JP5797860B1 - Program, control method, and server apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention positions a user himself / herself in a search game and improves the interest of the search game. The program generates display information that allows a computer that provides a game to display a plurality of user-compatible game media including a search target game media corresponding to the user in a selectable manner, and provides the generated display information to a user terminal device. And determining whether or not the user-supported game medium selected by the user matches the search target game medium, and determining that the selected user-compatible game medium matches the search target game medium, And a step of granting a reward. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a program, a control method, and a server device.

  Conventionally, a game is known in which a medal can be obtained by searching for a character on a game screen and touching that portion (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-297251 A

  However, since the search target in the game is always a fixed character, the user may feel that the content of the game is monotonous.

  An object of the present invention made in view of such circumstances is to provide a program, a control method, and a server device that can position a user in a search game and improve the fun of the search game.

In order to solve the above problems, in a program according to an embodiment of the present invention,
On the computer that provides the game,
A search object game medium corresponding to one user, generates display information for selectably displaying a plurality of users corresponding game contents including a game content, a corresponding other user, the one of the user of the terminal device Providing steps to,
Determining whether or not the user-supported game medium selected by the one user includes the search target game medium;
When it is determined that the selected user-supported game medium includes the search target game medium , a step of rewarding the one user;
Is executed.

In order to solve the above problem, in a program according to an embodiment of the present invention,
When it is determined in the determining step that the selected user-supported game medium does not include the search target game medium, the providing step further includes another user corresponding to the selected user-compatible game medium. Preferably providing screen information for interacting with the device.

In order to solve the above problem, in a program according to an embodiment of the present invention,
It is preferable that the category of the user-compatible game media displayed by the display information is selectable.

In order to solve the above problem, in a program according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Preferably, the providing step further includes providing a hint for finding the search target game medium.

In order to solve the above problem, in a program according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Preferably, when the one user selects the hint, the providing step further includes providing screen information for interacting with another user who provided the hint.

In order to solve the above problem, in a program according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Preferably, the providing step further includes providing a reward to another user who provided the hint.

In order to solve the above problem, in a program according to an embodiment of the present invention,
The display information is a two-dimensional image;
In the providing step, when the one user selects to view the user-compatible game medium from a different viewpoint in the two-dimensional image, the image of the user-compatible game medium is not changed, and Preferably, the method includes providing display information in which a distance between positions is changed.

In order to solve the above problem, in a program according to an embodiment of the present invention,
The providing step further provides display information capable of switching between a viewpoint overlooking an in-game area where the user-compatible game medium is displayed and a viewpoint from a virtual user-compatible game medium capable of moving in the game area. It is preferable to include.

In order to solve the above problem, in a program according to an embodiment of the present invention,
The plurality of user-compatible game media are preferably avatars.

Furthermore, in order to solve the above problem, in the control method according to an embodiment of the present invention,
By providing unit generates the search target game medium corresponding to one user, the game medium corresponding to another user, the display information for selectably displaying a plurality of users corresponding game contents including, of the one Providing to the terminal device of the user;
Determining by the determination unit whether or not the user-compatible game medium selected by the one user includes the search target game medium;
When the reward granting unit determines that the selected user-supported game medium includes the search target game medium , a step of rewarding the one user;
Have

Furthermore, in order to solve the above problem, in the server device according to an embodiment of the present invention,
A search object game medium corresponding to one user, generates display information for selectably displaying a plurality of users corresponding game contents including a game content, a corresponding other user, the one of the user of the terminal device A providing section to provide,
A determination unit that determines whether or not the user-supported game medium selected by the one user includes the search target game medium;
When it is determined that the selected user-supported game medium includes the search target game medium , a reward granting unit that rewards the one user;
Have

  According to the program, the control method, and the server device according to the embodiment of the present invention, the user himself / herself can be positioned in the search game, and the fun of the search game can be improved.

