JP2023089867A - System for providing game, method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game using achievement information of a match in sport or the like.SOLUTION: A game providing server 10 according to one embodiment is communicably connected to an achievement information management server 22 and a user terminal 30 via a communication network 20, and provides a user who operates the user terminal 30 with a game using achievement information of a match in sport or the like provided from the achievement information management server 22. The server 10 sets a deck including game content selected by a user, and grants reward to the user on the basis of achievement information of a corresponding match, and a value of a parameter related to game content included in the deck, thus giving joy regarding organization of a deck using game content to a user as compared with a game for merely predicting an achievement of a match.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a system, method, and program for providing games.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various games utilizing score information (sometimes called "stats") of games such as sports have been provided. For example, Patent Literature 1 below discloses a game for predicting the performance of a specific player in a sport.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-012706

However, in conventional games such as those described above, although users can enjoy predicting the results of athletes, there may be users who are not satisfied with the enjoyment of such predictions themselves.

One of the objects of the embodiments of the present invention is to improve the enjoyment of games using score information of matches such as sports. Other objects of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon review of the specification as a whole.

A system according to one embodiment of the present invention is a system for providing a game, comprising one or more computer processors, wherein the one or more computer processors, in response to execution of readable instructions, setting a deck for a specific game, the deck including one or more game contents selected by a user; awarding a reward to the user based at least on the value of the associated first parameter.

A method according to one embodiment of the present invention is a method, implemented by one or more computers, for providing a game, a deck for a particular game, one or more games selected by a user. setting up the deck with content; and rewarding the user based at least on the performance information of the particular match and the value of a first parameter associated with each of the one or more game content. and a step of giving

A program according to one embodiment of the present invention is a program for providing a game, which is a deck for a specific game and one or more game contents selected by a user to one or more computers. and providing a reward to the user based at least on the result information of the particular match and the value of a first parameter associated with each of the one or more game contents. and causing to be performed.

Various embodiments of the present invention improve the interest of games using score information of matches such as sports.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a network including a game providing server 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a diagram exemplifying information managed by a user information table 151; FIG. 4 is a diagram exemplifying information managed by a content information table 152; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating information managed by a participant information table 153; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram exemplifying information managed by a performance information table 154; FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram exemplifying information managed by a deck management table 155; 4 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed by the server 10 when setting a deck; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a match selection screen 50; The figure which illustrates the deck organization screen 60. FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a player selection screen 70; FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram exemplifying a card selection screen 80; FIG. 11 is a view exemplifying a card details screen 90; FIG. The figure which illustrates the deck organization screen 60. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed by the server 10 in response to the start of a match; The figure which illustrates the halfway progress screen 200. FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a result screen 210; FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a network including a game providing server 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the server 10 is communicably connected to a performance information management server 22 and user terminals 30 via a communication network 20 such as the Internet. Although only one user terminal 30 is illustrated in FIG. 1 , the server 10 can be communicatively connected to a plurality of user terminals 30 . The server 10 provides games to users operating the user terminals 30 . The game providing server 10 is an example of a device implementing all or part of the system of the present invention.

In the present embodiment, the game provided by the server 10 is a game using score information of matches such as sports, and the score information is provided from the score information management server 22 . The result information management server 22 is configured as a general computer, and is managed by, for example, a management organization of a corresponding sports or the like. In addition, the games to be played in the game of the present embodiment are not limited to sports games in the real world. etc.) and games such as events.

First, the hardware configuration of the game providing server 10 will be described. The game providing server 10 is configured as a general computer. As shown in FIG. 1, the computer processor 11, main memory 12, input/output I/F 13, communication I/F 14, storage ) 15, and these constituent elements are electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 11 is configured as a CPU, GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 15 or the like into the main memory 12, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 12 is composed of, for example, a DRAM.

