JP6788394B2 - Game system, terminal program, and server program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, a game program, and an information processing method.

Let the players participating in the game specify their own character to vote for, and compare the characters already specified by other players as voting candidates, and for any of the voting candidates A game device for voting is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-223306

If many players participate in the game, the number of voting candidates will increase, and the voting player will have to compare a large number of characters. However, since it is difficult for the player to compare all the characters that are candidates for voting, there is a risk that voting will be performed regardless of whether the characters are good or bad.
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to appropriately vote for a character.

The main invention of the present invention for solving the above problems is
A voting unit organization processing unit that organizes a plurality of voting units composed of a plurality of characters that are candidates for voting by combining characters at regular intervals.
Each time an operation requesting the start of voting is performed by a registered player, a voting unit selection processing unit that selects a voting unit for the player to vote from among the plurality of organized voting units, and a voting unit selection processing unit.
A voting processing unit that accepts votes from the player for the characters that make up the selected voting unit and increases the number of votes for the selected character by one vote.
It is an information processing device characterized by being equipped with.
Other features of the present invention will be clarified by the description in the present specification and the accompanying drawings.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure example of the game system 1. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the server apparatus 10. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of a character information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of item information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of a player information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the possession character information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the voting history information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the entry information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the avatar information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the voting unit information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of the preliminary voting unit information. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of a player terminal 20. It is a flowchart explaining operation example about entry. It is a figure which shows an example of the entry screen 50. It is a figure which shows an example of the coordination screen 60. It is a figure which shows an example of the entry screen 50 after coordination. It is a flowchart explaining operation example about organization of a voting unit and a preliminary voting unit. It is a flowchart explaining operation example about a vote for an avatar. It is a figure which shows an example of a voting screen 70.

The description of the present specification and the accompanying drawings will clarify at least the following matters.
That is, a voting unit organization processing unit that organizes a plurality of voting units composed of a plurality of characters that are candidates for voting by combining characters at predetermined intervals.
Each time an operation requesting the start of voting is performed by a registered player, a voting unit selection processing unit that selects a voting unit for the player to vote from among the plurality of organized voting units,
A voting processing unit that accepts votes from the player for the characters that make up the selected voting unit and increases the number of votes for the selected character by one vote.
It is an information processing device characterized by being equipped with.
According to such an information processing device, each time a player votes, only the characters constituting the voting unit need to be compared and one of the characters needs to be selected. Therefore, it is possible to vote appropriately for the character.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The entry processing department that accepts participation registration of players who participate in the event that specifies their own character to vote and decides the ranking of the character based on the voting result,
With more
The voting unit organization processing unit organizes a plurality of voting units composed of a plurality of characters as voting candidates by combining characters designated by the registered players for each predetermined period.
The voting unit selection processing unit selects a voting unit for the player to vote from among the plurality of organized voting units each time the operation requesting the start of voting is performed by the registered player. You may do it.
According to such an information processing device, it is possible for the players who participated in the event to actively vote and to appropriately vote for the character.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The voting unit organization processing unit organizes a plurality of voting units composed of two characters that are candidates for voting by combining characters designated by the registered players for each predetermined period.
The voting processing unit receives a vote for one of the two characters constituting the voting unit selected by the voting unit selection processing unit from the player, and the voted one character is voted. The number of votes may be increased by one.
According to such an information processing device, only two characters constituting the voting unit need to be compared and one of the characters needs to be selected. Therefore, it is possible to vote more appropriately for the character.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The voting unit organization processing unit
By combining characters with the same number of votes, multiple voting units consisting of two characters that are candidates for voting are organized.
This voting unit is organized after a predetermined period of time has passed since the previous voting unit was organized.
If a player is registered for participation by the entry processing unit after the formation of the previous voting unit and before the lapse of a predetermined period, voting for the character specified by the registered player when forming the current voting unit The number may be regarded as 0 votes and combined with a character designated by another registered player and having 0 votes.
According to such an information processing device, the player can participate in the event in the middle by regarding the number of votes of the character as 0 votes.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
The voting unit formation processing unit may form a plurality of voting units composed of a plurality of characters as voting candidates by combining characters having the same number of votes.
According to such an information processing device, it is possible to vote according to the quality of the character.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
An earned point giving processing unit that gives earned points to each of the characters that make up the voting unit by voting for any of the characters that make up the voting unit.
A ranking determination processing unit that determines the ranking of characters according to the number of votes, and a ranking determination processing unit that further determines the ranking according to the points earned for characters with the same number of votes.
May be provided.
According to such an information processing device, even if there are a plurality of characters with the same number of votes, the ranking can be finely determined according to the points earned.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
Among the characters constituting the voting unit, the earned point granting processing unit gives more earned points to the voted character than to other non-voted characters. , It may be.
According to such an information processing device, it is possible to control a character having a large number of votes to be ranked higher than a character having a large number of points earned.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
When an operation requesting the start of voting is performed by a certain player, the voting unit selection processing unit refers to the player from among a plurality of voting units organized by the voting unit formation processing unit. Voting units that have already been selected may be restricted from being selected again.
With such an information processing device, it is possible to prevent a player from voting for the same voting unit multiple times.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
Each time a player performs an operation requesting the start of voting, the voting unit selection processing unit is associated with the player from among a plurality of voting units organized by the voting unit organization processing unit. It is also possible to select a voting unit composed of a combination of characters having the same number of votes.
According to such an information processing device, by fixing the number of votes of the character as a voting candidate for each player, it is possible to prevent the player from voting for the same voting unit many times.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
By combining characters with the same number of votes, the voting unit organization processing unit organizes a plurality of voting units composed of a plurality of characters that are candidates for voting, and characters randomly selected regardless of the number of votes. By combining each other, multiple preliminary voting units consisting of multiple characters that are candidates for voting are organized.
The voting unit selection processing unit of the plurality of organized preliminary voting units, provided that all of the plurality of organized voting units are selected when the operation for requesting the start of voting is performed by the player. From among them, a preliminary voting unit for the player to vote may be selected.
According to such an information processing device, even if a large number of players vote at the same time and the voting unit is insufficient, other players can vote without delay by using the preliminary voting unit.

