JP2020171596A - Program, information processing device, game server and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a program capable of providing merits to a monthly charger while suppressing demerits to a monthly non-charger.SOLUTION: A program for executing a game using a virtual item causes a computer to function as: a privilege impartment part 132 for imparting a privilege for attempting a virtual item that is not acquired by a player during a prescribed period to the player paying a game charge of a subscription type, and imparting no privilege to a player paying no game charge; and an item acquisition part 133 for causing a player to acquire a virtual item in the privilege due to consumption of game points regardless of the existence/nonexistence of the payment of the game charge after the elapse of the prescribed period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present disclosure relates to programs, information processing devices, game servers and game systems.

There is known a subscription-type game system in which a game fee (for example, monthly continuous charge) is set for each fixed period and a privilege is given to the player who paid the game fee within the fixed period. There is. For example, in Patent Document 1, the game is urged by the monthly biller to continuously set the monthly billing by setting the privilege to be received by the player within the next fixed period in advance within the current fixed period. A game system that allows you to enjoy is described.

JP-A-2018-69043

However, since the invention described in Patent Document 1 is a mechanism for forcing a player to pay a monthly fee or continue the monthly fee, the player who does not like the monthly fee is shunned and it becomes difficult to increase the number of players. There is a risk.

On the other hand, if the benefits are not provided to the monthly billers, the monthly billers cannot be gathered, and there is a problem that it becomes difficult to stably and permanently provide the game service.

Therefore, the present disclosure is made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and the purpose is to provide a game system or the like that can provide merits to monthly payers while suppressing disadvantages to monthly non-payers. Is.

In order to achieve the above object, the program according to the present disclosure is a program for executing a game using virtual items, in which a player pays a subscription-type game fee to a player for a predetermined period of time. The privilege granting department that grants the privilege to try the virtual item that has not been acquired and does not grant the privilege to the player who has not paid the game fee, regardless of whether the game fee is paid after the lapse of a predetermined period It functions as an item acquisition unit that allows the player to acquire virtual items in the privilege by consuming game points.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing device according to the present disclosure is an information processing device that executes a game using virtual items, and is acquired by the player for a predetermined period for a player who has paid a subscription-type game fee. For players who have not paid the game fee by giving the privilege to try the virtual item that has not been done, the privilege granting section that does not give the privilege and after the lapse of a predetermined period, regardless of whether the game fee is paid or not It includes an item acquisition unit that allows the player to acquire virtual items in the privilege by consuming game points.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the game server according to the present disclosure is a game server that executes a game using virtual items, and is acquired by the player for a predetermined period for a player who has paid a subscription-type game fee. For players who have not paid the game fee by giving the privilege to try the virtual item that has not been given, the privilege giving section that does not give the privilege and after the lapse of a predetermined period, regardless of whether the game fee is paid or not It includes an item acquisition unit that allows the player to acquire virtual items in the privilege by consuming game points.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the game system according to the present disclosure is a game server that executes a game using virtual items, and is acquired by the player for a predetermined period for a player who has paid a subscription-type game fee. For players who have not paid the game fee by giving the privilege to try the virtual item that has not been given, the privilege giving section that does not give the privilege and after the lapse of a predetermined period, regardless of whether the game fee is paid or not It includes an item acquisition unit that allows the player to acquire virtual items in the privilege by consuming game points.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a game system that can provide advantages to monthly payers while suppressing disadvantages to non-payers.

It is a block diagram of the game system 1. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the functional configuration of a game server 100. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the functional structure of the terminal 200. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing in a game server 100. It is a figure which shows an example of the player information. It is a figure which shows an example of the play information. It is a figure which shows an example of privilege information. This is an example of a purchase screen for virtual items related to benefits. This is an example of a display that encourages monthly billing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings illustrating the embodiments, the common components are designated by the same reference numerals, and the repeated description will be omitted. The following embodiments do not unreasonably limit the contents of the present disclosure described in the claims. In addition, not all of the components shown in the embodiments are essential components of the present disclosure.

