JP7341697B2 - Program, information processing device, game system, and game providing method - Google Patents

Description

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

In recent years, network systems that provide users with communication-type networking services called social networking services (hereinafter referred to as "SNS") have become known.

On such social networking services, online games called social games are provided, and each user can play fighting games, combat games, or , RPG, and other games.

Among such games, for example, there are games in which a lottery process is performed in which game media such as game characters and items are awarded to players. Among such lottery processes, there is a so-called box-type lottery process in which a game medium given to a player is excluded from a lottery target group having a plurality of game media as a population.

In this lottery process, even if the game content desired by the player is not awarded, the probability that the game content desired by the player will be awarded in subsequent lottery processes is increased.

However, if a game medium desired by the player (for example, a high-rarity game medium) is awarded through such a box-type lottery process, and the game medium is excluded from the lottery target group, then the player The problem was that the motivation to do so diminished, making it less interesting. In such a case, as shown in the prior art, the lottery target group may be initialized (for example, see paragraphs 0051 and 0052 of Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 5335973

In the conventional technology, when the initialization condition is satisfied, the lottery target group (corresponding to the "deck" in Patent Document 1) is arranged so that the number of game media stored in the lottery target group (corresponding to the "deck" in Patent Document 1) is equal to the total number of game media stored in the lottery target group. This initializes the . Further, in the conventional technology, after initialization, the player needs to perform the lottery process many times before acquiring the desired game content again. Therefore, if the desired game content is not dispensed contrary to the player's expectations, costs (e.g., points consumed, number of draws, time, etc.) increase depending on the number of drawings, and the player's motivation may decrease.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to maintain the player's motivation for the lottery process in the lottery process in which game media given to the player is excluded from the lottery target group. The object of the present invention is to provide a program and a server device that can further improve game performance.

(1) The present invention:
A program that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
causing a computer to function as a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group;
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
Determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the type of game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, based on the type of game media given to the player and the number of grants for each type. The present invention relates to a program characterized in that the first resetting of the lottery target group is performed by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group.

The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the above program.

According to the present invention, new game media is added to the lottery target group based on the type of game media given to the player and the number of game media given for each type, so useful game media are added to the lottery target group. It becomes possible to maintain the player's motivation for the lottery process and further improve the game performance.

(2) Furthermore, the program and information storage medium of the present invention include:
The type includes a rarity indicating scarcity value,
The first resetting unit includes:
The first resetting may be performed by adding a game medium with a rarity higher than a first predetermined value to the lottery target group.

According to the present invention, since game media of high rarity that the player likes is added, it is possible to maintain the player's motivation for the lottery process and further improve the game performance.

(3) Furthermore, the program and information storage medium of the present invention include:
The first resetting unit includes:
The number of game media of each rarity to be added to the lottery target group may be determined based on the number of game media of each rarity higher than the first predetermined value given to the player.

According to the present invention, since an appropriate number of additions is determined for high-rarity game media that the player likes, it is possible to maintain the player's motivation for the lottery process and further improve the game performance.

(4) Furthermore, the program and information storage medium of the present invention include:
The type includes a rarity indicating scarcity value,
The first resetting unit includes:
It may be determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the rarity of the game content given to the player is higher than a second predetermined value.

According to the present invention, when the rarity of the game content given to the player is higher than the second predetermined value (for example, rarity = 5), the first resetting opportunity is obtained. Therefore, even after the player obtains the desired high-rarity game content, it is possible to maintain the player's motivation for the lottery process and further improve the game performance.

(5) Furthermore, the program and information storage medium of the present invention include:
The first resetting unit includes:
The first resetting may be performed when the predetermined conditions and a payment condition for the player to pay a predetermined price are satisfied.

According to the present invention, in order to perform the first resetting, it is necessary to satisfy payment conditions in addition to predetermined conditions, so the first resetting can be made valuable.

(6) Furthermore, the program and information storage medium of the present invention include:
a second resetting unit that performs a second resetting of the lottery target group by setting the lottery target group to an initial state;
further causing the computer to function as a reception unit that receives a selection of the first resetting or the second resetting for the lottery target group based on input information of the player;
The first resetting unit includes:
If the selection of the first resetting is accepted and the predetermined condition is satisfied, performing the first resetting,
The second resetting unit includes:
The second resetting may be performed when the selection of the second resetting is accepted.

According to the present invention, the player can select whether to perform the first resetting or the second resetting. For example, in a case where a payment is required to perform the first reset, if the player wishes to refuse the payment, he or she can select the second reset instead. In other words, according to the present invention, it is possible to propose various resetting to the player.

(7) Furthermore, the program and information storage medium of the present invention include:
The second resetting unit includes:
The second reset may be performed by setting the types of game media in the lottery target group and the number of each type to an initial state.

The second reset of the present invention is to initialize the types of game media in the lottery target group and the number of each type, and can be different from the first reset.

(8) Furthermore, the program and information storage medium of the present invention include:
further causing the computer to function as a presentation unit that presents information on game media of the lottery target group;
The presentation unit includes:
When the first reset is performed, information on game media of the lottery target group after the first reset may be presented.

According to the present invention, the player can know information about the game media of the lottery target group even after the first reset.

(9) The present invention also includes:
A server device that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group,
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
Determine whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the type of game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, based on the type of game media given to the player and the number of grants for each type. The present invention relates to a server device characterized in that the first resetting of the lottery target group is performed by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration showing a configuration of a game system according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a server device according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a terminal device according to an embodiment. An example of information on a lottery target group according to an embodiment. An example of the number of lottery target groups for each rarity and the number of grants for each rarity in the initial state of an embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the timing of first resetting in one embodiment. FIGS. 7A and 7B are examples of the number of lottery target groups for each rarity level and the number of grants for each rarity level. FIGS. 8A and 8B are examples of the number of lottery target groups for each rarity level and the number of grants for each rarity level. FIGS. 9A and 9B are examples of instruction screens. FIGS. 10(A) and 10(B) are examples of instruction screens. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process flow of a server device according to an embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process flow of a server device according to an embodiment. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process flow of a server device according to an embodiment. FIGS. 12A and 12B are examples of the number of lottery target groups for each rarity level and the number of grants for each rarity level.

This embodiment will be described below. Note that this embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in this embodiment are essential components of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, the outline and general configuration of the game system 1 of this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 1. Note that FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a system configuration showing the configuration of a game system 1 of this embodiment.

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

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

The server device 10 is an information processing device that can provide a service that allows a user to play a game using a terminal device 20 that is communicatively connected via the Internet. Additionally, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides communication-type services. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service that allows communication between multiple users.

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

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

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

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

Information such as billing information and game information stored in the storage area (storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10 is stored in a database (in a broad sense, a storage device, memory ), or when functioning as an SNS server, the information stored in the player information storage unit 146 and the like stored in the storage area may be stored in a database ( It may be stored in a storage device (memory, in a broad sense).

Specifically, the server device 10 of this embodiment receives input information based on the operation of the user of the terminal device 20 (i.e., the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. It has become. Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing results to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 performs various processes to provide the game processing results received from the server device 10 to the terminal device 20 so that they can be viewed by the user. It has become.

