JP2023182402A - System, method, and program for providing game - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game for exchanging with characters.SOLUTION: A game providing server 10 is connected so as to be capable of communicating with a player terminal 30 via a communication network 20, and provides a user who operates the player terminal 30 with a game. The server 10 determines presence or absence of continuation of exchange with a character progressed based on an option selected by a player from among multiple options on the basis of a value of a continuation determination parameter, and can give pleasure regarding continuation of exchange to the player since the parameter concerned is updated following continuation of exchange.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

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

Conventionally, games have been provided for enjoying interaction with virtual characters and the like. For example, Patent Document 1 listed below discloses a love game whose purpose is to enjoy pseudo-love. In this game, events are executed that progress as the player selects and operates options, the character's favorability is changed based on the execution result of the event, and an ending performance is performed based on the favorability.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-55644

However, in conventional games such as those described above, although the player can enjoy the ending effect based on the values of parameters such as favorability, the game progress becomes monotonous if the player only repeats the selection operation of the options. There were times when I would put it away.

One of the objects of the embodiments of the present invention is to improve the interest in games in which players interact with characters. Other objects of embodiments of the invention will become apparent upon reference to the entire specification.

A system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a system for providing a game, comprising one or more computer processors, wherein the one or more computer processors, in response to execution of readable instructions, a step of starting an interaction with a character; a step of receiving a selection by a player of one of a plurality of options for advancing the interaction; a step of proceeding with the interaction based on the option selected by the player; a step of determining whether or not the alternating current should be continued based at least on the value of one parameter; a step of returning to the step of accepting the selection when it is determined that the alternating current is to be continued; and a step of not allowing the alternating current to continue. If determined, the step of terminating the alternating current is executed, and the first parameter is updated as the alternating current continues.

A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method executed by one or more computers for providing a game, the method comprising: initiating an interaction with a character; and a plurality of options for proceeding with the interaction. a step of accepting a selection by any player; a step of proceeding with the interaction based on the option selected by the player; and a step of determining whether or not the interaction should be continued based at least on the value of the first parameter. and a step of returning to the step of accepting the selection when it is determined that the exchange is to be continued, and a step of terminating the exchange when it is determined that the exchange is not to be continued, 1 parameter is updated as the exchange continues.

A program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a program for providing a game, and includes a step of starting an interaction with a character on one or more computers, and selecting one of a plurality of options for proceeding with the interaction. accepting a selection by the player; proceeding with the interaction based on the option selected by the player; determining whether to continue the interaction based at least on the value of a first parameter; executing the steps of returning to the step of accepting the selection when it is determined that the interaction is to be continued; and terminating the interaction when it is determined that the interaction is not to be continued; The parameters are updated as the exchange continues.

Various embodiments of the present invention improve interest in games that involve interaction with characters.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a network including a game providing server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A diagram illustrating information managed by a player information table 151. A diagram illustrating information managed by a character information table 153. The figure which illustrates the information managed by the per-player character management table 155. A diagram illustrating information managed by an exchange management table 157. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an exchange start screen 50. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process executed by the server 10 in response to the start of an exchange event. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an exchange screen 60. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an interaction screen 60 after the first conversation has taken place. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the interaction screen 60 after it has been determined that the transition to the special mode has not yet been performed in the current interaction event and the appropriateness of the conversation is high. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an exchange screen 60 after transitioning to a special mode. A diagram illustrating an exchange end screen 70.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Identical or similar components may be provided with the same reference symbols in the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a network including a game providing server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the server 10 is communicably connected to a player terminal 30 via a communication network 20 such as the Internet. Although only one player terminal 30 is illustrated in FIG. 1, the server 10 may be communicably connected to a plurality of player terminals 30. The server 10 provides a game to a user operating the player terminal 30. The game providing server 10 is an example of a device that implements all or part of the system of the present invention.

First, the hardware configuration of the game providing server 10 will be explained. The game providing server 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. ) 15, and these components are electrically connected via a bus (not shown) or the like.

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

The input/output I/F 13 includes various input/output devices for exchanging information with an operator and the like. The input/output I/F 13 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), an audio input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the input/output I/F 13 includes an image output device such as a display, and an audio output device such as a speaker.