In addition, it is such an information processing device.
A screen data generation processing unit that generates data of a game screen in which characters constituting the voting unit selected by the voting unit selection processing unit are displayed side by side may be provided.
According to such an information processing device, characters that are candidates for voting are displayed side by side for each voting unit, so that the player who votes can easily compare the two.

Then on the computer
Voting unit organization processing that organizes multiple voting units consisting of multiple characters that are candidates for voting by combining characters at regular intervals,
Each time an operation requesting the start of voting is performed by a registered player, a voting unit selection process for selecting a voting unit for the player to vote from among the plurality of organized voting units, and a voting unit selection process.
Voting processing that accepts votes from the player for the characters that make up the selected voting unit and increases the number of votes for the voted character by one vote.
It is a game program characterized by executing.
According to such a game program, it is possible to vote appropriately for a character.

Then the computer
Multiple voting units consisting of multiple characters that are candidates for voting by combining characters are organized for each predetermined period.
Each time an operation requesting the start of voting is performed by a registered player, a voting unit for the player to vote is selected from the plurality of organized voting units.
Accepts votes from the player for the characters that make up the selected voting unit, and increases the number of votes for the voted character by one vote.
It is an information processing method characterized by this.
According to such an information processing method, it is possible to vote appropriately for the character.

=== Embodiment ===
<< About the configuration of game system 1 >>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the game system 1. The game system 1 provides various services related to a game to a player via a network 2 (for example, the Internet or the like), and includes a server device 10 and a plurality of player terminals 20.

In the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, a multiplayer event game is provided to the player. At this event, an avatar contest will be held to determine the ranking of avatars based on the voting results. Players who participate in the event enter the avatar contest by designating their own avatar formed by attaching items to the character.

Players who enter the avatar contest will vote for any of the avatars that are candidates for voting. In the avatar contest of this embodiment, voting is performed by alternatives. That is, two avatars that are candidates for voting are narrowed down from a plurality of avatars to be voted, and the player compares the two avatars and votes for one of the avatars.

During the event period, the number of votes is increased according to the quality of the avatar by repeatedly voting by each player in this way, and the ranking of the avatar is determined based on the number of votes. To. Therefore, it is possible to vote appropriately for the avatar.

