal device TM and processing for transmitting information to the terminal device TM via the communication unit 696 and the network 510. For example, the communication processing unit 602 instructs the communication unit 696 to transmit information to the terminal devices (TM1 to TMn) or instructs the communication unit 696 to receive information from the terminal devices (TM1 to TMn). For example, the communication processing unit 602 performs, as communication processing, information download processing to the terminal device and information upload processing from the terminal device. Further, the communication processing unit 602 performs various protocol processes (application layer processes) for communication via the network 510.

  The restriction processing unit 604, the behavior determination unit 606, the privilege processing unit 608, and the game processing unit 610 perform restriction processing, behavior determination processing, privilege processing, and game processing, respectively. Details of these processes will be described later.

  The management unit 612 includes an authentication processing unit 614 and a charging processing unit 616. The authentication processing unit 614 performs player authentication processing. For example, authentication processing of a player who has logged in using the terminal device TM is performed. This authentication process is performed based on, for example, a password or account information input by the player. The billing processing unit 616 performs various billing processing (billing determination processing, billing data creation processing, storage processing, etc.). The billing information storage unit 676 of the storage unit 670 stores billing information to be charged by the billing processing unit 616. The management unit 612 performs various management processes of the server. For example, management processing of various services provided by the server and management processing of various information such as server management information are performed.

  For example, in order to use the service provided by the server system 500, the player performs a predetermined procedure to acquire an account. By logging in by entering the password associated with the acquired account, the player can play network games such as social games and home games, services on the game site, online shopping for items, etc. Various services such as message exchange between friends and registration of friend players can be used. The management unit 612 also performs such account information management processing for the player.

  The display processing unit 620 performs processing for displaying an image on a display unit such as the terminal device TM. For example, image generation data (HTML data or the like) for generating the image is generated. Or you may perform control which displays an image on display parts, such as terminal unit TM. The sound processing unit 630 performs processing for outputting sound from a sound output unit such as the terminal device TM. For example, sound generation data for generating the sound (sound, game sound, sound effect) is generated. Or you may perform control which outputs a sound from sound output parts, such as terminal unit TM. Here, the image generation data for generating the image is data for displaying the image generated by the method of the present embodiment on the terminal device TM or the like, and may be the image data itself, Various data (display screen setting data, object data, HTML data, etc.) used by the terminal device TM to generate an image may be used. The same applies to sound generation data generated by the sound processing unit 630.

  The operation unit 660 (operation interface) is used by a system administrator (operator) to input various information.

  The storage unit 670 stores various types of information. For example, various information is stored in a database format. The storage unit 670 functions as a work area such as the processing unit 600 and the communication unit 696. The function of the storage unit 670 can be realized by a semiconductor memory, HDD, SSD, optical disk device, or the like.

  Storage unit 670 includes game information storage unit 672, parameter storage unit 673, privilege information storage unit 674, billing information storage unit 676, and user information storage unit 678. The game information storage unit 672 stores game information such as game programs and game data. The parameter storage unit 673 stores information on various parameters such as game parameters. The privilege information storage unit 674 stores information on the privilege granted to the player. For example, the privilege information given to the player is stored in the privilege information storage unit 674 in association with the user ID of the player. The billing information storage unit 676 stores billing processing information performed by the billing processing unit 616. The user information storage unit 678 stores player personal information (name, sex, date of birth, e-mail address, etc.) as user information. For example, the account information (user ID) of the player described above is also stored as user information. The billing information stored in the billing information storage unit 676 is associated with each account information (user ID) of each player.

  An information storage medium 680 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disk (CD, DVD, BD), HDD, semiconductor memory (ROM), or the like.

  The communication unit 696 (communication interface) performs communication with the terminal device TM or the like via a wired or wireless network 510, and functions thereof are hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, or communication It can be realized by firmware.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the terminal device TM (player terminal, client device, game device) of the present embodiment. Note that the configuration of the terminal device TM is not limited to that in FIG. 3, and various modifications such as omitting some of the components (each unit) or adding other components are possible.

  The terminal device TM includes a processing unit 100, an operation unit 160, an imaging unit 162, a storage unit 170, a display unit 190, a sound output unit 192, an I / F unit 194, and a communication unit 196.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) performs restriction processing, action determination processing, privilege processing, game processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like based on operation information from the operation unit 160, a program, and the like. The processing unit 100 can be realized by a processor, or a processor and a memory, like the processing unit 600 of FIG. 2 described above.

  The processing unit 100 includes a communication processing unit 102, a restriction processing unit 104, a behavior determination unit 106, a privilege processing unit 108, a game processing unit 110, a display processing unit 120, and a sound processing unit 130. The communication processing unit 102 performs communication processing with the server system 500. For example, the communication processing unit 102 performs processing for receiving information from the server system 500 and processing for transmitting information to the server system 500 via the communication unit 196 and the network 510. The restriction processing unit 104, the action determination unit 106, the privilege processing unit 108, and the game processing unit 110 perform a restriction process, a behavior determination process, a privilege process, and a game process, respectively. The display processing unit 120 performs processing for displaying an image on the display unit 190. For example, when an image is generated on the terminal device side, a drawing process is performed based on the results of various processes (application process and game process) performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating an image and displaying the image on the display unit 190. Output. When an image is generated on the server side, an image based on image information from the server system is displayed on the display unit 190. The sound processing unit 130 performs sound control based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100. As a result, BGM, sound effects, or voices are output from the sound output unit 192. Note that the restriction processing, action determination processing, privilege processing, game processing, management processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like of the present embodiment may be realized by distributed processing of the server system 500 and the terminal device TM.

  The operation unit 160 is for a player (player) to input various information such as operation information, and functions thereof are an operation button, a direction instruction key, an analog stick, a lever, and various sensors (an angular velocity sensor, an acceleration). Sensor), a microphone, or a touch panel display.

  The imaging unit 162 (camera) captures a subject and is realized by an optical system including an image sensor such as a CCD or a CMOS sensor and a focus lens.

  The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its functions can be realized by a semiconductor memory, HDD, SSD, optical disk device, or the like. The storage unit 170 includes a game information storage unit 172, a parameter storage unit 173, and a privilege information storage unit 174.

  An information storage medium 180 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disk, an HDD, a semiconductor memory, or the like. The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. A program for causing a computer (an apparatus including an operation unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output unit) to function as each unit of the present embodiment on the information storage medium 180 (a program for causing the computer to execute processing of each unit). I can remember.

  The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The I / F (interface) unit 194 performs interface processing with the portable information storage medium 195, and the function can be realized by an ASIC for I / F processing or the like. The portable information storage medium 195 is used for the player to store various types of information, and is a storage device that retains storage of these types of information even when power is not supplied. The portable information storage medium 195 can be realized by an IC card (memory card), a USB memory, a magnetic card, or the like.

  The communication unit 196 (communication interface) communicates with an external device such as the server system 500 and other terminal devices via the network 510, and functions as a communication ASIC or a communication processor. It can be realized by hardware or communication firmware.

  Note that a program (data) for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment is transferred from the information storage medium included in the server system (host device) to the information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170) via the network and communication unit 196. You may distribute. Use of the information storage medium by such a server system can also be included in the scope of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a server system 500 that is a game system includes a game processing unit 610, a restriction processing unit 604, an action determination unit 606, and a privilege processing unit 608.

  The game processing unit 610 performs various game processes for the player to play the game. For example, a game processing unit 610 (game processing unit 110; hereinafter the same) performs a game process in which a plurality of players belong to a group and play. The game process is, for example, a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process for advancing the started game, a process for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied, or calculating a game result. Processing.

  Taking a browser game as an example, the game processing unit 610 controls the progress of the game for each player by managing the user information of the player for each player. The game processing unit 610 causes the terminal device TM to display a web page that constitutes a website that provides game services in response to a request from the terminal device TM. Specifically, the web page is displayed on the display unit 190 of the terminal device TM by the web browser provided in the terminal device TM. When the hyperlink of the displayed web page is selected by the player, the game processing unit 610 transmits new HTML data corresponding to the hyperlink to the terminal device TM, and the terminal device TM generates a web based on the new HTML data. A page is displayed. As described above, the game processing unit 610 sequentially provides the web page stored in the storage unit 670 to the terminal device TM in accordance with the operation of the player, so that the game is played based on the operation of the player on the terminal device TM. It becomes possible to proceed.

