JP7168879B2 - Game program, game device and game system - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are games in which a plurality of users are grouped, and the grouped users can play against each other or play cooperatively. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a control method for grouping a plurality of users (players) into two or more groups and performing a ranking match to determine the ranking of the users within the groups. This control method discloses grouping based on game points associated with the progress of the game. Further, in this control method, it is disclosed that after that the group is shuffled and the next ranking match is repeated.

JP 2016-220834 A

In the conventional technology described above, since users matched in the same group compete to determine ranking, it is difficult to build deep user relationships with other users. Therefore, in the conventional technology, there is room for improvement in building relationships with other users who are matched to the same group or the like due to the progress of the game or the like.

The present disclosure provides a game program, game device, and game system that can improve building relationships with other matched users.

The first aspect comprises a computer comprising:
matching means for matching a plurality of users for executing the second game part based on the progress of the first game part;
functioning as registration means for registering a user relationship between a first user and a second user included in the plurality of users, the registration means for updating the user relationship in the second game part;
The matching means executes the third game part based on the progress of the first game part and the updated user relationship when the third game part is started following the second game part. matching multiple users for
It's a game program.

Also, in the first aspect, the computer is
In the first game part or the second game part, a privilege is given to the first user or the second user in response to the update of the user relationship to the first relationship in the second game part. It can function as an imparting means.

Also, in the first aspect, the computer is
As the privilege, it can function as a game executing means that permits the first user to control the game based on the game information of the second user.

Also, in the first aspect, the granting means can determine the value of the privilege or the amount of the privilege according to the number of the first relationships.

Also, in the first aspect, the computer is
Display control means for displaying a notice screen for notifying that the privilege will be granted, wherein after the notice screen is displayed and before the privilege is granted, a user different from the second user and the second user. It can function as display control means for displaying an update screen for further updating the relationship with one user to the first relationship.

In the first aspect, the registration means updates the user relationship in a fourth game part that progresses independently of the first game part and the second game part,
The matching means selects the third game part based on the progress of the first game and the updated user relationship when the third game part is started after the user relationship is updated. Multiple users can be matched for execution.

Further, in the first aspect, causing the computer to function as receiving means for receiving a request for updating the user relationship from the first user,
The registration means, in the fourth game part, when the update request is accepted, establishes a first relationship that does not require the consent of the second user, or a second relationship that requires the consent of the second user. update the user relationship to at least one of the second relationship or the third relationship;
game execution means for allowing the first user to control the computer based on the second user's game information in the fourth game part in response to the updating of the user relationship to the second relationship; function as
The matching means can match the first user and the second user in the third game part on condition that the user relationship is updated to the third relationship.

Further, in the first aspect, the acceptance means, in the fourth game part, the user relationship is updated to the first relationship or the second relationship as a permission condition, A request to update to the third relationship can be accepted.

The second aspect is
a matching unit that matches a plurality of users for executing the second game part based on the progress of the first game part;
a registration means for registering a user relationship between a first user and a second user included in the plurality of users, the registration unit for updating the user relationship in the second game part;
The matching unit executes the third game part based on the progress of the first game part and the updated user relationship when the third game part is started following the second game part. matching multiple users for
It is a server device.

The third aspect is
a matching unit that matches a plurality of users for executing the second game part based on the progress of the first game part;
a registration means for registering a user relationship between a first user and a second user included in the plurality of users, the registration unit for updating the user relationship in the second game part;
The matching unit executes the third game part based on the progress of the first game part and the updated user relationship when the third game part is started following the second game part. matching multiple users for
It's a game system.

According to the present disclosure, there is provided a game program, a game device, and a game system that can improve building relationships with other matched users.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game system in this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of relationship levels and their effects in the embodiment; FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of relationship levels and their conditions in this embodiment; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a game part in this embodiment; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the flow of a game part in this embodiment; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of team organization in a game part in the present embodiment; It is an example of a screen displayed on a display during a game. It is an example of a screen displayed on a display during a game. It is an example of a screen displayed on a display during a game. It is an example of a screen displayed on a display during a game. It is an example of a screen displayed on a display during a game. It is an example of a screen displayed on a display during a game. It is an example of a screen displayed on a display during a game. It is an example of a screen displayed on a display during a game. It is an example of a screen displayed on a display during a game. It is a flow figure showing a series of operation of the game system in this embodiment. It is a flow figure showing a series of operation of the game system in this embodiment. 4 is a sequence diagram showing a series of operations of the game system in this embodiment; FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing a series of operations of the game system in this embodiment; FIG. It is an example of a screen displayed on a display during a game.

A game system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Description of the game>
In the game system 1 shown in FIG. 1, a server device 2 and a plurality of game devices 5 are connected to each other via a communication network 6 so as to be able to communicate with each other, and a game is executed on the game devices 5 .

A game according to the present embodiment is an online game executed by the game system 1 . In this game, the user of the game device 5 activates one or more player characters (corresponding to objects) in the virtual game space, or causes the player characters to battle against enemy characters that are non-player characters.

In the game system 1, by registering relationships between users such as between a first user and a second user (hereinafter also referred to as "user relationships") in a list indicating the user relationships, actual human relationships can be established. You can build step by step just like building. Specifically, in the game system 1, user relationships are divided into levels (hereinafter, these levels are also referred to as "relationship levels"). In the game system 1, conditions for requesting registration of user relationships (hereinafter also referred to as "requirements") and conditions for registering requested user relationships (hereinafter referred to as "registration conditions") are set according to each relationship level. ”). The game system 1 produces advantageous effects for the user according to each relationship level.

The "list indicating user relationships" includes, for example, the following lists (1) to (6).
(1) First user's follow list: A list that is one aspect of the first user's first list and registers users that the first user follows (hereinafter also referred to as "follow users").
(2) Second user's follow list: A list that is one aspect of the second user's second list and registers follow users of the second user.
(3) First User's Friend List: This is one aspect of the first user's third list, and is a list in which users who are friends with the first user (hereinafter also referred to as "friend users") are registered.
(4) Second user's friend list: A list that is one aspect of the second user's fourth list and registers the second user's friend users.
(5) First user's partner list: A list that is one aspect of the first user's fifth list and registers users who have a partner relationship with the first user (hereinafter also referred to as "partner users").
(6) Second user's partner list: A list that is one aspect of the second user's sixth list and registers the second user's partner users.

An example relationship level will now be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a table showing an example of relationship levels and their effects. As shown in FIG. 2, an example in which the relationship level is set in four stages from 1 to 4 will be described, but the relationship level is not limited to this. In addition, in the column of "description of relationship level" in the table, examples of specific contents of each relationship are described. For example, a one-sided follow relationship is set as relationship level one. In addition, in the "effect" column of the table, an example of the game effect caused by each relationship is described. For example, as an effect of the relationship level 1, it becomes possible to see information such as the progress of the follow partner and to rent the player character of the follow partner. Also, the effect on this game may differ between the normal part and the event part.

“Following” means a relationship in which information such as the progress of the game of the other user can be followed. Followers can also register their relationship without the consent of the other user. "One-way follow" refers to, for example, a state in which the first user follows the second user but the second user does not follow the first user, or vice versa. Further, "mutual follow" means a state in which the first user follows the second user and the second user follows the first user, that is, the first user and the second user follow each other. It refers to the state of being A follow relationship is one aspect of the first relationship.

A "friend" is a relationship in which a user can play against or cooperate with another user in multiplay. Also, a friend can be registered according to the consent of the other user. For this reason, a friend does not become a one-sided relationship because the consent of the other party is required for registration, but always becomes a mutual relationship. A friend relationship is one aspect of a second relationship.

A "partner" is a relationship limited to a specific event, and refers to a relationship in which a user can play against or cooperate with another user in multiplayer only within a predetermined period of time, such as the duration of an event. In addition, partners are matched in the same matching group for event-limited multiplay at a specific event. Partners can also register with the consent of the other user. For this reason, the partner does not have a one-sided relationship because it requires the other party's consent for registration, but always has a mutual relationship. A partner relationship is one aspect of the third relationship.

A “normal part” is one of game parts, and is a game part that a user normally progresses in a game. A normal part may be, for example, a main game part in a game. An "event part" is one of game parts, and is a game part that occurs in a game in an event-like manner (for example, irregularly, accidentally, or for a limited time). The event part may be, for example, a collateral game part in the game.

A "game part" is content that can be played by a user in a game. Game parts include, for example, quests (tasks and goals in the game), mini-games, missions (tasks in the game), or events.

FIG. 3 is a table showing an example of relationship levels and conditions for each relationship level. As shown in FIG. 3, respective requirement conditions and registration conditions are set for each relationship level. For example, in the case of relationship level 3, in order for a user to request friend registration, as a requirement, the user relationship with the other user must be one-sided follow or mutual follow. Also, in the case of relationship level 3, even if this registration request is made, in order for the friend to be registered, as a registration condition, the other user's consent to this registration request is required.