The input/output I/F 13 includes various input/output devices for exchanging information with an operator or the like. The input/output I/F 13 includes, for example, information input devices such as keyboards and pointing devices (for example, mice, touch panels, etc.), voice input devices such as microphones, and image input devices such as cameras. The input/output I/F 13 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I/F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various types of communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to enable wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the storage 15 includes a user information table 151 that manages information about users, a content information table 152 that manages information about game content used in the game, and information about participants participating in the game. , a result information table 154 for managing match result information, and a deck management table 155 for managing information on decks set according to user instructions. Also, for example, the storage 15 stores a server-side program 40 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The program 40 is a program for causing the game providing server 10 to function as all or part of a system for providing games. At least part of the server-side program 40 may be configured to be executed on the user terminal 30 side via a web browser or other application.

In this embodiment, the game providing server 10 can be configured using a plurality of computers each having the hardware configuration described above. For example, the server 10 may be composed of one or more server devices.

The game providing server 10 configured in this way has functions as a web server and an application server, and can be used by a web browser or other applications (for example, the game application of the present embodiment) installed in the user terminal 30. ), and transmits screen data (for example, HTML data) and control data according to the results of the processing to the user terminal 30 . The user terminal 30 outputs a web page or other screen based on the received data.

Next, the hardware configuration of the user terminal 30 will be described. The user terminal 30 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 35, and these constituent elements are electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 31 is configured as a CPU, GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 35 or the like into the main memory 32, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 32 is composed of, for example, a DRAM.

The input/output I/F 33 includes various input/output devices for exchanging information with an operator or the like. The input/output I/F 33 includes, for example, information input devices such as keyboards and pointing devices (for example, mouse, touch panel, etc.), voice input devices such as microphones, and image input devices such as cameras. The input/output I/F 33 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I/F 34 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various types of communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to enable wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

The storage 35 is configured by, for example, a magnetic disk or flash memory. The storage 35 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. A program stored in the storage 35 can be downloaded from an application market or the like and installed.

In this embodiment, the user terminal 30 may be configured as a smart phone, tablet terminal, wearable device, personal computer, game terminal, or the like.

A user operating the user terminal 30 configured in this way can play games provided by the server 10 by communicating with the server 10 via a web browser or other application installed in the storage 35 or the like. can be played.

Next, functions of the game providing server 10 configured as described above will be described. The computer processor 11 of the server 10, as shown in FIG. , and the game progress control unit 112 .

The management function control unit 111 is configured to execute various processes related to control of the game management function in this embodiment. For example, the management function control unit 111 transmits screen data and control data of various screens related to the management function to the user terminal 30, and responds to the operation input by the user via the screen output on the user terminal 30. and executes various processes, and transmits screen data, control data, etc. according to the results of the processes to the user terminal 30 . Management functions controlled by the management function control unit 111 include, for example, login processing (user authentication), billing control, and management of user accounts.

The game progress control unit 112 is configured to execute various processes related to controlling the progress of the game in this embodiment. For example, the game progress control unit 112 transmits screen data and control data of various screens for progressing the game to the user terminal 30, and the user's operation via the screen output on the user terminal 30 is performed. Various processes are executed in response to the input, and screen data, control data, and the like according to the results of the processes are transmitted to the user terminal 30 .

In this embodiment, the game progress control unit 112 is configured to set the deck for a specific match. The deck includes one or more game content selected by the user. For example, the game progress control unit 112 sets a deck for a match selected by the user from among multiple matches in association with the match. For example, the game progress control unit 112 sets a deck containing game content selected by the user from among a plurality of game content available to the user (for example, possessed by the user). Information about the set deck is managed in the deck management table 155, for example. The setting of the deck for a specific game is performed, for example, by a predetermined timing (for example, a predetermined time before the start date and time of the game) before the start of the specific game.

In addition, the game progress control unit 112 prompts the user based on at least the result information of the specific match and the value of the first parameter associated with each of the one or more game contents included in the set deck. It is configured to provide a reward for The score information is acquired from the score information management server 22 and managed in the score information table 154, for example. The value of the first parameter of each game content is managed in the content information table 152, for example. Rewards granted to users include various types of rewards, including virtual and electronic rewards (points, scores, characters, items, etc.) and real rewards. Also, the reward includes game content.

In this way, the game providing server 10 in this embodiment sets the deck containing the game content selected by the user, the result information of the corresponding match, and the values of the parameters associated with the game content included in the deck. Since the reward is given to the user based on the game content, the user is given enjoyment regarding the formation of the deck using the game content, compared to a game in which the result of the game is simply predicted. In this way, the game providing server 10 enhances the enjoyment of the game using the result information of the game such as sports.

