JP6431877B2 - Video game processing program and video game processing system - Google Patents

Description

  At least one of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a video game processing program and a video game processing system for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation.

  Conventionally, in the field of video games, various systems for providing a user with elements (hereinafter referred to as “in-game elements”) that constitute a game such as so-called items and various benefits have been proposed.

  In such a system, for example, one benefit is determined by lottery processing from a plurality of benefits based on acquisition probabilities of a plurality of benefits, and the determined privilege is reflected in the play of a bidet game (Patent Document 1). reference).

JP 2010-240222 A

  However, in a conventional system that uses a lottery process to provide in-game elements, there is a possibility that the in-game elements desired by the user may not be acquired indefinitely, and as a result, the user's satisfaction with the video game may decrease. there were. That is, for example, there is a problem that the user's satisfaction with the video game may not be maintained or improved only by adjusting the lottery probability of each of the plurality of in-game elements that are the lottery targets.

  An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to solve the above problems and improve user satisfaction with a video game including a process of providing in-game elements to a user.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation. And a storage means for storing, in the server, a selection function for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on an operation of the user, a user, the number of selections, and a selection result in association with each other. The update function for updating the selection count and the selection result so that the selection result by the selection function is reflected, and when the selection count reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined game is added to the corresponding selection result. When the inner element is not included, the grant function for granting a predetermined privilege to the user is realized.

  From a non-limiting viewpoint, a video game processing program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation. The user terminal stores a selection function for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on an operation of the user, a user, the number of selections, and a selection result in association with each other. An update function for updating the selection count and the selection result so that the selection result by the selection function is reflected, and when the selection count reaches a predetermined number, the corresponding selection result is predetermined. When the in-game element is not included, the grant function for granting a predetermined privilege to the user is realized.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of the video game according to a user operation. A storage means for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on an operation of the user, a storage means for storing a user, the number of selections, and a selection result in association with each other , The update means for updating the selection count and the selection result so that the selection result by the selection function is reflected, and when the selection count reaches a predetermined number, the corresponding selection result has a predetermined value. When an in-game element is not included, a granting means for granting a predetermined privilege to the user is included.

  Each embodiment of the present application solves one or more deficiencies.

It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the video game processing system corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the server in the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of operation | movement by the side of the terminal in the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Various constituent elements in the embodiments described below can be appropriately combined within a range in which no contradiction occurs. Moreover, the content described as an example of a certain embodiment may be omitted in other embodiments. The contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic part of each embodiment may be omitted. Furthermore, the order of the various processes constituting the various flows described below is in no particular order as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a video game processing system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game processing system 100 includes a server 10 and user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (N is an arbitrary integer) used by a user of the video game processing system. Note that the configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited thereto, and a single user terminal may be used by a plurality of users, or a configuration including a plurality of servers.

  The server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N are each connected to a communication network 30 such as the Internet. Although not shown, the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N are connected to the communication network 30 by performing data communication with a base station managed by a communication provider through a wireless communication line.

  The video game processing system 100 includes the server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N, thereby realizing various functions for executing various processes according to user operations.

  The server 10 is managed by an administrator of the video game processing system 100, and has various functions for providing information related to various processes to the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. In this example, the server 10 includes an information processing apparatus such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium that stores various types of information. The server 10 includes a general configuration for performing various processes as a computer, such as a control unit and a communication unit, but a description thereof is omitted here. Further, in the video game processing system 100, it is preferable that the server 10 manages various information from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load on each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. However, the memory | storage part which memorize | stores various information should just be provided with the memory area in the state which the server 10 can access, for example, may be set as the structure which has an exclusive memory area outside the server 10. FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the server 10 </ b> A that is an example of the configuration of the server 10. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the server 10 </ b> A includes at least a selection unit 11, an update unit 12, a storage unit 13, and a grant unit 14.

  The selection unit 11 has a function of selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on a user operation.

  Here, the user's operation means the content of the user operating the terminal. Further, based on the user's operation means that the user's operation is used for at least a part of processing. The configuration for selecting the in-game element based on the user's operation is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the user can recognize that the in-game element has been selected by his / her input. . As an example of such a configuration, there is a configuration in which a predetermined number of in-game elements are selected from a plurality of in-game elements according to a predetermined rule when a user operation satisfies a predetermined grant condition. The contents of the rules for selecting in-game elements are not particularly limited, but are preferably contents that do not necessarily provide the in-game elements desired by the user. Examples of such rules include a rule for selecting one in-game element at random from a plurality of in-game elements, and an in-game element that satisfies the success condition when a user operation satisfies the success condition. There are rules.

