JP2022018200A - Video game processing program and video game processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase variations in a combination of players who play a content of a video game together.SOLUTION: By receiving presentation of a condition for playing with another player together from a player, plural players are combined on the basis of, the condition. The condition includes privilege from a player to another player. Also, the configuration may be confirming a player regarding whether the combination is approved. Also, the condition may be in a configuration including a character's status. Also, the condition may be in a configuration including guidance regarding a content. Also, the condition may be in a configuration including utilization of player information of content.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

At least one of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a video game processing program and a video game processing system for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game in response to a player's operation on a server.

Conventionally, various systems for matching a plurality of players have been proposed in order to play video game contents together. Here, matching a plurality of players means combining a plurality of players or associating a plurality of players. That is, the plurality of matched players have some relationship in the video game. In addition, examples of relationships composed of matching include confrontational relationships and peer relationships.

Some such systems match a plurality of players having the same desired stage or play level to play the stage (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-223530

In the conventional system, a method of matching players of the same level or players having a friendship is common. Here, in order to improve the taste of a video game by matching, a system for determining a combination of players by a method different from the above method has been required.

An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to solve the above problems and increase the variation of combinations of players for playing video game contents together.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a player's operation on a server. , The player presents to the server a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. The purpose is to realize a reception function received from the player and a combination function of combining a plurality of players based on the received conditions.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a communication network, a server, and a player terminal, and controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player. A processing system that provides the player terminal with a condition for playing the content of the video game together with another player, which is a privilege given from the player to another player or from another player to the player. It is characterized by including a receiving means for receiving the presentation of the conditions to be included from the player, and a combination means for combining a plurality of players based on the received conditions.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a player's operation on a player terminal. Presenting to the player terminal a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. The purpose is to realize a reception function for receiving a game from a player and a combination function for combining a plurality of players based on the received conditions.

Each embodiment of the present application solves one or more shortages.

It is a block diagram which shows the example of the structure of the video game processing system corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation on the server side in the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation on the terminal side in the game processing corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game screen corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game screen corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game screen corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game screen corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game screen corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the various components in the examples of each embodiment described below can be appropriately combined as long as there is no contradiction or the like. Further, the contents described as an example of one embodiment may be omitted in other embodiments. In addition, the contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic parts of each embodiment may be omitted. Further, the order of various processes constituting the various flows described below is in no particular order as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the video game processing system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game processing system 100 includes a video game processing server 10 (server 10) and player terminals 20, 201 to 20N (N is an arbitrary integer) used by the player of the video game processing system 100. including. The configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited to this, and a single player terminal may be used by a plurality of players, or may be configured to include a plurality of servers.

The server 10 and the plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N are each connected to a communication network 30 such as the Internet. Although not shown, the plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N are connected to the communication network 30 by performing data communication with a base station managed by a communication carrier via a wireless communication line.

By including the server 10 and the plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N, the video game processing system 100 realizes various functions for executing various processes according to the operation of the player.

The server 10 is managed by the administrator of the video game processing system 100, and has various functions for providing information on various processes to a plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N. In this example, the server 10 is configured by an information processing device such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium for storing various information. The configuration of the server 10 is not particularly limited as long as it has a general configuration for performing various processes as a computer such as a control unit and a communication unit. Hereinafter, an example of the hardware configuration of the server 10 will be briefly described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the server 10 includes at least a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a memory 102, and a storage device 103.

The CPU 101 is a central processing unit that performs various operations and controls. Further, when the server 10 includes a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a part of various operations and controls may be performed by the GPU. The server 10 appropriately uses the data read into the memory 102 to execute various information processing necessary for controlling the video game in the CPU 101, and stores the obtained processing results in the storage device 103 as necessary.

The storage device 103 has a function as a storage medium for storing various information. The configuration of the storage device 103 is not particularly limited, but the configuration is such that all the various information necessary for controlling the video game can be stored from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load applied to each of the plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N. Is preferable. Such examples include HDDs and SSDs. However, the storage unit for storing various information may be provided with a storage area in a state accessible to the server 10, and may be configured to have a dedicated storage area outside the server 10, for example.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the server 10A, which is an example of the configuration of the server 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the server 10A includes at least a reception unit 11 and a combination unit 12.

The reception unit 11 is a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, and is a condition (matching condition) including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. It has a function of accepting a presentation from a player.

Here, the content means one unit of a service such as a quest in a video game. The content is not particularly limited, but content that allows the player to recognize that the video game is being played is preferable. Examples of content include quests in which a plurality of players cooperate to play, quests in which players play against each other, and the like.