In this embodiment, game content for organizing a deck includes various virtual and electronic content, and is implemented as cards, characters, items, or the like, for example.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the game content may be associated with the participants of the game (can also be referred to as athletes or competitors). For example, such game content may be implemented as content such as trading cards of professional athletes. In this case, the game progress control unit 112 gives a reward based on at least the result information of the participants associated with each game content included in the deck and the value of the first parameter associated with each game content. can be configured as Such a configuration requires the user to be strategic about the participants who include the corresponding game content in the deck, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game.

Also, the first parameter may be a parameter possessed by a participant in the game. In this case, the value of the first parameter possessed by the participant is managed in the participant information table 153, for example. Also, in this case, for example, multiple game contents associated with the same participant (for example, cards of the same participant with different rarities) have the same associated first parameter value. . Such a configuration puts even more demands on the participants who include the corresponding game content in their decks.

Also, the first parameter may be a multiplier of a match participant. In this case, the game progress control unit 112 applies (multiplies) the multiplier value of the participant to the reference score based on the participant's performance information associated with each game content included in the deck, thereby scoring the score. and award rewards based at least on the score of each game content. In this case, the reward includes, for example, the total score of each game content, ranking based thereon, or virtual and electronic items given at least based on these scores, or real items. Such a configuration gives the user the pleasure of organizing the deck considering the odds that the participants have.

Also, the game progress control unit 112 can be configured to set the multiplier value of each of the plurality of participants based on at least the setting status of the decks of each of the plurality of users. For example, the multiplier value is smaller (lower multiplier) for participants who are more frequently included in decks of multiple users (the number of decks containing associated game content is greater). For example, the multiplier value of the participant is set to the latest value based on the setting status of the decks of multiple users for each of the past one or more games (for example, the most recent one or more games, etc.) (updated). Also, for example, the value of the magnification that a participant has is set for each match (for example, set for each combination of a participant and a match), and based on the deck settings of each of a plurality of users for a specific match , the value of the multiplier for that particular match is set. Such a configuration gives the user the pleasure of setting the magnification values that the participants have.

Also, the game content may have a directly associated second parameter apart from the first parameter associated via the participant. For example, multiple game contents associated with the same participant may have the same first parameter value but different second parameter values. In this case, the game progress control unit 112 controls the performance information of the participants associated with each game content included in the deck, the value of the first parameter of the participant, and the value of the second parameter of each game content. may be configured to award a reward based at least on Such a configuration requires the user to be more strategic with regard to the organization of the deck.

In the present embodiment, the second parameter may be set to a value that is more advantageous to the user for paid game content than for free game content. Also, in this case, the game progress control unit 112 instructs the user based on the result information of the participant associated with each game content included in the deck and the value of the first parameter possessed by the participant. While giving 1 reward, at least based on the result information of the participant associated with each game content included in the deck, the value of the first parameter possessed by the participant, and the value of the second parameter possessed by each game content and may be configured to award a second reward to the user. That is, in this case, the second parameter, in which a value that is more advantageous to the user for paid game content is set, is taken into account when giving the second reward, and is taken into consideration when giving the first reward. not. Such a configuration can achieve good satisfaction for both users who possess paid game content and users who do not possess paid game content.

In the present embodiment, the game progress control unit 112 divides each game content included in the deck into a plurality of game periods (which are called by various names depending on the type of target sports, such as quarters, quarters, etc.). period, round, half, etc.), performance information corresponding to the match period associated with each game content, and the value of the first parameter associated with each game content. Based on this, it may be configured to award a reward to the user. Such a configuration requires the user to be strategic in associating the game content with the match period, and as a result, the game becomes more interesting.

In this embodiment, a third parameter may be associated with each of a plurality of match periods. In this case, the game progress control unit 112 sets the result information corresponding to the match period associated with each game content included in the deck, the value of the third parameter associated with the match period, and the It may be configured to award a reward to the user based at least on the value of the associated first parameter. Such a configuration requires the user to be more strategic in associating game content with the match period.