  The in-game element means an element that can be used by the user in the video game.

  The update unit 12 has a function of updating the number of selections and the selection result so that the result of selection by the selection unit 11 is reflected.

  Here, the number of selections means the number of times an in-game element is selected based on a user operation. The selection result means a result of selecting an in-game element based on a user operation. The configuration for updating the number of selections and the selection result is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the number of selections and the selection result in a predetermined period can be presented to the user. In an example of such a configuration, information indicating the number of selections and a selection result (for example, the type of the selected in-game element) is sequentially provided during a period from when a plurality of in-game elements are defined to when they are changed. There is a configuration to update.

  The storage unit 13 has a function of storing a user, the number of selections, and a selection result in association with each other.

  Here, storing the user and the number of selections associated with each other means storing the information about the user and the number of selections in association with each other. The information regarding the user is not particularly limited as long as it includes information for identifying the user.

  The giving unit 14 has a function of giving a predetermined privilege to the user when the number of selections reaches a predetermined number and the corresponding selection result does not include a predetermined in-game element.

  Here, when the number of selections reaches the predetermined number means that the number of selections corresponding to the user has reached the predetermined number. That is, there is no particular limitation on the time required to give a predetermined privilege to the user after the number of selections reaches a predetermined number and the content of processing.

  Moreover, a privilege means what is provided to a user and the content is not specifically limited. Examples of benefits include in-game elements and temporary effects in video games.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N is managed by the user, and can play a network distribution type game such as a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a portable game device, or a so-called wearable device. The communication terminal is configured. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be any configuration as long as the user can recognize the video game. Other examples of the configuration of the user terminal include a combination of various communication terminals, a personal computer, and a stationary game apparatus.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30 and communicates with the server 10 to execute various processes (for example, a browser screen or a screen corresponding to coordinates). A display device for displaying a game screen) and software. Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without using the server 10.

  Next, the operation of the video game processing system 100 (system 100) of this example will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the system 100. In the game process in this example, a process related to selection of an in-game element is performed. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10A and the user terminal 20 (terminal 20) execute game processing will be described as an example.

  The game process is started when the user satisfies a condition for giving an in-game element in a video game, for example. Hereinafter, the case where the user who operates the terminal 20 satisfies the in-game element provision condition will be described as an example.

  In the game process, the server 10A first selects at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on a user operation (step S11). In this example, the server 10A selects a predetermined number of in-game elements from a plurality of game content elements when the user operation indicates selection of in-game elements.

  When the in-game element is selected, the server 10A updates the selection count and the selection result (step S12). In this example, the server 10A adds 1 to the number of selections for the user operating the terminal 20, and includes the in-game element selected this time in the selection result.

  When updating the selection count and the selection result, the server 10A gives a privilege to the user when the update result satisfies the condition (step S13). In this example, the server 10A determines that “the update result satisfies the condition” when the number of selections after the update reaches a predetermined number, and sets the user information so that the predetermined privilege is given to the user. Update. In addition, the server 10 </ b> A generates information (output information) for outputting a game screen related to privilege provision to the display screen of the display device included in the terminal 20, and transmits the generated output information to the terminal 20. Note that the configuration of the output information is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, information obtained by compressing an image, or information for generating an image on the terminal side. An example of information obtained by compressing an image is one used in a cloud game (for example, MPEG). Information for generating an image on the terminal side includes information used in an online game (for example, object position information).

  Based on the output information received from the server 10A, the terminal 20 displays a game screen on the display screen of the display device provided in the terminal 20 (step S14), and ends the processing here.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the server 10A side in the game process. Here, the operation of the server 10A in the system 100 will be described again.

  In the game process, the server 10A first selects at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation (step S101), and associates the user with the number of selections and the selection result. The storage unit 13 to be stored is referred to, and the selection count and the selection result are updated so that the current selection is reflected (step S102). When the update result satisfies the condition (that is, the selection count has reached a predetermined number). When the selection result does not include a predetermined in-game element), a predetermined privilege is given to the user (step 103).

