JP6892530B1 - Video game processing program and video game processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve convenience regarding management of in-game elements for which an expiration date has been set. An in-game element for which an expiration date has been set is stored in a first storage destination, an in-game element for which an expiration date has not been set is stored in a second storage destination, and an in-game element for which an expiration date has been set. When the display condition of is satisfied, the expiration date is set and the information about the in-game element stored in the first storage destination is displayed. Further, it may be configured to display a set of information indicating an in-game element for which an expiration date has been set and information indicating an expiration date of the in-game element. In addition, a plurality of pairs of information indicating an in-game element for which an expiration date has been set and information indicating the number of stores of the same type of in-game element for which the expiration date of the in-game element and substantially the same expiration date are set are set. It may be configured to be collectively displayed as information on in-game elements. [Selection diagram] Fig. 3

Description

At least one of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a video game processing program and a video game processing system for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user's operation.

Conventionally, in the field of video games, various systems have been proposed in which a game is advanced by using elements constituting the game (hereinafter referred to as "in-game elements") such as so-called items and various benefits.

In such a system, in-game elements owned by the user can generally be confirmed by the user. For example, some items owned by the user are displayed as a list so that they can be confirmed (see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2017-1538665

By the way, in some of the above-mentioned systems, there is an in-game element for which an available expiration date (hereinafter referred to as "expiration date") is set. Here, depending on the type and number of in-game elements owned by the user, it may be difficult for the user to grasp the in-game elements owned by the user. For example, the user forgets to use the in-game elements before the expiration date. As a result, it may be difficult for the user to manage the in-game element for which the expiration date has been set.

An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to solve the above problems and improve convenience regarding management of in-game elements for which an expiration date has been set.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in response to a user operation. , The in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with a time limit") among the in-game elements owned by the user is stored in the first storage destination, and the expiration date is set. When the storage function for storing unplayed in-game elements (hereinafter referred to as "indefinite in-game elements") in the second storage destination and the display conditions for the time-limited in-game elements are satisfied, the first storage destination This is for realizing a display function for displaying information on the time-limited in-game element stored in the user terminal (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information").

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the user. In the processing system, among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with time limit") is stored in the first storage destination, and the expiration date is set. When the storage means for storing the unset in-game element (hereinafter referred to as "indefinite in-game element") and the display condition of the time-limited in-game element are satisfied, the first storage is performed. It is characterized by including a display means for displaying the previously stored information regarding the time-limited in-game element (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information") on the user terminal.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game in response to a user operation on a user terminal. Then, among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited in-game element") is stored in the first storage destination in the user terminal, and the expiration date is set. When the storage function for storing the in-game element in which is not set (hereinafter referred to as "indefinite in-game element") in the second storage destination and the display condition of the time-limited in-game element are satisfied, the first This is for realizing a display function for displaying information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information") on the user terminal.

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

It is a block diagram which shows the example of the structure of the video game processing system corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation on the server side in the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation on the terminal side in the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game screen corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the various components in the examples of the respective embodiments described below can be appropriately combined as long as there is no contradiction or the like. Further, with respect to the contents described as an example of a certain embodiment, the description may be omitted in another embodiment. In addition, the contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic parts of each embodiment may be omitted. Further, the order of the various processes constituting the various flows described below is in no particular order as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the video game processing system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game processing system 100 includes a video game processing server 10 (server 10) and user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (N is an arbitrary integer) used by users of the video game processing system 100. including. The configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited to this, and a single user terminal may be used by a plurality of users, or a configuration may include a plurality of servers.

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

By including the server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N, the video game processing system 100 realizes various functions for executing various processes according to the user's operation.

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

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the server 10A, which is an example of the configuration of the server 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the server 10A includes at least a storage unit 11 and a display unit 12.

The storage unit 11 stores the in-game element (in-game element with a time limit) for which the expiration date is set among the in-game elements owned by the user in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set. It has a function to store (indefinite in-game element) in the second storage destination.

Here, the in-game element owned by the user means an in-game element that the user has the right to possess in the video game. The in-game element owned by the user is not particularly limited, but the in-game element associated with one user is preferable. An example of an in-game element owned by a user is an in-game element owned by a user character corresponding to the user.

Further, the in-game element means an element that is given to the user according to the progress of the video game and can be used by the user. The in-game element is not particularly limited, but an in-game element that makes the progress of the video game advantageous to the user by using the in-game element is preferable. Examples of in-game elements are items and equipment.

Further, using the in-game element means generating an effect corresponding to the in-game element. The configuration for using the in-game element is not particularly limited, but a configuration in which the user can recognize the occurrence of the effect corresponding to the in-game element is preferable. Examples of configurations for using in-game elements include configurations that consume in-game elements to generate effects corresponding to the in-game elements, and cases where the user owns the in-game elements. There is a configuration in which an effect corresponding to the in-game element is generated.

Further, the in-game element with an expiration date (in-game element with a time limit) means an in-game element with an expiration date that can be used by the user. The in-game element with a time limit is not particularly limited, but in an in-game element or a video game in which the effect generated when using the in-game element may be more advantageous to the user as compared with the in-game element having no expiration date. In-game elements that are more rare are preferred.

The configuration for setting the expiration date is not particularly limited, but a configuration for setting the expiration date so that the user can recognize it is preferable. Examples of the configuration for setting the expiration date include a configuration in which a predetermined date and time is set as the expiration date and a configuration in which a predetermined time after a predetermined time is set as the expiration date. Examples of expiration dates include real time and in-game time.

Further, the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set (indefinite in-game element) means an in-game element for which the expiration date is not set and can be used by the user. The indefinite in-game element is not particularly limited, but the degree of effect generated is preferable as compared with the indefinite in-game element.

Further, the first storage destination and the second storage destination mean virtual storage spaces for in-game elements provided in the video game, respectively, and are different from the information storage area. The first storage destination and the second storage destination are not particularly limited, but a storage space displayed to the user is preferable so that the user can distinguish them in the video game.

Further, storing the time-limited in-game element in the first storage destination and storing the indefinite in-game element in the second storage destination means that the time-limited in-game element is stored in the first virtual storage provided in the video game. It means to fit in a space and to fit the indefinite in-game element into a second virtual storage space provided in the video game. The configuration for storing in the first storage destination and the second storage destination is not particularly limited, but the information of the time-limited in-game element is stored in a predetermined storage area in the information format corresponding to the first storage destination, and the indefinite in-game element is stored. It is preferable to store the information in a predetermined storage area in an information format according to the second storage destination.

The display unit 12 has a function of displaying information (time-limited storage information) about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination on the user terminal 20 when the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied. ..

Here, the display condition of the time-limited in-game element means a condition for displaying information about the time-limited in-game element to the user. The display conditions for the time-limited in-game elements are not particularly limited, but conditions that are satisfied based on user operations are preferable. An example of the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is that the user operation requesting the list display of the in-game element is accepted.

The information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (time-limited storage information) is not particularly limited, but the information for the user to manage the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination is preferable. .. Examples of information regarding the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination include information indicating the name, expiration date, and effect of the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination.