Here, with reference to FIG. 4, an example of each of the normal part and the event part, which are game parts in this embodiment, will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, in the normal part, the user can acquire and train player characters by playing gacha and clearing quests. Also, in the normal part, user relationships can be registered step by step with follow, friend and partner. If a friend can be registered, it becomes possible to play a normal part multi-play with the other user as shown in FIG. 3 (indicated as "normal multi-play" in FIG. 4).

“Gacha” is a method in which an arbitrary game content is selected by lottery from the lottery list 222 in the server device 2 based on a predetermined selection ratio. Any selected game content is applied to the user's game device 5 . “Gives/owns the game media selected by the gacha to the user” is synonymous with “associating/associating the game media selected by the lottery process with identification information indicating the user”. be.

The event part is a game part included in an event held for a limited time (hereinafter also referred to as a "limited event"). The event part can be divided into a game part for solo play (hereinafter also referred to as "solo part") and a game part for multi-play (hereinafter also referred to as "multi part"). In this embodiment, the solo part shall include a plurality of stages (hereinafter also referred to as "layers"). The solo part is one aspect of the first game part. Also, the multi-part is one aspect of the second game part. The second game part is a game part different from the first game part, and is a game part executed by a plurality of matched users.

In the solo part, for example, a search-type game can be played solo. In this search-type game, the user can move the player character within a predetermined field by consuming stamina dedicated to the event part as a solo play. In addition, the user can acquire game media in the event part (for example, items limited to the event part, etc.) in this search-type game.

In a solo part, an event may occur where a user's party encounters another user's party while they are exploring. In addition, one-way follow, mutual follow, or other users who are friends may be set to increase the encounter rate as a privilege described later. In the solo part, the user can stock up to a predetermined number of parties of the other users he encounters for the purpose of fighting the hierarchical bosses described later. This stocked party of another user is hereinafter also referred to as a "friend party". That is, in the solo part, by encountering other users and stocking them as a friend party, it is possible to produce advantageous effects of friends in the normal part (for example, challenge quests in cooperation with friends).

In the solo part, an enemy character (hereinafter also referred to as "hierarchy boss") is set as a boss for each hierarchy, and when the user's party progresses to a predetermined progress rate (100% in this example) for each hierarchy , a battle event occurs for encountering this hierarchical boss and defeating this hierarchical boss (hereinafter also referred to as “subjugation”). In this battle event, the user can add a stocked friend party to his own party and fight the hierarchy boss.

In multipart, missions (for example, raid missions, etc.) performed in cooperation with other users are performed. The purpose of the multipart is to cooperate with other users to defeat a boss different from the hierarchical boss (hereinafter also referred to as a "raid boss"). In multipart, first, multiple users for executing this multipart are matched at the beginning, and the matched multiple users are grouped. Next, among the grouped users (hereinafter also referred to as “group members”), members participating in the multipart are formed into a team. The members of this organized team (hereinafter also referred to as "team members") fight the raid boss. The user relationship between team members is registered as a partner relationship limited to the event part. That is, in the event part, during cooperative play with other users, registering a user relationship under conditions limited to the event part (requirements or registration conditions), or registering a user relationship limited to the event part (partner), can be done.

Multi-part battles between team members and raid bosses will end after a certain amount of time has passed since the start. When the multipart ends, the group formed by matching (hereinafter also referred to as "matching group") is dissolved. When the matching group is disbanded, the users are ranked within the matching group according to the amount of damage each user did to the raid boss. Moreover, according to this damage amount, each user is given a privilege (reward). When the next multipart starts, the users are again matched and grouped. Also, if a partner, which is a user relationship limited to the event part, is registered, the next multi-part will be matched with the same matching group.

Returning to FIG. 1, the description continues. Games such as those described above include home game machines such as PlayStation (registered trademark), portable game machines such as Nintendo Switch (registered trademark), or game devices 5 that are electronic devices such as personal computers, smartphones, and tablets. is executed using Below, the case where the game device 5 is a smart phone is illustrated.

<Overview of Game System 1>
A game system 1 is composed of a server device 2 and a plurality of game devices 5 . The server device 2 stores game programs and game data, and manages game data (for each account information described below) of the game device 5 .

The game data is data for executing a game on the game device 5, and includes, for example, a player character operated by the user and other game space objects (topography of the game space, objects constituting a field, enemy characters, etc.). NPC (non player character) object), operation data for automatically operating enemy characters, and the like.

The game device 5 executes a predetermined game based on user's operation. Therefore, game device 5 receives (specifically, downloads and installs) a game program and game data from server device 2 via communication network 6 . Account information including identification information and a password is assigned to each user in association with game device 5 . This account information is transmitted from the game device 5 to the server device 2 at the time of login, and is used for user authentication in the server device 2 .

Mutual communication between server device 2 and game device 5 becomes possible after user authentication. After logging in, when the game device 5 receives data necessary for the progress of the game (data relating to the progress of the game) from the server device 2, while outputting game images and sounds to the display 61 and the speaker 62 based on the user's operation, let the game progress.

<Configuration of game system 1>
The hardware configurations of the server device 2 and the game device 5 will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that each of the plurality of game devices 5 has the same configuration as each other.

<Configuration of Server Apparatus 2>
As shown in FIG. 1 , the server device 2 has a network interface 21 , a storage section 22 and a control section 23 . Network interface 21 and storage unit 22 are electrically connected to control unit 23 via bus 29 .

The network interface 21 is communicably connected to each game device 5 via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and LAN.

The storage unit 22 includes a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an SSD (Solid State Drive), and the like. The storage unit 22 stores various programs including part of the game program according to the present embodiment, as well as various data such as a user DB 221 and a lottery list 222 .

The user DB 221 stores information (status, etc.) about the player character operated by the user, the amount of consumable media that can be used in the virtual game space, information about parameters, etc. for each identification number of the user who plays the game. stored. Henceforth, these information are also generically called "user information."

"Consumable media" are currency, points, etc. that can be used in the virtual game space, and are media that are consumed in the game as the game progresses. Consumable media are given to the user as rewards for clearing quests or as billing in the real world.

The lottery list 222 is used when the lottery executing means 233 (described later) performs a lottery process generally called gacha, and includes a plurality of pieces of information about game media to be selected. In the lottery list 222, information (name, ability parameter, rarity, level, etc.) related to game media is associated with the selection rate by lottery. Further, parameters include strength, HP, attack power, defense power, intelligence, speed, etc., when the game medium is a player character, for example.

"Game media" is electronic data representing game-related elements, including the names of characters used as player characters, items (weapons, armor, tools) used by player characters in the virtual game space, etc. be Users can acquire game media directly by charging, by clearing quests, or by a lottery method called gacha. The acquired game media are stored and managed in the user DB 221 in association with the identification information of the user who owns the game media.

The control unit 23 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the self-device 2 .

The control unit 23 functions as information processing means 231, collation means 232, lottery execution means 233, reception means 234, registration means 235, execution control means 236, matching means 237, and provision means 238 by executing various programs. do.

―Information processing means―
The information processing means 231 transmits and receives various data to and from each game device 5 . Main data received by the information processing means 231 include game program download request information, gacha lottery requests in response to user operations, execution/end requests for game parts, account information, game data, and the like. The main data transmitted by the information processing means 231 include information for confirming that the game device 5 has received the game program, information regarding game content obtained by gacha, and the like.

- Verification means -
The verification unit 232 uses the user identification information received from the game device 5 to authenticate the user account.

―Lottery Execution Means―
The lottery executing means 233 selects one or more game media from the lottery list 222 by lottery based on the selection probability of each game media in response to the gacha lottery request. The lottery executing means 233 associates the information about the selected game content with the identification information of the user who performed the operation, which is the source of the lottery request, in the user DB 221 . As a result, the user is provided with the game media that he/she has won as a result of drawing the gacha by himself/herself.

- Reception method -
The accepting means 234 accepts various requests to the server device 2 from the user. The accepting means 234 includes a first accepting means 2341 and a second accepting means 2342 . The accepting means 234 accepts a request from the first user for registration in the follow list of the second user. The accepting unit 234 also accepts a request for registration in the follow list of the first user from the second user. The accepting unit 234 accepts, for example, requests from the first user for registration in the lists (1), (3), and (5) of the first user. In other words, the accepting unit 234 accepts a user relationship update request from the first user.

