JP7133522B2 - Game program and game system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game program and a game system.

As a method of providing the user with game media used in the game, a mechanism called gacha is used in which a plurality of game media are selected by lottery based on a predetermined lottery probability, and the game content determined by the lottery is provided to the user. There is a way. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2016-67531 A

However, since the game media given to the user by lottery as described above is randomly determined based on a predetermined lottery probability, the user can select the desired game media no matter how many times the user performs the lottery. It wasn't always possible. As a result, the user may feel dissatisfied and may lose interest in the game.

It is an object of at least one embodiment of the present invention to provide a game program that allows awarding game media to users in a new way that replaces traditional lottery.

From a non-limiting point of view, the game program according to the present invention is a game system realized by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication. A game program executed by a server device, comprising game content setting means for setting the server device to a state in which one or more types of game media can be provided to a plurality of users, and the total number of game media that can be provided to a plurality of users upper limit setting means for setting a predetermined upper limit; and game medium providing means for providing, to the user, the game media that the user desires to be given out of the game media set by the game medium setting means, within a range not exceeding the predetermined upper limit. and counting means for counting the total number of game media given to a plurality of users by the game content giving means, or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users.

From a non-limiting point of view, the game system according to the present invention is a game system realized by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication. game content setting means for setting one or more types of game media in a state that can be given to a plurality of users; upper limit setting means for setting a predetermined upper limit to the number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users; and a counting means for counting the total number of game media given to a plurality of users by the game medium giving means or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users. and game content number presenting means for presenting the total number or the remaining number to the user.

From a non-limiting point of view, the game program according to the present invention is a game system realized by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication. A game program executed on a user terminal, comprising: game content setting means for setting one or more types of game media to a state in which one or more types of game media can be provided to a plurality of users; upper limit setting means for setting an upper limit of; game medium providing means for providing, to the user, the game media that the user desires to be given out of the game media set by the game medium setting means, within a range not exceeding a predetermined upper limit; A game that can be given to a plurality of users from a server device having counting means for counting the total number of game media given to a plurality of users by the game content giving means or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users game media presenting means for presenting game media set in a state in which a user terminal having a function of receiving media and information on the total number or the remaining number to a plurality of users can be given to a plurality of users; The game program functions as game content number presenting means for presenting the number to the user.

Embodiments of the present invention address one or more deficiencies.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server device corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of program execution processing, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server device corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of program execution processing, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a user terminal, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of program execution processing, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of program execution processing, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server device corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a user terminal, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a flowchart of program execution processing, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of group classification, setting of assignable game contents, and setting of an upper limit on the number of assignable game contents, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of group classification, setting of assignable game contents, and setting of an upper limit on the number of assignable game contents, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flowchart of program execution processing, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flowchart of program execution processing, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description of effects is one aspect of the effects of the embodiments of the present invention, and is not limited to what is described here. Further, the order of each process constituting the flow chart described below is random as long as there is no contradiction or inconsistency in the contents of the process.

[First embodiment]
First, the outline of the first embodiment of the present invention will be explained. In the following, as a first embodiment, a game system implemented by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication will be described. A game program will be described as an example.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server device corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention. The server device 1 includes at least a game content setting unit 101 , an upper limit setting unit 102 , a game content provision unit 103 and a counting unit 104 .

The game content setting unit 101 has a function of setting one or more types of game media to a state in which they can be given to a plurality of users. The upper limit setting unit 102 has a function of setting a predetermined upper limit on the number of game contents that can be given to a plurality of users.

The game content granting unit 103 has a function of granting to the user, among the game media set by the game media setting unit 101, the game media that the user desires to grant, within a range not exceeding a predetermined upper limit. The counting unit 104 has a function of counting the total number of game media given to a plurality of users by the game content providing unit 103 or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users.

Next, program (game program) execution processing according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a program execution process according to at least one embodiment of the invention.

The server device 1 sets one or more types of game media in a state that can be provided to a plurality of users (step S1), and sets a predetermined upper limit on the number of game media that can be provided to a plurality of users (step S2). ).

Next, among the game contents set in step S1, the game contents desired by the user are given to the user within a range not exceeding the predetermined upper limit set in step S2 (step S3). When game media are given to users in step S3, the total number of game media given to a plurality of users or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users is counted (step S4), and the process ends.

As one aspect of the first embodiment, it becomes possible to award game media to users by a new method that replaces the conventional lottery.

In the first embodiment, a "user terminal" is, for example, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet computer, a personal computer, a portable game machine, a stationary game machine, etc., capable of communicating with a server device and capable of executing a game. It means something that can be processed. A “user” is, for example, a player who operates a user terminal and plays a game. A "server device" is, for example, a device that executes processing in response to a request from a user terminal. A "game" is, for example, a computer game that starts and executes a program on a server device and/or a user terminal, regardless of the genre of the game content.

"Game media" refers to, for example, digital content used by users in games, and includes cards, characters, weapons, armor, items, avatars, and the like. The “type” of game media refers to the type of name, rarity, level, or image set for the game media. For example, game media with the same name but different rarity, level, etc. are of different types. “Giving” means, for example, associating a game medium with a user so that the user can use the game medium in a game. Here, "associating a game medium with a user" means, for example, updating the user information managed by the server device so that the information on the game medium is included in the user information. It should be noted that "granting" also includes the case where the user can use the game content for a certain period of time, such as lending. "Want to grant" means, for example, requesting grant from the user terminal to the server device.

The “predetermined upper limit” is the upper limit of the number of game contents that can be given to a plurality of users. For example, different upper limits can be set according to the period or the group to which the user belongs. Further, the "predetermined upper limit" may be set for each type of game media set to be granted, for example, or may be shared by all game media set to be granted. May be set. “Total number of game media granted to multiple users” refers to the total number of game media that are actually granted to multiple users and set to be available for granting. Accordingly, it may be the total number for each type of game media set in a grantable state, or the total number of all game media set in a grantable state.

[Second embodiment]
Next, the outline of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, as a second embodiment, a game system implemented by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication will be described. A game program will be described as an example.

As the configuration of the server device in the second embodiment, the configuration shown in the block diagram of FIG. 1 can be adopted within a necessary range. Further, the flow of the program execution processing in the second embodiment can employ the one shown in the flow chart of FIG. 2 within a necessary range.

In the second embodiment, the game content setting unit 101 resets the types of game content that can be given to the user after a predetermined period of time has passed.

As one aspect of the second embodiment, by resetting the types of game media that can be given to the user according to the passage of a predetermined period of time, the types of game media that can be obtained by the user can be diversified. , it is possible to increase the user's satisfaction and suppress the decline in interest in the game.

In the second embodiment, ``user terminal'', ``user'', ``server device'', ``game'', ``game medium'', ``type'' of game medium, ``provide'', ``want to provide'', `` For the "predetermined upper limit" and the "total number of game contents given to a plurality of users", the content described in the first embodiment can be adopted within the necessary range. The "predetermined period" can be set appropriately without any particular limitation, such as 12 hours, 24 hours, 1 week, or a period during which an event is held during a game, and does not always need to be the same period. "Resetting" may be, for example, different setting contents or the same setting contents each time the setting is reset.

