JP2023138645A - Server system, game system, game providing method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a server system and the like, capable of introducing a novel specification for improving attraction in selection control processing, and applying firm motivation to execution of the processing, for improving the will.SOLUTION: A server device 10 is configured to determine whether, a predicted content indicated by predicted content information matches a selected specific game medium, on the basis of the selected specific game medium indicating a game medium specified by the selection control processing, and set predicted content information, after selecting one or more game media out of a selection object group formed of game media, then making a player acquire the game media, and when the game medium selected in the selection control processing is predicted, setting in advance, the predicted content as the predicted content information before the selection control processing is performed, then, when it is determined that the predicted content matches by the determination processing, regard that the prediction is correct, then apply a privilege based on the game medium which is acquired by the player, to the player.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to a server system, a game system, a game providing method, a program, and the like.

In recent years, as information and communication terminals such as tablet-type information and communication terminals and smartphones and personal computers (hereinafter referred to as "communications terminals") have become multi-functional, their functions have been improved, and they have become more widespread. There are increasing opportunities to do so.

Furthermore, online games called social games, which are a combination of games and communication-type networking services called social networking services (hereinafter referred to as "SNS"), have also been provided.

In particular, in recent years, systems have become commonplace that allow players to acquire entertaining game items, including lottery elements that provide randomly selected items, based on acquisition requests from players. There is.

Furthermore, in game systems having a function of selecting items of this kind, various methods are known as measures to keep the game interesting.

For example, as one of the game systems having the function of allowing the player to select an item, there is a system that allows the player to obtain an item that meets a predetermined condition from among the items selected by selection control processing (for example, patented References 1 and 2).

Patent No. 5086487 Patent No. 5416849

However, in the systems described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, only items that meet the conditions are acquired as a new mechanism for selection control processing, but the selection control processing itself is a conventional mechanism. However, the selection control process itself has some unattractive aspects.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to introduce a new mechanism to improve the attractiveness of selection control processing, and to provide strong motivation for execution of the selection control processing. The objective is to provide a server system etc. that can give motivation and increase motivation.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention:
A server system that performs game control to cause a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game, the server system comprising:
reception means for accepting information regarding the game transmitted from the terminal device as game information;
a game control means for advancing the game using game media;
Selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting one or more game media from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game media and causing the player to acquire the selected game media;
When a game medium having at least one element selected by the selection control process is predicted, the predicted content is set as predicted content information before the result of the selection control process is notified to the player. prediction setting means for executing selection prediction setting processing;
Based on the selected specific game medium indicating the game medium specified by the selection control process and the set predicted content information, the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information matches the selected specific game medium. determination processing means for performing determination processing for determining whether or not there is a
If it is determined that the predicted contents match through the determination process, the prediction is assumed to be correct, and a benefit control means executes a benefit control process that grants the player a benefit based on the game medium to be acquired by the player. and,
providing means for providing the terminal device with information regarding the game, including information on benefits granted to the player;
It has a configuration.

With this configuration, the present invention can, for example, change the selected and awarded game content to an advantageous game content or change it to an advantageous state if the advance prediction of the selection control process is correct. I can do it.

That is, the present invention introduces a new mechanism of predicting the game content that will be selected in the selection control process, and when the prediction is correct, the player can, for example, enjoy an advantageous effect.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game having an attractive selection control process, since it can provide a strong motivation to execute the selection control process and improve the player's desire to execute the selection control process. I can do it.

Note that the "game medium" is preferably an item used in a game, but may also be a virtual game medium such as a game card used in a game. In particular, in the case of game cards, these are characters such as player characters, items themselves such as weapons, in-game currency, tools, and life energy possessed by each character, or a medium for defining the characters or items.

Further, the "selection control process" includes, for example, a lottery process in which a selection target group is automatically selected by lottery, a process in which a selection is made by a predetermined method such as an instruction from a player, and the like.

In particular, the "selection control process" may be executed once to select one game item, or may be executed multiple times to select one game item. An item may be selected, and when a plurality of game contents are selected, a plurality of game contents may be selected at the same time, or a plurality of game contents may be selected in sequence.

The "selection control process" may be executed on the premise of consuming values of parameters used in the game (physical strength values of player characters, in-game currency, points) or charging. In particular, it is possible to increase the selection probability of game media with a low selection probability, depending on the consumption amount and billing amount.

Furthermore, the "selection prediction setting process" includes things that are predicted directly by the player, and options that are predicted by the game (character controlled by the CPU) are presented and one of the options is selected by the player. , and in the case of one game medium, a plurality of game contents, or a plurality of game contents among the game contents to be selected, it also includes that the selection order is predicted.

In particular, in the "selection prediction setting process", the game content predicted on the premise of consuming parameter values used in the game or charging may be more likely to be selected in the selection control process.

"Before the result of the selection control process is announced to the player" means that the selection prediction setting process cannot be executed unless the player is informed of information regarding the game content selected by the selection control process and to be acquired by the player. This indicates that it may be performed after the selection control process is executed or before the selection control process is executed. However, from the viewpoint of fairness, the selection prediction setting process is preferably executed before the selection control process is executed.

In addition to the above, "at least one element is the same" means, for example, attributes such as the type, ability, level, and rarity of the game medium, and the values of parameters that define these attributes. This includes that one of the defined elements is the same.

Therefore, "at least one element is the same" means that two or more combinations of attributes such as the type, ability, level, and rarity of the game medium, and the values of parameters that define these attributes ( (including exact matches).

In addition, "benefits based on game media for the player to acquire" include, for example, changing the selected game media to a game media that is advantageous to the player, and changing the parameters of the game media to a state that is advantageous to the player. For example.

In particular, "changing the parameters of the game medium to a state advantageous to the player" means, for example, changing the attributes specified in the game medium such as abilities, characteristics, and levels specified in the game medium, or specifying these attributes. This indicates that parameters for the game are changed to values that are advantageous to the player, or that attributes that are advantageous to these games are newly defined. However, the selected game content may be changed to a game content that is disadvantageous to the player, and the parameters of the game content may be changed to a state that is disadvantageous to the player.

(2) The present invention also includes:
The selection control means
Continuously execute multiple selection control processes in one activation,
The prediction setting means
The game player is configured to execute the selection prediction setting process of predicting the selected specific game content to be selected by the plurality of selection control processes.

With this configuration, the present invention can, for example, predict one or more selected specific game contents in a plurality of selection control processes, or select specific game contents selected respectively in a plurality of selection control processes (i.e., You can adjust the difficulty level of predictions, such as having users predict (including the order in which they will be selected).

Therefore, the present invention can interest a wide range of users in the selection control process, and therefore can provide an attractive game.

(3) Furthermore, the present invention includes:
The prediction setting means
The content of the prediction is configured to execute the selection prediction setting process of setting at least one of the elements in the selected specific game medium.

With this configuration, the present invention can be applied to some of the elements of the game medium, such as attributes such as the type, level (specified in the game medium), ability, and rarity of the game medium, or parameters that define these. Since it is possible to predict the selected specific game medium that indicates the selected specific game medium, it is possible to have more players make correct predictions and increase the number of elements that are made to predict. Since the hit rate can be suppressed, the gambling aspect can also be increased.

Therefore, the present invention can adjust the accuracy of prediction, the ease of prediction, and the gambling nature of prediction in the selection control process, and therefore can make the selection control process interesting to a wide range of users.