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the terminal 20 side when the terminal 20 executes the game process. Hereinafter, the case where the terminal 20 executes the game process alone will be described as an example. In addition, about the structure of the terminal 20, since it has a function similar to the structure of the server 10 except receiving various information from the server 10, description is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint which avoids duplication description.

  In the game process, the terminal 20 first selects at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation (step S201), and associates the user with the number of selections and the selection result. With reference to the storage unit to be stored, the selection count and the selection result are updated so that the current selection is reflected (step S202), and the update result satisfies the condition (that is, the selection count has reached a predetermined number, If the selection result does not include a predetermined in-game element), a predetermined privilege is given to the user (step 203). In this example, the terminal 20 communicates with the server 10 </ b> A to refer to the storage unit 13 and make an information update request, a privilege grant determination request, and a privilege grant request to the user with respect to the server 10 </ b> A. In addition, it is good also as a structure which the terminal 20 refers to the memory | storage part with which it is provided, and updates information.

  As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, the server 10A having a function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation includes the selection unit 11, the update unit 12, and the storage unit. 13 and the granting unit 14, at least one in-game element is selected from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation, and the user, the number of selections, and the selection result are associated with each other. The number of selections and the selection result are updated so that the selection result is reflected with reference to the storage unit 13 to be stored, and when the selection number reaches a predetermined number, the corresponding selection result includes a predetermined in-game element. If not, it is possible to improve the user's satisfaction with the video game including a process of giving a predetermined privilege to the user and providing an in-game element to the user (for example, a process of drawing the in-game element).

  That is, for example, for a video game including a lottery process in which one in-game element is randomly selected from a plurality of in-game elements, a benefit is given to a user who has not been able to acquire the target in-game element once by lottery ten times. Therefore, the user's satisfaction with the video game can be increased.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video game processing server 10B (server 10B) that is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10B includes at least a selection unit 11, an update unit 12, a storage unit 13, a grant unit 14, and an execution unit 15.

  When the number of selections reaches a predetermined number, the execution unit 15 has a function of executing a process different from providing a predetermined privilege when a predetermined in-game element is included in the corresponding selection result.

  Here, the configuration for executing a process different from that for giving a predetermined privilege is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the user can recognize the reason why the process is executed. As an example of such a configuration, there is a configuration in which an in-game element different from a predetermined in-game element is given to the user, and the reason for giving the in-game element is also presented to the user. In addition, it is good also as a structure which performs the process which does not provide a privilege to a user as a process different from giving a predetermined privilege.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, operations of the server 10B and the terminal 20 will be described as examples. In addition, description about the flowchart which shows each operation | movement of the server 10B and the terminal 20 is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint which avoids duplication description.

  When the number of selections and the selection result are updated, the server 10B executes processing according to the update result (step S2-11). In this example, when the number of selections as an update result has reached a predetermined number and the selection result as the update result includes a predetermined in-game element, the server 10B performs “predetermined privilege” as a process according to the update result. "Processing different from that for assigning" is executed. On the other hand, when the number of selections as the update result has reached a predetermined number and the selection result as the update result does not include a predetermined in-game element, the process corresponding to the update result is “a process of giving a predetermined privilege” ”Is executed.

  As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, the server 10B is configured to include the selection unit 11, the update unit 12, the storage unit 13, the grant unit 14, and the execution unit 15. When the predetermined number of selections reaches a predetermined number, if a predetermined in-game element is included in the corresponding selection result, a process different from giving a predetermined privilege is executed, and the predetermined in-game element is not selected User dissatisfaction with can be reduced.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10C (server 10C) that is an example of the video game processing server 10. As shown in FIG. In this example, the server 10C includes at least a selection unit 11, an update unit 12, a storage unit 13, and a grant unit 14C.

  When the number of times of selection corresponding to the user reaches a predetermined number, the providing unit 14C has a function of giving the in-game element to the user as a predetermined privilege when the corresponding selection result does not include the predetermined in-game element. Have.

  Here, although the structure for giving a predetermined in-game element to a user as a predetermined privilege is not particularly limited, it is a configuration in which the user can identify a case where it is given as a selection result and a case where it is given as a privilege. It is preferable. As an example of such a configuration, there is a configuration in which a difference is provided in an effect output as a game screen.

