JP7170381B2 - Program, Game Device, Server Device, and Game Execution Method - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in computer competitive games, player competitive games, etc., it is well known that a lottery event in which a winning player opens a treasure box containing an item as a privilege is executed (see Patent Literatures 1 and 2). Some of these lottery events give the player an additional lottery opportunity on the condition that the player pays a cost (for example, consumes game media that can be used in the game) if the player so desires.

JP 2015-77394 A JP 2017-215916 A

However, general players are often reluctant to consume game media just to increase the chances of winning a lottery, and the actual situation is that the additional lottery mechanism is rarely used.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to reexamine the content of the privilege, thereby strongly attracting the player to the acquisition event of the additional privilege, and revitalizing the game. It is to provide a program, a game device, and a server device.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the program according to the present invention is
A program for causing a computer to execute a process of granting a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game, and granting an additional privilege to the player after granting the privilege,
setting means for, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting means for executing a process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
A process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list set according to the situation after granting the privilege, subject to payment of a cost by the player, and granting the selected candidate to the player as the additional privilege. a second applying means for performing
is executed by the computer.

Here, the "given conditions" include, for example, victory in a competitive game, clearing of a puzzle game, execution of a given event, acquisition of a score equal to or greater than a threshold, reaching a threshold in the number of cleared stages of the game, and the like. is included.

"Benefits" include, for example, game media such as items, in-game currency, points, item exchange tickets, event participation rights, and continuation rights.

Also, the "game situation related to establishment" is the game situation when a given condition is established. For example, the game stage when the given condition is established, includes attributes of enemy characters that the player has eliminated. Also, the type of given condition that has been established may be included in the "game situation related to establishment". For example, when a privilege is given to a player when either one of (i) "game clear" and (ii) "acquisition of a score equal to or greater than a threshold" is established, the setting means may determine whether the player actually establishes the privilege. The privilege candidate list may be changed depending on whether the condition is (i) or (ii).

Also, the "candidate list" is a list of items that can be used as special benefits. It consists of a probability table that stores the selection probability of

Also, "cost payment" includes, for example, consumption of game media (items, points, in-game currency, etc.), payment of real currency, and the like. In addition, the game media include at least those provided to the player on the condition of payment to the game operator (chargeable game media) and those provided to the player in accordance with the progress of the game (free game media). One may be included.

In the above configuration, the setting means sets the privilege candidate list according to the game situation related to the establishment of the given condition. , it is possible to vary the candidate list of benefits, i.e. to participate in candidate benefits.

The first granting means selects at least one candidate from the set candidate list and grants the privilege (first privilege) to the player. is paid, at least one candidate is selected from a candidate list set according to the establishment status, and a process of giving it to the player as an additional privilege is executed.

For this reason, a player who has obtained a desired benefit as the first benefit can be given motivation such as, for example, "I want more benefits related to this benefit, so let's pay the cost." For a player who has not obtained a desired privilege, for example, it is possible to give a motivation such as "next time I want the desired privilege, so let's pay the cost."

As described above, with a simple configuration in which the privilege candidate list is changed in accordance with the conditions being satisfied, the player can be strongly attracted to the event of acquiring the additional privilege when the first privilege is granted. Since the player can arbitrarily decide whether or not to pay the cost, the equal relationship between the game operator and the player is maintained. Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to activate the game while maintaining the fairness of the game.

(2) In the program according to the present invention,
The candidate list used by the second granting means for selecting the additional privilege,
The candidate list used by the first granting means for selecting the privilege may be the same.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to have a strong relationship between the first privilege and the additional privilege. In this case, it becomes easier for the player to predict the additional benefit when the first benefit is obtained.

(3) In the program according to the present invention,
The setting means may set the candidate list according to at least one of a stage of the game and a character corresponding to the stage of the game.

According to the above configuration, since at least the first privilege is related to at least one of the game stage and the character, it becomes easier for the player to predict at least the first privilege. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's satisfaction with the first privilege that is actually granted or to increase the player's disappointment with the first privilege that is actually granted. can be strongly attracted.

(4) In the program according to the present invention,
The setting means
When the player destroys an enemy character by attacking when the given condition is established, the candidate list may be set according to the state of elimination of the enemy character.

Here, the "disappearance situation" includes, for example, the part of the enemy character destroyed by the attack, the content of the attack (for example, the final blow) (for example, whether it is a normal attack or a special move), the time required for the disappearance, and the time required for the disappearance. The number of times the continue function was used (including whether or not it was used), the item consumed for disappearance, the player's physical strength consumed for disappearance, the number of remaining lives of the player character, other players who cooperated in disappearance including the number of

Here, for example, it is possible to assume a case where the player can select a part (head, torso, chest, arm, leg, abdomen, tail) of the enemy character and attack it. For example, the player designates a part of the enemy character's body, attacks it, and destroys the part to destroy the enemy character.

Also, the continue function is a function that gives the player an opportunity to play another match when it becomes certain that the player will lose the match during the match. The continue function is one of the functions installed in many general games.

According to the above configuration, since at least the first privilege is related to the state of disappearance of the enemy character, it becomes easier for the player to predict at least the first privilege. In addition, the player can participate in the candidate of the privilege by selecting the state of disappearance of the enemy character by himself/herself. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's satisfaction with the first privilege that is actually granted or to increase the player's disappointment with the first privilege that is actually granted. can be strongly attracted.

(5) In the program according to the present invention,
The first imparting means is
The selection may be made based on a selection probability set for each candidate in the candidate list.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to adjust the selection probabilities among the candidates, so that it is possible to enhance the game nature of the event itself, that is, the provision of the privilege.

(6) In the program according to the present invention,
The first imparting means is
If the given condition established by the player is a specific condition, a process of excluding candidates whose rarity is less than a threshold from the candidate list may be executed.

According to the above configuration, when the player satisfies a specific condition (for example, a condition that is difficult to achieve by a certain level or more), a candidate with a high rarity is likely to be awarded. Therefore, it is possible to motivate a player who desires a privilege of high rarity to achieve a specific condition (for example, a condition that is more difficult to achieve than a certain level). Note that the “process of excluding a certain candidate from the candidate list” may be a process of setting the selection probability of the candidate listed in the candidate list to zero. Note that the process of excluding candidates corresponds to the process of narrowing down the candidates.

(7) In the program according to the present invention,
The first imparting means is
A process of setting the effective range of the candidate list according to the given condition established by the player may be executed.

Here, as the "processing for setting the effective range", the first provision means, for example, excludes some of the candidates listed in the candidate list set by the setting means (some candidates (or masking the selection probabilities of ) to zero to narrow down the candidates listed in the candidate list.

According to the above configuration, the player can change the effective range of the candidate list according to the established given condition. It should be noted that the 'effective range of the candidate list' can be rephrased as 'the range of candidates whose probability is not zero'. In addition, "processing to exclude from the effective range" can be rephrased as "processing to set the probability to zero".

(8) In the program according to the present invention,
The first imparting means is
the time required to satisfy the conditions;
the number of enemy characters eliminated by the player when the condition is met;
the number of other players who cooperated with said player in establishing said condition;
details of the attack given by the player to the enemy character when the condition is met;
A process of changing the selection probability of the candidate list may be executed according to at least one of

Here, the "number of enemy characters" may include "whether or not the number of enemy characters has reached a predetermined value". or not, and "whether or not at least one specific enemy character has been eliminated".

Also, the "process of changing the selection probability" is, for example, a process of improving the selection probability of a privilege that is advantageous to the progress of the game.

According to the above configuration, for example, the player obtains a privilege (for example, a weapon item having a combat power equal to or higher than a threshold value) that is advantageous for the progress of the game by keeping the time required for the establishment of the condition within a given time. You can improve your odds. In this case, the player can be motivated to satisfy the conditions in as short a time as possible.

Further, according to the above configuration, for example, by eliminating enemy characters by a predetermined value or more when a given condition is satisfied, the player can obtain a privilege (for example, a weapon item having a combat power of a threshold value or more) that is advantageous to the progress of the game. ) can be improved. In this case, the player can be motivated to eliminate as many enemy characters as possible.

In addition, according to the above configuration, for example, when the player eliminates the enemy character alone when the condition is satisfied, it is advantageous for the progress of the game (compared to the case where the enemy character is eliminated in cooperation with a plurality of players). It is possible to improve the acquisition probability of special benefits (for example, weapon items with combat power above the threshold). In this case, the player can be motivated to eliminate the enemy character by himself as much as possible.

Further, according to the above configuration, for example, if the player eliminates the enemy character in cooperative play when the condition is satisfied, the player can obtain a benefit (e.g., , Weapon items with combat power above the threshold) can be improved. In this case, it is possible to give the player a motivation to eliminate enemy characters in cooperative play as much as possible.

Further, according to the above configuration, the player can, for example, proceed with the game according to the content of the attack (for example, the final blow) given to the enemy character when the condition is satisfied (for example, whether it is a normal attack or a special move). It is possible to improve the acquisition probability of advantageous benefits (for example, weapon items with combat power above the threshold). In this case, the player can be motivated to eliminate the enemy character with an attack that increases the probability of obtaining an advantageous privilege.

(9) In the program according to the present invention,
The second imparting means is
a process of excluding candidates with a lower rarity than the candidate selected as the privilege from the additional privilege candidate list;
a process of excluding candidates whose rarity is less than a threshold value from the list of candidates for additional benefits;
at least one of

According to the above configuration, the player can obtain, for example, a candidate having a rarity equal to or higher than that of the first privilege as an additional privilege. Therefore, it is possible to strongly entice a player who desires an additional privilege having a rarity equal to or higher than that of the first privilege to the event of acquiring the additional privilege. Note that the “process of excluding a certain candidate from the candidate list” may be a process of setting the selection probability of the candidate listed in the candidate list to zero.

