JP7068599B1 - Information processing equipment, information processing methods and programs - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processing device, an information processing method and a program capable of causing a user to play more games. SOLUTION: An information processing device is designated from a granting unit that gives a user a first value that can be used for the first game, a first game, and one or more games by the user according to the play of the first game. It is provided with a cooperation control unit that makes it possible to use the first value possessed by the user in the second game when the second game is linked. [Selection diagram] FIG. 4

Description

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

Conventionally, in computer games such as communication type (online) games, one user may play and play a plurality of types of games. In that case, it is convenient for the user if there is an in-game currency such as a common point that can be used between the plurality of types of games.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a system in which a player can exchange points earned in one game for points earned from another game.

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However, in a game such as Patent Document 1, although the points accumulated in one game can be used in another game, the user himself / herself selects a game that uses the points, and the points can be used in the selected game. It cannot be newly added as a new game. Therefore, the user does not actively try to play more games, and there is a risk that the game industry will not be activated.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an information processing device, an information processing method and a program capable of allowing a user to play more games and activating the game industry.

The information processing device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a granting unit that imparts a first value that can be used to the first game to the user according to the play of the first game, the first game, and one or more depending on the user. It is provided with a cooperation control unit that enables the first value possessed by the user to be used in the second game when the second game designated from the game is linked.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to make the user play more games and activate the game industry.

It is a schematic block diagram of the information processing system including the information processing apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the cooperation game designation screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the point use screen. It is explanatory drawing of the function of the information processing apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of common account information. It is a figure which shows an example of the game account information. It is a figure which shows an example of a game information. It is a figure which shows the information processing flow which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the common point granting process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game cooperation process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a point exchange process.

Hereinafter, the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to suitable embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.
It should be noted that the embodiments described below are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention. That is, the present invention may be modified or improved from the embodiments described below as long as it does not deviate from the gist thereof. Further, as a matter of course, the present invention includes the equivalent thereof.

Further, the example of the screen described in this specification and the drawings is only an example, and the screen configuration and design, the content of the display information, the GUI (Graphical User Interface), etc. are the specifications of the system design and the user's preference. It can be freely designed according to the above, and can be changed as appropriate.

<About the service related to this embodiment>
The communication system shown in FIG. 1 (hereinafter referred to as an information processing system S) is a communication system including an information processing device (hereinafter referred to as a server 10) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The information processing system S is a computer system that provides a social networking service (hereinafter referred to as SNS) that enables the construction of a social network between users and a game play environment to users who have acquired and registered an account. Is. That is, the service provided by the information processing system S of the present embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the service) includes an SNS that enables communication between users such as chat and a game.

The game is content that the user operates and plays the user terminal 12 while viewing the game screen on the user terminal 12, and in the present embodiment, an online game (electronic game) provided by using the information processing system S. ). Online games include social games provided on SNS, browser games using web browsers, games that can be played by downloading dedicated application software such as mobile games, and play-by-web (PBW). Regularly updated online games, etc. are included. The genre (classification) of the game is not particularly limited.

In the present embodiment, when the user performs an operation for game play on the user terminal 12, the user terminal 12 receives the game progress data distributed from the server 10 or the game server 16. The user terminal 12 outputs video and audio according to the received data, and the user advances the game while checking the output video and audio. Further, the user terminal 12 transmits data indicating the user's operation content to the server 10 or the game server 16, and the server 10 or the game server 16 transmits data for game progress according to the user's operation content. .. Such data transmission / reception between the server 10 or the game server 16 and the user terminal 12 is repeated until the user finishes playing the game.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of games are provided to the user, and the user can select an arbitrary game from the plurality of games by designating the games and link the designated games with each other. For example, the user links the first game provided by the server 10 with a game designated from among other games other than the first game, for example, the second game provided by the game server 16. Can be done. In the present embodiment, if the game is registered in this service, the game is provided by a different business operator (third party) from the business operator that manages and operates the server 10, for example, a game provided by a different game provider. Even games that can be linked can be linked. Further, in the present embodiment, there is no limit to the number of games that can be linked, and any number of games registered in this service can be linked. Further, there is no limitation on the timing at which the games can be linked, and the user can freely link the games specified at any timing.

Hereinafter, as the cooperation between the games, a case where a second game designated from the games not yet linked by the user is linked to the first game played by the user will be described as an example. In addition, when it is not linked yet, the case where the second game is not installed and the game account of the second game is not acquired yet, and the case where the second game is installed and the game account of the second game is acquired. However, this includes the case where it has not been linked with the first game yet.

Specifically, the cooperation between games is performed by associating the accounts used by the users in each game. In this embodiment, the user has acquired an account (common account) in order to use this service, but if the user uses the common account as the game account of the first game, the common account is used. Link the game account used by the user in the second game. If the user is playing the first game and the second game using their respective game accounts instead of the common account, the user uses the common account as the linking account in the first game. The game account that is being used and the game account that the user is using in the second game are linked to the common account. In this case, the game account used by the user in the first game and the game account used by the user in the second game may be directly linked without using the common account. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, a predetermined user who has a predetermined relationship with the user, that is, another user who has a friendship relationship with the user and who has mutually approved each other (hereinafter, referred to as a friend) plays. If the game is a game (third game) and the user has not yet linked the third game, the user is recommended to link the third game.

Here, an example of an operation performed by the user when linking the games will be described. The cooperative game designation screen G1 as shown in FIG. 2 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 12, and is a screen for linking the first game and the second game designated from one or more other games. Is. In the game display area 51, games that can be specified by the user, that is, games that the user has not cooperated with are displayed in a list. At this time, the third game for which cooperation is recommended may be identifiablely displayed in the game display area 51. When the user selects and taps any second game (for example, game A) that he / she wants to link with the first game that has already been played from the games displayed in the game display area 51, the user can tap the game. The game A can be specified, and then the cooperation with the game A is completed by tapping the cooperation button 52.

