JP7014756B2 - Server system, game provision method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a server system, a program, and the like.

In recent years, with the increasing number of functions, functional improvements, and widespread use of information communication terminal devices such as tablet-type information communication terminal devices or smartphones and personal computers (hereinafter referred to as "communication terminal devices"), games have been introduced in these communication terminal devices. There are more opportunities to do.

Further, conventionally, an online game called a social game, which is a fusion of a communication type networking service called a social networking service (hereinafter referred to as "SNS") and a game, has also been provided.

In particular, recently, a game item having entertainment including a lottery element, so-called "Gacha", which provides an item randomly selected based on an acquisition request from a player during a game, has been introduced. A system that executes an event to be acquired is also generalized.

In addition, a game system that has a function to acquire this kind of item determines the winning probability of the game medium used in the game such as a game card at a lottery event such as Gasha as a measure to continuously promote the game. It is known that a player who has a good progress in a game is given preferential treatment in a lottery process such as gasha (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-239878

However, in the system described in Patent Document 1, on the contrary, it is not possible to give preferential treatment to a player whose progress of the game is not good, for example, to a player who is not good at the game or a beginner of the game. It is difficult to keep such players motivated to play the game because they are not provided with sufficient opportunities to receive preferential treatment.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide various players with an opportunity to enjoy an effect more advantageous than other players, and to provide fairness to various players. As a result, it is an object of the present invention to provide a server system or the like that can give a wide range of players a strong motivation to execute a game and can improve their motivation.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A server system that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
Has a configuration.

With this configuration, according to the present invention, in a game using a client-server system that controls a game using a terminal device, a specific player who enjoys an advantageous effect is selected by a lottery process, regardless of the progress of the game. For example, various players such as beginners and advanced players can be given a fair opportunity to enjoy more advantageous effects than other players.

Therefore, the present invention can give a wide range of players a strong motivation to play a game and can improve their motivation.

The "game information" includes, for example, player operation information input to the terminal device and player information regarding each player (including information about friends and information about other users in a communication match). ..

In addition, for example, the "lottery process" includes
(A1) Lottery process in which players are randomly selected,
(A2) The winning probability is set for each target player according to given information such as information about the player (player information) and the status of the lottery process executed in the past, and the lottery selected by the winning probability of each player. Processing and
(A3) A lottery process selected by each player with the same winning probability,
Etc. are included.

In particular, as the target of the lottery process (that is, the player who is the population of the lottery process),
(B1) All players related to the game, such as players participating in the game and players viewing the game.
(B2) A player who meets certain conditions such as the player's current and past states, attributes, game progress, and billing status, and
(B3) Players belonging to the same group,
Etc. are included.

Then, the lottery process is executed at a predetermined timing such as a predetermined timing, a randomly determined timing, and a timing when the predetermined condition is satisfied. However, it may be executed repeatedly during the game.

Further, the player selected may be one player, a plurality of players, or "0". In particular, when the lottery process is repeatedly executed during the game, the number of selected players may be fixed or may change.

In addition to the above, the "advantageous effect" includes, for example, increasing the winning probability of Gasha, and the game ability of the player character operated by the selected player (hereinafter, also referred to as "target player character"). To improve the parameters of the target player character, to give the corresponding player special game rights (privileges), to give preferential treatment to the corresponding player or the player character operated by the player. This includes the execution of events and the advantage of in-game costs and spending.

Further, in "controlling the terminal device ...", for example, the game is controlled in the terminal device by providing control information for executing the game by the terminal device, and It includes executing the first game control process and the second game control process, and displaying (streaming) only the game image on the terminal device as a result of each control process.

(2) Further, the present invention
Player information indicating information about the player is stored in the storage means in association with each player.
The selection control means
Player information satisfying a given first condition is detected from the player information stored in the storage means, and the lottery process is performed from the plurality of players associated with the detected player information. It has a configuration for executing the selection control process for selecting the specific player.

With this configuration, the present invention has a second mode in which a player having a given first condition, such as a player who participates in a specific game (a mini game in the main game), enjoys an advantageous effect. Since it is possible to select a specific player who can execute the game, it is possible to motivate the participation in the specific game and activate the game.

The "player information" includes, for example,
(C1) Information indicating whether or not a person has participated in a specific game (whether or not he / she is currently participating, whether or not he / she has participated in the past, whether or not he / she has applied for participation, or whether or not he / she has been approved for the application for participation),
(C2) Information indicating the progress in the main game or the progress in a specific game (for example, the stage cleared, the type and number of acquired items, or the type and number of quests achieved),
(C3) Information on billing or costs such as points and in-game currency consumption,
(C4) Information on the history of participation in the game and
(C5) The above information in other games,
Etc. are included.

Further, for example, the "player having a given first condition" may be referred to as "a player".
(D1) A player who has participated in a specific game (a player who has announced participation in the game, a player who has applied for participation in the specific game, or a player whose participation application has been approved may be included),.
(D2) Players who are playing a specific game (including lottery events such as Gasha) or players who have played in the past.
(D3) A player whose progress of the main game or a specific game is in a predetermined situation, or a player whose progress is in a predetermined situation.
(D4) Players who have paid predetermined costs such as billing and items (including in-game currency),
(D5) A player invited to participate in the game (including a player invited by another player and responding to the invitation), a player who has invited another player to the game, or another player Players who have been invited and participated in the war based on the invitation,
(D6) A player who has performed a given action by another application, and
(D7) A player having preset attributes such as the player's gender, date of birth, age, or location.
Is included.

(3) Further, the present invention
The selection control means
A specific player candidate who is a candidate for the specific player is identified from the plurality of players by the lottery process.
If the specified second condition is satisfied for the specified specific player candidate, the specific player candidate is selected as the specific player, and the specific player candidate is selected.
If the second condition is not satisfied, the specific player candidate is canceled, and another player is specified as a specific player candidate by the lottery process.
It has a configuration for executing the selection control process.

With this configuration, the present invention, as a given second condition, responds to a notification indicating that it has become a specific player candidate, the progress of the game, the type and number of items being acquired, the task or stage cleared. Or, a specific player candidate having a predetermined number of friends, a billing amount, etc. can be selected as a specific player, and if the conditions are not satisfied, the specific player candidate is canceled and a new identification is made. A specific player can be selected by specifying a player candidate and determining that a condition is satisfied for the new specific player candidate.

Therefore, according to the present invention, a game element of updating player information in order to advance the game in an advantageous manner can be newly incorporated into the game, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

As the "given second condition", for example, after providing the terminal device 20 of the specific player candidate with game control information for notifying the player that the specific player candidate has been identified, the terminal concerned. This includes receiving a response to the notification from the device or logging in to the game after the notification.

(4) Further, the present invention
The providing means
The terminal device of the specific player candidate specified by the lottery process is provided with game control information for notifying the corresponding player that the specific player candidate has been selected.
The selection control means
When a given instruction transmitted from the terminal device is received from the player notified that the specific player candidate has been selected, the selection control process for selecting the corresponding specific player candidate as the specific player is executed. Has a configuration.

With this configuration, as a given second condition, the present invention can select a specific player candidate as a specific player when responding to a notification indicating that the specific player candidate has become a specific player candidate, so that a plurality of specific players can be selected. If a player who responds quickly is selected as a specific player from the candidates, a new game element of monitoring the notification of the specific player candidate can be incorporated.

Therefore, the present invention not only updates player information in order to advance the game in an advantageous manner, but also incorporates a new game element of monitoring the notification into the game, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

(5) Further, the present invention
The selection control means
Based on the player information stored in advance in association with each player, the plurality of players are classified into a plurality of groups, and the selection control process for executing the lottery process is executed for each of the classified groups. have.

With this configuration, the present invention can be grouped according to the level of each player or the progress of the game in addition to the attributes of the player. Therefore, for example, various players such as beginners and advanced players can be used. On the other hand, it is possible to give a fair opportunity to enjoy an effect that is more advantageous than other players.

Therefore, the present invention can motivate participation in a particular game and thus activate the game.

It should be noted that "classified into a plurality of groups" may be classified each time the lottery process is executed, or may be classified into the same group at a predetermined period or during the game.

(6) Further, the present invention
The selection control means
For a plurality of players to be drawn, (a) equal winning probability or (b) each winning probability corresponding to each player information stored in advance in association with each player is set.
It has a configuration that executes the lottery process based on the set winning probability.

With this configuration, the present invention can execute the lottery process with an equal winning probability for each player or with a winning probability with a light weight given to the player according to the game situation or the like. Equal lottery processing, or lottery processing that takes into account the abilities and levels of the players and equalizes the abilities in the game (the probability of winning is lowered for players with a high player level, and the number of winnings is (For example, increasing the winning probability for a low player) can be realized.

In addition, "for multiple players ... set the winning probability according to the corresponding player information" means to antagonize the abilities of the players participating in the game and activate the game. Indicates that the winning probability is set according to the player level, the progress of the game, the experience value, the points earned, the task achieved, and the like.

(7) Further, the present invention
The selection control means
The result information indicating the result of the selection control process is stored in the storage means, and the result information is stored.
It has a configuration for executing the selection control process from the next time onward based on the result information stored in the storage means.

With this configuration, the present invention has a probabilistically equal lottery process, or a lottery process that is equal in the game in consideration of the player's ability and level (winning probability for a player with a high player level). It can be lowered and the winning probability can be increased for a player with a low number of winnings).

The "result information" includes, for example, information indicating that the winning player is a specific player, a non-specific player, or both players.

Further, "execute the selection control process from the next time onward based on the result information" may mean, for example, the selection control process including the next lottery process may be executed based on the result information, one after another, or one after another. Further, it is shown that the next selection control process may be executed based on the result information, and all the selection control processes from the next time onward may be executed based on the result information.

(8) Further, the present invention
The game control means
A configuration that maintains the state of the player selected by the selection control process as the specific player during a given period, and releases the state of the player as the specific player after the end of the given period. Have.

With this configuration, the present invention can divide the players who enjoy advantageous effects in the game into periods, and thus give each player an opportunity to become a specific player in the game, and the player's interest in the game. Can be improved.

The "given period" may be, for example, a predetermined fixed period, a start timing of the period that varies depending on the progress of the game, player information of a specific player, and the like, and The period may be determined by the end timing.

(9) Further, the present invention
The game control means
When two or more specific players are selected by the selection control process, the specific player has a configuration in which the second game control process for controlling an advantageous effect in the second mode is executed for each specific player. ing.

With this configuration, the present invention can set a privilege obtained during the game, a period for maintaining the state as a specific player, and the like for each specific player, so that the effect according to each player can be enjoyed. ..

In particular, since the present invention can give superiority or inferiority to a specific player, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game by changing the superiority or inferiority according to the situation of the game or the like.

In addition, "controlling the advantageous effect in the second mode for each specific player" means, for example, executing by changing the period for enjoying the advantageous effect and the content of the advantageous effect for each specific player. show.

