JP2023175871A - Game information processing device, and information processing device control method and control program - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow a player trying to play a game in which a consideration is required to consume a value owned by the player effectively.SOLUTION: A game information processing device (e.g., a user management server 10) includes: providing means (e.g., a providing part 410) for, concerning an object game, providing a player with an item associated with a first privilege for varying a play consideration to a variation consideration, and varying a normal rule of a clear reward to a variation rule; and determination means (e.g. an updating part 450) for determining a clear reward of the object game to the player who has consumed the item and borne the variation consideration based on the variation rule.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to an electronic game using a display capable of displaying two or more dimensions.

2. Description of the Related Art A betting game is known in which a bet is made by predicting the finish order of a race and a payout is received based on the result of the race. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a betting game that has a "multi-sided function" in which the number of medals awarded according to the result of the race is multiplied by n for a player who bets n times the number of medals required for a race of a racehorse. It has been disclosed (see paragraph [0270], etc.).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-136077

In the bet game described in Patent Document 1, the multiplier n is the reciprocal of a natural number or a natural number, and is selected from 11 options from 0.5 to 10. Therefore, the value obtained by multiplying the predetermined number of dividend medals by n becomes one of 11 limited values.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to allow a player who wants to play a game that requires consideration to effectively spend the value held by the player.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention determines a reward for clearing a target game for a player who has consumed an item and paid a variable price based on variable regulations. The present invention includes at least the following aspects.

[A] A granting means for granting to a player an item associated with a first benefit that changes the playing consideration to a variable consideration and changes the normal provision of clear reward to a variable provision regarding the target game, and A game information processing device comprising: determining means for determining a reward for clearing the target game for the player who has paid a variable consideration based on the variable regulation.

[B] A granting step of granting to the player an item associated with a first benefit that changes the playing consideration to a variable consideration and changes the normal provision of clear reward to a variable provision regarding the target game, and consuming the item and A method for controlling an information processing device, comprising: determining a reward for clearing the target game for the player who has paid a variable consideration based on the variable regulation.

[C] A granting function that grants the player an item associated with a first benefit that changes the play consideration for the target game to a variable consideration and changes the normal rules for clear rewards to variable rules; A control program that causes a computer of an information processing device to realize a determination function of determining a reward for clearing the target game for the player who has paid a variable consideration based on the variable regulation.

[D] A granting function that grants the player an item associated with a first benefit that changes the play consideration to a variable consideration and changes the normal rule of clear reward to a variable rule regarding the target game, and consumes the item to A recording medium that non-temporarily records a control program that causes a computer of an information processing device to implement a determining function of determining a reward for clearing the target game for the player who has paid a variable consideration based on the variable regulation.

According to the present invention, the value held by the player at the start of play can be effectively consumed.

The following technical limitations may be added to the "game information processing device" in [A] above. Further, similar technical limitations may be applied to the "control method" in [B] above, the "control program" in [C] above, and the control program recorded by the "recording medium" in [D] above, respectively.

(1) Further comprising a setting means for setting at least one of a first variation content from the play consideration to the variable consideration and a second variation content from the normal regulation to the variation regulation according to a designation operation by the player. . Thereby, at least one of the first variation content and the second variation content can be flexibly set.

(2) The setting means sets at least one of the first variation content and the second variation content according to the variation purpose specified by the designation operation. Thereby, at least one of the first variation content and the second variation content can be flexibly set according to the variation purpose specified by the player.

(3) The setting means sets the first variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the play consideration, and sets the second variation content according to the first variation content. Thereby, both the first variation content and the second variation content can be flexibly set according to the variation purpose for adjusting the play consideration specified by the player.

(4) The setting means sets the second variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the clear reward, and sets the first variation content according to the second variation content. Thereby, both the first variation content and the second variation content can be flexibly set according to the variation purpose for adjusting the clear reward specified by the player.

(5) The setting means sets both the first variation content that increases the play consideration and the second variation content that increases the normal regulation, and provides a challenge instruction for the target game with an instruction to consume the item. The game player further includes an accepting means for accepting the following on the condition that the player is not disadvantaged due to the relationship with the second benefit that coexists with the first benefit. This makes it difficult for unexpected disadvantages to occur due to the application of the first benefit in relation to the second benefit.

(6) In the case where the application of the second benefit, which discounts the play consideration without changing the normal rules, has been completed after the selection of the target game, the reception means is configured to prevent the player from paying the variable consideration. If the situation is possible, the challenge instruction is accepted after confirmation from the player. Thereby, since the player is confirmed before applying the first benefit, no unexpected disadvantage occurs in relation to the second benefit.

(7) In the case where the application of the second benefit, which discounts the play consideration without changing the normal rules, has been completed after the selection of the target game, the acceptance means does not allow the player to bear the variable consideration. If the situation is impossible, the challenge instruction will not be accepted. Thereby, since the first benefit is not applied, no unexpected disadvantage occurs in relation to the second benefit.

(8) The setting means sets both the first variation content that discounts the play consideration and the second variation content that discounts the normal rule, and sets the item consumption instruction in a competitive relationship with the first benefit. The game player further includes a reception means that accepts a condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to a certain second benefit. This makes it difficult for unexpected disadvantages to occur due to the application of the first benefit in relation to the second benefit.

