JP2023033555A - Computer, and control method and control program for the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase a participation rate of players in a game by activating communication between the players in a game.

SOLUTION: Provided is a control method for controlling computers (2, 3) including storage parts (22, 32) for storing information of a plurality of players, and for progressing a game based on an instruction from the players, and including a reception step of allowing the computers to receive designation of priority relating to another player from one player, and a granting step of allowing the one player to grant a different game medium to another player according to the priority.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

Applied for application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act Website address: http://jp. apps. gree. net/ja/97 Publication date: February 7, 2014-February 13, 2014

The present invention relates to a computer, its control method, and control program.

A so-called social game in which a plurality of players can communicate with each other is known as a game provided to mobile terminals via a communication network. Some social games allow players to interact with each other by making friends with other players in the game and exchanging gifts with each other (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2011-110139

In a conventional social game, when presenting an item or the like to a friend in the game, the recipient of the gift is simply selected, and the item or the like to be presented is selected and sent to the friend. However, in this case, there is no advantage for the person giving the present because the item or the like that has been sent is lost, and the person receiving the gift also experiences psychological stress in that he or she has to return the gift because it was given with great effort. This method of presenting is one-sided communication in which the item or the like is simply transferred from the gift giving side to the receiving side, and tends to be a mere task for the player.

In addition, various events are held in social games, and in these events, the event points earned by each player determine the player's ranking, and rewards are given to each player according to the ranking and event points. . However, for the player, the act of earning event points is equivalent to work, and since there is no room for improvement through the player's efforts and ingenuity, conventional games lack strategy and gameplay. In addition, in conventional games, although many players participate in the event on the first and last days, for example, the players are not sufficiently motivated to log in continuously every day and participate in the event. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to activate communication between players in a game and improve the participation rate of the players in the game.

A computer control method according to the present invention is a computer control method that includes a storage unit that stores information about a plurality of players, and that progresses a game based on instructions from the players, wherein the computer transfers information from one player to another player. It includes a receiving step of receiving designation of priority regarding a player, and a granting step of causing one player to grant different game media to other players according to the priority.

Preferably, in the giving step of the above method, the computer gives the one player different game media to the other player according to the progress of the game in the game space unique to the one player.
Preferably, in the granting step of the above method, the computer grants the game content to the one player as well.
The above method further includes a setting step of setting a grant period during which the computer can grant the game content, and in the grant step, the computer grants the one player a unique game space within the game. It is preferable to give game media to other players who visit during the period.

In the above method, the grant period preferably starts when one player achieves a specific goal in the game.
Preferably, the above method further includes a notification step in which the computer notifies other players that the game space unique to one player is within the given period.
The above method preferably further includes a period changing step in which the computer changes the length of the given period according to the progress of the game in the game space unique to one player.

Preferably, the above method further includes a presentation step of presenting, for each of the plurality of players, a list screen indicating whether or not the game space unique to the player is within the given period.
In the giving step of the above method, when another player having a specific relationship with one player in the game visits a game space unique to one player, the computer provides It is preferable to give game media to the player.

In the above method, it is preferred that the other players are not notified of their priority until the game content is awarded in the granting step.
Preferably, the above method further includes a priority changing step in which the computer changes the priority of other players in response to an instruction from one player.
Preferably, in the awarding step of the above method, awarding the game media multiple times to the same player within a certain period of time is prohibited.
The above method preferably further includes an exchange step in which the computer exchanges the game content provided to the player for other prizes in accordance with an instruction from the player.

A control program for a computer according to the present invention is a control program for a computer, which includes a storage unit for storing information of a plurality of players and causes a game to progress based on instructions from the players, wherein A function of accepting designation of priority regarding a player and a function of allowing one player to give different game contents to other players according to the priority are realized.

A computer of the present invention is a computer that progresses a game based on instructions from a player, and includes a storage unit that stores information on a plurality of players, and a priority level that accepts a priority designation from one player regarding other players. A setting unit and a game content providing unit that allows one player to provide different game media to other players according to their priority.

According to the above-described computer, its control method, and control program, it is possible to activate communication between players in the game and improve the participation rate of the players in the game.

1 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a game system 1; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a mobile terminal 2; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a server 3; FIG. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing examples of data structures of various tables stored in a server storage unit 32; FIG. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing examples of a my page screen and a friend list screen displayed on the display unit 24 of the mobile terminal 2. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a favorite setting screen displayed on the display unit 24 of the mobile terminal 2; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the period which a favorite setting is possible. It is a figure which shows an example of the my page screen displayed on the portable terminal 2 of a player during distribution time. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the mobile terminal 2 of a friend player who visits the player's my page during the distribution time. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an operation sequence of the game system 1; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an operation flow by the server 3; FIG.

A computer, its control method, and a control program will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the drawings or the embodiments described below.

This computer advances a game in which a plurality of players participate based on instructions from the players. In the game, players can give each other game media such as items. The computer causes the first player to set a priority for the second player, and grants the second player game contents of different quality and quantity according to the priority. Here, "give" means that, for example, the first player transfers his/her own items, etc. to the second player, or the first player gives points, etc. to the second player. It means to process the data of each player. In the former case, the data is rewritten so that the property of the first player becomes the property of the second player. It does not have to be reduced by granting to the player.

The computer also causes the first player to award game media to a second player who visits a game space unique to the first player within a specific period of time in the game. This prompts the players to act proactively when exchanging game media. Further, the computer also awards the game media to the first player so that both the receiver of the game media as well as the giver benefit. As a result, this computer encourages communication between players through the transfer of game media, improves the game by adding strategy to the method of imparting game media, and further enhances the game (or event) to the player. to improve the participation rate of

The computer may be a server, a mobile terminal, or a stationary terminal as long as it can execute each of the processes described above. Also, the game media exchanged between players may be electronic data used in the game, such as in-game items and points, and the contents thereof are not particularly limited. Hereinafter, game media exchanged between players are referred to as "gifts". Also, below, a "Valentine" event is held in the game, and each player sets their friends in the game to either "favourite" or "in-law" (an example of "priority"), and accordingly An example in which each player distributes different numbers of "chocolate" (an example of "game media") to friends will be described. However, as long as it is a social game in which a plurality of players can exchange game contents, the contents of the game are not limited to those described below.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of a game system 1. As shown in FIG.

A game system 1 includes at least one mobile terminal 2 and a server 3 . The mobile terminal 2 and the server 3 are interconnected via a communication network such as a base station 4, a mobile communication network 5, a gateway 6 and the Internet 7, for example. A program (for example, a browsing program) executed by the mobile terminal 2 and a program (for example, a game program) executed by the server 3 are communicated using a communication protocol such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). communicate.

Note that the mobile terminal 2 is assumed to be a multifunctional mobile phone (so-called "smartphone"), but the present invention is not limited to this. The mobile terminal 2 may be any device to which the present invention can be applied. A PC, a notebook PC, or the like may be used.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of the mobile terminal 2. As shown in FIG.

