JP6825196B2 - Information processing equipment and programs - Google Patents

Description

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

Currently, there is known a game in which the game progresses by moving a player operated by the user on a map according to the actual movement of the user. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a location-based game in which a game progresses in a virtual world according to the movement of a user in the real world.

Japanese Patent No. 6637450

In such a game, if the user can be attracted to a predetermined spot such as an actual store existing on the map, the game can be activated and the number of customers visiting the actual store is expected to increase. it can.

However, among the games currently provided, there is no game having a mechanism capable of increasing the number of customers to the actual store.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of increasing the number of customers to a predetermined spot.

The information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention has a first spot information storage unit that stores position information of the first spot and information about items that can be exchanged at the first spot, and a first spot possessed by the player. When the player information storage unit that stores information about the points available in the above, the acquisition unit that acquires the position information of the terminal used by the player, and the position of the terminal are within a predetermined range from the first spot, the said It includes a point possessed by the player and an exchange control unit that controls the exchange process of the item in an executable manner.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a technique capable of increasing the number of customers to a predetermined spot.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system structure of the game system which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the hardware configuration example of a game server and a terminal. It is a figure which shows the functional block configuration example of a game server. It is a figure which shows an example of a real spot management DB, a virtual spot DB, and a player management DB. It is a figure which shows the functional block configuration example of a terminal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the processing procedure performed by the game server which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed on a terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed on a terminal.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each figure, those having the same reference numerals have the same or similar configurations.

<System configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment. The game system 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a game server 10 and one or more terminals 20. The game server 10 and the terminal 20 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a communication network N such as the Internet, an intranet, a wireless LAN, and a mobile communication. The game server 10 and the terminal 20 may be referred to as an information processing device.

The game server 10 is a device that plays a part of the functions of the terminal 20 in providing the game, such as managing various information about the player and executing a part of the game. The game server 10 may be composed of one or a plurality of physical servers or the like, may be configured by using a virtual server operating on a hypervisor, or may be a cloud server. It may be configured using.

The terminal 20 is a terminal that provides a game to a player, and the player can execute the game according to the present embodiment by operating the terminal 20. The terminal 20 is, for example, a computer such as a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a tablet terminal, a personal computer, an arcade game device, or a consumer game device.

<Game overview>
Subsequently, an outline of the game provided by the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. This game is a social-network game in which the player organizes a deck with a character selected from a plurality of characters possessed by the player and clears various quests using the organized deck. ).

In the game, there are various items (hereinafter, referred to as "game items") for advancing the game in an advantageous manner. For games, the player clears the quest, charges at a shop (store) existing in the game, or moves the player to a spot where game items can be obtained. You can get the item. Here, the "spot where game items can be obtained" is a virtually provided point, and is hereinafter referred to as a "virtual spot". The virtual spot may be associated with some existing point such as a landmark, or may be associated with a specific point such as a park or a vacant lot.

Also, in this game, when the player moves near a virtual spot, in addition to (or instead of) the game item, it is possible to obtain "points" that can be exchanged for items at a predetermined spot that actually exists. it can. The “predetermined spot that actually exists” is, for example, a convenience store, a supermarket, a restaurant, an amusement facility, and the like, but is not limited thereto. Hereinafter, a "predetermined spot that actually exists" in which points can be exchanged for items is referred to as a "real spot" for convenience.

A user who has obtained a certain number of points can exchange points for a predetermined item by moving closer to the real spot. Predetermined items that can be exchanged are, for example, goods and services sold at real spots, coupons (electronic coupons) that can be exchanged for these, and game items.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration example of the game server 10 and the terminal 20. The game server 10 and the terminal 20 are a processor 11 such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a GPU (Graphical processing unit), a storage device 12 such as a memory, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and / or an SSD (Solid State Drive), and a wired connection. Alternatively, it has a communication IF (Interface) 13 that performs wireless communication, an input device 14 that accepts input operations, and an output device 15 that outputs information. The input device 14 is, for example, a keyboard, a touch panel, a mouse and / or a microphone. The output device 15 is, for example, a display and / or a speaker.

<Functional block configuration>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a functional block configuration of the game server 10. The game server 10 includes a storage unit 100, a terminal control unit 101, and a game control unit 102. The storage unit 100 can be realized by using the storage device 12 included in the game server 10. Further, the terminal control unit 101 and the game control unit 102 can be realized by the processor 11 of the game server 10 executing the program stored in the storage device 12. In addition, the program can be stored in a storage medium. The storage medium in which the program is stored may be a non-transitory computer readable medium. The non-temporary storage medium is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, a storage medium such as a USB memory or a CD-ROM.

