JP6020871B1 - Server apparatus and server program - Google Patents

Abstract

A specific game is activated. A server device (12) includes achievement information including an achievement given by a check-in process to a store by a game terminal (10) to which a plurality of games are provided, and identification of a specific game among the plurality of games. The acquisition unit (120) for acquiring information and the individual conversion value set for each game are referred to, and the individual conversion value corresponding to the identification information acquired by the acquisition unit (120) among the referred individual conversion values is obtained. Based on the individual conversion means (122) for converting the results included in the result information acquired by the acquisition means (120) into rewards usable for a specific game, and the rewards converted by the individual conversion means (122) Instruction means (124) for instructing. [Selection] Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a server device and a server program .

  Conventionally, a technique called O2O (Online to Offline) that guides a user from online to a store (offline) is known.

  Regarding this technology, Non-Patent Document 1 below can convert a result of a user visiting a store into a point (visit point), and further convert this store point to give the user a reward such as an item in the game. By doing so, a service that fuses O2O and games is described. In this service, store visit points can be used across a plurality of games, not for each specific game.

Manabu Okayasu, “Integrating Life and Games with O2O-CCC T-Point Linked“ TSUTAYA Online Game ””, [online], April 30, 2013, CNET JAPAN, [Search September 17, 2015 ] Internet <URL: http://japan.cnet.com/news/service/35063909/>

  By the way, for a game company or the like, there are times when it is desired to increase the number of users for a specific game among a plurality of games and activate the specific game during an event period or a sales start period.

  However, in the service as described in Non-Patent Document 1, since the store visit point is common to a plurality of games, the user cannot be urged to play a specific game. As a result, the specific game could not be activated.

This invention is made | formed in view of such a subject, The objective is to provide the server apparatus and server program which can activate a specific game.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the server device includes point information associated with a user who owns a game terminal capable of providing a plurality of games , and a specific game selected by the user from the plurality of games. Acquisition means for acquiring the identification information and the individual conversion value that is disclosed to the user and set for each game , and the identification acquired by the acquisition means in the referenced individual conversion value Based on the individual conversion value corresponding to the information, the individual conversion means for converting the point information acquired by the acquisition means into a reward usable for the specific game, and the grant of the reward converted by the individual conversion means Instruction means for instructing.
The “server device” includes not only one device but also a plurality of devices. The “conversion value” includes a conversion rate or an added value.

  In this configuration, for example, when a conversion value corresponding to a specific game is set higher than a conversion value corresponding to another game, a game other than the specific game is played for the reward target converted by the conversion value. The user who is playing comes to play a specific game. That is, according to the said structure, the user who is playing other games other than a specific game can be prompted to play a specific game, and a specific game can be activated.

  According to the present invention, a specific game can be activated.

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an overall configuration of a game system including a reward server as a server device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of conversion from a check-in result to a ticket. FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing the configuration of various servers of the game system shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic explanatory diagram of the reference table shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a schematic explanatory diagram of the conversion rate table shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic explanatory diagram of the store-specific reward table shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in each means of the result determination server according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in each unit of the media application server according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in each means of the reward server according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a schematic explanatory diagram of an advertisement screen displayed on the game terminal. FIG. 11 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a store list screen displayed on the game terminal. FIG. 12 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a game list screen displayed on the game terminal. FIG. 13 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a store detail screen displayed on the game terminal. FIG. 14 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a setting screen displayed on the reward server. FIG. 15 is a schematic explanatory diagram of an item exchange screen displayed on the game terminal. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in each part of the reward server according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of the list process of the reward server according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 18 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a store list screen displayed on the game terminal. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing in each part of the reward server according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a schematic explanatory diagram of a check-in history list screen displayed on the game terminal. FIG. 21 is a schematic explanatory diagram of an item exchange history list screen displayed on the game terminal. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the conversion rate table.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate understanding of the description, the same components and steps are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible in each drawing, and redundant description is omitted.

-First embodiment-
<Overall configuration>
First, the overall configuration of the game system 5 including the reward server 12 as the server device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

  The game system 5 includes, as hardware configurations, first to nth game servers 11 (1) to 11 (n), a reward server 12, a media application server 13, a result determination server 14, and a first database server 15. And a second database server 16 and a beacon device 17. The game system 5 includes first to m-th game applications 18 (1) to 18 (m) and a media application 19 as software configurations.

  In the following description, the first to nth game servers 11 (1) to 11 (n) are referred to as “game server 11” as appropriate, and the first to mth game applications 18 (1) to 18 (m). ) Is referred to as “game application 18”. The “n” and “m” are positive integers of 2 or more.

  The game terminal 10 is a terminal possessed by the user 10A. This game terminal 10 is a terminal capable of providing a plurality of games to the user 10A. Examples of such a game terminal 10 include portable terminals such as mobile phones, tablets, and notebook computers. The game terminal 10 is equipped with a positioning function that receives radio waves from GPS satellites and calculates current position information of the game terminal 10. In addition, when the user 10A visits the store 17A, the game terminal 10 can perform a check-in process described later on the store 17A.

  The game terminal 10 is configured to be able to communicate with the game server 11. The game terminal 10 can play the first to nth games (hereinafter referred to as “games” as appropriate) as online games by communicating with the game server 11 as needed. These games are provided when the game application 18 is executed by at least one of the game terminal 10 and the game server 11.

  The game server 11 as a game server device is configured to be able to communicate with the game terminal 10 and the reward server 12. These game servers 11 store installation data of the game application 18. Then, when there is a download request from the game terminal 10, the game server 11 transmits installation data of the game application 18 to the game terminal 10.

  Moreover, the game server 11 has memorize | stored all or one part of the play information which shows the play content of the game by 10A of users. Then, when there is a play information transmission request from the game terminal 10, the game server 11 transmits game play information (save data) corresponding to the user 10 </ b> A to the game terminal 10. Note that the play information includes a game level such as a cumulative fee paid by the user 10A in the game, a character level appearing in the game, and a production level for producing a specific item. In addition, the play information includes game time, game progress, and the number of friends connected to the user 10A of the game terminal 10 via the network.

  The reward server 12 is configured to be able to communicate with the game server 11 and the media application server 13. The reward server 12 displays an advertisement for the store 17A on the game terminal 10 via the game server 11 in order to guide a visit to the store 17A associated with a company that operates the reward server 12, for example. In addition, the reward server 12 causes the game terminal 10 to appropriately display an advertisement of the game that the user 10A does not have in order to guide the provision of the game that the user 10A has not yet provided, for example, to guide the download. Then, the reward server 12 converts the result of the user 10A visiting the store and the result of receiving the game (reception of the game) into a reward dedicated to a specific game, and instructs the game server 11 to give the reward.