[Third embodiment]
Next, an outline of a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, as a third embodiment, a game system implemented by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication will be described. A game program will be described as an example.

The configuration of the server apparatus according to the third embodiment can employ the configuration shown in the block diagram of FIG. 1 within a necessary range. Further, the flow of the program execution processing in the third embodiment can employ the one shown in the flow chart of FIG. 2 within a necessary range.

In the third embodiment, the upper limit setting unit 102 resets the upper limit of the number of game media that can be given to multiple users after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

As one aspect of the third embodiment, by resetting the upper limit of the number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users after a predetermined period of time has passed, game media can be given during the given period. Even a user who has not been able to play the game can get the opportunity to receive the game content again, thereby increasing the user's satisfaction and suppressing the decline in interest in the game.

In the third embodiment, ``user terminal'', ``user'', ``server device'', ``game'', ``game medium'', ``type'' of game medium, ``provide'', ``want to provide'', `` For the "predetermined upper limit" and the "total number of game contents given to a plurality of users", the content described in the first embodiment can be adopted within the necessary range. Also, in the third embodiment, the "predetermined period" and "reset" can employ the contents described in the second embodiment within a necessary range.

[Fourth embodiment]
Next, the outline of the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be explained. In the following, as a fourth embodiment, a game system implemented by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication will be described. A game program will be described as an example.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server device corresponding to at least one embodiment of the invention. The server device 1 includes at least a group classification section 111 , a game content setting section 112 , an upper limit setting section 113 , a game content provision section 114 and a counting section 115 .

The group classification unit 111 has a function of classifying a plurality of users into a plurality of groups based on user status and/or attributes. The game content setting unit 112 has a function of setting a state in which one or more different game media can be given to the user for each group classified by the group classification unit 111 . Note that setting a state in which one or more different game media can be given to the user for each group means, for example, that game media a can be given to group A, game media b can be given to group B, and game media b can be given to group C. It is sufficient if any one of the groups is set to a state in which a game content different from that of the other groups can be provided. Also, at least one or more types of game media to be set in a grantable state may be different for each group.

The upper limit setting unit 113 has a function of setting a predetermined upper limit for each group classified by the group classification unit 111 and for each game content set by the game content setting unit 112 . As a mode for setting the predetermined upper limit, for example, when game media d and e are set to group D, and game media e, f, and g are set to group E, group D game media d set to group D, game media e set to group D, game media e set to group E, game media f set to group E, and game media g set to group E For each of them, an upper limit can be set individually.

The game medium granting unit 114 grants to the user, among the game media set by the game medium setting unit 112, the game media that the user wishes to grant, within a range not exceeding the predetermined upper limit set by the upper limit setting unit 113. It has the function to The game content granting unit 114 can grant game media to the user, for example, within the upper limit range for each type of game media that can be granted, which is set for the group to which the user belongs.

The counting unit 115 counts the total number of game media given to a plurality of users by the game medium giving unit 114 when the game medium giving unit 114 gives game media to the users, or the remaining amount of game media that can be given to a plurality of users. It has the function of counting numbers. The counting unit 115 can count, for example, the total number of game media provided or the remaining number of game media that can be provided for each type of game content that can be provided, which is set for the group to which the user belongs. can.

Next, program execution processing according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a program execution process according to at least one embodiment of the invention.

The server device 1 classifies a plurality of users into a plurality of groups based on user status and/or attributes (step S11). Next, for each group classified in step S11, one or more different game contents are set to be available to the user (step S12). Next, a predetermined upper limit is set for each group classified in step S11 and for each game content set in step S12 (step S13).

Next, among the game contents set in step S12, the game contents desired by the user are given to the user within a range not exceeding the predetermined upper limit set in step S13 (step S14). When game media are given to users in step S14, the total number of game media given to a plurality of users or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users is counted (step S15), and the process ends.

As one aspect of the fourth embodiment, by setting the type of game media that can be given to the user for each group classified based on the user's status and / or attributes, for example, the user's It is possible to provide the user with game content that matches the progress of the game, the user's taste, and the like, thereby increasing the user's satisfaction and suppressing a decline in interest in the game. Also, by setting an upper limit on the number of game media that can be given to a user for each group and game content, bargaining with other users becomes important, and it becomes possible to enhance the strategic nature of the game.

In the fourth embodiment, ``user terminal'', ``user'', ``server device'', ``game'', ``game medium'', ``type'' of game medium, ``provide'', ``want to provide'', `` For the "predetermined upper limit" and the "total number of game contents given to a plurality of users", the content described in the first embodiment can be adopted within the necessary range.

The “user status” refers to a status that changes in relation to the user's game play, such as the user's level, ranking, number of days played, or the level of a player character operated by the user. Here, "ranking" refers to the order of users determined based on, for example, an evaluation value obtained by progressing a game or clearing an event. For example, when group classification is performed based on ranking, classification can be performed into groups such as a group within the top 100 rankings, a group from 101st to 200th rankings, and a group from 201st to 500th rankings. The number of users included in the group may be the same or different. The "attribute of the user" refers to, for example, the faction, nation, team, etc. to which the user belongs in the game, the team or player supported by the user, the gender and registered region of the user, or the player character operated by the user. Team etc.

[Fifth embodiment]
Next, the outline of the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, as a fifth embodiment, a game system implemented by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication will be described. A game program will be described as an example.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a user terminal, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the invention. The user terminal 3 includes at least an information reception unit 301 , a game content presentation unit 302 , and a game content number presentation unit 303 .

The information receiving unit 301 includes upper limit setting means for setting a predetermined upper limit to the number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users, and game media that the user wishes to give out of the game media set by the game medium setting means. A game content granting means that grants game media to a user within a predetermined upper limit, and a count that counts the total number of game media granted to a plurality of users by the game media granting device or the remaining number of game media that can be granted to a plurality of users. and game media set by the server device that can be given to multiple users, and the total number of game media given to multiple users counted by the server device, or game media that can be given to multiple users. It has a function of receiving information about the remaining number of .

Based on the information received by the information receiving unit 301, the game content presenting unit 302 has a function of presenting to the user game media set in a state that can be given to a plurality of users. Based on the information received by the information receiving unit 301, the game content number presenting unit 303 presents to the user the total number of game media given to a plurality of users or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users. have

Next, program execution processing according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a program execution process according to at least one embodiment of the invention.

The user terminal 3 relates to the game media set by the server device that can be given to multiple users, the total number of game media given to multiple users counted by the server device, or the remaining number of game media that can be given to multiple users. Information is received from the server device (step S31).

Next, based on the information received in step S31, the user is presented with the game content that is set to be available to a plurality of users (step S32). Also, based on the information received in step S31, the total number of game media given to a plurality of users or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users is presented to the user (step S33), and the process ends.

As one aspect of the fifth embodiment, it is possible to award game media to users by a new method that replaces the conventional lottery.