-First Receiving Means-
The first reception unit 2341 can receive a request for registration of the second user in the friend list (third list) of the first user as registration-related processing. The first receiving unit 2341 receives a request from the first user to register the second user in the friend list of the first user when the request becomes available. In addition, as registration-related processing, the first reception unit 2341 can receive a request for registration of the first user to the second user's friend list (fourth list). The first receiving unit 2341 receives a request from the second user to register the first user in the friend list of the second user when the request becomes available. Upon receiving these registration requests, the first reception unit 2341 inquires of the first user or second user who is the registration partner whether or not to consent to these registration requests.

"Registration-related processing" is processing related to registering the second user or the first user in the friend list of the first user or the second user. The registration-related processing includes, for example, (a) processing for accepting requests for friend registration, (b) processing for increasing benefits given by user relationships, and (c) UI for requesting friend registration. update processing of the display mode, and the like.

According to the above configuration, the first accepting unit 2341 accepts a friend registration request on the condition that the first user is followed by the second user or the second user is following the first user. acceptance can be enabled. Therefore, according to the above configuration, if the user relationship is in the follow state, the first reception unit 2341 can request registration of a friend of a higher relationship level. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the first receiving unit 2341 can build a user relationship step by step from follow to friend.

The first receiving unit 2341 receives, for example, a request from the first user to cancel the registration of the second user with respect to the first user's friend list. Also, the first receiving unit 2341 receives, for example, a request from the second user to cancel the registration of the first user with respect to the second user's friend list.

-Second Receiving Means-
The second receiving unit 2342 confirms that the first user and the second user are mutually registered in the second user's follow list (second list) and the first user's follow list (first list) in the normal part. Or, on the condition that the second user is registered in the first user's friend list (third list), it is possible to accept a request for registration of the second user in the first user's partner list (fifth list). do. The second reception means 2342 receives a request for registration in the first user's partner list from the second user when the reception becomes possible in this way.

According to the above configuration, the second receiving unit 2342 can receive a partner registration request on condition that the first user and the second user follow each other or are friends. . Therefore, according to the above configuration, if the user relationship is mutual follow or friend, the second reception means 2342 can request registration of a partner with a higher relationship level. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the second receiving unit 2342 can build a user relationship from mutual follow-up to skipping one step or from friend to partner in stages.

The second receiving unit 2342 may be able to receive a request for registration of the second user to the first user's partner list (fifth list), for example, on condition that a limited event is started.

According to the above configuration, the second receiving means 2342 can skip the stage and build a user relationship with the partner only during the holding period of the limited event. According to the above configuration, the second reception unit 2342, for example, directs the construction of a special user relationship for a limited time while playing in cooperation with other users in the event part, which is a limited event, and enhances interest. be able to.

The second receiving means 2342 receives, for example, from the first user a request for deregistration of the second user with respect to the partner list of the first user. In addition, the second receiving unit 2342 receives, for example, from the second user a request for deregistration of the first user to the partner list of the second user.

-Method of registration-
The registration unit 235 registers user relationships among a plurality of users in the user DB 221 or the like. In other words, the registration means 235 registers a follow relationship (first relationship) that does not require the consent of the second user, or User relationship is updated and registered in at least one of friend relationship (second relationship) or partner relationship (third relationship) that requires . The registration means 235 includes first registration means 2351 , second registration means 2352 , third registration means 2353 and fifth registration means 2354 .

The registration means 235 registers the user relationship between the first user and the second user included in the plurality of users matched by the matching means 237 described later. Also, the registration means 235 updates the user relationship between the solo part (first game part) and the multi part (second game part).

-First registration means-
The first registration means 2351 registers the second user in the first user's follow list (first list) without the consent of the second user. For example, when the reception unit 234 receives a request from the first user to register the second user in the follow list of the first user, the first registration unit 2351 responds to the received registration request to follow the first user. Add a second user to the list. Thereby, the first registration unit 2351 registers the relationship that the first user follows the second user.

-Second registration means-
The second registration means 2352 registers the first user in the second user's follow list (second list) without the first user's consent. For example, when the reception unit 234 receives a request from the second user to register the first user in the second user's follow list, the second registration unit 2352 responds to the received registration request to follow the second user. Register the first user in the list. Thereby, the second registration unit 2352 registers the relationship that the second user follows the first user.

-Third registration means-
The third registration means 2353 registers the second user in the first user's friend list (third list) in response to the consent of the second user, and also registers the first user in the second user's friend list (fourth list). Register users. For example, if the first reception means 2341 inquires of the second user whether or not to approve the registration of the second user in the friend list of the first user, and the response is "accept", the third registration is performed. Means 2353 registers the second user in the friend list of the first user. In addition to this registration, the third registration means 2353 registers the first user in the friend list of the second user.

The third registration means 2353 executes, as registration-related processing, processing associated with the registration when the second user is registered in the friend list (third list) of the first user. This "registration-accompanying process" is, for example, a privilege ( For example, it may be a process of increasing a reward for defeating a raid boss.

According to the above configuration, the third registration means 2353 can prompt the user to register as a friend by executing processing associated with registration, such as increasing the privilege granted to the user according to the friend registration. can.

The third registration means 2353 registers the second user in the first user's partner list, for example, in response to the first reception means 2341 having received a request to cancel the registration of the second user in the first user's partner list. and cancel the first user's registration with the second user's partner list. Conversely, the third registration means 2353, for example, in response to the first reception means 2341 having received a request for deregistration of the first user with respect to the second user's partner list and cancel the registration of the second user from the first user's partner list.

- Fifth registration means -
The fifth registration means 2354 registers the second user in the first user's partner list (fifth list) in response to the consent of the second user, and registers the first user in the second user's partner list (sixth list). Register users. For example, if the second reception means 2342 inquires of the second user whether or not to approve the registration of the second user in the first user's partner list and the response is "accept", the fifth registration Means 2354 registers the second user in the first user's partner list. In addition to this registration, the fifth registration means 2354 registers the first user in the second user's partner list.

According to the above configuration, the fifth registration unit 2354 can build a partner relationship according to the consent of the other user. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the fifth registration unit 2354 can establish a partner relationship that is more effective than a follow-up relationship after obtaining the partner's consent.

The fifth registration means 2354, for example, in a limited event, on the condition that the first user and the second user are the same team members participating in the multi-part instead of the second user's consent, Along with registering the second user in the list, the first user may be registered in the second user's partner list.

According to the end of the limited event, the fifth registration means 2354 cancels the registration of the second user with respect to the first user's partner list and cancels the registration of the first user with respect to the second user's partner list (sixth list). Release.

According to the above configuration, the fifth registration means 2354 can limit the partner relationship to only during the limited event. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the fifth registration unit 2354 can differentiate from the friend relationship and create a special feeling of the partner relationship.

- Execution control means -
The execution control means 236 determines whether the second user is registered in the first user's follow list (first list) or whether the first user is registered in the second user's follow list (second list). on the condition that each means executes registration-related processing.

According to the above configuration, the execution control unit 236 can execute the processing related to friend registration on the condition that the follower is registered. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the execution control unit 236 can prompt the building of user relationships in stages from follow to friend.

―Matching method―
The matching means 237 matches a plurality of users for executing the multi-part (second game part) based on the progress of the solo part (first game part). The matching means 237 may, for example, take users whose progress of the solo part is within a predetermined range as a population and match them with group members for executing the next event part by lottery from the population. This “user whose solo part progress rate is within a predetermined range” is, for example, a user who is in the same hierarchy in the solo part and whose progress rate is within a predetermined range.

The matching means 237 registers the progress of the solo part (first game part) in the event part by the registration means 235 when the next multi-part (third game part) is started following the multi-part (second game part). Based on the updated user relations, multiple users are matched for executing the next event part. The matching means 237 selects, for example, (A) users whose solo part progress rate is within a predetermined range, (B) users who are in a follow-up relationship, or (C) users in a friend relationship as a population. You may match with the group member for performing the next event part by lottery from among. In addition, the matching means 237 sets a lottery frame for each of (A) to (C), for example, X people in (A), Y people in (B) or (C), and draws. good too.

According to the above configuration, the matching means 237 can match users with whom a relationship has been established in the matched multipart even in the next multipart that is subsequently started. In addition, according to the above configuration, the matching means 237 can match users in multiple parts according to the progress of the game part including the solo part. For this reason, according to the above configuration, the matching means 237 makes it possible to further deepen the user relationship through continuous multipart (for example, aiming to capture a limited event together), and furthermore, with other users. can also encourage encounters with Therefore, according to the above configuration, the matching means 237 can improve the building of relationships with other matched users.

For example, when the user relationship between the first user and the second user is a partner relationship (third relationship), the matching means 237 matches the first user and the second user to the same group in the multipart. do.

- Giving means -
Giving means 238, in the solo part (first game part) or multi part, in response to the update of the user relationship to the follow relationship (first relationship) in the multi part (second game part), the first user or A privilege is given to a 2nd user.