The mobile terminal 2 connects to the server 3 via the base station 4 , the mobile communication network 5 , the gateway 6 and the Internet 7 and communicates with the server 3 . The mobile terminal 2 includes a terminal communication section 21 , a terminal storage section 22 , an operation section 23 , a display section 24 and a terminal processing section 25 . The mobile terminal 2 requests the server 3 to proceed with the game according to the player's operation of the operation unit 23 (such as buttons). The mobile terminal 2 also receives display data relating to the progress of the game from the server 3 and displays the data.

The terminal communication unit 21 includes a communication interface circuit including an antenna whose sensitive band is a predetermined frequency band, and connects the mobile terminal 2 to a wireless communication network. The terminal communication unit 21 establishes a radio signal line using a CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) method or the like with the base station 4 via a channel allocated by the base station 4, and communicates with the base station 4. conduct. The terminal communication unit 21 transmits data supplied from the terminal processing unit 25 to the server 3 or the like, and supplies data received from the server 3 or the like to the terminal processing unit 25 .

The terminal storage unit 22 includes, for example, a semiconductor memory device. The terminal storage unit 22 stores an operating system program, a driver program, an application program, data, and the like used for processing in the terminal processing unit 25 . For example, the terminal storage unit 22 stores, as driver programs, an input device driver program that controls the operation unit 23, an output device driver program that controls the display unit 24, and the like. The terminal storage unit 22 also stores, as application programs, a program for acquiring and displaying display data relating to the progress of the game. The terminal storage unit 22 also stores, as data, display data, video data, image data, etc. relating to the progress of the game. Furthermore, the terminal storage unit 22 may store temporary data related to predetermined processing.

The operation unit 23 may be any device that can operate the mobile terminal 2, such as a touch panel or key buttons. The player can use the operation unit 23 to input letters, numbers, symbols, and the like. When operated by the player, the operation unit 23 generates a signal corresponding to the operation. The generated signal is supplied to the terminal processing unit 25 as an instruction from the player.

The display unit 24 may also be any device as long as it can display video, images, and the like, such as a liquid crystal display and an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display. The display unit 24 may be integrated with the operation unit 23 by, for example, a liquid crystal touch panel display. The display unit 24 displays an image corresponding to the image data supplied from the terminal processing unit 25, an image corresponding to the image data, and the like.

The terminal processing unit 25 includes one or more processors and their peripheral circuits. The terminal processing unit 25 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and controls overall operations of the mobile terminal 2 . The terminal processing unit 25 controls the terminal communication unit 21 and the display unit so that various processes of the mobile terminal 2 are executed in an appropriate procedure based on the programs stored in the terminal storage unit 22, the operation of the operation unit 23, and the like. 24 and the like. The terminal processing unit 25 executes processing based on programs (operating system programs, driver programs, application programs, etc.) stored in the terminal storage unit 22 . Also, the terminal processing unit 25 can execute a plurality of programs (application programs, etc.) in parallel.

The terminal processing unit 25 includes at least a browsing execution unit 251 . Each of these units is a functional module implemented by a program executed by a processor included in terminal processing unit 25 . Alternatively, each of these units may be implemented in the mobile terminal 2 as firmware.

The viewing execution unit 251 acquires and displays display data relating to the progress of the game. That is, a request for acquiring display data relating to the progress of the game is transmitted to the server 3 via the terminal communication section 21 according to an instruction from the player. In addition, the viewing execution unit 251 receives corresponding display data from the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21 . The browsing execution unit 251 creates drawing data based on the received display data. That is, the viewing execution unit 251 analyzes the received display data to specify control data and content data, lays out the specified content data based on the specified control data, and creates drawing data. The viewing execution unit 251 then outputs the created drawing data to the display unit 24 .

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a schematic configuration of the server 3. As shown in FIG. 4A to 4C are diagrams showing examples of data structures of various tables stored in the server storage unit 32. FIG.

The server 3 includes a server communication section 31 , a server storage section 32 and a server processing section 33 . The server 3 advances the game in response to requests from the mobile terminal 2 . The server 3 also creates display data relating to the progress of the game and transmits the created display data to the mobile terminal 2 .

The server communication unit 31 has a communication interface circuit for connecting the server 3 to the Internet 7 and communicates with the Internet 7 . Then, the server communication unit 31 supplies the data received from the portable terminal 2 or the like to the server processing unit 33 . The server communication unit 31 also transmits data supplied from the server processing unit 33 to the mobile terminal 2 and the like.

The server storage unit 32 includes, for example, at least one of a magnetic tape device, a magnetic disk device, and an optical disk device. The server storage unit 32 stores an operating system program, a driver program, an application program, data, etc. used for processing in the server processing unit 33 . For example, the server storage unit 32 stores, as an application program, a game program for advancing a game and creating display data related to the result. The server storage unit 32 also stores, as data, various tables shown in FIGS. 4(a) to 4(c), image data of each player, various image data relating to progress of the game, and the like. Furthermore, the server storage unit 32 may store temporary data related to predetermined processing. Details of the various tables will be described later.

The server processing unit 33 includes one or more processors and their peripheral circuits. The server processing unit 33 is, for example, a CPU, and controls overall operations of the server 3 . The server processing unit 33 controls operations of the server communication unit 31 and the like so that various processes of the server 3 are executed according to appropriate procedures based on programs and the like stored in the server storage unit 32 . The server processing unit 33 executes processing based on programs (operating system programs, driver programs, application programs, etc.) stored in the server storage unit 32 . Also, the server processing unit 33 can execute a plurality of programs (application programs, etc.) in parallel.

Here, the game provided by the game system 1 will be described. This game has the following three features.

The first feature is that when a certain player gives an item or the like as a gift to a plurality of other players, the player on the giving side sets the priority of the plurality of recipient players, and according to the priority The point is to give gifts that vary in quality and quantity. The "other players" may be an unspecified number of players, but in the following, it is assumed that they are players who are in a friend relationship with the player on the gift giving side (hereinafter simply referred to as "friends"). In this game, each player sets a friend in the game as either "favourite" or "favorite", and each player gives a different number of "chocolate" to the friend accordingly. As a result, the elements of Valentine's "favourite" and "in-law" are incorporated into the game, and the excitement and anticipation of which friend will become one's favourite, the gratitude to the friend who made oneself a favourite, etc. Players will be able to easily experience the same feeling as actual Valentine's Day in the game. In particular, by setting the priority to the friend to whom the gift is given, the giver's strategy and the receiver's sense of expectation are created, which makes it possible to activate communication between players.

