JP7360658B2 - Communication system, communication system control method, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a communication system, a communication system control method, and a program.

Conventionally, there has been a type of competitive game server in which multiple users compete for victory or defeat based on in-game parameter values such as attack power and defense power related to characters stored for each user (for example, Patent Document 1). A user who wins a battle can acquire in-game items from a defeated user, but the defeated user is supposed to have the item taken away.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2008-220984

In conventional competitive game servers, users who lose in a battle lose their items, so light users who have relatively little experience with games (such as those who play for a short time or have a low level) lack motivation to compete. As a result, the connection between heavy users who have a lot of experience with games and light users has become weak.

Therefore, an object of the present invention, which was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, is to provide a communication system, a communication system control method, and a program that can build a connection between heavy users and light users in a game. be.

In order to solve the above problems, the communication system according to the present invention includes:
In a communication system comprising a server and a plurality of communication terminals that communicate with the server and display game images, the server transmits information to users of one or more second communication terminals in response to a request from a first communication terminal. transmitting information to the first communication terminal;
The first communication terminal displays a screen for selecting a user of the second communication terminal based on the received information, and transmits user input information for selecting a user of the second communication terminal to the server. and send it to
The server is characterized in that the server provides incentives to the user of the first communication terminal and the user of the selected second communication terminal based on a first in-game parameter value related to the user. .

According to the communication system, communication system control method, and program of the present invention, it is possible to build a connection between heavy users and light users in a game.

1 is a block diagram of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of user game information according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of incentive matching information according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of a matching partner selection screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of an incentive acquisition screen according to one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a flowchart showing the operation of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of incentive determination processing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

(Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The communication system includes a server 1 and a plurality of communication terminals 2. In FIG. 1, only one communication terminal 2 is shown for simplicity.

The server 1 includes a server communication section 10, a storage section 11, an incentive determination section 12, and a server control section 13.

The server communication unit 10 communicates with a plurality of communication terminals 2 wirelessly or by wire.

The storage unit 11 stores user game information 110 and incentive matching information 111.

The user game information 110 will now be described with reference to FIG. 2. The user game information 110 (110a, 110b) includes various information necessary for progressing the game, and is associated with each user who operates the communication terminal 2 to play the game.

In one embodiment, the user game information 110a includes a user ID 1100, a level 1101, a current experience value 1102, an experience value 1103 required to reach the next level, strength 1104, and protection 1105. Here, the information included in the user game information 110a other than the user ID 1100 is in-game parameters regarding the monster that the user is raising. In the following description, it is assumed that the first in-game parameter is the level 1101 and the second in-game parameter is the current experience value 1102.

User ID 1100 is identification information uniquely assigned to each user. The level 1101 is a parameter indicating the degree of growth of the monster owned by the user, and the higher the level, the higher the degree of growth. Furthermore, a high level suggests that the user has a large amount of experience with the game (playing time, number of plays, etc.). The current experience value 1102 is added according to the progress of the game, battles, etc., and contributes to raising the level 1101 of the monster. When the current experience value 1102 reaches the experience value 1103 required for the next level, the level 1101 increases, the current experience value 1102 is reset to zero, and the required experience value 1103 becomes the value corresponding to the level 1101. will be reset. Strength 1104 and protection 1105 are parameters indicating the attack power and defense power of the monster, respectively, and are added as the level 1101 increases. Moreover, the strength 1104 and the protection 1105 are also added by increases in the corresponding effort values. The effort value is a parameter that is added according to the progress of the game, battles, etc., and indirectly contributes to the strength of the monster. Note that the effort value may be hidden from the user.

Further, the user game information 110b includes a user ID 1100 and a plurality of friend user information 1106 and 1107. In FIG. 2, for simplicity, only two pieces of friend user information are shown. Here, a friend user is another user with whom a certain user has mutually registered as a friend within the game. Note that FIG. 2 shows how three users are mutually friend users.