In the fifth embodiment, ``user terminal'', ``user'', ``server device'', ``game'', ``game medium'', ``type'' of game medium, ``provide'', ``want to provide'', `` For the "predetermined upper limit" and the "total number of game contents given to a plurality of users", the content described in the first embodiment can be adopted within the necessary range. “Presentation” means, for example, displaying on the display screen the names, parameters, images, etc. of game media that have been set to be granted, the total number of game media that have already been granted, or the remaining number of game media. Say things.

[Sixth embodiment]
Next, the outline of the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, as a sixth embodiment, a game system realized by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication will be described as an example. .

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system corresponding to at least one embodiment of the invention. The game system 4 includes at least a game content setting unit 401 , an upper limit setting unit 402 , a game content presentation unit 403 , a game content provision unit 404 , a count unit 405 , and a game content number presentation unit 406 .

The game content setting unit 401 has a function of setting one or more types of game media to a state in which they can be given to a plurality of users. The upper limit setting unit 402 has a function of setting a predetermined upper limit on the number of game contents that can be given to multiple users.

The game content presenting unit 403 has a function of presenting to the user the game content that has been set by the game content setting unit 401 to be available to a plurality of users. The game content granting unit 404 has a function of granting to the user, among the game media set by the game media setting unit 401, the game media that the user desires to grant, within a range not exceeding a predetermined upper limit.

The counting unit 405 has a function of counting the total number of game media given to a plurality of users by the game content providing unit 404 or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users. The number-of-game-contents presenting unit 406 has a function of presenting to the user the total number of game media given to a plurality of users or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users.

Next, program execution processing according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a program execution process according to at least one embodiment of the invention.

The game system 4 sets one or more types of game media to a state that can be given to a plurality of users (step S41), and sets a predetermined upper limit for the number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users (step S42). ).

Next, the user is presented with the game media set to be granted to a plurality of users in step S41 (step S43). It is given to the user within a range not exceeding the predetermined upper limit set in step S42 (step S44).

When game media are given to users in step S44, the total number of game media given to a plurality of users or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users is counted (step S45). Also, the total number of game media given to a plurality of users counted in step S45 or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users is presented to the user (step S46), and the process ends.

As one aspect of the sixth embodiment, it becomes possible to award game media to users by a new method in place of the conventional lottery.

In the sixth embodiment, ``user terminal'', ``user'', ``server device'', ``game'', ``game medium'', ``type'' of game medium, ``provide'', ``want to provide'', `` For the "predetermined upper limit" and the "total number of game contents given to a plurality of users", the content described in the first embodiment can be adopted within the necessary range. In the sixth embodiment, the content described in the fifth embodiment can be adopted to the extent necessary for "presentation".

[Seventh embodiment]
Next, the outline of the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be explained. In the following, as a seventh embodiment, a game system implemented by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication will be described. A game program will be described as an example.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system corresponding to at least one embodiment of the invention. As illustrated, the game system comprises a server device 1, a communication network 2, and a plurality of user terminals 3 (3a, 3b, . . . 3z) operated by respective users. A server device 1 is connected to a user terminal 3 via a communication network 2 . Note that the server device 1 does not have to be always connected to the user terminal 3, as long as it can be connected as needed.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a server device corresponding to at least one embodiment of the invention. The server device 1 includes at least a control unit 11, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12, a storage unit 13, and a communication interface 14, which are connected by an internal bus.

The control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a ROM (Read Only Memory), executes programs stored in the storage unit 13 , and controls the server device 1 . Further, the control unit 11 has an internal timer for measuring time. A RAM 12 is a work area for the control unit 11 . The storage unit 13 is a storage area for storing programs (including game programs) and data (including game data). The control unit 11 reads programs and data from the RAM 12 and executes program execution processing based on information received from the user terminal 3 and the like.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a user terminal corresponding to at least one embodiment of the invention. The user terminal 3 includes at least a control section 31, a RAM 32, a storage section 33, a sound processing section 34, a graphics processing section 37, a communication interface 41, and an interface section 42, which are connected by an internal bus.

The control unit 31 is composed of a CPU and a ROM. The control unit 31 executes programs stored in the storage unit 33 and controls the user terminal 3 . A RAM 32 is a work area for the control unit 31 . The storage unit 33 is a storage area for storing programs and data.

The control unit 31 reads programs and data from the RAM 32 and processes them. The control unit 31 processes the programs and data loaded in the RAM 32 to output a sound output instruction to the sound processing unit 34 and a drawing command to the graphics processing unit 37 .

The sound processing unit 34 is connected to a sound output device 35, which is a speaker. When the control section 31 outputs a sound output instruction to the sound processing section 34 , the sound processing section 34 outputs a sound signal to the sound output device 35 .

The graphics processing section 37 is connected to the display section 38 . The display unit 38 has a display screen 39 . When the control unit 31 outputs a drawing command to the graphics processing unit 37, the graphics processing unit 37 develops an image in a frame memory (frame buffer) 36 and outputs a video signal for displaying the image on the display screen 39. Output. Here, the display unit 38 may be a touch panel screen including the touch input unit 40 .

The graphics processing unit 37 draws one image on a frame-by-frame basis. One frame time of an image is, for example, 1/30 second. The graphics processing unit 37 takes charge of part of the arithmetic processing related to drawing that has been performed only by the control unit 31, and has the role of distributing the load of the entire system.

An input unit 43 (for example, a mouse, a keyboard, etc.) can be connected to the interface unit 42 . Input information from the input unit 43 by the user is stored in the RAM 32, and the control unit 31 executes various arithmetic processing based on the input information. Alternatively, it is also possible to connect a storage medium reading device to the interface section 43 and read programs, data, etc. from an external memory or the like. Also, the display unit 38 having a touch panel can be used as the input unit 43 .

The communication interface 41 can be connected to the communication network 2 wirelessly or by wire, and can receive data via the communication network 2 . The data received via the communication interface 41 are loaded into the RAM 32 and processed by the controller 31 in the same manner as the data read from the external memory.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a game system corresponding to at least one embodiment of the invention. The game system 4 includes a group classification section 411, a game medium setting section 412, an upper limit setting section 413, a game medium presenting section 414, a game medium providing section 415, a counting section 416, a game medium number presenting section 417, a game medium lottery section 418, At least a game medium determination unit 419 , a game medium sales unit 420 , and a game medium sales unit 421 are provided.

The group classification unit 411 has a function of classifying a plurality of users into a plurality of groups based on user status and/or attributes. It is preferable that the group classification unit 411 classify a plurality of users into a plurality of groups based on rankings given to users according to their play results. By classifying the groups based on the ranking, it is possible to group users with similar abilities in the game into the same group. It becomes easier to meet the user's needs, and it becomes possible to increase the importance of bargaining between users and enhance the strategic nature of the game.

Moreover, when the group classification unit 411 classifies a plurality of users into a plurality of groups based on user rankings, it is preferable to perform group classification again each time a predetermined ranking aggregation period ends. By configuring in this way, it is possible to give the user a motivation to obtain a higher ranking, and to improve the taste of the game.