The storage unit 100 stores the real spot management DB (DataBase) 100a, the virtual spot DB 100b, and the player management DB 100c.

FIG. 4A shows an example of the real spot management DB 100a. The real spot management DB 100a is a DB (first spot information storage unit) that stores the position information of the real spot and the information about the items exchangeable in the real spot in association with each other. The "real spot identifier" indicates information that uniquely identifies the real spot. The "category" is a category of a real spot, and may be, for example, the name of a company that operates a convenience store or a supermarket, the name of an operating organization, or the brand name. The "spot name" is the name of a real spot, and may be, for example, a specific store name or facility name. In the example of A in FIG. 4, the real spot identifier is composed of, for example, a company name (company A, company B, etc.) and a store name (store A1, store A2, store B1, store B2, etc.). , Is just an example, and is not limited to this.

"Installation position information" indicates the position where the real spot exists. The installation position information may be represented by an address, or may be represented by latitude and longitude. "Item" indicates an item that can be exchanged at a real spot and the number of points required for exchange. "Additional information" indicates various information related to the real spot, such as the business hours of the real spot and the time zone when items can be exchanged.

FIG. 4B shows an example of the virtual spot DB 100b. The virtual spot DB 100b is a DB (second spot information storage unit) that stores the position information of the virtual spot. The "spot ID" indicates an identifier that uniquely identifies a virtual spot. "Installation position information" indicates a position where a virtual spot exists. The installation position information may be represented by an address, or may be represented by latitude and longitude. "Status information" indicates the status of the virtual point. In the present embodiment, the virtual point may be controlled to be in either a normal state or an activated state. The activated state is intended to be a state in which a player has an advantageous effect in playing a game as compared with a normal state. Whether it is a normal state or an activated state may be switched according to the passage of time, or may be fixedly determined. For example, a virtual point in an activated state may be able to obtain more game items than a virtual spot in a normal state. "Setting information" indicates information indicating whether or not points can be awarded. If a flag indicating that points are not given is set in the setting information, points are not given even if the user approaches the virtual spot. On the other hand, when a flag indicating that points are to be given is set, points are given when the user approaches the virtual spot. The setting information may be set for each category of real spots described later.

FIG. 4C shows an example of the player management DB 100c. The player management DB 100c is a DB (player information storage unit) that stores information about points that can be used in real spots that the player possesses. The "player ID" indicates an identifier that uniquely identifies the player. The "nickname" indicates a name (name) in the game set by the player. "Number of points by category" indicates the number of points acquired by the player in the virtual spot.

Here, in the present embodiment, the points may be common regardless of the category of the real spot, or may be associated with any category of the real spot. In the latter case, points may only be redeemable for items at real spots in the category to which the points are associated. In the examples of A and C in FIG. 4, the real spot includes a real spot belonging to the company A and a real spot belonging to the company B, and the number of points acquired by the user is recorded for each category. There is.

If the player owns 100 points that can be used in the real spot of company A (hereinafter referred to as "first point") and can be used in the real spot of company B (hereinafter referred to as "second point"). Say.) Suppose you own 10 points. In this case, when the player moves to the vicinity of the real spot of the company A, the player can exchange all or a part of the first point for 100 points for an item, but uses the second point for 10 points. Can't. In addition, when the player moves to the vicinity of the real spot of company B, the player can exchange all or part of the second point for 10 points for an item, but the first point for 100 points should be used. I can't. The expressions of the first point and the second point are for indicating that the available real spots differ depending on the points, and there are more types of points (third point, fourth point, etc.). You may.

The terminal control unit 101 controls the process to be executed on the terminal 20 side by generating the information necessary for executing this game and transmitting it to the terminal 20.

The game control unit 102 provides a function performed on the game server 10 side among various functions required for executing the game. The game control unit 102 includes an acquisition unit 1021, an exchange control unit 1022, an imparting unit 1023, and a display control unit 1024.

The acquisition unit 1021 has a function of acquiring the position information of the terminal 20 used by the player.

The exchange control unit 1022 exchanges items with points (first point or second point) possessed by the player when the position of the terminal 20 (player's position) is within a predetermined range from the real spot (first spot). It has a function to control processing so that it can be executed. Further, the exchange control unit 1022 exchanges the points possessed by the player for the item specified by the player when the exchange process can be executed and when an instruction is received from the player.

