JP7266379B2 - game system and program - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a game system in which common tasks are given to players who have logged in to a game, and rewards such as items are given to players who have cleared the tasks. As such a game system, there is a system disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. In this game system, when an item is awarded for clearing a task, the item is awarded only to members of the player's team who satisfy the conditions.

JP 2014-111171 A

In such a game system, it is important to increase the motivation to participate not only by oneself but also with friends. By increasing the motivation in this way, the player will actively play the game, and the operating rate of the game system can be improved. However, conventional game systems have not sufficiently improved the player's motivation, and it has been difficult to encourage the active participation of the player. For example, even if a common event that a logged-in player can participate in occurs, the player cannot be effectively motivated to participate in the common event, and the player feels a sense of unity in clearing the common event with his friends. could not be raised one step further.

According to some aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a game system, a program, and the like that can effectively encourage players to participate in common events.

One aspect of the present invention is processing for generating a common event in which a player who has logged into a game and is playing a game in each game space of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can participate at an individual timing for each player. and an event processing unit that determines whether a player who satisfies a predetermined relationship among the players logged into the game accesses the common event and participates in the same event. a game processing unit that, if determined, performs a game process that generates an effect different from the normal effect as an effect of the player's game play during the simultaneous participation period, which is the period during which it is determined that the player is participating simultaneously; related to game systems, including The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as the above units, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a player who has logged into a game and is playing a game in each game space of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can join at an individual timing for each player. An event occurs. When it is determined that a player who satisfies a predetermined relationship among the players who have logged in to the game is participating in the common event at the same time, the effect of the player's game play during the period of simultaneous participation is different from the normal effect. produce different effects. In this way, when participating in a common event, it is possible to increase the motivation not only for one's own game play but also for participating together with other players who satisfy the predetermined relationship. As a result, many players can participate in the common event and enjoy playing the game together with other players who satisfy a predetermined relationship. realization becomes possible.

In one aspect of the present invention, the players who satisfy the predetermined relationship are players who belong to the same team, players whose intimacy between the players satisfies a predetermined condition, or players whose characters are used in a predetermined combination. It may be a player who is

In this way, other players who belong to the same team, other players whose intimacy satisfies a predetermined condition, or other players whose characters are in a predetermined combination can participate in the common event. It becomes possible to give the player an effective motivation to participate.

In one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may change the effect according to the number of players who are playing the game during the simultaneous participation period and satisfy a predetermined relationship.

In this way, since the effect of game play during the simultaneous participation period changes according to the number of players participating simultaneously, it is possible to attract more players to the common event as participating players. become.

In one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit includes, as the effects, a combo effect, an effect of increasing attack power, an effect of increasing defense power, an effect of activating a special technique, and changing the period of the common event. An effect, an effect of recovering a character's state, an effect of changing the effect of an item used by the player, or an effect of increasing the acquisition probability of an item or character may be generated.

In this way, as an effect different from the normal effect, it is possible to generate an appropriate effect that effectively encourages the player's participation in the common event.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit performs the attacking game on the condition that the player has played the attacking game within the simultaneous participation period after another player belonging to the same team as the player has played the attacking game. , a combo effect may be generated as the effect.

In this way, when the players of the same team play the attacking game within the simultaneous participation period, a combo effect will occur, and a benefit that reflects the combo effect will be given. Players can be effectively motivated to participate in common events.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may cancel the combo effect when the player does not play an attacking game within the simultaneous participation period.

In this way, the combo effect can be generated only during the simultaneous participation period, and the player can be effectively urged to play the attack game during the simultaneous participation period.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit controls the player who participated in the common event and played the game during a period from the timing when the purpose of the common event was achieved to the elapse of a given extension period. , the above effect may be generated as a game play effect.

If an extension period is set for the simultaneous participation period in this way, when a large number of players participate in the common event just before the end of the simultaneous participation period, an effect different from the normal effect will be given to the game play of those players. can be generated.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, a privilege processing unit is provided for performing processing of giving a privilege according to the result of the game processing to a player who has participated in the common event when the purpose of the common event is achieved. may contain.

By giving benefits to the players participating in the common event in this way, it is possible to effectively motivate the players to participate in the common event, and to encourage more players to participate in the common event. It becomes possible to encourage

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, when the purpose of the common event is achieved, the privilege processing unit performs a privilege granting process in which all the players who participated in the common event and played the game are subject to the granting of the privilege. may be performed.

By providing such benefits as participation prizes, it is possible to further encourage players to participate in the common event.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, when the purpose of the common event is achieved, the privilege processing unit provides a privilege according to the individual contribution of the player or the contribution of the group of players satisfying the predetermined relationship. You may perform the provision process of the privilege according to.

In this way, in order to obtain better benefits, the player will take action to contribute as an individual or as a group of players who satisfy a predetermined relationship, and play the game as an individual or as a group. It becomes possible to give effective motivation for

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the privilege processing unit performs a process of setting the order of granting of the privilege when the common purpose is achieved, according to the player's individual contribution or group contribution. good too.

By doing so, it is possible to set ranks that reflect the degree of contribution of individual or group players, and to realize processing for awarding benefits according to the set ranks.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the privilege processing unit may perform a process of imparting a combo privilege to a player who has generated a combo effect as the effect.

By doing so, it is possible to effectively encourage the player to play the game in such a way as to generate a combo effect.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the event processing section may perform processing for generating the common event according to the game situation of the player.

In this way, it is possible to realize the common event generation processing that reflects the game situation of the player, generate the common event in conjunction with the game situation, and encourage the player to play the game during the simultaneous participation period. becomes possible.

In one aspect of the present invention, the game processing section may perform setting processing of the simultaneous participation period according to a parameter of the predetermined relationship or a player's game situation.

By doing so, it is possible to set a concurrent participation period that reflects the parameters of the predetermined relationship and the game situation.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing section may perform notification processing for making the player recognize another player who is simultaneously participating in the common event and who satisfies the predetermined relationship.

In this way, by performing notification processing for recognizing other players who are participating simultaneously, it is possible to effectively inform the players that if they participate in the common event at that time, they will be able to generate effects different from normal effects. can be recognized by

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit may perform the notification process by performing a process of displaying the character of the other player or an effect process performed without displaying the character of the other player. good.

In this way, it becomes possible for the player to recognize the other players participating simultaneously by displaying the character of the other player or performing the effect processing without displaying the character, thereby improving the user interface. It will be possible to improve the

1(A) to 1(E) are explanatory diagrams of a configuration example of a game system according to this embodiment. 1 is a configuration example of a server system according to this embodiment; 3 is a configuration example of a terminal device according to the embodiment; An example of the player's My Page screen. An example of a character battle screen. An example of a raid boss battle screen, which is a common event. Explanatory diagram of the calculation processing method of the damage value and the contribution value in the raid boss battle. 8A to 8C are examples of players who satisfy a predetermined relationship. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a processing example of the embodiment; 6 is a flowchart for explaining an example of processing for setting an extension period; 6 is a flowchart for explaining an example of processing for awarding a reward as a privilege; 6 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of screen transition. Explanatory diagram of the process of changing the simultaneous participation period. An example of notification processing for making a player recognize another player who satisfies a predetermined relationship. An example of notification processing for making a player recognize another player who satisfies a predetermined relationship.

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, a configuration example of a game system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1(A) to 1(E).

In FIG. 1A, a server system 500 (information processing system) is connected to terminal devices TM1 to TMn via a network 510 for communication. For example, the server system 500 is a host, and the terminal devices TM1-TMn are clients. In the following description, the game system and its processing according to the present embodiment are mainly implemented by the server system 500, but part of the game system and its processing are implemented by the terminal devices TM1 to TMn. may

In addition, the game system of this embodiment can also be realized by a blockchain method. For example, a program called a smart contract that can be executed on Ethereum may be used to execute each process of the game system of this embodiment. In this case, the terminals TM1-TMn are connected peer-to-peer. Various types of information such as game information communicated between the terminal devices TM1 to TMn are transferred using blockchain. Note that each of the terminal devices TM1 to TMn is hereinafter referred to as a terminal device TM as appropriate.

The server system 500 can be realized by, for example, one or a plurality of servers (management server, game server, billing server, service providing server, content distribution server, authentication server, database server, communication server, etc.). This server system 500 can provide various services for operating community websites and online games, manage data necessary for game execution, and distribute client programs and various data. As a result, for example, the terminal device TM, which is a player terminal, accesses the server system 500 in order to use SNS (Social Networking Service) or the like, and the online game provided by the server system 500, such as a social game or a household game, can be accessed. It is possible to play network games such as

The network 510 (distribution network, communication line) is a communication path using, for example, the Internet or a wireless LAN. Communication networks such as networks, cable networks, and wireless LANs can be included. Also, the communication method may be wired or wireless.

The terminal device TM (player terminal) is, for example, a terminal having a network connection function (Internet connection function). Examples of these terminal devices TM include a portable communication terminal (smartphone, mobile phone) shown in FIG. 1B, a portable game device shown in FIG. 1C, and a home-use game device shown in FIG. (stationary type) or various devices such as an arcade game device shown in FIG. 1(E) can be used. Alternatively, an information processing device such as a personal computer (PC) or a tablet computer may be used as the terminal device TM. Alternatively, a wearable device (HMD, watch-type device, etc.) that is worn on the player's head or arm may be used as the terminal device TM.

FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of a server system 500 (game system) of this embodiment. Server system 500 includes processing unit 600 , operation unit 660 , storage unit 670 and communication unit 696 . Note that the configuration of the server system 500 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 2, and various modifications such as omitting some of its constituent elements (each part) or adding other constituent elements are possible. Each processing of the processing unit 600 of the server system 500 may be realized by the processing unit 100 of the terminal device TM shown in FIG. It may be realized by processing. Alternatively, it may be realized by a method using the processing unit 100 of the terminal device TM and a block chain.

The processing unit 600 (processor) performs communication processing, event processing, privilege processing, game processing, display processing, and sound processing based on various information, programs, and operation information stored in the storage unit 670 (database). , various control processing or management processing necessary for the server.

