JP6784741B2 - Game information processing device, information processing method and control program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an electronic game using a display capable of displaying two or more dimensions.

There is known a betting game in which a bet is made in anticipation of the order of arrival of a race and a dividend is received based on the result of the race. For example, Patent Document 1 describes a betting game having a "multi-side function" in which a player who bets n times the number of medals required for a racehorse race is multiplied by n times the number of medals to be distributed according to the result of the race. It is disclosed (see paragraph [0270], etc.).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-136077

In the betting game described in Patent Document 1, the magnification n is the reciprocal of a natural number or a natural number, and is selected from 11 stages of options from 0.5 to 10. Therefore, the value obtained by multiplying the predetermined number of dividend medals by n is any one of 11 limited values.

An object to be solved by the present invention is to make a player who tries to challenge a game that requires compensation effectively consume the value possessed by the player.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention determines the clear reward of the target game for the player who has consumed the item and bears the variable consideration based on the variable rule. The present invention includes at least the following aspects.

[A] The granting means for giving the player an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game, and the item is consumed. A game information processing device including a determination means for determining a clear reward for the target game for the player who bears the variable consideration based on the variable regulation.

[B] The granting stage in which the player is given an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game, and the item is consumed. A control method for an information processing device, which includes a determination step of determining a clear reward for the target game for the player who bears the variable consideration based on the variable rule.

[C] The grant function of giving the player an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game, and the above-mentioned by consuming the item. A control program that allows the computer of the information processing device to realize a determination function for determining a clear reward for the target game for the player who bears the variable consideration based on the variable regulation.

[D] The grant function of giving the player an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game, and the above-mentioned by consuming the item. A recording medium that non-temporarily records a control program that realizes a determination function for determining a clear reward for the target game for the player who bears the variable consideration based on the variable rule, and a computer of the information processing apparatus.

According to the present invention, the value held by the player at the start of play can be effectively consumed.

The following technical restrictions may be added to the "game information processing device" of the above [A]. Further, the same technical limitation may be added to the control program recorded by the "control method" of the above [B], the "control program" of the above [C], and the "recording medium" of the above [D], respectively.

(1) Further provided is a setting means for setting at least one of the first variation content from the play consideration to the variation consideration and the second variation content from the normal regulation to the variation regulation according to a designated operation by the player. .. As a result, at least one of the first variation content and the second variation content can be flexibly set.

(2) The setting means sets at least one of the first variable content and the second variable content according to the variable purpose designated by the designated operation. As a result, at least one of the first variation content and the second variation content can be flexibly set according to the variation purpose specified by the player.

(3) The setting means sets the first variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the play consideration, and sets the second variation content according to the first variation content. As a result, both the first variation content and the second variation content can be flexibly set according to the variation purpose for adjusting the play consideration specified by the player.

(4) The setting means sets the second variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the clear reward, and sets the first variation content according to the second variation content. As a result, both the first variation content and the second variation content can be flexibly set according to the variation purpose for adjusting the clear reward specified by the player.

(5) The setting means sets both the first variation content that increases the play consideration and the second variation content that increases the normal rule, and the challenge instruction of the target game accompanied by the consumption instruction of the item. Is further provided with a reception means for accepting the first privilege on the condition that the player does not suffer a disadvantage in relation to the second privilege coexisting with the first privilege. As a result, unexpected disadvantages are less likely to occur in relation to the second benefit due to the application of the first benefit.

(6) When the reception means has finished applying the second privilege of discounting the play consideration without changing the normal rule after selecting the target game, the player bears the variable consideration. If possible, the player waits for confirmation and accepts the challenge instruction. As a result, since the player is confirmed before applying the first privilege, an unexpected disadvantage does not occur in relation to the second privilege.

(7) When the reception means has finished applying the second privilege of discounting the play consideration without changing the normal rule after selecting the target game, the player bears the variable consideration. If the situation is not possible, the challenge instruction will not be accepted. As a result, since the first benefit is not applied, an unexpected disadvantage does not occur in relation to the second benefit.

(8) The setting means sets both the first variation content for discounting the play consideration and the second variation content for discounting the normal regulation, and the consumption instruction of the item is in a competitive relationship with the first privilege. Further provided is a reception means for accepting the player on the condition that no disadvantage occurs to the player in relation to a certain second privilege. As a result, unexpected disadvantages are less likely to occur in relation to the second benefit due to the application of the first benefit.

(9) The receiving means receives a consumption instruction of the item when there is room for applying the second privilege after the application of the first privilege is completed. As a result, the unexpected disadvantage in relation to the second benefit due to the application of the first benefit can be relieved.

In this specification, terms are used as follows.

(1) "Game" means an electronic game provided at least in part by an online game service. In a broad sense, it refers to the game service itself, and in a narrow sense, it refers to the individual stages that make up the game service. The "player" refers to a user of the game service. "Play" means that the player advances and plays the game.

(2) "Single play" means play by a single player. "Cooperative play" refers to synchronous play by a plurality of players in a cooperative relationship. In cooperative play, a cooperative relationship is formed between the player (host) who hosts the cooperative play of the game and recruits friends, and the player (guest) who applies for the recruitment and participates in the cooperative play of the game, and the progress of the play. Is synchronized between the players.