  The game processing unit 610 performs multiplayer game processing in which a plurality of players belong to a group and play. Here, the group is a team in a battle game or a cooperative play game. A team is a group gathered for a common purpose and a goal to be achieved. That's fine. The group affiliation by the player may be affiliation based on the player's intention or may be affiliation by automatic assignment by a computer.

  The restriction processing unit 604 restricts the player's play in the game. For example, a restriction processing unit 604 (restriction processing unit 104, hereinafter the same) determines the hierarchical level of a plurality of players in the group and sets a higher player. Alternatively, the lower player is also set by judging the hierarchical level of a plurality of players in the group. The upper player is a player determined to have a higher hierarchy level than the lower player, and the lower player is a player determined to have a lower hierarchy level than the upper player. The restriction processing unit 604 restricts play in the game to lower players in the group. Specifically, the restriction processing unit 604 performs a play restriction setting process in the game for the lower player in the group by the upper player. For example, according to an instruction from the upper player, play restrictions on the game are performed on lower players in the group.

  The hierarchical level is a level that serves as an index for distinguishing the upper player from the lower player. For example, the hierarchy level can be determined by the game level of the player in the game. The game level is a level that rises when the player plays the game. For example, the degree of increase of the game level changes according to the game result (game result) in each game play of the player. As a result of comparing the hierarchical levels such as the game levels of the players belonging to the group, the player whose hierarchical level is determined to be higher than the other players is classified as a higher player, and the hierarchical level is determined to be lower than the other players. Players are classified into lower players. It should be noted that the player does not determine the hierarchy level based on the game level that is the accumulation of past game results of the player, but, for example, causes the player to play a game for determining the player's hierarchy level, Based on this, the hierarchical level of each player may be set. Further, the hierarchical level of the player is stored in the storage unit 670 as hierarchical data, and based on the hierarchical data, the hierarchical level of the players in the group is determined, and the upper player and the lower player are set. Also good.

  The play restriction is a game play setting set as a game play restriction for the player. For example, a game play setting that can be freely selected and determined for a player with no play restriction set is restricted so that a player with a play restriction set cannot freely select and determine the game play setting. The The play restriction to the lower player can be performed based on an instruction from the upper player, for example. For example, when the upper player makes a request for instructing to restrict the play of the lower player, the restriction processing unit 604 receives the request for the instruction, and executes a play restriction setting process in the game of the lower player. The lower player play restriction setting process is a process for the upper player to give the lower player a play restriction in the game. For example, various parameters for restricting the lower player in the game are set. It is processing to do. The restriction processing unit 604 may not accept a request for a play restriction instruction, but may accept a request for a play restriction instruction when a play restriction permission condition is satisfied.

  The behavior determination unit 606 performs a determination process for the player's behavior. For example, the behavior determination unit 606 (the behavior determination unit 106; hereinafter the same) determines whether or not the lower player has acted according to play restrictions. For example, the behavior determination unit 606 monitors the behavior of the lower player in the game, and determines whether the lower player has acted according to the play restriction based on the monitoring result. The behavior of the lower player in the game can be determined based on, for example, operation information of the lower player. For example, when play exceeding the play limit is permitted, the behavior determination unit 606 determines whether the lower player has acted according to the play limit by determining the degree to which the lower player's game play has exceeded the play limit. judge. For example, a determination parameter indicating the degree of exceeding the play limit is prepared, and the determination parameter is changed according to whether each action in the game of the lower player exceeds the play limit. Then, the action determination unit 606 determines whether or not the lower player has acted according to the play restriction by comparing the value of the determination parameter at the end of the game with a given threshold value, for example. Alternatively, the play restriction may be a forced play restriction in which the player has no selection right or refusal right. In this case, for example, when the lower player plays a game for which play restrictions are set without leaving the group and finishes the game without leaving the group, the action determination unit 606 performs actions according to the play restrictions. What is necessary is just to determine with having performed. On the other hand, if the lower player has left the group and has not played the game to the end, it is determined that the lower player has not performed an action in accordance with the play restrictions.

  The privilege processing unit 608 performs various processes related to the privilege. For example, the privilege processing unit 608 (privilege processing unit 108; the same applies hereinafter) performs processing for granting a privilege to at least one of the lower player and the higher player based on the determination result of the behavior determination unit 606. For example, a privilege is given to a lower player who is determined to have performed an action in accordance with play restrictions, a privilege is given to a higher player who has successfully led the group, or a privilege is given to both the lower player and the higher player. The privilege is for, for example, making the player advantageous (preferential) in game play. For example, the privilege is a reward given to the player, and an example is a virtual currency such as an in-game currency. The privilege is a game element such as an item or a character that enables the player to play the game more advantageously. For example, the privilege is a rare item or a rare character that is usually acquired as a billing item. Further, the privilege may be a privilege that makes the player advantageous in a lottery process using a virtual lottery machine such as a gacha. Further, the privilege may be a special stage, a special scenario, a special event, or the like that allows the player to play by acquiring the privilege. When a privilege is granted to the player, information about the granted privilege is stored in the privilege information storage unit 674 in association with, for example, a user ID (user information).

  Here, the play restriction is a restriction on at least one of selection of a character used by the player, player action area, player item purchase, and a command executable by the player. The restriction on the selection of the character used by the player is to restrict the character that is a game play element used by the player in the game as compared with other players. For example, when the character selection screen is displayed before the start of game play, the lower-order player whose play is restricted cannot select a character that can be selected as a character used in the game if the play restriction is not made. . For example, if there is no play restriction on character selection, and if a use character can be selected from the first to Nth characters, the lower players that are restricted to play are the first to Nth players. The use character can be selected only from the first to Mth characters (M <N) of the characters. The restriction of the action area of the player is a restriction on the action range in the game. For example, when a player plays a game using a character, for example, the action area of the character in the game field (game map) is limited. For example, when the play is not restricted, the action of the lower player character or the like that is restricted in the playable area is restricted. For example, predetermined restrictions are added such that a character or the like is prohibited from entering the area or the moving speed is restricted. The restriction on item purchase by a player is a restriction in which an item that is a game play element cannot be purchased (obtained) freely, for example. For example, when a lower player purchases an item, play restrictions are imposed such that the approval of the upper player is required. Alternatively, the lower player is imposed a play restriction such that an item cannot be purchased unless he / she goes to the shop (virtual shop in the game space) together with the upper player. Alternatively, the range of items that can be purchased is limited for the lower-ranked player whose play is restricted. For example, if play restrictions are not applied, items that can be purchased cannot be purchased by lower-order players that are restricted in play. The restriction of commands that can be executed by the player is a restriction on commands that the player can execute in the game, and is a restriction on the type or number of commands that the player can instruct. For example, a lower-order player whose play is restricted cannot execute a command that can be executed when the play is not restricted during the game. For example, execution of a specific type of command is limited, or a limit is imposed on the number of commands that can be executed during a game. For example, the higher the degree of restriction of play restriction, the more restricted the types of commands that make the player more advantageous in the game, and it becomes impossible to execute them. For example, if the degree of play restriction is high, execution of commands with high attack power or commands that activate powerful abilities is restricted. Or the number of commands that can be executed during the game is reduced as the degree of restriction of play restriction is higher. By restricting the player's executable commands in this way, the player's action in the game can be restricted.

  In addition, the game processing unit 610 performs processing of a second game that is a game for determining a higher player. For example, the game processing unit 610 performs a second game process for determining the hierarchical relationship of items in a group. Then, the restriction processing unit 604 sets the upper player based on the game result in the second game. That is, based on the game result in the second game, it is determined which player is set as the upper player and which player is set as the lower player. For example, the players in the group face each other, the winning player becomes the upper player, and the defeated player is set as the lower player. Alternatively, the game results in the second game may be determined, a player with higher game results may be set as a higher player, and a player with lower game results may be set as a lower player.