Further, the real spot management DB 100a (first spot information storage unit) may include information indicating a predetermined time zone for each real spot. The exchange control unit 1022 exchanges points and items possessed by the player when the position of the terminal 20 is within a predetermined range from the real spot and the current time is included in the predetermined time zone corresponding to the real spot. The process may be controlled so that it can be executed. On the other hand, when the current time is not included in the predetermined time zone corresponding to the real spot, the exchange control unit 1022 may control so as not to execute the exchange process of the point and the item possessed by the player.

Further, the exchange control unit 1022 may control the coupon related to the real spot to be available when the position of the terminal 20 is within a predetermined range from the real spot. On the other hand, when the position of the terminal 20 is outside the predetermined range from the real spot, the exchange control unit 1022 may control so that the coupon related to the real spot cannot be used.

The giving unit 1023 has a function of giving points to the player when the position of the terminal 20 is within a predetermined range from the virtual spot (second spot). Further, the granting unit 1023 may change the type of points given to the player according to a condition based on at least one of the place and the time. For example, the granting unit 1023 may grant the player the first point in the first period, and may grant the player the second point in the second period different from the first period.

Further, the virtual spot DB 100b (virtual spot information storage unit) includes setting information indicating whether or not points can be given, and in the giving unit 1023, the position of the terminal 20 is within a predetermined range from the virtual spot, and When the virtual spot is set so that points can be given, points may be given to the player.

The display control unit 1024 has a function of controlling the contents to be displayed on the game screen of the terminal 20. For example, the display control unit 1024 may display the position of the terminal 20 and the real spot existing on the map screen in an superimposed manner on the map screen. Further, the display control unit 1024 may display the position of the terminal 20, the real spot existing on the map screen, and the virtual spot existing on the map screen in an superimposed manner on the map screen.

Further, the display control unit 1024 may switch the display mode on the map screen between the activated state and the unactivated state of the virtual spot.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a functional block configuration of the terminal 20. The terminal 20 includes a storage unit 200, a communication unit 201, a UI (User Interface) unit 202, and a game control unit 203. The storage unit 200 can be realized by using the storage device 12 included in the terminal 20. Further, the communication unit 201, the UI unit 202, and the game control unit 203 can be realized by the processor 11 of the terminal 20 executing the program stored in the storage device 12. In addition, the program can be stored in a storage medium. The storage medium in which the program is stored may be a non-temporary storage medium that can be read by a computer. The non-temporary storage medium is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, a storage medium such as a USB memory or a CD-ROM.

The storage unit 200 stores game data necessary for the game control unit 203 to execute the game. Character image data, game scenarios, and the like are stored in the game data.

The communication unit 201 has a function of performing various communications with the game server 10 using the communication IF 13.

The UI unit 202 has a process of receiving various inputs from the player and a function of displaying various game screens on the display. Further, the UI unit 202 displays the game screen according to the instruction of the game server 10.

The game control unit 203 provides various functions necessary for executing the game by cooperating with the game server 10. For example, the game control unit 203 provides a function of acquiring various information (icon image data, text data, etc.) for drawing on the game screen from the game server 10.

Regarding the functional block configuration described above, all or part of the acquisition unit 1021 included in the game server 10, the exchange control unit 1022, the grant unit 1023, and the display control unit 1024 are all or part of the game control unit 203 of the terminal 20. It may be configured to prepare for.

<Processing procedure>
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure performed by the game server 10 according to the present embodiment. With reference to FIG. 6, a processing procedure when a player acquires points in a virtual spot and uses the acquired points in a real spot will be described.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 6 shows the position of the player, the position of the real spot, and the virtual spot on the screen of the terminal 20 while the mode in which points can be acquired or used is being executed in this game. (While displaying the map screen that superimposes the position of), it is executed repeatedly.

In step S100, the exchange control unit 1022 determines whether or not the position of the terminal 20 acquired by the acquisition unit 1021 is within a predetermined range from the virtual spot, and the player has performed an operation to acquire game items and points. judge. If the operation is performed, the process proceeds to step S101, and if not, the process proceeds to step S102.

In step S101, the granting unit 1023 grants the player a game item that can be acquired at a virtual spot where the position of the terminal 20 is within a predetermined range, and points corresponding to the category of the virtual spot. The granting unit 1023 may randomly determine the game item to be granted and the number of points to be granted. The giving unit 1023 adds the number of given points to the "number of points by category" of the player management DB 100c.