(9) The accepting means accepts an instruction to consume the item when there is room to apply the second benefit after the first benefit ends. Thereby, unexpected disadvantages due to application of the first benefit in relation to the second benefit can be relieved.

In this specification, the following terms are used.

(1) "Game" refers to an electronic game provided at least in part through an online game service. In a broad sense, it refers to the game service itself, and in a narrow sense, it refers to the individual stages that make up the game service. “Player” refers to a user of a game service. "Play" refers to the player playing the game by advancing the game.

(2) "Solo play" refers to play by a single player. "Cooperative play" refers to synchronized play by multiple players in a cooperative relationship. In cooperative play, a cooperative relationship is formed between a player (host) who hosts cooperative play in a game and recruits friends, and a player (guest) who applies for the recruitment and participates in cooperative play in the game, and the progress of the play. are synchronized between players.

(3) A "play fee" is imposed on the player who plays the game. In particular, this is imposed on the player in solo play, and on at least one of the players in cooperative play. At least one of the players is, for example, a host. The play consideration may be paid in currency or in monetary value. Monetary value may be referred to as credits, in-game points, in-game currency, stamina, etc., for example. The monetary value used to pay for play is called "residual value." A "clear reward" is given to players who clear the game. The content of the clear reward is, in principle, determined based on normal regulations including the settings of various parameters.

(4) "Object" includes at least an in-game element that appears in a game in a broad or narrow sense and is an object of operation by a player. In-game elements to be operated include "characters" and "items."

(5) "Character" is an in-game element whose on-screen appearance and variable status are set. The appearance of the character is, for example, that of a person, a machine, a monster, or the like. The character's status is expressed as values such as hit points, attack power, speed, experience points, level, etc., for example.

(6) "Item" is an in-game element used to make temporary or permanent changes to parameters related to a character or a game. Parameters related to the game include setting parameters related to the state of a specific character and control parameters related to control of a specific play. The control parameters include a progress parameter that controls progress processing during play, and a reward parameter that controls clear reward determination processing after play. The progress parameter is, for example, the probability that a specific item will be given during play. The reward parameters are, for example, the amount of addition that increases the value of a specific parameter after clearing the game, and the probability that a specific character or item will be discharged after clearing the game (drop rate). Remuneration parameters are usually included in the regulations.

(7) "Benefits" refer to treatment that is advantageous to the player in the progress of the game. Advantageous treatment at least includes making temporary or permanent changes to any of the parameters associated with the game. A temporary change is called an "effect," the occurrence of a temporary change is called "activation," and the state in which the effect is activated is called "activating." The benefits include at least common benefits that are automatically applied to players who meet application conditions and individual benefits that are applied when a player performs an item consumption procedure.

(8) An individual benefit that changes the play consideration to a "variable consideration" and changes the normal provision to a "variable provision" for a target game or games is particularly referred to as a "variable benefit" (first benefit). If a variable benefit is associated with a "variable item," the variable benefit is triggered by consumption of the variable item. Variable items can be consumed without any particular restrictions when playing the target game.

(9) Changes due to variable benefits are increases (premiums) or decreases (discounts) in the play consideration and the numerical portion of the normal regulations. The normally prescribed numerical values include, for example, the number of drawings, the winning rate, the number of awards, and the amount of awards. An increase or decrease occurs by multiplying the play consideration and the normally prescribed numerical value by the fluctuation rate x, respectively. The fluctuation rate x is a positive real number that is not 1. When 0<x<1, the variation is downward, and when 1<x, the variation is upward.

(10) The fluctuation rate may be set according to the player's input operation, or may be set according to the player's designation operation. The designation operation includes an operation of selecting a desired fluctuation rate from among a plurality of options and an operation of designating a predetermined fluctuation purpose. The variable purpose includes at least the purpose of adjusting play consideration and the purpose of adjusting clear reward. The purpose of adjusting the play consideration is, for example, to use up the residual value used for paying the play consideration. The purpose of adjusting the clear reward is, for example, to increase the player rank by adjusting the amount of experience points included in the clear reward.

(11) An individual benefit that lowers the play price for one or more target games without changing the normal rules is particularly referred to as a "value discount benefit" (second benefit). Discounting is, for example, multiplying by the reciprocal of a natural number. When the consideration discount benefit is associated with the “consideration discount item”, the consideration discount benefit is triggered by the consumption of the consideration discount item.

(12) If the variable content of the variable benefit is an increase (premium), the variable benefit and the consideration discount benefit are in a "coexistence relationship." In other words, even if both are applied at the same time, the player will not be disadvantaged. On the other hand, if the variable content of the variable benefit is a decline (discount), the variable benefit and the consideration discount benefit are in a "competitive relationship." In other words, the consideration discount benefit is more advantageous than the variable benefit, and the two are in an exclusive relationship.

