JP2023166814A - Game information processing method, game information processing device, and computer program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game information processing method, a game information processing device, and a computer program capable of improving a motivation for a play of a game application itself by combining a stock of parameters for a game action and other elements in the game.SOLUTION: A game information processing method includes processing that a computer stores a value of action points that are consumed for executing a game action executed by a predetermined execution unit in a game, and increase to an upper limit according to a user's level of the game with a lapse of time, by associating it with a user ID, imparts a predetermined number of predetermined items to the user on condition that the user has cleared a specific game action, and stocks the action points according the quantity of the predetermined items.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

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

BACKGROUND ART Game applications (hereinafter referred to as game applications) that can be executed on communicable information terminal devices such as so-called smartphones and tablet terminals carried by users have become widespread. In this type of game application, game scenarios, new characters, and the like are added as appropriate through a communication connection with a game server device, so that the application can be played continuously over a long period of time.

In many game apps, by consuming parameters given to the user, it is possible to execute game actions in predetermined execution units such as battles, stages, quests, etc. As a result, the user can receive rewards of game content such as items and characters. Obtainable. The parameters given to the user at this time are expressed as the main character's or user's "stamina", "physical strength", "heart", and "fuel", and are basically set to recover to the upper limit over time. ing.

Patent Document 1 discloses that a parameter called "energy value" used for game action is recovered by charging at a higher efficiency than the recovery rate over time.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-235871

If the parameters for the aforementioned game actions reach their upper limits while the game is not being played, the user loses the opportunity to benefit from recovery over time. Since it is not possible to perform game actions intermittently to benefit from recovery over time, a method of stocking parameters is desired. Simple methods of stocking parameters, such as automatically stocking them and turning them into items while you haven't played the game for more than a certain amount of time, can greatly improve your motivation to play the game, as you can benefit even if you leave it alone for a while. That's difficult.

The present invention provides a game information processing method, a game information processing device, and a computer program that improve motivation for playing the game application itself by combining a stock of parameters for game actions with other elements in the game. The purpose is to

A game information processing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is such that a computer is consumed to execute executable game actions in a predetermined unit of execution within a game, and the level of the user of the game is increased over time. storing a value of action points that increases up to a corresponding upper limit value in association with a user ID, and granting a predetermined number of predetermined items to the user on the condition that the user clears a specific game action; The method includes a process of stocking the action point value according to the quantity of the predetermined item.

A game information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is configured such that the game information processing device is consumed to execute executable game actions in a predetermined unit of execution within a game, and the upper limit is increased over time according to the level of the user of the game. A predetermined number of predetermined items are given to the user on the condition that the user clears a specific game action, and the action points are stored in association with the user ID. , according to the quantity of the predetermined item.

A computer program according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to cause a computer to execute executable game actions in predetermined units of execution in a game, and to perform a game action according to a user's level of the game over time. The value of action points that increases up to the upper limit is stored in association with the user ID, and on the condition that the user clears a specific game action, a predetermined number of predetermined items are given to the user, and the action A process of stocking the point value according to the quantity of the predetermined item is executed.

In the game information processing method, game information processing device, and computer program of the present disclosure, action points cannot be stocked without a specific item that is given on the condition that a specific game action is cleared. Thereby, it is possible to improve the motivation to both perform a specific game action and enjoy the benefits of recovery of action points over time.

According to the present disclosure, action points necessary for game actions can be stocked by progressing the game until a predetermined condition is met. It is possible to improve the motivation to progress in the game by making it advantageous to enjoy the game more by progressing in the game. Also, although the progress of the game is different between long-time users and new users, new users have the motivation to progress further in the game and can enjoy the content by minimizing the difference in progress as much as possible. You can do it like this.

1 is a schematic diagram of a game system of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of an information processing device. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of an information terminal device. An example of a selection screen for a quest to be executed is shown. It is an explanatory diagram of recovery items. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of synthesis of recovery items. Another example of synthesis of recovery items is shown. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for synthesizing recovery items in an information terminal device. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recovery item synthesis screen. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of an action point.