(10) Further, the present invention
The received game information or player information stored in the storage means in association with each player includes relationship information indicating a relationship between each player and another player.
The selection control means
When the specific player is selected, the selection control process for setting a player showing a given relationship with the specific player to the specific player based on the player information of the specific player is executed. is doing.

With this configuration, the present invention can be a motivation for establishing relationships with other players, and thus can activate the game.

In addition, as "relationship information", for example, a relationship in which communication can be performed using a chat function or the like on a game such as "follower" or "friend", or cooperative play such as a party by multiplayer. Contains information that indicates the relationship to be executed.

(11) Further, the present invention
A determination means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not the player information stored in the storage means in response to the specific player satisfies a given third condition when the specific player is selected. ,
The first notification control means for providing information to the terminal device of a specific player determined to satisfy the given third condition by the determination process in order to notify the corresponding player that the specific player has been selected. When,
It has a configuration further equipped with.

With this configuration, the present invention can control whether or not to notify the specific player that the specific player has been won by the player information, so that the present invention is more than notified by not being notified. It is possible to influence the player's strategy for the game by incorporating the specifications that are disadvantageous in the game and the update of the player information that controls the specifications into the game.

Therefore, since the present invention can provide a game for making the player think about a strategy for obtaining a winning notification, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the player.

In addition, as the timing of "notifying the specific player that the game has been won", the selected timing and the timing of enjoying the advantageous effect in the execution of the game in the second mode (for example, an event advantageous to the specific player is executed). Timing to be performed) or timing after enjoying the advantageous effect (for example, timing after an event advantageous to a specific player is executed) is included.

Further, the "given third condition" includes, for example, before an event is held in which a specific player enjoys an advantageous effect on a specific player in the second mode (for example, immediately before a lottery process such as Gasha). This includes the timing of obtaining a rare game card), the start of the event, and the end of the event.

(12) Further, the present invention
The first notification control means
At the timing at which the terminal device of the specific player is made to enjoy the advantageous effect by executing the game in the second mode, or at the timing after teaching the advantageous effect to the corresponding player. It has a configuration that provides information for notifying a specific player that a specific player has been selected.

With this configuration, the present invention can notify a specific player that a specific player has been selected, for example, at the timing when a preferential event for enjoying a favorable effect is executed or at the timing after the preferential event is executed. , It is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is enjoying the advantageous effect or that he / she is enjoying the advantageous effect.

(13) Further, the present invention
When the state of the player selected by the selection control process as the specific player is maintained for a given period, the specific player selected by the selection control process at the end timing of the given period. Further provided with a second notification control means for providing information for notifying the terminal device of the end of the period.
The selection control means
It has a configuration that extends the given period when it receives a given instruction transmitted from the terminal device of the player notified of the end of the given period.

With this configuration, the present invention can extend the period as a specific player to the player participating in the game, so that the player who enjoys the game for a long period of time or always participates in the game. Since the player can enjoy the advantageous effect, the number of active players can be increased and the game can be activated.

(14) Further, the present invention
Further provided, a providing means for each terminal device to provide game control information for performing a given process to the corresponding terminal device.
The selection control information used to control the selection control process includes flag information indicating whether or not to keep it secret from the player.
The providing means
When the game control information is provided to the corresponding terminal device, it is determined whether or not to provide the game control information based on the flag information, and the game control information determined to be available is the corresponding terminal device. Has a configuration to provide to.

With this configuration, the present invention can, for example, conceal to the player the period for maintaining the state as a specific player and the information indicating that the specific player has been selected, thus improving the expectation for the game. , Can provide attractive games.

The "selection control information" includes, for example, flag information indicating whether or not to keep it secret from the player.

(15) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information,
Selection control means for executing selection control processing for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by lottery processing, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process that controls the execution of
It has a configuration that makes the computer function as.

With this configuration, according to the present invention, in a game using a client-server system that controls a game using a terminal device, a specific player who enjoys an advantageous effect is selected by a lottery process, regardless of the progress of the game. For example, various players such as beginners and advanced players can be given a fair opportunity to enjoy more advantageous effects than other players.

Therefore, the present invention can give a wide range of players a strong motivation to play a game and can improve their motivation.

(16) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for determining whether or not to select a player participating in the game as a specific player.
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
A determination means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not the player information stored in the storage means in response to the specific player satisfies a given third condition when the specific player is selected. ,
A notification control means for notifying the terminal device of a specific player determined to satisfy the given third condition by the determination process to notify the corresponding player that the specific player has been selected.
Has a configuration.

With this configuration, the present invention can control whether or not to notify the specific player that the specific player has been won by the player information, so that the present invention is more than notified by not being notified. It is possible to influence the player's strategy for the game by incorporating the specifications that are disadvantageous in the game and the update of the player information that controls the specifications into the game.

Therefore, since the present invention can provide a game for making the player think about a strategy for obtaining a winning notification, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the player.

(17) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information,
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for determining whether or not to select a player participating in the game as a specific player.
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
A determination means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not the player information stored in the storage means in response to the specific player satisfies a given third condition when the specific player is selected.
A notification control means for providing information for causing a terminal device of a specific player determined to satisfy the given third condition by the determination process to notify the corresponding player that the specific player has been selected. It has a configuration that makes the computer function as.

With this configuration, the present invention can control whether or not to notify the specific player that the specific player has been won by the player information, so that the present invention is more than notified by not being notified. It is possible to influence the player's strategy for the game by incorporating the specifications that are disadvantageous in the game and the update of the player information that controls the specifications into the game.

Therefore, since the present invention can provide a game for making the player think about a strategy for obtaining a winning notification, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the player.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system structure which shows the structure of the game system of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the terminal apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the game control processing which includes the selection control processing of the player who enjoys the advantageous effect of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation of the game control process (second game control process) including the selection control process of a specific player executed by the server apparatus of one Embodiment.

Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. The embodiments described below do not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent requirements of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, an outline and an outline configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a server device 10 for providing a game service and a terminal device 20 (for example, terminal devices 20A, 20B, 20C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). It is configured to be connectable.

By accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the player can acquire a game from the server device 10 via the Internet and play the game. Further, the player can execute the game while communicating with other players by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20.

In particular, the server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a service for causing a player to play a game by using a terminal device 20 communicated and connected via the Internet. The server device 10 can also function as, for example, an SNS server (that is, an information processing device that provides a communication-type service) that provides a service capable of providing communication between a plurality of players. ..

Further, when the server device 10 functions as an SNS server, for example, a social game (Social Game) executed by using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS is used. It is now possible to provide a game called.

Specifically, the server device 10 is a game provided on the Web browser of the terminal device 20, for example, various languages such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) appraisal, and Javascript (registered trademark). It has become possible to provide a browser game (a game that can be started simply by opening the installation site with a Web browser).

Note that, unlike existing online games, social games do not require dedicated client software and include games that can be used only with a Web browser and an SNS account. Further, the server device 10 can connect to a terminal (smartphone, personal computer, game machine, etc.) of another player via a network and provide an online game capable of sharing the same game progress online at the same time. Has a configuration.

On the other hand, the server device 10 may be composed of one (device, processor) or a plurality of (device, processor).

Then, information such as billing information and game information stored in the storage area of the server device 10 (storage unit 140 described later) is connected to a database (in a broad sense, a storage device, a memory) via a network (intranet or the Internet). ), Or when functioning as an SNS server, information such as the player information storage unit 146 stored in the storage area is stored in a database (intranet or the Internet) connected via a network (intranet or the Internet). In a broad sense, it may be stored in a storage device (memory).

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment receives input information based on the operation of the player of the terminal device 20 (that is, the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. It has become.

Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20. The terminal device 20 has a configuration for performing various processes for providing the terminal device 20 with the game processing result received from the server device 10 so as to be viewable by the player.

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as an image generation device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, a portable game machine, etc., and is a server device via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. It is a device that can be connected to 10. The communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

Further, the terminal device 20 includes a Web browser capable of browsing a Web page (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). It also has a Web browser function for transmitting player operation data to the server device 10.

For example, the terminal device 20 is based on a game application stored in a storage area (a storage unit 270 described later) while acquiring necessary information such as game information about another player at the time of a battle of another player from the server device 10. The game may be executed, or various processes for providing the game screen to the player may be executed, and the player may execute the game.

Further, for example, the terminal device 20 acquires game control information provided from the server device 10 while transmitting player operation data to the server device 10, and executes a predetermined game process.
You may run the game based on the game process.

In particular, when the terminal device 20 executes a game process based on the game control information provided by the server device 10, when the server device 10 is requested to play a predetermined game, the game of the server device 10 is performed. You will be connected to the site and the game will start.

Then, the terminal device 20 causes the server device 10 functioning as the SNS server to perform a predetermined process by using the API as necessary, or the player information storage unit managed by the server device 10 functioning as the SNS server. It has a configuration in which 146 is acquired and the game is executed.

[2] Server device Next, the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a functional block of the server device 10 of the present embodiment. Further, the server device 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 communicates with an input unit 120 for use by an administrator or other input, a display unit 130 for performing a predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 in which predetermined information is stored, a terminal device 20, or the like. It includes a unit 196, a processing unit 100 that executes processing mainly related to the game provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like for setting related to a game, other necessary settings, and data input. For example, the input unit 120 of the present embodiment is configured by a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of the present embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its functions are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic tape. , Or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a terminal, another server, or another network system), and its function is hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It is composed of hardware and programs.

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed in the database.

Further, the storage unit 140 of the present embodiment has a storage unit 140 in addition to the main storage unit 142.
(A1) Information about a game including various table data used when executing a game process and information (including initial values) of a game medium such as a game card provided to a player (hereinafter, "game information"". ) Is stored in the game data storage unit 144,
(A2) A player information storage unit 146 in which information about a player (hereinafter referred to as "player information") is stored for each player, and
(A3) Information used when controlling a selection control process for selecting a player who enjoys an effect more advantageous than other players such as contents controlled as a specific player (hereinafter referred to as "selection control information") is stored. Selection control information storage unit 148,
have.

The player information includes history of games (including main games, mini games and events) that have participated in the present or past, billing history, login history, information on player characters used or owned, and information on acquired items. , Player level, information about cleared tasks and stages, and usage history of other applications (including games and non-games).

The player information includes information about other players invited to the game, the number of players invited to the game, information about other players invited to the game and participated in the game in response to the invitation, and the game. It includes information about other players who have been solicited, and information about friends (information about friends such as players who have applied for friends (eg, friend list) and information about in-game help requests).

In addition, the player information includes information indicating a specific player and a non-specific player (either information may be used), which will be described later, and information about the game when the specific player and the non-specific player are used, for each player. Information indicating the selection history (hereinafter, also referred to as "selection history information") is included.

In addition, the selection history information includes information about the game such as the number of times, the period, the date and time selected by the specific player and the non-specific player, the type and number of events executed by the specific player, points, items, and in-game currency. included.

