JP2023070087A - Game device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game device capable of maintaining a player's fun of a game.

MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEM: A game device includes: detection means for detecting payment of a price of a game; display control means for displaying an operation screen including an option for allowing execution of a match or abandonment of a match to be selected upon detection of payment of a price of a game; reception means for receiving a player's operation; first providing means for providing a player with an article correlated with a first game element upon detection of a price of a game; game execution means for executing a game including a match using the first game element upon receipt of selection operation of an option in which the reception means executes the match; and second providing means for providing a player with a second game element not correlated with an article upon receipt of selection operation of an option in which the reception means abandons a match.

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COPYRIGHT: (C)2023,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a game device and program.

2. Description of the Related Art There is known a game device that provides a player with items such as game cards after playing a game (for example, Patent Document 1).
In such a game device, the player enjoys not only the competitive play using the item, but also the enjoyment of acquiring the item provided after the competitive play.

Patent No. 6072961

However, there are quite a few players who do not want to play the match for reasons such as receiving the provision of goods, and for such players, playing the match has been troublesome. .

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game device and program that can maintain the player's interest in the game.

According to one aspect of the present invention, first providing means for providing an item associated with a first game element, game executing means for executing a game including a battle using the first game element, and receiving a player's operation. The game device comprises accepting means, and second providing means for providing a second game element not associated with an item on condition that the accepting means has accepted an operation to abandon the battle.

One aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to execute a game, the computer using first provision control means for controlling provision of an item associated with a first game element, and a first game element. A game execution means for executing a game including a battle, a receiving means for receiving a player's operation, and a second game element not associated with an article provided that the receiving means has received an operation for abandoning the battle. It is a program that functions as a second providing means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a game device that maintains the player's interest in the game.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the game device 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a game executed by the game device 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game device 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the game element database 190. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game server 2 according to this embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the player database 210. As shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is an operation flowchart of the game device 1. FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the main menu screen. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining continuous purchase processing. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the continuous purchase screen. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a game result screen. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the end screen. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the end screen. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of a message announcing that an "experience ticket" has been provided.

<Embodiment of the present invention>
[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system is configured with one or more game devices 1 and a game server 2 . The game device 1 and the game server 2 can be connected to a communication line N and can communicate with each other.

A communication line N means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line N includes a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN such as Ethernet (registered trademark), a telephone communication network, a cable network, and a communication network such as the Internet. / Regardless of radio.

The game device 1 is a device that executes a game, is connected to a communication line N, and can perform data communication with the game server 2 . The game device 1 is, for example, an arcade game device (arcade game device), a smartphone, a mobile phone, a portable game device, a stationary home game device, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a controller for a stationary home game device, or the like. is. A plurality of game devices 1 are basically present and operated by each player.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the game device 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game device 1 includes a display panel 11 on which a screen related to a game is displayed, an operation touch panel 12 integrated with the display panel 11, operation buttons 13, and a terminal for obtaining information about the player. A first reading unit 14, a second reading unit 15 configured to be able to arrange an article and reading information from the arranged article, an insertion slot 16 for inserting coins, and an outlet 17 for ejecting an article. Prepare.

The game server 2 is a server system including one or more server devices, storage devices, and the like. The game server 2 provides various services for operating the game of this embodiment, manages data necessary for operating the game, distributes game programs and data required for executing the game on the game device 1, and the like. It can be carried out.

In this embodiment, with such a system configuration, a competitive game can be realized between players using a plurality of game apparatuses 1 via the game server 2 and the communication line N. FIG. The competitive game between players includes not only a competitive game with other players as an opponent, but also a competitive game with a non-player character by a computer as an opponent.

In one embodiment described below, an example in which the present invention is applied to a game device configured to be able to execute a game including a battle (competition game) will be described as an example of a game device. However, the present invention is applicable to any device capable of executing a competitive game.

