JP7345246B2 - Game program, game processing method, information processing device - Google Patents

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Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Law From September 19th to 26th, 2018, we will hold an in-game event ``September Yokai Great Expedition'' for the game app ``Yokai Sangokushi: Kokuroi Wars'' and will be holding an event on the App Store (https Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. Updated at Level5.YSG2) Deliver. From October 22nd to 26th, 2018, we will hold an in-game event ``October Yokai Great Expedition'' for the game app ``Yokai Sangokushi: Kokutoi Wars'' and will be holding it on the App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/ Updates will be distributed on Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Level5.YSG2). From November 26th to 30th, 2018, we will hold an in-game event "November Yokai Great Expedition" for the game app "Yokai Sangokushi Kunitoro Wars" and will be holding it on the App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/ Updates will be distributed on Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Level5.YSG2).

The present invention relates to a game program, a game processing method, and an information processing device.

BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, games are known in which even when a game player acquires an item in the game, the item is virtually stored in a locked treasure chest or the like and is restricted from being used immediately. In this case, a two-step process will be followed in which a key item etc. to unlock the treasure chest will be obtained separately, and the items inside will become usable only when this key item etc. is used to unlock the treasure chest. By doing so, we aim to improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, there are known game systems in which multiple types are set for each of the treasure chest and key item, and the lock can be unlocked only when the acquired treasure chest and key item are of the corresponding types (for example, patented (See Reference 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2002-219276

In the above conventional technology, in order to unlock a treasure chest, it is necessary to obtain the corresponding type of key item, but if the action process to obtain it is long, the player's desire to continue the game may decrease. However, it could not be said that it was sufficiently interesting.

The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a game program, a game processing method, and an information processing device that can improve the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, the game program of the present invention includes an information processing device that includes a usage restriction processing unit that restricts the use of virtual prizes acquired during game play, and a use restriction processing unit that restricts the use of virtual prizes acquired during game play; a cancellation necessary value acquisition processing unit to acquire, a restriction cancellation processing unit that cancels the restriction on the use of the virtual prize when the cancellation frequency is equal to or greater than the cancellation requirement value, a restriction cancellation processing unit that cancels the restriction on the use of the virtual prize, and a restriction cancellation processing unit that releases the restriction on the use of the virtual prize; It functions as a status display processing unit for displaying.

In order to achieve the above object, the game processing method of the present invention includes the step of restricting the use of virtual prizes acquired during game play to a computing device included in an information processing device; a step of obtaining a necessary cancellation value; a step of canceling the restriction on the use of the virtual prize when the cancellation degree is equal to or greater than the necessary cancellation value; a step of displaying the current state of the cancellation degree and the necessary cancellation value; Execute.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing device of the present invention includes a use restriction processing unit that restricts the use of virtual prizes acquired during game play, and a release restriction processing unit that acquires a necessary release value set for the virtual prize. a necessary value acquisition processing unit; a restriction release processing unit that releases the restriction on the use of the virtual prize when the number of cancellation degrees is equal to or greater than the necessary cancellation value; and displaying the current state of the number of cancellation degrees and the necessary cancellation value. and a status display processing unit.

According to the game program and the like of the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

1 is an external view showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen of a storage where reward items stored in a treasure box are stored. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration related to the function of storing and unlocking a treasure chest of a server. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a treasure box unlocking window that prompts the user to decide whether or not to unlock the selected treasure box. It is a figure showing an example of the unlocking effect screen of a treasure chest. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of an item acquisition window that displays the type of reward item that has been acquired. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a treasure box unlocking window when the number of treasure keys in possession is insufficient. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a treasure key recovery window that prompts a user to decide whether or not to perform treasure key recovery. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a treasure key recovery window that displays treasure key recovery results. It is a figure showing an example of the jewel replenishment window which prompts a judgment whether or not to execute jewel replenishment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure related to a treasure chest unlocking operation, etc., executed by a CPU of a server. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure related to a treasure key recovery process executed by a CPU of a server. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure related to a treasure chest unlocking process executed by a CPU of a server. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a treasure box unlocking window in a modified example in which the contents of the treasure box can be confirmed before unlocking. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a server in a modified example in which the contents of a treasure box can be confirmed before unlocking. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of a server.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

<1. Overall configuration of game system>
First, an example of the overall configuration of a game system 100 according to this embodiment will be described using FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 100 includes a plurality of terminal devices 1 (only one is shown in FIG. 1) operated by a plurality of players, and a server 5. The terminal device 1 and the server 5 are communicably connected via a network NW such as a LAN or the Internet, for example. Note that the network NW may be wireless or wired. Further, in FIG. 1, the server 5 is composed of one computer, but it may be composed of a plurality of computers.

The terminal device 1 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet computer, a portable game machine, or the like. However, the computer is not limited to these, and may be, for example, a desktop computer, a notebook computer, a stationary game machine, or the like. The terminal device 1 has a touch panel 3 on which various displays and various input operations are performed by the player. The player performs a desired operation input by touching the touch panel 3 with a finger, pen, or the like.

The detection method of the touch panel 3 is not particularly limited, but various detection methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitance method, an optical method, and an electromagnetic induction method can be employed. Note that the terminal device 1 may include an input section such as a button or a switch in addition to the touch panel 3.

The server 5 (an example of an information processing device) is a so-called server computer. The server 5 accepts access via the network NW from the terminal device 1 of each player receiving game services, stores and manages game information of each player in a recording device, and provides online access to each player via the network NW. Provide game services.

The game service provided by the server 5 is such that a game program (also referred to as application software) is installed on the server 5, and the game is not executed on the terminal device 1, but rather the player's operation input on the terminal device 1 is performed. There is a mode in which the server 5 executes the game in accordance with the game and transmits the execution result to the terminal device 1 of each player. For example, the server 5 may provide a so-called browser game in which the game can be played using a web browser installed in the terminal device 1 of each player. Further, the server 5 may provide a so-called cloud game in which game images resulting from the game being executed on the server 5 are transmitted to the terminal device 1 in a streaming format, for example. Alternatively, the server 5 may provide a so-called social game that is executed by application software created based on an operating environment such as an API (application programming interface) that runs on a web browser in a SNS (social networking service). . Note that a part of the game program may be installed on the terminal device 1 so that not only the server 5 but also the terminal device 1 partially executes the game process.

