JP2023012420A - Game creation device, game creation method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technology for easily producing a game for company customers.

SOLUTION: A game creation device comprises: means for presenting game templates corresponding to an already produced game system; means for identifying a target game template, any of the game templates, according to a user instruction; and means for succeeding to a game system corresponding to the target game template in response to the identification of the target game template and creating a client game capable of being exposed to end users on a game server.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

There is an application for exception to loss of novelty

The present disclosure relates to a game creation device, game creation method, and program.

Conventionally, various techniques have been devised for promoting customer attraction to stores. Patent Literature 1 describes a technique for attracting customers to an amusement facility by causing the amusement facility to generate an event in a SNS (Social Networking Service) game.

JP 2016-146914 A

According to the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the player of the SNS game will be encouraged to visit the amusement facility. However, SNS games are generally not designed for promotion of target companies, such as operators of amusement facilities. Therefore, the relationship between the content of the SNS game and the target company tends to be tenuous, except when benefits are provided. In addition, since SNS game players are not necessarily customers of the target company, it may not be possible to obtain a sustained effect of attracting customers. Furthermore, since the target company's customers are not necessarily SNS game players, the benefits may not be attractive to some customers. In this way, it is considered that the effects of sales promotion activities using special benefits in SNS games tend to be limited.

On the other hand, it is thought that companies can obtain a high sales promotion effect by producing original games for their own sales promotion. However, creating an original game requires enormous resources.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide technology for easily producing games for corporate customers.

A game creation device according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes means for presenting a game template corresponding to a created game system; means for specifying a target game template, which is one of the game templates, according to a user instruction; means for creating a client game on the game server that inherits the game system corresponding to the target game template and that can be published to end users, in response to specifying the target game template.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a technology for companies to easily produce games for their customers.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment; FIG. It is a block diagram showing a client device and a game creation server of this embodiment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of the outline of this embodiment; It is a figure which shows the data structure of the object database of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the event database of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the serial code database of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the check-in spot database of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart of game creation processing according to the embodiment; It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed in the game creation process of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart of application cooperation support processing according to the embodiment; It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed in the application cooperation support process of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart of game editing processing according to the embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a home screen displayed on the display of the client device according to the embodiment; It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed in the game editing process of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed in the game editing process of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed in the game editing process of this embodiment. 7 is a flowchart of usage analysis processing according to the embodiment; It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed in the utilization analysis process of this embodiment.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In the drawings for describing the embodiments, in principle, the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated description thereof will be omitted.

(1) Configuration of information processing system The configuration of the information processing system will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1 , the information processing system 1 includes a client device 10 , a game creation server 30 (an example of a “game creation device”), a game server 50 , and an end user terminal 70 .
The client device 10 and game creation server 30 are connected via a network (for example, the Internet or an intranet) NW.
The game creation server 30 and game server 50 are connected via a network NW.
The game server 50 and end user terminals 70 are connected via a network NW.

The client device 10 is an example of an information processing device that transmits requests to the game creation server 30 . The client device 10 is, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, or a personal computer.

The game creation server 30 is an example of an information processing device that provides the client device 10 with a response in response to a request transmitted from the client device 10 . The game creation server 30 creates a game on the game server 50 or edits the content of the game in response to a request from the client device 10 . The game creation server 30 is, for example, a server computer.

The game server 50 is an example of an information processing device that provides the end user terminal 70 with a response in response to a request sent from the end user terminal 70 . The game server 50 can publish games to end user terminals 70 . The game server 50 controls the progress of the game by performing game processing according to instructions (operations) from the user of the end user terminal 70 (hereinafter referred to as "end user"). The game server 50 returns to the end user terminal 70 a response including data required for the game effect on the end user terminal 70 . The game server 50 is, for example, a server computer.

The end user terminal 70 is an example of an information processing device that transmits requests to the game server 50 . The end user terminal 70 is, for example, a smart phone, a tablet terminal, or a personal computer.

(1-1) Configuration of Client Apparatus The configuration of the client apparatus will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the client device and game creation server of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the client device 10 includes a storage device 11, a processor 12, an input/output interface 13, and a communication interface . Client device 10 is connected to display 15 and input device 16 .

Storage device 11 is configured to store programs and data. The storage device 11 is, for example, a combination of ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM (Random Access Memory), and storage (eg, flash memory or hard disk).

Programs include, for example, the following programs.
・OS (Operating System) program ・Application (for example, web browser) program that executes information processing

The data includes, for example, the following data.
・Data and databases referenced in information processing ・Data obtained by executing information processing (that is, execution results of information processing)

The processor 12 is configured to implement the functions of the client device 10 by activating programs stored in the storage device 11 and processing data. Processor 12 is an example of a computer. The programs and data stored in the storage device 11 may be provided via a network, or may be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. At least part of the functions of the client device 10 may be realized by one or more pieces of dedicated hardware.

The input/output interface 13 acquires a signal (eg, user instruction) from an input device 16 connected to the client device 10 and outputs a signal (eg, image signal) to an output device connected to the client device 10. configured as

Input device 16 is, for example, a keyboard, pointing device, touch panel, or a combination thereof. The input device 16 generates electrical signals representing user instructions in response to operations by the user of the client device 10 (hereinafter referred to as "business user"). Input device 16 outputs user instructions to processor 12 .

An output device is, for example, the display 15 .
The display 15 is an example of a display section. The display 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. Display 15 displays a screen according to the image signal from processor 12 .

Communication interface 14 is configured to control communication between client device 10 and an external device (eg, game creation server 30).

(1-2) Configuration of Game Creation Server The configuration of the game creation server will be described.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game creation server 30 includes a storage device 31, a processor 32, an input/output interface 33, and a communication interface .