[Overview of the game]
In order to facilitate understanding of the present embodiment, an outline of the game executed by the game device 1 will be described.
A plurality of game elements appear in the game according to this embodiment. A game element is a character (person, vehicle, item, etc.). The game elements are classified into a first game element associated with an item and a second game element not associated with an item.
The first game element is a game element that plays a major role in the battle and is indispensable in the battle, and without the game element, the battle itself cannot be established. Also, the first game element has various character information (level, hit points, attack power, defense power, terrain suitability, weapons used, etc.), and can be said to be a game element that is the main operation target of the player in battle. Therefore, in order to satisfy the player's desire to possess, it is preferable to provide the player with a tangible item or the like that can be recognized by the player in reality rather than in a virtual manner. An example of a physical item is a game card, which is an item having a physical volume (physical item). Note that the item is not limited to the game card, but is not limited to the game card as long as the item is configured such that the game element associated with the item can be identified. The article may be a modeled object such as a figure having the appearance of a game element, for example. In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of items are game cards that are tangible objects, and are associated with a plurality of types of first game elements appearing in a game provided with a play experience on the game device 1. described as a thing. As to which first game element the game card is associated with, a reading unit (to be described later) acquires identification information (first game element ID) for specifying the first game element attached to the game card. can be identified by The addition of identification information (first game element ID) to the game card is, for example, printing a one-dimensional or multi-dimensional code obtained by converting the identification information for specifying the first game element on the game card. It may be realized by being attached with, or realized by other methods such as being recorded in a tag for near field communication (NFC: Near Field Communication) included in the game card or an IC chip. It may be

On the other hand, the second game element has character information that affects the first game element or player information (level, experience value, etc.), although it is not necessarily required for the battle. For example, the second game element is a secondary game element that influences the character information and player information of the first game element to favorably advance the battle, as typified by items. . Therefore, the second game element does not necessarily need to be embodied as a tangible object that can be recognized by the player in reality, and can be provided to the player as information (data) of an intangible object. . However, it is not excluded that the second game element is represented as an article or the like, and it is also possible to represent and provide the second game element as an article or the like.

A game executed by the game device 1 is composed of a series of processes including a battle, as shown in FIG. A game executed by the game device 1 is started on the condition that payment for the game is detected.
(1) Acquisition of Player Information The game device 1 acquires information (player information) of the player who uses the game device 1 . For example, the game device 1 acquires player identification information from a recording medium (player card) in which the player identification information is recorded by the first reading unit 14 , communicates with the game server 2 , and performs management by the game server 2 . Get player information about Player information is updated as the game progresses.

(2) Main Menu Presentation The game device 1 presents the main menu to the player and accepts selection operations by the player. Options presented in the main menu include, for example, "play match", "abandon match", and "accept gift". When "execute battle" is selected, the processing of the battle proceeds. If "Abandon Match" is selected, the match is skipped without being executed. Also, when "receipt of gift" is selected, game elements that can be provided to the player are provided. Here, "abandoning the match" includes at least one of abandoning the match from the beginning and abandoning the match in the middle.

(3) Battle The game device 1 executes a battle using the first game element. The first game element is a character (person, vehicle, etc.) and is associated with a tangible item. In this embodiment, the item is a game card. Identification information (first game element ID) for identifying the associated first game element is added to the game card.
In the match, the second reading unit 15 reads the first game element IDs from the group of game cards placed on the second reading unit 15 by the player, and the group corresponding to the group of read first game element IDs is read. is registered as a first game element that can be used in battle. In the battle, a group of registered first game elements progress while performing battle actions in a predetermined game field. At this time, the progress of the battle is controlled based on the operation input made to the registered first game element and the character information (parameter) of the first game element. Then, when the winner is determined between the players, the battle ends.

(4) Provision of Goods The game device 1 allows the player to play a match against the payment of the game price, and also provides the player with one game card (an article associated with the first game element). offer. After the battle is over, or when "Abandon Battle" is selected on the main menu, the game device 1 ejects the game card (article) from the outlet 17 and provides it to the player.

(5) Provision of further goods (continuous purchase of game cards)
In this embodiment, one game card is provided for the payment of the price of the game. As a result, we will provide further game cards (goods). The game device 1 accepts a player's selection operation as to whether or not he or she wishes to receive additional game cards. When an operation is performed to request the provision of additional cards, the game device 1 requests the player to pay the additional price. On the condition that payment of a further price is detected, the game device 1 ejects one game card from the outlet 17 and provides it to the player. The additional price is less than the price of the game. When the game price is paid, the game play and one game card are provided to the player, whereas even if a further price is paid, only one game card is provided to the player. Because it is.
Providing additional game cards can be repeated a predetermined number of times. For example, after providing additional game cards, the player is allowed to select whether or not to provide additional game cards. It also provides game cards. If the player does not wish to provide additional game cards, or if the number of times additional game cards have been provided on the condition of payment of additional costs has reached a predetermined number, this process is terminated.