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

The terminal device 20 also includes a web browser that can view web pages (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). , a web browser function for transmitting user operation data to the server device 10, etc., and executes various processes for providing game screens to the user, thereby allowing the user to execute the game. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire game control information provided from the server device 10, execute predetermined game processing, and execute a game based on the game processing.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 makes a request to the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, it is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and starts the game. In particular, the terminal device 20 uses the API as necessary to cause the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server to perform a predetermined process, or the player information storage unit managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. 146 and executes the game.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described using FIG. 2. Note that FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of this embodiment. Further, the server device 10 of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 includes an input section 120 used for administrator and other input, a display section 130 that displays a predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 that stores predetermined information, and a communication device that communicates with the terminal device 20 and others. 196, a processing section 100 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage section 140 that mainly stores various data used for the game.

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

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

The information storage medium 180 (computer readable medium) stores programs, data, etc., and its functions include optical disks (CDs, DVDs), magneto-optical disks (MO), magnetic disks, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM).

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, terminals, other servers, and other network systems), and its functions are performed by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It consists of software, programs, etc.

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its functions are configured by RAM (VRAM) and the like. Note that the information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed in a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 142, the storage unit 140 of the present embodiment includes a game data storage unit 144 in which game information indicating information regarding the game is stored, and player information indicating information regarding each player. It has a player information storage section 146 and a lottery target group storage section 148.

In particular, the game data storage unit 144 stores information about the game space (game field) in which the game is played, information about each character, information about the virtual camera, and other setting values used in the game. Furthermore, the game data storage unit 144 stores information on game media managed by the server device 10.

The player information storage unit 146 also stores, for each player, (1) the player's nickname, player ID, and if the player belongs to a team, the team name and ID (hereinafter referred to as "affiliation information");
(2) Information regarding individual and team performance, such as current scores, earned rewards, or game time (hereinafter also referred to as "performance information");
(3) Information regarding the characteristics and attributes of the player character, the game media (items, etc.) possessed by the player character, their types (including the abilities of the items), and parameters (4) Competitive games with other player characters and other teams Information regarding the battle record, such as the number of wins and losses against other player characters and other teams (hereinafter also referred to as "score information");
(5) location information indicating the position of each player or team within the game field;
(6) Information on the presence or absence of defeat (game over or not) (hereinafter also referred to as "defeat information"), and
(7) Information regarding billing such as billing history and billing amount;
is memorized.

Note that the score information, battle record information, and defeat information included in the player information are updated at each predetermined timing. For example, predetermined timings include every given period (e.g. every 5 minutes), the timing when a player logs out, the predetermined time in the game (e.g. 8:00 a.m.), the timing when a predetermined event occurs (e.g. This includes the timing at which any individual match or team match ended.

The lottery target group storage unit 148 stores information on the lottery target group (population) for each player. For example, the lottery target group storage unit 148 stores a predetermined number of lottery target groups, which are game media, in association with players (for example, player identification information (player ID)).

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

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

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on a program stored in the information storage medium 180, and performs various processes such as controlling the exchange of data etc. between each unit. . Furthermore, processing for providing various services in response to requests from the terminal device 20 is performed.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of this embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a web processing unit 102, a game processing unit 103, a timer management unit 104, a management unit 105, a lottery processing unit 106, and a first resetting unit 107. , a second resetting section 108, an accepting section 109, and a presenting section 110.

The communication control unit 101 performs a process of transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control unit 101. In particular, the communication control unit 101 of this embodiment performs a process of transmitting information regarding the game screen to the terminal device 20 of the player based on a request from the terminal device 20 of the player.

The web processing unit 102 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 102 performs a process of transmitting data in response to a request from a web browser installed on the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and a process of transmitting data in response to a request from a web browser installed on the terminal device 20. Performs processing to receive transmitted data.

In this embodiment, an example will be explained in which the server device 10 also has a function as an SNS server, but the server device 10 may be formed separately as a game server and an SNS server. Good too. Furthermore, the server device 10 may perform part or all of the game processing of this embodiment, or the terminal device 20 may perform a part of the processing.

The game processing unit 103 works in conjunction with the terminal device 20, and executes game processing of the game provided in this embodiment in each player based on the player's operation input via the terminal device 20. Furthermore, the game processing unit 103 executes control on preset characters such as NPCs.

The timer management unit 104 has a timer function and is used to manage the progress of the game. In particular, the timer management section 104 works in conjunction with the game processing section 103 and outputs the current time and a preset time to each section. Further, the timer management unit 104 is used to synchronize with each terminal device 20.

The management unit 105 sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group for the lottery process, and stores the lottery target group in association with the player in the lottery target group storage unit.

Furthermore, the management unit 105 excludes the game content given to the player from the lottery target group. Note that excluding also means updating by reducing the number of types of game media in the lottery target group. Here, the type of game medium includes the degree of rarity indicating the scarcity value of the game.

The lottery processing unit 106 executes a lottery process according to predetermined rules, and awards the winning game content to the player.

The first resetting unit 107 performs the first resetting for the lottery target group. For example, the first resetting unit 107 determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the type of game content given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, the first resetting unit 107 A first reset is performed for the lottery target group by newly adding game media to the lottery target group based on the type and the number of grants for each type.

Further, the first resetting unit 107 may perform the first resetting when the receiving unit 109 receives the selection of the first resetting and a predetermined condition is satisfied. good.

In addition, the first resetting unit 107 is configured to store game media with a rarity higher than the first predetermined value (for example, a rarity higher than rarity = 3) (for example, a game media with a rarity = 4, a rarity The first resetting may be performed by adding a game medium (e.g., game content of =5) to the lottery target group.

In addition, the first resetting unit 107 determines the number of game media of each rarity to be added to the lottery target group (number of additions) based on the number of game media of each rarity higher than the first predetermined value given to the player ) to determine.

Specifically, for example, if the number of game contents of rarity level 4 given to the player is "3", the first resetting unit 107 determines the additional number of rarity level 4 to be "3". . Further, if the number of game contents of rarity 5 given to the player is "1", the first resetting unit 107 determines the additional number of rarity 5 to be "1". In other words, the number of additions should be the same as the number of grants.

Further, the first resetting unit 107 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied when the rarity of the game content given to the player is higher than a second predetermined value (for example, rarity 4). judge. For example, the first resetting unit 107 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the rarity of the game content given to the player is "5".

Further, the first resetting unit 107 may perform the first resetting when a predetermined condition and a payment condition in which the player pays a predetermined consideration are satisfied. For example, the predetermined consideration is paid by consuming paid points or free points. Note that the first resetting unit 107 accepts the selection of the first resetting by the receiving unit 109, and when the predetermined conditions and the payment conditions for the player to pay the predetermined consideration are satisfied. A first reset may be performed.

The second resetting unit 108 performs second resetting of the lottery target group by bringing the lottery target group into an initial state. For example, the second resetting unit 108 performs the second resetting by initializing the types of game media in the lottery target group and the number of each type.

Further, the second resetting unit 108 may perform the second resetting when the receiving unit 109 receives the selection of the second resetting.

Further, the second resetting unit 108 may receive the selection of the second resetting through the receiving unit 109 at an arbitrary timing, and may set the lottery target group to an initial state. Note that the second reset does not require the player to pay a predetermined price, and does not require the player to pay cash or consume in-game currency.

The receiving unit 109 receives a selection of the first resetting or the second resetting for the lottery target group based on the player's input information.