Storage device 31 is configured to store programs and data. Storage device 31 is, for example, a combination of ROM, RAM, and storage (eg, flash memory or hard disk).

Programs include, for example, the following programs.
・OS program ・Application program that executes information processing

The data includes, for example, the following data.
・Data and databases referenced in information processing ・Execution results of information processing

The processor 32 is configured to implement the functions of the game creation server 30 by activating programs stored in the storage device 31 and processing data. Processor 32 is an example of a computer. The programs and data stored by the storage device 31 may be provided via a network, or may be provided by being recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. At least part of the functions of the game creation server 30 may be implemented by one or more pieces of dedicated hardware.

The input/output interface 33 acquires a signal (eg, user instruction) from an input device connected to the game creation server 30 and outputs a signal (eg, an image signal) to an output device connected to the game creation server 30. configured to
Input devices are, for example, keyboards, pointing devices, touch panels, or combinations thereof.
An output device is, for example, a display.

Communication interface 34 is configured to control communications between game creation server 30 and an external device (eg, client device 10 or game server 50).

(2) Outline of Embodiment An outline of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the outline of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game creation server 30 presents a game template GT30 corresponding to a created game system (for example, a sandplay game, a breeding game, or a sports game) to the business user BU10 via the client device 10. do. The business user BU10 corresponds to the person in charge of creating an original game for sales promotion of the client company CO10. The business user BU10 may be an employee of the client company CO10 (for example, an employee of the marketing department), but the relationship between the business user BU10 and the client company CO10 is not limited to an employment relationship.

The business user BU10 selects one of the presented one or more game templates GT30 (hereinafter referred to as "target game template"). Client device 10 transmits an instruction from business user BU 10 to game creation server 30 .

The game creation server 30 identifies the target game template selected by the business user BU10 from among the game templates GT30 in accordance with the instruction from the business user BU10. The game creation server 30 creates, on the game server 50, a client game CG50 that inherits the game system corresponding to the target game template in accordance with the specification of the target game template. The client game CG50 can be published for end users EU70. In other words, the end user EU 70 can use the end user terminal 70 to play the client game CG 50 .

In this way, the game creation server 30 can easily create the client game CG50 corresponding to the original game for the customer (for example, the end user EU70) of the client company CO10.

(3) Database The database of this embodiment will be described. The following databases are stored in the storage device of the game server 50, for example.

(3-1) Object Database The object database of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of the object database of this embodiment.

Object information is stored in the object database. The object information is information about game objects appearing in the client game CG50. As an example, game objects are items, characters, facilities, or combinations thereof.

As shown in FIG. 4, the object database includes an "ID" field, a "class" field, a "name" field, an "image" field, a "parameter" field, a "registration date and time" field, and a "last Updated By field. Each field is associated with each other.

The "ID" field stores object identification information. Object identification information is information that identifies a game object.

The "class" field stores object class information. The object class information is information about the class (type) of the game object.

The "name" field stores object name information. The object name information is information regarding the name of the game object. A game object's name is an example of text that can be presented to the end user EU 70 .

The "image" field stores object image information. The object image information is information relating to the image of the game object (for example, appearance image). An image of a game object is an example of image data that can be presented to end user EU 70 .

The "parameter" field stores object parameter information. The object parameter information is information about parameters of the game object. The format of the parameters depends on the object class information. As an example, when the class is "production item", the parameters are "description text" and "recipe/material registration number".

The "registration date and time" field stores registration date and time information. The registration date/time information is information regarding the registration date/time of the object information.

The "last updater" field stores the last updater information. The last updater information is information about the last updater of the object information.

(3-2) Event Database The event database of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the data structure of the event database of this embodiment.

Event information is stored in the event database. The event information is information about an event occurring in the client game CG50. As an example, the event has a mechanism of rewarding the end user EU70 with a privilege in the client game CG50 when the end user EU70 satisfies the achievement condition within a specified period.
The specified period may be indefinite, or at least one of the start date and time or the end date and time may be specified.
An achievement condition is defined, for example, by a combination of tasks (for example, missions or orders) imposed on the end user EU70 in the client game CG50.

As shown in FIG. 5, the event database includes an "ID" field, a "name" field, a "parameter" field, a "start date and time" field, an "end date and time" field, a "registration date and time" field, and a "Last Modified By" field. Each field is associated with each other.

The “ID” field stores event identification information. Event identification information is information that identifies an event.

The “name” field stores event name information. The event name information is information regarding the name of the event. The name of the event is an example of text that can be presented to end user EU 70 .

The "parameter" field stores event parameter information. The event parameter information is information about event parameters. As an example, the parameters can include the event's "achievement conditions" and "rewards."

The "start date and time" field stores start date and time information. The start date and time information is information about the start date and time of the event (that is, the start point of the specified period).

The "end date and time" field stores end date and time information. The end date and time information is information about the end date and time of the event (that is, the end point of the designated period).

The "registration date and time" field stores registration date and time information. The registration date and time information is information regarding the registration date and time of the event information.

The "last updater" field stores the last updater information. The last updater information is information about the last updater of the event information.

(3-3) Serial Code Database The serial code database of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the data structure of the serial code database of this embodiment.

Serial code information is stored in the serial code database. The serial code information is information on serial codes for using the serial code system. The serial code system is a mechanism in which the game server 50 grants benefits associated with the serial code to the end user EU 70 who has entered the serial code. Specifically, the game server 50 verifies the validity of the serial code specified by the end user EU70, and grants a predetermined privilege to the end user EU70 if it is valid.