Alternatively, the first and third parameters may be multiplying factors. In this case, the game progress control unit 112 determines the standard score based on the result information corresponding to the match period associated with each game content included in the deck. , the value of the multiplier (third parameter) associated with the game period and the value of the multiplier (first parameter) associated with the game content are applied (multiplied) to calculate the score, and each game content may be configured to award a reward to the user based at least on the score of the . In this case, the reward includes, for example, the total score of each game content, ranking based on it, virtual and electronic items given based on such scores, or real items. Such a configuration requires the user to organize the deck considering the multipliers associated with the game content and the duration of the game, thereby making the game even more interesting.

Next, a specific example as one aspect of the game providing server 10 of this embodiment having such functions will be described. In this example, the game providing server 10 provides a game using result information of a specific professional basketball team. In addition to such games, the server 10 may provide various services for fans of the target team.

First, in this example, information managed by each table will be described. FIG. 2 illustrates information managed by the user information table 151 in this example. The user information table 151 in this example manages information about users who use (play) the game, and as shown in the figure, the account names, genders, and years of birth are associated with "user accounts" that identify individual users. "Basic information" including date and time, "Possessed points", which is the number of points that can be exchanged for various items, "Possessed coins", which is the number of coins that can be exchanged for various items, Possessed It manages information such as “possessed card information”, which is information related to player cards (game contents) to be played. Possession card information contains card ID which identifies an individual player card. Points, which will be described in detail later, are given to the user as part of game rewards. Also, coins are paid items that are purchased with real currency.

In this example, a plurality of predetermined player cards are given to the user who plays the game for the first time. After that, the user can purchase the player card for a fee, for example, by exchanging it for a predetermined number of coins. In addition, the user can acquire player cards for free, for example, by exchanging points, or as various rewards (eg, login bonuses, etc.). Possessed card information is updated according to acquisition of the player card by the user. Note that, for paid player cards, for example, NFT (Non-Fungible Token) technology may be used to manage individual player cards in an identifiable manner.

FIG. 3 illustrates information managed by the content information table 152 in this example. The content information table 152 in this example manages information related to player cards as game content used to organize a deck, and as shown in the figure, is associated with a "card ID" that identifies individual player cards. It manages information such as "player ID" for identifying a player, "image information" for card image information, "charging flag" for indicating whether or not the card is a billable (paid) card, and "rarity". A player card identified by a card ID can also be said to be a type of player card. In this example, there are multiple player cards targeting the same player, and these multiple player cards differ from each other in at least one of the image (appearance), billing flag, and rarity.

FIG. 4 illustrates information managed by the participant information table 153 in this example. The participant information table 153 in this example manages information about players who belong to the target team as participants in the basketball game, and is associated with "player IDs" that identify individual players as illustrated. information such as "name", "image information", "position", and "odds".

In this example, the odds (first parameter) possessed by the player, which will be described later in detail, are multipliers applied when calculating the score. The latest odds for each player are determined based on the deck settings of each of the multiple users for the most recent match. Specifically, the larger the number of corresponding player cards included in the deck set by each user for the most recent game (that is, the larger the number of decks containing the corresponding player cards), the higher the odds. value becomes smaller (magnification becomes lower).

FIG. 5 illustrates information managed by the performance information table 154 in this example. The performance information table 154 in this example manages information about the performance of the game of the target team. Information such as a "standard score" is managed in association with a combination of a "player ID" and a "player ID" that identifies an individual player. Thus, the result information table 154 manages the result information of a specific player in a specific game period (quarter) of a specific game.

In addition, a value called EFF (abbreviation of Efficiency), which represents the degree of contribution of a basketball player, is set as the reference score. Specifically, EFF is calculated by, for example, the following formula.

EFF = (scores + rebounds + assists + steals + blocks) - (missed field goals + missed free throws + turnovers)

The EFF is provided from the score information management server 22 at the end of each period (quarter) of the game.

Note that the EFF is an example of player performance information in a basketball game, and various other information can be used as the performance information.