Each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is managed by the user, and can play network distribution type games such as mobile phone terminals, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), portable game devices, and so-called wearable devices. It is composed of various communication terminals. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the above-mentioned example, and may be any configuration that allows the user to recognize the composite image. Other examples of user terminal configurations include combinations of various communication terminals, personal computers, and stationary game devices.

Further, each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30, and hardware for executing various processes by communicating with the server 10 (for example, a browser screen according to coordinates). It is equipped with a display device that displays the game screen, etc.) and software. It should be noted that each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without going through the server 10.

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

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of video game processing executed by the system 100. In the game processing in this example, processing related to controlling the progress of the video game according to the operation of the user is performed. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10A and the user terminal 20 (terminal 20) execute game processing will be described as an example.

In the game processing, the server 10A first stores the time-limited in-game element among the in-game elements owned by the user in the first storage destination (step S11), and stores the indefinite in-game element in the second storage destination. (Step S12).

The server 10A stores the time-limited in-game element and the indefinite-time in-game element, and when the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, executes a process of displaying the time-limited storage information on the terminal 20 (step S13). .. In this example, the server 10A transmits the time-limited storage information to the terminal 20.

When the terminal 20 receives the time-limited storage information from the server 10A, the terminal 20 displays the time-limited storage information (step S14). In this example, the terminal 20 outputs a game screen including the time-limited storage information to the display screen of a predetermined display device based on the time-limited storage information from the server 10A.

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

In the game processing, the server 10A first stores the time-limited in-game element among the in-game elements owned by the user in the first storage destination (step S101), and stores the indefinite in-game element in the second storage destination. (Step S102), the process of displaying the time-limited storage information on the terminal 20 is executed (step S103).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the terminal 20 side when the terminal 20 executes the game processing. Hereinafter, a case where the terminal 20 executes the game processing by itself will be described as an example. Since the configuration of the terminal 20 has the same functions as the configuration of the server 10A except that various information is received from the server 10A, the description thereof will be omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game processing, the terminal 20 first stores the time-limited in-game element among the in-game elements owned by the user in the first storage destination (step S201), and stores the indefinite in-game element in the second storage destination. (Step S202), and display the time-limited storage information (step S203).

As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, the server 10A that realizes the function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the operation of the user includes the storage unit 11 and the display unit 12. Therefore, among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (in-game element with a time limit) is stored in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set (in-game element). Indefinite in-game element) is stored in the second storage destination, and when the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (time-limited storage information). Can be displayed on the user terminal 20 to improve the convenience of managing the time-limited in-game elements.

That is, since the user can grasp the in-game element owned by the user separately for the in-game element with a time limit and the in-game element with an indefinite period, it is easy to grasp the in-game element with a time limit owned by the user. This makes it possible to improve the convenience of managing time-limited in-game elements.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10B (server 10B) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10B includes at least a storage unit 11 and a display unit 12B.

The "time-limited in-game element" according to the second embodiment is an in-game element for which an expiration date is set when it is given to the user.

Here, the fact that the expiration date is set when the user is given the term means that the expiration date is set for the in-game element when the user is in a state of possessing the in-game element. The configuration for setting the expiration date when it is given to the user is not particularly limited, but a configuration in which the expiration date is set so that the available time is substantially the same is preferable. As an example of the configuration for setting the expiration date when it is given to the user, there is a configuration in which a predetermined time after the time when the in-game element is given to the user is set as the expiration date.

When the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the display unit 12B includes information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination and information indicating the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element. Each of these sets has a function of displaying on the user terminal 20 as time-limited storage information.

Here, the information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination means the information indicating which of the time-limited in-game elements is stored in the first storage destination. The information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination is not particularly limited, but a configuration in which the user can recognize which in-game element is stored in the first storage destination is preferable. Examples of information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination include the name of the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination and the image corresponding to the time-limited in-game element. ..

Further, the information indicating the expiration date means information for making the user recognize how long the in-game element with the expiration date can be used. The information indicating the expiration date is not particularly limited, but information that allows the user to recognize the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element is preferable. Examples of information indicating the expiration date include information indicating the expiration date as a date and time, and information indicating the remaining time from the present time to the expiration date.

Displaying the time-limited storage information on the user terminal 20 means that a set of information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination and information indicating the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element is displayed. It means that each of the time-limited in-game elements stored in the first storage destination is displayed on the user terminal 20. The configuration for displaying each as the time-limited storage information on the user terminal 20 is not particularly limited, but the information indicating the time-limited in-game element and the information indicating the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element are displayed in association with each other. The configuration is preferable. In the example of the configuration for displaying each of the time-limited storage information on the user terminal 20, the name of each time-limited in-game element and the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element are arranged in one line. There is a configuration in which the user terminal 20 displays a list of in-game elements with a time limit stored in the storage destination. In addition, as an example of the information indicating the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element, there is information indicating the remaining time from the current time to the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element.

Further, when a plurality of the same kind of time-limited in-game elements for which substantially the same expiration date is set are stored in the first storage destination and the display conditions for the time-limited in-game elements are satisfied, the display unit 12B has the expiration date. A function for displaying a set of information indicating an in-game element with a time limit and information indicating the expiration date and the number of stored in-game elements with a time limit on the user terminal 20 as time-limited storage information regarding a plurality of in-game elements with a time limit. Have.

Here, the same kind of time-limited in-game element means a time-limited in-game element whose effect generated when the user uses it is the same as the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination. The same type of time-limited in-game element is not particularly limited, but a time-limited in-game element that can be used in a situation similar to the usage scene of the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination is preferable. An example of the same type of time-limited in-game element is when a recovery item with the same or different recovery amount as the recovery item stored in the first storage destination, or when the equipment and user character stored in the first storage destination are equipped. Some equipment has the same or partially different appearance.

Further, the information indicating the number of stored time-limited in-game elements means the information stored in the first storage destination indicating the number of at least one time-limited in-game element in which the same kind of effect occurs. The information indicating the number of stored time-limited in-game elements is not particularly limited, but information that allows the user to recognize the number of stored time-limited in-game elements of the same type is preferable. Examples of information indicating the number of stored time-limited in-game elements include information indicating the total number of stored time-limited in-game elements for which the same type of effect occurs, and the number of stored time-limited in-game elements. There is information, information showing the total number of stored time-limited in-game elements that have the same type of effect.

Further, the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element here means an expiration date determined based on a plurality of substantially the same expiration dates set for each of the plurality of time-limited in-game elements. Examples of expiration dates that are determined based on multiple approximately the same expiration date include the representative expiration date or the closest expiration date from the current time among multiple approximately the same expiration dates, or multiple approximately the same expiration dates. There is an average.

Further, the time-limited storage information regarding a plurality of time-limited in-game elements means information that summarizes information about a plurality of time-limited in-game elements. The time-limited storage information for a plurality of time-limited in-game elements is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the amount of information is smaller than the time-limited storage information for each time-limited in-game element. An example of the configuration of time-limited storage information for a plurality of time-limited in-game elements is a set of information indicating the name of the time-limited in-game element and the expiration date and the number of stored time-limited in-game elements.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10B and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10B and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game processing, the server 10B stores the time-limited in-game element and the indefinite in-game element, and when the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the information indicating the time-limited in-game element and the expiration date are displayed. A process of displaying each set with the indicated information on the terminal 20 as time-limited storage information is executed (step S2-11). In this example, the server 10B transmits the time-limited storage information to the terminal 20.

