JP6626265B2 - 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 progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various systems have been proposed for providing a video game in which a user can equip his or her own character with various items to advance the video game advantageously.

  In such a system, for example, when a game using a mobile object is in a state in which play cannot be continued, when the mobile object is revived, a change in equipment is permitted (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-198182 A

  However, in the conventional system, there is a problem that the user may get tired of the work of selecting the equipment because the range affected by the equipment is limited. That is, in the conventional system, the range affected by the equipment is often various values related to the user, and the fact that it does not affect other elements is a factor that reduces interest in the video game. There was a case. Such a problem is common to video games having various in-game elements set by the user, not limited to the equipment.

  It is an object of at least one embodiment of the present invention to solve the above-described problem and provide a video game to a user in which a range in which an operation of setting an in-game element for the user is not limited to various values related to the user.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing program according to the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a server to implement a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation of a user. A setting function of setting at least one in-game element to a user, and a privilege to be given to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege grant condition, based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element. And a privilege screen generating function of generating a game screen including an image for notifying the user of the privilege.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing system according to the present invention includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of the video game in accordance with a user operation. Setting means for setting at least one in-game element to the user; and a privilege to be given to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege granting condition, in the privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element. And a privilege screen generating unit configured to generate a game screen including an image for notifying the user of the privilege.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing program according to the present invention is a video game processing program for realizing, in a user terminal, a function of controlling progress of a video game in response to a user operation, A setting function of setting one in-game element to a user, and specifying a privilege to be given to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege grant condition based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element. A function for receiving information for outputting the game screen from a server having a specific function and a privilege screen generation function for generating a game screen including an image for notifying the user of the privilege to the user terminal. This is to make it happen.

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

It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a video game processing system corresponding to at least one of embodiments of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing composition of a video game processing server corresponding to at least one of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement of the server side in the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of operation | movement of the terminal side in the game process corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing composition of a video game processing server corresponding to at least one of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing composition of a video game processing server corresponding to at least one of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing composition of a video game processing server corresponding to at least one of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing composition of a video game processing server corresponding to at least one of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing composition of a video game processing server corresponding to at least one of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing composition of a video game processing server corresponding to at least one of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a storage state of information corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of a game screen corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of a game screen corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of a game screen corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention. It is an explanatory view for explaining an example of a game screen corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that various constituent elements in the examples of the embodiments described below can be appropriately combined as long as no contradiction occurs. Further, the contents described as an example of an embodiment may be omitted in other embodiments. In addition, the contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic portions of each embodiment may be omitted. Furthermore, the order of the various processes that constitute the various flows described below is random, as long as there is no inconsistency in the process contents.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a 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 video game processing server 10 and user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (N is an arbitrary integer) used by a plurality of users (players) playing the video game, respectively. And Note that the configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited to this, and a configuration in which a single user terminal is used by a plurality of users or a configuration in which a plurality of servers are provided may be employed.

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

  The video game processing system 100 includes the video game processing server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N, thereby realizing various functions for controlling the progress of the video game in accordance with a user operation.

  The video game processing server 10 is managed by an administrator of the video game processing system 100, and has various functions for providing information related to a video game to the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. In this example, the video game processing server 10 is configured by an information processing device such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium for storing various information. The video game processing server 10 has a general configuration for playing a video game, such as a control unit and a communication unit, but a description thereof will be omitted. In addition, in the video game processing system 100, it is preferable that the video game processing server 10 manages information about the video game from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load on each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. However, the storage unit that stores various information only needs to have a storage area in a state where the video game processing server 10 can access it. For example, the storage unit is configured to have a dedicated storage area outside the video game processing server 10. You may.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video game processing server 10A (server 10A), which is an example of a configuration of the video game processing server 10. The server 10A includes at least a setting unit 11, a specifying unit 12, and a privilege screen generation unit 13.

  The setting unit 11 has a function of setting at least one in-game element to a user.

  Here, the in-game element means an element that can be used by the user in the video game. Although the configuration of the in-game elements is not particularly limited, it is preferable that the configuration is such that the user can virtually own a plurality of elements. Examples of in-game elements include equipment, cards, characters, and consumable items.

  Setting an in-game element to a user means determining the relationship between the in-game element and the user. As an example of the setting, when a user owns a plurality of in-game elements, a character operated by the user himself / herself may be equipped with a predetermined number of in-game elements.

  The specifying unit 12 has a function of specifying a privilege to be granted to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege grant condition based on privilege related information corresponding to the in-game element.

  Here, the content of the privilege provision condition is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the difficulty of achievement is changed in accordance with the characteristics of the in-game element set by the user. Examples of the privilege provision condition include clearing various events occurring in a video game. Examples of events include so-called dungeons, quests, and battles with enemy characters.

  In addition, the privilege-related information means information used for specifying an item to be provided to a user who satisfies the privilege provision condition. The configuration of the privilege-related information is not particularly limited, but is preferably a configuration indicating a privilege related to the characteristics of the in-game element. Examples of the specific related information include types and numbers of in-game items.

  The privilege screen generation unit 13 has a function of generating a game screen (privilege screen) including an image for notifying the user of the privilege.