  Further, the number of predetermined in-game elements is not particularly limited, and a plurality of predetermined in-game elements may be determined. When a plurality of predetermined in-game elements are determined, the granting unit 14C provides at least one in-game element among the plurality of predetermined in-game elements as a predetermined privilege to the user. That is, for example, when some of the in-game elements are not included in the selection result, a part or all of the in-game elements may be given to the user as a predetermined privilege.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, operations of the server 10C and the terminal 20 will be described as examples. Note that the flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10C and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant explanation.

  When the number of selections and the selection result are updated, the server 10C executes a process according to the update result (step S3-11). In this example, when the number of selections as the update result has reached a predetermined number and the selection result as the update result does not include a predetermined in-game element, the server 10C sends the in-game element to the user of the terminal 20. Give.

  As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, the server 10C includes the selection unit 11, the update unit 12, the storage unit 13, and the grant unit 14C, and thus corresponds to the user. When the number of selections reaches a predetermined number, if the corresponding selection result does not include a predetermined in-game element, the in-game element is given to the user as a predetermined privilege, and a plurality of predetermined in-game elements are determined. If it is, at least one in-game element of the plurality of predetermined in-game elements is given to the user as a predetermined privilege so that the user's dissatisfaction due to the fact that the target in-game element is not selected can be alleviated. become.

  As an aspect of the third embodiment, the server 10C may select a predetermined number of in-game elements as a privilege from a plurality of predetermined in-game elements according to a predetermined rule. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to provide game characteristics (or difficulty in predicting for the user) for the benefits, and it is possible to improve the taste of the video game. Note that the configuration for selecting a predetermined number of in-game elements as a privilege according to a predetermined rule is not particularly limited, and may be a so-called random selection of in-game elements, or the probability set for each in-game element or It is good also as a structure which selects according to to-be-selected conditions.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video game processing server 10D (server 10D) that is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10 </ b> D includes at least a selection unit 11, an update unit 12, a storage unit 13, a grant unit 14, and a setting unit 16.

  The setting unit 16 has a function of setting the number of selections and the selection result corresponding to the user to a state where the request can be updated when a request is received from the user.

  Here, the configuration for determining whether or not there is a request from the user is not particularly limited. As an example for determining that there is a request from the user, there is a configuration in which it is determined that there is a request from the user when the user inputs a predetermined operation in a predetermined situation. That is, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a user who has input an operation for consuming a predetermined item on the menu screen is determined to be requested by the user.

  Further, the configuration for making the number of selections and the selection result in an updateable state (updatable state) is not particularly limited.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, operations of the server 10D and the terminal 20 will be described as examples. In addition, description about the flowchart which shows each operation | movement of the server 10B and the terminal 20 is abbreviate | omitted from a viewpoint which avoids duplication description.

  In the game process, the server 10D first sets the number of selections and the selection result corresponding to the user of the terminal 20 to an updatable state (step S4-11). In this example, when the server 10D receives the information (operation related information) related to the user operation input to the terminal 20, the server 10D sets the number of selections and the selection result to an updatable state based on the received information. That is, when the number of selections and the selection result corresponding to the user of the terminal 20 are updatable, the server 10D updates the selection number and the selection result corresponding to the user after selecting an in-game element. (Step S12).

  As described above, as one aspect of the fourth embodiment, the server 10D is configured to include the selection unit 11, the update unit 12, the storage unit 13, the grant unit 14, and the setting unit 16. When there is a request from a user, the number of selections and the selection result corresponding to the user can be set in a state where the update can be updated, and the time for starting the update can be left to the user. Thereby, since the matter which a user should judge increases, the preference of a video game can be improved.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a server 10E (server 10E) that is an example of the server 10. As illustrated in FIG. In this example, the server 10E includes at least a selection unit 11, an update unit 12, a storage unit 13, a grant unit 14, and a determination unit 17.

  The determining unit 17 determines a predetermined in-game element (that is, an in-game element used as a criterion for determining whether or not to provide a privilege) or a predetermined privilege (that is, a predetermined result as a selection result) based on the in-game element used by the user (A privilege to be given to the user when no in-game element is included).

  Here, based on the in-game element used by the user, a predetermined in-game element (that is, an in-game element determined whether or not to be included in the user's selection result) or a predetermined privilege (that is, the selection result includes a predetermined The configuration for determining the privilege granted to the user when no in-game element is included is not particularly limited, but may be determined according to the type of in-game element used by the user. preferable. As an example of such a configuration, there is a configuration in which an in-game element that can be used by the user, a predetermined in-game element, and a predetermined privilege are associated with each other and stored in a predetermined storage area.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, operations of the server 10E and the terminal 20 will be described as examples. Note that the flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10E and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant explanation.