The server 10B stores the time-limited in-game element and the indefinite in-game element, and when the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, indicates the same kind of time-limited in-game element in which substantially the same expiration date is set. A process of displaying a set of information and information indicating the expiration date and the number of stored items on the terminal 20 as time-limited storage information is executed (step S2-12). In this example, the server 10B further transmits the time-limited storage information to the terminal 20.

As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, since the server 10B is configured to include the storage unit 11 and the display unit 12B, the time-limited in-game element is given to the user. It is an in-game element for which an expiration date has been set, and if the display conditions for the time-limited in-game element are satisfied, information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination and the time-limited in-game element are met. A set of information indicating the expiration date of the in-game element is displayed on the user terminal 20 as time-limited storage information, and a plurality of in-game elements of the same type with substantially the same expiration date are set in the first storage destination. When stored and the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, a plurality of sets of information indicating the time-limited in-game element and information indicating the expiration date and the number of stored time-limited in-game elements are provided. It is displayed on the user terminal 20 as the time-limited storage information regarding the time-limited in-game element of, and the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element and the same type of time-limited in-game element with the same time-limited in-game element and the expiration date are substantially the same. Since the user can grasp the information about the game in a lump, the convenience regarding the management of the time-limited in-game element can be further improved.

That is, the time-limited in-game element can be confirmed by the pair of the name and the expiration date, and as a result, the burden on the user to grasp the time-limited in-game element owned by the user can be reduced. It will be possible to further improve the convenience regarding the management of time-limited in-game elements.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10C (server 10C) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10C includes at least a storage unit 11 and a display unit 12C.

When the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the display unit 12C displays information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination, the number of stored time-limited in-game elements, and the time limit. It has a function of displaying a set of the total number of stored indefinite in-game elements stored in the second storage destination of the same type as the attached in-game element or information indicating each of them on the user terminal 20 as time-limited storage information.

Here, the indefinite in-game element stored in the second storage destination of the same type as the time-limited in-game element occurs when the user uses the indefinite in-game element stored in the second storage destination. The effect is meant to be a time-limited in-game element of the same type as the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination. The indefinite in-game element stored in the second storage destination of the same type as the time-limited in-game element is not particularly limited, but an indefinite in-game element that can be used in the same situation as the usage scene of the time-limited in-game element is preferable. .. Examples of indefinite in-game elements stored in the second storage destination of the same type as the time-limited in-game element include recovery items with the same or different recovery amount as the recovery items stored in the first storage destination, and the first storage. Some equipment has the same or partially different appearance when equipped by the user character and the previously stored equipment.

Further, the number of indefinite in-game elements stored in the second storage destination is the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination among the indefinite in-game elements stored in the second storage destination. Means the total number of indefinite in-game elements of the same type. The number of indefinite in-game elements stored in the second storage destination is not particularly limited, but a storage number including an indefinite in-game element of a type that contributes to the determination of the use of the time-limited in-game element is preferable.

In addition, the total or the information indicating each is the information indicating the total number of the stored number of the time-limited in-game elements and the stored number of the indefinite in-game elements of the same type as the time-limited in-game elements, or the deadline. It means information that individually indicates the number of stored in-game elements and the number of stored indefinite in-game elements.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10C and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10C and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game processing, the server 10C stores the time-limited in-game element and the indefinite in-game element, and when the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the server 10C stores the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination. The information to be shown, the total number of stored in-game elements with a time limit, and the total number of stored in-game elements indefinitely stored in a second storage destination of the same type as the in-game element with a time limit, or information indicating each of them. A process of displaying the set as the time-limited storage information on the terminal 20 is executed (step S3-11). In this example, the server 10C transmits the time-limited storage information to the terminal 20.

As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, since the server 10C is configured to include the storage unit 11 and the display unit 12C, the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied. If so, the information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination, the number of stored time-limited in-game elements, and none stored in the second storage destination of the same type as the time-limited in-game element. The total number of stored time-limited in-game elements or the information indicating each of them is displayed on the user terminal 20 as the time-limited storage information, and the number of stored indefinite in-game elements of the same type as the own time-limited in-game element is also displayed. At the same time, the user can grasp them all at once, so that the convenience regarding the management of the time-limited in-game elements can be further improved.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10D (server 10D), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10D includes at least a storage unit 11 and a display unit 12D.

When the display unit 12D stores an indefinite in-game element of the same type as the indefinite in-game element stored in the first storage destination in the second storage destination, and the selection request for the indefinite in-game element is received. , Has a function of displaying the time-limited storage information regarding the time-limited in-game element on the user terminal 20.

Here, the indefinite in-game element selection request means a request for the user to select an action for the indefinite in-game element. The request for selecting an indefinite in-game element is not particularly limited, but a request regarding the use of an indefinite in-game element is preferable. Examples of the indefinite in-game element selection request include a request to display information about the effect that occurs when using the indefinite in-game element stored in the second storage destination, and an effect by using the indefinite in-game element. There is a request to generate.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10D and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10D and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

When the terminal 20 displays the time-limited storage information in the game processing, the terminal 20 accepts an indefinite in-game element selection request (step S4-11). In this example, the terminal 20 transmits the selection request information regarding the selection request to the server 10D.

When the server 10D receives the selection request information from the terminal 20, the server 10D executes a process of displaying the time-limited storage information regarding the time-limited in-game element of the same type as the indefinite in-game element for which the selection request is received on the terminal 20 (step). S4-12). In this example, the server 10D transmits the time-limited storage information to the terminal 20.

When the terminal 20 receives the time-limited storage information from the server 10D, the terminal 20 displays the time-limited storage information on the terminal 20 (step S4-13). In this example, the terminal 20 outputs a game screen including time-limited storage information on the display screen of a predetermined display device.

As described above, as one aspect of the fourth embodiment, since the server 10D is configured to include the storage unit 11 and the display unit 12D, the time-limited game stored in the first storage destination When an indefinite in-game element of the same type as the inner element is stored in the second storage destination and a selection request for the indefinite in-game element is received, the user terminal 20 stores the indefinite storage information regarding the indefinite in-game element. Since the user can know the information about the same kind of time-limited in-game element that he / she owns when requesting the selection of the indefinite in-game element, the same kind of time-limited as the indefinite in-game element for which the selection request is made. You will be able to encourage the use of in-game elements.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10E (server 10E), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10E includes at least a storage unit 11, a display unit 12E, and a determination unit 13.

When the selection request for the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination is received, the determination unit 13 stores the user of the same type of time-limited in-game element as the time-limited in-game element in the storage unit of the other user terminal 20. It has a function of determining whether or not the possessed information is stored.

Here, the request for selecting the time-limited in-game element means a request for the user to select an action for the time-limited in-game element. The request for selecting the time-limited in-game element here is not particularly limited, but the request regarding the use of the time-limited in-game element is preferable. Examples of the request for selecting a time-limited in-game element include a request for displaying information regarding an effect generated when the time-limited in-game element is used, and a request for generating an effect by using the time-limited in-game element.