Each process (each function) of the present embodiment performed by each part of the processing unit 600 (processing unit 100) can be realized by a processor (a processor including hardware). For example, each process of this embodiment can be implemented by a processor that operates based on information such as a program and a memory that stores information such as the program. In the processor, for example, the function of each section may be implemented by separate hardware, or the function of each section may be implemented by integrated hardware. For example, a processor includes hardware, which may include circuitry for processing digital signals and/or circuitry for processing analog signals. For example, the processor can be composed of one or more circuit devices (such as ICs) or one or more circuit elements (such as resistors and capacitors) mounted on a circuit board. The processor may be, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). However, the processor is not limited to the CPU, and various processors such as GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used. Alternatively, the processor may be a hardware circuit based on ASIC. The processor may also include amplifier circuits, filter circuits, and the like that process analog signals. The memories (storage units 670 and 170) may be semiconductor memories such as SRAM and DRAM, or may be registers. Alternatively, it may be a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk device (HDD) or an optical storage device such as an optical disk device. For example, the memory stores computer-readable instructions, and the instructions are executed by the processor to realize the processing (function) of each part of the processing unit 600 (processing unit 100). The instruction here may be an instruction set that constitutes a program, or an instruction that instructs a hardware circuit of a processor to operate.

The processing unit 600 includes a communication processing unit 602 , an event processing unit 604 , a privilege processing unit 606 , a game processing unit 610 , a management unit 612 , a display processing unit 620 and a sound processing unit 630 . As described above, each process of this embodiment executed by these units can be realized by a processor (or processor and memory).

A communication processing unit 602 performs communication processing with the terminal devices TM (TM1 to TMn). For example, the communication processing unit 602 performs processing for receiving information from the terminal device TM and processing for transmitting information to the terminal device TM via the communication unit 696 and the network 510 . For example, the communication processing unit 602 instructs the communication unit 696 to transmit information to the terminal devices (TM1 to TMn) or instructs the communication unit 696 to receive information from the terminal devices (TM1 to TMn). For example, the communication processing unit 602 performs, as communication processing, information download processing to the terminal device, information upload processing from the terminal device, and the like. The communication processing unit 602 also performs various protocol processing (application layer processing) for communication via the network 510 .

An event processing unit 604, a privilege processing unit 606, and a game processing unit 610 perform event processing, privilege processing, and game processing, respectively. Details of these processes will be described later.

Management unit 612 includes authentication processing unit 614 and accounting processing unit 616 . An authentication processing unit 614 performs player authentication processing. For example, the terminal device TM is used to authenticate a logged-in player. This authentication processing is performed based on, for example, a password or account information entered by the player. The billing processing unit 616 performs various billing processes (charging determination process, billing data creation process, storage process, etc.). Billing information storage unit 676 of storage unit 670 stores billing information to be subjected to billing processing by billing processing unit 616 . A management unit 612 also performs various management processes for the server. For example, it performs management processing of various services provided by the server and management processing of various information such as server management information.

For example, in order to use the services provided by the server system 500, the player performs a predetermined procedure and acquires an account. By entering the password associated with the acquired account and logging in, the player can play network games such as social games and home games, use services on game sites, online shopping for items, etc. You will be able to use various services such as exchanging messages between players and registering friend players. The management unit 612 also manages such player account information.

The display processing unit 620 performs processing for displaying an image on a display unit such as the terminal device TM. For example, image generation data (HTML data or the like) for generating the image is generated. Alternatively, control may be performed to display an image on a display unit such as the terminal device TM. The sound processing unit 630 performs processing for outputting sound from a sound output unit such as the terminal device TM. For example, it generates sound generation data for generating the sound (voice, game sound, effect sound). Alternatively, control may be performed to output sound from a sound output unit such as the terminal device TM. Here, the image generation data for generating an image is data for displaying an image generated by the method of the present embodiment on a terminal device TM or the like, and may be image data itself, It may be various data (display screen setting data, object data, HTML data, etc.) used by the terminal device TM to generate an image. The same applies to sound generation data generated by the sound processing unit 630 .

An operation unit 660 (operation interface) is used by a system administrator (operator) to input various information.

The storage unit 670 stores various information. For example, various information is stored in a database format. The storage unit 670 also functions as a work area for the processing unit 600, the communication unit 696, and the like. The function of the storage unit 670 can be implemented by a semiconductor memory, HDD, SSD, optical disk device, or the like.

Storage unit 670 includes game information storage unit 672 , parameter storage unit 673 , privilege information storage unit 674 , billing information storage unit 676 , and user information storage unit 678 . The game information storage unit 672 stores game information such as game programs and game data. The parameter storage unit 673 stores information on various parameters such as game parameters. The privilege information storage unit 674 stores privilege information such as rewards given to the player. Billing information storage unit 676 stores information on billing processing performed by billing processing unit 616 . The user information storage unit 678 stores the player's personal information (name, sex, date of birth, e-mail address, etc.) as user information. For example, the aforementioned player account information (user ID) is also stored as user information. The billing information stored in the billing information storage unit 676 is associated with each account information (user ID) of each player.

The information storage medium 680 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disk (CD, DVD, BD), HDD, semiconductor memory (ROM), or the like.

The communication unit 696 (communication interface) communicates with the terminal device TM or the like via the wired or wireless network 510, and its functions include hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, It can be realized by firmware.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the terminal device TM (player terminal, client device, game device) of this embodiment. The configuration of the terminal device TM is not limited to that shown in FIG. 3, and various modifications such as omitting some of its components (each part) or adding other components are possible.

The terminal device TM includes a processing unit 100 , an operation unit 160 , an imaging unit 162 , a storage unit 170 , a display unit 190 , a sound output unit 192 , an I/F unit 194 and a communication unit 196 .

The processing unit 100 (processor) performs event processing, privilege processing, game processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like based on operation information and programs from the operation unit 160 . The processing unit 100 can be realized by a processor, or a processor and memory, like the processing unit 600 in FIG. 2 described above.

The processing unit 100 includes a communication processing unit 102 , an event processing unit 104 , a privilege processing unit 106 , a game processing unit 110 , a display processing unit 120 and a sound processing unit 130 . The communication processing unit 102 performs communication processing with the server system 500 . For example, the communication processing unit 102 performs processing for receiving information from the server system 500 and processing for transmitting information to the server system 500 via the communication unit 196 and the network 510 . The event processing unit 104, the privilege processing unit 106, and the game processing unit 110 respectively perform event processing, privilege processing, and game processing. The display processing unit 120 performs processing for displaying an image on the display unit 190 . For example, when an image is generated on the terminal device side, drawing processing is performed based on the results of various processes (application processing, game processing) performed by the processing unit 100 , an image is generated by this, and displayed on the display unit 190 . Output. When an image is generated on the server side, processing is performed to display an image on the display unit 190 based on image information from the server system. The sound processing section 130 performs sound control based on the results of various processes performed by the processing section 100 . As a result, BGM, sound effects, voice, and the like are output from the sound output unit 192 . Note that the event processing, privilege processing, game processing, management processing, display processing, sound processing, etc. of this embodiment may be implemented by distributed processing between the server system 500 and the terminal device TM.

The operation unit 160 is for the player (player) to input various information such as operation information. sensor, etc.), a microphone, or a touch panel display.

The image capturing unit 162 (camera) captures an image of a subject, and is realized by an image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS sensor and an optical system including a focus lens and the like.

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a semiconductor memory, HDD, SSD, optical disk device, or the like. Storage unit 170 includes game information storage unit 172 , parameter storage unit 173 , and benefit information storage unit 174 .

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disc, HDD, semiconductor memory, or the like. The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180 . In this information storage medium 180, a program (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part) for functioning a computer (a device having an operation part, a processing part, a storage part, and an output part) as each part of the present embodiment is stored. I can remember.

The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

An I/F (interface) unit 194 performs interface processing with the portable information storage medium 195, and its function can be realized by an ASIC for I/F processing. The portable information storage medium 195 is used by the player to store various types of information, and is a storage device that retains the storage of this information even when the power is not supplied. The portable information storage medium 195 can be implemented by an IC card (memory card), USB memory, magnetic card, or the like.

The communication unit 196 (communication interface) communicates with an external device such as the server system 500 or another terminal device via the network 510, and its function is a communication ASIC or a communication processor. It can be realized by hardware or firmware for communication.

Note that programs (data) for causing a computer to function as each part of this embodiment are stored in the information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170) from the information storage medium of the server system (host device) via the network and communication unit 196. may be delivered. The use of information storage media by such server systems can also be included within the scope of the present invention.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a server system 500, which is a game system, includes an event processing section 604, a privilege processing section 606, and a game processing section 610. FIG.

The game processing unit 610 performs various game processes for the player to play the game. For example, the game processing unit 610 (game processing unit 110; hereinafter the same) processes a game played by a player of each of a plurality of terminal devices (TM1 to TMn) connected via the network 510 for communication. Game processing includes, for example, processing for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, processing for progressing a started game, processing for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied, or calculating a game result. processing, etc.

Taking a browser game as an example, the game processing unit 610 controls the progress of the game for each player by managing user information of each player. The game processing unit 610 causes the terminal device TM to display a web page that constitutes a website that provides game services in response to a request from the terminal device TM. Specifically, a web page is displayed on the display unit 190 of the terminal device TM by a web browser included in the terminal device TM. When the hyperlink of the displayed web page is selected by the player, the game processing unit 610 transmits new HTML data corresponding to the hyperlink to the terminal device TM, and the terminal device TM displays the web page based on the new HTML data. A page is displayed. In this way, the web pages stored in the storage unit 670 are sequentially provided to the terminal device TM by the game processing unit 610 according to the player's operation, so that the game can be played based on the player's operation on the terminal device TM. it is possible to proceed.

An event processing unit 604 (event processing unit 104; hereinafter the same) performs event processing such as processing for generating a common event in which players logged in to the game can participate. For example, the event processing unit 604 generates a common event in which each player can participate in at an individual timing (predetermined timing for each player). More specifically, the event processing unit 604 processes a common event in which a player who has logged into the game and is playing the game in each game space of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can participate at an individual timing for each player. occurs.

For example, a player obtains a user account by performing a predetermined procedure. By logging in with the password associated with the acquired user account, it becomes possible to use various services such as playing games, purchasing items, and exchanging messages between registered users. A player who has logged in to the game plays the game in each game space of each terminal device of the plurality of terminal devices. Each game space is, for example, an independent game space, for example, a different game space. For example, although game settings such as game rules are the same for game content, the game space itself is set separately for each terminal device. For example, synchronous processing of each game space is not performed, and asynchronous game processing is performed. Specifically, a player of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices enjoys playing the main game as such an asynchronous game. For example, a main game is played in which a character is used to perform various missions such as fighting an enemy. The main game is, for example, a single-play online game. Specifically, each player plays a single-player game in which each player operates his/her own character in a game space that is asynchronous to each other and has the same game world setting. For example, each player plays an asynchronous game in which the game space is not shared, unlike a multiplayer online game in which multiple characters of multiple players share the same game space. As an example, a player plays, for example, an RPG-type game in which a character travels through the game world and repeatedly battles against enemies such as NPCs (non-player characters).