The “reward” may be a reward used for the game as it is, or may be a reward for exchanging items used for the game or game currency. In the first embodiment, the “reward” is a reward for exchanging for an item used exclusively for a specific game. Hereinafter, this reward is referred to as “ticket” as appropriate.
Further, the “store 17A” includes not only buildings that provide products such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and game software stores, but also buildings that provide services such as beauty salons, hotels, banks, and game centers. Further, the “store 17A” is not limited to a building, and includes a stall outside the building.
In addition, the “specific game” is selected by the user 10A before the result of visiting the store or the result of receiving the game is converted into a ticket, and the ticket can be used (becomes the recipient of the ticket). It is a game. In addition, the specific game selected by the user 10A is indicated by a receiving game ID as identification information.
In the following description, the result of the user 10A visiting the store may be described as “results given by the check-in process” or “result of check-in”.

  The media application server 13 is configured to be able to communicate with the game terminal 10 and the reward server 12. The media application server 13 stores installation data of the media application 19. Then, when there is a download request from the game terminal 10, the media application server 13 transmits installation data of the media application 19 to the game terminal 10. When the media application 19 is executed, the game terminal 10 communicates with the result determination server 14 and the media application server 13 as needed to perform check-in processing for the store 17A, selection of a ticket recipient, use of a ticket, and the like. be able to.

  The result determination server 14 is configured to be able to communicate with the game terminal 10, the media application server 13, and the beacon device 17. The result determination server 14 determines the result given by the check-in process.

  The beacon device 17 is installed in or around the store 17A. This beacon device 17 is for detecting the visit of the user 10A to the store 17A. For example, the beacon device 17 broadcasts a beacon signal 17B including a beacon ID and beacon data at a constant transmission time interval. The beacon data includes various information such as the destination of the result determination server 14 that is a connection destination.

<Ticketing framework>
Next, a ticket granting framework in the game system 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The game system 5 converts a store visit point obtained by visiting the store 17A into a ticket so that the ticket can be given to the user 10A of a specific game, thereby providing a service that combines O2O and the game. provide. The store 17A pays an advertisement fee for the store 17A and an installation fee for the beacon device 17 to a company or the like that operates the result determination server 14 as consideration to be incorporated into the game system 5.

  In such a game system 5, the user 10 </ b> A who owns the game terminal 10 visits the store 17 </ b> A by looking at an advertisement or the like of the store 17 </ b> A. When the user 10A visits the store, the game terminal 10 receives a beacon signal 17B broadcast from the beacon device 17. In response to this beacon signal 17B, the game terminal 10 executes a check-in process by the media application 19. In this check-in process, the game terminal 10 generates various information including the beacon ID included in the beacon signal 17B, the current position information acquired from the GPS satellite, and the terminal ID of the game terminal 10. The various information is a result given to the user 10A from the game terminal 10 by the check-in process. And the game terminal 10 transmits the said various information to the result determination server 14, in order to judge the validity of the various information as this result.

  The result determination server 14 performs a result determination process for determining the validity of the result given by the check-in process based on various information received from the game terminal 10, in other words, the validity of the check-in process by the game terminal 10; The determination result is returned to the game terminal 10. In addition, when the check-in process is valid, the result determination server 14 acquires a store visit point corresponding to the beacon ID included in the received beacon signal 17B. Then, the result determination server 14 replaces the result given by the check-in process with the store visit point acquired from the beacon ID, and generates the check-in result information including the store visit point. Thereafter, the result determination server 14 transmits the result information to the media application server 13.

  Upon receiving the result information, the media application server 13 converts the store visit point indicated by the result information into, for example, a unit of gold (G) as a different value based on a uniform conversion rate set in advance as a uniform conversion value. Then, the media application server 13 transmits the result information to the reward server 12. The “uniform conversion rate” is a conversion rate for the result given by the check-in process, and is a uniform conversion rate for all games.

  When the reward server 12 receives the result information, based on the individual conversion rate set in advance as the individual conversion value, the reward server 12 sets the gold indicated by the result information as a value different from the gold, and is provided to the game terminal 10. Convert to a game-specific ticket. Thereafter, the reward server 12 instructs the game server 11 to give a ticket. The “individual conversion rate” is a conversion rate for a result given by the check-in process, and is a conversion rate set for each game.

  When the game server 11 receives the above instruction, the game server 11 stores the number of tickets in association with the recipient game ID and terminal ID indicating the specific game selected in advance by the user 10A. That is, the game server 11 gives a ticket to the user 10 </ b> A according to the instruction of the reward server 12. Thereafter, this ticket is exchanged for an item used for a specific game by the user 10A. The “terminal ID” can also be read as a user ID that identifies the user 10A.

  Next, an example of conversion from a result given by the check-in process to a ticket will be described with reference to FIG.

  The result determination server 14 replaces the result given by the check-in process with, for example, a store visit point “100P”.

  The media application server 13 acquires result information including the store visit point “100P” from the result determination server 14. Then, the media application server 13 multiplies the 100P by, for example, “1” as a uniform conversion rate to convert the store visit point “100P” into 100G having a different value.

  The reward server 12 acquires the result information including the 100G from the media application server 13. In addition, the reward server 12 acquires a recipient game ID from the game terminal 10, for example. When the acquired recipient game ID indicates the first game as the specific game, the reward server 12 multiplies 100G by, for example, “0.01” as the individual conversion rate corresponding to the first game. Convert to one ticket. After the conversion, the first game server 11 (1) corresponding to the first game is instructed to give one ticket.

  Further, when the acquired recipient game ID indicates the second game as the specific game, the reward server 12 multiplies 100G by, for example, “0.02” as the individual conversion rate corresponding to the second game. 2. Convert to 2 tickets. After the conversion, the second game server 11 (2) corresponding to the second game is instructed to give two tickets.

  Further, when the acquired recipient game ID indicates the third game as the specific game, the reward server 12 multiplies 100G by, for example, “0.005” as the individual conversion rate corresponding to the third game. , Convert to 0.5 tickets. After the conversion, the third game server 11 (3) corresponding to the third game is instructed to give 0.5 tickets.