The processing unit 100 performs various processing using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on the program stored in the information storage medium 180, and also performs various processes such as control of data transfer between the units. .. Further, it performs a process of providing various services according to a request from the terminal.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of the present embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a Web processing unit 102, a game management unit 103, a reception processing unit 104, a selection control processing unit 105, a timer management unit 110, and an information providing unit. It has at least 111.

For example, the game management unit 103 of the present embodiment constitutes the game control means of the present invention, and the reception processing unit 104 constitutes the reception means of the present invention. Further, for example, the selection control processing unit 105 of the present embodiment constitutes the selection control means of the present invention, and the information providing unit 111 includes the first notification control means, the second notification control means, the notification control means and the notification control means of the present invention. Configure the means of provision.

The communication control unit 101 performs a process of transmitting and receiving data via a network with the terminal device 20. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on the information received from the terminal device 20 and the like by the communication control unit 101.

In particular, the communication control unit 101 of the present embodiment is linked with the information providing unit 111, and is a process of transmitting information about a game screen or a game to the terminal device 20 of the player based on a request from the terminal device 20 of the player. I do.

The Web processing unit 102 functions as a Web server. For example, the Web processing unit 102 performs a process of transmitting data in response to a request of the Web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and a Web browser of the terminal device 20. The process of receiving the data transmitted by 211 is performed.

In this embodiment, a case where the server device 10 also has a function as an SNS server will be described as an example, but the server device 10 is formed separately as a game server and an SNS server. May be good. Further, the processing of the game of the present embodiment may be partially or wholly performed by the server device 10, or may be partially performed by the terminal device 20.

The game management unit 103 interlocks with the terminal device 20 and executes game processing related to a role-playing game (RPG) or a battle game in each player based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20.

In particular, the game management unit 103 causes each player to execute various games based on the instructions of the player or at the timing of the progress of the game (before the start of the game or during the game).

Specifically, for a normal player, the game management unit 103 executes a first game control process for controlling the execution of a game by the first mode, based on the received player instruction.

Further, the game management unit 103 makes the player selected by the lottery process (that is, the player who is given preferential treatment) enjoy a more advantageous effect in the game than the first mode, based on the received game information. The second game control process that controls the execution of the game according to the two modes is executed.

The reception processing unit 104 receives information about the game (including information about operation input) transmitted from each terminal device 20 as game information.

The selection control processing unit 105 executes a selection control process for selecting a player (hereinafter, referred to as a “specific player”) who receives preferential treatment over other players by lottery processing from a plurality of players participating in the game.

The timer management unit 110 has a timer function and is used in conjunction with the selection control processing unit 105, the terminal device 20, or the like to manage each period during the game.

In particular, the timer management unit 110 outputs the current time or a preset time to each unit based on the request from the game management unit 103, the selection control processing unit 105, or other units. Further, the timer management unit 110 is used to synchronize with each terminal device 20.

The information providing unit 111 generates various game control information (including information related to the production) for processing the game by the terminal device 20, and provides the information providing unit 111 to the corresponding terminal device 20.

[3] Terminal device Next, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a functional block of the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment. Further, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which a part of the component (each part) of FIG. 2 is omitted.

The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the player, and outputs the input information of the player to the processing unit 200. The input unit 260 of the present embodiment includes a detection unit 262 that detects input information (input signal) of the player. The input unit 260 includes, for example, a lever, a button, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel type display, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its function can be realized by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of the present embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area and an image buffer 272 in which the final display image or the like is stored. It should be noted that a configuration in which some of these may be omitted may be used.

The information storage medium 280 (a medium that can be read by a computer) stores programs, data, and the like, and its functions are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic tape. Or, it can be realized by a memory (ROM) or the like.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. The information storage medium 280 can store a program for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

In the present embodiment, programs and game data for operating the computer as each part of the present embodiment stored in the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 are received via the network. The received program or data is stored in the information storage medium 280. The program or data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the storage unit 270. The case of receiving a program or data in this way to make the network system function is also included in the scope of the present invention.

The display unit 290 outputs an image generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, an LCD, a touch panel type display, an HMD (head-mounted display), or the like. The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with an external device (for example, another terminal or server), and its function depends on various processors, hardware such as an ASIC for communication, a program, or the like. realizable.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs game processing, display control, and an image based on information about the game acquired from the server device 10 via the communication unit 296, input information acquired from the input unit 260, or a program or the like. Performs processing such as generation processing or sound generation processing.

The processing unit 200 performs various processing using the main storage unit 271 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 200 includes a communication control unit 210, a Web browser 211, a game processing unit 212, a display control unit 213, a drawing unit 220, and a sound processing unit 230. It should be noted that a configuration in which some of these may be omitted may be used.

The communication control unit 210 performs a process of transmitting and receiving data to and from each of the server devices 10. Further, the communication control unit 210 performs a process of storing the data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, a process of analyzing the received data, a process of controlling other data transmission / reception, and the like.

The communication control unit 210 may perform a process of storing and managing the destination information (IP address, port number) of the server in the information storage medium 280. Then, when the communication control unit 210 receives the input information of the communication start from the player, the communication control unit 210 may perform communication with the server device 10.

In particular, the communication control unit 210 transmits player identification information and operation information to the server device 10, and supplies information about the game (player information, game card information, player Web page, game screen, etc.) to the server device 10. Performs the process of receiving from.

The communication control unit 210 may transmit / receive data to / from the server device 10 at predetermined intervals, or may transmit / receive data to / from the server device 10 when receiving input information from the input unit 260. In particular, the communication control unit 210 of the present embodiment performs a process of receiving the game screen from the server device 10.

The Web browser 211 is an application program for browsing a Web page (game screen), downloads an HTML file, an image file, or the like from a Web server (server device 10), analyzes the layout, and controls the display. Further, the Web browser 211 transmits data to the Web server (server device 10) using an input form (link, button, text box, etc.).

The Web browser 211 of the present embodiment can realize a browser game. For example, the Web browser 211 may execute a program described in Javascript (registered trademark), FLASH, Java (registered trademark), etc. received from the Web server (server device 10).

The terminal device 20 can display the information from the Web server specified by the URL via the Internet by the Web browser 211. For example, the terminal device 20 can display the game screen (data such as HTML) received from the server device 10 by the Web browser 211.

The game processing unit 212 performs various game calculation processes. For example, there are a process of starting a game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process of advancing the game, a process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied, and the like.

The game processing unit 212 is composed of various objects (polygons, free-form surfaces, subdivision surfaces, and the like) that represent display objects such as player characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (topography). Objects) may be placed and set in the object space.

Here, the object space is a virtual space, and includes both a two-dimensional space and a three-dimensional space. The two-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged in two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y), and the three-dimensional space is a space in which objects are arranged, for example, in three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z). be.

In addition to setting the game card as deck data, the game processing unit 212 controls transmission / reception of various information at the time of login, and controls the player when executing a game in real time in conjunction with the server device 10. Execution of the game processing based on the game, and when the game is executed by the automatic calculation, the game processing including the reproduction of the received automatic calculation data is executed.

Further, the display control unit 213 performs a process of displaying on the display unit 290. For example, the display control unit 213 may display using the Web browser 211.

The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on various processes (for example, game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image, and the display control unit 213 outputs the image to the display unit 290. The image generated by the drawing unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image.

The sound processing unit 230 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200, generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voice, and outputs them to the sound output unit 292.

[4] Processing Method of the Present Embodiment [4.1] Outline Next, a method of a game control processing including a selection control processing of a player who enjoys an advantageous effect of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a game control process including a player's selection control process that enjoys the advantageous effects of the present embodiment.

The server device 10 of the present embodiment works with the terminal device 20 to provide a player character and other characters, a game space and a part thereof, a game parameter, a BGM, a game scenario, and the like for each player. It has a configuration for executing a battle game such as a battle game or a fighting game, an RPG, or a game such as a simulation game based on a player's operation.

Then, the server device 10 of the present embodiment constitutes a server system that is connected via a network and controls a game for the terminal device 20 operated by the player to execute a given game. There is.

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment is as shown in FIG.
(A1) Accepting information about the game transmitted from the terminal device 20 as game information ([1] in FIG. 4),
(A2) A selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process is executed ([2] in FIG. 4).
(A3) Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is executed by the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. The second game control process to be controlled is executed ([3] in FIG. 4),
(A4) The game control information for each terminal device 20 to execute a given process according to the first game control process or the second game control process is provided to the corresponding terminal device 20 ([4] in FIG. 4). Has a configuration.

In particular, the server device 10 has, as the second game control process of the second mode, a game that increases the winning probability of the gasha executed during the game, and a player character operated by a specific player (hereinafter, also referred to as a “target player character”). A game that improves the in-game ability of the target player, a game that makes the parameters of the target player character more advantageous than other players, for example, a game that is special to the corresponding player such as the right to activate the combo function (referred to as). A game that grants a privilege), a game in which an event in which the corresponding player or a player character operated by the player is given preferential treatment is executed (a game that starts from a pole position in a racing game), and the cost and consumption amount during the game. It has a configuration for executing a game that is advantageous (a game that has a lower cost or a lower consumption than a normal player).

In addition, in FIG. 4,
(B1) Accepting game information from a plurality of terminal devices (including, for example, terminal devices for players A, B, C, D, and E) 20.
(B2) Player B selected by lottery as a specific player from among players A, B, C, D and E (hereinafter, also referred to as "players subject to lottery").
(B3) The second game control process is executed for player B of a specific player using a gacha containing a rare item (that is, a rare gacha box).
(B4) For players A, C, D and E of other players (that is, non-specific players), the first game control process is performed using a gacha (that is, a normal gacha box) composed of normal items. What is done and
(B5) The game control information indicating the result of the game processing is provided to each terminal device 20.
It is shown.

With this configuration, in the present embodiment, in a game using a client-server system that controls the game using the terminal device 20, a specific player can be selected by a lottery process, so that a specific player can enjoy an advantageous effect. By selecting by lottery process, regardless of the progress of the game, various players such as beginners and advanced players can enjoy an opportunity to enjoy an effect more advantageous than other players. It is designed to be given fairly.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to contribute to the motivation for a wide range of players to execute the game and to improve their motivation.

[4.2] Selection control process including lottery process Next, a selection control process including a lottery process executed by the selection control processing unit 105 of the present embodiment will be described.

(Overview of selection control processing)
The selection control processing unit 105 of this embodiment is
(A1) By random
(A2) The winning probability is set for each target player according to given information such as player information and the status of the lottery process executed in the past, and also depending on the winning probability of each player.
(A3) With the same winning probability in each player
The lottery process is executed, and one or more specific players (that is, players who enjoy an effect more advantageous than other players) are selected from among the players participating in a plurality of games.

That is, the selection control processing unit 105 of the present embodiment has equal winning probabilities for a plurality of players to be drawn, or each player information stored in advance in association with each player. The winning probability is set, and the lottery process is executed to select a specific player based on the set winning probability.