For the players playing the asynchronous main game, the event processing unit 604 generates, for example, a common event in which all of these players can participate. Specifically, processing is performed to generate a common event in which each player can participate at an individual timing. That is, players playing an asynchronous game such as a main game on each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can participate in the common event at individual timings for each player. For example, a first player playing a game in a first game space on a first terminal device participates in a common event at a first timing. A second player, who is playing a game in a second game space set separately from the first game space on the second terminal device, receives the common event at a second timing different from the first timing. can participate in The game space for the game in the common event can also be set separately for each terminal device, for example.

For example, a common event occurs when a common event occurrence condition is satisfied, and each player of each terminal device can perform a game play in the common event by performing an operation to access the common event. That is, the players of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can participate in the common event by performing an operation to access the common event at their own timing, and each player can participate in the common event at individual timing. It has become an event. The common event occurrence condition is determined based on the game situation such as the player's game progress or game play situation. For example, when the game situation becomes such that the number of bosses defeated by the player's team reaches a predetermined number, the common event occurrence condition is satisfied and the common event occurs. Alternatively, when the player's level or the level of the team to which the player belongs reaches a predetermined level, the common event generation condition may be satisfied and the common event may be generated. Alternatively, the conditions for generating a common event may be determined based on the schedule information of the management side of the game system, and the common event may be generated. When the conditions for generating the common event are satisfied, a notification notifying that it is now possible to participate in the common event is displayed on the screen of the player's terminal device. For example, the notification is displayed as event information on the screen of the player's My Page. Alternatively, when the player is playing the main game, the occurrence of the common event may be notified on the main game screen. When a common event occurs, the player can participate in the common event and play the game in the common event even if the mission in the main game is not completed.

Then, the game processing unit 610 (game processing unit 110) determines whether or not players satisfying a predetermined relationship among the players logged in to the game access the common event and participate simultaneously. In the case of simultaneous participation, game processing is performed to generate an effect different from the normal effect as the effect of the player's game play. Specifically, when it is determined that the game processing unit 610 is participating simultaneously, the game processing unit 610 generates an effect different from the normal effect as an effect of the player's game play during the simultaneous participation period (participation period). I do. That is, the game processing unit 610 performs game processing for generating a special effect when it is determined that a player who satisfies a predetermined relationship participates in the game simultaneously and plays the game within the period of simultaneous participation with other players. I do.

Here, the simultaneous participation period is a period during which it is determined that players who satisfy a predetermined relationship are participating simultaneously. For example, if it is determined that the player is participating in the common event during the simultaneous participation period, the simultaneous participation period is a period of a given length including the timing of the player's participation in the common event. Specifically, the simultaneous participation period is a period including the participation timing of the player and the participation timing of other players who participated before the player. For example, when it is determined that a plurality of players satisfying a predetermined relationship are simultaneously participating in the simultaneous participation period, the simultaneous participation period is a period that includes the participation timings of these players in the common event. As an example, when a first player out of a plurality of players satisfying a predetermined relationship participates in a common event, counting the passage of the simultaneous participation period from the timing of participation of the first player is started, and a predetermined length of time is reached. If the second player among the plurality of players satisfying the predetermined relationship participates in the common event before the simultaneous participation period elapses, the first player and the second player participate in the common event during the simultaneous participation period. It is judged that they participated at the same time.

A normal effect is, for example, a game play effect that occurs when a player does not simultaneously participate in a common event. The game processing unit 610 generates an effect different from the normal effect when the player plays a game such as attacking, defending, or using an item during the simultaneous participation period. For example, an effect different from the normal effect generated by playing the game during a period other than the simultaneous participation period is generated as an effect of the game play during the simultaneous participation period. Specifically, as an effect different from the normal effect, an effect that makes the player more advantageous in the game, an effect that has a higher performance effect than the normal effect, or a different type of effect than the normal effect. produce the effect of For example, when a player performs an attacking game play during the simultaneous participation period, the attack power of the attack is made higher than the attack power during periods other than the simultaneous participation period. Alternatively, when a player plays a game in defense during the simultaneous participation period, the defense power of the defense is made higher than the defense power in periods other than the simultaneous participation period. Also, when the player uses the item during the simultaneous participation period, the effect of using the item is set to be more advantageous to the player in the game than the effect of using the item during the period other than the simultaneous participation period, Set to an effect with a high production effect. Alternatively, if the player performs a game play in which a technique is performed during the simultaneous participation period, a special technique (rare technique) different from the normal technique during the period other than the simultaneous participation period is performed.

Players who satisfy the predetermined relationship include players who belong to the same team, players whose intimacy between players satisfies a predetermined condition, and players whose characters are used in a predetermined combination. For example, if a player registers belonging to a team to achieve a common goal, the group of players satisfying the predetermined relationship becomes the team. When other players of the same team simultaneously participate in the common event, a special effect different from the normal effect is generated as an effect of the game play of the player during the period of simultaneous participation. Also, when a player has registered friend players, the group of players who satisfy the predetermined relationship becomes the friend group. For example, when a player registers another player as a friend, it is determined that the degree of intimacy satisfies a predetermined condition, and the player and the other player are friends, which is a group of players who satisfy the predetermined relationship. become a group. Alternatively, when the degree of intimacy between the player and another player who is a friend of the player exceeds a predetermined threshold, the degree of intimacy satisfies a predetermined condition, and the player and the other player form a predetermined relationship. It may be determined that it is a group of friends who satisfy. Also, when the characters used by the players form a predetermined combination, the group of players using these predetermined combinations of characters becomes the group of players satisfying the predetermined relationship. For example, when characters belonging to a specific group or characters of a specific type are used by multiple players, the group of these multiple players becomes the group of players satisfying the predetermined relationship. For example, when multiple players use characters of a predetermined combination (predetermined type, predetermined attribute) during the simultaneous participation period, an effect different from the normal effect is generated as an effect of the game play of these players. Let

Also, the game processing unit 610 changes the effect according to the number of players who are playing the game during the simultaneous participation period and satisfy a predetermined relationship. For example, as the number of players in a group (team, friend, etc.) satisfying a predetermined relationship during the simultaneous participation period increases, an effect that makes the player more advantageous in the game is generated as an effect different from the normal effect. . For example, if the effect is a combo effect, as the number of players in the combo increases, a higher combo effect is generated to increase the player's score or game points such as contribution at a higher rate of increase. For example, the game processing unit 610 includes a counting unit that counts the number of players in a group who have played a game during the simultaneous participation period and satisfy a predetermined relationship. Then, based on the count value of the counting section, effects such as combo effects that occur during game play by the player are changed.

In addition, the game processing unit 610 provides, as effects different from the normal effects, a combo effect, an effect of increasing attack power, an effect of increasing defense power, an effect of activating a special skill, an effect of changing the period of a common event, and an effect of changing the duration of a character. An effect that restores the state, an effect that changes the effect of the item used by the player, or an effect that increases the probability of acquiring an item or character is generated. A combo effect is an effect that is generated by game play such as consecutive attacks by a plurality of players, and is an effect that increases as the number of combos increases. For example, as the number of combos increases, game points such as score or contribution value given to the player increase. For example, compared to the player who performed the Mth game play such as an attack, the player who performed the M+1th game play such as an attack can obtain higher game points. Alternatively, if a game play of attack or defense is performed during the simultaneous participation period, the offensive power or the defensive power is increased compared to the period other than the simultaneous participation period. Also, during the simultaneous participation period, if the player performs a game play that uses a technique, an effect of activating a special technique is generated. A special move is a move that gives the player a greater advantage in the game than a normal move, and is a series of actions of a character that are registered in the game system as distinct from the normal move. Alternatively, an effect that changes the period of the common event is generated as an effect different from the normal effect. For example, an effect of extending the duration of the common event, such as extending the duration of the common event from one week to two weeks, is generated. Alternatively, as an effect different from the normal effect, an effect of recovering state parameters representing various states such as the character's physical strength, hit points, or magic points is generated. For example, it restores various status parameters such as physical strength, hit points, or magic points at a higher rate than normal effects. Alternatively, an effect that changes the effect of the item used by the player is generated as an effect different from the normal effect. For example, when a player performs a game operation using an item during a simultaneous participation period, the effect of using the item is higher than when the item is used during a period other than the simultaneous participation period. For example, as the effect of using an item, an effect that makes the player more advantageous in the game, or an effect with a higher production effect is generated. For example, if the item is an item that increases the player's character's attack power and defense power, or recovers state parameters such as hit points, the rate of increase in attack power or defense power due to use of the item can be increased, or the state parameter Generates an effect that increases the recovery rate of Alternatively, when a technique is activated by using an item, an effect such as changing the activated technique to a special technique is generated. Alternatively, as an effect different from the normal effect, an effect of increasing the acquisition probability of the item is generated. For example, when an item such as a rare item is acquired by a player's game operation during the simultaneous participation period, an effect of increasing the acquisition probability of the item is generated. For example, the probability of obtaining an item during the simultaneous participation period is increased compared to the case of obtaining the item during a period other than the simultaneous participation period.

In addition, the game processing unit 610, on the condition that the player has played the attacking game within the simultaneous participation period after another player belonging to the same team as the player has played the attacking game, sets Creates a combo effect. That is, in this case, the group of players satisfying the predetermined relationship is the team to which the player belongs. Then, when another player belonging to the same team as the player plays the offensive game, it is determined whether the player has played the offensive game within the simultaneous participation period. has a combo effect. As an example, the simultaneous participation period is counted by another player's offensive game play. If the player performs an offensive game play before the simultaneous participation period elapses, it is determined that the condition for the combo attack is satisfied, and a combo effect is generated as the effect of the game play. For example, a combo effect that increases attack power according to the number of combos is generated.

Also, the game processing unit 610 cancels the combo effect when the player does not play the attacking game during the simultaneous participation period. For example, if a player plays an attacking game within a period of simultaneous participation in another player's attacking gameplay, a combo effect will occur, but if the player does not play an attacking game within the period of simultaneous participation, cancels the combo effect. In other words, the combo effect is no longer maintained, and even if the player plays the attack game, for example, the normal effect only occurs. For example, in the simultaneous participation period, the progress is counted starting from the offensive game play of another player belonging to the same team. If the player performs the attacking game before it is determined that the simultaneous participation period has passed, the combo effect is generated, but after it is determined that the simultaneous participation period has passed, the player performs the attacking game. Even if you do, the combo effect will not occur.