Further, the storage unit of the other user terminal 20 means a storage unit provided in the user terminal 20 different from the user terminal 20 that performs display processing of the time-limited storage information based on the control by the display unit 12E. The storage unit of the other user terminal 20 is not particularly limited, but a storage unit included in the user terminal 20 capable of executing communication with the server 10E and executing a process of giving the user an in-game element in the video game is preferable.

Further, the in-game element of the same type as the time-limited in-game element is a time-limited in-game element or an in-game element of the same type as the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination, the effect generated when the user uses it. Means an indefinite in-game element. The in-game element of the same type as the time-limited in-game element is not particularly limited, but an in-game element that can be used in the same situation as the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination is preferable.

Further, the information possessed by the user of the in-game element means information indicating which of the in-game elements with a time limit or the in-game element with an indefinite period is possessed by the user. The information held by the user of the in-game element is not particularly limited, but information in an information format corresponding to the time-limited in-game element or the indefinite in-game element is preferable. Examples of the information possessed by the user of the in-game element include flag information indicating whether or not the user possesses the in-game element, and information indicating the number of possession (stored number) of the in-game element by the user.

Further, the display unit 12E has a function of displaying information on the determination result by the determination unit 13 on the user terminal 20 when the determination unit 13 determines that the possessed information is stored in the storage unit of the other user terminal 20. Have.

Here, the information regarding the determination result is information regarding whether or not the information possessed by the user of the in-game element of the same type as the time-limited in-game element for which the selection request is accepted is stored in the storage unit of the other user terminal 20. Means. The information regarding the determination result is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the information related to the determination of the use of the time-limited in-game element for which the selection request has been accepted is included. Examples of information regarding the determination result include information indicating whether or not the other user terminal 20 possesses an in-game element, or a storage unit of any one of at least one other user terminal 20. There is information indicating whether the possessed information is stored.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10E, the terminal 20, and the user terminal 201 (terminal 201) will be described as an example. Here, the terminal 201 is an "other user terminal" according to the fifth embodiment. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10E, the terminal 20, and the terminal 201 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

When the terminal 20 displays the time-limited storage information in the game processing, the terminal 20 receives a request for selecting a time-limited in-game element (step S5-11). In this example, the terminal 20 transmits the selection request information regarding the selection request of the time-limited in-game element to the server 10E.

When the server 10E receives the selection request information from the terminal 20, the server 10E requests the terminal 201 to provide information on the presence or absence of possession information by the user of the in-game element of the same type as the time-limited in-game element for which the selection request has been received (step S5-). 12). In this example, the server 10E transmits the presence / absence request information for requesting the presence / absence of the possessed information to the terminal 201.

When the terminal 201 receives the presence / absence request information from the server 10E, the terminal 201 receives the presence / absence request for the same type of in-game element as the time-limited in-game element for which the selection request has been accepted in the terminal 20 (step S5-13). In this example, the terminal 201 transmits to the server 10E the possession / non-existence information indicating the existence / non-existence of the possession information in the storage unit of the user of the in-game element of the same type as the time-limited in-game element in response to the reception of the presence / absence request. To do.

When the server 10E receives the possession / non-existence information from the terminal 201, whether or not the possession information by the user of the same kind of in-game element as the time-limited in-game element for which the selection request is received is stored in the storage unit of the terminal 201. Judgment (step S5-14). In this example, the server 10E determines the presence / absence of possession information based on the possession / non-presence information received from the terminal 201.

When the server 10E determines whether or not the possessed information is stored, if it is determined that the possessed information is stored in the storage unit of the terminal 201, the server 10E causes the terminal 20 to display the information regarding the determination result (step S5). -15). In this example, when it is determined that the possessed information is stored in the storage unit of the terminal 201, the server 10E transmits the determination result information including the information regarding the determination result to the terminal 20.

When the terminal 20 receives the determination result information from the server 10E, the terminal 20 displays the information regarding the determination result (step S5-16). In this example, the terminal 20 outputs a game screen including information on the determination result on the display screen of the predetermined display device.

As described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, since the server 10E is configured to include the storage unit 11, the display unit 12E, and the determination unit 13, it is stored in the first storage destination. When the request for selecting the time-limited in-game element is received, it is determined whether or not the storage means of the other user terminal 20 stores the information possessed by the user of the same type of time-limited in-game element as the time-limited in-game element. However, when it is determined that the possessed information is stored in the storage means of the other user terminal 20, the information regarding the determination result is displayed on the user terminal 20, and other similar types regarding the management and use of the time-limited in-game element are displayed. The user can be made to consider the existence of in-game elements.

[Sixth Embodiment]
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10F (server 10F), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10F includes at least a storage unit 11 and a display unit 12F.

When the user satisfies the condition regarding the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination, the display unit 12F stores the time-limited storage information about the time-limited in-game element with respect to other time-limited in-game elements. It has a function of displaying the information on the user terminal 20 in a mode different from the display mode of the information.

Here, the condition regarding the time-limited in-game element means the condition regarding the time-limited in-game element that the user can satisfy according to the progress of the video game. The conditions regarding the time-limited in-game element are not particularly limited, but the conditions regarding the use of the time-limited in-game element are preferable. Examples of conditions related to time-limited in-game elements include the condition that the use of time-limited in-game elements can favor the progress of the video game, and the use of time-limited in-game elements produces a predetermined effect. There is a condition that the situation is present.

In addition, the mode different from the display mode of the time-limited storage information regarding other time-limited in-game elements is the condition related to the time-limited in-game element, which is different from the display mode of the time-limited in-game element when the display condition is satisfied. Means the corresponding display mode. The mode different from the display mode of the time-limited storage information regarding other time-limited in-game elements is not particularly limited, but a mode that contributes to the determination regarding the use of the time-limited in-game element in the progress of the video game is preferable. Examples of modes different from the display mode of the time-limited storage information regarding other time-limited in-game elements correspond to the mode of emphasizing the display by a predetermined method and the effect generated when the time-limited in-game element is used. There is a display mode to be displayed.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10F and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10F and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game processing, the server 10F stores the time-limited in-game element and the indefinite in-game element, satisfies the display condition of the time-limited in-game element, and further relates to the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination. When the user satisfies the condition, a process of displaying the time-limited storage information related to the time-limited in-game element on the terminal 20 in a manner different from the time-limited storage information related to other time-limited in-game elements is executed (step S6). -11). In this example, the server 10F transmits the time-limited storage information regarding the time-limited in-game element to be displayed in different modes to the terminal 20.

When the terminal 20 receives the time-limited storage information from the server 10F, the terminal 20 displays the time-limited in-game element in a manner different from the time-limited storage information regarding other time-limited in-game elements (step S6-12). In this example, the terminal 20 outputs a game screen including time-limited storage information on the display screen of a predetermined display device.

As described above, as one aspect of the sixth embodiment, since the server 10F is configured to include the storage unit 11 and the display unit 12F, the time-limited game stored in the first storage destination When the user satisfies the condition regarding the internal element, the time-limited storage information regarding the time-limited in-game element is displayed on the user terminal 20 in a manner different from the display mode of the time-limited storage information regarding other time-limited in-game elements, and the user terminal 20 is used. Since it is possible to make the user aware of the time-limited storage information about the time-limited in-game element that is recommended and the time-limited in-game element that is being used, the user can utilize the time-limited storage information to play a video game. You will be able to play comfortably.