  In the game process, the server 10E first determines an in-game element or privilege as a determination criterion (step S5-11). In this example, when the server 10E receives information (operation related information) related to a user operation input to the terminal 20, the server 10E specifies an in-game element used by the user based on the received information. Then, the server 10E searches a predetermined storage area for an in-game element or a privilege as a determination criterion corresponding to the identified in-game element. In other words, the server 10E gives a privilege according to the update result of the number of selections and the selection result based on the in-game element or the privilege as the determination criterion corresponding to the user of the terminal 20 (step S13).

  As described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the server 10E includes the selection unit 11, the update unit 12, the storage unit 13, the grant unit 14, and the determination unit 17. Therefore, a predetermined in-game element or a predetermined privilege is determined based on the in-game element used by the user, and the user's intention can be reflected in the privilege granted as insurance for the lottery process. User satisfaction with video games can be improved.

[Sixth Embodiment]
FIG. 14 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a server 10F (server 10F) that is an example of the server 10. As illustrated in FIG. In this example, the server 10E includes at least a selection unit 11, an update unit 12, a storage unit 13, a grant unit 14, and a reset unit 18.

  The reset unit 18 has a function of resetting at least one of the selection count and the selection result corresponding to the user when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied.

  Here, reset means returning to the initial state. That is, resetting the number of selections corresponding to the user means counting the number of selections from 1. In addition, resetting the selection result corresponding to the user means that the selection result is recorded again. The content of the reset condition is not particularly limited, but is preferably related to the number of selections or the selection result. In such an example, the number of selections has reached a predetermined number, or a predetermined in-game element is included in the selection result. Moreover, although the structure for resetting the selection frequency etc. corresponding to a user is not specifically limited, before resetting, the provision determination of the privilege with respect to a user (namely, determination whether a selection result satisfies the provision conditions of a privilege) It is preferable that this is performed. As an example of such a configuration, there is a configuration in which a satisfaction determination of a privilege grant condition is performed as a reset condition.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, operations of the server 10F and the terminal 20 will be described as examples. Note that the flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10F and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant explanation.

  In the game process, the server 10F first resets the selection count or the selection result (step S6-11). In this example, when the server 10F receives information (operation related information) related to a user operation input to the terminal 20, the number of selections stored in the storage unit 13 in association with the user based on the received information. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not to reset the selection result. That is, when the server 10F selects an in-game element to be given to the user who satisfies the reset condition (step S11), the server 10F updates the number of selections after the reset (step S12) and prompts the user according to the update result after the reset. A privilege is given (step S13).

  As described above, as one aspect of the sixth embodiment, the server 10F includes the selection unit 11, the update unit 12, the storage unit 13, the grant unit 14, and the reset unit 18. Therefore, when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied, at least one of the selection count corresponding to the user and the selection result can be reset, and a plurality of opportunities to be given to the user according to the accumulation of the selection result can be provided. It is possible to improve user satisfaction with video games including

  Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the sixth embodiment described above, the reset condition relates to the elapse of a predetermined reset period, and the server 10F selects the number of selections and the selection result when the reset period elapses. It is good also as a structure which resets at least one of these. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to prompt the user to determine whether or not to use the lottery process in consideration of the period, so that the preference of the video game can be improved. Become.

[Seventh Embodiment]
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10G (server 10G) which is an example of the video game processing server 10 in the system 100 (see FIG. 1). In this example, the server 10G includes at least a selection unit 11Z, an update unit 12Z, a storage unit 13Z, and a grant unit 14Z. Hereinafter, the above-described wording will be described by taking an item as an in-game element and a so-called gacha function as a selection function, respectively.

  The selection unit 11Z has a function of selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on a user operation. In this example, the selection unit 11Z selects one item from a plurality of items in response to the user of the terminal 20 communicating with the server 10G paying an in-game point for item lottery.

  The updating unit 12Z has a function of updating the number of selections and the selection result so that the selection result by the selection unit 11Z is reflected. In this example, the update unit 12Z updates, for each user, the number of times that an in-game point has been selected (number of selections, ie, the number of lotteries) and the result of the selected item (selection result, ie, item grant history). .