  Here, examples of the image for notifying the user of the privilege include a character string indicating the content of the privilege and an image representing an in-game item as the privilege.

  Generating a game screen means generating information for outputting (displaying) the game screen on a display screen of a display device provided in the user terminal.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is managed by a user (player) playing a video game, and plays a network-distributed game such as a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), or a portable game device. It is configured by a communication terminal capable of. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the video game 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 so-called wearable device such as a smart watch, and a combination of a wearable device and a communication terminal.

  The plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N are connected to the communication network 30 and communicate with the video game processing server 10 to execute hardware (for example, display a game screen). Display device, audio output device, etc.) and software. Each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without going through the video game processing server 10. Further, a configuration for each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N to receive a user operation includes at least a touch panel corresponding to a game screen.

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

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

  The game processing is started, for example, in response to information regarding the setting of the in-game element being transmitted from the terminal 20 to the server 10A. Hereinafter, a case will be described as an example where the server 10 </ b> A receives, from the terminal 20, information specifying an in-game element to be set for a user who operates the terminal 20.

  In the game processing, the server 10A first sets in-game elements to the user (step S11). In this example, the server 10A specifies at least one or more in-game elements based on the information received from the terminal 20, and sets the specified in-game elements to the user.

  When the in-game element is set for the user, the server 10A specifies a privilege to be given to the user (step S12). In this example, the server 10A specifies a privilege to be granted when the user satisfies the privilege grant condition, based on privilege-related information corresponding to an in-game element set for the user.

  When specifying the privilege, the server 10A generates a game screen (privilege screen) including an image for notifying the user of the specified privilege (step S13). In this example, the server 10A generates information (output information) for causing the terminal 20 to output the privilege screen, and transmits the generated output information to the terminal 20.

  Upon receiving the output information from the server 10A, the terminal 20 outputs a privilege screen based on the received output information (Step S14), and ends the processing here.

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

  In the game processing, the server 10A first sets in-game elements to the user (step S101), and specifies a privilege to be given to the user based on the in-game elements set to the user (step S102).

  Upon specifying the privilege, the server 10A generates a privilege screen representing the specified privilege (step S103), and transmits information (output information) for causing the terminal 20 to output the generated privilege screen to the terminal 20 (step S103). S104), the process here ends.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the terminal 20 when the terminal 20 executes the game process. Hereinafter, a case where the terminal 20 executes the game processing by itself will be described as an example.

  In the game processing, the terminal 20 first sets an in-game element to the user (step S201), and specifies a privilege to be given to the user based on the in-game element set to the user (step S202).

  When specifying the privilege, the terminal 20 generates a privilege screen representing the specified privilege (step S203), outputs the generated privilege screen (step S204), and ends the processing here.

  As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, the video game processing server 10A that controls the progress of the video game in accordance with the operation of the user includes the setting unit 11, the specifying unit 12, and the privilege screen generation. And at least one in-game element is set for the user, and when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege provision condition, the privilege to be given to the user is associated with the privilege related to the in-game element. Generate a game screen containing an image for identifying and informing the user of the privilege based on the information, and providing the user with a video game in which the range in which the operation of setting the in-game element for the user is not limited to various values related to the user is provided Can be provided.

  That is, since the privilege is specified according to the in-game element set by the user, the range affected by the setting of the in-game element can be changed from the conventional range. This provides the user with a new criterion for the setting of the in-game element, so that the interest of the video game can be improved.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the first embodiment described above, a configuration in which a plurality of benefits are associated with one in-game element may be adopted. In the case of an in-game element that evolves (or levels up) in a video game, a configuration may be adopted in which the corresponding privilege changes according to the evolution. With such a configuration, it is possible to use the in-game elements in various ways.

[Second embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10B (server 10B) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10B includes at least a setting unit 11, a specifying unit 12, a privilege screen generation unit 13, and a correction unit 14.

  The correction unit 14 has a function of correcting a user parameter based on correction related information corresponding to an in-game element.

  Here, the correction-related information means information about correction. Further, the parameter correction means changing the value of the parameter relating to the user. Examples of the correction-related information include the type of parameter and a value that increases or decreases.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operation of the server 10B and the operation of the terminal 20 will be described as an example. Note that the description of the flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10B and the terminal 20 will be omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant description.

  When the in-game element is set for the user (step S11), the server 10B corrects the parameter of the user based on the correction-related information corresponding to the in-game element set for the user (step S2-11). In this example, the server 10B increases or decreases the values of various parameters of the character operated by the user based on the correction related information corresponding to the in-game element.

  After correcting the parameters, the server 10B specifies a privilege to be given to the user (Step S12), generates a privilege screen (Step S13), and ends the processing here.

  As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, the video game processing server 10B is configured to include the setting unit 11, the specifying unit 12, the privilege screen generating unit 13, and the correcting unit 14. Therefore, the parameters of the user are corrected based on the correction-related information corresponding to the in-game elements, and the factors to be considered by the user when selecting the in-game elements can be increased to improve the interest of the video game.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10C (server 10C) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10C includes at least a setting unit 11, a specifying unit 12C, a privilege screen generating unit 13, and a determining unit 15.

  In this example, the predetermined privilege provision condition includes clearing an event in the video game. Here, the event means various events that occur in the video game. Although the content of the event is not particularly limited, it is preferable that the user can recognize the event clear condition.