(3) A "play consideration" is imposed on the player who plays the game. In particular, it is imposed on the player in single play and at least one player in cooperative play. At least one player is, for example, a host. The play consideration may be paid in currency or in monetary value. Monetary value is sometimes referred to as, for example, credits, in-game points, in-game currency, stamina, and so on. The monetary value used to bear the play consideration is called the "residual value". A "clear reward" is given to the player who cleared the game. As a general rule, the content of the clear reward is determined based on the usual rules including the setting of various parameters.

(4) The "object" includes at least an in-game element that appears in a game in a broad or narrow sense and is an operation target by a player. The in-game element to be operated includes "character" and "item".

(5) The "character" is an in-game element in which an appearance on the screen and a variable state (status) are set. The appearance of the character is, for example, the appearance of a person, a machine, a monster, or the like. The state of the character is expressed as, for example, a value such as a hit point, an attack power, a speed, an experience value, and a level.

(6) An "item" is an in-game element used to make a temporary or permanent change in a character or game-related parameter. The game-related parameters include setting parameters related to the state of a specific character and control parameters related to the control of a specific play. The control parameters include a progress parameter that controls the progress process during play and a reward parameter that controls the process of determining the clear reward after play. The progress parameter is, for example, the probability that a specific item will be given during play. The reward parameter is, for example, an addition amount that increases the value of a specific parameter after clearing, and the probability (drop rate) that a specific character or item is discharged after clearing. Reward parameters are usually included in the rules.

(7) “Bonus” refers to a treatment that is advantageous to the player in the progress of the game. Favorable treatment includes at least making temporary or permanent changes to any of the game-related parameters. A temporary change is called an "effect", a temporary change is called "activation", and a state in which the effect is activated is called "invoking". The award includes at least a common award that is automatically applied to a player who meets the applicable conditions and an individual award that is applied when the player consumes the item.

(8) Individual benefits that change the play consideration to "variable consideration" and the normal rule to "variable rule" for the target single or multiple games are particularly called "variable benefit" (first benefit). If the variable benefit is associated with a "variable item", the variable benefit is triggered by the consumption of the variable item. Variable items can be consumed without any particular restrictions when playing the target game.

(9) Fluctuations The fluctuations due to the privilege are an increase (additional charge) or a decrease (discount) in the play consideration and the normally specified numerical value portion. The numerical parts that are usually specified are, for example, the number of lottery, the winning rate, the number of grants, the amount of grants, and the like. The rise or fall occurs by multiplying the play consideration and the normally specified numerical portion by the volatility x, respectively. The volatility x is a positive real number other than 1. When 0 <x <1, the fluctuation is downward, and when 1 <x, the fluctuation is upward.

(10) The volatility may be set according to the input operation of the player, or may be set according to the designated operation of the player. The designation operation includes an operation of selecting a desired fluctuation rate from a plurality of options and an operation of designating a predetermined fluctuation purpose. The variable purpose at least includes the purpose of adjusting the play consideration and the purpose of adjusting the clear reward. The purpose of adjusting the play consideration is, for example, to use up the residual value used to bear the play consideration. The purpose of adjusting the clear reward is, for example, to adjust the amount of experience points included in the clear reward to raise the player rank.

(11) An individual privilege that lowers the play consideration without changing the normal rules for the target single or multiple games is particularly referred to as a "compensation discount privilege" (second privilege). The discount is, for example, multiplying the reciprocal of a natural number. When the consideration discount benefit is associated with the "value discount item", the consideration discount benefit is triggered by the consumption of the consideration discount item.

(12) When the fluctuation content of the variable benefit is increased (extra), the variable benefit and the consideration discount benefit are in a “coexistence relationship”. That is, even if both are applied at the same time, no disadvantage can occur to the player. On the other hand, when the fluctuation content of the variable benefit is downward (discount), the variable benefit and the consideration discount benefit are in a “competitive relationship”. That is, the consideration discount benefit is more advantageous than the variable benefit, and the two are in an exclusive relationship.

(13) The “situation in which the variable consideration can be borne” is, for example, a situation in which the residual value is equal to or higher than the variable consideration, or a situation in which the residual value is supplemented to be equal to or higher than the variable consideration. On the other hand, the “situation in which the variable consideration can be borne” is, for example, a situation in which the residual value cannot exceed the variable consideration even if it is supplemented.

It is a block diagram which illustrates the network configuration of a system. (Example) It is a block diagram which illustrates the electrical structure of a server device. (Example) It is a block diagram which illustrates the electrical structure of a user apparatus. (Example) It is a block diagram which illustrates the functional structure of the user management server. (Example) It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the database structure. (Example) It is a sequence diagram which illustrates the execution procedure of a solo play. (Example) It is a figure which shows the display example of the challenge instruction reception screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the display example of the challenge instruction reception screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the display example of the challenge instruction reception screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the display example of a warning screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the display example of the confirmation screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the display example of the confirmation screen. (Example) It is a figure which shows the display example of a warning screen. (Example). It is a figure which shows the display example of a warning screen. (Example).

[1. Embodiment]
[1-1. Overview]
The present embodiment relates to an electronic game using a display capable of displaying two or more dimensions. In the present embodiment, in order to make a player who tries to challenge a game requiring consideration effectively consume the value possessed by the player, the clear reward of the target game for the player who consumes the item and bears the variable consideration is changed. Determined based on.