<Embodiment>
(Outline of Embodiment)
Conventionally, game services have been provided in which charges are set by a subscription method (monthly charge). For example, a player who has paid a subscription-type game fee (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "monthly chargeer") can be given in-game benefits, etc., and the progress of the game can be promoted advantageously. Offer the benefits of. However, the monthly billing game service may be shunned by players who do not like the monthly billing, and it may be difficult to increase the number of players. In addition, depending on the content of the benefits given to the monthly chargeer, the balance of the game with other players may be disrupted (that is, by providing an advantageous virtual item that can be used only by the monthly chargeer, the game must be charged monthly. There is a risk that you will not be able to fully enjoy the game), but if you do not provide benefits to the monthly billers, you will not be able to collect the monthly billers. For this reason, there is a problem that the profit of the game provider deteriorates and it becomes difficult to stably provide the game service.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a game is provided that provides advantages to monthly payers while suppressing disadvantages to non-monthly payers. Specifically, in the present embodiment, in a game that can be played by both a monthly chargeer and a non-charger, the monthly chargeer is given a privilege in the game. That is, a player who has not paid a subscription-type game fee while giving a privilege to try a virtual item that the player has not acquired for a predetermined period to a monthly payer (hereinafter, "monthly non-payer"). ”), The privilege will not be granted. Then, after the lapse of the predetermined period, the virtual item in the privilege can be acquired by consuming the game points regardless of whether the person is a monthly chargeer or a non-charger.

In this way, the game progresses by giving the monthly payer a period during which the virtual item can be tried as a privilege, giving them time to think about the strategy of the game, and having them try the usability. Differentiate from non-payers per month to gain an advantage. On the other hand, after the trial period has elapsed, the possibility of game imbalance is reduced by allowing monthly payers to acquire virtual items that have been tried in advance, regardless of whether they are monthly payers or non-payers. Even if you are a non-paying person, you can enjoy playing.

The "virtual item" according to the present embodiment is an item used in a game, for example, a character operated by a player, a weapon, armor, a tool, an in-game currency, a bonus game, etc. used by the character. Includes concepts such as game options for participating in various events and parameters such as life energy and experience points. In addition, the benefits that players can try include participation in the game community, synthesis of two or more virtual items that execute new items and version upgrades of items, character evolution, and stages that the player explores. Good.

Further, the "trial" according to the present embodiment means to let the player use the virtual item as a game asset without acquiring it. By trying out a virtual item in a game, the player can confirm, for example, its operation feeling, usability, strength, difficulty level, and the like. The "trial" may also include the concept of conditional temporary use for virtual items. For example, the player may be allowed to use some of the functions of the virtual item such as attributes and skills without activating them.

During the trial period, the virtual item owned by the player (player's game asset) may be managed separately, or the virtual item may be temporarily owned and managed without distinction from the virtual item owned by the player.

When the virtual item owned by the player and the item under trial are managed separately, it is possible to limit the usage of the item under trial. For example, it may be used only in a dedicated game space described later. In addition, it is possible to limit the growth of a virtual item that originally has a growth factor, or to give a special notification so that the trial virtual item can be externally understood when displaying the trial virtual item. ..

Further, in the "subscription method" according to the present embodiment, unless otherwise specified, a game fee is set every fixed period (for example, one month or one year), and a payment (purchase) procedure is once performed by the player. This is a billing method in which the payment of the game fee is automatically renewed at regular intervals unless the cancellation procedure is performed by the player.

(Configuration of game system 1)
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of the game system 1. The configuration of the game system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

The game system 1 includes a game server 100 and terminals 200-1, 200-2, ..., 200-N (N is a natural number), and is communicably connected via a network NW. The network NW is composed of WAN (Wide Area Network), LAN (Local Area Network) and the like. In the following description, terminals 200-1, 200-2, ..., 200-N will be referred to as terminal 200 unless it is necessary to distinguish them.

The game server 100 is a game server that manages a game according to the present embodiment. For example, distribution of a game program to a terminal 200 accessed via a network NW, management and control of a game performed by a player on the terminal 200. , Perform in-game billing processing, etc.

The terminal 200 is an information processing terminal that executes game processing by executing a game program (application) distributed from the game server 100 as described above. The terminal 200 may be configured to store the game program in advance.

(Functional configuration of game server 100)
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the game server 100. The game server 100 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The game server 100 is an information processing device and includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a processing unit 130.

The communication unit 110 performs various controls for communicating with the terminal 200 via the network NW, and its functions include various processors, hardware such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) for communication, and a program. It can be realized by such as.

The storage unit 120 is a storage device for storing programs for operating a computer and various data, and includes game information 121, player information 122, and privilege information 123.

The game information 121 stores information about the game according to the present embodiment. The game information 121 is, for example, information about a game program according to the present embodiment distributed to the terminal 200 via the communication unit 110, and contents such as characters and items used in the game. The storage unit 120 may include a temporary storage area and storage.