As shown in FIG. 6, the serial code database includes a "code value" field, a "privilege" field, and an "expiration date" field. Each field is associated with each other.

Code value information is stored in the "code value" field. Code value information is information about the value of the serial code. If the serial code input by the end user EU 70 does not match any code value, the game server 50 determines that the serial code is invalid.

The "privilege" field stores privilege information. The privilege information is information relating to privileges given to the end user EU 70 in exchange for the input of the serial code. As an example, the privilege information is information (for example, object identification information) that identifies a privilege in the client game CG50.

The “expiration date” field stores expiration date information. The expiration date information is information regarding the expiration date of the serial code. The game server 50 determines that the serial code is invalid when the expiration date of the serial code input by the end user EU 70 has passed.

(3-4) Check-in spot database The check-in spot database of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the data structure of the check-in spot database of this embodiment.

The check-in spot database stores check-in spot information. The check-in spot information is information on check-in spots for using the check-in system. The check-in system is a mechanism in which the game server 50 grants benefits in the client game CG 50 to the end users EU 70 who meet predetermined check-in conditions for check-in spots. A check-in spot is a specific place in the real world (for example, a store of client company CO10). The check-in condition is, for example, that the end user EU 70 issues a predetermined user instruction (for example, selection of a specific operation object) while the position of the end user terminal 70 in the real world is within a predetermined distance range from the check-in spot. It is to do.

As shown in FIG. 7, the check-in spot database includes a "spot ID" field, a "spot name" field, a "spot address" field, and a "privilege" field. Each field is associated with each other.

The "spot ID" field stores spot identification information. The spot identification information is information that identifies the check-in spot.

The "spot name" field stores spot name information. The spot name information is information regarding the name of the check-in spot.

The "spot address" field stores spot address information. The spot address information is information about the real-world address (that is, position) of the check-in spot.

The "privilege" field stores privilege information. The privilege information is information relating to a privilege given to the end user EU70 when the check-in conditions are satisfied for the check-in spot. As an example, privilege information is information that identifies a privilege (for example, object identification information).

(4) Information processing Information processing according to the present embodiment will be described.

(4-1) Game Creation Processing The game creation processing of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of game creation processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed in the game creating process of this embodiment.

The game creation process of FIG. 8 is started in response to a predetermined user instruction (for example, login operation) for displaying the dashboard screen.

As shown in FIG. 8, the client device 10 performs screen display (S1101).
Specifically, the processor 12 acquires data necessary for displaying the dashboard screen from the game creation server 30 via the communication interface 14 . The processor 12 causes the display 15 to display the dashboard screen based on the acquired data.

The dashboard screen can have operation objects for implementing the following various functions.
・Create a new game ・Edit a created game ・Display a list of notifications from service management ・Display a list of service users (that is, business users BU10) linked to client company CO10 Addition of business user BU10 Inquiry to support sensor Display of help Display of notification message list Editing of information of business user BU10 linked to client company CO10 Logout

The client device 10 accepts the user instruction (S1102).
Specifically, the processor 12 accepts a predetermined user instruction from the business user BU10. As an example, the processor 12 accepts selection of an object that accepts an operation for creating a new game included in the dashboard screen. Processor 12 causes communication interface 14 to transmit a game template presentation request to game creation server 30 in response to the reception of a predetermined user instruction.

After step S1102, the game creation server 30 acquires a game template (S1301).
Specifically, the processor 32 acquires the game template presentation request transmitted in step S1102 via the communication interface 34 . The processor 32 acquires information about the game template GT 30 (hereinafter referred to as “game template information”) from the storage device 31 in response to acquisition of the game template presentation request.
The game template information includes, for example, information identifying the game template GT30, information about the name of the game template GT30, information about previewing the game template GT30 (for example, still image data or moving image data), and test play of the game template GT30. (eg, QR code), or a combination thereof.

After step S1301, the game creation server 30 presents the game template (S1302).
Specifically, processor 32 causes communication interface 34 to transmit the game template information acquired in step S1302 to client device 10 .

After step S1302, the client device 10 performs screen display (S1103).
Specifically, processor 12 acquires the game template information transmitted in step S1302 via communication interface . Processor 12 causes display 15 to display screen P10 (FIG. 9) based on the game template information.

As shown in FIG. 9, the screen P10 includes field objects F10a to F10b, display objects A10a to A10c, and operation objects B10a to B10b.

The field object F10a is an object that receives a user's instruction for designating a game name. The game name is a name given to the client game CG50 to be created.

The field object F10b is an object that receives a user's instruction to specify a game code. The game code is a code name given to the client game CG50 to be created. The game code is used, for example, as part of the URL for playing the client game CG50.

Display objects A10a to A10c and operation object B10a are prepared for each game template GT30.
The display object A10a is an object that displays information about the name of the game template GT30.

The display object A10b is an object that displays information about the preview of the game template GT30.
The display object A10c is an object that displays information about the URL for test play of the game template GT30.

The operation object B10a is an object that receives a user instruction for selecting a target game template corresponding to the base of the client game CG50 to be created.

The operation object B10b is an object that receives a user instruction to stop the game creation process of FIG.

After step S1103, the client device 10 accepts a user instruction (S1104).
Specifically, processor 12 receives a user instruction for selecting a target game template on the screen displayed in step S1103. This user instruction is, for example, selection of one of the operation objects B10a. Processor 12 causes communication interface 14 to transmit a game creation request to game creation server 30 in accordance with this user instruction. The game creation request includes information that can identify the target game template (for example, information that identifies the target game template), and input contents in the field object F10a and the field object F10b.