(6) Display of game result The game device 1 displays the game result. The displayed information includes, for example, the result of the battle, and the experience value and level of the player and the first game element updated according to the result of the battle. Note that if the player selects "Abandon Battle", that is, if the player abandons the battle, this process is skipped.

(7) Display of end screen The game device 1 displays a predetermined end screen and terminates the game consisting of a series of processes. When the player abandons the battle, a notice is displayed to the effect that the second game element will be provided in the next game. The second game element is an item that allows the player to proceed with the battle in an advantageous manner. For example, the second game element is an item that increases any numerical value included in the character information (parameter) of the first game element.

[Configuration of game device]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game device 1. As shown in FIG.
The game device 1 includes a processing unit 20, a display unit 21, an operation input unit 22, a user information reading unit 23, a first game element reading unit 24, a price detection unit 25, a sound output unit 26, a communication It includes a unit 27 , a storage unit 28 , a first game element providing unit 29 , a first reading unit 14 and a second reading unit 15 .

The processing unit 20 comprehensively controls the operation of the game apparatus 1 based on the programs and data stored in the storage unit 28, the input signals from the user information reading unit 23, the first game element reading unit 24, the operation input unit 22, and the like. to control. The functions of the processing unit 20 can be realized by, for example, electronic components such as microprocessors such as CPUs and GPUs, ASICs, and IC memories. The processing unit 20 includes a game execution unit 61, a first game element providing control unit 62, and a second game element providing unit 63 as main functional units. These parts will be described later.

The display unit 21 displays various game screens based on image signals output from the processing unit 20 . The function of the display unit 21 can be realized by a display device such as a flat panel display such as liquid crystal, a projector, or a head mounted display. In FIG. 2, the display panel 11 corresponds to this.

The operation input unit 22 is used by the player to input various operations related to the game, and outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the operation input to the processing unit 20 . The functions of the operation input unit 22 include, for example, a touch panel, a touch operation pad, a home button, a button switch, a joystick, a trackball, and other elements directly operated by the player's fingers, as well as an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, an inclination sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor. It can also be realized by an element or the like that detects motion or posture. In FIG. 2, the operation touch panel 12 and the operation button 13 correspond to this.

The user information reading unit 23 controls a reader (first reading unit 14) that reads the recording medium recording the player identification information (player ID), and acquires the player ID from the recording medium recording the player ID. In this embodiment, the recording medium in which the player ID is recorded is a tag, an IC chip, or the like built into the game card. The first reading section 14 and the user information reading section 23 constitute player ID obtaining means for obtaining the player ID from the player card.

The first game element reading unit 24 controls the reader (second reading unit 15) that reads the game card held by the player, and reads the identification information of the first game element to appear in the game (first game element) from the game card. ID). For example, if a one-dimensional or multi-dimensional code encoding the first game element ID is printed on the game card, the code is read to acquire the first game element ID. In addition, when a short-range communication tag or IC chip in which the first game element ID is recorded is included in the game card, the first game element ID is obtained from the tag or IC chip. The second reading section 15 and the first game element reading section 24 constitute first game element ID obtaining means for obtaining the first game element ID from the game card.

Price detection unit 25 detects that payment has been made in game device 1 . The payment of the price is detected, for example, when a coin of a predetermined amount or equivalent is inserted into the slot 16 of the game device 1, or when payment processing is completed based on communication with a chip related to predetermined electronic money. It may be judged by doing. The game device 1 of the present embodiment will be described as starting a series of processes related to a game including a match based on payment of a price related to the game. Also, the payment of the price is configured to be detectable even after a series of processing relating to the game is started.

The sound output unit 26 is a speaker or the like for outputting sound effects and the like related to the game based on the sound signal output from the processing unit 20 .

The communication unit 27 is a communication interface with an external device. The communication unit 27 can be connected to an external device via a communication line N (whether wired or wireless) to enable data transmission/reception. The communication unit 27 converts, for example, information input as a transmission target into data in a predetermined format, and transmits the data to an external device such as the game server 2 via the communication line N. FIG. The communication unit 27 also receives information from an external device via the communication line N, for example.

The storage unit 28 is a recording device capable of holding data, such as a non-volatile memory or HDD. The storage unit 28 stores, in addition to the operation programs of each unit of the game device 1, parameter information necessary for the operation of each unit, various graphics data used in the game executed by the game device 1, and the like.