The player information 122 stores information about the player. The player information 122 is associated with, for example, information that identifies a player, play information that includes game play history, information that identifies whether or not the player is a monthly payer, a payment start date of a game fee at regular intervals, and the like. This is the information that was given.

The privilege information 123 stores information regarding the privilege to be given to the monthly biller. The privilege information 123 includes, for example, information about a virtual item that is given as a privilege and has not been acquired by the monthly biller, a period for granting the privilege, a date and time when the virtual item related to the privilege can be acquired by the player after the period has elapsed, and the like. , Acquisition conditions that indicate the amount of game points consumed, etc. The privilege information 123 may be updated by the game provider or the like, and may store, for example, a virtual item newly provided for the game.

The processing unit 130 executes various types of information processing executed by the game server 100. The processing unit 130 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory, and various information processing is executed by the CPU using the memory to execute an information processing program stored in the storage unit 120. In the present embodiment, the processing unit 130 provides the terminal 200 with a game program according to the present embodiment as the above-mentioned information processing.

The processing unit 130 includes a game execution unit 131, a privilege giving unit 132, an item acquisition unit 133, a space providing unit 134, a notification unit 135, and a display control unit 136.

The game execution unit 131 executes the progress of various games such as a battle game and a lottery game based on the input of the player received from the terminal 200 via the communication unit 110.

The privilege granting unit 132 grants a privilege to the monthly biller. For example, the privilege granting unit 132 grants the monthly chargeer a privilege to try a virtual item that the monthly chargeer has not acquired for a predetermined period, and does not grant the privilege to the monthly non-charger.

The virtual item related to the privilege given by the privilege granting unit 132 may be acquired by the player by consuming game points (including concepts such as in-game currency and item exchange ticket) at the time when the privilege is granted. It may be an item that cannot be used. For example, items such as characters and weapons that will be newly provided to the game.

Further, the virtual item related to the privilege given by the privilege giving unit 132 may be an item that can be acquired by the player only by lottery. That is, it is an item that is provided in the game but cannot be acquired by the player due to the consumption of game points or the like. In the present embodiment, the "lottery" may be, for example, a lottery event that can be executed without charging (that is, can be executed free of charge) by consuming game points or the like, or is a lottery event executed by charging. There may be. In the lottery event, for example, a rarity value (rareness) is set in advance for a plurality of lottery target items, and the item is selected with a probability based on the rarity value. In other words, by letting monthly payers try virtual items that they have not used yet, there is a merit that it is advantageous for non-payers and other players to think about the strategy of the game and to test the usability. You can give a sense of superiority that you can play with items and characters that you are not using.

After the lapse of the above-mentioned predetermined period, the item acquisition unit 133 causes the player to acquire the virtual item in the privilege by consuming the game points regardless of whether or not the game fee is paid. For example, after the end of the event, the virtual item tried as a privilege is provided in the game by the game provider so that it can be acquired by consuming game points. At this time, the player may acquire the information without going through the lottery. That is, since the virtual item related to the privilege is not an item that can be purchased only by the monthly payer, the non-payer can also purchase the item and enjoy the game play. In addition, even if the monthly charge is canceled after the trial of the virtual item, the monthly chargeer can acquire the tried virtual item by consuming the game points, so that the monthly charge is not forced and the monthly charge is continuous. Players who don't like it will not be disgusted. Further, since the virtual item related to the privilege is acquired by the player without going through a lottery, the player can surely acquire the item without being influenced by chance, and the satisfaction level with the item acquisition is increased.

Further, in the acquisition of virtual items, the consumption of game points may be different between the monthly payer and the non-payer. For example, by allowing the monthly payer to acquire virtual items with fewer game points, it is possible to provide benefits to the monthly payer.

The space providing unit 134 provides a game space in which a player who has been given a privilege tries a virtual item. The space providing unit 134 provides, for example, a game space in which a player (monthly chargeer) to whom a privilege is given can play a match. Monthly payers can try out items in the same environment (competition between monthly payers) before the virtual item is provided to the game, so after the item is provided, the item can be purchased with a sense of conviction. There is a merit for monthly billers that it can be done.

Further, the space providing unit 134 provides, for example, a game space in which a player to which a privilege is given (monthly chargeer) and a player to which the privilege is not given (monthly non-charger) can play against each other. Since the monthly non-charger can imagine the usability of the virtual item by playing against the monthly chargeer who tries the virtual item, the disadvantage of not being able to try the virtual item can be alleviated.