Further, the other player means that the player is different from the specific player. That is, the other player means a player different from the player for each player. In addition, other players usually play using a terminal 201 different from the terminal 20 of a specific player, but it is also possible to use the same terminal 20 depending on the type of content and the like.

Further, playing the content together means that the content is played by a plurality of players. The configuration for playing the content together is not particularly limited, and the configuration may be such that the entire content is played or a predetermined part of the content is played. Further, the locations do not have to be the same, and the player may be configured to play with a plurality of players existing in the same location, or may be played by a plurality of players existing in different locations. Further, they do not have to be together in time, and may be configured to play at the same time or may be played at different times. An example of a configuration in which content is played together is a configuration in which the same content is played simultaneously from the time when the start condition of a stage or battle is satisfied to the time when the end condition is satisfied.

Further, the privilege means a treatment or a reward that can be given to the player. The privilege is not particularly limited, and may or may not be an element that can be used by the player in the video game, and the content thereof is not particularly limited. Examples of benefits include cash, in-game currency and items in video games, and player's intent to act. Here, the indication of the intention of a player's action means promising to another player to perform a predetermined action. The action is not particularly limited and may be related to the play of the content or may be executed in reality. Examples of actions include describing content and impressions of other players' play, and those relating to other players.

Further, the matching condition means a premise for playing the content together with another player. The matching condition is not particularly limited, but preferably includes a privilege given from the player to another player or from another player to the player. Examples of matching conditions include, in addition to benefits, those related to other players such as being an expert in the game. Further, the presentation of the matching condition means to inform other players of the matching condition. The presentation method is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to present the content of the matching condition in a format that the player can recognize. Examples of presentation of matching conditions include screen display of matching condition contents and audio output of matching condition contents.

The combination unit 12 has a function of combining a plurality of players based on the accepted matching conditions.

Here, to combine a plurality of players based on the matching condition means that the information about the player is collated with the matching condition accepted by the reception unit 11, and the player and the other player whose presentation of the matching condition is accepted are collated. Means to combine. The configuration for combining a plurality of players based on the conditions is not particularly limited, but a configuration in which a player presenting a matching condition and another player satisfying the matching condition are combined is preferable. An example of a configuration for combining a plurality of players based on a matching condition is a configuration in which a player presenting the matching condition and one player randomly selected from a plurality of players satisfying all the matching conditions are combined. be.

Each of the plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N is managed by a player, and it is possible to play a network distribution type game such as a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a portable game device, or a so-called wearable device. It is composed of various communication terminals. The configuration of the player terminal that can be included in the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the above-mentioned example, and may be any configuration that allows the player to recognize the composite image. Other examples of the configuration of the player terminal include a combination of various communication terminals, a personal computer, and a stationary game device.

Further, each of the plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30, and hardware for executing various processes by communicating with the server 10 (for example, a browser screen according to coordinates). It is equipped with a display device that displays the game screen, etc.) and software. It should be noted that each of the plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without going through the server 10.

Next, the operation of the video game processing system 100 (system 100) of this example will be described.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a video game process executed by the system 100. In the game processing in this example, processing related to controlling the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player of the player terminal is performed. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10A and the player terminal 20 (terminal 20) execute game processing will be described as an example.

The game process is started, for example, when the terminal 20 displays a condition input screen. Hereinafter, a case where the terminal 20 displays a condition input screen will be described as an example.

The server 10A first accepts the presentation of conditions in the game processing (step S11). In this example, the server 10A is a matching condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, and is a matching condition including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. Accept the presentation. Further, the server 10A stores the information regarding the presentation of the received matching condition in a predetermined storage area.

Upon receiving the presentation of the condition, the server 10A combines a plurality of players (step S12). In this example, the server 10A combines a plurality of players based on the accepted matching conditions. Further, the server 10A transmits the combination-related information regarding the combination to the terminal 20.

When the terminal 20 receives the combination-related information from the server 10A, the terminal 20 outputs the game screen to the display screen of the predetermined display device (step S13). When the terminal 20 outputs the game screen in this example, the processing here ends.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the server 10A side in the game processing. Here, the operation of the server 10A in the system 100 will be described again.

In the game processing, the server 10A first accepts the presentation of conditions (step S101) and combines a plurality of players (step S102). When the server 10A combines a plurality of players, the server 10A ends the process here.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the terminal 20 side when the terminal 20 executes the game processing. Hereinafter, a case where the terminal 20 executes a game process by itself will be described as an example. Since the configuration of the terminal 20 has the same functions as the configuration of the server 10 except that various information is received from the server 10, the description thereof is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game processing, the terminal 20 first accepts the presentation of conditions (step S201) and combines a plurality of players (step S202). When a plurality of players are combined, the terminal 20 ends the process here.