In addition, the game processing unit 610 also determines the effect of the game play on the players who participated in the common event and played the game during the period from the time when the purpose of the common event was achieved until the given extension period passed. As a result, an effect different from the normal effect is generated. For example, as a general rule, effects that differ from normal effects are generated during game play during the simultaneous participation period. However, if the number of participants in the common event is large, there is a possibility that many players will continue to play the game even after the simultaneous participation period has elapsed (completed). Therefore, in such a case, the simultaneous participation period will be extended. For example, the length of the extension period is set according to the number of participants in the common event. Also, when a player having a predetermined relationship plays a game within this extended period, an effect different from the normal effect is generated as an effect of the player's game play. Alternatively, if a player having a predetermined relationship plays the game within the extension period, the player is also set as a target for which a privilege according to the degree of contribution or the like is given.

Also, a privilege processing unit 606 (privilege processing unit 106; hereinafter the same) performs processing for giving a privilege to the player. Specifically, when the purpose of the common event is achieved, processing is performed to give a privilege according to the result of the game processing to the players who have participated in the common event. The purpose of the common event is a task to be achieved by the player in the common event, and a plurality of purposes may be set for one common event. For example, the purpose of the common event may be to defeat multiple bosses such as multiple raid bosses. A privilege is a reward given to a player, and is, for example, a game element such as an item or a character that enables the player to play the game more favorably. For example, the privilege is a part item for equipping the player's character or modifying the character. Also, the privilege is a rare item or rare character that is usually acquired as a charged item. Also, the privilege may be an item such as a medal for showing the player's battle history or achievements. Alternatively, the award may be virtual currency such as in-game currency. Also, the privilege may be a privilege that gives the player an advantage in lottery processing by a virtual lottery device such as gacha. Also, the privilege may be a special stage, a special scenario, a special event, or the like that the player can play by obtaining the privilege. When a privilege is given to the player, information about the given privilege is stored in the privilege information storage unit 674 in association with the user ID (user information), for example.

Also, when the purpose of the common event is achieved, the privilege processing unit 606 performs the granting process of a privilege to be granted to all the players who participated in the common event and played the game. For example, a player who participates in a common event and plays a game is given a privilege such as a participation prize. That is, a privilege is given as a reward for participating in the common event to a player who has participated in the common event even once and played a game such as an attack. This privilege may be given to a group such as a team to which the player belongs. Further, the privilege information storage unit 674 stores privilege information as such a participation prize. Benefits as participation prizes are relatively less valuable than other benefits described later.

Also, when the purpose of the common event is achieved, the privilege processing unit 606 performs processing for giving a privilege according to the individual contribution of the player or a privilege according to the contribution of a group of players satisfying a predetermined relationship. For example, arithmetic processing is performed to obtain the degree of individual contribution of the players participating in the common event. That is, the player's individual contribution to achieving the common event objective is determined. For example, when a player plays an attack game in a common event, the damage value of the player's personal attack inflicted on an enemy such as a raid boss is calculated, and the player's individual contribution is calculated based on this damage value. be done. Then, a privilege according to the degree of contribution is given to the player or the like. For example, the higher the degree of contribution, the higher the value of the privilege given to the player or the like. Further, arithmetic processing is performed to obtain the degree of contribution of the group to which the player belongs to the common event. A group is a team to which the player belongs, a group of the player's friends, or a group of players using a predetermined combination of characters. Then, arithmetic processing is performed to obtain the degree of contribution of the group of players who participated in the common event. That is, determine the contribution of the group of players in achieving the goal of the common event. For example, when a player belonging to a group plays a game such as an attack in a common event, the overall damage value inflicted by the team's attack on enemies such as raid bosses is calculated, and the contribution of the group is calculated based on this damage value. is required. Then, a privilege corresponding to the degree of contribution is given to the team or player. For example, the higher the degree of contribution, the more valuable benefits are given to the team or player.

Also, the privilege processing unit 606 performs processing for setting the order of awarding of privileges when a common purpose is achieved, according to the degree of individual contribution of the player or the degree of contribution of the group. For example, the sorting process is performed according to the order according to the degree of contribution of an individual or group. For example, sort processing is performed so that the higher the degree of contribution, the higher the ranking. Then, a process of giving a privilege to the player with the highest rank or the player with the higher rank is performed. Alternatively, a process of giving a privilege to a group with the highest ranking or a group with a higher ranking is performed. The privilege given to the group may be a privilege given to the group itself, or a privilege given to a player belonging to the group.

Also, the privilege processing unit 606 performs processing for imparting a combo privilege to a player who has generated a combo effect as an effect different from the normal effect. That is, a special combo reward, which is a combo privilege, is given to the player who has generated the combo effect. For example, among players who satisfy a predetermined relationship, a player who has generated a combo effect is given a special combo privilege in return for generating the combo. For example, a combo privilege that is not given to a player who did not generate a combo effect is given to a player who has generated a combo effect.

The event processing unit 604 also performs processing for generating common events according to the game situation of the player. The game status includes the progress of the game, the status of gameplay, the status of game results such as earned game points, the status of the game level, the status of the game map and environment, or the items and characters used by the player in the game. For example, the state of the element. The game situation may be the game situation of a group to which the player belongs (a group of players satisfying a predetermined relationship). For example, it may be the status of the game results such as the acquired game points of the group, or the status of the game level of the group. For example, the event processing unit 604 determines whether or not a common event occurrence condition is satisfied based on the game situation of the player (group). Then, when it is determined that the common event generation condition is satisfied based on the game situation of the player, the common event is generated. For example, when the game situation of the players (group) reaches a predetermined situation, a common event is generated and the players are permitted to participate in the common event.

Also, the game processing unit 610 performs setting processing of the simultaneous participation period according to the parameters of the predetermined relationship or the game situation of the player. For example, it performs setting processing of the length of the simultaneous participation period, setting processing of the extension period of the simultaneous participation period, and the like. The parameters for the predetermined relationship are, for example, parameters for a group of players that satisfy the predetermined relationship, such as parameters for the team to which the player belongs, parameters for intimacy for the player's friends, or parameters for a predetermined combination of characters. such as parameters. For example, if the level of the team is high, or if the degree of intimacy as a friend is high, setting processing is performed to lengthen the simultaneous participation period and its extension period. Alternatively, when the combination of characters used by the player is a specific combination, setting processing is performed to lengthen the simultaneous participation period and its extension period. As described above, the game status includes the progress of the game, the status of the game play, the status of the game results, the status of the player's game level, the status of the map and environment of the game, and the status of the game elements used by the player. is. For example, a process of setting the length of the simultaneous participation period and a process of setting the extension period reflecting these game situations are performed.

The game processing unit 610 also performs notification processing for making the player recognize other players who are simultaneously participating in the common event and who satisfy a predetermined relationship. For example, when another player belonging to a group satisfying a predetermined relationship is playing a game during the simultaneous participation period, a notification process is performed to make the player aware of the existence of such another player. For example, display processing or sound processing for making the player visually or audibly recognize that there are other players participating simultaneously, or what kind of other players are participating simultaneously. conduct.

Specifically, the game processing unit 610 performs notification processing for making the player recognize the other player by processing for displaying the character of the other player or effect processing performed without displaying the character of the other player. For example, when another player is using a character, by displaying the image or icon image of the character, the presence of other players participating at the same time and what other players are To realize notification processing for visually recognizing whether or not a player participates simultaneously. Alternatively, without displaying the character image or icon image of the other player, for example, the notification process that makes the player recognize the other player may be realized by effecting process performed on the screen of the display unit. For example, by using a character image or effect image displayed on the display unit, the presence of other players who are participating simultaneously and what kind of other players are participating are visually displayed to the player. perform notification processing to recognize the

2. Method of this Embodiment Next, the method of this embodiment will be described in detail.

2.1 Game First, the game realized by this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7. FIG. Here, a case where a group of players satisfying a predetermined relationship is a team to which the player belongs will be mainly described as an example.

FIG. 4 is an example of the My Page screen of the game realized by this embodiment. When the player logs into the game, this My Page screen is displayed. In addition to tabs for My Page, the My Page screen displays tabs for transitioning to, for example, Mission, Boss Battle, Raid Boss Battle, Deck, Team, Shop, and Chat screens. The My Page screen also displays an image and information of the main character CHM used by the player, various information about events, and information about various advertisements. For example, notification information of occurrence of a common event is displayed as event information.

When the player selects the Missions tab, the screen transitions to the player's main game, a game screen in which various missions are performed. In this main game, when the player moves the main character CHM or the like on the map and encounters an enemy on the map, a battle screen with the enemy character CHEN as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. The characters CHS1 and CHS2 are subordinate to the main character CHM, and which characters CHS1 and CHS2 are subordinate to the main character CHM is set on the deck screen by selecting the deck tab in FIG. . When the player selects the attack start tab on the battle screen of FIG. 5, the characters CHM, CHS1, and CHS2 start attacking the enemy character CHEN. When the player wins the match, the player can obtain game points such as scores and experience points, or obtain game elements such as items or characters. This main game is, for example, a single-player online game, and each player of a plurality of players participating in the online game has the same game world setting but is asynchronous to each other and is in a game space independent of each other. Play an asynchronous game by operating your own character with .

When the player selects the boss battle tab in FIG. 4, the screen shifts to a boss battle screen in which the team defeats the boss. A boss battle is an event in which a plurality of players belonging to a team work together to defeat a boss, who is a common enemy, in an all-out battle. When the player selects the raid boss battle tab, the screen shifts to a raid boss battle screen for defeating the raid boss. A raid boss battle is an event in which logged-in players cooperate to defeat a powerful raid boss. Boss battles and raid boss battles are common events in which players logged into the game can participate. However, while a boss battle is a common event in which players belonging to a team work together to defeat a boss, a raid boss battle is an event in which all players logged into the game can participate. It is a common event that cooperates to defeat a powerful raid boss.

When the player selects the deck tab, a transition is made to a deck screen for configuring sub characters subordinate to the main character CHM. When the player selects the team tab, the screen shifts to a team screen for displaying various information about the team to which the player belongs and for setting the team. When the player selects the shop tab, the screen shifts to a shop screen where items and the like are purchased using in-game currency and the like. When the player selects the chat tab, the screen shifts to a chat screen for chatting with other players belonging to the team or players registered as friends.