The notification unit 135 notifies the player of various information. The notification unit 135 notifies the player, for example, to urge the player to pay the subscription-type game fee. The notification unit 135 can notify the player by screen display, mail transmission, push notification, or the like.

The display control unit 136 generates data of various game screens according to the progress of the battle game or the lottery game executed by the game execution unit 131. Then, the screen data generated to the terminal 200 is transmitted via the communication unit 110.

In the present embodiment, the “server” refers to one information processing device (that is, a server device), and when the server is composed of a plurality of server devices, the server device group (that is, the server system). It means to refer to the whole. Further, in the present embodiment, the game server 100 will be described as an integrated configuration, but the game server 100 may be configured to include a plurality of server devices divided according to functions and / or roles.

(Functional configuration of terminal 200)
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the terminal 200. The terminal 200 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 3 are omitted.

The terminal 200 is an information processing device corresponding to a game terminal, and in the present embodiment, for example, a smartphone, a feature phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a portable game machine, a stationary game machine, and a head. It is a wearable terminal such as a mount display, or a multifunctional device such as a multifunctional television receiver (smart television) having an information processing function.

That is, the terminal 200 has various functions (for example, input function, output (display) function, information processing function, network communication function, sensor function, call function, camera function, etc.) possessed by a general multifunctional device. ing. The network communication function is a communication function via the Internet or the like and / or a communication function via a mobile communication network.

The terminal 200 includes a communication unit 210, an input unit 220, an output unit 230, a position information acquisition unit 235, a storage unit 240, and a processing unit 250.

The communication unit 210 performs various controls for communicating with the game server 100 via the network NW, and the functions can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, a program, or the like.

The input unit 220 is an interface for receiving input from the player, and sends the player's input to the processing unit 250. The input unit 220 is, for example, a touch panel, a button, a controller, or the like.

Further, the input unit 220 may be a measuring device that detects various states of the terminal 200. For example, a sound sensor that collects the sound around the terminal 200, an attitude sensor (acceleration sensor or gyro sensor) that detects the attitude or tilt of the terminal itself, a gaze sensor that detects the direction of the player's line of sight, and ambient brightness. It may be an optical sensor that detects the above, a UV sensor that detects the amount of ultraviolet rays (Ultraviolet) contained in sunlight, or an infrared sensor that detects the operation of the player. Further, the input unit 220 includes an image sensor that extracts image features of an object from an image captured by a camera (not shown), a humidity sensor that detects the humidity around the terminal 200, and a magnetic field at the position of the terminal 200. It may be a geomagnetic sensor that detects the above, a proximity sensor that detects an object in the vicinity of the terminal 200, an illuminance sensor that detects the brightness around the terminal 200, or the like. The input unit 220 sends the detected sensing data to the processing unit 250 as a player input.

The output unit 230 is, for example, a display device such as a display or an audio output device such as a speaker, and displays and outputs various images and sounds generated in the terminal 200 in response to an input to the input unit 220, and is a game server. Various images and sounds based on the data received from 100 are displayed and output. The output unit 230 includes an artificial intelligence-equipped speaker (smart speaker). Further, the output unit 230 may include a vibrator that vibrates the terminal 200 and a light that emits light.

The position information acquisition unit 235 acquires the position information of the terminal 200. The position information acquisition unit 235 is, for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) sensor (for example, a GPS module), and detects a position using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System). The position information acquisition method in the position information acquisition unit 235 is arbitrary, and the position information acquisition unit 235 may acquire the position information using, for example, a beacon. Further, the position information acquisition unit 235 may detect the position information that can be acquired from the access point, for example, when the terminal 200 communicates with a specific access point. Further, the position information acquisition unit 235 may detect the position where the terminal 200 is presumed to be located based on the identification information (IP address or the like) when the terminal 200 is connected to the Internet. The position information acquisition unit 235 may send the acquired position information to the processing unit 250 as input for the game.

Further, the position information acquisition unit 235 may calculate information indicating the altitude of the player (for example, information indicating the floor of the building) by calculating the change in altitude based on the detection result of the barometric pressure sensor. ..

The storage unit 240 is a storage device for storing programs and various data for operating a computer. The storage unit 240 may include a temporary storage area and storage. The storage unit 240 includes game information 241 that stores information on the progress of the game, a game program distributed from the game server 100, and the like.