The present disclosure will be specifically described with reference to drawings showing embodiments thereof. In the following embodiments, a game system to which the game information processing method of the present disclosure is applied will be described.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game system 100 of the present disclosure. The game system 100 includes an information terminal device 2 used by a plurality of users, and an information processing device 1 with which the information terminal device 2 can communicate. The information terminal device 2 and the information processing device 1 can exchange data with each other via the network N. The network N includes the Internet N1, a carrier network N2, a base station BS, and an access point AP, and the information terminal device 2 can transmit and receive data to and from the information processing device 1 via the network N wirelessly (or by wire). be.

In the game system 100, the information terminal device 2 in which the game application program (hereinafter referred to as a game application) is installed cannot use all the game contents. The information terminal device 2 communicates with the information processing device 1 periodically and in accordance with progress, and acquires game content from the content database (DB: Data Base) 110 of the information processing device 1 via the network N as appropriate. to advance the game. The game content includes scenario data, character data, and item data (battle items, reinforcement items). The data that can be used for these game contents differs depending on the user and the progress of the game, and the data obtained differs depending on the user.

Hereinafter, the configuration of each device will be shown, and the details of the process by which the user advances the game will be explained.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the information processing device 1. As shown in FIG. The information processing device 1 is a game server capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the information terminal device 2 . In the following description, the information processing device 1 will be explained as one game server, but it may also be configured such that a plurality of server computers are communicatively connected via a network to perform distributed processing.

The information processing device 1 includes a processing section 10, a storage section 11, and a communication section 12. The processing unit 10 is a processor using a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and/or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). The processing unit 10 executes processing as a game server based on the information processing program 1P stored in the storage unit 11.

The storage unit 11 uses a nonvolatile memory such as a hard disk, flash memory, or SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 11 stores data referenced by the processing unit 10. The storage unit 11 stores an information processing program 1P. The information processing program 1P may be one in which the processing section 10 reads out the information processing program 9P stored in the storage medium 9 and copies it into the storage section 11. The information processing program 1P may be downloaded and stored by the processing unit 10 from another program server via the communication unit 12.

The storage unit 11 includes a content DB 110 that stores game content used in the game. The game content stored in the content DB 110 includes scenario data, battle data, character data, battle item data, reinforcement item data, and the like.

Scenario data is data used for game play processing. The scenario data includes image data (animation, video, etc.), text data (dialogue, etc.), and audio data. The battle data includes data such as movements and voices of characters during play processing (enemies, allies, etc.), data such as images of battle items during play processing, battle background data, and audio data.

Character data is data of characters that appear in the game. Character data includes name (identification data), attribute data (type, characteristics, etc.), image data (animation, video, etc.), audio data, parameters for each level (strength, defensive power, attributes, etc.), and rarity. including. The character data includes identification data and number data of reinforcement item data necessary for strengthening the character. The identification data and number of reinforcement item data are classified depending on the reinforcement elements of the character. Character data may be stored for different variations (different clothes, different colors, etc.) of the same character.

Battle item data is data on items applied to characters during battle, so to speak, items that assist in battle. Battle items include, for example, equipment such as weapons and armor, tools other than weapons and armor for recovery or attack, and items for temporary reinforcement. The battle item data includes name and image data, and data that numerically represents the effect on battle parameters (attack amount, defense amount, etc.) applied to the character during the battle. The battle item data may include identification data and number data of required reinforcement item data for each reinforcement element of the battle item.

The reinforcement item data is data on items that are applied to strengthen the character outside of battle. The reinforcement items are, for example, reinforcement materials, materials for synthesis, and the like. The reinforced item data includes name and image data. The reinforced item data may include a degree of rarity.