(13) A "situation in which variable consideration can be borne" is, for example, a situation in which the residual value is greater than or equal to the variable consideration, or a situation in which, if the residual value is replenished, it will be greater than or equal to the variable consideration. On the other hand, a "situation in which variable consideration can be borne" is, for example, a situation in which even if the residual value is replenished, it cannot exceed the variable consideration.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram illustrating a network configuration of the system. (Example) FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of a server device. (Example) FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of a user device. (Example) FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the functional configuration of a user management server. (Example) FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a database configuration. (Example) FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating a solo play execution procedure. (Example) It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a challenge instruction reception screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a challenge instruction reception screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a challenge instruction reception screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a warning screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a confirmation screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a confirmation screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a warning screen. (Example). It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a warning screen. (Example).

[1. Embodiment]
[1-1. overview]
This embodiment relates to an electronic game using a display capable of displaying two or more dimensions. In this embodiment, in order to allow players who want to challenge games that require compensation to effectively consume the value held by the player, the clearing reward of the target game is stipulated to be variable for players who consume items and bear variable compensation. Decided based on.

[1-2. Game information processing device]
The game information processing device (for example, the user management server 10) according to the embodiment provides an item associated with a first benefit that changes the play consideration to a variable consideration and changes the normal rule of clear reward to a variable rule regarding the target game. a granting unit (e.g., granting unit 410) that grants to the player; and a determining unit (for example, update unit 450).

The game information processing device according to the embodiment is preferably configured as a server-side device that provides an electronic game to a client-side device via a communication network in a client-server type game information processing system. The client side device may be a commercial game machine (arcade game machine) installed in a game center or the like, or a personal game machine owned by each player. The personal game machine may be a stationary game machine or a portable game machine. The stationary game machine and the portable game machine may be dedicated game machines or general-purpose terminals. Note that the game information processing device according to the embodiment may be a commercial game machine or a personal game machine that operates independently.

[2. Example]
[2-1. overview]
(1) Service of Example This example relates to a game service (service of example) that is provided at least in part online. In the service of the example, the player sequentially operates the four characters that make up the deck using predetermined actions, and sequentially challenges multiple stages (game in a narrow sense) prepared within the game. Electronic games (games in a broad sense) are provided.

(2) Quest Hereinafter, the above stage will be referred to as a "quest". Quests include ``Normal Quests'' that are always provided, and ``Archive Quests'' that may be provided in a designated storage location (archive) (in the following explanation, they are referred to as ``Archives of Memories'' (or simply ``Archives'')). ), and "event quests" which may be provided temporarily during limited-time events. For each quest, a play fee is set for each play of the quest. Further, each quest is associated with normal regulations used to determine a clear reward when the quest is cleared.

(3) Solo play, multiplayer There are two types of quest play: solo play (solo play) where one player takes on the challenge alone, and multiplay (cooperative play) where 2 to 4 players work together to take on the challenge. There is a standard play form. In a multiplayer, a cooperative relationship is formed between a host who hosts the multiplayer and recruits friends and a guest who applies for the recruitment and participates in the multiplayer, and the progress of the play is synchronized between the players.

(4) Stamina, total amount of stamina Stamina is managed for each player. Each time a player challenges a quest, the player's stamina is consumed according to the difficulty level of the quest. If you run out of stamina, you will not be able to play the quest. Furthermore, the total amount of stamina is set for each player rank. The higher the player rank, the greater the total amount of stamina. The player rank gradually increases as the player increases experience points by repeating actions such as completing quests in the service of the embodiment.

(5) Natural recovery of stamina The player's stamina gradually recovers without following instructions from the player, up to the maximum stamina value corresponding to the "total amount of stamina corresponding to the current player rank" of the player. The amount of natural recovery is "1 unit/3 minutes". With natural recovery, stamina cannot exceed the maximum stamina value.

(6) Forced recovery of stamina A player's stamina can be instantly recovered according to the player's instructions in exchange for consuming recovery items or currency items. The recovery amount of forced recovery is equal to the "total amount of stamina corresponding to the current player rank" of the player for one recovery item or one currency item. Forced recovery can cause stamina to exceed maximum stamina.

(7) Linked recovery of stamina The player's stamina can be instantly recovered in conjunction with an increase in player rank. The recovery amount of linked recovery is equal to the "total amount of stamina corresponding to the current player rank" of the player. With linked recovery, stamina can exceed the maximum stamina value.

(8) Common benefits, individual benefits In the service of the embodiment, common benefits are applied to players who meet predetermined application conditions. Furthermore, in the service of the embodiment, items are awarded to players who meet predetermined granting conditions. Then, the individual benefit associated with the item is applied to the player who has consumed the item. The common benefits and individual benefits include temporarily changing the contents of the normal provisions of play consideration and clear reward.

[2-2. Features]
(1) Variable Items In the service of the embodiment, variable items are granted to players who meet predetermined grant conditions. The variable item is associated with a variable benefit (first benefit) that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and changes the normal rule to the variable rule regarding one or more target quests. Variable items are given to players who meet the granting conditions as part of various campaigns.

(2) Variable benefits Then, the variable benefits associated with the variable items are applied to the player who consumed the variable items when playing the target quest. The fluctuation due to the variable benefit is an increase (premium) or decrease (discount) in the play consideration and the numerical portion of the normal regulations. The normally prescribed numerical values include, for example, the number of drawings, the winning rate, the number of awards, and the amount of awards. The rise and fall occur by multiplying the play consideration and the normally prescribed numerical value by the fluctuation rate x, respectively. The fluctuation rate x is a positive real number that is not 1.