[1-2. Game information processing device]
The game information processing device (for example, the user management server 10) according to the embodiment sets an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game. Granting means to be given to the player (for example, granting unit 410) and determining means for determining the clearing reward of the target game for the player who has consumed the item and paid the variable consideration (for example, based on the variable rule). It is provided with an update unit 450).

The game information processing device according to the embodiment is preferably configured as a server-side device that provides an electronic game to the client-side device via a communication network in a client-server type game information processing system. The client-side device may be a commercial game machine (arcade game machine) installed in a game center or the like, or a personal game machine owned by each player. The personal game machine may be a stationary game machine or a portable game machine. The stationary game machine and the portable game machine may be a dedicated game machine or a general-purpose terminal. The game information processing device according to the embodiment may be a commercial game machine or a personal game machine that operates independently.

[2. Example]
[2-1. Overview]
(1) Service of Example This example relates to a game service (service of the example) provided at least in part online. In the service of the embodiment, the player sequentially operates the four characters constituting the deck by a predetermined action to sequentially challenge a plurality of stages (game in a narrow sense) prepared in the game. Electronic games (games in a broad sense) are provided.

(2) Quest In the following, the above stage will be referred to as a "quest". Quests include "normal quests" that are always provided, and "archive quests" that may be provided in a designated storage location (archive) (in the following explanation, "recollection archive" (or simply "archive"). It may be called.), There are "event quests" that may be provided temporarily at events for a limited time. For each quest, a play consideration is set for each play of the quest. In addition, each quest is associated with a normal rule used when determining a clear reward when the quest is captured (cleared).

(3) Solo play, multiplayer There are two types of quest play: solo play (single play) in which one player challenges alone, and multiplayer (cooperative play) in which two to four players jointly challenge. There is a street play style. In multiplayer, a cooperative relationship is formed between the host who hosts the multiplayer and recruits friends and the guests who apply for the recruitment and participate in the multiplayer, and the progress of the play is synchronized between the players.

(4) Stamina, total amount of stamina Stamina is managed for each player. Each time a player challenges a quest, that player's stamina is consumed according to the difficulty of the quest. If you run out of stamina, you will not be able to play the quest. In addition, the total amount of stamina is set for each player rank. The higher the player rank, the larger the total amount of stamina. The player rank gradually increases as the player repeats actions such as quest capture in the service of the example and raises the experience value.

(5) Natural recovery of stamina The player's stamina gradually recovers up to the maximum stamina value corresponding to the player's "total amount of stamina corresponding to the current player rank" without the instruction of the player. The amount of natural recovery is "1 unit / 3 minutes". In natural recovery, stamina cannot exceed the maximum stamina.

(6) Forced Recovery of Stamina A player's stamina can be recovered immediately in exchange for the consumption of a recovery item or currency item at the instruction of the player. The recovery amount of forced recovery is equal to the "total amount of stamina corresponding to the current player rank" of the player for one recovery item or one currency item. With forced recovery, stamina can exceed the maximum stamina.

(7) Linked recovery of stamina The stamina of the player can be recovered immediately in conjunction with the increase in the player rank. The recovery amount of the interlocking recovery is equal to the "total amount of stamina corresponding to the current player rank" of the player. In interlocking recovery, stamina can exceed the maximum stamina.

(8) Common benefits and individual benefits In the service of the embodiment, common benefits are applied to players who meet the predetermined applicable conditions. Further, in the service of the embodiment, an item is given to a player who satisfies a predetermined grant condition. Then, the individual privilege associated with the item is applied to the player who has consumed the item. Common benefits and individual benefits include temporarily changing the contents of the normal provisions of play consideration and clear reward.

[2-2. Characteristic]
(1) Variable item In the service of the embodiment, a variable item is given to a player who satisfies a predetermined grant condition. The variable item is associated with a variable benefit (first benefit) that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule to the variable rule for one or more target quests. Variable items are given to players who meet the grant conditions as part of various campaigns.

(2) Variable privilege Then, the variable privilege associated with the variable item is applied to the player who has consumed the variable item when playing the target quest. The fluctuation due to the fluctuation privilege is an increase (additional charge) or a decrease (discount) in the play consideration and the normally specified numerical value portion. The numerical parts that are usually specified are, for example, the number of lottery, the winning rate, the number of grants, the amount of grants, and the like. The rise and fall are generated by multiplying the play consideration and the normally specified numerical portion by the volatility x, respectively. The volatility x is a positive real number other than 1.

[2-3. System Configuration of Examples]
[2-3-1. Network configuration]
FIG. 1 illustrates a network configuration of a system of an embodiment. The system of the embodiment provides the service of the embodiment to the user.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the system of the embodiment includes a user management server 10 that manages a user (player) of the service of the embodiment, a data management server 20 that manages data related to the service of the embodiment, and the like. Includes a plurality of user terminals 30 (30-1, 30-2, ... 30-n) (n: natural numbers) used by a plurality of users, respectively.

The user management server 10 and the user terminal 30 can exchange data through the communication network 40. The data management server 20 can access the internal or external connectable storage 21. The user management server 10 can access the data stored in the storage 21 via the data management server 20.

The communication network 40 is at least one of existing networks such as the Internet (Internet), mobile phone network, wireless WAN (Wireless Wide Area Network), wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network), and Ethernet (Ethernet) (registered trademark). May include.

