JP6768892B2 - Programs, server devices and control methods - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to programs, server devices and control methods.

Conventionally, a game in which a member of a group participates in any one of one or more events within an event period is known (for example, paragraph [0108] of Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-104578

However, in the game of Patent Document 1, since only one event within the event period can be participated in, the game development becomes monotonous.

An object of the present invention made in view of such circumstances is to provide a program, a server device, and a control method capable of improving the interest of the entire event without making each event monotonous.

A program according to an embodiment of the present invention for solving the above problems
A program that provides in-game events
A step of providing multiple events in parallel that can be participated by multiple players associated with one group,
A step of associating the group with the reward game medium when one player satisfies a predetermined condition in at least the first event among the plurality of events.
Regarding a second event different from the first event among the plurality of events, at least one of the availability of participation of the plurality of players associated with the group or the difficulty of progress of the event by the plurality of players. With the step of determining based on the reward game medium,
Let the computer run.

Further, in order to solve the above problems, in the program according to the embodiment of the present invention,
When the one player satisfies the predetermined condition, it is preferable to reduce the difficulty of the progress of the second event in the determination step.

Further, in order to solve the above problems, in the program according to the embodiment of the present invention,
When the one player satisfies the predetermined condition, it is preferable to determine that the plurality of players can participate in the second event in the determination step.

Further, in order to solve the above problems, in the program according to the embodiment of the present invention,
In the determination step, it is preferable to determine that the plurality of players can participate in the second event when the one player who satisfies the predetermined condition starts the second event.

Further, in order to solve the above problems, in the program according to the embodiment of the present invention,
In the associating step, the value of the reward game medium associated with the group in the second event is preferably higher than that of the first event.

Further, in order to solve the above problems, in the program according to the embodiment of the present invention,
In the associative step, the rate of increase in difficulty after the start of the second event is
It is preferably higher than the first event.

Further, in order to solve the above problems, in the program according to the embodiment of the present invention,
Event-related information in the terminal devices of the plurality of players, including the number of reward game media associated with the group, the progress of the plurality of events, and at least one of the rankings of the group within the plurality of groups. It is preferable to further include a step of outputting.

Further, in order to solve the above problems, in the program according to the embodiment of the present invention,
Ranks are associated with each of the plurality of players.
It is preferable to further include a step of determining the activity content of each of the plurality of players in the group according to the rank.

Further, in order to solve the above problems, the server device according to the embodiment of the present invention is
In a server device that provides in-game events
Providing multiple events in parallel that can be participated by multiple players associated with one group
When one player satisfies a predetermined condition in at least the first event among the plurality of events, the group and the reward game medium are associated with each other.
Regarding a second event different from the first event among the plurality of events, at least one of the availability of participation of the plurality of players associated with the group or the difficulty of progress of the event by the plurality of players. Is determined based on the reward game medium,
It has a server control unit.

In addition, the control method according to the embodiment of the present invention in order to solve the above problems is
In the control method in the server device that provides in-game events
A step of providing multiple events in parallel that can be participated by multiple players associated with one group,
A step of associating the group with the reward game medium when one player satisfies a predetermined condition in at least the first event among the plurality of events.
Regarding a second event different from the first event among the plurality of events, at least one of the availability of participation of the plurality of players associated with the group or the difficulty of progress of the event by the plurality of players. With the step of determining based on the reward game medium,
Have.

According to the program, the server device, and the control method according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the entire event without making each event monotonous.

It is a schematic block diagram of the game system which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the 1st terminal apparatus, the 2nd terminal apparatus and the server apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of a group DB. It is a figure which shows the event top screen. This is the screen during play of Challenge A and Challenge B. It is a figure which shows the structure of the reward game medium DB. This is the screen during the play of Challenge A in a state where it is possible to participate in Challenge C. It is a figure which shows the structure of the challenge DB. It is a figure which shows the structure of the rank DB. It is a sequence diagram which shows the operation of the server apparatus and the 1st terminal apparatus shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, one or more groups and the server device 3 can communicate with each other via the network NW. One or more terminal devices belong to each group and are associated with each other. For convenience of explanation, any terminal device belonging to any one of the plurality of groups will be described below as a first terminal device 1 and a second terminal device 2. The number of groups connected to the network NW and the number of terminal devices belonging to each group are not limited. The first terminal device 1 and the second terminal device 2 may be a portable terminal or a stationary terminal.