  The storage unit 13Z has a function of storing a user, the number of selections, and a selection result in association with each other. In this example, the storage unit 13Z stores user identification information and the number of selections in association with each other.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a storage state of information stored in the storage unit 13Z. As illustrated in FIG. 17, the storage unit 13Z stores a user number, the number of selections, a selection result, a granting condition, and a privilege in association with each other.

  Here, the user number is an example of information for the video game manager to identify each user. The number of selections is the number of times that the lottery process has been performed on the user. The selection result is an item name that represents the result of performing the lottery process on the user.

  The grant condition is a condition related to the selection result, and a privilege corresponding to the case where the selection result satisfies the condition is given. Each user may be associated with the same grant condition, or may be associated with a different grant condition. In this example, the grant conditions are associated with the items used by the user. In addition, although the content of provision conditions is not specifically limited, It is preferable that it is related to an item. Examples of the granting conditions include “no selection of a specific item with 10 selections” and “no selection of items with a certain rarity level with 15 selections”.

  Moreover, a privilege means what is provided to the user who satisfy | filled the grant conditions. Although the content of a privilege is not specifically limited, It is preferable that it is a thing relevant to the lottery object in a lottery process. Examples of the privilege include a right to acquire a predetermined number of items from a specific item (for example, an item included in a lottery target) or a plurality of items having a specific rarity level or higher. By making it the structure which provides a privilege to the user who satisfy | filled the grant conditions relevant to a lottery process, the role as an insurance regarding a lottery process can be given.

  Further, the timing at which the user number is associated with the number of selections (for example, the timing at which the number of selections starts to be counted) may be different depending on the progress of the video game. In this example, the user number and the number of selections are associated with each other when the user uses a predetermined item.

  The granting unit 14Z has a function of granting a predetermined privilege to the user when the number of selections reaches a predetermined number and the corresponding selection result does not include a predetermined in-game element. In this example, the granting unit 14Z refers to the storage unit 13Z when the number of selections corresponding to the user reaches a predetermined number, and if the predetermined selection is not included in the corresponding selection result, the privilege corresponding to this user Is granted.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the system 100Z including the server 10Z. As shown in FIG. 18, the system 100Z in this example performs processing related to determining the contents of insurance, drawing items, and applying insurance as processing related to the video game. Hereinafter, each process will be described. In addition, the order of each process is unordered in the range which does not produce a contradiction etc. in the processing content.

  The system 100Z determines the contents of insurance according to the operation of the user operating the terminal 20 (that is, a video game player) (step S301). In this example, the system 100Z determines a privilege granting condition and a privilege content as insurance when a good item is not selected by lottery processing.

  When the content of insurance is determined, the system 100Z draws items (step S302). In this example, when the user operating the terminal 20 pays in-game points, the system 100Z randomly selects one item from a predetermined item group, and the selected item is associated with the user as a selection result. Update information related to the user. In this example, the server 10Z refers to the storage unit 13Z and generates information (output information) for causing the terminal 20 to output a game screen including a selection count corresponding to the user or a display area of the selection result. The generated output information is transmitted to the terminal 20.

  When the system 100Z draws an item, it applies insurance (step S303). In this example, the system 100Z grants a privilege when the user of the terminal 20 satisfies the item lottery grant condition. In addition, the system 100Z applies the insurance (in this example, the number of selections satisfies the granting condition and the selection result does not satisfy the granting condition, and thus the privilege is not given to the user). Reset the selection result corresponding to.

  As described above, as one aspect of the seventh embodiment, the video game processing server 10Z having a function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation includes the selection unit 11Z, the update unit 12Z, Since the storage unit 13Z and the grant unit 14Z are provided, at least one in-game element is selected from a plurality of in-game elements (for example, items) based on the user's operation, and the user, the number of selections, , Referring to the storage unit 13Z that stores the selection result in association with each other, updates the selection count and the selection result so that the selection result (for example, the result of the lottery process) is reflected, and the selection count reaches the predetermined number. When a corresponding selection result does not include a predetermined in-game element, a predetermined privilege is given to the user and the user's satisfaction with the video game including the lottery process is improved. It can be.

  As described above, one or more deficiencies are solved by each embodiment of the present application. In addition, the effect by each embodiment is an example of a non-limiting effect or effect.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N and the server 10 are configured according to various control programs (for example, video game processing programs) stored in a storage device included therein. Execute the process.