[7th Embodiment]
FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10G (server 10G) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10G includes at least a storage unit 11G and a display unit 12.

The "first storage destination" and the "second storage destination" according to the seventh embodiment are storage destinations in which the use of the stored in-game elements is not restricted.

Here, the storage destination where the use of the in-game element is not restricted means a storage destination where the effect generated by the use of the stored in-game element is not restricted. The storage destination where the use of the in-game element is not restricted is not particularly limited, but a configuration in which the user can recognize that the effect to be generated is not limited is preferable. An example of a storage destination in which the use of the in-game element is not restricted is a storage destination in which the user character can use the stored in-game element carried by the user character.

The storage unit 11G stores the time-limited in-game element in the first storage destination when the time-limited in-game element is given to the user, and when the time-limited in-game element is given to the user, the storage unit 11G stores the time-limited in-game element. When the internal element is stored in the storage destination (third storage destination) where the use of the stored in-game element is restricted, and the storage destination change condition of the indefinite in-game element stored in the third storage destination is satisfied. , Has a function of changing the indefinite in-game element to be stored in the second storage destination.

Here, the storage destination (third storage destination) in which the use of the stored in-game element is restricted is a part or all of the effect generated by the use of the stored in-game element in which the indefinite in-game element is stored. Means a virtual storage space provided in a video game, which is different from an information storage area. The third storage destination is not particularly limited, but a storage destination in which the user can recognize the stored in-game element information when a predetermined condition is satisfied is preferable. An example of a storage destination where the use of the stored in-game element is restricted is a storage destination which is installed in a place not directly related to the user character and the stored in-game element cannot be used by the user character.

Further, the condition for changing the storage destination of the indefinite in-game element means a condition for changing the storage destination of the indefinite in-game element stored in the third storage destination. The conditions for changing the storage destination of indefinite in-game elements are not particularly limited, but conditions that are satisfied based on user operations are preferable. An example of the indefinite in-game element storage destination change condition is that the user accepts a confirmation request or a storage destination change request for the indefinite in-game element stored in the third storage destination.

Further, changing the indefinite in-game element to be stored in the second storage destination means that the indefinite in-game element satisfying the storage destination change condition is stored in the second storage destination from the state stored in the third storage destination. It means to change to the state that was done. The configuration for changing the indefinite in-game element to be stored in the second storage destination is not particularly limited, but a configuration in which the user can recognize the change in the storage destination of the indefinite in-game element is preferable. An example of a configuration for changing an indefinite in-game element to be stored in the second storage destination is an indefinite game specified based on a user operation among the indefinite in-game elements stored in the third storage destination. There is a configuration to change the inner element so that it is stored in the second storage destination.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10G and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10G and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game processing, the server 10G stores the indefinite in-game element in the third storage destination (step S7-11), and when the storage destination change condition of the indefinite in-game element stored in the third storage destination is satisfied, The indefinite in-game element is changed to be stored in the second storage destination (step S7-12).

As described above, as one aspect of the seventh embodiment, since the server 10G is configured to include the storage unit 11G and the display unit 12, a time-limited in-game element is given to the user. In that case, the in-game element with a time limit is stored in the first storage destination, and when the in-game element with an indefinite period is given to the user, the in-game element with an indefinite period is stored so that the use of the stored in-game element is restricted. When the storage destination change condition of the indefinite in-game element stored in the third storage destination is satisfied, the indefinite in-game element is stored in the second storage destination. Compared to the indefinite in-game element, the time-limited in-game element given to the user is stored directly in the storage destination where the usage is not restricted, which simplifies the management of the time-limited in-game element. You will be able to do it.

[8th Embodiment]
FIG. 18 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10Z (server 10Z) which is an example of the video game processing server 10 in the system 100 (see FIG. 1). In this example, the server 10Z includes at least a storage unit 11Z and a display unit 12Z.

The storage unit 11Z stores the in-game element (in-game element with a time limit) for which the expiration date is set among the in-game elements owned by the user in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set. It has a function to store (indefinite in-game element) in the second storage destination.

Here, the fact that the user possesses the in-game element means that the user has the right to possess the in-game element in the video game. Hereinafter, a configuration in which an in-game element is added according to the progress of the video game or the user purchases the in-game element will be described as an example.

Further, the in-game element means an element that is given to the user according to the progress of the video game and can be used by the user. Hereinafter, a configuration in which the in-game element is an item will be described as an example.

Further, using the in-game element means generating an effect corresponding to the in-game element. Hereinafter, a configuration in which an effect corresponding to the item is generated by consuming or maintaining the possession of the item will be described as an example.

Further, the in-game element with an expiration date (in-game element with a time limit) means an in-game element with an expiration date that can be used by the user. Hereinafter, a configuration in which a time-limited in-game element is an item (time-limited item) for which an expiration date is set when it is given to the user will be described as an example.

The configuration for setting the expiration date is not particularly limited, but a configuration for setting the date and time as the expiration date so that the user can recognize it is preferable. Hereinafter, a configuration in which the time point at which the usage period corresponding to the time-limited item elapses from the date and time given to the user is set as the usage period will be described as an example.

Further, the first storage destination and the second storage destination mean virtual storage spaces for in-game elements provided in the video game, respectively, and are different from the information storage area. The first storage destination and the second storage destination are storage destinations in which the use of the stored in-game elements is not restricted. Hereinafter, the first storage destination is a storage destination (time-limited bag) in which a time-limited item for which an expiration date is set is stored, and the second storage destination is an item for which an expiration date is not set (indefinite item). The configuration in which is the storage destination (normal bag) in which is stored will be described as an example.

Further, the configuration for storing the time-limited in-game element in the first storage destination and storing the indefinite in-game element in the second storage destination is not particularly limited, but the information of the time-limited in-game element is stored in the first storage destination. It is preferable to store the information of the indefinite in-game element in the predetermined storage area in the corresponding information format and store the information of the indefinite in-game element in the predetermined storage area in the information format corresponding to the second storage destination. Below, the information of the time-limited item is stored in the predetermined storage area in the information format corresponding to the time-limited bag that defines the information format regarding the expiration date, and the information of the indefinite item is stored in the information format corresponding to the normal bag. Will be described as an example of a configuration in which is stored in the storage area.

Further, the storage unit 11Z stores the time-limited in-game element in the first storage destination when the time-limited in-game element is given to the user, and when the time-limited in-game element is given to the user, the storage unit 11Z does not. The deadline in-game element is stored in the storage destination (third storage destination) where the use of the stored in-game element is restricted, and the storage destination change condition of the indefinite in-game element stored in the third storage destination is satisfied. If so, it has a function to change the indefinite in-game element to be stored in the second storage destination.

Here, the storage destination (third storage destination) in which the use of the stored in-game element is restricted is the storage destination (third storage destination) in which the indefinite in-game element is stored, and some or all of the effects generated by the use of the stored in-game element are partially or all. It means a limited virtual storage space provided in a video game, which is different from an information storage area. Hereinafter, a configuration in which the third storage destination is a storage destination (post office) in which the stored indefinite item cannot be used by the user will be described as an example.