(4) The present invention also includes:
The prediction setting means
The selection prediction setting process includes, when a plurality of selection specific game contents are selected by the selection control process, setting the prediction content information in which a plurality of selection specific game contents are predicted. There is.

With this configuration, the present invention enables, for example, predicting the element of the game medium that is the most frequently selected among a plurality of game contents and the average value of the elements (level, ability, etc.), and predicting the game medium of a specific element. to predict the number of game contents included, to predict a plurality of game contents having a specific element (including two or more elements) to be selected, or to predict the selection of a plurality of game contents to be selected. It is possible to make various predictions, such as predicting the order, and give benefits to the player based on the accuracy evaluation.

Therefore, the present invention can adjust the accuracy of prediction, the ease of prediction, and the gambling nature of prediction in the selection control process, and therefore can make the selection control process interesting to a wide range of users.

(5) The present invention also includes:
The prediction setting means
The selection prediction setting process includes a configuration in which, when setting the prediction content information in advance, a selection order of the game medium to be selected as the selected specific game medium by the selection control process is also set.

With this configuration, the present invention can be applied, for example, to a part or all of the selected game contents, or from the nth (1≦n≦(number of selected specific game contents - 1)) It is possible to predict the order of selection within the m-th range ((n+1)≦m≦number of selected specific game media).

Therefore, according to the present invention, the gambling nature of the selection control process can be adjusted by predicting the order, so that the selection control process can be enjoyed by a wide range of users.

(6) Furthermore, the present invention includes:
The prediction setting means
When setting the prediction content information, information provided to the player and serving as a reference for prediction is generated as prediction reference information.

With this configuration, the present invention can provide information useful for prediction, such as the selection probability (so-called odds) of game media included in the determination target group, the content of benefits (i.e., the reward provided to the player), and the selection tendency. Since the prediction can be provided to the player, the player can easily make a prediction, and the prediction itself can be interesting to the player.

(7) The present invention also includes:
The selection control means is configured to select the selected specific game medium from at least two selection target groups having different configurations of the game contents when a plurality of selected specific game contents are selected by the selection control process. have.

With this configuration, the present invention allows players to play various game contents when a plurality of selection specific game contents are selected, for example, by using two or more selection target groups having different attributes such as type, rarity, or level. Therefore, the player's interest in the selection control process can be improved.

Note that "at least two selection target groups having different game content configurations" indicates that the same game content may be included as long as at least one attribute of the one or more game content is different. Further, the present invention may use another selection target group for selection prediction.

(8) The present invention also includes:
The benefit control means,
As the benefit, the game content is selected from the selection target group for benefits, and the benefit control process is executed to provide the game content to the player.

With this configuration, the present invention can provide, for example, game media with high rarity, level, or ability as a benefit, so that the player can advantageously advance the game.

(9) The present invention also includes:
The selection control means is configured to execute the selection control process using the selection target group having different selection probabilities for each game medium having different at least one element.

With this configuration, the present invention makes it possible to complicate the prediction of the game content to be selected and to incorporate a gambling element into the selection control process, thereby providing a feeling of exhilaration when the prediction is correct. be able to.

Note that "game media that differs in at least one element" refers to, for example, game media that differ in attributes such as the type, level, rarity, or ability of the game media, and in even one value of the parameter that defines these attributes. indicates that they are different game mediums.

(10) The present invention also includes:
When the determination processing means executes the determination process, the difficulty level in the predicted content information is calculated as a predicted difficulty level based on the predicted content,
The benefit control means,
If it is determined by the determination process that the predicted contents match, executing the benefit control process to determine a benefit to be given to the player based on the calculated difficulty level;
It has a structure.

With this configuration, the present invention can, for example, increase the prediction difficulty as the probability of a game medium being selected is low in the selection control process, and provide benefits advantageous to the player as the prediction difficulty increases. Therefore, the gambling quality in the selection control process can be improved.

Therefore, the present invention can improve the interest in the selection control process, provide strong motivation for executing the selection control process, and increase the player's motivation to execute the selection control process.

The "expected difficulty level" includes, for example, the number of expected game contents, the level of the predicted selection probability of the game contents (the lower the selection probability, the higher the expected difficulty level), The number and combination of elements in the game media (the greater the number of game media selected, the higher the predicted difficulty level), and the existence and range of the predicted order in which the game media will be selected (the number of predicted game media will be selected correctly). This is a value defined by prediction items such as (the more difficult the prediction is, the higher the prediction difficulty).

(11) Furthermore, the present invention includes:
The benefit control means,
The bonus is configured to change an element of the selected specific game content selected by the selection control process to be advantageous for the player.

With this configuration, the present invention can provide the player with the selection confirmed game content that matches the prediction in an advantageous state, thereby attracting the player's interest in the selection control process and its prediction, and It is possible to provide a strong motivation for executing the selection control process and to improve the player's desire to execute the selection control process.

(12) The present invention also includes:
The benefit to be given to the player when the prediction is correct is stored in the storage means in association with the game medium,
The benefit control means,
The present invention is configured to provide the player with a benefit that is stored in association with the selected specific game content that is provided by the selection control process as the benefit.

With this configuration, the present invention can make the player aware of the bonus in advance, so that the strategy of the game can be incorporated into the selection prediction, and as a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(13) Furthermore, the present invention includes:
The benefit control means,
If the game medium having a given benefit control condition is selected as the selected specific game medium, canceling the provision of a benefit based on the selected specific game medium to the player as the benefit;
The prediction setting means
It has a configuration in which the selection prediction setting process is executed again and the predicted content of the game medium selected by the selection control process is reset as the predicted content information.

With this configuration, the present invention allows the player to discard unnecessary game content and reliably obtain necessary game content through the selection control process, so that the player becomes interested in the selection control process and its prediction. At the same time, it is possible to strongly motivate the player to execute the selection control process and improve the player's motivation to execute the selection control process.

Note that the "given benefit control conditions" include that the elements of the selected game medium (ability, rarity, and type) are predetermined elements, and that the values of the parameters that define the elements are predetermined. This includes being within a specified value or range.

(14) Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention includes:
A game system that performs game control to run a game,
a reception means for accepting information regarding the game input by the player as game information;
a game control means for advancing the game using game media;
Selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting one or more game media from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game media and causing the player to acquire the selected game media;
When a game medium having at least one element selected by the selection control process is predicted, the predicted content is set as predicted content information before the result of the selection control process is notified to the player. prediction setting means for executing selection prediction setting processing;
Based on the selected specific game medium indicating the game medium specified by the selection control process and the set predicted content information, the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information matches the selected specific game medium. determination processing means for performing determination processing for determining whether or not there is a
If it is determined that the predicted contents match through the determination process, the prediction is assumed to be correct, and a benefit control means executes a benefit control process that grants the player a benefit based on the game medium to be acquired by the player. and,
It has a configuration.

With this configuration, the present invention introduces a new mechanism of predicting the game content to be selected in the selection control process, and allows the player to enjoy advantageous effects, for example, when the prediction is correct. can.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game having an attractive selection control process, since it can provide a strong motivation to execute the selection control process and improve the player's desire to execute the selection control process. I can do it.