(1) User Management Server The user management server 10 is a server device (computer) in which a Web server program and an application program (control program) are installed. The user management server 10 causes the data management server 20 to acquire necessary data from the storage 21 in response to the request (request), and provides (responses) to the request source. Further, the user management server 10 causes the data management server 20 to register necessary data in the storage 21 in response to a request. Further, the user management server 10 executes various processes in order to provide the service of the embodiment. A server system may be configured by linking a plurality of server devices to share the functions of the user management server 10 or to distribute the load applied to the user management server 10.

(2) Data management server The data management server 20 is a server device (computer) in which a DB (Data Base) server program is installed. The data management server 20 constitutes a DBMS (Data Base Management System) together with the storage 21. The data management server 20 acquires necessary data from the storage 21 and provides (responses) it to the request source in response to the request. Further, the data management server 20 registers necessary data in the storage 21 in response to a request. The storage 21 is a storage device that stores data related to the service of the embodiment. A server system may be configured by linking a plurality of server devices, and the functions of the data management server 20 may be shared or the load applied to the data management server 20 may be distributed.

(3) User Terminal The user terminal 30 is a user device (computer) in which a predetermined game program is installed. In this embodiment, as a user device, a general-purpose portable device on which a program can be installed (for example, a mobile phone, a smartphone (smartphone), a tablet (tablet) terminal, a tablet PC (personal computer), a wearable device, etc.) Or a general-purpose processing device (for example, a PC (personal computer)) can be used.

[2-3-2. Electrical configuration]
(1) Electrical configuration of the server device FIG. 2 illustrates the electrical configuration of the server device. The server devices illustrated in FIG. 2 include a control processing device 210 including a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a ROM (Read Only Memory), a main storage device 220 including a RAM (Random Access Memory), and an HDD (Hard Disc Drive). ), An input device 240 including a mouse and a keyboard, an output device 250 including a display and a speaker, and a communication control device 260 including a network interface card. A device such as an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) may be used instead of the CPU.

The main storage device 220, the auxiliary storage device 230, the input device 240, the output device 250, and the communication control device 260 are connected to the control processing device 210 via a bus line, respectively. The control processing device 210 (1) reads the program stored in the auxiliary storage device 230 onto the main storage device 220, and (2) at least one of the input device 240, the auxiliary storage 230, and the communication control device 260 according to the instruction of the program. Data is acquired from the data, and (3) the acquired data is calculated and processed according to the procedure specified in the program, and (4) the calculated and processed data is controlled by communication with the auxiliary storage device 230 and the output device 250. Provided at least with device 260.

(2) Electrical Configuration of User Equipment FIG. 3 illustrates the electrical configuration of the user equipment. The user device illustrated in FIG. 3 is input with DSP311 constituting the control processing unit, RAM 321 constituting the main storage unit, ROM 322 and EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) 323 constituting the auxiliary storage unit. It has at least a touch panel display 331 that constitutes a unit and a display unit, a speaker 332 that constitutes an audio output unit, a NIC (Network Interface Controller) 341 that constitutes a communication control unit, and a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) chip 342. .. A device such as an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) may be used instead of the DSP.

The RAM 321 and ROM 322, the EEPROM 323, the touch panel display 331, the speaker 332, the NIC 341, and the wireless LAN chip 342 are connected to the DSP 311 via a bus line, respectively. The DSP311 (1) reads the program stored in the ROM 322 or the EEPROM 323 onto the RAM 321 and (2) acquires data from at least one of the touch panel display 331, the EEPROM 323, the NIC 341, and the wireless LAN chip 342 according to the instruction of the program. (3) After calculating and processing the acquired data according to the procedure specified in the program, (4) at least the calculated and processed data of EEPROM 323, touch panel display 331, speaker 332, NIC 341, and wireless LAN chip 342. Provide to either.

[2-3-3. Functional configuration]
(1) Overview The functions of the user management server 10 and the data management server 20 are realized by installing an OS (Operating System) for the server device and a program (control program) running on the OS in the server device, respectively. To. Programs to be installed on the server device were recorded non-temporarily on recording media such as CDs (Compact Discs), DVDs (Digital Versatile Disks), MO disks (Magneto-Optical disks), and flash memories. It may be distributed in a state and read from the recording medium into the server device, or may be superposed on the carrier via the communication network 40 or other communication network and supplied to the server device.

The functions of the user terminal 30 are realized by installing an OS (Operating System) for the user device and a game program running on the OS in the user device, respectively. In addition, instead of the game program, the Web browser program running on the OS for the user device and the game program (plug-in) running on the Web browser program are installed in the user device, respectively, so that the user terminal 30 can be used. The function can be realized.

The OS for user devices is generally installed in the user devices from the beginning of shipment. Other programs to be installed in the user device are generally supplied to the user device by superimposing them on a carrier wave via the communication network 40. The above other programs that should be installed in the user device are non-temporary on recording media such as CDs (Compact Discs), DVDs (Digital Versatile Disks), MO disks (Magneto-Optical disks), and flash memories. It may be distributed in a state of being recorded and read from the recording medium into a user device.