As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, the server 10A that controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player is configured to include the reception unit 11 and the combination unit 12. It is a matching condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, and the player accepts and accepts the presentation of the matching condition including the privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. By combining a plurality of players based on the matching conditions, it is possible to increase the variation of the combination of players who play the contents of the video game together.

That is, it is possible for a specific player to have an opportunity to play with a player who does not have a chance to play together in the case of a combination method in which there is no room for intervention from the player side. In addition, certain players may have the opportunity to play with, for example, other players of their own interest. Furthermore, since the player to whom the privilege is granted by playing the content together with other players can play the video game for the purpose of granting (acquiring) the privilege, the player's interest in the video game. Can be maintained.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10B (server 10B) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10B includes at least a reception unit 11, a combination unit 12, a confirmation unit 13, and a confirmation unit 14.

The confirmation unit 13 has a function of confirming with at least one of the plurality of combined players whether or not the combination by the combination unit 12 is accepted.

Here, confirming whether or not to accept the combination means confirming whether or not to accept a plurality of combined players. The configuration for confirming whether or not to accept the combination is not particularly limited, but the configuration for accepting the combination includes the acceptance of the matching conditions used for combining a plurality of players. Examples of the configuration for confirming whether or not to accept the combination include information on at least one of the plurality of combined players and information on the matching conditions used to combine the plurality of players. There is a configuration to notify.

The determination unit 14 has a function of determining the combination as a combination of a plurality of players who play the content together when the consent for the combination is obtained.

Here, the case where the consent for the combination is obtained means the case where the consent is confirmed by the player who is the target of the confirmation by the confirmation unit 13 among the plurality of players constituting the combination by the combination unit 12. Examples of cases where consent is confirmed by the player who is the target of confirmation include cases where the target of confirmation is one player and consent is confirmed by the player, or a plurality of players who are the targets of confirmation. In some cases, consent has been confirmed by all or more than a predetermined percentage of players.

Further, determining the combination means that the consent of the combination has been obtained from both players constituting the combination by the combination unit 12. The configuration for determining the combination is not particularly limited, but there is a configuration in which information indicating the state in which the consent of the combination is obtained is stored in a predetermined storage area. An example of a configuration for determining a combination includes a configuration in which a plurality of players are associated with matching conditions and information indicating a state in which consent has been obtained, and stored in a predetermined storage area.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10B and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10B and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

The server 10B confirms whether or not to accept the combination (step S2-11). In this example, the server 10B confirms with at least one of the plurality of combined players whether or not the combination is accepted.

The server 10B confirms the combination when the consent for the combination is obtained (step S2-12). In this example, if consent is obtained for the combination, the server 10B determines the combination as a combination of a plurality of players who play the content together. Further, the server 10B transmits the combination confirmation information related to the confirmation of the combination to the terminal 20.

As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, the server 10B that controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player is determined by the reception unit 11, the combination unit 12, and the confirmation unit 13. Since the configuration is provided with the unit 14, it is confirmed with at least one of the plurality of combined players whether or not the combination is accepted, and if the consent for the combination is obtained, the combination is used as the content. It is confirmed as a combination of a plurality of players to play together, and the player can play the content more convincingly as compared with the case where the combination is not accepted.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10C (server 10C), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10C includes at least a reception unit 11C and a combination unit 12.

The reception unit 11C has a function of accepting the presentation of matching conditions including the status of the character used when playing the content.

Here, the character status means various information indicating the ability and characteristics of the character. The status of the character is not particularly limited, but the one related to the play of the content is preferable. Examples of character stats include character types and levels, equipment, and possessed items.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10C and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10C and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game process, the server 10C first accepts the presentation of the condition including the status (step S3-11). In this example, the server 10C accepts the presentation of matching conditions including the status of the character used when playing the content. Further, the server 10C stores the information regarding the presentation of the received matching condition in a predetermined storage area.

As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, the server 10C that controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player is configured to include the reception unit 11C and the combination unit 12. It is possible to accept the presentation of matching conditions including the status of the character used when playing the content, and to match the player with the character having the status suitable for the situation in playing the content.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10D (server 10D), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10D includes at least a reception unit 11D and a combination unit 12.

The reception unit 11D has a function of accepting the presentation of matching conditions including the instruction regarding the content and the privilege determined based on the instruction.

Here, teaching about content means teaching about matters related to content for the purpose of content. The instruction regarding the content is not particularly limited, but the instruction useful for playing the content is preferable. Examples of content-related instruction include instruction on content capture and instruction on content-related knowledge.