Further, the condition for changing the storage destination of the indefinite in-game element means a condition for changing the storage destination of the indefinite in-game element stored in the third storage destination. Hereinafter, a configuration in which the storage destination change condition is a condition that the user receives an indefinite item stored in the post office will be described as an example.

Further, changing the indefinite in-game element to be stored in the second storage destination means that the indefinite in-game element satisfying the storage destination change condition is stored in the second storage destination from the state stored in the third storage destination. It means to change to the state that was done. Hereinafter, a configuration in which the storage destination of the indefinite item is changed from the post office to a normal bag when the user performs an operation of receiving the indefinite item stored in the post office will be described as an example.

The display unit 12Z has a function of displaying information (time-limited storage information) about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination on the user terminal 20 when the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied. ..

Here, the display condition of the time-limited in-game element means a condition for displaying the time-limited storage information to the user. Hereinafter, as an example of the display condition of the time-limited in-game element, a configuration in which the display request from the user of the information regarding the time-limited item stored in the time-limited bag is accepted will be described as an example.

The time-limited storage information is not particularly limited, but information that can be used by the user to manage the time-limited in-game elements stored in the first storage destination is preferable. Hereinafter, a configuration in which the time-limited storage information includes the name of the time-limited item and the remaining time until the expiration date will be described as an example.

19 and 20 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an example of a storage state of time-limited item information and indefinite item information stored in a storage unit (not shown) included in the server 10Z, respectively. As shown in FIG. 19, the storage unit stores the item ID, the item name, the effect, and the expiration date in association with each other as the time-limited item information in the information format corresponding to the time-limited item. Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the storage unit stores the item ID, the item name, and the effect in association with each other as the indefinite item information in the information format corresponding to the indefinite item.

Here, the item ID means the information used for identifying the item for which the expiration date is set and the indefinite item, respectively, in FIGS. 19 and 20, respectively. The item ID is not particularly limited, but information that can uniquely identify the target item from a plurality of items is preferable.

Further, the item name means a name displayed on the game screen corresponding to each item ID.

Further, the effect means an effect that occurs when an item for which an expiration date is set and an item for which the expiration date is set are used in FIGS. 19 and 20, respectively. The effect is not particularly limited, but the effect of the time-limited item is an effect that makes the progress of the video game more advantageous than the effect of the indefinite item, or the effect of the kind that does not exist in the effect of the indefinite item. A configuration such as is preferable.

In addition, the expiration date here means the expiration date set at the time of grant. The expiration date here indicates a method of setting the actual expiration date for each item when it is given to the user. In other words, the expiration date of the time-limited item held by the user is set for each time-limited item. The expiration date here is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the expiration date is determined based on the effect and rarity of the item.

21 and 22 show the first storage destination information regarding the holding status of the time-limited item and the second storage destination information regarding the holding status of the indefinite item, which are stored in the storage unit (not shown) included in the server 10Z, respectively. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state. As shown in FIG. 21, the storage unit stores the user ID, the item ID, the grant date and time, and the expiration date in association with each other as the first storage destination information in the information format corresponding to the first storage destination. As shown in FIG. 22, the storage unit stores the user ID, the item ID, and the number of stored items in association with each other as the second storage destination information in the information format corresponding to the second storage destination.

Here, the user ID means information for identifying a user. The user ID is not particularly limited, but information that can uniquely identify the target user from a plurality of users is preferable.

Further, the item ID means information for identifying the time-limited item and the indefinite item held by the user, respectively, in FIGS. 21 and 22, corresponding to the item IDs of the time-limited item and the indefinite item.

Further, the grant date and time means the date and time when the time-limited item was granted to the user. Further, the expiration date means the expiration date set for the expiration date item given to the user. In this example, the expiration date is set individually based on the grant date and time shown in FIG. 21 and the expiration date shown in FIG. 19, even if the items have the same item ID.

Further, the number of stored items means a number indicating how many indefinite items with the same item ID are held by the user.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of game processing executed by the system 100Z including the server 10Z. In the game processing in this example, processing related to controlling the progress of the video game according to the operation of the user is performed. Hereinafter, each process will be described. The order of each process is random as long as there is no contradiction in the process contents.

In the game processing, the system 100Z first uses the in-game element for which the expiration date is set, which is the target of grant to the user, when the in-game element for which the expiration date is set is given to the user (Y in step S301). The deadline is set (step S302), the in-game element (time-limited in-game element) for which the expiration date is set is stored in the first storage destination (step S303), and the process proceeds to step S304. In this example, the server 10Z sets the expiration date for the item to be granted to the user and the expiration date is set, and stores the item (expiration date item) for which the expiration date is set in the expiration date bag of the user.

On the other hand, the system 100Z proceeds to step S304 when the in-game element for which the expiration date is set is not given to the user (N in step S301).

When the indefinite in-game element is given to the user (Y in step S304), the system 100Z stores the given indefinite in-game element in the third storage destination (step S305). In this example, the server 10Z stores the indefinite item given to the user in the post office.

On the other hand, the system 100Z proceeds to step S306 when the indefinite in-game element is not given to the user (N in step S304).

The system 100Z changes the indefinite in-game element that satisfies the storage destination change condition stored in the third storage destination so as to be stored in the second storage destination (step S306). In this example, when the server 10Z performs an operation of receiving an item at the post office, the server 10Z takes out the indefinite item stored in the post office and stores it in a normal bag.

When the system 100Z changes the indefinite in-game element that the storage destination change condition is satisfied to be stored in the second storage destination, when the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the name of the time-limited in-game element is changed. The number of stored items and the expiration date are displayed as time-limited storage information (step S307). In this example, when the server 10Z accepts a user operation to display the time-limited item list screen, each name of the time-limited item stored in the time-limited bag and the total number of stored items including the same type of time-limited item are displayed. , The process of displaying the remaining time as the expiration date of the time-limited item on the terminal 20 is executed.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a game screen. As shown in FIG. 24, on the game screen, the storage destination name area 2410, the storage item area 2420, the first selection cursor 2430, the effect explanation area 2440, the possession number area 2450, the selection area 2460, and the first A two-select cursor 2470 is provided. The game screen shown in FIG. 24 is a menu screen on which the user can check and use the time-limited items stored in the time-limited bag.

The storage destination name area 2410 is an area for displaying the name of the storage destination or the like while displaying information about the stored item. In this example, the storage destination name area 2410 shows the name of the storage destination to indicate that information about the item stored in the time-limited bag is being displayed. Further, the storage item area 2420 is an area for displaying information about the item stored in the storage destination. In this example, the storage item area 2420 shows the name of the time-limited item and the remaining time as the expiration date of the time-limited item as information about the time-limited item stored in the time-limited bag. An example of displaying the expiration date is that the expiration date is displayed in real time in addition to the remaining time until the expiration date. The first selection cursor 2430 is a cursor for selecting one of the time-limited items stored in the time-limited bag.

Further, the effect explanation area 2440 is an area for displaying an explanation of the effect generated when the time-limited item selected by the first selection cursor 2430 is used. The holding number area 2450 is an area for displaying the total number of holdings (total number of stored items) of the same type of time-limited items including the time-limited items selected by the first selection cursor 2430. Further, the option area 2460 is an area for displaying action options for the time-limited item selected by the first selection cursor 2430. Here, examples of action options include the occurrence of effects, abandonment, sale, and transfer to other users. The second selection cursor 2470 is a cursor for selecting one of the actions related to the time-limited item displayed in the option area 2460.