<Server configuration>
Next, the configuration of various servers that constitute the game system 5 shown in FIG. 1 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

  First, the first database server 15 stores a reference table 200. The second database server 16 stores a conversion rate table 210 and a store-specific reward table 211.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the reference table 200, for each beacon ID, a store name, an address, an advertisement payment amount, a store visit point, and the like are associated and registered. The beacon ID is an ID of the beacon device 17 installed in the store 17A. The store name is the name of the store 17A where the beacon device 17 is installed. The address is the address of the store 17A. The advertisement payment amount is an amount paid to the company or the like that operates the reward server 12 as an advertisement fee by the store 17A. The store visit point is a point given to the user 10A who has visited the store 17A as described above. In addition, this store visit point is set, for example so that it may increase, so that the amount of advertisement payment is high. Thus, when there are many store visit points, the number of tickets obtained by the user 10A also increases. As a result, since the user 10A frequently visits the store 17A, payment of the advertisement fee from the store 17A that the user 10A wants to visit is promoted.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the conversion rate table 210, individual conversion rates are registered in association with each game, that is, for each game title. In the conversion rate table 210, a uniform conversion rate and a DL conversion rate as a received conversion value are registered regardless of the title of the game. The DL conversion rate is a conversion rate with respect to a result given by the user 10A receiving the provision of the game application 18, for example, a result given by downloading the game application 18 (a result of download). This DL conversion rate is a uniform conversion rate for all games, and is different from the individual conversion rate and the uniform conversion rate.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the store-specific reward table 211, the number of tickets obtained for each game title and each store is automatically calculated and registered by the reward server 12 based on the conversion rate table 210, for example. Is done.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the configuration and functions will be described in the order of the result determination server 14, the media application server 13, and the reward server 12. Each of the following configurations is realized by executing a program stored in the memory, which includes a communication device and the like as appropriate in addition to the processor and the memory.

  The result determination server 14 includes a reception unit 140, a result determination unit 141, and a transmission unit 142.

  The function of each component of the result determination server 14 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The following processing is started periodically or randomly, for example, every second.

(Step SP1)
The receiving means 140 determines whether or not various types of check-in information transmitted from the game terminal 10 when the game terminal 10 performs a check-in process are received. Here, when an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step SP2, and when a negative determination is made, a series of processes shown in FIG. In addition, as described above, the various information includes a beacon ID as a result given by the check-in process, current position information, and a terminal ID.

(Step SP2)
The result determination unit 141 executes a result determination process. Specifically, the result determination unit 141 accesses the first database server 15 and reads the reference table 200. And the address corresponding to beacon ID contained in various information is acquired in reference table 200. FIG.

  Then, the result determination unit 141 calculates the distance between the current position information received from the game terminal 10 and the acquired address. Then, the calculated distance is compared with a predetermined threshold value. If the calculated distance is less than the predetermined threshold, it is determined that the beacon signal 17B is transmitted from the authentic beacon device 17 installed in the store 17A by the rightful owner. That is, the result determination unit 141 determines that the result given by the check-in process is valid. Moreover, the result determination means 141 determines that the result given by the check-in process is invalid if the calculated distance is not less than the predetermined threshold. Then, the process proceeds to step SP3.

(Step SP3)
The result determination unit 141 determines whether or not the result of the result determination is valid. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP5. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP4.

(Step SP4)
The transmission means 142 returns to the game terminal 10 that the result of the result determination is invalid. Then, a series of processes shown in FIG. 7 is finished.

(Step SP5)
The transmission means 142 sends back to the game terminal 10 that the result of the result determination is valid. Then, the process proceeds to step SP6.

(Step SP6)
The transmission means 142 acquires the store visit point corresponding to the beacon ID included in the various information in the reference table 200. Then, the process proceeds to step SP7.

(Step SP7)
The transmission unit 142 sets the acquired store visit point as a result given by the check-in process for the game terminal 10 to the store 17A, and generates result information including the store visit point and the terminal ID. After generating the result information, the transmission unit 142 transmits the result information to the media application server 13. Then, a series of processes shown in FIG. 7 is finished.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the media application server 13 includes a receiving unit 130, a setting unit 131, a uniform conversion unit 132, and a transmission unit 133.

  The function of each component of the media application server 13 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The following processing is started periodically or randomly, for example, every second. In addition, before the following processing starts, the setting unit 131 sets (registers) a uniform conversion rate in the conversion rate table 210 in advance according to a uniform conversion rate setting operation by the administrator.

(Step SP10)
The receiving unit 130 determines whether or not the result information is received from the result determination server 14. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP11. If the determination is negative, the series of processes shown in FIG. 8 is terminated.

(Step SP11)
The uniform conversion means 132 accesses the second database server 16 and reads the conversion rate table 210. Then, the process proceeds to step SP12.

(Step SP12)
The uniform conversion unit 132 acquires a uniform conversion rate from the conversion rate table 210. Then, the process proceeds to step SP13.

(Step SP13)
The uniform conversion means 132 converts the store visit point included in the result information into gold by multiplying the acquired uniform conversion rate, for example. Then, the process proceeds to step SP14.

(Step SP14)
The transmission unit 133 adds gold to the result information received by the reception unit 130 and transfers the result information to the reward server 12. Then, the series of processes shown in FIG. 8 is finished.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the reward server 12 includes a receiving unit 120, a setting unit 121, an individual conversion unit 122, a list creation unit 123, and a transmission unit 124.

  The function of each component of the reward server 12 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The following processing is started periodically or randomly, for example, every second. Further, before the following processing starts, the setting unit 121 sets an individual conversion rate in the conversion rate table 210 in advance according to an individual conversion rate setting operation by the administrator. Further, the list creation unit 123 creates or rearranges an arbitrary list such as a store list of the store 17A where the user 10A can check in before the following processing starts.

(Step SP20)
The receiving unit 120 determines whether or not the result information has been received from the media application server 13. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP25. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP21.

(Step SP21)
The receiving unit 120 determines whether or not the result information including the result of the game terminal 10 downloading the game application 18 (such as downloading) is received from any game server 11. Here, when an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step SP22, and when a negative determination is made, the series of processes illustrated in FIG.

(Step SP22)
The individual conversion means 122 accesses the second database server 16 and reads (refers to) the conversion rate table 210. Then, the process proceeds to step SP23.

(Step SP23)
The individual conversion unit 122 acquires the DL conversion rate from the read conversion rate table 210. Then, the process proceeds to step SP24.