In addition, the privilege determined based on the instruction means the privilege determined using the information on the instruction. The privilege determined based on the instruction is not particularly limited, but the privilege that the amount increases or the degree increases as compared with the case where the instruction is not included in the matching condition is preferable. An example of a perk that is determined based on instruction is in-game currency that is determined based on the type and content of instruction.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10D and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10D and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game processing, the server 10D first accepts the presentation of conditions including the instruction and the privilege determined based on the instruction (step S4-11). In this example, the server 10D accepts the presentation of matching conditions including the instruction regarding the content and the privilege determined based on the instruction. Further, the server 10D stores the information regarding the presentation of the received matching condition in a predetermined storage area.

As described above, as one aspect of the fourth embodiment, the server 10D that controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player is configured to include the reception unit 11D and the combination unit 12. It is possible to accept the presentation of matching conditions including the instruction regarding the content and the privilege determined based on the instruction, and match the player who receives the instruction with the player who gives the instruction. For the player who receives the instruction, it becomes possible to match with other players who want to give the instruction to themselves. In addition, the player who gives the instruction can be matched with another player who wants to receive his / her instruction.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10E (server 10E), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10E includes at least a reception unit 11E and a combination unit 12.

The reception unit 11E has a function of accepting the presentation of matching conditions including the use of play information of the content.

Here, the play information of the content means the information about the content of playing the content. The play information of the content is not particularly limited, but information that can confirm the play status of the content is preferable. An example of content play information is content play video.

Also, the use of play information means using the play information in a way that is useful to the player. The use of play information is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to disclose or store play information. Examples of the use of play information include publication (distribution on a video distribution site) and recording of play videos.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10E and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10E and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game processing, the server 10E first accepts the presentation of conditions including the use of play information (step S5-11). In this example, the server 10E accepts the presentation of matching conditions including the use of play information of the content. Further, the server 10E stores the information regarding the presentation of the received matching condition in a predetermined storage area.

As described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the server 10E that controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player is configured to include the reception unit 11E and the combination unit 12. It is possible to accept the presentation of matching conditions including the use of play information of contents and promote activities related to video games.

[Sixth Embodiment]
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10F (server 10F), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10F includes at least a reception unit 11, a combination unit 12, and a specific unit 15.

The benefit in the sixth embodiment has monetary value.

Here, a thing having a monetary value means a thing having a property that can be used as money in reality or a property that can be exchanged for money in reality. Examples of things that have monetary value are cash and securities, as well as in-game currencies and items that can be exchanged for such cash.

The specific unit 15 has a function of specifying a privilege that is a part of the privilege included in the matching condition and is given to the operator of the video game.

Here, the privilege included in the matching condition and given to the operator means a part of the privilege included in the presented matching condition and distributed to the operator. do. In addition, specifying the privilege given to the operator means determining the amount or ratio of the privilege given to the operator. The configuration for privileged benefits given to the operator is not particularly limited, but a configuration specified according to a predetermined rule is preferable. As an example of the configuration for specifying the privilege given to the operator, there is a configuration for specifying a predetermined ratio of the privilege included in the matching condition.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10F and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10F and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

The server 10F specifies a privilege given to the operator when a plurality of players are combined (step S6-11). In this example, the server 10F specifies a privilege that is a part of the privilege included in the matching condition and is given to the operator of the video game. Further, the server 10F stores information regarding the privilege given to the operator in a predetermined storage area.

As described above, as one aspect of the sixth embodiment, the server 10F that controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player includes a reception unit 11, a combination unit 12, and a specific unit 15. Being structured, the perks have monetary value, identify the perks that are part of the perks included in the matching criteria and that are granted to the video game operator, and as the operator promotes multiplayer of the video game. Will be able to get more profit.

[7th Embodiment]
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10Z (server 10Z) which is an example of the video game processing server 10 in the system 100 (see FIG. 1). In this example, the server 10Z includes at least a reception unit 11Z and a combination unit 12Z.

The reception unit 11Z is a condition (matching condition) for playing the content in the video game together with another player, and is a matching condition including a privilege given from the player to another player or from another player to the player. Has a function of accepting the presentation from the player.

Here, the content means one unit of a service such as a quest in a video game. Hereinafter, a case where the content is a quest in which a plurality of players cooperate to play or a quest in which a plurality of players compete against each other will be described as an example.

Further, the other player means that the player is different from the specific player. Hereinafter, the side on which the in-game currency as a privilege is paid may be referred to as a special player, and the side on which the in-game currency is paid may be referred to as a general player. That is, the general player can play the content together with the special player in return for paying the special player the in-game currency. The player presenting the matching condition may be both a general player and a special player. Hereinafter, a case where the other player is a player who uses a terminal 201 different from the terminal 20 of the specific player will be described as an example.