(15) Furthermore, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention includes:
A program that controls the game to run the game,
reception means for accepting information regarding the game input by the player as game information;
a game control means for progressing the game using game media;
selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting one or more game contents from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game contents and causing the player to acquire them;
When a game medium having at least one element selected by the selection control process is predicted, the predicted content is set as predicted content information before the result of the selection control process is notified to the player. prediction setting means for executing selection prediction setting processing;
Based on the selected specific game medium indicating the game medium specified by the selection control process and the set predicted content information, the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information matches the selected specific game medium. determination processing means for performing determination processing for determining whether or not there is a
If it is determined by the determination process that the predicted contents match, a benefit control means executes a benefit control process for granting the player a benefit based on the game medium to be acquired by the player, assuming that the prediction is correct. ,
It has a configuration that allows the computer to function as a computer.

With this configuration, the present invention introduces a new mechanism of predicting the game content to be selected in the selection control process, and allows the player to enjoy advantageous effects, for example, when the prediction is correct. can.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game having an attractive selection control process, since it can provide a strong motivation to execute the selection control process and improve the player's desire to execute the selection control process. I can do it.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration showing a configuration of a game system according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a server device according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a terminal device according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining selection control processing and privilege control processing including selection prediction setting processing of one embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows operation of selection control processing and privilege control processing including selection prediction setting processing of an embodiment performed by a server device of one embodiment.

This embodiment will be described below. Note that this embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in this embodiment are essential components of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, the outline and general configuration of the game system 1 of this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 1. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of a game system 1 of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the game system 1 of this embodiment, a server device 10 that provides game services and terminal devices 20 (for example, terminal devices 20A, 20B, 20C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). Configured to be connectable.

By accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the player can acquire the game from the server device 10 via the Internet and play the game. Furthermore, by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the player can execute the game while communicating with other players.

In particular, the server device 10 is an information processing device that can provide a service that allows players to play games using a terminal device 20 that is communicatively connected via the Internet. The server device 10 can also function as, for example, an SNS server (i.e., an information processing device that provides a communication type service) that provides a service that allows communication between a plurality of players. .

For example, when functioning as an SNS server, the server device 10 may play a social game that is executed using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS. We are now able to provide games called

Specifically, the server device 10 supports games provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20, such as various languages such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and JavaScript (registered trademark). It is now possible to provide browser games (games that can be started simply by opening the installation site in a Web browser) created with .

Note that, unlike existing online games, social games include games that do not require dedicated client software and can be used only with a web browser and SNS account. Additionally, the server device 10 can connect to other players' terminals (smartphones, personal computers, game consoles, etc.) via a network and provide an online game in which the same game progress can be shared online at the same time. It has a structure.

On the other hand, the server device 10 may be composed of one (device, processor) or a plurality of (devices, processors).

Information such as billing information and game information stored in the storage area (storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10 is stored in a database (in a broad sense, a storage device, memory ), or when functioning as an SNS server, the information stored in the player information storage unit 146 and the like stored in the storage area may be stored in a database ( It may be stored in a storage device (memory, in a broad sense).

Specifically, the server device 10 of this embodiment receives input information based on the operation of the player of the terminal device 20 (i.e., the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. It has become.

Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20. Note that the terminal device 20 has a configuration that performs various processes to provide the game processing results received from the server device 10 to the terminal device 20 so that they can be viewed by the player.

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, a portable game device, or an image generation device, and is connected to a server device via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. This is a device that can be connected to 10. Note that the communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

The terminal device 20 also includes a web browser that can view web pages (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). , a web browser function for transmitting player operation data to the server device 10, and the like.

For example, the terminal device 20 acquires necessary information such as game information regarding other players during a competition from the server device 10, and based on a game application stored in a storage area (storage unit 270 described later). It is also possible to execute the game processing by the player, and execute various processes for providing a game screen to the player, thereby causing the player to execute the game.

Further, for example, the terminal device 20 transmits player operation data to the server device 10, acquires game control information provided from the server device 10, and executes a predetermined game process,
A game based on game processing may be executed.

In particular, when the terminal device 20 executes game processing based on game control information provided from the server device 10, when it makes a request to the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, the terminal device 20 controls the server device 10 to play the game. The site will be connected and the game will start.

Then, the terminal device 20 uses the API as necessary to cause the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server to perform a predetermined process, or the player information storage unit managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. 146 and executes the game.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described using FIG. 2. Note that FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of this embodiment. Further, the server device 10 of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 includes an input section 120 used for administrator and other input, a display section 130 that displays a predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 that stores predetermined information, and a communication device that communicates with the terminal device 20 and others. 196, a processing section 100 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage section 140 that mainly stores various data used for the game.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like to enter game-related settings and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 120 of this embodiment is configured with a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of this embodiment is configured with a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (computer readable medium) stores programs, data, etc., and its functions include optical disks (CDs, DVDs), magneto-optical disks (MO), magnetic disks, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM).

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, terminals, other servers, and other network systems), and its functions are performed by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It consists of software, programs, etc.

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its functions are configured by RAM (VRAM) and the like. Note that the information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed in a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 142, the storage unit 140 of this embodiment includes:
(A1) Game data storage unit 144 in which information related to the game (hereinafter referred to as "game information") such as various table data used when executing game processing is stored;
(A2) A player information storage unit 146 in which information regarding each player (hereinafter referred to as "player information") is stored, and
(A3) A selection control process that selects a game medium such as an item to be associated with a player based on a lottery process or a player's instructions, a selection prediction process that predicts the selected game medium in advance, and a prediction that is correct. a prediction-related information storage unit 148 that stores various types of information (hereinafter also referred to as “prediction-related information”) used to execute a privilege control process that grants a privilege to a player when
have.

Player information includes game media such as history of games currently or in the past (including main games, mini-games, and events), billing history, login history, information regarding player characters used and owned, and items acquired. information about the game, player level, cleared tasks and stages, and usage history of other applications (including games and non-games).

The prediction related information includes information regarding the game item selected by the selection control process, prediction content information for each player indicating the content predicted in advance of the game item to be given to the player, and information about whether the prediction was correct by the selection control process. Contains benefit information regarding benefits given to the player in the case of the player.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for making the computer function as each part of this embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on a program stored in the information storage medium 180, and also performs various processes such as controlling the exchange of data etc. between each unit. . Furthermore, it performs processing to provide various services in response to requests from the terminal.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a web processing unit 102, a game management unit 103, a reception processing unit 104, a selection control processing unit 105, a selection prediction processing unit 106, and a privilege control unit 107. , a timer management section 110, and an information provision section 111.

Note that, for example, the reception processing section 104 of this embodiment constitutes the reception means of the present invention, and the game management section 103 constitutes the game control means of the present invention. Further, for example, the selection control processing unit 105 of this embodiment constitutes the selection control means of the present invention, and the selection prediction processing unit 106 constitutes the prediction setting means of the present invention. Furthermore, for example, the benefit control section 107 of this embodiment constitutes the determination processing means and the benefit control means of the present invention, and the information providing section 111 constitutes the providing means of the present invention.

The communication control unit 101 performs a process of transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control unit 101.

In particular, the communication control unit 101 of this embodiment works in conjunction with the information providing unit 111, and performs a process of transmitting game screens and information regarding the game to the player's terminal device 20 based on a request from the player's terminal device 20. I do.

The web processing unit 102 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 102 performs a process of transmitting data in response to a request from a web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and transmits data in response to a request from a web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20. 211.

