JP2023032300A - Information processing device, information processing method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To enable maintaining the motivation of users participating in a game event.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes a control unit for controlling a game value given to a user in a manner enabling exchange with a plurality of game objects when the user plays a predetermined game event. The control unit limits exchange between the user's game value and the plurality of game objects if a performance of an exchange where the user's game value is exchanged with at least one of the plurality of game objects, satisfies a predetermined condition for each partial period that constitutes a predetermined period during which the user's game value and the plurality of game objects can be exchanged.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program.

A game is known in which quests are cleared using a team of characters called a deck. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a game in which a quest is executed using a player character possessed by a player.

JP 2020-044320 A

Among the above games, there is a game in which points are given by clearing a game event, and the collected points can be exchanged for game objects. In such a game, having many users continue to participate in the game event leads to activation of the game. However, if the user exchanges all the awarded points for game objects, the user may lose motivation to participate in the game event thereafter.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a technology capable of maintaining the motivation of users participating in a game event.

An information processing device according to an aspect of the present invention includes a control unit that controls a game value given to a user by playing a predetermined game event so that it can be exchanged for a plurality of game objects, and the control unit and a record of exchanging the user's game value for at least one of the plurality of game objects satisfies a predetermined condition for each partial period constituting a predetermined period during which the user's game value and the plurality of game objects can be exchanged. case, restricting the exchange of the user's game value with the plurality of game objects.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the technique which makes it possible to maintain the motivation of the user who participates in a game event can be provided.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration|structure of the game system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a game server and a terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of a functional block configuration of a game server. It is a figure which shows an example of a functional block configuration of a terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of user management DB and exchange history DB. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of a processing procedure when giving points to a user; FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure when points are exchanged for game objects; FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a partial period. It is a figure which shows an example of a game screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a game screen.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in each figure, the same reference numerals have the same or similar configurations.

<System configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of a game system 1 according to this embodiment. A game system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a game server 10 and a plurality of terminals 20 . The game server 10 and the terminal 20 are communicably connected to each other via a communication network N such as the Internet, an intranet, a wireless LAN, or mobile communication.

The game server 10 is a device that takes part of the functions of the terminal 20 providing the game, such as managing various information about the user and executing part of the game processing. The game server 10 may be composed of one or more information processing devices or computers, or may be composed of a virtual server (such as a cloud server).

The terminal 20 is an information processing device that provides a game to the user, and the user can execute the game according to the present embodiment by operating the terminal 20 . The terminal 20 is, for example, a computer such as a mobile phone (including a smart phone), a tablet, a personal computer, an arcade game device, or a consumer game device. The terminal 20 notifies the game server 10 of its position detected using a GPS (Global Positioning System) or the like.

<Game Overview>
Next, an outline of the game provided by the game system 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the game provided by the game system 1, a playable game event is held for a predetermined period. A game event may include, for example, one or more quests that are playable for a predetermined period of time. In addition to the above quests, game events include lottery games in which game objects are drawn and given to players, matching for multiplayer in games, deck formation used for quests, and game objects owned by players. It can include various events that occur in the game, such as synthesizing and selling. In this embodiment, a quest unrelated to a game event is called a "normal quest" or a "first quest". A quest associated with a game event (that is, a quest provided within the game event) is called an "event quest" or a "second quest." Moreover, when not distinguishing between quests and event quests, they are usually referred to as "quests". Also, the game event in this embodiment may be called a "predetermined game event" in order to distinguish it from various game events provided in the game.

A quest is a term that means a challenge that can be cleared by satisfying certain predetermined conditions. Quests are also commonly referred to as quests, challenges, events and missions. A player who participates in the quest can clear the quest by satisfying certain conditions. In this embodiment, quests and missions are not used in the same sense, but are used in different senses, which will be specifically described later.

A deck is a term that means a group of game objects combined. When executing a quest, the user organizes a deck using a plurality of game objects and executes the quest. The game objects that compose the deck may be, for example, characters, game cards, etc. possessed by the player. In this embodiment, the user's execution of the game or execution of the quest may be referred to as playing the game or playing the quest.

In the game event, a plurality of tasks (hereinafter referred to as "missions") that can be achieved by satisfying predetermined conditions are presented to the player. A mission may be a task that can be accomplished while playing a quest. For example, missions such as "Kill at least one monster within 3 turns" and "Kill all monsters within 5 minutes" are included. Also, the mission may be a task that can be achieved by clearing a quest. For example, missions such as "clear the XX quest" and "clear the quest with a deck containing YY characters".

The player can obtain game value according to the number of missions that have been completed among the plurality of missions. A game value is a value that can be expressed numerically, and may include, for example, points, scores, and scores. In addition, the player can exchange the acquired game value for game objects that can be used in the game. Exchangeable game objects include, for example, items, characters, and game cards.