The processing unit 250 executes various types of information processing executed in the terminal 200. The processing unit 250 has a CPU and a memory. In the terminal 200, the CPU uses the memory to execute the game program stored in the storage unit 240, thereby executing the processing related to the game. Further, when the terminal 200 operates as a multifunctional device, the processing unit 250 executes information processing for realizing each function.

The processing unit 250 includes a data transmission unit 251, a data reception unit 252, and an output control unit 253. The data transmission unit 251 controls the communication unit 210 to transmit the data related to the player's input received by the input unit 220 to the game server 100. The data transmission unit 251 may control the communication unit 210 to transmit the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 235 to the game server 100.

The data receiving unit 252 receives data related to the game processing executed on the game server 100 via the communication unit 210. The output control unit 253 controls the output unit 230 so as to output an image (including the concept of a moving image and a still image), sound, vibration, and the like related to the game based on the data received by the data receiving unit 252.

As described above, in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, the game server 100 controls the progress processing of the game, but the terminal 200 may perform the control. Specifically, at least a part of the functional units of the game server 100 may not be provided in the processing unit 130 of the game server 100, while may be provided in the processing unit 250 of the terminal 200.

(Example of a game according to this embodiment)
An example of the game provided in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the game system 1, a competitive game is provided to the player. Each player constitutes a deck (team) composed of a plurality of characters, and each player's decks play against each other. In such a battle, the player can advance the battle advantageously by constructing a deck including a strong character (high ability in the battle). Characters can be enhanced by levels, skills, items, attributes, and more. The player can obtain characters and the like by giving them by events in the game, clearing the stage, consuming game points, drawing lots, and the like. The higher the rarity value (rareness) of a character or the like, the lower the probability that it can be obtained by lottery.

The above-mentioned battle game is an example, and the game provided by the game system 1 according to the present embodiment is, for example, a character such as a quest, a mission, a stage, a mini game (in-game game), or a virtual life form. Includes game content such as training, strengthening, and synthesizing, virtual life form acquisition events, and virtual space exploration events. For example, when it is determined that one or more conditions (game tasks) set for each game have been successfully achieved, a character such as a virtual life form may be given to the player as a reward. As the game task, for example, a task such as winning a battle with an enemy character and reaching a goal point in the virtual space, or an arbitrary task according to the content of the game can be adopted. Further, the achievement of a specific task (clear task) among one or more game tasks set in the game is also referred to as clearing the game. If the user who plays the game succeeds in achieving the clear task, it is determined that the game is cleared, and the game may end.

(Processing in game server 100)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the game server 100. An example of processing in the game server 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The game server 100 may end the game processing at an arbitrary timing according to the instruction from the terminal 200 to end the game processing.

In step S101, the game execution unit 131 of the game server 100 receives a login request from the terminal 200 via the communication unit 110 and performs a login process. For example, the game execution unit 131 receives login information such as a player ID and password for identifying the player from the terminal 200, and refers to the information about the player stored in the player information 122 of the storage unit 120 to refer to the player's information. Authenticate. When the player is normally authenticated, the game execution unit 131 updates the player information such as the login history.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of player information. In FIG. 5, the player information includes a player ID, play information, a log history, a monthly biller flag, a payment start date and time, a next scheduled payment date, and the like as items. The player ID is information that identifies the player. The play information is information related to the progress of the game of the player, and will be described later with reference to FIG. For example, the log history is stored in association with the login date and time and the logout date and time. The monthly biller flag is information that identifies whether or not the player is a monthly biller. The payment start date and time is the date and time when the payment of the monthly billing is started, and indicates the period (subscription period) of the subscription method monthly billing. The next scheduled payment date indicates the payment date of the next monthly charge.

In the example of FIG. 5, the play information "C01" may be the value of the address in which the player information of the player "P01" is stored, or may be a specific character string. The log history "L01" may be a numerical value indicating a specific date and time of the last login or logout of the player "P01", or may be a value of an address in which the log history is stored. The monthly chargeer flags "〇" and "x" indicate that the associated player is a monthly chargeer and a monthly non-charger, respectively. In the example of FIG. 5, the payment start date and time is shown as "AD / month / day", but may be shown up to "hour / minute / second". The next scheduled payment date is the scheduled payment date for the next game fee. For example, the player "P02" indicates that the cancellation procedure has been performed and the next payment will not occur. The game fee is set at regular intervals such as monthly and yearly.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of play information. The play information shown in FIG. 6 corresponds to the play information shown in FIG. The play information includes the acquired item history and the possessed items as items. The acquired item history indicates the items and the like acquired by the player so far. For example, the acquired item history "G01" indicates an item that the player "P01" associated with the play information "C01" has acquired so far. The possessed item is an item currently possessed by the player. Since the acquired item history reveals items that the player has never acquired, the monthly biller can be made to try the item as a privilege.