[2-3. Example system configuration]
[2-3-1. Network configuration]
FIG. 1 illustrates the network configuration of the system of the embodiment. An example system provides an example service to a user.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the system of the embodiment includes a user management server 10 that manages users (players) of the service of the embodiment, a data management server 20 that manages data related to the service of the embodiment, It includes a plurality of user terminals 30 (30-1, 30-2, . . . 30-n) (n: natural number) used by a plurality of users, respectively.

The user management server 10 and the user terminal 30 can exchange data through the communication network 40. The data management server 20 can access a built-in or externally connectable storage 21. The user management server 10 can access data stored in the storage 21 via the data management server 20.

The communication network 40 is at least one of existing networks such as the Internet, a mobile phone network, a wireless WAN (Wireless Wide Area Network), a wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network), and Ethernet (registered trademark). may contain.

(1) User Management Server The user management server 10 is a server device (computer) in which a web server program and an application program (control program) are installed. In response to a request, the user management server 10 causes the data management server 20 to acquire necessary data from the storage 21 and provides it to the request source (response). Further, the user management server 10 causes the data management server 20 to register necessary data in the storage 21 in response to a request. Further, the user management server 10 executes various processes in order to provide the services of the embodiment. Note that a server system may be configured by linking a plurality of server devices, and the functions of the user management server 10 may be shared or the load placed on the user management server 10 may be distributed.

(2) Data Management Server The data management server 20 is a server device (computer) in which a DB (Data Base) server program is installed. The data management server 20 and the storage 21 constitute a DBMS (Data Base Management System). In response to a request, the data management server 20 acquires necessary data from the storage 21 and provides it to the request source (response). The data management server 20 also registers necessary data in the storage 21 in response to a request. The storage 21 is a storage device that stores data related to the services of the embodiment. Note that a server system may be configured by linking a plurality of server devices, and the functions of the data management server 20 may be shared or the load placed on the data management server 20 may be distributed.

(3) User Terminal The user terminal 30 is a user device (computer) on which a predetermined game program is installed. In this embodiment, the user device is a general-purpose mobile device on which a program can be installed (e.g., a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, a wearable device, etc.). A general-purpose processing device (for example, a PC (personal computer), etc.) can be used.

[2-3-2. Electrical configuration]
(1) Electrical configuration of server device FIG. 2 illustrates the electrical configuration of the server device. The server device illustrated in FIG. 2 includes a control processing device 210 including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a ROM (Read Only Memory), a main storage device 220 including a RAM (Random Access Memory), and an HDD (Hard Disc Drive). ), an input device 240 including a mouse and a keyboard, an output device 250 including a display and speakers, and a communication control device 260 including a network card (Network Interface Card). Note that a device such as an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) may be used instead of the CPU.

The main storage device 220, the auxiliary storage device 230, the input device 240, the output device 250, and the communication control device 260 are each connected to the control processing device 210 via a bus line. The control processing device 210 (1) reads a program stored in the auxiliary storage device 230 onto the main storage device 220, and (2) controls at least one of the input device 240, the auxiliary storage 230, and the communication control device 260 according to instructions from the program. (3) calculate and process the acquired data according to the procedure specified in the program; and (4) control communication of the calculated and processed data with the auxiliary storage device 230 and the output device 250. and/or device 260.

(2) Electrical configuration of user device FIG. 3 illustrates the electrical configuration of the user device. The user device illustrated in FIG. 3 includes a DSP 311 configuring a control processing unit, a RAM 321 configuring a main storage unit, a ROM 322 and an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) 323 configuring an auxiliary storage unit, and an input It has at least a touch panel display 331 constituting a section and a display section, a speaker 332 constituting an audio output section, and an NIC (Network Interface Controller) 341 and a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) chip 342 constituting a communication control section. . Note that a device such as an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) may be used instead of the DSP.

RAM321, ROM322, EEPROM323, touch panel display 331, speaker 332, NIC341, and wireless LAN chip 342 are each connected to DSP311 via a bus line. DSP311 (1) loads a program stored in ROM322 or EEPROM323 onto RAM321, (2) acquires data from at least one of touch panel display 331, EEPROM323, NIC341, and wireless LAN chip 342 according to instructions of the program, (3) After calculating and processing the acquired data according to the procedure specified in the program, (4) transferring the calculated and processed data to at least the EEPROM 323, the touch panel display 331, the speaker 332, the NIC 341, and the wireless LAN chip 342. Provide to either.

[2-3-3. Functional configuration]
(1) Overview The functions of the user management server 10 and the data management server 20 are realized by installing an OS (Operating System) for the server device and a program (control program) that runs on the OS into the server device. Ru. Programs to be installed on a server device are recorded non-temporarily on a recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), MO disk (Magneto-Optical disk), or flash memory. It may be distributed as a state and read into the server device from the recording medium, or it may be superimposed on a carrier wave and supplied to the server device via the communication network 40 or another communication network.

The functions of the user terminal 30 are realized by installing an OS (Operating System) for the user device and a game program running on the OS into the user device. Note that instead of the game program, the user terminal 30 can also be installed by installing a web browser program that runs on the OS for the user device and a game program (plug-in) that runs on the web browser program, respectively. Functions may be realized.