Also, the group classification unit 411 may classify a plurality of users into a plurality of groups using a plurality of group classification criteria such as user rankings and teams to which the users belong. Further, the group classification unit 411 may classify a plurality of users into a plurality of groups so that each of the plurality of users belongs to two or more groups. It can also be classified so as to belong to both the classified group Gr1 and the group Gt1 classified based on the team to which the user A belongs. By configuring in this way, it becomes easier to match the user's needs with the game content set in a state that can be provided by the game content setting unit 412, which will be described later. It is possible to enhance the tactical nature of the game and enhance the strategic nature of the game.

The game content setting unit 412 has a function of setting a state in which one or more different game media can be given to the user for each group classified by the group classification unit 411 . By setting the type of game media that can be given to the user for each group classified based on the user's status and/or attributes, for example, game media that meet the user's game progress and preferences can be given to the user, the user's satisfaction can be improved, and it is possible to suppress the decline in interest in the game.

Note that setting a state in which one or more different game media can be given to the user for each group means, for example, that game media a can be given to group A, game media b can be given to group B, and game media b can be given to group C. It is sufficient if any one of the groups is set to a state in which a game content different from that of the other groups can be provided. Also, at least one or more types of game media to be set in a grantable state may be different for each group.

The game content setting unit 412 has a function of resetting the types of game media that can be given to users after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after setting one or more types of game media to be given to a plurality of users. is preferred. By configuring in this way, it is possible to provide the user with game content that meets the user's needs at any given time, thereby increasing the user's satisfaction and suppressing a decline in interest in the game. . Further, for example, when group classification is performed based on user rankings, it is preferable to reset the types of game media that can be given to users when a predetermined ranking aggregation period ends.

In addition, for example, when the groups are classified according to a criterion such as user ranking, user level, or the like, which allows superiority or inferiority between groups, the game content setting unit 412 assigns more games to a more superior group. It is preferable to set a state in which a game content that gives an advantage in playing can be provided. By configuring in this way, it is possible to give the user a motivation to obtain a higher ranking or level, thereby increasing the user's satisfaction and enhancing the fun of the game.

The upper limit setting unit 413 has a function of setting a predetermined upper limit for each group classified by the group classification unit 411 and for each game content set by the game content setting unit 412 . By setting an upper limit on the number of game media that can be given to a user for each group and game content, bargaining with other users becomes more important, and it becomes possible to enhance the strategic nature of the game.

The upper limit setting unit 413 sets a predetermined upper limit to the number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users, and then resets the upper limit of the number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users after a predetermined period of time has elapsed. It is preferable to have a function to By configuring in this way, even a user who was unable to receive the game content during the predetermined period can get another opportunity to receive the game content, thereby increasing the user's satisfaction. It is possible to suppress the decrease in interest in the game. Also, for example, when grouping is performed based on user rankings, it is preferable to reset the upper limit of the number of game media that can be given to users when the above-mentioned "predetermined ranking aggregation period" ends. .

The game content presenting unit 414 has a function of presenting to the user the game media set by the game content setting unit 412 to be available for a plurality of users. When presenting the game content, it is preferable to present the upper limit set by the upper limit setting unit 413 to the user at the same time.

The game medium granting unit 415 grants to the user, among the game media set by the game medium setting unit 412, the game media that the user wishes to grant, within a range not exceeding the predetermined upper limit set by the upper limit setting unit 413. It has the function to

When game media are provided to the user, consumption of in-game items or points (hereinafter also referred to as "charging, etc.") provided to the user in the event that the user is billed or billed, for example, in exchange for the provision of game media. It is preferable to request the user for some consideration such as By requiring the user to pay for the provision of the game content, it becomes important to determine whether or not to accept the provision of the game content, and it is possible to further enhance the strategic nature of the game. It should be noted that, for example, if the game content is provided to the user without requiring payment for the provision of the game content, an effect that is disadvantageous to the progress of the game may be generated for the user. Effects that are detrimental to the progress of the game include, for example, increased consumption of stamina, etc., required for progressing the game, and decreased acquisition of experience points, etc., required to raise the user's level. is mentioned.

The counting unit 416 counts the total number of game media given to a plurality of users by the game medium giving unit 415 when the game medium giving unit 415 gives game media to the users, or the remaining amount of game media that can be given to a plurality of users. It has the function of counting numbers. The number obtained by subtracting the total number of game media granted to a plurality of users by the game content granting unit 415 from the upper limit set by the upper limit setting unit 413 is the remaining number of game media that can be granted to the user. This is the upper limit of the number of game media that can be given to the user.

The game content number presenting unit 417 has a function of presenting to the user the total number of game media given to a plurality of users or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users counted by the counting unit 416 . It is preferable that the number-of-game-contents presenting unit 417 presents the upper limit number set by the upper limit setting unit 413 to the user together with the total number or the remaining number. With this configuration, the user can grasp the number of game contents that have already been given to other users, and use this as a basis for determining whether or not to receive the game contents. can be further increased. In addition, the presentation of the total number or the remaining number does not have to present a specific number. You can do it.

The game medium lottery unit 418 has a function of conducting a lottery in exchange for the virtual currency owned by the user and granting the user game medium based on the lottery result. For example, the game content lottery unit 418 performs a lottery based on a preset winning probability of each game content in exchange for a predetermined amount of virtual currency, and gives the winning game content to the user.

In this embodiment, as a method of giving game media to the user, there is a method of giving the game media desired by the user by the above-described game medium giving unit 415, and a method of giving the game media desired by the user by the game medium lottery unit 418 to the user based on the lottery result. It has two methods, one is the method of giving game media. By providing a plurality of methods for giving game content to users, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Also, the game media provided by the game content provision unit 415 and the game media provided by the game content lottery unit 418 are preferably of different types. For example, the game media imparted by the game media imparting unit 415 are preferably game media that are more advantageous in game play than the game media imparted by the game media lottery unit 418 . By constructing in this way, it is possible to improve the taste of the game by providing a plurality of methods of giving the game content to the user, and the strategic nature of the game by requiring a decision as to whether or not to receive the game content. It is possible to achieve both an improvement in performance and a high balance.

The game content discrimination unit 419 distinguishes between game media given to the user in exchange for billing (for example, game media given to the user by the game content giving unit 415) and game media given to the user in exchange for virtual currency. (for example, the game content provided to the user by the game content lottery unit 418). For example, when the game content is provided to the user, whether the game content is provided by billing or the like and/or is provided in exchange for virtual currency is determined by associating the game content with the server device. , and obtains the stored information. When the game content is displayed on the display unit of the user terminal, it is preferable to display it in a manner that allows the user to recognize whether the game content is given by billing or the like or is given in exchange for virtual currency.

The game media selling unit 420 has a function of exchanging game media owned by the user for virtual currency that can be used in the game in response to a sale request from the user. The game media sales unit 421 has a function of giving game media sold by a user to other users in exchange for billing or the like in response to requests from other users. By providing the game media selling unit 420 and the game media selling unit 421, it is possible to exchange game media of low utility value for the user for virtual currency, and to obtain game media of high utility value to the user in exchange for billing or the like. As a result, it is possible to increase the user's satisfaction and prevent the user from losing interest in the game. Note that the game content sales unit 421 may give the game content in exchange for the virtual currency. In addition, it may have a function of allowing the user to select whether to obtain the game content in exchange for billing or the like or to obtain the game content in exchange for virtual currency.