In the example of FIG. 6, abstract symbols such as "G01" and "H01" may indicate an ID, a name, or the like that identifies an item, or may be a value of an address in which data is stored. You may.

Returning to FIG. 4, in step S102, the game execution unit 131 provides an event according to the progress of the game of the player. An "event" is an event that occurs in a game, such as matching with another player in a match, a tournament, or acquisition of a virtual item by lottery.

In step S103, the privilege granting unit 132 determines whether or not the player logged in in step S101 is a monthly biller. For example, when the privilege granting unit 132 refers to the player information 122 and determines that the player is the monthly biller (Y in step S103), the privilege granting unit 132 grants the privilege to the monthly biller in step S104. For example, the privilege granting unit 132 acquires the information of the virtual item by referring to the privilege information (see FIG. 7 described later), and grants the information to the monthly biller as a privilege.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of privilege information. The privilege information includes the privilege ID, the privilege period, the privilege item, the acquisition start date and time, the acquisition conditions, and the like. The privilege ID is information that identifies the privilege. The privilege period (corresponding to a predetermined period) is a period in which a privilege to try a virtual item is given, and is commonly applied to a plurality of players who execute the game. A specific period, a specific day, such as a weekend, may be specified, or it may be set on a monthly basis or a period during which the player charges a monthly fee.

The privilege item is information about a virtual item given as a privilege to a monthly biller during the privilege period. For example, it may be information on the strength, attributes, and appearance of the virtual item. Further, a virtual item to be tried by the player as a privilege may be selected from a plurality of virtual items to be privileged based on a predetermined probability. The probability is linked to the player's monthly billing period, and the longer the monthly billing period, the higher the probability that a virtual item with a high rarity value will be selected.

The acquisition start date and time indicates the date and time when the virtual item related to the privilege is provided in the game so that it can be acquired by consuming the game points regardless of the monthly chargeer or the non-charger, and is the date and time after the privilege period has elapsed. For example, it may be immediately after the end of the privilege period, or after a predetermined period (1 day, 1 week, etc.) has elapsed from the end of the privilege period.

The acquisition condition is a condition for acquiring the privilege item regardless of the monthly chargeer or the monthly chargeer after the privilege period has elapsed. For example, the amount of game points consumed for acquisition. The amount of game points consumed may differ between the monthly payer and the non-monthly payer. Further, after the privilege period has elapsed, the player may be made to acquire the game points only by consuming the game points without going through the lottery. Further, the consumption amount of game points may be determined by lottery.

In the example of FIG. 7, abstract symbols such as "B01", "A01", and "CN01" may indicate an ID, a name, a condition, etc. that identify each information, and data is stored. It may be the value of the address.

With reference to the above-mentioned privilege information, the privilege granting unit 132 grants a privilege item related to the privilege period including the time when the game processing is executed to the monthly biller.

Returning to FIG. 4, when it is determined that the player is not a monthly biller (N in step S103), the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, the space providing unit 134 provides a game space in which the player to whom the privilege is given tries the virtual item related to the privilege. For example, it provides a game space in which monthly billers are matched and played against each other. Further, the space providing unit 134 may provide, for example, a game space in which a player to which the privilege is given (monthly chargeer) and a player who is not given the privilege (non-charger to the monthly charge) can play against each other. In addition, the space providing unit 134 may provide a game space in which monthly non-payers are matched and played against each other.

In step S106, the item acquisition unit 133 determines whether or not there is a virtual item related to the privilege provided in the game. For example, the item acquisition unit 133 refers to the acquisition start date of the privilege information described in FIG. 7 to determine whether there is a privilege item whose acquisition start date is before the present time and has not yet been provided in the game. .. If it is determined that there is no virtual item to be provided (N in step S106), the process returns to step S102, and the game execution unit 131 provides an event according to the progress of the game.