The game realized by the game system 100 of the present disclosure further uses points, set values, etc. that can be exchanged for various game contents. The content DB 110 includes a content table that associates these game content entities with content identification data (hereinafter referred to as content ID).

The storage unit 11 stores content IDs of game content that can be used by each user in each information terminal device 2 in association with a user ID that identifies the user. For example, the storage unit 11 stores content IDs and numbers that identify characters, battle items, reinforcement items, etc. that the user owns on the game application 2P in association with the user ID. In response to an acquisition request specifying a content ID, the processing unit 10 reads a copy of game content data from the content table and provides it to the request source.

The communication unit 12 realizes communication with the information terminal device 2 via the network N. Specifically, the communication unit 12 is a network card. The communication unit 12 may be a wireless communication module that connects to the carrier network N2, or may be a wireless communication module for WiFi. The processing unit 10 can transmit and receive data to and from the information terminal device 2 through the communication unit 12 .

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the information terminal device 2. As shown in FIG. The information terminal device 2 is a device that includes a display section 23 and a communication section 22. The information terminal device 2 is, for example, a smartphone or a tablet terminal. The information terminal device 2 may be a game-only device.

The information terminal device 2 includes a processing section 20, a storage section 21, a communication section 22, a display section 23, an audio output section 24, and an operation section 25. The processing unit 20 is a processor using a CPU and/or a GPU. The processing unit 20 executes processing related to the game based on the game application program (hereinafter referred to as game application) 2P stored in the storage unit 21.

The storage unit 21 uses nonvolatile memory such as flash memory or SSD. The storage unit 21 stores data referenced by the processing unit 20. The game application 2P is downloaded from the information processing device 1 or another program server device via the communication unit 22 and stored in an executable manner.

The storage unit 21 stores the user ID of the game application 2P. The storage unit 21 stores content IDs and numbers for identifying characters, battle items, reinforcement items, etc. owned by the user on the game application 2P in association with the user ID. The relationship between the user ID, content ID, and number stored in the storage unit 21 is the same as the content ID and number stored in association with the user ID in the information processing device 1.

The communication unit 22 realizes communication with the information processing device 1 via the network N including the Internet or a carrier network. Specifically, the communication unit 22 may be a wireless communication device that connects to a carrier network, or may be a wireless communication device for WiFi. The processing unit 20 can transmit and receive data to and from the information processing device 1 through the communication unit 22 .

The display unit 23 is a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 23 is, for example, a display with a built-in touch panel. The processing unit 20 displays game content such as images and text provided from the information processing device 1 on the display unit 23 based on the game application 2P.

The audio output unit 24 includes a speaker and the like. The processing unit 20 causes the audio output unit 24 to output game content such as audio and music provided from the information processing device 1 based on the game application 2P.

The operation unit 25 is a user interface that allows input and output to and from the processing unit 20, and is a touch panel built into the display unit 23. The operation unit 25 may be a physical button. The operation unit 25 may be a voice input unit.

The game realized by the game system 100 configured in this way is such that the information terminal device 2 executes game play such as scenario data, battle data, character data, etc. in predetermined execution units (hereinafter referred to as quests) based on the game application 2P. Progress is made by playing the content. A quest is a quest in which a character owned by the user fights against a character who is not the target of the user's operations (hereinafter referred to as an NPC (Non-Player Character)) using various methods such as actions, commands, and puzzles. The content of the quest is not limited to this. Once the quest to be executed is selected and these data are played back, the user can operate the operation interface for executing the battle. In response to operations, the scenario and battle progress, characters and backgrounds move, and audio is output.

In the game system 100 of the present disclosure, in order to start a quest on the information terminal device 2, it is necessary to consume parameters given to the user for executing the quest. This parameter is hereinafter referred to as an action point. Action point values are stored in association with user IDs of users. The number of action points required for execution is determined in advance for each quest, and the required number of points is stored in the information processing device 1 according to the quest ID. For example, if a main scenario that progresses based on the game application 2P and an event scenario are prepared, the number of points consumed when executing the main scenario and the event scenario may be different. Depending on the difficulty of the battle in the scenario, the number of points consumed when executing the quest may be different, the number of points may be the same for all quests, or the number of points consumed may vary for a limited time. You can.