After step S1104, the game creation server 30 specifies the target game template (S1303).
Specifically, processor 32 acquires the game creation request transmitted in step S1104 via communication interface 34 . The processor 32 identifies the target game template selected by the business user BU10 in response to obtaining the game creation request.

After step S1303, the game creation server 30 creates a game (S1304).
Specifically, the processor 32 inherits the game system corresponding to the target game template identified in step S1303 and creates on the game server 50 the client game CG50 that can be published to the end user EU70. As an example, processor 32 causes communication interface 34 to send a predetermined request to game server 50 .

After step S1304, the game creation server 30 executes a response (S1305).
Specifically, the processor 32 acquires the game creation result (that is, success or failure) in step S1304 via the communication interface 34 . Processor 32 generates a response based on the result of game creation. Processor 32 causes communication interface 34 to transmit the response to client device 10 .

After step S1305, the client device 10 performs screen display (S1105).
Specifically, the processor 12 acquires the response transmitted in step S1305 via the communication interface 14 . The processor 12 causes the display 15 to display information about the creation result of the client game CG 50, and causes the screen of the display 15 to transition to a home screen, which will be described later.
With the end of step S1105, the game creation processing in FIG. 8 ends.

(4-2) Application Cooperation Support Processing The application cooperation support processing of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of application cooperation support processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed in the application cooperation support processing of this embodiment.

The application cooperation support process of FIG. 10 is a state in which the client game CG50 is set to the edit mode, and the business user BU10 gives a predetermined user instruction (for example, a predetermined operation object) to display the application cooperation screen P11 (FIG. 11). selection).

As shown in FIG. 10, the client device 10 performs screen display (S1111).
Specifically, the processor 12 causes the display 15 to display an application cooperation screen P11 (FIG. 11).
The application cooperation screen P11 includes field objects F11a to F11b, display objects A11a to A11b, and an operation object B11.

The field object F11a is an object that receives user instructions for designating an account ID. The account ID is information that identifies, for example, an advertising account of the client company CO10 in an external application (hereafter referred to as "heterogeneous application") linked with the client game CG50. The heterogeneous application is, for example, an SNS (Social Networking Service) application, but may be an original application of the client company CO10.

The field object F11b is an object that receives a user's instruction to specify a secret key. The secret key is used to confirm that the event was sent from the heterogeneous application platform when the bot application created in the information processing system 1 receives the webhook event.

The display object A11a is an object that displays the designated callback URL for starting the client game CG50 from the heterogeneous application. The content of the display object A11a is blank in the initial state, but when the business user BU10 selects the operation object B11 while specifying an appropriate account ID and secret key, it is updated to display an appropriate callback URL. be. The business user BU 10 sets the callback URL in the tool for developers of the heterogeneous application, so that the URL for starting the client game CG 50 can be specified on the heterogeneous application side.

The display object A11b is an object that displays an extended function setting URL for extending the UI of the heterogeneous application. The content of the display object A11b is blank in the initial state, but when the business user BU10 selects the operation object B11 while specifying an appropriate account ID and secret key, it is updated to display an appropriate extended function setting URL. be done. The business user BU 10 sets an extended function setting URL in the tool for developers of the heterogeneous application, so that a rich menu (for example, It is possible to display a highly visible menu button).

The operation object B11 is an object that receives user instructions for updating the contents of the display objects A11a to A11b.

After step S1111, the client device 10 accepts a user instruction (S1112).
Specifically, the processor 12 acquires input contents (hereinafter referred to as "first setting information") in the field objects F11a and F11b in accordance with the selection of the operation object B11. Processor 12 causes communication interface 14 to transmit the first setting information to game creation server 30 .

After step S1112, the game creation server 30 executes registration of the first setting information (S1311).
Specifically, the processor 32 acquires the first setting information transmitted in step S1112 via the communication interface . The processor 32 stores the first setting information in the storage device 31 in association with the identification information that identifies the client game CG50.

After step S1311, the game creation server 30 specifies the second setting information (S1312).
Specifically, the processor 32 uses the first setting information obtained in step S1311 to identify the callback URL and the extended function setting URL of the client game CG50 (hereinafter referred to as "second setting information"). . The second setting information may be stored in the storage device 31 in advance, or the game creation server 30 may inquire of the heterogeneous application platform.

After step S1312, the game creation server 30 presents the second setting information (S1313).
Specifically, the processor 32 transmits the second setting information specified in step S1312 to the client device 10 via the communication interface 34 .

After step S1113, the game creation server 30 performs screen display (S1113).
Specifically, the processor 12 acquires the second setting information transmitted in step S1312 via the communication interface 14 . The processor 12 updates the application cooperation screen P11 (FIG. 11) so as to reflect the second setting information. As an example, the processor 12 displays the callback URL on the display object A11a and displays the advanced function setting URL on the display object A11b. The business user BU10 sets the second setting information displayed on the application cooperation screen P11 as a tool for developers of heterogeneous applications. As a result, the business user BU10 can easily link the client game CG50 to different types of applications.
After step S1113, the application cooperation support processing in FIG. 10 ends.

(4-3) Game Editing Processing The game editing processing of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of game editing processing according to this embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a home screen displayed on the display of the client device according to this embodiment. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed in the game editing process of this embodiment. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed in the game editing process of this embodiment. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a screen example displayed in the game editing process of this embodiment.

The game editing process of FIG. 12 starts in response to the business user BU10 giving a predetermined user instruction (for example, selecting a predetermined operation object) for displaying the home screen.

As shown in FIG. 12, the client device 10 performs screen display (S1121).
Specifically, the processor 12 causes the display 15 to display the home screen P12 (FIG. 13).