Further, according to the above configuration, the player can obtain, for example, a candidate having a rarity equal to or higher than the threshold value as an additional privilege. Therefore, it is possible to strongly entice a player who desires an additional privilege having a rarity equal to or higher than the threshold to the event of obtaining the additional privilege. Note that the “process of excluding a certain candidate from the candidate list” may be a process of setting the selection probability of the candidate listed in the candidate list to zero.

(10) In the program according to the present invention,
The second imparting means is
The number of items given to the player as the additional privilege may be set larger than the number of items given to the player as the privilege.

According to the above configuration, the player can acquire more items as the additional privilege than the number of items given as the first privilege. Therefore, a player who wishes to obtain more items can be strongly attracted to the event of obtaining additional benefits.

(11) In the program according to the present invention,
The second imparting means is
The cost to be paid by the player may be set according to the situation of the game related to the establishment.

According to the above configuration, the cost imposed on the player varies depending on the situation of the game (for example, the time required to complete the game, the number of enemy characters eliminated before the game is completed, the score to complete the game, etc.). do. Therefore, depending on the situation of the game, the player can obtain additional benefits at low cost. By varying the cost in this way, when the cost required to acquire the additional privilege is low, the player can be more strongly attracted to the event of acquiring the additional privilege than when the cost is high.

(12) In the program according to the present invention,
The second imparting means is
The cost to be paid by the player may be set according to the number of candidates not selected as the benefit from the candidate list for the benefit.

According to the above configuration, the cost imposed on the player increases as the number of initial benefits granted to the player increases or decreases. For example, it is possible to allow a player who has acquired more or fewer benefits to acquire additional benefits at a lower cost. By varying the cost in this way, when the cost required to acquire the additional privilege is low, the player can be more strongly attracted to the event of acquiring the additional privilege than when the cost is high.

(13) In the program according to the present invention,
The second imparting means is
A process of changing a selection probability of a candidate whose rarity is equal to or higher than a threshold from the candidate list of the additional privilege according to the cost paid by the player may be executed.

According to the above configuration, for example, the higher the cost paid by the player, the higher the possibility that the player can acquire a candidate with a higher rarity as an additional privilege. In this way, if the player is allowed to participate in the rarity of the additional privilege, it is possible to encourage the player who desires the privilege of high rarity to pay the cost.

(14) The game device according to the present invention is
A game device that grants a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game and, after granting the privilege, grants an additional privilege to the player,
setting means for, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting means for executing a process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
A process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list set according to the situation after granting the privilege, subject to payment of a cost by the player, and granting the selected candidate to the player as the additional privilege. a second applying means for performing
characterized by comprising

In the above configuration, the setting means sets the privilege candidate list according to the game situation related to the establishment of the given condition. , it is possible to vary the candidate list of benefits, i.e. to participate in candidate benefits.

The first granting means selects at least one candidate from the set candidate list and grants the privilege (first privilege) to the player. is paid, at least one candidate is selected from a candidate list set according to the establishment status, and a process of giving it to the player as an additional privilege is executed.

For this reason, a player who has obtained a desired benefit as the first benefit can be given motivation such as, for example, "I want more benefits related to this benefit, so let's pay the cost." For a player who has not obtained a desired privilege, for example, it is possible to give a motivation such as "next time I want the desired privilege, so let's pay the cost."

As described above, with a simple configuration in which the privilege candidate list is changed in accordance with the conditions being satisfied, the player can be strongly attracted to the event of acquiring the additional privilege when the first privilege is granted. Since the player can arbitrarily decide whether or not to pay the cost, the equal relationship between the game operator and the player is maintained. Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to activate the game while maintaining the fairness of the game.

(15) The server device according to the present invention is
A server device that grants a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game and, after granting the privilege, grants an additional privilege to the player,
setting means for, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting means for executing a process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
A process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list set according to the situation after granting the privilege, subject to payment of a cost by the player, and granting the selected candidate to the player as the additional privilege. a second applying means for performing
characterized by comprising

In the above configuration, the setting means sets the privilege candidate list according to the game situation related to the establishment of the given condition. , it is possible to vary the candidate list of benefits, i.e. to participate in candidate benefits.

The first granting means selects at least one candidate from the set candidate list and grants the privilege (first privilege) to the player. is paid, at least one candidate is selected from a candidate list set according to the establishment status, and a process of giving it to the player as an additional privilege is executed.

For this reason, a player who has obtained a desired benefit as the first benefit can be given motivation such as, for example, "I want more benefits related to this benefit, so let's pay the cost." For a player who has not obtained a desired privilege, for example, it is possible to give a motivation such as "next time I want the desired privilege, so let's pay the cost."

As described above, with a simple configuration in which the privilege candidate list is changed in accordance with the conditions being satisfied, the player can be strongly attracted to the event of acquiring the additional privilege when the first privilege is granted. Since the player can arbitrarily decide whether or not to pay the cost, the equal relationship between the game operator and the player is maintained. Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to activate the game while maintaining the fairness of the game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration|structure which shows the structure of the game system of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the terminal device of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the element which concerns on the lottery event of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the item information of the game of one Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining item information of a player according to one embodiment; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st item candidate list of one embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd item candidate list of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the setting standard of the item candidate list of one Embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram (during competition) for explaining the competition of the game according to the embodiment; FIG. 11 is a diagram (after the match) for explaining the match of the game according to the embodiment; It is a figure for demonstrating the refinement process of the 1st item candidate list|wrist in one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the refinement process of the 2nd item candidate list|wrist in one Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the privilege provision screen in the game of one Embodiment (after condition establishment). It is a figure explaining the privilege provision screen in the game of one Embodiment (after the lottery of the first privilege). It is a figure explaining the privilege provision screen in the game of one Embodiment (after the lottery of the additional privilege). It is a figure explaining the flow of the process which concerns on privilege provision in the game of one Embodiment.

The present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

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

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

A user can play a game transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20 . Furthermore, by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the user can communicate with other users.

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a service for allowing a user to play a game via a terminal device 20 communicatively connected to the server via the Internet. Further, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides communication-type services. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication among a plurality of users.

Further, for example, when the server device 10 functions as an SNS server, it is called a social game that is executed using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS. We are able to provide games.

In particular, the server device 10 is written in various languages such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and JavaScript (registered trademark) for games provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20 . A browser game (a game that is started by simply opening the installation site with a Web browser) can be provided.

Note that social games include games that, unlike existing online games, do not require dedicated client software and can be used only with a web browser and an SNS account. In addition, the server device 10 can connect to terminals of other users (smartphones, personal computers, game consoles, etc.) via a network and provide an online game in which the same progress of the game can be shared online at the same time. have a configuration.

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

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

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment receives input information based on the operation of the user (that is, the player who executes the game) transmitted from the terminal device 20, and executes the game based on the received input information. processing. Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 performs various processes for providing the game processing result received from the server device 10 to the terminal device 20 so that the user can view it. It has become.

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

In addition, the terminal device 20 includes a web browser capable of browsing web pages (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 has a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10, and a web interface that performs display control using data received from the server device 10 (web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). It has a browser function and the like, executes various processes for providing a game screen to the user, and allows the user to execute the game. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire game control information provided from the server device 10, execute predetermined game processing, and execute a game based on the game processing.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 makes a request to the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, the terminal device 20 is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and the game is started. In particular, the terminal device 20 causes the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server to perform predetermined processing, or retrieves the user information 146 managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server, by using an API as necessary. It has a configuration to acquire and execute the game.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of this embodiment. Further, the server apparatus 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 includes an input unit 120 used for input by a manager (operator) and others, a display unit 130 for performing predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 storing predetermined information, a terminal device 20, and others. It includes a communication unit 196 that performs communication, a processing unit 100 that mainly executes processing related to games to be provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used in the game.

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

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

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, terminals, other servers, and other network systems), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. or a program.

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

In the present embodiment, the storage unit 140 also includes game information 144 indicating information on the game to be provided, information on items owned by each user, and user information indicating information on the user as a player regarding the game to be provided. Information 146, automatic calculation data (automatic calculation information) 148 generated by game processing, which will be described later, and other various information necessary for game calculation are stored.

An item is, for example, an example of content that virtually exists in a game (that is, digital content). It is an item itself such as currency, tools, or life energy, or a virtual game medium that defines the character or item and is used in the game.

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

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

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on a program stored in the information storage medium 180, and performs various processes such as control of data transfer between units. . Furthermore, it performs processing for providing various services in response to requests from terminals.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment has at least a communication control unit 101 , a web processing unit 102 , a game management unit 103 and an item management unit 105 .

The communication control unit 101 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control unit 101 .

In particular, the communication control unit 101 of this embodiment performs processing for transmitting a game screen to the terminal device 20 of the user based on a request from the terminal device 20 of the user.

The web processing unit 102 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 102 performs processing for transmitting data in response to a request from a web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol). Perform processing to receive data to be sent.

In this embodiment, a case where the server device 10 also functions as an SNS server will be described as an example. good too. Further, the game processing of the present embodiment may be partially or wholly performed by the server device 10, or may be partially performed by the terminal device 20. FIG.

The game management unit 103 sets, as deck data, items including characters and various items used in a game such as an RPG for each player based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20 , and user information 146 . to register.

Then, the game management unit 103 automatically calculates each game based on game parameters (hereinafter also referred to as “game parameters”) included in the registered user information 146 to generate automatic calculation data, and stores the data in the storage unit. 140 as automatic calculation data (automatic calculation information) 148 .

In particular, the game management unit 103 executes game processing in an RPG (including battle parts) while controlling a given game executed by each player or managing the game.

Each player acquires the automatic calculation data by using the terminal device 20 of his/her own machine, and the corresponding terminal device 20 reproduces the automatic calculation data to watch the battle game with other players. It is possible.