Friend user information 1106, 1107 includes information regarding friend users. Specifically, it includes a user ID that specifies a friend user, and date and time information of the last time a "coordination", which will be described later, was performed with the friend user. This arrangement is performed by the user selecting another user, and incentives are provided to both the user and the other user. Moreover, the incentive is something that changes a predetermined in-game parameter value. For example, when a combination is made, the strength 1104 of both monsters of the user increases.

Next, the incentive matching information 111 will be explained with reference to FIG. The incentive matching information 111 is used together with the user game information 110 in order for the incentive determining unit 12 to determine the content of the incentive. In one embodiment, the incentive matching information 111 includes a level value difference 1110 between users who make matching, an incentive 1111 for the user who applied for matching, and an incentive 1112 for the user who applied for matching. Incentives 1111 and 1112 indicate specific details of incentives provided by executing the arrangement, and are associated with the difference 1110 in level values.

The difference in level values 1110 corresponds to the difference in levels 1101 between the users who make arrangements. Incentives 1111 and 1112 are configured such that the larger the difference 1110 between level values, the better (larger) the content of the incentive. For example, in FIG. 3, if the level value difference 1110 is "0 to 9 (0 to 9)", the incentives 1111 and 1112 are "experience points equivalent to 5% of the experience points 1103 required to reach the next level". ”, whereas if the level value difference 1110 is “10 to 19 (10 or more and 19 or less)”, the incentives 1111 and 1112 are “equivalent to 8% of the experience points 1103 required to reach the next level”. Experience points", and more experience points are given as an incentive.

Moreover, the incentives 1111 and 1112 corresponding to the difference 1110 in level values may have different contents. For example, in FIG. 3, when the level value difference 1110 is "40 to 49 (40 or more and 49 or less)", the incentives 1111 are "experience points equivalent to 13% of the experience points 1103 required to reach the next level" and " Strength effort value (additional value): +1'', whereas incentive 1112 is ``experience points equivalent to 13% of the experience points 1103 required to reach the next level'', and the user who applied for the arrangement Additional incentives may be provided. That is, the user who applied for the arrangement is additionally given "strength effort value (additional value): +1" compared to the user who applied for the arrangement. In this way, by better setting the content of incentives for users who have applied for arrangement, it is possible to motivate the users to apply for arrangement.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. The incentive determining unit 12 determines the content of the incentive to be given to the user who makes the arrangement, based on the user game information 110 and the incentive matching information 111 stored in the storage unit 11.

For example, the incentive determining unit 12 acquires, from the user game information 110, the level 1101 corresponding to the user ID 1100 of the user making the arrangement. In addition, the incentive determining unit 12 calculates the difference between the acquired levels 1101 and compares the calculated difference in level values with the incentive matching information 111. The incentive determining unit 12 also determines the contents of incentives 1111 and 1112 corresponding to the difference 1110 in level values as incentives to be given to the users who make arrangements, respectively.

Other users who can be selected as matchmaking partners may be selected from among all users playing the game. Preferably, the other users who can be selected as matching partners are friend users, and the configuration is such that the arrangement can be made with each friend user up to once a day. By doing this, the more friend users there are, the more incentives can be earned in a day, so it is possible to establish the meaning of actively registering friends between heavy users and light users. In the following description, it is assumed that the other users who can be selected in the arrangement are friend users.