The second feature is that the gift is not unilaterally given to the friend, but the gift is distributed by the gift giving player on his or her My Page within a certain period of time, and the gift is sent to the friend within that period. The point is that the player comes to the player's My Page to receive the gift. This "my page" is an example of a game space unique to one player. Also, the "specific period" is an example of the grant period, and is hereinafter referred to as "distribution time".

For example, in a decoration game in which a player decorates or dresses up his/her own avatar or character, having other players see his or her garden or avatar is a fundamental motivation for the player to play the game. It is the part that becomes. In such a game, if the friend comes to receive the gift as described above, it is possible to increase the chances of showing the avatar of one's My Page to the friend and other players. In addition, for example, in visit-type games such as miniature garden games, each player can enjoy the game more by looking at the garden of other players and complimenting each other when receiving a gift, or referring to the garden.

In addition, if the form is to distribute the gift instead of giving it, the giver needs to invite friends to come pick it up, and the receiver needs to go pick it up themselves. It encourages voluntary action. In this game, there is also an aspect that each player manages the game by voluntarily calling other players and advertising. Since the delivery of a gift is only established when a friend comes to receive it within a limited period of time on the player's My Page, the gift is encouraged to actively communicate with each other.

Also, for the player who gives the gift, the friend who has been set as a favorite (high priority) will come to receive the gift, and if he does not come, he will call on him. is set as a favorite, and each person can enjoy changing the situation at any time. As a result, giving out chocolates to friends, going to receive chocolates to check if you are the favorite, and collecting chocolates like collecting medals in a medal game will be fun. It is possible to improve the login rate and event participation rate of users.

The third feature is that by giving a gift, the player who gave the gift also receives game media as a reward. In this game, the number of chocolates given as a gift changes according to the progress of the game on the giving player's My Page. As an example, the same number of chocolates as the number given is given. In this way, not only the gift receiver but also the gift giver can benefit, so that the player does not feel the stress of loss if the gift is not returned. This feature makes each player think about which friends to give gifts to so that they can receive them and reward themselves, thus adding strategicity to giving and receiving gifts.

FIGS. 5(a) and 5(b) are diagrams showing examples of a my page screen and a friend list screen displayed on the display unit 24 of the mobile terminal 2. FIG.

FIG. 5(a) shows a player's My Page screen 500 displayed at the start of the game or the like. Each screen described below is displayed based on the display data received from the server 3 . In this game, the My Page is, for example, the player's "garden", and each player grows plants in his garden, calls animals, distributes chocolates to his friends, and also visits his friend's garden to receive feedback from his friends. receive chocolate. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, it is assumed that the player who gives the chocolate is called "player A" and the my page screen 500 of FIG. 5A is the player A's my page.

An image 501 of player A's garden is displayed on the upper side of the My Page screen 500, and a "my data" button 502, a "friend list" button 503, a "get item" button 504, and a "use item" button 504 are displayed on the lower side. ' button 505 and 'exchange with prize' button 506 are displayed. When the player presses any button, an instruction corresponding to that button is transmitted from the mobile terminal 2 to the server 3 .

When the "my data" button 502 is pressed, for example, the number of chocolates player A has, the type and number of items, and the like are displayed. When the "friend list" button 503 is pressed, a screen showing a list of other players who are friends of player A is displayed. When the "obtain item" button 504 is pressed, for example, a screen such as a quest, shop, or lottery where items necessary for progressing the game can be obtained is displayed. When the "use item" button 505 is pressed, the items possessed by the player A can be used to plant new plants in the player A's garden, for example. When the "exchange with prizes" button 506 is pressed, for example, a screen showing a list of a plurality of prizes is displayed, and the chocolates that player A possesses can be consumed and exchanged for items or the like.

FIG. 5B shows a friend list screen 510 displayed when the "friend list" button 503 is pressed on the my page screen 500. FIG. On the friend list screen 510, the names and images of a plurality of players who are friends of player A, a "go to the garden" button, and the like are displayed in order from the top of the screen. When any player presses the "go to garden" button 511, player A can visit the corresponding player's garden. In addition, text information 512 to that effect is indicated for a player whose My Page is during the distribution time. Thus, looking at the friend list displayed on the friend list screen 510, player A can confirm which friend's garden is currently in the distribution time.

In this game, a player plants plants and flowers in his or her garden by using specific items, for example. Items for making flowers bloom are distributed to each player in the event, for example. Alternatively, the item can be obtained by the player clearing a quest or the like, drawing lots in the game, or consuming points in the game at a shop or the like. Then, when the player causes a specific plant to bloom, an animal determined for each plant comes to the player's garden. In this way, each player first calls an animal to his garden in the game.

When the animal comes to the garden, the distribution time starts, and while the animal is in the garden, the player can distribute the chocolate as a gift to his friends in his garden. At that time, in this game, it is assumed that animals make or bring chocolates, and even if chocolates are given out, the number of chocolates possessed by the giver does not decrease. However, the number of chocolates on the side to be distributed may be reduced by distributing chocolates. The player can call multiple animals at the same time, but each animal stays in the garden for a certain period of time, and when that period elapses, it leaves the garden. As an example, in the following this period is assumed to be 3 hours.

The distribution time continues as long as the animals are in the yard and ends when there are no more animals in the yard. Since each animal stays in the garden for 3 hours, if a new animal is called just before a certain animal is gone, the distribution time will be extended by the time that the animal stays. It should be noted that, for example, if the player pulls out a plant growing in the garden, the animal may leave the garden regardless of the stay time, so that the player can forcibly end the distribution time.

6A to 6E are diagrams showing an example of the favorite setting screen displayed on the display unit 24 of the mobile terminal 2. FIG. Player A can set three of his friends as "favorites" through these screens. Once the three favorites are chosen, the other friends' priority is treated as "giri". Note that the number of three people is an example, and the number of people that can be set as favorites may be any number, but a plurality of people is preferable.

FIG. 6(a) shows a notification screen 600 displayed when an animal comes to player A's garden. This screen displays character information 601 indicating that an animal has arrived and prompting to call a friend, and a "select favorite" button 602.

FIG. 6(b) shows a favorite setting screen 610 displayed when the "select favorite" button 602 is pressed on the notification screen 600 of FIG. 6(a). A current time 611 at which the setting is performed is displayed at the top of the screen, and three favorite frames 612 for designating three favorites are displayed below it. In this case, none of the three have been set yet, and a "select" button 613 is displayed for each. Player A, for example, first presses the “select” button 613 for favorite a to select the first favorite friend.

FIG. 6(c) shows a friend selection screen 620 displayed when the "select" button 613 is pressed on the favorite setting screen 610 of FIG. 6(b). This screen displays the names and images of players who are friends of player A, the number of times the player has received chocolate as a favorite, and the time when the player last received chocolate as a favorite or obligation. etc. is displayed. Along with this information, a "make favorite" button 621 is displayed for each player. Player A selects a person to be a favorite from among the friends displayed in the list, and presses a "make favorite" button 621 corresponding to that person.