Then, the selection control processing unit 105 of the present embodiment has a player level or a player character level (player character) to be operated by the player in order to antagonize the abilities of the players participating in the game and activate the game. The winning probability is set according to the progress of the game, the experience value, the points acquired, the task achieved, and the like, and the lottery process is executed to select a specific player based on the set winning probability.

Specifically, the selection control processing unit 105
(B1) All players related to the game, such as players participating in the game and players viewing the game.
(B2) A player or a player who meets certain conditions such as the player's current and past states, attributes, game progress, and billing status.
(B3) Players belonging to the same group,
Is set as the player to be the target of the lottery process (that is, the player of the population of the lottery process), and one or more specific players are selected from the players of these populations.

In particular, when the selection control processing unit 105 sets the player to be the target of the lottery processing of (B2) and (B3), the selection control processing unit 105 is located from the player information of each player stored in the player information storage unit 146. Player information satisfying the first condition is detected, and a selection control process of selecting a specific player from a plurality of players associated with the detected player information by lottery processing is executed.

Further, when the selection control processing unit 105 sets the player to be the target of the lottery processing of (B2) and (B3), the selection control processing unit 105 uses the player information as player information.
(C1) Information indicating whether or not a person has participated in a specific game (whether or not he / she is currently participating, whether or not he / she has participated in the past, whether or not he / she has applied for participation, or whether or not he / she has been approved for the application for participation),
(C2) Information indicating the progress of a game such as a main game, a mini game, or a story mode game, or the progress of a specific game (for example, a cleared stage, the type and number of acquired items, and the type of gasha that participated. And the number of executions, or information indicating the type and number of quests achieved),
(C3) Information on billing or costs such as points and in-game currency consumption,
(C4) Information on the history of participation in the game and
(C5) The above information in other games,
It has a configuration using such as.

(Player targeted for selection control processing)
The selection control processing unit 105 logs in to a player who is browsing the game or logs in to the game, in addition to the player who is actually participating in the main game (hereinafter, also referred to as “main game”) such as the main game. On the other hand, all players involved in the game, such as players waiting to participate, are set as players to be drawn.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 participates in a player who has participated in a specific game such as a gasha, an in-game game (mini game), or an event (including a limited-time event) executed in the main game, or a specific game. Players who have announced, players who are playing a specific game, players who have played in the past, players who have applied for participation in a specific game, or players whose participation application has been approved are selected for the lottery. It may be set as.

The specific game of the present embodiment may be a game executed by the second mode, or has no functions of the first mode and the second mode (that is, enjoys an effect advantageous to the specific player). It may be a game (without game processing).

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 may be a player participating in another game different from the game that enjoys an advantageous effect as a specific player based on the player information, or may be an application other than the game. The player using is may be set as the player to be drawn.

In this case, the selection control processing unit 105 may set a player who has executed a predetermined operation such as a player who has executed a post related to the game as a player to be drawn in another application other than the game such as SNS. ..

On the other hand, the selection control processing unit 105 determines the achievement status of quests and stages in the game (the status of the type and number of acquired items) as a player whose progress status of the main game or a specific game satisfies a given condition. Included), the number of points earned, the ranking, the game play history (total time from the start of the game), or the player whose game status is equal to or higher than the predetermined player level may be set as the player to be drawn. ..

In addition, when the selection control processing unit 105 uses a specific character in the game, the number of times the gasha or the specific event is executed, the number of times the quest is completed, or the like is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times, and the player's game. A player whose number of logins to and the frequency of logins (including the number of consecutive login days) is equal to or higher than a predetermined value may be set as a player to be drawn.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 has a specific item obtained by writing by another lottery process such as Gasha, by completing a quest, by purchasing from a shop such as in-game, or by a login bonus. A player may be set as a player to be drawn.

The specific item of the present embodiment may be a game medium (for example, a character, a card, and an item) used in the game, or is a dedicated item such as a "ticket for being a lottery target". May be good.

On the other hand, the selection control processing unit 105 may set the player to be drawn based on the billing history in the game, the consumption history of points and items, and the like.

Specifically, the selection control processing unit 105 includes a player who has been charged a certain amount or more, a player who has been charged a certain number of times or more, based on the information indicating the billing history and the information indicating the game history included in the player information. Alternatively, a player having both of them may be set as a player to be drawn.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 is a player who has consumed a certain number of points or more, a player who has consumed a certain number of points or more, a certain number or more or a certain number, based on the information indicating the game history included in the player information. A player who has consumed an item more than once, or a player who satisfies these two or more conditions may be set as a player to be drawn.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 is a player invited by another player to the game, a player who was invited and participated in the game in response to the invitation, a player who invited the invitation, or another player based on the player information. The player invited by the player and participated in the game based on the invitation may be set as the player to be drawn.

In particular, the invitation of the present embodiment includes, for example, a friend's application or a rescue request in the game, in addition to the request for participation in the game.

Then, the selection control processing unit 105 is based on the player information of each player, and in addition to the above invitation, based on the number of other players invited to the game and the number of other players invited to the game. Alternatively, the player to be drawn may be set based on the situation (progress) of the game as described above of the other invited player or the invited other player.

In addition to the above, the selection control processing unit 105, based on the player information of each player, regardless of whether it is a real space or a virtual space, the player's gender, date of birth, age and age, location, location weather, or Players to be drawn may be set based on a player name, a login name (including some of these characters), and the like.

For example, the selection control processing unit 105 may set a player of a predetermined age (for example, a player in his twenties) as a player to be drawn, or a player whose birthday is the date and time when the lottery process is executed is targeted for lottery. It may be set as a player of.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 may set the player to be drawn based on the selection history information included in the player information.

That is, the selection control processing unit 105 registers the selection history information (result information) indicating the result of the selection control processing in the player information storage unit 146 of the corresponding player, and based on the selection history information of each player, from the next time onward. The selection control process of may be executed.

For example, the selection control processing unit 105 excludes the specific player selected in the previous selection control processing from the players subject to the lottery in the current or subsequent lottery processing based on the selection history information of each player, or the past. The specific player already selected 5 times or more in the 10 times selection control process may be excluded from the players to be drawn by the current lottery process.

That is, the selection control processing unit 105 may execute the selection control process including the next lottery process based on the result information, and the selection control process one after another or further, based on the result information. It may be executed, or all selection control processes may be executed from the next time onward based on the result information.

If the selection control processing unit 105 is excluded from the lottery target players and meets the predetermined conditions, the selection control processing unit 105 can be set as the next and subsequent lottery target players in the selection control processing.

In this case, for example, as predetermined conditions, acquisition of a specific item (number or type), achievement of a predetermined player level, acquisition of a predetermined point or experience value, or , Clearing the specified quests and stages, having the specified number of logins or frequency, running the game for more than the specified time from the start of the game, and registering the specified number of friends It includes the fact that the information specified in the game progress and player information, such as the fact that the game is being played, is equal to or higher than a predetermined standard.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 may limit the collection period of information for setting the player to be drawn by a predetermined period (for example, every month), or may randomly collect the information period (start of aggregation). The timing and the end timing of aggregation) may be determined to limit the collection period.

(Selection control processing for groups)
The selection control processing unit 105 classifies a plurality of players into a plurality of groups based on the player information stored in advance in association with each player, executes a lottery process for each classified group, and selects a specific player. You may.

In particular, the selection control processing unit 105 may classify a plurality of players to be drawn into a plurality of groups by using the same information as the player information for setting the player to be drawn, or the lottery target. A plurality of players to be drawn may be classified into a plurality of groups by using information different from the player information for setting the player.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 sets a plurality of lottery target players set as described above based on the player information according to the attributes of each player, each level, each progress of the game, and the like. It may be classified into groups and the lottery process may be executed for each classified group.

Specifically, the selection control processing unit 105 sets the player to be drawn by the lottery process described above, similarly to the case where the selection control processing unit 105 sets the player to be drawn.
(C1) Depending on the progress of the game such as the number of cleared stages and player level,
(C2) Depending on the type of specific character, parameter value (ability value such as level / attack power / rarity) or character level
(C3) Depending on the number of times Gasha or a specific event has been executed, the number of times the quest has been completed, etc., the number of times the player has logged in to the game, and the frequency of logins (including the number of consecutive login days).
(C4) Depending on the amount charged in the game or the amount of points and items consumed,
(C5) Depending on the game history such as the total time of participating in the game
(C6) Depending on the player's gender, date of birth, age and age, or location, etc.
(C7) According to the order of participation in the game, the period of participation, and the current ranking.
(C8) Randomly or
By combining two or more of (C9) (C1)-(C8)
A plurality of players may be classified into a plurality of groups, and a lottery process may be executed for each of the classified groups.

For example, the selection control processing unit 105 has a player level of 1-5 as the first group, a player level of 6-10 as the second group, a player level of 11-20 as the third group, and the like. By allocating each player to the group to which the player belongs, the player may be classified into a plurality of groups and the lottery process may be executed for each group.

Instead of the above, the selection control processing unit 105 may set groups in order of earliest timing of participating in the main game, for example, when a player whose game progress is equal to or higher than a predetermined value is targeted for lottery.

Further, instead of the above, the selection control processing unit 105 identifies a group for selecting a specific player in a plurality of groups in which the players to be drawn are classified, and executes the lottery process for the specified group to specify the group. You may select a player.

Further, the selection control processing unit 105 may be classified into a plurality of groups each time the lottery process is executed, or may be classified into the same group at a predetermined period or during the game.

(Control of winning probability of lottery processing)
The selection control processing unit 105 is used for a plurality of players to be drawn by the selection control processing unit 105.
(D1) Equal winning probability or
(D2) Each winning probability according to each player information stored in advance in association with each player,
Is set, and the lottery process is executed based on the set winning probability.

Specifically, in the case of (D1), the selection control processing unit 105 sets an equal winning probability for all the players to be drawn.

Further, in the case of (D2), the selection control processing unit 105 may randomly assign a winning probability to each player to be drawn, or may assign the winning probability according to the player information. good.

In particular, when the selection control processing unit 105 controls the winning probability according to the player information, if the player information is superior to the player information of the other player, the winning probability is higher than the winning probability of the other player. May be set.

For example, the selection control processing unit 105 makes the winning probability of the player who is the target of the lottery having a high ranking or score higher than the winning probability of the player who is the target of the lottery having a low ranking or score, and the longer the player participates in the game, or the longer the player participates in the game. , The earlier the participation timing in the game, the higher the winning probability may be.

On the contrary, the selection control processing unit 105 may set a winning probability lower than the winning probability of the other player when the player information is superior to the player information of the other player.

On the other hand, the selection control processing unit 105 may set the winning probability of each player to be drawn based on the selection history information included in the player information.

For example, the selection control processing unit 105 lowers the winning probability of the lottery target player selected as the specific player in the previous selection control processing to be lower than the winning probability of the other lottery target players based on the selection history information of each player. It may be set (or high).