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

The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the storage 15 includes a player information table 151 that manages information regarding players of a game, a character information table 153 that manages information regarding characters that appear in the game, and a character information table 153 that manages information regarding characters that appear in the game. It has a per-player character management table 155 that manages information, and an interaction management table 157 that manages information regarding individual interaction events between players and characters. Furthermore, for example, the storage 15 stores a server-side program 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The program 40 is a program for causing the game providing server 10 to function as all or part of a system for providing games. At least a portion of the server-side program 40 may be configured to be executed on the player terminal 30 side via a terminal-side program 42 described later.

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

The game providing server 10 configured in this manner has functions as a web server and an application server, and executes various processes in response to requests from the terminal side program 42 installed in the player terminal 30. Screen data (for example, HTML data), control data, etc. according to the result of the processing are transmitted to the player terminal 30. The player terminal 30 outputs a web page or other screen based on the received data.

Next, the hardware configuration of the player terminal 30 will be explained. The player terminal 30 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, includes a computer processor 31, a main memory 32, an input/output I/F 33, a communication I/F 34, and a storage device 35, and these components are electrically connected via a bus (not shown) or the like.

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

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

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

The storage 35 is configured by, for example, a magnetic disk or a flash memory. The storage 35 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. The programs stored in the storage 35 can be downloaded from an application market and installed. The storage 35 also stores a terminal-side program 42 . The program 42 is configured as a web browser or other application (for example, a game application of this embodiment), and is configured to execute at least a part of the server-side program 40 as described above. obtain.

In this embodiment, the player terminal 30 may be configured as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, a personal computer, a game-dedicated terminal, or the like.

The user (game player) who operates the player terminal 30 configured in this way can communicate with the server 10 via the terminal side program 42 installed in the storage 35 etc. You can play the game.

Next, the functions that the game providing server 10 configured as described above has will be explained. As shown in FIG. 1, the computer processor 11 of the server 10 controls the management function control unit 111 by executing instructions included in a program (for example, at least a part of the server-side program 40) loaded into the main memory 12. , and is configured to function as a game progress control section 112.

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

The game progress control unit 112 is configured to execute various processes related to controlling the progress of the game in this embodiment. For example, the game progress control unit 112 transmits screen data and control data of various screens for controlling the progress of the game to the player terminal 30, and the game progress control unit 112 transmits screen data and control data of various screens for controlling the progress of the game to the player terminal 30. It executes various processes in response to the operation input by, and transmits screen data, control data, etc. according to the results of the processes to the player terminal 30.

In this embodiment, the game progress control unit 112 is configured to initiate interaction with the character. For example, the game progress control unit 112 starts interacting with a character selected by the player from among a plurality of characters in response to an instruction from the player. The player's instructions are given via a screen output from the player terminal 30, for example.

The game progress control unit 112 is also configured to accept a player's selection of one of a plurality of options for advancing interaction with the character, and to proceed with interaction based on the option selected by the player. There is. These multiple options are presented to the player via, for example, a screen output on the player terminal 30, and the player's selection is accepted via the screen. For example, the game progress control unit 112 gives the player predetermined points (including scores, etc.) based on the selected option when proceeding with the interaction.

Furthermore, the game progress control unit 112 determines whether or not to continue the interaction with the character based at least on the value of the continuation determination parameter, and when it is determined that the interaction is to be continued, the game progress control unit 112 selects a plurality of While the process returns to accepting the player's selection of any of the options, the interaction is terminated if it is determined that the interaction is not to be continued.

In this embodiment, the continuation determination parameter is configured to be updated as the exchange continues. For example, the continuation determination parameter is updated each time the interaction continues (for example, each time it is determined that the interaction should be continued) so that it becomes difficult to continue the interaction (in a direction that makes it difficult to continue). The continuation determination parameters are managed, for example, in the exchange management table 157.

In this way, the game providing server 10 in the present embodiment determines whether or not to continue the interaction with the character, which is proceeded based on the option selected by the player from a plurality of options, based on the value of the continuation determination parameter. Since the determined parameters are updated as the interaction continues, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of continuing the interaction. In other words, the server 10 improves the interest in games in which players interact with characters.