In this embodiment, an example will be explained in which the server device 10 also has a function as an SNS server, but the server device 10 may be formed separately as a game server and an SNS server. Good too. Furthermore, the server device 10 may perform part or all of the game processing of this embodiment, or the terminal device 20 may perform a part of the processing.

The game management unit 103 works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 and executes game processing related to a role-playing game (RPG) or a competitive game in each player based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20.

In particular, the game management unit 103 causes each player to execute various games based on instructions from the player or at timings in the progress of the game (before the start of the game or during the game).

Specifically, the game management unit 103 executes game control processing to control the execution of the game using game media (eg, items, etc.) owned by the player, based on the received player instructions.

The reception processing unit 104 receives information regarding the game (including information regarding operation input) transmitted from each terminal device 20 as game information.

The selection control processing unit 105 executes selection control processing such as lottery processing for selecting one or more game media from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game media at a given timing, and selects the selected game. Executes various controls for causing the player to acquire media.

The selection prediction processing unit 106 executes a selection prediction setting process for setting the game content to be selected by the selection control process before the result of the selection control process is notified to the player.

When the bonus control unit 107 determines that the game content predicted by the selection prediction setting process and the game content selected by the selection control process are the same, the bonus control unit 107 executes a bonus control process of granting a bonus to the corresponding player. .

The timer management section 110 has a timer function, works in conjunction with the selection control processing section 105 or the terminal device 20, and is used to manage each period during the game.

In particular, the timer management section 110 outputs the current time or a preset time to each section based on a request from the game management section 103, the selection control processing section 105, or other sections. Further, the timer management unit 110 is used to synchronize with each terminal device 20.

The information providing unit 111 generates various game control information (including information related to presentation) to cause the terminal device 20 to process the game, and provides the information to the corresponding terminal device 20 .

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described using FIG. 3. Note that FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the terminal device 20 of this embodiment. Further, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the player, and outputs the input information from the player to the processing unit 200. The input unit 260 of this embodiment includes a detection unit 262 that detects player input information (input signal). The input unit 260 includes, for example, a lever, a button, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its functions can be realized by RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of this embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area and an image buffer 272 in which final display images and the like are stored. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which some of these are omitted.

The information storage medium 280 (computer readable medium) stores programs, data, etc., and its functions include optical disks (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disks (MO), magnetic disks, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM).

The processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. The information storage medium 280 can store a program for making a computer function as each part of this embodiment (a program for making the computer execute the processing of each part).

In addition, in this embodiment, the program and game data for making a computer function as each part of this embodiment stored in the information storage medium 180 and storage part 140 which the server apparatus 10 has are received via a network, The received program and data are stored in the information storage medium 280. Programs and data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the storage unit 270. The scope of the present invention also includes the case where the network system functions by receiving programs and data in this manner.

The display unit 290 outputs the image generated according to the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like.

The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, other terminals, servers), and its functions are performed by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, etc. realizable.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs game processing, display control, and image processing based on information regarding the game acquired from the server device 10 via the communication unit 296, input information acquired from the input unit 260, or a program. Performs processing such as generation processing or sound generation processing.

This processing section 200 performs various processes using the main storage section 271 within the storage section 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing section 200 includes a communication control section 210, a web browser 211, a game processing section 212, a display control section 213, a drawing section 220, and a sound processing section 230. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which some of these are omitted.

The communication control unit 210 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data with each of the server devices 10. Further, the communication control unit 210 performs processing for storing data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, processing for analyzing the received data, control processing regarding transmission and reception of other data, and the like.

Note that the communication control unit 210 may perform a process of storing and managing server destination information (IP address, port number) in the information storage medium 280. The communication control unit 210 may communicate with the server device 10 when receiving input information from the player to start communication.

In particular, the communication control unit 210 transmits player identification information and operation information to the server device 10, and transmits information regarding the game (player information, game media information, player's web page, game screen, etc.) to the server device 10. Perform processing to receive from.

Note that the communication control unit 210 may transmit and receive data with the server device 10 at predetermined intervals, or may transmit and receive data with the server device 10 when receiving input information from the input unit 260. In particular, the communication control unit 210 of this embodiment performs a process of receiving a game screen from the server device 10.

The web browser 211 is an application program for viewing web pages (game screens), downloads HTML files, image files, etc. from the web server (server device 10), analyzes the layout, and controls the display. Further, the Web browser 211 transmits data to the Web server (server device 10) using an input form (link, button, text box, etc.).

The web browser 211 of this embodiment can implement a browser game. For example, the web browser 211 may execute a program written in JavaScript (registered trademark), FLASH, Java (registered trademark), etc., received from the web server (server device 10).

The terminal device 20 can display information from a web server specified by a URL via the Internet using a web browser 211. For example, the terminal device 20 can display the game screen (data such as HTML) received from the server device 10 using the Web browser 211.

The game processing unit 212 performs various game calculation processes. For example, there are processes for starting the game when game start conditions are met, processes for advancing the game, and processes for ending the game when game end conditions are met.

The game processing unit 212 then processes various objects (consisting of primitives such as polygons, free-form surfaces, or subdivision surfaces) that represent display objects such as player characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (terrain). It may also be possible to perform a process of arranging and setting objects (objects) in the object space.

The object space here is a virtual space, and includes both a two-dimensional space and a three-dimensional space. A two-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged at two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y), and a three-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged at three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z). be.

The game processing unit 212 also controls the setting of game media as deck data, controls the transmission and reception of various information at the time of login, and performs game processing based on player operations when the game is executed in real time in conjunction with the server device 10. When the game is executed by automatic calculation, game processing including reproduction of the received automatic calculation data is executed.

Further, the display control unit 213 performs processing for displaying on the display unit 290. For example, the display control unit 213 may display using the Web browser 211.

The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on various processes (for example, game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image, and outputting the image to the display unit 290 by the display control unit 213. The image generated by the drawing unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image.

The sound processing unit 230 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voices, and outputs them to the sound output unit 292.

[4] Processing method of this embodiment [4.1] Overview Next, a method of selection control processing including selection prediction setting processing and privilege control processing of this embodiment will be described using FIG. 4. Note that FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the selection control process and the privilege control process including the selection prediction setting process of this embodiment.

The server device 10 of this embodiment works in conjunction with the terminal device 20, and provides each player with a player character, other characters, a game space or a part thereof, game parameters, BGM, a game scenario, etc. It has a configuration for executing a game such as a battle game, a fighting game, an RPG, or a simulation game based on a player's operation.

Further, the server device 10 of the present embodiment constitutes a server system that is connected via a network and performs game control to cause a terminal device 20 operated by a player to execute a given game. There is.

In particular, the server device 10 of this embodiment executes a selection prediction setting process in which a game item as a game medium to be selected is predicted in advance by a selection control process, and when the prediction is correct, The system is configured to provide a player who has played a game with a benefit that will give him an advantage in the game.

That is, the server device 10 introduces a new mechanism of predicting the game content to be selected in the selection control process, and when the prediction is correct, the server device 10 selects the game content in order to allow the player to enjoy an advantageous effect, for example. If the advance prediction of the game content to be selected by the control process is correct, the selected game content is changed to an advantageous game content or to an advantageous state.

Specifically, the server device 10 of this embodiment accepts information regarding the game transmitted from the terminal device 20 as game information, progresses the game using game items, and receives information on benefits granted to players. It has a configuration that provides the terminal device 20 with information regarding the game.