The storage unit 28 stores a first game element database 190 (first game element DB 190). The first game element game element DB 190 is a database that manages information (first game element information) on each of the first game elements appearing in the game. In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the player places the game card on the second reading unit 15 to obtain information when playing the game, and thereby the first game element associated with the game card is displayed in the game. can appear in The first game element information managed for one first game element is associated with a first game element ID 191 that uniquely identifies the first game element, for example, as shown in FIG. Rendering information 192 including graphics data used for screen generation when appearing in the game, the name, attributes, etc. of the first game element, as well as the experience value and level (element level) of the first game element It includes character information 193 that describes parameters such as the first game element and effects that are activated by using the first game element. The character information 193 is information referred to in the game in which the first game element appears, and is involved in progress control of the game.

In this embodiment, graphics data, character information, etc. are stored in the first game element DB 190, and the first game element information includes these data. However, implementation of the present invention is limited to this. not a thing The first game element information may include information indicating the storage location of data of each piece of information.

In addition, the storage unit 28 stores identification information, game element names (item names), etc. regarding game elements (including second game elements) other than the first game elements used in the game.

The first game element providing unit 29 is a card dispenser having an accommodating unit configured to accommodate game cards in a vertically stacked manner. It has a mechanism for sending out one of the held game cards.

Next, the game executing section 61, the first game element provision control section 62, and the second game element provision section 63, which are the main functional sections of the processing section 20, will be described.

The game execution unit 61 cooperates with the first game element provision control unit 62 and the second game element provision unit 63 to execute the game.
When payment of the price of the game is detected by the price detection part 25, the game execution part 61 transmits the player identification information acquired by the first reading part 14 and the user information reading part 23 to the game server 2, and 2 and stores the player information in the storage unit 28. FIG. In the case of a new player, the game device 1 communicates with the game server 2 and registers player information.

After obtaining the player information, the game execution unit 61 displays the main menu on the display unit 21 and accepts a selection input by the player. Options presented in the main menu include, for example, "play match", "abandon match", and "accept gift". When "execute battle" is selected, the game execution unit 61 executes battle processing. In the battle process, by communicating with the game server 2, a battle is executed with another player or a non-player character as an opponent. When "abandon battle" on the main menu is selected, the game execution unit 61 notifies the first game element providing control unit 62 that the battle has been abandoned. In addition, information indicating that the battle has been abandoned by the player is transmitted to the game server 2 . When "receipt of present" on the main menu is selected, the game execution unit 61 notifies the second game element providing unit 63 that "receipt of present" has been selected.

The game execution unit 61 performs processing for displaying game results. The displayed game results include, for example, information such as battle results, player evaluations, and experience values and level updates for the first game elements. The game execution unit 61 communicates with the game server 2 at a predetermined timing during the game to acquire information about the game result.

The first game element provision control section 62 performs processing for providing the first game element to the player, and includes a single provision control section 621 and a continuous provision control section 622 .

Upon receiving a notification from the game execution unit 61 indicating that the competition has ended or that the competition has been abandoned, the independent provision control unit 621 drives the first game element providing unit (card dispenser) 29 to start the game. The card is ejected from the outlet 17. The first game element providing unit 29 and the independent providing control unit 621 constitute first providing means for providing the first game element on condition that the player pays for the game.

After the game cards are provided by the single provision control unit 621 and the first game element provision unit 29, the continuous provision control unit 622 provides the first game element provision unit 29 with the player's request on the condition that an additional price is paid. is driven to eject the game card from the outlet 17. - 特許庁Further game cards can be provided continuously for a predetermined number of times (continuous possible number of times) on the condition that additional price is paid. The continuous provision control unit 622 accepts an input operation by the player as to whether or not to receive further provision of game cards, and until an input operation is performed to the effect that no further provision of game cards is received, or until the payment conditions for the price are received. The provision of additional game cards is repeated until the number of consecutive possible provision of additional game cards reaches . It should be noted that the number of possible consecutive games may be changed by an administrator or the like of the game device 1 . The first game element providing section 29 and the continuous provision control section 622 constitute a third providing means for providing a further first game element on the condition of payment of a further price.