In this embodiment, the continuation determination parameters include various types of parameters for determining continuation of the exchange. For example, the continuation determination parameter is a parameter (including the probability itself) that can specify the probability that the exchange will continue. In this case, the presence or absence of continuation of the alternating current is determined, for example, in accordance with the probability of continuation of the alternating current specified based on the value of the continuation determination parameter. Such a configuration makes it possible to determine whether or not the alternating current continues based on the alternating current continuation probability.

Further, the game progress control unit 112 can be configured to accept a selection by the player via a predetermined screen that displays a plurality of options for proceeding with the interaction, and the predetermined screen is configured to The object may be further configured to display an object having an appearance based on the object. The object has, for example, an appearance corresponding to the ease of continuing the interaction (including displaying the probability of continuing the interaction itself). Such a configuration allows the player to know information based on the value of the continuation determination parameter through the object displayed on the screen.

In this embodiment, the continuation determination parameter may be updated so that it becomes easier to continue the interaction (in a direction that makes it easier to continue) in response to the player's execution of a predetermined action. The predetermined action includes various actions, including, but not limited to, using a predetermined item, for example. Such a configuration makes it easier to continue interaction in accordance with the player's actions, giving the player the pleasure of performing the actions.

In this embodiment, each of the characters and the plurality of options for advancing the interaction may be associated with an interaction control parameter for controlling the interaction, and the game progress control unit 112 When the value of the AC control parameter associated with the option selected by the player matches the value of the AC control parameter associated with the option selected by the player, the AC is configured to proceed so as to be advantageous to the player. obtain. For example, the game progress control unit 112 increases the predetermined points given to the player when the values of these AC control parameters match. Such a configuration requires strategy in selecting options for proceeding with the interaction, and as a result, improves the interest of the game.

Further, the game progress control unit 112 can be configured to accept a selection by the player via a predetermined screen that displays a plurality of options for proceeding with the interaction, and the predetermined screen is configured to control the interaction associated with the character. The object may be further configured to display an object having an appearance based on the value of the parameter. Such a configuration allows the player to know information based on the value of the character's AC control parameter through the object displayed on the screen.

Furthermore, if the value of the AC control parameter associated with the character matches the value of the AC control parameter associated with the option selected by the player, the game progress control unit 112 changes the player from the normal mode. may be configured to shift to a special mode that is advantageous to the user. The special mode includes various modes in which the progress of the game (interaction with characters) is advantageous for the player. Such a configuration gives the player the pleasure of transitioning to the special mode.

Further, the game progress control unit 112 can be configured to award a predetermined number of points to the player based on the option selected by the player when proceeding with the interaction, and the special mode is compared with the normal mode. This mode may be configured as a mode in which the number of predetermined points given to the player increases. Such a configuration allows players to enjoy increased points earned through special modes.

In this embodiment, in the normal mode, the continuation determination parameter is updated so that it becomes difficult to continue the interaction as the interaction continues, while in the special mode, as the interaction continues, the parameter for continuation determination is updated so that it becomes difficult to continue the interaction. Updates may be prevented so that it is difficult to continue. For example, in the special mode, as the interaction continues, the continuation determination parameter is maintained (not updated) or updated to make it easier to continue the interaction. Such a configuration allows players to enjoy continued interaction through special modes.

Further, the game progress control unit 112 can be configured to award a predetermined number of points to the player based on the option selected by the player when proceeding with the interaction, and the player can It may be configured to be associated with a predetermined parameter (including rank, level, etc.) that varies based on the number. For example, rewards (including, for example, items usable in the game) based on the value of a predetermined parameter are given to the player. Such a configuration allows the player to enjoy variations in predetermined parameters.

Furthermore, the game progress control unit 112 starts an interaction with the character upon consumption of a predetermined value held by the player, and controls the interaction in such a way that the larger the amount of consumption of the predetermined value, the more advantageous it is to the player. may be configured to proceed. For example, the larger the amount of predetermined value consumed at the time of starting the interaction, the more the number of predetermined points given to the player when proceeding with the interaction increases. Further, for example, the larger the consumption quantity of the predetermined value at the time of starting the interaction, the continuation determination parameter is updated so that it becomes easier to continue the interaction. Such a configuration provides players with the pleasure of consuming a predetermined value when initiating an interaction.

Next, a specific example as one aspect of the game providing server 10 of this embodiment having such a function will be described. In this example, the game providing server 10 provides a game in which players can enjoy interacting with characters through conversation. Note that such an interaction game may be provided as a subgame of a main game such as a card game.