Further, as an example of other operations performed by the user when linking games, it may be possible to link to a common account by operating from the game application side of any second game that the user wants to link. .. For example, when the game data (play data) of the second game is backed up to the common account, the cooperation between the second game and the common account may be automatically completed at the same time as the backup. In addition, by arranging a link button on the home screen (not shown) of the second game and the user tapping the link button, the home screen transitions to the account link screen (not shown), and the account link screen is displayed. In the above, the second game and the common account may be linked by logging in to the existing common account or registering a new common account if the common account has not been acquired. In this case, after the cooperation with the common account is completed, the game screen of the second game is automatically returned.

In the present embodiment, there is a value such as points or in-game currency given to the user according to the play of the game, and the user uses (consumes) the value to perform a special game stage (game constituent unit). Can be played or exchanged for game objects. For example, when a user plays the first game, common points (corresponding to the first value) that can be used in the linked games (including the first game; the same applies hereinafter) within this service according to the play content. ) Or, you can get exclusive points (corresponding to the second value) that can be used only for the game.

The common point is that the amount to be given may be increased when the user plays the game alone (hereinafter referred to as single play) and when the joint play described later is performed, or when the joint play is performed. It may be given only to. For example, in proportion to the number of people N who have performed joint play, the amount of grant is multiplied by N, or a bonus for N number of players is added and granted.

The common point is when the user links more games, when the user plays more linked games for a predetermined period (for example, within 24 hours or during the event), or when the user plays more. The amount to be given may be increased when common points are used in the linked games of. For example, when the number of games reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), the grant amount is doubled or a bonus is added and granted. Further, as the number of games increases by a predetermined number (for example, one), the grant amount is gradually increased accordingly.

For common points, if the user charges for a linked game, the amount of common points granted may be increased according to the charge amount, or if a user subscribes to special billing conditions such as subscription, the common points will be used. The amount given may be increased. For example, when a predetermined amount (for example, 1000 yen) is charged, the grant amount is doubled or a bonus for the predetermined amount is added and granted. In addition, if you subscribe to a subscription, you can double the amount granted while you are subscribed, or add a special bonus when you subscribe.

Billing means that a user pays a game usage fee to a game provider or the like for the purpose of playing a game under special conditions. That is, in the present embodiment, the user can enjoy all the functions free of charge in principle, but the limited functions can be used by limiting some functions and paying a predetermined usage fee. .. In addition, various other conditions may be set for the billing user who has paid the predetermined usage fee so as to be advantageous in playing the game. For example, a game object that is difficult to obtain may be available to a paying user according to the billing amount. It should be noted that this usage fee may be a pay-as-you-go system, or it may be effective for the user for a certain period (for example, one month or one year) if it is paid once like a subscription. good.

At the common point, an upper limit may be set for the number of accumulated items or the number of used items, or an expiration date may be set. The accumulated number includes the number that can be possessed by each user, the number that can be possessed by the user for each game, and the like. The number of uses includes the number of points used (amount of use) or the number of times of use (frequency of use) within a predetermined period. In the above case, when the user links an unlinked game, the upper limit of the accumulated number or the number of uses may be raised, or the expiration date may be extended. That is, the upper limit of the number of accumulated games or the number of used games is raised according to the number of linked games, and the expiration date is extended. In addition, a game that has not yet been linked to users who have reached the upper limit of the number of accumulated or used common points they have, users who have just reached the limit, or users whose common points are about to expire. If there is, it may be recommended to link those uncoordinated games.

The common point may be converted from the dedicated point. That is, the dedicated points accumulated by the user in each game in the unlinked state may be converted into common points by linking the unlinked games. For example, the dedicated points accumulated by performing joint play or the like in an unlinked game may be integrated with the common points after the cooperation.

The game object is a game medium that can be used by the user in the game to advance the game, and includes characters, items, and the like. Game objects can be obtained by consuming the value of common points or dedicated points, and can also be obtained by logging in to the game, drawing lots, or clearing rewards. The user acquires (acquires) these game objects, possesses (owns) them, and uses or consumes the possessed game objects in the game.

The character includes a playing character operated by the player and a sub-character (for example, an enemy character or an auxiliary character) that is not operated by the player and automatically moves according to a game setting or the like. Each character has its own individuality, and various parameters indicating a name, an attribute, an appearance, and an ability are set for each character. These parameters are indicators that affect the progress of the game, and are expressed numerically, expressed as ranks by alphabets such as "A, B, C ...", and gauges. Includes those represented by signs such as indicators such as. Further, the parameters include those that fluctuate with the progress of the game and those that are constant and do not change regardless of the progress of the game.

Items are used (consumed) by the user and include supplies that assist or interfere with the user in the game. Each item has its own individuality, and various parameters indicating the name, attributes, appearance, and effect are set for each item.

The exchange rate, that is, the amount of points required for exchanging with the game object is set for each game object. The exchange rate may be the same or different depending on whether the common points are used or the dedicated points are used. Further, the exchange rate may be fixed or variable for each game object. For example, when the user links more games, or when the user subscribes to a subscription or the like, the exchange rate may be advantageous for the user. In addition, the advantageous exchange rate is, for example, a discount is applied and can be exchanged for a game object with a small amount of points, the number of game objects that can be exchanged with a small amount of points increases, or the same amount of points is consumed. This includes cases where the quality (rank) of exchangeable game objects is improved.

Here, an example of an operation performed by the user when exchanging for a game object by using the common points accumulated by the user will be described. The point use screen G2 as shown in FIG. 3 is a screen displayed on the user terminal 12, and is a game in which the common points given in the first game can be used in the second game already linked with the first game. It is a screen for exchanging with an object. When the user first selects a game for which a game object is to be obtained from the linked games, the game objects available in that game (here, the second game) are displayed in the game object display area 53. In the game object display area 53, the game objects that can be specified by the user are displayed in a list together with the name, description, consideration (number of common points required for exchange), and the like of the game objects. At this time, the game object display area 53 may be identifiable for each attribute of the game object. The user can select and tap any game object that he / she wants to obtain from the game objects displayed in the game object display area 53, and can specify the game object. After that, the confirmation button 54 By tapping, the common points for the consideration are consumed, and the exchange for the specified game object is completed. The exchange of common points for game objects can also be performed in each game, for example, in the play screen of the second game.