The presentation unit 110 presents information on game media of the lottery target group. Note that "presenting" means displaying on the player's terminal device, notifying through a given communication function (for example, e-mail, etc.), and the like.

In particular, when the first reset is performed, the presentation unit 110 of the present embodiment presents information on game media of the lottery target group after the first reset. Further, when the second reset is performed, the presentation unit 110 presents information on game media of the lottery target group after the second reset. The information on game media includes the winning probability of each game media. Note that the probability of winning is also referred to as the offer ratio.

Moreover, since the presentation unit 110 recalculates the winning probability of each game medium each time a lottery process is performed, the presentation unit 110 may present the recalculated winning probability of each game medium every time it is recalculated.

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described using FIG. 3. Note that FIG. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device in this embodiment. Further, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 3 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is for the player to input operation data, and its function can be realized by a touch panel or a touch panel type display. That is, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 that can detect two-dimensional designated position coordinates (x, y) on the screen where an image is displayed. For example, the input unit 260 includes a detection unit 262 that can detect two-dimensional contact position coordinates (x, y) in a contact detection area (touch panel).

Note that the touch operation on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as the "touch panel" except in special cases) may be performed using a fingertip, or may be performed using an input device such as a touch pen. .

In addition, the input unit 260 may include a button, a lever, a keyboard, a steering wheel, a microphone, an acceleration sensor, etc. that can input operation information (operation signal) other than the indicated position.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, the communication unit 296, and the like, and its functions can be realized by RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of this embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, and an image buffer 272 in which final display images and the like are stored. Note that some of these may be omitted, or the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 may constitute part of them.

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

Further, the information storage medium 280 can store a program for making the computer function as each part of this embodiment (a program for making the computer execute the processing of each part). Note that the processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280, as described later.

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

In particular, in this embodiment, the display section 290 also functions as an input section 260 through which the player operates the game by using a touch panel display. Here, as the touch panel, for example, a resistive film type (4-wire type, 5-wire type), a capacitance type, an electromagnetic induction type, an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave type, an infrared scanning type, or the like can be used.

The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, a host device or other terminal device), and its functions are performed by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, and programs. This can be achieved by

Note that the terminal device 20 receives programs and data stored in the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 for making the computer function as each part of this embodiment via the network. The programs and data may be stored in the information storage medium 280 or the storage unit 270. A case where the terminal device 20 functions by receiving programs and data in this manner can also be included within the scope of the present invention.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing in conjunction with the server device 10 based on input data and programs from the input unit 260.

In particular, in this embodiment, the game processing includes processing for starting the game when game start conditions are met, processing for advancing the game, processing for arranging objects such as player objects and enemy objects, and displaying objects. processing, processing for calculating game results, or processing for ending the game when game ending conditions are met.

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

The processing section 200 includes a communication control section 210, a web browser 211, a game processing section 212, a display control section 213, a drawing section 220, and a sound processing section 230. Note that a configuration may be adopted in which some of these are omitted.

The communication control unit 210 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data with each of the server devices 10. Further, the communication control unit 210 performs processing for storing data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, processing for analyzing the received data, control processing regarding transmission and reception of other data, and the like.

Note that the communication control unit 210 may perform a process of storing and managing server destination information (IP address, port number) in the information storage medium 280. The communication control unit 210 may communicate with the server device 10 when receiving input information from the player to start communication.

In particular, the communication control unit 210 performs a process of transmitting player identification information and operation information to the server device 10 and receiving data (player's web page, game screen, etc.) from the server device 10.

Note that the communication control unit 210 may transmit and receive data with the server device 10 at predetermined intervals, or may transmit and receive data with the server device 10 when receiving input information from the input unit 260. In particular, the communication control unit 210 of this embodiment performs a process of receiving a game screen from the server device 10.

The web browser 211 is an application program for viewing web pages (game screens), downloads HTML files, image files, etc. from the web server (server device 10), analyzes the layout, and controls the display. Further, the Web browser 211 transmits data to the Web server (server device 10) using an input form (link, button, text box, etc.).

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

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

The game processing unit 212 performs various game processing. For example, there are processes for starting the game when game start conditions are met, processes for advancing the game, and processes for ending the game when game end conditions are met.

The game processing unit 212 then processes various objects (consisting of primitives such as polygons, free-form surfaces, or subdivision surfaces) that represent display objects such as player characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (terrain). It may also be possible to perform a process of arranging and setting objects (objects) in the object space.

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

Further, the game processing unit 212 performs game processing (for example, processing of a competitive game, etc.), lottery processing, etc. based on player input information input by the input unit 260.

For example, the terminal device 20 may issue a lottery request to the server device 10, and the server device 10 may be controlled to perform a lottery process upon receiving the lottery request from the terminal device 20.

Further, the game processing unit 212 may be executed in conjunction with the server device 10, or a part or all of it may be formed in the server device 10.

Furthermore, the display control unit 213 performs a process of displaying a game screen on the display unit 290. For example, the display control unit 213 may display using the Web browser 211. That is, the display control unit 213 causes the display unit 290 to display information necessary during the game based on the information transmitted from the server device 10. For example, the terminal device 20 displays information presented from the server device 10 (information about game media of the lottery target group).

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

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

[4] Overview In a game provided by the server (for example, a competitive game, etc.), when the server device 10 receives a selection of a lottery event provided in the game based on a player's operation input, the server device 10 selects a lottery event according to predetermined rules. The process is executed and the winning game contents (characters, items, cards, etc.) are given to the player.

In particular, the lottery process provided by the server device 10 of this embodiment excludes the winning game media from the population that is the lottery target group. That is, the lottery of this embodiment performs random extraction by excluding already extracted elements from the population, and is also called a box-type lottery process.

For example, assume that in the initial state, the lottery target group (population) associated with player P1 is 100 game media. In the initial state, the breakdown of the lottery target group is 1 game media with rarity = 5, 3 game media with rarity = 4, 6 game media with rarity = 3, and rarity = 2. Assume that there are 10 game media with rarity=1 and 80 game media with rarity=1. In this case, in the first lottery process, when game media with rarity=1 is given to player P1, the lottery target group becomes 99 pieces, and the number of game media with rarity=1 is updated to 79 pieces. In this way, in the lottery process of the present embodiment, the number of lottery target groups decreases according to the number of times of lottery.

Then, the server device 10 of this embodiment determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied, and resets the population when the predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when the server device 10 provides game content with a high rarity (for example, rarity 4 or higher) to the player P1, the server device 10 adds the high rarity game content to the population and provides the player P1 with a low rarity game content. The population of lottery targets for player P1 is reset by not adding game media with rarity (for example, rarity 3 or less) to the population. In this way, the population includes good game media with high rarity, the motivation of the player P1 for the lottery process can be maintained, and the game quality can be improved. The processing contents of this embodiment will be described in detail below.

[5] Explanation regarding lottery processing [5.1] Management of lottery target group The server device 10 of this embodiment stores a predetermined number (finite number) of lottery targets for each player in association with the player (player ID, player identification information). game media are set as a lottery target group for lottery processing.

Here, the "game media" is, for example, a virtual character, card, item, or the like. Further, the "lottery target group" is a population for lottery processing, and is a set of a predetermined number of game media. For example, the lottery object group may be one in which a predetermined number of game media to be subjected to lottery processing are stored in one box (deck) assigned to each player.