  The determination unit 15 has a function of determining an event to be challenged by the user.

  Here, the event challenged by the user means an event played by the user according to the progress of the video game. Further, the configuration for determining the event to be challenged by the user is not particularly limited, but is preferably a configuration that allows the user to recognize the content of the event. Examples of the event include a battle and a search performed by consuming points (for example, so-called action power) recovered by the passage of time or use of an item.

  The specifying unit 12C has a function of reflecting the configuration of the event to the privilege.

  Here, the configuration of the event means various elements that define the event. The configuration of the event to be reflected on the privilege is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the user can recognize the reflection on the privilege. Examples of the configuration of the event to be reflected in the privilege include the difficulty level of the event and the type of enemy character that appears. Further, the configuration of the event may be a configuration in which in-game elements that can be set for the user and benefits are associated with each other. That is, a privilege that can be given to the user only when a predetermined in-game element is set for the user may be provided.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operation of the server 10C and the operation of the terminal 20 will be described as an example. Note that the description of the flowchart showing the operation of each of the server 10C and the terminal 20 is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant description.

  When the in-game element is set for the user (step S11), the server 10C determines an event to which the user will challenge (step S3-11). In this example, the server 10C determines one event selected by the user among the plurality of events as the event that the user challenges using the in-game element set for the user.

  After determining the event, the server 10C reflects the configuration of the event on the privilege (step S3-12). In this example, the server 10C specifies a privilege when the user clears the event, based on the configuration of the event and the in-game elements set for the user.

  When the configuration of the event is reflected in the benefit, the server 10C generates a benefit screen (step S13), and ends the process here.

  As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, the video game processing server 10C includes the setting unit 11, the specifying unit 12C, the privilege screen generating unit 13, and the determining unit 15. Therefore, if the predetermined privilege provision condition includes clearing an event in a video game, the event to be challenged by the user is determined, the structure of the event is reflected in the privilege, and the privilege at the time of clearing the event is diverse. , And the user can be prevented from getting tired of the event.

[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 10D includes at least a setting unit 11, a specifying unit 12, a privilege screen generating unit 13, and a combined screen generating unit 16.

  When synthesizing the plurality of in-game elements (materials) selected by the user with the other in-game elements (base) selected by the user, the synthesis screen generating unit 16 converts each of the plurality of in-game elements into the synthesis. It has a function of generating a game screen (synthetic screen) including an image for notifying the user of the influence.

  Here, the combination of the in-game elements means that the parameters of the base or the like are changed or the base is changed to another in-game element based on the information of the base and the material. The material is deleted from the user's own item column.

  The content of the rule (synthesis rule) for specifying the effect of the material on the composition is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the effect differs depending on the relationship between the base and the material. Examples of the composition rule include a formula for calculating an experience value to be added to the base and a rule for specifying a skill to be added to the base.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game process executed by the system 100. In the game processing in the present example, processing relating to combining in-game elements is performed. Hereinafter, the operation of the server 10D and the operation of the terminal 20 will be described as an example. Note that the description of the flowchart showing the operation of each of the server 10D and the terminal 20 is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant description.

  The game processing is started, for example, in response to information about the combination of the in-game elements being transmitted from the terminal 20 to the server 10D. Hereinafter, a case will be described as an example where the server 10 </ b> D receives, from the terminal 20, information specifying the base and the material of the composition.

  In the game processing, the server 10D first specifies a material to be combined (step S4-11). In this example, the server 10D specifies a plurality of materials based on information received from the terminal 20.

  When specifying a plurality of materials, the server 10D specifies the influence of each material (Step S4-12). In this example, the server 10D specifies the base in-game element based on the information received from the terminal 20, and based on the information on the specified in-game element and the information on each material, each material is used for the current synthesis. Identify the impact.

  When specifying the influence of each material, the server 10D generates a composite screen (Step S4-13). In this example, the server 10D generates a game screen including an image for notifying the user of an item specified as an effect of each material on the synthesis, and information (output information) for outputting the generated synthesized screen to the terminal 20. ) Is generated, and the generated output information is transmitted to the terminal 20. Here, the configuration of the composite screen is not particularly limited, but is preferably a configuration that allows the user to intuitively recognize the influence of each material on the composition.

  Upon receiving the output information from the server 10D, the terminal 20 outputs a composite screen based on the received output information (Step S4-14), and ends the processing here.

  As described above, as one aspect of the fourth embodiment, a configuration in which the video game processing server 10D includes the setting unit 11, the specifying unit 12, the privilege screen generating unit 13, and the composite screen generating unit 16 Therefore, when combining a plurality of in-game elements selected by the user with other in-game elements selected by the user, the in-game elements for notifying the user of the effects of each of the plurality of in-game elements on the synthesis. In a video game in which a game screen including an image is generated and a characteristic of an in-game element affecting a privilege can be changed by synthesis, the convenience of the synthesized screen can be improved.

  In other words, when trying to combine a plurality of materials at one time with one in-game element, the conventional game screen merely provides an image for notifying the user of the synthesis result, and each of the plurality of materials is used for synthesis. It was troublesome to check what kind of effect it would have. On the other hand, by specifying the influence of each of the plurality of materials on the composition and notifying the user of the specified items, it is possible to reduce the burden on the user when considering combinations of the materials.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10E (server 10E) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10E includes at least a setting unit 11, a specifying unit 12, a privilege screen generating unit 13, and a confirmation screen generating unit 17.