In the game of the present embodiment, not only the user can play independently, but also so-called multi-play (hereinafter referred to as joint play) in which a plurality of users operate each user terminal 12 to play a common game stage at the same time is possible. be. The joint play is performed through the communication function of the user terminal 12 of each user, and when the joint relationship is formed, the progress of the play is synchronized between the users who perform the joint play. The joint play may be of any type, a cooperative play game in which a plurality of users cooperate, or a competitive game in which players compete against each other. The members who perform joint play are not particularly limited, but joint play may be performed with friends. In co-play, the user can collaborate with a friend to advance the game or borrow a character owned by the friend.

<Configuration of information processing device and user terminal according to this embodiment>
Next, the configuration of the information processing device, the game server 16, and the user terminal 12 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. The information processing device according to the present embodiment is a computer that manages a user's account and enables communication between users by sending and receiving messages, and a computer that can distribute game data, strictly speaking. It is composed of a server computer (hereinafter referred to as a server 10). The server 10 is an example of a computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, the server 10 is communicably connected to a plurality of game servers 16 and a plurality of user terminals 12 via a network 14, and the game server 16 and the user terminals 12 are connected to each other so as to be communicable. We are constructing an information processing system S together with. The network 14 is, for example, a communication network consisting of the Internet or a mobile communication network, and may include a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), an intranet, an Ethernet (registered trademark), and the like.

In the information processing system S of the present embodiment, the server 10, the game server 16, and the user terminal 12 cooperate with each other to promote communication or a game (hereinafter, simply referred to as a game or the like) between users according to the above configuration. Specifically, a part of the progress processing of the game or the like is performed on the server 10 or the game server 16, and a part of the graphic processing or the like is executed on the user terminal 12. For example, the server 10 or the game server 16 executes a program including certain rules, logics, and algorithms. On the other hand, on the user terminal 12 side, the game or the like is advanced according to the same rules, logic, and algorithms as the program executed on the server 10 or the game server 16 while synchronizing with the server 10 or the game server 16.

In the information processing system S of the present embodiment, the server 10 provides a game by itself and becomes a game platform, and another game provided via the server 10 or in association with the server 10, that is, a game server 16 other than the server 10. The user can also play the game provided by. The game server 16 may be a game server 16a managed and operated by a business operator that manages and operates the server 10, or is managed and operated by a business operator (third party) different from the business operator that manages and operates the server 10. It may be a game or the like provided by the game servers 16b and 16c.

The server 10 is an example of the "information processing device" of the present invention, and is a computer that executes various information processing related to the progress of the game, such as generation, transmission and reception of data necessary for the progress of the game, and more specifically, the present implementation. In the form, it is an SNS server. The server 10 may be configured by one computer or may be configured by a plurality of computers distributed in parallel. Further, the server 10 may be a server computer for ASP (Application Service Provider), SaaS (Software as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service) or IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service). In this case, since a series of information processing processes related to the progress of the game or the like (however, inputting and displaying information is excluded) is executed by the server 10, the user terminal 12 side inputs and inputs information to be handed over to the server 10. Information delivered from the server 10 may be displayed.

The game server 16 is a computer that executes various information processing related to the progress of the game, such as generation, transmission and reception of data necessary for the progress of the game, and more specifically, an SNS server in the present embodiment. The game server 16 may be configured by one computer or may be configured by a plurality of computers distributed in parallel. Further, the game server 16 may be a server computer for ASP (Application Service Provider), SaaS (Software as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), or IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service). In this case, since a series of information processing steps related to the progress of the game (however, inputting and displaying information are excluded) is executed by the game server 16, the user terminal 12 side inputs the information to be handed over to the game server 16. And the information distributed from the game server 16 may be displayed.

As a hardware device, the server 10 has a processor 21, a memory 22, a communication interface 23, and a storage 24, and these devices are electrically connected via a bus 25. There is. Further, as software, a dedicated program for information processing related to an operating system (OS), a game, or the like is installed in the server 10. These programs correspond to the "programs" of the present invention. When the processor 21 operates according to the above program, the server 10 functions as the information processing device of the present invention and executes a series of processes related to the progress of the game or the like. The program of the present invention may be acquired by reading from a recording medium (media) readable by a computer, or may be acquired (downloaded) via a network 14 such as the Internet or an intranet.

The processor 21 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit), an MCU (Micro Controller Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), a TPU (Tensor Processing Unit), or an ASIC (Application). Specific Integrated Circuit) etc. may be used.

The memory 22 may be composed of a semiconductor memory such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory).

The communication interface 23 may be configured by, for example, a network interface card, a communication interface board, or the like. The standard of data communication by the communication interface 23 is not particularly limited, and is communication by wireless LAN based on Wi-fi (registered trademark), communication by mobile communication system of 3G to 5G or later generation, or communication by mobile communication system of 3G to 5G or later generation. Communication based on LTE (Long Term Evolution) and the like can be mentioned.

The storage 24 includes a flash memory, an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), an FD (Flexible Disc), an MO disc (Magneto-Optical disc), a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), and an SD. It may be composed of a card (Secure Digital card), a USB memory (Universal Serial Bus memory), or the like. Further, the storage 24 may be built in the server 10 or may be attached to the server main body in an external form. Further, the storage 24 may be configured by an external computer (for example, a database server) or the like that is communicably connected to the server body. As a technique for recording various data, a distributed ledger technique such as a blockchain may be used for the purpose of avoiding unauthorized data falsification.