<2. Summary of the game＞
Next, an example of the outline of the game according to the present embodiment, that is, the game provided when the game program (game processing method) of the present invention is executed by the server 5 will be explained using FIG. 2.

In the game according to the present embodiment, for example, a game character wins a battle against an enemy character, and as a reward, receives a reward item (an example of a virtual prize) stored in a treasure box, and stores the treasure box. Immediately after obtaining the reward item, it is stored in a treasure chest, so viewing and using its contents is restricted. If you own a predetermined number of treasure keys (described later), you can unlock the treasure chest and take out the reward items inside, and at that point you can check the type of reward item you have acquired and use it. state.

FIG. 2 is an example of a storage screen (hereinafter referred to as storage screen 4) that stores the reward items stored in the treasure chest as described above. By performing a specific operation during the game and displaying the storage screen 4 on the touch panel 3, the player can perform operations such as unlocking the treasure chest stored at that time.

In FIG. 2, the storage screen 4 mainly displays a jewel possession number display section 41, a treasure key state display section 42, a treasure chest storage display section 43, and a basic operation menu button 44.

The jewel possession number display section 41 is a part that displays the number of jewels that the player owns at the time, which will be described later.

The treasure key status display section 42 is a section that displays the number of treasure keys that the player currently possesses and the maximum number of treasure keys that the player can possess. In the example shown in FIG. 2, the maximum number of treasure keys that can be possessed is, for example, ten, and the number of treasure keys that the player possesses at this point is, for example, seven. The maximum number is a value fixedly set as a specification of the game, and the number of possessions is a variable value that fluctuates depending on the player's operation to unlock the treasure chest and the time-dependent processing or recovery processing described later.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the maximum number of treasure keys and the number of possession keys are displayed in two ways: a gauge display 42a and a numerical display 42b. In the gauge display 42a, 10 gauge frames corresponding to the maximum number are displayed side by side, and 7 gauge frames corresponding to the number of possessions are displayed, for example, in black and aligned to the left. In the numerical display 42b, the maximum number of items is 10 as the denominator, and the number of possession items as 7 is the numerator.

Note that the display mode of the maximum number of treasure keys and the number of treasure keys in possession is not limited to the above. For example, it may be only a gauge display or a numerical display, or in addition to or in place of these, for example, a key display. It may be displayed in other manners, such as arranging icons by the number of possessions.

Further, in the treasure key status display section 42, a treasure key icon 45 is displayed at the left end, and a display section 46 for unit recovery time required is displayed below the icon 45. Further, a recovery operation button 47 is displayed at the right end of the treasure key status display section 42. Note that the unit recovery required time and the recovery operation button 47 will be explained later.

The treasure box storage display section 43 is a section that displays an icon 48 of a treasure box acquired by the player. In the example shown in FIG. 2, there are displayed, for example, four slots 49 each having a substantially rectangular frame in which one treasure box icon 48 can be displayed and stored. That is, the player can store up to four locked treasure chests at the same time. Further, each slot 49 is individually displayed with a display section 49a (described later) for the number of keys required for unlocking and a display section 49b for the degree of rarity.

Here, two types of reward items are set: rarity and type. The degree of rarity is an index value indicating the degree of rarity of the reward item, and the higher the degree of rarity, the lower the probability of obtaining the reward item, and the higher the value of use in the game. The type represents the content of the reward item, such as name, purpose, function, appearance, etc.

In this embodiment, the index value of the above rarity (in the example shown in FIG. 2, rarity 3 is the highest and rarity 1 is the lowest) is directly displayed, and the icon of the treasure chest that stores the reward item is displayed. 48 is also displayed with an appearance corresponding to its rarity. Therefore, even when the reward item is stored in the slot 49 (unlocked), the player can check the rarity of the reward item stored in the treasure box at a glance. On the other hand, when the treasure box is stored in the slot 49, the type of reward item inside is not displayed at all, so the player cannot check the type of reward item inside until the treasure box is unlocked.

The basic operation menu button 44 is a plurality of operation buttons for inputting basic operations of the game.

The player selects and unlocks at least one of the treasure chests stored in the four slots 49 of the treasure chest storage display section 43 on the storage screen 4, thereby unlocking the reward stored therein. You can take out items, check their type, and use them. The treasure box from which the reward item has been taken out is removed from the slot 49, and the slot 49 becomes empty in which a new treasure box can be stored.

Note that, as described above, the player can only store treasure chests in the number of slots 49 (four in the example shown in FIG. 2). Therefore, when treasure chests are stored in all slots 49 (that is, in this example, four treasure chests are stored at the same time), even if a new treasure chest is obtained, it cannot be stored and will be discarded, or it will remain in storage. It will be stored in place of one of the treasure chests. Therefore, in order not to waste the acquired treasure chests, it is preferable for the player to unlock the stored treasure chests as much as possible and take out the reward items, thereby securing an empty slot 49 for the reward items.

To unlock a treasure box, as many treasure keys as the number of unlocking keys displayed in the slot 49 of the treasure box are required. The number of keys required for unlocking is set to a value corresponding to the rarity of the treasure box (rarity of the reward item). In this embodiment, settings are made such that the higher the rarity of the treasure chest, the greater the number of keys required to unlock it. In the example shown in Figure 2, a treasure chest with a rarity of 1 requires, for example, 3 treasure keys, a treasure chest with a rarity of 2 requires, for example, 5 keys, and a treasure chest with a rarity of 3 requires, for example, 10 treasure keys to unlock. ing.

When a treasure box is unlocked, the number of keys required for unlocking set for the treasure box to be unlocked is subtracted from the number of treasure keys that the player possesses at that time. In other words, the treasure key is consumed. It should be noted that the treasure key can be commonly used for any treasure box stored in the slot 49 regardless of its rarity, and whether or not the treasure box can be unlocked depends only on the number thereof.