  The restriction processing unit 604 restricts the play of the lower player when a given event occurs in the game or at a given timing during the game. For example, instead of restricting play to the lower player during the entire period of the game, when a given event occurs in the game or at a given timing during the game, for example, the lower player plays by the higher player. Make restrictions possible. For example, when a lower player (a character corresponding to a player) enters a virtual shop in a game and an item purchase event occurs, play restrictions on item purchases and the like are performed on the lower player. Alternatively, in a board game or the like, a play restriction on the lower player by the upper player is performed at a timing in the game where the lower player stops at a given square.

  Further, the restriction processing unit 604 determines the content of the play restriction based on at least one of the hierarchy level of the lower player, the hierarchy level of the higher player, and the hierarchy level difference between the higher player and the lower player. The content of the play restriction includes, for example, the type of play restriction imposed on the lower player, the degree of restriction of play restriction, or a plurality of play restriction items, which play restriction is performed on the lower player. And so on. For example, the content of the play restriction is different depending on whether the hierarchical level of the lower player is low or high. Alternatively, the content of the play restriction differs depending on whether the hierarchical level of the upper player is low or high. Alternatively, the content of the play restriction is made different according to a hierarchy level difference that is a relative difference between the hierarchy levels of the upper player and the lower player. For example, the lower player is imposed a type of play restriction that becomes more restrictive as the lower player's hierarchy level is lower, the upper player's hierarchy level is higher, or the hierarchy level difference between the upper player and the lower player is larger. The degree of play restriction is increased, or when there are a plurality of play restriction items, the play restriction of more items is imposed on the lower players.

  Further, the privilege processing unit 608 performs at least one of an item granting process, a game parameter changing process, and a lottery process parameter changing process (such as a lottery probability) as a bonus granting process. An item (game item, game medium) is a display that can be used in a game, and is an element of game play. The game parameters are various parameters used in the game process, for example, a character parameter or a parameter directly associated with the player. The lottery process is a lottery process performed using a virtual lottery machine such as a gacha.

  For example, the privilege processing unit 608 provides an item that makes the player more advantageous in the game or an item that gives the player more preferential treatment as the privilege grant processing. For example, a high-value item such as a rare item is given. For example, an item (billing item) that is usually available only by charging is given to the player. Alternatively, the game parameters used in the game play of the player are changed so that the player is more advantageous in the game or more preferential to the player. For example, the ability parameter and status parameter of the character used by the player are changed so that the player is more advantageous. Or the privilege which changes the parameter of the lottery process in virtual lottery machines, such as gacha, is provided. For example, a privilege for changing parameters of a lottery process such as a lottery probability of a rare item or a rare character is given to the player. For example, a privilege that increases the probability of a rare item or a rare character to be drawn is given to the player. Note that the gacha may be a so-called box gacha. In this case, as a parameter changing process of the lottery process, a process of selecting a box having a large number of rare items and rare characters may be performed. For example, a parameter changing process for selecting a box table of box gacha may be performed. Further, the privilege processing unit 608 may perform a stage or event generation process that makes the player's game progress more advantageous as a privilege grant process that makes the player more advantageous in game play.

  In addition, the game processing unit 610 performs a game process that allows a play that exceeds the play limit of the lower player. For example, when the play restriction of the lower player is performed by the upper player, the game processing unit 610 completely restricts the lower player from playing the game while restricting the game play subject to the play restriction in some form. Do not ban. For example, when play restrictions are made on the selection of characters used by the lower player, even for characters that cannot be selected due to play restrictions, for example, the lower player pays a fee for charging, or the game play of the lower player is a predetermined condition. Is satisfied (when the game level reaches a predetermined level or the game score reaches a predetermined score), the character can be selected. Alternatively, the character can be selected on the condition that a disadvantageous condition such as a penalty element is imposed on the lower player. In the case where the play restriction is performed for the action area of the lower player, even if the action such as movement is restricted by the play restriction, for example, when the lower player pays the charge for the charge, or the game of the lower player When a play satisfies a predetermined condition, an action in the area is made possible. Alternatively, it is possible to perform an action in the area on condition that a disadvantageous condition such as provision of a penalty element or movement speed restriction is imposed on a lower player. Or, when there is a restriction on the item purchase of the lower player, even when the purchase is restricted, more in-game currency is paid or the game play of the lower player satisfies a predetermined condition. The item can be purchased. Alternatively, the item can be purchased on condition that an unfavorable condition such as a purchase date and time limit or a purchase number limit is imposed.

  In addition, the game processing unit 610 performs a game process that allows a play that exceeds the play limit of the lower player when the lower player satisfies a predetermined game condition. For example, when a play-restricted subordinate player performs a specific action in a game, a predetermined game condition is satisfied, and a game play that exceeds the play limit becomes possible. For example, when a lower player who is restricted in play uses a predetermined item as a specific action, changes a character to be used to another character, or clears a predetermined mission in a game, the predetermined game condition is satisfied. Thus, game play that exceeds the play limit becomes possible. Alternatively, when the play limit is imposed on the lower player and the game situation becomes a predetermined game situation, the predetermined game condition is satisfied and the game play exceeding the play limit is enabled. For example, as a predetermined game situation, when a specific event occurs in the game, the progress of the game becomes a predetermined situation, or the game play situation of the player becomes a predetermined situation, Game play that exceeds the play limit is possible.

  In addition, the restriction processing unit 604 performs a process of adding a penalty element to a lower player that is determined to have played beyond the play restriction. In other words, as described above, the game processing unit 610 performs a game process that allows play that exceeds the play limit of the lower player. However, a penalty is paid as a price for the lower player that has played a play that exceeds the play limit. Give an element. The penalty element is a game element that makes the player more disadvantageous or unfavorable in the game, and is a game element that has an effect opposite to the benefit. For example, the restriction processing unit 604 increases the rank level of the game level at the end of the game when the lower player plays beyond the play limit compared to when the play does not exceed the play limit. Penalty factor is given by performing a process such as lowering the game points or reducing the game points and in-game currency obtained by winning the game. For example, when a play exceeding the play limit is performed, the value of the privilege to be granted may be lowered.

  The restriction processing unit 604 performs a play restriction changing process. The play restriction changing process includes a change process for the content of the play restriction, a change process for the type of play restriction, a change process for the degree of play restriction, or a change process for invalidating the play restriction. For example, the restriction processing unit 604 performs a play restriction changing process when a play restriction changing condition is satisfied. For example, even if the play restriction of the lower player is performed, if the lower player pays for the charge by purchasing a charge item or the like, the content or type of the play restriction is changed or the play restriction is restricted. A play restriction changing process such as changing the degree or invalidating the play restriction is performed. Alternatively, when the lower player pays in-game currency, consumes game points, or the player's game play satisfies a predetermined condition, the content or type of the play restriction is changed, or the play restriction is restricted. A play restriction changing process such as decreasing the degree or invalidating the play restriction is performed.

  The restriction processing unit 604 performs at least one of a process of giving a penalty element to the higher player and a process of changing the game parameter of the higher player when the group game result does not satisfy the predetermined condition. If the group's game result does not meet the predetermined conditions, for example, if the group does not meet the victory condition of the game (when the defeat condition is met), if the group fails to achieve the goal of the game, This is the case where the achievement level of the game target does not satisfy the predetermined achievement level, or the case where the group game results (acquisition points, acquisition levels, etc.) do not reach the predetermined results. In such a case, the restriction processing unit 604 performs a process of giving a penalty element to the upper player who commanded the group, or various game parameters of the upper player become more disadvantageous in the game. The process to change is performed. For example, when the game result of the group does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the rank increase rate of the higher player at the end of the game is reduced, or the game points or in-game currency that the higher player can obtain by winning the game is reduced. A penalty element is given by performing the above process. Alternatively, the game parameter changing process is performed to reduce the ability parameters such as the attack power and defense power of the character used by the higher player, or to change the status parameter so that the status becomes an unfavorable status in the game.