<< About the configuration of the server device 10 >>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the server device 10. The server device 10 is an information processing device (for example, a workstation, a personal computer, etc.) used by a system administrator or the like when operating and managing various services. When the server device 10 receives various commands (requests) from the player terminal 20, it uses a game program and various data that can operate on the player terminal 20 and a markup language (HTML, etc.) that matches the standard of the player terminal 20. Send (response) the created Web page (game screen, etc.). The server device 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, a display unit 14, and a communication unit 15.

The control unit 11 transfers data between each unit and controls the entire server device 10, and is realized by the CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program stored in a predetermined memory. .. The control unit 11 in the present embodiment is at least an entry processing unit 111, a voting unit organization processing unit 112, a voting unit selection processing unit 113, a voting processing unit 114, an earned point giving processing unit 115, a ranking determination processing unit 116, and screen data. A generation processing unit 117 is provided.

The entry processing unit 111 has a function of executing various processes related to the entry in the event. The entry processing unit 111 in the present embodiment accepts participation registration of a player who wishes to participate in the event.

The voting unit organization processing unit 112 has a function of executing various processes related to the organization of voting units in an event. The voting unit organization processing unit 112 in the present embodiment organizes a plurality of voting units and preliminary voting units composed of a plurality of avatars as voting candidates for each predetermined period. In this embodiment, a plurality of voting units and preliminary voting units composed of two avatars are organized.

The voting unit selection processing unit 113 has a function of executing various processes related to the selection of the voting unit. The voting unit selection processing unit 113 in the present embodiment allows the player to vote from among the plurality of organized voting units or preliminary voting units each time an operation requesting the start of voting is performed by the player. Select a voting unit or a preliminary voting unit.

The voting processing unit 114 has a function of executing various processes related to voting for the avatar. When any voting unit or preliminary voting unit is selected by the voting unit selection processing unit 113, the voting processing unit 114 in the present embodiment responds to any of the avatars constituting the selected voting unit or preliminary voting unit. Accept votes from players and increase the number of votes cast for avatars by one.

The earned point granting processing unit 115 has a function of executing various processes related to the point granting. The earned point granting processing unit 115 in the present embodiment grants earned points to each of the avatars constituting the voting unit by voting for any of the avatars constituting the voting unit.

The ranking determination processing unit 116 has a function of executing a process of determining the ranking of the avatars entered in the avatar contest based on the voting result. The ranking determination processing unit 116 in the present embodiment determines the ranking of avatars according to the number of votes. However, for avatars with the same number of votes, the ranking of avatars will be determined according to the points earned.

The screen data generation processing unit 117 has a function of executing a process of generating screen data for displaying the game screen on the player terminal 20. The screen data generation processing unit 117 in the present embodiment generates HTML data as screen data corresponding to the game screen.

The storage unit 12 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory), which is a read-only storage area in which a system program is stored, and a RAM (Random Access), which is a rewritable storage area used as a work area for arithmetic processing by the control unit 11. Memory), and is realized by, for example, a non-volatile storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk. The storage unit 12 in the present embodiment stores at least character information, item information, player information, entry information, voting unit information, and preliminary voting unit information. In addition, these various information will be described in detail later.

The input unit 13 is for the system administrator or the like to input various data (for example, character information, item information, etc.) related to the game service, and is realized by, for example, a keyboard or a mouse.

The display unit 14 is for displaying an operation screen for a system administrator based on a command from the control unit 11, and is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like.

The communication unit 15 is for communicating with the player terminal 20, functions as a receiving unit for receiving various data and signals transmitted from the player terminal 20, and responds to a command from the control unit 11. It has a function as a transmission unit that transmits various data and signals to the player terminal 20. The communication unit 15 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card) or the like.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of character information. In this character information, at least a character name, an eye type, a mouth type, a nose type, and a hairstyle type (that is, components that are parts of the character) are set in association with the character ID.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of item information. At least the item name and the theme are set in this item information in association with the item ID. The theme is information indicating the subject given in the avatar contest. Here, various items are set according to each theme.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of player information. At least the player name, the owned character information, the entry ID, and the voting history information are set in this player information in association with the player ID. The entry ID is information that identifies a player who has been registered to participate in the avatar contest.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of owned character information. Owned character information is information about a character owned by a player (hereinafter, also referred to as "owned character"). In this owned character information, at least the number of owned characters is set in association with the character ID of the owned character.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of voting history information. Voting history information is information about a player's voting history. In this voting history information, at least a voting unit or a preliminary voting unit, and a voting date and time are set in association with the voting ID. The voting unit or the preliminary voting unit is information that identifies the two avatars that make up the voting unit or the preliminary voting unit that the player has voted for so far. The voting date and time is information indicating the date and time when the player voted.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of entry information. The entry information is information about the player who entered the avatar contest. In the entry information in the present embodiment, at least the player ID of the player who entered, the avatar information, the number of votes, the points earned, the entry date and time, etc. are set in association with the entry ID. The number of votes is information indicating the number of times another player has voted for the player's avatar. The earned points are information indicating the quantity of earned points given to the player. The entry date and time is information indicating the date and time when the player entered.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of avatar information. The avatar information is information about the avatar coordinated by the player. In the avatar information in this embodiment, at least an avatar ID, an avatar name, a character as a basic element, and an item as an accessory element are set. Players can set the original avatar to vote for in the avatar contest by equipping their chosen character with their favorite items (by associating the item with their own character).