According to the above configuration, the granting means 238 urges the user to establish a user relationship such as a follow-up relationship in order to grant a privilege to the user in response to the establishment of a follow-up relationship, etc., from a state in which there is no user relationship. be able to.

The granting means 238 determines the value of the privilege or the amount of the privilege according to the number of following relationships (first relationship).

According to the above configuration, the granting means 238 determines the value of the privilege and the amount of the privilege according to the number of user relationships such as follow-up relationships, so that the user can obtain more privileges or more valuable privileges. It can motivate them to build follow-up relationships. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the providing unit 238 can further prompt the user to establish a user relationship such as a follow-up relationship.

―Means of executing the game―
The game executing means 239 permits the first user or the second user to perform specific game control based on the registered user relationship. The game execution means 239 includes first game execution means 2391 and second game execution means 2392 .

-First game execution means-
The first game executing means 2391 registers the first user in the second user's follow list (second list) on condition that the second user is registered in the first user's follow list (first list). Allows the first user to control the first game regardless of whether or not it is enabled.

The "first game control" is control for a game played by the first user, and is, for example, not based on the condition that the first user and the second user are communicably connected. The first game control may be, for example, game control based on the second user's game information. Here, "game control based on the second user's game information" means, for example, that the first user plays using the second user's game media (player characters, items, etc.) (for example, so-called character rental, etc.). ) is temporarily enabled.

The first game executing means 2391 may permit the first user to perform first game control (game control based on the second user's game information) as a benefit granted by the granting means 238 described later, for example.

According to the above configuration, the execution control means 236 permits the first user to use the second user's game information as a privilege in which the user relationship between the first user and the second user is stepped up (updated). can do. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the execution control means 236 can prompt the user to positively establish a user relationship with another user who wants to use the game information. Further, according to the above configuration, the user can share his/her own game information with other users by stepping up the user relationship. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the execution control means 236 makes it possible to deepen the relationship between users.

-Second game execution means-
Second game executing means 2392 permits the first user to control the second game on the condition that the second user is registered in the first user's friend list (third list).

"Second game control" is control for a game played by the first user, and is game control different from the first game control. The second game control is conditioned, for example, that the first user and the second user are communicably connected. "The first user and the second user are communicably connected" means, for example, that the first user's game device 5 and the server device 2 are connected, and that the second user's game device 5 and the server device 2 are connected. It also includes a state of being indirectly connected via the server device 2 , such as being connected to the server device 2 . The second game control is, for example, control that enables multiplay through communication between the first user and the second user. In this multi-play, for example, the progress of the game of the first user and the second user may be synchronized and played, or may be played asynchronously.

According to the above configuration, the second game execution means 2392 permits game control (second game control) different from the first game control permitted by following registration on the condition that a friend is registered. be able to. For this reason, according to the above configuration, the second game execution unit 2392 can change the permitted game control to allow registration without the other party's consent (following relationship) and a relationship requiring consent (friend relationship). can be differentiated from Therefore, according to the above configuration, by achieving differentiation in this way, step-by-step user relationships (friend relationships are more effective than follow relationships) are built, and relationships with other users are built. It is possible to improve the interest in the process.

According to the above configuration, the second game executing means 2392 performs game control on the condition that the first user and the second user are connected via the network, on the condition that the friend is registered. can be allowed. For this reason, according to the above configuration, the second game execution unit 2392 is provided that the following is registered as a condition, and that the first user and the second user are not connected via the network. Compared to the 1st game control, it is possible to permit the 2nd game control by increasing the degree of control permitted according to the friend having a higher relationship level.

<Matching Means and Game Execution Means>
Here, an example of the processing of the matching means 237 and the game execution means 239 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the flow of event parts. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of team organization by group members and the like. In this example, a limited event starts at a specified start time (11:00) and ends at a specified end time (12:00) every day during the event period.

(1) As shown in FIG. 5, in response to the arrival of the prescribed start time (11:00) on X day (X: natural number) during the holding period of the limited event, the matching means 237 changes the progress of the solo part. Based on this, multiple users for multipart execution are matched and grouped.

(2) The execution control means 236 generates an event in which one of the group members encounters the raid boss in the solo part. The execution control means 236 starts the multipart when the event of encountering the raid boss is generated.

In the multipart, the execution control means 236 executes the following processing.
- The voice control means 563 and/or the display control means 564 of the game devices 5 of the other group members notify the other group members of the encounter with the raid boss.
- Each group member can freely participate in this multipart. When a group member who wants to participate in a multipart makes a request for participation in this multipart, the second accepting means 2342 accepts this request. In addition, the second receiving means 2342 also receives this received request as a request for registration of the user to the partner list. That is, when you join a team, you are automatically registered as a partner with other members of the team.
- The execution control means 236 accumulates the amount of damage to the raid boss by each team member. The execution control means 236 determines that the subjugation by the team is successful when the HP of the raid boss becomes 0 based on the sum of the accumulated damage amounts.
- Even if a team member does not have a user relationship such as a follow-up relationship, it is possible to accept a request for a friend relationship or partner relationship.

(3) When the specified end time (12:00) on X day arrives, the game executing means 239 withdraws the undefeated raid boss when ending the multi-part. The granting means 238 calculates and grants a reward as follows according to the amount of damage given to the raid boss.
- The granting means 238 determines the ranking within the group members according to the amount of damage given to each raid boss. Giving means 238 gives each team member a reward corresponding to this ranking.
- The granting means 238 distributes rewards to the team members according to the degree of contribution of the team members to subjugating the raid boss.
- The granting means 238 increases the reward to be granted according to the number of followers/followers of each team member.

When the raid boss is defeated, the display control means 564 displays an announcement screen, an update screen, or the like, which will be described later, to prompt the team members to follow up.

(4) In response to the arrival of the stipulated start time on day X+1 during the holding period of the limited event, the matching means 237 selects multiple parts for executing the multi-part based on the progress of the solo part, as in the previous day. users, and group them. The matching means 237 matches users who were the same team members last time, that is, users who are in a partner relationship to the same matching group.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the multi-part (indicated as "Shugo Ryuu Battle" in FIG. 6) is started, the matching means 237 matches a plurality of users based on the progress of the solo part, grouping. When the matching means 237 creates a matching group in this way, when user A, who is one of the group members, requests creation of a team, the second receiving means 2342 receives this request. When the second reception unit 2342 receives this request, the fifth registration unit 2354 registers the team created by the user A (hereinafter also referred to as "team A").

User A can invite other group members (users B, C) to join Team A. When the second reception unit 2342 receives a request from user A to invite other members, it inquires of the other members whether or not to accept the request, that is, whether or not to participate in team A. The second receiving means 2342 also receives this solicitation request as a request for registration in the user A's partner list. When the second reception unit 2342 receives “acceptance” from the user B as a response to this inquiry, the fifth registration unit 2354 registers the user B as a team member of the team A according to the user B's acceptance. That is, the fifth registration unit 2354 registers user B in user A's partner list and registers user A in user B's partner list in response to user B's consent.

User A can invite a user (user D) who is not a group member to join Team A. However, solicitation targets for non-group members are limited to users who are in a mutual follow relationship or a friend relationship. Also, user D can participate as a team member only from the next multipart after he has accepted the invitation to participate from user A and has been registered as a partner. When the next multipart is started, the matching means 237 matches team members users A, B, and D to be on the same team.

<Configuration of game device 5>
Returning to FIG. 1, the description continues. A display 61 , a speaker 62 and a touch pad 63 are externally connected or built into the game device 5 . The game device 5 also has a network interface 51 , a graphics processing unit 52 , an audio processing unit 53 , an operation unit 54 , a storage unit 55 and a control unit 56 . Network interface 51 , graphics processing unit 52 , audio processing unit 53 , operation unit 54 and storage unit 55 are electrically connected to control unit 56 via bus 59 .

Network interface 51 is communicatively connected to communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data between game device 5 and server device 2 .

The graphics processing unit 52 draws game images including characters and various objects related to the virtual game space in a moving image format according to the game image information output from the control unit 56 . The graphics processing unit 52 is connected to, for example, a liquid crystal display 61, and a game image rendered in a moving image format is displayed on the display 61 as a game screen.

The audio processing unit 53 is connected to the speaker 62 , reproduces and synthesizes game sounds according to instructions from the control unit 56 , and outputs the sound from the speaker 62 .

The operation unit 54 is connected to the touch pad 63 and transmits/receives data regarding operation input to/from the touch pad 63 . The user inputs operation signals to the game device 5 by touching the touch pad 63 .

The storage unit 55 is configured with an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 55 stores game data downloaded from the server device 2, various programs including part of the game program, account information of the device 5, and the like.

The storage unit 55 may store user information, for example. The user information is information of at least part of the user DB 221 stored in the storage unit 22 of the server device 2 . The user DB 221 manages a master of user information, and the storage unit 55 of the game device 5 stores at least part of this master information distributed from the server device 2 .