  When synthesizing a plurality of in-game elements (materials) selected by the user with another in-game element (base) selected by the user, the confirmation screen generation unit 17 responds to the other in-game elements by the synthesis. When the privilege-related information changes, or when the privilege-related information changes, a game screen (confirmation screen) including an image different from that when the privilege-related information cannot change is provided.

  Here, the case where the privilege-related information changes means that the privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element given to the user as the synthesis result is based on the predetermined synthesis rule and the privilege-related information corresponding to the base before the synthesis. Means different things. Further, the case where the privilege-related information can change means that the ratio is set in the combination rule. That is, an example of a case where the privilege-related information can change means a case in which a process related to combination is performed using a combination rule in which a success rate and a failure rate are set.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game process executed by the system 100. In the game processing in the present example, processing relating to combining in-game elements is performed. Hereinafter, the operation of the server 10E and the operation of the terminal 20 will be described as an example. Note that the description of the flowchart showing the operation of each of the server 10E and the terminal 20 is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant description.

  The game process is started, for example, in response to information regarding the combination of the in-game elements being transmitted from the terminal 20 to the server 10E. Hereinafter, a case will be described as an example where the server 10 </ b> E receives, from the terminal 20, information specifying the base and the material of the composition.

  When the server 10E specifies a material to be combined in the game processing (Step S4-11), the server 10E specifies a combination policy (Step S5-11). In this example, the server 10E specifies a composition policy based on information on each of the base and the material indicated by the information received from the terminal 20. Here, the composition policy is a policy for specifying an in-game element to be given to the user as a composition result. Note that the combination policy is not particularly limited as long as it can specify whether or not the privilege-related information changes, or can change, by comparing the base with the synthesis result. Examples of the composition policy include the content and probability of change of privilege-related information before and after composition, the success probability of composition itself, and the amount of items required for composition (for example, the price to be paid in virtual currency).

  When specifying the combination policy, the server 10E generates a confirmation screen (step S5-12). In this example, the server 10E generates a game screen (confirmation screen) including an image for notifying the user of the composition policy, and generates information (output information) for causing the terminal 20 to output the generated confirmation screen. , And transmits the generated output information to the terminal 20. Here, the configuration of the confirmation screen is not particularly limited. However, it is preferable that the configuration be such that the user can recognize at least a part of the privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element obtained by the user when the composition is successful.

  Upon receiving the output information from the server 10E, the terminal 20 outputs a confirmation screen based on the received output information (Step S5-13), and ends the processing here.

  As described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, a configuration in which the video game processing server 10E includes the setting unit 11, the specifying unit 12, the privilege screen generating unit 13, and the confirmation screen generating unit 17 Therefore, when combining a plurality of in-game elements selected by the user with other in-game elements selected by the user, when the privilege-related information corresponding to the other in-game elements changes due to the combination, or In the case of a video game that can generate a game screen including an image different from the case where the privilege-related information cannot change, and can change the characteristics of in-game elements that affect the privilege by synthesis, Convenience can be improved.

  That is, by generating different game screens when the privilege-related information changes and when the privilege-related information does not change, the user can easily grasp the synthesis result. This is done by changing the presence / absence of the image only with respect to the change of the privilege-related information in particular, and always displaying other items (for example, an increase in the experience value or a change in so-called skills and abilities). The user can more easily recognize whether or not the related information has been changed. In this case, for example, the configuration may be such that the display position or size of another item is changed according to whether or not the privilege related information is changed.

[Sixth Embodiment]
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10F (server 10F) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10F includes at least a setting unit 11, a specifying unit 12, a privilege screen generation unit 13, and an activation unit 18.

  In this example, the predetermined privilege provision condition includes clearing an event in the video game.

  The activating unit 18 has a function of activating an effect corresponding to an in-game element set by the user by using an in-game item obtained during the progress of the event.

  Here, the conditions for acquiring in-game items during the progress of the event are not particularly limited, but are preferably in-game items of a type corresponding to the characteristics set by the user. Further, when the user consumes the in-game item and activates the effect corresponding to the in-game element, the configuration is preferably such that a plurality of in-game items can be acquired from the start of the event until the event is cleared. .

  Further, the effect corresponding to the in-game element may be activated by consuming a predetermined number of the acquired in-game items, or may be activated by consuming another element after acquiring the in-game item. . In this case, examples of other elements include in-game elements and parameter values (for example, so-called MP) set by the user.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game process executed by the system 100. In the game processing in this example, processing relating to controlling the progress of the event is performed. Hereinafter, the operation of the server 10F and the operation of the terminal 20 will be described as an example. In addition, the flowchart which shows the operation | movement of each of the server 10F and the terminal 20 abbreviate | omits description from a viewpoint of avoiding redundant description.

  The game process is started, for example, in response to the server 10F receiving a request to start an event from the terminal 20. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10F receives information including a request to start an event from the terminal 20 will be described as an example.