The outline of the system including the first terminal device 1, the second terminal device 2, and the server device 3 will be described. The server device 3 provides an in-game event to the first terminal device 1 and the second terminal device 2.
Specifically, the server device 3 provides information (screen information, etc.) for executing an in-game event. The in-game event refers to a battle, a quest, a mission, or the like provided by the server device 3. The game medium is electronic data used in the game, and includes, for example, cards, items, characters, avatars, in-game virtual currency, and the like. Also, the game medium is
Acquire, own, use, manage, exchange, in-game by the player as the game progresses
Although it is electronic data that can be synthesized, strengthened, sold, discarded, and / or donated, the usage mode of the game medium is not limited to that specified in the present specification. The status information unique to the game medium includes combat power such as attack power and defense power of the game medium, combat means such as attack means and defense means of the game medium, cost of the game medium, skill information of the game medium, and game medium. Information about avatars, attributes of game media, indicators showing the rarity (rareness) of game media, and the like.

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

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

For example, the server device 3 may carry out a battle event with a predetermined enemy character, another player, and / or a group of other players at a predetermined time every day. For example, a plurality of players belong to a group determined by the selection of the player or the selection of the game system, and participate in the battle for the purpose of defeating the raid boss. Further, the plurality of players may belong to a group determined by the selection of the player or the selection of the server device 3, and may play against each other among the groups.

Hereinafter, the functions of the first terminal device 1, the second terminal device 2, and the server device 3 will be described with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. Each function of the first terminal device 1, the second terminal device 2 and the server device 3 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described, but it should be noted that it is not intended to exclude other functions provided therein. I want to be.

The first terminal device 1 includes a first control unit 11, a communication unit 12, a display unit 13, and an input detection unit 14.

The first control unit 11 is a CPU (Central P) that controls various operations of the first terminal device 1.
It is a processor such as processing Unit). The first control unit 11 is, for example, the first
The play information by the player is output to the server device 3.

The communication unit 12 is an interface for transmitting and receiving information to and from the server device 3. The communication unit 12 communicates by at least one of wired and wireless.

The display unit 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or an inorganic EL display. The display unit 13 may be connected and used from the outside of the first terminal device 1. The display unit 13 displays, for example, display information received from the server device 3 (for example, a play image during an in-game event (challenge) described later).

The input detector 14 is any input device, including a mechanical pushbutton or touch sensor. The input detection unit 14 detects an input operation by the first player. The input operation is an operation such as pressing, touching, tapping, contacting, and proximity.

The second terminal device 2 has a second control unit 21, a communication unit 22, a display unit 23, and an input detection unit 24. Since the description of the functional block diagram of the second terminal device 2 is the same as the description of the functional block diagram of the first terminal device 1, the description thereof will be omitted.

The server device 3 has a server control unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33.

The server control unit 31 is a processor such as a CPU that controls various operations of the server device 3. In the present embodiment, the in-game events will be described as Challenge A, Challenge B, and Challenge C, but the names and numbers thereof are not limited. In each challenge, each player defeats the bosses that appear as they progress along the path. When the first player satisfies a predetermined condition in the challenge A, the server control unit 31 grants the reward game medium to the group to which the first player is associated (to which the first player belongs). That is, the server control unit 31 stores the group associated with the first player and the reward game medium in association with each other in the storage unit 32.

The storage unit 32 is, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, or the like, and stores various DBs, programs for operating the server device 3, and the like, and also functions as a work memory. The storage unit 32 has a group DB 32a, a reward game medium DB 32b, a challenge DB 32c, and a rank DB 32d. The group DB 32a stores the group ID and the ID of the player belonging to the group in association with each other. The reward game medium DB32b is group I.
The D, the ID of the player who satisfies the predetermined condition for acquiring the reward game medium, and the associated reward game medium are stored in association with each other. The challenge DB 32c correlates the challenge ID, the progress of the challenge, the difficulty level of the challenge, the rate of increase in the difficulty level after the start of the challenge, and the value of the reward game medium associated with the player in the challenge. Remember. Each DB included in the storage unit 32 may exist outside the server device 3. Challenge IDs for Challenge A, Challenge B and Challenge C are C respectively.
Let it be H001, CH002 and CH003.

The communication unit 33 is an interface for transmitting and receiving information to and from the first terminal device 1 or the second terminal device 2. The communication unit 33 communicates by at least one of wired and wireless.

Hereinafter, the control method of the server device 3 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

By the player operation, the first terminal device 1 operated by the first player accesses the server device 3 based on the player operation, makes a game start request, and logs in.