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a virtual item to be provided (Y in step S106), in step S107, the item acquisition unit 133 provides the virtual item related to the determination in step S106 in the game. For example, the item acquisition unit 133 refers to the privilege information, acquires information related to the privilege item, and presents the information and acquisition conditions regarding the privilege item to the player (see FIG. 8 described later). For example, the item acquisition unit 133 controls the notification unit 135 to notify the terminal 200 by push notification or the like that the virtual item related to the privilege is provided in the game and can be acquired by the player. Alternatively, the display control unit 136 may be controlled to generate an image to be displayed on the display of the terminal 200 or the like.

In step S108, the display control unit 136 generates screen data (see FIG. 9 described later) for display prompting monthly billing, and transmits the screen data to the terminal 200 via the communication unit 110. In addition, the display prompting the monthly charge may be presented to the non-monthly chargeer during the battle with the monthly chargeer or immediately after the battle. It is considered that the time when the monthly non-payers are witnessing the monthly payers who compete with virtual items that cannot be tried at that time is the timing when the interest in the monthly bills increases, which is effective for increasing the number of monthly payers. Is.

FIG. 8 is an example of a purchase screen of a virtual item related to a privilege. As shown in FIG. 8, on the screen 201 of the terminal 200, it is displayed that the item A01 related to the privilege can be acquired by the game points. For example, the strength and attributes of item A01 are shown as information about item A01. In addition, the consumption of game points for each of the monthly payer and the non-monthly payer is shown as an acquisition condition. The player can purchase the item A01 by tapping the area 202 or the like.

FIG. 9 is an example of a display prompting monthly billing. As shown in FIG. 9, on the screen 201 of the terminal 200, information on monthly billing is displayed together with information on the character S, which is a virtual item that can be tried, as a notice of the next event. The player can become a monthly member (monthly biller) by tapping the area 205 or the like. It is also possible to select not to become a monthly member by tapping the area 206 or the like.

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As described above, in the present embodiment, the monthly chargeer is given a privilege to try the virtual item that the player has not acquired for a predetermined period, while the non-monthly chargeer is given the privilege. Is not given. Then, after the lapse of the predetermined period, the virtual item in the privilege can be acquired by consuming the game points regardless of whether the person is a monthly chargeer or a non-charger. In this way, for monthly payers, the privilege of being able to try virtual items in advance gives them time to think about strategies using virtual items and tests their usability, which is an advantage in the progress of the game. , It is possible to give a sense of superiority that can be played using items and characters that are not used by other players.

On the other hand, after the pre-trial period has passed, the possibility of game imbalance is reduced by making it possible to acquire virtual items that have been pre-tried regardless of whether they are monthly payers or non-payers. Even if you are a non-paying person, you can enjoy playing. In addition, even if the monthly charge is canceled after the trial of the virtual item, the monthly chargeer can acquire the tried virtual item by consuming the game points, so the monthly charge is not forced and the monthly charge is preferred. It is possible to prevent a player who does not have a feeling of disgust.

Further, in the present embodiment, the virtual item related to the privilege is an item that the player cannot acquire due to the consumption of game points at the time when the privilege is given. In addition, the virtual item related to the privilege may be an item that can be acquired only by lottery. Therefore, the monthly chargeer can enjoy the advantage of the privilege with a sense of superiority to the monthly non-charger. In addition, game providers can have monthly payers use the game on a trial basis and check the reaction such as the usability of the items before providing the game with new virtual items. By feeding back the reaction to the game development, it is possible to further enhance the entertainment.

Further, in the present embodiment, the virtual item related to the privilege is provided in the game so that it can be acquired by consuming game points after the lapse of the period granted as the privilege. In addition, the amount of game points consumed may differ between monthly payers and non-payers. By allowing the monthly payer to acquire virtual items with fewer game points, it is possible to provide benefits to the monthly payer.

In addition, the virtual item related to the privilege may be acquired by the player without going through a lottery after the period of time granted as the privilege has elapsed. As a result, the player can surely acquire the virtual item related to the score without being influenced by chance, so that the satisfaction level with the acquisition of the virtual item can be increased.

Further, in the present embodiment, a game space is provided in which a player (monthly chargeer) to whom the privilege is given can compete only. Monthly payers can try out items in the same environment (competition between monthly payers) before the virtual item is provided to the game, so after the item is provided, the item can be purchased with a sense of conviction. There is a merit for monthly billers that it can be done.

Further, in the present embodiment, a game space is provided in which a player to which a privilege is given (monthly chargeer) and a player to which the privilege is not given (monthly non-charger) can play against each other. Since the monthly non-charger can imagine the usability of the virtual item by playing against the monthly chargeer who tries the virtual item, the disadvantage of not being able to try the virtual item can be alleviated.