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of voting unit information. Voting unit information is information about a voting unit composed of two avatars that are candidates for voting. This voting unit is configured by matching avatars with the same number of votes. In the voting unit information in the present embodiment, at least the voting unit, the number of match votes, and the voting player are set in association with the match ID. The voting unit is information that identifies two avatars that are candidates for voting. The number of matches votes is information indicating the number of votes of the avatar at the time of matching. For example, if the number of match votes is "0 votes", the avatars having the number of votes "0 votes" are matched to generate a voting unit. The voting player is information that identifies the player who should vote for the voting unit.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure of preliminary voting unit information. The preliminary voting unit information is information about a preliminary voting unit composed of two avatars that are candidates for voting. This preliminary voting unit is composed of a combination of randomly matched avatars regardless of the number of votes. In the preliminary voting unit information in the present embodiment, at least a preliminary voting unit and a voting player are set in association with the random match ID. The preliminary voting unit is information that identifies two avatars that are candidates for voting. The voting player is information that identifies the player who should vote for the preliminary voting unit.

<< About the configuration of player terminal 20 >>
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the player terminal 20. The player terminal 20 is an information processing device (for example, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone terminal, a smartphone, etc.) that the player can possess and use. Since the player terminal 20 has a Web browser function, it is possible to display a Web page (game screen or the like) transmitted from the server device 10 on the screen. The player terminal 20 includes a terminal control unit 21 that controls the entire player terminal 20, a terminal storage unit 22 that stores various data programs, a terminal input unit 23 for the player to perform operation input, and a game screen / operation. It has a terminal display unit 24 that displays a screen and a terminal communication unit 25 that performs information communication between the server device 10.

<< About the operation of game system 1 >>
Here, an operation example of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following, an operation example related to entry into the avatar contest, an operation example related to the formation of the voting unit and the preliminary voting unit, an operation example related to voting for the avatar, and an operation example related to the ranking of the avatar based on the voting result will be specifically described.

<Entry to Avatar Contest>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example relating to entry into the avatar contest.

When the server device 10 receives the transmission request of the entry screen from the player terminal 20, the server device 10 causes the screen data generation processing unit 117 to generate the data of the entry screen for the player to perform the entry operation. Then, the server device 10 transmits the generated entry screen data to the requesting player terminal 20 via the network. When the player terminal 20 receives the screen data transmitted from the server device 10, the player terminal 20 analyzes the screen data to display the entry screen on the terminal display unit 24 (step S101).

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the entry screen 50. The entry screen 50 includes a theme display area 51 and an operation area 52. Today's theme of the avatar contest is displayed in the theme display area 51. In the operation area 52, an operation button 53 for coordinating one's own avatar is displayed. Players wishing to participate in the avatar contest will coordinate to express their avatars in line with today's theme. When the player selects the operation button 53, the screen transitions to the coordination screen.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the coordination screen 60. The coordination screen 60 includes an avatar display area 61, an item list display area 62, and an operation button 65 for confirming coordination. In the avatar display area 61, the player's coordinated avatar is displayed. In the item list display area 62, various items 63 associated with the theme are displayed in a list. A selection button 64 is displayed in association with the item 63. Here, "equipped" is displayed on the selection button 64 associated with the item equipped on the avatar. The player coordinates his or her avatar by equipping the desired item from the item list. After that, when the player selects the operation button 65, the screen transitions to the next entry screen 50.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the entry screen 50 after coordination. An avatar display area 54 and an operation button 55 for making an entry are added to the entry screen 50 after coordination. In the avatar display area 54, the own avatar coordinated on the coordination screen 60 is displayed. When the player selects the operation button 55, the avatar can be specified and entered in the avatar contest.