First, in this example, information managed by each table will be explained. FIG. 2 illustrates information managed by the player information table 151 in this example. The player information table 151 in this example manages information related to players of the exchange game, and as shown in the figure, it is associated with a "player account" that identifies an individual player, and is associated with a "basic account" including an account name, date of birth, etc. ``information'', ``remaining number of interaction times'' that is the remaining number of times that the player can interact with the character, and ``possession item information'' that is information about items held by the player. The held item information includes information (for example, item ID) that identifies each item held by the player.

In this example, the remaining number of interactions is set to "3" as an initial value, and decreases according to the execution of an interaction event with a character, which will be described later. Then, at a predetermined time every day (for example, 15:00 every day), the remaining number of exchanges is restored to the initial value.

FIG. 3 illustrates information managed by the character information table 153 in this example. The character information table 153 in this example manages information regarding characters as interaction partners in an interaction game, and as shown in the figure, information such as a ``character name'' is associated with a ``character ID'' that identifies an individual character. Manage.

FIG. 4 illustrates information managed by the player-by-player character management table 155 in this example. The per-player character management table 155 in this example manages information for each player's character, and as shown in the figure, corresponds to a combination of a "player account" for identifying a player and a "character ID" for identifying a character. The total number of interaction points is the total number of interaction points (predetermined points) given to the player according to the execution of the interaction event with the character, and the level is gradually increased as the total number of interaction points increases. Manage information such as "interaction level".

FIG. 5 illustrates information managed by the exchange management table 157 in this example. The interaction management table 157 in this example manages information regarding individual interaction events with characters performed by the player, and as shown in the figure, includes a "player account" for identifying the player, a "character ID" for identifying the character, and , "Number of interaction times consumed", which is the number of times of interaction consumed, is associated with the combination of "Interaction ID", which identifies individual interaction events for each combination of player and character, and the number of conversations held in the interaction event. A certain "number of conversations", "continuation rate" (parameter for continuation determination) that is the probability that the interaction event will continue, "number of interaction points" that indicates the number of interaction points given to the player in the interaction event, and the number of interaction points that were held last time. The appropriateness of the conversation is the "previous conversation appropriateness," the most recent (currently conducted) conversation is the appropriateness of the conversation, and the mood type (parameter for interaction control) is the type of mood of the character. "Character mood type" indicating the character's mood type, "Mood detection mode flag" indicating that the mood detection mode is in which the character's mood type is disclosed, "Special mode flag" indicating that the special mode is advantageous for the player, It manages information such as "number of special mode conversations" indicating the number of conversations.

The information managed by each table has been described above in this example. Next, in this example, the screen output on the player terminal 30, the processing executed by the server 10, etc. will be described.

FIG. 6 illustrates an example of an interaction start screen 50 output on the player terminal 30. The screen 50 is a screen for starting an interaction event with a character. As shown in the figure, the screen 50 includes a virtual space display area 52 for displaying a virtual space including characters, an interaction spot selection area 54 for selecting an interaction spot (location), and a selection area for selecting the total consumption of the number of interactions. It has a check box 56 for consuming all the number of exchanges, and a start button 58 to which the character string "START" is added.

The virtual space display area 52 is configured so that the displayed character can be switched from among a plurality of characters in response to a flick or slide operation in the left and right directions. In this way, the player can select a character from among a plurality of characters to perform an interaction event with.

In the interaction spot selection area 54, a plurality of interaction spot objects 541, each corresponding to an individual interaction spot, are arranged side by side in the left and right direction. The position is configured to be changed in a loop. Then, among the plurality of exchange spot objects 541, the object 541 located in the center of the left and right becomes a selected state. The plurality of interaction spots include, for example, an amusement park, a beach, a park, a shopping center, a game center, and the like.