FIG. 6(d) shows a confirmation screen 630 displayed when the "make favorite" button 621 is pressed on the friend selection screen 620 of FIG. 6(c). Character information 631 indicating that player B has been set as a favorite is displayed on the upper side of the screen, and a "Continue to choose favorite" button 632 and a "Tell a friend" button 633 are displayed on the lower side. . When the "Continue to select a favorite" button 632 is pressed, the favorite setting screen 610 shown in FIG. can be done.

On the other hand, when the "notify a friend" button 633 is pressed, player A posts a message to, for example, a bulletin board in the game or an SNS outside the game, and informs the friend that his/her garden is during the distribution time. can call on In this way, during the distribution time of the player's garden, each player asks his favorite friends and many other friends to come to his garden and receive chocolates. I'm handing out some, so please come."

Such an invitation may be distributed to an unspecified number of players, or may be sent to friends individually designated by the player. Alternatively, the game provided by the game system 1 may be a game in which a plurality of players form a group such as a guild. You can call all at once. Alternatively, the server 3 may send a message such as "Distribution time has started in Mr. A's garden! Let's go get some chocolates!" For example, it may be distributed to each player by feed.

FIG. 6(e) shows a favorite setting screen 640 displayed when three friends are set as favorite frames. At the top of the screen, character information 641 indicating the time when favorite setting can be performed next is displayed. Further, in a favorite frame 642 below it, the names and images of the three players B, C, and D set as favorites are displayed. Further, for each of the favorite friends, if the friend has not yet come to the garden of player A to receive the chocolates, the favorite box 642 displays text information to that effect and a "Change" button 643. be. As will be described below, for the favorite frame for which chocolate has not yet been received, pressing the "Change" button 643 allows the friend set as the favorite to be changed to another friend.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a period during which favorite setting is possible. The horizontal axis in FIG. 7 is the time axis, and it is assumed that time elapses toward the right side of the drawing. It is also assumed that during the period considered below, one or more animals stay in the garden of the player who sets the favorite, and the distribution time continues.

When the player on the chocolate handing side sets the favorite (reference numeral 701), the player is allowed to set only the three favorite frames for which chocolate has not yet been received until three hours have passed since then. A friend can be changed to another friend (reference numeral 702). For example, if a friend of favorite a and favorite b has received it, but a friend of favorite c has not yet received it, then favorite c can be changed to another friend. On the other hand, for the favorite frame for which chocolates have been received, resetting is prohibited until three hours have passed since the favorite was set, regardless of whether or not the distribution time continues. In other words, the three favorite slots are allowed to be reset every three hours (reference numerals 703 and 704). Therefore, even if three people are once set as favorites, another three people can be newly set as favorites after a certain period of time.

Even if 3 hours have not passed since the favorite setting is performed, the favorite can be set again when, for example, the distribution time ends and a new distribution time starts. Therefore, the favourite frame for which the chocolate was received can be reset only when a new animal arrives while the animal is not in the garden, or when three hours or more have passed since the favourite setting and the animal is in the garden. In this game, when chocolates are distributed, chocolates are also given to the player on the side of the distribution.

Also, once the player on the receiving side receives chocolate in a certain player's garden (reference numeral 705), regardless of whether the chocolate is set as a favorite or a loyalty at that time, the player will receive the chocolate until three hours have passed since the time of receipt. , is prohibited from receiving chocolate again in the same garden (reference numeral 706). The player on the receiving side can receive chocolates in another player's garden without leaving a time interval, but in order to receive chocolates again in the same player's garden, 3 hours have passed since the previous reception. (707). In this way, each player is encouraged to visit many players' gardens to collect more chocolate.

As an example here, the time interval for prohibiting the resetting of favorites, the time interval for prohibiting picking up again in the same garden, and the staying time of each animal are all set to the same 3 hours. , these periods are not necessarily the same.

For the player who distributes the chocolates, if you try to make them choose one favorite from among their friends, they may feel that they can't choose one because there are many friends they want to make as their favorite. Sometimes I feel sorry. However, in this game, multiple people can be set as favorites at the same time, and a new favorite can be set each time an animal is called. . Therefore, the above-mentioned stress can be prevented by the player's effort. Also, for the player who receives the chocolate, it will be a burden to go to the friend's garden to pick it up during the distribution time, and if you fail to receive it, you will feel sorry for the friend who designated you as the favorite. You may feel that However, in this game, if a new animal is called, the distribution time is extended. Therefore, such stress that the player on the receiving side may feel can be prevented by ingenuity of the player on the dealing side.

FIGS. 8(a) to 8(d) are diagrams showing an example of the My Page screen displayed on the mobile terminal 2 of the player during the distribution time.

FIG. 8(a) shows a My Page screen 800 of player A during the distribution time. An image 801 of player A's garden is displayed on the upper side of the screen, and character information 802 indicating that player A's My Page is currently in distribution time and a "Let's distribute chocolate" button 803 are displayed below it. be done.

FIG. 8(b) shows a distribution information screen 810 displayed when the "Let's distribute chocolates" button 803 on the My Page screen 800 of FIG. 8(a) is pressed. At the top of the screen, the number of chocolates player A has, the number of animals currently in player A's garden, the time when the animals are scheduled to disappear next, the number of friends who received chocolates in player A's garden, etc. is displayed. At the center of the screen, a "select favorite" button 812 and a "friend list" button 813 are displayed. Also, at the bottom of the screen, receiving information 814 indicating the name of the friend who received the chocolate in the player A's garden, the receiving time, and the like is displayed.

When the "select favorite" button 812 is pressed, the favorite setting screen 610 of FIG. 6B is displayed. Also, when the "friend list" button 813 is pressed, the friend list screen 510 of FIG. 5(b) is displayed.

FIG. 8(c) shows a My Page screen 820 of player A displayed when a friend set as a favorite by player A receives chocolate in player A's garden. In this screen, in addition to an image 821, character information 822, and a "give out chocolates" button 823 similar to those shown in FIG. Information 824 and a "View Details" button 825 are displayed.

FIG. 8(d) shows a favorite setting screen 830 displayed when the "see details" button 825 is pressed on the My Page screen 820 of FIG. 8(c). At the top of the screen, character information 831 indicating the time when favorite setting can be performed next is displayed. Further, a favorite box 832 below it indicates that among the three players B, C, and D set as favorites, for example, players B and C received chocolate in player A's garden. On the other hand, if player D, who is another favorite, has not yet come to the garden of player A to receive the chocolate, character information to that effect and a "Change" button 833 are displayed in the favorite frame 832. be.

FIGS. 9(a) to 9(d) are diagrams showing examples of screens displayed on the mobile terminal 2 of a friend player who visits the player's my page during the distribution time. For example, assume that player A's My Page is currently in distribution time, and Player B, a friend of Player A, visits Player A's My Page. 9(a) to 9(d) show screens displayed on the mobile terminal 2 of the player B at that time.