Further, playing the content together means that the content is played by a plurality of players. In this example, a case where a plurality of players cooperate to play a quest will be described as an example.

Further, the privilege means a treatment or a reward that can be given to the player. Examples of benefits include cash, in-game currency, items in video games, and player's intent to act. Here, the action intention display means that the player promises an action to be performed for another player. The action is not particularly limited, and may be related to the play of the content or may be in reality. An example of a configuration for promising an action to be performed for another player is a configuration in which information indicating the action is displayed as text data to the other player. Hereinafter, a case where the player presents a matching condition including payment of in-game currency as a privilege will be described as an example.

Further, the matching condition means a premise for playing the content together with another player. In this example, the matching condition includes a privilege given from the player to another player or from another player to the player. Hereinafter, a case where the method of presenting the matching condition is a screen display of the content of the matching condition will be described as an example.

In this example, the matching condition includes the status of the character used when playing the content. For example, if the content to be played together is a battle event with a boss, the matching condition includes the level of the character used by the special player. Hereinafter, a case where the level of the character of the special player can be included in the matching condition will be described as an example. Further, in this example, the matching condition may include instruction by a special player on how to capture the content for a general player. Further, in this example, the matching condition includes whether or not the play video of the content is published (distributed) by the special player. Here, the publication of the play video means the publication of the video as if the content is being played on the video distribution site.

In this example, the presentation of matching conditions including the nomination of other players who play the content together may be accepted. Here, as an example of the configuration for accepting the presentation of the matching condition including the nomination of another player, there is a configuration for accepting the identification information of the other player.

The combination unit 12Z has a function of combining a plurality of players based on the accepted matching conditions.

Here, to combine a plurality of players based on the matching condition means to collate the information about the player with the condition accepted by the reception unit 11 and combine the player who has been accepted to present the matching condition with another player. Means that. Hereinafter, a case where a player who presents a matching condition and a player who satisfies the matching condition are combined will be described as an example.

In this example, when a plurality of players are combined based on the matching condition, whether or not to accept the combined opponent and the matching condition for the player whose matching condition is presented among the plurality of players. Confirmed. Specifically, information about the players constituting the combination and the matching conditions is displayed on the terminal 20 of the player on the side where the matching conditions are presented. The player who is presented with the matching condition performs an input operation for determining whether or not to accept the combination based on the displayed information. In this example, if consent is obtained for the combination, the combination is determined as a combination of a plurality of players who play the content together.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a storage state of information stored in a storage unit (not shown) included in the server 10Z. As shown in FIG. 17, the storage unit stores the player ID and the matching condition in association with each other as information regarding the matching condition presented by the general player. Hereinafter, the information stored here will be referred to as general side presentation condition information in order to distinguish it from the information regarding the matching condition presented by the special player.

Here, the player ID means information for identifying a general player.

Further, the matching condition means a matter that the special player must satisfy in order to play the content together, which is accepted from the general player. In this example, the matching conditions include a player nomination, benefits, character status, and content guidance.

FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a storage state of information stored in a storage unit (not shown) included in the server 10Z. As shown in FIG. 18, the storage unit stores the player ID and the matching condition as the special side presentation condition information in association with each other as the information regarding the matching condition presented by the special player. Hereinafter, the information stored here will be referred to as special side presentation condition information in order to distinguish it from the general side presentation condition information.

Here, the player ID means information for identifying a special player.

Further, the matching condition means a matter received from the special player and presented by the special player himself / herself in order to play the content together. In this example, the matching condition includes the privilege and the presence / absence of delivery.

The information on the matching conditions presented by the general player and the information on the matching conditions presented by the special player may be managed in separate databases for the purpose of distinction as described above, but may be managed in the same database. good.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of a video game process executed by the system 100Z. In the game processing in this example, processing related to controlling the progress of the video game using the position information of the terminal 20 is performed according to the operation of the player. Hereinafter, each process will be described. The order of each process is random as long as there is no contradiction in the process contents.

The game process is started, for example, when a player inputs a condition to the terminal 20 that has accessed the server 10Z.

The system 100Z first accepts the presentation of conditions in the game processing (step S301). In this example, the system 100Z is a matching condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, and accepts the presentation of the matching condition including the in-game currency as a privilege from the general player or the special player.

Upon receiving the presentation of the condition, the system 100Z combines a plurality of players (step S302). In this example, the system 100Z combines a player who presents the accepted matching condition with a player who satisfies the matching condition.

When a plurality of players are combined, the system 100Z displays information regarding the combination (step S303). In this example, the system 100Z displays information about the combination and the matching condition to the player who satisfies the matching condition.