In this case, the selection control processing unit 105 is excluded from the lottery target in the current lottery process when the winning probability of the player to be the lottery target is equal to or less than a predetermined value based on the selection history information. As in the case, if the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the winning probability lowered in the previous selection control process may be corrected to the original value, or the current winning probability in the specific player won in the previous lottery process may be corrected. May be increased.

For example, as a predetermined condition, as described above, acquisition of a specific item (number or type), not being selected as a specific player in the previous selection control process, and reaching a predetermined player level are reached. Being, having acquired the specified points and experience points, having cleared the specified quests and stages, having the specified number of logins or frequency, and having been in the specified number of times or more than the specified time from the start of the game. It indicates that the information specified in the game progress and player information, such as that the game is being executed and that a predetermined number of friends are registered, is equal to or higher than the predetermined standard.

(Execution timing of selection control process)
The selection control processing unit 105 may use the selection control processing unit 105 as the selection control processing including the lottery processing.
(E1) At fixed timings such as predetermined dates and times (such as 1:00 every Sunday and 12:00 on the first day of every month)
(E2) At random timing or
(E3) Depending on the timing when a certain number of players to be drawn are gathered
The lottery process is executed and the selection control process for selecting a specific player is executed.

In this embodiment, information about the selected specific player that the selection control process including the lottery process has been executed may be notified, or the corresponding terminal device 20 may not be notified. It may be kept secret from all players.

(Number of players selected as specific players)
The selection control processing unit 105 may execute the selection control process of selecting one player as a specific player from the players to be drawn for each selection control process, or the selection control processing unit 105 may execute a selection control process of selecting two or more players as a specific player. The selection control process may be executed.

Further, when the selection control processing unit 105 classifies the players to be drawn into a plurality of groups and executes the selection control processing using the classified groups, one or two or more players are used for each group. Player may be selected as a specific player, or one or more groups may be specified from a plurality of groups, and one or two or more players may be selected as a specific player for each specified group. ..

When two or more players are selected as specific players, the game management unit 103 controls the second game to execute the game in the second mode in which each player who has become a specific player enjoys the same advantageous effect. The process may be executed, or the two or more specific players may be ranked or further grouped, and the advantageous effects may be changed according to the rank or for each group.

In particular, the game management unit 103 reduces the advantageous effect as the ranking becomes lower, for example, shortening the period in which the advantageous effect is obtained, or reducing the probability of winning a rare item in the gacha operated in the second mode. Then, a random and advantageous effect (an advantageous effect with a different period or a different winning probability of a rare item in a gacha operated in the second mode) may be randomly determined for each group.

On the other hand, the selection control processing unit 105 may select one or more specific players of the same number for each selection control processing, or may change the number of specific players such as other lottery processing, random or gradually increasing. (Including "0").

When the selected specific player is "0", the selection control processing unit 105 may increase the number of specific players in the next selection control process in a carry-over manner, or may increase the number of specific players in the next selection control process. The advantageous effect may be further varied in favor of the player (ie, the advantageous effect may be powered up).

[4.3] First Game Control Process and Second Game Control Process Next, the first game control process and the second game control process executed by the game management unit 103 of the present embodiment will be described.

(Overview of 1st game processing and 2nd game control processing)
The game management unit 103 is for each player.
(A1) When set to a non-specific player by the selection control process, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed based on the game information such as the received operation instruction.
(A2) When set to a specific player by the selection control process, the execution of the game is controlled by the second mode, which enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode, based on the received game information. 2 Execute the game control process.

The game management unit 103 may execute various games for each player, or may execute a game in which a plurality of players participate in the same game field on the same time axis.

(Advantageous effect in game control processing in the second mode)
When the game management unit 103 is set to a specific player by the selection control process, the game management unit 103 is relatively advantageous over the non-specific player (that is, the player not selected by the specific player) based on the received game information. The game is advanced so as to be, or the game is advanced so as to be disadvantageous to the two players.

Specifically, the game management unit 103
(B1) A process of increasing the winning probability of the Gasha executed by the specific player in the game of the second mode, or a process of decreasing the winning probability of the Gasha executed by the non-specific player in the game of the first mode.
(B2) A process for improving the in-game ability of a player character (hereinafter, also referred to as "target player character") operated by a specific player in a game of the second mode, or a non-specific player in a game of the first mode. Processing that reduces the game ability of the target player character to be operated,
(B3) Processing that favors the parameters (score, points, experience points, life energy, attack power, skills, available skills, etc.) of the target player character of the specific player and the items that can be acquired in the game of the second mode. Or, in the game of the first mode, the parameters (score, points, experience points, life energy, attack power, skills, available skills, etc.) of the target player character of the non-specific player and the items that can be acquired are disadvantageous. process,
(B4) Processing for granting a special game right (privilege) to a specific player in a game in the second mode,
(B5) In the game of the second mode, a process of executing an event in which a specific player or a target player character operated by the specific player is given preferential treatment, and
(B6) Processing that makes the cost or consumption amount in the game advantageous for a specific player in the game of the second mode, or processing that makes the cost or consumption amount in the game disadvantageous to the non-specific player in the game of the first mode.
To execute.

The game management unit 103 may execute the second game control process of the second mode in which the specific player enjoys a plurality of advantageous effects (all advantageous effects specified in the game). In this case, control for selecting a plurality of advantageous effects may be executed based on the operation of the player, or the player information of the corresponding player may be randomly selected from the plurality of advantageous effects. You may specify the advantageous effect applied to a specific player based on.

(Advantageous effect 1 in the game control process of the second mode)
For example, in the process of (B1), the game management unit 103 has a lottery table or a lottery table having a high probability of winning a rare item from a normal lottery table or a gasha box used in the game of the first mode in the game of the second mode. You may switch to the gasha box and execute the gasha based on the switched lottery table or the gasha box.

That is, the game management unit 103 has a configuration in which it is easier to acquire items having a high degree of rarity in Gasha in the game in the second mode than in the game in the first mode.

Further, for example, in the process of (B1), the game management unit 103 prepares a lottery table or a gasha box that can be selected by a specific player in the game of the first mode, and uses the selected lottery table or the gasha box to make a gasha. May be executed.

In the process of (B1), the game management unit 103 switches from the normal gasha box used in the game of the first mode to the gasha box having a high probability of winning a rare item in the game of the second mode. Instead of, you may switch from a normal gacha box to a step-up gasha that increases the winning probability of rare items such as re-items, or you may switch to a gasha box with rare items and S rare items added. ..

In particular, in this case, the game management unit 103 simply has a mechanism in which, in the first mode, when an item is acquired by the player each time Gasha is executed, the item is replenished in place of the acquired item. In the second mode, the gacha may be switched to a gasha box having a mechanism in which an item that can be acquired is added each time an item is acquired by the player.

Further, the game management unit 103 basically executes a normal game process in the first mode when controlling the game in the first mode, and when controlling the game in the second mode, the game management unit 103 basically executes a normal game process. The game processing having an advantageous effect is executed in the two modes, and both modes are controlled depending on the type of the advantageous effect as described below.

(Advantageous effect 2 in the game control process of the second mode)
For example, in the process of (B2), when the game management unit 103 performs card synthesis for synthesizing a plurality of game cards to generate a new game card in the game of the second mode, the new game card Increases the ability and progress of evolution in the game in the first mode (for example, evolves at a progress of 50% higher than that of the first mode).

That is, in this case, when the game management unit 103 executes the synthesis of the game cards, in the game of the first mode, the given ability is increased by "+5" as the progress in the game of the mode. However, in the game of the second mode, the given ability is increased by "+5" as the progress in the game of the mode for each synthesis.

Further, for example, in the process of (B2), the game management unit 103 makes the ability of the enemy character appearing in the game of the second mode lower than the ability of the enemy character appearing in the game of the first mode (that is,). Make a weak enemy character appear).

Further, in the process of (B2), the game management unit 103 sets the ability of the target player character of the specific player in the first mode in the second mode game in the training game such as improving the ability of the player character. Strengthen more than when running the game (for example, increase the attack power by "+50").

In addition to the above, in the process of (B2), the game management unit 103 raises the player level of the specific player in the game of the second mode higher than that of executing the game of the first mode (for example, the player). Level "+3").

Further, in the process of (B2), the game management unit 103 sets the state of the player character of the specific player to an invincible state (the player character to be operated by the enemy player character (NPC and the non-specific player)) in the game of the second mode. Including)), or set the period (predetermined period) to be invincible. In this case, in the game of the first mode, the invincible state is not set, or the period of the invincible state is set shorter than that of the game of the second mode.

In the process of (B2), the game management unit 103 has a relative ability in the second mode game as compared with the first mode game in order to facilitate or accelerate the progress of the second mode game. An enemy character with a low value (specifically, an NPC) may appear in the game space.

Further, in the process of (B2), the game management unit 103 includes a player character of a specific player who is executing the game of the second mode and a player character of a non-specific player who is executing the game of the first mode. , May be relatively high in the ability of the player character of the specific player as compared with the case of playing against another specific player.

(Advantageous effect 3 in the game control process of the second mode)
For example, in the process of (B3), the game management unit 103 acquires points and experience points when the enemy character is defeated or when the stage or quest is cleared in the second mode game. (For example, increase by 50% from the first mode).

In this case, in the process of (B3), the game management unit 103 wins by making an enemy character (for example, a boss character) having a higher ability than that of the first mode appear in the game of the second mode. Will give you more points and experience points than if you defeat a normal enemy character (for example, a small fish character).

Further, for example, in the process of (B3), when the game management unit 103 logs in as the first mode, the bonus points, points, or the amount of in-game currency acquired when logging in as the game of the second mode is logged in. It may be increased more than the bonus score or the amount of in-game currency earned as a bonus (including "0") (for example, it may be increased by 30%).

Further, for example, in the process of (B3), the game management unit 103 arranges a rare item in a position where a normal item is arranged in the first mode, a rare item in the second mode, and a rare item in the first mode. In the second mode, the rarity of the items that can be acquired by the player character, such as placing S rare items in the second mode, is higher than the rarity of the items that are placed in the game of the first mode. Make it high.

The game management unit 103 may change the acquisition amount of items instead of changing the rarity in the game of the second mode. That is, in the process of (B3), the game management unit 103 has one each in the game of the first mode, two each in the game of the second mode, and so on, in the game of the second mode. In, the number of items that can be acquired by the player or the player character may be larger than the number of items that are arranged in the game of the first mode.

(Advantageous effect 4 in the game control process of the second mode)
For example, in the process of (B4), the game management unit 103, as a special right (privilege) in the game of the second mode, to a special game such as a mini game or a bonus stage which is not executed in the game of the first mode. Grant the right to participate in the game and play the special game.

Further, for example, in the process of (B4), the game management unit 103, as a special right in the game of the second mode, puts characters such as "Congratulations" and "specific player" on the game screen. It is displayed (for example, it is displayed in a display field for displaying player information and can be viewed by another player), or it is displayed on a player's avatar or a target player character of the player, and an effect is displayed.