The lottery target group storage unit 148 stores information on the lottery target group including at least the types of game media that are the lottery target group and the number of each type, in association with the player ID.

Here, the type of game media can be defined as a "rarity" that indicates scarcity value. "Rarity" is also referred to as rarity or rarity value. For example, the "rarity" is an index indicating the difficulty of obtaining the game medium in the initial state of the lottery target group, and in this embodiment, it takes a value from "1" to "5". In particular, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that in the initial state, the lower the rarity of the game medium, the easier it is to obtain the game medium, and the higher the rarity of the game medium, the harder it is to obtain the game medium. That is, in order to make it more difficult to obtain the game content as the rarity of the game content is higher in the initial state, the lottery target group is set such that the higher the rarity of the game content is in the initial state, the smaller the number of pieces of that rarity is. In other words, in the initial state, the higher the rarity, the lower the probability of winning at that rarity.

FIG. 4 shows an example of information on the lottery target group associated with the player P1, which is stored in the lottery target group storage unit 148. For example, the lottery target group storage unit 148 stores the ID of the game medium (identification information of the game medium), the degree of rarity, the name of the game medium, and the number of pieces. As shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of the same game media (for example, card A) may exist in the lottery target group.

In the initial state of this embodiment, the total number indicating the number of all game media constituting the lottery target group is "100", and the total number decreases each time a lottery process is performed.

Further, when the server device 10 performs a lottery process and awards a winning game medium to a player, the server device 10 subtracts the number of the game media from the lottery target group storage unit 148 to exclude the winning game medium from the lottery target group. For example, if the number of cards A stored in the lottery target group storage unit 148 is "5" and the card A is given to the player, the number of cards A is updated to "4".

In other words, the server device 10 excludes the game medium given to the player P1 (the winning game medium) from the lottery target group of the player P1 by deleting the game medium from the information in the lottery target group storage unit 148 (or This means updating the information on the lottery target group in such a way as to identify that the lottery has been given.

Furthermore, based on the information stored in the lottery target group storage unit 148, the server device 10 determines the "number (remaining number)" for each rarity of the lottery target group associated with the player P1, and the "granting number" for each rarity. Calculate the number.

Further, the "number (remaining number)" is the number of game media for each rarity of the lottery target group, and indicates the number of game media remaining in the lottery target group.

The "number of games given" indicates the number of game media given to the player for each rarity level. In the initial state, the number of grants for each rarity is set to "0".

FIG. 5 shows the "number (remaining number)" for each rarity and the "number given" for each rarity of the lottery target group in the initial state of the player P1. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the number of pieces with rarity=5 is set to "1," the number of pieces with rarity=4 is set to "3," and the number of pieces with rarity=3 is set to "6." "10" is set as the number of items with rarity=2, and "80" is set as the number of items with rarity=1.

Each time the server device 10 performs a lottery process, the information stored in the lottery target group storage unit 148 is updated, so the "number (remaining number)" of each rarity of the lottery target group, The "number of grants" will be calculated.

[5.2] Lottery Process The server device 10 executes a lottery process according to predetermined rules, and awards the winning game content to the player. For example, when the server device 10 receives a lottery request from the player P1, the server device 10 selects one or more games from among the game media of the lottery target group assigned to the player P1 according to a predetermined lottery algorithm (for example, a random number algorithm). Extract (select) the medium. In addition, in a predetermined rule, the propriety of lottery processing may be determined. For example, it may be determined that the lottery process is possible when payment conditions for paying the consideration required for the lottery process are satisfied.

For example, the server device 10 extracts game contents based on the winning probability set for each game medium.

Specifically, in the initial state, the rarity = 5 is set so that the winning probability of rarity = 5 is 1%.
Set the winning probability of each game medium of rarity = 4 so that the winning probability of rarity = 4 is 3%, and the winning probability of rarity = 3 is 6%. %, set the winning probability of each game media with rarity = 3 so that the winning probability of rarity = 2 is 10%, set the winning probability of each game media with rarity = 2 so that the winning probability of rarity = 2 is 10%, The winning probability of each game medium with rarity=1 is set so that the winning probability with degree=1 is 80%.

Note that when there are multiple game contents corresponding to the rarity, the winning probability of each game medium may be the same or different.

For example, in the initial state, if the winning probability of rarity = 4 is 3% and the number of rarity = 4 is "3" of game media D, E, F, each of rarity = 4 The winning probabilities of game media D, E, and F may be set uniformly to 1%, or the winning probability of game media D may be set to 0.9%, the winning probability of game media E may be set to 1.1%, and the winning probability of game media F may be set to 1%. The winning probability of each game medium D, E, and F may be set to be different, such as the winning probability of 1%.

In addition, in this embodiment, since the game media (extracted elements) that have already won are excluded from the lottery target group and randomly extracted, the winning probability of each game media is calculated every time the lottery process is performed. Recalculate and set.

Note that the lottery process of this embodiment is to perform a lottery for discharging (granting) one game medium in response to a player's request to acquire one game medium. In response to the acquisition request, a lottery may be held to dispense two or more game media.

[5.3] Grant Information The server device 10 of this embodiment uses the types of game media given to the player and the number of grants for each type as grant information.

For example, the server device 10 calculates the "number of grants" of game media for each rarity granted to the player P1 based on information stored in the lottery target group storage unit 148 in association with the player P1. In this embodiment, the "number of grants" for each rarity level in a predetermined period is calculated.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the server device 10 receives a first resetting instruction for the lottery target group of the player P1 from timing T0 in the initial state (for example, the total number of lottery target groups is 100), , the number of grants for each rarity level is calculated for the period L1 up to timing T1 (for example, when the total number of lottery target groups is 80) when the first resetting instruction is received.

For example, FIG. 7A shows the number of lottery target groups (remaining number) at timing T1 and the number of grants for each rarity level in the period L1 for player P1. For example, in period L1, the total number of game media given to the player is "20", of which the number of game media given with rarity = 5 is "1", and the number of game media given with rarity = 4 is given. is "2", the number of game media of rarity 3 is "3", the number of game media of rarity 4 is "4", and the number of game media of rarity 5 is "10". It shows.

Further, when the server device 10 receives the first resetting instruction for the lottery target group of the player P1 after timing T1, the server device 10 receives the first resetting instruction timing T2 (for example, for the lottery target group). The number of grants for each rarity in period L2 is calculated until the total number is 50).

For example, FIG. 8A shows the number of lottery target groups (remaining number) at timing T2 and the number of grants for each rarity in the period L2 for player P1.

In other words, for the first resetting that is accepted from the second time onwards, the server device 10 calculates the number of grants for each rarity level from the timing of receiving the immediately previous first resetting instruction to the current time.

[6] Description of Resetting [6.1] Description of First Resetting First, details of the first resetting will be described. The server device 10 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is met based on the type of game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, by adding a new game media to the lottery target group, The first reset is performed for the lottery target group.

[6.1.1] Rarity of addition target The server device 10 performs the first resetting by adding game media with a rarity higher than the first predetermined value to the lottery target group. For example, the server device 10 adds a game medium with a rarity higher than rarity = 3, that is, a game medium with a rarity = 4 or a rarity of at least 5 to the lottery target group. 1. Reset.