When the system 100Z displays the information regarding the combination, if the player has not been nominated in step S301 (steps S304, N), the system 100Z accepts selections for other players satisfying the conditions (step S305). In this example, the system 100Z selects any of a plurality of other players satisfying the matching condition as a player who wants to play the content together based on an input operation from the player presenting the matching condition. On the other hand, when the player is nominated in step S301 (steps S304, Y), the system 100Z proceeds to step S306.

When the system 100Z displays the information regarding the combination, it confirms whether or not the combination is accepted (step S306). In this example, the system 100Z confirms whether or not the combination is accepted by the player who satisfies the matching condition among the plurality of combined players.

The system 100Z confirms whether or not to accept the combination, and if the consent is obtained, the system 100Z determines the combination (step S307). In this example, the system 100Z determines a combination for which consent has been obtained from a player satisfying the matching condition as a combination of a plurality of players who play the content together.

When the combination is confirmed, the system 100Z identifies the privilege given to the operator (step S308). In this example, the system 100Z specifies a predetermined ratio of the in-game currency included in the matching condition as being given to the operator of the video game.

When the system 100Z identifies the privilege to be given to the operator, the system 100Z causes a plurality of players constituting the determined combination to play the content together (step S309). In this example, the system 100Z cooperates with a plurality of players constituting a fixed combination to play a quest.

In this example, the system 100Z ends the processing here when the contents are played together.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a game screen. FIG. 20 shows an example of screen display when a special player presents matching conditions. As shown in FIG. 20, the message 2001, the privilege input area 2002, the distribution input area 2003, and the presentation button 2004 are displayed on the game screen.

The message 2001 is a message instructing the special player to input the matching condition presented by the special player. The privilege input area 2002 is an area for inputting a privilege received by the special player. The distribution input area 2003 is an area for inputting the presence / absence of distribution. The presentation button 2004 is a button for presenting the matching condition, and by performing the selection operation, the matching condition input to the privilege input area 2002 and the distribution presence / absence input area 2003 is presented.

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a game screen. FIG. 21 shows an example of screen display when a general player presents matching conditions. As shown in FIG. 21, the message 2101, the level input area 2102, the instruction input area 2103, the tag input area 2104, the privilege input area 2105, and the search button 2106 are displayed on the game screen.

The message 2101 is a message instructing the general player to input the matching condition presented by the general player. The level input area 2102 is an area for inputting the level of the character used when playing the content. The instruction input area 2103 is an area for inputting instruction regarding the content. The tag input area 2104 is an area for inputting a tag set in the special player for search. The privilege input area 2105 is an area for inputting a privilege received by the special player. The search button 2106 is a button for searching for a special player by presenting a matching condition, and by performing a selection operation, the matching condition input to the level input area 2102 to the privilege input area 2105 is presented. A search for a special player that satisfies the matching conditions is performed.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a game screen. FIG. 22 shows an example of screen display when a general player presents a matching condition and a special player satisfying the matching condition is searched for. As shown in FIG. 22, the message 2201, the special player display area 2202, and the cursor 2203 are displayed on the game screen.

The message 2201 is a message notifying that the search result is displayed and notifying the matching condition presented at the time of the search. The special player display area 2202 is an area for displaying a list of special players satisfying the presented matching conditions, and in addition to the player name, items set by the special player side as included in the matching conditions are also displayed. The cursor 2203 is a cursor for displaying the currently selected special player. When the general player selects any special player in FIG. 22, the combination is confirmed for the special player.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a game screen. FIG. 23 shows an example of screen display when a general player indicates a special player and presents matching conditions. As shown in FIG. 23, the message 2301, the player name input area 2302, the privilege input area 2303, the level input area 2304, the instruction input area 2305, and the presentation button 2306 are displayed on the game screen. ..

Message 2301 is a message instructing a general player to input a matching condition for designating and presenting a special player from the general player. The player name input area 2302 is an area for inputting the name of the special player to be nominated. The privilege input area 2303 is an area for inputting a privilege received by the special player. The level input area 2304 is an area for inputting the level of the character used when playing the content. The instruction input area 2305 is an area for inputting the presence / absence of instruction regarding the content. The presentation button 2306 is a button for presenting matching conditions to the special player input to the player name input area 2302, and the matching input to the privilege input area 2303 to the instruction input area 2305 by performing the selection operation. The conditions are presented.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a game screen. FIG. 24 shows an example of screen display when a general player presents matching conditions and a special player confirms the presented matching conditions. As shown in FIG. 24, the message 2401, the privilege display area 2402, the level display area 2403, the instruction display area 2404, the consent button 2405, and the disapproval button 2406 are displayed on the game screen.