The OS for user devices is generally installed on the user devices from the time of shipment. Other programs to be installed on the user device are generally supplied to the user device via the communication network 40, superimposed on a carrier wave. The other programs mentioned above that should be installed on the user device may be stored on a non-temporary storage medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), MO disk (Magneto-Optical disk), or flash memory. It may also be distributed in a recorded state and read into the user device from the recording medium.

(2) Functional configuration of user management server FIG. 4 illustrates the functional configuration of the user management server. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the user management server 10 includes a granting section 410, a reception providing section 420, a specifying section 430, a setting section 440, an updating section 450, and a synchronizing section 460. The granting unit 410, the reception providing unit 420, the specifying unit 430, the setting unit 440, the updating unit 450, and the synchronizing unit 460 each include a control processing device 210 and a communication control device 260 of a server device that operates as the user management server 10. be done.

The granting unit 410 grants items associated with individual benefits to players who meet predetermined granting conditions. In particular, the granting unit 410 associates a variable benefit (first benefit) that changes the play consideration for the target quest to a variable consideration and changes the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule, to the player who meets the predetermined grant condition. Grant variable items.

The reception and provision unit 420 issues an instruction to challenge the target quest accompanied by an instruction to consume a variable item, on the condition that the player will not be disadvantaged due to the relationship with the consideration discount benefit (second benefit) that coexists with the variable benefit. accept. Specifically, the reception and provision unit 420 determines a situation in which the player can bear the variable consideration when the application of the consideration discount benefit that discounts the play consideration without changing the normal rules ends after the target quest is selected. If so, wait for confirmation from the player and accept the challenge instruction. On the other hand, in the same case, if the player is unable to bear the variable consideration, the reception providing unit 420 does not accept the challenge instruction. Further, the reception providing unit 420 provides the user terminal 30 with progress parameters and result display data.

The designation unit 430 designates a player who will challenge the quest. Upon designation, the play fee set for the quest will be imposed on the player. At this time, the play consideration is paid by consuming stamina corresponding to the play consideration.

The setting unit 440 sets at least one of the content of variation from the play consideration to the variable consideration (first variation content) and the content of variation from the normal regulation to the variation regulation (second variation content) in response to a specified operation by the player. . In the service of the embodiment, the setting unit 440 sets both the first variation content that increases the play consideration and the second variation content that increases the normal regulation.

The updating unit 450 determines a reward for clearing the target quest for a player who has consumed a variable item and paid a variable price based on the variable regulations. Furthermore, the updating unit 450 updates the data stored in the storage 21 so that the determined clear reward is given to the player.

The synchronization unit 460 transmits cache update data to the user terminal 30 at a predetermined update timing to update the cache data held in the user terminal 30. The predetermined update timing is, for example, immediately after the game program is started on the user terminal 30 and the user management server 10 is accessed. Furthermore, the synchronization unit 460 receives various data from the user terminal 30 at a predetermined timing, and updates the data managed by the data management server 20 as necessary.

[2-3-4. Database configuration]
FIG. 5 illustrates the database configuration in the system of the embodiment. These data are stored in the storage 21 and can be accessed via the data management server 20. Cache update data including at least a portion of these data is provided from the user management server 10 (synchronization unit 550) to the user terminal 30, and is held as cache data in the user terminal 30.

(1) Quest Setting Information Quest setting information is setting information for setting various parameters related to each quest. The quest setting information is added at any time by the operator of the service of the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 5A, the quest setting information associates a "quest ID (identification information)" unique to a quest with "quest consideration" and "regular rules for clear reward." In the service of the embodiment, consumed stamina is set as "quest consideration".

(2) Player Management Information Player management information is management information for managing various parameters related to each player. The player management information is added at the time of initial setting by each player, and is updated before the play of the quest starts or after the play ends. As illustrated in FIG. 5(b), the player management information associates at least "experience value,""playerrank," and "remaining stamina" with a "player ID (identification information)" unique to the player. "Experience points" increase by gaining experience in clearing quests. The "player rank" increases each time the "experience value" reaches a predetermined level. The "player rank" is a measure of the player's proficiency level with respect to the game. Conditions for granting items and conditions for applying benefits may include conditions regarding player rank.

(3) Total stamina setting information The total stamina setting information is setting information for setting the total stamina for each player rank. It is added by the operator of the service of the embodiment at the time of starting the service, etc. As illustrated in FIG. 5C, the total stamina setting information associates the "player rank" with the "total stamina".

(4) Campaign Setting Information Campaign setting information is setting information for setting various parameters related to the campaign for each campaign. Campaign setting information is added at any time by the operator of the service of the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 5(d), the campaign setting information includes a "campaign ID (identification information)" unique to the campaign, "applicable conditions", "start time", "end time", and "target quest". , "Bonus contents" are at least associated with each other.

(5) Campaign activation management information Campaign activation management information is management information that manages the activation status of the campaign for each campaign. Campaign activation management information is added when a campaign is applied to a player. As illustrated in FIG. 5(e), the campaign activation management information associates the "player ID" and the "campaign ID" with at least an "activation flag" that indicates that the campaign is being activated when significant.

