JP2020185392A - Game program, game processing method and information processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game program capable of activating communication between users, a game processing method and an information processing device.SOLUTION: According to the present invention, a game program is a game program for a game to be played through a network, and causes a computer to achieve a selection reception function 11 for receiving selection as to whether one user transmits a message to an other user, an extraction function 12 for extracting at least one other user for transmitting the message on the basis of a prescribed condition, a message transmission function 13 for transmitting the message to the at least one other user who is extracted in the case that the selection reception function receives the selection of transmitting an other user, and a reward offering function 14 for offering a reward to the other user in the case that the other user receiving the message transmitted by the message transmission function participates in the game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a game program, a game processing method, and an information processing device, and more particularly to a game program, a game processing method, and an information processing device for a game played via a network.

In recent years, with the spread of electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, games for playing on these electronic devices have been actively developed.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game system of a game played via a network. This technology relates to a game system that grants a predetermined point to a user in association with an exchange through a network between users and allows a rewarded game to be played in exchange for a predetermined amount of points consumed. ..

In such games, rewards are generally given according to the degree of interaction between users. The degree of this interaction was evaluated by the number of friends and / or the number and quantity of items sent to other users, and the reward was determined.

However, the technique described in Patent Document 1 does not directly obtain rewards related to the game due to interaction between users, and is ineffective for dormant users who no longer participate in the game. Was insufficient to activate.

Japanese Patent No. 5277305

In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a game program, a game processing method, and an information processing device capable of further activating exchanges between users.

A game program of a game played over a network according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least a condition for a period during which the computer is not playing the game.
An extraction function that extracts at least one other user who sends a message and at least one other user extracted by the extraction function are set as message destinations based on extraction conditions related to the game status of other users. Setting function to send a message to at least one other user set by the setting function, and (i) another user who received the message sent by the message sending function participated in the game. In some cases, a reward is given to one user, (ii) a reward is given to another user when another user who receives a message sent by the message sending function participates in the game, and
(Iii) When a message is sent to another user by the message sending function, a reward giving function for executing at least one of (i) to (iii) is realized.

In the game program according to one embodiment of the present invention, the extraction function extracts a dormant user who has not played the game for a predetermined period or more as another user who sends a message.

In the game program according to the embodiment of the present invention, the extraction function sets a dormant user who has not played the game for a predetermined period or more and has played the game for a predetermined frequency or more as another user who sends a message. Extract.

In the game program according to the embodiment of the present invention, the extraction function includes (iv) other users who acquire a large number of items during the game playing period, (v) other users who have a long total playing time of the game, and , (Vi) Other users with good battle record in the game, (iv) ~ (
The extraction function that extracts at least one of v) as another user who sends a message is (iv) another user who has acquired a large number of items during the game play period, and (v) the total play time of the game. Extract long other users, (vi) other users with good battle record in the game, and at least one of (iv) to (v) as other users to send a message.

In the game program according to one embodiment of the present invention, the reward shall be lost if it is not used within a predetermined time limit.

In the game program according to one embodiment of the present invention, the message is a message for encouraging participation in the game.

In the game program according to one embodiment of the present invention, the number of times a message is transmitted within a predetermined period is limited.

In the game program according to one embodiment of the present invention, the reward-giving function further rewards the other user according to the length of the period during which the other user has not played the game.

In the game program according to the embodiment of the present invention, the reward giving function further grants a reward to another user according to the performance of the other user in the game.

A game processing method for a game played via a network according to an embodiment of the present invention is based on extraction conditions relating to the game situation of another user, including at least a condition relating to a period during which the extraction means is not playing the game. An extraction step of extracting at least one other user to send a message, a setting step in which the setting means sets at least one other user extracted by the extraction means as a destination of the message, and a sending means. However, the message sending step of sending a message to at least one other user set in the setting step and the reward giving means (i) the other user who received the message sent in the message sending step play the game. Reward one user when participating in, (
ii) When another user who receives the message sent in the message sending step participates in the game, the reward is given to the other user, and (iii) the message is sent to the other user in the message sending step. Reward one user when sent, (i)
Includes a rewarding step that performs at least one of (iii).