The server 10 distributes information necessary for the progress of a game or the like to each user, and also collects and stores information from each user. The information stored in the server 10 includes information about each user, information about a game, and the like. In addition, the server 10 also provides various information processing regarding the progress of the game, transmission / reception of messages between users, and various information regarding the progress of communication such as publishing posts received from the user to other users. Execute the process.

The game server 16 also has almost the same hardware configuration as the above server 10, and has an operating system (OS) and a dedicated program for information processing related to each game installed as software. The same is true. Therefore, the illustration and description of the details of the game server 16 will be omitted here.

The user terminal 12 is a client terminal operated by the user to participate in the SNS or play a game, and is, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a game machine, or a television receiver capable of inputting information. It consists of a machine, a wearable terminal, and the like. Although three user terminals 12 are shown in FIG. 1 for convenience of illustration, of course, there are actually as many user terminals 12 as the number of users.

The user terminal 12 receives data for progress of a game or the like from the server 10 or the game server 16, and displays an image (video) indicated by the data on a display of the user terminal 12 or a display such as a TV connected to the user terminal 12. It is displayed on the screen or the sound is output from a speaker or the like. That is, in the present embodiment, the user terminal 12 functions as a display unit and an audio output unit. For example, on the user terminal 12, in addition to a game play screen and a communication screen (not shown), a cooperative game designation screen G1 (FIG. 2), a point usage screen G2 (FIG. 3), and the like are displayed.

Further, the user terminal 12 accepts the user's operation and transmits information according to the operation content to the server 10. For example, the user can specify a linked game to specify a game to be linked to a common account or another game account from one or more games, and a linked game canceling operation to cancel the linked game. , Point exchange operation for consuming points and exchanging for game objects, play game specification operation for designating a game to be played from one or more games, and for playing a game (including joint play). The user terminal 12 performs operations such as a game play operation and a message posting operation for posting a message to a communication tool such as group chat, and the user terminal 12 transmits operation information based on those operations to the server 10. do.

<Function of Information Processing Device of One Embodiment of the Present Invention>
The configuration of the server 10 which is the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described again from the functional aspect. As shown in FIG. 4, the server 10 has a storage unit 30, an information acquisition unit 31, a display control unit 32, a value addition unit 33, a value management unit 34, a value exchange unit 35, a cooperation control unit 36, and a first recommendation unit. It has 37, a second recommended unit 38, a game progress unit 39, and a communication control unit 40. Of these, the storage unit 30 is realized by the memory 22 or the storage 24, and the other functional units are realized by the cooperation of the hardware devices constituting the server 10 and the program installed in the server 10. Will be done. When the server 10 is composed of a plurality of computers, the above functions may be distributed so that the plurality of computers each exhibit different functions.
Hereinafter, each functional unit will be described in detail.

(Memory)
The storage unit 30 stores information necessary for playing the SNS and the game, and specifically stores information about the user such as common account information and game account information, and game information about the game. In addition, information related to posting (information for managing messages posted in group chat, etc.) is stored.

The common account information is information about an account for linking game accounts owned by users in various games, and as shown in FIG. 5, identification information (identification ID or account) for identifying each user. Various information is associated with (name, etc.) and stored for each user. For example, the items of common account information include the number of linked games, information about each linked game (information for identifying linked games such as game titles, number of plays and play time, etc.), the number of possessed common points, and It includes usage history, billing conditions, and identification information of other users who have a friend relationship. In addition, information other than the above, for example, personal information of users such as contacts, message posting history (including affiliation room, posting time, posting content, etc.), payment history, total billing information, etc. are common accounts. It may be included in the information. In addition, there may be cases where these data do not exist for items such as the number of linked games and information on linked games, such as when there is no linked game.

The game account information is information about a game account possessed by a user for each game, and as shown in FIG. 6, identification information for identifying each user (identification ID, account name for each game, etc.). Various information is associated with and stored for each user. For example, in the item of game account information, in addition to the identification information for identifying the common account associated with each other, the number and usage history of dedicated points, the identification information of the game object possessed, and the game progress status (status). , Clear history, number of joint plays, etc.), total billing amount, and identification information of other users who have a friend relationship. In addition, information other than the above, for example, personal information of users such as contacts, game play history (game play date and time, last login date and time, game play count and game play time, etc.), and other information related to billing status (billing conditions and Information such as payment history) and usage history of common points may be included in the game account information. In addition, there may be cases where these data do not exist for items such as information about the common account, such as when not linked with the common account.

The game information is information about a game provided by the information processing system S of the present embodiment, and as shown in FIG. 7, various information is associated with identification information (identification ID, etc.) that identifies each game. It is remembered for each game. For example, in the game information item, we have some game contents such as game title, game genre, game provider, common points and exchange rate from dedicated points to each game object, and a game account. Includes the number of users and information about each user (identification information for identifying the user, etc.). Further, information other than the above, for example, game play history for each user, information regarding the event holding schedule, and the like may be included in the game information. In the present embodiment, except for the game directly provided from the server 10, the detailed game program (information for advancing the game) of each game is stored in the game server 16 managed and operated by the game provider. Has been done.

(Information acquisition department)
The information acquisition unit 31 acquires information (data) based on the operation performed by the user on the user terminal 12 by communicating with the user terminal 12. The information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 includes linked game designation information based on operations performed by the user to specify a game to be linked to a common account or the like from among one or more games, and games to which the user has already linked. On the other hand, cooperation game cancellation information based on the operation performed to cancel the cooperation, point exchange information based on the operation performed by the user to consume points and exchange with the game object, from among one or more games by the user. Post a message to play game specification information based on operations performed to specify the game to be played, game play operation information based on operations performed by the user to play the game (including joint play), group chat, etc. Message posting information based on the operation for doing so is included. In addition to the above information, the information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 includes information based on various selections, designations, instructions, requests, orders, permits or denials, registrations, and other input operations performed by the user. Is done.