Further, the server device 10
(A1) Selection control processing for selecting one or more game media from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game media and causing the player to acquire it;
(A2) When a game content having at least one element selected by the player or the CPU character by the selection control process is predicted, the result of the selection control process is notified of the predicted contents to the player. Selection prediction setting processing to be set before,
(A3) Based on the selected specific game medium indicating the game medium specified by the selection control process and the set predicted content information, the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information matches the selected specific game medium. a determination process for determining whether or not there is a
(A4) Privilege control processing for, when it is determined by the determination process that the predicted contents match, that the prediction is correct and that the player is granted a privilege based on the game medium that the player is to acquire;
It has the configuration to execute.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4, assume that the selection control process is executed 10 times in a row, and the player is asked to predict the game item that will be selected among the 10 selection control processes ( [1] in Figure 4).

Also, in this case, assume that the content predicted by the player (one game item "Golden Sword (S Rare)" is selected in 10 consecutive selection control processes) is set as the selection prediction setting process. Assuming ([2] in Figure 4).

In this case, when the player selects the golden sword in the tenth and final selection control process of ten consecutive selection control processes ([3] in FIG. 4), the server device 10 determines that the player's prediction is correct. 4 ([4] in FIG. 4), a golden sword with a level changed to "5" is given to the corresponding player in the privilege control process ([5] in FIG. 4).

With this configuration, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a strong motivation to execute the selection control process and improve the player's desire to execute the selection control process, so that a game having an attractive selection control process can be used. It is now possible to provide

Note that in the following embodiments, items used in games will be used as game media, but virtual game media such as game cards used in games may also be used. However, the game card is a character such as a player character, an item itself such as a weapon, in-game currency, tools, or life energy possessed by each character, or a game medium for defining the character or item.

[4.2] Selection Control Process Next, the selection control process executed by the selection control processing unit 105 of this embodiment will be described.

When a predetermined condition is met, such as when the right to execute the selection control process is acquired during the execution of the game, the selection control processing unit 105 randomly performs the selection control process based on the player's instructions or according to the progress of the game. A selection control process is executed to select at least one game item from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game items related to a game to be selected, and the selected game item is provided to the player.

In particular, the selection control processing unit 105 forms a selection target group having a plurality of selection target game items based on predetermined specifications, and selects each selection target game item from the formed selection target group. A lottery process in which game items are automatically selected by lottery based on the winning probability etc., or game items are awarded to players by a predetermined method such as processing according to the player's instructions or game progress. This process is executed as a selection control process.

Furthermore, when executing the selection control process through the lottery process, the selection control processing unit 105 determines that the attributes such as the type, ability, level, and rarity of the game item and the values of parameters defining these attributes are at least 1. It is preferable to use selection target groups with different selection probabilities for different game items.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 may perform one selection control process of selecting one game item in one activation, or may perform multiple selections of one game item in order to adjust the difficulty level of the prediction. A plurality of game items may be selected by executing control processing.

When selecting a plurality of game items in one activation, the selection control processing unit 105 may select the plurality of game items at the same time, or select the plurality of game items consecutively in order. It may be something that does.

On the other hand, the selection control processing unit 105 selects, as game items,
(A1) As mentioned above, items to be equipped or set on the player character operated by the player, such as weapons, tools, life energy, or 1-up in the game; (A2) Characters that can be added as the player character. ,
(A3) In-game currency, or
(A4) The ability itself set for the player character,
etc. are used for selection control processing.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 grants the game item so that it can be used in the game by the corresponding player at the timing of the provision, but at a given timing in the game after the timing of the provision. It may be given so that it can be used by the player, or it may be set so that it can be used by the corresponding player without being given it.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 may execute the selection control processing based on the premise of consuming values of parameters used in the game (physical strength values of player characters, in-game currency, points) or charging.

In such a case, the selection control processing unit 105 controls the selection probability of a game item with a low selection probability within the selection target group (specifically, the selection probability (increase control) may also be executed.

On the other hand, when the selection control processing unit 105 executes the selection control processing multiple times with one activation, the selection control processing unit 105 may use a different selection target group each time the selection control processing is executed, or may use the selection target group multiple times. Two or more different selection target groups may be used in the selection control process.

For example, in this case, the selection control processing unit 105 executes the first to penultimate selection control processing using a selection target group consisting of game items with normal rarity, and then performs the final selection control processing. The process is executed using a selection target group consisting of game items with a rarity of S rare.

Note that different selection target groups refer to cases where at least one different game item is included when each selection target group is compared, and the same game item is not included in the same or different selection target groups. It's okay.

[4.3] Selection Prediction Setting Process Next, the selection prediction process executed by the selection prediction processing unit 106 of this embodiment will be described.

(Principle of selection prediction setting process)
When a game item having at least one element selected by the selection control process is predicted, the selection prediction processing unit 106 transmits the predicted prediction contents to the selection control process, such as before the selection control process is executed. Before the result is announced to the player, a selection prediction setting process is executed to set the prediction content information in advance.

Specifically, based on the player's operation instructions transmitted from the terminal device 20, the selection prediction processing unit 106 selects one or more game items (hereinafter referred to as “selection specific Expected contents including "game items") are set in advance as expected contents information before the selection control process is executed.

In particular, as a selection prediction setting process, the selection prediction processing unit 106 collects information about one game item from among the game items selected by the selection control process, or information about a plurality of game items (all information selected by the selection control process). (including game items or some game items) is set as expected content information.

That is, the selection prediction processing unit 106 may set information of a selected specific game item selected based on one selection control process by one activation as prediction content information, or may set information about a selected specific game item selected based on one selection control process by one activation, or may set information about a selected specific game item selected based on one selection control process by one activation, or may set information about a selected specific game item selected based on one selection control process by one activation, Information on one or more selected specific game items selected by the control process may be set as expected content information.

Note that instead of the above, as a selection prediction setting process, the selection prediction processing unit 106 presents to the player the options of game items to be selected by the selection control process according to the game program such as characters controlled by the CPU, and The player may select one of the options as the prediction information, and the selected option may be set as the prediction content information. However, the selection prediction processing unit 106 may directly set the prediction content according to the program without presenting the player with options, that is, without the player's involvement. In this case, it is preferable that the selection prediction processing unit 106 presents the prediction contents to the player when setting the prediction contents.

In addition, the selection prediction processing unit 106 sets the prediction content in advance as prediction content information before the selection control process is executed, but the selection prediction processing unit 106 sets the prediction content in advance as prediction content information before the selection control process results are announced to the player. It may also be set as expected content information.

That is, even after the selection control process is executed, if the result of the selection control process is not notified to the player (unless it is announced), the player cannot recognize the result of the selection control process, It becomes possible to allow the player to fairly predict the result of the selection control process.

Therefore, in this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the selection control process is executed, the selection prediction setting process can be executed before the result of the selection control process is notified to the player, and the selection control process is executed. It is now possible to increase the player's motivation to play the game.

Furthermore, when predicting a plurality of game items as the selection prediction setting process, the selection order when the selected specific game item will be selected may also be predicted. In this case, the selection prediction processing unit 106 Information indicating the predicted ranking of the selected specific game item is also set in the predicted content information.