An information processing device for a game played via a network according to an embodiment of the present invention sends a message based on extraction conditions relating to the game situation of another user, including at least a condition relating to a period during which the game is not played. An extraction unit that extracts at least one other user to be transmitted, a setting unit that sets at least one other user extracted by the extraction unit as a message transmission destination, and at least one other that is set by the setting unit. When a message transmitter that sends a message to a user of (i) another user who receives a message sent by the message sender participates in the game, one user is rewarded (ii).
) When another user who receives the message sent by the message transmitter participates in the game, the reward is given to the other user, and (iii) the message is sent to the other user by the message sender. In this case, it is provided with a reward giving unit that executes at least one of (i) to (iii), which gives a reward to one user.

According to the game program, the game processing method, and the information processing apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to further activate the interaction between users by giving a reward to the sender of the message.

Configuration diagram of the information processing device according to the embodiment of the present invention Flowchart of game processing method according to the embodiment of the present invention Configuration diagram of the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention Flow chart for explaining the flow of the game according to the embodiment of the present invention Schematic diagram for explaining an example of a game according to the present invention. Schematic diagram for explaining an example of a game according to the present invention. Schematic diagram for explaining an example of a game according to the present invention.

First, an embodiment of the information processing apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 is an information processing device 10 for a game played via a network, and includes a selection reception unit 11, an extraction unit 12, a message transmission unit 13, and a reward giving unit 14. .. Note that FIG. 1 shows an example in which the information processing device 10 further includes a screen display control unit 15, a setting unit 16, and a confirmation unit 17.

The selection reception unit 11 accepts the selection of whether or not to send a message to another user by one user. The above message can be, for example, a sentence freely created by one user, a sentence selected by one user from a fixed phrase, or a sentence automatically selected by the information processing apparatus 10.

The extraction unit 12 extracts at least one other user who sends a message based on a predetermined condition. This extraction may be performed before the selection reception unit 11 accepts the selection of whether or not to send the message, or may be performed after receiving the selection of whether or not to send the message. ..

The predetermined condition is an extraction condition according to the extraction target. For example, the extraction condition can be a condition such as not playing a game for a predetermined period when a dormant user is targeted for extraction.

When the selection reception function accepts the selection to send a message to another user, the message transmission unit 13 transmits the message to at least one extracted other user.

The reward giving unit 14 gives a reward to one user when the message transmitting unit 13 sends a message to at least one extracted other user.

The rewards may be granted, for example, as in-game currency, items, or specific rights. Specific rights are, for example, the right to continue to revive a character and continue the game when the character operated by the user is defeated by an enemy in the game, or the user is stuck in the progress of an event. In some cases, it can be the right to redo the event.

As described above, according to the information processing apparatus 10 of the present invention, it is possible to promote the transmission of a message by giving a reward to the sender of the message. As a result, the information processing device 10 of the present invention can further activate the interaction between users.

The screen display control unit 15 can display a screen prompting one user to send a message including at least one extracted other user information.

The setting unit 16 selects at least one other extracted user regardless of the selection of one user.
It can be set as the destination of the message.

The confirmation unit 17 confirms whether or not one user has selected to send a message to at least one other user within a predetermined period of time. The confirmation unit 17 may store the number of messages transmitted by one user and / or the transmission target.

The screen display control unit 15 displays a screen prompting one user to send a message.
Further, when the confirmation unit 17 confirms that one user has not selected to send a message to at least one other user within a predetermined period, the screen display control unit 15 determines. A screen prompting the user to send a message can be displayed.

The screen for prompting the transmission of the message can be displayed at a predetermined time, a predetermined game screen, a predetermined display position, and a predetermined display size without hindering the user's operation or the progress of the game.