(6) Item definition information Item definition information is definition information that defines various parameters related to each item type. Item definition information is added at any time by the operator of the service of the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 5(f), the item definition information includes "item type ID (identification information)" unique to the type of item, "activation time", "target quest", "benefits content", " At least a "competitive campaign" (campaign ID) is associated with the campaign.

(7) Item activation management information Item activation management information is management information that manages the activation status of the item given to the player. Item activation management information is added when an item is given to a player. As illustrated in FIG. 5(g), the item activation management information includes a “player ID” and an “item type ID,” an “activation flag” that indicates activation when significant, “start time” and “end time.” ” at least.

(8) Variable Item Activation Management Information The variable item activation management information is management information that manages the activation state of the variable item given to the player. Variable item activation management information is added when an item associated with a variable benefit is given to a player. As illustrated in FIG. 5(h), the variable item activation management information associates at least a "variable purpose" and "variable content" with a "player ID" and an "item type ID." The “variable purpose” is a premium or discount. The "variation content" is the value of the variation rate x, and the initial value is a null value.

[2-4. Information processing procedure]
[2-4-1. Granting items, applying benefits]
(1) Item Granting Process The user management server 10 grants items to players who meet predetermined granting conditions. Specifically, item activation management information (FIG. 5(g)) is added in association with the player ID of the player. The "activation flag" is the initial value (unactivated). The predetermined granting conditions include, for example, challenging and completing a predetermined quest and winning a lottery for a clear reward.

(2) Application process for common benefits The user management server 10 applies the "start time" (FIG. 5 (d)) to the "end time" (FIG. 5 (d)) to players who meet the "application conditions" (FIG. 5 (d)). During the period up to d)), the common benefit indicated by the "Benefit Details" (FIG. 5(d)) is applied to the "Target Quest" (FIG. 5(d)). Specifically, campaign activation management information (FIG. 5(e)) is added in association with the player ID of the player. The "activation flag" is the initial value (unactivated). When a common benefit is applied, for example, an effect that changes a specific parameter is activated.

(3) Process for applying individual benefits When the user management server 10 is more advantageous than the campaign indicated by the “competitive campaign” (FIG. 5(f)) that has been applied or is scheduled to be applied, the user management server 10 sends the player who has consumed the item a “start ``Target quest'' (Figure 5 (f)) during the period from ``Time'' (Figure 5 (g)) to ``End time'' (Figure 5 (g)) when the ``Activation time'' (Figure 5 (f)) has elapsed. ), apply the individual benefit indicated by the "Bonus Content" (FIG. 5(f)). At this time, the "activation flag" of the item activation management information (FIG. 5(g)) is made significant (active). When an individual benefit is applied, for example, an effect that changes a specific parameter is activated.

(4) Variable benefit application process If the "competitive campaign" (FIG. 5(f)) that has been applied or is scheduled to be applied is more advantageous than the campaign indicated, the user management server 10 sends " During the period from "start time" (Figure 5 (g)) to "end time" (Figure 5 (g)) when the "activation time" (Figure 5 (f)) has elapsed, the "target quest" (Figure 5 (f) )) is applied with the variable benefit (first benefit) indicated by "Benefit Content" (FIG. 5(f)). At this time, the "activation flag" of the item activation management information (FIG. 5(g)) is made significant (active). Also, at this time, the "variation purpose" and "variation content" of the variable item activation management information (FIG. 5(h)) are updated. When a variable benefit is applied, for example, the play consideration for the target quest changes to a variable consideration, and the normal rules for clear rewards change to variable rules.

[2-4-2. Quest execution procedure]
(1) Solo play execution procedure FIG. 6 illustrates the solo play execution procedure by the system of the embodiment. FIG. 6 shows the procedure after a quest is selected by the player's user terminal 30.

In step S605, the user terminal 30 accepts the player's selection of solo play. In step S610, the user terminal 30 compiles a deck according to the player's operation. In step S615, the user terminal 30 instructs the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) to challenge the quest by solo play in accordance with the player's operation (specified operation). The challenge instruction is given via the challenge instruction reception screen. Further, the quest challenge instruction is accompanied by a variable item consumption instruction. The variable item consumption instruction includes variable consideration.

In step S620, the user management server 10 (designation unit 430) designates a quest challenger. Here, the player is designated as a challenger who challenges solo play. When specifying a player, the player is charged a fee for playing the quest. Here, stamina corresponding to the variable consideration received in step S615 is subtracted from the "remaining stamina" (FIG. 5(b)) corresponding to the designated player. Furthermore, the ratio (variation rate x) of the variable consideration received in step S615 to the "play consideration" (FIG. 5(a)) of the quest is the "variation content" (FIG. 5(h)) corresponding to the variable item. reflected in

In step S625, the user management server 10 (setting unit 440) sets quest progression parameters for the challenger. In step S630, the user management server 10 (reception and provision unit 420) provides the user terminal 30 with quest progression parameters. In step S635, the user terminal 30 advances the quest. Quest progress parameters are used to progress the quest. In step S640, after the quest ends, the user terminal 30 notifies the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) of the end of the quest.