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the terminal device 20 of this embodiment. Also, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the user, and outputs the user's input information to the processing unit 200 . The input unit 260 of this embodiment includes a detection unit 262 that detects user input information (input signal). The input unit 260 includes, for example, levers, buttons, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, and a mouse.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200 and the communication unit 296, and its function can be realized by RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of this embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, and an image buffer 272 in which final display images and the like are stored. In addition, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate|omits some of these.

The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

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

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

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

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, another terminal, server), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, etc. realizable.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, display control, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on input information from the input unit 260, programs, and the like.

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

The processing unit 200 includes a communication control unit 210 , a web browser 211 , a game processing unit 212 , a display control unit 213 , a game screen control unit 214 , a drawing unit 220 and a sound processing unit 230 . In addition, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate|omits some of these.

The communication control unit 210 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the server device 10 . The communication control unit 210 also performs processing for storing data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, processing for analyzing the received data, and other control processing related to transmission and reception of data. Note that the communication control unit 210 may store server destination information (IP address, port number) in the information storage medium 280 and perform processing for managing it. Further, the communication control unit 210 may communicate with the server device 10 when input information for starting communication is received from the user.

The communication control unit 210 performs a process of transmitting user identification information to the server device 10 and receiving data related to the user information 146 (user's Web page, game screen, etc.) from the server device 10 . For example, the communication control unit 210 performs a process of receiving from the server device 10 data including information about other users who are friends with the user (names of other users, posted information about other users, etc.).

The communication control unit 210 may perform data transmission/reception with the server device 10 at a predetermined cycle, or may perform data transmission/reception with the server device 10 when input information from the input unit 260 is received. In particular, the communication control unit 210 of this embodiment performs processing for receiving the game screen from the server device 10 .

The web browser 211 is an application program for browsing web pages (game screens), downloads HTML files, image files, and the like from the web server (server device 10), analyzes layouts, and controls display. The web browser 211 also transmits data to the web server (server device 10) using input forms (links, buttons, text boxes, etc.).

The web browser 211 of this embodiment can implement a browser game. For example, the web browser 211 may execute a program written in JavaScript (registered trademark), FLASH, Java (registered trademark), etc. received from the web server (server device 10).

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

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

The game processing unit 212 is composed of various objects (primitives such as polygons, free-form surfaces, subdivision surfaces, etc.) representing display objects such as user characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (terrain). A process for arranging and setting the object in the object space may be performed.

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

The game processing unit 212 also executes game processing including reproduction of automatic calculation data received from the server device 10 .

The display control unit 213 also performs processing for displaying the game screen generated by the game screen control unit 214 on the display unit 290 . For example, the display control unit 213 may display using the web browser 211 .

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

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

[4] Processing Method of the Present Embodiment [4.1] Overview The server device 10 of the present embodiment cooperates with the terminal device 20 and has a configuration to execute a given game. Hereinafter, as a given game, it is assumed that "a battle action game in which a player character fights against an enemy character who is a non-player character, and progresses to the next stage when the player character defeats the enemy character". . However, the given game may be a puzzle game, a role-playing game, a simulation game, a music game, a card game, a dungeon game, a combination, or any other game. It may be a game (mini-game) that is executed in the game.

Further, when a player character satisfies a given condition in a given game, the server device 10 of the present embodiment interrupts the given game, executes an event of giving the player an item as a privilege, and executes a given event. Resume the given game. In the following, a "lottery event (gacha event)" is assumed as an event for giving items. Items given to players in the lottery event are items that can be used in a given game.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining elements of the server device 10 particularly related to a lottery event.

First, as shown in FIG. 4, game item information 144A is written in advance in the game information 144 in the storage unit 140 . Game item information 144A is a list of items that may be used in a given game. The data structure of the game item information 144A, for example, as shown in FIG. It is stored for each item. Items are game media such as equipment items, tool items, weapon items, recovery items, and in-game currency. The item information 144A (FIG. 5A) of this game is managed by the item management unit 105. FIG.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, item information 146A of the user (player) is written in the user information 146 in the storage unit 140 . The player's item information 146A is a list of items currently owned by the player. The data structure of the player's item information 146A is also basically the same as the data structure of the game's item information 144A (FIG. 5A). That is, the data structure of the player's item information 146A is, for example, as shown in FIG. Data is stored for each item. Items are game media such as equipment items, tool items, weapon items, recovery items, and in-game currency. The player's item information 146A (FIG. 5B) is managed by the item management unit 105. FIG.

Here, the player's item information 146A (FIG. 5B) indicates items that the player can use in the game at the present time. is newly added to the player's item information 146A, and the player's item information 146A is updated. After updating, the player can appropriately use the new item written in the player's item information 146A in the game. Although not shown, the player's item information 146A (FIG. 5B) is prepared for each player and managed for each player. However, the following description will focus on the item information 146A of a certain player.

The item management unit 105 of the server device 10 according to the present embodiment uses the game item information 144A and the player item information 146A to provide the player who satisfies a given condition in a given game with the first reward. After the item is given, the item is given to the player as an additional privilege. Initial perks and additional perks are items available in a given game. For this purpose, the item management section 105 has a setting means 106A, a first granting means 106B, and a second granting means 106D. The functions of the setting means 106A, the first giving means 106B, and the second giving means 106D are as follows.

When a given condition is established in a given game, the setting means 106A selects the first benefit candidate based on the item listed in the item information 144A of the game according to the situation of the game related to the establishment. A first item candidate list 142A, which is a list, and a second item candidate list 142B, which is an additional benefit candidate list, are set, for example, on the main storage unit 142 (see reference numerals 142A and 142B in FIG. 4). However, the timing for setting the second item candidate list 142B may be when the player requests the additional benefit (when the payment for the additional benefit is completed).

As shown in FIG. 6A, the first item candidate list 142A lists a plurality of items that are candidates for the first privilege. , item function (combat power), item lottery probability, etc. are associated with each other. One or more candidates (items) are selected by lottery from among the candidates listed in the first item candidate list 142A as a privilege (first privilege) to be given to the player.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6B, the second item candidate list 142B lists a plurality of items that are candidates for additional benefits. Types, item functions (combat power), item lottery probabilities, and the like are associated with each other. One or two or more candidates (items) are selected by lottery from candidates listed in the second item candidate list 142B as additional benefits to be given to the player. The data structure of the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) is basically the same as the data structure of the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A).

The first provision means 106B executes a lottery process based on the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) set by the setting means 106A, selects at least one candidate from the first item candidate list 142A, and first is given to the player as a special benefit. Data of the first privilege given to the player is written to the player's item information 146A.

After giving the first privilege, the second granting means 106D executes lottery processing based on the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) set by the setting means 106A on condition that the player pays the cost. At least one candidate is selected from the item candidate list 142B of No. 2, and the selected candidate is given to the player as an additional privilege. The data of the additional privilege granted to the player is written to the player's item information 146A.

Here, the "given conditions" include, for example, winning a given game, clearing a puzzle game, executing a given event, obtaining a score above a threshold, etc. is included. However, hereinafter, "victory against the enemy character (annihilation of the enemy character)" is assumed as a given condition.

In addition, for example, items (weapon items, medicinal herb items, information items such as maps, in-game passage (coins), points, vehicle items, various tool items, equipment items), item exchange tickets, event Game media such as participation rights and continue rights may be included.

Also, the "game situation related to establishment" is the game situation when a given condition is established. For example, the game stage (snow stage, underground stage, water stage, ice stage, etc.), attributes of enemy characters eliminated by the player in order to satisfy a given condition, combat power of the enemy characters, destroyed parts of the enemy characters, and the like. Also, the type of given condition that has been established may be included in the "game situation related to establishment". For example, when either one of (i) "game clear" and (ii) "acquisition of a score equal to or greater than a threshold" is established, the first privilege is given to the player. The first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) change depending on whether the condition established by the player is (i) or (ii). You may let

In addition, the first item candidate list 142A (Fig. 6A) is a list of items that can be the first privilege as described above, and the second item candidate list 142B (Fig. 6B) is an additional privilege as described above. It is a list of items to be obtained. Each of the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) stores, for example, an item table storing a plurality of items and the names of the plurality of items (item IDs, etc.). or a probability table storing the lottery probabilities of a plurality of items (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). Note that the setting means 106A shares the first item candidate list 142A related to the first privilege and the second item candidate list 142B related to the additional privilege (that is, the first privilege candidate list and the additional privilege can be the same as the candidate list of ).

"Payment of cost" includes, for example, consumption (use) of game media (items, points, in-game currency, etc.), payment of real currency, and the like. Game media include those that are given to players on the condition that they pay compensation to the game operator (charging game media), and those that are given to players according to the progress of a given game (free game media). , may be included.

In the above configuration, the setting means 106A sets the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) according to the game situation related to the establishment of a given condition. Therefore, the player changes the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) by changing the way in which a given condition is established (status of establishment). ie, initial award candidates and additional award candidates.

Further, the first granting means 106B selects at least one candidate from the set first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and executes a process of granting it to the player as the first privilege, The means 106D selects at least one candidate from the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) and gives it to the player as an additional privilege when the player pays the cost.

For this reason, a player who has obtained a desired benefit as the first benefit can be given motivation such as, for example, "I want additional benefits similar to the first benefit, so let's pay the cost." For a player who did not get the benefit desired as the first benefit, for example, it is possible to give a motivation such as "Next time, I want the desired additional benefit, so let's pay the cost."

As described above, with a simple configuration in which the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) are changed according to the establishment of a given condition, the first privilege Players can be strongly attracted to the event of acquiring additional benefits with the granting of , and the player can arbitrarily decide whether or not to pay the cost, so there is an equal relationship between the game operator and the player. is maintained. Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to activate the game while maintaining the fairness of the game.