(Display control unit)
The display control unit 32 controls the user terminal 12 of the user to display information for progress of a game or the like on the screen of the user terminal 12. Specifically, the display control unit 32 displays the result of information processing by the value-adding unit 33, the value management unit 34, the value exchange unit 35, the cooperation control unit 36, the game progress unit 39, the communication control unit 40, etc., which will be described later. Display data for this is generated, and the generated display data is transmitted to the user terminal 12 by the network 14. For example, a linked game designation screen G1 (Fig. 2) for selecting and specifying a game to be linked to a common account, a point granting screen (not shown) for granting common points according to the play of the first game, and granting. Point confirmation screen for confirming common points (not shown), point use screen G2 for exchanging given common points for game objects (Fig. 3), play status of each game (including the case of joint play) A game play screen (not shown) showing the above, a communication screen (not shown) such as a chat that enables conversation between users, and the like are displayed on the user terminal 12. Further, the display control unit 32 cooperates with the first recommended unit 37 and the second recommended unit 38, which will be described later, to display the display data for displaying the result of the information processing by the first recommended unit 37 and the second recommended unit 38. Is transmitted to the user terminal 12 via the network 14, and an unlinked game recommendation screen (not shown) or the like is displayed on the user terminal 12.

(Value-adding department)
The value-adding unit 33 corresponds to the "giving unit" of the present invention, and adds value such as common points or dedicated points to the user according to the play of the game. In the present embodiment, a common point which is a first value that can be used in the first game and also in other games such as the linked second game according to the play of the first game is provided. Give to the user. Further, according to the play of the second game, the user is given a dedicated point which is a second value that can be used only in the second game. Specifically, the value-adding unit 33 associates the common points or dedicated points given to the user with the user to be given, and stores them in the common account information or the game account information of the storage unit 30.

The value-adding unit 33 may set any of the following conditions when adding common points, which is the first value.
(A) In the first game, common points are given when single play or joint play is performed.
(B) In the first game, common points are given when joint play is performed.
(C) In the first game or another game in which the user cooperates with the first game, common points are given when single play or joint play is performed.
(D) In the first game or another game in which the user cooperates with the first game, common points are given when joint play is performed.

The value-adding unit 33 may change the amount to be given according to any of the following conditions when the common points, which are the first value, are given. In addition, when increasing the grant amount, the common points for the bonus may be added to the basic amount, or the basic grant amount may be multiplied by X.
(A) The amount of common points given is determined according to the number of games linked by the user. For example, when the user links more games, the amount of common points given is increased.
(B) The amount of common points given is determined according to the number of linked games played by the user in a predetermined period. For example, when the user plays more linked games, the amount of common points awarded is increased.
(C) The amount of common points granted is determined according to the number of linked games played by the user using the common points. For example, when the user uses common points in more linked games, the amount of common points given is increased.
(D) The amount of common points given is determined according to the amount charged by the user in the linked game. For example, when the user charges a larger amount for the linked game, the amount of common points given is increased. Further, when the user subscribes to a special billing condition such as a subscription, the amount of common points granted may be increased.
(E) The amount of common points given is determined according to the user's play style in the linked game. For example, when the user performs joint play in a linked game, the amount of common points given is increased as compared with the case where the user plays alone. In addition, when the same users repeatedly perform joint play, the amount of common points given is increased according to the number of plays.

(Value Management Department)
The value management unit 34 sets an upper limit on the number of accumulated points or the number of used common points for each game or user. In addition, the setting is changed according to the progress of the game. For example, when the user links more games, the upper limit of the number of accumulated or used common points is raised according to the number of games linked by the user, such as raising the upper limit of the accumulated number or the number of used common points. change. In addition, for games with a small number of users to play, the number of accumulated or used common points is increased according to the number of users for each game, such as raising the upper limit of the number of accumulated or used common points when the games are linked. Change the maximum number. In addition, for games that are linked games but are not played by users very often, it is common depending on the user's play frequency, such as raising the upper limit of the number of accumulated points or the number of uses of common points when playing the game. Change the upper limit of the number of points accumulated or used. The upper limit of the number of accumulated points or the number of used common points is not limited to the case of raising the number, but may be lowered.

(Value Exchange Department)
The value exchange unit 35 consumes common points and exchanges them for game objects that can be used in the linked game based on a predetermined exchange rate. Further, the value exchange unit 35 consumes the dedicated points of the second game for the game objects that can be used in the second game, and exchanges them for the game objects that can be used in the second game based on a predetermined exchange rate. .. Specifically, the value exchange unit 35 associates the game object exchanged by the user by consuming common points or dedicated points with the user to be granted, and stores it in the common account information or game account information of the storage unit 30. do.

When the user links more games, the value exchange unit 35 can exchange for game objects with a small number of common points by applying a discount, or the number of game objects that can be exchanged with a small number of common points increases. The exchange rate is set to be advantageous to the user, such as improving the quality (rank) of game objects that can be exchanged at a common point of quantity. Further, the value exchange unit 35 may set the exchange rate in an advantageous manner for the user when the user subscribes to a special billing condition such as a subscription. If the second game is a linked game, it may be exchanged according to the total number of points of the common points and the dedicated points, and it differs depending on whether the common points are consumed or the dedicated points are consumed. The exchange rate may be set.

(Cooperation control unit)
The cooperation control unit 36 links the first game and the second game designated by the user based on the cooperation game designation information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31. Specifically, the common account used by the user in the first game is associated with the game account used by the user in the second game. In this case, the cooperation control unit 36 rewrites the item of the identification information of the linked game of the common account information of the storage unit 30 and the item of the identification information for specifying the common account of the cooperation destination of the game account information. By updating the common account information and the game account information, the first game and the second game are associated with each other.

In addition to the above, the cooperation control unit 36 may link the first game and the second game by the following method.
(A) Link with other common accounts. That is, if the user has a common account but is playing with each game account for the first game and the second game without using the common account, the user is in the common account in the first game. The game account used and the game account used by the user in the second game are linked.
(B) Link game accounts without using a common account. That is, regardless of whether or not the user has a common account, when playing the first game and the second game with the respective game accounts, the game account used by the user in the first game and the game account. Directly link with the game account used by the user in the second game without using a common account.