It is preferable that the game system controls the amount of billing and the amount of virtual currency required to receive the game content from the game content sales unit 421 based on the parameters, rarity, and the like of the game content. As described above, the sale of unnecessary cards and the purchase of the sold cards are not performed directly between users, but are performed via the game system, thereby preventing real money trades between users. becomes possible.

In addition, it is preferable that the game media that can be exchanged for virtual currency by the game media selling unit 420 are only game media given to the user in exchange for the virtual currency. The game media provided by billing cannot be exchanged for virtual currency, and the game media sales unit 421 does not give them to other users, thereby further differentiating the above two methods of giving game media. , can enhance the interest of the game.

Next, program execution processing according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of program execution processing, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

In the following description, as an example of the game, a game is played using virtual cards owned by the user (available for use by the user), and evaluation values obtained in the course of the game are used to compete with others for ranking. . The information of the virtual card owned by the user is managed by the server device or the user terminal as user information, for example, and the user information is updated when the process of giving game contents to the user is performed.

First, the game is progressed on the user terminal based on the user's operation instruction (step S51). The game is played using virtual cards to which parameters, skills, etc. used in the game are attached. For example, in the case of a role-playing game, the virtual card has parameters such as offensive power, defensive power, and maximum hit points, and skills for activating predetermined effects. A user selects an arbitrary virtual card and aims to achieve a predetermined goal such as defeating a boss, winning over another user, reaching a destination, or clearing an event. Compete with others for ranking based on the evaluation value obtained when achieving .

In addition, in the case of a game that predicts the outcome of a sports match that takes place in the real world and which players are expected to play an active role, for example, a virtual card showing the player may include details of the player's performance (e.g., hitting a home run, scoring a goal, as an MVP, etc.). By setting a virtual card indicating (e.g., being elected, etc.), players who are active and the content of their activities are predicted. A reference evaluation value obtained when the prediction is correct is set on the virtual card showing the content of the activity. The number of virtual cards representing the player's activity that can be set and the coefficient by which the standard evaluation value is multiplied are set for the virtual card representing the player. If the prediction is correct, the user obtains an evaluation value obtained by multiplying the reference evaluation value by a coefficient, and uses the obtained evaluation value to compete with others for ranking.

It should be noted that the game genre is not limited to the games described above, and can be applied regardless of genre, such as simulation games and action games.

When the game progresses in step S51, information about the progress of the game is transmitted from the user terminal to the server device at a predetermined timing (step S52). The progress of the game may be performed in the user terminal, or may be performed in the server device that receives the operation information from the user terminal. The server device receives information about the progress of the game from the user terminal (step S53), gives the user a predetermined evaluation value according to the user's progress in the game and the achievement status of a predetermined objective, and gives the user an evaluation value in a predetermined ranking aggregation period. Based on the sum of the user's ranking is determined (step S54). From the standpoint of enhancing the strategy and interest of the game, it is preferable to present provisional rankings to the user even during the ranking tallying period.

Next, a plurality of users are classified into a plurality of groups based on the determined rankings (step S55). Grouping may further classify users into groups using grouping criteria different from ranking.

For example, when the user selects a predetermined force and proceeds with the game using virtual cards related to the selected force, first, after classifying a plurality of users into groups according to the selected force, Within a group, classification based on ranking may be performed. In addition to group classification based on ranking, group classification may be performed using a group classification standard different from ranking. In this case, for example, the user A is classified into two groups, a group Gr1 classified based on the ranking and a group Gt1 classified based on the power selected by the user.

Next, a state is set in which a different virtual card can be given to the user for each group classified in step S55 (step S56). The selection of virtual cards to be set in a grantable state depends on, for example, the order of the group based on the ranking of the users included in the group, the number of virtual cards circulating in the game, the content of the event being held or scheduled to be held, etc. This can be done as appropriate. Alternatively, a selection probability may be set in advance for each virtual card, and selection may be made based on the selection probability.

It should be noted that, compared to the group containing users with high rankings, the group containing users with low rankings has virtual cards with high parameters, virtual cards with high rarity, or virtual cards with high effects when used. It is preferable to set a state in which it is possible to provide a virtual card that gives an advantage in game play. By configuring in this way, it is possible to give the user a motivation to obtain a higher ranking, and to improve the taste of the game. In addition, since users who have obtained high rankings are provided with opportunities to obtain advantageous virtual cards, user satisfaction can also be high.

Next, the upper limit of the number of virtual cards that can be granted, which is applied to a plurality of users included in the group, is set for each virtual card that has been set to a state that can be granted (step S57). The upper limit may be set according to the total number of users included in the group, the total number of virtual cards distributed in the game, or the rarity or parameters of the virtual cards. For example, the upper limit can be set to a value obtained by multiplying the total number of users included in the group by a predetermined magnification (for example, 0.1), or the higher the rarity of the virtual card, the lower the upper limit can be set. Note that the upper limit may be set not for each virtual card but for all virtual cards that are set in a grantable state.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of group classification, setting of assignable game contents, and upper limit setting of the number of assignable game contents, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 14, users are classified into a group 501 that includes users ranked 1st to 100th, a group 502 that includes users ranked 101st to 1000th, and a group 502 that includes users ranked 1001st, based on the ranking based on the total evaluation value for one week. It is classified into one of the groups 503 that include the following users.

For the group 501, virtual cards 511a to 511c having a rarity of "UR (ultra rare)" are set to be available to the user. Here, the virtual cards 511a to 511c have the same rarity but are of different types. The virtual cards 511a to 511c are, for example, among the virtual cards with a rarity of "UR", those with a small number of circulations in the game, parameters and skills that can favorably proceed with the event being held or scheduled to be held. , or selected by a selection probability preset for each virtual card. The virtual cards 511a to 511c may be selected according to the same selection criteria, or may be selected according to different selection criteria.

For the group 502, a virtual card 511c with a rarity of "UR (Ultra Rare)" and virtual cards 512a to 512b with a rarity of "SR (Super Rare)" are set to be available to the user. be done. For the group 503, a virtual card 512c with a rarity of "SR (super rare)" and virtual cards 513a to 513b with a rarity of "R (rare)" are set in a state that can be given to the user. be. In the example of FIG. 14, selection of the virtual cards to be set in the grantable state is performed such that the higher the order of the group, the more virtual cards of higher rarity are selected. In this embodiment, the rarity is higher in the order of "UR", "SR", and "R".

The required fee column 521 describes the fee to be paid by the user when the user requests the provision of each virtual card. For example, the required consideration column 521a describes "1,000 yen", which means that the user needs to pay 1,000 yen in order to receive the virtual card 511a. Note that, for example, in the case of a game in which items or points are given by charging and the items or the like are used for payment, the number of required items or the like is described. The upper limit column 522 describes the upper limit of the number of virtual cards that can be given to the user. For example, the upper limit column 522a of the virtual card 511a indicates "10 cards", which means that all users included in the group 501 are not given more than 10 cards.