That is, the game value is given to the user who has achieved the mission in the game event. The user can acquire more game value by achieving more missions while playing the game event during the period in which the game event is held. Also, the user can exchange more game objects by acquiring more game value.

The player can exchange the game value acquired in the game event for a game object for a predetermined period of time. In the present embodiment, the predetermined period is called "exchangeable period". The exchangeable period may be the same as the period during which the game event is held, or may be longer than the period during which the game event is held. In other words, the player may be able to exchange the game value acquired in the game event for a game object for a certain period of time even after the game event ends.

Also, in this embodiment, the exchangeable period is divided into a plurality of periods. In this embodiment, each of a plurality of divided periods is called a "partial period". The game server 10, if the exchange result of the user exchanging game value for a game object satisfies a predetermined condition set for each partial period, the game server 10 allows the user to exchange the game value for a game object in the partial period in which the predetermined condition is satisfied. limit the exchange of In other words, the user cannot exchange the game value for the game object unconditionally during the period during which the game value can be exchanged. become unable.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game server 10 and the terminal 20. As shown in FIG. The game server 10 and the terminal 20 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a processor 11 such as a GPU (Graphical Processing Unit), a memory, a storage device 12 such as a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and/or an SSD (Solid State Drive), a wired Alternatively, it has a communication IF (Interface) 13 for wireless communication, an input device 14 for receiving input operations, and an output device 15 for outputting information. The input device 14 is, for example, a keyboard, touch panel, mouse and/or microphone. The output device 15 is, for example, a display, touch panel and/or speaker.

<Functional block configuration>
(game server)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the functional block configuration of the game server 10. As shown in FIG. Game server 10 includes storage unit 100 and game control unit 110 . The storage unit 100 can be implemented using the storage device 12 included in the game server 10 . Also, the game control unit 110 can be realized by the processor 11 of the game server 10 executing a program stored in the storage device 12 . Also, the program can be stored in a storage medium. The storage medium storing the program may be a non-transitory computer readable medium. The non-temporary storage medium is not particularly limited, but may be a storage medium such as a USB memory or CD-ROM, for example.

The storage unit 100 stores game data necessary for the game server 10 to execute the game. Game data includes various databases.

The game control unit 110 provides various functions necessary for executing this game. Game control unit 110 includes execution unit 111 , control unit 112 , notification unit 113 , and display control unit 114 .

The execution unit 111 executes various game events (for example, quests) provided within the game. Also, a game value is given to the user according to the mission that the user has achieved.

The control unit 112 controls the game value given to the user by playing the game event (predetermined game event) so that it can be exchanged for a plurality of game objects. In addition, the control unit 112 determines whether the user's game value and at least one of the plurality of game objects have been exchanged for each partial period constituting a predetermined period during which the user's game value can be exchanged for a plurality of game objects. To restrict exchange of a user's game value with a plurality of game objects when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

The notification unit 113 gives a predetermined notification to the user. The notification may be made by displaying an icon or a message on the game screen displayed on the terminal 20 of the user. Further, the notification unit 113 may notify the user of a predetermined notification before the exchange of the game value for the game object in the partial period is restricted.

The display control unit 114 causes the display of the terminal 20 to display various screens in this game. Further, the display control unit 114 may display, on the screen, missions that can be achieved by the user among the plurality of missions presented at the game event.

(terminal)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the functional block configuration of the terminal 20. As shown in FIG. The terminal 20 includes a storage section 200 , a communication section 201 , a UI (User Interface) section 202 and a game control section 203 . The storage unit 200 can be implemented using the storage device 12 included in the terminal 20 . Also, the communication unit 201 , the UI unit 202 , and the game control unit 203 can be implemented by the processor 11 of the terminal 20 executing a program stored in the storage device 12 . Also, the program can be stored in a storage medium. The storage medium storing the program may be a computer-readable non-temporary storage medium. The non-temporary storage medium is not particularly limited, but may be a storage medium such as a USB memory or CD-ROM, for example.

The storage unit 200 stores game data necessary for the game control unit 203 to execute the game. The game data includes image data of objects, game scenarios, and the like.

The communication unit 201 has a function of performing various communications with the game server 10 using the communication IF 13 .

The UI unit 202 has a process of receiving various inputs from the user and a function of displaying various game screens on the display. The UI unit 202 also displays a game screen on the output device 15 (display) of the terminal 20 according to instructions from the game server 10 .

The game control unit 203 cooperates with the game server 10 to provide various functions necessary for executing this game. For example, the game control unit 203 provides functions such as acquiring various information (icon image data, text data, etc.) for drawing on the game screen from the game server 10 .