The server control unit 13 controls the entire operation of the server 1. For example, upon receiving an arrangement request and a user ID from the communication terminal 2 used by the user via the server communication unit 10, the server control unit 13 refers to the user game information 110, and selects the friend user information 1106 corresponding to the user ID 1100. , 1107, it is determined whether a friend user exists. Further, the server control unit 13 transmits information related to friend users who can be arranged (for example, the user ID and user name of the friend user) to the communication terminal 2 via the server communication unit 10. Here, the friend user who can be arranged is, for example, a friend user included in the friend user information 1106, 1107 and for whom more than one day has passed since the last arrangement date and time. Further, upon receiving user input information for selecting a friend user to be arranged from the communication terminal 2 via the server communication unit 10, the server control unit 13 causes the incentive determination unit 12 to execute incentive determination processing. The server control unit 13 also provides the determined incentives to the users who make arrangements. Specifically, the incentive is provided by varying a predetermined in-game parameter value included in the user game information 110 according to the determined incentive content. The server control unit 13 also updates the date and time of the arrangement in the friend user information 1106, 1107 regarding the user who made the arrangement. Further, the server control unit 13 notifies each of the communication terminals 2 of the users who have made arrangements via the server communication unit 10 of the provided incentives.

The communication terminal 2 includes a terminal communication section 20, a display section 21, an operation section 22, and a terminal control section 23.

The terminal communication unit 20 communicates with the server 1 wirelessly or by wire.

The display unit 21 displays various screens in the game. For example, the display unit 21 displays the matching partner selection screen 3 based on the information received from the server 1 regarding friend users with whom matching is possible. The display unit 21 also displays an incentive acquisition screen 4 based on the incentive notification received from the server 1.

The operation unit 22 includes buttons, a touch panel, etc., and receives user operations in the game and inputs them to the terminal control unit 23 . For example, the operation unit 22 receives an operation for selecting a friend user with whom to make arrangements on the matching partner selection screen 3 and inputs the received operation to the terminal control unit 23 . In the following description, it is assumed that the operation section 22 is configured with a touch panel.

The terminal control unit 23 performs various controls in the communication terminal 2. For example, the terminal control unit 23 transmits an arrangement request and a user ID to the server 1 via the terminal communication unit 20. Further, the terminal control unit 23 receives information regarding friend users with whom an arrangement can be made from the server 1 via the terminal communication unit 20 . Further, the terminal control unit 23 transmits user input information for selecting a friend user to make arrangements to the server 1 via the terminal communication unit 20 . The terminal control unit 23 also receives notification of the provided incentive from the server 1 via the terminal communication unit 20 .

FIG. 4 is an example of the matching partner selection screen 3 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The matching partner selection screen 3 includes a user display section 30, a monster display section 31, a matching partner display section 32, a matching button 33, a previous button 34, a next button 35, and a help button 36. has.

The user display section 30 shows information about the user related to the use of the communication terminal 2, and displays the user's image and user ID (user name). The monster display section 31 shows information about the monster that the user is raising, and displays the image and level 1101 of the monster.

The matching partner display section 32 shows information on one or more friend users, and displays the friend user's image, user ID (user name), and matching button 33. The matching button 33 is an input interface that is displayed for each friend user and accepts user input for selecting a friend user with whom to match. When the user taps the matching button 33, user input information for selecting a friend user to match with is transmitted to the server 1.

The previous button 34 and the next button 35 are input interfaces that accept user input for switching the display of the matching partner display section 32 to display a plurality of friend users. The help button 36 is an input interface that accepts user input for displaying an explanation such as an outline of the arrangement.

FIG. 5 is an example of the incentive acquisition screen 4 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The incentive acquisition screen 4 includes an incentive display section 40, a match partner display section 41, a match completed display 42, a match button 43, a previous button 44, a next button 45, and a help button 46. have Note that the matching partner display section 41, the matching button 43, the previous button 44, the next button 45, and the help button 46 are the same as those in FIG. 3, so explanations thereof will be omitted.

The incentive display section 40 shows the details of the incentive that the user has acquired, and displays the user ID (user name) of the matching partner, the image of the monster, and the details of the incentive. The matching completed display 42 indicates that matching with the corresponding friend user is not possible, and is displayed instead of the matching button 43. The friend user for whom the arranged display 42 is displayed may be displayed so that the user cannot select the friend user with whom the arrangement is to be made, or may be grayed out. Preferably, the arrangement completed display 42 may display the time until the next arrangement with the corresponding friend user becomes possible.