The second game element providing unit 63 performs processing for providing the second game element to the player. When notified by the game execution unit 61 that "receipt of gifts" has been selected from the main menu, the second game element providing unit 63 can provide the game element to the player based on the player information described in the storage unit 28. Performs processing to provide game elements to the player. As will be described later, the player information includes possession information indicating game elements owned by the player and provision information indicating game elements that can be provided to the player. The second game element providing unit 63 records the game element indicated by the provided information in the possession information. The game elements recorded in the possessed information from the provided information are deleted from the provided information. The second game element providing unit 63 may perform display to inform the player of the game element provided to the player.

In this embodiment, the second game element can be provided to the player in subsequent games on condition that the player has abandoned the battle. The second game element may be, for example, an "experience value ticket" that is an item that increases the experience value in the character information of the first game element. An "experience value ticket" is recorded as a game element that can be provided to the player in the provided information of the player information of the player who has abandoned the match. When the player selects "receipt of gifts" from the main menu in the game, the "experience value ticket" recorded in the provided information is recorded in the possessed information (deleted from the provided information) and becomes an item possessed by the player. . A game element that has become an item owned by the player can be used in the game. For example, prior to the battle, when the player registers the first game elements to be used in the battle, the player performs an operation of designating the first game element to which the experience value ticket is applied. The game execution unit 61 performs control so that the experience value obtained by the battle of the first game element specified by the player increases more than the normal time (when the experience value ticket is not used). This increase in the experience value may be realized, for example, by adding a predetermined value to the normal acquisition value of the experience value, or by increasing the acquisition value of the experience value by a predetermined rate than usual. may Moreover, you may make it rise by another method.

[Game server configuration]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2. As shown in FIG. The game server 2 includes a processing section 200 , a communication section 220 and a storage section 240 .

The processing unit 200 is, for example, a CPU, and controls the operation of each block of the server 2 . Specifically, the processing unit 200 reads an operation program of each block recorded in the recording unit 240, develops it in a memory, and executes it, thereby controlling the operation of each block. The processing unit 200 includes a matching processing unit 201 and a management unit 202 as main functional units.

The matching processing unit 201 performs matching processing for a battle game (interpersonal battle) between players provided in the game system of this embodiment. Through the matching process, of the game devices 1 connected to the server 2, for example, two game devices 1 that have sent matching requests at the same time establish a session, and transition to a state in which information communication related to the competitive game is possible. be done.

The management unit 202 manages the player's evaluation of the game based on the content of the game played on the game device 1 . More specifically, the management unit 202 evaluates the player based on the play content for each game play, and generates or updates player information related to the player, which will be described later, based on the evaluation result. In the player's evaluation of the abandonment of the battle by the player, the second game element can be provided to the player by recording the identification information of the second game element in the player information providing information described later. In addition, the management unit 202 receives information regarding update of player information from the game device 1, and updates player information, which will be described later, based on the received information.

The recording unit 240 is a recording device capable of holding data, such as a non-volatile memory or HDD. The recording unit 21 stores information such as parameters necessary for the operation of each block in addition to the operation program of each block that the game server 2 has. The recording unit 240 also stores a player database 210 (player DB 210).

In the game system of the present embodiment, the player DB 210 manages information (player information) indicating the usage status of the game associated with each user (player) with respect to the game provided with a play experience on the game device 1. It is a database that The player information is information for managing usage history of game play functions and various game elements available for each player. The player information is sequentially updated according to the play result of the game performed after using the player card in the game device 1, and is provided to the game device 1 when the player card is used again. As a result, the game device 1 can provide a game play that reflects the previous game play.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the player information includes, for example, a player ID 211 that identifies the player, progress information 212 that indicates the progress of the game play of the player, progress information 212 that the player possesses, and Possession information 213 indicating game elements usable in the game, enhancement status information 214 indicating the enhancement status of each of the first game elements available for the player, and games that can be provided to the player Provided information 215 indicating the element may be included.

Here, the progress information 212 includes progress information indicating to which stage a predetermined story has progressed, battle record information indicating the battle record of the battle game, and evaluation information that evaluates the player's play situation. It's okay.
The possession information 213 is configured by sequentially adding identification information of game elements possessed by the player.
The enhancement status information 214 associates at least the first game element that has been enhanced (changed from the initial state) with the first game element ID 191 of the first game element, and has changed due to enhancement. It may be configured to manage character information such as experience points and element levels as indices indicating parameters. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, the enhancement status information 214 in this embodiment is described as being updated when the play result of the game played on the game device 1 is obtained. For example, the update may be performed in response to the fact that training result information is obtained by using a function related to training in the game device 1 or the like.
The provision information 215 records identification information of game elements that can be provided to the player. The provision information 215 is updated when the play result of the game played on the game device 1 is obtained, or when a notification that the player has abandoned the battle is obtained.