As shown in FIG. 13, the home screen P12 includes operation objects B12a to B12o.
The operation object B12a is an object that receives a user instruction for displaying the basic setting editing screen. The basic setting edit screen allows the business user BU10 to edit the basic settings of the client game CG50 (eg, common UI images, sounds, or a combination thereof).

The operation object B12b is an object that receives a user instruction for displaying the check-in edit screen. On the check-in edit screen, the business user BU10 can edit settings (for example, check-in screen or spot information) regarding the check-in system of the client game CG50.

The operation object B12c is an object that receives a user instruction for displaying an item edit screen. On the item edit screen, the business user BU10 can edit settings related to items appearing in the client game CG50 (for example, production item data or facility data).

The operation object B12d is an object that receives a user's instruction to display the shop edit screen. On the shop edit screen, the business user BU10 can edit settings (for example, shop data or exchange data) relating to shops appearing in the client game CG50.

The operation object B12e is an object that receives a user instruction for displaying the mission edit screen. On the mission edit screen, the business user BU10 can edit settings (for example, mission data) regarding the mission imposed on the end user EU70 in the client game CG50.

The operation object B12f is an object that receives a user's instruction to display the order edit screen. On the order edit screen, the business user BU10 can edit the settings (for example, order data) regarding the order imposed on the end user EU70 in the client game CG50.

The operation object B12g is an object that receives a user instruction for displaying the event edit screen. On the event edit screen, the business user BU10 can edit settings (for example, event data or login bonuses) related to events occurring in the client game CG50.

The operation object B12h is an object that receives a user's instruction to display another editing screen. On the other edit screen, the business user BU10 can edit UI-related settings other than basic settings (for example, a help screen or an inquiry screen).

The operation object B12i is an object that receives a user instruction for uploading game data representing game information of the client game CG50. The operation object B12i allows the business user BU10 to upload game data to the verification environment or the production environment. By uploading the game data to the production environment, the game data is made public to the end user EU 70 (that is, the edited game information is reflected in the game experience of the end user EU 70). The game data uploaded to the production environment can be immediately used in game processing for the end user EU70 who has been playing the client game CG50 continuously since before the upload. However, from the viewpoint of avoiding confusion of the end user EU 70 due to a sudden change in game data, the client game CG 50 may be placed in a maintenance state before and after uploading the game data to the production environment.

The operation object B12j is an object that receives a user's instruction to display the game customization screen.

The operation object B12k is an object that receives a user's instruction to display the notification edit screen. On the notification editing screen, the business user BU10 can edit notification data to be notified to the end user EU70 in the production environment.

The operation object B12l is an object that receives user instructions for displaying the data analysis screen. On the data analysis screen, the business user BU10 can check various statistical information (for example, KPI (Key Performance Indicator) data) regarding the usage status of the client game CG50 by the end user EU70.

The operation object B12m is an object that receives user instructions for displaying the end-user management screen. On the end user management screen, the business user BU10 can check the play status of the end user EU70.

The operation object B12n is an object that receives a user instruction for transitioning from the home screen P12 to the help page.
The operation object B12? is an object that receives a user instruction for transitioning from the home screen P12 to the dashboard screen.

After step S1121, the client device 10 accepts a user instruction (S1122).
Specifically, the processor 12 accepts selection of a predetermined operation object while the client game CG50 is set to the edit mode. Processor 12 causes communication interface 14 to transmit a request for presenting an edit screen to game creation server 30 in response to the selection of a predetermined operation object. The presentation request includes information that can specify the type of editing screen requested to be presented (for example, information that identifies the operation object selected by the business user BU10). The predetermined operational object is, for example, one of the operational objects B12a to B12h or B12k.

After step S1122, the game creation server 30 acquires game information (S1321).
Specifically, processor 32 acquires the presentation request transmitted in step S1122 via communication interface 34 . The processor 32 acquires, from the game server 50, game information corresponding to the type of edit screen requested to be presented, among the game information of the client game CG50.

Here, the game information can include at least one of the following.
・At least one of text data, image data (at least one of still image or moving image), or audio data that can be presented to the end user in the client game CG50 ・Object information ・Event information ・Check-in spot information ・Serial code information・Information on tasks assigned to the end user EU 70 in the client game CG50 ・Information on various systems (for example, check-in system) of the client game CG50

After step S1321, the game creation server 30 executes a response (S1322).
Specifically, the processor 32 generates a response to the edit screen display request based on the game information acquired in step S1321. The response contains the data necessary to display the edit screen requested by the business user BU10. Processor 32 causes communication interface 34 to transmit the response to client device 10 .

After step S1322, the client device 10 performs screen display (S1123).
Specifically, the processor 12 acquires the response transmitted in step S1322 via the communication interface 14 . The processor 12 causes the display 15 to display an edit screen based on the response. The type of editing screen to be displayed depends on the content of the user's instruction in step S1122.

A first example of screen display (S1123) will be described. If the user instruction in step S1122 is to select the operation object B12c, the processor 12 causes the display 15 to display the item edit screen P13 (FIG. 14).

As shown in FIG. 14, the item edit screen P13 includes a display object A13 and operation objects B13a to B13e. Operation objects B13d and B13e are prepared for each defined item.

The display object A13 corresponds to a list image displaying a list of information about defined items.

The operation object B13a is an object that receives a user instruction for switching the type of edit target.

The operation object B13b is an object that receives a user's instruction to end the editing work.

The operation object B13c is an object that receives a user instruction for creating a new item (that is, adding an item definition).

The operation object B13d is an object that accepts user instructions for confirming details of a specific defined item or changing the item.

The operation object B13e is an object that receives a user instruction to delete a specific item that has already been defined.