(Selection prediction processing based on elements)
The selection prediction processing unit 106 basically uses the type of selected specific game item to be selected (categories such as characters and weapons, and types such as characters A and B), the level of the item, and the ability as prediction content information. A selection prediction setting process may be executed to set at least one element among attributes such as presence/absence, personality, characteristics, and rarity, and values of parameters that define these attributes.

In particular, in this case, the selection prediction processing unit 106 adjusts the prediction accuracy, ease of prediction, and gambling nature of the prediction in the selection control process by controlling the number of elements included in the predicted selection specific game item. can be adjusted.

Specifically, the selection prediction processing unit 106 sets information on a selected specific game item having only one element such as type as expected content information, or sets information on a selected specific game item having only one element such as type, or sets information on a selected specific game item having only one element such as type, or attributes such as type, level, rarity, ability, etc. Information on a selected specific game item having a combination of two or more of the parameters defining attributes is set as expected content information.

For example, as shown in FIG. 4 above, the selection prediction processing unit 106 predicts that the game item (rare golden sword) selected by the player in 10 consecutive selection control processes will be selected. Then, prediction content information indicating the prediction is set, and the prediction content information is registered in the prediction related information storage unit 148 in association with the player (specifically, in association with the player ID).

For example, the selection prediction processing unit 106 predicts whether a game item having two elements will be selected by the player in 10 consecutive selection control processes (for example, a character A having a rarity of ), the predicted content may be set as predicted content information, and the predicted content information may be registered in the predicted related information storage unit 148 in association with the player (specifically, in association with the player ID).

(Selection prediction processing based on the number of selected specific game items)
In the selection prediction setting process based on the above factors, the selection prediction processing unit 106 generates a prediction that predicts that a plurality of selection specific game items will be selected when a plurality of selected specific game items are selected by the selection control process. Expected content information indicating the content may be set.

In particular, in this case, the selection prediction processing unit 106 adjusts the number of game items predicted as selection prespecified game items in order to adjust prediction accuracy, ease of prediction, and gambling quality in the selection control process. It is now possible to do so.

Specifically, the selection prediction processing unit 106 performs selection prediction processing based on the number of selected specific game items as follows:
(A1) Setting expected content information that predicts that multiple selected specific game items having specific elements (including combinations of two or more elements and including parameter values) will be selected; (A2) different Setting expected content information that predicts that two or more selection specific game items having elements (including selection specific game items having a combination of two or more elements (including parameter values)) will be selected;
(A3) Prediction content that predicts that two or more specific game items will be selected in relation to other factors, such as the most frequently selected specific factor (including combinations of two or more factors, including parameter values) Set information.

For example, when the selection prediction processing unit 106 predicts a game item that will be selected most often in 10 consecutive selection control processes (a game item having the type of character A), the selection prediction processing unit 106 generates a prediction indicating the prediction. The content information is set, and the prediction content information is registered in the prediction related information storage unit 148 in association with the player (specifically, in association with the player ID).

Further, for example, when the selection prediction processing unit 106 predicts a game item having a range of selection numbers and its elements in 10 consecutive selection control processes (within a range of 2 to 4 items, the selection prediction processing unit 106 ), prediction content information indicating the prediction is set, and the prediction content information is registered in the prediction related information storage unit 148 in association with the player (specifically, in association with the player ID).

Note that the selection prediction processing unit 106 may set prediction information indicating that one selected specific game item will be selected even if a plurality of selected specific game items are selected by the selection control process. .

(Selection prediction processing based on selection order)
In the selection prediction setting process based on the above factors or in the selection prediction process based on the number of selected specific game items, the selection prediction processing unit 106 predicts that a plurality of selected specific game items will be selected. , predicted content information including the selection order in which the selected specific game item will be selected may be set.

In particular, in this case, the selection prediction processing unit 106 sets the selected specific game item including the selection order (including the selection order range) of the selected specific game item in order to adjust the gambling nature. It's okay.

Specifically, the selection prediction processing unit 106 performs the selection prediction process based on the selection order by selecting specific game items selected in a predetermined selection order, or selecting specific game items selected from a predetermined selection order to a predetermined selection order. Set predicted content information that predicts the selection confirmed game item.

In other words, the selection prediction processing unit 106 determines the order of some or all of the selected game media, or the order of selection from the nth (1≦n≦(number of selected specific game items - 1)) to m. Expected content information indicating the order of selection within the range of ((n+1)≦m≦number of selected specific game items) is set.

For example, the selection prediction processing unit 106 predicts that a game item (a game item having the type of character A) will be selected a predetermined number of times (for example, second) by the player in 10 consecutive selection control processes. Then, prediction content information indicating the prediction is set, and the prediction content information is registered in the prediction related information storage unit 148 in association with the player (specifically, in association with the player ID).

Further, for example, the selection prediction processing unit 106 may select a game item (a game having the type of character A) selected by the player in a predetermined range of selection orders (first to third) in 10 consecutive selection control processes. When an item) is predicted, prediction content information indicating the prediction is set, and the prediction content information is registered in the prediction related information storage unit 148 in association with the player (specifically, in association with the player ID). do.

[4.4] Specific control processing including determination processing Next, a description will be given of the benefit control processing including determination processing regarding the selected selected specific game item and the expected result, which is executed by the benefit control unit 107 of this embodiment. .

(Principle of judgment processing)
Based on the selected specific game item specified by the selection control process and the predicted content information set by the selection prediction process, the benefit control unit 107 determines that the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information is the selected specific game item. A determination process is executed to determine whether or not they match.

In particular, the benefit control unit 107 controls the elements of the selected specific game item (number of elements, types, and combinations thereof), the number (including range) of selected specific game items having the element, and the selected specific game item having the element. The order (including range), the combination of these, and each item of the expected content indicated by the expected content information (i.e., the element, the number of game items that have the element, and the order of the game items that have the element) and a combination thereof), and it is determined whether these two pieces of information match, as illustrated in FIG.

(Calculation of expected difficulty level in judgment process)
The privilege control unit 107 may calculate the prediction difficulty level used in the privilege control process based on the type and number of prediction items in the prediction content information.

Specifically, the benefit control unit 107 controls the predicted number of game items, the predetermined selection probability of the predicted game items (the lower the selection probability, the higher the predicted difficulty level), and the predicted game items. The number and combination of elements in the items (the larger the number of game items selected, the higher the predicted difficulty level), and the existence and range of the predicted order in which the game items will be selected (the number of predicted game items will be selected correctly). The prediction difficulty is calculated based on the type and number of prediction items.

For example, if the number of predicted game items is expected to be a certain number or more (for example, three or more), the privilege control unit 107 sets the difficulty level to +1.

For example, the benefit control unit 107 sets the difficulty level to "+1" when the predicted probability of selecting a game item is expected to be less than a certain level (for example, less than 5%).

Further, for example, when the predicted order of game items is predicted, the privilege control unit 107 sets the difficulty level to “+1” every time the number of predicted order increases by “1”, and If a plurality of game items are expected, the difficulty levels of each game item are totaled.

Then, for example, the benefit control unit 107 calculates the final expected difficulty level by summing the difficulty levels calculated as described above.

(Principle of privilege control processing)
As described above, when it is determined by the determination process that the predicted contents match, the bonus control unit 107 assumes that the prediction is correct and provides a bonus based on the selected specific game item to be acquired by the player based on the predicted contents information. A privilege control process is executed to grant a benefit to the player who has set the value (that is, the player who predicted the value).