FIG. 9(a) shows a My Page screen 900 of player A during the distribution time. An image 901 of the garden of player A is displayed on the upper side of the screen, and character information 902 indicating that the player A's My Page is currently in the distribution time is displayed in the center of the screen. Below that, there is receipt information 903 showing the number of animals currently in the garden of player A, the number of chocolates that can be received if player B is the favorite, and the number of chocolates that can be received if player B is the in-law. Is displayed. Furthermore, a "receive" button 904 is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Note that only friends of Player A may be able to receive chocolates. In this case, when a player who is not a friend of Player A visits Player A's garden, the player's mobile terminal 2 displays a "receive" button. 904 may not be displayed. Also, the number of players who can receive obligation chocolate may be limited. In this case, after the number limit has been exceeded, when the player who has been set as an in-law presses the "Receive" button 904, the player's mobile terminal 2 displays a message to the effect that chocolate cannot be received in the garden. may

FIG. 9(b) shows a receiving screen 910 displayed when the "receive" button 904 is pressed on the My Page screen 900 of FIG. 9(a) when player B is the favorite of player A. . Character information 911 indicating that player B was the favorite of player A and the number of chocolates received by player B is displayed on the upper side of the screen. In order to increase the expectation of the player on the receiving side, it is preferable to let the player know whether he/she is the favorite or not only after receiving it in this way. When a player set as a favorite receives chocolates, both the players on the giving side and the receiving side (in this case, players A and B) obtain a relatively large amount of chocolates.

In the lower part of the screen, a "go to the garden" button 912 and a "exchange with a prize" button 913 are displayed. When the "go to the garden" button 912 is pressed, the My Page screen of the player A is displayed again, and when the "exchange with a prize" button 913 is pressed, the chocolate possessed by the player B is consumed to obtain an item. A screen will be displayed to exchange for etc.

FIG. 9(c) shows that when player B is not player A's favourite (that is, it is "in-law"), the "receive" button 904 is pressed on the My Page screen 900 of FIG. 9(a). 9 shows a receiving screen 920 that is sometimes displayed. Character information 921 indicating the number of chocolates player B received is displayed on the upper side of the screen. When a player who is set as a duty receives chocolates, both players on the giving side and receiving side (in this case, players A and B) get a smaller number of chocolates than when the favorite is set. do. At the bottom of the screen, a "go to the garden" button 922 and an "exchange with a gift" button 923 are displayed, similar to the receipt screen 910 of FIG. 9B.

FIG. 9(d) is a My Page screen 930 of player A displayed when the "go to the garden" button 912, 922 is pressed on the receipt screen 910, 920 of FIG. 9(b) or FIG. 9(c). indicates In this screen, in addition to an image 931 and text information 932 similar to those shown in FIG. 9A, it is displayed that chocolates cannot be received again in the same garden until three hours have passed since the time of the previous receipt. character information 933 is displayed.

The number of chocolates that can be obtained by the player on the giving side and the player on the receiving side varies depending not only on whether the player on the receiving side is set as a favorite, but also on the type and number of animals in the garden at the time of receiving. In this game, a rarity level is set for each animal, and the higher the rarity level of the animal, the more chocolates are assigned. When the player who is set as the favorite receives the chocolate, both the player on the giving side and the player on the receiving side obtain the total number of chocolates assigned to each animal in the garden. Also, when the player who is set as a duty receives the chocolate, both the player who gives and the player who receives the chocolate that is assigned to the animal with the highest rarity level among the animals in the garden get. However, the above method of determining the number is an example, and the number of chocolates each player can obtain may be determined by other methods.

Therefore, if many animals with a higher rarity level (rare animals) are invited to the garden and friends receive chocolates when the rare animals are in the garden, the player who distributes the chocolates can also obtain more chocolates. . Rare animals can be summoned by making rare plants bloom, but the probability (appearance rate) determines which plants can be made to bloom and whether or not animals actually come after blooming. It becomes difficult to call In order to increase your chocolate, you need to get your opponent to receive it, so in this game, you can choose which friend you want to be your favorite, what time to distribute it, and what kind of animal you have to receive it. The player is made to think about whether or not. Also, for example, if you spend in-game points at a shop or the like to acquire items that make rare plants bloom, you can easily call rare animals and distribute a lot of chocolate to your friends. , you can feel a sense of advantage and superiority for the amount of points you have spent.

As described above, by making it possible to distribute and obtain chocolates only while the animals are coming, and giving meaning to the progress of the game by calling the animals, the event will be sharpened. As a result, calling the animal becomes one of the objectives in the game for the player, and a feeling of excitement as to whether or not the rare animal will come is created. Note that the number of times a rare animal can be summoned may be limited, for example, only twice a day. The number of friends that can be set as favorites at one time is limited, so if you try to set all your friends as favorites in order, you will have to call rare animals many times, and it is impossible to do it in just one day, so keep playing the game. need to do so. In this way, the player is motivated to continue participating in the game every day, not just on the first and last days of the event.

When the animal leaves the garden and the distribution time ends, each player can check the cumulative number of chocolates he or she has obtained on the My Page screen. When you press the "exchange for prizes" button on the My Page screen (see, for example, Fig. 5(a)), the collected chocolates will be 5 chocolates for 1 miscellaneous goods A, 1 chocolate for 1 ○○ kit, and so on. It can be exchanged for prizes according to the number. Note that the prizes may include limited products that cannot be obtained without collecting chocolates.

In order to implement the functions described above, the server storage unit 32 stores, as various tables, a player table, an animal table, and a prize table shown in FIGS. 4(a) to 4(c). Further, the server processing section 33 includes a progress control section 331, a priority setting section 332, a period setting section 333, and a gift giving section 334, as shown in FIG. Each of these units is a functional module implemented by a program executed by a processor included in the server processing unit 33 . Alternatively, each of these units may be implemented in the server 3 as firmware.

Details of various tables shown in FIGS. 4A to 4C and each functional block of the server processing unit 33 shown in FIG. 3 will be described below in order.

FIG. 4(a) shows a player table for managing players. In the player table, for each player, the player's identification number (ID), name, image data file name, number of chocolates possessed by the player, item ID, other players who are friends with the player ( friend's ID, the ID of the friend set by the player as a favorite, the date and time of the most recent distribution time in the player's garden, the date and time when the player last set the favorite, and the last time the player gave chocolate in the friend's garden Information such as the date and time of receipt is stored.

FIG. 4(b) shows an animal table for managing animals. The animal table contains the ID, name, image data file name of the animal, ID of the plant that causes the animal to appear, rarity of the animal, appearance rate, and chocolates that the favorite player can receive when the animal is in the garden. , the number of chocolates that the in-law player can receive when the animal is in the garden, and the like are stored.