In addition, to recover the treasure key, use a recovery item such as a jewel, or use the automatic recovery function over time. In this embodiment, in order to recover one treasure key, it is sufficient to consume, for example, 20 jewels, or to wait, for example, for 20 minutes. The unit recovery time display section 46 in the treasure key state display section 42 displays the lapse of 20 minutes in real time in the form of a countdown. In other words, the display section 46 shows the remaining time from the previous increase/decrease in the number of treasure keys until the next time one treasure key is recovered.

<3. Functional configuration of the server>
Next, with reference to FIG. 3, an example of the functional configuration of the server 5, mainly related to the functions of storing and unlocking the treasure chest, will be described. Note that the arrows shown in FIG. 3 indicate an example of a signal flow, and do not limit the direction of signal flow.

As shown in FIG. 3, the server 5 includes a usage restriction processing unit 51, a possession quantity regulation processing unit 52, a necessary release value acquisition processing unit 53, a restriction release processing unit 54, a release frequency control processing unit 55, It has a status display processing section 56.

The use restriction processing unit 51 functions to restrict the use of reward items obtained during game play. Specifically, the reward item that the player has acquired is virtually stored in a treasure box and stored in the slot 49 in a locked state, and the use of the reward item and confirmation of its type are restricted.

The number-of-possessions regulation processing unit 52 defines the maximum number of reward items that a player may possess for which usage restrictions have not been lifted. In other words, it functions to manage the number of treasure boxes stored in the slot 49. Specifically, when the player acquires a new treasure chest and stores it in the slot 49, if there is an empty slot 49, it is stored there, and if there is no empty slot 49, the new treasure box is discarded, or Or replace it with one of the treasure chests in storage.

The necessary cancellation value acquisition processing section 53 functions to obtain the necessary cancellation value for canceling the usage restriction of the usage restriction processing section 51. Specifically, the rarity of each treasure chest stored in each slot 49 and whose use is restricted by the usage restriction processing unit 51 is acquired, and the number of keys required to unlock the chest set in advance corresponding to each rarity is released. Obtain as required value.

The restriction release processing unit 54 functions to release the restriction on the use of the treasure chest by the use restriction processing unit 51. Specifically, the number of treasure keys that the player possesses at the time is the unlocking frequency, and the unlocking frequency (number of treasure keys) is the unlocking required value (unlocking value) of the treasure chest selected to be unlocked. If the number of keys is greater than or equal to the required number of keys, the treasure chest is virtually unlocked. Thereby, the restriction release processing unit 54 releases the restriction on the use and type display of the reward item in the treasure box, and deletes the treasure box from the slot 49.

The unlocking frequency control processing section 55 functions to process increase/decrease control of the unlocking frequency. Specifically, when a treasure box is unlocked, the number of treasure keys in possession, which is the unlocking frequency at that time, is reduced by the number of keys required to unlock, which is the unlocking value of the treasure box. Further, when a predetermined number (20 in this example) of jewels are used by the player's operation, the number of treasure keys held is increased (one treasure key is increased for every 20 jewels). In addition, the elapsed time from the previous increase/decrease in treasure keys is measured, and when a predetermined unit recovery time (20 minutes in this example) has elapsed, the number of treasure keys in possession is automatically increased by a predetermined amount. (Increase by 1 in this example). Note that the increase in the number of treasure keys in possession is managed up to a preset maximum number.

The status display processing unit 56 functions to display on the touch panel 3 of the terminal device 1 the treasure chest whose use is restricted by the usage restriction processing unit 51 and other various statuses. Specifically, in the treasure chest storage display section 43 on the screen shown in FIG. The degree is displayed on the display section 49b. Further, the number of necessary keys for unlocking, which is the necessary value for unlocking each treasure box, obtained by the necessary unlocking value acquisition processing section 53 is displayed on the display section 49a. In addition, the treasure key status display unit 42 displays the number of treasure keys in possession at the time, which is managed by the unlock frequency control processing unit 55, together with the maximum number, in the form of a gauge display 42a and a numerical display 42b. do.

Note that the processing etc. in each processing unit explained above is not limited to the example of the division of processing, and may be processed by an even smaller number of processing units (for example, one processing unit), for example. Further, the processing may be performed by further subdivided processing units. Furthermore, the functions of each of the processing units described above are implemented by a game program executed by a CPU 501 (see FIG. 16), which will be described later. It may also be implemented by an actual device such as a circuit. Furthermore, each of the processing units described above is not limited to the case where all of them are installed on the server 5 side, and some or all of them may be installed on the terminal device 1 side.

<4. Specific steps for unlocking and recovering treasure keys>
Next, an example of a specific process for unlocking a treasure box and recovering a related treasure key in the game of this embodiment will be explained using FIGS. 4 to 10. Note that FIGS. 4 to 10 are window screens that are displayed separately from the storage screen 4 shown in FIG. You may also switch to display it.

First, when the player selects and operates the icon 48 of the treasure chest he wishes to unlock on the storage screen 4, the treasure chest unlocking window 6 of FIG. 4 is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the treasure chest unlocking window 6 includes a slot 49, a message 61 related to unlocking the treasure chest, a treasure key item field 301, a "No" button 202, and an "OK" button 201. Displayed.

The slot 49 displays an icon 48 of the treasure chest selected to be unlocked, as well as the corresponding number of keys required to unlock (5 in the example shown in FIG. 4) and rarity (2 in the example shown in FIG. 4). 49a and 49b, respectively. In addition, the item field 301 for items used in unlocking operations includes a treasure key icon 45, its name, and the change in the number of treasure keys held in accordance with the unlocking operation (in the example shown in FIG. 4, "7 → 2"). ”) is displayed.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, for example, a message 61 "Do you want to open the treasure chest using five treasure keys?" is displayed, and the player is prompted to select the "No" button 202 and the "OK" button 201. Encourage the judge to decide whether or not to unlock the door. If the "No" button 202 is operated here, it is assumed that the player has canceled the unlocking operation of the treasure box, and the screen returns to the storage screen 4 of FIG. 2 described above.