(Step SP24)
The individual conversion means 122 converts the result of the game terminal 10 downloading the game application 18 into a ticket for a specific game based on the DL conversion rate. Then, the process proceeds to step SP31.

(Step SP25)
The individual conversion unit 122 determines whether the receiving unit 120 has received the destination game ID, for example, together with the result information or separately. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step SP28. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step SP26. Note that the transmission source of the recipient game ID may be, for example, the game terminal 10 or the media application server 13. Alternatively, the reception unit 120 may acquire the information by making an inquiry to the game terminal 10 or the like.

(Step SP26)
The individual conversion means 122 instructs the game terminal 10 to set a specific game as a ticket receiving destination via the media application server 13 or the like. Then, the process proceeds to step SP27.

(Step SP27)
The individual conversion means 122 determines whether or not a receiving destination has been set in the game terminal 10. If the determination is affirmative, the recipient setting is set as the recipient game ID, and the process proceeds to step SP28. If the determination is negative, the process returns to step SP26.

(Step SP28)
The individual conversion means 122 accesses the second database server 16 and reads (refers to) the conversion rate table 210. Then, the process proceeds to step SP29.

(Step SP29)
The individual conversion means 122 acquires the individual conversion rate corresponding to the recipient game ID from the read conversion rate table 210. Then, the process proceeds to step SP30.

(Step SP30)
The individual conversion means 122 multiplies the gold included in the result information received by the receiving means 120 by the acquired individual conversion rate, and converts the gold into a reward “ticket”. Then, the individual conversion unit 122 proceeds to the process of step SP31.

(Step SP31)
The transmission means 124 instructs the game server 11 corresponding to the recipient game ID to give a ticket. Then, the series of processes shown in FIG. 9 is finished. This instruction includes, for example, the number of tickets, the terminal ID, and the recipient game ID.

  Returning to FIG. 3, the game server 11 includes a reception unit 110, a grant unit 111, an exchange unit 112, and a transmission unit 113.

  The function of each component of the above game server 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The receiving unit 110 receives a ticket granting instruction from the reward server 12.

  The granting unit 111 stores the number of tickets included in the instruction received by the receiving unit 110 in the second database server 16 in association with the recipient game ID and the terminal ID. That is, the game server 11 gives a ticket to the user 10 </ b> A according to the instruction of the reward server 12.

  The exchange means 112 subtracts the number of tickets of the user 10A stored in the second database server 16 in accordance with the item exchange application operation by the user 10A, and gives an item used for a specific game. That is, the ticket is exchanged for an item, and the item is given to the user 10A. The number of tickets to be subtracted may be common or different for each item.

  When the exchange means 112 exchanges the item, the transmission means 113 notifies the game terminal 10 that the item exchange application has been completed.

<Operation screen>
Finally, while explaining an example of a flow until a ticket for the check-in result shown in FIG. 1 is given to the user 10A, an operation screen displayed on the game terminal 10 or the like as needed is also explained.

  The flow shown in FIG. 1 is, for example, when the user 10A is guided by an advertisement by the reward server 12 during game play and visits the store 17A, and the user 10A activates the media application 19 with his / her own intention and starts the store 17A. There are two ways of visiting the store. Hereinafter, the store visited by the advertisement is referred to as “guide visit”, and the visit based on one's intention is referred to as “nature visit”.

  In the case of a guided visit, the following steps SP100, 101, and 103 are routed. Further, in the case of a natural visit, the following steps SP102 and 103 are passed.

(Step SP100)
The user 10A activates, for example, the first game application 18 (1) among the first to m-th game applications 18 (1) to 18 (m) and plays the first game on the game terminal 10. As shown in FIG. 10, an advertisement screen 20 provided by the list creation unit 123 of the reward server 12 is displayed on the game terminal 10 at a predetermined timing during the play of the first game.

  The advertisement screen 20 includes a store advertisement 21, a download advertisement 22, and a forward button 23. In this store advertisement 21, information for guiding a visit to the store 17A is described. The download advertisement 22 describes information for guiding the download of a game that the user 10A does not have yet. Then, the process proceeds to step SP101.

(Step SP101)
On the advertisement screen 20, a forward button 23 corresponding to the store advertisement 21 is pressed. When the media application 19 is installed, the media application 19 is activated in response to this pressing. Further, when the media application 19 is not installed, installation of the media application 19 is prompted.

  After the media application 19 is activated, a store list screen 30 is displayed on the game terminal 10 as shown in FIG. The store list screen 30 includes store information 31, an area button 32, and a business type button 33. One or a plurality of store information 31 is displayed according to the number of stores 17A located at a short distance from the position of the user 10A. The store information 31 includes the number of tickets corresponding to the recipient game ID given to the user 10A by checking in the store 17A in addition to the store name and address. When the area button 32 is pressed, the area of the store 17A displayed on the store list screen 30 can be selected. When the business type button 33 is pressed, the business type of the store 17A displayed on the store list screen 30 can be selected. The number of tickets is obtained by referring to the store-specific reward table 211 shown in FIG.

  Regardless of the store list screen 30, after the media application 19 is started and the initial screen is displayed, the game terminal 10 has a game button 34, a store button 35, a check-in button 36, The item button 37 and the other button 38 are continuously displayed. The function of each button will be described later. Then, the process proceeds to step SP103.

(Step SP102)
The user 10 </ b> A activates the media application 19 on his / her own intention at the game terminal 10. When the media application 19 is activated, for example, the other button 38 is pressed on an unillustrated initial screen, and the recipient of the ticket is set.

  In this recipient setting, a corresponding game list screen 40 as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the game terminal 10. The corresponding game list screen 40 includes owned game information 41 and recommended game information 42. The owned game information 41 and the recommended game information 42 include a game name, the names of items that can be exchanged from tickets in the game, the number of exchanges thereof, the number of tickets necessary for exchange with the items, and the like.

Here, the user 10 </ b> A can select and set a specific game as a ticket recipient from the owned game information 41. At the time of this setting, the game terminal 10 stores the identification information (receiving game ID) of the selected specific game and the terminal ID of the game terminal 10 in association with each other.
This setting may be performed by the media application server 13 via the game terminal 10. That is, the game terminal 10 transmits the identification information (recipient game ID) of the selected specific game to the media application server 13 together with the terminal ID of the game terminal 10. The media application server 13 may store the received terminal ID and the recipient game ID in the second database server 16 in association with each other.