In FIG. 14, both groups 501 and 502 are set to be able to be given a virtual card 511c. In this way, when the same virtual card is set to be granted to different groups, a difference may be provided in terms of the required price, the upper limit, etc., so that groups that include users with higher rankings are more advantageous. By configuring in this way, it is possible to give the user a motivation to try to obtain a higher ranking, and to improve the taste of the game. Also, a user who has obtained a high ranking can obtain a virtual card under advantageous conditions, so that user satisfaction can be increased.

In FIG. 14, group classification, setting of virtual cards that can be given, and setting of the upper limit of the number of virtual cards that can be given are performed for each week, which is a ranking aggregation period. With this configuration, the user can get a chance to get a virtual card with a high rarity by working to improve the ranking for a specific week. can be eliminated. In the example of FIG. 14, the ranking aggregation period is set to one week, but the ranking aggregation period can be set to 12 hours, 24 hours, one week, or the like without any particular limitation.

Moreover, it is preferable to present the types of virtual cards that are set in a state that can be given to the groups 501 to 503 to the user, for example, before the rankings are determined, such as during the ranking aggregation period. By notifying the user in advance of the virtual cards that are set to be granted in each group, the user can decide whether or not to aim for a higher ranking. As a result, dissatisfaction may occur, for example, that the desired virtual card was not among the virtual cards that were set to be granted, even though a high ranking was obtained by using many consumable items. can be prevented.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of group classification, setting of assignable game contents, and upper limit setting of the number of assignable game contents, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 15, based on the forces selected by the user, the user selects a group 504 including users who have selected "power of fire", a group 505 including users who have selected "power of water", and a group 505 which includes users who have selected "power of thunder". It is classified into one of the groups 506 that include the user who selected "strength".

For group 504, virtual cards 514a-514c related to "power of fire" are set ready to be granted to the user. Here, the "virtual card related to the power of fire" is, for example, a virtual card on which a virtual character belonging to the power of fire is drawn, or a virtual card that has the effect of improving the ability of a virtual character belonging to the power of fire. etc. For the group 505, virtual cards 515a-515c related to "power of water" are set ready to be given to the user. For the group 506, the virtual cards 516a-516c related to "power of lightning" are set ready to be given to the user. Descriptions of the required consideration column 521b and the upper limit column 522a are omitted because they are the same as above.

In FIG. 15, group classification, setting of virtual cards that can be given, and setting of the upper limit of the number of virtual cards that can be given are performed every day. When the power selected by the user is changed, group classification is performed based on the changed power. In the example of FIG. 15, since virtual cards that can be granted are set for each day, a virtual card that meets the user's needs for that day, such as a virtual card that gives an advantage in an event held every day, is given to the user. can be granted.

Note that the group classification, the setting of the virtual cards that can be given, and the setting of the upper limit of the number of virtual cards that can be given may be performed as shown in the example shown in FIG. 14 or as shown in the example shown in FIG. However, it is preferable to perform both the example shown in FIG. 14 and the example shown in FIG. 15 from the viewpoint of enhancing the fun of the game.

Groups 504 to 506 in FIG. 15 may be further grouped based on user rankings as shown in FIG. By classifying users into groups using a plurality of classification criteria, the possibility of providing virtual cards that meet the needs of users increases, and the importance of bargaining between users increases, making the game more strategic. can be further increased.

The information about the virtual cards set to the grantable state in step S56 and the upper limit of the number of grantable virtual cards set in step S57 are transmitted from the server device to the user terminal (step S58), and the user terminal , receives the information (step S59).

Next, the virtual card set to be granted to the user, the consideration required to receive the virtual card, the upper limit of the number of virtual cards that can be granted, etc. are displayed on the display screen of the user terminal (step S60).

If there is a desired virtual card among the displayed virtual cards, the user performs an operation such as touching the "purchase button" displayed on the touch panel, for example. When the user terminal receives an operation related to a request for granting a virtual card as described above (step S61), information related to a request for granting a virtual card is transmitted from the user terminal to the server device (step S62). Information is received (step S63).

The information transmitted in step S62 may include information regarding the number of virtual cards that the user wishes to be given, and one user may be given a plurality of virtual cards. From the standpoint of preventing excessive hoarding by one user and dissatisfaction from other users, a predetermined limit may be set on the number of tickets purchased per person.

Next, the server device determines whether or not the number of grants of the requested virtual card at the time of accepting the grant request has reached the upper limit of the grantable number set for the virtual card (step S64). ). If it is determined that the upper limit has been reached (No in step S64), no virtual card is given (step S66), and the process returns to step S60. In this case, for example, the display screen of the user terminal displays that the virtual card cannot be granted because the upper limit has been reached.

If it is determined in step S64 that the upper limit has not been reached (Yes in step S64), a process of giving a virtual card to the user in exchange for billing or in-game items given to the user when billing is accepted. (step S65). Note that the virtual card provision processing is performed, for example, by updating the user information so that the information of the virtual card to be provided is included in the user information managed by the server device. At this time, it is preferable to associate information indicating that the virtual card has been provided by billing or the like with the information of the virtual card to be provided, and store the information in the server device. Next, the number of virtual cards given to the user is counted, and the total number of virtual cards that have been given and/or the remaining number of virtual cards that can be given is calculated (step S67).

Information about the virtual card giving process, information about the total number of virtual cards that have been given and/or the remaining number of virtual cards that can be given is transmitted from the server device to the user terminal (step S68), and the user terminal receives the information. is received (step S69).

Next, the total number of granted virtual cards and/or the remaining number of available virtual cards is displayed on the display screen of the user terminal (step S70), and the process ends. The transmission of information on the total number of granted virtual cards and/or the remaining number of grantable virtual cards in step S67 is performed, for example, when the user selects the virtual card purchase screen or when the user issues an update request. It is preferable that it is performed at any time.

Next, an example of program execution processing relating to lottery and sale of game media in the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of program execution processing, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

First, when the user terminal receives a predetermined operation for requesting a game content lottery, such as the user touching a "lottery execution button" displayed on the touch panel (step S71), the user terminal sends a lottery request to the server device. is transmitted (step S72).

In the present embodiment, lottery for game media is performed by consuming virtual currency given to the user according to the result of the user's game play. In addition, the virtual card set as the lottery target is different from the virtual card given to the user in exchange for the above-mentioned billing, etc., and the virtual card given to the user in exchange for the billing, etc. is determined by lottery. will not be granted. By configuring in this way, it is possible to differentiate the provision of virtual cards by billing or the like from the provision of virtual cards by lottery, thereby improving the interest of the game.

The server device receives information regarding the lottery request (step S73). Next, a lottery is performed from among a plurality of virtual cards for which winning probabilities are set in advance as lottery targets (step S74), the winning virtual card is associated with the user, and the virtual card is given to the user (step S74). S75). Further, in the granting process, it is preferable to associate the information of the virtual card to be granted with information indicating that the virtual currency has been granted in exchange for the virtual currency, and store the information in the server device.