Specifically, the benefit control unit 107 executes a benefit control process to change the selected specific game item to a game item advantageous to the player based on the benefit related information.

In particular, when changing the selected selection specific game item to a game item advantageous to the player, the benefit control unit 107 selects a selection target group for the benefit that is stored in the prediction related information storage unit 148 and set in advance. A player can select a given game item from among them through a lottery process, by fulfilling a given condition such as completing a task or winning a mini-game, or by following the player's instructions or the instructions of the game program. granted to.

For example, in the case where the prediction content is determined to match according to the determination process, and the rarity of the selected specific game item used for prediction is normal, the benefit control unit 107 provides a benefit with a rare degree of rarity. One of the game items is selected by a lottery process from among the selection target groups and given to the player.

Additionally, the benefit control unit 107 may execute a benefit control process that changes the elements defined in the selected specific game item to a state advantageous to the player.

In particular, the benefit control unit 107 changes the attributes such as ability, characteristic, level, type, etc. defined in the selected specific game item, or the parameters defining these attributes to values advantageous to the player, or Privilege control processing is executed to change parameters to a state advantageous to the player, such as newly defining attributes advantageous to the game.

For example, when it is determined by the determination process that the predicted contents match, and when the level of the selected specific game item selected by the selection control process is 1, the benefit control unit 107 controls the selected specific game item. Change the level of the item to 2 and give it to the player.

Note that the benefit control unit 107 may provide the player with a benefit that is stored in association with the selected specific game item that is granted by the selection control process as a benefit.

Specifically, in this case, the prediction-related information storage unit 148 stores information (i.e., bonus-related information) is stored.

In this case, when it is determined that the predicted content is correct through the determination process as described above, the benefit control unit 107 provides benefit-related information in association with the selected game item used in the determination process. The corresponding benefit may be given to the corresponding player by referring to .

(Benefit control process based on expected difficulty level calculated by judgment process)
The benefit control unit 107 executes a benefit control process of changing the benefit based on the calculated predicted difficulty level when it is determined by the determination process that the predicted contents match.

Specifically, the benefit-related information defines a benefit to be given to the player in association with the expected difficulty level, and the benefit control unit 107 controls the benefit-related information based on the expected difficulty level calculated by the determination process. The relevant privilege is determined as the privilege to be given to the player.

For example, the privilege control unit 107 provides a game item with a higher degree of rarity, a higher level, or a higher ability value as the predicted difficulty level increases.

[4.5] Modification Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described.

(Display of forecast reference information)
When setting the prediction content information, the selection prediction processing unit 106 may generate information that is provided to the player and serves as a reference for prediction as prediction reference information.

Specifically, when the selection control process is executed by the lottery process, the selection prediction processing unit 106 provides the player with information on the selection probability of each game item included in the determination target group, and if the prediction is correct. Information regarding benefits to be given, information indicating the types of game items selected from the same selection target group through past selection control processing, and the like are generated as expected reference information.

Note that the information providing unit 111 provides the prediction reference information generated in this way to the terminal device 20 of the corresponding player when executing the selection control process.

(Execution of reselection prediction process)
In the selection control process, when a game item that has a given benefit control condition is selected as a selected specific game item, the privilege control unit 107 cancels the provision of the selected specific game item as a privilege, and , the selection control process including the selection prediction setting process may be executed again.

In this case, the benefit control unit 107 changes the selection confirmed game item selected by the re-executed selection control process to an advantageous state and grants it.

In addition, the given benefit control conditions include that the elements (ability, rarity, and type) of the selected game item are predetermined elements, and that the values of parameters that define the elements are predetermined. This includes being within a specified value or range.

[5] Operation of this embodiment (selection control processing and privilege control processing including selection prediction setting processing)
Next, the operation of the selection control process and the privilege control process including the selection and selection prediction setting process executed by the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described using FIG. 5.

Note that FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing operations of the selection control process and the privilege control process including the selection prediction setting process that are executed by the server device 10 of this embodiment.

This operation is a process that is executed during the game when the user has already logged in to the game and started the game.

Further, this operation is a process executed by each player, and will be described as an operation of a specific player (hereinafter referred to as a "specific player").

Furthermore, this operation will be explained using a case where the selection control process is executed ten times in succession every time the selection control process is activated.

First, when the selection prediction processing unit 106 detects the timing at which the selection control process for a specific player is activated (step S101), the selection prediction processing unit 106 notifies the player via the terminal device 20 that the selection control process will be executed, and In conjunction with the terminal device 20, a process for making a specific player predict the game item to be selected by the selection control process and setting the content (hereinafter also referred to as "predicted content reception process") is executed (step S102).

At this time, the selection prediction processing unit 106 waits to receive prediction content information indicating the confirmed prediction content in the selection control process for the specific player.

Next, when the selection prediction processing unit 106 receives the confirmed prediction content information for the specific player from the terminal device 20 (step S103), the selection prediction processing unit 106 converts the received prediction content information into the ID of the specific player and the execution ID of the selection control process to be executed from now on. is registered in the prediction related information storage unit 148 in association with (step S104).

Next, the selection control processing unit 105 executes the selection control process 10 times in succession to identify the selected game item (step S105).

Next, the benefit control unit 107 selects and specifies the prediction content indicated by the prediction content information registered in the prediction related information storage unit 148 (the prediction content information registered in association with the execution ID executed in step S105). A determination process is performed to determine whether or not the game item matches the game item (step S106).

At this time, if it is determined that the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information does not match the selected specific game item, the benefit control unit 107 grants the selected selection confirmed game item to the specific user, and The selected and confirmed game item is registered in the player information of the specific user (step S107), and this operation is ended.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information matches the selected specific game item, the benefit control unit 107 controls the benefit based on the confirmed selected game item (for example, the level of the confirmed selected game item). The game item (+2) is added, the game item is registered in the player information of the specific user (step S108), and the operation is ended.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to what has been described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

In this embodiment, a battle game in which a fighting game is played is used as the first game, and a simulation game in which a city is created is used as the second game. However, the present embodiment is limited thereto. Instead, it may be applied to various games, such as competitive games such as sports games such as baseball games, soccer games, and basketball games, role-playing games, and other simulation games.

Further, in this embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, or a server system may be constructed by linking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game may be provided to the terminal device 20. You may.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the game processing is executed by the terminal device 20 based on the game control information provided by the server device 10, but each function of the processing section 200 of the terminal device 20 and the game program are The game may be executed by the server device 10, and the terminal device 20 may realize the above game by performing operation input and image display by streaming.

In this case, the server device 10 will provide the corresponding terminal device 20 with information regarding the display of the game image as game control information.

Further, in this embodiment, the function of the server device 10 may be realized by a single game device, that is, a device that operates independently without depending on other devices such as a server device (stand-alone). .

In this case, the game device
(A1) Accept information regarding the game input by the player as game information; (A2) Proceed with the game using game items (game media);
(A3) Executing a selection control process for selecting one or more game items from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game items and causing the player to acquire them;
(A4) When a game item having at least one element selected by the selection control process is predicted, a selection to set the predicted content in advance as predicted content information before the selection control process is executed. Execute the prediction setting process,
(A5) Based on the selected specific game item indicating the game item specified by the selection control process and the set predicted content information, the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information matches the selected specific game item. Execute a determination process to determine whether or not there is a
(A6) If it is determined by the determination process that the predictions match, execute a benefit control process that assumes that the prediction is correct and grants the player a benefit based on the game item that the player is to acquire;
It has a structure.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as those described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same functions, methods, and results, or configurations that have the same objectives and effects). Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which non-essential parts of the configuration described in the embodiments are replaced. Further, the present invention includes a configuration that has the same effects or a configuration that can achieve the same purpose as the configuration described in the embodiment. Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

As mentioned above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications can be made without substantially departing from the novelty and effects of the present invention. . Therefore, all such modifications are included within the scope of the present invention.