FIG. 6 is an example of a raid boss battle screen to which the player selects the raid boss battle tab in FIG. On the raid boss battle screen, the name, level, hit points, etc. of the raid boss RBS are displayed. In addition, the team contribution value and individual contribution value in the raid boss battle, the number of combos, the time until the end of the combo period (simultaneous participation period), etc. are displayed. When the player selects the sortie tab (presses the sortie button), the player's main character sorties into the raid boss battle and attacks the raid boss RBS. Selecting this sortie tab becomes the game play of the player's attack in the raid boss battle, which is a common event. When the player selects the sortie tab and sorties for the raid boss battle, materials dedicated to the raid boss battle are consumed. That is, in order for the player to appear in the raid boss battle, the player must possess the exclusive material.

Also, when the player selects the contribution value history tab, the information of the contribution value acquisition log is displayed. When the player selects the Combo History tab, information on the continuation log of combos within the team is displayed. When the player selects the reward information tab, information about the reward that is given when the raid boss RBS is defeated is displayed.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a calculation processing method for damage values and contribution values in a raid boss battle, which is a common event. In this embodiment, if a player of the same team attacks the raid boss RBS during the simultaneous participation period, a combo effect that is different from the normal effect will occur. In FIG. 7, characters CHA, CHB, CHC, CHD, CHE, CHF, and CHG are characters used by players belonging to the same team. In FIG. 7, the character CHA first attacks the raid boss RBS. That is, the player of the character CHA selects the sortie tab in FIG. 6 to play the attack game. This starts counting the simultaneous participation period, which is the combo period. Here, the length of the simultaneous participation period is set to 5 minutes. From 12:00 when the character CHA attacked, if a player belonging to the same team plays the game of attacking the raid boss RBS within this simultaneous participation period (within 5 minutes), the effect of the game play of the attack A combo effect occurs as

For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the damage value given to the raid boss RBS by the character CHA is 25,000. Since the character CHA's attack is the first attack and no combo effect has occurred, the combo bonus is 1.0. However, the character CHA is a special kamikaze and has a 6.0-fold multiplier effect on attack, so the player's individual contribution value of the character CHA is 25000×6.0=150000.

The character CHB attacks at 12:02, and attacks during the simultaneous participation period, which is the combo period. That is, starting from the attack timing of the character CHA, since the attack is performed within 5 minutes within the simultaneous participation period, a combo effect that is different from the normal effect is generated. Therefore, the given damage value of character CHB=34000 is multiplied by 1.1 due to the combo effect. As a result, the player's individual contribution value of the character CHB is 34000×1.1=37400.

The character CHC attacks at 12:05, and attacks during the simultaneous participation period, which is the combo period. That is, since character CHA attacks within 5 minutes, which is within the simultaneous participation period, a combo effect, which is different from the normal effect, is generated. Therefore, the given damage value of character CHC=22500 is multiplied by 1.2 due to the combo effect. As a result, the player's individual contribution value for the character CHC is 22500×1.2=27000.

Here, in this embodiment, the combo effect is changed according to the number of players of the team who are attacking (game play in a broad sense) during the simultaneous participation period. For example, the more people there are, the higher the magnification of the combo effect. The character CHB causes the first person to have a combo effect, while the character CHC causes the second person to have a combo effect. Therefore, while the combo effect multiplier of the character CHB is 1.1 times, the combo effect multiplier of the character CHC is 1.2 times, and the combo effect multiplier is high.

The character CHD attacks at 12:11, and five minutes or more have passed since the attack timing of the character CHA, and the simultaneous participation period has passed. Therefore, the effect of the combo is stopped, and no combo effect is generated against the attacks of the character CHA. Since the given damage value of the character CHD is 14000, the individual contribution value of the player of the character CHD is 14000×1.0=14000.

As described above, in this embodiment, the combo effect is generated on the condition that the player performs the offensive game play within the simultaneous participation period after the offensive game play of another player belonging to the same team as the player. That is, since the attacks of the characters CHB and CHC are within the simultaneous participation period, a combo effect is generated against these attacks. On the other hand, the combo effect is canceled when the player does not play the attacking game during the simultaneous participation period. That is, since the character CHD's attack was not performed within the simultaneous participation period starting from the attack timing of the character CHA, the combo effect is cancelled, and the attack of the character CHD does not generate the combo effect. Starting from the attack timing of the character CHD, the timing of the passage of the simultaneous participation period, which is the combo period, starts.

The character CHE attacks at 12:13, and attacks within the simultaneous participation period (within 5 minutes) starting from the attack timing (12:11) of the character CHD. Occur. Since the character CHE's attack is the first person's combo attack, a 1.1 times combo effect is generated. The damage value given to the character CHE is 21000, and the character CHE is a kamikaze machine having a double machine effect of 3.0 times. Therefore, the personal contribution value of the player of the character CHE is 21000*1.1*3.0=69300.

The character CHF attacks at 12:15, and attacks within the simultaneous participation period starting from the attack timing of the character CHD, so a combo effect is generated. Since the character CHE's attack is the second person's combo attack, a 1.2 times combo effect is generated. That is, in the present embodiment, the combo effect increases according to the number of players on the attacking team during the simultaneous participation period. Since the given damage value of the character CHF is 26000, the individual contribution value of the player of the character CHF is 26000×1.2=31200.

The character CHG attacks at 12:19, and attacks within the simultaneous participation period starting from the attack timing of the character CHD, so a combo effect occurs. Since the character CHG's attack is the third person's combo attack, a combo effect of 1.3 times is generated. That is, in the present embodiment, the combo effect increases according to the number of players on the attacking team during the simultaneous participation period. Since the given damage value of the character CHG is 42000, the player's personal contribution value of the character CHG is 42000×1.3=54600.

Due to the attacks of the characters CHA to CHG as described above, the total given damage value against the raid boss RBS is 25000+34000+22500+14000+21000+26000+42000=184500. Also, the team contribution value is the sum of the individual contribution values, which is 150000+37400+27000+14000+69300+31200+54600=383500.

In this embodiment, all players logged in to the game can participate in the common event of the raid boss battle. When the sum of the damage values given by all these players (all players on all teams) exceeds the total hit points of the raid boss RBS, the raid boss RBS is defeated and the purpose of the common event is achieved. Then, the team's contribution to the achievement of the purpose of the common event of defeating the raid boss RBS is team contribution value=383500 in FIG. In addition, the individual contributions of the characters CHA, CHB, CHC, CHD, CHE, CHF, and CHG to the achievement of the purpose of the common event are 150,000, 37,400, 27,000, 14,000, 69,300, and 31,200 in FIG. , 54600. Then, according to the degree of contribution of the individual and the degree of contribution of the team, processing for granting a reward, which is a privilege, is performed.

2.2 Combo Effect During Simultaneous Participation Period of Common Event As described above, in the present embodiment, processing is performed to generate a common event in which players logged in to the game can participate. Specifically, a process is performed in which a player playing a game in each game space of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices generates a common event in which each player can participate at an individual timing. Taking FIG. 6 as an example, a raid boss battle event occurs as a common event. For example, all players who have logged in to the game can participate in this raid boss battle, and players of terminal devices who have logged in to the game can participate at individual timings. For example, when a raid boss appears, the event information window in FIG. 4 is notified that participation in the raid boss battle is possible. Then, for example, the raid boss battle tab becomes selectable. A player who is playing a game such as a single-player game or a normal boss battle accesses the common event of the raid boss battle by selecting the selectable raid boss battle tab. As a result, a screen of the raid boss battle as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed, and the player can participate in the common event of the raid boss battle. That is, each player can participate in the common event of the raid boss battle at individual timing. The purpose of this raid boss battle common event is to defeat the raid boss. In this case, a raid boss of level 1 appears first, and when the raid boss of level 1 is defeated, a raid boss of level 2 appears, and so on. A player who desires to participate in the raid boss battle selects the sortie tab in FIG. 6 and consumes materials dedicated to participating in the raid boss battle, thereby attacking the raid boss RBS as described in FIG. be able to. In this embodiment, the case where the common event is a raid boss battle will be mainly described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. A common event may be any event in which logged-in players can cooperate to achieve their objectives. For example, an event in which logged-in players cooperate to defeat a common enemy, or an area such as a camp is occupied in cooperation. Various events such as an event, an event of cooperatively destroying a building or structure such as a castle, or an event of cooperatively accomplishing various missions can be assumed.

Then, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not players satisfying a predetermined relationship among the players who have logged in to the game access the common event and participate simultaneously. When it is determined that the player is participating simultaneously, an effect different from the normal effect is generated as an effect of the player's game play during the period during which the player is determined to be participating simultaneously. For example, in FIG. 7, the players satisfying the predetermined relationship belong to the same team, and the characters CHA to CHG belong to the same team. Therefore, it is determined whether or not players belonging to the same team access and simultaneously participate in the raid boss battle, which is a common event. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the attack game play is being performed by selecting the sortie tab in FIG. 6 during the simultaneous participation period, which is the combo period. In this case, the players of the characters CHB and CHC select the sortie tab and play the attack game within a simultaneous participation period of 5 minutes starting from the attack timing of the character CHA of the player on the same team. . Therefore, as a game play effect of attacks of the characters CHB and CHC during the simultaneous participation period, a combo effect, which is different from the normal effect, is generated. Specifically, a combo effect with a combo multiplier of 1.1 times is generated for the imparted damage value of character CHB=34000, and the personal contribution value of the player of character CHB is 34000×1.1=37400. Also, a combo effect with a combo multiplier of 1.2 is generated for the given damage value of the character CHC=22500, and the individual contribution value of the player of the character CHC is 22500×1.2=27000. As the individual contribution values of the characters CHB and CHC increase due to the combo effect, the contribution value of the team to which the characters CHB and CHC belong also increases. Also, the players of the characters CHE, CHF, and CHG are playing the attacking game during the simultaneous participation period starting from the attack timing of the character CHD. Therefore, a combo effect is generated as a game play effect of the attacks of the characters CHE, CHF, and CHG during the simultaneous participation period. Specifically, combo effects with combo multipliers of 1.1 times, 1.2 times, and 1.3 times are generated with respect to the given damage values of the characters CHE, CHF, and CHG, respectively. , CHF, and CHG players' individual contribution values are also increased, and the team contribution values are also increased.