When the first game and the second game are linked, the cooperation control unit 36 sets the common points to be available in the linked second game as well. That is, after the second game is linked to the first game, the value exchange unit 35 can consume common points and exchange them for game objects that can be used in the linked second game.

The cooperation control unit 36 cancels the cooperation of the game designated by the user from the linked games based on the cooperation game cancellation information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31. Specifically, the item of the identification information of the linked game of the common account information of the storage unit 30 and the item of the identification information for specifying the common account of the link destination of the game account information are rewritten, and the common account information and the common account information and By updating the game account information, the association between the linked games is canceled.

(1st recommended part)
When the number of games linked by the user increases, the first recommendation unit 37 raises the upper limit of the accumulated number or the number of used common points for the user who has reached the upper limit of the accumulated number or the number of used common points. It is recommended to link unlinked games. Specifically, when the unlinked game is selected, the first recommended unit 37 cooperates with the display control unit 32 to transmit data for displaying the unlinked game to the user terminal 12 by the network 14. Then, the unlinked game recommendation screen (not shown) or the like is displayed on the user terminal 12.

(2nd recommended part)
The second recommendation unit 38 is a case where the upper limit of the accumulated number or the number of common points is raised when the number of games linked by the user increases, and the third game played by the friend is not linked. It is recommended that the user cooperate with the third game. Specifically, when the second recommended unit 38 selects the unlinked third game, the second recommended unit 38 cooperates with the display control unit 32 to direct the data for displaying the unlinked game to the user terminal 12 by the network 14. And the unlinked game recommendation screen (not shown) or the like is displayed on the user terminal 12.

(Game progress section)
The game progress unit 39 executes information processing necessary for the progress of the game, and specifically, the game progresses based on various information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31. For example, in each game, the game progress unit 39 moves a game object according to a user's operation, or performs an effect according to the user's operation. Further, when the joint play is carried out, the game progress unit 39 executes a process of advancing the game based on the operation of each user participating in the joint play.

(Communication Control Department)
The communication control unit 40 executes information processing necessary for the progress of a group chat or the like, and promotes communication such as a conversation between users based on the message posting information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31. Specifically, the communication control unit 40 controls the message posted by the user so as to be transmitted to another user.

The configurations of the server 10 and the user terminal 12 have been described above. In general, the server 10 and the user terminal 12 have various functions other than the above, but here, only the characteristic functions that exert an action and effect in the information processing system S in the present invention will be described. However, illustrations and explanations of other known functions will be omitted.

<Information processing flow according to one embodiment of the present invention>
Next, the flow of information processing (hereinafter referred to as an information processing flow) executed in the information processing system S having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11. The information processing flow employs the information processing method of the present invention and is realized by using the information processing system S that functions as a computer system. In other words, each step in the information processing flow corresponds to a component of the information processing method of the present invention. The information processing flow described below is merely an example, and unnecessary steps may be deleted, new steps may be added, or the step execution order may be changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention. ..

(Information processing flow)
First, among the information processing executed in the information processing system S, a basic information processing flow particularly related to the present invention will be described. This information processing flow proceeds, for example, along the flow shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 8, first, the server 10 which is a computer executes a common point granting process for granting common points that can be used in the first game and the linked game according to the play of the first game (. S101). Next, the server 10 executes a game cooperation process for linking the second game to the first game based on the game cooperation instruction received from the user (S102). Further, the server 10 executes a point exchange process for exchanging points with the game object based on the point exchange instruction received from the user (S103), and ends the process.
The above is an example of the information processing flow of the present invention.

(Common point grant processing)
Next, an example of the common point awarding process will be described with reference to FIG.
The common point assigning process is a process executed by the server 10 (mainly, the value-adding unit 33), and is a process executed in step S101 of the information processing flow. Specifically, it is a process of giving common points that can be used in the first game and the linked game according to the play of the first game.

As shown in FIG. 9, the server 10, which is a computer, determines that the user plays the first game through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the user, and that the play content corresponds to the target of granting common points. (S201: YES), the amount of common points given is determined (S202). Specifically, the number of games linked by the user, the number of linked games played by the user in a predetermined period, the number of linked games played by the user using common points, and the number of linked games played by the user are charged. The amount of common points given is determined according to the amount of money paid or the play style of the user in the linked game. Then, the server 10 assigns the common points to the user by associating the common points whose grant amount has been determined with the user and storing them in the common account information of the storage unit 30 (S203), and ends the process.
If it is determined that the user's play content does not correspond to the target for granting common points (S201: NO), the process ends as it is.
The above is an example of the common point granting process.

(Game cooperation processing)
Next, an example of the game cooperation process will be described with reference to FIG.
The game linkage process is a process executed by the server 10 (mainly, the linkage control unit 36), and is a process executed in step S102 of the information processing flow. Specifically, it is a process of linking the second game designated by the user to the first game.

As shown in FIG. 10, the server 10 which is a computer specifies the second game to be linked to the first game from among one or more games through communication with the user terminal 12 operated by the user. (S301: YES), when it is determined that the user has received the game cooperation instruction (S301: YES), the common account used by the user in the first game and the game account used by the user in the second game are selected. Link (S302). Specifically, the common account information of the storage unit 30 and the game account information of the second game are rewritten, and the common account information and the game account information are updated, respectively. Then, the server 10 sets the common points possessed by the user so that they can be used in the linked second game (S303), and ends the process.
If it is determined that the user does not accept the game cooperation instruction (S301: NO), the process ends as it is.
The above is an example of the game cooperation process.

(Point exchange process)
Next, an example of the point exchange process will be described with reference to FIG.
The point exchange process is a process executed by the server 10 (mainly, the value exchange unit 35), and is a process executed in step S103 of the information processing flow. Specifically, it is a process of consuming points possessed by the user and exchanging them for a game object designated by the user. Here, the case where the common points are consumed and exchanged for the game object will be described as an example, but the common points and the dedicated points of the second game may be consumed in combination.