  Further, the restriction processing unit 604 performs a process for setting evaluation parameters of the lower player for the upper player in accordance with at least one of the play restriction situation and the game situation. The play restriction status is a situation regarding the content of the play restriction imposed on the lower player, the type of play restriction, or the degree of restriction of the play restriction. The game situation is, for example, a game progress situation or a game achievement level (game clear situation, earned points) situation. For example, in a game using a character, the game situation is a situation specified based on a character situation in the game, a character status parameter, or the like. The evaluation parameter is an index parameter representing the evaluation of the lower player with respect to the upper player who imposes play restrictions on the evaluation parameter. This evaluation parameter is also a parameter representing the degree of dissatisfaction of the lower player with respect to the upper player. For example, the evaluation parameter (dissatisfaction parameter) of the lower player with respect to the upper player is changed according to what kind of content, type or degree of restriction is imposed on the lower player. Alternatively, the evaluation parameter (dissatisfaction parameter) of the lower player with respect to the upper player is changed according to the game situation of the player such as the lower player and the game situation of the team.

  Further, the restriction processing unit 604 performs at least one of a process of giving a penalty element to another player in the group and a process of changing the game parameter of the other player according to the evaluation parameter. The other player may be an upper player or another lower player. For example, in accordance with the evaluation parameter (dissatisfaction parameter) of the lower player with respect to the upper player, processing for giving a penalty element to the upper player or the like, or processing for changing the game parameter of the upper player or the like is performed. For example, when the evaluation represented by the evaluation parameter is low (when the degree of dissatisfaction is high), the restriction processing unit 604 performs a process of giving a penalty element having a high penalty degree to the upper player or the like, A process of changing the game parameter is performed so that the player or the like becomes more disadvantageous.

  Further, the restriction processing unit 604 performs a process of increasing the evaluation parameter of the higher player when the group game result satisfies a predetermined condition. When the group game result meets a predetermined condition, for example, when the group meets the victory condition of the game (when the defeat condition is not met), when the group achieves the game goal, Or when the group game results (acquired points, acquisition levels, etc.) exceed predetermined results. In such a case, the evaluation parameter of the higher player is increased to give a higher evaluation to the higher player.

  In addition, the restriction processing unit 604 permits the upper player to restrict the play of the lower player on the condition that the play restriction parameter associated with the upper player is consumed. For example, a play restriction parameter is associated with each upper player. Information on the play limiting parameters is stored in the parameter storage unit 673. Then, when the upper player requests play restriction for the lower player, the restriction processing unit 604 performs play restriction on the lower player on the condition that the play restriction parameter associated with the upper player is consumed (decrease in the parameter value). Allow. For example, the play restriction for the lower player is permitted on condition that the value of the play restriction parameter given as a point of the upper player is reduced.

2. Next, the method of this embodiment will be described in detail. Hereinafter, a case where a group to which a plurality of players belong is a team in a battle game or a cooperative play game will be mainly described as an example. A case where a game played by a plurality of players is a network game using a network will be mainly described as an example. However, the group in this embodiment is not limited to a team, and the game targeted by this embodiment is not limited to a network game.

2.1 Bonus grant processing due to play restrictions In a game in which a team is composed of a plurality of players to play a battle, etc., each player of the team acts differently among players who are only matched on the network, There was a problem that it was difficult for everyone to take action that considered team play. Therefore, in the game system according to the present embodiment, in order to win the team, the upper player who is the upper layer player (strong player) has a predetermined play restriction with respect to the lower player who is the lower layer player (weak player). Makes it possible to add A game system is realized in which a predetermined privilege (benefits, rewards) can be obtained when a lower-level player observes the play restrictions and the team wins.

  For example, in FIG. 4, a matching process of participating players is performed in the network game. For example, a player who participates in the game is selected by extracting a player that matches a predetermined matching condition from an unspecified number of players on the network. In the game described in the present embodiment, the number of participating players is six, of which three players belong to a team (first team) called team red, for example, and the other three players are For example, it belongs to a team called team blue (second team). Then, a battle game between Team Red and Team Blue is performed. An AI player called “bot” may belong to each team.

  Then, after such a matching process for participating players is performed, in this embodiment, a higher-level player in the team is set. For example, in FIG. 5, in the team red, a player named “Yoshida” is set as a higher player, and the other two players are set as lower players. Here, based on the level of the player in the game, the hierarchical level of each player in the team is determined, and the upper player is set. For example, “Yoshida” set as a high-ranking player is a player whose level of the game is higher than that of other players and whose rank is high. In other words, it is an advanced player who is familiar with the strategy of the game compared to other players. As described above, in the present embodiment, in a game in which a plurality of players play by belonging to a team (group in a broad sense), the hierarchical level of the players in the team is determined and a higher player is set. The setting of the upper player is not limited to such a setting method based on the game level. For example, as described later, a game for determining a player's hierarchical level may be played by the player, and the higher player may be set by determining the hierarchical level in the team based on the result of the game. Alternatively, the player's hierarchical level may be stored as hierarchical data, and the higher player may be set by determining the hierarchical level of the players in the team based on the hierarchical data.

  In FIG. 5, the player “Yoshida” is set as the upper player, and other players are notified that the player is following the command of the upper player. That is, the lower player is required to follow the command of the upper player, with the game play being restricted by the upper player. That is, a process for setting play restrictions in the game for the lower player by the upper player is performed. For example, in accordance with an instruction from the upper player, play restrictions on the game are imposed on lower players in the team.

  Here, the play restrictions imposed on the lower player are, for example, play restrictions on the selection of characters used by the player, the player's action area, the player's item purchase, and the player's executable commands. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating play restrictions on selection of characters used by a player. FIG. 6 shows an example of a character selection screen for the player “Tanaka” belonging to Team Red. As shown in FIG. 5, “Tanaka” is set as a lower player subordinate to “Yoshida”, which is a higher player. For this reason, “Tanaka”, which is the lower player, is limited to the characters that can be selected as characters used in the game and displayed in the frame of the game selection screen. In other words, if the play is not restricted, a selectable character cannot be selected by a lower player that is restricted. On the other hand, such a play restriction is not applied to “Yoshida”, which is the upper player, and the character can be freely selected without being limited to the characters in the frame of FIG.

  For example, in the game of the present embodiment, characters such as warriors, wizards, and monks are prepared as characters that can be selected by the player. A warrior type character has a strong attack power of direct attack, and a wizard type character can use various magic. The monk type character has an excellent ability to recover his / her character and his / her ally character. In order to win the game as a team, it is not preferable that all three characters constituting the team are the same type of character, and it is desirable that all types of characters of warriors, wizards, and monks are available. . However, beginner players who are unfamiliar with the game and have a low level of game tend to select only warrior characters that are familiar to them, or select only popular characters. Therefore, after the matching process of FIG. 4, when the character selection screen is displayed, all three players select the same type of character such as a warrior or select the same popular character. Such a situation occurs. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the upper player can add play restrictions to the character selection of the lower player. In this way, it is possible to restrict play so that, for example, the upper player selects the warrior character and the other lower players select the wizard or monk character.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of a game field (game map) used in the game of this embodiment. In the game field, a team red base, a team blue base, a main area connecting these bases, and sub-areas arranged above and below the main area are provided. The main area is a main battlefield of the game, and has a red side area, a blue side area, and a center area therebetween. In the sub area, shops and important areas are arranged. Shops are also located at the base where Team Red and Team Blue are located. In these shops, players can purchase various items.

  The sub-area is an area for acquiring an in-game currency called gold. A player operates a character that is his or her own character, and defeats a monster that appears in the sub-area to obtain gold. The player can purchase items for promoting the game in each shop by consuming the acquired gold. In the important area of the sub-area, monsters that excavate gold are placed, making it a strategically important area for the game. A plurality of important bases are arranged in the main area, and each team of Team Red and Team Blue captures each base of these important bases. Eventually, the team that captures the base of the enemy team wins.