Regarding the functional block configuration described above, all or part of the control unit 112, the notification unit 113, and the display control unit 114 included in the game server 10 may be provided in the game control unit 203 of the terminal 20. can be That is, the various processes according to the present embodiment may be executed by the game server 10, by the terminal 20, or by the game server 10 and the terminal 20 working together.

<Processing procedure>
Next, a specific processing procedure performed by the game system 1 will be described. In the following explanation, "game value" is explained as being "points", but "game value" is not limited to this, and is game objects (e.g., game items, in-game currency, etc.). good too.

The storage unit 100 of the game server 10 stores a user management DB (Data Base) 100a that manages game data of each user, and an exchange history DB 100b that manages the history of each user exchanging points for game objects.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the user management DB 100a and the exchange history DB 100b. The user management DB 100a indicates, for example, a user ID that uniquely identifies the user, a nickname used as a user name in the game, a friend registration list that indicates other users who are friends, and the location of the terminal 20 used by the user. Location information, user's experience value, rank, stamina, and various parameters such as the number of points possessed by the user are stored in association with each other. The exchange history DB 100b contains a user ID that uniquely identifies a user, a time stamp indicating the date and time when the user exchanged points for game objects, the number of points exchanged for game objects, information indicating exchanged game objects (game object identifiers, name, etc.) are associated with each other and stored. For example, in the example of FIG. 5, it is recorded that the user (U100) exchanged 50 points for the game object A at 22:00 on October 1, 2021.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of a processing procedure when giving points to a user.

In step S10, the execution unit 111 receives from the user (from the terminal 20) the selection of a quest to be played and the deck to be used in the quest. For example, the execution unit 111 may accept selection of one or more characters to be organized into a deck from among a plurality of characters possessed by the player, or select a preset deck to be used in a quest. You may choose to accept decks.

In step S11, the execution unit 111 executes the quest selected in the procedure of step S10.

In step S12, after the user clears the quest, the execution unit 111 gives the user points according to the number of missions that the user has achieved (the number of missions achieved). Missions are set in association with event quests, and the number of missions achieved by the user may be counted for each event quest. Also, the missions set for each event quest may have the same content, or may have different content. For example, missions 1 to 6 may be associated with event quest A, and missions 7 to 10 may be associated with event quest B.

Missions are set for game events, and the number of missions accomplished by the user may be the cumulative number of missions accomplished by the user during the period in which the game event is playable. For example, missions 1 to 100 may be associated with game events.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of a processing procedure when points are exchanged for game objects. The processing procedure of FIG. 7 is executed when the game server 10 receives an instruction from the user to exchange points for game objects.

In step S<b>20 , the control unit 112 determines whether or not the exchange record of exchanging the user's points for at least one of the plurality of game objects in the partial period satisfies a predetermined condition. If the replacement record satisfies the predetermined condition, the process proceeds to step S21, and if the replacement record does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the process proceeds to step S22.

In step S21, the control unit 112 restricts the user from exchanging points for game objects. Restricting the exchange of points for game objects includes, for example, prohibiting the exchange of points for game objects, increasing the number of points required when exchanging points for game objects, and Examples include, but are not limited to, a reduction in the types of possible game objects.

In step S22, the control unit 112 exchanges points for game objects according to the user's instructions. The number of points required for exchange is predetermined for each game object. In addition, the control unit 112 records in the exchange history DB 100b that points have been exchanged for game objects.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of partial periods. A plurality of partial periods are set in the replaceable period. For example, the redeemable period may be eight days starting at a predetermined time (eg, midnight), and each partial period may be 24 hours (ie, one day) starting at a predetermined time (eg, midnight). Note that the start time is merely an example and can be set arbitrarily. For example, the start time may be 7:00 am or 10:00 pm.

Also, the partial period does not necessarily have to be the exchangeable period divided into equal intervals. For example, the partial periods may be set to different lengths in the first half and the second half of the game event.

<Specific example>
Next, more specific processing procedures will be described for the embodiments described so far. A plurality of specific examples described below can be combined arbitrarily.

(Concrete example regarding exchange results meeting predetermined conditions)
[Example 1]
The fact that the exchange record satisfies the predetermined condition may be the case where the number of times the user has exchanged points for game objects reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times in a certain partial period.

That is, after the accumulated number of times the user has exchanged points for game objects in a certain partial period (first partial period) reaches the maximum number of times points can be exchanged for game objects, the control unit 112 may be controlled so that points cannot be exchanged for game objects during the partial period of (first partial period). It should be noted that "control so that points cannot be exchanged for game objects" means, for example, that the exchange with points is restricted regardless of whether the game object has already been exchanged in the first partial period. . Further, for example, when the number of possible exchanges is determined for each of a plurality of game objects, if the cumulative number of exchanges between points and at least one of the game objects does not reach the upper limit, the number of possible exchanges is 1. The above game objects and points are controlled to be exchangeable, and when the cumulative number of exchanges between points and at least one of a plurality of game objects reaches the upper limit, the game object is one or more exchangeable. However, redemption with points will be restricted.