That is, the server device 10 adds game media (at least one of rarity = 4 and rarity = 5) with a winning probability of less than a predetermined probability (for example, 5% or less) to the lottery target group in the initial state. On the other hand, in the initial state, game media (game media with rarity = 3, 2, 1) with a winning probability of a predetermined probability or higher (for example, 5% or higher) are controlled not to be added to the lottery target group. This is because by doing so, it is possible to give the player motivation to continue performing the lottery process.

Note that rarity = 4 and rarity = 5 in this embodiment are set to have low winning probabilities in the initial state, but after the first reset, rarity = 4 and rarity = 5 included in the lottery target group are set low. Since the number of game media with rarity=5 increases, the probability of winning increases. Therefore, players can easily obtain rare and valuable game media in the game.

Note that, for example, in the server device 10, the setting value of the "first predetermined value" is "3", but the value may be "4", "2", or "1".

[6.1.2] Number of additions for each rarity In addition, the server device 10 adds rare items to the lottery target group based on the number of game media of each rarity higher than the first predetermined value given to the player. Determine the number of game media per degree.

For example, the server device 10 determines the number of additions for each level of rarity based on the number of game contents given to players for each level of rarity during a predetermined period.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when performing the first resetting for the first time from the initial state, the first predetermined value given to the player during the period L1 up to the first resetting instruction timing T1. The number of game media of each rarity to be added to the lottery target group is determined based on the number of game media of each rarity higher than the value.

In addition, when the server device 10 performs the first resetting for the second time or later, the server device 10 determines that each rarity higher than the first predetermined value given to the player during the period from the most recent first resetting to the present time. Based on the number of game media, the number of game media of rarity to be added to the lottery target group is determined.

For example, the server device 10 sets the number of grants of rarity = 5 given to the player in a predetermined period as the number of additions of rarity = 5, and the number of grants of rarity = 4 given to the player in the predetermined period as the number of additions of rarity = 5. = 4 additional numbers.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, for the player P1, in the period L1 from the initial state to the first reset instruction timing T1, the number of game media with rarity = 5 is "1", the rare Since the number of game contents with a degree of rarity=4 is "2," the number of additional game contents with a degree of rarity=5 is set as "1," and the number of additional game contents with a degree of rarity=4 is set as "2."

FIG. 7(B) shows the number of each rarity level after the first reset. In other words, it shows the number of pieces of each rarity after newly adding a game medium with a rarity of 5 (number of additions: "1") and a game medium with a rarity of 4 (number of additions: "2"). Note that, as shown in FIG. 7(B), after the first reset, the number of assigned rarity degrees is updated to "0".

For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, for player P1, in a period L2 from the first reset instruction timing T1 to the second first reset instruction timing T2, a game with rarity=5 is played. Since the number of media granted is "1" and the number of game media with rarity = 4 is "1", the number of additional game media with rarity = 5 is set as "1", and the number of game media with rarity = 4 is set as "1". Let the number of additions be "1".

FIG. 8B shows the number of each rarity after the second first reset. As shown in FIG. 8(B), after the second first reset, a new game medium with rarity = 5 (number of additions "1") is added to the lottery target group, and a game with rarity = 4 is added to the lottery target group. A medium (number of additions “1”) is added. Note that, as shown in FIG. 8(B), after the first reset, the number of assigned rarity degrees is updated to "0".

Note that the content of the game content to be added may be different from the content of the game content already given to the player (for example, the character name, parameters, etc. are different), or may be the same. For example, in the initial state, the game medium of rarity = 5 in the lottery target group is set as "card X", and after the first reset, the game medium of rarity = 5 to be added may be set as "card Y". However, it may be the same "card X".

[6.1.3] Predetermined conditions for performing the first resetting The server device 10 determines whether or not the predetermined conditions are satisfied based on the type of game content given to the player, and the predetermined conditions are met. If the condition is satisfied, the lottery target group is reset by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group.

For example, the server device 10 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the rarity of the game content given to the player is higher than a second predetermined value (for example, "4"). Specifically, when the rarity of the game content given to the player is "5", it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the rarity of the game content given to the player P1, the server device 10 displays an instruction screen on the terminal device 20 of the player P1, for example, as shown in FIG. 9(A). GW1 is presented, a first resetting instruction button 91 is displayed, and when the first resetting instruction is received by touch input on the instruction button 91, the first resetting is performed. On the other hand, when the server device 10 does not receive the first resetting instruction, the server device 10 controls the player P1 so that the player P1 can perform the first resetting at any timing as long as a predetermined condition is satisfied.

In this embodiment, the number of items with rarity = 5 included in the lottery target group is one, but if there are two or more, the second predetermined value (for example, "4") included in the lottery target group is set. The predetermined conditions may be determined in consideration of the number of grants with a higher rarity (for example, rarity 5). For example, the server device 10 may determine that the game content given to the player has a higher rarity (e.g., rarity 5) than a second predetermined value (e.g., "4"), and It may be determined that a predetermined condition is met if the number of grants of a higher rarity (e.g., rarity 5) than the value (e.g., "4") is a predetermined number or more (e.g., 2 or more). .

Note that, for example, in the server device 10, the setting value of the "second predetermined value" is "4", but the value may be "3", "2", or "1". Further, the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value may be the same value.

[6.1.4] Payment Conditions In addition, the server device 10 performs the first reset for the lottery target group when predetermined conditions and payment conditions for the player to pay a predetermined consideration are satisfied. It's okay. For example, the first reset of the lottery target group may be performed when the player pays "100 points" using the virtual currency he/she owns. That is, the server device 10 displays an instruction button on the instruction screen GW2 on the terminal device 20 of the player P1 that includes the content of the consideration (for example, 100 points) for performing the first setting, as shown in FIG. 9(B). 93 is displayed, and when a first reset instruction is received by touch input on the instruction button 93, payment control is performed from the player P1, and the first reset is performed.

[6.1.5] Restrictions on First Resetting The server device 10 counts the number of times N that the first resetting has been performed from the initial state for each player. Note that the initial value of the number of times N is 0. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the number of times N is updated to 1 at timing T1 when the first reset instruction is received from the player P1 for the first time, and the second first reset instruction is received from the player P1. The number of times N is updated to 2 at timing T2 of reception.

Then, the server device 10 sets an upper limit number of times (for example, 5 times) for the first resetting, and performs control to prohibit the first resetting when the upper limit number of times is reached. For example, when the server device 10 performs the first resetting for the lottery target group associated with the player P1 five times (in the case of N=5), the server device 10 thereafter performs the first resetting for the lottery target group. prohibited.

Further, the server device 10 is configured to prohibit the first resetting from now on when the number of game media in the lottery target group after the first resetting becomes a predetermined number or less (for example, 10 or less). It's okay. In addition, if the number of game media with rarity = 1 in the lottery target group after the first resetting reaches a predetermined number (for example, 0), the server device 10 thereafter performs the first resetting. may be prohibited.

In this way, the server device 10 of the present embodiment prevents the lottery target group from maintaining a state in which high rarity is included for a long period of time by restricting the first resetting, thereby disrupting the game balance. control so that it does not occur.