It is a functional block diagram of the server apparatus and terminal device which concern on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a screen example at the time of a game start. It is a figure which shows the structure of login DB. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen during a game. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a screen when the 1st viewpoint is selected, (b) is a figure which shows the example of a screen when the 2nd viewpoint is selected. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a screen before a viewpoint change by a pseudo three-dimensional function, (b) is a figure which shows the example of a screen after a viewpoint change by a pseudo three-dimensional function. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen when a hint is displayed. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen when a held game content is displayed. It is a figure which shows the structure of granted game content DB. It is a 1st sequence diagram which shows an example of the operation | movement flow of the server apparatus of FIG. 1, and a terminal device. FIG. 6 is a second sequence diagram illustrating an example of an operation flow of the server device and the terminal device in FIG. 1.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[System configuration]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a server device 1 and a terminal device 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The server device 1 and the terminal device 2 can communicate with each other via a network. The number of server devices 1 and terminal devices 2 is not limited. The terminal device 2 may be a portable terminal or a stationary terminal.

  An overview of a system including the server device 1 and the terminal device 2 will be described. The server device 1 provides a game to the terminal device 2. A game refers to a battle, a quest, a mission, or the like provided by the server device 1. The game medium is electronic data used in the game, and includes, for example, a card, an item, a character, an avatar, an in-game virtual currency, and the like. The game medium is electronic data that can be acquired, held, used, managed, exchanged, combined, strengthened, sold, discarded, and / or gifted, etc. by the user as the game progresses. The usage mode of the game media is not limited to those specified in this specification. The status information inherent to the game media includes battle powers such as attack power and defense power of the game media, combat media such as game media attack and defense skills, game media costs, game media skill information, Information on avatars, attributes of game media, indices indicating the rarity (rareness) of game media, and the like.

  The user can change the status information of the game medium through a battle (a battle with another user or a battle with a character operated by the game system) or a quest. For example, the user can reinforce parameters such as attack power, defense power, and skill of the game medium by synthesizing the game medium acquired in a predetermined battle or quest with the game medium already possessed. In addition, the user can reinforce parameters such as attack power, defense power, skill, and the like possessed by the game medium by rewards (for example, experience values) that can be acquired in a predetermined battle or quest.

  In addition, the user acquires items as electronic data of tools used in the game. The user may change the status information of the game medium using the item. For example, the user uses the item to strengthen parameters such as attack power, defense power, and skill of the game medium.

  For example, the server device 1 may perform a battle event with a predetermined enemy character, another user, and / or a group of other users at a predetermined time every day. For example, a plurality of users belong to a group determined by a user selection or a game system selection and participate in a battle for the purpose of defeating a raid boss. Further, the plurality of users may belong to a group determined by the user's selection or the server device 1 and play each other between the groups.

  In the following description, the game provided by the server device 1 will be described as a game for searching for a search target game medium corresponding to the user himself / herself among a plurality of user-compatible game media. The search target game medium is, for example, a character assigned to the user by the server device 1, an avatar registered by the user in the server device 1, or the like. A plurality of user-compatible game media other than the search target game media are also characters, avatars, and the like assigned to other users. For example, all of the plurality of user-compatible game media including the search target game media may be a plurality of user avatars.

  The server device 1 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, an acquisition unit 14, a determination unit 15, a providing unit 16, a determination unit 17, and a reward granting unit 18. Each function of the server device 1 according to the present invention will be described, but it should be noted that the server device 1 is not intended to exclude other functions.

  The control unit 11 is a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls various operations of the server device 1.

  The storage unit 12 is, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, and the like. The storage unit 12 stores various DBs and programs for operating the server device 1 and also functions as a work memory. The storage unit 12 includes a login DB 12a and a granted game media DB 12b. Each DB included in the storage unit 12 may be stored outside the server device 1 and accessed from the server device 1 when necessary. The login DB 12a stores the login time and the logged-in user in association with each other. The assigned game media DB 12b stores the user and the game media assigned to the user in association with each other.

  The communication unit 13 is an interface that transmits and receives information to and from the terminal device 2. The communication unit 13 performs communication by at least one of wired or wireless.