A second example of screen display (S1123) will be described. If the user instruction in step S1122 is to select the operation object B12g, the processor 12 causes the display 15 to display the event edit screen P14 (FIG. 15).

As shown in FIG. 15, the event edit screen P14 includes a display object A14 and operation objects B14a to B14e. Operation objects B14d and B14e are prepared for each defined event.

The display object A14 corresponds to a list image displaying a list of information on defined events.

The operation object B14a is an object that receives a user instruction for switching the type of edit target.

The operation object B14b is an object that receives a user's instruction to end the editing work.

The operation object B14c is an object that receives a user instruction to create a new event (that is, add an event definition).

The operation object B14d is an object that accepts a user's instruction to confirm details of a specific defined event or to change the event.

The operation object B14e is an object that receives a user's instruction to delete a specific defined event.

A third example of screen display (S1123) will be described. If the user instruction in step S1122 is to select the operation object B12a, the processor 12 causes the display 15 to display the check-in edit screen P15 (FIG. 16).

As shown in FIG. 16, the check-in edit screen P15 includes display objects A15a-A15b, operation objects B15a-B15c, and a field object F15.

The display object A15a corresponds to a list image displaying a list of information related to UI parts forming the check-in screen presented to the end user EU70.

The display object A15b is an object that displays a preview of the check-in screen based on the currently defined UI parts. By selecting a specific UI part in the display object A15, the definition of the UI part can be edited.

The operation object B15a is an object that receives a user instruction for switching the type of edit target.

The operation object B15b is an object that receives a user's instruction to end the editing work.

The operation object B15c is an object that receives user instructions for changing specific UI parts.

The field object F15 is an object that receives a user instruction for designating the maximum number of check-ins that the end user EU70 can do in a day in the client game CG50.

After step S1123, the client device 10 accepts a user instruction (S1124).
Specifically, processor 12 accepts a user instruction (for example, selection of a specific operation object on the editing screen) for editing game information on the editing screen displayed in step S1123. Here, editing game information means adding, changing, or deleting game information, or a combination thereof. Processor 12 generates a game information edit request in response to acceptance of this user instruction. The edit request is information that can specify the edited content of the game information of the client game CG 50 (for example, the content of the game information to be added, the information identifying the game information to be changed, the content of the game information after change, the content of the game information to be deleted, etc.). information that identifies game information, or a combination thereof). Processor 12 causes communication interface 14 to send an edit request to game creation server 30 .

After step S1124, the game creation server 30 edits the game information (S1323).
Specifically, processor 32 acquires the edit request transmitted in step S1124 via communication interface . The processor 32 specifies the edited contents of the game information of the client game CG50. The processor 32 instructs the game server 50 to rewrite the game information according to the edited contents.

After step S1323, the game creation server 30 executes a response (S1324).
Specifically, the processor 32 acquires the editing result (ie, success or failure) of the game information in step S1323 via the communication interface . Processor 32 generates a response based on the result of editing the game information. Processor 32 causes communication interface 34 to transmit the response to client device 10 .

After step S1324, the client device 10 performs screen display (S1125).
Specifically, processor 12 acquires the response transmitted in step S1324 via communication interface 14 . The processor 12 causes the display 15 to display information about the creation result of the client game CG50.
With the end of step S1125, the game editing process of FIG. 12 ends.

(4-4) Usage Analysis Processing The usage analysis processing of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of usage analysis processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed in the usage analysis processing of this embodiment.

The game editing process of FIG. 17 is started in response to the business user BU10 giving a predetermined user instruction (for example, selecting a predetermined operation object) for displaying the home screen.

As shown in FIG. 17, the client device 10 performs screen display (S1131).
Specifically, the processor 12 causes the display 15 to display the home screen P12 (FIG. 13).

After step S1131, the client device 10 accepts a user instruction (S1132).
Specifically, processor 12 receives a user instruction (for example, selection of operation object B12l) for displaying a data analysis screen. The processor 12 causes the communication interface 14 to transmit an analysis request regarding the usage status of the client game CG 50 by the end user EU 70 to the game creation server 30 in response to this user instruction.

The usage status indicator is an indicator obtained by analyzing the usage status of the client game CG 50 by the end user EU 70 from a specific point of view. As an example, the usage indicator may be at least one of the following.
・An index regarding the number of players of the client game CG50 ・An index regarding the behavior of the end user EU70 in the client game CG50, which is related to the specific behavior of the end user EU70 in the real world

A specific example of the index regarding the number of players of the client game CG50 is shown below.
・Information on the number of end-users EU70 who have played the client game CG50 within a unit period (e.g., month, week, or day) ・Index on the number of end-users EU70 who have newly registered with the client game CG50 within the unit period ・Client game Index related to the result of counting the number of end users EU70 by number of consecutive playing days of CG50

A specific example of the index regarding the behavior of the end user EU70 in the client game CG50, which is related to the specific behavior of the end user EU70 in the real world, is shown below.
An index (for example, a predetermined index on the number of end-user EUs 70 whose check-in conditions have been met)
・ An index related to the behavior of the end user EU 70 in the client game CG 50 that gives the end user EU 70 an incentive to take a specific behavior in the real world (for example, a visit behavior or a purchase behavior) (for example, to receive benefits in the real world index regarding the number of acquisitions of a specific game object in the client game CG50, which can be used for
Here, the privilege in the real world is, for example, a discount on the price of goods or services provided by the client company CO10, or the free provision of goods or services by the client company CO10.

After step S1132, the game creation server 30 acquires usage information (S1331).
Specifically, processor 32 acquires the analysis request transmitted in step S1132 via communication interface 34 . The processor 32 acquires usage status information of the client game CG 50 from, for example, the game server 50 in response to acquisition of the analysis request. The usage information is information (for example, log data) regarding the usage of the client game CG 50 by the end user EU 70 .