Information about the winning virtual card is transmitted from the server device to the user terminal (step S76). The user terminal receives the information (step S77), and the user can play a game using the winning virtual card.

If the winning virtual card is unnecessary for the user, the user can sell the winning virtual card to the game system and obtain virtual currency. When the user terminal receives a predetermined operation for requesting the sale of the virtual card, such as touching the "sell button" displayed on the touch panel of the user terminal (step S78), the user terminal sends the virtual card to the server device. is transmitted (step S79).

The server device receives the information (step S80), and determines whether or not the virtual card requested to be sold is a virtual card granted by billing or the like (step S81). If it is determined that the virtual card is granted by billing or the like (Yes in step S81), the virtual card is not sold (step S83), and the process returns to step S78. In this case, for example, a message to the effect that the virtual card cannot be sold is displayed on the display screen of the user terminal. Note that the virtual card given by billing or the like in step S81 refers to the virtual card given to the user in step S65 described above and the virtual card given to the user by billing or the like in step S99 described later.

If it is determined in step S81 that the virtual card is not provided by billing or the like (No in step S81), the association between the virtual card and the user is deleted, and the information of the virtual card is stored in the storage unit. Then, a process of granting the user the amount of virtual currency determined as the selling price of the virtual card is performed (step S82), and the process ends.

Next, an example of program execution processing for purchasing sold game content in the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of program execution processing, corresponding to at least one embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, the virtual cards sold to the game system as described above are sold to the user by the game system. A user can purchase a virtual card on sale in exchange for billing or the like.

When the user terminal receives a request to present a virtual card sold by the game system, such as by touching a predetermined button displayed on the touch panel of the user terminal (step S91), the user terminal sends the virtual card to the server device. is transmitted (step S92).

When the server device receives the information about the presentation request (step S93), it acquires the information about the virtual card on sale from the storage unit and transmits the information to the user terminal (step S94). Here, the virtual cards on sale are virtual cards that the user and other users have sold to the game system.

The user terminal receives information about virtual cards on sale (step S95). Next, the virtual card being sold and the selling price are displayed on the display screen, and when the user terminal receives an operation regarding the selection of the virtual card and the request to purchase the selected virtual card (step S96), the user terminal sends the server device: Information regarding the purchase of the virtual card is transmitted (step S97). The server device receives the information (step S98). Next, the server device associates with the user the virtual card that the user requested to purchase in exchange for billing or the like, performs processing for granting the virtual card to the user (step S99), and terminates. In addition, it is preferable that information indicating that the virtual card has been granted by billing or the like is associated with the information of the virtual card to be granted and stored in the server device during the granting process in step S99.

The virtual card granted to the user in step S99 was originally a virtual card granted in exchange for virtual currency. It is preferable to configure such that it is not possible.

In the above steps S91 to S99, an example of selling the virtual card in exchange for billing or the like has been described, but the virtual card may be sold in exchange for virtual currency. In such a configuration, virtual cards sold in exchange for virtual currency can be sold to, for example, a game system.

In the seventh embodiment, ``user terminal'', ``user'', ``server device'', ``game'', ``game medium'', ``type'' of game medium, ``provide'', ``want to provide'', `` For the "predetermined upper limit" and the "total number of game contents given to a plurality of users", the content described in the first embodiment can be adopted within the necessary range. Further, in the seventh embodiment, the content described in the second embodiment can be adopted as the "predetermined period" within a necessary range. Also, in the seventh embodiment, the contents described in the fourth embodiment can be adopted as far as necessary for the "user status" and "user attribute". In the seventh embodiment, the content described in the fifth embodiment can be adopted as "presentation" within a necessary range.

In the seventh embodiment, "a game medium that makes game play advantageous" means, for example, a game medium with high parameters used in a game, a game medium with a high effect when used, or a game medium with a high rarity. etc. The “rarity” is an index indicating the rarity of the game media. For example, the higher the rarity of the game media, the less opportunities for the user to obtain them. It can be designed so that the higher the rarity of the game media, the higher the parameters of the game media, the upper limit of the level, and the like. "Virtual currency" refers to in-game currency, points, items, or the like that are given to users according to the results of their game play, and does not include points or items that are given by billing. An "evaluation value" is, for example, a point given to a user according to the user's game progress or the achievement status of a predetermined objective, and is used when ranking is determined. "Predetermined ranking aggregation period" refers to a period of aggregation of evaluation values, etc., which is the basis for determining rankings, such as 12 hours, 24 hours, 1 week, or the period during which an event is held during the game. , can be set as appropriate without any particular limitation, and the period need not always be the same.

As one aspect of the seventh embodiment, by giving to the user the game media that the user wishes to give out of the game media set to be given to the user, the number of lotteries that can occur in the lottery is reduced. It becomes difficult for the user to feel dissatisfaction that the target game content cannot be obtained even if the user goes to the game.

As one aspect of the seventh embodiment, by setting a predetermined upper limit applied to a plurality of users to the number of game media that can be granted to a user, whether or not the game media should be granted It is possible to request the user to determine whether the In addition, it is possible to generate bargaining with other users and enhance the strategic nature of the game.

As one aspect of the seventh embodiment, by classifying a plurality of users into a plurality of groups based on the ranking given to the users according to the user's game play result, Appropriate game content can be provided to the user, thereby enhancing the user's satisfaction and suppressing a decline in interest in the game. In addition, users with similar abilities who are rivals in competing for rankings will share the upper limit of game media, so bargaining with other users will become more important, and it will be possible to enhance the strategic nature of the game. becomes.

As an aspect of the seventh embodiment, a plurality of users are classified into a plurality of groups based on the user's ranking at the end of a predetermined ranking aggregation period, and the types of game media that can be given to the users; By resetting the upper limit of the number of game contents that can be given to a plurality of users, it is possible to motivate the users to obtain a higher ranking and improve the interest of the game.

As one aspect of the seventh embodiment, it is possible to provide a group of users with a high ranking with game media that makes the game play more advantageous than a group of users with a low ranking. By setting the state, it is possible to give the user a motivation to try to obtain a higher ranking, thereby improving the taste of the game.

As one aspect of the seventh embodiment, the game media set in a state that can be given to the user are game media to which parameters used in the game are added. It is possible for the user to obtain the game content that is important for obtaining the game content without resorting to a lottery that depends on luck, so that the user's satisfaction level can be improved.

As one aspect of the seventh embodiment, game media can be traded between users via the game system, enabling users to sell unnecessary game media and purchase necessary game media. Become. For example, game media that are unnecessary for one user may be necessary for another user. Therefore, by adopting the above configuration, user satisfaction can be improved. Become. In addition, as a result of increasing the number of methods for acquiring game media, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

As one aspect of the seventh embodiment, game media that can be traded between users via a game system are limited to game media obtained by lottery, so that virtual cards are given by billing, etc. It is possible to further differentiate from the provision of virtual cards and improve the interest of the game. Also, it is possible to prevent real money trading between users.