Before the start of the in-game event, the server control unit 31 notifies each terminal device that it is currently in the group formation period by using a bulletin board or the like displayed on the top page of the game space assigned to each player. At this time, the first player can form a group. The first terminal device 1 operated by the first player recruits players in order to form a group. At this time, the server control unit 31 notifies the other terminal device (second terminal device 2 in the present embodiment) that has made the game start request that the recruitment has been made by the first terminal device 1 on a bulletin board or the like. For example, when the second player who operates the second terminal device wishes to join the group, the second terminal device 2 notifies the server device 3 of the application based on the player operation.

The server control unit 31 that has acquired the notification associates the first player that operates the first terminal device 1 with the second player that operates the second terminal device 2 and stores them in the group DB 32a shown in FIG. At this time, the first player (P001) and the second player (P002) are associated with the same group and belong to the same group.

A group to which one or more players are associated is formed by the first player who recruited the group. The server control unit 31 sets the players associated with the same group.
It is stored in the group DB 32a in association with the group ID. In the present embodiment, it will be described below assuming that only the first player and the second player are associated with the same group (GR001). Further, in the present embodiment, the first player who recruits the group becomes the leader of the group. The leader of the group is another player (second) associated with the same group.
The player) can be withdrawn from the group by canceling the association. As an alternative example, the server control unit 31 may arbitrarily form an initial group regardless of the operation of the player. For example, the server control unit 31 may form an initial group according to the level of the player and the timing at which the notification requesting to belong to the group is transmitted.

When the group formation period ends, the server control unit 31 notifies the first terminal device 1 and the second terminal device 2 that the first player and the second player are associated with the same group.

When the first terminal device 1 outputs an event start request from the game screen to the server device 3 after the end of the group formation period, the server control unit 31 outputs the event top screen information shown in FIG. 4 to the first terminal device 1. On the event top screen, the display unit 13 is an example of a subjugation game medium (an example of a reward game medium, for example, a weapon item) associated with a group (owned by the group) based on the information acquired from the server device 3. Number (area R41) and number of game media for event participation (an example of reward game media, for example, a ticket) (area R42),
Event-related information including at least one of the cumulative number of bosses subdued by the group in each challenge (an example of progress, area R43) and the ranking of the group within a plurality of groups (area R44) is displayed. Therefore, each player can determine which event should be participated in for the entire group while grasping the situation of other events, and the interest of the entire event is improved. Area R41 to Area R4 at the start of each challenge
The values of 4 are all zero.

As shown in FIG. 4, the display unit 13 displays information about the challenge. Challenge A and Challenge B can participate in the initial state, so the frame is a solid line, and Challenge C cannot participate because the game medium for event participation is insufficient, and the frame is a broken line. The area can be selected when the frame is a solid line. The display indicating whether or not to participate is not limited to displaying the frame with a solid line or a broken line, and the challenge that cannot participate may be grayed out or may not be displayed. If the second player has already participated in Challenge B, the display unit 13 displays the description "in progress!" (Area R45).

As an alternative example, the display unit 13 displays the remaining time of each challenge on the event top screen.
The remaining HP of the boss in each challenge, the participants in each challenge, etc. may be displayed.

The server control unit 31 performs Challenge A for 7 days in a month (for example, September 10 to 16).
Provide (hold). The 7 days will be the event period. Server control unit 31 is challenge B
Is provided for 30 minutes during the event period in response to a start request from any terminal device (for example, from 13:00 to 13:30 every day from September 10 to 16). The server control unit 31 may provide the challenge B any number of times during the event period. The server control unit 31 provides Challenge C for 15 minutes only to the group to which the event participation game medium is associated (for example, from 13:20 to 35 on September 15).

When the input detection unit 14 detects that the first player has selected the challenge A, the first control unit 11 outputs the start request of the challenge A to the server device 3. The server control unit 31 provides the challenge A to the first terminal device 1, and the first player can participate in and play the challenge A. FIG. 5 shows a play screen displayed by the display unit 13 during the play of Challenge A.

The area R51 in FIG. 5 cannot be selected because the subjugation game medium is not associated with the group. However, the area R51 can be selected when the subjugation game medium is associated with the group. The first player can participate in Challenge B by switching screens while playing Challenge A. Input detection unit 1 that the first player has selected the area R52
When 4 detects and the first control unit 11 outputs the selected content to the server device 3, the server control unit 31 provides the challenge B to the first terminal device 1. The area R53 cannot be selected because the event participation game medium is not associated with the group. However, the area R53 can be selected when the event participation game medium is associated with the group. That is,
The first player can participate in Challenge C. Further, the first player can display the event top screen shown in FIG. 4 on the display unit 13 by selecting the area R54. During the play of Challenge B, the first player can switch the screen and participate in Challenge A by selecting the area R55. At this time, the server device 3 provides the challenge A to the first terminal device 1.