  In the game process, the server 10F first transmits, to the terminal 20, information for the user operating the terminal 20 to play an event (event-related information) (step S6-11). In this example, the server 10F generates event-related information to be transmitted to the terminal 20 based on the information received from the terminal 20. In this example, when the user plays the event, it is assumed that the privilege at the time of the event clear is specified based on the in-game element set by the user.

  Upon receiving the event-related information from the server 10F, the terminal 20 accepts a user operation (Step S6-12). In this example, the terminal 20 outputs a game screen (event screen) based on the event-related information, generates information (operation-related information) on the received user operation, and transmits the generated operation-related information to the server 10F. Note that the event-related information may include image information, or the event-related information may specify image information stored in the terminal 20.

  Upon receiving the operation-related information from the terminal 20, the server 10F advances the event (Step S6-13). In this example, the server 10F determines whether or not the clear condition is satisfied according to the progress of the event.

  When the event proceeds, the server 10F gives a privilege to the user (step S6-14). In this example, the server 10F performs a process for granting a privilege to the user when the clear condition is satisfied according to the event progress. Further, the server 10F generates information (output information) for causing the terminal 20 to output a game screen (privilege providing screen) indicating that the user has received the privilege, and transmits the generated output information to the terminal 20. .

  Upon receiving the output information from the server 10F, the terminal 20 outputs a privilege providing screen based on the received output information (Step S6-15), and ends the processing here.

  As described above, as one aspect of the sixth embodiment, the video game processing server 10F is configured to include the setting unit 11, the specifying unit 12, the privilege screen generating unit 13, and the event control unit 18. Therefore, the progress of the event is controlled so that the effect corresponding to the in-game element set by the user can be activated using the in-game item obtained during the progress of the event, and the in-game element is set to the user. A video game can be provided to the user whose work affects not only the benefits of the event but also the progress of the event.

[Seventh Embodiment]
FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a video game processing server 10G (server 10G), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10G includes at least a setting unit 11G, a specifying unit 12G, and a privilege screen generating unit 13G.

  The setting unit 11G has a function of setting at least one in-game element to the user. In this example, the setting unit 11G sets a predetermined number (for example, four) of ability cards (examples of in-game elements) to the user.

  The specifying unit 12G has a function of specifying a privilege to be provided to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege provision condition, based on privilege related information corresponding to an in-game element. In this example, the specifying unit 12G specifies the total value of skill seeds (examples of in-game items as benefits) generated by the ability card set for the user at the end of the battle (examples of privilege grant conditions). That is, the number of skill seeds that can be acquired at the end of the battle is predetermined for each ability card (an example of privilege-related information).

  Note that the skill seed is used to strengthen the player character. That is, by repeating battles and collecting skill seeds, the player character can be strengthened.

  The privilege screen generation unit 13G has a function of generating a game screen (privilege screen) including an image for notifying the user of the privilege. In the present example, the privilege screen generation unit 13G causes the display screen of the terminal 20 to display a game screen configured so that the user can recognize the privilege given to the player at the end of the battle.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a storage state of information stored in a storage device included in server 10G. As illustrated in FIG. 17, the storage device of the server 10G associates identification information, benefit-related information, correction-related information, and synthesis-related information as information on in-game elements (in-game element-related information). Remember.

  Here, the identification information means information for uniquely identifying an in-game element. An example of the identification information is the ID of the ability card.

  In addition, the privilege-related information means information relating to a privilege that can be given to a user who has set the in-game element. Examples of privilege-related information include the type and number of in-game items.

  Further, the correction-related information means information on a user parameter that is corrected by setting an in-game element. Examples of the correction-related information include types of parameters and correction values.

  The combination-related information means information used when combining an in-game element with another in-game element. Examples of the combination-related information include experience values and types of abilities added to the base. Note that a configuration may be used in which values (for example, levels and rarities) used in the calculation formula at the time of synthesis are used as synthesis-related information.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game process executed by the system 100G including the server 10G. As illustrated in FIG. 18, the system 100G in the present example performs processing related to card synthesis, deck formation, battle progress, and privilege provision as processing related to a video game. Hereinafter, each process will be described. Note that the order of each process is not specified as long as no inconsistency occurs in the process contents.

  The system 100G combines the ability cards according to the operation of the user operating the terminal 20 (that is, the player of the video game) (step S301).

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a game screen related to composition. As shown in FIG. 19, in the system 100, a base card display area 1910, a first synthesis result display area 1920, a second synthesis result display area 1930, a material card display area 1940, and a synthesis button 1950 are provided. The game screen is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 20.

  Here, in the base card display area 1910, information about the ability card that is the base of the synthesis is displayed. Examples of information about the ability card include the current level, the experience value required to go to the next level, the upper limit level, the type and number of skill seeds (acquired skill seeds) to be generated as benefits, abilities (activated in video games) Examples of effects) types and levels.

  Further, in the first combination result display area 1920, information that may or may not change according to the characteristics of at least one of the base and the material to be combined is displayed. In this example, when the material satisfies the condition for changing the base acquisition skill seed, the change content is displayed in the first synthesis result display area 1920. The change content includes a combination success probability, a parameter after the combination is successful, and the like.

  In the second synthesis result display area 1930, information of a type different from that of the first synthesis result display area 1920, and a case where the information changes depending on at least one characteristic of the base and the material to be synthesized and a case where the information does not change. Some information is displayed. In this example, when the material satisfies the condition for changing the type or level of the base ability, the content of the change is displayed in the second synthesis result display area 1930. The change content includes a combination success probability, a parameter after the combination is successful, and the like.