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The above description of the embodiments describes the following inventions so that those having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the inventions belong can practice them.

[1] A game program executed by a server device in a game system realized by a plurality of user terminals operated by respective users and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication, comprising: game content setting means for setting the device to a state in which one or more types of game media can be provided to a plurality of users; upper limit setting means for setting a predetermined upper limit on the total number of game media that can be provided to a plurality of users; Game media provision means for providing game media desired by a user among game media set by a medium setting means to a user within a range not exceeding a predetermined upper limit, and a game given to a plurality of users by the game content provision means. A game program that functions as counting means for counting the total number of media or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users.

[2] The game program according to [1], wherein the game content setting means resets the type of game content that can be given to the user after a predetermined period of time has passed.

[3] The game program according to [1] or [2], wherein the upper limit setting means resets the upper limit of the number of game contents that can be given to a plurality of users after a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

[4] The server device functions as group classification means for classifying a plurality of users into a plurality of groups based on the status and/or attributes of the users, and the game content setting means assigns different game media to the users for each group. The game program according to any one of [1] to [3], wherein the upper limit setting means sets a predetermined upper limit for each group and each game medium.

[5] The game program according to [4], wherein the grouping means classifies a plurality of users into a plurality of groups based on rankings given to users according to their game play results.

[6] The group classification means classifies a plurality of users into a plurality of groups based on the user's ranking at the end of a predetermined ranking aggregation period, and when the predetermined ranking aggregation period ends, the game [5], wherein the type of game media that can be given to a user set by the medium setting means and the upper limit of the number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users set by the upper limit setting means are reset; Game program as described.

[7] The game medium setting means can provide a group of users with a high ranking with a game medium that makes the game play more advantageous than a group of users with a low ranking. The game program according to [5] or [6], which is set.

[8] The game program according to any one of [1] to [7], wherein the game media set to be available to the user by the game content setting means are game media to which parameters used in the game are attached. .

[9] Any of [1] to [8], wherein the game content providing means provides game media to the user in exchange for charging or in exchange for in-game items provided to the user when charging is accepted. the game program described in

[10] The server device has a game media selling function of exchanging the game media owned by the user for virtual currency that can be used in the game in response to a sale request from the user; The game program according to any one of [1] to [7], which functions as a game media selling function for exchanging virtual currency owned by the user for game media sold by the user.

[11] A game medium lottery means for performing a lottery in exchange for a virtual currency possessed by a user and giving the game medium to the user based on the lottery result, and a game medium given to the user by the game medium giving means. and a game medium discriminating means for discriminating a game medium to be given to the user by the game medium lottery means, and a game medium that can be exchanged for virtual currency by the game medium selling function is given to the user by the game medium lottery means. The game program according to [10], which is a game medium given to a user by a game medium selling function.

[12] A server device installed with the game program according to any one of [1] to [11].

[13] A game system realized by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication, wherein one or more types of game media are distributed to the plurality of users. game content setting means for setting game media in a grantable state; game content presenting means for presenting game media set in a grantable state to a plurality of users; upper limit setting means for setting a predetermined upper limit; and game medium providing means for providing to the user game media that the user desires to be given out of the game media set by the game medium setting means within a range not exceeding the predetermined upper limit. a counting means for counting the total number of game media given to a plurality of users by the game content providing means or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users; and a game for presenting the total or the remaining number to the user. A game system comprising medium number presentation means.

[14] A game program executed by a user terminal in a game system realized by a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication, comprising: game media setting means for setting a state in which more than one type of game media can be given to a plurality of users; upper limit setting means for setting a predetermined upper limit to the number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users; A game medium granting means for granting game media desired by a user out of the game media set by the means to the user within a range not exceeding a predetermined upper limit, and game media granted to a plurality of users by the game medium granting means. or the remaining number of game media that can be granted to a plurality of users, and information on the total number or the remaining number of game media that can be granted to the plurality of users. a user terminal having a function to provide game contents to a plurality of users as game contents presenting means for presenting game contents to the user; and game contents presenting means for presenting the total number or the remaining number to the user A game program that works.

[15] A user terminal installed with the game program described in [14].

[16] A game program control method executed by a server device in a game system realized by a plurality of user terminals operated by respective users and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication, comprising: a game content setting step of setting a state in which one or more types of game media can be provided to a plurality of users in the server device; a game medium granting step of granting to the user the game media that the user desires to grant out of the game media set in the game media setting step within a range not exceeding a predetermined upper limit; and a counting step of counting the total number of game media given to users or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users.

[17] A game control method realized in a game system comprising a plurality of user terminals operated by each user and a server device connectable to the plurality of user terminals through communication, the method comprising one or more types of game media. a game medium setting step of setting the game medium to a state that can be given to a plurality of users; a game medium presenting step of presenting the game medium set to a state that can be given to a plurality of users; An upper limit setting step for setting a predetermined upper limit to the number of game media, and game media desired by the user among the game media set by the game content setting step are provided to the user within a range not exceeding the predetermined upper limit. a counting step of counting the total number of game media given to a plurality of users by the game medium giving step or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users; and a step of presenting the number of game media to be presented to the user.

1 server device 11 control unit 12 RAM
13 Storage Unit 14 Communication Interface 2 Communication Network 3 User Terminal 31 Control Unit 32 RAM
33 Storage Unit 34 Sound Processing Unit 35 Sound Output Device 36 Frame Memory 37 Graphics Processing Unit 38 Display Unit 39 Display Screen 40 Touch Input Unit 41 Communication Interface 42 Interface Unit 43 Input Unit 4 Game System

Claims (5)

A game system including a plurality of user terminals operated by each user,
game content setting means for setting one or more types of game media to a state in which they can be given to a plurality of users;
game content display means for displaying game content set in a state that can be given to a plurality of users;
upper limit setting means for setting the upper limit of the total number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users for each type of game media;
An in-game item given to the user in exchange for or by charging a game content selected by the user by operating the user terminal from among the game media set by the game content setting means and desired by the user. in exchange for a game content granting means for granting to the user within a range not exceeding the upper limit;
A game system comprising a game content number display means for displaying the total number of game media given to a plurality of users by the game content giving means or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users for each type of game media. 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game content setting means resets the type of game content that can be given to the user according to the lapse of a predetermined period of time. By the lapse of a predetermined period, the upper limit setting means
3. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the upper limit of the total number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users is reset for each type of game media . 4. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 , wherein the game content display means displays the name and/or image set in the game content to the user. A game control method executed in a game system including a plurality of user terminals operated by each user,
Setting one or more types of game media in a state that can be given to multiple users,
Set an upper limit on the total number of game media that can be given to multiple users for each type of game media,
Display game media that are set in a state that can be granted to multiple users,
An in-game item given to the user in exchange for or by charging a game content selected by the user by operating the user terminal and desired to be provided by the user from among the game media set in a state that can be provided. In exchange for , grant to the user within the limit
A game control method for displaying the total number of game media given to a plurality of users or the remaining number of game media that can be given to a plurality of users for each type of game media.

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