Returning to FIG. 13, the player terminal 20 performs an entry operation by selecting the operation button 55 after the avatar is coordinated while the entry screen 50 is displayed on the terminal display unit 24 in this way. Is performed, an entry request for registration for participation in the avatar contest is transmitted to the server device 10 (step S102).

Next, when the server device 10 receives the entry request transmitted from the player terminal 20, the server device 10 registers the participation of the players participating in the avatar contest (step S103). That is, the entry processing unit 111 sets and registers various information in the entry information shown in FIG. 8 based on the entry operation performed by the player.

<Organization of voting unit and preliminary voting unit>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example relating to the formation of the voting unit and the preliminary voting unit.

First, in the server device 10, at a predetermined time to start the formation of the voting unit, the voting unit formation processing unit 112 starts counting by the timer based on the internal clock of the CPU or the like (step S201).

Then, the voting unit formation processing unit 112 organizes a plurality of voting units and a plurality of preliminary voting units by combining the avatars designated by the registered players (step S202).

Specifically, the voting unit organization processing unit 112 refers to the entry information shown in FIG. 8 and extracts avatars having the same number of votes from a plurality of avatars designated by the registered players. Then, the voting unit organization processing unit 112 organizes a plurality of voting units by combining two avatars randomly selected from the extracted avatars having the same number of votes. Each of the organized voting units is registered in the voting unit information shown in FIG. 10 in association with the match ID.

In addition, the voting unit organization processing unit 112 refers to the entry information shown in FIG. 8, and refers to two avatars randomly selected from a plurality of avatars designated by the registered players regardless of the number of votes. Organize multiple preliminary voting units by combining. Each of the organized preliminary voting units is registered in the preliminary voting unit information shown in FIG. 11 in association with the random match ID.

Next, the voting unit organization processing unit 112 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the voting unit and the preliminary voting unit were organized based on the count value by the timer (step S203). In this embodiment, the predetermined period is set to 5 minutes. That is, during the event period, the voting unit and the preliminary voting unit will be reorganized every 5 minutes.

As a result of such determination, if it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed (step S203: NO), the process waits until the predetermined period elapses. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined period has elapsed (step S203: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S204.

Next, when it is determined by the process of step S203 described above that the predetermined period has elapsed, the voting unit organization processing unit 112 further determines whether or not the event period has elapsed (step S204). In this embodiment, the event period is set to 12 hours from 10:00 to 22:00 every day.

As a result of such determination, if it is determined that the event period has elapsed (step S204: YES), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the event period has not elapsed (step S204: NO), the process returns to the process of step S202 described above, and the voting unit and the preliminary voting unit are reorganized.

When the voting unit organization processing unit 112 reorganizes the voting unit and the preliminary voting unit, if there is a player who participated in the avatar contest in the middle, the voting unit and the preliminary voting unit also use the avatar specified by that player. Voting units can be organized.

That is, if the player is registered for participation by the entry processing unit 111 after the formation of the previous voting unit and before the lapse of a predetermined period, the voting unit formation processing unit 112 participates in the formation of the voting unit this time. The number of votes for the avatar specified by the registered player can be regarded as 0 votes, and can be combined with other avatars whose votes are still 0 votes.

As a result, even players who could not participate from the beginning can participate in the avatar contest in the middle.

<Vote for Avatar>
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an operation example relating to voting for an avatar.
First, when a certain player performs an operation requesting the start of voting on any of the player terminals 20, the player terminal 20 transmits the voting start request to the server device 10. Then, in the server device 10, it is determined by the voting processing unit 114 whether or not the voting start request transmitted from the player terminal 20 has been received (step S301).

As a result of such determination, if it is determined that the voting start request from the player terminal 20 has not yet been received (step S301: NO), the process waits until the voting start request from any of the player terminals 20 is received. On the other hand, if it is determined that the voting start request from the player terminal 20 has been received (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S302.

Next, when it is determined that the voting start request from the player terminal 20 has been received, the voting processing unit 114 determines whether or not all the voting units are in the state of being used by the player (step S302).