The operation of the communication system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. 6 and 7 show a case where the user of the first communication terminal 2-1 applies for an arrangement to the user of the second communication terminal 2-2, who is a friend user.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the communication system according to one embodiment of the present invention. First, the terminal control unit 23 of the first communication terminal 2-1 transmits a request for arrangement and the user ID of the user of the first communication terminal 2-1 to the server 1 via the terminal communication unit 20 (step S100).

Next, the server control unit 13 of the server 1 refers to the user game information 110 based on the received user ID, and determines whether a friend user exists based on the presence or absence of friend user information 1106 and 1107 corresponding to the user ID 1100. (Step S101). If there is no friend user (No in step S101), the process ends. On the other hand, if a friend user exists (Yes in step S101), the process advances to step S102.

If there is a friend user in step S101 (Yes in step S101), the server control unit 13 transmits information related to the friend user who can be matched (for example, the user ID and user name of the friend user) to the server communication unit 10. is transmitted to the communication terminal 2 via (step S102). Here, the friend user who can be arranged is, for example, a friend user included in the friend user information 1106, 1107 and for whom more than one day has passed since the last arrangement date and time.

Next, the display unit 21 of the first communication terminal 2-1 displays the matching partner selection screen 3 based on the information regarding friend users with whom matching is possible, which the terminal communication unit 20 received from the server 1 (step S103). .

Next, the terminal control unit 23 transmits user input information for selecting a friend user to make an arrangement to the server 1 via the terminal communication unit 20 (step S104).

Next, when the server control unit 13 of the server 1 receives the user input information from the first communication terminal 2-1 via the server communication unit 10, the server control unit 13 of the server 1 receives the user input information from the first communication terminal 2-1 via the server communication unit 10. The incentive determining unit 12 is caused to execute the incentive determining process. The operation of the incentive determination process will be described in detail in the explanation of FIG.

Next, the server control unit 13 gives the determined incentives to the users who make arrangements (step S106). Specifically, the server control unit 13 provides the incentive by varying a predetermined in-game parameter value included in the user game information 110 according to the determined content of the incentive.

Next, the server control unit 13 updates the matching date and time in the friend user information 1106, 1107 related to the user who made the matching (step S107).

Next, the server control unit 13 notifies the user of the first communication terminal 2-1 of the incentive provided via the server communication unit 10 (step S108). Specifically, the drawing data on the incentive acquisition screen 4 is transmitted to the first communication terminal 2-1.

Next, when the terminal communication unit 20 receives the incentive notification, the display unit 21 of the first communication terminal 2-1 displays the incentive acquisition screen 4 (step S109). Note that, before displaying the incentive acquisition screen 4, a display showing the arrangement in the game may be performed.

Next, when the second communication terminal 2-2 that has been applied for matching from the first communication terminal 2-1 logs into the game, the terminal control unit 23 of the second communication terminal 2-2 controls the terminal communication unit. The login information (user ID, password, etc.) is transmitted to the server 1 via the server 20 (step S110).

Next, the server control unit 13 of the server 1 notifies the user of the second communication terminal 2-2 of the incentive provided via the server communication unit 10 (step S111). Specifically, the drawing data on the incentive acquisition screen 4 is transmitted to the second communication terminal 2-2.

Next, the display unit 21 of the second communication terminal 2-2 displays the incentive acquisition screen 4 when the terminal communication unit 20 receives the incentive notification (step S112).

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of incentive determination processing according to an embodiment of the present invention. First, the incentive determining unit 12 obtains the values of the levels 1101 corresponding to the users making arrangements from the user game information 110 (step S200). Specifically, when the users of communication terminals 2-1 and 2-2 are UID001 and UID002 in FIG. 4, respectively, the values of the corresponding levels 1101 are "51" and "1", respectively.

Next, the incentive determining unit 12 calculates the difference between the values of the acquired levels 1101 (step S201). Specifically, the difference in the level 1101 values of UID001 and UID002 is "51-1=50".