A communication unit 220 is a communication interface with an external device. The communication unit 220 can be connected to an external device via a communication line N (whether wired or wireless) to enable data transmission/reception. The communication unit 22 converts, for example, information input as a transmission target into data in a predetermined format, and transmits the data to an external device such as the game device 1 via the communication line N. FIG. The communication unit 220 also receives information from an external device via the communication line N, for example.

[Game device operation]
The operation of the game device 1 will be explained using the flowchart of FIG.
In the following description, it is assumed that the second game element is an "experience value ticket" that raises any numerical value included in the character information of the first game element.

At the start of the game, the player inserts a coin of a predetermined amount, which is the price for executing the game, or a corresponding coin into an insertion slot provided in the game device 1 . When the price detection unit 15 detects the price (Step 100), the game execution unit 61 starts the game (Step 101).

Subsequently, the player touches the first reader 14 (reader) of the game device 1 with the player card. The first reading unit 14 reads the player ID 211 from the player's player card (Step 102). The user information reading unit 23 transmits the player ID 211 read by the first reading unit 14 from the player's player card to the game server 2 , thereby receiving player information (progress information) associated with the player ID 211 from the game server 2 . 212, possession information 213, enhancement status information 214, provision information 215, etc.) are received and acquired, and stored in the storage unit 28 (Step 103).

The game executing section 61 displays the main menu (Step 104). FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the main menu screen. On the main menu screen shown in FIG. 9, options such as "execute battle", "abandon battle", and "receive present" are displayed so as to be selectable.
The player selects the desired option from the displayed main menu. The game execution unit 61 determines the option selected from the main menu (Step 105).
When "execute battle" is selected, the game execution unit 61 executes battle processing (Step 106). In the battle process, first, the game execution unit 61 receives registration of the first game element that the player uses in the battle. When the player completes the registration of the first game elements used in the battle, the game executing section 61 starts the battle between the players. When the win or loss is determined, the game executing section 61 terminates the battle process. Also, the game execution unit 61 notifies the first game element provision control unit 62 of the end of the battle.

When the single provision control unit 621 of the first game element provision control unit 62 receives the notification of the end of the battle from the game execution unit 61 , it controls the first game element provision unit 29 to eject the game card from the outlet 17 . (Step 107).

Next, the continuous provision control section 622 of the first game element provision control section 62 executes a continuous purchase process regarding provision of further game cards (Step 108).
Continuous purchase processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
The continuous offer control unit 622 displays an input screen (continuous purchase screen) for receiving a selection input by the player as to whether or not to receive further game cards (Step 201). FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a continuous purchase screen.
The continuous provision control unit 622 determines the content selected by the player (Step 202). If a selection is made to receive additional game cards, the continuous provision control unit 622 ejects the game card from the outlet 16 when the price detection unit 25 accepts payment of a further price (Step 203). (Step 204).
The continuous provision control unit 622 adds 1 to the counter C (initial value = 0) for counting the number of times more game cards are provided (Step 205), and determines whether the counter C has reached the possible number of consecutive games. (Step 206).
If the counter C has not reached the possible number of continuous purchases (Step 206: No), the continuous provision control unit 622 displays a continuous purchase screen (Step 201). Further, if the counter C has reached the number of times that can be continued (Step 206: Yes), or if it is selected not to receive further game cards (Step 202: None), the continuous provision control unit 622 terminates the continuous purchase process.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 8, description will be made. After the continuous purchase process (Step 108) ends, the game execution unit 61 displays a game result screen showing the game result based on the information about the game result obtained from the game server 2 (Step 109). The game result screen displays, for example, the result of the battle, the experience value and level of the player updated according to the result of the battle, and the experience value and level of the first game element updated according to the result of the battle. An example of the game result screen is shown in FIG.
Next, the game executing section 61 displays an end screen for notifying the end of the game (Step 110), and ends the game. An example of the end screen is shown in FIG.
The operation of the game device 1 when the players play a match has been described above.