Further, in this embodiment, when the raid boss RBS is defeated and the purpose of the common event is achieved, the player participating in the common event is given a privilege according to the result of the game processing. That is, in the present embodiment, game processing is performed to generate a combo effect, which is different from the normal effect, as the effect of the player's game play during the simultaneous participation period. A privilege corresponding to the result of the game processing that generated the combo effect is given to the player who participated in the common event. That is, a privilege reflecting the combo effect is given. For example, in FIG. 7, the individual contribution value and the team contribution value are increased due to the combo effect generated by the game play during the simultaneous participation period. By giving the player or the team a privilege according to the individual contribution value or the team contribution value, the privilege giving process reflecting the combo effect is realized.

As described above, in this embodiment, by generating a common event in which logged-in players can participate, a player who is enjoying a single-player game or the like can also participate in the common event and join other players on the network. You can enjoy playing games together. When another player who satisfies a predetermined relationship with the player plays the game in the common event, the player plays the game during the simultaneous participation period with the other player, thereby producing an effect different from the normal effect. A game process is performed, and a privilege according to the result of the game process is given. Therefore, when participating in a common event, it is possible to increase the motivation not only for one's own game play but also for participating with friends who satisfy a predetermined relationship. As a result, many players can participate in the common event and enjoy the game play of simultaneous participation with friends who satisfy a predetermined relationship. As a result, it is possible to effectively motivate the player to play the game of the common event, and to improve the operation rate of the game system.

Here, the players who satisfy the predetermined relationship are, for example, players who belong to the same team, players whose intimacy between the players satisfies a predetermined condition, or players whose characters are used in a predetermined combination. is.

For example, in FIG. 8A, players PLA, PLB, PLC, and PLD belong to team RED, which is the same team. In this case, players PLA, PLB, PLC, and PLD are players who satisfy a predetermined relationship. . For example, a player becomes a member of a team by soliciting membership in a team on the network and registering with the team in response to the solicitation. As described with reference to FIG. 7, when players of the same team play the game during the simultaneous participation period, an effect different from the normal effect occurs.

In FIG. 8B, players PLB, PLC, and PLD are registered as friends of player PLA. For example, a player PLA registers friends and acquaintances to become friends, thereby forming a mutual friend relationship. In this case, it is determined that the degree of intimacy between the players satisfies the predetermined condition, and the players PLA, PLB, PLC, and PLD become players satisfying the predetermined relationship. When players belonging to these friends' groups play the game during the simultaneous participation period, an effect different from the normal effect will occur. In addition to simply being registered as a friend, if the degree of intimacy as a friend is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, it is determined that the player satisfies a predetermined relationship, assuming that the degree of intimacy satisfies a predetermined condition. good too.

In FIG. 8C, the characters CHA, CHB, CHC, and CHD are allied characters, and the characters CHA, CHB, CHC, and CHD are used in a predetermined combination. In this case, a player using a predetermined combination of characters CHA, CHB, CHC, and CHD is a player who satisfies the predetermined relationship. For example, characters appearing in anime or movies may be used as game characters. In the setting of animations and movies, characters belonging to a specific group such as a specific corps, or characters of a specific type become a predetermined combination of characters. When a player using a predetermined combination (predetermined type) of these characters plays the game during the simultaneous participation period, an effect different from the normal effect occurs.

Also, in this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 7, a combo effect is generated as an effect different from the normal effect. Effects such as combo effects are changed according to the number of players who are playing the game during the simultaneous participation period and satisfy a predetermined relationship. For example, in FIG. 7, the combo multiplier of the combo effect changes to 1.1 times, 1.2 times, and 1.3 times, depending on the number of players who performed combo attacks during the simultaneous participation period. .

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing example of this embodiment. First, it is determined whether or not the player has accessed the common event of the raid boss battle (step S1). For example, when the player selects the raid boss battle tab on the My Page screen of FIG. 4, it is determined that the common event of the raid boss battle has been accessed, and the raid boss battle screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the player has performed an attack (sortie) game play (step S2). For example, when the player selects the sortie tab on the raid boss battle screen of FIG. 6, it is determined that the player has played the attack game. Then, when the offensive game play has been performed, it is determined whether or not the timing of the offensive game play is within the simultaneous participation period of other players on the same team as the player (step S3). Then, when the player performs an attacking game play within the simultaneous participation period, a combo effect that is higher than the normal effect is generated as the effect of the attack (step S4). At this time, the combo effect is changed according to the number of players who are playing the attacking game during the simultaneous participation period. On the other hand, if the player does not play the attack game within the simultaneous participation period, a normal effect is generated as the effect of the attack.

Taking FIG. 7 as an example, the characters CHB and CHC play the attacking game during the simultaneous participation period of the character CHA player who is another player on the same team. , creates a combo effect. For example, when calculating an individual's contribution value from the given damage value, a combo effect is generated that increases the value by 1.1 times, 1.2 times, and so on. Also, the combo multiplier is changed according to the number of people who performed the combo attack. On the other hand, the player of the character CHD does not play the attack game during the simultaneous participation period starting from the attack timing of the character CHA, so the combo effect does not occur and the effect of the attack becomes a normal effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, an effect different from the normal effect is provided on the condition that the player performs the attacking game within the simultaneous participation period after the attacking game is played by another player belonging to the same team as the player. Generates a combo effect as In this way, when the players of the same team attack during the simultaneous participation period, a combo effect will be generated against consecutive attacks, and benefits reflecting the combo effect will be given to the player and the team. become. As a result, it becomes possible to effectively motivate players by simultaneously participating in common events and performing attacking gameplay, thereby improving the fun of the game and increasing the player's enthusiasm for the game. .

Also, in this embodiment, if the player does not play the attacking game during the simultaneous participation period, the combo effect is canceled. For example, if the player plays the attacking game within the simultaneous participation period, the combo effect is generated. will not occur. Taking FIG. 7 as an example, the player of the character CHD did not play the attacking game during the simultaneous participation period starting from the attack timing of the character CHA. Attack gameplay no longer triggers combo effects. In this way, the combo effect can be generated only during the simultaneous participation period, and the player can be effectively urged to play the attack game during the simultaneous participation period. This can effectively motivate the players to play the attacking game within the simultaneous participation period, making it possible to attract more players to the common event game play.

In the above description, the case where the effect different from the normal effect is the combo effect has been mainly described as an example, but the present embodiment is not limited to this. For example, effects that are different from normal effects include effects that increase attack power, effects that increase defense power, effects that activate special skills, effects that change the duration of common events, effects that restore the character's state, and effects that the player can use. It may be an effect that changes the effect of the item that has been acquired, or an effect that increases the acquisition probability of the item. For example, when playing an offensive or defensive game during the simultaneous participation period, the offensive power and defensive power are increased more than in the normal case. Also, during the simultaneous participation period, when the player performs a game play that uses techniques, the player activates a special technique that has higher offensive power and defensive power than the normal technique, for example, generates a special effect. Alternatively, as an effect different from the normal effect, an effect such as extending the period of the common event is generated. Alternatively, the effect of recovering the value of the parameter representing the state of the character, such as physical strength and hit points, is generated. Alternatively, when a player uses an item during the simultaneous participation period, a higher effect or a special effect is generated as the effect of using the item. Alternatively, as an effect different from the normal effect, an effect of increasing the acquisition probability of game elements such as items or characters is generated. For example, rare items and rare characters can be obtained with a high probability.

In addition, in the present embodiment, even for players who participate in the common event and play the game during the period from the timing when the purpose of the common event is achieved until the given extension period elapses, the effect of the game play is , perform a process that produces an effect that is different from the normal effect. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing for setting an extension period.

First, it is determined whether or not the raid boss has been defeated in the common event (step S11). Then, when the raid boss is defeated, processing for setting an extension period according to the number of players participating in the raid boss battle is performed (step S12). For example, setting processing is performed to extend the extension period as the number of participating players increases.

Next, a timing process is performed to detect the elapse of the extension period from the timing at which the raid boss was defeated (step S13). That is, a process of measuring the elapse of the extended period of length set in step S12 using a timer or the like is performed. Then, for the player whose attack timing is within the extended period, an effect different from the normal effect is generated as a game play effect (step S14). Alternatively, a player whose attack timing is within the extended period is also set as an object to be given a privilege according to the degree of contribution or the like. Next, it is determined whether or not the extension period has passed (step S15), and if it has not passed, the process returns to step S13, and if it has passed, the process ends.

If an extension period is set for the simultaneous participation period in this way, when a large number of players play the game just before the end of the simultaneous participation period, effects such as a combo effect can be obtained for the game play of the players. can be generated, and it is also possible to make it a target for granting benefits. For example, when playing a game such as an attack just before the end of the simultaneous participation period, even if the player himself/herself thinks that he/she is in time, a situation occurs in which the simultaneous participation period cannot be completed due to network communication delay or the like. In this case as well, by setting an extension period for the simultaneous participation period, the occurrence of such a situation can be effectively prevented.

2.3 Privilege Granting Process In this embodiment, when the purpose of the common event is achieved, a process of granting a privilege according to the result of the game processing is performed to the players who have participated in the common event. A detailed example of the awarding process of this privilege will be described below. In the following explanation, it is assumed that the privilege given to the player is the reward. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a detailed example of processing for giving rewards (benefits in a broad sense) according to this embodiment.

First, it is determined whether or not the raid boss has been defeated and the purpose of the common event has been achieved (step S21). Then, when the purpose of the common event is achieved, a process of giving rewards (privileges) to all the players who participated in the raid boss battle is performed (step S22). That is, all the players who participated in the common event and played the game perform the process of giving rewards to be given. This reward is a so-called participation prize, and is relatively low in value, for example, compared to other rewards. It is possible to encourage players to participate in the common event by providing such rewards as participation prizes.

Also, a process of giving a combo reward (combo privilege) to the player who generated the combo effect is performed (step S23). That is, a special combo reward is given to the player who has generated the combo effect. By providing such a combo reward, each player will be motivated by the acquisition of this combo reward and aim to play a game that generates a combo effect, and the player's enthusiasm for the game will increase. It is possible to increase the degree of immersion.

Next, the player's individual contribution and the player's team contribution are calculated (step S24). For example, using the method described with reference to FIG. 7, arithmetic processing is performed to obtain individual contribution values and team contribution values as individual contribution degrees and team contribution degrees. Then, a reward corresponding to individual contribution and a reward corresponding to team contribution are given (step S25). For example, the higher the degree of contribution, the higher the value of the reward given to the player or team. In this way, the players are motivated by obtaining higher-value rewards, and are motivated to take actions that contribute to the achievement of a common goal, either individually or as a team. Become. Therefore, it is possible to create a player's sense of unity, etc., and improve the player's enthusiasm and immersion in the game.