Next, the incentive determining unit 12 compares the calculation result with the incentive matching information 111 (step S202). Specifically, it is determined which of the level value differences 1110 the calculated level difference 1101 corresponds to.

Next, the incentive determining unit 12 determines the contents of incentives 1111 and 1112 corresponding to the determined difference 1110 in level values as incentives to be given to the users who make arrangements, respectively (step S203). Specifically, since the calculated difference in level 1101 is 50, it corresponds to "50 to 59 (50 or more and 59 or less)" in level value difference 1110. Therefore, the incentive 1111 is "experience value equivalent to 20% of the experience value required to reach the next level" and "strength effort value (additional value): +1", and the incentive 1112 is "the experience value required to reach the next level". "experience points equivalent to 20% of the experience points," and these are determined as incentives to be given to each user.

As described above, according to the communication system according to the present invention, the larger the difference 1110 in level values between users, that is, the larger the difference in the amount of experience with the game, the better (larger) the content of the incentive provided is. By configuring this arrangement, it becomes possible to build a connection between heavy users and light users in the game.

Furthermore, by setting predetermined conditions for users who can be selected as matching partners, interaction between users within the game can be made more active. Conditions for setting a user as a matching partner include being registered as a friend and setting a limit on the number of matchings that can be made within a predetermined time. For example, other users who can be selected as matching partners are friend users, and by configuring the system so that each friend user can match up to once a day, the more friend users there are, the more incentives are provided. Since the number of times that can be acquired per day increases, it becomes possible to create meaning in actively registering friends between heavy users and light users.

Although the present invention has been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art will be able to easily make various changes and modifications based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these variations and modifications are included within the scope of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the level 1101 between the users who match is used as the first in-game parameter to determine the content of the incentive, but any in-game parameter that indicates the amount of experience of the users with the game may be used as the first in-game parameter. The content of the incentive may be determined using any value. Specifically, the number of problems solved in a limited time event in a game, etc. can be considered. Further, the second in-game parameter that varies depending on the incentive may be the same as the first in-game parameter.

Further, in determining the content of the incentive, the absolute value of the level 1101 of the user making the arrangement may be taken into consideration. For example, if the content of the incentive is determined based on the ratio of the difference in level 1101 between users to the total value of the levels 1101 of both users making arrangements, if the difference in level 1101 between the users making arrangements is the same 50 Even if the combination is made by users with a level of “50” and a user with a level of “100” (difference ratio to the total value = 1/3), the difference between a user with a level of “1” and a user with a level of “51” It is conceivable that a better incentive would be provided if the user made the adjustment (ratio of difference to total value = 25/26). In this way, it is possible to create a meaning in which a heavy user with a high absolute value of level 1101 actively registers as a friend with a light user who has a low absolute value of level 1101.

Further, the content of the incentive may be to provide items to be used in the game. In this case, it is conceivable to configure the incentive matching information 111 so that the greater the difference in the levels 1101 of the users making arrangements, the more rare an item is given as an incentive.

Moreover, the incentives provided may be the same for the users who make arrangements. Alternatively, the contents of incentives may be different between users with a high level and users with a low level. For example, by setting the content of incentives given to low-level users better than the content of incentives given to high-level users, low-level users can be more proactive in making arrangements to raise their level. It may be possible to do so.