  The acquisition unit 14 acquires a game start request from the terminal device 2.

  The determination unit 15 determines a user-compatible game medium (including a search target game medium) corresponding to a user whose login time is within a predetermined period, for example, as a user-compatible game medium displayed on the terminal device 2.

  The providing unit 16 generates display information for displaying the determined user-compatible game media, and outputs (provides) the display information to the terminal device 2. In the present embodiment, the display information is a two-dimensional image, but may be a three-dimensional image. The providing unit 16 can provide the terminal device 2 with hints, screen information for interacting with other users, possessed game media information, and the like.

  The determination unit 17 determines whether or not the user-supported game medium selected by the user during the game matches the search target game medium.

  The reward giving unit 18 gives a reward to the user when the determining unit 17 determines that the user-supported game medium selected by the user matches the search target game medium.

  The terminal device 2 includes a control unit 21, a communication unit 22, a display unit 23, and an input detection unit 24. Although each function of the terminal device 2 according to the present invention will be described, it should be noted that it is not intended to exclude other functions of the terminal device 2.

  The control unit 21 is a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that controls various operations of the terminal device 2.

  The communication unit 22 is an interface that transmits and receives information to and from the server device 1. The communication unit 22 performs communication by at least one of wired or wireless.

  The display unit 23 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or an inorganic EL display. The display unit 23 may be configured by a touch panel. In this case, the display unit 23 displays various game screens and functions as an interface that accepts user input by a user operation. The display unit 23 may be used by being connected from the outside of the terminal device 2.

  The input detection unit 24 is an arbitrary input device including a mechanical push button or a touch sensor. The input detection unit 24 detects an input operation by the user. An input operation is an operation such as pressing, touching, tapping, touching, or approaching. The input detection unit 24 detects various selections made by the user as input operations, and outputs the contents of the selections to the server device 1 via the communication unit 22.

  Hereinafter, the control method executed by the server device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

[Decision stage]
The terminal device 2 operated by the user accesses the server device 1 by the user operation. The terminal device 2 outputs the ID and password input by the user (UID001) to the server device 1. The acquisition unit 14 of the server device 1 that has acquired the ID and password checks whether the ID and password match, and if they match, allows the user to log in.

  After the login, when the user selects a region R1 indicating “game start” shown in FIG. 2, the terminal device 2 outputs a game start request to the server device 1. As an alternative example, the terminal device 2 may output a game start request not when the user selects the region R1, but when the user loses or disappears in the game that the user has played immediately before, for example. .

  As a different function, the category of the user-compatible game medium displayed on the display unit 23 by display information described later can be selected. Therefore, the user can select the category of the user-compatible game media displayed on the display unit 23 in the region R2 indicating “display category” before selecting the region R1. The displayed category of user-compatible game media corresponds to, for example, a character of the same level (or skill) as the search target game media, a character corresponding to a novice user, or a user who is playing the same quest (or dungeon) game Character.

  As another different function, the user can select the difficulty level of the search in the area R3 indicating the “difficulty level” before selecting the area R1. The plurality of user-compatible game media other than the search target game media may include dummy user-compatible game media to which no user is assigned. When a high difficulty level is selected, the number of dummy user-compatible game media may increase. Further, when a high difficulty level is selected, the appearance of the dummy user-compatible game medium may be similar to the search target game medium. Further, when a time limit for searching is provided, the time limit may be shortened by selecting a high difficulty level. By making the difficulty level selectable, the game performance can be further increased.

  When the acquisition unit 14 acquires the game start request, the determination unit 15 refers to the login DB 12a illustrated in FIG. 3 and confirms the user who has logged in within a predetermined period. Within the predetermined period is, for example, 10 minutes before login by the user of the terminal device 2. For example, when the time when the user (UID001) of the terminal device 2 logs in is 15:00, the predetermined period is a period of 14:50 to 15:00. When the acquisition unit 14 acquires a predetermined number or more of game start requests, the acquisition unit 14 may limit communication to some terminals so that the communication speed does not slow down.