FIG. 6 illustrates information managed by the deck management table 155 in this example. The deck management table 155 in this example manages information about set user decks, and as shown in the figure, a "user account" for identifying individual users and a "game ID" for identifying individual games. Associated with the combination, "captain player card ID" that identifies the captain's player card included in the deck, "captain player score" that is the score obtained by the captain's player, and the first quarter player card included in the deck "1Q player card ID" to identify, "1Q player score" which is the score obtained by the player in the 1st quarter, "2Q player card ID" to identify the player card of the 2nd quarter included in the deck, "2Q player score" which is the score obtained by the 2nd quarter player, "3rd Q player card ID" which identifies the 3rd quarter player card included in the deck, "The score obtained by the 3rd quarter player" 3Q Player Score", "4Q Player Card ID" that identifies the 4th Quarter player card included in the deck, "4Q Player Score" that is the score earned by the 4th Quarter player, earned in the corresponding match It manages information such as "the number of acquired points" which is the number of points acquired. In this way, the user's deck is set up in association with the game (on a game-by-game basis).

In addition, although details will be described later, the deck includes 5 player cards corresponding to 5 players, and each of the 5 players (that is, 5 player cards) has the role of captain and Any of the 1st through 4th Quarter Roles will be assigned. Players in the role of captain are associated with all of the 1st through 4th quarters, and players in the role of 1st through 4th are associated with a corresponding quarter.

The information managed by each table has been described above in this example. Next, in this example, processing executed by the game providing server 10, screens output on the user terminal 30, and the like will be described. FIG. 7 is a flow chart illustrating processing executed by the server 10 when setting a deck. The server 10 first receives selection of a match by the user, as shown in the figure (step S100). Selection of the game is accepted via a screen output on the user terminal 30 .

FIG. 8 illustrates a game selection screen 50 for the user to select a target game. The screen 50 displays a list of one or more matches for which decks can be set. Specifically, on the screen 50, one or a plurality of game objects 52 each corresponding to an individual game are arranged in the vertical direction, as shown in the figure.

The matches displayed in the list on the match selection screen 50 (that is, the matches for which the deck can be set) are matches of the target team, the acceptance of deck settings has started, and the acceptance has been closed. Not a match. In this example, acceptance of deck setting starts at midnight one month before the date of the match, and then closes at midnight on the date of the match. The user can organize the deck during the deck setting acceptance period.

As shown, the match object 52 displays the name of the opposing team for the corresponding match, the start date and time of the match, and the remaining time until the deadline date and time for accepting deck settings. deck setting status display object 521. The object 521 displays the setting status of the deck for the corresponding game. Specifically, if the corresponding user's deck has been set, the character "completed" is displayed, and if the deck has not been set, the character " The character "not yet" is added to each. When the user selects a game object 52, the corresponding game selection is accepted by the server 10. FIG.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 7, the server 10 then sets the deck (step S110). FIG. 9 exemplifies a deck formation screen 60 that is output in place of the screen 50 in response to selection of the game object 52 on the game selection screen 50 . As shown in the figure, the screen 60 displays information about the game for which the deck is to be set (opponent team name and game start date and time), and also a captain player object located on the left side of the screen and extending in the vertical direction. 620, and first to fourth quarter player objects 621 to 624 arranged vertically on the right side of the screen. The captain player object 620 is an object for registering player cards with the role of captain, and the first to fourth quarter player objects 621 to 624 are for registering player cards with the role of the first to fourth quarter, respectively. is an object for The deck formation screen 60 of FIG. 9 corresponds to a state in which no player card is registered, and in this case, a character string "unselected" is added to each of the five objects 620 to 624. .

In this example, the captain player object 620 and the fourth quarter player object 624 have the character string "x2" added to their lower right corners. As will be described later in detail, a double score bonus (3rd parameter) to the score obtained by the players corresponding to these objects 620, 624 (that is, captain players and 4th quarter players) applies.

FIG. 10 exemplifies a player selection screen 70 that is superimposed on the screen 60 and output in response to selection of any one of the objects 620 to 624 on the deck organization screen 60 . On the screen 70, as shown, a plurality of individual display areas 72 each displaying information about an individual player are arranged in two rows.