  When the store button 35 is pressed after the setting, the store list screen 30 is displayed on the game terminal 10 as in step SP101. Then, the process proceeds to step SP103.

(Step SP103)
The user 10 </ b> A who has viewed the store list screen 30 visits any one of the stores 17 </ b> A on the store list screen 30. When the user 10A comes to the store and the distance between the game terminal 10 and the beacon device 17 becomes a predetermined value or less, the game terminal 10 receives a beacon signal 17B broadcast from the beacon device 17. When receiving the beacon signal 17B, the game terminal 10 automatically activates the media application 19.

(Step SP104)
After the media application 19 is automatically activated, as shown in FIG. 13, a store detail screen 60 of the store 17A that visited the store is displayed on the game terminal 10 (excluding the confirmation window 61). In addition, when the media application 19 is not automatically activated but when the media application 19 is manually activated, the user 10A actually visits the store after the store list screen 30 shown in FIG. 11 is displayed. When the store 17A is selected, the store detail screen 60 of the store 17A that has visited the game terminal 10 is displayed.

  When the check-in button 36 is pressed after the store detail screen 60 is displayed, the game terminal 10 starts a check-in process. First, as shown in FIG. 13, a check-in confirmation window 61 is displayed on the game terminal 10 so as to overlap the store detail screen 60. When the “Yes” button 62 in the confirmation window 61 is pressed, the game terminal 10 transmits various information including the beacon ID, current position information, terminal ID, and recipient game ID to the result determination server 14. .

  This recipient game ID is identification information of a specific game that the user 10A was playing in the case of a guided visit through steps SP100 and 101. The recipient game ID is identification information of a specific game set as a recipient of a ticket in the case of a natural visit via step SP102. If there is a terminal ID, the destination game ID corresponding to the terminal ID can be specified later, and therefore the destination game ID does not necessarily have to be transmitted at this point.

  Here, when the automatic check-in is set, the above-described various information is automatically determined as a result regardless of whether or not the check-in button 36 is pressed after the store detail screen 60 is displayed. It is transmitted to the server 14. Then, the process proceeds to step SP105.

(Step SP105)
The result determination server 14 performs a result determination process based on the received various information. Then, the result determination server 14 returns the result of the result determination process to the game terminal 10.

  On the game terminal 10 that has received the determination result, “Check-in was completed successfully” or “Check-in failed. Please try again.” Is displayed on the store detail screen 60. Then, the process proceeds to step SP106.

(Step SP106)
The result determination server 14 acquires a store visit point corresponding to the beacon ID. Then, the result determination server 14 transmits result information including the acquired store visit points in addition to the above various information to the media application server 13. Then, the process proceeds to step SP107.

(Step SP107)
The media application server 13 converts the store visit point indicated by the received result information into gold based on the uniform conversion rate. After the conversion to gold, the media application server 13 adds gold to the result information and transfers the result information to the reward server 12. Then, the process proceeds to step SP108.

(Step SP108)
The reward server 12 converts the gold indicated by the received result information into a ticket based on the individual conversion rate. The reward server 12 specifies the game server 11 corresponding to the recipient game ID included in the result information. Then, the reward server 12 instructs the specified game server 11 to give a ticket. That is, the reward server 12 transmits the instruction to the game server 11. This instruction includes the terminal ID included in the result information. Next, step SP109 is performed.

  Here, the above-described uniform conversion rate and individual conversion rate are set on a setting screen displayed on the reward server 12 or the like by the setting means 121 and 131 shown in FIG. An example of the setting screen is a setting screen 70 shown in FIG. This setting screen 70 includes a pull-down 71 capable of selecting a uniform conversion rate and a pull-down 72 capable of selecting an individual conversion rate. In addition, the setting screen 70 includes a pull-down 73 capable of selecting a DL conversion rate. The setting unit 131 or the setting unit 121 sets each conversion rate selected from the pull-downs 71 to 73 in the conversion rate table 210. The uniform conversion rate and the individual conversion rate may be individually set on different setting screens. That is, the uniform conversion rate may be set by the setting unit 131, and the individual conversion rate may be set by the setting unit 121.

(Step SP109)
The specific game server 11 that has received the instruction gives a ticket dedicated to the specific game to the user 10A.

  When the user 10A wants to use the ticket after the ticket is given, the user 10A presses the item button 37 on an initial screen (not shown) of the media application 19, for example. When the item button 37 is pressed, an item exchange screen 80 is displayed on the game terminal 10 as shown in FIG. The item exchange screen 80 includes an item exchange button 81. This item exchange screen 80 describes the name of the game that is the recipient of the item, the name of the item that can be exchanged with the ticket, its numerical value, the number of tickets necessary for exchange with the item, and the like. This item exchange screen 80 includes an item exchange button 81.

  When the item exchange button 81 is pressed on the item exchange screen 80, the game terminal 10 makes an application for item exchange to a specific game server. Thereafter, an application completion screen (not shown) is displayed on the game terminal 10. The application completion screen describes that the application for exchanging items has been completed, and that it takes time to actually reflect the exchanging of items.

  The specific game server 11 that received the item exchange application exchanges the ticket for an item.

<Effect>
As described above, according to the configuration according to the first embodiment, for example, when the individual conversion rate corresponding to a specific game as a ticket recipient is set higher than the individual conversion rate corresponding to another game type, A user who is playing a game other than the specific game for the reward converted at the individual conversion rate comes to play the specific game. That is, according to the above configuration, a user who is playing another game can be prompted to play a specific game, and thus the specific game can be activated.

  In addition, the user 10A frequently visits the store 17A for remuneration converted at a high individual conversion rate, and can activate the store 17A.

  Further, according to the configuration according to the first embodiment, the individual conversion rate can be set by the setting means 121. For this reason, the individual conversion rate set in the conversion rate table 210 can be reset as appropriate in an event period or the like where a specific game is desired to be activated. That is, it is possible to respond immediately to an event period or the like, and to activate a specific game immediately.

  Further, the uniform conversion means 132 converts the result “visit point” included in the result information into gold based on the uniform conversion rate. And the individual conversion means 122 converts gold into a ticket based on the individual conversion rate. According to this configuration, for example, if the uniform conversion rate is set large, the entire framework of the game system 5 can be activated. That is, all games and all stores 17A can be activated.

  Further, according to the configuration according to the first embodiment, the uniform conversion rate can be set by the setting unit 131. For this reason, the uniform conversion value and the individual conversion rate set in the conversion rate table 210 can be reset at any time, that is, changed at any time, for each event for which a specific game is to be activated.