  The configuration of the system 100 is not limited to the configuration described as an example of each embodiment described above, and for example, the server 10 may execute a part or all of the processing described as processing executed by the user terminal. A part or all of the processes described as the processes executed by the server 10 may be executed by any one of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N (for example, the user terminal 20). Moreover, it is good also as a structure with which some of the some memory | storage parts with which the server 10 is provided are equipped with either of the several user terminals 20, 201-20N. That is, a configuration may be adopted in which one of the user terminal 20 and the server 10 in the system 100 has a part or all of the functions of the other one.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which a program implement | achieves a part or all of the function demonstrated as an example of each embodiment mentioned above in the apparatus single unit which does not contain a communication network.

  Note that “according to the progress of the video game” means that various progress or changes that may occur in the video game are used as a trigger or reference for a specific process. Examples of specific processing include determination processing and information update processing. Examples of various progress or changes that may occur in a video game include time progress, changes in game element values, update of a specific status or flag, or operation input by a user.

[Appendix]
The description of the embodiment described above describes at least the following invention so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.
[1]
A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
To the server,
A selection function for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation;
An update function that updates the selection count and the selection result so that the result of selection by the selection function is reflected with reference to a storage unit that stores the user, the selection count, and the selection result in association with each other.
A video game processing program for realizing a grant function for granting a predetermined privilege to a user when a predetermined in-game element is not included in the corresponding selection result when the number of selections reaches a predetermined number.
[2]
When the number of selections reaches a predetermined number in the server, if the corresponding selection result includes a predetermined in-game element, an execution function is executed that executes a process different from the provision of the predetermined privilege. [1] The video game processing program according to [1].
[3]
In the grant function, when the predetermined in-game element is not included, a function of granting the in-game element to the user as the predetermined privilege is realized.
When a plurality of the predetermined in-game elements are determined, the grant function realizes a function of giving at least one in-game element among the plurality of predetermined in-game elements as the predetermined privilege to the user. A video game processing program according to [1] or [2].
[3-1]
The video game processing program according to [3], wherein the giving function realizes a selection function of selecting a predetermined number of in-game elements as the privilege according to a predetermined rule from the plurality of predetermined in-game elements.
[4]
[1] to [1] for realizing a setting function for setting the number of selections corresponding to the user and the selection result in a state where the update function can be updated when the server requests the server. 3]. The video game processing program according to any one of the above.
[5]
The server according to any one of [1] to [4], wherein the server realizes a determination function for determining the predetermined in-game element or the predetermined privilege based on the in-game element used by the user. Video game processing program.
[6]
Information for causing the server to output the game screen including the display area of the selection count or the selection result corresponding to the user with reference to the storage means to the user terminal operated by the user is transmitted to the user terminal. The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [5] for realizing a transmission function.
[7]
Any one of [1] to [6] for realizing a reset function for resetting at least one of the selection count and the selection result corresponding to the user when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied in the server The video game processing program described in 1.
[8]
The video game processing program according to [7], wherein the reset condition relates to the number of selections or the selection result.
[9]
The reset condition relates to the passage of a predetermined reset period,
The video game processing program according to [7] or [8], wherein the reset function realizes a function of resetting at least one of the selection count and the selection result when the reset period has elapsed.
[10]
[1] to [9] For video game processing for realizing at least one of the functions realized by the server in the video game processing program according to the server on a user terminal capable of communicating with the server program.
[11]
A server in which the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [10] is installed.
[12]
A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Selection means for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation;
Update means for updating the selection count and the selection result so as to reflect the selection result by the selection function with reference to a storage means for storing the user, the selection count and the selection result in association with each other,
When the number of selections reaches a predetermined number, if the corresponding selection result does not include a predetermined in-game element, a video game processing system characterized by including a granting means for granting a predetermined privilege to the user.
[13]
The server includes selection means, update means, and grant means,
The video game processing system according to [12], wherein the user terminal includes output means for outputting a game screen representing a result of the grant by the grant means to a display screen of a display device.
[14]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation, wherein at least one in-game element is selected from a plurality of in-game elements based on a user operation The selection function, the user, the number of selections, and the storage unit that stores the selection result in association with each other are referred to, and the selection number and the selection result are updated so that the selection result by the selection function is reflected. A server having an update function and a grant function that grants a predetermined privilege to a user when a predetermined in-game element is not included in the corresponding selection result when the number of selections reaches a predetermined number; A video game processing program for causing the user terminal to realize a function of receiving information related to a function included in and performing input / output corresponding to the function.
[15]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
In the user terminal,
A selection function for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation;
An update function that updates the selection count and the selection result so that the result of selection by the selection function is reflected with reference to a storage unit that stores the user, the selection count, and the selection result in association with each other.
A video game processing program for realizing a grant function for granting a predetermined privilege to a user when a predetermined in-game element is not included in the corresponding selection result when the number of selections reaches a predetermined number.
[16]
[15] A video game processing program for causing a server capable of communicating with the user terminal to implement at least one of the functions realized by the video game processing program of the user terminal.
[17]
A user terminal installed with the video game processing program according to [15] or [16].
[18]
A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
A selection process for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation;
Update processing for updating the selection count and the selection result so that the selection result by the selection function is reflected with reference to a storage unit that stores the user, the selection count, and the selection result in association with each other.
A video game processing method comprising: a granting process for granting a predetermined privilege to a user when a predetermined in-game element is not included in the corresponding selection result when the number of selections reaches a predetermined number .
[19]
A video game processing method executed by a video game processing system including a communication network, a server, and a user terminal in order to control the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
A selection process for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements according to a predetermined rule in response to a selection request from the user;
A selection process for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation;
Update processing for updating the selection count and the selection result so that the selection result by the selection function is reflected with reference to a storage unit that stores the user, the selection count, and the selection result in association with each other.
A video game processing method comprising: a granting process for granting a predetermined privilege to a user when a predetermined in-game element is not included in the corresponding selection result when the number of selections reaches a predetermined number .