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In the above-described embodiment, a subscription-type (monthly charge) game system in which payment of the game fee is automatically renewed has been described. As another embodiment, a billing method in which a game fee is set at regular intervals (for example, one month or one year) and the period is updated manually by the player before the end of the period (continuous billing method by manual renewal). , Hereinafter referred to as “manual renewal billing method”) may be adopted in place of the above-mentioned subscription method.

In the case of the manual continuous billing method, if there is no clear continuous operation of the player, the continuous billing person is automatically stopped at the end of a certain period, and the non-billing person is used. If the game fee set at regular intervals is continuously paid by the player's continuous operation, the above-mentioned game privilege is given.

The above-described embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof shall be included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof, as well as in the scope and gist of the invention.

Further, the method described in the above embodiment includes, for example, a magnetic disk (flexible disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), as a program (software means) that can be executed by a computer. It can be stored in a recording medium such as a semiconductor memory (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), or transmitted and distributed by a communication medium. The program stored on the medium side also includes a setting program for configuring the software means (including not only the execution program but also the table and the data structure) to be executed by the computer in the computer.

The computer that realizes this server reads the program recorded on the recording medium, constructs software means by a setting program in some cases, and executes the above-mentioned processing by controlling the operation by the software means. The recording medium referred to in the present specification is not limited to distribution, and includes a storage medium such as a magnetic disk or a semiconductor memory provided in a device connected inside a computer or via a network.

1 game system, 100 game server, 200 terminals, 110,210 communication unit, 120,240 storage unit, 130,250 processing unit, 220 input unit, 230 output unit, 235 position information acquisition unit

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A program for running games that use virtual items on a computer.
A player who has paid a subscription-type game fee is given a privilege to try a virtual item that the player has not acquired for a predetermined period, and a player who has not paid the game fee is given the privilege. No privilege granting department,
After the elapse of the predetermined period, the item acquisition unit that causes the player to acquire the virtual item in the privilege by consuming the game points regardless of whether or not the game fee is paid.
A program that functions as. The program according to claim 1, wherein the virtual item is an item that the player cannot acquire due to the consumption of the game points at the time when the privilege is given. The program according to claim 2, wherein the virtual item is an item that can be acquired only by lottery. The program according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the virtual item is provided in the game so that it can be acquired by consuming the game points after the lapse of the predetermined period. The program according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the item acquisition unit causes the player to acquire the virtual item by consuming the game points without going through a lottery. According to any one of claims 1 to 5, the item acquisition unit acquires the virtual item with different consumption amounts of the game points based on whether or not the player pays the game fee. Described program. The aspect according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the player to which the privilege is granted further functions as a space providing unit that provides a game space in which the player tries the virtual item and plays a battle between the players. program. The program according to claim 7, wherein only the player to which the privilege has been granted can participate in the game space. The program according to claim 7, wherein in the game space, a player to whom the privilege is granted and a player to whom the privilege is not granted can play against each other. A player information storage unit that stores information indicating the subscription period of the subscription method for each player.
Claims 1 to 9 further function as a privilege information storage unit that stores information indicating a period common to a plurality of players who execute the game as the predetermined period for granting the privilege of trying the virtual item. The program described in any one section. An information processing device that executes a game that uses virtual items.
A player who has paid a subscription-type game fee is given a privilege to try a virtual item that the player has not acquired for a predetermined period, and a player who has not paid the game fee is given the privilege. With the privilege granting department that does not
After the elapse of the predetermined period, the item acquisition unit that causes the player to acquire the virtual item in the privilege by consuming the game points regardless of whether or not the game fee is paid.
Information processing device equipped with. A game server that executes games that use virtual items.
A player who has paid a subscription-type game fee is given a privilege to try a virtual item that the player has not acquired for a predetermined period, and a player who has not paid the game fee is given the privilege. With the privilege granting department that does not
After the elapse of the predetermined period, the item acquisition unit that causes the player to acquire the virtual item in the privilege by consuming the game points regardless of whether or not the game fee is paid.
Game server with. A game system that executes games that use virtual items.
A player who has paid a subscription-type game fee is given a privilege to try a virtual item that the player has not acquired for a predetermined period, and a player who has not paid the game fee is given the privilege. With the privilege granting department that does not
After the elapse of the predetermined period, the item acquisition unit that causes the player to acquire the virtual item in the privilege by consuming the game points regardless of whether or not the game fee is paid.
Game system with.

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