For example, assume that the maximum number of times points can be exchanged for game objects is set to three times in each partial period. In this case, when the user desires to exchange points for game objects, the control unit 112 determines that the cumulative number of times the user has exchanged points for game objects during the partial period corresponding to the current date and time is three. , do not exchange points for game objects. On the other hand, when the user desires to exchange points for game objects, the control unit 112 determines that the cumulative number of times the user has exchanged points for game objects is less than three times during the partial period corresponding to the current date and time. , to exchange points for game objects.

Since the user cannot exchange points for game objects more than the maximum number of times specified for each partial period, in order to exchange his points for as many game objects as possible, the partial period You have to participate in the game event every time. This makes it possible to maintain the motivation of the users participating in the game event.

[Example 2]
In Specific Example 1, the predetermined upper limit number of times may be variable. For example, if the user satisfies the condition for increasing the number of exchanges in a certain partial period (first partial period), the control unit 112 can The maximum number of times points can be exchanged for game objects in (the second partial period) may be increased. In addition, the control unit 112 may set the exchange number increase condition to be the same for all users, or may be set to different conditions for the first user and the second user (that is, at least some users may be set to different conditions).

The condition for increasing the number of exchanges may be, for example, that the number of logins to the game or the number of logins to the game event is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. The condition for increasing the number of exchanges is that the cumulative number of times the user has exchanged items for game objects has reached the upper limit during a predetermined period (for example, a partial period or a period different from the partial period). may be Alternatively, the condition for increasing the number of exchanges may be that the user has played or cleared a specific quest, that the user has achieved a specific mission, or that a specific item has been used. There may be. Further, the control unit 112 may determine whether or not the condition for increasing the number of exchanges is satisfied for each partial period.

Also, the later partial period may be one partial period following the current partial period, or may be a plurality of consecutive (or non-consecutive) partial periods after the current partial period. For example, in FIG. 8, if the current partial period corresponds to partial period 3, the subsequent partial period may be the next partial period (partial period 4), partial periods 4 to 6, or , all partial periods after partial period 4 (partial periods 4 to 8), or partial periods 5 and 8.

For example, when the cumulative number of times user A has exchanged items for game objects in partial periods 2 and 5 reaches the upper limit number (that is, when the conditions for increasing the number of exchanges are satisfied in partial periods 2 and 5). , the control unit 112 may exchange the item with the game object up to the upper limit number of times +1 in the partial period 3 that is after the partial period 2 and the partial period 6 that is after the partial period 5, respectively.

Further, for example, when the cumulative number of game object exchanges for items by user B in partial periods 3 and 7 reaches the upper limit (that is, when the condition for increasing the number of exchanges is satisfied in partial periods 3 and 7) ), the control unit 112 may exchange the item with the game object up to the upper limit number of times +1 in each of the partial period 4 that is after the partial period 3 and the partial period 8 that is after the partial period 7 .

[Example 3]
The fact that the exchange record satisfies the predetermined condition may be the case where the cumulative value of points exchanged for game objects by the user reaches a predetermined value in a certain partial period. That is, after the cumulative value of game values exchanged for game objects by the user in a certain partial period (first partial period) reaches a predetermined value, the control unit 112 controls It may be controlled so that the game value cannot be exchanged for a game object.

For example, assume that the maximum number of points redeemable for a game object is set to 100 for each sub-period. In other words, assume that the user can redeem up to 100 points for game objects per sub-period. Also assume that the partial period is set to 24 hours with a start time of midnight. In this case, if the user wishes to exchange 10 points for a game object D, and the user has already exchanged 100 points for a game object in the partial period corresponding to the current date and time, the control unit 112 Do not exchange points for game object D. On the other hand, if the user wishes to exchange points for game objects and the user has already exchanged 50 points for game objects in the partial period corresponding to the current date and time, the control unit 112 converts 10 points to game objects. Replace with object D.

Since the user cannot exchange for game objects exceeding the number of points determined for each partial period, in order to exchange his points for as many game objects as possible, You must participate in game events. This makes it possible to maintain the motivation of the users participating in the game event.

[Example 4]
Satisfying the predetermined condition of the exchange record may be that the user exchanges points for a specific game object among a plurality of game objects in a certain partial period. That is, after the user exchanges the game value for a specific game object among a plurality of game objects in a certain partial period (first partial period), the control unit 112 controls the It may be controlled so that the game value cannot be exchanged for a game object. On the other hand, until the user exchanges the game value for a specific game object in a partial period (first partial period), the control unit 112 controls the game value in the partial period (first partial period). , may be controlled so that it can be exchanged for an arbitrary game object among a plurality of game objects.