The control unit 56 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the device 5 itself.

The control unit 56 functions as communication means 561, game execution means 562, audio control means 563, and display control means 564 by executing various programs.

-Communication means 561-
The communication means 561 is a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 51 .

The communication unit 561 generates and transmits information that can be grasped by the server device 2 according to various operation signals received by the operation unit 54 from the touch pad 63 . For example, the communication unit 561 transmits account information, new game data download request information, gacha execution request, quest execution request, and the like to the server device 2 . The communication means 561 also receives from the server device 2 new game data sent from the server device 2 in response to the download request information, information on game media selected by lottery processing, and the like.

- Game execution means -
The game execution means 562 reads data such as virtual game space objects and textures included in the game data from the storage unit 55 or uses data received from the server device 2 according to the operation of the touch pad 63 by the user of the device 5 . to generate two-dimensional or three-dimensional game image information while executing the game program. As the game image information is processed by the graphics processing unit 52 , the processed game image is sequentially displayed on the display 61 .

Then, the game executing means 562 arranges the character on the game image according to the user's operation of the device 5, and controls the action of the character in the virtual game space according to the user's operation and the progress of the game. For example, the game execution unit 562 causes a quest to be executed in the game in response to the user's operation via the touch pad 63 (hereinafter simply referred to as "user operation"). Also, the game executing means 562 causes the player character to use the game content selected by the user according to the user's operation.

The game executing means 562 executes all or part of the game control permitted by the game executing means 239 of the server device 2 .

-Voice Control Means-
The audio control means 563 performs audio output control of the speaker 62 according to the operation of the user of the device 5 or the like when executing the game.

-Display control means-
The display control means 564 performs display output control of the display 61 according to the operation of the user of the device 5 or the like when executing the game. The display control means 564 includes presentation means 5641 . The display control means 564 displays, for example, a profile screen 610, a follow/follower screen 620, a friend request screen 630, a solo part play screen 640, a follow progress screen 650, a group member screen 660, a notice screen 670, an update screen 680, etc., which will be described later. 61.

As registration-related processing, display control means 564 changes the display mode of a screen (hereinafter also referred to as "registration screen") for accepting a request for registration of the second user in the first user's friend list (third list). Let The registration screen is, in other words, a screen for registering friends. The registration screens include, for example, a profile screen 610, a follow/follower screen 620, a follow progress screen 650, and/or a group member screen 660, and the like. The display control means 564, for example, enables a button (for example, a relationship request button (friend request button) described later) for accepting a request for registration of the second user to the friend list of the first user on the registration screen. The display mode may be changed as follows. This ``change the display mode to be effective'' means, for example, changing the relationship request button from the follow request button to the friend request button, changing the friend request button from hidden to visible, or specifying the friend request button For example, changing from impossible (grayed out) to specifiable.

According to the above configuration, the display control means 564 can change the display mode of the registration screen for registering a friend on the condition that the follower is registered. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the display control means 564 can prompt the stepwise construction of the user relationship.

The display control means 564 further controls the case where the first user and the second user are mutually registered in the second user's follow list (second list) and the second user's follow list (first list); The display mode of the registration screen may be changed depending on whether one of the first user and the second user is registered in the second user's follow list or the first user's follow list (first list). Display control means 564, for example, when mutually registered in the follow list, that is, in the case of mutual follow, displays an icon indicating mutual follow (for example, a mutual follow icon described later) on the registration screen. good too.

According to the above configuration, when registering friends, the display control means 564 changes the display mode depending on whether the friends are following each other or following in one direction, thereby indicating that they are following each other. It can be made identifiable to the user. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the display control means 564 can further prompt friends to be registered in a state of mutual following, ie mutual feelings, when registering friends.

The display control means 564 displays a screen (hereinafter referred to as "notice screen ) is displayed. Further, the display control means 564 updates the relationship between the user different from the second user and the first user to a following relationship after the announcement screen is displayed and before the privilege is granted. display the screen.

According to the above configuration, the display control means 564 further updates the user relationship with the user different from the second user to a follow relationship before the privilege is given due to becoming a follow relationship with the second user. The first user may be prompted to do so. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the display control means 564 predicts that the privilege will be granted, and at a more effective timing before the privilege is actually granted, the user relationship with the other user is controlled as a follow-up relationship. can prompt you to update to

<Display control means and acceptance means>
Here, an example of processing of the display control means 564 and the reception means 234 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 15. FIG. 7 to 10 illustrate examples of screens commonly displayed for normal parts and event parts. 11 to 15 illustrate examples of screens displayed in the event part. In these examples, user A is the first user and user B is the second user. Also, an example of a screen when user A follows user B will be described with an example of FIG. 7, an example of a screen after user A follows user B will be described with an example of FIG. An example of the screen after following back A will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, the display control means 564 causes the user A's display 61 to display a profile screen 610 . Profile screen 610 is a screen for displaying the profile of each user. This profile includes information about who each user follows, who follows each user (followers), who is friends with each user, and/or who is partners with each user. Profile screen 610 includes relationship summary display area 611 and relationship request button 612 .

The relationship summary display area 611 is an area for displaying a summary of user relationships registered by each user. The relationship summary display area 611 displays, for example, the number of followers, the number of followers, the number of friends, and the number of partners of each user.

The relationship request button 612 is a button for requesting the user (in this example, user B) displayed on the profile screen to register a user relationship (in this example, follow). When the user A presses the relationship request button, the display control means 564 transmits a request for registration of the specified relationship (follow) to the server device 2 via the network interface 51 . When the server device 2 receives this request for registration, the reception unit 234 receives the request for registration of user B in user A's follow list. Second registration means 2352 registers user B in user A's follow list. In addition, when user B is registered in user A's follow list, reception unit 234 requests registration of user B in user A's friend list and registration of user A in user B's friend list as registration-related processing. request can be accepted.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the display control means 564 displays a follow/follower screen 620 on the user A's display 61. FIG. The follow/follower screen 620 includes a follow display area 620a in FIG. 8 and a follower display area 620b in FIG. On the follower/follower screen 620, the display contents are switched by specifying the respective tabs of the follower display area 620a and the follower display area 620b.

As shown in FIG. 8, the follow display area 620a is an area for displaying users that user A follows. The follow display area 620a includes a follow summary display area 620a1 and a follow list display area 620a2.

The follow summary display area 620a1 displays the number of users A follows. The follow list display area 620a2 displays a list of users that user A follows. In the follow list display area 620a2, in each user's item displayed in the list, the relationship level between user A and that user (one-way follow state, mutual follow state, etc.) and registration of user relationships at higher relation levels. Show a relationship request button to request a . For example, the follow list display area 620a2 displays a friend request button 620a21 for requesting registration of a friend whose relationship level is follow or higher as a relationship request button in the user B item.

The friend request button 620a21 is a button for registering a friend relationship. When friend request button 620 a 21 is pressed by user A, display control means 564 transmits a friend registration request to server device 2 via network interface 51 . When the server device 2 receives this friend registration request, the first receiving unit 2341 receives the user B registration request to the user A's friend list. When the first reception means 2341 receives the request for friend registration, the display control means 564 displays the friend request screen 630 of FIG. display.

As shown in FIG. 9, the follower display area 620b is an area for displaying people who follow user A (followers). The follower display area 620b includes a follower summary display area 620b1 and a follower list display area 620b2.

The follower summary display area 620b1 displays the number of followers of user A.

The follower list display area 620b2 displays user A's followers in a list. The follower list display area 620b2 displays, in each user item displayed in the list, the user relationship between user A and that user, and a relationship request button for requesting registration of a user relationship of a higher relationship level. For example, when the user relationship between User A and User B is mutual follow, the follower list display area 620b2 displays a mutual follow icon 620b21 including the text "mutual". Further, for example, when the user relationship between user A and user X is one-sided following from user X, the follower list display area 620b2 is used for registering follow for mutual following at a relationship level higher than one-sided following. and a friend request button 620a23 for requesting friend registration are displayed.

As shown in FIG. 10 , the display control means 564 causes the user B's display 61 to display a friend request screen 630 . The friend request screen 630 is a screen for inquiring of User B about acceptance of User A's friend registration request. Friend request screen 630 includes OK button 631 , hold button 632 , and profile display button 633 .

When the OK button 631 is pressed by the user B, the display control means 564 transmits a response of user B's approval to the above inquiry about approval to the server device 2 via the network interface 51 . When the server device 2 receives this user B's approval response, the third registration means 2353 registers user B in user A's friend list in accordance with this user B's approval, and also registers user B in user B's friend list. Register user A.