In this case, the non-specific player is attracting more attention than other players, or can enjoy better effects such as obtaining more friend applications and the like due to the attention.

(Advantageous effect 5 in the game control process of the second mode)
For example, in the process of (B5), the game management unit 103 serves as a first mode game when executing an event (mini game, bonus game, or gasha) in which both a specific player and a non-specific player participate. , Normal event control processing (for example, event control processing that executes a race game that goes around a predetermined course), and as a second mode game, event control processing (warp area) that is given preferential treatment over the first mode game. Execute a race that goes around the same course that you have).

(Advantageous effect 6 in the game control process of the second mode)
For example, in the process of (B6), the game management unit 103 sets the in-game currency to 3 coins in the first mode, sets the in-game currency to 1 coin in the second mode, and so on. The cost required for the gacha or the like executed during the game of the first mode is made lower than the cost required for the gacha or the like executed during the game of the first mode.

In addition, the game management unit 103 replaces the points used as the cost consumed when executing an event such as gasha using the in-game currency, and the consumption points acquired in advance for free or for a fee (5 in the first mode). It may be used as a cost for consuming points / life energy and physical strength value (“10” in the first mode / “5” in the second mode) for consumption (3 points in the second mode).

In particular, in the case where the game management unit 103 uses the life energy or the physical strength value when executing an event such as gasha, and the life energy or the physical strength value recovers in time, the game in the second mode is used. The recovery power of life energy and physical strength value may be made relatively faster than in the case of the game of the first mode.

Further, for example, in the process of (B6), the game management unit 103 sets the amount of the purchase of a specific item in the game of the second mode to be lower than that of the case of purchasing in the game of the first mode. Alternatively, the amount of the specific item to be sold in the game of the second mode may be set to be higher than that of the case of selling the specific item in the game of the first mode.

(Advantageous effect in multiple specific players)
When two or more specific players are selected by the selection control process, the game management unit 103 executes a second game control process for controlling an advantageous effect in the second mode for each specific player.

That is, when the game management unit 103 executes the second game control process of the second mode, the period for enjoying the advantageous effect and the content of the advantageous effect are changed for each specific player.

For example, in the second mode, the game management unit 103 may select the specific player in the order selected (the order in which the conditions are met earlier) or the specific player's performance (rank, score, winning percentage, etc.) when selected. Based on the above, a ranking regarding the selection of a specific player is made, and a second game control process for enjoying a more advantageous effect as the ranking is higher is executed.

(Period during which a favorable effect in the second mode can be obtained)
The game management unit 103 executes the second game processing of the second mode while maintaining the state of the player selected by the selection control processing including the lottery processing as a specific player during a given period such as a predetermined period. After the end of the given period, the state of the corresponding player as the specific player is released, and the second game control process of the first mode is executed.

In particular, the game management unit 103 sets a predetermined period as a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes after selection or 5 minutes from the start of the next stage), the progress of the game, and the specific player. Using the period determined by the start timing and the end timing of the period, which varies according to the player information of the specific player, the state as a specific player is maintained and the state is canceled.

Specifically, the game management unit 103
(D1) Timing selected for a specific player,
(D2) The timing when a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes, 1 week or January) has elapsed since being selected by a specific player, or
(D3) The timing when a predetermined timing has come after being selected by a specific player, such as the achievement of a specific quest, or
(D4) Timing selected by a specific player,
Is set as the start timing.

Further, the game management unit 103 may set the start timing according to the player information of the specific player.

For example, the game management unit 103 starts timing in the case of a player character having high mobility of the player character to be operated (when a value of 8 or more is shown when specified in the range of mobility 0-10). The timing selected by the selection control process is set as the start timing, and in the case of a player character with low mobility of the player character to be operated (when specified in the range of mobility 0-10, a value of 3 or less is shown. In the case of), the start timing is set to the timing 5 minutes after the timing selected by the selection control process.

When two or more players are selected as specific players, the game management unit 103 may set the same start timing, or ranks or groups each of the two or more specific players. The start timing may be set according to the order or based on the player information for each group.

On the other hand, the game management unit 103
(E1) Timing when the predetermined period ends,
(E2) Timing when a predetermined end condition (including a plurality of conditions) is satisfied after a given period is started, such as achievement of a specific quest or execution of a specified number of gachas having an advantageous effect, or
(E3) The timing at which the instruction of the specific player is received is set as the end timing.

Further, in the case of the timing of (E3), the game management unit 103 has a second unit for allowing the specific player to enjoy a further advantageous effect when selected by the specific player in the selection control process from the next time onward. Game control processing may be executed.

Further, the game management unit 103 may set the end timing according to the player information of the specific player, similarly to the start timing.

For example, in the case of a player character having a large amount of life energy of the player character to be operated (when the life energy is specified in the range of 0 to 100 and shows a value of 80 or more), the game management unit 103 may display a value of 80 or more. Set the end timing to the timing 10 minutes after the start timing, and if the player character to be operated has a low life energy (when the life energy is specified in the range of 1-100, set a value of 20 or less. In the case shown), the end timing is set to the timing 5 minutes after the timing selected by the selection control process.

The game management unit 103 may extend the end timing of the period for enjoying the advantageous effect in each player based on the charge, the consumption of points, or the item.

Further, at this time, the game management unit 103 may transmit information for notifying the end of the given period to the corresponding terminal device 20 at the end of the given period via the information providing unit 111.

Further, the game management unit 103 executes notification of the end time in a given period to the corresponding terminal device 20, and when a response is executed in response to the notification, sets an extension of the period. If the notification is not responded to, various processes may be executed with the timing as the end timing without setting the extension of the period.

[4.4] Modification Example Next, a modification of the present embodiment will be described.

(Modification 1: Selection control processing by terminal device)
Although the selection control processing unit 105 of the present embodiment is provided in the server device 10, it may be provided in each terminal device 20 or a part of the terminal devices 20.

In this case, each terminal device 20 executes a selection control process including a lottery process using the player information (billing history, friend list, etc.) stored in each terminal device 20, and the selection control information. The information indicating the result of the above is provided to the server device 10 and another terminal device 20.

Further, in this case, each terminal device 20 causes one terminal device 20 to function as a management terminal device (a device having processing of the processing unit 200 in the server device) for managing control related to the game, and the management terminal device is used. As a reference, a selection control process including a lottery process is executed and provided to another terminal device 20 as information indicating the result of the selection control information.

(Modification 2: Selection control processing of a specific player / friend list and party deck setting)
In the above embodiment, the selection control processing unit 105 is registered as a specific player not only as a player selected by winning from among the players to be drawn, but also as a friend of the player selected by winning in the lottery process. The player may also be selected as a specific player.

That is, the player information stored in association with each player includes relationship information indicating the relationship between each player and other players, and the selection control processing unit 105 selects a specific player. In this case, the selection control process for setting a player showing a given relationship with the specific player to the specific player is executed based on the player information of the specific player.

Specifically, the selection control processing unit 105
(A1) Search for the player information of the player who won the lottery process,
(A2) Identify the player (that is, the player ID) registered in the information indicating the list of friends specified in the player information (that is, the friend list information).
(A3) By searching for other player information, it is possible to detect another player having a player ID that matches the specified player ID.
(A4) The detected player may be selected as a specific player.

Further, when the selection control processing unit 105 cooperates with a plurality of players to advance the game, such as when a party or a deck is formed by a plurality of players or a character to be operated by each player to advance the game. , Not only the player selected by winning from the players to be drawn, but also other players who have a party or a deck with the player may be selected as the specific player.

Further, when a specific player is selected, the selection control processing unit 105 has the same attributes as the specific player, a player existing in a range or area of a predetermined distance in a real space or a virtual space, the same birth month, and the like. A player or a player whose operation target is the same player character may be set as a specific player.

The game management unit 103 is a specific player or a party selected based on a friend list other than the player selected by the specific player by the lottery process (hereinafter, also referred to as “lottery specific player”). The second game of the second mode in which a specific player selected by building a deck (hereinafter, also referred to as a "non-lottery specific player") enjoys an advantageous effect that is less effective than the lottery specific player. Control processing may be executed.

The "relationship information" of the present embodiment includes, for example, a relationship in which communication can be performed on a game such as a "follower" or a "friend", a relationship in which cooperative play such as a party is executed by multiplayer, and a relationship. Alternatively, information indicating a close relationship between the current locations in the real space or the virtual space is included.

Further, when the player registered as a friend of a specific player selected by winning in the lottery process is also selected as a specific player, the game management unit 103 has a low score or points even if the bonus stage is cleared. Or, the advantageous effect of the specific player registered as a friend or the like is lower than that of the specific player selected by the lottery process in the first place, such as the rarity of the item set in the gasha is low.

(Variation example 3: Notification control)
In the above embodiment, the information providing unit 111 causes the terminal device 20 of the specific player to enjoy the advantageous effect at the timing when the specific player enjoys the advantageous effect by executing the game in the second mode, or to enjoy the advantageous effect. At a later timing, information may be provided to notify the corresponding player that a specific player has been selected.

Specifically, when the specific player is selected by the selection control process, the information providing unit 111 attaches the specific player to the corresponding terminal device (specifically, the terminal device of the player selected by the specific player) 20. The timing selected for, the timing to enjoy an advantageous effect in the execution of the game by the second mode (for example, the timing when an event advantageous to a specific player such as Gasha is executed), or the timing to enjoy the advantageous effect. The timing after the game is set (for example, the timing after the event advantageous to the specific player is executed, and the predetermined notification condition such as the elapse of a predetermined time or the execution timing of the specific event is satisfied. Information may be provided to notify a specific player that the corresponding player has been selected.

In particular, when the game management unit 103 notifies the timing when the notification condition is satisfied, when a specific player is selected, the player information stored in the storage means in response to the specific player is given. A determination process for determining whether or not the third condition (notification condition) is satisfied is executed, and the information providing unit 111 determines to satisfy the given third condition by the determination process on the terminal device of the specific player. Information may be provided to notify the relevant player that a particular player has been selected.

In addition, in the given notification condition, before the event (for example, immediately before the lottery process such as Gasha or a rare game card) is held in which the specific player enjoys an advantageous effect on the specific player in the second mode. It includes the fact that the predetermined timing (timing of acquisition) has come, that the event has started, and that the event has ended.

That is, the information providing unit 111 has a configuration in which the specific player is notified in advance before the specific player enjoys the advantageous effect, and the specific player is notified at the timing when the specific player actually enjoys the advantageous effect. ..

On the other hand, instead of the above, the information providing unit 111 does not provide information for notifying the specific player that the corresponding player has been selected even when the specific player is selected by the selection control process. You may.

Further, the information providing unit 111 assumes that a friend of the specific player (that is, a player registered in the friend list in the player information of the specific player) is the corresponding player together with the specific player or in place of the specific player. , Information for notifying a specific player that the selection has been made may be provided at the above timing.