In addition, when the "OK" button 201 is operated, it is determined whether or not the unlocking conditions for the treasure chest are satisfied, that is, the number of treasure keys the player possesses at that time is the number of keys required to unlock the treasure chest. It is determined whether or not the above is satisfied. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the number of treasure keys owned by the player is 7, and the number of keys needed to unlock the treasure chest of rarity 2 that is to be unlocked is 5, so the unlocking condition is satisfied. . As a result, after passing through the treasure box unlocking effect display as shown in FIG. 5, the item acquisition window 7 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed, and the unlocking operation is completed.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, the item acquisition window 7 displays the message 71 "You have acquired an item from the treasure chest." and the item field 302 for the reward item you have acquired, together with the icon of the reward item and its name (see FIG. In the example, "meat bun") and the number of obtained items (in the example shown in FIG. 6, one) are displayed. At this point, the player can confirm the type of reward item for the first time, and by operating the "OK" button 201, the player returns to the storage screen 4 shown in FIG. 2 above.

FIG. 7 shows another example of the treasure chest unlocking window. In the treasure chest unlocking window 6A shown in FIG. 7, the number of treasure keys held by the player at that time is 9, while the number of keys needed to unlock the treasure chest of rarity 3 that is the target of unlocking is 10. Therefore, the unlocking condition is not satisfied. In this case, a display indicating that the number of possessions does not satisfy the unlocking condition is displayed in the treasure key item field 301A (in the example shown in FIG. 7, for example, the number of possessions is indicated in bold shaded letters).

If the player operates the "OK" button 201 in this state, it is determined that the treasure key needs to be recovered, and the treasure key recovery window 8 shown in FIG. 8 is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the treasure key recovery window 8 displays a message 81 related to treasure key recovery, a treasure key item field 301, a jewel item field 303, a "No" button 202, and a "No" button 202. "OK" button 201 is displayed. In the treasure key item field 301, along with the treasure key icon 45, its name and the change in the number of treasure keys held (from "9 to 10" in the example shown in FIG. 8) due to the recovery operation are displayed. There is. Further, in the jewel item field 303, together with the jewel icon 82, its name and the change in the number of jewels possessed (from "218 to 198" in the example shown in FIG. 8) in accordance with the recovery operation are displayed.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, for example, a message 81 "Not enough treasure keys! Do you want to recover one treasure key using 20 orbs?" is displayed, and the player is asked to click the "No" button. 202 and the "OK" button 201 to make a decision as to whether or not to recover the treasure key. If the "No" button 202 is operated here, it is assumed that the player has canceled the treasure key recovery and treasure chest unlocking operations, and the screen returns to the storage screen 4 of FIG. 2 described above.

Although not shown, the time required for unit recovery is also displayed in the treasure key item columns 301 and 301A in FIGS. 4, 7, and 8 above, so that the player can wait for the automatic recovery of the treasure key over time. You may decide whether or not.

Furthermore, when the "OK" button 201 is operated in the treasure key recovery window 8 of FIG. It is determined whether the number is greater than or equal to the number required to recover the treasure key. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the number of jewels owned by the player is 218, and the number required to recover the treasure key is 20, so the recovery condition is satisfied. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, a treasure key recovery window 8A is displayed that shows the treasure key recovery results.

In the example shown in FIG. 9, the treasure key recovery window 8A displays a message 83 saying, "One treasure key was recovered using 20 orbs." In the example shown in 9, an item column 301 of treasure keys including 10) is displayed. When the player operates the "OK" button 201 after confirming that the treasure key has been recovered, the screen returns to the treasure box unlocking window 6A shown in FIG. 7 above. As a result, the conditions for unlocking the treasure chest are satisfied, so when the player operates the "OK" button 201, a display similar to that shown in FIGS. 4 to 6 described above is displayed and the unlocking operation is completed. .

In addition, apart from the example shown in FIG. 8 above, if the number of jewels owned by the player at that time in the treasure key recovery window 8 is less than 20 (not shown), that is, the treasure key recovery condition is met. It is possible that it is not. In this case, if the player operates the "OK" button 201, it is determined that jewels need to be replenished, and the jewel replenishment window 9 shown in FIG. 10 is displayed.

In the example shown in FIG. 10, the orb replenishment window 9 displays, for example, a message 91 saying, "You don't have enough jewels! Do you want to replenish the jewels?" and the number of jewels held by the player at that time (Figure 10 In the example shown in , an item column 303 of jewels including item 18), a "No" button 202, and an "OK" button 201 are displayed. If the "No" button 202 is operated here, it is assumed that the player has canceled the jewel replenishment operation, and the screen returns to the storage screen 4 of FIG. 2 described above. When the "OK" button 201 is operated, a separate operation window is displayed for the player to replenish jewels, and a predetermined replenishment process is performed in response to the player's operation input (not shown). Note that the process of replenishing jewels at this time may be performed for a fee or may be performed free of charge.

Note that the treasure key recovery operation and jewel replenishment operation described in FIGS. 8 to 10 above are described as being performed in conjunction with the treasure chest unlocking operation, but are not limited thereto. For example, the player can directly display the treasure key recovery window 8 in FIG. 8 by operating the recovery operation button 47 on the storage screen 4 in FIG. 2 above. In this case, the part "Not enough treasure keys!" in message 81 shown in FIG. 8 is not displayed.

<5. Treasure chest unlocking operation procedure executed by the server>
Next, an example of a processing procedure related to a treasure chest unlocking operation executed by the CPU 501 (an example of a computing device) of the server 5 will be explained using FIGS. 11 to 13. Note that when the player performs an operation to display the storage screen 4 shown in FIG. 2 above while the player has already obtained a treasure chest and stored it in one of the slots 49, the execution of the processing procedure shown in FIG. 11 is started. Ru.