After step S1331, processor 32 performs usage analysis (S1132).
Specifically, the processor 32 obtains a usage indicator by performing analysis (for example, statistical processing) on the usage information obtained in step S1131.

After step S1332, the game creation server 30 executes a response (S1333).
Specifically, processor 32 generates a response to include the usage indicator obtained in step S1332. Processor 32 causes communication interface 34 to transmit the response to client device 10 .

After step S1333, the client device 10 performs screen display (S1133).
Specifically, the processor 12 acquires the response transmitted in step S1333 via the communication interface . The processor 12 causes the display 15 to display the data analysis screen P16 (FIG. 18).
With the end of step S1133, the game editing process of FIG. 17 ends.

As shown in FIG. 18, the data analysis screen P16 includes a display object A16a and operation objects B16a to B16c. A display object A16a is prepared for each usage indicator.
The display object A16a corresponds to a graph image displaying the time-series change of the usage status index.

The operation object B16a is an object that receives a user instruction for switching the type of usage status indicator to be displayed.

The operation object B16b is an object that receives a user's instruction to download the data file of usage status indicators to the client device 10. FIG.

The operation object B16c is an object that receives a user's instruction to display the details of the usage status indicator.

(5) Summary As described above, the game creation server 30 of the present embodiment presents the game template GT30 and specifies the target game template according to the business user BU10's instruction. The game creation server 30 inherits the game system corresponding to the target game template and creates on the game server 50 a client game CG 50 that can be released to the end user EU 70 according to the specification of the target game template. According to this game creation server 30, it is possible to easily create a client game CG50 for a customer of the client company CO10.

The game creation server 30 may edit the game information of the client game CG50 according to instructions from the business user BU10. As a result, the client company CO10 can add its own brand or the features of the products or services it provides to the client game CG50, thereby increasing its appeal to customers.

Editing game information may be directed to at least one of text data, image data, or audio data that can be presented to end user EU 70 in client game CG 50 . This makes it possible to impress the end user EU70 with the brand of the client company CO10, or the products or services provided by the client company CO10.

Editing of game information may target object information. As a result, the brand of the client company CO10 or the products or services provided by the client company CO10 can be impressed on the end user EU70 via the game object. Specifically, by making an item/advertisement related to a product or service in the real world appear in the game, the end user EU70 can be made aware of the product or service and be encouraged to purchase or use the product or service. In addition, by distributing coupons that can be used in the real world as items, it is possible to encourage end users EU70 to visit stores of the client company CO10.

Editing of game information may target event information. As a result, the end user EU70 can be impressed with the brand of the client company CO10 or the products or services provided by the client company CO10 through the event.

Editing of game information may target serial code information. As a result, it is possible to promote sales of the product or service by giving benefits in the client game CG50 to the end user EU70 who has purchased or used the product or service provided by the client company CO10.

Editing of game information may target check-in spot information. As a result, the end users EU70 visiting the store of the client company CO10 can be encouraged to visit the store by giving benefits in the client game CG50.

The game creation server 30 may present setting information for enabling the launching of the client game CG50 from different types of applications. As a result, the business user BU10 can be assisted in the work for linking different types of applications with the client game CG50. New players of the client game CG50 can be invited through the heterogeneous application by linking with the heterogeneous application. The setting information may include information about the URL associated with the account of the client company CO10 in the heterogeneous application. As a result, it is possible to increase the access rate to the account of the client company CO10 in different types of applications.

The game creation server 30 may present usage status indicators for the client game CG 50 . As a result, the client company CO10 can consider the policy of marketing activities using the client game CG50 based on the presented usage status index.

The usage indicator may be an indicator relating to the number of players of the client game CG50. Thereby, the trend of the number of players of the client game CG50 can be grasped.

The usage metrics may be metrics about the behavior of the end-user EU 70 in the client game that is related to the end-user's specific behavior in the real world. This makes it possible to grasp the behavior of the end user EU70 in the real world based on the behavior of the end user EU70 in the client game CG50.

A usage indicator may be an indicator relating to the number of acquisitions of a particular game object in the client game CG50 that can be used to receive benefits in the real world. As a result, the status of distribution of benefits (for example, coupons) to the end user EU 70, that is, the extent to which the end user EU 70 has an incentive to take a specific action (for example, store visit action or purchase action) in the real world can be determined. can grasp.

The usage indicator may be an indicator relating to the number of end-user EUs 70 for whom check-in conditions have been met for the check-in spot. As a result, it is possible to grasp the status of visits of the end user EU70 to the store of the client company CO10.

(6) Modification The storage device 11 may be connected to the client device 10 via the network NW. The storage device 31 may be connected to the game creation server 30 via the network NW.

Each step of the information processing described above can be executed by either the client device 10 or the game creation server 30 .

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Also, the above embodiments can be modified and modified in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. Also, the above embodiments and modifications can be combined.

(7) Supplementary notes The matters explained in the embodiment and the modified example are supplemented below.

(Appendix 1)
a means for presenting a game template corresponding to a game system that has already been produced (S1302);
means for specifying a target game template, which is one of the game templates, according to a user instruction (S1303);
a means (S1304) for creating, on a game server, a client game that inherits a game system corresponding to the target game template and that can be disclosed to end users in accordance with the specification of the target game template. A device (30).

(Appendix 2)
Means for editing game information of the client game according to user instructions (S1323)
The game creation device according to appendix 1, further comprising:

(Appendix 3)
The means for editing game information edits at least one of text data, image data, or audio data that can be presented to the end user in the client game in accordance with user instructions.
The game creation device according to appendix 2.