The second player who operates the second terminal device 2 can also switch the screen and participate in the challenge A or the challenge B. The second player selects a challenge (referred to as challenge B) that he / she wishes to participate in, independently of the selection made by the first player. Input the selection to the detection unit 24
When the second control unit 21 outputs the selected content to the server device 3, the server control unit 31 provides the challenge B to the second terminal device 2. In this way, a plurality of players (first player and second player) can each participate in a plurality of events in parallel. When multiple players play the same challenge, multiple players can attack the boss at the same time, so that more damage can be given to the boss. Therefore, the larger the number of players participating in the same challenge, the easier it is to subdue the boss.

Multiple challenges are associated with each other. That is, when the first player satisfies a predetermined condition in Challenge B (for example, when a predetermined number of bosses are subdued), the server control unit 31 sets the group to which the first player is associated and the subjugation game medium. Are associated with each other and stored in the reward game medium DB 32b shown in FIG. The subjugation game medium is an effective game medium for subduing the boss, and for example, the damage given to the boss can be increased more than usual. When the first player switches the screen and plays Challenge A with the subjugation game medium associated with the group, the area R51 shown in FIG. 5 can be selected.

When the server control unit 31 detects that the area R51 has been selected, the first player can easily subdue the boss in Challenge A. This also applies to the second player. That is, the server control unit 31 has difficulty in proceeding with a second event (challenge A) different from the first event (challenge B) among the plurality of events by a plurality of players associated with the same group. Is determined based on the reward game medium (game medium for subjugation) (here, the difficulty level is lowered). Specifically, the first player and the second player can subdue the boss with less damage. Therefore, each player has an increased motivation to participate in the second event in order to advance the first event in an advantageous manner and satisfy a predetermined condition, and the strategy is enriched. Since the events are associated with each other in this way, the fun of the entire event is improved without making each event monotonous.

The reward game medium associated with the group can be used by all the players associated with the group. Since the second player is also associated with the group, the second player can easily subdue the boss in Challenge A by using the reward game medium (subjugation game medium).

Further, when the first player (which may be the second player) satisfies a predetermined condition in Challenge B (for example, when a specific boss is subdued), the server control unit 31 is associated with the first player. The group and the event participation game medium are associated with each other and stored in the reward game medium DB 32b. Further, when the second player (which may be the first player) satisfies a predetermined condition in Challenge A (for example, when a specific boss is defeated), the server control unit 31 is associated with the second player. The group and the event participation game medium are associated with each other and stored in the reward game medium DB 32b.

As a result, the server control unit 31 associates the event participation game medium acquired in at least one of challenge A and challenge B with the group to which the first player and the second player are associated. When a predetermined number of game media for event participation are associated with the group, the server control unit 31 has the first player and the second player belonging to the same group.
Set the player to be able to participate in Challenge C. That is, the server control unit 31
Regarding the second event (challenge C), which is different from the first event (challenge A and challenge B), whether or not a plurality of players associated with the same group can participate is determined based on the game medium (event participation game medium). Decide (here, decide that you can participate)
.. At this time, Challenge A and Challenge B can participate in Challenge C, and "To Challenge C" can be selected, for example, as shown in area R71 of FIG. For this reason,
Since each player has an increased motivation to participate in the first event and satisfy a predetermined condition in order to participate in the second event, the strategy becomes abundant. Since the events are associated with each other in this way, the fun of the entire event is improved without making each event monotonous.

As an alternative example, the server control unit 31 makes it possible for all other players associated with the same group to participate in Challenge C when a player who satisfies a predetermined condition in Challenge A and Challenge B starts Challenge C. May be good. That is, since the player who satisfies the predetermined condition can participate in the challenge C first among the plurality of players, the motivation for satisfying the predetermined condition is increased. The server control unit 31 determines a player who satisfies the predetermined condition with reference to the reward game medium DB 32b shown in FIG.

As another alternative example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the first player or the second player in the challenge B, the server control unit 31 sends an event in the challenge A to the group to which the first player and the second player are associated. Reward game media that facilitate the association of participating game media (eg, event participation game media are associated with less damage or fewer subjugated bodies) may be associated.