(2) Functional Configuration of User Management Server FIG. 4 illustrates the functional configuration of the user management server. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the user management server 10 includes a granting unit 410, a reception providing unit 420, a designation unit 430, a setting unit 440, an updating unit 450, and a synchronization unit 460. The granting unit 410, the reception providing unit 420, the specifying unit 430, the setting unit 440, the updating unit 450, and the synchronization unit 460 are configured to include the control processing device 210 and the communication control device 260 of the server device operating as the user management server 10, respectively. Will be done.

The granting unit 410 grants an item associated with an individual privilege to a player who satisfies a predetermined grant condition. In particular, the granting unit 410 associates a player who satisfies a predetermined grant condition with a variable privilege (first privilege) that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target quest. Grant variable items.

The reception provision unit 420 gives the challenge instruction of the target quest accompanied by the consumption instruction of the variable item on the condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to the consideration discount privilege (second privilege) which is coexisting with the variable privilege. Accept. Specifically, the reception provision unit 420 is in a situation where the player can bear the variable consideration when the application of the consideration discount privilege that discounts the play consideration without changing the normal rules has ended after the target quest is selected. If so, the challenge instruction is accepted after waiting for the confirmation of the player. On the other hand, in the same case, the reception providing unit 420 does not accept the challenge instruction if the player cannot bear the variable consideration. In addition, the reception providing unit 420 provides the progress parameter and the result display data to the user terminal 30.

The designation unit 430 designates a player who challenges the quest. At the time of designation, the play consideration set for the quest is imposed on the player. At this time, the burden of the play consideration is paid by the consumption of stamina corresponding to the play consideration.

The setting unit 440 sets at least one of the variation content from the play consideration to the variable consideration (first variation content) and the variation content from the normal regulation to the variation regulation (second variation content) according to the designated operation by the player. .. In the service of the embodiment, the setting unit 440 sets both the first variation content that increases the play consideration and the second variation content that increases the normal rule.

The update unit 450 determines the clear reward of the target quest for the player who has consumed the variable item and paid the variable consideration based on the variable rule. Further, the update unit 450 updates the data stored in the storage 21 so that the determined clear reward is given to the player.

The synchronization unit 460 transmits cache update data to the user terminal 30 at a predetermined update timing to update the cache data held in the user terminal 30. The predetermined update timing is, for example, immediately after the game program is started on the user terminal 30 and the user management server 10 is accessed. Further, the synchronization unit 460 receives various data from the user terminal 30 at a predetermined timing, and updates the data managed by the data management server 20 as necessary.

[2-3-4. Database configuration]
FIG. 5 illustrates a database configuration in the system of the embodiment. These data are stored in the storage 21 and can be accessed via the data management server 20. Cache update data including at least a part of these data is provided to the user terminal 30 from the user management server 10 (synchronization unit 550), and is held as cache data in the user terminal 30.

(1) Quest setting information The quest setting information is setting information for setting various parameters related to the quest for each quest. The quest setting information is added at any time by the operator of the service of the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 5A, the quest setting information associates the "quest ID (identification information)" unique to the quest with the "quest consideration" and the "normal rule of clear reward". In the service of the embodiment, consumption stamina is set as "quest consideration".

(2) Player management information Player management information is management information that manages various parameters related to the player for each player. Player management information is added at the time of initial setting by each player, and is updated before the start of play of the quest or after the end of play. As illustrated in FIG. 5B, the player management information associates at least "experience value", "player rank", and "remaining stamina" with "player ID (identification information)" unique to the player. "Experience value" increases by accumulating experience of clearing quests. The "player rank" increases each time the "experience value" reaches a predetermined level. The "player rank" is a measure of the player's skill level in the game. The conditions for granting items and the conditions for applying benefits may include conditions related to player rank.

(3) Total stamina setting information The total stamina setting information is setting information for setting the total stamina for each player rank. It is added at the start of the service by the operator of the service of the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 5C, the stamina total amount setting information associates the "player rank" with the "stamina total amount".

(4) Campaign setting information The campaign setting information is setting information for setting various parameters related to the campaign for each campaign. Campaign setting information is added at any time by the operator of the service of the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 5D, the campaign setting information includes the "campaign ID (identification information)" unique to the campaign, "applicable conditions", "start time", "end time", and "target quest". ， At least associate "privilege content".

(5) Campaign activation management information The campaign activation management information is management information that manages the activation state of the campaign for each campaign. The campaign activation management information is added when the campaign is applied to the player. As illustrated in FIG. 5 (e), the campaign activation management information associates the "player ID" and the "campaign ID" with at least an "activation flag" indicating that the information is being activated when it is significant.

(6) Item definition information Item definition information is definition information that defines various parameters related to the item for each item type. Item definition information is added at any time by the operator of the service of the embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 5 (f), the item definition information includes the "item type ID (identification information)" unique to the item type, the "activation time", the "target quest", the "privilege content", and the "privilege content". At least associate "competitive campaign" (campaign ID).

(7) Item activation management information The item activation management information is management information that manages the activation state of the item given to the player. Item activation management information is added when an item is given to the player. As illustrated in FIG. 5 (g), the item activation management information has the "player ID" and the "item type ID", the "activation flag", the "start time", and the "end time" indicating that the item is being activated when it is significant. At least correspond.

(8) Variable item activation management information The variable item activation management information is management information that manages the activation state of the variable item given to the player. The variable item activation management information is added when the item associated with the variable privilege is given to the player. As illustrated in FIG. 5 (h), in the variable item activation management information, at least the "variable purpose" and "variable content" are associated with the "player ID" and the "item type ID". The "variable purpose" is a premium or discount. The “variation content” is the value of the volatility x, and the initial value is the null value.