FIG. 4 shows an example of a quest selection screen 230 to be executed. The selection screen 230 displays banners 231 corresponding to each quest to be selected. Each banner 231 displays a numerical value of required action points associated with each quest. When the user selects one of the plurality of banners 231 using the operation unit 25, the processing unit 20 of the information terminal device 2 calculates the number of points corresponding to the selected banner 231 by adding the number of points corresponding to the selected banner 231 to the number of action points associated with the user ID. Subtract it from the value and start the quest.

The selection screen 230 includes a display column 232 for the action points at that point. The display field 232 includes text "125/140" indicating the current value "125" relative to the upper limit value "140" and a gauge indicating the ratio to the upper limit value. Action points are recovered over time up to a value that corresponds to the user's player level. In the display column 232, text indicating that recovery is in progress is displayed on the gauge. These action points can be recovered using action point recovery items. As recovery items, multiple types of items with different numbers of points to recover can be used. The number of each type of recovery item is stored in the information processing device 1 and the information terminal device 2 in association with the user ID.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of recovery items. In FIG. 5, a plurality of recovery items are shown as "fruit" images, and the number of points recovered by each recovery item is expressed by a gauge. For example, among the plurality of recovery items shown in FIG. 5, the first recovery item (indicated by the symbol A in FIG. 5) has a number of points (in FIG. 5) ranging from zero to the upper limit (140 in FIG. 5). 140) to be recoverable. The second recovery item (indicated by symbol B in FIG. 5) recovers the number of points (70 in FIG. 5) corresponding to 50% of the amount from zero to the upper limit. The third recovery item (indicated by C in FIG. 5) recovers a predetermined number of points (10 in FIG. 5). In addition, recovery of action points may be realized by charging within the game application 2P.

In the game system 100 of the present disclosure, in addition to the recovery items A to C shown in FIG. 5, a recovery item D can be synthesized by the user's operation and used to recover action points. Recovery items A to D are used only to recover action points.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of synthesis of recovery item D. The recovery item D can be synthesized from the action points at that point and a predetermined item. The action points used when synthesizing the recovery item D have the same value as the action points that can be recovered by the recovery item D, and are, for example, 40. The predetermined item used to synthesize recovery item D is, for example, item X with the image of a "seed" obtained as a reward by executing a specific quest of the main scenario, that is, by progressing the story. By combining action points with "seed" item X, a "fruit" item for recovery is synthesized. The number of predetermined items (item X, item Y to be described later) is stored in the information processing device 1 and the information terminal device 2 in association with the user ID each time it is given as a reward.

FIG. 7 shows another example of synthesis of the recovery item D. The recovery item D may be synthesized from action points and a predetermined item Y, which is an item Y with the image of a "ticket" as shown in FIG. Similar to the "seed" item in FIG. 6, the "ticket" item Y may be an item obtained as a reward by executing a specific quest of the main scenario, that is, by progressing the story. The predetermined items used to synthesize action points may also be items obtained as a reward when the user reaches a specific state or story break, or may be an item that is obtained as a reward when the user reaches a specific state or story break, or a break level (maximum level, sharp number). It may also be an item that can be obtained by reaching the level of

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for synthesizing recovery items D in the information terminal device 2. As shown in FIG. When the synthesis menu for recovery item D is selected on the information terminal device 2, the following process is started.

The processing unit 20 refers to the number of predetermined items (such as "seeds" or "tickets") used for synthesis that are associated with the user ID (step S1), and refers to the value of action points at that time (step S1). Step S2).