[4.2] Overview of Criteria for Setting Item Candidate Lists FIG. 7 is an example of criteria for setting the first item candidate list 142A and the second candidate list 142B. Data relating to the setting criteria are stored in advance in the storage unit 140 and are appropriately referred to by the setting unit 106A.

The setting means 106A sets the first item candidate list 142A and the second item candidate list 142B based on the setting criteria shown in FIG. 7, for example. In the example of FIG. 7, the contents of the following four setting criteria (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) are described.

(i) Criteria for setting attributes:
The setting means 106A sets the probability that an item related to the attribute of the enemy character that the player character has eliminated in the battle and the attribute of the weapon used in the battle (item having the same attribute as the enemy character's attribute and the weapon's attribute) is selected. increase The setting means 106A increases the lottery probability of the related item, lowers the lottery probability of the item other than the related item, or excludes the item other than the related item from the item candidate list. For example, when the attributes of the enemy character and the attributes of the weapon are the same, the setting means 106A increases the lottery probability of items having the same attributes as those attributes, and otherwise increases the lottery probability. Do not perform any processing that

(ii) Criteria for setting combat strength:
The setting means 106A increases the probability that an item having a function corresponding to the fighting power of the disappeared enemy character is selected. The higher the combat power of the enemy character, the higher the function items (weapon items with high combat power, the higher recovery power items, etc.) are added to the item candidate list, and the lottery probability of such high function items is increased. Items other than the highly functional item are excluded from the item candidate list.

(iii) Criteria for setting type:
The setting means 106A increases the probability that an item related to the type of weapon item used in the battle and the destroyed part of the enemy character due to the battle will be selected. The setting means 106A adds the related item to the item candidate list, improves the lottery probability of the related item, and excludes items other than the related item from the item candidate list.

(iv) Setting criteria for lottery probability:
The setting means 106A sets the lottery probability for each item in the item candidate list according to the rarity predetermined for each item. The term "lottery probability" here means the relative value of the lottery probability between items in the item candidate list. Note that the setting unit 106A sets one item candidate list by combining the above plurality of setting criteria (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv).

[4.2.1] Relationship between two item candidate lists In this embodiment, the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) used by the second granting means 106D to select additional benefits is the first granting means 106B may be set to be the same as the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) used to select the first privilege. In this case, since the first privilege and the additional privilege can be strongly related, it becomes easier for the player to predict the additional privilege when the first privilege is obtained. In this case, it is possible to share the first item candidate list 142A and the second item candidate list 142B.

[4.2.2] Settings Based on Enemy Characters, etc. Next, in the present embodiment, the setting means 106A sets a given game stage and a character (enemy character) corresponding to the given game stage. Depending on at least one of them, a first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and a second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) are set.

FIG. 8A is an example of a screen in which a player character 310 battles an enemy character 410 in a certain stage of a given game. The player character 310 uses the weapon item 320 equipped to the player character 310 to battle the enemy character 410 (FIG. 8A) and attempts to eliminate the enemy character 410 . When the player character 310 eliminates the enemy character 410 (FIG. 8B), an item (e.g. Weapon items with the same attributes, weapon items with combat power suitable for the level of the stage, etc.) are set in the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B). For example, when the player character 310 satisfies a given condition by eliminating the enemy character 410 having the attribute "wood" in the "first level stage", the setting means 106A sets the "first level stage". and items related to the attribute "wood" (for example, items with the first level combat power and the attribute "wood") in the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B ( 6B), and do not set other items in the first item candidate list 142A and the second item candidate list 142B (or set the lottery probability of the related item higher than the lottery probability of other items). . Then, the first provision means 106B narrows down the plurality of candidates listed in the set first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) as necessary, and then selects the first item based on the first item candidate list 142A. A lottery process for a privilege is executed, and the second provision means 106D narrows down a plurality of candidates listed in the set second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) as necessary, and then selects the second item. A lottery process for additional benefits based on the candidate list 142B is executed.

According to the above configuration, each of the first privilege and the additional privilege is related to at least one of the stage of the game and the enemy character 410, so the player can easily predict the first privilege and the additional privilege. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's satisfaction with the first privilege that is actually granted or to increase the player's disappointment with the first privilege that is actually granted. can be strongly attracted.

[4.2.3] Setting Based on Destroyed Parts Here, the player character 310 selects parts (head, body, chest, arms, legs, abdomen, tail) of the enemy character 410 and attacks them. Assuming you can. For example, when the player designates a body part of the enemy character 410 via the input unit 260, the player character 310 attacks the body part, and if the damage to the body part exceeds a certain level, the body part is destroyed. , the enemy character 410 disappears. In this case, if the player character 310 destroys the enemy character 410 by attacking when the given condition is satisfied, the setting means 106A creates the first item candidate list 142A ( 6A) and a second candidate item list 142B (FIG. 6B). For example, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the player character 310 destroys the "tail" of the enemy character 410 using the weapon item 320 to destroy the enemy character 410, the destroyed part (tail) of the enemy character 410 is destroyed. ) (e.g., a dagger, which is a weapon item suitable for destroying tails) are actively listed in first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B). , and items not related to the destruction site (tail) are not set in the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B).

Here, the extinction status includes, for example, the part of the enemy character destroyed by the attack, the details of the attack (for example, the final blow) (for example, whether it is a normal attack or a special move), the time required for the disappearance, and the time required for the disappearance. The number of times the continue function was used (including whether or not it was used), the items consumed for disappearance, the physical strength of the player character 310 consumed for disappearance, the number of remaining lives of the player character 310, and other items that cooperated with the disappearance. The number of player characters and the like are included.

According to the above configuration, each of the first privilege and the additional privilege is related to the state of disappearance of the enemy character 410, so the player can easily predict the first privilege and the additional privilege. In addition, the player can participate in candidates for the first privilege and the additional privilege by selecting the state of disappearance of the enemy character 410 by himself/herself. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's satisfaction with the first privilege that is actually granted or to increase the player's disappointment with the first privilege that is actually granted. can be strongly attracted.

[4.2.4] Setting Based on Attack Contents In this embodiment, when the player destroys the enemy character 410 by attacking when a given condition is established, the setting means 106A sets the enemy character A first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and a second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) are set according to the details of the attack (final blow) given to 410. FIG. For example, when the player character 310 eliminates the enemy character 410 with a "normal attack", an item related to the "normal attack" (for example, a weapon item having normal combat power) is displayed in the first item candidate list 142A ( 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B), and when the player character 310 eliminates the enemy character 410 with a "special move", an item related to the "special move" (for example, Weapon items with high combat power) are set in the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B).

According to the above configuration, each of the first privilege and the additional privilege is related to the content of the attack given to the enemy character 410, so the player can easily predict the first privilege and the additional privilege. Also, the player can participate in candidates for the first privilege and the additional privilege by selecting the attack to be given to the enemy character 410 by himself/herself. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's satisfaction with the first privilege that is actually granted or to increase the player's disappointment with the first privilege that is actually granted. can be strongly attracted.

[4.2.5] Setting based on number of continuations In this embodiment, when the player character 310 destroys the enemy character 410 by attacking when a given condition is established, the setting means 106A sets The first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) and the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) may be set according to the number of times the player has used the continue function. For example, the setting means 106A may set these lists so that the lower the number of times the continue function is performed, the higher the probability of drawing an advantageous item (for example, a weapon item with high fighting power). Here, the continue function is a function that gives the player character 310 an opportunity to fight again when the physical strength of the player character 310 becomes zero (the game is over) in the middle of the fight. The continue function is one of the functions installed in many general games.

According to the above configuration, since each of the first privilege and the additional privilege is related to the number of times the continue function is used (including whether or not it is used), the player can easily predict the first privilege and the additional privilege. Also, the player can intentionally reduce or increase the number of times the continue function is used, thereby changing the candidates for the initial benefit and the additional benefit. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's satisfaction with the first privilege that is actually granted or to increase the player's disappointment with the first privilege that is actually granted. can be strongly attracted.

[4.3] Lottery processing In the present embodiment, the first provision means 106B selects the first privilege by lottery based on the lottery probability set for each candidate in the first item candidate list 142A (Fig. 6A). do in Further, the second granting means 106D randomly selects additional benefits based on the lottery probability set for each candidate in the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B).

According to the above configuration, it is possible to adjust the lottery probability among the candidates for the first privilege, so that the game nature of the event itself of granting the first privilege can be enhanced. Similarly, since the lottery probability can be adjusted among additional privilege candidates, it is also possible to enhance the game nature of the event itself in which the additional privilege is granted.

Here, the first granting means 106B adjusts the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A), and the second granting means 106D adjusts the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B). However, the entity that adjusts the candidate list may be the setting means 106 .

[4.3.1] Narrowing down candidates based on a given condition In the present embodiment, when the given condition established by the player is a specific condition, first Prior to the lottery process for the benefit of (1), an adjustment process (narrowing process) may be performed to exclude candidates whose rarity is less than the threshold value from the first item candidate list 142A. The narrowing process corresponds to the process of adjusting the first item candidate list 142A. In this narrowing process, some candidates are masked, for example, as shown in FIG. 9A. In FIG. 9A, candidates to be masked (candidates with item IDs 010, 011, and 012) are hatched.

In addition, when the given condition established by the player is a specific condition, the second granting means 106D selects the candidate whose rarity is less than the threshold as a second Adjustment processing (narrowing processing) of excluding items from the item candidate list 142B may be performed. The narrowing process corresponds to the process of adjusting the second item candidate list 142B. In this narrowing process, some candidates are masked, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B. In FIG. 9B, candidates to be masked (candidates with item IDs 010, 011, and 012) are hatched.

Here, the "specific condition" is, for example, a condition that is more difficult to achieve than a certain level. Concretely, it is to eliminate a boss character having higher fighting power than other enemy characters. Further, for example, the first imparting unit 106B and the second imparting unit 106D may set the threshold higher as the fighting power of the eliminated enemy character 410 is higher.