When the hold button 632 is pressed by the user B, the display control means 564 transmits the user B's hold response to the above-mentioned consent inquiry to the server device 2 via the network interface 51 . When the server device 2 receives this user B's response to hold, the registration means 235 causes the display control means 564 to notify the user A of the hold.

When the profile display button 633 is pressed, the display control means 564 transitions to the user A's profile screen (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 11, the display control means 564 causes the display 61 to display a solo part play screen 640 . The solo part play screen 640 includes a progress area 641 , a friend party number display icon 642 , a hierarchical boss display area 643 and a raid boss display area 644 .

A progress area 641 is an area for advancing the solo part. As the user presses the progress area 641, stamina is consumed and progress progresses. When the progress reaches a predetermined progress rate (100%) for each layer, the game executing means 239 generates an event in which a layer boss appears. When an event in which a hierarchical boss appears occurs, the display control means 564 displays a hierarchical boss icon (not shown) in the hierarchical boss display area 643 . When the displayed hierarchical boss icon is pressed, the game executing means 239 starts a battle event with the hierarchical boss.

The friend party number display icon 642 displays the number of friend parties that user A stocks.

When a raid mission is started and an event occurs in which one of the users in the matching group encounters a raid boss, the display control means 564 causes the raid boss display area 644 to display a raid boss icon (not shown). When the displayed raid boss icon is pressed, the game executing means 239 starts a battle event with the raid boss.

As shown in FIG. 12, the display control means 564 causes the display 61 to display a follow-up progress screen 650 in the event part. The follow-up progress screen 650 includes a follow-up progress list display area 651 .

The follow-up progress list display area 651 displays the progress in the event part of each user being followed (hereinafter also referred to as "each follow-up user"). In the follow-up progress list display area 651, each follow-up user is classified and displayed according to the current hierarchy. The follow progress list display area 651 has a relationship request button 6511 for requesting the registration of a friend whose relationship level is follow or higher, and a request for registration of a partner limited to the event part. to display a partner request button 6512 for

A partner request button 6512 is a button for registering a partner relationship. When the partner request button 6512 is pressed by the user A, the display control means 564 transmits a partner registration request to the server device 2 via the network interface 51 . When the server device 2 receives this partner registration request, the receiving means 234 receives the user I's registration request for the user A's partner list. Upon receiving this partner registration request, the receiving means 234 causes the display control means 564 to display a partner request screen ( (not shown) is displayed. When the user I responds to this request on the partner request screen, the user I is registered in the user A's partner list and the user A is added to the user I's partner list in response to the user I's approval. sign up.

As shown in FIG. 13 , the display control means 564 causes the display 61 to display a group member screen 660 . The group member screen 660 is a screen for displaying the members grouped by the event part. Group member screen 660 includes matching period display area 661 and member list display area 662 .

A matching period display area 661 displays a period (hereinafter also referred to as a “matching period”) during which matching (grouping) is valid at present (at the time of display; hereinafter the same) in multipart.

The member list display area 662 displays the relationship level between the user name and the user in the item of each user of the group members displayed in the list, and a relationship request button for requesting registration of the user relationship of a higher relationship level. indicate.

For example, the member list display area 662 displays a follow request button 6621 for requesting follow registration since there is currently no user relationship as a relationship request button for the item of user C. FIG.

For example, the member list display area 662 displays a one-sided follow icon 6622 for displaying the current one-sided follow relationship in the item of User D, and a friend icon 6622 for requesting registration of a friend of a higher relationship level. A request button 6623 and a partner request button 6624 for requesting partner registration are displayed.

For example, the member list display area 662 displays a mutual follow icon 6625 that displays the current mutual follow relationship in the item of user F, and a friend request button for requesting registration of a friend with a higher relationship level. 6626 and a partner request button 6627 for requesting partner registration.

For example, the member list display area 662 displays a friend icon 6628 that displays the current friend relationship in the item of user G, and a partner request button 6629 for requesting registration of a partner with a higher relationship level. to display .

As shown in FIG. 14 , the display control means 564 causes the display 61 to display an advance notice screen 670 . The notice screen 670 is a screen for giving notice to the user that a benefit (in this example, a reward) will be given in response to the update to the follow-up relationship in the event part. The notice screen 670 includes a notice display area 671 and an update promotion display area 672 .

The notice display area 671 displays a message for notifying that a privilege will be granted and an image showing the privilege to be granted.

The update promotion display area 672 is an area for prompting to update the user relationship to follow relationship. The update promotion display area 672 displays a message urging to update the follow-up relationship, "If you follow XX more people, the subjugation reward for this time will be XX times higher." include. When the update screen button 6721 is pressed by the user A, the display control means 564 causes the display 61 to display the update screen 680 .

As shown in FIG. 15 , the display control means 564 causes the display 61 to display an update screen 680 . Update screen 680 includes group member list display area 681 .

The group member list display area 681 displays the relationship level between the user A and the user and a relationship request button for requesting registration of a relationship level higher than the relationship level in each group member item displayed in the list. For example, the group member list display area 681 may hide members for which a user relationship with a relationship level of Follow or higher is already registered. In this case, the group member list display area 681 may limit the relationship request button for each group member item to the follow request button. As another example, although not shown, the group member list display area 681 may hide members registered with user relationships at a relationship level of friend or higher, for example. In this case, the group member list display area 681 may limit the relationship request button for each group member item to a follow request button and a friend request button. In addition, although not shown, the group member list display area 681 may display the degree of contribution such as the amount of damage dealt to the raid boss in the item of each group member displayed in the list, for example.

<Flow of Operation of Game System 1>
16 to 19, an example of the processing flow and interactions executed by the game system 1 will be described.

FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing an example of the flow from the process of accepting a follow registration request for the second user from the first user to the process of permitting the second game control through friend registration. As shown in FIG. 16, first, the accepting unit 234 of the server device 2 accepts from the first user a request to register the second user in the first user's follow list (first list) (step st1).

Next, the first registration means 2351 registers the second user in the follow list of the first user without the consent of the second user (step st2).

Next, on condition that the second user is registered in the first user's follow list, the first game executing means 2391 determines whether the first user is registered in the second user's follow list (second list). Regardless of whether or not, the first user is permitted to control the first game (step st3).

Next, the execution control means 236, on condition that the second user is registered in the first user's follow list or that the first user is registered in the second user's follow list, Registration-related processing relating to registration of the second user to the friend list (third list) is executed (step st4). In this example, as this registration-related processing, the first reception unit 2341 enables reception of a request for registration of the second user to the friend list of the first user.

Next, the first receiving means 2341 receives a request for registration of the second user in the friend list of the first user (step st5).

Next, the first reception means 2341 inquires of the second user about his/her consent to the request for registration, and obtains his/her consent as a response to the inquiry (step st6).

Next, the third registration means 2353 registers the second user in the first user's friend list in response to the consent of the second user (step st7).

Next, the third registration means 2353 registers the second user in the first user's friend list and registers the first user in the second user's friend list (fourth list) (step st8).

Next, the second game executing means 2392 permits the first user to control the second game on condition that the second user is registered in the first user's friend list (step st9).

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow from matching processing for a plurality of users when starting an event part to starting the next event part. As shown in FIG. 17, the matching means 237 of the server device 2 matches a plurality of users for executing the multi-part (second game part) based on the progress of the solo part (first game part) (step st11).

Next, the game executing means 239 starts multi-part (step st12).

Next, the registration means 235 updates the user relationship in the started multipart (step st13).

Next, the game executing means 239 terminates the multi-part (step st14).

Then, when the next multipart is started following the finished multipart, the matching means 237 determines the next multipart based on the progress of the solo part and the updated user relationship. A plurality of users are matched (step st15).

FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram showing the flow and interactions from the process of accepting a follow registration request for user B from user A to the process of permitting user A and user B to control the second game through friend registration. . In this example, user A is the first user, and user B is the second user. As shown in FIG. 18, first, the game executing means 562 of the game device 5a of the user A receives a request from the user A to register the user B in the follow list of the user A (step st21).

Next, when the game executing means 562 receives a request from the user A for registration of the user B in the follow list of the user A, the game execution means 562 transmits this registration request to the server device 2 (step st22).

Next, the accepting means 234 of the server device 2 accepts the request for registration of the user B in the transmitted follow list of the user A (step st23).

Next, the first registration means 2351 registers the user B in the follow list of the user A without the consent of the user B in response to the received request for registration of the user B in the follow list of the user A (step st24). .

Next, on the condition that user B is registered in user A's follow list, the first game executing means 2391, regardless of whether or not user A is registered in user B's follow list, The first game control is permitted (step st25).

Next, the first reception unit 2341 enables reception of requests for registration of users B and A in the friend lists of users A and B (step st26).

Next, the receiving unit 234 responds to the game device 5a and the game device 5b of the user B with the result of the received request for follow registration (completion of follow registration) (steps st27 and st28).