In this example, in order to start the interaction event, the player needs to consume the number of interactions at least once (that is, the remaining number of interactions needs to be at least one time). When the check box 56 for total consumption of the number of exchanges is not selected, the number of exchanges is consumed once, and when the check box 56 for the total consumption of the number of exchanges is selected, the remaining number of exchanges is all consumed. In addition to the character string "START," the start button 58 displays the current number of interactions remaining and the remaining number of interactions after the start of the interaction event (that is, after the number of interactions has been consumed) (example in FIG. 6). In this case, it is displayed as "Number of exchanges 3 → 2"). When the start button 58 is selected, an interaction event with the character currently displayed in the virtual space display area 52 is started.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating processing executed by the server 10 in response to the start of an exchange event. The server 10 first updates the remaining number of exchanges as shown in the figure (step S100). Specifically, in the player information table 151, the remaining number of interactions of the corresponding player is updated (decreased by 1 or 2 or more). Further, a new record is created in the exchange management table 157, and a corresponding value is set in the number of exchanges consumed.

Next, the server 10 sets the character's mood (step S105). In this example, a predetermined number (for example, three) of moods are associated with each character in advance, and a randomly determined mood is set from among these predetermined number of moods. Specifically, in the interaction management table 157, a value corresponding to the set mood is set for the character mood type of the corresponding interaction event. In this example, the character's mood includes, for example, "sports," "movies," and "sweets," and can also be referred to as a "conversation genre" that the character is interested in. In this example, once the character's mood is set, it does not change until the interaction event ends.

Then, the server 10 determines whether to shift to the mood detection mode (step S110). The mood discovery mode is a mode in which the character's mood is disclosed to the player, and can be said to be an advantageous mode for the player. In this example, the probability of winning the mood detection mode is set in advance, and the transition to the mode is determined by a lottery based on the winning probability. The probability of winning increases as the level of interaction between the player and the character (managed in the player-by-player character management table 155) increases. Note that the use of a predetermined item may ensure a transition to the mood detection mode. When it is determined that the mood detection mode has been entered, a corresponding value is set for the mood detection mode flag of the corresponding interaction event in the interaction management table 157.

Subsequently, the server 10 accepts selection of conversation options with the character (step S120). Conversation options are presented to the player via the interaction screen 60 illustrated in FIG. 8 . The screen 60 is output in place of the exchange start screen 50 in response to selection of the start button 58.

As shown in the figure, the interaction screen 60 includes a virtual space display area 61 that displays a virtual space including characters, a continuity rate display object 62 located at the upper left corner of the area 61, and a speech bubble shape located on the right side of the area 61. a mood display object 63 having a heart shape, an acquired points display object 64 located on the right side thereof, an information display area 65 located at the lower end of the virtual space display area 61, and an information display area 65 located on the upper right side thereof. , a circular conversation count display object 66, a present button 67 with the text "Give a present" added thereto, and an option display area 68.

The continuation rate display object 62 displays the current continuation rate. The continuation rate is managed in the exchange management table 157, and its initial value is "100%". It can be said that the continuation rate display object 62 is an object having an appearance based on the continuation rate. Note that instead of or in addition to displaying the continuation rate itself, the appearance of the continuation rate display object 62, such as the shape, color, and size, may change based on the continuation rate.

The mood display object 63 displays text corresponding to the character's mood (for example, "Sports") when the mood detection mode is in effect, while three question marks ("???") are displayed when the mood detection mode is not present. ”) (The mood display object 63 in FIG. 8 corresponds to a state where the mood detection mode is not in place.). In the mood detection mode, the mood display object 63 can be said to be an object having an appearance based on the character's mood type. Note that instead of or in addition to displaying text corresponding to the character's mood, the appearance such as the shape, color, and size of the mood display object 63 may be changed based on the character's mood. It's okay.

The acquired points display object 64 displays the number of exchange points acquired by the player in the current exchange event. The information display area 65 displays various information for proceeding with the exchange event, and in the example of FIG. 8, the text "What shall we talk about?" is displayed.

The conversation count display object 66 displays the number of conversations with the character in the current exchange event. Note that the conversation count display object 66 may not be displayed when the conversation count is 0, but may be displayed after the first conversation has taken place (from the first conversation onwards).

The present button 67 is an object for giving an item as a present to a character. When the button 67 is selected, a screen (not shown) that displays items owned by the player (identified based on the owned item information in the player information table 151) is displayed, and the player can, via the screen, You can select items to gift to your character. In this example, when a present is given, the continuation rate increases by a predetermined point (for example, 10% points). The present button 67 is configured so that it cannot be selected when the continuation rate is 100%.