  Also, in the material card display area 1940, information on the ability card which is a material of the composition is displayed. In this example, examples of information on the ability card include an image of each material, an experience value that increases with each material, a probability that an acquired skill seed changes with each material, and a probability that an ability changes with each material.

  When the synthesis button 1950 is selected by the player, a process for synthesizing the base and the material is executed, and the synthesis result is provided to the player.

  The system 100G organizes the user's deck using an ability card owned by the user, such as a synthesized ability card (step S302).

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a game screen related to deck organization. As shown in FIG. 20, in the system 100G, a game screen provided with a setting information display area 2010, a player information display area 2020, and a skill panel button 2030 is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 20.

  Here, information set for the user is displayed in the setting information display area 2010. Examples of information set for the user include job cards, ability cards, and the type and number of skill seeds generated by the deck.

  Here, the job card is a card that affects the parameters of the user and plays a different role from the ability card. In this example, the types of elements obtained during the battle are associated with the job card.

  Here, the element means an in-game item that can activate an effect corresponding to an ability card by consuming a predetermined number of predetermined types. That is, the effect and the activation condition (the type and number of elements) are associated with the ability card.

  In the player information display area 2020, information that is information about the player and is not displayed in the setting information display area 2010 is displayed.

  When the skill panel button 2030 is selected by the player, a skill panel is displayed. Here, the skill panel is a panel in which skills released by collecting skill seeds are arranged. The player can use a new skill by collecting a specified number of various skill seeds.

  The system 100G advances the battle using the organized decks (Step S303).

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of a game screen related to the progress of a battle. As shown in FIG. 21, in the system 100, a game screen provided with an element display area 2101 and an ability card display area 2110 is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 20.

  Here, in the element display area 2101, an image corresponding to the type and number of elements acquired by the player is displayed. In this example, the acquired elements are sorted and displayed for each type.

  In the ability card display area 2110, the ability card set for the player is displayed. In the present example, the ability card is displayed in the ability card display area 2110 in such a manner that the player can recognize whether the activation condition is satisfied or not. That is, for example, a part of the ability card 2111 that does not satisfy the activation condition (specifically, a part that suggests the activation condition to the player) is displayed. Also, the plurality of ability cards 2112, 2113, and 2114 that satisfy the activation condition are respectively displayed in their entirety. In this state, for example, when the player taps the display position of the ability card 2112, the element corresponding to the ability card 2112 is consumed, and the corresponding effect is activated. The enemy character NPC also has an attribute, and abilities having the same attribute as the enemy have less damage than other abilities.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram for describing another example of the game screen related to the progress of the battle. As shown in FIG. 22, in the system 100, a game screen provided with an element display area 2201, an element display button 2210, and an element button display area 2220 is displayed on the display screen of the terminal 20.

  When the used element display button 2210 is selected by the player, the element button display area 2220 is displayed or deleted. That is, if the used element display button 2210 is selected when the element button display area 2220 is not displayed, the element button display area 2220 is displayed.

  In the element button display area 2220, an image (element button) indicating an element that can be obtained by the player is displayed in a manner corresponding to the element owned by the player. In this example, the element button plays a role as a virtual button for receiving a request to use the element. That is, when the system 100G receives the selection of the element button by the player, the system 100G consumes the element owned by the player based on the type of the element button corresponding to the received selection, and obtains an effect according to the type and the number of the consumed element. Give to the player. The effect when the element is consumed by selecting the element button is not particularly limited, but is preferably an effect that the player can predict from the type of the element. Examples of this effect include HP recovery in response to the selection of the recovery element button 2221 and provision of fire resistance in response to the selection of the fire element button 2222.

  The system 100G gives a privilege to the player when the battle ends (Step S304). In this example, the system 100G gives a privilege including a skill seed to a player who has won the battle. The type and number of skill seeds that can be acquired by the player at the end of the battle are determined by the ability card (card deck) set for the player, but a bonus seed may be obtained by defeating a stronger enemy.

  As described above, as one aspect of the seventh embodiment, the video game processing server 10G is configured to include the setting unit 11G, the specifying unit 12G, and the privilege screen generating unit 13G. The in-game element is set to the user, and when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege provision condition, the privilege to be given to the user is specified based on the privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element, and the privilege is notified to the user. A game screen including an image for the user is generated, and the user can be provided with a video game in which the range in which the operation of setting the in-game element for the user is not limited to various values related to the user.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the seventh embodiment described above, when the video game processing server 10G sets at least one in-game element (for example, an ability card) for a user, the video game processing server 10G differs from the user. It may be configured to include those owned by the user (other user). In this case, the configuration may be such that another user has a predetermined relationship with the user (for example, a so-called friend relationship). With such a configuration, connection between a plurality of users can be strengthened. Also, in this case, the video game processing server 10G may select another user that can be selected by the user from a plurality of other users based on the privilege-related information corresponding to a part of the in-game element owned by at least one of the user and the other user. It is good also as composition which extracts and presents to the user concerned. That is, for example, for a user having a deck that produces a lot of a specific type of skill seed, a configuration in which an ability card that produces the specific type of skill seed is set as a so-called representative card and other users are preferentially presented to the user. Is also good. With such a configuration, the burden on the user when editing the deck can be further reduced.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described example of the seventh embodiment, the video game processing server 10G assigns a privilege to be given to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege grant condition to an in-game element. When specifying based on the corresponding benefit-related information, the benefit may be specified based on the benefit-related information corresponding to some in-game elements among the in-game elements set for the user. In this case, for example, the video game processing server 10G may be configured to specify a privilege based on privilege-related information corresponding to an in-game element satisfying a predetermined condition. Examples of the predetermined condition include an in-game element owned by another user (for example, an ability card borrowed from another user; a so-called rental card), and an in-game element (for example, Ability card that caused the most damage to the enemy character during the battle). By adopting such a configuration, matters to be considered by the user himself in the operation of setting the in-game element to the user are increased, so that the interest of the video game can be improved.