  The determination unit 15 is a user-compatible game medium (search target) corresponding to all users (UID002, UID005, UID010, UID003, UID008, UID004, UID018, and UID001) logged in within a predetermined period (including users of the terminal device 2). (Including game media) is displayed on the display unit 23 of the terminal device 2. The determination unit 15 may determine to display a dummy user-compatible game medium if the number of users logged in within a predetermined period is less than the reference value. As a different function, the determination unit 15 determines in advance candidates for user-compatible game media to be displayed on the display unit 23, thereby reducing the time and processing amount required for the determination and preventing the communication speed from slowing down. Good.

[Provision stage]
The providing unit 16 generates display information for displaying a plurality of user-compatible game media in a selectable manner, and outputs the display information to the terminal device 2 of the user. The display unit 23 of the terminal device 2 that has acquired the display information displays the display information as shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 4, G1 is a search target game medium. As shown in FIG. 4, the user visually looks at an image that overlooks a state where user-compatible game media are concentrated in the in-game area, and searches for a search target game media. Among the displayed user-compatible game media, there are confusing user-compatible game media similar to the search target game media. Further, the search target game medium may be displayed behind the user-compatible game medium, that is, overlapped with the user-compatible game medium. Since the user cannot easily find the search target game medium, such a search has game characteristics.

[Change display mode / viewpoint]
When the input detection unit 24 accepts a user operation, the display unit 23 can change the display mode of the display image as follows.
(1) Changing the display range of the in-game area by swiping (2) Enlarging or reducing the in-game area by pinching in or out (3) Long-pressing any user-compatible game medium Move the corresponding game media by swiping

  The providing unit 16 has a viewpoint (see FIG. 5A) overlooking the in-game area where the user-compatible game medium is displayed, and a viewpoint from the virtual user-compatible game medium that can move in the game area (FIG. 5B). Display information) can be provided. The virtual user-compatible game medium is, for example, a ghost character. That is, unlike other user-compatible game media, the virtual user-compatible game media is not a game media corresponding to a user who is logged in to the server device 1 and therefore is not a search target for any user. The user can switch the viewpoints by operating the terminal device 2. FIG. 5B is a diagram showing the field of view of the virtual user-compatible game medium viewed from the position P0 in FIG. 5A in the direction of the arrow.

  The providing unit 16 may have a so-called pseudo three-dimensional function. The pseudo three-dimensional function allows the user to visually recognize the user-compatible game medium in the display image (in the two-dimensional image) from different viewpoints. Unlike the normal three-dimensional display, the pseudo three-dimensional function does not change the image of the user-compatible game medium. The providing unit 16 can apply the pseudo three-dimensional function to all displayed user-compatible game media or a part of the user-compatible game media.

  For example, FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams before and after the viewpoint is changed by the pseudo three-dimensional function. In this example, positions P1 and P2 between both feet of the user-compatible game media G2 and G3 are set as reference positions. For example, when a plurality of user-compatible game media overlap, the user views the user-compatible game media from the direction in which they can be viewed without overlapping (for example, the left direction of the user-compatible game media toward the drawing). There is something I want to do. As shown in FIG. 6A, when the user corresponding game media G2 and G3 are overlapped, when the input detection unit 24 detects that the user has selected the region R4 indicating the viewpoint change, the display unit 23 displays the icons I1 and I2 is displayed. When the user selects the icon I1, the viewpoint for visually recognizing the user-compatible game media G2 and G3 can be shifted to the left. An image displayed on the display unit 23 at this time is shown in FIG.

  The outline and size of the images of the user-compatible game media G2 and G3 are not changed before and after shifting the viewpoint. However, the distance between the reference positions of these images becomes long, and the straight line L1 in FIG. 6A is displayed as shown by the straight line L2 in FIG. 6B (the straight line connecting the reference positions is Rotate counterclockwise). As an alternative, the providing unit 16 provides display information that can shift the viewpoint when the user selects a predetermined position on the displayed user-compatible game medium, not when the icons I1 and I2 are selected. May be.