(Appendix 4)
the means for editing game information edits information about game objects in the client game in accordance with user instructions;
The game creation device according to appendix 2 or appendix 3.

(Appendix 5)
The means for editing game information edits information about events in the client game in accordance with user instructions.
The game creation device according to any one of appendices 2 to 4.

(Appendix 6)
A means for editing game information edits information relating to association between a serial code and a privilege in a client game according to a user instruction,
The game server grants the end user who entered the serial code the benefit associated with the serial code;
The game creation device according to any one of appendices 2 to 5.

(Appendix 7)
A means for editing game information edits information relating to an association between a check-in spot, which is a specific place in the real world, and a privilege in the client game, according to a user instruction;
The game server grants a benefit associated with the check-in spot to an end user who satisfies a predetermined check-in condition for the check-in spot;
The game creation device according to any one of appendices 2 to 6.

(Appendix 8)
Means for presenting setting information for enabling activation of the client game from a heterogeneous application that is an application different from the client game (S1313)
The game creation device according to any one of appendices 1 to 7, further comprising:

(Appendix 9)
The setting information includes information on a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for launching a client game from a heterogeneous application.
The game creation device according to appendix 8.

(Appendix 10)
Means for presenting a usage status indicator that is an indicator relating to the usage status of the client game (S1333)
The game creation device according to any one of appendices 1 to 9, further comprising:

(Appendix 11)
Usage metrics include metrics about the number of players in the client game;
11. The game creation device according to appendix 10.

(Appendix 12)
Usage metrics include metrics about end-user behavior in the client game that relate to specific end-user behavior in the real world;
11. The game creation device according to appendix 10.

(Appendix 13)
Usage metrics include metrics about the number of acquisitions of a particular game object in the client game that are available for real-world rewards;
12. The game creation device according to appendix 12.

(Appendix 14)
The usage indicator includes an indicator related to the number of end users who satisfy a predetermined check-in condition for a check-in spot that is a specific location in the real world,
12. The game creation device according to appendix 12.

(Appendix 15)
a computer (30)
Presenting a game template corresponding to the created game system (S1302);
Identifying a target game template, which is one of the game templates, according to a user instruction (S1303);
creating, on a game server, a client game that inherits a game system corresponding to the target game template and that can be published to end users in accordance with the specification of the target game template (S1304). Method.

(Appendix 16)
a computer (30);
Means for presenting a game template corresponding to a game system that has already been produced (S1302);
means for specifying a target game template, which is one of the game templates, according to a user instruction (S1303);
Means for creating, on a game server, a client game that inherits a game system corresponding to the target game template and that can be disclosed to end users, in accordance with the specification of the target game template (S1304)
A program that functions as

1: information processing system 10 : client device 11 : storage device 12 : processor 13 : input/output interface 14 : communication interface 15 : display 16 : input device 30 : game creation server 31 : storage device 32 : processor 33 : input/output interface 34 : communication interface 50 : game server 70 : end user terminal

Claims (16)

a means for presenting a game template corresponding to a pre-produced game system;
means for specifying a target game template, which is one of the game templates, according to a user instruction;
and means for creating, on a game server, a client game that inherits a game system corresponding to the target game template and that can be published to end users, according to the specification of the target game template. 2. The game creation apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for editing game information of said client game in accordance with user instructions. said means for editing game information edits at least one of text data, image data, or audio data that can be presented to an end user in said client game in accordance with a user instruction;
3. The game creation device according to claim 2. the means for editing game information edits information about game objects in the client game in accordance with user instructions;
4. The game creation device according to claim 2 or 3. the means for editing game information edits information about events in the client game in accordance with user instructions;
5. The game creation device according to any one of claims 2 to 4. The means for editing the game information edits information relating to the association between the serial code and the privilege in the client game in accordance with user instructions;
The game server grants an end user who has entered the serial code a privilege associated with the serial code;
6. The game creation device according to any one of claims 2 to 5. The means for editing the game information edits information relating to an association between a check-in spot, which is a specific place in the real world, and a privilege in the client game, in accordance with a user instruction;
The game server grants a benefit associated with the check-in spot to an end user who satisfies a predetermined check-in condition for the check-in spot.
7. The game creation device according to any one of claims 2 to 6. 8. The game creation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: means for presenting setting information for enabling activation of the client game from a heterogeneous application that is an application different from the client game. . The setting information includes information about a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) for launching the client game from the heterogeneous application.
A game creation device according to claim 8 . 10. The game creation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising: means for presenting a usage status indicator, which is an indicator relating to the usage status of said client game. wherein the usage metrics include metrics relating to the number of players in the client game;
The game creation device according to claim 10. the usage metrics include metrics about end-user behavior in the client game that relate to specific end-user behavior in the real world;
The game creation device according to claim 10. the usage metrics include metrics relating to the number of acquisitions of specific game objects in the client game that are available for real-world rewards;
13. The game creation device according to claim 12. The usage indicator includes an indicator related to the number of end users who satisfy a predetermined check-in condition at a check-in spot that is a specific location in the real world,
13. The game creation device according to claim 12. the computer
presenting a game template corresponding to a pre-produced game system;
identifying a target game template, which is one of the game templates, in response to a user instruction;
creating a client game on a game server that inherits a game system corresponding to the target game template and that can be released to end users, in accordance with the identification of the target game template. the computer,
a means of presenting a game template corresponding to a pre-produced game system;
means for specifying a target game template, which is one of the game templates, according to a user instruction;
A program functioning as a means for creating, on a game server, a client game that inherits a game system corresponding to the target game template and that can be published to end users, in accordance with the specification of the target game template.

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