Next, processing for setting reward ranks according to individual contribution and team contribution is performed (step S26). Then, the team MVP reward for the player with the highest degree of contribution within the team, the MVP reward for the player with the highest degree of contribution among all players, and the ace player reward for the top 5% of players who earned the degree of contribution. Processing is performed (step S27).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the purpose of the common event of defeating the raid boss is achieved, rewards, which are benefits, are given to the players who have participated in the common event. Giving such a reward can effectively motivate the player to participate in the common event.

In this embodiment, as shown in step S22 of FIG. 11, when the purpose of the common event is achieved, all players who have participated in the common event and played the game will receive rewards (privileges) to be granted. is given. That is, the player is given a reward as a participation prize for participating in the common event. For example, medals, rewards, etc. in the game are given as participation prizes. In this way, since rewards can be obtained simply by participating in the common event, it becomes possible to attract more players to the common event as participating players.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in step S23, processing for giving a combo reward (combo privilege) is performed to the player who has generated the combo effect. For example, a special combo reward such as a combo bonus is given to a player who has generated a combo effect. By doing so, it is possible to encourage the player to perform a game play that generates a combo effect. As a result, more players can participate in the common event at the same time and play the game in such a way that a combo effect is generated. It will also be possible to improve the operating rate of the system.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in steps S24 and S25, when the purpose of the common event is achieved, a reward according to the player's individual contribution or a team (a group of players satisfying a predetermined relationship) contribution Reward giving processing is performed according to the degree. The player's individual contribution indicates how much the game play such as attacks of each player contributed to the achievement of the common goal, and is the individual contribution value described with reference to FIG. 7, for example. The degree of contribution of the team represents how much the group as a whole has contributed to the achievement of the common purpose, and is, for example, the team contribution value described with reference to FIG. The reward according to the degree of team contribution may be given to the team, or may be given to all the players forming the team. Further, the reward given may be changed according to the value of the degree of individual contribution or the degree of team contribution. For example, the higher the degree of contribution, the higher the reward. By performing processing for giving rewards according to the degree of individual contribution and the degree of team contribution in this way, the degree of individual contribution and the degree of team contribution can be reflected in the given reward. Therefore, in order to obtain a better reward, the player will take action to contribute as an individual or as a team. By providing rewards according to the degree of contribution of individuals or teams, it becomes possible to effectively motivate players to play the game as individuals or teams.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in step S26, processing for setting the ranking of rewards when a common goal is achieved is performed according to the player's individual contribution and the group's contribution. For example, the higher the degree of contribution of an individual or group, the higher the ranking of rewards, making it easier to receive rewards. Then, as shown in step S27, processing for giving rewards according to the set rank is performed. For example, the player's contribution ranking within the team is obtained, and a team MVP reward for being the MVP of the team is given to the player with the highest contribution within the team. In addition, the rank of contribution among all players is obtained, and the player with the highest contribution among all players is awarded an MVP reward for being the overall MVP, and the top player with the highest contribution is awarded. to give an ace player reward that rewards being an ace player. In this way, the higher the degree of contribution, the better the ranking and the more rewards can be obtained. It becomes possible to increase the player's enthusiasm and immersion in the game.

2.4 Event Generation Processing and Notification Processing In this embodiment, common event generation processing is performed according to the game situation of the player. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of screen transition in the game system of this embodiment.

When the player logs in, the player's My Page screen as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed, and it is determined whether or not the raid boss of the raid boss battle in which the player participated even once has already been defeated (step S31). When the raid boss has been defeated, a raid boss defeat effect is performed (step S32). Then, the defeat result processing is performed, and a pop screen for giving rewards is displayed (steps S33, S34). That is, since the boss of the raid boss battle in which the player participated has been defeated, the reward giving process as described with reference to FIG. 11 is performed.

If the raid boss has not been defeated, it is determined whether or not the number of bosses defeated by the team in the boss battle has reached a predetermined number and the raid boss appearance condition has been satisfied (step S35). Then, when the appearance condition is satisfied, a common event for the raid boss battle is generated, and a raid boss appearance effect is performed (step S36). That is, in this embodiment, whether or not to generate a common event for the raid boss battle is determined based on the game situation of the player. Here, the game situation of the team to which the player belongs is determined as the game situation, and when the number of bosses defeated in boss battles in the team reaches a predetermined number, a raid boss, which is a condition for generating a common event, is determined. It is judged that the appearance condition of is satisfied. Then, a common event for the raid boss battle in which the raid boss appears is generated. For example, in FIG. 4, the player clicks the boss battle tab to participate in the boss battle in which the players belonging to the team cooperate to defeat the boss. Then, when the number of defeated bosses in this boss battle reaches a predetermined number, a raid boss, which is a more powerful boss, occurs. Not only the players of the team that generated the raid boss, but all players logged into the game can participate in this raid boss battle.

After the appearance effect of the raid boss is performed, the top screen of the raid boss battle is displayed (step S37). Then, when the player sorties into the raid boss battle, a pop-up screen for consuming materials dedicated to the raid boss battle is displayed, and the battle effect of the raid boss battle is performed (steps S38 and S39). After that, a score result pop screen is displayed (step S40), and the process proceeds to step S43.

In step S35, if the condition for the appearance of the raid boss by defeating the boss of the player's team is not satisfied, it is determined whether or not the sortie button for the raid boss battle is active and can be pressed. If so, the process shifts to another process such as a team boss battle (steps S41 and S42). For example, when the raid boss appearance condition is satisfied by defeating the boss of another player's team, the sortie button for the raid boss fight becomes active and can be pressed on the game screen of the player. For example, the sortie tab in FIG. 6 corresponds to the sortie button, and this sortie tab becomes selectable. Then, it is determined whether or not the raid boss of the transition destination has already been defeated (step S43). For example, if the raid boss has already been defeated when the player sorties, the process proceeds to the raid boss defeat rendering process in step S32. On the other hand, if the raid boss has not been defeated, the process proceeds to step S37 for displaying the top screen of the raid boss battle.

As described above, in this embodiment, as shown in step S35 in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not to generate a common event for the raid boss battle according to the game situation of the player, such as the number of bosses defeated. By doing so, it becomes possible to implement common event generation processing that reflects the game situation of the player. For example, a user who wants to defeat a raid boss and obtain a reward in a raid boss fight cooperates with the players of the team to which he belongs to do something so that the number of bosses defeated in the boss fight reaches a predetermined number. Will play the game again and again. Then, when the number of bosses defeated by the team reaches a predetermined number and a raid boss appears, the players of the team cooperate to play the raid boss battle so that the combo effect of the team as described with reference to FIG. 7 is generated. will do. For example, in FIG. 4, the chat tab is selected, and the game is played while consulting with other players on the team through chat and cooperating so that the number of bosses defeated by the team reaches a predetermined number. Then, when the raid boss appears, the game is played while consulting with the other players of the team so that as many players of the team as possible attack the raid boss during the simultaneous participation period. By doing so, it becomes possible to play a game in which friends participate in the game and cooperate to achieve a common goal, and the player's motivation for playing the game can be greatly improved.

Further, in this embodiment, the simultaneous participation period is set according to the parameters of the predetermined relationship or the game situation of the player. For example, in FIG. 13, the simultaneous participation period TC is set with the participation timing of the player of the character CHA as a starting point, and the players of the characters CHB and CHC participate in the common event during the simultaneous participation period TC. effect occurs. In this case, the settings such as the length of the simultaneous participation period TC change according to the parameters of the predetermined relationship such as team level and friend intimacy, or the game status such as game progress status and game play status. For example, when the team level of the players of the characters CHA, CHB, and CHC is high, or when the players of the characters CHA, CHB, and CHC have a high degree of intimacy with each other, the simultaneous participation period TC becomes longer. On the other hand, when the team level and familiarity are low, the simultaneous participation period TC is short. Alternatively, the simultaneous participation period TC becomes longer when the player's game progresses or when a special event occurs in the progress of the game. On the other hand, if the player's progress in the game is delayed or if an event that imposes a penalty on the player occurs, the concurrent participation period TC will be shortened. Alternatively, in a game play situation in which the number of times the player has played the game is large or the play time is long, the simultaneous participation period TC is lengthened. Alternatively, if the player plays the game using a special item, the simultaneous participation period TC becomes longer. On the other hand, if the number of times the player has played the game is short or the playing time is short, the simultaneous participation period TC will be short. Alternatively, if the player is a beginner player, the simultaneous participation period TC will be longer, and if the player is an advanced player, the simultaneous participation period TC will be shorter. By doing so, it becomes possible to set the length of the simultaneous participation period TC by reflecting the parameters of the predetermined relationship and the game situation. It becomes possible to increase the enthusiasm of

In addition, in the present embodiment, notification processing is performed to make the player recognize other players who are simultaneously participating in the common event and who satisfy a predetermined relationship. For example, when a group of players satisfying a predetermined relationship is a team or a group of friends, notification for making the players aware of other players of the team participating at the same time and friends playing at the same time. process. Specifically, the notification process is realized by a process of displaying characters of other players or an effect process performed without displaying characters of other players.

For example, in E1 of FIG. 14, a notification process is performed to make the players aware that the players of the characters CHA, CHB, and CHC are simultaneously participating in the common event of the raid boss battle. That is, in FIG. 14, players of characters CHA, CHB, and CHC attack the raid boss RBS during the simultaneous participation period, and the combo attacks by characters CHA, CHB, and CHC are successful. As shown in E1, the images of the characters CHA, CHB, and CHC used by the players participating simultaneously are displayed to make the players aware that these players are simultaneously participating in the common event. . Images of characters CHA, CHB, and CHC shown in E1 are, for example, icon images of these characters. Even when a large number of players participate at the same time, the images of the characters may be displayed so as to overlap each other in order to appropriately display the characters of the large number of players. Accompanying information such as the attack combo ratio of each character may also be displayed together with the image of the character.