Specifically, the voting processing unit 114 refers to the voting unit information shown in FIG. 10 and determines whether or not "voting players" are set in association with all the voting units. If "voting player" is set for all voting units, all voting units are used by the player, and "voting player" is set for all voting units. If not, one of the voting units will be available to the player (the voting unit is free).

Next, when the voting unit selection processing unit 113 determines that all the voting units are not used by the player (that is, one of the voting units can be used by the player) (step S302: NO), one of the voting units is selected from the plurality of voting units set in the voting unit information shown in FIG. 10 (step S303).

At this time, the voting unit selection processing unit 113 has already selected the player from the plurality of voting units organized by the voting unit organization processing unit 112 with reference to the voting history information shown in FIG. 7. It restricts the selection of voting units with. By doing so, it is possible to limit the same player from voting more than once for the combination of two avatars that are candidates for voting.

Further, the voting unit selection processing unit 113 updates the voting unit information shown in FIG. 10 and sets the requesting player for the item of "voting player" corresponding to the selected voting unit.

On the other hand, when it is determined that all the voting units are in the state of being used by the player (step S302: YES), the voting unit selection processing unit 113 uses the preliminary voting unit information shown in FIG. One of the preliminary voting units is selected from the plurality of set preliminary voting units (step S304).

At this time, the voting unit selection processing unit 113 has already selected the player from the plurality of preliminary voting units organized by the voting unit organization processing unit 112 with reference to the voting history information shown in FIG. It restricts the selection of occasional preliminary voting units from being selected again.

Further, the voting unit selection processing unit 113 updates the preliminary voting unit information shown in FIG. 11 and sets the requesting player for the item of "voting player" corresponding to the selected preliminary voting unit. ..

In this way, even if a large number of players make voting requests all at once and the voting units are insufficient and all the voting units are used by the players, the preliminary voting units can be used, so there is a delay. You can vote without.

Next, when the voting unit or the preliminary voting unit is selected in this way, the server device 10 data on the voting screen for voting for the two avatars constituting the selected voting unit or the preliminary voting unit. Is generated by the screen data generation processing unit 117. Then, the server device 10 transmits the screen data generated in this way to the requesting player terminal 20 via the network 2. When the player terminal 20 receives the screen data transmitted from the server device 10, the player terminal 20 analyzes the screen data to display the voting screen on the terminal display unit 24 (step S305).

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of the voting screen 70. The voting screen 70 includes an avatar display area 71 and an operation area 72. In the avatar display area 71, two avatars 73 constituting the voting unit or the preliminary voting unit selected in the process of step S303 or step S304 described above are displayed side by side, and based on the avatar information shown in FIG. It is displayed with the item equipped on the character. In the operation area 52, an operation button 74 for voting for two avatars as voting candidates is displayed. The player who votes selects one of the two avatars 73 displayed in the avatar display area 71, and then selects the operation button 74 displayed in the operation area 72.

Then, when the player terminal 20 selects one of the avatars 73 and then selects the operation button 74 while the voting screen 70 is displayed, the player terminal 20 requests a vote for the selected avatar. It is transmitted to the server device 10.

Returning to FIG. 18, the server device 10 then determines whether or not the voting request transmitted from the player terminal 20 has been received by the player performing the voting operation by the voting processing unit 114 (step S306). ..

As a result of such determination, if it is determined that the voting request from the player terminal 20 has been received (step S306: YES), the process proceeds to step S308 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the voting request from the player terminal 20 has not yet been received (step S306: NO), the process proceeds to the next step S307.

Next, when it is determined that the voting request from the player terminal 20 has not yet been received, the voting processing unit 114 determines whether or not the waiting period has elapsed (step S307). Specifically, the voting processing unit 114 counts the elapsed time since the screen data of the voting screen 70 is transmitted, and determines whether or not the waiting period (for example, 3 minutes) has been reached.

As a result of such determination, if it is determined that the waiting period has elapsed (step S307: YES), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the waiting period has not elapsed (step S307: NO), the process returns to the process of step S306 described above and waits until the voting request from the player terminal 20 is received.

When it is determined that the waiting period has elapsed, the voting processing unit 114 updates the voting unit information shown in FIG. 10 or the preliminary voting unit information shown in FIG. 11, and in step S303 or step S304 described above. The requesting player is deleted from the "voting player" item corresponding to the voting unit or preliminary voting unit selected in the process. As a result, the voting unit or the preliminary voting unit is not used (vacant state), so that it can be used by another player who makes a voting start request.