Further, the information providing unit 111 may provide information for notifying the specific player that the specific player has been selected at the above timing, assuming that not only the specific player but all the players are the corresponding players.

(Modification 4: Restriction of information for the player)
In addition to the above embodiment, the selection control information used to control the selection control process may include flag information indicating whether or not to keep it secret from the player. In this case, information is provided. When providing game control information to the corresponding terminal device 20, unit 111 determines whether or not to provide the game control information based on the flag information, and corresponds to the game control information determined to be available. It may be provided to the terminal device 20 to be used.

Specifically, the collection period for all or part of the player to be selected for the lottery, or the information (conditions and contents) related to the identification when the player for the lottery is specified for all or part of the lottery is kept secret. The flag information to be set is set, and the information providing unit 111 prohibits providing the information for which the flag information is specified to the corresponding terminal device 20.

It should be noted that the information providing unit 111 may generate and provide game control information for notifying all players of the information regarding the identification when the collection period or the player to be drawn is specified.

(Modification 5: Selection of a specific player based on the response to the winning notification)
In the above embodiment, the selection control processing unit 105 performs the selection control processing instead of directly selecting the specific player by the selection control processing as described above.
(B1) A specific player candidate who is a candidate for a specific player is identified from a plurality of players by a lottery process.
(B2) When the given second condition is satisfied for the specified specific player candidate, the specific player candidate is selected as the specific player, and the specific player candidate is selected.
(B3) If the second condition is not satisfied, the specific player candidate is canceled, and another player is specified as the specific player candidate by the lottery process.
Each process may be executed.

In particular, when the information providing unit 111 provides the terminal device 20 of the specific player candidate specified by the lottery process with information for notifying the corresponding player that the specific player candidate has been selected, the selection is made. When the control processing unit 105 receives a given instruction transmitted from the terminal device 20 from the player notified that the specific player candidate has been selected, the control processing unit 105 selects the corresponding specific player candidate as the specific player. Execute the process.

Specifically, as the second condition, after providing the information for notifying the player that the specific player candidate has been identified generated by the information providing unit 111 to the terminal device 20 of the specific player candidate, the terminal device 20 is provided. Receiving a response to the notification from the terminal device 20, logging in to the game after the notification, billing in the game, or requirements for the progress of the game (acquisition and use of items, clearing of quests and stages, etc.) The selection control processing unit 105 selects a specific player candidate as a specific player when these conditions are satisfied.

Further, if the second condition is not satisfied, such as when the selection control processing unit 105 cannot receive the response from the specific player candidate within a certain period of time, the selection control processing unit 105 executes the lottery process again to execute the specific player candidate. Is specified, and each of the above processes is executed.

On the other hand, the selection control processing unit 105 has a response method (the content of the advantageous effect differs depending on the response method), a response timing (the faster the response, the earlier the start timing), or the billing amount (billing amount). The larger the value, the later the end timing, that is, the longer the period as a specific player), so that the content of the advantageous effect, the start timing, the end timing, or a combination thereof may be changed.

(Modification 6: Extension of a given period based on the player's instructions)
In the above embodiment, the information providing unit 111 maintains the state of the player selected by the selection control process as a specific player during a given period (during a period during which the specific player enjoys a favorable effect). If so, at the end timing of a given period, the game management unit 103 provides information for notifying the terminal device 20 of the specific player selected by the selection control process that the period ends. , The given period may be extended when a given instruction transmitted from the player's terminal device 20 notified of the end of the given period is received.

Further, the game management unit 103 may extend a given period by charging a predetermined amount, consuming points, consuming items, or a combination thereof, instead of receiving the instruction, or within a certain period. The given period may be extended if given response conditions are met, such as receipt of the instruction.

(Modification 7: Another example of lottery processing as a specific player)
In the above embodiment, the selection control processing unit 105 sets a plurality of players to be drawn, and selects a specific player from the set plurality of players, but is given a given timing such as login timing. A selection control process for determining whether or not a player is a specific player may be executed individually for each player at the timing.

That is, in this case, the server device 10 is
(C1) Information about the game transmitted from the terminal device 20 is accepted as game information, and (C2) a selection control process for determining whether or not to select a player participating in the game as a specific player is executed.
(C3) Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed and accepted for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. A second mode in which the execution of the game is controlled by a second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect in the game than the first mode while being based on the game information. 2 Execute the game control process and
(C4) Providing game control information for each terminal device 20 to execute a given process according to the first game control process or the second game control process to the corresponding terminal device 20.
Has a configuration.

Further, in this case, the server device 10 has the same as described above.
(D1) When a specific player is selected, a determination process for determining whether or not the player information stored in response to the specific player satisfies a given third condition (notification condition) is executed. ,
(D2) The terminal device 20 of the specific player determined to satisfy the given third condition by the determination process is provided with information for notifying the corresponding player that the specific player has been selected. May be good.

(Modification 8: Cancellation of advantageous effect)
The game management unit 103 may deselect the specific player based on the player's intention even when the specific player is selected.

In this case, the game management unit 103 registers that fact in the corresponding player information, and the selection processing unit 105 subsequently selects the player as the specific player again, which has an advantageous effect. It may be powered up, or the winning probability of the player may be controlled in the first place.

That is, when the selection processing unit 105 executes the lottery process to select a specific player and the information for canceling the right as the specific player is registered by referring to the player information, the specific player You may make the period of the above longer than the specific player who has not canceled the right to power up the advantageous effect, etc., make it the target of the next selection process, or set the winning probability in the selection process to another lottery. The content of the lottery process may be controlled, such as doubling the number of the target player.

[5] Operation of the present embodiment (game control processing including selection control processing of a specific player)
Next, the operation of the game control process including the selection control process of the specific player executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

Note that FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the game control process (second game control process) including the selection control process of the specific player executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment.

This operation is performed for all the players participating in the game at a predetermined timing, and it is assumed that the player information storage unit 146 already stores the player information of each player participating in the game. ..

Further, in this operation, it is assumed that all the players participating in the game are already registered as specific players, and the first game control process in the first mode (that is, the game control process in the normal game mode). Is running.

First, when the selection control processing unit 105 detects the timing to execute the selection control processing of the specific player (step S101), the selection control processing unit 105 sets the lottery target player based on the player information and the like (step S102).

The selection control processing unit 105 may set all the players participating in the game as the lottery target players.

Further, at this time, the selection control processing unit 105 controls as a specific player including the number of players of the specific player to be selected, the winning probability of each player to be drawn, the start timing and the end timing (hereinafter, "specific player control period"). ”), And various information (selection control information) related to the selection control process such as the content to be controlled as a specific player is set. However, some or all of the various information regarding these selection control processes may be preset.

Next, the selection control processing unit 105 executes the lottery process, selects a specific player, and registers (updates) the type of the player in the corresponding player information (step S103).

If none of the players is selected as a specific player, the selection control processing unit 105 ends this operation (not shown).

Next, when the game management unit 103 detects the start timing of the specific player control period (step S104), it interlocks with the reception processing unit 104, and for the specific player, while receiving game information such as an operation instruction from the terminal device 20. , The execution of the second game control process in the second mode is started (step S105).

The game management unit 103 continues to execute the second game control process in the second mode until the end timing of the specific player control period is detected.

Finally, when the game management unit 103 detects the end timing of the specific player control period (step S106), the game management unit 103 ends the specific player control period (step S107) and ends this operation.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, a term cited as a broad or synonymous term in a description in a specification or drawing may be replaced with a broad or synonymous term in another description in the specification or drawing.

In the present embodiment, a battle-type game in which a fighting game is performed is used as the first game, and a simulation game for creating a city is used as the second game, but the present embodiment is limited thereto. Instead, it may be applied to various games, for example, competitive games such as baseball games, soccer games, sports games such as basketball games, roll plane games, and other simulation games.

Further, in the present embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, a server system may be constructed by interlocking a plurality of server devices 10, and each game may be provided to the terminal device 20. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game processing is executed by the terminal device 20 based on the game control information provided by the server device 10, but the functions and game programs of the processing unit 200 of the terminal device 20 are described above. The above game may be realized by executing the execution in the server device 10 and executing the operation input and the image display by streaming in the terminal device 20.

In this case, the server device 10 will provide the corresponding terminal device 20 with information regarding the display of the game image as the game control information.

The present invention includes a configuration substantially the same as the configuration described in the embodiment (for example, a configuration having the same function, method and result, or a configuration having the same purpose and effect). The present invention also includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. Further, the present invention includes a configuration having the same action and effect as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration capable of achieving the same object. Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

As described above, embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications that do not substantially deviate from the novelties and effects of the present invention are possible. .. Therefore, all such modifications are included in the scope of the present invention.

10 ... Server device 20 ... Terminal device 100 ... Processing unit 101 ... Communication control unit 102 ... Web processing unit 103 ... Game management unit 104 ... Reception processing unit 105 ... Selection control processing unit 110 ... Timer management unit 111 ... Information provision unit 120 ... Input unit 130 ... Display unit 140 ... Storage unit 142 ... Main storage unit 144 ... Game data storage unit 146 ... Player information storage unit 148 ... Selection control information 180 ... Information storage medium,
196 ... Communication unit 200 ... Processing unit 210 ... Communication control unit 211 ... Web browser 212 ... Game processing unit 213 ... Display control unit 214 ... Game screen control unit 220 ... Drawing unit 230 ... Sound processing unit 260 ... Input unit 262 ... Detection unit 270 ... Storage unit 271 ... Main storage unit 272 ... Image buffer 280 ... Information storage medium 290 ... Display unit 292 ... Sound output unit 296 ... Communication unit

Claims (29)