The granting unit 1023 may grant only the points corresponding to the category of the real spot displayed on the map screen displayed on the terminal 20 to the player. For example, when the real spot of the company A exists on the map screen and the player within a predetermined range from the virtual spot performs an operation to acquire the points, the granting unit 1023 gives the points corresponding to the company A ( The first point) may be given to the player. Further, for example, when the real spots of the company A and the company B exist on the map screen and the player within a predetermined range from the virtual spot performs an operation to acquire points, the granting unit 1023 may perform the operation of acquiring points. (1st point) and both (or either) of the points corresponding to the company B (second point) may be given to the player.

Further, the granting unit 1023 determines the probability of granting points to the player when the virtual spot within a predetermined range from the position of the terminal 20 is not activated (a state in which a predetermined effect is not exhibited). When the virtual spot is in an activated state (a state in which a predetermined effect is exhibited), it may be set higher (or lower) than the probability of giving points to the player. Alternatively, the granting unit 1023 may grant at least one or more points to the player in a state in which the virtual spot is not activated (or is activated). If the probability of giving points when the virtual spot is inactive is set higher than the probability of giving points when the virtual spot is active, the player can also give points to the inactive virtual spot. Since it will appear, it is possible to prevent players from gathering at the activated virtual spot.

In step S102, the exchange control unit 1022 determines whether or not the position of the terminal 20 acquired by the acquisition unit 1021 is within a predetermined range from the real spot, and the player has performed an operation of using the points at the real spot. To judge. If the operation is performed, the process proceeds to step S103, and if not, the process proceeds to step S104.

In step S103, the exchange control unit 1022 searches the real spot management DB 100a to acquire items that can be exchanged at the real spot within a predetermined range from the position of the terminal 20 and the number of points required for exchange. Further, the exchange control unit 1022 receives an exchange instruction from the player for an item in which the number of points for each category possessed by the player is equal to or greater than the number of points required for exchange. When the exchange is completed, the exchange control unit 1022 subtracts the number of points corresponding to the exchanged items from the player management DB 100c.

The exchange control unit 1022 may allow an unlimited number of times to exchange points for items at a real spot, or may limit the number of times to exchange points within a predetermined period. .. For example, it may be allowed only N times a day (N is an integer of 1 or more).

In step S104, the display control unit 1024 determines whether or not the mode for acquiring or using points continues in the game. If it continues, the process returns to step S100. If it is not continued, the process ends.

<Screen display example>
7 and 8 are diagrams showing an example of a screen displayed on the terminal 20. A of FIG. 7 is an example of a map screen. The real spot CP1 to the real spot CP5, the virtual spots GP1 to GP5, and the player position P are displayed on the map screen. Further, the virtual spot GP4 is in an activated state, and the virtual spots GP1 to GP3 and GP5 are not activated.

On the map screen shown in FIG. 7A, when the player touches any of the icons of the real spot CP1 to the real spot CP5, the screen displaying the detailed information of the real spot shown in B of FIG. 7 and C of FIG. Transition to.

The screens shown in B of FIG. 7 and C of FIG. 7 have a display area A1 for displaying a list of items that can be redeemed at a real spot, and detailed information on the real spot (convenience store brand name, store name, business hours, and regular holidays). Etc.), a display area A2 that displays the number of points that can be used in the real spot (that is, the number of points that correspond to the category of the real spot), and a display that displays the coupons that can be used in the real spot. Area AD is included.

The screen shown in B of FIG. 7 shows a display example when the position of the player's current position (current position of the terminal 20) and the position of the real spot for displaying details is out of a predetermined range. On the other hand, the screen shown in C of FIG. 7 shows a display example when the position of the player's current position (current position of the terminal 20) and the position of the real spot for displaying the details are within a predetermined range. On the screen shown in B of FIG. 7, buttons B1 to B5 for designating items to be exchanged are grayed out and controlled so that items cannot be exchanged. On the other hand, on the screen shown in C of FIG. 7, buttons B1 to B5 for designating the item to be exchanged are actively displayed, and are controlled so that the player can accept the designation of the item to be exchanged.

The coupon displayed in the display area AD may be a coupon that can be used without exchanging points, unlike items that need to be exchanged for points. Further, the coupon may not be a coupon that can be used only in a specific real spot, but a coupon that can be used in common in each real spot. The game server 10 may acquire the coupon data to be displayed in the display area AD from, for example, an advertisement server connected to the game server 10. When the user taps the coupon he / she wants to use, a screen showing the details of the coupon may be displayed. The user can receive a discount or the like by presenting the screen to a clerk or the like.