  Moreover, according to the structure which concerns on 1st Embodiment, since the reward server 12 converts the result which downloaded the game application 18 based on DL conversion rate into a ticket, it can urge the user 10A to download. . Also, since this DL conversion rate is a conversion rate different from the uniform conversion rate and the individual conversion rate, even if the uniform conversion rate or the individual conversion rate is changed, it can be appropriately converted into a ticket without being affected. it can.

-Second embodiment-
Next, a reward server according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The reward server according to the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it does not immediately convert to reward when receiving the result information. Other configurations and functions of the reward server according to the second embodiment are the same as those of the reward server 12 according to the first embodiment.

  The flow of processing in each part of the reward server according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The following processing is started periodically or randomly, for example, every second.

(Step SP40)
The receiving unit 120 determines whether or not the game terminal 10 has received the result information including the result given by the check-in process from the media application server 13. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step SP41. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step SP42.

(Step SP41)
The receiving unit 120 stores the result information in the second database server 16. Then, the individual conversion unit 122 proceeds to the process of step SP42.

(Step SP42)
The receiving unit 120 determines whether or not a request for conversion to a ticket has been received from the game terminal 10. Here, when an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step SP28, and when a negative determination is made, a series of processing ends.

  As described above, according to the configuration according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when the individual conversion rate is set higher than usual, for example, the user 10A collects each result indicated by the accumulated result information into a ticket. It can convert and can give a user a feeling of profit.

-Third embodiment-
Next, a reward server according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The reward server according to the third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that it performs a list process in addition to the process of the reward server 12 according to the first embodiment. Other configurations and functions in the reward server according to the third embodiment are the same as the configurations and functions of the reward server 12 according to the first embodiment.

  The flow of the list process of the reward server according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIG.

(Step SP50)
The receiving unit 120 determines whether a store list request for requesting a list of stores 17A is received from the game terminal 10. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step SP55. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step SP51.

(Step SP51)
The receiving unit 120 determines whether a store list request for requesting a list of conversion rates has been received from the game terminal 10. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP52. If the determination is negative, the series of processes shown in FIG. 17 is terminated.

(Step SP52)
The list creation means 123 accesses the second database server 16 and reads the conversion rate table 210. Then, the process proceeds to step SP53.

(Step SP53)
The list creation means 123 extracts an individual conversion rate corresponding to, for example, a game installed on the game terminal 10 from the conversion rate table 210, and creates a conversion rate list. Then, the process proceeds to step SP54.

(Step SP54)
The transmission means 124 transmits the conversion rate list to the game terminal 10 that has requested the conversion rate list. The game terminal 10 that has received the conversion rate list displays the individual conversion rate for each game title based on the conversion rate list. Then, a series of processes shown in FIG. 17 is finished.

(Step SP55)
The list creation means 123 accesses the second database server 16 and reads the store-specific reward table 211. Then, the process proceeds to step SP56.

(Step SP56)
The list creation means 123 acquires a destination game ID corresponding to the terminal ID from the second database server 16 or the like. Then, the list creation means 123 acquires the names of the plurality of stores 17A corresponding to the title of the specific game indicated by the recipient game ID and the number of tickets obtained at the plurality of stores from the store-specific reward table 211. . Next, the list creation means 123 rearranges the names of the stores 17A based on the acquired number of tickets and a reward necessary for exchanging items in a specific game, that is, a necessary number of tickets.

  Specifically, the list creation means 123 rearranges the names of the stores 17A in the order of stores from which tickets necessary for item exchange in a specific game are obtained. More specifically, if the number of tickets necessary for exchanging items in a specific game is two, the list creation means 123 has the name of the store 17A from which the same number of tickets are obtained in the first order. As such, the names of the stores 17A are rearranged. Further, the list creation means 123 has the name of the store 17A from which the number of tickets exceeding the required number of tickets is obtained in the following order, and the name of the store 17A from which the number of tickets less than the required number of tickets is obtained is the last. The names of the stores 17A are rearranged so that the order becomes. Then, the process proceeds to step SP57.

(Step SP57)
The list creation means 123 creates a store list by associating the rearranged store names, the details of each store, and the number of tickets obtained at each store. Then, the process proceeds to step SP58.

(Step SP58)
The transmission means 124 transmits the store list to the game terminal 10 that has requested the store list. The game terminal 10 that has received the store list displays, for example, a store list screen 300 shown in FIG. 18 instead of the store list screen 30 shown in FIG. 11 based on the store list. In the store list screen 300, the name of the store 17A from which the same number of tickets as the tickets necessary for exchanging items in the specified game are preferentially described first (at the top). Then, a series of processes shown in FIG. 17 is finished.

  As mentioned above, according to the reward server which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention, since the shop list screen 300 is displayed on the game terminal 10, in order for the user 10A who looked at the said shop list screen 300 to exchange an item It is possible to quickly find a store 17A where a necessary ticket can be obtained. In addition, since the individual conversion rate is displayed for each game title on the game terminal 10, for example, it is possible to immediately grasp which game has the higher individual conversion rate.

-Fourth embodiment-
Next, a reward server according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  The reward server according to the fourth embodiment is a first implementation in that it uses a history such as a check-in history indicating a history of check-in processing by the game terminal 10 and an item exchange history indicating a history of items exchanged by the user 10A. Different from form. Other configurations and functions of the reward server according to the fourth embodiment are the same as the configurations and functions of the reward server 12 according to the first embodiment.

  Each of the histories is stored in, for example, the second database server 16. The check-in history includes, for example, the check-in time, the destination game ID, the name of the store that checked in, the number of tickets converted, and the like. The item exchange history includes, for example, the item exchange time, identification information (terminal ID) of the user 10A who exchanged the item, the name of the exchanged item, the number of exchanged items, and the like.

  The flow of processing in each part of the reward server according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The following processing is started periodically or randomly, for example, every second.

(Step SP60)
The receiving unit 120 determines whether or not the game terminal 10 has received the result information including the result given by the check-in process from the media application server 13. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP66, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP61. In the fourth embodiment, the result information includes the check-in process time (check-in time).

(Step SP61)
The receiving unit 120 determines whether a store list request for requesting a list of stores 17A is received from the game terminal 10. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP64. If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP62.

(Step SP62)
The receiving unit 120 determines whether a history request has been received from the game terminal 10. Here, when an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step SP63, and when a negative determination is made, a series of processing ends.