According to the above configuration, when the player satisfies a specific condition (for example, a condition that is difficult to achieve by a certain level or more), a candidate with a high rarity is likely to be awarded. Therefore, it is possible to give the player who desires the first privilege and the additional privilege with high rarity the motivation to achieve a specific condition. It should be noted that the ``processing for excluding a certain candidate from the first item candidate list 142A or the second item candidate list 142B'' is equivalent to ``a lottery for the candidate in the first item candidate list 142A or the second item candidate list 142B''. It can also be rephrased as a process of setting the probability to zero.

[4.3.2] Narrowing down candidates based on given conditions In this embodiment, the first provision means 106B, prior to the lottery process for the first privilege, details the given conditions established by the player. , a process for setting the effective range of the first item candidate list 142A may be executed. As the “processing for setting the effective range”, the first granting means 106B excludes some of the candidates listed in the first item candidate list 142A (lottery for some candidates), for example. setting the probability to zero or masking) to narrow down the candidates listed in the first item candidate list 142A. The outline of the narrowing down process is as shown in FIG. 9A.

In addition, the second granting means 106D executes processing for setting the effective range of the second item candidate list 142B according to the details of the given conditions established by the player prior to the lottery processing for the additional privilege. may The second provision means 106D excludes some of the candidates listed in the second item candidate list 142B (lottery for some candidates), for example, as the "processing for setting the effective range". setting the probability to zero or masking) to narrow down the candidates listed in the second item candidate list 142B. The outline of the narrowing down process is as shown in FIG. 9B.

According to the above configuration, the player can change the effective range of the first item candidate list 142A and the second item candidate list 142B according to the established given condition. It should be noted that the 'effective range of the candidate list' can be rephrased as 'the range of candidates whose probability is not zero'. In addition, "processing to exclude from the effective range" can be rephrased as "processing to set the probability to zero".

[4.3.3] Probability adjustment according to required time In this embodiment, the first granting means 16B and the second granting means 106D select the first item candidate according to the time required to satisfy the conditions. A process of changing the selection probabilities of the list 142A and the second item candidate list 142B (for example, the selection probabilities of candidates that are advantageous in advancing the game) may be executed.

For example, the first imparting means 106B measures the time required for the player to satisfy a given condition (the disappearance of the enemy character), and if the measured time is within the given time, the first giving means 106B Prior to the lottery process related to the privilege, a process for improving the lottery probability of candidates (such as weapon items having a combat power equal to or greater than a threshold value) that is advantageous in advancing the game from the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) is executed. good too. For example, the first provision unit 106B increases the lottery probability of the ancient document item (item ID 009 in FIG. 6A) essential for stage clearing from the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) from 0.1 to 10. and may be improved.

Further, the second imparting means 106D measures the time required for the player to satisfy a given condition (the enemy character disappears), and if the measured time is within the given time, the additional privilege Prior to the lottery process related to , a process of increasing the lottery probability of a candidate (such as a weapon item having a combat power equal to or greater than a threshold) that is advantageous for the progress of the game from among the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) may be executed. good. Note that the time required for the enemy character to disappear means, for example, the time from the start of the battle until the enemy character disappears. For example, the second provision unit 106B increases the lottery probability of the ancient document item (item ID 009 in FIG. 6B) essential for clearing the stage from the second item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6B) from 0.1 to 10. and may be improved.

According to the above configuration, the player can select a candidate (for example, a weapon item having a combat power equal to or greater than a threshold value) that is advantageous to the progress of the game by keeping the time required to satisfy a given condition within a given time. You can improve your odds of winning. Therefore, the player can be motivated to satisfy the conditions in as short a time as possible.

[4.3.4] Probability Adjustment According to Enemy Character Destruction Number Here, it is assumed that the player can participate in determining the number of enemy characters to be eliminated when a given condition is satisfied. For example, the given condition may be "eliminate a number of enemy characters equal to or greater than a threshold within a time limit".

In this case, the first granting means 16B and the second granting means 106D create the first item candidate list 142A and the second item candidate list 142B according to the number of enemy characters eliminated by the player when the condition is met. Among them, a process of changing the selection probability of a candidate that is advantageous for the progress of the game may be executed.

For example, when the number of enemy characters eliminated by the player when a given condition is satisfied reaches a predetermined value, the first granting means 106B, prior to the lottery process for the first privilege, provides the first item. A process may be executed to improve the lottery probability of candidates (such as weapon items whose fighting power is equal to or greater than a threshold value) that are advantageous to the progress of the game in the candidate list 142A. For example, the first provision unit 106B increases the lottery probability of the ancient document item (item ID 009 in FIG. 6A) essential for stage clearing from the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) from 0.1 to 10. and may be improved.

Further, when the number of enemy characters eliminated by the player reaches a predetermined value when a given condition is satisfied, the second granting means 106D selects a second item candidate prior to the lottery process for the additional benefit. A process may be executed to improve the lottery probability of candidates (such as weapon items whose fighting power is equal to or greater than a threshold value) that are advantageous to the progress of the game in the list 142B. For example, the second provision unit 106D increases the lottery probability of the ancient document item (item ID 009 in FIG. 6B) essential for clearing the stage from the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) from 0.1 to 10. and may be improved.

Here, the "number of enemy characters" may include "whether or not the number of enemy characters has reached a predetermined value". and whether or not at least one specific enemy character has been eliminated. Thus, it is possible to improve the acquisition probability of benefits that are advantageous to the progress of the game. Therefore, the player can be motivated to eliminate as many enemy characters as possible.

[4.3.5] Probability Increased by Single Play Here, a social game in which cooperative play is possible is assumed. In this case, the player can select either (1) solo play of the player character 310 or (2) cooperative play with another player's player character as a method of fighting the enemy character 410 . . For example, other players who are logged in to the game and who are friends with the player can participate in the cooperative play. It should be noted that the fact that the player is in a friend relationship with another player (association between the player and the other player) is registered in the server device 10 in advance. In addition to the player character 310 , player characters (not shown) of other players are displayed on the screen of the player's terminal device 20 , and these player characters cooperate to fight against a common enemy character 410 .

In this case, the first granting means 16B and the second granting means 106D provide the first item candidate list 142A and the second item list 142A according to the number of other player characters who have cooperated with the player character 310 in establishing the condition. A process of changing (decreasing) the selection probability of a candidate that is advantageous in advancing the game from the candidate list 142B may be executed.

For example, when the player character 310 alone eliminates the enemy character 410 when a given condition is established, the first granting means 106B displays the first item candidate list prior to the lottery process for the first benefit. A process may be executed to improve the lottery probability of candidates (such as weapon items whose combat power is equal to or greater than a threshold value) that are advantageous to the progress of the game among 142A. For example, the first provision unit 106B increases the lottery probability of the ancient document item (item ID 009 in FIG. 6A) essential for stage clearing from the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) from 0.1 to 10. and may be improved.

Further, when the player character 310 alone eliminates the enemy character 410 when a given condition is established, the second granting means 106D provides the second item candidate list 142B prior to the lottery process for the additional benefit. Of these, processing may be executed to improve the lottery probability of candidates that are advantageous to the progress of the game (such as weapon items whose combat power is equal to or greater than a threshold). For example, the second provision unit 106D increases the lottery probability of the ancient document item (item ID 009 in FIG. 6B) essential for clearing the stage from the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) from 0.1 to 10. and may be improved.

According to the above configuration, when the player eliminates the enemy character 410 alone when a given condition is satisfied, the player can obtain a privilege (e.g., , Weapon items with combat power above the threshold) can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a motivation to try to eliminate the enemy character by himself as much as possible.

[4.3.6] Probability Increased by Cooperative Play Again, a social game in which cooperative play is possible is assumed. In this case, the player can select either (1) solo play of the player character 310 or (2) cooperative play with another player's player character as a method of fighting the enemy character 410 . . For example, other players who are logged in to the game and who are friends with the player can participate in the cooperative play. It should be noted that the fact that the player is in a friend relationship with another player (association between the player and the other player) is registered in the server device 10 in advance. In addition to the player character 310 , player characters (not shown) of other players are displayed on the screen of the player's terminal device 20 , and these player characters cooperate to fight against a common enemy character 410 .

In this case, the first granting means 16B and the second granting means 106D provide the first item candidate list 142A and the second item list 142A according to the number of other player characters who have cooperated with the player character 310 in establishing the condition. A process of changing (improving) the selection probability of a candidate that is advantageous in advancing the game from the candidate list 142B may be executed.

For example, when the player character 310 eliminates the enemy character 410 through cooperative play when a given condition is met, the first granting means 106B selects the first item candidate prior to the lottery process for the first benefit. A process of increasing the lottery probability of candidates (such as weapon items whose combat power is equal to or greater than a threshold value) that is advantageous for the progress of the game from the list 142A (FIG. 6A) may be executed. For example, the first provision unit 106B increases the lottery probability of the ancient document item (item ID 009 in FIG. 6A) essential for stage clearing from the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) from 0.1 to 10. and may be improved.

Further, when the player character 310 has eliminated the enemy character 410 through cooperative play when a given condition is established, the second granting means 106D provides the second item candidate list prior to the lottery process for the additional benefit. A process may be executed to improve the lottery probability of candidates (such as weapon items whose combat power is equal to or greater than a threshold value) that are advantageous to the progress of the game among 142B (FIG. 6B). For example, the second provision unit 106D increases the lottery probability of the ancient document item (item ID 009 in FIG. 6B) essential for clearing the stage from the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) from 0.1 to 10. and may be improved.

According to the above configuration, if the player eliminates the enemy character 410 in cooperative play when a given condition is satisfied, the player can obtain a privilege (e.g., , Weapon items with combat power above the threshold) can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a motivation to eliminate the enemy characters in cooperative play as much as possible.