[6.1.6] Recalculation of winning probability The server device 10 of this embodiment sets a lottery target group for each player, but if the contents of the lottery target group for the player change, each Recalculate the winning probability of the game medium. For example, when a game medium that has been won by player P1 in a lottery process is excluded from the lottery target group, the winning probability of each game medium in the lottery target group of player P1 is recalculated. Further, when the player P1 performs the first resetting and a new game medium is added to the lottery target group, the winning probability of each game medium in the lottery target group of the player P1 is recalculated. In addition, when performing the second resetting described below, the winning probability of each game medium in the lottery target group of player P1 may be set to a predetermined value or may be recalculated. good.

[6.2] Second Resetting Next, details of the second resetting will be explained. The server device 10 performs second resetting of the lottery target group by bringing the lottery target group into an initial state. The second resetting differs from the first resetting in that the player can unconditionally instruct the second resetting.

That is, the second reset is to set the "total number" of the lottery target group to the initial state (for example, "100"). For example, as shown in Figure 5, the second reset is to set the number of pieces with rarity = 5 in the lottery target group to "1", change the number of pieces with rarity = 4 to "3", and set the number of pieces with rarity = 3 to "3". is set to "6", the number of pieces with rarity=2 is set to "10", and the number of pieces with rarity=1 is updated to "80".

Here, "setting the lottery target group to the initial state" means, for example, setting the type (rarity) and the number (or proportion) of each type (each rarity) of the game media constituting the lottery target group to the initial state. It is to be. Further, "setting the lottery target group to an initial state" does not necessarily mean that the contents of the game medium (names, symbols, parameters, etc.) are the same. In other words, "setting the lottery target group to an initial state" may mean that the content of the game medium may be the same as the initial state, or may be partially or completely different. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, in the initial state, the game medium with rarity = 5 in the lottery target group is set as "Card X", but at the time of second reset, the game medium with rarity = 5 in the lottery target group The game medium may be "card Y".

Further, the server device 10 may receive a second resetting instruction from the player at any timing. Note that, after the second reset, the server device 10 initializes the number N of first resets to zero, and initializes the number of grants for each rarity of the lottery target group to zero.

[6.3] Method for selecting first and second resetting The server device 10 receives a selection of the first resetting or the second resetting for the lottery target group based on the player's input information. Then, when the first reset selection is accepted and a predetermined condition is met, the lottery target group is reset. On the other hand, when the second reset selection is accepted, the lottery target group is set to the initial state.

For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the rarity of the game content given to the player P1, the server device 10 displays an instruction screen on the terminal device 20 of the player P1, as shown in FIG. 10(A). Presenting GW3. Then, on the instruction screen GW3, a first resetting instruction button 91 and a second resetting instruction button 92 are displayed. When the server device 10 receives a first resetting instruction from the player P1 by touching the first resetting instruction button 91, the server device 10 performs the first resetting. On the other hand, when the server device 10 receives a second resetting instruction from the player P1 by touching the second resetting instruction button 92, the server device 10 performs the second resetting.

Further, the server device 10 may perform the first resetting of the lottery target group when predetermined conditions and payment conditions for the player to pay a predetermined price are satisfied.

For example, when a predetermined condition and a payment condition for the player to pay a predetermined price are satisfied, the server device 10 displays an instruction screen GW4 on the terminal device 20 of the player P1, as shown in FIG. 10(B). An instruction button 93 including the content of consideration for performing the first setting (for example, 100 points) and a second resetting instruction button 94 including the content of free of charge are displayed. When the server device 10 receives the first resetting instruction from the player P1 by touching the first resetting instruction button 93, the server device 10 controls the payment of the consideration from the player P1, and performs the first resetting instruction. Make settings. On the other hand, when the server device 10 receives a second resetting instruction from the player P1 by touching the second resetting instruction button 94, the server device 10 performs the second resetting. In this way, the player P1 can think and choose whether to select the first resetting that requires payment or the second resetting that is free of charge.

[7] Presentation The server device 10 presents information on the game media of the lottery target group. For example, the server device 10 may present information on the game media of the lottery target group in an initial state on the display unit 190 of the player's terminal device 20 in advance.

The server device 10 of the present embodiment may allow the player to select one lottery target group from a plurality of lottery target groups in advance. For example, after presenting information on game media for a plurality of lottery target groups, the server device 10 stores the lottery target groups for which selections have been received from players in the lottery target group storage unit 148 in association with the IDs of the players. You can manage it as you like.

Then, when the first resetting is performed for the lottery target group, the server device 10 presents information on the game media of the lottery target group after the reset. This is because after the reset, the winning probability of each game medium is recalculated.

The server device 10 also presents information on the game media in the lottery target group even when the winning game media are excluded from the lottery target group and the winning probability of each game media is recalculated.

In addition, the "information on the game media of the lottery target group" to be presented includes, for example, the winning probability of the game media of the lottery target group, the number of each rarity, the parameters of each game media (attack power, defense power, physical strength, etc.) parameters), symbols of each game medium, attributes of each game medium, etc.

[8] Flowchart [8.1] Process flow related to resetting of lottery target group An example of the flow of the process of first and second resetting performed by the server device 10 will be described using FIGS. 11A, 11B, and 11C. explain. For convenience of explanation, the flow of processing from the initial state regarding the lottery target group of player P1 will be described. Note that the initial value of the number of times N associated with player P1 is 0.

First, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the game of player P1 is started (step S1), a predetermined number (for example, 100) of game media are set as a lottery target group, and are stored in a lottery target group in association with player P1. (Step S2).

Then, it is determined whether or not a lottery request has been received from the terminal device 20 of the player P1 (step S3), and if the lottery request has been accepted (Y in step S3), a lottery process is executed (step S4). Note that the lottery process may be executed only when the lottery process is possible according to predetermined rules.

Then, the winning game content is given to the player P1 (step S5). Then, the game content given to the player P1 is excluded from the lottery target group (step S6). Then, the number of grants for each rarity of player P1 is updated (step S7).

Then, it is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S8). For example, the rarity of the game content given to the player P1 is higher than a second predetermined value (e.g., rarity = 4) (e.g., , rarity=5).

If the predetermined condition is satisfied (Y in step S8), the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied (N in step S8), the process returns to step S3.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, after Y in step S8, it is determined whether the number of times N is a predetermined value (for example, 5) (step S10).

If the number of times N is not the predetermined value (N in step S10), the information indicating that the first resetting is possible and the information indicating that the second resetting is possible are transmitted to the terminal device of the player P1. 20 (step S11). On the other hand, if the number of times N is the predetermined value (Y in step S10), the process advances to step S21.

Then, it is determined whether a first reset instruction has been received from the player P1 (step S12). When the first reset instruction is received from the player P1 (Y in step S12), the number of game media for each rarity to be added to the lottery target group is determined (step S13). For example, let the number of game media with rarity = 4 given be the number of additional game media with rarity = 4, and the number of game media given with rarity = 5 be the number of additional game media with rarity = 5. . On the other hand, if the first resetting instruction is not received (N in step S12), the process advances to step S22.

Then, the determined game medium is added to the lottery target group (step S14).

Furthermore, the number of grants for each rarity of the player P1 is updated to the initial value (0) (step S15).

Furthermore, the number of times N of being associated with the player P1 is counted (step S16). That is, 1 is added to the number of times N. After step S16, the process returns to step S3.

Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, after Y in step S10, information indicating that the second resetting is possible is displayed on the terminal device 20 of the player P1 (step S21).