  Although not particularly mentioned in the above-described example of the seventh embodiment, the video game processing server 10G gives the user an in-game element to be a composite material with respect to an in-game element (composite material) to be a composite material. As a game screen (material selection screen) for making a selection, a game screen may be generated in which the effect of using an in-game element owned by the user as a synthetic material can be identified by the user. In this case, for example, when the video game processing server 10G receives, from the terminal 20, a request to select a composite material that presents an in-game element (base) to be a base of composition, a plurality of in-game elements owned by the user of the terminal 20 It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the effect of combining the identified in-game elements with each other is specified, and a game screen including an image in which the identified effects are associated with the respective in-game elements is generated. . With such a configuration, the convenience of the material selection screen can be improved.

  Examples of the influence include items (for example, so-called experience values and abilities) given to the base and the degree of influence on the probability of successful combination (for example, an increase in the combination success probability). Further, in the example of the image in which the influence and the in-game element are associated with each other, various values indicating the degree of the effect and various icons indicating the type of the influence include an image for allowing the user to identify the in-game element ( For example, there is an image displayed so as to be superimposed on a character picture). Further, the material selection screen may be configured so that the user can identify the base. In this case, for example, in the material selection screen, only a predetermined matter (for example, a picture of a character) may be displayed on the image corresponding to the base. With such a configuration, the user can be made to recognize various types of information related to synthesis on one screen, and the convenience of the material selection screen can be improved.

  As described above, one or more deficiencies are solved by each embodiment of the present application. The effects according to the respective embodiments are non-limiting effects or examples of the effects.

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

  Further, the configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the configuration described as an example of each of the above-described embodiments. For example, the server 10 may execute a part or all of the processing described as the processing performed by the user terminal. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which any or all of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (for example, the user terminal 20) executes part or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the server 10. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which some or all of the storage units included in the server 10 are provided in any of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. That is, the configuration may be such that a part or all of the functions provided in one of the user terminal 20 and the video game processing server 10 in the video game processing system 100 are provided in the other one.

  Further, the video game processing program may be configured to realize some or all of the functions described as examples of the above-described embodiments in a single device that does not include a communication network.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, “according to the progress of the video game” means that various progresses, changes, or the like that can occur in the video game are taken as an opportunity or a reference for a specific process. Examples of the specific process include a determination process and an information update process. Examples of various progresses or changes that can occur in a video game include progress of time, changes in game element values, update of a specific status or flag, and operation input by a user.