[4.3.7] Probability Adjustment According to Attack Contents In this embodiment, the first imparting means 16B and the second imparting means 106D are arranged according to the contents of the attack given to the enemy character by the player when the condition is established. Then, a process of changing the selection probability of a candidate that is advantageous in advancing the game from the first item candidate list 142A and the second item candidate list 142B may be executed.

For example, the first imparting means 106B selects items from the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) according to the content of the attack (for example, the final blow) given to the enemy character 410 by the player when a given condition is satisfied. Among them, a process of improving the lottery probability of a candidate advantageous to the progress of the game (such as a weapon item having a combat power equal to or higher than a threshold value) may be executed. For example, the first provision unit 106B increases the lottery probability of the ancient document item (item ID 009 in FIG. 6A) essential for stage clearing from the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) from 0.1 to 10. and may be improved.

In addition, the second imparting means 106D selects an item from the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) according to the contents of the attack (for example, the final blow) given to the enemy character by the player when a given condition is satisfied. A process of increasing the lottery probability of a candidate (such as a weapon item having a combat power equal to or greater than a threshold value) that is advantageous to the progress of the game may be executed. For example, the second provision unit 106D increases the lottery probability of the ancient document item (item ID 009 in FIG. 6B) essential for clearing the stage from the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) from 0.1 to 10. and may be improved.

Further, for example, when the player character 310 eliminates the enemy character 410 with a "special move", the first granting means 106B and the second granting means 106D increase the lottery probability of a weapon item having a combat power equal to or higher than the threshold. If the player character 310 eliminates the enemy character 410 with a "normal attack" after executing the process for improving the lottery probability (or the process for improving the lottery probability of the old document), the process for improving the lottery probability is not executed. may be

According to the above configuration, the player can obtain benefits that are advantageous to the progress of the game (for example, combat power increases) depending on the content of the attack (for example, whether it is a normal attack or a special move) given to the enemy character when the condition is satisfied. It is possible to improve the acquisition probability of weapons items above the threshold). Therefore, it is possible to give the player motivation to eliminate the enemy character with an attack that increases the probability of obtaining an advantageous privilege as much as possible.

[4.4] Regarding additional benefits [4.4.1] Elimination of duplication with the first benefit In this embodiment, the second granting means 106D has already selected as the first benefit prior to the lottery process related to the additional benefit. A process (narrowing process) of positively excluding the selected candidate from the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) may be executed. In other words, the second granting means 106D may execute a process of excluding the same item (same type of item) as the item paid out as the first benefit from the item candidates to be paid out as the additional benefit. For example, when an item with an item ID of 010 is paid out as the first benefit, the second granting means 106D may exclude the item with an item ID of 101 from the second item candidate list 142B.

According to the above configuration, the player can obtain a privilege different from the first privilege as an additional privilege. Therefore, a player who desires a privilege different from the first privilege can be strongly attracted to the event of acquiring the additional privilege. Note that the "process of excluding a certain candidate from the item candidate list" may be, for example, a process of setting the lottery probability of the candidate listed in the item candidate list to zero.

[4.4.2] Increasing the rarity of additional benefits In this embodiment, prior to the lottery process for additional benefits, the second granting means 106D selects a candidate with a lower rarity than the candidate selected as the first benefit as a second A process (narrowing down process) for excluding items from the item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) may be executed. That is, the second granting means 106D may pay out only items with a higher rarity than the item paid out as the first privilege as an additional privilege.

For example, when the boot item (rarity "medium") of item ID 006 is paid out as the first benefit, the second granting means 106D provides items (item IDs 010, 011, 012) of "low" rarity. , may be excluded from the second item candidate list 142B.

According to the above configuration, the player can acquire the candidate having a rarity equal to or higher than that of the first privilege as the additional privilege. Therefore, it is possible to strongly entice a player who desires an additional privilege having a rarity equal to or higher than that of the first privilege to the event of acquiring the additional privilege. It should be noted that "processing for excluding a certain candidate from the candidate list" includes "setting the selection probability of the candidate to zero".

[4.4.3] Raising the rarity of additional benefits In the present embodiment, prior to the lottery process for additional benefits, the second granting means 106D selects candidates whose rarity is less than the threshold from the second item candidate list 142B. A process of excluding (narrowing down process) may be executed. For example, the setting means 106A sets the same list as the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) after excluding candidates whose rarity is less than the threshold value from the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A), The second provision unit 106D may use the set second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) for the lottery process for additional benefits.

For example, when the first item candidate list 142A is as shown in FIG. 012) may be excluded.

According to the above configuration, the player can always acquire the candidate having the rarity equal to or higher than the threshold value as the additional privilege. Therefore, it is possible to strongly entice a player who desires an additional privilege having a rarity equal to or higher than the threshold to the event of obtaining the additional privilege. It should be noted that the "process of excluding a certain candidate from the candidate list" includes "the process of setting the lottery probability of the candidate to zero".

[4.4.4] Increasing the number of additional benefits In this embodiment, the second granting means 106D increases the number of items to be granted to the player as additional benefits over the number of items granted to the player as the first benefit. May be set. For example, when the number of items given to the player as the first benefit by the first granting means 106B is "1", the number of items given to the player as the additional benefit by the second granting means 106D is "2". ”.

According to the above configuration, the player can acquire more items as the additional privilege than the number of items given as the first privilege. Therefore, a player who wishes to obtain more items can be strongly attracted to the event of obtaining additional benefits.

[4.5] Regarding the cost required for the additional privilege [4.5.1] Production of a sense of value You can set the cost.

For example, if the given condition is "the disappearance of the enemy character 410", the second providing means 106D may request the player to pay a lower cost as the fighting power of the disappeared enemy character 410 is higher.

For example, when the given condition is "the disappearance of the enemy character 410", the second granting means 106D requests the player to pay a higher cost as the time taken to satisfy the given condition increases. good too.

Alternatively, if the given condition is "destroy the number of enemy characters 410 equal to or greater than the threshold within the time limit", the second imparting means 106D causes the enemy characters 410 to disappear before the given condition is met. The player may be required to pay a higher cost as the number of enemy characters decreases.

Alternatively, if the given condition is "acquire a score equal to or greater than the threshold value within the time limit", the second awarding means 106D requests the player to pay a higher cost as the score to be established is smaller. good too.

According to the above configuration, the cost imposed on the player changes depending on the situation of the game related to the establishment. Therefore, depending on the situation of the game, the player can obtain additional benefits at low cost. If the cost is changed in this way, the player can feel "a sense of value" when the cost required to acquire the additional privilege is low, so the event of acquiring the additional privilege is stronger than when the cost is high. can be induced to

[4.5.2] Relationship with First Privilege Here, it is assumed that the first granting means 106B executes the lottery process multiple times to grant a plurality of items to the player as the first privilege. In this case, the second granting means 106D determines whether the player should pay according to the number of types of candidates not selected as the first privilege from the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) relating to the first privilege. You can set the cost. For example, the second providing means 106D may request the player to pay a higher cost as the number of types of items not selected as the first benefit increases. Alternatively, the second granting means 106D may request the player to pay a higher cost as the number of types of items not selected as the first benefit decreases.

According to the above configuration, the cost imposed on the player increases or decreases as the number of types of initial benefits given to the player increases or decreases. For example, it is possible to allow a player who initially acquired more or fewer types of benefits to acquire additional benefits at a lower cost. If the cost is changed in this way, the player can feel "a sense of value" when the cost required to acquire the additional privilege is low, so the event of acquiring the additional privilege is stronger than when the cost is high. can be induced to

[4.5.3] Probability adjustment according to cost Here, it is assumed that the player is allowed to select the amount of cost to be paid for obtaining the additional benefit. For example, after the first award is granted, the server device 10 displays on the screen of the terminal device 20 of the player "Increase the odds of rare items by adding coins", etc., and increases the odds of rare items by increasing the amount of cost. is possible. The player selects whether or not to increase the amount of cost and inputs it to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 notifies the server device 10 to that effect (contents of the selection). This allows the second granting means 106D of the server device 10 to recognize the amount of cost paid by the player. In this case, the second granting means 106D changes the lottery probability of the candidates whose rarity is equal to or higher than the threshold in the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) related to the additional benefit according to the cost paid by the player. Execute the processing to be performed. For example, the second granting means 106D sets the lottery probability of the candidate higher as the cost paid by the player is higher.

According to the above configuration, the higher the cost paid by the player, the higher the possibility that the player can acquire a candidate with a higher rarity as an additional privilege. In this way, if the player is allowed to participate in the rarity of the additional privilege, the player who desires the privilege of high rarity is encouraged to pay the cost, and the game can be activated.

[4.5.4] Cost Setting According to Cooperative Play Here, a social game in which cooperative play is possible is assumed. In this case, the player can select either (1) solo play of the player character 310 or (2) cooperative play with another player's player character as a method of fighting the enemy character 410 . . For example, other players who are logged in to the game and who are friends with the player can participate in the cooperative play. It should be noted that the fact that the player is in a friend relationship with another player (association between the player and the other player) is registered in the server device 10 in advance. In addition to the player character 310 , player characters (not shown) of other players are displayed on the screen of the player's terminal device 20 , and these player characters cooperate to fight against a common enemy character 410 .

In this case, the second granting means 106D may set the cost to be paid by the player according to the number of other player characters that have cooperated with the player character 310 in satisfying a given condition. For example, the second providing means 106D may reduce the cost to be paid by the player as the number of other player characters participating in the cooperative play increases. In this case, the player can acquire additional benefits at a low cost as the number of other player characters participating in the cooperative play increases. Conversely, the second providing means 106D may reduce the cost to be paid by the player as the number of other player characters participating in the cooperative play decreases. In this case, the player can obtain additional benefits at a low cost by reducing the number of other player characters participating in cooperative play.

