JP7368837B2 - Game system, computer program used therefor, and control method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a progression value consumed to grant a predetermined progression, and a recovery element used to recover a predetermined amount of the remaining amount of the progression value, and the use of the recovery element The present invention relates to a game system, etc. that provides a game in which the remaining amount of progress value is recovered by a predetermined amount and, apart from the use of the recovery element, the remaining amount of progress value is gradually recovered to an upper limit value as time passes.

It includes the progression value consumed to grant a predetermined progression, and the recovery element used to recover a predetermined amount of the remaining amount of the progression value, and with the use of the recovery element, the progression value is There is a game system that provides a game in which the remaining amount of value is recovered by a predetermined amount and, apart from the use of the recovery element, the remaining amount of value for progress is gradually recovered to the upper limit value as time passes. For example, a game is known that uses story quests, stamina, credits, and recovery upper limit values, respectively, as such predetermined progress, progress value, recovery element, and upper limit value (for example, see Patent Document 1) ).

Patent No. 5729795

In the game of Patent Document 1, in order to improve the tempo of the game, stamina is recovered as credits are used even if it exceeds the recovery upper limit. Specifically, if the recovery associated with the use of credits is limited to the recovery upper limit, the user must consider the current stamina, the recovery value associated with the use of credits, and the recovery upper limit, and determine whether there is a loss in the recovery value. I end up waiting for my stamina to recover or doing unnecessary quests. For this reason, in the game of Patent Document 1, by recovering stamina beyond the recovery upper limit with the use of credits, such waiting time etc. are attempted to be eliminated, and the tempo of the game is improved. There is. For this purpose, it seems preferable that the use of credits be prohibited in principle when the current stamina exceeds the recovery upper limit.

On the other hand, in the game of Patent Document 1, there may be a possibility that the use of credits is allowed when the current stamina exceeds the recovery upper limit. However, even if such use of credits were allowed, stamina recovery is limited to below the maximum value because a maximum value is provided for stamina in addition to the upper recovery limit. As a result, if the use of such credits is allowed, there is a possibility that the recovery value will suffer a loss between the maximum value and the current stamina, etc., similar to the recovery upper limit value. For this reason, the maximum value is taken into consideration instead of the recovery upper limit, and as in the case where the recovery associated with the use of credits is limited by the recovery upper limit, unnecessary quests and the like may be caused. At the very least, it may force the user to calculate such losses, which may cause inconvenience to the user. Additionally, even if there is no maximum value for stamina, such credits are often obtained in exchange for the consumption of a predetermined amount of consideration, so if unlimited use is allowed, unnecessary consumption of consideration will be avoided. There is a possibility of inviting

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system and the like that can improve user convenience.

A game system according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a progression value consumed to grant a predetermined progression, and a recovery element used to recover a predetermined amount of the remaining amount of the progression value. The remaining amount of the progression value is recovered by the predetermined amount with the use of the recovery element, and the remaining amount of the progression value is gradually increased to the upper limit as time passes, apart from the use of the recovery element. A game system that provides a game that recovers up to data storage means for storing discrimination information data describing discrimination information for determining whether the number of times the recovery element has been used after exceeding the upper limit has reached a predetermined number; a use restriction means for restricting the use of the recovery element when it is determined that the number of times after the upper limit has reached the predetermined number based on the discrimination information of the discrimination information data; information updating means for updating the discrimination information of the discrimination information data so that it is determined that the number of times after the upper limit has not reached the predetermined number if the remaining amount falls below the upper limit after It is something.

A game system according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a progression value consumed to grant a predetermined progression, and a recovery element used to recover a predetermined amount of the remaining amount of the progression value. The remaining amount of the progression value is recovered by the predetermined amount with the use of the recovery element, and the remaining amount of the progression value is gradually increased to the upper limit as time passes, apart from the use of the recovery element. A game system that provides a game that recovers up to Discrimination information data is stored that describes discrimination information for determining whether the total recovery amount as the sum of the recovery of the predetermined amount due to the use of the recovery element has reached a predetermined amount after the recovery element has exceeded the predetermined amount. a data storage means; a use restriction means for restricting the use of the recovery element when it is determined that the total recovery amount has reached the predetermined amount based on the discrimination information of the discrimination information data; The determination information of the determination information data is updated so that if the remaining amount falls below the upper limit after the amount reaches the predetermined amount, it is determined that the total recovery amount has not reached the predetermined amount. Information updating means.

On the other hand, the computer program of the present invention is configured to cause a computer connected to the data storage means to function as each means of the game system described above.