[Appendix]
In the description of the above-described embodiment, at least the following invention has been described so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can implement the invention.
[1]
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,
In the server,
A setting function for setting at least one in-game element to a user;
A specifying function of specifying a privilege to be granted to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege granting condition based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element;
A video game processing program for realizing a privilege screen generating function of generating a game screen including an image for notifying the user of the privilege.
[2]
The video game processing program according to [1], for causing the server to realize a correction function of correcting a parameter of the user based on correction-related information corresponding to the in-game element.
[3]
The predetermined privilege provision condition includes clearing an event in the video game,
The server implements a determination function of determining an event to be challenged by the user,
The video game processing program according to [1] or [2], wherein the specific function realizes a function of reflecting a configuration of the event in the privilege.
[4]
The privilege-related information includes a type of an in-game item that can be used to enable the user to proceed with the video game more advantageously, and a number of the in-game item. [1] to [3] ] The video game processing program according to any one of the above.
[5]
When combining the plurality of in-game elements selected by the user with the other in-game elements selected by the user, the server notifies the user of the effect of each of the plurality of in-game elements on the synthesis. The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [4], for realizing a composite screen generation function of generating a game screen including the image of (1).
[6]
When combining a plurality of in-game elements selected by the user with another in-game element selected by the user, the server may change privilege-related information corresponding to the other in-game element by the combination. Or, in the case where the privilege-related information can be changed, the privilege-related information according to any one of [1] to [5] for realizing a confirmation screen generating function for generating a game screen including an image different from the case where the privilege-related information cannot be changed. Video game processing program.
[7]
The predetermined privilege provision condition includes clearing an event in the video game,
[1] to [6] for realizing an activation function for causing the server to activate an effect corresponding to an in-game element set by the user using an in-game item obtained during the progress of the event. A video game processing program according to any one of the above.
[8]
A video game processing program for realizing at least one of the functions realized by the server by the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [7] in a user terminal capable of communicating with the server. program.
[9]
A server on which the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [8] is installed.
[10]
A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls progress of the video game in accordance with a user operation,
Setting means for setting at least one in-game element to a user;
Specifying means for specifying a privilege to be given to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege grant condition, based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element;
A video game processing system, comprising: a privilege screen generating unit configured to generate a game screen including an image for notifying the user of the privilege.
[11]
The server includes the setting unit, the specifying unit, and the privilege screen generating unit,
The video game processing system according to [10], wherein the user terminal includes an output unit that outputs the game screen to a display screen of a display device.
[12]
A video game processing program for realizing, in a user terminal, a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation of a user, wherein a setting function of setting at least one in-game element to the user; A game that includes a specific function for specifying a privilege to be given to the user based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element when a privilege grant condition is satisfied, and an image for notifying the user of the privilege. A video game processing program for causing the user terminal to realize a function of receiving information for outputting the game screen from a server having a privilege screen generating function of generating a screen.
[13]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of the video game in accordance with a user operation,
In the user terminal,
A setting function for setting at least one in-game element to a user;
A specifying function of specifying a privilege to be granted to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege granting condition based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element;
A video game processing program for realizing a privilege screen generating function of generating a game screen including an image for notifying the user of the privilege.
[14]
[13] A video game processing program for causing a server communicable with the user terminal to realize at least one of the functions realized by the user terminal by the video game processing program according to [13].
[15]
A user terminal on which the video game processing program according to [13] or [14] is installed.
[16]
A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
A setting process of setting at least one in-game element to a user;
A specifying process of specifying a privilege to be given to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege granting condition based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element;
A privilege screen generating process for generating a game screen including an image for notifying the user of the privilege.
[17]
A video game processing method executed by a video game processing system including a communication network, a server, and a user terminal to control progress of a video game in response to a user operation,
A setting process of setting at least one in-game element to a user;
A specifying process of specifying a privilege to be given to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege granting condition based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element;
A privilege screen generating process for generating a game screen including an image for notifying the user of the privilege.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is useful to provide a user with a video game in which the range of influence of the operation of setting in-game elements to the user is not limited to various values related to the user.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Video game processing server 11 Setting part 12 Identifying part 13 Privilege screen generation part 14 Correction part 15 Determination part 16 Synthetic screen generation part 17 Confirmation screen generation part 18 Activation part 20, 201-20N User terminal 30 Communication network 100 Video game processing system

Claims (8)

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,
In the server,
A setting function for setting at least one in-game element to a user;
A specifying function of specifying a privilege to be granted to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege granting condition based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element;
A privilege screen generation function of generating a game screen including an image for notifying the user of the privilege ,
In the specific function, among the in-game elements set for the user, the privilege is based on privilege-related information corresponding to in-game elements that have satisfied a predetermined activity condition until the user satisfies the privilege grant condition. Video game processing program for realizing the function of specifying The video game processing program according to claim 1, for causing the server to implement a correction function of correcting a parameter of the user based on correction-related information corresponding to the in-game element. The predetermined privilege provision condition includes clearing an event in the video game,
The server implements a determination function of determining an event to be challenged by the user,
In the specific function, when a predetermined in-game element and a privilege are included in elements constituting the event , and when the in-game element is set to the user, the privilege is given to the user as a privilege. The video game processing program according to claim 1 or 2, for realizing the specified function. When combining the plurality of in-game elements selected by the user with the other in-game elements selected by the user, the server notifies the user of the effect of each of the plurality of in-game elements on the synthesis. The video game processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which realizes a composite screen generation function of generating a game screen including the image of (1). When combining a plurality of in-game elements selected by the user with another in-game element selected by the user, the server may change privilege-related information corresponding to the other in-game element by the combination. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, for realizing a confirmation screen generation function of generating a game screen including an image different from a case where the privilege-related information cannot be changed when the privilege-related information cannot be changed. Video game processing program. The predetermined privilege provision condition includes clearing an event in the video game,
6. The server according to claim 1, wherein the server implements an activation function that activates an effect corresponding to an in-game element set by the user by using an in-game item obtained during the progress of the event. 7. A video game processing program according to any one of the above. A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls progress of the video game in accordance with a user operation,
Setting means for setting at least one in-game element to a user;
Specifying means for specifying a privilege to be given to the user when the user satisfies a predetermined privilege grant condition, based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element;
Only contains a privilege screen generating means for generating a game screen including an image for notifying the benefits to the user,
The identifying means, based on privilege-related information corresponding to an in-game element that satisfies a predetermined activity condition until the user satisfies the privilege grant condition, among the in-game elements set for the user, The video game processing system characterized by specifying . A video game processing program for realizing, in a user terminal, a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation, wherein a setting function of setting at least one in-game element to a user; A game that includes a specific function for specifying a privilege to be given to the user based on privilege-related information corresponding to the in-game element when a privilege grant condition is satisfied, and an image for notifying the user of the privilege. possess the benefits screen generation function of generating a screen, in the specific function, among the set game element to the user, game that the user satisfies a predetermined active condition until the privilege granting conditions are satisfied based on the privilege related information corresponding to the element, from a server to have the ability to identify the benefits, to receive the information for outputting the game screen Video game processing program for realizing a function to the user terminal.

Images