On the other hand, in E2 of FIG. 15, notification processing for recognizing other players participating simultaneously is realized by effect processing such as message display and flashing. For example, in E2, processing is performed to notify the player by means of a message or effect that the team RED, which is the team to which the player belongs, has continued combo attacks without interruption. In this way, the notification process for recognizing other players who are participating simultaneously may be at least the process of notifying the players that there are other players who are participating simultaneously. For example, as shown in E1 of FIG. 14, in the process of displaying the characters of the players who are participating simultaneously, there is an advantage in that it is possible to make the players aware of which character players are participating simultaneously. , has the disadvantage of a heavy processing load. On the other hand, in the notification process using a message or the like shown in E2 of FIG. 15, it is difficult for the player to recognize which characters are participating simultaneously, but there is an advantage in that the processing load is light.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, by performing notification processing for recognizing other players who are participating simultaneously, special effects such as a combo effect can be generated if the player participates in the common event at that time. It is possible to effectively make the player aware of what is possible. For example, the player recognizes that there are other players who are participating simultaneously by the notification processing, and by participating in the common event simultaneously, special effects such as a combo effect can be obtained as a game play effect. It becomes effective. Therefore, it becomes possible to realize an appropriate notification process for a common event in which simultaneous participation produces a special effect, and the user interface can be improved. For example, if the main game is an asynchronous game that does not share a game space, it is common that notification processing for other players is not performed. In this regard, in this embodiment, even if the main game is an asynchronous game, in the common event, by performing notification processing for other players, it is easy to generate special effects due to simultaneous participation. It implements the user interface.

Although the present embodiment has 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. For example, terms (team friends, combo effects, rewards, etc.) that are described at least once in the specification or drawings together with different terms with broader or synonymous meanings (players who satisfy a predetermined relationship, effects different from normal effects, benefits, etc.) ) may be replaced by the different term anywhere in the specification or drawings. Also, game processing, event processing, privilege processing, etc. are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and methods equivalent to these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

CHA~CHG, CHM, CHEN Character, RBS Raid Boss,
PLA-PLD player, TC simultaneous participation period,
100 processing unit, 102 communication processing unit, 104 event processing unit, 106 privilege processing unit,
110 game processing unit, 120 display processing unit, 130 sound processing unit, 160 operation unit,
162 imaging unit, 170 storage unit, 172 game information storage unit,
173 parameter storage unit, 174 privilege information storage unit, 180 information storage medium,
190 display unit, 192 sound output unit, 194 I/F unit,
195 portable information storage medium, 196 communication unit,
500 server system, 510 network, 600 processing unit,
602 communication processing unit, 604 event processing unit, 606 privilege processing unit,
610 game processing unit, 612 management unit, 614 authentication processing unit, 616 billing processing unit,
620 display processing unit, 630 sound processing unit, 660 operation unit, 670 storage unit,
672 game information storage unit, 673 parameter storage unit, 674 benefit information storage unit,
676 billing information storage unit, 678 user information storage unit,
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an event processing unit that performs processing for generating a common event in which a player who has logged into a game and is playing a game in each game space of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can participate at an individual timing for each player;
Among the players logged in to the game, it is determined whether or not players who satisfy a predetermined relationship access the common event and participate in the event at the same time. A game processing unit that performs a game process that produces an effect different from a normal effect as an effect of the player's game play during the simultaneous participation period, which is a period during which simultaneous participation is determined;
including
The game processing unit
Players who participated in the common event and played the game during the period from the timing when the purpose of the common event was achieved to the elapse of the given extension period will also receive the effect as the effect of the game play. A game system characterized by the occurrence of an event processing unit that performs processing for generating a common event in which a player who has logged into a game and is playing a game in each game space of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can participate at an individual timing for each player;
Among the players logged in to the game, it is determined whether or not players who satisfy a predetermined relationship access the common event and participate in the event at the same time. A game processing unit that performs a game process that produces an effect different from a normal effect as an effect of the player's game play during the simultaneous participation period, which is a period during which simultaneous participation is determined;
including
The game processing unit
When a second player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event during the simultaneous participation period due to the participation of the first player who satisfies the predetermined relationship, the game play effect of the second player is as follows. generating said effect different from said normal effect;
The player recognizes information of other players who simultaneously participate in the common event within the simultaneous participation period and who satisfies the predetermined relationship, and information indicating that the effect different from the normal effect is occurring. A game system characterized by performing a notification process to cause a game to be played. In claim 2,
The game processing unit
When the first player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event, counting the passage of the simultaneous participation period from the participation timing of the first player is started, and the second player who satisfies the predetermined relationship is counted. the second player participates in the common event within the simultaneous participation period, the effect different from the normal effect is generated as an effect of the game play of the second player;
When a third player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event after the simultaneous participation period has passed, counting the elapse of the second simultaneous participation period from the participation timing of the third player. If a fourth player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event within the second simultaneous participation period, the effect of the fourth player's game play is different from the normal effect. A game system for generating the effect . In claim 2 or 3 ,
The game processing unit
A game system characterized in that the notification process is performed by a process of displaying the character of the other player, or an effect process performed without displaying the character of the other player. an event processing unit that performs processing for generating a common event in which a player who has logged into a game and is playing a game in each game space of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can participate at an individual timing for each player;
Among the players logged in to the game, it is determined whether or not players who satisfy a predetermined relationship access the common event and participate in the event at the same time. A game processing unit that performs a game process that produces an effect different from a normal effect as an effect of the player's game play during the simultaneous participation period, which is a period during which simultaneous participation is determined;
including
The game processing unit
When the first player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event, counting the elapse of the simultaneous participation period from the participation timing of the first player, and the second player who satisfies the predetermined relationship. generates the effect different from the normal effect as an effect of the game play of the second player when participating in the common event within the simultaneous participation period,
When a third player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event after the simultaneous participation period has passed, counting the elapse of the second simultaneous participation period from the participation timing of the third player. If a fourth player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event within the second simultaneous participation period, the effect of the fourth player's game play is different from the normal effect. A game system for generating the effect . In any one of claims 2 to 5,
The game processing unit
Players who participated in the common event and played the game during the period from the timing when the purpose of the common event was achieved to the elapse of the given extension period will also receive the effect as the effect of the game play. A game system characterized by the occurrence of In any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
Players who satisfy the predetermined relationship are players who belong to the same team, players whose intimacy between players satisfies a predetermined condition, or players whose characters are used in a predetermined combination. game system. In any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The game processing unit
A game system, wherein the effect is changed according to the number of players who are playing the game during the simultaneous participation period and satisfy the predetermined relationship. In any one of claims 1 to 8 ,
The game processing unit
The effects include a combo effect, an effect of increasing attack power, an effect of increasing defense power, an effect of activating a special skill, an effect of changing the period of the common event, an effect of recovering the state of the character, and an effect used by the player. A game system that generates an effect that changes the effect of an item or an effect that increases the probability of acquiring an item or a character. In any one of claims 1 to 9 ,
The game processing unit
After the offensive game play of another player belonging to the same team as the player, on condition that the player has played the offensive game within the simultaneous participation period, a combo effect is generated as the effect. game system. In claim 10 ,
The game processing unit
A game system, wherein the combo effect is canceled when the player does not play an attacking game within the simultaneous participation period. In any one of claims 1 to 11 ,
A game system comprising: a privilege processing unit that performs a process of giving a privilege according to a result of the game processing to a player who has participated in the common event when the purpose of the common event is achieved. . In claim 12 ,
The privilege processing unit
A game system characterized in that, when the purpose of the common event is achieved, all the players who participated in the common event and played the game are given a privilege to be given. In claim 12 or 13 ,
The privilege processing unit
A game characterized in that when the purpose of the common event is achieved, a privilege according to the individual contribution of the player or a privilege according to the contribution of the group of players satisfying the predetermined relationship is provided. system. In claim 14 ,
The privilege processing unit
A game system characterized by performing a process of setting the order of granting of the privilege when the purpose of the common event is achieved, according to the degree of individual contribution of the player or the degree of contribution of the group. In any one of claims 12 to 15 ,
The privilege processing unit
A game system, wherein a process of giving a combo privilege is performed to a player who has generated a combo effect as the effect. In any one of claims 1 to 16 ,
The event processing unit
A game system characterized by performing processing for generating the common event according to the game situation of the player. In any one of claims 1 to 17 ,
The game processing unit
A game system, wherein the simultaneous participation period is set according to a parameter of the predetermined relationship or a game situation of the player. an event processing unit that performs processing for generating a common event in which a player who has logged into a game and is playing a game in each game space of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can participate at an individual timing for each player;
Among the players logged in to the game, it is determined whether or not players who satisfy a predetermined relationship access the common event and participate in the event at the same time. As an effect of the player's game play during the simultaneous participation period, which is a period during which it is determined that the player is participating simultaneously, a game processing unit that performs game processing that produces an effect different from the normal effect,
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The game processing unit
Players who participated in the common event and played the game during the period from the timing when the purpose of the common event was achieved to the elapse of the given extension period will also receive the effect as the effect of the game play. A program characterized by generating an event processing unit that performs processing for generating a common event in which a player who has logged into a game and is playing a game in each game space of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can participate at an individual timing for each player;
Among the players logged in to the game, it is determined whether or not players who satisfy a predetermined relationship access the common event and participate in the event at the same time. As an effect of the player's game play during the simultaneous participation period, which is a period during which it is determined that the player is participating simultaneously, a game processing unit that performs game processing that produces an effect different from the normal effect,
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The game processing unit
When a second player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event during the simultaneous participation period due to the participation of the first player who satisfies the predetermined relationship, the game play effect of the second player is as follows. generating said effect different from said normal effect;
The player recognizes information of other players who simultaneously participate in the common event within the simultaneous participation period and who satisfies the predetermined relationship, and information indicating that the effect different from the normal effect is occurring. A program characterized by performing notification processing to cause an event processing unit that performs processing for generating a common event in which a player who has logged into a game and is playing a game in each game space of each terminal device of a plurality of terminal devices can participate at an individual timing for each player;
Among the players logged in to the game, it is determined whether or not players who satisfy a predetermined relationship access the common event and participate in the event at the same time. As an effect of the player's game play during the simultaneous participation period, which is a period during which it is determined that the player is participating simultaneously, a game processing unit that performs game processing that produces an effect different from the normal effect,
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The game processing unit
When the first player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event, counting the elapse of the simultaneous participation period from the participation timing of the first player, and the second player who satisfies the predetermined relationship. generates the effect different from the normal effect as an effect of the game play of the second player when participating in the common event within the simultaneous participation period,
When a third player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event after the simultaneous participation period has passed, counting the elapse of the second simultaneous participation period from the participation timing of the third player. If a fourth player who satisfies the predetermined relationship participates in the common event within the second simultaneous participation period, the effect of the fourth player's game play is different from the normal effect. A program characterized by producing said effect .

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