(Step SP63)
The transmission unit 124 transmits a history corresponding to the history request, such as a check-in history and an item exchange history, to the game terminal 10 that has made the history request. The game terminal 10 that has received the history displays, for example, a check-in history list screen 310 shown in FIG. 20 or an item exchange history list screen 320 shown in FIG. 21 based on the history. The check-in history list screen 310 describes, for example, the date and time of check-in, the name of the store that checked in, the number of tickets obtained by check-in, the details of the store, and the like. The item exchange history list screen 320 describes, for example, the date and time when the item was exchanged, the number of tickets used for exchange, the exchange content including the obtained item name, and the like.

(Step SP64)
The list creation means 123 accesses the second database server 16 and reads the check-in history. Then, the process proceeds to step SP65.

(Step SP65)
The list creation means 123 calculates the number of check-ins for each store from the check-in history. Then, the names of the stores in the store-specific reward table 211 are rearranged based on the number of check-ins. For example, the list creation means 123 may rearrange in the order of stores with the smallest number of check-ins, or conversely in the order of stores with the largest number of check-ins. Then, the process proceeds to step SP57.

(Step SP66)
The individual conversion means 122 accesses the second database server 16 and reads the check-in history. Then, the process proceeds to step SP67.

(Step SP67)
The individual conversion means 122 calculates the interval between the previous check-in time by the game terminal 10 and the current check-in time, that is, the check-in interval, based on the check-in history. Then, the individual conversion unit 122 determines whether or not the calculated check-in interval exceeds a prohibition period in which rewards are not granted, for example, i hours. Note that i is a positive number. If an affirmative determination is made here, the process proceeds to step SP28. If a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step SP68.

(Step SP68)
The individual conversion means 122 considers that the current check-in is not permitted, that is, that the current check-in is invalid, that is, the check-in is invalid. Then, the individual conversion means 122 instructs the game terminal 10 to display how many hours later the check-in is possible. Then, a series of processing is completed.

(Step SP69)
The individual conversion means 122 adds 1 to the variable j indicating the number of times that the check-in is regarded as not occurring. The variable j is prepared for each game terminal 10 and is reset to zero every time the prohibition period elapses.

(Step SP70)
Similarly to step SP31, the individual conversion means 122 converts the check-in result “gold” into a reward “ticket” based on the individual conversion rate. At this time, in the fourth embodiment, the individual conversion unit 122 increases the ticket according to the value indicated by the variable j. For example, when the number of converted tickets is one, the individual conversion unit 122 adds 0.01 to the number according to the value indicated by the variable j. Then, the process proceeds to step SP31.

(Step SP71)
After the process of step SP31, the individual conversion means 122 updates the check-in history. The individual conversion means 122 also updates the item exchange history after the ticket is exchanged for the item.

  As described above, in the reward server according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, the order of the stores 17A is rearranged based on the number of check-ins, and the result is displayed on the game terminal 10. Therefore, the user 10A who has seen the display on the game terminal 10 can immediately find the store 17A that he / she has become accustomed to, for example, the number of check-ins.

  In addition, when the game terminal 10 is regarded as having no check-in, the number of tickets at the next check-in after the prohibition period has elapsed increases in accordance with the number of times that the check-in has been performed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the dissatisfaction of the user 10A who is regarded as having no check-in.

--Modification--
The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to specific examples. However, the present invention is not limited to these specific examples. In other words, those specific examples that have been appropriately modified by those skilled in the art are also included in the scope of the present invention as long as they have the characteristics of the present invention. Each element included in each of the specific examples described above and their arrangement, conditions, shape, and the like are not limited to those illustrated, and can be changed as appropriate.

  For example, although the case where the individual conversion rate is set for each game (its title) has been described in the first to fourth embodiments, it may be set for each predetermined condition other than for each game. Examples of the predetermined condition include, for example, every game type, every game play information, every user information, every number of check-in processes, every check-in process time, every store information of the store 17A, and the like. .

  For example, when the individual conversion rate for each game is the first individual conversion rate, the individual conversion rate for each predetermined condition is the second individual conversion rate, and both the first individual conversion rate and the second individual conversion rate are used. May be set in the conversion rate table 210.

  In such a case, the remuneration server 12 switches between conversion at the first individual conversion rate or conversion at the second individual conversion rate in accordance with an administrator switching operation. When converting at the second individual conversion rate, the same processing as each step shown in FIG. 9 is performed. For example, when the second individual conversion rate is set for each piece of play information, in step SP25, the receiving unit 120 acquires the play information of a specific game by the user of the game terminal 10. In steps SP29 and SP30, the individual conversion unit 122 refers to the second individual conversion rate in the conversion rate table 210, and the second conversion rate corresponding to the play information acquired by the receiving unit 120 in the referenced second individual conversion rate. 2. Based on the individual conversion rate, the result included in the result information acquired by the receiving unit 120 is converted into a ticket. The same processing is performed when the second individual conversion rate is other than the user information.

  Examples of the user information include the gender, address, age, height, weight, affiliation, number of installed games, etc. of the user 10A. In the case of the number of game installations, it is preferable that the individual conversion rate be set higher as the number of installations increases. With such a setting, not only guidance to the store 17A but also guidance to download of the game application 18 that the user 10A does not have yet can be performed.

  Store information includes the type of store 17A, the address of store 17A, the group to which store 17A belongs, and the like.

  If the second individual conversion rate is for each piece of play information as described above, for example, the second individual conversion rate corresponding to specific play information in the play information is higher than the second individual conversion rate corresponding to other play information. When set, a specific game is continuously played for the high second individual conversion rate. As a result, a specific game can be activated for a long time. It is also possible to improve the willingness to go to the store 17A for the user 10A matching the specific play information.

  Further, if the second individual conversion rate is as described above for each user information, for example, the second individual conversion rate corresponding to specific user information among the user information is more than the second individual conversion rate corresponding to other user information. Is set higher, the willingness to go to the store 17A can be improved for the user 10A that matches the specific user information. The same applies to every check-in process, every check-in process time, and each store information of a store.

  In addition to the above, the second individual conversion rate may be set for each purchase information at the store 17A or for each radio wave intensity of the beacon signal 17B. That is, the predetermined condition may be every purchase information or every radio wave intensity. Purchase information includes purchase results, purchase amount, purchase details, and the like. When the second individual conversion rate is for each radio wave intensity of the beacon signal 17B, it is preferable that the second individual conversion rate is set higher as the radio wave intensity is higher. With such a setting, for example, by setting the installation location of the beacon device 17 to a location where the customer wants to attract customers in the store 17A, for example, a shelf or a cash register where the product to be sold is displayed, the location of the product is guided. Can encourage purchase.