In step S5, the server 5 uses the usage restriction processing unit 51, possession quantity regulation processing unit 52, and status display processing unit 56 to store all slots 49 and each slot 49 in the treasure chest storage display section 43 of the storage screen 4. The icon 48 of the treasure box currently displayed is displayed, and its rarity is displayed on the display section 49b, and the process moves to step S10.

In step S10, the server 5 displays the number of keys required for unlocking on the display section 49a of each slot 49 using the unlocking necessary value acquisition processing section 53 and the status display processing section 56, and the process moves to step S15.

In step S15, the server 5 uses the release frequency control processing unit 55 and the status display processing unit 56 to display the maximum number of treasure keys (abbreviated as “key” in FIG. 11 as appropriate) and the number of possessions in the treasure key status display unit 42. is displayed in two ways, a gauge display 42a and a numerical display 42b, and the process moves to step S20.

In step S20, the server 5 displays the number of jewels in possession on the jewel possession number display part 41 using the release frequency control processing unit 55 and the status display processing unit 56, and moves to step S25.

In step S25, the server 5 uses the unlock degree control processing section 55 and the state display processing section 56 to measure the time required for unit recovery of the treasure key at that point in the treasure key state display section 42, and displays the time on the display section 46. Then, the process moves to step S30.

In step S30, the server 5 determines whether the unit recovery time of the treasure key measured in step S25 is 0 or not, by the release frequency control processing unit 55, in other words, from the time of the previous increase/decrease in the treasure key. For example, it is determined whether 20 minutes have passed. If the required unit recovery time is not 0 (step S30: NO), the process moves to step S45, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the required unit recovery time is 0 (step S30: YES), the process moves to step S35.

In step S35, the server 5 uses the release frequency control processing unit 55 to increase the number of treasure keys possessed by one. However, if the number of treasure keys in possession has reached the maximum number (for example, 10), the maximum number remains the same. After that, the process moves to step S40.

In step S40, the server 5 resets the required unit recovery time (to 20 minutes, for example) by the cancellation frequency control processing unit 55, and moves to step S45.

In step S45, the server 5 determines whether the recovery operation button 47 of the treasure key status display section 42 has been operated by the player by the release frequency control processing section 55, in other words, whether or not the recovery operation button 47 of the treasure key status display section 42 has been operated to manually recover the treasure key. Determine whether or not. If the recovery operation button 47 is not operated (step S45: NO), the process moves to step S50, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the recovery operation button 47 has been operated (step S45: YES), the treasure key recovery process of step S100 (see FIG. 12) is executed, and then the process returns to step S15 to repeat the same procedure.

In step S50, the server 5 uses the restriction release processing unit 54 to determine whether or not there has been an operation to select a treasure chest to be unlocked, in other words, whether any one of the treasure chests in each slot 49 has been selected as an unlocking target. do. If there is no treasure box selection operation (step S50: NO), the process moves to step S55, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if there is a treasure box selection operation (step S50: YES), the treasure box unlocking process of step S200 (see FIG. 13) is executed, and then the process returns to step S5 and the same procedure is repeated.

In step S55, the server 5 determines whether the basic operation menu button 44 has been operated, in other words, whether or not the basic operation menu button 44 has been operated to move from the storage screen 4 to another menu screen. If the basic operation menu button 44 is not operated (step S55: NO), the process returns to step S25 and the same procedure is repeated.

On the other hand, if the basic operation menu button 44 is operated (step S55: YES), this flow ends.

Next, an example of the processing procedure of the treasure key recovery processing (step S100) will be explained using FIG. 12.

In step S105, the server 5 uses the release frequency control processing unit 55 to display the treasure key recovery window 8 shown in FIG. 8 above. Note that if the treasure key recovery process S100 is directly transferred from step S45 in FIG. 11 above, the "Treasure key is missing!" portion of the message 81 is not displayed. After that, the process moves to step S110.

In step S110, the server 5 uses the release frequency control processing unit 55 to check whether or not the player has performed a confirmation operation, in other words, whether the "No" button 202 or the "OK" button 201 in the treasure key recovery window 8 has been pressed. Determine whether any of them has been operated or whether nothing has been operated. If no operation has been performed (step S110: none), the process repeats step S110 and waits.

On the other hand, if the "No" button 202 is operated (step S110: "No"), this subroutine is ended. After that, the process returns to step S15 in FIG. 11.

On the other hand, if the "OK" button 201 is operated (step S110: "OK"), the process moves to step S115.

In step S115, the server 5 uses the release frequency control processing unit 55 to determine whether the number of jewels in possession is 20 or more. If the number of jewels in possession is 20 or more (step S115: YES), the process moves to step S120.

In step S120, the server 5 uses the release frequency control processing unit 55 to increase the number of treasure keys possessed by one, and proceeds to step S125.

In step S125, the server 5 uses the cancellation frequency control processing unit 55 to reduce the number of jewels in possession by 20, and moves to step S130.

In step S130, the server 5 causes the release frequency control processing unit 55 to display that the treasure key has been recovered using the contents of the treasure key recovery window 8A shown in FIG. 9, and moves to step S135.

In step S135, the server 5 causes the cancellation degree control processing unit 55 to wait until the player performs a confirmation operation, that is, the "OK" button 201 is operated, and ends this subroutine when the confirmation operation is performed. . After that, the process returns to step S15 in FIG. 11.

Further, in the determination in step S115 above, if the number of jewels in possession is less than 20, the determination is not satisfied (step S115: NO) and the process moves to step S140.

In step S140, the server 5 causes the release frequency control processing unit 55 to display the jewel replenishment window 9 shown in FIG. 10, and proceeds to step S145.

In step S145, the server 5 uses the cancellation frequency control processing unit 55 to determine whether or not the player has performed a confirmation operation, in other words, whether the "No" button 202 or the "OK" button 201 in the jewel replenishment window 9 has been pressed. Determine whether something has been manipulated or whether nothing has been manipulated. If no operation has been performed (step S145: none), the process repeats step S145 and waits.