The option display area 68 has three option objects 681 to 683, each of which corresponds to a conversation option. Each option corresponds to a topic of conversation and includes, for example, "professional baseball results," "restaurants nearby," "last night's TV show," and so on. In this example, multiple options are set in advance for each interaction spot, and from among the multiple options set for the interaction spot selected when starting the interaction event, according to predetermined rules (for example, The three randomly selected options are assigned to three option objects 681 to 683, respectively. Each of these objects 681 to 683 displays text corresponding to the assigned option (conversation topic). The player selects any one of these option objects 681-683.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 7, upon receiving the selection of conversation options, the server 10 then determines whether or not the interaction event is to be continued (step S130). Specifically, whether or not to continue the exchange event is determined by a lottery based on the current continuation rate. As described above, since the initial value of the continuation rate is 100%, the initial determination is that the exchange event will continue.

If it is determined that the interaction event continues (YES in step S130), then the server 10 determines the appropriateness of the conversation (step S140). In this example, the character's mood (type) is set for each conversation option, and the mood set for the option selected by the player and the character's current mood (managed in the interaction management table 157) are set for each conversation option. ), the appropriateness of the conversation is determined. Specifically, if these moods match, the appropriateness is determined to be high; if the combination of these moods is a predetermined NG combination, the appropriateness is determined to be low; otherwise, , the suitability is determined to be normal. In this way, in this example, the appropriateness of the conversation is determined in three stages. The determination result is then set as the latest conversation appropriateness of the corresponding interaction event in the interaction management table 157 (the value of the latest conversation appropriateness before the setting is set to the previous conversation appropriateness). Additionally, in the interaction management table 157, the number of conversations for the corresponding interaction event is updated.

Subsequently, the server 10 grants interaction points to the player (step S150). Specifically, the player is given a number of interaction points according to the appropriateness of the conversation (the higher the appropriateness, the greater the number of interaction points). In accordance with the granting of interaction points, the number of interaction points for the corresponding interaction event is updated in the interaction management table 157.

Then, the server 10 determines whether to shift to the special mode (step S155). Specifically, in this example, if the appropriateness level of the previous conversation was "high" and the transition to special mode has not yet occurred in this exchange event, the transition to special mode is determined. be done. At the stage of the first conversation, since the appropriateness of the previous conversation has not been determined, a transition to the special mode is not determined.

If it is not the special mode (NO in step S160), the continuation rate is updated (step S170), and the process returns to accepting conversation options (step S120). In this example, the retention rate is reduced by a predetermined percentage point. Note that the smaller the continuation rate, the smaller the reduction range may be. Furthermore, the continuation rate may not decrease (that is, the initial value of 100% may be maintained) while the number of conversations is within a threshold value (for example, three times). Furthermore, the higher the appropriateness of the previous conversation, the smaller the reduction in the continuation rate.

FIG. 9 illustrates an example of the interaction screen 60 after the first conversation has taken place. On the screen 60 in this state, as shown in the figure, the continuation rate displayed by the continuation rate display object 62, the number of acquired points displayed by the acquired points display object 64, and the number of conversations displayed by the conversation count display object 66 are updated. has been done.

Further, in the information display area 65, text corresponding to the appropriateness of the latest conversation is displayed. Specifically, in the area 65, when the appropriateness of the latest conversation is "high", "The conversation was very exciting!!" is displayed, and when the appropriateness is "average", "The conversation was very exciting!!" ” is displayed, and if the suitability level is “low”, it is displayed as “It seems like there was not much interest in it”. The player can know the appropriateness of the latest conversation by such information displayed in the information display area 65.

Furthermore, on the exchange screen 60 after the first conversation, the present button 67 is in a selectable state because the continuation rate is less than 100%. Further, in the option display area 68, option objects 681 to 683 are arranged, each of which is assigned a new conversation option. The player selects an option for the second conversation from among these objects 681-683.

In this way, as long as it is determined that the interaction event continues (YES in step S130), conversation options are accepted (step S120), conversation appropriateness is determined (step S140), and interaction points are awarded (step S150). , and updating the continuation rate (step S170) are repeated, and as these processes are repeated, the continuation rate gradually becomes lower.