Further, on the matching partner selection screen 3, a plurality of matching partners may be selected at once using check boxes or the like. Furthermore, the user may be able to switch a function that automatically rejects matching requests from friend users.
[Additional notes]
Below, the invention described in the claims immediately before the division of the original application of the present application will be added.
[1]
A server capable of communicating with multiple communication terminals used by multiple users,
The server is
storing a first in-game parameter in association with each of the plurality of users;
transmitting information related to one or more second users to the communication terminal of the first user in response to a request from the communication terminal of the first user;
receiving user input information for selecting one or more second users from the one or more second users from the communication terminal of the first user;
Determine whether the selected second user has set up to reject the selection,
The system is configured to provide incentives to both the first user and the second user who has not set the selection to be rejected, based on the first in-game parameter values of both users. is,
A screen for selecting the one or more second users is displayed on the communication terminal of the first user, and the screen includes a display of the one or more second users, and a screen for selecting the one or more second users. A server on which buttons for selecting each of the above second users are displayed.
[2]
The server according to claim 1, wherein the screen further displays buttons for selecting a plurality of second users at the same time.
[3]
3. The server according to claim 1, wherein the button for selecting each of the one or more second users is displayed as a non-selectable button if a predetermined condition is not satisfied.
[4]
4. The server according to claim 3, wherein the unselectable button displays a time period until the unselectable button can be selected.
[5]
The predetermined condition is based on the first in-game parameter value for both the first user and the second user who has not set the selection to be rejected. 5. The server according to claim 3, wherein if an incentive has been granted, a predetermined period of time or more has elapsed since the incentive was granted.
[6]
6. The server according to claim 5, wherein the notification indicating that the incentive has been given to the second user is performed when the second user logs in.
[7]
A method for controlling a server capable of communicating with multiple communication terminals used by multiple users, the method comprising:
The server is
storing a first in-game parameter in association with each of the plurality of users;
a transmitting step of transmitting information related to one or more second users to the communication terminal of the first user in response to a request from the communication terminal of the first user;
receiving from the communication terminal of the first user user input information for selecting at least one second user from among the one or more second users;
determining whether the selected second user has made a setting to refuse the selection;
providing incentives to both the first user and the second user who has not set the selection to be rejected, based on first in-game parameter values for both users; , including;
A screen for selecting the one or more second users is displayed on the communication terminal of the first user, and the screen includes a display of the one or more second users, and a screen for selecting the one or more second users. A method for controlling a server, in which buttons for selecting each of the above second users are displayed.
[8]
A computer that functions as a server that can communicate with multiple communication terminals used by multiple users,
storing a first in-game parameter in association with each of the plurality of users;
a transmitting step of transmitting information related to one or more second users to the communication terminal of the first user in response to a request from the communication terminal of the first user;
receiving from the communication terminal of the first user user input information for selecting at least one second user from among the one or more second users;
determining whether the selected second user has made a setting to refuse the selection;
providing incentives to both the first user and the second user who has not set the selection to be rejected, based on first in-game parameter values for both users; , execute
A screen for selecting the one or more second users is displayed on the communication terminal of the first user, and the screen includes a display of the one or more second users, and a screen for selecting the one or more second users. A program in which buttons for selecting each of the above second users are displayed.

1 Server 2 Communication terminal 3 Match partner selection screen 4 Incentive acquisition screen 10 Server communication section 11 Storage section 12 Incentive determination section 13 Server control section 20 Terminal communication section 21 Display section 22 Operation section 23 Terminal control section 30 User display section 31 Monster Display section 32 Hand matching partner display section 33 Hand matching button 34 Previous button 35 Next button 36 Help button 40 Incentive display section 41 Hand matching partner display section 42 Hand matching completed display 43 Hand matching button 44 Previous button 45 Next button 46 Help button 110 User game information 111 Incentive verification information 1100 User ID
1101 Level 1102 Current experience points 1103 Experience points required to reach the next level 1104 Strength 1105 Protection 1106, 1107 Friend user information 1110 Difference in level values 1111 Incentive for users who applied for matching 1112 Incentives for users who applied for matching incentive

Claims (13)