As shown in FIG. 11, the server 10 which is a computer exchanges game object exchange information for exchanging a common point with a game object in a second game which has already been linked through communication with a user terminal 12 operated by the user. (S401: YES), the exchange rate of the specified game object is set based on the number of games linked by the user and the billing conditions of the user. (S402). Next, the server 10 consumes common points by subtracting the number of common points possessed by the common account information of the storage unit 30 based on the set exchange rate (S403), and the user consumes the common points. By storing the exchanged game object in the game account information of the storage unit 30 in association with the user, the game object is given to the user (S404), and the process is terminated.
If it is determined that the user has not received the common point exchange instruction (S401: NO), the process ends as it is.
The above is an example of the point exchange process.

<Other embodiments>
Although the information processing apparatus, information processing method and program of the present invention have been described above with specific examples, the above embodiment is merely an example, and the present invention is limited to the above embodiment. Other embodiments are also conceivable.

In the above embodiment, the server computer (that is, the server 10) functions as the information processing device of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a part of the functions of the server 10 is a game server. 16 or the user terminal 12 may be provided. For example, the game server 16 may have some or all functions such as an information acquisition unit 31, a display control unit 32, a value addition unit 33, a value management unit 34, a value exchange unit 35, or a game progress unit 39. Further, the user terminal 12 may have some or all of the functions of the value-adding unit 33, the value management unit 34, the value exchange unit 35, the cooperation control unit 36, the game progress unit 39, and the like.

In the above embodiment, the common account information and the like are stored in the server computer (that is, the server 10), but a database server (not shown) may be separately provided and collectively stored in the database server. Alternatively, it may be stored in the game server 16 or the user terminal 12.

In the above embodiment, no specific example of the game is given, but the content of the game may be anything. For example, it may be a game in which a character is operated to fight an enemy character, a word play game, a fighting game, a racing game, a sports game, a shooting game, a puzzle game, a card game, a board game, a role playing game, a simulation game, or the like. .. Further, the game may be an individual battle or a team battle. Further, humans may play against each other as users, or humans and computers (for example, AI or robots) may play against each other.

<Summary>
The main features of the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program according to the present embodiment described above are as follows.

[1] The information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment has a granting unit that imparts a first value that can be used for the first game to the user according to the play of the first game, the first game, and one or more depending on the user. It is provided with a cooperation control unit that enables the first value possessed by the user to be used in the second game when the second game designated from the above game is linked.
According to the above information processing device, the user can also use the first value given in the first game in the second game linked with the first game. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to link a plurality of games and to play more games. In particular, since the number of games played by each user increases, the entire game industry can be activated.

[2] In the above information processing apparatus, the granting unit determines the amount of the first value to be granted according to the number of linked games.
As a result, the user can increase the amount of the first value given by linking more games. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to link a plurality of games and to play more games.

[3] In the above information processing device, the granting unit determines the amount of the first value to be granted according to the number of games played within a predetermined period among the linked games.
As a result, the user can increase the amount of the first value given by playing more coordinated games within a predetermined period. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to link a plurality of games and to play more games.

[4] In the above information processing apparatus, the granting unit determines the amount of the first value to be granted according to the number of games played using the first value among the linked games.
As a result, the user can increase the amount of the first value given by playing more coordinated games by using the first value. Therefore, it is possible to encourage the user to use the first value, motivate the user to link a plurality of games, and play more games.

[5] In the above information processing apparatus, the granting unit determines the amount of the first value to be granted according to the amount charged by the user in the linked game.
As a result, the user can increase the amount of the first value to be given according to the charge amount for the linked game. Therefore, it is possible to encourage the user to charge for the game, motivate the user to link a plurality of games, and make the user play more games.

[6] In the above information processing apparatus, the granting unit grants the first value to the user when the user performs joint play with another user in the linked game.
As a result, the user can acquire the first value when performing joint play with another user. Therefore, it is possible to activate joint play and increase the number of users who play the game, and it is possible to motivate the user to link a plurality of games and to play more games.

[7] The above-mentioned information processing apparatus further includes a value exchange unit that consumes the first value and exchanges it for a game object that can be used in a linked game.
This allows the user to consume the first value and acquire a game object that can be used in the linked game. Therefore, it is possible to encourage the user to use the first value, motivate the user to link a plurality of games, and play more games.

[8] In the above information processing device, the value exchange unit changes the exchange rate from the first value to the game object according to the number of linked games.
As a result, the user can acquire a large amount or high quality game object with a favorable exchange rate, that is, a small amount of the first value by linking more games. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to link a plurality of games and to play more games.

[9] In the above information processing device, the granting unit grants the user a second value that can be used only in the second game according to the play of the second game, and the value exchange unit distributes the first game. When and the second game are linked, both the first value and the second value are consumed and exchanged for a game object.
As a result, if the second game is linked with the first game, the user can also consume the second value given in the second game and acquire the game object that can be used in the linked game. Become. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to link a plurality of games and to play more games.

[10] In the above information processing apparatus, when the first game has an upper limit on the number of accumulated or used first values, and when the second game is linked, the number of accumulated or used first values. It also has a value management department that raises the upper limit of numbers.
As a result, if another game such as the second game is linked to the first game, it is possible to raise the upper limit of the number of accumulated first values or the number of uses set in the first game. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to link a plurality of games and to play more games.

[11] The above-mentioned information processing apparatus further includes a first recommended unit that recommends linking an unlinked game to a user whose value has reached the upper limit of the accumulated number or the number of uses.
As a result, by linking another game that has not been linked to the first game, it is possible to raise the upper limit of the accumulated number or the number of uses of the first value set in the first game. On the other hand, it is possible to make an accurate recommendation. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to link a plurality of games and to play more games.