The screen prompting the user to send the message can be displayed at a predetermined time when the user wants a reward. The screen for prompting the message transmission can be displayed, for example, on a screen when the amount of money is insufficient at the time of purchasing an item and / or on a battle defeat screen.

The above reward may be lost if it is not used within the specified time limit. The reward can be lost, for example, if it is not used during the date the message is sent.

The other user may be a dormant user who has played the game and has not played the game for a predetermined period of time or longer. When the dormant user receives the message, the dormant user can be given an opportunity to resume playing the game.

The length of the predetermined period can be changed depending on the situation of the game and the user.
For example, the predetermined period can be shortened before the end date of the event period in the game or the expiration date of items owned by other users.

The other user can be a dormant user who has played the game frequently for a predetermined period of time. This is because such a dormant user is likely to resume playing the game when the message is received.

The other users mentioned above can be users who have been active during the play period. The users who have been active are, for example, users who have acquired a large number of items, have a long total play time of the game, or have a good battle record in the game.

The above-mentioned one user can be an active user who plays the game more than a predetermined frequency.

The above-mentioned one user can be a user who is active in the game. One user can be, for example, a user who has acquired a large number of items or has a good battle record in the game.

The above reward may be granted when another user who receives the message rejoins the game. Rewards may be awarded depending on the number of users who have rejoined the game and / or the circumstances of the users. The user's situation can be, for example, the length of the user's dormancy period and / or past performance.

The above-mentioned one user can be a user who needs a reward in the game. One user, for example, has a small number of in-game currencies, a small number of items,
And / or it can be a user with a bad battle record.

The above message can be a message prompting participation in the game. The message is, for example, information about an in-game event, information about a new quest, or
It can be a user's evaluation of the game.

The number of transmissions of the above message within a predetermined period can be limited. The message can be limited, for example, once a day, once during the event period, and / or once during the period when the reward is not used.

The other users may be rewarded if they receive the message and rejoin the game. Rewards can be given according to the circumstances of other users. The situation of the other user can be, for example, the length of the dormancy period of the other user and / or the past performance.

Subsequently, an embodiment of the game processing method of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining a flow of a game processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The game processing method (S200) of the present invention is a game processing method (S200) for a game played via a network, and is a selection acceptance step (S210) and an extraction step (S200).
S220), message transmission step (S230), and reward granting step (S240).
And.

In the selection reception step (S210), the selection reception means accepts the selection of whether or not one user sends a message to another user. The selection reception means can be, for example, the selection reception unit 11. The processing in the selection reception unit 11 is as described above.

In the extraction step (S220), when the selection of sending a message to another user is accepted in the selection acceptance step (S210), the extraction means sends a message based on a predetermined condition at least one other user. Is extracted. The extraction means can be, for example, the extraction unit 12. The processing in the extraction unit 12 is as described above.

Although the extraction step (S220) is performed after accepting the selection to send a message to another user in the selection acceptance step (S210), it may be performed before the selection acceptance step (S210). Good.

In the message transmission step (S230), the message transmission means transmits a message to the other extracted users. The message transmitting means is, for example, the message transmitting unit 13 described above.
Can be. The processing in the message transmitting unit 13 is as described above.

In the reward giving step (S240), when a message is transmitted to at least one other user extracted in the message sending step (S230), the reward giving means gives a reward to one user. The reward giving means may be, for example, the reward giving unit 14. The processing in the reward giving unit 14 is as described above.

Subsequently, an example of a game program according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

The game program of the present invention is a game program of a game played via a network, and is characterized in that a computer is provided with a selection reception function, an extraction function, a message transmission function, and a reward giving function.

The selection reception function accepts the selection of whether or not to send a message to another user by one user. For example, it can be realized by the selection reception unit 11 described above. The processing in the selection reception unit 11 is as described above.

In the extraction function, when the selection reception unit accepts the selection to send a message to another user, at least one other user who sends a message based on a predetermined condition is extracted. For example, it can be realized by the extraction unit 12 described above. The processing in the extraction unit 12 is as described above.