Next, the display control means 564 of the game device 5a changes the display mode of the registration screen in accordance with the result of the follow registration request (step st29). Similarly, the display control means 564 of the game device 5b also changes the display mode of the registration screen in accordance with the result of the response request for follow registration (step st30).

Next, the game executing means 562 of the game device 5a receives from the user A a request for registration of the user B in the friend list of the user A (step st31).

Next, when the game executing means 562 of the game device 5a receives a request for registration of the user B in the friend list of the user A from the user A, it transmits this request for registration to the server device 2 (step st32).

Next, the first reception means 2341 receives a request for registration of user B in user A's friend list (step st33).

Next, the first receiving means 2341 inquires of the game device 5b whether to accept the request for registration of the user B in the friend list of the user A (step st34).

Next, the game executing means 562 of the game device 5b receives a response to the above inquiry about acceptance from the user B (step st35).

Next, when the game executing means 562 of the game device 5a receives a response from the user B to the inquiry about acceptance, it transmits this response to the server device 2 (step st36).

Next, if the response from user B is "accept", the server device 2 executes the processing within the area indicated by the composite fragment opt1 (Option1). Specifically, the third registration means 2353 of the server device 2 registers User B in User A's friend list in response to User B's consent (step st37). Along with this registration, the third registration means 2353 registers user A in user B's friend list (step st38).

Next, the second game executing means permits the user A and the user B to control the second game on the condition that the user B and the user A are registered in the friend list of the user A and the user B, respectively (step st39).

FIG. 19 is a sequence diagram showing the flow of processing executed in the event part, particularly the multipart, and interactions. In this example, user A is the first user, and user B is the second user. As shown in FIG. 19, first, the execution control means 236 of the server device 2 starts the event part (step st41).

When the execution control means 236 starts the event part, the processing of the multiparts in the area indicated by the composite fragment Loop1 is repeatedly executed every day until the termination condition (until the end of the holding period of the event part) is satisfied. Specifically, first, the matching means 237 detects the prescribed start time of the multipart and starts the multipart (step st42).

Next, the matching means 237 matches and groups a plurality of users for performing the multipart based on the progress of the solo part of the event part (step st43). In this example, an example in which a group a1 is created and a user A and a user B are grouped in the group a1 will be described.

Next, the second receiving means 2342 makes it possible to receive requests from other group members for partner lists of group members in response to the start of the limited event (step st44).

Next, the execution control means 236 causes an event in which one of the group members of the group a1 encounters the raid boss in the solo part, and starts the multi-part (step st45). In this example, an example in which group members other than user A and user B among group members of group a1 encounter a raid boss will be described.

Next, the execution control means 236 notifies the game devices 5 of the members other than the group members who have encountered the raid boss that the multi-part has started and that the raid boss has been encountered (step st46).

Next, the game executing means 562 of the game device 5a receives a request to create a team a11 from the user A (step st47).

Next, upon receiving the request to create team a11, game execution means 562 of game device 5a transmits this request to server device 2 (step st48).

Next, the fifth registration means 2354 of the server device 2 accepts the request to create the team a11 and newly registers the team a11 (step st49).

Next, the game executing means 562 of the game device 5a receives a request from the user A to invite the user B to the team a11 (step st50).

Next, when the game executing means 562 of the game device 5a accepts the invitation request of the user B to the team a11, it transmits this invitation request to the server device 2 (step st51).

Next, the second reception unit 2342 of the server device 2 receives a request for inviting user B to team a11 as a request for registration of user B in user A's partner list (step st52).

Next, the second reception means 2342 inquires of the game device 5b about acceptance of the solicitation request of the user B (step st53).

Next, the game executing means 562 of the game device 5b receives a response to the inquiry about invitation from the user B (step st54).

Next, when the game executing means 562 of the game device 5a receives a response to the solicitation inquiry from the user B, it transmits this response to the server device 2 (step st55).

Next, if the above response from user B is "accept", that is, if the user joins the team of team a11, the server device 2 executes the processing within the area indicated by the composite fragment opt2 (Option2). Specifically, the fifth registration means registers User B in User A's partner list in response to User B's consent (step st56). Along with this registration, the fifth registration means registers user A's partner list in user B's partner list (step st57).

Next, the execution control means 236 executes a battle event between the team a11 of which the user A and the user B are team members and the raid boss (step st58).

Next, when the execution control means 236 detects the specified end time, it ends the battle event and ends the multi-part for the day (step st59).

To summarize the above, the control unit 23 (computer) of the server device 2, based on the progress of the first game part, matching means 237 for matching a plurality of users for executing the second game part, a plurality of users Registering means for registering a user relationship between a first user and a second user included in the second game part, and functioning as a registering means 235 for updating the user relationship in the second game part; When the third game part is subsequently started, matching users to perform the third game part based on the progress of the first game part and the updated user relationships.

<effect>
According to the present embodiment, users with whom a relationship has been established in the matched multiparts can be matched in the subsequent multiparts that are subsequently started. Further, according to the present embodiment, users can be matched in multi-parts according to the progress of game parts including solo parts. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to further deepen the user relationship through continuous multipart (for example, aiming to conquer a limited event together), and to encourage encounters with other users. be able to. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to deepen the user relationship with other matched users, so that it is possible to improve the building of relationships with other matched users.

[Variation]
Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The following cases are also included in the present invention.

[First Modification]
In the above-described embodiment, regarding the relationship of friends, an example has been described in which a request for registration can be accepted by registering a follow-up, and the registration is performed by the approval of the other party. However, the relationship of friends is not limited to this. For example, friend relationships can be time-limited like partner relationships, and requests to register as friends can be accepted on the condition that the limited event starts, and friend registration will be canceled when the limited event ends. may

For example, the first reception unit 2341 can receive a request for registration of the second user in the first user's friend list (third list) on condition that a limited event held for a limited time starts. good.

The third registration means 2353 cancels the registration of the second user in the friend list (third list) of the first user in response to the end of the limited event, and cancels the registration of the second user in the friend list (fourth list) of the second user. You may unregister one user.

According to the above configuration, the third registration unit 2353 can limit the friend relationship to only during the limited event. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the third registration means 2353 registers the relationship of the friend only in the limited event, and the effect (for example, it becomes possible to play against the friend, to play cooperatively, etc.) ) can be demonstrated.

[Second Modification]
Although not shown in the above embodiment, if a predetermined condition is satisfied based on preset information, registration of a friend relationship may be automatically requested. For example, when the first user and the second user follow each other according to the information set in advance by the first user, the second user automatically (without requiring the first user's operation) to the friend list of the first user You may request the registration of Also, although not shown in the above embodiment, it is possible to automatically accept a friend relationship registration request based on preset information. The user information may include, for example, information about settings for automatic request for friend registration and information about settings for automatic approval of friend registration.

The control unit 56 of the game device 5 may function as request means (not shown) by executing various programs, for example. The request means registers the second user in the first user's friend list (first list) according to the preset user information of the first user, and also registers the second user in the second user's friend list (second list). If the first user is registered in the first user, the first reception means is requested to register the second user in the first user's friend list (third list) without requiring an operation by the first user.

According to the above configuration, the requesting means can automatically request the registration of the friend relationship without requiring user operation when the requirements for the friend relationship are satisfied based on the preset information. . Therefore, according to the above configuration, the requesting means can save the user's operation trouble in requesting the registration, and can provide a user-friendly means for building a user relationship.

The third registration means 2353, for example, based on preset user information of the second user, accepts the registration in response to a request for registration of the second user to the friend (third list) of the first user. The second user may be registered as a friend of the first user without requiring the second user's operation to do so. In addition to this registration, the third registration means 2353 registers the first user as a friend of the second user, for example.

According to the above configuration, the requesting means can automatically accept the friend relationship registration request based on the preset information without requiring the user's operation. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the requesting means can save the user's operation for the above consent, and can provide a convenient means for building a user relationship.

<Display control means>
Here, with reference to FIG. 20, an example of the processing of the display control means 564 regarding the setting of automatic request and automatic approval in friend relationship registration will be described.

As shown in FIG. 20 , the display control means 564 causes the display 61 to display an automatic setting screen 690 . Automatic setting screen 690 includes a setting area 691 and an OK button 692 . The setting area is an automatic request setting form for setting whether to automatically request friend registration as a condition of being followed back. check box) and an automatic approval setting form for setting whether to automatically approve friend registration. When the OK button 692 button is pressed, the display control means 564 transmits the input contents of each form included in the setting area 691 to the server device 2 via the network interface 51 . When the server device 2 receives this input content, the third registration means 2353 reflects this input content in the input user information.

[Third Modification]
Although not shown in the above embodiment, the updated user relationship referenced during multi-part matching of multiple users may be the user relationship updated in the normal part.