[12] In the above information processing device, when the third game played by the predetermined user who has a predetermined relationship with the user is not linked in the linked game, the user is requested to link the third game. It also has a recommended second recommendation section.
This makes it possible to recommend to a user who has a predetermined relationship with the user who is playing the third game when the third game is not linked. Therefore, it is possible to motivate the user to link a plurality of games and to play more games.

[13] Further, according to the information processing method according to the present embodiment, the computer gives the user a first value that can be used for the first game according to the play of the first game, and the computer first. When the game and the second game designated by the user from one or more games are linked, the first value possessed by the user can be used in the second game.
According to the above information processing method, it is possible to motivate the user to link a plurality of games and to play more games.

[14] Further, according to the program according to the present embodiment, the computer is made to give the user a first value that can be used for the first game according to the play of the first game, and the first game and the user. When the second game designated from one or more games is linked, the first value possessed by the user can be used in the second game.
According to the above program, the user can be motivated to link a plurality of games and play more games.

10 Server 12 User terminal 14 Network 16 Game server 16a Game server 16b Game server 16c Game server 21 Processor 22 Memory 23 Communication interface 24 Storage 25 Bus 30 Storage unit 31 Information acquisition unit 32 Display control unit 33 Value-giving unit 34 Value management unit 35 Value exchange unit 36 Coordination control unit 37 1st recommended unit 38 2nd recommended unit 39 Game progress unit 40 Communication control unit 51 Game display area 52 Coordination button 53 Game object display area 54 Confirmation button G1 Coordination game designation screen G2 Point usage screen S Information processing system

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A granting unit that grants the user a first value that can be used for the first game according to the play of the first game.
When the first game and the second game designated by the user from one or more games are linked, the cooperation control unit that makes the first value possessed by the user available in the second game. Prepare ,
The granting unit determines the amount of the first value to be granted according to the number of linked games.
Information processing equipment. A granting unit that gives the user a first value that can be used for the first game according to the play of the first game.
When the first game and the second game designated by the user from one or more games are linked, the cooperation control unit that makes the first value possessed by the user available in the second game.
It is equipped with a value exchange unit that consumes the first value and exchanges it for a game object that can be used in a linked game.
The value exchange unit changes the exchange rate from the first value to the game object according to the number of linked games.
Information processing equipment A granting unit that grants the user a first value that can be used for the first game according to the play of the first game.
When the first game and the second game designated by the user from one or more games are linked, the cooperation control unit that makes the first value possessed by the user available in the second game.
It is equipped with a value exchange unit that consumes the first value and exchanges it for a game object that can be used in a linked game.
The granting unit grants the user a second value that can be used only in the second game according to the play of the second game.
When the first game and the second game are linked, the value exchange unit consumes both the first value and the second value and makes them exchangeable for the game object.
Information processing equipment. A granting unit that grants the user a first value that can be used for the first game according to the play of the first game.
When the first game and the second game designated by the user from one or more games are linked, the cooperation control unit that makes the first value possessed by the user available in the second game.
When the first game has an upper limit set on the accumulated number or the number of uses of the first value, the value of raising the upper limit of the accumulated number or the number of uses of the first value when the second game is linked. Equipped with a management department
Information processing equipment. It also has a first recommendation section that recommends linking uncoordinated games to users who have reached the upper limit of the number of accumulated values or the number of uses.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 . The computer imparts a first value available to the first game to the user according to the play of the first game.
When the computer links the first game with the second game designated by the user from one or more games, the first value possessed by the user can be used in the second game .
The computer determines the amount of the first value to be given according to the number of linked games.
Information processing method. The computer imparts a first value available to the first game to the user according to the play of the first game.
When the computer links the first game with the second game designated by the user from one or more games, the first value possessed by the user can be used in the second game.
The computer consumes the first value and exchanges it for a game object that can be used in the linked game.
The computer changes the exchange rate from the first value to the game object according to the number of linked games.
Information processing method. The computer imparts a first value available to the first game to the user according to the play of the first game.
When the computer links the first game with the second game designated by the user from one or more games, the first value possessed by the user can be used in the second game.
The computer consumes the first value and exchanges it for a game object that can be used in the linked game.
The computer gives the user a second value that can be used only in the second game according to the play of the second game.
When the computer links the first game and the second game, both the first value and the second value are consumed and exchanged for the game object.
Information processing method. The computer imparts a first value available to the first game to the user according to the play of the first game.
When the computer links the first game with the second game designated by the user from one or more games, the first value possessed by the user can be used in the second game.
When the computer has set an upper limit on the accumulated number or the number of uses of the first value in the first game, and when the second game is linked, the upper limit of the accumulated number or the number of uses of the first value is set. Pull up,
Information processing method. On the computer
Depending on the play of the first game, the user is given a first value that can be used for the first game.
When the first game and the second game designated by the user from one or more games are linked, the first value possessed by the user can be used in the second game.
The amount of the first value to be given is determined according to the number of linked games.
program. On the computer
Depending on the play of the first game, the user is given a first value that can be used for the first game.
When the first game and the second game designated by the user from one or more games are linked, the first value possessed by the user can be used in the second game.
Consume the first value and exchange it for a game object that can be used in the linked game.
The exchange rate from the first value to the game object is changed according to the number of linked games.
program. On the computer
Depending on the play of the first game, the user is given a first value that can be used for the first game.
When the first game and the second game designated by the user from one or more games are linked, the first value possessed by the user can be used in the second game.
Consume the first value and exchange it for a game object that can be used in the linked game.
Depending on the play of the second game, the user is given a second value that can be used only in the second game.
When the first game and the second game are linked, both the first value and the second value are consumed and exchanged for the game object.
program. On the computer
Depending on the play of the first game, the user is given a first value that can be used for the first game.
When the first game and the second game designated by the user from one or more games are linked, the first value possessed by the user can be used in the second game.
When the first game has an upper limit on the accumulated number or the number of uses of the first value, the upper limit of the accumulated number or the number of uses of the first value is raised when the second game is linked. ,
program.

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