The individual display area 72 displays the corresponding player's image, name, position, and latest odds value. These pieces of information are managed in the participant information table 153. FIG.

In this example, one player card of the same player can be included in the deck (in other words, multiple player cards of the same player cannot be included in the deck). On the player selection screen 70, players corresponding to player cards already included in the deck are excluded from the list display.

FIG. 11 exemplifies a card selection screen 80 that is output instead of the screen 70 in response to selection of the individual display area 72 of the player selection screen 70 . As shown, the screen 80 has a basic information display area 82 for displaying basic information of the corresponding player, and a list display area 84 for displaying a list of player cards of the corresponding player owned by the user. The basic information display area 82 displays the corresponding player's image, name, position, and latest odds value.

In the list display area 84, one or a plurality of individual display areas 841 each corresponding to an individual player card are arranged in two rows. If the user does not own any player cards of the corresponding player, that fact is displayed in the area 84 . The individual display area 841 displays the image of the corresponding player card.

FIG. 12 exemplifies a card details screen 90 that is output in place of the screen 80 in response to selection in the individual display area 841 of the card selection screen 80 . The screen 90 has, as illustrated, a detail display area 92 that displays details of the corresponding player card, and a selection button 94 to which a character string "select this card" is added. The detailed display area 92 displays an image of the corresponding player card, an explanation, and information on the point bonus (second parameter).

In this example, a "point bonus" is set for a player card whose rarity is "rare" or higher, and a "limited time point bonus" is set for a player card to be billed. . The card details screen 90 of FIG. 12 corresponds to the case where a billing target player card with a rarity of "rare" or higher is displayed, and the details of the point bonus and the limited-time point bonus (any "10% UP") is displayed. A limited-time point bonus is applied only for a predetermined period.

When the selection button 94 on the card details screen 90 is selected, the corresponding player card is registered in the deck. According to the registration of the player card, the corresponding fields of the captain player card ID and the 1st to 4th Q player card IDs of the deck management table 155 are updated.

FIG. 13 exemplifies the deck formation screen 60 in a state in which the captain's player card and the first quarter player card are registered. In the deck formation screen 60 in this state, as shown in the figure, registered players are registered in the captain player object 620 corresponding to the captain's player card and the first quarter player object 621 corresponding to the first quarter player card. A card image 64 and an odds object 66 displaying the odds of the corresponding player are arranged. The user registers all of the player cards of the captain and the player cards of the first to fourth quarters during the deck setting acceptance period.

The processing for setting the deck has been described above. Next, a description will be given of the processing that is executed in response to the start of the match. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed by the server 10 when the game starts. First, as illustrated, server 10 waits to acquire performance information in units of quarters (NO in step S200). In this example, the reference score (EFF) of each player is provided from the result information management server 22 as the result information of the finished quarter each time each quarter of the game ends.

Then, when quarter-unit performance information is obtained (YES in step S200), server 10 subsequently updates the score of each user's deck (step S210). Specifically, the captain player's score and the corresponding quarter player's score included in each user's deck are updated. For example, when second quarter performance information is acquired, the captain player score in the deck management table 155 includes the captain player's standard score (second quarter EFF), the odds of the player, and the captain's score. A value obtained by multiplying the odds bonus (double) set for the role is added, and the second quarter player score in the deck management table 155 is added to the second quarter player standard score (second quarter player score). EFF) is set by multiplying the odds of the player. Further, for example, when the result information for the 4th quarter is acquired, the captain player score of the deck management table 155 includes the odds of the player against the reference score (EFF of the 4th quarter) of the captain player, and A value obtained by multiplying the odds bonus (doubled) set for the role of captain is added, and the standard score (fourth A value obtained by multiplying the odds of the player concerned and the odds bonus (double) set for the role in the 4th quarter is set to the quarter EFF).

FIG. 15 illustrates an in-progress screen 200 that is output on the user terminal 30 according to instructions from the user during the game. As shown, the screen 200 displays information about the target match (opponent team name, etc.) and the current quarter (the second quarter in the example of FIG. 15), and each It has a first display area 202 and a second display area 204 that respectively display a player's score.