When the input detection unit 14 detects that the first player who has become able to participate in the challenge C has selected the area R71 shown in FIG. 7, the server control unit 31 provides the challenge C to the first terminal device 1. When the first player participates in the challenge C and advances the challenge C to subdue the boss, the server control unit 31 associates the first player with the predetermined reward game medium and stores them in the reward game medium DB 32b.

The challenge DB 32c is shown in FIG. The value of the reward game medium associated in Challenge C is higher than the value of the reward game medium associated in Challenge A or Challenge B. The values are, for example, V1, V2, and V3, and the value increases in this order (V1 <V2 <V3). Increasing the value of the reward game medium may mean that the rarity value (rareness) of the reward game medium is high. That is, the number of high-value reward game media provided by the server control unit 31 in the game is small. In addition, the higher value of the reward game medium means that Challenge C is compared with the cases of Challenge A and Challenge B.
The number of reward game media that can be acquired by the player may be large. The difficulty level of boss subjugation in Challenge A, Challenge B and Challenge C at the beginning is 1, 2 and 3, respectively, and it becomes difficult in this order (for example, subjugation is not possible unless more damage is done), but as an alternative example , The difficulty level at the beginning may be the same.

The rate of increase in difficulty after the start of Challenge C is higher than the rate of increase in difficulty after the start of Challenge A and Challenge B. As shown in FIG. 8, in Challenge C, the number of damages required to defeat one boss and defeat the next boss increases by, for example, 50% for each boss. On the other hand, in Challenge A and Challenge B, the number of damages required to defeat one boss and defeat the next boss increases by 20% and 25% for each boss, respectively. For this reason, each player will systematically proceed with Challenge A and Challenge B in order to participate in Challenge C and obtain a high-value reward, and as well as abundant strategies that players can select, Challenge A ~ The activity of the player can be activated over C.

When the first player who participated in Challenge C subdues the boss, the server control unit 31 joins the first player and the second player associated with the same group as the first player.
Corresponds to a predetermined reward game medium. As an alternative example, the server control unit 31 may determine which reward game medium to give to which player by lottery.

Rank DB 32d is shown in FIG. Ranks are associated with each player by the server control unit 31. The rank has three stages, for example, 1 (for example, temporary member), 2 (for example, regular member) or 3 (for example, leader). The server control unit 31 determines the rank based on the play time of the event by the player, the number of bosses subdued by a predetermined number or more in the event, and the like. Alternatively, the server control unit 31 may automatically set the players who have formed the group as leaders, and the leader may set the ranks of other players.

The activity content of each of the plurality of players in the group is limited according to the rank. For example, the players who can use the subjugation game medium are all the players of ranks 1 to 3, but the players who can start the challenge C are only the players of rank 3 (as an alternative example, rank 2 or 3). Is. As an alternative example, the players who can use the reward game medium associated with the group may be limited according to the rank. For this reason,
Only players with high ranks and accustomed to the progress of the event will take the initiative in the group.
You can lead the group in a favorable direction. Further, by giving the player associated with the higher rank the authority to proceed in the game in this way, it is possible to motivate the player to raise the rank.

When the event period ends (for example, midnight on September 17th), the server control unit 31 calculates the number of subjugation for each group and notifies each terminal device of the ranking among the groups of the subjugation number. The server control unit 31 assigns a reward game medium to a group within a predetermined order, and stores the group and the reward game medium in association with each other in the reward game medium DB 32b. As an alternative example, the server control unit 31 may associate the reward game medium with all the players associated with the group within the predetermined order, or achieve the target number of subjugation for the players who have defeated a predetermined number or more of the bosses. A reward game medium may be associated as a reward for what has been done.

FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing the operations of the server control unit 31 of the server device 3 and the first control unit 11 of the first terminal device 1. Since the processing between the server device 3 and the second terminal device 2 is performed in parallel with and is the same as the processing between the server device 3 and the first terminal device 1, the description thereof will be omitted.

The server control unit 31 forms a group by associating a plurality of players (first player and second player) with one group and storing them in the group DB 32a in response to the group formation process by the first player (1st player and 2nd player). Step S1). The server control unit 31 then starts the event period (step S2).

The server control unit 31 outputs event-related information to the first terminal device 1 (step S3).
The event-related information is, for example, the number of subjugation game media associated with the group, the number of event participation game media, and the like. The first control unit 11 outputs a request for participation in an arbitrary challenge (challenge A, challenge B or challenge C) in response to an operation by the first player (step S4).