The message 2401 is a message for notifying the special player that the matching condition has been presented by the general player and confirming whether or not the combination is accepted. The privilege display area 2402 is an area for displaying the privilege received by the presented special player. The level display area 2403 is an area for displaying the level of the presented character used when playing the content. The instruction display area 2404 is an area for displaying instruction regarding the presented content. The consent button 2405 is a button for accepting the presented content. The disapproval button 2406 is a button that does not accept the presented content.

As described above, as one aspect of the seventh embodiment, the server 10Z that controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player is configured to include the reception unit 11Z and the combination unit 12Z. It is a matching condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, and the player accepts and accepts the presentation of the matching condition including the privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. By combining a plurality of players based on the matching conditions, it is possible to increase the variation of the combination of players who play the contents of the video game together.

That is, by using the privilege (for example, real money or in-game currency) as a matching condition, the player can realize a system in which the game can be played with the user who is interested. In addition, since it is possible to sell play rights (matching rights) to players who are popular with other players in video games, it is possible to increase the variation of player combinations. That is, it is possible to provide a matching opportunity for a match or cooperative play involving a right purchaser and a right seller.

Further, although not particularly mentioned in the above-described example of the seventh embodiment, the server 10Z may be configured to accept the presentation of matching conditions including the number of other players who play the content together. Here, the number of other players is not particularly limited, and may be a predetermined number or a predetermined range. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to play the content with a desired number of people.

Further, in the example of the seventh embodiment described above, when the server 10Z confirms whether or not the combination is accepted by at least one of the plurality of combined players, and the consent for the combination is obtained. , The combination is determined as a combination of a plurality of players who play the content together, and the player can play the content more convincingly as compared with the case where the combination is not accepted.

Further, in the example of the seventh embodiment described above, the server 10Z accepts the presentation of the matching condition including the status of the character used when playing the content, and causes the player to use the character with the status suitable for the situation regarding the play of the content. Is possible.

Further, in the example of the seventh embodiment described above, the server 10Z can accept the presentation of the matching condition including the instruction regarding the content and the privilege determined based on the instruction, and can activate the play of the content. ..

Further, in the example of the seventh embodiment described above, the server 10Z can accept the presentation of the matching condition including the use of the play information of the content, and can promote the activity related to the video game.

Further, in the example of the seventh embodiment described above, the server 10Z identifies the privilege that the privilege has a monetary value and is a part of the privilege included in the matching condition and is given to the operator of the video game. However, as the promotion of multiplayer of video games is promoted, operators can get more profits.

Further, although not particularly mentioned in the above-described example of the seventh embodiment, the server 10Z may be configured to accept the presentation of matching conditions including the privilege determined according to a predetermined rule. Here, the predetermined rule is a rule provided by the operator to determine the privilege included in the matching condition. The predetermined rule is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the content can be recognized by the player. Examples of predetermined rules are based on the play difficulty and play time of the content. With such a configuration, it can be expected that both the side presenting the matching condition and the side presenting the matching condition will be convinced.

Further, although not particularly mentioned in the above-mentioned example of the seventh embodiment, the server 10Z presents a matching condition including a privilege that is determined according to a rule based on the popularity of the player and is given to the player. May be configured to accept. Here, the popularity of the player means a rule that reflects the popularity of the player in the privilege. The popularity of the player is not particularly limited, but a rule in which the amount of benefits increases as the popularity of the player increases is preferable. As an example of the rule based on the popularity of the player, there is a rule that the charge as a privilege increases as the popularity of the player increases. With such a configuration, it is possible to give a player who aims to receive a privilege a motivation to gain popularity from other players.

As described above, each embodiment of the present application solves one or more shortages. The effects of each embodiment are non-limiting effects or examples of effects.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N and the server 10 have various control programs (for example, a video game processing program) stored in their own storage devices. Execute the process.

Further, the configuration of the system 100 is not limited to the configuration described as an example of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be a configuration in which the server 10 executes a part or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the player terminal, for example. , A part or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the server 10 may be executed by any one of the plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N (for example, the player terminal 20). Further, a part or all of the storage unit included in the server 10 may be provided by any of the plurality of player terminals 20, 201 to 20N. That is, the other one may have a part or all of the functions provided by either the player terminal 20 or the server 10 in the system 100.

Further, the program may be configured to realize a part or all of the functions described as examples of the above-described embodiments in a single device that does not include a communication network.