In the first display area 202, images 2021 of each of a plurality of player cards included in the corresponding user's deck are arranged in a horizontal direction, and below each image 2021, the score obtained by the corresponding player is displayed. A score object 2022 displaying is arranged. In the area 202, the displayed player cards are switched by a horizontal slide or flick operation. On the other hand, the second display area 204 displays the score of each player included in the corresponding user's deck in tabular form.

In the example of FIG. 15, since the second quarter is in progress, in the first display area 202 and the second display area 204, the captain's player and the first quarter player's scores obtained in the first quarter are is displayed.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 14, when the score is updated in this way, if the match is not over (end of the fourth quarter) (NO in step S220), the process returns to step S200 (waiting for acquisition of quarterly result information). After that, the score of the deck is repeatedly updated each time the result information for the second to fourth quarters is acquired, and when the match ends (YES in step S220), the server 10 updates the points of each user (step S230). Specifically, the points of each player are calculated by applying the point bonus of the corresponding player card to the score obtained by each player included in the deck, and the total value of the points of each player is used by the user. is the number of points earned. The points earned by the user are registered in the number of points earned in the deck management table 155 and added to the number of points held in the user information table 151 .

FIG. 16 exemplifies a result screen 210 output on the user terminal 30 in accordance with an instruction from the user after the game ends. As shown, the screen 210 displays information about the target game (opponent team name and game start date and time), and a first display area 212 that displays an overview of the result, and a deck included in the It has a second display area 214 that displays the score of each player. The first display area 212 displays the score obtained by the user in the target game (the total score of each player), the ranking of the obtained score (ranking among users), and the points obtained, It has a point confirmation button 216 to which a character string "Confirm possession points" is added. When the button 216 is selected, a screen (not shown) for confirming the number of points possessed by the user and using the points is output. Items can be exchanged.

Also, the second display area 214 displays the score of each player included in the corresponding user's deck in tabular form, like the second display area 204 of the midway progress screen 200 described above.

In the above example, the game is provided using the result information of a specific professional basketball team, but the game may use the result information of a plurality of teams. In this case, a deck containing player cards of players belonging to the selected team may be set for the match of the team selected by the user from among the plurality of teams.

In the above example, the player's odds are determined based on the deck settings of each of the multiple users for the most recent match, but the player's odds are determined for each match. may In this case, the player's odds are managed in association with, for example, a combination of the player ID and the game ID, and determined based on the deck setting status of each of the multiple users for the corresponding game. When the acceptance of the deck setting for the corresponding match is closed, the odds of the players for this match are fixed. Also, determination of odds based on the setting status of each deck of a plurality of users is an example of a method of determining odds, and in other examples of the present embodiment, odds can be determined by various other methods. .

In the above example, odds are set for players, but odds may be set for player cards. In this case, mutually different odds may be set for a plurality of player cards associated with the same player.

In the above example, each player's score is calculated by applying the odds to the player's base score, each player's points are calculated by applying the point bonus to each player's earned score, and each player's Although the user acquires the value obtained by adding up the player's points, this score and point calculation method are just examples. , or other rewards are given to the user. For example, parameters other than odds may be associated with player cards to award scores, points, or other rewards to users based at least on the values of the parameters.

In the example described above, a game using score information of a basketball game is provided. and a game using match result information such as an event is provided.

The game providing server 10 according to the present embodiment described above sets a deck containing the game content (for example, player cards) selected by the user, and the score information of the corresponding match and the game content included in the deck. Rewards (e.g., scores and points) are awarded to the user based on the value of associated parameters (e.g., corresponding player odds), compared to games that simply predict the outcome of a match. , to provide users with enjoyment regarding the formation of decks using game content. In this way, the game providing server 10 enhances the enjoyment of the game using the result information of the game such as sports.

In another embodiment of the present invention, part or all of the functions of the game providing server 10 in the above-described embodiments are realized by cooperation between the game providing server 10 and the user terminal 30, or the user terminal 30 can be realized by

The processes and procedures described herein, other than those explicitly described, may be implemented in software, hardware, or any combination thereof. For example, the processes and procedures described herein are implemented by implementing logic corresponding to the processes and procedures in media such as integrated circuits, volatile memory, non-volatile memory, magnetic disks, and the like. Moreover, the processes and procedures described in this specification can be implemented as computer programs corresponding to the processes and procedures, and can be executed by various computers.