[About hints]
The providing unit 16 can provide the terminal device 2 with a hint for finding a search target game medium at an arbitrary time (for example, when a search game starts or when a request is received). At this time, the display unit 23 displays a hint as shown in FIG. The hint may be a hint generated by the server device 1 or a hint provided by another user. The hint is, for example, that the search target game medium is at the upper right of the in-game area, that there is a user-compatible game medium with a hat near the search target game medium, or that the search target game medium is crouched.

  When detecting that the user has selected the hint H1 provided by another user, the providing unit 16 provides screen information for interacting with the user who provided the hint. At this time, the terminal device 2 communicates with the terminal of the user who provided the hint H1, and as a result, the user can interact with the user who provided the hint H1. In the exchange, for example, the user can exchange messages in a chat format with the user who provided the hint, and can hear the hint H1 in more detail. The user can also apply for a friend to the user who provided the hint. As a result, the user and the user who provided the hint are registered in association with each other and can further interact after the search game.

  Further, the providing unit 16 enters the field of view of the virtual user-compatible game medium (that is, displayed on the display unit 23) when the user selects the viewpoint shown in FIG. Information such as name or user ID may be provided. For example, when a user-supported game medium enters the field of view, the terminal corresponding to the user-compatible game medium may be notified as a hint to be displayed on the display unit 23. A user who sees the notification can select the hint, exchange a message with the user who provided the hint, and listen to the hint in more detail.

  Further, the providing unit 16 may provide display information on which the search target game medium performs a characteristic action so that the user can easily find the search target game medium. For example, the providing unit 16 may make the search target game medium sit prostrate or dance. The providing unit 16 may provide the terminal device 2 with the characteristic behavior as a hint. Further, the providing unit 16 may provide the terminal device 2 with a list of hints already provided to the terminal device 2 in response to a user request.

[Interaction on owned game media]
Also, the providing unit 16 has a possessed game medium held by another user corresponding to the user-supported game medium displayed within a predetermined range from the search target game medium at an arbitrary time (for example, when a search game is started or when a request is accepted) May be provided to the terminal device 2. At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the display unit 23 displays the possessed game medium (for example, the rare card of item 1) held by the other user in the upper region R5 of the user-compatible game medium indicated by G4. When the user selects the region R5, the providing unit 16 provides the terminal device 2 with screen information for interacting with the other user's terminal. As a result, the terminal device 2 and the terminal of the other user communicate with each other, and the user can interact with the other user.

[Search target]
In this embodiment, the user searches for a search target game medium. As an alternative example, in order to improve the interest of search, the server device 1 is configured so that the user searches not only the search target game media but also game media such as other users belonging to the same group (for example, guild) or lucky items. May constitute a search game.

[User-friendly game media selection stage]
The user refers to the hint or the like and selects the user-compatible game medium that is determined to be the search target game medium. At this time, the terminal device 2 outputs to the server device 1 the content of the selection as to which user-compatible game medium the user has selected.

  The determination unit 17 of the server device 1 that has acquired the content of the selection determines whether or not the user-compatible game medium selected by the user matches the search target game medium.

  When the determination unit 17 determines that the selected user-compatible game medium does not match the search target game medium, the providing unit 16 displays screen information for interacting with the user corresponding to the selected user-compatible game medium. Provided to the terminal device 2. At this time, for example, the display unit 23 displays a message exchange screen with another user or a friend application screen with another user. In addition, the display unit 23 displays a screen that proposes to advance a game such as a quest together with another user after the search game is cleared. As an alternative example, the reward granting unit 18 may grant at least a part of the reward to be given to the user to the other user when the selection is correct. The server device 1 continues the search game until the user finds the terminal device 2.