A server system that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
Equipped with
Player information indicating information about the player is stored in the storage means in association with each player.
The selection control means
Player information satisfying a given first condition is detected from the player information stored in the storage means, and the lottery process is performed from the plurality of players associated with the detected player information. A server system characterized by executing the selection control process for selecting the specific player. A server system that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
Equipped with
The selection control means
A specific player candidate who is a candidate for the specific player is identified from the plurality of players by the lottery process.
If the specified second condition is satisfied for the specified specific player candidate, the specific player candidate is selected as the specific player, and the specific player candidate is selected.
If the second condition is not satisfied, the specific player candidate is canceled, and another player is specified as a specific player candidate by the lottery process.
A server system characterized by executing the selection control process. In the server system according to claim 2 ,
Further, the terminal device of the specific player candidate specified by the lottery process is further provided with a providing means for providing game control information for notifying the corresponding player that the specific player candidate has been selected.
The selection control means
When a given instruction transmitted from the terminal device is received from the player notified that the specific player candidate has been selected, the selection control process for selecting the corresponding specific player candidate as the specific player is executed. A server system characterized by doing . A server system that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
Equipped with
The selection control means
Based on the player information associated with each player and stored in advance, (a) for each attribute of the player, (b) for each preset value of the parameter of the game or for each preset numerical range. Alternatively, (c) a server characterized in that the plurality of players are classified into a plurality of groups according to the progress of the game, and the selection control process for executing the lottery process is executed for each of the classified groups. system. A server system that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
Executes selection control processing to select a specific player from multiple players by lottery processing
Selection control means and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
Equipped with
The selection control means
For a plurality of players to be drawn, the winning probability of each player corresponding to each player information stored in advance in association with each player is set.
A server system characterized by executing the lottery process based on the set winning probability. A server system that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
Equipped with
The selection control means
The result information indicating the result of the selection control process is stored in the storage means, and the result information is stored.
A server system characterized in that the selection control process is executed from the next time onward based on the result information stored in the storage means. A server system that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
Equipped with
The received game information or player information stored in the storage means in association with each player includes relationship information indicating a relationship between each player and another player.
The selection control means
When the specific player is selected, based on the player information of the specific player,
A server system characterized by executing the selection control process of setting a player showing a given relationship with the specific player to the specific player. A server system that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
When the state of the player selected by the selection control process as the specific player is maintained for a given period, the specific player selected by the selection control process at the end timing of the given period. A second notification control means that provides information for notifying the terminal device of the end of the period, and
Equipped with
The selection control means
A server system comprising extending a given period upon receiving a given instruction transmitted from the terminal device of the player notified of the end of the given period. A server system that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
A means of providing game control information for each terminal device to execute a given process to the corresponding terminal device, and
Equipped with
The selection control information used to control the selection control process includes flag information indicating whether or not to keep it secret from the player.
The providing means
When the game control information is provided to the corresponding terminal device, it is determined whether or not to provide the game control information based on the flag information, and the game control information determined to be available is the corresponding terminal device. A server system characterized by providing to. In the server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 .
The game control means
A server system that maintains the state of the player selected by the selection control process as the specific player during a given period, and releases the state of the player as the specific player after the end of the given period. .. In the server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 .
The game control means
A server system that executes the second game control process for controlling an advantageous effect in the second mode for each specific player when two or more specific players are selected by the selection control process. In the server system according to any one of claims 1 to 11.
When the specific player is selected, a determination means for executing a determination process for determining whether or not the player information stored in the storage means in association with the specific player satisfies a given third condition. ,
The first notification control that provides information for notifying the corresponding player that the specific player has been selected to the terminal device of the specific player determined to satisfy the given third condition by the determination process. Means and
A server system further equipped with. In the server system according to claim 12 ,
The first notification control means
At the timing at which the terminal device of the specific player is made to enjoy the advantageous effect by executing the game in the second mode, or at the timing after teaching the advantageous effect to the corresponding player. A server system that provides information to notify a particular player that a particular player has been selected. A program that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information,
Selection control means for executing selection control processing for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by lottery processing, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process that controls the execution of
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Player information indicating information about the player is stored in the storage means in association with each player.
The selection control means
Player information satisfying a given first condition is detected from the player information stored in the storage means, and the lottery process is performed from the plurality of players associated with the detected player information. A program characterized by executing the selection control process for selecting the specific player. A program that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information,
Executes selection control processing to select a specific player from multiple players by lottery processing
Selection control means and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process that controls the execution of
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The selection control means
A specific player candidate who is a candidate for the specific player is identified from the plurality of players by the lottery process.
If the specified second condition is satisfied for the specified specific player candidate, the specific player candidate is selected as the specific player, and the specific player candidate is selected.
If the second condition is not satisfied, the specific player candidate is canceled, and another player is specified as a specific player candidate by the lottery process.
A program characterized by executing the selection control process. A program that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information,
Selection control means for executing selection control processing for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by lottery processing, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process that controls the execution of
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The selection control means
Based on the player information associated with each player and stored in advance, (a) for each attribute of the player, (b) for each preset value of the parameter of the game or for each preset numerical range. Alternatively, (c) a program characterized in that the plurality of players are classified into a plurality of groups according to the progress of the game, and the selection control process for executing the lottery process is executed for each of the classified groups. .. A program that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information,
Selection control means for executing selection control processing for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by lottery processing, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process that controls the execution of
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The selection control means
For a plurality of players to be drawn, the winning probability of each player corresponding to each player information stored in advance in association with each player is set.
A program characterized by executing the lottery process based on the set winning probability. A program that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information,
Selection control means for executing selection control processing for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by lottery processing, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process that controls the execution of
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The selection control means
The result information indicating the result of the selection control process is stored in the storage means, and the result information is stored.
A program characterized by executing the selection control process from the next time onward based on the result information stored in the storage means. A program that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information,
Selection control means for executing selection control processing for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by lottery processing, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process that controls the execution of
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The received game information or player information stored in the storage means in association with each player includes relationship information indicating a relationship between each player and another player.
The selection control means
When the specific player is selected, the selection control process for setting a player showing a given relationship with the specific player to the specific player based on the player information of the specific player is executed. Program to do . A program that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information,
Executes selection control processing to select a specific player from multiple players by lottery processing
Selection control means,
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
When the state of the player selected by the selection control process as the specific player is maintained for a given period, the specific player selected by the selection control process at the end timing of the given period. Second notification control means, which provides information for notifying the terminal device of the end of the period.
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The selection control means
A program comprising extending a given period when receiving a given instruction transmitted from the terminal device of the player notified of the end of the given period . A program that controls a game for a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player to execute a game.
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information,
A selection control means that executes a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process.
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
A means of providing game control information for each terminal device to perform a given process to the corresponding terminal device,
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The selection control information used to control the selection control process includes flag information indicating whether or not to keep it secret from the player.
The providing means
When the game control information is provided to the corresponding terminal device, it is determined whether or not to provide the game control information based on the flag information, and the game control information determined to be available is the corresponding terminal device. A program characterized by providing to . A game providing method for providing information about a game from a server device that controls a given game to a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player.
The server device
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. With respect to the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process, based on the received game information.
A game control means for executing a second game control process that controls execution of the game by a second mode that enjoys an advantageous effect on the game from the first mode.
And
Player information indicating information about the player is stored in the storage means in association with each player.
The selection control means
Player information satisfying a given first condition is detected from the player information stored in the storage means, and the lottery process is performed from the plurality of players associated with the detected player information. The selection control process for selecting the specific player is executed.
In some cases
Information about the operation of the player received by the terminal device is transmitted to the server device, and the information is transmitted to the server device.
Receives information about the game from the server device that executes the process related to the game.
A method of providing a game characterized by that. A game providing method for providing information about a game from a server device that controls a given game to a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player.
The server device
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
And
The selection control means
A specific player candidate who is a candidate for the specific player is identified from the plurality of players by the lottery process.
If the specified second condition is satisfied for the specified specific player candidate, the specific player candidate is selected as the specific player, and the specific player candidate is selected.
If the second condition is not satisfied, the specific player candidate is canceled, and another player is specified as a specific player candidate by the lottery process.
Executing the selection control process,
In some cases
Information about the operation of the player received by the terminal device is transmitted to the server device, and the information is transmitted to the server device.
Receives information about the game from the server device that executes the process related to the game.
A method of providing a game characterized by that. A game providing method for providing information about a game from a server device that controls a given game to a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player.
The server device
Reception that accepts information about the game transmitted from the terminal device as game information
Means and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
And
The selection control means
Based on the player information associated with each player and stored in advance, (a) for each attribute of the player, (b) for each preset value of the parameter of the game or for each preset numerical range. Alternatively, (c) the selection control process of classifying the plurality of players into a plurality of groups according to the progress of the game and executing the lottery process for each of the classified groups is executed.
In some cases
Information about the operation of the player received by the terminal device is transmitted to the server device, and the information is transmitted to the server device.
Receives information about the game from the server device that executes the process related to the game.
A method of providing a game characterized by that. A game providing method for providing information about a game from a server device that controls a given game to a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player.
The server device
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
And
The selection control means
For a plurality of players to be drawn, the winning probability of each player corresponding to each player information stored in advance in association with each player is set.
The lottery process is executed based on the set winning probability.
In some cases
Information about the operation of the player received by the terminal device is transmitted to the server device, and the information is transmitted to the server device.
Receives information about the game from the server device that executes the process related to the game.
A method of providing a game characterized by that. A game providing method for providing information about a game from a server device that controls a given game to a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player.
The server device
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
And
The selection control means
The result information indicating the result of the selection control process is stored in the storage means, and the result information is stored.
Based on the result information stored in the storage means, the selection control process is executed from the next time onward.
In some cases
Information about the operation of the player received by the terminal device is transmitted to the server device, and the information is transmitted to the server device.
Receives information about the game from the server device that executes the process related to the game.
A method of providing a game characterized by that. A game providing method for providing information about a game from a server device that controls a given game to a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player.
The server device
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
And
The received game information or player information stored in the storage means in association with each player includes relationship information indicating a relationship between each player and another player.
The selection control means
When the specific player is selected, the selection control process for setting a player showing a given relationship with the specific player to the specific player based on the player information of the specific player is executed.
In some cases
Information about the operation of the player received by the terminal device is transmitted to the server device, and the information is transmitted to the server device.
Receives information about the game from the server device that executes the process related to the game.
A method of providing a game characterized by that. A game providing method for providing information about a game from a server device that controls a given game to a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player.
The server device
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
When the state of the player selected by the selection control process as the specific player is maintained for a given period, the specific player selected by the selection control process at the end timing of the given period. A second notification control means that provides information for notifying the terminal device of the end of the period, and
And
The selection control means
Extending the given period upon receiving a given instruction transmitted from the terminal device of the player notified of the end of the given period.
In some cases
Information about the operation of the player received by the terminal device is transmitted to the server device, and the information is transmitted to the server device.
Receives information about the game from the server device that executes the process related to the game.
A method of providing a game characterized by that. A game providing method for providing information about a game from a server device that controls a given game to a terminal device connected via a network and operated by a player.
The server device
A reception means that accepts information about a game transmitted from the terminal device as game information, and
A selection control means for executing a selection control process for selecting a specific player from a plurality of players by a lottery process, and
Based on the received game information, the first game control process for controlling the execution of the game by the first mode is executed for the terminal device specified by the non-selected player in the selection control process. Based on the received game information, the game is based on the second mode in which the terminal device specified by the specific player selected in the selection control process enjoys a more advantageous effect on the game than the first mode. A game control means for executing a second game control process for controlling the execution of
A means of providing game control information for each terminal device to execute a given process to the corresponding terminal device, and
And
The selection control information used to control the selection control process includes flag information indicating whether or not to keep it secret from the player.
The providing means
When the game control information is provided to the corresponding terminal device, it is determined whether or not to provide the game control information based on the flag information, and the game control determined to be available is determined.
Providing information to the relevant terminal device,
In the case
Information about the operation of the player received by the terminal device is transmitted to the server device, and the information is transmitted to the server device.
Receives information about the game from the server device that executes the process related to the game.
A method of providing a game characterized by that.

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