The registration means 235 may, for example, update the user relationship in a normal part (fourth game part) that progresses independently of the solo part (first game part) and multi-part (second game part).

For example, after the user relationship is updated in the normal part (fourth game part), the matching means 237 matches the solo part (first game part) with the relevant part when the next multi-part (third game part) starts. Based on the updated user relationships, multiple users may be matched for performing the next multipart (the third game part).

According to the above configuration, if the user updates the user relationship even in the normal part, the user can enter the candidates (lottery population) to be matched in the multi-part. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the matching means 237 can expand the possibility of being matched.

The accepting unit 234 accepts, for example, a request to update the user relationship from the first user.

The reception means 234 (second reception means 2342), for example, in the normal part (fourth game part), the following relationship (first relationship) or friend relationship (second relationship) with respect to the user relationship It may be possible to accept a request to update to a partner relationship (third relationship) with the permission condition that the relationship has been updated to . Furthermore, the accepting means 234 (second accepting means 2342) may relax the permission conditions in, for example, the multi-part (second game part). For example, the receiving unit 234 may be able to receive a request to update to a partner relationship (third relationship) as long as the user is the same group member as the other user making the request in multipart.

According to the above configuration, the accepting unit 234 can differentiate between the normal part and the event part (multi-part) in establishing a partner relationship. For this reason, according to the above configuration, the reception means 234 can create a multi-part feeling of specialness (for example, by being friends of the same group member or by being friends who fought together as the same team member) in building a partner relationship. special feeling, etc.) to improve interest.

The registration means 235, for example, in the normal part (fourth game part), when a request to update the user relationship is accepted, the following relationship (first relationship) that does not require the consent of the second user, or The user relationship is updated and registered in at least one of a friend relationship (second relationship) or a partner relationship (third relationship) that requires the approval of the second user.

For example, when the user relationship is updated to a friend relationship (second relationship), the game execution means 239 performs game control based on the second user's game information in the normal part (fourth game part). You may allow one user.

For example, the matching means 237 matches the first user and the second user in the next multi-part (third game part) on condition that the user relationship is updated to the partner relationship (third relationship). may be allowed.

According to the above configuration, the user can be matched in the multi-part by updating the user relationship to the partner relationship even in the normal part. Therefore, according to the above configuration, the matching means 237 can perform the same group matching even when the user relationship is updated to the partner in the normal part.

[Fourth Modification]
In the above-described embodiment, an example of registering and managing partner relationships in the partner lists (fifth list and sixth list) of the first user and the second user respectively has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as another example of a method of registering and managing partner relationships, a list (hereinafter also referred to as a "team member list") for registering team members participating in each multi-part team is established. may Partner relations may also be registered in this team member list.

The team member list includes, for example, team identification information for identifying each team, leader user identification information for identifying the user of the leader of each team (the user who created each team), and one or more teams of each team. and one or more member user identification information for identifying member users. In addition, in the team created by user A, when user A solicits user B and user C and both are accepted, the fifth registration means 2354 registers user B and user C in the same team member list. . The fifth registration means 2354 may update the user relationship between user B and user C registered in the same team member list to partner relationship. That is, the matching means 237 assumes that the user relationship between User B and User C is a partner relationship on the condition that they participate in the same team (on the condition that they are registered in the same team member list). May match the same group.

[Other embodiments]
The various control means and processing procedures described in the above embodiments are examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, its applications, or its uses. Various control means and processing procedures can be appropriately modified in design without changing the gist of the present invention.

In the above-described embodiment, the game device 5 is a smart phone, but the game device 5 may be an amusement machine provided at a game center or the like.

The games can be action games, shooting games, role-playing games, simulation games, board games, puzzle games, etc., and can be applied to various types of games.

In the above embodiment, the case where the object is the player character was exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, objects can be cards and items (equipment such as weapons and armor) used in the virtual game space.

In the above-described embodiment, the server device 2 and the game devices 5 work together to function the game program, but the present invention is not limited to this. All means of the game program, that is, reception means, registration means, execution control means, matching means, provision means, game execution means, display control means, etc. It may be provided in a single communication terminal separate from the device 5, or two of these devices combined (for example, distributed processing in the server device 2 and the game device 5). In addition, when the server device, game device, and communication terminal are to function together, it is possible to appropriately change which means is to function in which device. For example, the reception means, registration means, execution control means, matching means, granting means, and game execution means of the server device 2 exemplified in the above-described embodiments are controlled by the control unit 56 of the game device 5 by executing various programs. It may function as these means.

Even when these other embodiments are employed, the effects of this embodiment are exhibited. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments, and other embodiments with each other.

1 game system 2 server device 23 control unit 235 registration means 237 matching means

Claims (10)

the computer,
matching means for matching a plurality of users for executing the second game part based on the progress of the first game part;
registration means for registering a user relationship between a first user and a second user included in the plurality of matched users, wherein the first user and the second user participate in the second game part as members of the same team; function as registration means for updating the user relationship between two users ,
The matching means, when a third game part is started following the second game part, based on the progress of the first game part and the user relationship updated in the second game part, 3 matching multiple users to perform game parts;
game program. said computer,
In the first game part or the second game part, a privilege is given to the first user or the second user in response to the update of the user relationship to the first relationship in the second game part. function as a means of imparting
The game program according to claim 1. the computer,
matching means for matching a plurality of users for executing the second game part based on the progress of the first game part;
registration means for registering a user relationship between a first user and a second user included in the plurality of users, the registration means for updating the user relationship in the second game part;
In the first game part or the second game part, a privilege is given to the first user or the second user in response to the update of the user relationship to the first relationship in the second game part. granting means,
As the privilege, it functions as a game execution means that temporarily allows the first user to play using the second user's game medium .
game program. the granting means determines the value of the privilege or the amount of the privilege according to the number of the first relationships;
4. A game program according to claim 2 or 3. the computer,
matching means for matching a plurality of users for executing the second game part based on the progress of the first game part;
registration means for registering a user relationship between a first user and a second user included in the plurality of users, the registration means for updating the user relationship to the first relationship in the second game part;
granting means for granting a first reward for executing the second game part to the plurality of users, wherein the relationship between the plurality of users including the user relationship in the second game part is a first reward; Giving means for increasing the first reward and giving it as a second reward in response to the update to the relationship of
Display control means for displaying a notice screen for giving notice of giving the second reward , wherein after the notice screen is displayed and before the second reward is given, the user is different from the second user. function as display control means for displaying an update screen for further updating the relationship between the user and the first user to the first relationship;
game program. The registration means updates the user relationship in a fourth game part that progresses independently of the first game part and the second game part,
The matching means, when the third game part is started after the user relationship is updated, based on the progress of the first game part and the updated user relationship, the third game part matching multiple users to run
The game program according to claim 1. the computer,
matching means for matching a plurality of users for executing the second game part based on the progress of the first game part;
functioning as registration means for registering a user relationship between a first user and a second user included in the plurality of users, the registration means for updating the user relationship in the second game part;
causing the computer to function as a receiving means for receiving a request for updating the user relationship from the first user;
The registration means, in a fourth game part that progresses independently of the first game part and the second game part , registers a first game part that does not require consent from the second user when the update request is received. or update the user relationship to at least one of a second relationship or a third relationship that requires approval of the second user;
Playing the computer by the first user using the second user's game content in the fourth game part in response to the update of the user relationship to the second relationship. function as a game execution means that temporarily enables
The matching means, on the condition that the user relationship is updated to the third relationship, matches the first user and the second user in a third game part that starts subsequent to the second game part. allows matching of
game program. the computer,
matching means for matching a plurality of users for executing the second game part based on the progress of the first game part;
functioning as registration means for registering a user relationship between a first user and a second user included in the plurality of users, the registration means for updating the user relationship in the second game part;
causing the computer to function as a receiving means for receiving a request for updating the user relationship from the first user;
The registration means, in a fourth game part that progresses independently of the first game part and the second game part, registers a first game part that does not require consent from the second user when the update request is accepted. or update the user relationship to at least one of a second relationship or a third relationship that requires approval of the second user;
After the user relationship is updated, the matching means, when a third game part is started following the second game part, based on the progress of the first game part and the updated user relationship. to match a plurality of users for executing the third game part;
In the fourth game part, the receiving means updates the user relationship to the third relationship under the permission condition that the user relationship has been updated to the first relationship or the second relationship. allow requests to be accepted,
The accepting means can accept a request to update the relationship to the third relationship on condition that the first user and the second user are matched by the matching means in the second game part. do,
game program. a storage unit storing the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 8;
A control unit that executes the game program,
Server equipment. a storage unit storing the game program according to any one of claims 1 to 8;
A control unit that executes the game program,
game system.

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