[Reward Grant Stage]
When the determination unit 17 determines that the selected user-supported game medium matches the search target game medium, the reward giving unit 18 gives a reward to the user. At this time, the reward granting unit 18 associates the user with the given game media and stores them in the granted game media DB 12b as shown in FIG. The reward is, for example, a game medium such as a card, a character, or an in-game virtual currency. The reward granting unit 18 may increase the value of the reward (for example, the degree of rarity) or increase the number of rewards as the difficulty level of the search is higher. Further, the reward granting unit 18 may increase the value of the reward as the time until the search target game medium is found is shorter. As an alternative example, the reward granting unit 18 may increase the status of the possessed game media owned by the user. In addition, the reward granting unit 18 may grant a reward to a user who has provided a hint for finding a search target game medium. When there are a plurality of users who provide hints, the reward granting unit 18 may grant rewards only to users who are determined to be most useful among them by the user of the terminal device 2. The reward granting unit 18 may grant different game media according to time.

  10 and 11 are sequence diagrams illustrating an example of an operation flow of the server device 1 and the terminal device 2 according to the present embodiment.

  The terminal device 2 accesses the server device 1 and logs in (step S1 and step S2). The terminal device 2 outputs a game start request to the server device 1 by a user operation (step S3).

  When the acquisition unit 14 of the server device 1 acquires the game start request, the determination unit 15 refers to the login DB 12a illustrated in FIG. 3 and determines a user-compatible game medium displayed on the terminal device 2 (step S4). The providing unit 16 generates display information for displaying the determined user-supported game medium (step S5), and outputs various types of information (the display information, hints, held game medium information, etc.) to the terminal device 2 (step S6). .

  The terminal device 2 displays the acquired various information (step S7). The terminal device 2 changes the display mode / viewpoint of the display information according to the user operation detected by the input detection unit 24 (step S8). For example, in the display image, the display unit 23 changes the display range of the in-game area, enlarges or reduces the in-game area, moves the user-compatible game medium, and the like. In addition, the display unit 23 may switch between a viewpoint for overlooking the in-game area and a viewpoint from a virtual user-compatible game medium that can move in the in-game area in the display image. Further, the display unit 23 may change the distance between the reference positions of the images without changing the image of the user-compatible game medium by using the pseudo three-dimensional function.

  When the input detection unit 24 detects that a hint provided by another user has been selected by the user (step S9), the terminal device 2 transmits to the server device 1 the content of the selection indicating which hint has been selected. Output (step S10).

  Next, the providing unit 16 provides the terminal device 2 with screen information for interacting with the user who provided the hint (step S11). As a result, the terminal device 2 communicates with the terminal of the user who provided the hint, and the user and the user who provided the hint interact with each other (step S12).

  When the input detection unit 24 detects that the user has selected the possessed game media (step S13), the terminal device 2 outputs to the server device 1 the content of the selection indicating which user-supported game media has been selected. (Step S14). Next, the providing unit 16 provides the terminal device 2 with screen information for interacting with other users who own the selected possessed game media (step S15). As a result, the terminal device 2 and the terminal of the other user communicate with each other, and the user and the other user interact with each other (step S16).

  When the input detection unit 24 detects that the user has selected a user-compatible game medium (step S17), the terminal device 2 outputs to the server apparatus 1 the content of the selection indicating which user-compatible game medium has been selected. (Step S18). The determination unit 17 of the server device 1 that acquired the content of the selection determines whether or not the selected user-compatible game medium matches the search target game medium (step S19).

  If the determination unit 17 determines that they do not match, the determination unit 17 outputs to the terminal device 2 the determination result and screen information for interacting with other users corresponding to the user-selected game media selected in error (step). S20). At this time, the terminal device 2 communicates with the terminal of the other user, and as a result, the user interacts with the other user (step S21).

  The user continues to search for the search target game media. When the input detection unit 24 detects again that the user has selected a user-compatible game medium (step S18), the terminal device 2 outputs to the server apparatus 1 the content of the selection indicating which user-compatible game medium has been selected. (Step S23). The determination unit 17 that has acquired the content of the selection determines again whether or not the selected user-compatible game medium matches the search target game medium (step S24).