The server control unit 31 that has acquired the participation request determines whether or not to participate in the challenge of the participation request target (step S5). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the server control unit 31 provides Challenge B and Challenge C for 30 minutes and 15 minutes, respectively, within the event period. Therefore, in step S5, the server control unit 31 determines whether or not the challenge for the participation request target is being provided. Further, for example, when a request for participation in Challenge C is acquired from the first terminal device 1, the server control unit 31 determines whether or not the event participation game medium is associated with the group to which the first player is associated. Is determined. In addition, the server control unit 31
May refer to the rank DB 32d and determine whether or not it is associated with a rank in which the first player can start the challenge C. When it is determined that all of the one or more determination items in step S5 are Yes, the server control unit 31 determines that participation is possible (step S6), and transmits information for executing the challenge of the participation request target to the first terminal device 1. provide(
Step S7). When at least one of the one or more determination items in step S5 is determined to be No, the sequence returns to step S4.

The first player who operates the first terminal device 1 advances the challenge. The first control unit 11 outputs the ongoing operation content (for example, which attack was selected, which game medium was used, etc.) to the server device 3 as play information (step S8).

The server control unit 31 that has acquired the play information determines the difficulty level of the progress of the challenge with reference to the reward game medium DB 32b and the challenge DB 32c (step S9). For example, in a state where the first player is participating in the challenge A, the server control unit 31 associates the group to which the first player is associated with the subjugation game medium associated (acquirable) in the challenge B. It is determined whether or not it is, and if it is associated, it is set so that the boss can be subdued more easily.

Next, the server control unit 31 determines whether or not the first player satisfies a predetermined condition (
Step S10). Specifically, the server control unit 31 determines whether or not a predetermined number or more of bosses have been subdued. When it is determined Yes in step S10, the server device 3 associates the first player with the reward game medium and stores it in the reward game medium DB 32b (step S11).
.. When it is determined as No in step S10, the server control unit 31 executes step S12.

The server control unit 31 determines whether or not the event period has ended (step S12).
When it is determined Yes in step S12, the server control unit 31 outputs ranking information about the ranking between groups to the first terminal device 1 (step S13). Step S
When No is determined in 12, the sequence returns to step S4. After step S13
The sequence ends.

According to the present embodiment, the server control unit 31 determines whether or not a plurality of players associated with the group can participate in the second event different from the first event, or the difficulty level of the progress of the event by the plurality of players. At least one of the above is determined based on the reward game medium associated with the group. That is, since a plurality of events held in parallel are associated with each other, it is necessary to advance the plurality of events in cooperation with other players. Therefore, as compared with a game in which one event is advanced by a plurality of players, there are more strategies that the player can take in the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.
For example, if it is set so that it is necessary to advance another event of multiple events in order to capture one event of multiple events, it is shared by multiple players and multiple. The event will proceed. Further, even if it is set in association with each other so that it is necessary to advance another event in order to participate in a certain event, a plurality of players share the advancement of a plurality of events. Therefore, by proceeding with a plurality of events in a multiplayer manner, the plurality of events are activated as a whole. In addition, since the event is carried out in multiplayer, communication between players is activated when considering a strategy within the group.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the server control unit 31 lowers the difficulty level of the progress of the second event when one player satisfies a predetermined condition. Therefore, in order to reduce the difficulty of the progress of the second event and proceed in an advantageous manner, the motivation to participate in the first event and satisfy a predetermined condition is increased. Also, for example, do you continue to participate in the second event from the beginning without lowering the difficulty level, or do you first participate in the first event and satisfy the predetermined conditions and the difficulty level of the progress of the second event? Since there are options such as whether to participate in the second event after lowering the value, there are a lot of strategies that the player can select.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the server control unit 31 determines that a plurality of players can participate in the second event when one player satisfies a predetermined condition. Therefore, in order to participate in the second event, the motivation to participate in the first event and satisfy a predetermined condition is increased.
The first event becomes active.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the server control unit 31 determines that a plurality of players can participate in the second event when one player satisfying a predetermined condition starts the second event. Therefore, since the one player can first participate in the second event among the plurality of players and enjoy the second event, the motivation to satisfy the predetermined condition is increased.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the value of the reward game medium associated with the group in the second event is higher than that in the first event. In addition, the rate of increase in difficulty after the start of the second event is higher than that of the first event. For this reason, either the first event is planned to proceed in order to participate in the second event and obtain a high-value reward, or the first event has a relatively low rate of increase in difficulty after the start. There will be options such as participating only in the event and acquiring a relatively low-value reward game medium, and the strategy that the player can select will be abundant. In addition, the player's activity can be activated over a plurality of events.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the server control unit 31 has the terminal devices of the plurality of players, the number of reward game media associated with the group, the progress of the plurality of events, and the group within the plurality of groups. Output event-related information including at least one of the rankings. For this reason, it is possible to determine which event should be attended for the entire group while grasping the status of other events, and communication between players occurs when considering within the group in making the determination. Therefore, the interest is improved.