  In addition, the first individual conversion rate and the second individual conversion rate depend on the type of the store 17A to check in, the time zone to check in, the type of game set as the recipient, or the type of game being played, It may be set automatically at random.

  Further, the first individual conversion rate may be for each game and for each predetermined condition. In other words, the first individual conversion rate is calculated for each game and for each play information of the game, for each game and for each user information, for each game and for each check-in process, for each game and for each check time, for each game and for store information. The predetermined conditions may be combined and set every time.

As an example of each game and each store information, a first individual conversion rate may be set for each game title and each store name as in a conversion rate table 210A shown in FIG.
In this case, the same processing as each step shown in FIG. 9 is performed. That is, in step SP25, the receiving unit 120 acquires not only the recipient game ID but also the store name of the store 17A that the game terminal 10 has checked in. In steps SP29 and SP30, the individual conversion unit 122 refers to the first individual conversion value, and the first conversion value corresponding to the destination game ID and the store name acquired by the reception unit 120 in the referenced first individual conversion value. Based on one individual conversion value, the result included in the result information acquired by the receiving means 120 is converted into a ticket.

In this way, by combining the conditions determined in advance with respect to the setting of the first individual conversion rate, in addition to the effects described above when the first individual conversion rate is set alone, the following effects are also achieved. That is, the variation of the first individual conversion rate increases, and the game system 5 as a whole can be deepened. Thereby, it is promoted that the user 10A is incorporated in the game system 5 (promotion of installation of the media application 19 or the like), and the entire game system 5 can be activated.
Based on the same idea as described above, gold may be converted into a ticket based on a value obtained by multiplying the first individual conversion rate for each game and the second individual conversion rate for each other.

  Further, at least one of the individual conversion rate, the uniform conversion rate, and the DL conversion rate may be an added value to be added to the original value (visit point or gold).

  Moreover, although the individual conversion means 122 demonstrated the case where the result which the game terminal 10 downloaded was converted into a ticket based on DL conversion rate uniform for several games, this DL conversion rate is also for every game or play information. , Check-in count, check-in time, store information, etc. may be set. Even if the DL conversion rate is set uniformly, the result downloaded by the game terminal 10 may be converted by multiplying the DL conversion rate by the individual conversion rate.

  Moreover, although the case where the functions of the reward server 12 and the media application server 13 are realized by separate server devices has been described, the functions may be realized by one server device. Further, not only the reward server 12 and the media application server 13 but also the result determination server 14 may be realized by one server device. In this case, the receiving unit 120 acquires the result information from the function of the internal result determination server 14 rather than from the outside.

  Further, the functions of the reward server 12 and the game server 11 may be realized by one server device. In this case, the transmission means 124 transmits the ticket granting instruction to the function of the internal game server 11 instead of transmitting it to the outside. Further, the functions of the reward server 12, the first database server 15, and the second database server 16 may be realized by one server device.

  In addition, for example, the setting unit 121 and the list creation unit 123 may be omitted in each unit of the reward server 12. When the setting unit 121 is not provided, the receiving unit 120 may receive the conversion rate table 210 in which the individual conversion rate is already set for each event period.

  Further, the transmission unit 124 may transmit an instruction to display the result of conversion into a ticket on the game terminal 10 after step SP31 in FIG. 9, for example. At this time, the transmission unit 124 causes the game terminal 10 to display different types of screens according to the number of converted tickets, generate different types of sounds, and display different degrees of vibration on the game terminal 10. You may let them. For example, when the number of converted tickets is large, the transmission unit 124 may display a screen with a gorgeous design or generate a louder sound than when the number of tickets is low.

  Further, in the fourth embodiment, a case has been described in which the ticket at the next check-in after the prohibition period has passed is increased according to the number of times that the check-in is considered to be absent. After the prohibition period has elapsed, the individual conversion rate may be increased for a certain period.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the check-in process by the game terminal 10 is started by the beacon signal 17B by the beacon device 17 has been described. However, even if the check-in process is started by a wireless signal from a wireless LAN such as Wi-Fi. Good. Moreover, although the case where the current position information by a GPS satellite is used has been described for the check-in process, the check-in process may be performed based only on information of the beacon device 17 and the game terminal 10. In addition, the check-in process may be started when a store clerk or the user 10A operates a wireless terminal installed in the store 17A. Moreover, when using the current position information by the GPS satellite, the result determination process may be performed by collating the current position information with the address of the store 17A registered in advance without installing the beacon device 17 in the store 17A.

  In the first embodiment, the case where the result given by the check-in process is converted into a ticket for exchanging the item has been described. However, even if the result given by the check-in process is converted into the item as it is, Good. Further, the ticket may be exchanged not only for the item but also for the currency in the game and the experience value of the character.

5: Game system 10: Game terminal 11: Game server 12: Reward server (server device)
13: Media application server (server device)
17A: Store 111: Granting means 112: Exchange means (use means)
120: Reception means (acquisition means)
121: Setting means 122: Individual conversion means 124: Transmission means (instruction means)
132: Uniform conversion means 200 Reference table 210 Conversion rate table

Claims (2)

Acquisition means for acquiring point information associated with a user who owns a game terminal capable of providing a plurality of games, and identification information of a specific game selected by the user from among the plurality of games;
Based on the individual conversion value corresponding to the identification information acquired by the acquisition means in the referred individual conversion value, with reference to the individual conversion value that is disclosed to the user and set for each game, Individual conversion means for converting the point information acquired by the acquisition means into a reward usable for the specific game;
Instruction means for instructing the provision of the reward converted by the individual conversion means;
A server device comprising:   The computer that constitutes the server device
  Acquisition means for acquiring point information associated with a user who owns a game terminal capable of providing a plurality of games, and identification information of a specific game selected by the user from among the plurality of games;
  Based on the individual conversion value corresponding to the identification information acquired by the acquisition means in the referred individual conversion value, with reference to the individual conversion value that is disclosed to the user and set for each game, Individual conversion means for converting the point information acquired by the acquisition means into a reward usable for the specific game;
  Instruction means for instructing the provision of the reward converted by the individual conversion means;
Server program that functions as

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