According to the above configuration, the cost required for the additional benefit can be reduced as the number of cooperating players increases (or as the number decreases). In this way, if the player is allowed to participate in the cost required for the additional privilege, the player can feel "a sense of value" when the cost required for the additional privilege is reduced. Players can be strongly attracted to the event. Note that "the number of other player characters participating in the cooperative play" may include "whether or not it is 1".

[4.5.5] Notification to Player Note that the item management unit 105 of the present embodiment notifies the player that an opportunity to obtain an additional privilege has been granted after the lottery process for the first privilege. For example, the item management unit 105 of the server device 10 transmits data of a screen (such as FIG. 11 to be described later) for notifying the acquisition opportunity of the additional privilege to the terminal device 20 of the player via the communication unit 196, and the terminal device Upon receiving the screen data via the communication unit 296, the processing unit 200 of 20 causes the display unit 290 to display the screen based on the data.

However, when the item management unit 105 gives the player a high-value item (for example, an item with the highest rarity) as the first privilege, exceptionally, the process of notifying the player may be omitted. This is because if a player wins the highest valued item as the first reward, it is extremely unlikely that the player will win an item of greater value as an additional reward, so the provisional notification was made. This is because the possibility of attracting the player to the acquisition event of the additional privilege is low.

[4.6] Display Screen FIG. 10 is a diagram (after conditions are satisfied) explaining a privilege giving screen in the game of one embodiment.

Here, it is assumed that five types of items are given to the player as the first benefit, and five types of items are given to the player as the additional benefit.

The screen shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display unit 290 of the terminal device 20 when a given condition is satisfied. For example, the web processing unit 102 of the server device 10 transmits data of the screen to the terminal device 20 of the player, and the web browser 211 of the terminal device 20 displays the screen on the display unit 290 based on the data of the screen. .

In the example shown in FIG. 10, five boxes 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10- 5 is displayed as a solid line. In the example shown in FIG. 10, five boxes 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, 11-4, 11 -5 is indicated by a dashed line.

Also, a button (execution button) 12-1 for the player to input to the terminal device 20 an instruction to execute the lottery process for the first benefit is arranged in the lower right portion of the screen. The execution button 12-1 is provided with a text image "open box" representing the function of the button. When the player taps the execution button 12-1 on the screen with a finger, an instruction to execute the lottery process is input to the terminal device 20 via the input unit 260, and the terminal device 20 transmits a request to execute the lottery process to the server device 10. do.

Next, when the server device 10 receives a request for executing the lottery process, the first providing means 106B executes the lottery process based on the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) five times, for example, and selects five items. to select. The first granting means 106B grants, for example, one of the five selected items to the player. At this time, the first provision means 106B adds the selected five items one by one to the player's item information 146A.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11, the web processing unit 102 of the server device 10 displays five types of items (item images) 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, 13 given to the player. -5 is displayed in place of the five boxes 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5 (Fig. 10) on the top of the screen. Therefore, the player can confirm the five items 13-1, 13-2, 13-3, 13-4, and 13-5 that he or she has obtained on the screen. In FIG. 11, one coin (in-game currency) 13-1, one dagger item 13-2, one torch item 13-3, one coin (in-game currency) 13-4, and one ancient document 13- 5 is shown as the player's first prize. In addition, on the screen of FIG. 11, the number of items "1" is displayed as a numerical image of "x1".

In the screen shown in FIG. 11, five boxes 11-1 displayed at the bottom of the screen in FIG. The contours of 11-2, 11-3, 11-4 and 11-5 are switched from dashed to solid.

Further, a button (execution button) 14-1 for the player to input an instruction to execute the additional lottery process to the terminal device 20 is arranged at the lower center of the screen of FIG. 11, and an additional A button (return button) 14-2 is provided for the player to input an instruction to restart the game to the terminal device 20 without executing the lottery process.

Of these, the execution button 14-1 has a text image "open box" representing the function of the execution button 14-1 (function for executing additional lottery processing) and a text image indicating that cost consumption is a condition. "Coin x 5" is provided. When the player taps the execution button 14 - 1 on the screen with a finger, an instruction to execute additional lottery processing is input to the terminal device 20 via the input unit 260 . The terminal device 20 that has received the instruction transmits a request for executing an additional lottery process to the server device 10 .

Next, when the server device 10 receives a request for executing an additional lottery process, the second granting means 106D deletes the cost (for example, 5 coins) required to acquire the additional privilege from the player's item information 146A. By doing so, the cost is collected from the player. This act is equivalent to charging game money to the player. Note that when the player taps the return button 14-2 instead of the execution button 14-1 on the screen with a finger, an instruction to restart the given game is issued via the input unit 260 instead of the execution request for the additional lottery process. It is input to the terminal device 20 , and the terminal device 20 transmits a given game restart request to the server device 10 . In this case, the given game is restarted.

Next, the second granting means 106D executes lottery processing based on the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) five times, for example, and selects five items. The second granting means 106D grants the selected five items to the player, for example, three each. At this time, the second providing means 106D adds three of the five selected items to the player's item information 146A.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, the web processing unit 102 of the server device 10 displays five types of items (item images) 15-1, 15-2, 15-2, 15-4, 15 given to the player. -5 is displayed on the screen in place of the five boxes 11-1, 11-2, 11-3, 11-4, 11-5 (FIG. 11). Therefore, the player can confirm the five items 15-1, 15-2, 15-3, 15-4, and 15-5 that he or she has obtained on the screen. In FIG. 12, the player receives three dagger items 15-1, three dagger items 15-2, three torch items 15-3, three torch items 15-4, and three coins (in-game currency) 15-5. It shows the case where it is acquired as an additional benefit. In the screen of FIG. 12, the number of items "3" is displayed as a numerical image of "x3".

Further, a button (return button) 16-1 for the player to input an instruction to restart a given game to the terminal device 20 is arranged in the lower right portion of the screen of FIG. When the player taps the return button 16-1 on the screen with a finger, a given game restart instruction is input to the terminal device 20 via the input unit 260, and the terminal device 20 sends a given game restart request to the server. Send to device 10 . In this case, the given game is restarted.

[4.7] Flow FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the flow of processing related to privilege provision. This process is executed by the item management unit 105 of the server device 10 . Since the division of functions in the item management unit 105 has already been explained, here, it is assumed that the "item management unit 105" is the entity that executes the processing.

First, when the game is started (S11), the item management unit 105 cooperates with the game management unit 103 to determine whether or not the player has established a given condition in a given game ( S12). The given condition is the condition for awarding the first award to the player, as described above.

Then, if the given condition is not satisfied (S12N), the item management unit 105 proceeds to the game end determination process (S19), and if the given condition is satisfied (S12Y), the item management unit 105 proceeds to give a privilege. (S13).

Next, the item management unit 105 sets the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) according to the game situation related to the establishment of a given condition (S13). The method of setting the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) is as described above.

Next, the item management unit 105 executes the lottery process based on the first item candidate list 142A (FIG. 6A) in response to the lottery process execution request from the terminal device 20, and the first item candidate list 142A ( One or a plurality of items (for example, 5 items) selected from FIG. 6A) are given to the player as a first privilege (S14). As a result, the item is added to the player's item information 146A.

Next, the item management unit 105 determines whether or not a request for executing an additional lottery process or an instruction to restart the game has been received from the terminal device 20 (S15). The process proceeds to the next process (S16), and when the restart instruction is received without receiving the execution request (S15N), the process proceeds to the game end determination process (S19). Note that when neither the execution request nor the restart instruction is received, the item management unit 105 repeats the determination of step S15.

Next, the item management unit 105 deletes the cost (for example, 5 coins) necessary for the additional privilege from the player's item information 146A, and imposes the payment of the cost on the player (S16). However, if an item (game medium) corresponding to the cost (for example, 5 coins) required for the additional benefit does not exist in the player's item information 146A at this time, or if there is a shortage, the item management unit 105 performs additional lottery processing. After notifying the terminal device 20 of the player that the game cannot be played, the process proceeds to the game end determination process (S19). When notifying that additional lottery processing cannot be performed, the item management unit 105 may give the player an opportunity to purchase game media corresponding to the cost. In other words, "purchasing an item" is a process (charging process) in which the item management unit 105 adds the game content (for example, five coins) to the player's item information 146A on the condition that the player pays the game operator. ).

Next, the item management unit 105 sets the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) according to the game situation related to the establishment of a given condition (S17). The item management unit 105 in this step may reflect the cost paid by the player in the previous step S16 in the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B). The method of setting the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B) is as described above.

Next, the item management unit 105 executes lottery processing based on the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B), and selects one or a plurality of items (for example, 5 items) from the second item candidate list 142B (FIG. 6B). item) is given to the player as an additional benefit (S18). As a result, the item is added to the player's item information 146A.

Next, when the item management unit 105 further receives a request for an additional lottery process (S15Y), it executes the above-described processes (S16 to S18) for granting additional benefits, otherwise (S15N), It is determined whether or not a given game end instruction has been input from the player (S19), and if it has been input (S19Y), the flow is terminated. ).

In the flow described above, the order of steps can be changed within a possible range. For example, step S17 can be moved before or after step S13. Further, for example, according to the above flow, the item management unit 105 repeats the additional lottery processing (S16 to S18) as long as there is a request from the player (S15Y). The number of executions may be limited to a predetermined number (eg, "1"). For example, the item management unit 105 may immediately execute the end determination process (step S19) without returning to the request determination process (S15) after executing the first additional lottery process (S16 to S18). In this case, the number of executions of the additional lottery process (S16-S18) is limited to "1".