The processing unit 20 specifies the maximum number of recoverable items D that can be synthesized based on the number of referenced predetermined items and the value of the action point (step S3). In step S3, the processing unit 20 specifies the smaller value of the quotient obtained by dividing the action point value by the recoverable action point value (40) by the recovery item D and the number of predetermined items as the maximum number. do.

The processing unit 20 displays the specified maximum number on the display unit 23, and receives the number of recovery items D to be synthesized within a range below the maximum number (step S4). In other words, the processing unit 20 can synthesize the recovery item D if the action points are greater than or equal to the action points recoverable by the recovery item D and the number of predetermined items is one or more.

The processing unit 20 increases the number of recovery items D associated with the user ID according to the number received in step S4 (step S5). The processing unit 20 subtracts the number of predetermined items by the number accepted in step S4 (step S6), and calculates the number obtained by multiplying the received number by the value of recoverable action points by the recovery item D, and the action at that point. The points are subtracted (step S7).

The processing unit 20 determines whether the action point value before the process in step S7 is greater than or equal to the upper limit value, and whether the action point value becomes less than the upper limit value after the process in step S7 (step S8).

If it is determined that the number has changed from the upper limit value or more to less than the upper limit value (S8: YES), the processing unit 20 restarts recovery of action points over time (step S9), and ends the process.

When it is determined that the value does not fall from the upper limit value to less than the upper limit value (S8: NO), the processing unit 20 omits the process of step S9 and ends the process.

Regarding the increase in the number of recovery items D associated with the user ID, the decrease in the number of predetermined items associated with the user ID, and the decrease in the value of action points in steps S5, S6, and S7, the information terminal device 2 Not only that, but also the information processing device 1 is updated.

In this way, not only when the user's player level in the game application 2P reaches a value equal to or higher than the upper limit due to the accumulation of experience points associated with the implementation of quests, but also when the player level is lower than the upper limit, the user can If you have the item, you can create recovery item D.

The procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8 will be explained using a specific example. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the composite screen 233 of the recovery item D. The composition screen 233 is displayed when the menu for composition of recovery item D is selected on the operation screen. The synthesis screen 233 includes an image 234 of the "seed" item X, which is the source of the synthesis of the recovery item D, and an image 235 of the recovery item D after the synthesis. As shown in FIG. 9, the processing unit 20 of the information terminal device 2 displays the item X associated with the user ID of the user as a “seed” image 234 on the display unit 23, and displays the recovery item D as An image 235 of "fruit" is displayed on the display unit 23. The processing unit 20 displays the number of items X owned by the user (number of possessions) side by side with the numerical value of action points at the time of display.

The synthesis screen 233 includes text 236 indicating the maximum value of the recovery items D that can be synthesized, as specified by the calculation of the processing unit 20. The composite screen 233 includes a slide bar 237 for accepting the number of recovery items D between the minimum value and the specified maximum value. Below the slide bar 237, the number of recovery items D to be synthesized (number of exchanges) according to the position of the selector, the number of items X required to synthesize that number of recovery items D, and the number of action points are displayed. The value (required number) is displayed. When the user moves the selector on the slide bar 237, the number of these recovery items D, the required items X, and the value of action points are changed according to the position of the selector.

The composition screen 233 includes a composition button 238. When the combination button 238 is selected by the user, the processing unit 20 receives the number of recovery items D according to the position of the selector on the slide bar 237 (S4), and combines the recovery items D (S5-S7). The synthesis screen 233 also includes a "Cancel" button, and when the "Cancel" button is selected, the processing unit 20 returns to the screen before selecting the synthesis menu without executing the synthesis of the recovery item D. .

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of change in action points. In FIG. 10, the vertical axis shows the value of action points, and the horizontal axis shows the passage of time. A thick solid line indicates a change in action points when recovery item D is combined.