On the other hand, if the "No" button 202 is operated (step S145: "No"), this subroutine is ended. After that, the process returns to step S15 in FIG. 11.

On the other hand, if the "OK" button 201 is operated (step S145: "OK"), the process moves to step S150.

In step S150, the server 5 causes the release frequency control processing unit 55 to execute a jewel replenishment process, and returns to step S105 to repeat the same procedure. Note that this jewel replenishment process may be performed for a fee or may be performed free of charge.

Next, an example of the processing procedure of the treasure box unlocking process (step S200) will be explained using FIG. 13.

In step S205, the server 5 displays the treasure chest unlocking window 6, 6A shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 7, and proceeds to step S210.

In step S210, the server 5 uses the restriction release processing unit 54 to check whether or not the player has performed a confirmation operation. Determine whether any of them has been operated or whether nothing has been operated. If no operation has been performed (step S210: none), the process repeats step S210 and waits.

On the other hand, if the "No" button 202 is operated (step S210: "No"), this subroutine is ended. After that, the process returns to step S5 in FIG.

On the other hand, if the "OK" button 201 is operated (step S210: "OK"), the process moves to step S215.

In step S215, the server 5 uses the restriction release processing unit 54 to determine whether the number of treasure keys in possession is equal to or greater than the number of keys required to unlock the treasure box to be unlocked. If the number of treasure keys in possession is less than the number of keys required for unlocking (step S215: NO), the treasure key recovery process of step S100 (see FIG. 12) is executed, and then the process returns to step S205 and the same procedure is performed. repeat.

On the other hand, if the number of treasure keys held is equal to or greater than the number of keys required for unlocking (step S215: YES), the process moves to step S220.

In step S220, the server 5 uses the restriction release processing unit 54 to display the treasure chest unlocking effect shown in FIG. 5, and then proceeds to step S225.

In step S225, the server 5 uses the restriction release processing unit 54 to display the item acquisition window 7 shown in FIG. 6 above, and proceeds to step S230.

In step S230, the server 5, by the restriction release processing unit 54, waits until the player performs a confirmation operation, that is, the "OK" button 201 is operated, and when the confirmation operation is performed, the process moves to step S235.

In step S235, the server 5 causes the restriction release processing unit 54 to delete the unlocked treasure box from the slot 49, enable the use of the reward item, and proceed to step S240.

In step S240, the server 5 uses the restriction release processing unit 54 to reduce the number of treasure keys held by the number of keys required for unlocking, and ends this subroutine. After that, the process returns to step S5 in FIG.

Note that the above-mentioned processing procedure is an example, and at least a part of the above-mentioned procedure may be deleted or changed, or a procedure other than the above-mentioned procedure may be added. Furthermore, the order of at least part of the above steps may be changed.

<6. Effects of embodiment>
As explained above, in the game of this embodiment, reward items obtained during game play are stored in a treasure box, locked, and their use is restricted, and the number of keys required to unlock the reward item is obtained. do. If the number of treasure keys in possession is equal to or greater than the number of keys required for unlocking, the treasure box is unlocked and restrictions on the use of reward items are lifted. Then, the current state of the number of such treasure keys in possession and the number of keys required to unlock are displayed.

As a result, the player can quantitatively check the conditions required before the restrictions on the use of reward items are lifted, which can maintain the player's desire to continue playing the game and improve the interest of the game.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the restriction on the use of a reward item is lifted, the number of treasure keys held is reduced by the number of unlocking keys set for the reward item. As a result, the player is reminded of the concept that the number of treasure keys in possession is consumed as the restriction on the use of the reward item is lifted, and the number of treasure keys in possession is restored to the amount necessary to lift the restriction on the use of the reward item. It is possible to present to the player that is the quantitative condition for lifting the usage restriction.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of treasure keys in possession is automatically restored by a predetermined amount over time. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a method that allows the player to automatically recover the number of treasure keys he or she owns over time, regardless of specific game play operations or acquisition of items. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of options for releasing restrictions on the use of reward items (methods for unlocking treasure chests), and further improve interest.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of treasure keys in possession is recovered by using an item (orb) that can recover the number of treasure keys in possession. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a method of manually recovering the number of treasure keys he/she owns immediately by using an item without having to wait for the passage of time. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of options for releasing restrictions on the use of reward items (methods for unlocking treasure chests), and further improve interest. Furthermore, it is possible to motivate the player to acquire recovery items.

Further, in this embodiment, in particular, the number of keys required for unlocking is acquired, which is set according to the rarity of the reward item. As a result, for example, for reward items with high rarity, the number of keys required to unlock can be set high to increase the difficulty of removing usage restrictions (unlocking treasure chests), and for reward items with low rarity, the number of keys required to unlock can be increased. By setting the number low, you can reduce the difficulty of removing usage restrictions (unlocking treasure chests). In this way, the necessary usage conditions (treasure box unlocking conditions) can be set according to the value of the reward item, thereby further improving the interest of the game.

Further, in this embodiment, in particular, the use of reward items is restricted, and the display of the type of reward items is restricted while the rarity of the reward items is displayed. Furthermore, when canceling the restriction on the use of a reward item, the display of the type of reward item is also canceled. As a result, since the type of reward item is unknown when usage is restricted, the player should refer to the displayed rarity and decide whether or not to consume the number of treasure keys in possession to remove the usage restriction. (In other words, whether to discard the reward item and select another reward item) will be considered. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's sense of excitement and tension as to what he will get, thereby further improving the interest of the game.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the maximum number of reward items that the player has (the number of slots 49, four in the above embodiment) of reward items whose use is not restricted is specified. As a result, the number of reward items for which usage restrictions have not been lifted is limited (the maximum number of reward items that cannot be acquired cannot be exceeded), thereby motivating the player to quickly remove the restrictions.