Next, the operation of the game device 1 when the player abandons the match will be described.
Since the processing from Step 100 to Step 104 in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is the same as the above description, it will be omitted.
The game execution unit 61 determines the option selected from the main menu (Step 105). When "abandon battle" is selected, the game execution unit 61 notifies the game server 2 that the battle has been abandoned (Step 111). Also, the game execution unit 61 notifies the first game element provision control unit 62 that the competition has been abandoned. The management unit 202 of the game server 2 records, as the provided information 215, the identification information of the "experience value ticket" as the second game element that can be provided to the player in response to the player abandoning the battle.
Upon receiving the notice of abandonment of the competition from the game execution unit 61 , the independent provision control unit 621 of the first game element provision control unit 62 controls the first game element provision unit 29 to eject the game card from the outlet 17 . (Step 107).
Next, the continuous provision control section 622 of the first game element provision control section 62 executes a continuous purchase process regarding provision of further game cards (Step 108). Since the details of the continuous purchase process have been described above, they are omitted.
Next, the game executing section 61 displays an end screen for notifying the end of the game (Step 111), and ends the game. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of an end screen when the player abandons the competition. In the example of FIG. 14, an announcement is displayed that reads, "Experience ticket will be awarded next time you play!". With such a notification, it is possible to inform the player who has given up the match this time that there is an incentive for the next time, and to encourage the player to return to the game. Furthermore, it is possible to inform the player without a time lag that the match has been abandoned, but that there is an advantage in lieu of that amount.
The operation of the game device 1 when the player abandons the match has been described above.

Next, the operation of the game device 1 when the player receives a present (a game element that can be provided to the player) will be described.
Since the processing from Step 100 to Step 104 in the flowchart of FIG. 8 is the same as the above description, it will be omitted.
The game execution unit 61 determines the option selected from the main menu (Step 105). When "receive gift" is selected, the game execution unit 61 notifies the second game element providing unit 63 that "receive gift" has been selected. The second game element providing unit 63 records the identification information of the game element recorded as the provision information 215 of the player information stored in the storage unit 28 in the player information possession information 213 of the player, and the provision information 215 (Step 120).
For example, when the identification information “I101” of the “experience value ticket” is recorded in the provision information 215 of the player information, the second game element provision unit 63 detects the “experience value ticket” recorded in the provision information 215 of the player information. The identification information “I101” of the “Ticket” is recorded in the possession information 213 . Then, the identification information recorded in the provided information 215 is deleted.
In addition, the second game element providing unit 63 transmits the update contents of the player information to the game server 2 (Step 121). The management unit 202 of the game server 2 updates the player information in the player DB 210 based on the content received from the game device 1 upon receiving the updated content of the player information.
In addition, the second game element providing unit 63 of the game device 1 displays a message notifying the player that the game element has been provided (Step 122). FIG. 15 is an example of a display screen of a message (providing message) notifying that an "experience value ticket" has been provided.
After the offer message is displayed, the game executing section 61 displays the main menu (Step 104). Description of the subsequent processing is omitted because it is the same as the above description.
The operation of the game device 1 when the player receives a present (a game element that can be provided to the player) has been described above.

According to this embodiment, the second game element, which is an intangible object, can be provided on condition that the player's operation to abandon the battle is accepted. With such a configuration, compensation can be given to a player who has abandoned a match for various reasons, so a game can be realized in which fairness is ensured between the player who will play and the player who will not. As a result, the player's interest in the game can be maintained.

The timing of displaying the notification that the second game element will be provided to the player who has abandoned the battle is not limited to the above embodiment. The game execution unit 61 of the game device 1 displays, at the beginning of the game (the game following the abandoned game) in which the second game element can be provided, "Because the previous play was abandoned, an experience ticket has been granted." You may make it display notifications, such as. By notifying the player in a game in which the provision of the second game element can be received, even if the player forgets to abandon the battle in the previous game, the second game element can be provided by abandoning the battle in the previous game. You can re-recognize that you can receive

Note that the timing at which the second game element is provided in response to abandonment of the match is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, it may be provided at or after the end of the game in which the competition has been abandoned. In this case, the game server 2 may record the identification information of the second game element in the possession information 213 of the player information when or after the game ends on the game device 1 .