[5] Effects of the Embodiment As described above, the setting means 106A of the present embodiment sets the first privilege candidate list according to the situation of the game related to the establishment of the condition, so that the player can It is possible to change the first item candidate list 142A and the second item candidate list 142B by changing the way (establishment situation), that is, to be involved in the first privilege candidate and the additional privilege candidate. is.

Further, the first granting means 106B selects at least one candidate from the set first item candidate list 142A and executes a process of granting it to the player as the first privilege, and the second granting means 106D When the player pays the cost, the second item candidate list 142B is used to provide the player with additional benefits.

For this reason, a player who has obtained a desired benefit as the first benefit can be given motivation such as, for example, "I want additional benefits similar to the first benefit, so let's pay the cost." For a player who did not get the benefit desired as the first benefit, for example, it is possible to give a motivation such as "Next time, I want the desired additional benefit, so let's pay the cost."

As described above, with a simple configuration in which the first item candidate list 142A and the second item candidate list 142B are changed according to the status of satisfaction of a given condition, additional benefits are offered when the first benefit is given. The player can be strongly enticed to the event of acquisition, and the player can arbitrarily decide whether or not to pay the cost, so the equal relationship between the game operator and the player is maintained. Therefore, according to the above configuration, it is possible to activate the game while maintaining the fairness of the game.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, a term cited as a broad definition or a synonymous term in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with a broad definition or a synonymous term in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

In this embodiment, it is assumed that a privilege is given in a given game, but there are other fighting games such as fighting (battle) games, RPGs, training simulation games, or sports games such as baseball games, soccer games, basketball games, etc. It may be applied to awarding privileges in role-playing games and other simulation games.

Further, in this embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, or a server system may be constructed by linking a plurality of server devices 10 to provide each game to the terminal device 20. You may That is, some or all of the functions of the server device 10 may be installed on the terminal device 20 side. Also, the division of functions of the processing unit 100 of the server device 10 is not limited to the above.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same function, method, and result, or configurations that have the same purpose and effect). Moreover, the present invention includes configurations in which non-essential portions of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects or achieves the same purpose as the configurations described in the embodiments. In addition, the present invention includes configurations obtained by adding known techniques to the configurations described in the embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 10: server device 20: terminal device 100: processing unit 101: communication control unit 102: web processing unit 103: game management unit 104: item synthesis processing unit 105: item management unit 120: input unit 130: display unit 140: storage unit 142 ... main storage unit 144 ... game information 146 ... user information 148 ... automatic calculation information 180 ... information storage medium,
196 ... communication section 200 ... processing section 210 ... communication control section 211 ... web browser 12 ... game processing section 213 ... display control section 214 ... game screen control section 220 ... drawing section 230 ... sound processing section 260 ... input section 262 ... detection section 270...storage section 271...main storage section 272...image buffer 80...information storage medium 290...display section 292...sound output section 296...communication section 106A...setting means 106B...first imparting means 106D...second imparting means 144A ... game item information 146A ... player's item information 142A ... first item candidate list 142B ... second item candidate list

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A program for causing a computer to execute a process of granting a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game, and granting an additional privilege to the player after granting the privilege,
setting means for, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting means for executing a process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
display means for displaying the privilege granted to the player on a display screen after the privilege is granted;
After the award of the benefit, at least one candidate is selected from a candidate list set according to the game situation related to the establishment of the given condition on the condition that the player pays the cost, and the selected candidate is selected. as the additional benefit to the player; and
causing the computer to execute
The display means is
displaying the additional privilege granted to the player on the display screen so as to be distinguishable from the privilege granted to the player after the additional privilege is granted;
A program characterized by A program for causing a computer to execute a process of granting a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game, and granting an additional privilege to the player after granting the privilege,
setting means for, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting means for executing a process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
display means for displaying the privilege granted to the player on a display screen after the privilege is granted;
A process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list set according to the situation after granting the privilege, subject to payment of a cost by the player, and granting the selected candidate to the player as the additional privilege. a second applying means for performing
causing the computer to execute
The display means is
displaying the additional privilege granted to the player on the display screen so as to be distinguishable from the privilege granted to the player after the additional privilege is granted ;
The second imparting means is
setting a cost to be paid by the player according to the number of candidates not selected as the benefit from the candidate list for the benefit;
A program characterized by In the program according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The candidate list used by the second granting means for selecting the additional privilege,
The first provision means is the same as the candidate list used for selecting the privilege,
A program characterized by In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The setting means
setting the candidate list according to at least one of the game stage and a character corresponding to the game stage;
A program characterized by In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
The setting means
setting the candidate list according to the state of disappearance of the enemy character when the player destroys the enemy character by attacking when the given condition is met;
A program characterized by In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The first imparting means is
making the selection based on a selection probability set for each candidate in the candidate list;
A program characterized by In the program according to claim 6 ,
The first imparting means is
if the given condition established by the player is a specific condition, executing a process of excluding candidates whose rarity is less than a threshold from the candidate list;
A program characterized by In the program according to claim 6 or 7 ,
The first imparting means is
executing a process of setting the effective range of the candidate list according to the given condition established by the player;
A program characterized by In the program according to any one of claims 6 to 8 ,
The first imparting means is
the time required to satisfy the conditions;
the number of enemy characters eliminated by the player when the condition is met;
the number of other players who cooperated with said player in establishing said condition;
details of the attack given by the player to the enemy character when the condition is met;
performing a process of changing the selection probability of the candidate list according to at least one of
A program characterized by In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 9 ,
The second imparting means is
a process of excluding candidates with a lower rarity than the candidate selected as the privilege from the additional privilege candidate list;
a process of excluding candidates whose rarity is less than a threshold value from the list of candidates for additional benefits;
perform at least one of
A program characterized by In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 10 ,
The second imparting means is
setting the number of items to be given to the player as the additional privilege greater than the number of items given to the player as the privilege;
A program characterized by In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 11 ,
The second imparting means is
setting a cost to be paid by the player according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
A program characterized by In the program according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The second imparting means is
performing a process of changing the selection probability of a candidate whose rarity is equal to or higher than a threshold from the candidate list of the additional privilege according to the cost paid by the player;
A program characterized by A game device that grants a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game and, after granting the privilege, grants an additional privilege to the player,
setting means for, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting means for executing a process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
display means for displaying the privilege granted to the player on a display screen after the privilege is granted;
After the award of the benefit, at least one candidate is selected from a candidate list set according to the game situation related to the establishment of the given condition on the condition that the player pays the cost, and the selected candidate is selected. as the additional benefit to the player; and
with
The display means is
displaying the additional privilege granted to the player on the display screen so as to be distinguishable from the privilege granted to the player after the additional privilege is granted;
A game device characterized by: A game device that grants a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game and, after granting the privilege, grants an additional privilege to the player,
setting means for, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting means for executing a process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
display means for displaying the privilege granted to the player on a display screen after the privilege is granted;
A process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list set according to the situation after granting the privilege, subject to payment of a cost by the player, and granting the selected candidate to the player as the additional privilege. a second applying means for performing
with
The display means is
displaying the additional privilege granted to the player on the display screen so as to be distinguishable from the privilege granted to the player after the additional privilege is granted ;
The second imparting means is
setting a cost to be paid by the player according to the number of candidates not selected as the benefit from the candidate list for the benefit;
A game device characterized by: A server device that grants a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game and, after granting the privilege, grants an additional privilege to the player,
setting means for, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting means for executing a process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
display means for displaying the privilege granted to the player on a display screen after the privilege is granted;
After the award of the benefit, at least one candidate is selected from a candidate list set according to the game situation related to the establishment of the given condition on the condition that the player pays the cost, and the selected candidate is selected. as the additional benefit to the player; and
with
The display means is
displaying the additional privilege granted to the player on the display screen so as to be distinguishable from the privilege granted to the player after the additional privilege is granted;
A server device characterized by: A server device that grants a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game and, after granting the privilege, grants an additional privilege to the player,
setting means for, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting means for executing a process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
display means for displaying the privilege granted to the player on a display screen after the privilege is granted;
A process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list set according to the situation after granting the privilege, subject to payment of a cost by the player, and granting the selected candidate to the player as the additional privilege. a second applying means for performing
with
The display means is
displaying the additional privilege granted to the player on the display screen so as to be distinguishable from the privilege granted to the player after the additional privilege is granted ;
The second imparting means is
setting a cost to be paid by the player according to the number of candidates not selected as the benefit from the candidate list for the benefit;
A server device characterized by: A game execution method for granting a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game, and executing a process of granting an additional privilege to the player after granting the privilege, comprising:
a setting step of, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting step of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
a display step of displaying the privilege granted to the player on a display screen after the award of the privilege;
After the award of the benefit, at least one candidate is selected from a candidate list set according to the game situation related to the establishment of the given condition on the condition that the player pays the cost, and the selected candidate is selected. as the additional privilege to the player; and
with
In the displaying step,
displaying the additional privilege granted to the player on the display screen so as to be distinguishable from the privilege granted to the player after the additional privilege is granted;
A game execution method characterized by: A game execution method for granting a privilege to a player who satisfies a given condition in a game, and executing a process of granting an additional privilege to the player after granting the privilege, comprising:
a setting step of, when the given condition is established in the game, setting a candidate list of the privilege according to the situation of the game related to the establishment;
a first granting step of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list and granting it to the player as the privilege;
a display step of displaying the privilege granted to the player on a display screen after the award of the privilege;
A process of selecting at least one candidate from the candidate list set according to the situation after granting the privilege, subject to payment of a cost by the player, and granting the selected candidate to the player as the additional privilege. a second applying step that performs
with
In the displaying step,
displaying the additional privilege granted to the player on the display screen so as to be distinguishable from the privilege granted to the player after the additional privilege is granted;
In the second application step,
setting a cost to be paid by the player according to the number of candidates not selected as the benefit from the candidate list for the benefit;
A game execution method characterized by:

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