In addition, in this embodiment, in particular, the number of possessions of a common treasure key is applied to a plurality of reward items owned by the player within the range of the maximum number of possessions, and restrictions on use are lifted. As a result, players can apply the number of treasure keys they own, which is a common unlock degree, to, for example, remove restrictions on the use of multiple reward items at once, or use multiple reward items of different types (rarity, etc.) This makes it possible to remove usage restrictions at once. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting which of the plurality of reward items for which usage restrictions have not been lifted and to consume the number of treasure keys possessed, thereby further improving the interest of the game.

In this embodiment, in particular, the use of reward items is restricted by storing and locking reward items in a treasure chest, and the number of keys required to unlock the treasure chest is acquired as the number of keys required for unlocking, and the number of keys required to unlock the treasure chest is obtained. When the number of treasure keys in possession is greater than or equal to the number of keys required for unlocking, the treasure chest is unlocked and restrictions on the use of reward items are lifted. This allows the player to quantitatively check the conditions required to unlock the treasure chest and obtain the item, which can sustain the player's desire to continue playing the game and improve the interest of the game. .

<7. Variations, etc.>
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and technical idea thereof.

For example, in the above embodiment, the type of reward item inside could not be confirmed until the unlocking operation of the treasure box was completed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the player selects a treasure chest to be unlocked on the storage screen 4 shown in FIG. 2 above, the treasure box unlocking window 6B having the "Confirm contents" button 203 shown in FIG. 14 is displayed instead of the one shown in FIG. 4 above. You may. By operating this "confirm contents" button 203, the player can confirm the type of reward item inside the treasure box before unlocking the treasure box (the confirmation screen is not shown).

FIG. 15 shows an example of the functional configuration of the server 5 in this modification. As shown in FIG. 15, the display restriction release processing unit 57 controls the display of the reward item type by the usage restriction processing unit 51 in response to the player's operation from the touch panel 3 (operation of the “Contents Check” button 203). Remove restrictions. Note that the configuration other than the display restriction release processing section 57 is the same as that in FIG. 3 described above.

This allows the player to check the type of reward item inside the treasure chest before unlocking it, so there is no waste of treasure keys due to unlocking a treasure chest that contains an unwanted reward item. consumption can be prevented.

Note that, in the above description, the contents of the treasure box can be confirmed by operating the "confirm contents" button 203, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in a game system where you can win reward items by running a lottery when a treasure chest is unlocked, by operating the "Confirm Contents" button 203, you can check the winning probability for each item type, not the contents of the treasure box itself. It may also be possible to check.

For example, in the above embodiment, the number of treasure keys is a variable value, and the condition for unlocking a treasure chest is that the number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (the number of keys required for unlocking), but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to or in place of this, for example, an unlocking ability value (that is, a functional value of the key) is set for the treasure key, and the unlocking ability value is set as a variable value that is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (for example, the required unlocking ability value). This may be a condition for unlocking the treasure chest.

In addition, although the case has been described above in which the use of reward items is restricted by being stored in a treasure box and locked, and the usage restriction is canceled by unlocking the treasure box, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, usage is restricted by disabling the function of a reward item by some means, and when a predetermined parameter exceeds a threshold, the function of the reward item is enabled and the usage restriction is lifted. It's okay. For example, usage is restricted by restricting the characters who can use the item depending on the nature of the reward item (level, function, attribute, etc.), and the use of the reward item is restricted depending on the characteristics (level, function, attribute, etc.). When the threshold value is exceeded, the character who was unable to use the item becomes able to use the item, and the usage restriction may be lifted.

Moreover, although the case where the present invention is applied to an online game has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to an offline game.

Note that, in addition to the methods described above, the methods according to the above embodiments and each modification may be used in combination as appropriate. In addition, various changes may be made to the above-described embodiment and each modified example without departing from the spirit thereof, although no specific examples are given.

<8. Server hardware configuration>
Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the server 5 that implements each processing unit implemented by the program executed by the CPU 501 described above will be described using FIG. 16. Note that the terminal device 1 may have a similar hardware configuration.

As shown in FIG. 16, the server 5 includes, for example, a CPU 501, a ROM 503, a RAM 505, a GPU 506, a dedicated integrated circuit 507 built for a specific application such as an ASIC or FPGA, and an input device 513. It has an output device 515, a recording device 517, a drive 519, a connection port 521, and a communication device 523. These configurations are connected to each other so as to be able to transmit signals via a bus 509, an input/output interface 511, and the like.

The game program can be recorded in the ROM 503, RAM 505, recording device 517, etc., for example.

Furthermore, the game program may be temporarily or permanently (non-temporarily) recorded on a removable recording medium 525 such as a magnetic disk such as a flexible disk, various CDs, an MO disk, an optical disk such as a DVD, or a semiconductor memory. You can also leave it as is. Such a recording medium 525 can also be provided as so-called package software. In this case, the game programs recorded on these recording media 525 may be read by the drive 519 and recorded on the recording device 517 via the input/output interface 511, the bus 509, or the like.

Further, the game program can also be recorded on, for example, a download site, another computer, another recording device, etc. (not shown). In this case, the game program is transferred via a network NW such as a LAN or the Internet, and the communication device 523 receives this program. The program received by the communication device 523 may be recorded in the recording device 517 via the input/output interface 511, the bus 509, or the like.

Further, the game program can also be recorded in an appropriate external connection device 527, for example. In this case, the game program may be transferred via an appropriate connection port 521 and recorded on the recording device 517 via the input/output interface 511, bus 509, or the like.

Then, the CPU 501 executes various processes according to the programs recorded in the recording device 517, so that the above-mentioned usage restriction processing section 51, possession number regulation processing section 52, cancellation necessary value acquisition processing section 53, restriction cancellation processing Processing is implemented by the unit 54, the cancellation frequency control processing unit 55, the status display processing unit 56, and the like. At this time, the CPU 501 may, for example, directly read the program from the recording device 517 and execute it, or may once load the program into the RAM 505 and then execute it. Furthermore, when the CPU 501 receives a program via the communication device 523, drive 519, or connection port 521, for example, the CPU 501 may directly execute the received program without recording it on the recording device 517.