A server capable of communicating with multiple communication terminals used by multiple users,
The server is
storing a first in-game parameter in association with each of the plurality of users;
transmitting information related to one or more second users to the communication terminal of the first user in response to a request from the communication terminal of the first user;
receiving user input information for selecting one or more second users from the one or more second users from the communication terminal of the first user;
providing incentives to both the first user and the second user based on first in-game parameter values for both users;
A screen for selecting the one or more second users is displayed on the communication terminal of the first user, and the screen includes a screen for selecting each of the one or more second users. A button will appear;
The button for selecting each of the one or more second users is displayed as an unselectable button if a predetermined condition is not satisfied,
The server, wherein the unselectable button displays a time until the unselectable button can be selected. The server is
Upon receiving user input information for selecting one or more second users from among the one or more second users from the communication terminal of the first user,
Determine whether the selected second user has set up to reject the selection,
The system is configured to provide incentives to both the first user and the second user who has not set the selection to be rejected, based on the first in-game parameter values of both users. The server according to claim 1, characterized in that: The server is
3. The server according to claim 1, wherein when the second user starts a game, the server notifies the communication terminal of the second user that the incentive has been given. The server according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the screen further displays a button for selecting a plurality of second users at the same time. Before the first event comprising the selection of the one or more second users and the provision of the incentive, the selection of the one or more second users and the provision of the incentive that are the same as the first event. If the second event including the grant has already taken place and a predetermined period of time or more has passed since the second event, the predetermined condition is deemed to be satisfied and the first event in the first event The server according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the above-mentioned selection of the second user is enabled. The server is
transmitting information related to a second user associated with the user ID of the first user to the communication terminal of the first user in response to a request from the communication terminal of the first user; A server according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The server is
According to any one of claims 1 to 6, when the user input information for selecting the one or more second users is received, an incentive determination process for determining the content of the incentive is executed. server. The server is
receiving login information from the second user's communication terminal;
4. The server according to claim 3, wherein, in response to receiving the login information, a notification to the effect that the incentive has been provided is transmitted to the second user's communication terminal. The server is
9. The server according to claim 3, wherein the server notifies the communication terminal of the first user that the incentive has been provided and transmits drawing data related to an incentive acquisition screen. The server is
In response to receiving the login information, notifying that the incentive has been granted and transmitting drawing data related to the incentive acquisition screen;
The drawing data is characterized in that it is configured to include data related to a display showing the state of the first event, which includes the selection of the one or more second users and the provision of the incentive. The server according to claim 8. The server is
obtaining first in-game parameter values for both the first user and the second user;
calculating a difference between first in-game parameter values for both the first user and the second user;
Compare the difference with incentive matching information,
The server according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the content of the incentive is determined based on the result of the verification. A method for controlling a server capable of communicating with multiple communication terminals used by multiple users, the method comprising:
The server is
storing a first in-game parameter in association with each of the plurality of users;
a transmitting step of transmitting information related to one or more second users to the communication terminal of the first user in response to a request from the communication terminal of the first user;
receiving from the communication terminal of the first user user input information for selecting at least one second user from among the one or more second users;
providing an incentive to both the first user and the second user based on first in-game parameter values for both users;
Run
A screen for selecting the one or more second users is displayed on the communication terminal of the first user, and the screen includes a screen for selecting each of the one or more second users. A button will appear;
The button for selecting each of the one or more second users is displayed as an unselectable button if a predetermined condition is not satisfied,
A method for controlling a server, wherein the unselectable button displays a time until the unselectable button can be selected. A computer that functions as a server that can communicate with multiple communication terminals used by multiple users,
storing a first in-game parameter in association with each of the plurality of users;
a transmitting step of transmitting information related to one or more second users to the communication terminal of the first user in response to a request from the communication terminal of the first user;
receiving from the communication terminal of the first user user input information for selecting at least one second user from among the one or more second users;
performing a step of providing an incentive to both the first user and the second user based on a first in-game parameter value for both users;
A screen for selecting the one or more second users is displayed on the communication terminal of the first user, and the screen includes a screen for selecting each of the one or more second users. A button will appear;
The button for selecting each of the one or more second users is displayed as an unselectable button if a predetermined condition is not satisfied,
A program in which a time period until the unselectable button can be selected is displayed on the unselectable button.

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