In step S645, the user management server 10 (setting unit 440) sets reward calculation parameters for challengers. Here, variable benefits applied to challengers are taken into consideration. Specifically, multiple numerical parts included in the normal regulations will change to the value obtained by multiplying the numerical part by the fluctuation rate x indicated by "variation details" (Figure 5 (h)), or an approximate value thereof. Set remuneration calculation parameters (variation rules).

In step S650, the user management server 10 (update unit 450) determines the clear reward to be given to the player corresponding to the challenger using the reward calculation parameters set in step S645, and determines the clear reward to be given to the player corresponding to the challenger, and Update data. For example, the "experience value" (FIG. 5(b)) and "player rank" (FIG. 5(b)) of the player corresponding to the challenger are updated according to the reward calculation parameters. Further, based on the variation rules, the lottery is executed the number of times after the variation with the discharge probability after the variation, and when a lottery is won, an object (for example, a character, an item) related to the lottery is discharged.

In step S655, the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) provides the user terminal 30 with result display data. In step S660, the user terminal 30 displays the results including the acquired clear reward. For example, a state in which pre-update data changes to post-update data due to a predetermined audiovisual effect is shown. Further, when a variable benefit is applied, it may be reported that the clear reward is increased. For example, a premium display indicating that a premium has been given may be added to the icon indicating the reward. Preferably, the premium display includes character strings such as "premium", "double", "x2", etc.

(2) Sorting the challenge instruction reception screen FIG. 7 is a display example of the challenge instruction reception screen. Screen 700 includes an area 710 used for organizing a deck and buttons 720. Here, a tap operation on the button 720 corresponds to an operation for instructing a challenge. If the quest selected by the player is not a target quest for variable items, a challenge instruction reception screen that does not include elements used for instructions to consume variable items is displayed.

FIG. 8 is a display example of a challenge instruction reception screen. The configuration of screen 800 is basically the same as screen 700. Screen 800 further includes an element 810 used to instruct consumption of variable items. If the quest selected by the player is a target quest for a variable item, a challenge instruction acceptance screen including elements used to instruct consumption of the variable item is displayed. Here, the tap operation on element 810 corresponds to the consumption instruction operation.

FIG. 9 is a display example of a challenge instruction reception screen. The configuration of screen 900 is basically the same as screen 800. On the screen 900, an element 910 is tapped and selected. In this state, it is possible to input the consideration to be paid in playing the quest. Here, the numerical value input operation in element 910 corresponds to the consideration designation operation. When a challenge instruction operation is performed with element 910 being selected, data of the challenge instruction accompanied by a variable item consumption instruction is received by the user terminal 30 and transmitted to the user management server 10.

FIG. 10 is a display example of a warning screen when an operation corresponding to a consumption instruction is performed in a situation where no variable item is held. FIG. 11 is a display example of a confirmation screen when an operation corresponding to a consumption instruction is performed in a situation where the player's remaining stamina is insufficient for the variable consideration and the remaining stamina can be forcibly recovered (forced replenishment). After the player's confirmation is obtained, the remaining stamina is forcibly restored. FIG. 12 is a display example of a confirmation screen when remaining stamina is forcibly restored. FIG. 13 is a display example of a warning screen when a consumption instruction operation is performed in a situation where the player's remaining stamina is insufficient for the variable consideration and the shortage cannot be replenished even by forced recovery of the remaining stamina.

(3) Acceptance of Challenge Instructions In the service of the embodiment, the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) determines whether to accept challenge instructions, taking into account the application status of the price discount benefit. Specifically, if a price discount benefit was applied when the target quest was selected, but the price discount benefit is not applied when the challenge instruction is accepted (for example, if the activation time has passed and the activation has ended), the change will occur. If the consideration can be consumed, the player is confirmed whether to maintain at least either the consumption instruction or the challenge instruction, and the challenge instruction is accepted after confirmation by the player.

On the other hand, in the same case, if the variable consideration cannot be consumed, the player's challenge instruction is refused. FIG. 14 is a display example of a warning screen when the variable consideration cannot be consumed in a situation where the consideration discount benefit was applied when the target quest was selected but the consideration discount benefit was not applied when the challenge instruction was accepted. In such a situation, the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) does not accept challenge instructions from the player.

[3. Modified example]
[3-1. Modification example 1 (modification example regarding setting of variation contents)]
The setting unit 440 may set at least one of the first variation content and the second variation content according to the variation purpose specified by the player's designation operation. For example, the setting unit 440 may set the first variation content according to the purpose of variation for adjusting the play consideration, and may set the second variation content according to the first variation content. Further, for example, the setting unit 440 may set the second variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the clear reward, and may set the first variation content according to the second variation content.

The specification operation includes an operation for specifying a predetermined variation purpose. The variable purpose includes at least the purpose of adjusting play consideration and the purpose of adjusting clear reward. The purpose of adjusting the play price is, for example, to exhaust the remaining stamina used for paying the play price. For example, it can be used to prevent remaining stamina from remaining halfway during the last play of the day. The purpose of adjusting the clear reward is, for example, to increase the player rank by adjusting the amount of experience points included in the clear reward. For example, by using linked recovery of remaining stamina, it may be possible to quickly recover remaining stamina without waiting for natural recovery and without consuming items for forced recovery.