For example, assume that a particular game object is game object X. It is also assumed that game object X is a rare item that is difficult to obtain. In this case, when the user desires to exchange points for game object X, if the user has already exchanged points for game object X during the partial period corresponding to the current date and time, the control unit 112 is controlled so that it cannot be exchanged with the game object X. On the other hand, if the user wishes to exchange the points for the game object X and the user has not already exchanged the points for the game object X in the partial period corresponding to the current date and time, the control unit 112 converts the points to the game object X. Control interchangeably with object X.

Further, when the user wishes to exchange points for game object A, if the user has already exchanged points for game object X in a partial period corresponding to the current date and time, the control unit 112 exchanges points for game object X. It is controlled so that it cannot be exchanged with the game object A. On the other hand, when the user desires to exchange points for game object A and the user has not yet exchanged points for game object X in the partial period corresponding to the current date and time, control unit 112 converts points to game object X. Control interchangeably with object A.

After exchanging points for game object X, the user cannot exchange points for game objects until the next partial period arrives. In order to exchange for object X, it is necessary to participate in the game event after the next partial period. This makes it possible to maintain the motivation of the users participating in the game event.

In Concrete Example 4, the specific game object may be selected (lottery or changed) from among a plurality of game objects during a partial period. Also, a specific game object may be selected for each user. Also, information that can identify a specific game object may not be displayed on the game screen (that is, the user cannot recognize it). This makes it impossible for the user to recognize that the user has exchanged for a specific game object before the exchange for the specific game object, so the user can exchange the points for any number of game objects in the partial period. Since it is possible to give an element of luck to whether or not, it is possible to improve interest.

(Specific examples of notifications)
[Example 5]
In specific examples 1 and 2, if the cumulative number of times the user has exchanged points for game objects has not reached the upper limit, the user may be notified of predetermined information.

For example, in a certain partial period (first partial period), if the cumulative number of times the user has exchanged points for game objects has not reached the upper limit and the notification condition is satisfied, the notification unit 113 The predetermined information may be notified to the user at a predetermined time before the period (first partial period) ends.

The notification condition may be the existence of an exchangeable game object. For example, the notification unit 113 may notify the user of predetermined information (such as a message recommending exchange of game value) when there is a game object that can be exchanged for points of the user. The predetermined information in this case may be, for example, a message indicating that there is a game object that can be exchanged for points, or a message indicating the name of the game object that can be exchanged for points. This allows the user to notice that there is a game object that can be exchanged within the partial period, and avoid forgetting to exchange the game object.

Also, the notification condition may be that there is an event quest from which points can be obtained. For example, if there is no game object that can be exchanged for user points, but there is an event quest for which points can be obtained, the notification unit 113 notifies the user of predetermined information (such as a message recommending acquisition of game value). You may make it A case where there is an event quest from which points can be obtained may be an event quest that can be played by the user and from which points can be obtained. Also, the playable event quest may be a quest that satisfies the condition that the user possesses at least a predetermined game value that is consumed when playing the event quest.

The predetermined information in this case may be, for example, a message indicating that there is an event quest from which points can be obtained, or a message indicating the name of the event quest from which points can be obtained. This allows the user to obtain more points. Also, it becomes possible to increase the motivation of the user to participate in the game event.

The predetermined point in time may be, for example, the point at which the partial period has passed halfway. For example, if the partial period is 24 hours, the notification unit 113 may notify the predetermined information when the partial period has passed 12 hours. Moreover, the predetermined time may be plural. For example, the notification unit 113 may notify the predetermined information when 12 hours and 18 hours have passed in the partial period.

(Provision of benefits by exchanging more game objects)
[Example 6]
The control unit 112 may update the set of game objects that the user can exchange for points based on the number of times the user has exchanged points for game objects in a predetermined period.

For example, the control unit 112 may make it possible to exchange a game object with a larger number of exchanges for a game object of higher value than a game object with a smaller number of exchanges. More specifically, if the number of times the user has exchanged points for a game object during a predetermined period is the first number of times, the control unit 112 controls to exchange the points for the first game object, and wherein, if the number of times the user has exchanged the points for the game object is the second number of times, the game value is controlled to be exchangeable with the second game object, and the second number of times is greater than the first number of times; The second game object may be of higher value than the first game object.

A high value of a game object means, for example, that the rarity of the game object is high, that the value of the game parameter of the game object (for example, attack power, defense power, HP, skill, rack, experience value, etc.) is large, It may be that the number of points required to exchange for the object is large and/or the period during which the game object is available is short.