In addition to the signals input from the touch panel 3 of each terminal device 1 via the network NW, the CPU 501 also operates based on signals and information input from an input device 513 such as a mouse, keyboard, microphone, etc., as necessary. Various types of processing may also be performed.

The GPU 506 performs processing for image display, such as rendering processing, in response to instructions from the CPU 501.

Then, the CPU 501 and the GPU 506 output the results of executing the above processing to the touch panel 3 of each terminal device 1 via the network NW, and also output the result to the touch panel 3 of each terminal device 1 as necessary. ) is output from the output device 515. Further, the CPU 501 and the GPU 506 may transmit the processing results via the communication device 523 or the connection port 521, or may record them on the recording device 517 or the recording medium 525, if necessary.

1 Terminal device 3 Touch panel 4 Storage screen 5 Server (information processing device)
41 Jewel possession number display section 42 Treasure key status display section 43 Treasure chest storage display section 44 Basic operation menu button 45 Treasure key icon 46 Display section 47 Recovery operation button 48 Treasure chest icon 49 Slot 49a Display section 49b Display section 51 Use Restriction processing unit 52 Possession number regulation processing unit 53 Required release value acquisition processing unit 54 Restriction release processing unit 55 Release frequency control processing unit 56 Status display processing unit 57 Display restriction release processing unit 100 Game system 125 Recording medium

Claims (10)

information processing equipment,
a usage restriction processing unit that restricts the use of virtual prizes obtained during game play;
a necessary cancellation value acquisition processing unit that obtains a necessary cancellation value set for the virtual prize;
a restriction cancellation processing unit that executes a lottery for the virtual prize and cancels restrictions on the use of the won virtual prize when the cancellation frequency is equal to or greater than the necessary cancellation value;
a display restriction cancellation processing unit that displays a winning probability for each of the virtual prizes in the lottery while maintaining restrictions on the use of the virtual prizes in accordance with a player's operation when the cancellation frequency is less than the necessary cancellation value;
a state display processing unit that displays the current state of the cancellation degree and the necessary cancellation value;
When the number of cancellation points is replenished for a fee or free of charge in accordance with the operation of the player, the probability of winning for each virtual prize in the lottery is displayed before the restriction on the use of the virtual prize is canceled, and the restriction cancellation processing section a cancellation frequency control processing unit that reduces the cancellation frequency by the necessary cancellation value set for the virtual prize when a restriction on the use of the virtual prize won by executing the lottery is lifted;
A game program that functions as a. The release frequency control processing unit is
automatically restoring the release frequency by a predetermined amount over time;
The game program according to claim 1. The release frequency control processing unit is
Recovering the cancellation degree by using an item capable of restoring the cancellation degree;
The game program according to claim 1 or 2. The cancellation necessary value acquisition processing unit is
obtaining the necessary release value set based on the rarity of the virtual prize;
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The usage restriction processing unit is
restricting the use of the virtual prize, and restricting the display of the virtual prize while displaying the rarity of the virtual prize;
The restriction release processing unit includes:
Lifting the restrictions on the use of the virtual prizes won through the execution of the lottery , and also lifting the restrictions on the display of the virtual prizes;
The game program according to claim 4. The information processing device,
a possession number regulation processing unit that defines the maximum number of virtual prizes possessed by the player for which usage restrictions have not been lifted;
further function as
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The restriction release processing unit includes:
applying the common cancellation frequency to a plurality of the virtual prizes owned by the player within the range of the maximum number of possessions to cancel restrictions on use;
The game program according to claim 6. The usage restriction processing unit is
The item, which is the virtual prize, is stored in a treasure box and locked to restrict its use.
The above-mentioned cancellation necessary value acquisition process is
obtaining the number of keys or function value necessary to unlock the treasure chest as the unlocking necessary value;
The restriction release processing unit includes:
If the number or function value of the keys as the unlock degree currently owned by the player is equal to or greater than the unlock required value, unlock the treasure chest , perform a lottery for the item, and use the winning item. remove the restrictions on
The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 7. For the arithmetic device included in the information processing device,
restricting the use of virtual prizes obtained while playing the game;
a step of obtaining a required release value set for the virtual prize;
executing a lottery for the virtual prize and canceling restrictions on the use of the won virtual prize when the cancellation frequency is equal to or greater than the necessary cancellation value;
If the number of cancellations is less than the necessary cancellation value, displaying a winning probability for each virtual prize in the lottery while maintaining restrictions on the use of the virtual prize according to a player's operation;
displaying the current state of the cancellation degree and the necessary cancellation value;
When the number of cancellation points is replenished for a fee or free of charge in accordance with the operation of the player, the winning probability for each virtual prize in the lottery is displayed before the restriction on the use of the virtual prize is canceled, and the probability of winning for each virtual prize in the lottery is displayed, reducing the cancellation frequency by the necessary cancellation value set for the virtual prize when restrictions on the use of the won virtual prize are lifted ;
A game processing method that executes. a usage restriction processing unit that restricts the use of virtual prizes obtained during game play;
a necessary cancellation value acquisition processing unit that obtains a necessary cancellation value set for the virtual prize;
a restriction cancellation processing unit that executes a lottery for the virtual prize and cancels restrictions on the use of the won virtual prize when the cancellation frequency is equal to or greater than the necessary cancellation value;
a display restriction cancellation processing unit that displays a probability of winning for each of the virtual prizes in the lottery while maintaining restrictions on the use of the virtual prizes in accordance with a player's operation when the cancellation frequency is less than the necessary cancellation value; ,
a state display processing unit that displays the current state of the cancellation degree and the necessary cancellation value;
When the number of cancellation points is replenished for a fee or free of charge in accordance with the operation of the player, the probability of winning for each virtual prize in the lottery is displayed before the restriction on the use of the virtual prize is canceled, and the restriction cancellation processing section a cancellation frequency control processing unit that reduces the cancellation frequency by the necessary cancellation value set for the virtual prize when a restriction on the use of the virtual prize won by executing the lottery is lifted;
An information processing device having:

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