  In this embodiment, the upper player can apply play restrictions on the action area of the player in the game field of FIG. 7 to the lower player. For example, in FIG. 8, the character CHB of the lower player can act in the sub-area, but is prohibited from moving to the main area, and a play restriction is added so that the player cannot act in the main area. Or although it can move to a main area, you may add play restrictions, such as reducing the moving speed in a main area significantly.

  For example, in this game, in the first half of the game, it is important to defeat monsters in the sub-area and acquire gold efficiently. Then, the game strategy of purchasing items effective for the game with the acquired gold, making good use of the purchased items, capturing each important base, and finally capturing the base of the enemy becomes important. However, beginners and other beginners who are unfamiliar with the game take selfish actions ignoring the game strategy, such as invading the main area from the beginning of the game. When such a selfish action is taken, the team wins away. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible for the upper player to apply play restrictions to the action area of the lower player. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, it is possible to limit the action of the lower player in the main area which is the main battlefield. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the lower player takes a selfish action that ignores the game strategy.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of an item purchase screen in the shop. Each player can purchase various items by entering a virtual item shop on the game field. For example, in FIG. 9A, the lower player is going to purchase a desired item from weapon items. In this case, it is displayed that the purchase of the item requires the payment of the upper player. When the lower player selects the settlement tab, a settlement screen as shown in FIG. 9B is displayed on the terminal device of the upper player. Then, in this settlement screen, the upper player approves the purchase by the lower player, so that the lower player can purchase the item he / she desires. As described above, in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the upper player can apply play restrictions on purchased items to the lower player.

  For example, in the game of the present embodiment, it is important for the game strategy to acquire gold by defeating a monster in the sub-area and purchase an item that is effective to advance the game advantageously using the acquired gold. It has become. However, a beginner player who is not familiar with the game purchases an item that ignores such a game strategy. If such an arbitrary item is purchased, the limited and precious in-game currency gold is wasted, and the team wins away. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible for the upper player to add a play restriction to the item purchase of the lower player. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which gold is wasted and items that are not effective in favoring the game are purchased by a lower player.

  In this embodiment, the upper player can add play restrictions on the executable commands to the lower player. For example, a command that can be executed if play is not restricted cannot be executed if play is restricted. For example, the upper player restricts the play of the lower player so that a specific type of command cannot be executed. For example, play restrictions are imposed so that a lower-level player cannot execute a command of a type that is not preferable to be executed by a lower-level player due to a game strategy. Alternatively, the number of commands that can be executed by the lower player is also limited to prevent a situation in which the lower player, which is a beginner player, executes the command unnecessarily.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the hierarchical level of the players in the team is determined, the upper player is set, and the play restriction in the game for the lower player in the team by the upper player is performed. For example, as described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9B, the upper player sets the play restrictions on the selection of the character used by the player, the player's action area, the player's item purchase, or the player's executable command. Can be added to the player. That is, the authority to perform such play restrictions is given to the upper player. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the lower player has acted according to such play restrictions. For example, when play exceeding the play limit is allowed, it is possible to determine whether or not the lower player has acted in accordance with the play limit by determining the degree of game play exceeding the play limit. The play restriction may be a forced play restriction in which the player has no selection right or refusal right. In this case, for example, when the lower player has played the game to the end without leaving the team, it can be determined that the action according to the play restriction has been performed. Based on the determination result of such behavior, a privilege is given to the lower player and the upper player. For example, a privilege is given to a lower player who is determined to have performed an action according to play restrictions, a privilege is given to a higher player who has successfully led the group, or a privilege is given to both the lower player and the higher player. For example, a privilege that gives the player an advantage in game play or preferential treatment for the player is given. The privilege may be a virtual currency such as an in-game currency, or may be a game element such as a rare item or a game card. Or you may give the privilege which makes a player advantageous in the lottery process by virtual lotteries, such as a gacha. Alternatively, it may be a privilege that makes it possible to play a special stage, a special scenario, a special event, or the like.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, as a privilege grant process, an item grant process, a game parameter change process, or a lottery process parameter change process is performed. For example, Team Red wins in FIG. Specifically, in FIG. 7, the team red player succeeds in capturing the team blue headquarters and wins the game as a team. As shown in FIG. 10, the subordinate degree indicating the degree to which the lower player complies with the play restriction is 100%, and it is determined that the lower player has performed the action according to the play restriction. In this case, a privilege is given to the lower player. Alternatively, a privilege may be given to a superior player who led the team red to win. For example, in FIG. 10, a rare crystal that is a rare item is given as a privilege. That is, item grant processing is performed as privilege grant processing. In addition, a bonus gacha ticket that increases the lottery probability in the gacha which is a virtual lottery machine is given as a privilege. In other words, as a bonus grant process, a lottery process parameter (lottery probability) change process is performed. It is not a lottery process parameter change process that directly changes the lottery probability in a gacha, but a lottery process parameter that allows a box table with a large number of rare items and rare characters to be selected in a box gacha, for example. Change processing may be performed.

  In FIG. 11, the team red wins and the dependency of the team red subordinate player on the play restriction is 100%. Therefore, for example, the performance parameter of the subordinate player belonging to the team red is increased. Or you may make it raise the performance parameter of the high-ranking player who led the team red and won.

  For example, in social games and home games, systems called achievements are adopted. Specifically, it is a system with a track record in Google Play (registered trademark) or XBOX (registered trademark). The actual result may also be called a trophy in PlayStation (registered trademark), for example. In FIG. 11, since the lower player performs the action according to the play restriction and the team wins, it is determined that the game result has been achieved (unlocked), and the result parameter is increased. As described above, in FIG. 11, the performance parameter changing process, which is a game parameter, is performed as the privilege giving process. The game parameter changing process is not limited to such a performance parameter changing process, but may be a game parameter changing process in which the player changes the game parameter more advantageously. For example, as the privilege granting process, a process of changing game parameters such as the ability parameter and status parameter of the character used by the player may be performed. In other words, as a privilege grant process, a process for changing various game parameters used for the game process is performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a lower player in a team (group) is restricted to play in the game and the lower player performs an action in accordance with the play restriction, the lower player or the team in accordance with the play restriction As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. In other words, in a game where a team is formed by a team of a plurality of players, players who are matched only on the network act differently, and it is difficult for everyone to take actions that consider team play. was there. In this regard, the game system according to the present embodiment allows the upper player to apply a predetermined restriction to the lower player in order to win the team. Then, when the lower player observes the restriction, a privilege that is a predetermined benefit or reward is given when the team wins. As described above, in this embodiment, by imposing a play restriction on the lower player, for example, a beginner player who does not understand the game strategy or the like takes an arbitrary action, and the team cannot win. can be solved. Then, by giving a privilege in return for complying with the play restriction to the lower player according to the play restriction by the upper player, the dissatisfaction of the lower player can be solved. In addition to the lower player, if a privilege is given to the upper player who is an advanced player, the upper player who led the team can be rewarded. As a result, each player in the team takes actions that lead the team to victory, and as a result, the satisfaction and enthusiasm of each player for the game can be increased as a result of the team winning. Realization of an unprecedented game system becomes possible.

2.2 Various Processing Examples Next, various processing examples of this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, processing of a second game that is a game for determining a higher player may be performed. For example, processing of the second game is performed, and the hierarchical level of the team is determined based on the game result of the second game, and the upper player in the team is set.