Next, when it is determined that the voting request has been received by the processing of step S406 described above, the voting processing unit 114 updates the number of votes set in the entry information shown in FIG. 8 and votes shown in FIG. The number of votes for one avatar voted by the player on the screen 70 is increased by one (step S308).

Next, when the player votes for the voting unit or the preliminary voting unit in this way, the earned point granting processing unit 115 gives earned points to each of the two characters constituting the voting unit or the preliminary voting unit. Grant (step S309).

Specifically, the earned point granting processing unit 115 gives earned points to one of the two avatars constituting the voting unit to the voted avatar to the other avatar not voted. It is more than the points earned. In the present embodiment, the points earned for one of the voted avatars are the number of points obtained by multiplying the current "number of wins" squared by the "weight constant" (for example, "30"). On the other hand, the points earned for the other avatar that was not voted are the number of points obtained by adding "+1" to the current "number of wins". By doing so, the points earned will be different depending on whether one vote is obtained after the non-voting state continues for a while and one vote is obtained immediately after voting.

Further, since the earned point giving processing unit 115 is not a combination of avatars having the same number of votes in the preliminary voting unit, the earned points given to the two avatars constituting the preliminary voting unit are voted. It is less than the points earned for the two avatars that make up the unit. In the present embodiment, the earned points given to the two avatars constituting the preliminary voting unit are about 10% of the earned points given to the two avatars constituting the voting unit.

Then, the earned point granting processing unit 115 updates the earned points of each avatar set in the entry information shown in FIG. 8 by giving the earned points to the avatars used as voting candidates in this way. ..

<Avatar ranking based on voting results>
When the event period ends, the ranking determination processing unit 116 determines the ranking of the avatar contest based on the number of votes set in the entry information shown in FIG. Then, when there are avatars having the same number of votes, the ranking determination processing unit 116 further determines the ranking according to the acquired points set in the entry information shown in FIG. By determining the ranking using not only the number of votes but also the points earned in this way, it is possible to perform a variable ranking in the avatar contest of the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, two avatars that are candidates for voting are narrowed down from a plurality of avatars to be voted, so that voting is performed by alternatives. Therefore, the player can compare the two avatars and then vote for one of the avatars. Therefore, it is possible to vote appropriately for the avatar after considering the quality of the avatar coordinated according to the theme. In addition, by ranking using not only the number of votes based on the alternative, but also the points earned according to the number of votes, even if the number of votes for each avatar is small, it is possible to rank in a variety of ways. It becomes.

=== Other embodiments ===
The above-described embodiment is for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and is not for limiting the interpretation of the present invention. The present invention can be modified and improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and the present invention also includes an equivalent thereof. In particular, even the embodiments described below are included in the present invention.

<Voting unit selection processing unit>
In the above embodiment, the voting unit selection processing unit 113 refers to the voting history information shown in FIG. 7, and has already referred to the player from among the plurality of voting units organized by the voting unit organization processing unit 112. Although the case where the voting unit that has been selected is restricted from being selected again has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, each time the voting unit selection processing unit 113 receives a voting start request from the player terminal 20, a vote associated with the player is selected from a plurality of voting units organized by the voting unit organization processing unit 112. It is also possible to select a voting unit composed of a combination of avatars having a number.

Specifically, when the number of votes "0 votes" is preset for a certain player, the certain player is composed of avatars having "0 votes" each time they vote. Only the voting units that have been voted will be voted. In this way, by determining the person in charge of voting for each number of votes in advance, it is possible to restrict the voting unit composed of two avatars that have already been selected from voting again.

<Voting unit organization processing department>
In the above embodiment, the case where a voting unit and a preliminary voting unit composed of two avatars as voting candidates are organized has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the voting unit organization processing unit 112 may organize a voting unit and a preliminary voting unit composed of two or more avatars.

<Voting target>
In the above embodiment, the case where the avatar designated by the player participating in the event is targeted for voting has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of characters prepared in advance may be targeted for voting. In this case, the player may be able to vote for any character without having to enter the event.