Then, after N in step S12 or after step S21, it is determined whether a second reset instruction has been received from the player P1 (step S22). When the second reset instruction is received from the player P1 (Y in step S22), the rarity of the game media in the lottery target group and the number for each rarity are set to the initial state (step S23). Then, the number of grants for each rarity of the player P1 is updated to the initial value (0) (step S24). Further, the number of times N is set to an initial value (0) (step S25). Then, the process returns to step S3.

On the other hand, if the second reset instruction is not received from the player P1 (N in step S22), the process returns to step S3. Continue processing above.

[9] Example of processing according to point type In this embodiment, paid points (charged points) obtained by the player charging and charging points, and free points provided by the management side may be provided. .

In such a case, the player can perform the first resetting using either paid points or free points. That is, in the first resetting, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the first resetting can be performed by consuming free points or paid points.

For example, paid points are charged by the player's charges. For example, when the player's terminal device 20 transmits a billing request (paid point charge request) to the server device 10, and the server device 10 receives the billing request from the terminal device 20, the server device 10 uses a given billing system to charge the player. Payment processing is executed from the account or credit card associated with (player ID). In other words, charging the paid points requires a financial burden on the player.

Free points are points given to the player according to the progress of the game. For example, it may be given when the player clears a game condition during the game, or it may be given when a given parameter such as the experience value of the character operated by the player reaches a predetermined value. It may also be given when the player clears a given stage. Free points do not impose a financial burden on the player.

In particular, the server device 10 may determine the type and number of game media to be added to the lottery target group according to the type of points.

For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the player P1 performs the first resetting by consuming paid points, the server device 10 sets the value to a value equal to or less than the first predetermined value (for example, rarity = 3). , 2, 1) is controlled not to be added to the lottery target group.

On the other hand, when the server device 10 performs the first resetting by consuming the free points owned by the player P1, the server device 10 sets the rarity to a first predetermined value or less (for example, rarity = 3, 2, 1). Control is performed to add the game media to the lottery target group.

For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, for the player P1, in the period L1 from the initial state to the first reset instruction timing T1, the number of game media with rarity = 5 is "1", the rare A game in which the number of game media with degree = 4 is given "2", the number of game media with rarity = 3 is given "3", the number of game media with rarity = 2 is given "4", and rarity = 1 If the number of media granted is "10", the number of additional game media with rarity = 5 is "1", the number of additional game media with rarity = 4 is "2", and the number of additional game media with rarity = 3 is Assume that the number of additional game contents with rarity=2 is "4", and the number of additional game contents with rarity=1 is "10".

Then, as shown in FIG. 12(B), in the first reset at timing T1, game media with rarity = 5 (additional number "1") and game media with rarity = 4 are newly added to the lottery target group. (number of additions "2"), game media with rarity = 3 (number of additions "3"), game media with rarity = 2 (number of additions "4"), game media with rarity = 1 (number of additions "10") ”). Note that the number of grants for each rarity level is updated to "0".

For example, in the first reset, the player performs the first reset as shown in FIG. 12(B), but in the second reset, the player uses paid points to increase the rarity. Resetting can be performed while considering, such as performing a first resetting to add a game content with a high value.

Note that when performing the first resetting by consuming both the paid points and free points of the player P1, the server device 10 performs the first reset according to the ratio of the free points to the total consumed points (paid points + free points). , the number of additions for each rarity of rarity = 3, 2, and 1 is determined.

For example, if a player pays ``100 points'' using the virtual currency he owns, and if he consumes ``80'' from paid points and ``20'' from free points, the percentage of free points to total points is It will be 20%.

Then, for player P1, in the period L1 from the initial state to the first reset instruction timing T1, the number of game media with rarity = 5 is "1", and the number of game media with rarity = 4 is "1". "2", the number of game media with rarity = 3 is "3", the number of game media with rarity = 2 is "4", the number of game media with rarity = 1 is "10" In this case, first, the number of additional game media with rarity=5 is set to "1", which is the same number as the number of grants, and the number of additional game media with rarity=4 is set to "2", which is the same number as the number of grants.

The number of additional game media with rarity levels of 3, 2, and 1 is controlled to be a ratio of 20% (rounded to the nearest whole number) of the number of grants. In other words, the number of additions for rarity = 3 is "1" (3 x 0.2), the number of additions for rarity = 2 is "1" (4 x 0.2), and the number of additions for rarity = 1 is "2". ” (10×0.2).

Note that the server device 10 manages, for each player, the value of paid points (value of paid points possessed by the player) and the value of free points (value of free points possessed by the player).

[10] Application example [10.1] Regarding the number of game contents to be added at the time of first resetting Although we have described an example in which the number of game media of each rarity to be added to the lottery target group is determined based on the number of game media of each rarity to be added to the lottery target group, the number of game media of each rarity to be added to the lottery target group can be determined using various methods. Good too.

For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the server device 10 may set the number of lottery target groups for each rarity in the initial state as the additional number. For example, the number of initial states with rarity = 4 is "3", so the number of additional items with rarity = 4 is determined to be "3", and the number of initial states with rarity = 5 is "1", so , the number of additions for rarity=5 may be determined to be "1".

[10.2] Types of game media to be added at the time of first resetting Further, the server device 10 may decide the type (rarity) to be added depending on the amount of consideration paid. For example, if a predetermined condition and a payment condition for a player to pay a predetermined consideration are met, the server device 10 controls so that as the consideration increases, game media of lower rarity is not added to the lottery target group. You may.

For example, if (A) a price of 50 points is paid, the server device performs the first resetting by adding a game medium with a higher rarity than rarity = 2 to the lottery target group; B) If a consideration of 100 points is paid, the first reset is performed by adding a game medium with a rarity higher than rarity = 3 to the lottery target group, and (C) a consideration of 200 points is paid. If the payment is made, the first reset may be performed by adding a game medium with a higher rarity than rarity 4 to the lottery target group.

Then, the server device 10 determines the number of additions for each rarity based on the number of game contents given to players for each rarity during a predetermined period.

Further, the server device 10 may accept a selection of one consideration from the above (A), (B), and (C) from the player.

[11] Others The present invention is not limited to what has been described in the above embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as those described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same functions, methods, and results, or configurations that have the same objectives and effects). Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which non-essential parts of the configuration described in the embodiments are replaced. Further, the present invention includes a configuration that has the same effects or a configuration that can achieve the same purpose as the configuration described in the embodiment. Further, the present invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

As mentioned above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications can be made without substantially departing from the novelty and effects of the present invention. . Therefore, all such modifications are included within the scope of the present invention.