FIG. 4(c) shows a prize table for managing prizes. The prize table stores the ID, name, image data file name of the prize, the number of chocolates required to obtain the prize, and the like.

The progress control unit 331 controls the start and progress of the game, and appropriately instructs the priority setting unit 332, the period setting unit 333, and the gift giving unit 334 to execute processing. The progress control unit 331 exchanges necessary data with the mobile terminal 2 via the server communication unit 31 .

When the request for each screen described with reference to FIGS. 5(a) to 9(d) is received from the mobile terminal 2, the progress control unit 331 identifies the ID of the player included in the request. Then, the progress control unit 331 creates display data for displaying buttons for receiving instructions from the target player, character information to be notified to the target player, images, etc. in a layout corresponding to the screen, and displays the data. to the mobile terminal 2. When any button is pressed on the screen displayed on the mobile terminal 2 and a request for the next screen corresponding to the button is received from the mobile terminal 2, the progress control unit 331 similarly causes the next screen to be displayed. Create data and transmit the data to the mobile terminal 2 .

In particular, when the "select favorite" button 602 or 812 is pressed on the notification screen 600 or the distribution information screen 810 displayed on the mobile terminal 2 and the corresponding favorite setting request is received from the mobile terminal 2, the progress control unit 331 , instructs the priority setting unit 332 to execute processing. Further, when the progress control unit 331 determines that an animal is to appear in the player's garden in the process of controlling the progress of the game, it instructs the period setting unit 333 to execute processing. Further, when the "Receive" button 904 is pressed on the My Page screen 900 displayed on the mobile terminal 2 and a corresponding receipt request is received from the mobile terminal 2, the progress control section 331 causes the gift giving section 334 to execute processing. to direct.

In addition, when the "friend list" button 503 is pressed on the my page screen 500 displayed on the mobile terminal 2 and a corresponding request is received from the mobile terminal 2, the progress control unit 331 refers to the player table. extracts information as to whether or not each player's My Page is during the distribution time. Then, the progress control unit 331 creates display data for the friend list screen 510 displaying the list of the information, and transmits the display data to the mobile terminal 2 of the player who made the request.

Further, for example, when the "Tell a friend" button 633 is pressed on the confirmation screen 630 displayed on the mobile terminal 2 and a corresponding request is received from the mobile terminal 2, the progress control unit 331 responds to the request by: For example, the mobile terminals 2 of a plurality of players are notified that the corresponding player's my page is in the distribution time.

In addition, the progress control unit 331 exchanges the chocolate given to the player for other prizes selected by the player according to instructions from the player. At that time, the progress control unit 331 specifies the required number of chocolates by referring to the prize table. Then, the progress control unit 331 reduces the number of chocolates of the target player by the required number in the player table, and adds the item ID corresponding to the exchanged prize to the item ID of the target player.

When receiving a favorite setting request from the progress control unit 331, the priority setting unit 332 identifies the ID of the player included in the request and accepts designation of priority regarding other players by the target player. At that time, the priority setting unit 332 sequentially creates display data for the favorite setting screen 610, the friend selection screen 620, and the confirmation screen 630 in accordance with an instruction from the mobile terminal 2 of the target player, and sends the data to the mobile terminal 2. Send to Further, when the favorite selection data including the identification number of the favorite frame to be set and the player ID of the friend set in the favorite frame is received from the portable terminal 2, the priority setting unit 332 sets the identification number of the favorite frame and the friend selection data. is specified, and the specified player ID is stored as the favorite ID of the target player in the player table. Note that if the identified player is a player who has not received the chocolates last time for three hours, the priority setting unit 332 notifies the requesting player that the player cannot be set as a favorite yet. The terminal 2 is notified.

In addition, the priority setting unit 332 creates display data for the favorite setting screens 640 and 830 according to instructions from the mobile terminal 2 and transmits the data to the mobile terminal 2 . At that time, the priority setting unit 332 arranges "change" buttons 643 and 833 on the screen for the favorite player who has not yet received the chocolate. When the "Change" button 643, 833 is pressed on the screen of the mobile terminal 2 and the corresponding favorite change request is received from the mobile terminal 2, the priority setting unit 332 identifies the player ID included in the request. , accepts a change in the priority of a plurality of other players by the target player. At that time, the priority setting unit 332 identifies the identification number of the favorite slot to be set included in the favorite change request and the player ID of the friend set in the favorite slot, and identifies the favorite player ID of the target player in the player table. , the specified player ID is stored.

In addition, the priority setting unit 332 asks the player who will receive the chocolate which priority is set for each player until receiving screens 910 and 920 showing the number of received chocolates are displayed. to not be notified.

Note that the types of priority that can be set by the priority setting unit 332 are not limited to the two levels of "favourite" and "in-law", and may be three or more levels. In addition, the priority setting unit 332 stores, for each player, the ID of the player who designated that player as a favorite in a player table or the like, and by referring to the information, the player who requested the favorite setting can be identified in the past. , the player specified as the favorite may be preferentially set as the favorite of the requesting player.

The period setting unit 333 sets a grant period (distribution time) during which the gift can be granted. For this reason, the period setting unit 333 determines that the distribution time for the player has started when an animal comes to the player's my page (garden), and when all the animals are gone from the player's garden, the player's distribution Determine that the time has expired. Here, the arrival of an animal in the player's garden is an example of one player achieving a specific goal in the game. The period setting unit 333 determines whether or not a period of 3 hours has passed for each animal that has come to the player's garden. Determine that it continues. That is, the period setting unit 333 changes the length of the distribution time according to the progress of the game in the game space unique to one player. Note that the period setting unit 333 updates the stored content of the target player's distribution time in the player table each time the player's distribution time is started, ended, or changed.

When the gift granting unit 334 receives a receiving request from the progress control unit 331, the gift granting unit 334 identifies the ID of the player included in the request, and refers to the player table to determine whether the requesting player is a favorite of the player on the dealing side. Determine which of the in-laws is set. Then, the gift giving unit 334 gives different numbers of chocolates to the receiving player according to the determination result. That is, the gift granting unit 334 causes one player to grant different gifts to a plurality of other players according to the priority set by the priority setting unit 332 . In other words, the gift granting unit 334 gives different gifts (chocolate) from the first player to the second player according to the priority of the second player set by the instruction of the first player. Control. At that time, the gift granting unit 334 updates the number of possessed chocolates stored in the player table for the players to whom the chocolates have been granted.

Note that the gift giving unit 334 may change the type of chocolate to be given (gift quality) depending on whether the player on the receiving side is set as a favorite. In addition, when there are three or more levels of priority, the gift granting unit 334 may change the contents, quantity, quality, etc. of the gift differently depending on the level of priority. Gifts granted may be the same for . Also, the gift giving unit 334 does not have to give a gift to a player with the lowest priority, for example.