<Entry>
In the above embodiment, the player may be able to select a theme when entering the avatar contest. In this case, votes are cast for each theme, and the ranking of avatars is determined for each theme according to the number of votes.
Further, in the above embodiment, even a player who does not enter the avatar contest may be able to vote for any of the avatars that are candidates for voting.
Further, in the above embodiment, the player participating in the event may be able to enter the avatar contest without designating his / her own avatar. In this case, only the avatar that is a voting candidate designated by another player can be voted.

<Voting screen>
In the above embodiment, the "SKIP" button may be arranged on the voting screen 70. If the "SKIP" button is selected by the player, the currently selected voting unit is canceled and replaced with the newly selected voting unit.

That is, the voting unit selection processing unit 113 reselects one of the voting units from the plurality of voting units set in the voting unit information shown in FIG. 10 when the "SKIP" button is selected by the player. .. If all the voting units are used by the player, select one of the preliminary voting units from the plurality of preliminary voting units set in the preliminary voting unit information shown in FIG. May be good.

<Character>
In the above embodiment, the avatar to be voted is described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a single character may be the target of voting.

<Server device>
In the above embodiment, the game system 1 provided with one server device 10 has been described as an example of the server device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of server devices 10 are used as an example of the server device. It may be provided as a game system 1. That is, a plurality of server devices 10 may be connected via the network 2, and each server device 10 may perform various processes in a distributed manner. The server device 10 is an example of a computer.

<Information processing device>
In the game system 1 in the above embodiment, the case where the server device 10 and the player terminal 20 cooperate with each other to execute various information processing based on the game program has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the player terminal 20 alone or the server device 10 alone as the information processing device may execute the above-mentioned various information processing based on the game program.
Further, the player terminal 20 may be configured to play a part of the function as the information processing device. In this case, the server device 10 and the player terminal 20 form an information processing device.
The information processing device is an example of a computer equipped with a processor and a memory.

1 game system, 2 networks, 10 server devices, 11 control units, 12 storage units, 13 input units, 14 display units, 15 communication units, 20 player terminals, 21 terminal control units, 22 terminal storage units, 23 terminal input units, 24 terminal display area, 25 terminal communication unit, 50 entry screen, 51 theme display area, 52 operation area, 53 operation buttons, 54 avatar display area, 55 operation buttons, 60 coordination screen, 61 avatar display area, 62 item list display area , 63 items, 64 selection buttons, 65 operation buttons, 70 voting screen, 71 avatar display area, 72 operation area, 73 avatars, 74 operation buttons, 111 entry processing unit, 112 voting unit organization processing unit, 113 voting unit selection processing unit , 114 Voting processing unit, 115 earned point granting processing unit, 116 ranking determination processing unit, 117 screen data generation processing unit

Claims (3)

A game system having a player terminal and a server device that is communicably connected to the player terminal via a network.
The server device
Steps to organize multiple voting units consisting of multiple characters,
A step of selecting a voting unit from the plurality of voting units excluding a voting unit that has already been selected for the player terminal, and
A step of displaying a voting screen on which a plurality of characters constituting the selected voting unit are arranged is displayed on the player terminal.
The player terminal is
A step of selecting one of the characters constituting the voting unit displayed on the voting screen by the player's operation, and
When a character is selected by the operation of the player, a step of transmitting a voting request for the selected character to the server device via the network is executed.
The server device further
By receiving the voting request transmitted from the player terminal via the network, the step of counting the number of votes of the selected character is executed.
A game system that features that. To a player terminal that can communicate with a server device via a network
Already voting screen in which a plurality of characters are arranged to constitute a voting unit selected except voting unit that may have been selected for the player terminal from among the voting unit that is more organized by the server device, The steps to be displayed on the display unit of the player terminal and
When the voting screen is displayed on the display unit, a step of selecting any character from a plurality of characters constituting the selected voting unit by a player's operation, and
When a character is selected by the operation of the player, a step of transmitting a voting request for the selected character to the server device via the network, and
A terminal program for executing. To a server device that can communicate with a player terminal via a network
Steps to organize multiple voting units consisting of multiple characters,
A step of selecting a voting unit from the plurality of voting units excluding a voting unit that has already been selected for the player terminal, and
A step of displaying a voting screen on the player terminal for allowing the player to select one of the plurality of characters constituting the selected voting unit.
A step of counting the number of votes of the selected character by receiving a voting request for the character selected by the player from the player terminal via the network.
A server program to run.

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