In addition, as mentioned above, in this example, if the appropriateness of the previous conversation was "high" and the transition to special mode has not been performed in the current exchange event, transition to special mode is determined. (Step S155). FIG. 10 illustrates an example of the interaction screen 60 after it has been determined that the transition to the special mode has not yet been performed in the current interaction event and the appropriateness of the current conversation is high. On the screen 60 in this state, the character is displayed in an enlarged manner in the virtual space display area 61, as shown. The player can know from the change in the display on the screen 60 (enlargement of the character in the virtual space display area 61) that a transition to the special mode will be determined during the next conversation.

Specifically, when determining the transition to special mode, if the appropriateness of the current conversation is "high" (in other words, if the appropriateness of the conversation has been determined to be high twice in a row since the last time) is always determined to shift to the special mode, and when the appropriateness of the current conversation is not "high", and when the result of the lottery according to a predetermined winning probability is a win, it is determined to shift to the special mode. The probability of winning the lottery here changes depending on the appropriateness of the conversation this time. Specifically, if the appropriateness is "normal", it is "50%", and if the appropriateness is "low", it is "50%". ”, it is “20%”. When it is determined to shift to the special mode, a corresponding value is set in the special mode flag of the corresponding exchange event in the exchange management table 157. In special mode, the number of exchange points that can be acquired increases (for example, by 1.2 times), and the continuation rate does not change (maintained), and the number of conversations after switching to special mode is 2. When it reaches the end, it ends and returns to normal mode. The number of conversations in the special mode is managed in the interaction management table 157. Note that the number of conversations in the special mode is not added to the number of conversations in the exchange event.

FIG. 11 illustrates the exchange screen 60 after transitioning to the special mode. In the interaction screen 60 in this state, as shown in the figure, instead of the continuation rate display object 62, a remaining number of conversations display object 621 that displays the remaining number of conversations until the special mode ends is arranged. Further, in the virtual space display area 61, the enlarged display of the character is maintained, and a predetermined effect (for example, an effect of generating cross-shaped particles, etc.) is added. Further, while in the special mode, the present button 67 is configured so that it cannot be selected, that is, the player cannot give a present.

In the special mode, accepting conversation options (step S120), determining the appropriateness of the conversation (step S140), and assigning interaction points (step S150) are repeated twice. As described above, the number of exchange points given is greater than in the normal mode, and the continuation rate is not updated (YES in step S160).

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 7, if it is determined that the interaction event will not continue after receiving the conversation options (NO in step S130), then the server 10 performs an end effect for the interaction event (step S180). .

FIG. 12 illustrates an interaction end screen 70 that is output in place of the interaction screen 60 in response to a determination that the interaction event will not continue. As shown, the screen 70 includes a virtual space display area 72 that displays a virtual space including a character, and an end button 74 to which a character string "END" is added. In the virtual space display area 72, a character performs an effect indicating the end of the interaction. When the end button 74 is selected, a value obtained by multiplying the number of interaction points acquired in the current interaction event by the number of interaction times consumed is added to the total number of interaction points in the character management table 155 for each player. When the updated total number of exchange points reaches a predetermined threshold, the exchange level increases. Such information may be displayed on the interaction end screen 70 or its subsequent screen as a result of the interaction event (earned rewards, etc.).

In the above example, the continuation rate is restored when a present is given to the character, but the continuation rate may be restored in response to another action different from the action of giving a present.

In the above-mentioned example, whether or not the interaction event continues is determined based on the continuation rate, but it may be determined whether or not the interaction event continues based on a parameter other than the continuation rate. For example, a predetermined parameter may be decreased (or increased) in accordance with the continuation of the exchange event, and when the value of the parameter reaches a threshold value, it may be determined that the exchange event does not continue.

The game providing server 10 according to the present embodiment described above determines whether or not to continue the interaction with the character that is proceeding based on the option selected by the player from among the plurality of options. ), and the parameter is updated as the interaction continues, so it is possible to give the player the pleasure of continuing the interaction. In other words, the server 10 improves the interest in games in which players interact with characters.

In another embodiment of the present invention, some or all of the functions possessed by the game providing server 10 in the embodiments described above are realized by the game providing server 10 and the player terminal 30 working together, or the player terminal 30 This can be realized by For example, some of the functions of the game progress control unit 112 may be realized by the cooperation of the game providing server 10 and the player terminal 30, or may be realized by the player terminal 30.