The message sending function sends a message to other extracted users. For example, it can be realized by the message transmitting unit 13 described above. The processing in the message transmitting unit 13 is as described above.

In the reward giving function, when a message is sent to at least one other user from which the message sending function is extracted, a reward is given to one user. For example, the reward giving unit 14 described above
Can be realized by. The processing in the reward giving unit 14 is as described above.

The game program can be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The recording medium is not particularly limited as long as it can be read by a computer such as a CD-ROM or a DVD.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration diagram of the game system 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In the game system 1 according to the present invention, the server device 2 and one or more user terminals 3 are connected via the network 4.

The game program of the present invention described above can be executed independently by the server device 2 or the user terminal 3, or can be executed separately by the server device 2 and the user terminal 3.

Similarly, the information processing device 10 of the present invention may be configured by the server device 2 or the user terminal 3 alone, or may be configured by combining the server device 2 and the user terminal 3.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an example of a game flow realized by the game program, the game processing method, and the information processing device 10 of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the user starts the game, the game top screen is displayed, the event is selected, and then the stage selection screen is displayed (S10). Next, when the stage is selected, it is determined whether or not a request, which is a message prompting the dormant user to participate in the game, is being transmitted (S20, S30). If a request is being sent
Proceed to the partner selection screen (S50). If the request has not been sent, the request sending screen is displayed, and after the user performs an operation, the process proceeds to the partner selection screen (S40,
S50). When the quest transmission operation is performed by the user, the user is given the right to continue, which is a reward for transmitting the request (S45).

Next, after selecting a partner, the battle is started (S60).

If the user wins the battle, the result of the win or loss is displayed and the battle ends (S70).
, S120).

If the user loses the battle, the battle is interrupted and the continue screen is displayed (S80). If the right to continue sending the request remains, the continue selection screen is displayed (S90 to S100). If the right to continue sending the request does not remain, the continuation selection screen by using another item is displayed (S110).

If execution of continue is selected, the suspended battle is resumed, and if it is not selected, the result of victory or defeat is displayed and the battle ends (S120). The resumed battle can also take over the battle situation before the interruption. The inheritance of the battle situation before the interruption can be, for example, that the damage done to the enemy before the interruption remains and / or the effect of the item used before the interruption is sustained.

The above request transmission screen shows an example of being displayed after the stage is selected, but as shown in FIG. 5, it can also be displayed by pressing a button displayed on the screen. The button is
For example, it can be displayed side by side with each selection item on a selection screen such as an event and / or a stage.

As shown in FIG. 6, the request transmission screen may be popped up on the screen at any time.

As shown in FIG. 7, the request transmission screen can display one or more transmission targets. The content to be displayed can be the user name of each user and / or the avatar of the user.
The displayed user is set as the destination to send the message, and when the user presses the "Send" button and the user chooses to send the message, the message is sent to all the displayed users at once. can do. Further, in consideration of the screen display area in the information processing device, an upper limit can be set on the number of displayed users. Further, priority is given to a dormant user who has not played the game for a short period of time, a user who has played the game frequently during the predetermined period, or a user who has been active during the play period. , Can be displayed on the send screen.