It should be noted that abandoning the battle in the middle may be realized, for example, by the player pressing a "fight abandon button (close button)" displayed on the screen during the game battle. In this case, the game execution unit 61 displays a "match abandon button (close button)" on the match screen, and when it detects that the "match match abandon button (close button)" has been pressed, confirms whether or not the match is really abandoned. , the current battle process is terminated, and the same processing as when "abandon battle" on the main menu is selected is performed.
By making it possible to accept an operation to abandon the match even during the match and to provide the player with the second game element, the player leaves the game device in the middle of the match and the match remains in progress. Abandonment can be prevented.

It should be noted that the item (game card) may be provided before the price of the game is detected and the main menu accepts an operation related to the execution of the battle. Alternatively, the price of the game may be detected and provided after receiving an operation related to the execution of the match.

Also, the game for which a play experience is provided in the game device 1 is not limited to a competitive game between players, and may include a game configured for one player.

When the game is started on the game device 1, the game execution unit 61 determines, based on the battle history of the player information stored in the storage unit 28, if the previous battle has been abandoned, the player receives the second You may make it provide a game element. In this case, the management unit 202 of the game server 2 records the battle history of each player by including it in the player information, and transmits it to the game device 1 at the start of the game. The game executing unit 61 of the game device 1 stores the received player information in the storage unit 28 . When receiving a gift is selected on the main menu, the second game element provision unit 63 of the game device 1 refers to the battle history in the player information acquired from the game server 2, and determines whether or not the previous battle was abandoned. If it is determined and abandoned, the process of providing the second game element is performed. In the process of providing the second game element, the identification information of the second game element is recorded in the player's possession information 213, and a message indicating that the second game element has been provided is displayed. Then, the second game element providing unit 63 transmits the update contents of the player information to the game server 2 , and the management unit 202 of the game server 2 updates the player DB 210 with the contents received from the game device 1 .

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above embodiments, and can be variously modified and implemented within the scope of its technical ideas.

1 game device 2 game server 11 display panel 12 operation touch panel 13 operation button 14 first reading unit 15 second reading unit 16 inlet 17 outlet 20 processing unit 21 display unit 22 operation input unit 23 user information reading unit 24 first game Element reading unit 25 Price detection unit 26 Sound output unit 27 Communication unit 28 Storage unit 29 First game element providing unit 61 Game execution unit 62 First game element providing control unit 63 Second game element providing unit 621 Independent provision control unit 622 Continuous Provision control unit

Claims (10)

A game device for executing a game including a battle using a first game element,
detection means for detecting payment for the game;
Display control means for displaying an operation screen including options for executing a match or abandoning a match on the condition that payment for the game is detected;
receiving means for receiving player's operation;
a first providing means for providing the player with an item associated with the first game element on the condition that payment for the game is detected;
game execution means for executing a game including a battle using the first game element on condition that the reception means has received an operation for selecting an option for executing the battle;
a second providing means for providing the player with a second game element not associated with an item on condition that the receiving means has received an operation for selecting an option to abandon the match;
game device. 2. The game device according to claim 1, wherein the second game element is an item that allows the player to advance the battle advantageously. The first game element includes character information,
3. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said second game element is an item that increases any numerical value included in said character information. 4. The game apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said second providing means controls to provide said second game element to said player in subsequent games. The first providing means provides the item after the receiving means has received an operation for selecting an option for executing the battle or after the receiving means has received an operation for selecting an option for abandoning the battle. 5. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is provided to a player. 6. The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said second providing means provides said second game element after said item is provided. 2. The game according to claim 1, further comprising a third providing means for providing the item to the player on condition that payment of a further price is detected after the payment of the price for the game is detected by the detecting means. game device. 8. The game device according to claim 7, wherein said third providing means sets the number of consecutive payments that can be made for said further charge to be equal to or less than a predetermined number of times. 9. The game device according to claim 7, wherein said third providing means controls the number of possible consecutive payments so as to be changeable. A program for causing a computer to execute a game including a battle using a first game element,
said computer,
detection means for detecting payment for said game;
display control means for displaying an operation screen including an option to select execution of a match or abandonment of a match on the condition that payment for the game is detected;
receiving means for receiving player's operation;
first provision control means for controlling provision of an item associated with the first game element to the player on the condition that payment for the game is detected;
game execution means for executing a game including a battle using the first game element on condition that the reception means has received an operation for selecting an option for executing the battle;
second providing means for providing the player with a second game element that is not associated with an item on condition that the accepting means has accepted an operation for selecting an option to abandon the match;
A program that acts as a

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