  When No in step S24, the determination unit 17 of the server device 1 executes step S20.

  When Yes in step S24 or Yes in step S19, the reward granting unit 18 of the server device 1 grants a reward to the user (step S25). At this time, the reward granting unit 18 refers to the granted game media DB 12b shown in FIG. 9 and associates the user with the given game media and stores them in the given game media DB 12b.

  Steps S1 to S25 executed by the server device 1 or the terminal device 2 may be omitted as appropriate. For example, steps S8 to S16 are not essential elements and can be omitted.

  According to the present embodiment, the providing unit 16 generates display information for selectively displaying a plurality of user-compatible game media including the search target game media corresponding to the user, and provides the generated display information to the user terminal device 2. The determination unit 17 determines whether or not the user-compatible game medium selected by the user matches the search target game medium, and the reward granting unit 18 determines that the selected user-compatible game medium matches the search target game medium. When it is done, it rewards the user. That is, by making the search target in the search game a user-compatible game medium corresponding to the user himself / herself, the user himself / herself can be positioned in the search game, and the interest of the search game can be improved.

  According to the present embodiment, when it is determined that the selected user-compatible game medium does not match the search target game medium, the providing unit 16 is a screen for interacting with the user corresponding to the selected user-compatible game medium. Provide information. For this reason, even if the user does not actively request exchange with other users, the user can exchange with other users who have not exchanged until now through searching. Further, even if a difference in status or the like occurs between users, this does not become an obstacle to AC.

  According to this embodiment, the category of the user-compatible game media displayed by the display information can be selected. For this reason, the user can specify and exchange the user category of the possibility of exchange.

  According to the present embodiment, the providing unit 16 provides a hint for finding a search target game medium. For this reason, even in a situation where it is difficult to find a search target game medium, the discovery can be facilitated by using the hint.

  According to this embodiment, when the user selects a hint, the providing unit 16 provides screen information for interacting with the user who provided the hint. Therefore, the user can hear the hints in more detail and facilitate the discovery of the search target game media.

  According to the present embodiment, the reward granting unit 18 grants a reward to the user who provided the hint. For this reason, the motive which a user provides a hint can be raised and the exchange between users increases.

  According to the present embodiment, the display information is a two-dimensional image, and when the user selects to view the user-compatible game medium from a different viewpoint in the two-dimensional image, the providing unit 16 Display information is provided in which the image is not changed and the distance between the reference positions of the image is changed. For this reason, for example, even when the user-compatible game media overlap each other and it is difficult to see them, they can be viewed separately, so that the search target game media can be easily found. In addition, there are many variations of search methods.

  According to the present embodiment, the providing unit 16 can switch between a viewpoint for overlooking an in-game area where a user-compatible game medium is displayed and a viewpoint from a virtual user-compatible game medium that can move in the game area. Provide information. For this reason, not only a variety of search methods are provided, but also when the latter viewpoint is selected, it is possible to enjoy a sense of reality as if you are actually in the game.

  According to the present embodiment, the plurality of user-compatible game media are avatars. For this reason, a user corresponding | compatible game medium respond | corresponds with each user more, and the user can acquire the feeling which is playing the search game with other users. Therefore, the interest of the search game can be improved.

  When the server device 1 is connected to the terminal device 2 via the network as in the above embodiment, a web display that the terminal device 2 displays a game progress screen based on data generated by the server device 1 It can be a screen. In this case, each of the server device 1 and the terminal device 2 displays the game according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention by, for example, displaying another menu screen or the like by a native display displayed by a native application installed in the terminal device 2. It can also be set as the hybrid game which bears a part of process. Moreover, the game which concerns on the said embodiment can also be made into a native game by performing a part or all of the process which the server apparatus 1 performs by the native application installed in the terminal device 2. FIG. For example, in the above embodiment, the determination unit 17 determines whether or not the user-supported game medium selected by the user matches the search target game medium (step S19 and step S24 in FIG. 11). However, the terminal device 2 communicates with the server device 1 after acquiring information (display information, possessed game media, etc.) related to other users from the server device 1 by performing processing that is executed by the determination unit 17 by the native application. The determination processing can be performed without The same applies to the reward granting process executed by the reward granting unit 18.