Also, the gift granting unit 334 grants a gift to another player who visits one player's my page during the distribution time. This "other player" is, for example, a player who has a friend relationship with one player in the game (that is, one player's friend). At that time, the gift giving unit 334 gives chocolate as a reward to one player on the giving side as well as other players on the receiving side. Also, when giving chocolate, the gift giving unit 334 refers to the player table, and if the last receiving time in the same garden for the player on the receiving side is not more than 3 hours before the current time, the player will receive Do not give chocolate.

Also, the gift granting unit 334 grants different gifts to one player and a plurality of other players according to the progress of the game on the one player's My Page. This "game progress" is, for example, a change in the number of animals in one player's garden. When a player who is set as a favorite receives chocolate, the gift granting unit 334 refers to the animal table, for example, and receives the total number of favorite chocolates of each animal in the garden. Grant to both players on the side. Also, when a player who is set as a duty receives chocolates, the gift giving unit 334 refers to the animal table to determine, for example, the number of duty chocolates of the animal with the highest rarity among the animals in the garden. to both the giving and receiving players.

Alternatively, the priority setting unit 332 may set the same priority for all players (that is, no priority may be set). You may grant the same gift to a player.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an operation sequence of the game system 1. As shown in FIG. In particular, FIG. 10 shows an operation sequence relating to favorite setting and giving of chocolate. This operation sequence is performed mainly by the terminal processing unit 25 and the server processing unit 33 based on programs stored in the terminal storage unit 22 and the server storage unit 32 in cooperation with each element of the mobile terminal 2 and the server 3. is executed as In the following, the player requesting the favorite setting is "Player A", the player who goes to the My Page of Player A to receive chocolate is "Player B", and the mobile terminals 2 of Players A and B are respectively "Mobile Terminal 2A". , “portable terminal 2B”.

First, when the player A presses the "select" button 613 via the operation unit 23 while the favorite setting screen 610 is displayed on the display unit 24 of the mobile terminal 2A, the viewing execution unit 251 of the mobile terminal 2A displays the terminal A favorite setting request is transmitted to the server 3 via the communication unit 21 (step S100). Upon receiving the favorite setting request from the mobile terminal 2A, the progress control unit 331 of the server 3 identifies the ID of the player A included in the request, creates display data for the friend selection screen, and sends the display data to the mobile terminal 2A. 2A (step S101). When the display data of the friend selection screen is received from the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21, the browsing execution unit 251 of the mobile terminal 2A creates drawing data based on the received data, and displays the friend selection screen 620 on the display unit 24. display (step S102).

When the player A presses the "make favorite" button 621 via the operation unit 23 on the friend selection screen 620, the browsing execution unit 251 of the mobile terminal 2A sets the identification number of the favorite frame to be set and the favorite frame. The favorite selection data including the player ID of the friend to be played is transmitted to the server 3 (step S103). When the favorite selection data is received from the mobile terminal 2A, the priority setting unit 332 of the server 3 stores the ID of the player who is the favorite of the player A of the mobile terminal 2A, which is the transmission source, in the player table (step S104).

Also, when the player A presses the "tell a friend" button 633 via the operation unit 23 on the confirmation screen 630, the browsing execution unit 251 of the mobile terminal 2A transmits a corresponding instruction to the server 3 (step S110). In response to this, the progress control unit 331 of the server 3 notifies, for example, the mobile terminal 2 of each player registered in the game system 1 that the My Page of Player A is currently in the distribution time (step S111). ).

After that, according to the operation of player B, the browsing execution unit 251 of the mobile terminal 2B transmits a request for the my page screen of player A to the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21 (step S120). When the request for the My Page screen is received from the mobile terminal 2B, the progress control unit 331 of the server 3 identifies the ID of the player B included in the request, creates the display data for the My Page screen, and saves the display data. It is transmitted to the portable terminal 2B (step S121). When the display data of the my page screen is received from the server 3 via the terminal communication unit 21, the browsing execution unit 251 of the mobile terminal 2B creates drawing data based on the received data and displays the my page screen 900 on the display unit 24. display (step S122). At this time, it is assumed that the distribution time continues on the player A's My Page.

When the player B presses the "receive" button 904 via the operation unit 23 on the My Page screen 900, the browsing execution unit 251 of the mobile terminal 2B transmits a request to receive the chocolate to the server 3 (step S123). In response to this, the gift granting unit 334 of the server 3 refers to the player table to determine whether or not the player B who sent the request for receiving is the favorite of the player A (step S124). Then, the gift granting unit 334 grants different numbers of chocolates to both player A and player B according to the determination result (step S125), and updates the number of chocolates possessed by players A and B in the player table ( step S126). Also, the gift giving unit 334 creates display data for a screen indicating that chocolates have been given to the players A and B, and transmits the display data to the mobile terminals 2A and 2B. With the above, the operation sequence relating to favorite setting and giving of chocolate is completed.

11(a) to 11(c) are diagrams showing an example of the operation flow by the server 3. FIG.

FIG. 11A shows the operation flow of the priority setting unit 332. FIG. The priority setting unit 332 first receives selection of one of the three favorite frames from the mobile terminal 2 (step S200), and further receives selection of a friend to be set as the favorite frame (step S201). Then, the priority setting unit 332 refers to the player table to determine whether or not the selected friend is a player who has passed 3 hours or more since the last chocolate was received, and that player can be set as a favorite. (Step S202). If the selected player cannot be set as a favorite (No in step S202), the priority setting unit 332 returns to step S201 and accepts selection of another player.

On the other hand, if the selected player can be set as a favorite (Yes in step S202), the priority setting unit 332 sets the ID of the player selected in step S201 as the favorite of the player who requested the favorite setting. Store in the table (step S203). Here, if an instruction to set another favorite is received (Yes in step S204), the process returns to step S200, and if an instruction to end is received (No in step S204), the priority setting unit The operation at 332 ends.

FIG. 11B shows the operation flow of the period setting section 333. As shown in FIG. The period setting unit 333 constantly determines whether or not an animal has come to the player's garden during the progress of the game (step S220). If the animal has arrived (Yes at step S220), the period setting unit 333 stores the time at which the animal has arrived (step S221). If the animal has not come (No in step S220), the process proceeds to step S222.

Then, the period setting unit 333 determines whether or not the period of stay of the animal in the player's garden has passed (step S222). If the stay period of any animal in the garden has not passed (No in step S222), the process returns to step S220, and if the stay period of any animal has passed (Yes in step S222), step S223. proceed to

In step S223, the period setting unit 333 determines whether or not one or more animals are staying in the player's garden. If one or more animals are staying (No in step S223), the process returns to step S220. On the other hand, if there is no animal left in the player's garden (Yes in step S223), the period setting unit 333 terminates the player's distribution time at that time (step S224). With this, the operation of the period setting unit 333 ends.