Further, according to the present embodiment, ranks are associated with each of the plurality of players, and the server control unit 31 determines the activity contents of the plurality of players in each group according to the ranks. Therefore, only the player who has a high rank and is accustomed to the progress of the event can take the initiative in the group and lead the group in an advantageous direction. In addition, by giving the player associated with the higher rank the authority to proceed in the game, it is possible to motivate the player to participate in the event in order to raise the rank.

When the server device 3 is connected to the first terminal device 1 (the same applies to the second terminal device 2) via the network NW as in the above embodiment, the server device 3 generates a game progress screen. It can be a web display screen displayed by the first terminal device 1 based on the generated data. In this case, the game according to the above embodiment of the present invention can be played by the server device 3 and the first terminal device by setting the other menu screen or the like to the native display displayed by the native application installed in the first terminal device 1. It is also possible to make a hybrid game in which each of 1 plays a part of the processing. Further, the game according to the above embodiment can be made into a native game by executing a part or all of the processing performed by the server device 3 by the native application installed in the first terminal device 1. For example, the native application determines at least one of the processes performed by the server control unit 31 in the above embodiment (for example, whether or not a plurality of players can participate or the difficulty of progressing an event by the plurality of players, based on the reward game medium. Processing, etc.) may be performed.

Further, the process performed by the server control unit 31 in the above embodiment is executed by a single server device 3. However, the process may be executed in cooperation with the plurality of server devices in a system including a plurality of server devices.

When at least one of the server control unit 31 or the first control unit 11 (the same applies to the second control unit 21) according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured by a computer, a program describing processing contents for realizing each function. Is stored in the internal or external storage of the computer.
This can be realized by reading and executing this program by the central processing unit (CPU) of the computer. In addition, such a program can be distributed by selling, transferring, renting, etc. a portable recording medium such as a DVD or a CD-ROM, and such a program can be stored in a server on a network NW, for example. It can be stored in a unit and distributed by transferring the program from the server to another computer via the network NW. Further, a computer that executes such a program can temporarily store, for example, a program recorded on a portable recording medium or a program transferred from a server in its own storage unit. Also, in another embodiment of this program, a computer reads the program directly from a portable recording medium.
The processing according to the program may be executed, and further, each time the program is transferred from the server to this computer, the processing according to the received program may be executed sequentially.

Although the present invention has been described based on the drawings and embodiments, it should be noted that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications and modifications based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and modifications are within the scope of the present invention. For example, the functions included in each functional unit, each step, etc. can be rearranged so as not to be logically inconsistent, and a plurality of functional units, steps, etc. can be combined or divided. The inventions described in the claims at the time of filing the original application of the present application are added below.
[1]
A program that provides in-game events
A step of providing multiple events in parallel that can be participated by multiple players associated with one group,
A step of associating the group with the reward game medium when one player satisfies a predetermined condition in at least the first event among the plurality of events.
Regarding a second event different from the first event among the plurality of events, at least one of the availability of participation of the plurality of players associated with the group or the difficulty of progress of the event by the plurality of players. With the step of determining based on the reward game medium,
A program that causes a computer to run.
[2]
In the program described in [1]
A program that reduces the difficulty of progressing the second event in the determination step when the one player satisfies the predetermined condition.
[3]
In the program described in [1]
A program for determining that a plurality of players can participate in the second event in the determination step when the one player satisfies the predetermined condition.
[4]
In the program described in [3]
In the determination step, a program that determines that a plurality of players can participate in the second event when the one player who satisfies the predetermined condition starts the second event.
[5]
In the program described in [3] or [4],
A program in which in the associative step, the value of the reward game medium associated with the group in the second event is higher than in the first event.
[6]
In the program described in any one of [3] to [5],
In the associative step, the rate of increase in difficulty after the start of the second event is
A program that is higher than the first event.
[7]
In the program described in any one of [1] to [6],
Event-related information in the terminal devices of the plurality of players, including the number of reward game media associated with the group, the progress of the plurality of events, and at least one of the rankings of the group within the plurality of groups. A program that further contains steps to output.
[8]
In the program described in any one of [1] to [7],
Ranks are associated with each of the plurality of players.
A program further comprising a step of determining the activity content of each of the plurality of players in the group according to the rank.
[9]
In a server device that provides in-game events
Providing multiple events in parallel that can be participated by multiple players associated with one group
When one player satisfies a predetermined condition in at least the first event among the plurality of events, the group and the reward game medium are associated with each other.
Regarding a second event different from the first event among the plurality of events, at least one of the availability of participation of the plurality of players associated with the group or the difficulty of progress of the event by the plurality of players. Is determined based on the reward game medium,
A server device having a server control unit.
[10]
In the control method in the server device that provides in-game events
A step of providing multiple events in parallel that can be participated by multiple players associated with one group,
A step of associating the group with the reward game medium when one player satisfies a predetermined condition in at least the first event among the plurality of events.
Regarding a second event different from the first event among the plurality of events, at least one of the availability of participation of the plurality of players associated with the group or the difficulty of progress of the event by the plurality of players. With the step of determining based on the reward game medium,
Control method having.