[2-4. Information processing procedure]
[2-4-1. Granting items and applying benefits]
(1) Item granting process The user management server 10 grants an item to a player who satisfies a predetermined grant condition. Specifically, item activation management information (FIG. 5 (g)) is added in association with the player ID of the player. The "activation flag" is the initial value (not activated). The predetermined grant condition includes, for example, challenging and capturing a predetermined quest and winning a lottery for a clear reward.

(2) Application process of common benefits The user management server 10 applies the "application conditions" (FIG. 5 (d)) to the players from the "start time" (FIG. 5 (d)) to the "end time" (FIG. 5 (d)). During the period up to d)), the common benefits shown in the "privilege content" (Fig. 5 (d)) are applied to the "target quest" (Fig. 5 (d)). Specifically, the campaign activation management information (FIG. 5 (e)) is added in association with the player ID of the player. The "activation flag" is the initial value (not activated). When the common privilege is applied, for example, the effect of changing a specific parameter is activated.

(3) Application process of individual benefits The user management server 10 "starts" to the player who has consumed the item when it is more advantageous than the campaign shown in the "competitive campaign" (FIG. 5 (f)) that has been applied or will be applied. During the period from the "time" (Fig. 5 (g)) to the "end time" (Fig. 5 (g)) when the "activation time" (Fig. 5 (f)) elapses, the "target quest" (Fig. 5 (f)) ), The individual benefits shown in the "privilege content" (Fig. 5 (f)) are applied. At this time, the "activation flag" of the item activation management information (FIG. 5 (g)) is made significant (during activation). When the individual benefit is applied, for example, the effect of changing a specific parameter is activated.

(4) Application processing of variable benefits When the user management server 10 is more advantageous than the campaign shown in the "competitive campaign" (FIG. 5 (f)) that has been applied or is scheduled to be applied, the user management server 10 gives the player who has consumed the variable item " During the period from the "start time" (Fig. 5 (g)) to the "end time" (Fig. 5 (g)) when the "activation time" (Fig. 5 (f)) elapses, the "target quest" (Fig. 5 (f)) ))) The variable privilege (first privilege) shown in the “privilege content” (Fig. 5 (f)) is applied. At this time, the "activation flag" of the item activation management information (FIG. 5 (g)) is made significant (during activation). At this time, the "change purpose" and "change content" of the change item activation management information (FIG. 5 (h)) are updated. When the variable benefit is applied, for example, the play consideration of the target quest changes to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward changes to the variable rule.

[2-4-2. Quest execution procedure]
(1) Execution procedure of solo play FIG. 6 illustrates an execution procedure of solo play by the system of the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a procedure after the quest is selected by the user terminal 30 of the player.

In step S605, the user terminal 30 accepts the player's selection of solo play. In step S610, the user terminal 30 organizes a deck according to the operation of the player. In step S615, the user terminal 30 instructs the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) to challenge the quest by solo play in response to the player's operation (designated operation). Challenge instructions are given via the challenge instruction reception screen. In addition, the challenge instruction of the quest is accompanied by the consumption instruction of the variable item. The consumption instruction of the variable item includes the variable consideration.

In step S620, the user management server 10 (designation unit 430) designates the challenger of the quest. Here, the player is designated as a challenger who challenges solo play. When designating a player, the player is charged the play consideration for the quest. Here, the stamina corresponding to the variable consideration received in step S615 is deducted from the "remaining stamina" (FIG. 5B) corresponding to the designated player. Further, the ratio of the variable consideration received in step S615 to the "play consideration" (FIG. 5 (a)) of the quest (variable rate x) corresponds to the "variable content" (FIG. 5 (h)). It is reflected in.

In step S625, the user management server 10 (setting unit 440) sets the quest progress parameters for the challenger. In step S630, the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) provides the user terminal 30 with the quest progress parameter. In step S635, the user terminal 30 advances the quest. Quest progress parameters are used to progress the quest. In step S640, after the quest ends, the user terminal 30 notifies the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) of the end of the quest.

In step S645, the user management server 10 (setting unit 440) sets the reward calculation parameters for the challenger. Here, the variable benefits applied to the challenger are added. Specifically, a plurality of numerical parts included in the normal regulation are changed to a value obtained by multiplying the numerical part by the volatility x shown in the “variation content” (FIG. 5 (h)) or an approximate value thereof. Set the reward calculation parameters (variation rules) in.

In step S650, the user management server 10 (update unit 450) determines the clear reward to be given to the player corresponding to the challenger using the reward calculation parameter set in step S645, and the player is stored in the storage 21. Update the data. For example, the "experience value" (FIG. 5 (b)) and "player rank" (FIG. 5 (b)) of the player corresponding to the challenger are updated according to the reward calculation parameters. In addition, the lottery for the number of times after the change is executed based on the fluctuation rule with the discharge probability after the change, and when the lottery is won, the object (for example, a character, an item) related to the lottery is discharged.

In step S655, the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) provides the user terminal 30 with result display data. In step S660, the user terminal 30 displays the result including the acquired clear reward. For example, it is shown that the data before the update is changed to the data after the update due to a predetermined audiovisual effect. In addition, when the variable benefit is applied, it may be notified that the clear reward is extra. For example, it is advisable to add a premium display indicating that a premium has been made to the icon indicating the reward. The premium display preferably includes character strings such as "surcharge", "double", and "x2".