When the player touches any of the buttons B1 to B5 on the screen shown in FIG. 7C, the screen transitions to the screen shown in FIG. 8A for accepting the selection of whether or not to exchange points for items. When the player touches the button B10, points and items are exchanged, and the screen transitions to the screen shown in B of FIG. 8 or C of FIG. When the player touches the button B11, points are not exchanged for items.

FIG. 8B shows an example of a screen displaying a code required when receiving the exchanged item at a store or the like. FIG. 8C shows an example of a screen displaying a two-dimensional code required when receiving the exchanged item at a store or the like. The player can receive the product by showing these screens to the clerk at the actual store corresponding to the real spot.

<Summary>
According to the present embodiment, the user can exchange the points acquired in the virtual spot for an item in the real spot (predetermined spot). As a result, players who want to obtain items will gather at the real spot, so it will be possible to increase the number of customers to the real spot.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the coupons that can be used in the real spot are displayed on the screen of the terminal 20. As a result, players who want to use the coupon will gather at the real spot, and it will be possible to further increase the number of customers to the real spot.

The embodiments described above are for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and are not for limiting and interpreting the present invention. The flowchart, sequence, each element included in the embodiment, its arrangement, material, condition, shape, size, and the like described in the embodiment are not limited to those exemplified, and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the configurations shown in different embodiments can be partially replaced or combined.

1 ... Game system, 10 ... Game server, 11 ... Processor, 12 ... Storage device, 13 ... Communication IF, 14 ... Input device, 15 ... Output device, 20 ... Terminal, 100 ... Storage unit, 101 ... Terminal control unit, 102 ... Game control unit, 200 ... Storage unit, 201 ... Communication unit, 202 ... UI unit, 203 ... Game control unit, 1021 ... Acquisition unit, 1022 ... Exchange control unit, 1023 ... Grant unit, 1024 ... Display control unit

Claims (7)

The first spot information storage unit that stores the position information of the first spot and the information about the item,
A second spot information storage unit that stores the position information of the second spot where points can be acquired, and
A player information storage unit that stores information about the first point and the second point that are possessed by the player and correspond to the categories of the first spot and correspond to different categories .
An acquisition unit that acquires the position information of the terminal used by the player, and
If the position of the terminal from the second spot within a predetermined range, of the second point and the first point, included in the map screen displayed on the display unit of the terminal based on the position of the terminal towards points corresponding to the first spot category a giving unit to be applied to the player, the first point when the first spots corresponding to the first point category on the map screen is displayed When the first spot corresponding to the category of the second point is displayed on the map screen, the second point is given to the player .
If the position of the terminal from the first spot in the predetermined range, the player of the second point and the first point possessed point the player towards corresponding to the first spot category It includes an exchange control unit that subtracts information from possessed points and associates information about the item with the player.
Information processing device. The second spot information storage unit includes setting information indicating whether or not points can be given.
The granting unit grants points to the player when the position of the terminal is within a predetermined range from the second spot and the second spot is set to be able to grant points.
The information processing device according to claim 1. When the second spot within a predetermined range from the position of the terminal does not exert a predetermined effect, the granting unit determines the probability of giving points to the player. Set higher than the probability of giving points to the player when the effect is being exerted.
The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2. The first spot information storage unit includes information indicating a predetermined time zone for each first spot.
When the position of the terminal is within a predetermined range from the first spot and the current time is included in the predetermined time zone corresponding to the first spot, the exchange control unit is placed in the category of the first spot. The corresponding points are subtracted from the points possessed by the player to associate the information about the item with the player.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The exchange control unit controls to use a coupon related to the first spot when the position of the terminal is within a predetermined range from the first spot.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The map screen has a display control unit that displays the position of the terminal and the first spot existing on the map screen.
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. On the computer
Steps to memorize the location information of the first spot and information about the item,
A step to memorize the position information of the second spot where points can be acquired,
A step of storing information about the first point and the second point , which are possessed by the player and correspond to the categories of the first spot and correspond to different categories ,
The step of acquiring the position information of the terminal used by the player, and
If the position of the terminal from the second spot within a predetermined range, of the second point and the first point, included in the map screen displayed on the display unit of the terminal based on the position of the terminal towards points corresponding to the first spot category comprising the steps of applying to the player, the said first point when the first spots corresponding to the first point category on the map screen is displayed When the first spot corresponding to the category of the second point is displayed on the map screen, the second point is given to the player .
If the position of the terminal from the first spot in the predetermined range, the player of the second point and the first point possessed point the player towards corresponding to the first spot category A step of subtracting from the possessed points and associating information about the item with the player,
A program to execute.