  For example, in FIG. 12A, a second game in which the player PLA and the player PLC battle each other is played. In this second game, the player PLA has 5 subordinates, and the player PLC has 10 subordinates, and the winner is determined in consideration of the number of subordinates. Specifically, as indicated by F1 in FIG. 12 (A), the reference point for the attack of the player PLA is 10 points for the base point and 5 subordinates, so 10 points + 1 point × 5 People = 15 points. Further, as indicated by F2, the reference point of the player PLC is 10 points + 1 point × 10 people = 20 points because the base point is 10 points and the number of subordinates is 10. Further, in the second game, the winning / losing determination process of the battle is performed in consideration of the probability element parameter. Specifically, as indicated by F3, the magnification based on the probability element parameter on the player PLA side is 1.7 times, which is high. On the other hand, as indicated by F4, the multiple by the probability element parameter on the player PLC side is 1.0. Therefore, the player PLA gain points are 1.7 × 15 = 25.5 points, and the player PLC gain points are 1.0 × 20 = 20 points, so the player PLA wins. When the player PLA wins in this way, as shown in FIG. 12B, the defeated player PLC becomes a subordinate who is under the player PLA. In this way, in the second game, the player with the larger number of subordinates basically wins, but in addition to this, the probability element parameter is also reflected in the win or loss.

  In this embodiment, player hierarchical data is prepared, and a battle between players as shown in FIG. 12A is performed, and the relationship of the hierarchical structure changes as shown in FIG. If this occurs, the hierarchical structure data is updated to determine the hierarchical level. Thereby, in the game using the game field of FIG. 7, the player PLA is set as the upper player and the player PLC is set as the lower player. That is, when determining the hierarchical level of the players in the team and setting the upper player, the hierarchical structure data updated in FIGS. 12A and 12B is used, and the hierarchy based on this hierarchical structure data is used. From the level determination process, the player PLA is set as the upper player and the player PLC is set as the lower player. In this way, it becomes possible to determine the upper player by judging the hierarchical level between players in the team according to the result of winning or losing in the second game, so that the fun and variety of the game are increased. It becomes possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a given event occurs in the game or at a given timing during the game, the lower player is restricted from playing. That is, when a specific event occurs in the game or at a specific timing during the game, the lower player can be restricted by the upper player. For example, in FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B, an item purchase event occurs when a lower player visits a shop on the game field. Then, when such an item purchase event occurs, play restrictions on the item purchase of the lower player are performed. Further, in FIG. 8, at the timing when the character CHB of the lower player moves to the main area, play restrictions on the action area of the lower player are performed. In other words, the movement timing to the main area is a given timing during the game, and play restriction for the lower player is performed at this timing. Note that this can also be said that play restrictions have been made due to the occurrence of a movement event to the main area.

  FIG. 13 shows an application example of the method of this embodiment to a board game. In the board game of FIG. 13, each player rolls a virtual dice and advances a piece corresponding to each player. The game is aimed at the goal while experiencing various life events in accordance with the instructions on the square where the frame has stopped. In FIG. 13, PLA is set as the upper player, and PLB and PLC are set as the lower player. Then, for example, at the timing when the frame of the lower player PLB stops at a specific square, play restriction to the lower player PLB is performed. That is, the timing at which a specific square is stopped is a given timing during the game, and at this timing, play restriction on the lower player PLB by the upper player PLA is performed. For example, when the lower player PLB stops at this specific square, it is required to perform an action in accordance with an instruction from the upper player PLA. For example, if you stop at a specific square, you cannot purchase a property corresponding to the upper player PLA, or you can usually roll two dice but only one dice can be rolled. The player PLB is charged. Then, when the lower player PLB performs an action in accordance with such a play restriction, for example, a privilege is given at the end of the game. As described above, by performing play restriction at the occurrence of a specific event or at a specific timing in the game, it is possible to impose an appropriate play restriction according to the specific event or the specific timing to a lower player.

  In the present embodiment, the content of play restriction is determined based on at least one of the hierarchical level of the lower player, the hierarchical level of the upper player, and the hierarchical level difference between the upper player and the lower player. For example, in FIG. 14, the hierarchy level HLB is a hierarchy level lower than the HLA, and the hierarchy level HLC is a hierarchy level lower than the HLB and is the lowest hierarchy level. That is, the relationship of HLA> HLB> HLC is established. For example, assume that the hierarchical level of the lower player is HLA. In this case, only the play restriction on the character selection described with reference to FIG. 6 is imposed on the lower player, and the play restriction on the action area described with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 (A) and FIG. 9 (B). The play restrictions on item purchases described in) are not imposed. Further, when the hierarchical level of the lower player is a hierarchical level HLB lower than the hierarchical level HLA, play restrictions are imposed on character selection and action area, but play restrictions on item purchase are not imposed. Further, when the hierarchical level of the lower player is a hierarchical level HLC lower than the hierarchical level HLB, play restrictions are imposed on all of character selection, action area, and item purchase. That is, the lower the player level is, the more play restriction items are imposed on the player, and the content of play restrictions differs depending on the player level. Alternatively, the content of the play restriction may be made different according to the hierarchy level of the upper player and the difference in hierarchy level between the upper player and the lower player. For example, the higher the hierarchy level of the upper player, or the greater the difference in the hierarchy level between the upper player and the lower player, the more the play restriction items imposed on the lower player are made different. For example, when the hierarchical level of the upper player is the highest, or when the hierarchical level difference between the upper player and the lower player is the largest, play restriction is performed for all items of character selection, action area, and item purchase. The number of play restriction items imposed on the lower player is reduced as the hierarchical level of the upper player or the difference between the upper player and the lower player is reduced. In addition, the lower player is imposed a kind of play restriction that becomes more restrictive as the lower player's hierarchy level is lower, the higher player's hierarchy level is higher, or the hierarchy level difference between the upper player and the lower player is larger. Or the restriction degree of play restriction may be increased. Increasing the degree of restriction of play restriction includes, for example, reducing the number and types of characters that can be selected by the lower player in FIG. 6, and reducing the number and types of areas in which the lower player can act in FIG. In this way, by changing the content of the play restriction in accordance with the hierarchy level of the lower player or the upper player or the difference in hierarchy level, appropriate play restrictions reflecting these hierarchy levels and hierarchy level differences are set to the lower player. Can be imposed on.

  In the present embodiment, game processing that allows play that exceeds the play limit of the lower player is performed. For example, in FIG. 15 (A) and FIG. 15 (B), play restrictions on the action area are performed for the lower players. Specifically, play restrictions are imposed on an action in which the character CHB of the lower player moves from the area ARA to the area ARB beyond the boundary BD. In this case, the character CHB is not completely prohibited from moving to the area ARB, but is allowed to move beyond the play limit to the area ARB. For example, in FIG. 15A, the lower player character CHB is allowed to move to the area ARB, but a warning that the area ARB is a movement prohibited area is displayed on the game screen. By performing such warning display, psychological pressure to move to the area ARB is given to the lower player, and the action exceeding the play limit is psychologically restricted. In FIG. 15B, the lower player character CHB is allowed to move to the area ARB, but in the area ARB, the moving speed of the character CHB decreases. That is, in the area ARA where movement is permitted, the character CHB can move at a normal movement speed, but in the area ARB, the character CHB can move only at a movement speed much lower than the movement speed in the area ARA. As the moving speed decreases in this way, the lower player is hesitant to move to the area ARB and act. Further, for example, as to allow play beyond the play limit in the character selection in FIG. 6, for example, permitting a lower player to select a character outside the frame on condition that payment of a charge for the charge or provision of a penalty element is made. It is. In addition, as the allowance of play exceeding the play limit in the item purchase of FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B, for example, on the condition of payment of a fee for the charge or grant of a penalty element, For example, making an item available for purchase without obtaining a settlement. By allowing play beyond the play limit in this way, the lower player is not completely forced to follow the play limit. Then, in a state where a certain degree of restriction is imposed, an action according to his / her own intention becomes possible, and it becomes possible to prevent the lower player from losing the willingness to play the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the lower player satisfies a predetermined game condition, a game process that allows play that exceeds the play limit of the lower player is performed. For example, if a lower-level player whose play is restricted performs a specific action associated with a predetermined game condition, game play exceeding the play restriction is allowed. For example, a game that exceeds the play limit can be achieved by using an item that has the effect of releasing the play restriction or changing the character used to a character that does not have the play restriction. Become. Alternatively, when a game situation associated with a predetermined game condition is reached, the game play of the lower player exceeding the play limit may be permitted. For example, if a specific event that releases the play restriction occurs, or if the game progress status or game play situation of the lower player becomes a specific situation, the game play of the lower player exceeding the play restriction is allowed. To do.