Although the processes and procedures described herein are described as being performed by a single device, software, component or module, such processes or procedures may be performed by multiple devices, software, components or modules. and/or by multiple modules. Also, the software and hardware elements described herein can be implemented by aggregating them into fewer components or by decomposing them into more components.

In this specification, even if the components of the invention are described as either singular or plural, or are described without being limited to either singular or plural, when the context requires otherwise , the component may be singular or plural.

10 Game Providing Server 11 Computer Processor 111 Management Function Control Section 112 Game Progress Control Section 15 Storage 151 User Information Table 152 Content Information Table 153 Participant Information Table 154 Result Information Table 155 Deck Management Table 22 Result Information Management Server 30 User Terminal 40 Server Side program 50 Match selection screen 60 Deck formation screen 70 Player selection screen 80 Card selection screen 90 Card details screen 200 Progress screen 210 Result screen

Claims (14)

A system for providing a game, comprising one or more computer processors, wherein the one or more computer processors, in response to execution of readable instructions,
setting up a deck for a particular match, the deck including one or more game content selected by a user;
awarding a reward to the user based at least on the performance information of the particular match and the value of a first parameter associated with each of the one or more game contents;
system. the game content is associated with participants in the match;
The step of providing the reward includes providing the reward to the user based at least on the result information of the participant associated with each of the one or more game contents and the value of the first parameter. including giving
The system of Claim 1. The first parameter is a parameter possessed by the participant,
3. The system of claim 2. the first parameter is a magnification,
The step of providing the reward applies the value of the first parameter possessed by the participant to a reference score based on the performance information of the participant associated with each of the one or more game contents. calculating a score by and awarding the reward to the user based at least on the score for each of the one or more game content;
4. The system of claim 3. The one or more computer processors further perform the step of setting the value of the first parameter possessed by each of the plurality of participants based on at least the setting status of the deck of each of the plurality of users.
5. The system of claim 4. The step of setting the value of the first parameter includes setting the value of the first parameter such that the participant who is more frequently included in the deck of each of the plurality of users has a smaller value. ,
6. The system of claim 5. The game content has a second parameter,
The step of awarding the reward is based on at least the performance information of the participant associated with each of the one or more game contents, the value of the first parameter, and the value of the second parameter. granting the reward to the user;
A system according to any one of claims 3-6. The second parameter is set to a value that is more advantageous to the user for the paid game content than for the free game content.
8. The system of claim 7. The step of providing the reward includes providing a first reward to the user based on the result information of the participant associated with each of the one or more game contents and the value of the first parameter. to the user based at least on the performance information of the participant associated with each of the one or more game contents, the value of the first parameter, and the value of the second parameter; including granting a second reward,
9. The system of claim 8. The game is divided into a plurality of game periods,
establishing the deck includes associating each of the one or more game content with at least one of the plurality of game periods;
In the step of providing the reward, the user is given the including awarding rewards;
10. The system of any one of claims 1-9. each of the plurality of match periods is associated with a third parameter;
The step of providing the reward includes the performance information corresponding to the match period associated with each of the one or more game contents, the value of the third parameter associated with the match period, and the awarding the reward to the user based at least on the value of a first parameter;
11. The system of claim 10. The first parameter and the third parameter are magnifications,
In the step of providing the reward, the first parameter associated with the game period is compared with a reference score based on the performance information corresponding to the game period associated with each of the one or more game contents. and calculating a score by applying the value and the value of the third parameter, and awarding the reward to the user based at least on the score for each of the one or more game content. ,
12. The system of claim 11. A method, executed by one or more computers, for providing a game, comprising:
setting up a deck for a particular match, the deck including one or more game content selected by a user;
awarding a reward to the user based at least on the performance information of the particular match and the value of a first parameter associated with each of the one or more game contents;
Method. A program for providing a game, comprising:
setting up a deck for a particular match, the deck including one or more game content selected by a user;
providing a reward to the user based at least on the result information of the specific match and the value of a first parameter associated with each of the one or more game contents;
program.

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