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is useful for improving user satisfaction with video games.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Server 20,201-20N User terminal 11 Selection part 12 Update part 13 Storage part 14 Assignment part 15 Execution part 16 Setting part 17 Determination part 18 Reset part 30 Communication network 100 System

Claims (8)

A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
To the server,
A selection function for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation;
An update function that updates the selection count and the selection result so that the result of selection by the selection function is reflected with reference to a storage unit that stores the user, the selection count, and the selection result in association with each other.
A video game processing program for realizing a grant function for granting a predetermined privilege to a user when a predetermined in-game element is not included in the corresponding selection result when the number of selections reaches a predetermined number. The server realizes a determination function for determining the predetermined in-game element or the predetermined privilege based on the in-game element used by the user ,
The determination function refers to a storage area in which an in-game element that can be used by the user, an in-game element, and a privilege are associated, and the in-game element or privilege is associated with the in-game element used by the user. 2. The video game processing program according to claim 1, for realizing a function of determining the in-game element or the privilege as the predetermined in-game element or the predetermined privilege when being played. When the number of selections reaches a predetermined number in the server, if the corresponding selection result includes a predetermined in-game element, an execution function is executed that executes a process different from the provision of the predetermined privilege. The video game processing program according to claim 1 or 2, for causing the program to run. In the grant function, when the predetermined in-game element is not included, a function of granting the in-game element to the user as the predetermined privilege is realized.
When a plurality of the predetermined in-game elements are determined, the grant function realizes a function of giving at least one in-game element among the plurality of predetermined in-game elements as the predetermined privilege to the user. A video game processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Claim 1 to Claim 3 for realizing a setting function for setting the number of selections corresponding to the user and the selection result in a state where the update function can be updated when the server requests the server. Item 5. A video game processing program according to Item 4. Causing the server to realize a reset function for resetting at least one of the selection count and the selection result corresponding to the user when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied ;
6. The video game processing program according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined reset condition relates to a predetermined reset period . A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Selection means for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation;
Update means for updating the selection count and the selection result so that the result of selection by the selection means is reflected with reference to a storage means for storing the user, the selection count and the selection result in association with each other, and
When the number of selections reaches a predetermined number, if the corresponding selection result does not include a predetermined in-game element, the video game processing system includes a granting unit that grants a predetermined privilege to the user. . A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
In the user terminal,
A selection function for selecting at least one in-game element from a plurality of in-game elements based on the user's operation;
An update function that updates the selection count and the selection result so that the result of selection by the selection function is reflected with reference to a storage unit that stores the user, the selection count, and the selection result in association with each other.
A video game processing program for realizing a grant function for granting a predetermined privilege to a user when a predetermined in-game element is not included in the corresponding selection result when the number of selections reaches a predetermined number.

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