FIG. 11(c) shows the operation flow of the gift giving unit 334. FIG. Upon receiving the chocolate receiving request from the portable terminal 2, the gift giving unit 334 determines whether or not the target player can receive the chocolate in the garden on the distribution side by referring to the player table (step S240). If the target player cannot receive the chocolate (No in step S240), the gift giving section 334 creates display data for a screen indicating that fact, and causes the portable terminal 2 to transmit the data (step S241). end the action.

On the other hand, if the target player can receive the chocolate (Yes in step S240), the gift granting unit 334 refers to the player table again to determine whether the player who sent the request to receive the gift is the favored player of the player who is giving the gift. It is determined whether or not (step S242). If the target player is a favorite (Yes in step S242), the gift granting unit 334 refers to the animal table to obtain the total number of favorite chocolates of each animal in the garden where chocolates are received. (Step S243). If the target player is not a favorite (in-law) (No in step S242), the gift granting unit 334 refers to the animal table to find the animal with the highest rarity in the garden where the chocolate is received. The number of obligatory chocolates is obtained (step S244). Then, the gift giving unit 334 gives the number of chocolates obtained in steps S243 and S244 to both the player on the giving side and the player on the receiving side (step S245). At that time, the gift granting unit 334 updates the number of possessed chocolates of both players in the player table. With this, the operation of the gift giving unit 334 ends.

As described above, the game system 1 allows the first player to set the priority of the second player, and gives gifts of different quality and quantity to the second player according to the priority. Let In addition, in the game system 1, the first player gives a gift to the second player who visits the first player's My Page within a specific period of time in the game, and the first player also gives a gift. give rewards. As a result, this computer encourages communication between players through the giving and receiving of gifts, improves the game by bringing a strategic nature to the method of giving gifts, and further increases the participation rate of players in games and events. can be improved.

Each function of the server processing unit 33 described above may be executed by the terminal processing unit 25 of the mobile terminal 2 . In this case, if the player table, the animal table, and the prize table are stored in the terminal storage unit 22, there is no need to communicate with the server 3 each time processing is performed, and the above functions can be realized only by the mobile terminal 2. is.

Also, the game executed on the mobile terminal 2 may be a hybrid game in which the server 3 and the mobile terminal 2 each take part of the processing. In that case, for example, each screen related to the progress of the game is a web display displayed on the mobile terminal 2 based on the display data generated by the server 3, and other menu screens and the like are installed on the mobile terminal 2. It shall be a native display displayed by a native application.

In addition, a computer program for causing a computer to realize each function provided by the terminal processing unit 25 and the server processing unit 33 is recorded in a computer-readable recording medium such as a semiconductor recording medium, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, etc. and installed in the terminal storage unit 22 and the server storage unit 32 from the recording medium using a known setup program or the like.

It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, substitutions and modifications can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

1 game system 2 portable terminal 21 terminal communication unit 22 terminal storage unit 23 operation unit 24 display unit 25 terminal processing unit 251 browsing execution unit 3 server 31 server communication unit 32 server storage unit 33 server processing unit 331 progress control unit 332 priority setting Section 333 Period Setting Section 334 Gift Giving Section

Claims (16)

A computer control method for progressing a game based on an instruction from a player, comprising:
a progressing step in which the progressing means progresses the game by arranging game media in a game space unique to the one player according to an operation by the one player;
a game space unique to the one player when another player browses the game space within a predetermined period after the first game content is placed in the game space according to the operation by the one player; a granting step of granting to the other player a privilege determined based on the second game content placed in the
A control method comprising: In the granting step, the granting means grants the benefit in response to a receipt request from the other player browsing the game space.
The control method according to claim 1. the privilege granted to the other player is determined based on the type and number of the second game media;
3. The control method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Further comprising a transmitting step of transmitting, in response to a request from said one player, a transmitting means transmitting a message inviting other players to view a game space unique to said one player within said game. 4. The control method according to any one of items 1 to 3. 5. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein in said granting step, said granting means further grants said privilege to said one player. A second transmission means visually indicates, for each of the plurality of players, whether or not the game space unique to the player is within the predetermined period and whether or not the player can provide game media to other players. 6. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a second transmission step of transmitting display data for displaying the list screen to each player's mobile terminal. 7. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the notification means further comprises a notification step of notifying other players that the game space unique to said one player is within said predetermined period of time. The period changing means further comprises a period changing step of changing the length of the predetermined period according to the progress of the game in the game space unique to the one player. Described control method. 9. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein in said granting step, said granting means grants said privilege when said other player has a specific relationship with said one player in said game. control method. 10. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein in said granting step, granting a privilege multiple times to the same player within a certain period of time is prohibited. 11. The control method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the exchanging means further comprises an exchanging step of exchanging the privilege given to the player for another prize in accordance with an instruction from the player. A control program for a computer that advances a game based on instructions from a player, the computer comprising:
advancing a game by arranging game media in a game space unique to the one player according to an operation by the one player;
If another player browses the game space within a predetermined period of time after the first game content is placed in the game space according to the operation by the one player, the first game content is placed in the game space unique to the one player. granting the other player a benefit that is determined based on the second game content that is present;
A control program characterized by executing A computer that advances a game based on instructions from a player,
a progression control unit that progresses the game by arranging game media in a game space unique to the one player according to an operation by the one player;
If another player browses the game space within a predetermined period of time after the first game content is placed in the game space according to the operation by the one player, the first game content is placed in the game space unique to the one player. a granting unit that grants to the other player a benefit determined based on the second game content that is present;
A computer comprising: A control method for a terminal device that communicates with a server that progresses a game based on an instruction from a player,
Acquiring display data for displaying a game space unique to another player from the server and displaying the game space according to an operation by one player;
If the game space is displayed on the terminal device within a predetermined period of time after the first game content is placed in the game space, the second game content is determined based on the second game content placed in the game space. Display data for displaying a screen showing a privilege granted to the one player is obtained from the server and the screen is displayed;
A control method characterized by: A control program for a terminal device that communicates with a server that progresses a game based on an instruction from a player, the terminal device comprising:
Acquiring display data for displaying a game space unique to another player from the server and displaying the game space according to an operation by one player;
If the game space is displayed on the terminal device within a predetermined period of time after the first game content is placed in the game space, the second game content is determined based on the second game content placed in the game space. Display data for displaying a screen showing a privilege granted to the one player is obtained from the server and the screen is displayed;
A control program characterized by executing A terminal device that includes a processing unit and communicates with a server that progresses a game based on an instruction from a player,
The processing unit is
Acquiring display data for displaying a game space unique to another player from the server and displaying the game space according to an operation by one player;
If the game space is displayed on the terminal device within a predetermined period of time after the first game content is placed in the game space, the second game content is determined based on the second game content placed in the game space. Display data for displaying a screen showing a privilege granted to the one player is obtained from the server and the screen is displayed;
A terminal device characterized by:

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