(2) Sorting out the challenge instruction reception screen FIG. 7 is a display example of the challenge instruction reception screen. The screen 700 includes an area 710 used for organizing the deck and a button 720. Here, the tap operation on the button 720 corresponds to the operation of the challenge instruction. If the quest selected by the player is not the target quest of the variable item, the challenge instruction reception screen that does not include the element used for the consumption instruction of the variable item is displayed.

FIG. 8 is a display example of the challenge instruction reception screen. The configuration of the screen 800 is basically the same as that of the screen 700. The screen 800 further includes an element 810 used for instructing the consumption of variable items. When the quest selected by the player is the target quest of the variable item, the challenge instruction reception screen including the element used for the consumption instruction of the variable item is displayed. Here, the tap operation on the element 810 corresponds to the operation of the consumption instruction.

FIG. 9 is a display example of the challenge instruction reception screen. The configuration of the screen 900 is basically the same as that of the screen 800. On the screen 900, the element 910 is tapped and selected. In this state, it is possible to input the consideration to be borne in the play of the quest. Here, the numerical input operation in the element 910 corresponds to the operation of specifying the consideration. When the challenge instruction operation is performed with the element 910 selected, the challenge instruction data accompanied by the consumption instruction of the variable item is received by the user terminal 30 and transmitted to the user management server 10.

FIG. 10 is a display example of a warning screen when an operation corresponding to a consumption instruction is performed in a situation where the variable item is not held. FIG. 11 is a display example of a confirmation screen when an operation corresponding to a consumption instruction is performed in a situation where the remaining stamina of the player is insufficient for the variable consideration and the remaining stamina can be forcibly recovered (forced replenishment). After the player's confirmation is obtained, the remaining stamina is forcibly restored. FIG. 12 is a display example of the confirmation screen when the remaining stamina is forcibly restored. FIG. 13 is a display example of a warning screen when the consumption instruction is operated in a situation where the remaining stamina of the player is insufficient for the variable consideration and the shortage cannot be replenished even by the forced recovery of the remaining stamina.

(3) Acceptance of Challenge Instruction In the service of the embodiment, the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) determines whether or not to accept the challenge instruction in consideration of the application status of the consideration discount privilege. Specifically, it fluctuates when the consideration discount benefit is applied when the target quest is selected but the consideration discount benefit is not applied when the challenge instruction is received (for example, when the activation time has passed and the activation has ended). If the consideration can be consumed, the player is asked whether to maintain at least one of the consumption instruction and the challenge instruction, and the challenge instruction is accepted after confirmation by the player.

On the other hand, in the same case, if it is impossible to consume the variable consideration, the player refuses to accept the challenge instruction. FIG. 14 is a display example of a warning screen when the consideration discount privilege is applied when the target quest is selected, but the consideration discount privilege is not applied when the challenge instruction is received, and the variable consideration cannot be consumed. In such a situation, the user management server 10 (reception providing unit 420) does not accept the challenge instruction by the player.

[3. Modification example]
[3-1. Deformation example 1 (Variation content setting modification)]
The setting unit 440 may set at least one of the first variation content and the second variation content according to the variation purpose designated by the designated operation of the player. For example, the setting unit 440 may set the first variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the play consideration, and may set the second variation content according to the first variation content. Further, for example, the setting unit 440 may set the second variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the clear reward, and may set the first variation content according to the second variation content.

The designation operation includes an operation of designating a predetermined variable purpose. The variable purpose at least includes the purpose of adjusting the play consideration and the purpose of adjusting the clear reward. The purpose of adjusting the play consideration is, for example, to consume the remaining stamina used to bear the play consideration. For example, in the last play of the day, it is possible to use it so that the remaining stamina does not remain halfway. The purpose of adjusting the clear reward is, for example, to adjust the amount of experience points included in the clear reward to raise the player rank. For example, it may be possible to recover the remaining stamina at an early stage without waiting for the natural recovery and consuming the item for forced recovery by using the interlocking recovery of the remaining stamina.

The variable purpose may be specified by the player via the challenge instruction reception screen. In the first modification, it is assumed that the challenge instruction is accompanied by information that can identify the variable purpose. Specifically, the element 810 of the screen 800 (FIG. 8) is used as a pull-down element, and for example, "consume all remaining stamina", "increase the player rank", and the like are prepared as options. The former is an example of a variable purpose for adjusting the play consideration, and the latter is an example of a variable purpose for adjusting the clear reward. Then, when the challenge instruction is operated with any of these selected, information that can identify the variable purpose is transmitted from the user terminal 30 to the user management server 10 together with the challenge instruction.

The user management server 10 executes a process for specifying the change contents. When the former of the above options is designated by the player and a challenge instruction is given, the amount equivalent to the current "remaining stamina" (FIG. 5B) including the natural recovery amount during these operations becomes the variable consideration. Then, the ratio of the variable consideration to the play consideration becomes the fluctuation content (volatility x). On the other hand, when the latter of the above options is specified by the player and a challenge instruction is given, the "experience value" (FIG. 5 (FIG. 5)) required to raise the current "player rank" (FIG. 5 (b)) by one rank. b)) The shortfall is calculated, and the ratio of the shortfall to the experience value that can be obtained as a clear reward based on the normal rules is the fluctuation content (volatility x). The specified fluctuation content (variation rate x) is reflected in the “variation content” of the variable item activation management information (FIG. 5 (h)).