The predetermined period may be the same as the partial period, may be the same as a plurality of continuous partial periods, or may be the same as the period during which the game event is provided.

For example, assume that user A redeemed points for game objects three times and user B redeemed points for game objects ten times in a given period of time. In this case, user B may be able to exchange the game object for a game object of greater value.

As a result, the more points you collect and exchange for more game objects, the more valuable game objects you can get, so it will motivate users to play event quests and continuously exchange points. can be increased.

[Example 7]
The control unit 112 may change the points required to exchange for a predetermined game object based on the number of times the user has exchanged points for game objects in a predetermined period.

For example, the control unit 112 may allow game objects to be exchanged more inexpensively as the number of exchanges increases. More specifically, when the number of times the user has exchanged points for game objects in a predetermined period is the third number, the control unit 112 sets the points required for exchanging points for a predetermined game object as third points ( third game value), and if the number of times the user has exchanged points for game objects in the predetermined period is the fourth number of times, the points required when exchanging points for the predetermined game object are the fourth points ( the fourth game value), the fourth number is greater than the third number, and the fourth point is less than the third point (the fourth game value is the third value is smaller than the game value).

The predetermined period may be the same as the partial period, may be the same as a plurality of continuous partial periods, or may be the same as the period during which the game event is provided.

For example, assume that user A redeemed points for game objects three times and user B redeemed points for game objects ten times in a given period of time. In this case, user B may be able to exchange for game objects with fewer points. For example, while user A needs 50 points to exchange for game object A, user B may only need 30 points to exchange for game object A.

As a result, the more points are collected and the more game objects are exchanged, the more game objects can be obtained at a lower cost, thereby increasing the user's motivation to play the event quest.

<Screen display example>
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen. The display control unit 114 may display missions that have been completed by the user and missions that have not been completed during or after playing the event quest in a identifiable manner. The accomplished mission list screen M10 is a screen indicating whether or not the user has completed each mission prepared for the game event. For example, the display control unit 114 may display the accomplished mission list screen M10 when a predetermined button is pressed on the event quest screen, or after the event quest ends. In addition, when there is a new mission to be completed, the display control unit 114 displays the number of points the user obtains by completing the mission (in the example of FIG. 9, 2 points are obtained by completing mission 1). You may make it

The point exchange screen M29 is a screen for exchanging points for game objects. The number of redemptions available today indicates the number of redemptions available in the partial period corresponding to the current time. The example of FIG. 9 indicates that the partial period is set to 24 hours from midnight to the next midnight (that is, the number of possible exchanges is reset at midnight). When the user presses the "exchange" button of the game object to be exchanged, the points possessed by the user are exchanged for the game object.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game screen. For example, the display control unit 114 may display a mission that can be achieved in a quest specified by the user, among game events (among game events). The quest selection screen M30 is a screen for accepting selection of an event quest from the user. The display control unit 114 displays an achievable mission list screen M40 when the user designates an event quest on the quest selection screen M30. The achievable mission list screen M40 displays one or more missions that can be achieved by the user in the designated event quest. The achievable mission list screen M40 may display specific contents of each mission. As a result, users can easily understand which missions can be achieved with which event quests, so it is possible to give users motivation to play event quests that can achieve missions. Become.

<Summary>
According to the embodiment described above, the game server 10 exchanges the user's game value with at least one of a plurality of game objects for each partial period when the exchange record of the user's game value and at least one of the plurality of game objects satisfies a predetermined condition. The exchange with the plurality of game objects is restricted. This makes it possible to maintain the motivation of the users participating in the game event over a plurality of partial periods.

The embodiments described above are for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit and interpret the present invention. Flowcharts, sequences, elements included in the embodiments, their arrangement, materials, conditions, shapes, sizes, and the like described in the embodiments are not limited to those illustrated and can be changed as appropriate.

<Appendix>
<Appendix 1>
a control unit that controls a game value given to a user by playing a predetermined game event so that it can be exchanged with a plurality of game objects;
The control unit has a record of exchanging the user's game value and at least one of the plurality of game objects for each partial period constituting a predetermined period during which the user's game value and the plurality of game objects can be exchanged. Restricting the exchange of the user's game value with the plurality of game objects when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Information processing equipment.

According to Supplementary Note 1, it is possible to provide a technique that enables the motivation of users participating in a game event to be maintained.

<Appendix 2>
After the cumulative number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object in the first partial period reaches an upper limit number of times that the game value can be exchanged for the game object, the first partial period controls so that game values cannot be exchanged for game objects in
The information processing device according to appendix 1.

According to Supplementary Note 2, after the cumulative number of exchanges of game value for game objects reaches the upper limit, the game value cannot be exchanged for game objects within the partial period. It becomes possible to keep the user's motivation for playing the game.