10 server device 20, 20A, 20B, 20C terminal device,
100 processing unit,
101 Communication control unit,
102 Web processing unit,
103 Game control unit,
104 Timer management department,
105 Management Department,
106 Lottery processing department,
107 first resetting section,
108 second resetting section,
109 Reception Department,
110 Presentation Department;
140 storage section,
142 main memory section,
144 Game data storage unit,
146 player information storage unit,
148 Lottery target group storage unit,
180 Information storage medium,
196 Communications Department,
120 input section,
130 display section,
200 processing unit,
210 communication control unit,
211 Web browser,
212 Game processing unit,
213 Display control unit,
220 Drawing Department,
230 sound processing section,
260 input section,
262 detection unit,
270 storage section,
271 Main memory section,
272 drawing buffer,
280 Information storage medium,
290 display section,
292 sound output section,
296 Communication Department

Claims (14)

A program that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
causing a computer to function as a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group;
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the rarity indicating the scarcity value of the game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, the rarity and rarity of the game content given to the player are determined. Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group based on the number of grants for each degree ,
The rarity of the game media to be added to the lottery target group is set to a higher rarity than a first predetermined value,
A program characterized in that, for each rarity added to the lottery target group, the number of game media of the added rarity is made equal to the number of game media of the rarity given to the player. A program that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group;
a second resetting unit that performs a second resetting of the lottery target group by setting the lottery target group to an initial state;
further causing the computer to function as a reception unit that receives a selection of the first resetting or the second resetting for the lottery target group based on input information of the player;
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the type of game content given to the player, and when the first resetting selection is accepted and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group based on the type of game media given to the player and the number of games given for each type,
The second resetting unit includes:
When the second reset selection is accepted, the rarity indicating the rarity value of the game media in the lottery target group and the number for each rarity level are set to the initial state, and the game media in the lottery target group is set to an initial state. Performing the second resetting by partially or completely different the contents from the initial state,
The content of the game media is as follows:
A program comprising at least one of a name, a pattern, and a parameter of the game medium. A program that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
causing a computer to function as a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group;
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the rarity indicating the scarcity value of the game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, the rarity and rarity of the game content given to the player are determined. Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium with a rarity higher than a first predetermined value to the lottery target group based on the number of grants for each degree,
determining that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the rarity of the game content given to the player is higher than a second predetermined value;
A program characterized in that the second predetermined value is higher than the first predetermined value. In any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The first resetting unit includes:
A program characterized in that the first resetting is performed when the predetermined condition and the payment condition that the player pays a predetermined price are satisfied. In any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
further causing the computer to function as a presentation unit that presents information on game media of the lottery target group;
The presentation unit includes:
A program characterized in that, when the first reset is performed, information on game media of the lottery target group after the first reset is presented. An information processing device that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group,
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the rarity indicating the scarcity value of the game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, the rarity and rarity of the game content given to the player are determined. Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group based on the number of grants for each degree ,
The rarity of the game media to be added to the lottery target group is set to a higher rarity than a first predetermined value,
An information processing device characterized in that, for each rarity added to the lottery target group, the number of game media of the added rarity is made equal to the number of game media of the rarity given to the player. An information processing device that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group;
a second resetting unit that performs a second resetting of the lottery target group by setting the lottery target group to an initial state;
an accepting unit that accepts a selection of the first resetting or the second resetting for the lottery target group based on input information of the player;
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the type of game content given to the player, and when the first resetting selection is accepted and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group based on the type of game media given to the player and the number of games given for each type,
The second resetting unit includes:
When the second reset selection is accepted, the rarity indicating the rarity value of the game media in the lottery target group and the number for each rarity level are set to the initial state, and the game media in the lottery target group is set to an initial state. Performing the second resetting by partially or completely different the contents from the initial state,
The content of the game media is as follows:
An information processing device comprising at least one of a name, a pattern, and a parameter of the game medium. An information processing device that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group,
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the rarity indicating the scarcity value of the game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, the rarity and rarity of the game content given to the player are determined. Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium with a rarity higher than a first predetermined value to the lottery target group based on the number of grants for each degree,
determining that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the rarity of the game content given to the player is higher than a second predetermined value;
An information processing device characterized in that the second predetermined value is higher than the first predetermined value. A game system that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group;
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the rarity indicating the scarcity value of the game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, the rarity and rarity of the game content given to the player are determined. Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group based on the number of grants for each degree,
The rarity of the game media to be added to the lottery target group is set to a higher rarity than a first predetermined value,
A game system characterized in that, for each rarity added to the lottery target group, the number of game media of the added rarity is made equal to the number of game media of the rarity given to the player. A game system that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group;
a second resetting unit that performs a second resetting of the lottery target group by setting the lottery target group to an initial state;
an accepting unit that accepts a selection of the first resetting or the second resetting for the lottery target group based on input information of the player;
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the type of game content given to the player, and when the first resetting selection is accepted and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group based on the type of game media given to the player and the number of games given for each type,
The second resetting unit includes:
When the second reset selection is accepted, the rarity indicating the rarity value of the game media in the lottery target group and the number for each rarity level are set to the initial state, and the game media in the lottery target group is set to an initial state. Performing the second resetting by partially or completely different the contents from the initial state,
The content of the game media is as follows:
A game system comprising at least one of a name, a pattern, and a parameter of the game medium. A game system that provides game media used in a game to a player,
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group;
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the rarity indicating the scarcity value of the game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, the rarity and rarity of the game content given to the player are determined. Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium with a rarity higher than a first predetermined value to the lottery target group based on the number of grants for each degree,
determining that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the rarity of the game content given to the player is higher than a second predetermined value;
A game system, wherein the second predetermined value is higher than the first predetermined value. A game providing method for providing information regarding a game from a server device to a terminal device, the method comprising:
The terminal device is
transmitting information regarding the player's operation input to the server device; receiving information regarding the game from the server device;
The server device includes:
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group,
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the rarity indicating the scarcity value of the game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, the rarity and rarity of the game content given to the player are determined. Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group based on the number of grants for each degree,
The rarity of the game media to be added to the lottery target group is set to a higher rarity than a first predetermined value,
A game providing method characterized in that, for each rarity added to the lottery target group, the number of game media of the added rarity is made equal to the number of game media of the rarity given to the player. A game providing method for providing information about games from a server device to a terminal device.
So,
The terminal device is
transmitting information regarding the player's operation input to the server device; receiving information regarding the game from the server device;
The server device includes:
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group;
a second resetting unit that performs a second resetting of the lottery target group by setting the lottery target group to an initial state;
an accepting unit that accepts a selection of the first resetting or the second resetting for the lottery target group based on input information of the player;
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the type of game content given to the player, and when the first resetting selection is accepted and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium to the lottery target group based on the type of game media given to the player and the number of games given for each type,
The second resetting unit includes:
When the second reset selection is accepted, the rarity indicating the rarity value of the game media in the lottery target group and the number for each rarity level are set to the initial state, and the game media in the lottery target group is set to an initial state. Performing the second resetting by partially or completely different the contents from the initial state,
The content of the game media is as follows:
A game providing method comprising at least one of a name, a pattern, and a parameter of the game medium. A game providing method for providing information regarding a game from a server device to a terminal device, the method comprising:
The terminal device is
transmitting information regarding the player's operation input to the server device; receiving information regarding the game from the server device;
The server device includes:
a management unit that sets a predetermined number of game media as a lottery target group in a lottery process and stores the lottery target group in a lottery target group storage unit in association with a player;
a lottery processing unit that executes the lottery process according to predetermined rules and grants the won game content to the player;
a first resetting unit that performs a first resetting for the lottery target group;
The management department is
excluding the game media given to the player from the lottery target group;
The first resetting unit includes:
It is determined whether a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the rarity indicating the scarcity value of the game media given to the player, and if the predetermined condition is met, the rarity and rarity of the game content given to the player are determined. Performing a first reset for the lottery target group by adding a new game medium with a rarity higher than a first predetermined value to the lottery target group based on the number of grants for each degree,
The rarity of the game medium given to the player is higher than a second predetermined value.
In this case, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied,
A game providing method, wherein the second predetermined value is higher than the first predetermined value.

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