[3-2. Modification 2 (Modification regarding acceptance of consumption instructions)]
The setting unit 440 sets both the first variable content that discounts the play consideration and the second variable content that discounts the normal regulation, and the reception providing unit 420 sets the consumption instruction of the item in a competitive relationship with the variable privilege (first privilege). It may be accepted on condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to the consideration discount privilege (second privilege) in. Specifically, the reception providing unit 420 may accept the consumption instruction of the item when there is room for applying the consideration discount privilege (second privilege) after the application of the variable privilege (first privilege) is completed. More specifically, when an item associated with the consideration discount benefit (second benefit) is given, the reception provision unit 420 changes the application period of the consideration discount benefit (second benefit) (first benefit). If it is sufficiently long compared to the application period of, it should be judged that there is room for application.

10 User management server (an example of a game information processing device)
20 Data management server 21 Storage 30 User terminal 40 Communication network 410 Granting unit 420 Reception providing unit 430 Designating unit 440 Setting unit 450 Update unit 460 Synchronization unit

Claims (13)

An granting means for giving the player an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game.
A determination means for determining a clear reward for the target game for the player who has consumed the item and bears the variable consideration based on the variable rule.
A setting means for setting both the fluctuation content that increases the play consideration and the fluctuation content that increases the normal rule according to the operation by the player, and
A reception means that accepts a challenge instruction of the target game accompanied by a consumption instruction of the item on condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to the second privilege that coexists with the first privilege.
A game information processing device equipped with. A situation in which the player can bear the variable consideration when the reception means has finished applying the second privilege for discounting the play consideration without changing the normal rule after selecting the target game. If so, wait for the player's confirmation and accept the challenge instruction.
The game information processing device according to claim 1 . When the reception means has finished applying the second privilege of discounting the play consideration without changing the normal rule after selecting the target game, the player cannot bear the variable consideration. If the situation is the case, the challenge instruction will not be accepted.
The game information processing device according to claim 1 or 2 . An granting means for giving the player an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game.
A determination means for determining a clear reward for the target game for the player who has consumed the item and bears the variable consideration based on the variable rule.
A setting means for setting both the fluctuation content for discounting the play consideration and the fluctuation content for discounting the normal rule according to the operation by the player, and
A reception means that accepts the consumption instruction of the item on condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to the second privilege that is in a competitive relationship with the first privilege.
A game information processing device equipped with. The receiving means receives a consumption instruction of the item when there is room for applying the second privilege after the application of the first privilege is completed.
The game information processing device according to claim 4 . The setting means sets at least one of the first variation content from the play consideration to the variation consideration and the second variation content from the normal regulation to the variation regulation according to the designated operation by the player .
The game information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . The setting means sets at least one of the first variation content and the second variation content according to the variation purpose designated by the designation operation.
The game information processing device according to claim 6 . The setting means sets the first variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the play consideration, and sets the second variation content according to the first variation content.
The game information processing device according to claim 7 . The setting means sets the second variation content according to the variation purpose for adjusting the clear reward, and sets the first variation content according to the second variation content.
The game information processing device according to claim 7 . The granting stage in which the player is given an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game.
A determination stage in which the clear reward of the target game for the player who has consumed the item and bears the variable consideration is determined based on the variable rule.
A setting stage in which both the fluctuation content that increases the play consideration and the fluctuation content that increases the normal rule are set according to the operation by the player.
The reception stage in which the challenge instruction of the target game accompanied by the consumption instruction of the item is accepted on condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to the second privilege coexisting with the first privilege.
Information processing method that a computer executes . The granting stage in which the player is given an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game.
A determination stage in which the clear reward of the target game for the player who has consumed the item and bears the variable consideration is determined based on the variable rule.
A setting stage in which both the fluctuation content for discounting the play consideration and the fluctuation content for discounting the normal rule are set according to the operation by the player, and
A reception stage in which the consumption instruction of the item is accepted on condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to the second privilege that is in a competitive relationship with the first privilege.
Information processing method that a computer executes. A grant function that grants the player an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game, and
A determination function for determining a clear reward for the target game for the player who has consumed the item and bears the variable consideration based on the variable rule, and
A setting function that sets both the fluctuation content that increases the play consideration and the fluctuation content that increases the normal rule according to the operation by the player, and
A reception function that accepts a challenge instruction of the target game accompanied by a consumption instruction of the item on condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to the second privilege that coexists with the first privilege.
A control program that makes the computer of the information processing device realize A grant function that grants the player an item associated with the first privilege that changes the play consideration to the variable consideration and the normal rule of the clear reward to the variable rule for the target game, and
A determination function for determining a clear reward for the target game for the player who has consumed the item and bears the variable consideration based on the variable rule, and
A setting function that sets both the variable content that discounts the play consideration and the two variable content that discounts the normal rule according to the operation by the player, and
A reception function that accepts the consumption instruction of the item on condition that the player is not disadvantaged in relation to the second privilege that is in a competitive relationship with the first privilege.
A control program that makes the computer of the information processing device realize.

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