  When at least one of the server device 1 or the terminal device 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured by a computer, a program describing processing contents for realizing each function is stored in an internal or external storage unit of the computer. This can be realized by storing the program and executing the program by a central processing unit (CPU) of the computer. In addition, such a program can be distributed by selling, transferring, or lending a portable recording medium such as a DVD or a CD-ROM, and such a program is stored in a storage unit of a server on a network, for example. And the program can be distributed by transferring the program from the server to another computer via the network. In addition, a computer that executes such a program can temporarily store, for example, a program recorded on a portable recording medium or a program transferred from a server in its own storage unit. As another embodiment of the program, the computer may directly read the program from a portable recording medium and execute processing according to the program, and each time the program is transferred from the server to the computer. In addition, the processing according to the received program may be executed sequentially.

  Although the present invention has been described based on the drawings and embodiments, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can easily make various changes and modifications based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these variations and modifications are included in the scope of the present invention. For example, functions included in each functional unit, each step, and the like can be rearranged so as not to be logically contradictory, and a plurality of functional units, steps, and the like can be combined or divided.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Server apparatus 11 Control part 12 Storage part 13 Communication part 14 Acquisition part 15 Determination part 16 Provision part 17 Determination part 18 Compensation part 2 Terminal apparatus 21 Control part 22 Communication part 23 Display part 24 Input detection part

Claims (11)

On the computer that provides the game,
A search object game medium corresponding to one user, generates display information for selectably displaying a plurality of users corresponding game contents including a game content, a corresponding other user, the one of the user of the terminal device Providing steps to,
Determining whether or not the user-supported game medium selected by the one user includes the search target game medium;
When it is determined that the selected user-supported game medium includes the search target game medium , a step of rewarding the one user;
A program that executes The program according to claim 1,
When it is determined in the determining step that the selected user-supported game medium does not include the search target game medium, the providing step further includes another user corresponding to the selected user-compatible game medium. A program that includes providing screen information to interact with. In the program according to claim 1 or 2,
A program capable of selecting a category of the user-compatible game media displayed by the display information. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The providing step further includes providing a hint for finding the search target game medium. The program according to claim 4, wherein
When the one user selects the hint, the providing step further includes providing screen information for interacting with another user who provided the hint. In the program according to claim 4 or 5,
The granting step further includes granting a reward to another user who provided the hint. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The display information is a two-dimensional image;
In the providing step, when the one user selects to view the user-compatible game medium from a different viewpoint in the two-dimensional image, the image of the user-compatible game medium is not changed, and A program comprising providing display information in which a distance between positions is changed. In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The providing step further provides display information capable of switching between a viewpoint overlooking an in-game area where the user-compatible game medium is displayed and a viewpoint from a virtual user-compatible game medium capable of moving in the game area. A program that includes In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The program in which the plurality of user-compatible game media are avatars. By providing unit generates the search target game medium corresponding to one user, the game medium corresponding to another user, the display information for selectably displaying a plurality of users corresponding game contents including, of the one Providing to the terminal device of the user;
Determining by the determination unit whether or not the user-compatible game medium selected by the one user includes the search target game medium;
When the reward granting unit determines that the selected user-supported game medium includes the search target game medium , a step of rewarding the one user;
A control method. A search object game medium corresponding to one user, generates display information for selectably displaying a plurality of users corresponding game contents including a game content, a corresponding other user, the one of the user of the terminal device A providing section to provide,
A determination unit that determines whether or not the user-supported game medium selected by the one user includes the search target game medium;
When it is determined that the selected user-supported game medium includes the search target game medium , a reward granting unit that rewards the one user;
A server device.

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