If the user plays the game application 2P at time t1 and the action points become low, if the user does not play the game application 2P for a certain amount of time due to work, school, sleep, etc., the action points will be recovered over time. . As shown by the broken line, if left as is, the action points will reach the upper limit and will not recover from the time t3. The user who has obtained the predetermined item combines two recovery items D, for example, at time t2, which is before time t3. The user consumes 80 action points at time t2, but after time t2, the user can recover action points at any time using recovery item D, so the action points remain at the upper limit from time t3 onwards. It is possible to obtain the same effect as increasing the value beyond 1 (in the figure, the two-dot chain line). By combining recovery items D at a time when it is assumed that the user will not be playing the game for a while, when the user starts playing again, the action points will be the upper limit + the number of recovery items D x 40. You can start in the same state you were in, and can complete more quests.

There is also a method of automatically creating recovery item D depending on the length of time that recovery has stopped while reaching the upper limit, and setting an expiration date for that recovery item. Recovery items can be obtained quickly, the rarity of recovery items decreases, and the ability to improve the motivation to play the game application 2P is not great. In the present disclosure, the recovery item D can be obtained by combining a predetermined item obtained as the story progresses and the action points given at that time, so that the game can be created with consideration to the timing of synthesis of the recovery item D. It is possible to make a play plan and improve motivation to proceed with the game.

Although it has been explained that the predetermined items are given to each user as the story progresses, more items are given to users who have made low progress in the story, that is, who are slow in progress, as the game progresses. You can also use it as

The embodiments disclosed above are illustrative in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, and includes all changes within the meaning and range equivalent to the claims.

1 Information processing device 10 Processing section 11 Storage section 1P, 9P Information processing program 2 Information terminal device 20 Processing section 21 Storage section 23 Display section 2P Game application program (game application)

Claims (10)

The computer is
The value of action points, which are consumed to execute executable game actions in a predetermined unit of execution within the game, and which increase over time to an upper limit value according to the level of the user of the game, is stored in the user ID. Correlate and memorize
Granting a predetermined number of predetermined items to the user on the condition that the user clears a specific game action,
A game information processing method comprising: stocking the value of the action point according to the quantity of the predetermined item. The computer includes:
Accepts the specification of the quantity of stock within a range that is less than or equal to the maximum value of the quantity of stock specified based on the value of the action points at the time of acceptance and the number of the predetermined items given to the user. 1. The game information processing method according to 1. The game information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the specific game action is a game action that advances the story of the game. The game information processing method according to claim 1, wherein the specific game action is a game action for setting the state of the user in the game to a specific state. The stock is a conversion to a recovery item to increase the value of the action point by a predetermined value,
The computer includes:
As compensation for the conversion to the recovery item, the action points are reduced according to a value obtained by multiplying the number of recovery items by the predetermined value, and the predetermined item is reduced according to the number of recovery items. 5. The game information processing method according to claim 4. The computer includes:
The game information processing method according to claim 5, wherein the recovery item is displayed as an image of a fruit, and the predetermined item is displayed as an image of the fruit seed. The game information processing method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the computer displays the predetermined item as an image of a ticket. The computer includes:
The game information processing according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the increase over time is resumed from the time when the action points become less than the upper limit from the upper limit by stocking the action points. Method. The value of action points, which are consumed to execute executable game actions in a predetermined unit of execution within the game, and which increase over time to an upper limit value according to the level of the user of the game, is stored in the user ID. Correlate and memorize
Granting a predetermined number of predetermined items to the user on the condition that the user clears a specific game action,
A game information processing device comprising a processing unit that executes a process of stocking the action point value according to the quantity of the predetermined item. to the computer,
The value of action points, which are consumed to execute executable game actions in a predetermined unit of execution within the game, and which increase over time to an upper limit value according to the level of the user of the game, is stored in the user ID. Correlate and memorize
Granting a predetermined number of predetermined items to the user on the condition that the user clears a specific game action,
A computer program that executes a process of stocking the value of the action point according to the quantity of the predetermined item.

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