The processes and procedures described herein may be implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof, other than those explicitly described. For example, the processes and procedures described herein are implemented by implementing logic corresponding to the processes and procedures in a medium such as an integrated circuit, volatile memory, nonvolatile memory, magnetic disk, or the like. Further, the processes and procedures described in this specification can be implemented as a computer program corresponding to the processes and procedures, and can be executed by various computers.

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

In this specification, even if a constituent element of the invention is described as either singular or plural, or without being limited to either singular or plural, it should be interpreted differently depending on the context. Except for , the component may be singular or plural.

10 Game providing server 11 Computer processor 111 Management function control unit 112 Game progress control unit 15 Storage 151 Player information table 153 Character information table 155 Character management table for each player 157 Exchange management table 30 Player terminal 40 Server side program 42 Terminal side program 50 Exchange Start screen 60 Exchange screen 62 Continuation rate display object 63 Mood display object 68 Choice display area 681-683 Choice object 70 Exchange end screen

Claims (14)

A system for providing a game comprising one or more computer processors, wherein the one or more computer processors, in response to execution of readable instructions:
initiating an interaction with the character;
accepting a player's selection of one of a plurality of options for advancing the interaction;
advancing the interaction based on options selected by the player;
determining whether or not the alternating current continues based at least on the value of the first parameter;
If it is determined that the interaction is to be continued, returning to the step of accepting the selection;
terminating the interaction if it is determined that the interaction is not to be continued;
The first parameter is updated as the exchange continues,
system. The first parameter is a parameter that can specify the probability that the alternating current continues;
The system of claim 1. The step of accepting the selection includes accepting the selection by the player via a predetermined screen displaying the plurality of options,
the predetermined screen further displays a first object having an appearance based on the value of the first parameter;
The system of claim 1. The first parameter is updated in accordance with the execution of a predetermined action by the player so that the interaction becomes easier to continue.
The system of claim 1. The predetermined action includes the use of a predetermined item.
5. The system of claim 4. Each of the character and the plurality of choices is associated with a second parameter,
The step of proceeding with the interaction is advantageous for the player when the value of the second parameter associated with the character matches the value of the second parameter associated with the option selected by the player. including promoting said exchange so that
The system of claim 1. The step of accepting the selection includes accepting the selection by the player via a predetermined screen displaying the plurality of options,
The predetermined screen further displays a second object having an appearance based on the value of the second parameter associated with the character.
7. The system of claim 6. In the step of proceeding with the interaction, if the value of the second parameter associated with the character matches the value of the second parameter associated with the option selected by the player, mode to a second mode advantageous to the player.
7. The system of claim 6. The step of advancing the interaction includes providing the player with a predetermined number of points based on the option selected by the player,
The second mode is a mode in which the number of predetermined points given to the player is increased compared to the first mode.
9. The system of claim 8. In the first mode, as the alternating current continues, the first parameter is updated so that it becomes difficult to continue the alternating current, while in the second mode, as the alternating current continues, The exchange is not updated in a way that makes it difficult to continue.
9. The system of claim 8. The step of advancing the interaction includes providing the player with a predetermined number of points based on the option selected by the player,
The player is associated with a third parameter that varies based on the number of predetermined points held.
The system of claim 1. The step of starting the interaction includes starting the interaction with consumption of a predetermined value held by the player,
The step of proceeding with the exchange includes proceeding with the exchange so that the larger the consumption quantity of the predetermined value, the more advantageous it becomes to the player.
The system of claim 1. A method for providing a game executed by one or more computers, the method comprising:
initiating an interaction with the character;
accepting a player's selection of one of a plurality of options for advancing the interaction;
advancing the interaction based on options selected by the player;
determining whether or not the alternating current continues based at least on the value of the first parameter;
If it is determined that the interaction is to be continued, returning to the step of accepting the selection;
terminating the interaction when it is determined that the interaction is not to be continued;
The first parameter is updated as the exchange continues,
Method. A program for providing a game to one or more computers,
initiating an interaction with the character;
accepting a player's selection of one of a plurality of options for advancing the interaction;
advancing the interaction based on options selected by the player;
determining whether or not the alternating current continues based at least on the value of the first parameter;
If it is determined that the interaction is to be continued, returning to the step of accepting the selection;
performing the step of terminating the interaction if it is determined that the interaction is not to be continued;
The first parameter is updated as the exchange continues,
program.