The variable objective may be specified by the player via the challenge instruction reception screen. In the first modification, the challenge instruction is accompanied by information that allows the purpose of the change to be specified. Specifically, element 810 of screen 800 (FIG. 8) is used as a pull-down element, and options such as "consume all remaining stamina" and "increase player rank" are prepared, for example. The former is an example of a variable purpose that adjusts the play consideration, and the latter is an example of a variable purpose that adjusts the clear reward. When one of these is selected and a challenge instruction operation is performed, information that allows identification of the variable purpose is transmitted from the user terminal 30 to the user management server 10 together with the challenge instruction.

The user management server 10 executes processing to specify the content of the change. When the former of the above options is designated by the player and a challenge instruction is given, the variable consideration is an amount equivalent to the current "remaining stamina" (FIG. 5(b)), including the natural recovery amount during these operations. Then, the ratio of the variable consideration to the play consideration becomes the variation content (variation rate x). On the other hand, if the latter of the above options is specified by the player and a challenge instruction is given, the "experience points" required to raise the current "player rank" (FIG. 5(b)) by one rank (FIG. 5(b)) The shortfall in b)) is calculated, and the ratio of the shortfall to the experience points that can be obtained as a clear reward based on the normal regulations becomes the fluctuation content (variation rate x). The specified variation content (variation rate x) is reflected in the "variation content" of the variation item activation management information (FIG. 5(h)).

[3-2. Modification Example 2 (Modification Example Regarding Acceptance of Consumption Instructions)]
The setting unit 440 sets both the first variation content that discounts the play price and the second variation content that discounts the normal regulation, and the reception providing unit 420 sets the item consumption instruction in a competitive relationship with the variable benefit (first benefit). It may be accepted on the condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to the consideration discount benefit (second benefit) in . Specifically, the reception and provision unit 420 may accept an item consumption instruction when there is room to apply the price discount benefit (second benefit) after the application of the variable benefit (first benefit) ends. More specifically, when an item with which a value discount benefit (second benefit) is associated is granted, the reception providing unit 420 determines that the applicable period of the value discount benefit (second benefit) is a variable benefit (first benefit). If the applicable period is sufficiently long compared to the application period of

10 User management server (an example of game information processing device)
20 Data Management Server 21 Storage 30 User Terminal 40 Communication Network 410 Granting Unit 420 Reception Providing Unit 430 Designation Unit 440 Setting Unit 450 Update Unit 460 Synchronization Unit

Claims (12)

a granting means for granting to the player an item associated with a first benefit that changes the play consideration to a variable consideration and changes the normal rule for clear rewards to a variable rule for the target game;
determining means for determining a reward for clearing the target game for the player who has consumed the item and paid the variable consideration based on the variable regulation;
A game information processing device comprising: Further comprising a setting means for setting at least one of a first variation content from the play consideration to the variable consideration and a second variation content from the normal regulation to the variation regulation according to a designation operation by the player;
The game information processing device according to claim 1. The setting means sets at least one of the first variation content and the second variation content according to the variation purpose specified by the designation operation.
The game information processing device according to claim 2. The setting means sets the first variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the play consideration, and sets the second variation content according to the first variation content,
The game information processing device according to claim 3. The setting means sets the second variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the clear reward, and sets the first variation content according to the second variation content,
The game information processing device according to claim 3. The setting means sets both the first variation content that increases the play consideration and the second variation content that increases the normal regulation,
further comprising a receiving means for accepting an instruction to challenge the target game accompanied by an instruction to consume the item, on the condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to a second benefit that coexists with the first benefit;
The game information processing device according to any one of claims 2 to 5. A situation in which the player can bear the variable consideration in the case where the acceptance means has finished applying the second benefit that discounts the play consideration without changing the normal rules after the target game is selected. If so, wait for confirmation from the player and accept the challenge instruction.
The game information processing device according to claim 6. If the application of the second benefit, which discounts the play consideration without changing the normal rules, has ended after the target game is selected, the acceptance means is configured to make it impossible for the player to bear the variable consideration. If the situation is such, the above challenge instruction will not be accepted.
The game information processing device according to claim 6 or 7. The setting means sets both the first variation content that discounts the play consideration and the second variation content that discounts the normal rule,
further comprising a receiving means for accepting an instruction to consume the item on the condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to a second benefit that is in a competitive relationship with the first benefit;
The game information processing device according to any one of claims 2 to 5. The receiving means receives an instruction to consume the item when there is room for application of the second benefit after application of the first benefit ends;
The game information processing device according to claim 9. a granting step of granting to the player an item associated with a first benefit that changes the playing consideration to a variable consideration and changes the normal rule of clear reward to a variable rule regarding the target game;
a determining step of determining a reward for clearing the target game for the player who has consumed the item and paid the variable consideration based on the variable regulation;
A method for controlling an information processing device, including: a granting function that grants the player an item associated with a first benefit that changes the play consideration for the target game to a variable consideration and changes the normal rules for clear rewards to variable rules;
a determination function that determines a reward for clearing the target game for the player who has consumed the item and paid the variable consideration based on the variable regulation;
A control program that causes a computer of an information processing device to realize the following.

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