As described above, as one aspect of the eighth embodiment, the server 10Z is configured to include a storage unit 11Z and a display unit 12Z as a function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the operation of the user. Therefore, among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (for example, a time-limited item) is stored in the first storage destination (for example, a time-limited bag), and the expiration date is set. If no in-game element (for example, an indefinite item) is stored in the second storage destination (for example, a normal bag) and the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the time-limited storage is stored in the first storage destination. Information about in-game elements (stored information with a time limit) is displayed on the user terminal 20, and as a result, it becomes easier for the user to grasp the in-game elements with a time limit, and the convenience for managing the in-game elements with a time limit is improved. You will be able to make it.

Further, in the example of the eighth embodiment described above, when the time-limited in-game element is given to the user, the server 10Z stores the time-limited in-game element in the first storage destination, and the indefinite in-game element is stored. Is given to the user, the indefinite in-game element is stored in a storage destination (third storage destination) (for example, a post office) where the use of the stored in-game element is restricted, and is stored in the third storage destination. When the storage destination change condition for the stored indefinite in-game element (for example, receiving at the post office) is satisfied, the indefinite in-game element is changed to be stored in the second storage destination. Compared to the in-game element with an indefinite period, the in-game element with an indefinite period is stored directly in the storage destination where the usage is not restricted, so that the management of the in-game element with an indefinite period can be simplified. Become.

Although not particularly mentioned in the above-mentioned example of the eighth embodiment, the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is that the display request of the time-limited storage information from the user is accepted, and the server 10Z When a display request for a time-limited in-game element is received, the user terminal 20 may display the time-limited storage information for which the display request has been received. The display request of the time-limited storage information from the user is not particularly limited, but the display request received from the user at an arbitrary timing is preferable. With such a configuration, it is possible to confirm the time-limited storage information at the timing according to the user's intention in the progress of the video game, and it is possible to further improve the convenience regarding the management of the time-limited in-game elements. Will be able to.

Further, although not particularly mentioned in the above-described example of the eighth embodiment, the order in which the server 10Z is determined based on the time from the current time to the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination. According to this, the time-limited storage information may be displayed on the user terminal 20. Here, the order determined based on the time from the current time to the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination is the time-limited in-game element determined based on the time from the current time to the expiration date. Means the order of. The configuration for determining the order of the time-limited in-game elements is not particularly limited, but the order determined by the degree to which confirmation of the time-limited storage information is recommended is preferable. An example of the order determined by the degree of recommendation for checking the time-limited storage information is the order determined from the time-limited in-game element whose time from the current time to the expiration date is short. The configuration for displaying the time-limited storage information on the user terminal 20 in order is not particularly limited, but the time-limited storage information is easier for the user to check as the degree of recommendation for checking the time-limited storage information increases. Is preferably displayed on the user terminal 20. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which the time-limited storage information related to the time-limited in-game element having a short time from the current time to the expiration date is arranged in order from the time-limited storage information and displayed on the game screen. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the user aware of the existence of the time-limited in-game element whose expiration date is relatively close, and it can be expected that the user will use the time-limited in-game element before the expiration date.

Further, although not particularly mentioned in the above-mentioned example of the eighth embodiment, the server 10Z provides time-limited storage information regarding the time-limited in-game element in which the time from the current time to the expiration date is less than or equal to a predetermined time. It may be configured to be displayed on the user terminal 20 in a mode different from the display mode of the time-limited storage information relating to the time-limited in-game element of. Here, the different mode means a display mode in which the user can easily notice that the information is displayed as compared with other display modes of the time-limited storage information. The different mode is not particularly limited, but a display mode that encourages the user to use the time-limited in-game element in which the time from the current time to the expiration date is a predetermined time or less is preferable. An example of a different aspect is a display aspect that is highlighted compared to timed storage information about other timed in-game elements. With such a configuration, it is possible to make the user aware of the existence of the in-game element whose expiration date is near, and it can be expected that the user will use the in-game element with the expiration date before the expiration date.

As described above, each embodiment of the present application solves one or more shortages. The effect of each embodiment is an example of a non-limiting effect or effect.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N and the server 10 have various control programs (for example, a video game processing program) stored in their own storage devices. Execute the process.

Further, the configuration of the system 100 is not limited to the configuration described as an example of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be a configuration in which the server 10 executes a part or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the user terminal, for example. , A part or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the server 10 may be executed by any one of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (for example, the user terminal 20). Further, a part or all of the storage unit included in the server 10 may be provided by any of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. That is, the other one may have a part or all of the functions provided by either the user terminal 20 or the server 10 in the system 100.