The above is an example of a typical embodiment, and the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The inventions described in the claims according to the original application of the present application are described below.
[1]
A game program for games played over a network
On the computer
An extraction function that extracts at least one other user who sends a message based on certain conditions,
A selection reception function that accepts the choice of whether to send a message to another user by one user,
When the selection reception function accepts the selection to send a message to another user,
A message sending function that sends a message to at least one of the extracted other users,
A reward giving function that gives a reward to the one user when the other user who has received the message transmitted by the message sending function participates in the game.
Realized,
A game program in which the other user includes at least a dormant user who has played the game and has not played the game for a predetermined period of time or longer.
[2]
The reward giving function grants a reward to the one user when the message sending function sends a message to at least one of the extracted other users.
The game program according to [1].
[3]
On the computer
Further realize a display function for displaying a screen prompting the one user to send the message, which includes the extracted at least one other user information.
The game program according to [1] or [2].
[4]
The display function sends the message to the one user when the one user has not selected to send the message to at least one other user within a predetermined period of time. Display a prompting screen,
The game program according to [3].
[5]
The display function displays a screen prompting the one user to send the message including the extracted at least one other user information when the user lacks currency in the game, and the display function. Displayed in at least one of the cases where the user is defeated in the game.
The game program according to [3] or [4].
[6]
The display function displays the other users extracted by the extraction function in a number equal to or less than a preset upper limit value.
The game program according to any one of [3] to [5].
[7]
On the computer
Further realize the setting function of setting the other user displayed by the display function as the destination of the message.
The message sending function transmits the message to the other user set by the setting function when the selection receiving function accepts the selection to send a message to another user.
The game program according to any one of [3] to [6].
[8]
The reward shall be lost if it is not used within the specified time limit.
The game program according to any one of [1] to [7].
[9]
The selection acceptance function accepts the selection when the one user is an active user who plays the game at a predetermined frequency or more.
The game program according to any one of [1] to [8].
[10]
The selection acceptance function accepts the selection when the one user is a user who acquires a large number of items in the game.
The game program according to any one of [1] to [9].
[11]
The selection acceptance function accepts the selection when the one user has at least one of a small number of currencies, a small number of items, and a poor battle record in the game.
The game program according to any one of [1] to [10].
[12]
The message is a message urging participation in the game.
The game program according to any one of [1] to [11].
[13]
The number of transmissions of the message within a predetermined period is limited.
The game program according to any one of [1] to [12].
[14]
The reward giving function grants a reward to the other user when the other user who has received the message transmitted by the message sending function participates in the game.
The game program according to any one of [1] to [13].
[15]
The reward-giving function further rewards the other user according to the length of the period during which the other user has not played the game.
The game program according to [14].
[16]
The reward-giving function further rewards the other user according to the performance of the other user in the game.
The game program according to [14].
[17]
A game program for games played over a network
On the computer
An extraction function that extracts at least one other user who sends a message based on certain conditions,
A message sending function that sends a message to at least one of the extracted other users when one user chooses to send a message to another user.
(I) When the other user who receives the message transmitted by the message transmission function participates in the game, the reward is given to the one user. (ii) The message transmitted by the message transmission function. When the other user who received the message participates in the game, the reward is given to the other user, and (iii) when the message is transmitted to the other user by the message transmission function, the above A reward-giving function that executes at least one of (i) to (iii) above, which rewards one user, and
Realized,
The other user includes at least a dormant user who has played the game and has not played the game for a predetermined period of time or longer.
A game program in which the one user and the other user are set to be able to continue the game based on the reward.
[18]
A game processing method for games played over a network.
An extraction step in which the extraction means extracts at least one other user who sends a message based on predetermined conditions.
A selection reception step in which the selection reception means accepts the selection of whether or not to send a message to another user by one user.
A message transmission step of transmitting a message to at least one of the extracted other users when the transmission means accepts the selection to send a message to another user in the selection acceptance step.
When the other user who received the message transmitted in the message transmission step participates in the game, the reward giving means gives a reward to the one user, and a reward giving step.
Including
A game processing method, wherein the other user includes at least a dormant user who has played the game and has not played the game for a predetermined period of time or longer.
[19]
An information processing device for games played via a network.
An extractor that extracts at least one other user to send a message based on predetermined conditions,
A selection reception unit that accepts the choice of whether to send a message to another user by one user,
When the selection reception unit accepts the selection to send a message to another user, the message transmission unit that sends a message to at least one of the extracted other users.
A reward giving unit that gives a reward to the one user when the other user who receives the message transmitted by the message transmitting unit participates in the game.
With
The other user is an information processing device including at least a dormant user who has played the game and has not played the game for a predetermined period of time or longer.
[20]
A game processing method for games played over a network.
An extraction step in which the extraction means extracts at least one other user who sends a message based on predetermined conditions.
A message sending step of sending a message to at least one of the extracted other users when the sending means accepts the choice of one user to send a message to another user.
The reward means (i) rewards the one user when the other user who has received the message transmitted in the message transmission step participates in the game, (ii).
) When the other user who received the message transmitted in the message transmission step participates in the game, the other user is rewarded, and (iii) the other user in the message transmission step. When a message is sent to the user, the rewarding step of executing at least one of (i) to (iii) above, which rewards the one user, and
Including
The other user includes at least a dormant user who has played the game and has not played the game for a predetermined period of time or longer.
A game processing method in which the one user and the other user are set to be able to continue the game based on the reward.
[21]
An information processing device for games played via a network.
An extractor that extracts at least one other user to send a message based on predetermined conditions,
A message transmitter that sends a message to at least one of the extracted other users when one user chooses to send a message to another user.
(I) When the other user who has received the message transmitted by the message transmitting unit participates in the game, the reward is given to the one user. (ii) The message transmitted by the message transmitting unit. When the other user who received the message participates in the game, the reward is given to the other user, and (iii) when the message transmission unit transmits a message to the other user, the above-mentioned A reward granting unit that executes at least one of (i) to (iii) above, which rewards one user, and
With
The other user includes at least a dormant user who has played the game and has not played the game for a predetermined period of time or longer.
An information processing device in which the one user and the other user are set to be able to continue the game based on the reward.