  In the present embodiment, a penalty element is added to a lower player that is determined to have played beyond the play limit. For example, a penalty element is given as a price for a lower player who has played beyond the play limit. For example, in FIG. 15B, the character CHB of the lower player has moved to the area ARB without following the play restrictions on the action area. In this case, a penalty element for reducing the moving speed of the character CHB is given. Or, if you play beyond the play limit, you will be given a penalty element that will lower the rank increase rate at the end of the game or reduce the game points and in-game currency earned by winning the team May be.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining penalty element provision processing. First, game processing is performed (step S1), and it is determined whether or not the lower player has performed an action exceeding the play limit (step S2). If it is determined that an action exceeding the play limit has been performed, the value of the penalty parameter is incremented (step S3). For example, when an action exceeding the play limit is performed for character selection, action area or item purchase, the value of a penalty parameter that is a parameter for a penalty element is incremented. Next, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S4). Taking the game of FIG. 7 as an example, if either team captures the enemy's home base, the game ends. When the game is over, it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty parameter of the lower player exceeds a threshold value (step S5). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty parameter incremented in step S3 exceeds a predetermined threshold value. If the penalty parameter value exceeds the threshold value, a penalty element is added to the lower player (step S6). In other words, while allowing an action that exceeds the play limit of a lower player, if the value of the penalty parameter indicating the degree of excess exceeds a threshold value that is an allowable value, a penalty is given to the lower player. .

  In the present embodiment, play limit changing processing is performed. For example, a change process for the content of play restriction, a change process for the type of play restriction, a change process for the degree of play restriction, or a change process for invalidating the play restriction is performed. By performing such a play restriction changing process, the content, type, degree of restriction of play restrictions imposed on the lower player, and validity / invalidity of play restrictions are changed in various ways according to various conditions and situations. It becomes possible to realize a variety of play restrictions.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of this embodiment including a play restriction changing process. First, matching processing for participating players in the game is performed (step S11). For example, as described with reference to FIG. 4, matching processing for extracting and selecting participating players in the network game is performed. Next, the hierarchical level of the players belonging to the team is determined, and a higher player is set (step S12). For example, as described with reference to FIG. 5, by the matching process, a hierarchical level such as a game level of a plurality of players assigned to the same team is determined, and a process for determining a higher level play is performed. Then, a play limit setting process for the lower player by the upper player is performed (step S13). That is, a process for enabling the upper player to apply play restrictions to the lower player is executed. For example, in accordance with an instruction from the upper player, processing for restricting play is performed on the lower player. Specifically, for play selection in character selection as shown in FIG. 6, play restriction for action area as shown in FIG. 8, or item purchase as shown in FIG. 9 (A) and FIG. 9 (B). A play restriction setting process for performing play restriction is executed.

  Next, a game process is performed (step S14). For example, a process for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied and a process for advancing the started game are executed. Then, the play-restricted lower-level player determines whether or not the play restriction change condition is satisfied by using the charge item (step S15). If the play restriction changing condition is satisfied, a play restriction changing process is performed (step S16). For example, even if the lower player's play restriction is made, the lower player purchases an accounting item, pays in-game currency, consumes game points, or the lower player's game play satisfies a predetermined condition. If it is, it is determined that the play restriction changing condition is satisfied. Then, a play restriction changing process such as changing the content and type of the play restriction, changing the degree of restriction of the play restriction, or invalidating the play restriction is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S17). When the game is over, a privilege grant process is performed. For example, as described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, when one of the teams wins the game by winning the headquarters or the like, when the game ends, a privilege is given to a lower player according to the play restriction, or the team A process of granting a privilege to the upper player who led the

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game result of the team (group) does not satisfy the predetermined condition, at least one of a process of giving a penalty element to the higher player and a process of changing the game parameter of the higher player is performed. For example, if the team fails to win, fails to achieve the goal, fails to achieve the goal, or if the game result does not reach the prescribed result, the game result satisfies the predetermined condition. Suppose that it did not meet. In this case, a process of giving a penalty element to the higher player or changing a game parameter of the higher player is performed. For example, a penalty element granting process is performed such as lowering the level rank increase rate at the end of the game or reducing the game points and in-game currency awarded. Alternatively, the game parameter changing process is performed so as to be more disadvantageous in the game, for example, by reducing the ability parameter of the character of the upper player. In this way, a penalty element is given to the upper player or the game parameter is changed, etc., so that the upper player who led the team is compensated for the fact that the team's game result does not satisfy the predetermined condition. It becomes possible to impose against it.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining privilege grant processing and penalty grant processing according to a team game result. Steps S21 to S24 in FIG. 18 are the same as steps S11 to S14 in FIG. In step S25 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the game has ended. If the game has ended, it is determined whether or not the team game result satisfies a predetermined condition by winning the team (step S26). ). Taking the game of FIG. 7 as an example, when the team of the player captures the home base of the enemy team, the team wins and it is determined that the game result satisfies a predetermined condition. Or, when the mission that is the goal of the game is achieved, the achievement level of the goal exceeds the predetermined achievement level, or the game result exceeds the predetermined result, it is determined that the game result of the team satisfies the predetermined condition To do. If the game result of the team satisfies a predetermined condition, a privilege grant process is performed (step S27). For example, a privilege is given to a lower player in accordance with play restrictions, or a privilege is given to a higher player who leads a team. On the other hand, if the team loses the game, the target mission cannot be achieved, or the achievement level of the target and the game result are insufficient, it is determined that the game result of the team does not satisfy the predetermined condition. In this case, a penalty element is added to the higher player and the game parameters of the higher player are changed (step S28). In other words, a process for imposing a price on the upper player that the game result of the team did not satisfy the predetermined condition is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the lower player evaluation parameter setting process for the upper player is performed in accordance with at least one of the play restriction situation and the game situation. For example, the evaluation parameter of the lower player for the upper player is set according to the game situation such as the play restriction situation, the game progress situation, the game achievement situation, etc. Is done. That is, an index parameter setting process representing the evaluation of the lower player with respect to the upper player is performed. In this way, it becomes possible to realize the evaluation process for the upper player by the lower player with play restrictions imposed, and numerically quantify the evaluation and dissatisfaction level of the lower player with respect to the upper player using this evaluation parameter. become able to. In the present embodiment, at least one of processing for giving a penalty element to other players in the team and processing for changing game parameters of other players in the team according to the evaluation parameters set in this way. I do. For example, a process of giving a penalty element to another player such as an upper player or another lower player in the team or a process of changing game parameters of another player is performed. In this way, for example, when the evaluation with respect to the upper player is low and the degree of dissatisfaction of the lower player with restricted play is high, a high penalty is given to the upper player or the like, or the game play becomes more disadvantageous. It is possible to change the game parameters.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining a penalty giving process or a game parameter changing process according to an evaluation parameter. Steps S31 to S34 in FIG. 19 are the same as steps S11 to S14 in FIG. In step S35 in FIG. 19, the lower player evaluation parameter setting process for the upper player is performed in accordance with the play restriction situation and the game situation. For example, the evaluation parameter of the lower player relative to the upper player depends on what kind of content, type, or degree of restriction the upper player imposes on the lower player, or depending on the game situation of the player or team Is set. Then, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S36). When the game is over, a privilege grant process is performed (step S37). For example, a process of giving a privilege to a lower player or the like is performed. Then, according to the evaluation parameter, a process of giving a penalty element to another player in the team or a process of changing the game parameter of another player is performed (step S38). For example, when the evaluation represented by the evaluation parameter is low, a penalty is given or a process for changing the game parameter is performed so that the game is disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, when the game result of the team satisfies a predetermined condition, processing for increasing the evaluation parameter of the higher player is performed. For example, when a team wins, when a goal is achieved, when a goal achievement level meets a predetermined achievement level, or when a game score reaches a predetermined score, the evaluation with respect to a higher player is increased. Increase the evaluation parameter. In this way, it is possible to realize an evaluation parameter setting process that evaluates the contribution degree of the upper player to the fact that the game result of the team satisfies the predetermined condition and increases the evaluation of the upper player.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the evaluation parameter increase process according to the game result of the team. Steps S41 to S46 in FIG. 20 are the same as steps S31 to S36 in FIG. When it is determined in step S46 in FIG. 20 that the game has ended, it is determined whether or not the team game result satisfies a predetermined condition by winning the team (step S47). For example, if the team wins by attacking the base of the enemy team, achieves the goal of the game, the achievement level of the goal exceeds the predetermined achievement level, or the game result exceeds the predetermined result, It is determined that the team game result satisfies a predetermined condition. Then, a privilege grant process and a process for increasing the evaluation parameter of the higher player are performed (step S48). For example, a privilege is given to a lower player who has contributed to the victory of the team by following the play restrictions, or a process for increasing the evaluation parameter of the upper player who has contributed to the victory of the team by leading the lower player is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the upper player is permitted to restrict the play of the lower player on the condition that the play restriction parameter associated with the upper player is consumed. For example, when the upper player requests play restriction for the lower player, the play restriction of the lower player is permitted on condition that the play restriction parameter associated with the upper player is consumed. In this way, unlimited play restrictions on the lower player by the upper player are suppressed, and suitable adjustment of the game balance becomes possible.