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

[Additional Notes]
The description of the above-described embodiment describes at least the following invention so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.
[1]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a server according to a user's operation.
To the server
Among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with time limit") is stored in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set is stored. A storage function that stores elements (hereinafter referred to as "indefinite in-game elements") in the second storage destination,
When the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the display for displaying the information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information") on the user terminal. A video game processing program to realize the functions.
[2]
The time-limited in-game element is an in-game element for which an expiration date is set when it is given to the user.
In the display function,
When the display condition is satisfied, the set of the information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination and the information indicating the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element is set with the time limit. Displayed on the user terminal as stored information
When a plurality of the same kind of time-limited in-game elements with substantially the same expiration date are stored in the first storage destination and the display conditions are satisfied, information indicating the time-limited in-game element and the said In [1] for realizing a function of displaying a set of information indicating the expiration date and the number of stored in-game elements with a time limit as the time-limited storage information regarding a plurality of the in-game elements with a time limit on the user terminal. Described video game processing program.
[3]
In the display function, when the display condition is satisfied, information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination, the number of stored time-limited in-game elements, and the time-limited in-game element are stored. Realize a function of displaying a set of the total number of stored indefinite in-game elements stored in the second storage destination of the same type as the element or information indicating each of them as the time-limited storage information on the user terminal. The video game processing program according to [1] or [2] for the purpose.
[4]
In the display function, the indefinite in-game element of the same type as the indefinite in-game element stored in the first storage destination is stored in the second storage destination, and a request for selecting the indefinite in-game element is made. The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [3] for realizing the function of displaying the time-limited storage information related to the time-limited in-game element on the user terminal when accepted.
[5]
When the request for selecting the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination is received, the user's possession information of the same type of time-limited in-game element as the time-limited in-game element is stored in the storage means of another user terminal. Realized a judgment function to judge whether or not is stored,
In the display function, when it is determined by the determination function that the possessed information is stored in the storage means, the function of displaying the information regarding the determination result by the determination function on the user terminal is realized [1]. ] To the video game processing program according to any one of [4].
[6]
In the display function, when the user satisfies the condition regarding the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination, the time-limited storage information regarding the time-limited in-game element is stored in another time-limited in-game element. The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [5] for realizing a function of displaying on the user terminal in a mode different from the display mode of the time-limited storage information relating to the above.
[7]
The first storage destination and the second storage destination are storage destinations in which the use of stored in-game elements is not restricted.
In the storage function,
When the time-limited in-game element is given to the user, the time-limited in-game element is stored in the first storage destination.
When the indefinite in-game element is given to the user, the indefinite in-game element is stored in a storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "third storage destination") in which the use of the stored in-game element is restricted. ,
In order to realize a function of changing the indefinite in-game element to be stored in the second storage destination when the storage destination change condition of the indefinite in-game element stored in the third storage destination is satisfied. The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [6].
[8]
The display condition is that the display request for the time-limited storage information from the user has been accepted.
In the display function, when the display request is accepted, any one of [1] to [7] for realizing the function of displaying the time-limited storage information for which the display request is accepted on the user terminal is realized. The video game processing program described.
[9]
The display function has a function of displaying the time-limited storage information on the user terminal in an order determined based on the time from the current time to the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination. The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [8] for realizing.
[10]
In the display function, the time-limited storage information related to the time-limited in-game element whose time from the current time to the expiration date is equal to or less than a predetermined time is displayed in a display mode of the time-limited storage information related to other time-limited in-game elements. The video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [9] for realizing the function of displaying on the user terminal in a mode different from that of the above.
[11]
A video game processing program for realizing at least one of the functions realized by the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [10] on the server on a user terminal capable of communicating with the server. ..
[12]
A server on which the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [10] is installed.
[13]
A video game processing system that includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of a video game according to a user's operation.
Among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with time limit") is stored in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set is stored. A storage means for storing an element (hereinafter referred to as an "indefinite in-game element") in a second storage destination,
When the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information") is displayed on the user terminal. A video game processing system characterized by including display means.
[14]
The server includes the storage means and the display means.
The video game processing system according to [13], wherein the user terminal includes an output means for outputting a game screen representing the time-limited storage information to the display screen of the display device by the display means.
[15]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a server according to a user's operation, and an expiration date is set on the server among the in-game elements owned by the user. The in-game element (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with time limit") is stored in the first storage destination, and the in-game element (hereinafter referred to as "indefinite in-game element") for which the expiration date is not set is stored in the second storage destination. When the storage function to be stored first and the display condition of the time-limited in-game element are satisfied, the information regarding the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information"). A video game processing program for realizing a function of receiving information about a function provided by the server from a server having a display function of displaying) on the user terminal and performing input / output corresponding to the function on the user terminal.
[16]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a user terminal according to a user's operation.
To the user terminal
Among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with time limit") is stored in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set is stored. A storage function that stores elements (hereinafter referred to as "indefinite in-game elements") in the second storage destination,
When the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information") is displayed on the user terminal. A video game processing program to realize the display function.
[17]
[16] A video game processing program for realizing at least one of the functions realized by the video game processing program described in the user terminal on a server capable of communicating with the user terminal.
[18]
A user terminal on which the video game processing program according to [15] or [16] is installed.
[19]
A video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game according to the user's operation.
Among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with time limit") is stored in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set is stored. A storage process for storing elements (hereinafter referred to as "indefinite in-game elements") in the second storage destination, and
When the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the display for displaying the information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information") on the user terminal. A video game processing method characterized by including processing.
[20]
A video game processing system including a communication network, a server, and a user terminal is a video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game in response to a user operation.
Among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with time limit") is stored in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set is stored. A storage process for storing elements (hereinafter referred to as "indefinite in-game elements") in the second storage destination, and
When the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information") is displayed on the user terminal. A video game processing method characterized by including display processing.

According to one of the embodiments of the present invention, it is useful to make it possible to improve the convenience regarding the management of in-game elements for which the expiration date has been set.

10 Video game processing server 20,201-20N User terminal 11 Storage unit 12 Display unit 13 Judgment unit 30 Communication network 100 Video game processing system

Claims (9)

It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a server according to a user's operation.
To the server
Among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with time limit") is stored in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set is stored. A storage function that stores elements (hereinafter referred to as "indefinite in-game elements") in the second storage destination,
When the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the display for displaying the information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information") on the user terminal. A video game processing program to realize the functions. The time-limited in-game element is an in-game element for which an expiration date is set when it is given to the user.
In the display function,
When the display condition is satisfied, the set of the information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination and the information indicating the expiration date of the time-limited in-game element is set with the time limit. Displayed on the user terminal as stored information
When a plurality of the same kind of time-limited in-game elements with substantially the same expiration date are stored in the first storage destination and the display conditions are satisfied, information indicating the time-limited in-game element and the said The first aspect of the present invention is for realizing a function of displaying a set of information indicating the expiration date and the number of stored in-game elements with a time limit on the user terminal as the time-limited storage information regarding a plurality of the in-game elements with a time limit. Described video game processing program. In the display function, when the display condition is satisfied, information indicating the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination, the number of stored time-limited in-game elements, and the time-limited in-game element are stored. Realize a function of displaying a set of the total number of stored indefinite in-game elements stored in the second storage destination of the same type as the element or information indicating each of them as the time-limited storage information on the user terminal. The video game processing program according to claim 1 or 2. In the display function, the indefinite in-game element of the same type as the indefinite in-game element stored in the first storage destination is stored in the second storage destination, and a request for selecting the indefinite in-game element is made. The video game processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when accepted, the function of displaying the time-limited storage information regarding the time-limited in-game element on the user terminal is realized. When the request for selecting the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination is received, the user's possession information of the same type of time-limited in-game element as the time-limited in-game element is stored in the storage means of another user terminal. Realized a judgment function to judge whether or not is stored,
The claim for the display function is to realize a function of displaying information on a determination result by the determination function on the user terminal when the determination function determines that the possessed information is stored in the storage means. The video game processing program according to any one of 1 to 4. In the display function, when the user satisfies the condition regarding the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination, the time-limited storage information regarding the time-limited in-game element is stored in another time-limited in-game element. The video game processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 5, for realizing a function of displaying on the user terminal in a mode different from the display mode of the time-limited storage information relating to the above. The first storage destination and the second storage destination are storage destinations in which the use of stored in-game elements is not restricted.
In the storage function,
When the time-limited in-game element is given to the user, the time-limited in-game element is stored in the first storage destination.
When the indefinite in-game element is given to the user, the indefinite in-game element is stored in a storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "third storage destination") in which the use of the stored in-game element is restricted. ,
In order to realize a function of changing the indefinite in-game element to be stored in the second storage destination when the storage destination change condition of the indefinite in-game element stored in the third storage destination is satisfied. The video game processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 6. A video game processing system that includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of a video game according to a user's operation.
Among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with time limit") is stored in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set is stored. A storage means for storing an element (hereinafter referred to as an "indefinite in-game element") in a second storage destination,
When the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information") is displayed on the user terminal. A video game processing system characterized by including display means. It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a user terminal according to a user's operation.
To the user terminal
Among the in-game elements owned by the user, the in-game element for which the expiration date is set (hereinafter referred to as "in-game element with time limit") is stored in the first storage destination, and the in-game element for which the expiration date is not set is stored. A storage function that stores elements (hereinafter referred to as "indefinite in-game elements") in the second storage destination,
When the display condition of the time-limited in-game element is satisfied, the information about the time-limited in-game element stored in the first storage destination (hereinafter referred to as "time-limited storage information") is displayed on the user terminal. A video game processing program to realize the display function.

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