1 Game system 2 Server device 3 User terminal 4 Network 10 Information processing device 11 Selection reception unit 12 Extraction unit 13 Message transmission unit 14 Reward granting unit 15 Screen display control unit 16 Setting unit 17 Confirmation unit

Claims (11)

Computer,
The first means of displaying a screen prompting the first user who satisfies the first condition to send a message,
A second means for accepting a choice from the first user to send the message to the second user,
A third means of transmitting the message to the second user in response to the acceptance of the selection.
A game program that functions as a fourth means of rewarding the first user when the message is transmitted or when the second user who has received the message participates in the game. Computer,
The first means of displaying a screen prompting the first user who satisfies the first condition to send a message,
A second means for accepting a choice from the first user to send the message to the second user,
A third means of transmitting the message to the second user in response to the acceptance of the selection.
A game program that functions as a fourth means of giving a reward to the second user when the second user who has received the message participates in the game. The first user is a user of the game,
The game program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first condition is a condition related to a playing situation of the game. The first condition is
Frequency of playing the game,
Number of items acquired in the game,
The number of items in the game,
Battle record in the game and
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is related to any number of currencies possessed in the game. The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first condition is related to the frequency of playing the game in a predetermined period. The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the second user is a user who satisfies the second condition. The game program according to claim 6, wherein the second condition is that the game has been played and the game has not been played for a predetermined period of time or longer. The first means of displaying a screen prompting the first user who satisfies the first condition to send a message,
A second means for accepting a choice from the first user to send the message to the second user,
A third means of transmitting the message to the second user in response to the acceptance of the selection.
A game control device including a fourth means for rewarding the first user when the message is transmitted or when the second user who has received the message participates in the game. The first means of displaying a screen prompting the first user who satisfies the first condition to send a message,
A second means for accepting a choice from the first user to send the message to the second user,
A third means of transmitting the message to the second user in response to the acceptance of the selection.
A game control device including a fourth means for giving a reward to the second user when the second user who has received the message participates in the game. The first means displays a screen prompting the first user who satisfies the first condition to send a message.
The second means accepts a choice from the first user to send the message to the second user.
The third means sends the message to the second user in response to the acceptance of the selection.
A game control method in which a fourth means gives a reward to the first user when the message is transmitted or when the second user who receives the message participates in the game. The first means displays a screen prompting the first user who satisfies the first condition to send a message.
The second means accepts a choice from the first user to send the message to the second user.
The third means sends the message to the second user in response to the acceptance of the selection.
A game control method in which a fourth means gives a reward to the second user when the second user who has received the message participates in the game.

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