  For example, FIG. 21 (A) is a diagram showing an example of points for holding play limiting parameters. This possessed point corresponds to an initial value of a play restriction parameter given to each higher player. For example, in FIG. 21 (A), 200 points are given to the upper player of the highest rank RK1 as possession points for play restriction parameters. In addition, 100 points are awarded as points to the higher player who is lower than rank RK1, and 50 points are awarded to the higher player who is lower rank RK3 than rank RK2. ing. As described above, the higher ranking player has more points for the play restriction parameter.

  FIG. 21B is a diagram illustrating an example of consumption points of play restriction parameters in accordance with the types of play restrictions. For example, the upper player can perform play restrictions on character selection as shown in FIG. 6 on the condition that a 100-point play restriction parameter is consumed. In addition, the upper player may play restrictions on the action area as shown in FIG. 8 or purchase an item as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B on condition that the 50-point play restriction parameter is consumed. Play restrictions can be made. For example, the upper player of the highest rank RK1 in FIG. 21A has 200 points for the play restriction parameter. Therefore, by consuming 200 points of play restriction parameters, it is possible to restrict play of all of the character selection, action area, and item purchase of the lower player. On the other hand, the top player of rank RK2 has 100 points for the play restriction parameter. Accordingly, by consuming 100 points of the play restriction parameter, it is possible to restrict the play of the character selection of the lower player. Alternatively, by spending 100 points, it is possible to restrict both the action area and the item purchase of the lower player. Further, since the upper player of the rank RK3 has 50 points for the play restriction parameter, the play restriction parameter of the lower player is consumed by consuming 50 points of the play restriction parameter. Is possible. In this way, the upper player can no longer perform the play restriction due to the point consumption exceeding the possession points, and it is possible to prevent the upper player from performing an unlimited play restriction on the lower player. Even in the same upper player, the play restriction items that can be requested to the lower player differ depending on the points of the play restriction parameters. Therefore, it is possible to restrict the play of the lower player according to the rank of the upper player, and various play restriction processes can be realized.

  Although the present embodiment has been described in detail as described above, it will be easily understood by those skilled in the art that many modifications can be made without departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention. For example, a term (such as a team) that has been described together with a different term (such as a group) having a broader meaning or the same meaning at least once in the specification or the drawings may be replaced with the different term anywhere in the specification or the drawings. it can. Further, game processing, play restriction setting processing, action determination processing, privilege grant processing, and the like are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and techniques equivalent to these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

CHA, CHB, CHC character, PLA, PLB, PLC player,
ARA, ARB area, BD boundary,
100 processing unit, 102 communication processing unit, 104 restriction processing unit, 106 action determination unit,
108 privilege processing unit, 110 game processing unit, 120 display processing unit, 130 sound processing unit,
160 operation unit, 162 imaging unit, 170 storage unit, 172 game information storage unit,
173 parameter storage unit, 174 privilege information storage unit, 180 information storage medium,
190 Display unit, 192 Sound output unit, 194 I / F unit,
195 portable information storage medium, 196 communication unit,
500 server system, 510 network, 600 processing unit,
602 communication processing unit, 604 restriction processing unit, 606 action determination unit, 608 privilege processing unit,
610 game processing unit, 612 management unit, 614 authentication processing unit, 616 billing processing unit,
620 display processing unit, 630 sound processing unit, 660 operation unit, 670 storage unit,
672 Game information storage unit, 673 parameter storage unit, 674 privilege information storage unit,
676 charging information storage unit, 678 user information storage unit,
680 Information storage medium, 696 communication unit

Claims (16)

A game processing unit for processing a game in which a plurality of players belong to a group and play;
A restriction processing unit configured to determine a hierarchy level of the plurality of players in the group and set an upper player, and to perform a play restriction setting process in a game for the lower player in the group by the upper player;
An action determination unit for determining whether or not the lower player has acted according to the play restriction;
A privilege processing unit that performs a process of granting a privilege to at least one of the lower player and the upper player based on the determination result of the behavior determination unit;
A game system comprising: In claim 1,
The play limit is
A game system characterized by restrictions on at least one of selection of a character used by a player, player action area, player item purchase, and a command executable by the player. In claim 1 or 2,
The game processing unit
Processing a second game, which is a game for determining the upper player,
The restriction processing unit
A game system, wherein the upper player is set based on a game result in the second game. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3,
The restriction processing unit
The game system, wherein the play restriction of the lower player is performed when a given event occurs in the game or at a given timing during the game. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4,
The restriction processing unit
A game system, wherein the content of the play restriction is determined based on at least one of a hierarchy level of the lower player, a hierarchy level of the upper player, and a hierarchy level difference between the upper player and the lower player. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5,
The privilege processing unit
A game system characterized by performing at least one of an item grant process, a game parameter change process, and a lottery process parameter change process as the privilege grant process. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6.
The game processing unit
A game system that performs a game process that allows the lower player to play beyond the play limit. In claim 7,
The game processing unit
A game system that performs game processing that allows a play that exceeds the play limit of the lower player when the lower player satisfies a predetermined game condition. In claim 7 or 8,
The restriction processing unit
A game system, wherein a penalty element is added to the lower player determined to have played a game exceeding the play limit. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9,
The restriction processing unit
A game system for performing the play restriction changing process. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 10.
The restriction processing unit
When the game result of the said group does not satisfy | fill predetermined conditions, at least one of the process which gives a penalty element to the said upper player, and the process which changes the game parameter of the said upper player is performed. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 11,
The restriction processing unit
A game system, wherein an evaluation parameter setting process for the lower player is performed for the upper player in accordance with at least one of the play restriction situation and the game situation. In claim 12,
The restriction processing unit
A game system characterized by performing at least one of a process of giving a penalty element to another player in the group and a process of changing a game parameter of the other player in accordance with the evaluation parameter. In claim 12 or 13,
The restriction processing unit
When the game result of the said group satisfy | fills predetermined conditions, the process which raises the said evaluation parameter of the said high-order player is performed, The game system characterized by the above-mentioned. In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 14.
The restriction processing unit
A game system, wherein the play restriction of the lower player by the upper player is permitted on condition that the play restriction parameter associated with the upper player is consumed. A game processing unit for processing a game in which a plurality of players belong to a group and play;
A restriction processing unit configured to determine a hierarchical level of the plurality of players in the group and set an upper player, and to perform a play restriction setting process in a game for a lower player in the group by the upper player;
An action determination unit for determining whether or not the lower player has acted according to the play restriction;
As a privilege processing unit that performs a process of giving a privilege to at least one of the lower player and the upper player based on the determination result of the behavior determination unit,
A program characterized by causing a computer to function.

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