1 1st terminal device 11 1st control unit 12 Communication unit 13 Display unit 14 Input detection unit 2 2nd terminal device 21 2nd control unit 22 Communication unit 23 Display unit 24 Input detection unit 3 Server device 31 Server control unit 32 Storage unit 32a group DB
32b Reward game medium DB
32c Challenge DB
32d rank DB
33 Communication section

Claims (10)

Computer,
A means for displaying an initial screen containing information on the first event and the second event in which the player can participate and the third event in which the player cannot participate, in a manner depending on whether or not the player can participate.
When the first event is selected by the player on the initial screen, it is the first screen for playing the first event, and information on the second event and the third event can be participated or not. A means for displaying the first screen including the above mode, and
When the second event is selected by the player on the initial screen, it is a second screen for playing the second event, and information on the first event and the third event can be entered depending on whether or not the player can participate. A means for displaying the second screen including the above mode, and
When the second event is selected by the player on the first screen, the means for displaying the second screen and the means for displaying the second screen.
A game control program that functions as a means for displaying the first screen when the first event is selected by the player on the second screen. The game control program according to claim 1, wherein when the first condition is satisfied by the player who has played the first event, the difficulty level of the progress of the second event is reduced. The game control program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the second condition is satisfied by the player who has played the first event, a reward that can be used in the second event is given. The game according to claim 3, wherein when the second condition is satisfied by the player who has played the first event, other players belonging to the same group as the player can also use the reward in the second event. Control program. The game control program according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the third condition is satisfied by the player who has played the first event, the player can participate in the third event. The game control program according to claim 5, wherein when the third condition is satisfied by the player who has played the first event, other players belonging to the same group as the player can also participate in the third event. When the third condition is satisfied by the player who has played the first event, the player can participate in the third event, and after the player participates in the third event, the player belongs to the same group as the player. The game control program according to claim 6, wherein other players can also participate in the third event. Claim 1 that at least one of the first event, the second event and the third event is held during a predetermined event period, and the other at least one is held in response to a holding request from the player. The game control program according to any one of 7 to 7. A means for displaying an initial screen containing information on the first event and the second event in which the player can participate and the third event in which the player cannot participate, in a manner depending on whether or not the player can participate.
When the first event is selected by the player on the initial screen, it is the first screen for playing the first event, and information on the second event and the third event can be participated or not. A means for displaying the first screen including the above mode, and
When the second event is selected by the player on the initial screen, it is a second screen for playing the second event, and information on the first event and the third event can be entered depending on whether or not the player can participate. A means for displaying the second screen including the above mode, and
When the second event is selected by the player on the first screen, the means for displaying the second screen and the means for displaying the second screen.
A game control device including means for displaying the first screen when the first event is selected by the player on the second screen. An initial screen is displayed that includes information on the first and second events that the player can participate in and the third event that the player cannot participate in in a manner depending on whether or not he / she can participate.
When the first event is selected by the player on the initial screen, it is the first screen for playing the first event, and information on the second event and the third event can be participated or not. The first screen including the above mode is displayed, and
When the second event is selected by the player on the initial screen, it is a second screen for playing the second event, and information on the first event and the third event can be entered depending on whether or not the player can participate. Display the second screen including the above mode,
When the second event is selected by the player on the first screen, the second screen is displayed.
A game control method for displaying the first screen when the first event is selected by the player on the second screen.

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