<Appendix 3>
When the user satisfies a condition for increasing the number of exchanges in the first partial period, the control unit sets the upper limit number of times in the first partial period or in a second partial period after the first partial period. increase,
The information processing device according to appendix 2.

According to appendix 3, when the condition for increasing the number of exchanges is satisfied, the upper limit number of exchanges is increased, so it is possible to increase the user's motivation to collect more game value and exchange it for game objects. Become.

<Appendix 4>
wherein the control unit sets the conditions for increasing the number of exchanges to different conditions for the first user and the second user;
The information processing device according to appendix 3.

According to Supplementary Note 4, it is possible to set different conditions for increasing the number of exchanges for at least some users.

<Appendix 5>
In the first partial period, if the cumulative number of times does not reach the upper limit number of times and the notification condition is satisfied, predetermined information is sent to the user at a predetermined time before the end of the first partial period. to notify, having a notification unit,
The information processing device according to any one of Appendices 2 to 4.

According to Supplementary Note 5, it is possible to notify users who can exchange game values for game objects during the partial period before the partial period ends. This makes it less likely that the user will miss an opportunity to exchange the game value for the game object.

<Appendix 6>
The notification unit notifies the user of the predetermined information when, as the notification condition, there is a game object that can be exchanged for the user's game value.
The information processing device according to appendix 5.

According to Supplementary Note 6, it is possible to make the user aware that there is a game object that can be exchanged for game value.

<Appendix 7>
The notification unit notifies the user of the predetermined information when, as the notification condition, there is no game object that can be exchanged for the user's game value, but there is a game event that can acquire the game value.
The information processing device according to appendix 5 or 6.

According to Supplementary Note 7, it is possible to make the user aware that there is a game event in which game value can be acquired, although there is no exchangeable game object.

<Appendix 8>
The game value is given to the user by achieving a mission in the predetermined game event,
a display control unit that displays achievable missions in a specified quest among the predetermined game events;
The information processing device according to any one of Appendices 1 to 7.

According to Supplementary Note 8, it is possible to display achievable missions in a specified game event.

<Appendix 9>
The control unit updates a set of game objects that the user can exchange for the game value based on the number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object during the predetermined period.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of Appendices 1 to 8.

According to Supplementary Note 9, it is possible to update game events that the user can exchange for game value based on the number of times game values are exchanged for game objects.

<Appendix 10>
The control unit
controlling the game value to be exchangeable with the first game object when the number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object is the first number in the predetermined period;
controlling the game value to be exchangeable with a second game object when the number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object is a second number in the predetermined period;
The second number of times is greater than the first number of times,
the second game object is more valuable than the first game object;
The information processing device according to any one of Appendices 1 to 9.

According to Supplementary Note 10, the more times the game value is exchanged for a game object, the more valuable the game object can be exchanged for.

<Appendix 11>
The control unit changes the game value required to exchange a predetermined game object based on the number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object during the predetermined period.
The information processing device according to any one of Appendices 1 to 10.

According to Supplementary Note 11, it is possible to change the game value required when exchanging game objects for game objects based on the number of times game values are exchanged for game objects.

<Appendix 12>
The control unit
if the number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object in the predetermined period is a third number of times, the game value required when exchanging the game object for the predetermined game object is set as the third game value;
if the number of times the user exchanged the game value for the game object during the predetermined period is a fourth number of times, the game value required when exchanging the predetermined game object is set as the fourth game value;
The fourth number of times is greater than the third number of times,
the fourth game value is less valuable than the third game value;
12. The information processing device according to appendix 11.

According to Supplementary Note 12, it is possible to reduce the game value required for exchanging game objects when the number of times game values are exchanged for game objects is greater than when the number of times is small.

<Appendix 13>
The control unit controls so that the user cannot exchange the game value for the game object in the first partial period after the cumulative value of the game value exchanged for the game object in the first partial period reaches a predetermined value. do,
The information processing device according to appendix 1.

According to appendix 13, it is possible to restrict the exchange of game value for game objects based on the cumulative value of game values exchanged for game objects.

<Appendix 14>
The control unit prevents the user from exchanging the game value for a game object during the first partial period after the user exchanges the game value for a specific game object among the plurality of game objects during the first partial period. Control,
The information processing device according to appendix 1.

According to appendix 14, it is possible to restrict the exchange of game value for game objects based on the user's exchange of game value for specific game objects.

<Appendix 15>
a step in which an information processing device controls a game value given to a user by playing a predetermined game event so that it can be exchanged for a plurality of game objects;
The information processing device has a record of exchanging the user's game value for at least one of the plurality of game objects for each partial period constituting a predetermined period during which the user's game value can be exchanged for the plurality of game objects. limiting exchange of a user's game value with the plurality of game objects if a predetermined condition is met;
An information processing method comprising:

According to Supplementary Note 15, it is possible to provide a technique that enables the motivation of users participating in a game event to be maintained.