[Additional Notes]
The description of the embodiments described above has described at least the following inventions so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.
[1]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a server according to a player's operation.
To the server
A reception function for accepting from a player a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. ,
A video game processing program for realizing a combination function that combines a plurality of players based on the accepted conditions.
[2]
To the server
A confirmation function for confirming whether or not to accept the combination by the combination function for at least one of the plurality of combined players, and a confirmation function.
The video game processing program according to [1] for realizing a confirmation function of determining the combination as a combination of a plurality of players who play the content together when consent is obtained for the combination.
[3]
The video game processing program according to [1] or [2] for realizing the function of accepting the presentation of the condition including the status of the character used when playing the content.
[4]
The video game process according to any one of [1] to [3] for realizing the function of accepting the presentation of the conditions including the instruction regarding the content and the privilege determined based on the instruction in the reception function. program.
[5]
The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [4] for realizing the function of accepting the presentation of the condition including the use of the play information of the content in the reception function.
[6]
The benefits have monetary value and
Any of [1] to [5] for realizing the specific function of specifying the privilege given to the operator of the video game, which is a part of the privilege included in the condition, on the server. The video game processing program described.
[7]
The reception function realizes a function of accepting the presentation of the condition including the number of the other players who play the content together.
In the combination function, the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [6] for realizing a function of combining a number of players based on the number included in the above conditions.
[8]
The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [7] for realizing the function of accepting the presentation of the condition including the nomination of the other player who plays the content together in the reception function. ..
[9]
The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [8], for realizing a search function for searching the other player based on information about the other player on the server.
[10]
The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [9] for realizing a function of accepting the presentation of conditions including the privilege determined according to a predetermined rule in the reception function.
[11]
The video game according to [10] for realizing the function of accepting the presentation of the condition including the privilege given to the player, which is the privilege determined according to the rule based on the popularity of the player, in the reception function. Processing program.
[12]
A video game processing program for realizing at least one of the functions realized by the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [11] on the server in a player terminal capable of communicating with the server. ..
[13]
A video game processing system that includes a communication network, a server, and a player terminal, and controls the progress of a video game according to the operation of the player.
To the player terminal
A reception means for accepting from a player a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. ,
A video game processing system comprising a combination means for combining a plurality of players based on the accepted conditions.
[14]
The server includes the receiving means and the combination means.
The video game processing system according to [13], wherein the player terminal includes an output means for outputting a game screen showing the state of the predetermined object to the display screen of the display device by the display means.
[15]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a player's operation on a player terminal.
To the player terminal
A reception function for accepting from a player a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. ,
A video game processing program for realizing a combination function that combines a plurality of players based on the accepted conditions.
[16]
It is a video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game according to the operation of the player.
A reception process for accepting from a player a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. ,
A video game processing method comprising a combination processing of combining a plurality of players based on the accepted conditions.
[17]
A video game processing system including a communication network, a server, and a player terminal is a video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game according to a player's operation.
A reception process for accepting from a player a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. ,
A video game processing method comprising a combination processing of combining a plurality of players based on the accepted conditions.

According to one of the embodiments of the present invention, it is useful to make it possible to increase the variation of combinations of players who play video game contents together.

10 Video game processing server 20,201-20N Player terminal 11 Reception unit 12 Combination unit 13 Confirmation unit 14 Confirmation unit 15 Specific unit 30 Communication network 100 Video game processing system

Claims (8)

It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a server according to a player's operation.
To the server
A reception function for accepting from a player a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. ,
A video game processing program for realizing a combination function that combines a plurality of players based on the accepted conditions. To the server
A confirmation function for confirming whether or not to accept the combination by the combination function for at least one of the plurality of combined players, and a confirmation function.
The video game processing program according to claim 1, wherein when consent for the combination is obtained, the combination is determined as a combination of a plurality of players who play the content together. The video game processing program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the reception function realizes a function of accepting the presentation of the condition including the status of the character used when playing the content. The video game process according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reception function realizes a function of accepting the presentation of the conditions including the guidance regarding the content and the privilege determined based on the guidance. program. The video game processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the reception function realizes a function of accepting the presentation of the conditions including the use of play information of the content. The benefits have monetary value and
Any one of claims 1 to 5 for realizing the specific function of specifying the privilege given to the operator of the video game, which is a part of the privilege included in the condition, on the server. The video game processing program described. A video game processing system that includes a communication network, a server, and a player terminal, and controls the progress of a video game according to the operation of the player.
To the player terminal
A reception means for accepting from a player a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. ,
A video game processing system comprising a combination means for combining a plurality of players based on the accepted conditions. It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a player's operation on a player terminal.
To the player terminal
A reception function for accepting from a player a condition for playing the content in the video game together with another player, including a privilege given from the player to the other player or from the other player to the player. ,
A video game processing program for realizing a combination function that combines a plurality of players based on the accepted conditions.

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