10 ... Server device 20 ... Terminal device 100 ... Processing section 101 ... Communication control section 102 ... Web processing section 103 ... Game management section 104 ... Reception processing section 105 ... Selection control processing section 106 ... Selection prediction processing section 107 ... Privilege control section 110 ... Timer management section 111 ... Information provision section 120 ... Input section 130 ... Display section 140 ... Storage section 142 ... Main storage section 144 ... Game data storage section 146 ... Player information storage section 148 ... Prediction related information storage section 180 ... Information storage medium 196 ... Communication section 200 ... Processing section 210 ... Communication control section 211 ... Web browser 212 ... Game processing section 213 ... Display control section 220 ... Drawing section 230 ... Sound processing section 260 ... Input section 262 ... Detection section 270 ... Storage section 271 ... Main storage section 272... Image buffer 280... Information storage medium 290... Display section 292... Sound output section 296... Communication section

Claims (17)

A server system that performs game control to cause a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game, the server system comprising:
reception means for accepting information regarding the game transmitted from the terminal device as game information;
a game control means for advancing the game using game media;
selection control means for executing selection control processing for selecting one or more game media from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game media and associating the selected game media with the player;
When a game medium having at least one element selected by the selection control process is predicted, the predicted content is set as predicted content information before the result of the selection control process is notified to the player. prediction setting means for executing selection prediction setting processing;
Based on the selected specific game medium indicating the game medium specified by the selection control process and the set predicted content information, the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information matches the selected specific game medium. determination processing means for performing determination processing for determining whether or not there is a
a privilege control means for executing a privilege control process of granting a privilege to the player, assuming that the prediction is correct, when it is determined that the predicted contents match according to the determination process;
providing means for providing the terminal device with information regarding the game, including information on benefits granted to the player;
A server system comprising: The server system according to claim 1,
The selection control means
Continuously execute multiple selection control processes in one activation,
The prediction setting means
A server system that executes the selection prediction setting process of predicting the selected specific game content to be selected by the plurality of selection control processes. The server system according to claim 1 or 2,
The prediction setting means
A server system that executes the selection prediction setting process of setting at least one of the elements in the selected specific game medium as the prediction content. In the server system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The prediction setting means
As the selection prediction setting process, when a plurality of selection specific game contents are selected by the selection control process, the server system sets the prediction content information in which the plurality of selection specific game contents are predicted. The server system according to claim 4,
The prediction setting means
As the selection prediction setting process, when setting the prediction content information in advance, the server system includes a selection order of the game medium to be selected as the selected specific game medium by the selection control process. In the server system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The prediction setting means
A server system that generates, as prediction reference information, information that is provided to the player and serves as a reference for predictions when setting the prediction content information. In the server system according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A server system in which the selection control means selects the selected specific game medium from at least two selection target groups having different configurations of the game contents when a plurality of selected specific game contents are selected by the selection control process. . The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The benefit control means,
A server system that executes the privilege control process of selecting the game content from the selection target group for privileges and giving it to the player as the privilege. The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
A server system, wherein the selection control means executes the selection control process using the selection target group having different selection probabilities for each game medium having different at least one element. The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
When the determination processing means executes the determination process, the difficulty level in the predicted content information is calculated as a predicted difficulty level based on the predicted content,
The benefit control means,
A server system that executes the benefit control process that determines a benefit to be given to the player based on the calculated difficulty level when it is determined that the predicted contents match in the determination process. The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The benefit control means,
As the benefit, the server system changes an element of the selected specific game content selected by the selection control process to be advantageous for the player. The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The benefit to be given to the player when the prediction is correct is stored in the storage means in association with the game medium,
The benefit control means,
A server system that provides the player with a benefit that is stored in association with a selected specific game medium that is provided by the selection control process as the benefit. The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The benefit control means,
If the game medium having a given benefit control condition is selected as the selected specific game medium, canceling the provision of the benefit to the player;
The prediction setting means
The server system executes the selection prediction setting process again to reset the predicted content of the game medium selected by the selection control process as the predicted content information. A game system that performs game control to run a game,
a reception means for accepting information regarding the game input by the player as game information;
a game control means for advancing the game using game media;
selection control means for executing selection control processing for selecting one or more game media from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game media and associating the selected game media with the player;
When a game medium having at least one element selected by the selection control process is predicted, the predicted content is set as predicted content information before the result of the selection control process is notified to the player. prediction setting means for executing selection prediction setting processing;
Based on the selected specific game medium indicating the game medium specified by the selection control process and the set predicted content information, the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information matches the selected specific game medium. determination processing means for performing determination processing for determining whether or not there is a
a privilege control means for executing a privilege control process of granting a privilege to the player, assuming that the prediction is correct, when it is determined that the predicted contents match according to the determination process;
A game system comprising: A program that controls the game to run the game,
reception means for accepting information regarding the game input by the player as game information;
a game control means for progressing the game using game media;
selection control means for executing a selection control process of selecting one or more game media from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game media and associating the selected game media with the player;
When a game medium having at least one element selected by the selection control process is predicted, the predicted content is set as predicted content information before the result of the selection control process is notified to the player. prediction setting means for executing selection prediction setting processing;
Based on the selected specific game medium indicating the game medium specified by the selection control process and the set predicted content information, the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information matches the selected specific game medium. determination processing means for performing determination processing for determining whether or not there is a
Privilege control means for executing a privilege control process of granting a privilege to the player, assuming that the prediction is correct, when it is determined that the predicted contents match according to the determination process;
A program that causes a computer to function as The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 13,
The benefit control means,
As the benefit control process, when it is determined that the prediction contents match in the determination process, the prediction is assumed to be correct, and the player is granted a benefit that gives the player an advantage in the game. server system. A game providing method for providing information regarding a game from a server device that performs game control for executing a given game to a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player, the method comprising:
The server device includes:
reception means for accepting information regarding the game transmitted from the terminal device as game information;
a game control means for advancing the game using game media;
selection control means for executing selection control processing for selecting one or more game media from a selection target group consisting of a plurality of game media and associating the selected game media with the player;
When a game medium having at least one element selected by the selection control process is predicted, the predicted content is set as predicted content information before the result of the selection control process is notified to the player. prediction setting means for executing selection prediction setting processing;
Based on the selected specific game medium indicating the game medium specified by the selection control process and the set predicted content information, the predicted content indicated by the predicted content information matches the selected specific game medium. determination processing means for performing determination processing for determining whether or not there is a
a privilege control means for executing a privilege control process of granting a privilege to the player, assuming that the prediction is correct, when it is determined that the predicted contents match according to the determination process;
providing means for providing the terminal device with information regarding the game, including information on benefits granted to the player;
In the case where the
transmitting information regarding the player's operation accepted by the terminal device to a server device;
A game providing method, comprising receiving information regarding the game from a server device that executes processing regarding the game.

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