<Appendix 16>
a step of controlling a game value given to a user by playing a predetermined game event so that it can be exchanged with a plurality of game objects;
A case where the exchange result of exchanging the user's game value for at least one of the plurality of game objects satisfies a predetermined condition for each partial period constituting a predetermined period during which the user's game value can be exchanged for the plurality of game objects. limiting exchange of a user's game value with the plurality of game objects;
A program that causes a computer to run

According to Supplementary Note 16, it is possible to provide a technique that enables the motivation of users participating in a game event to be maintained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Game system 10... Game server 11... Processor 12... Storage device 13... Communication IF 14... Input device 15... Output device 20... Terminal 100... Storage part 100a... User management DB, 100b Exchange history DB 110 Game control unit 111 Execution unit 112 Control unit 113 Notification unit 114 Display control unit 200 Storage unit 201 Communication unit 202 UI unit 203 Game control unit

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a control unit that controls a game value given to a user by playing a predetermined game event so that it can be exchanged with a plurality of game objects;
The control unit has a record of exchanging the user's game value and at least one of the plurality of game objects for each partial period constituting a predetermined period during which the user's game value and the plurality of game objects can be exchanged. Restricting the exchange of the user's game value with the plurality of game objects when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Information processing equipment. After the cumulative number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object in the first partial period reaches an upper limit number of times that the game value can be exchanged for the game object, the first partial period controls so that game values cannot be exchanged for game objects in
The information processing device according to claim 1 . When the user satisfies a condition for increasing the number of exchanges in the first partial period, the control unit sets the upper limit number of times in the first partial period or in a second partial period after the first partial period. increase,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 2. wherein the control unit sets the conditions for increasing the number of exchanges to different conditions for the first user and the second user;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 3. In the first partial period, if the cumulative number of times does not reach the upper limit number of times and the notification condition is satisfied, predetermined information is sent to the user at a predetermined time before the end of the first partial period. to notify, having a notification unit,
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 2 to 4. The notification unit notifies the user of the predetermined information when, as the notification condition, there is a game object that can be exchanged for the user's game value.
The information processing device according to claim 5 . The notification unit notifies the user of the predetermined information when, as the notification condition, there is no game object that can be exchanged for the user's game value, but there is a game event that can acquire the game value.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 5 or 6. The game value is given to the user by achieving a mission in the predetermined game event,
a display control unit that displays achievable missions in a specified quest among the predetermined game events;
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The control unit updates a set of game objects that the user can exchange for the game value based on the number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object during the predetermined period.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The control unit
controlling the game value to be exchangeable with the first game object when the number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object is the first number in the predetermined period;
controlling the game value to be exchangeable with a second game object when the number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object is a second number in the predetermined period;
The second number of times is greater than the first number of times,
the second game object is more valuable than the first game object;
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The control unit changes the game value required to exchange a predetermined game object based on the number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object during the predetermined period.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The control unit
if the number of times the user has exchanged the game value for the game object in the predetermined period is a third number of times, the game value required when exchanging the game object for the predetermined game object is set as the third game value;
if the number of times the user exchanged the game value for the game object during the predetermined period is a fourth number of times, the game value required when exchanging the predetermined game object is set as the fourth game value;
The fourth number of times is greater than the third number of times,
the fourth game value is less valuable than the third game value;
The information processing device according to claim 11 . The control unit controls so that the user cannot exchange the game value for the game object in the first partial period after the cumulative value of the game value exchanged for the game object in the first partial period reaches a predetermined value. do,
The information processing device according to claim 1 . The control unit prevents the user from exchanging the game value for a game object during the first partial period after the user exchanges the game value for a specific game object among the plurality of game objects during the first partial period. Control,
The information processing device according to claim 1 . a step in which an information processing device controls a game value given to a user by playing a predetermined game event so that it can be exchanged for a plurality of game objects;
The information processing device has a record of exchanging the user's game value for at least one of the plurality of game objects for each partial period constituting a predetermined period during which the user's game value can be exchanged for the plurality of game objects. limiting exchange of a user's game value with the plurality of game objects if a predetermined condition is met;
An information processing method comprising: a step of controlling a game value given to a user by playing a predetermined game event so that it can be exchanged with a plurality of game objects;
A case where the exchange result of exchanging the user's game value for at least one of the plurality of game objects satisfies a predetermined condition for each partial period constituting a predetermined period during which the user's game value can be exchanged for the plurality of game objects. limiting exchange of a user's game value with the plurality of game objects;
A program that causes a computer to run

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