Further, the control method of the present invention includes a progression value consumed to provide a predetermined progression, and a recovery element used to recover a predetermined amount of the remaining amount of the progression value, and A game in which the remaining amount of the progress value is recovered by the predetermined amount with the use of a recovery element, and the remaining amount of the progress value is gradually recovered to the upper limit value as time passes, independently of the use of the recovery element. A game system that provides a game system, wherein the game allows the use of the recovery element after the remaining amount of progress value exceeds the upper limit, and the remaining amount exceeds the upper limit. The game system is incorporated into a game system including a data storage means for storing determination information data describing determination information for later determining whether the number of times the recovery element has been used after the upper limit has reached a predetermined number. a use restriction procedure for restricting the use of the recovery element when the computer determines that the number of times after the upper limit has reached a predetermined number based on the discrimination information of the discrimination information data; an information update procedure for updating the discrimination information of the discrimination information data so that when the remaining amount falls below the upper limit after reaching a predetermined number, it is determined that the number of times after the upper limit has not reached the predetermined number; This is what allows you to execute the following.

1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a game system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing main parts of a control system of a game machine. The figure which shows typically an example of a home screen. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining restrictions set for recovery of physical strength. The figure which shows an example of the structure of value management data. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for value recovery processing. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for counting the number of times. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for count reset processing.

An example of a game system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below. First, with reference to FIG. 1, the overall configuration of a game system according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. The game system 1 includes a center server 2 and a plurality of game machines 3 as client devices connectable to the center server 2 via a predetermined network NT. The center server 2 is configured as one logical server device by combining server units 2A, 2B, . . . as a plurality of computer devices. However, the center server 2 may be configured by a single server unit. Alternatively, the center server 2 may be configured logically using cloud computing.

The network NT may be configured as appropriate as long as the game machines 3 can be respectively connected to the center server 2. As an example, the network NT may include the Internet as a WAN, a LAN that connects each of the center server 2 and the game machine 3 to the Internet, or various connection facilities or devices such as an access point AP.

In the example of FIG. 1, game machines 3A, 3B, and 3C are shown as the game machines 3. The game machines 3 are all examples of game devices that provide games. The game machine 3A is installed in a facility such as an amusement store, and is configured as a commercial game machine that allows users to play games within a range corresponding to the play fee in exchange for payment of a predetermined price. This type of game machine is sometimes called an arcade game machine. This type of game machine 3A (hereinafter sometimes referred to as arcade game machine 3A) is installed in a predetermined facility such as a store for the main purpose of increasing profits by having a large number of users repeatedly play the game. There are many. On the other hand, the game machines 3B and 3C are home-use stationary game machines or portable game machines for personal use by users. Such game machines 3B and 3C (hereinafter may be referred to as a stationary game machine 3B or a portable game machine 3C, respectively; if these are not to be distinguished, they may be referred to as a user terminal device type game machine 3). ) may function as a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a personal digital assistant (including a tablet terminal and a personal computer). In the example of FIG. 1, a plurality of types of game machines 3 are connected to the center server 2, but only one type of game machine 3 may be connected to the center server 2.

The game machine 3 provides a character development game. A character development game is a type of game in which characters in the game are developed. As such characters, people with various jobs such as monsters, athletes, or warriors, and various objects such as cars and animals may be used. Further, the character to be trained may be one character or multiple characters. Below, as an example, a case will be described in which the game machine 3 provides a character development game of a type in which a dance unit (a team of multiple characters) is developed.

In such a character development game, each character forming a dance unit is developed through various elements in the game. Such training elements include mini-games. In other words, each character is developed through playing such mini-games. Such mini-games may include various games, but include a music game as an example. Music games are a type of timing game. A timing game is a type of game that evaluates when to perform an appropriate play action. In the case of a music game, the timing at which the appropriate play action should be performed is provided along with the music. Furthermore, in a music game, a time that matches the rhythm of a song is used as an execution time. In other words, a music game is a type of game that guides the user when to perform an appropriate play action in accordance with the rhythm of a song, and evaluates the time when the play action is actually performed. Further, for example, a music game has a plurality of songs prepared for play, and a song selected from the songs is used in the actual play. For example, such a music game is provided through a game screen displayed on a display device. Specifically, such a game screen includes an instruction mark corresponding to each execution time and a reference mark that functions as a reference for the current time, and uses these instruction marks and reference marks to set the instruction mark at each execution time. Each execution timing is guided by causing a relative displacement between the instruction mark and the reference mark so that the positions of the reference mark and the reference mark coincide.

A user terminal device 4 may be connected to the game system 1 via the network NT. The user terminal device 4 is a computer device that can be connected to a network and is used for the user's personal use. For example, a stationary or book-type personal computer 4A, or a mobile terminal device 4B such as a mobile phone (including a smartphone) is used as the user terminal device 4. In addition, various computer devices that can be connected to a network and are used for the user's personal use, such as a stationary home game machine, a portable game machine, and a portable tablet terminal device, can be used as the user terminal device 4. It's fine. By implementing various computer software, the user terminal device 4 can allow the user to enjoy various services provided by the center server 2. Note that such user terminal device 4 may function as game machine 3 through computer software.

The center server 2 provides various game machine services to the game machine 3 or its users. The game machine services include a distribution service that distributes and updates programs or data for the game machine 3 via the network 5. The center server 2 appropriately distributes various programs or data necessary for providing the character development game to each game machine 3 through such a distribution service. Furthermore, the game machine services include a matching service that matches users when they play a common game via the network 5. The game system 1 provides a character development game (including a part of a character development game such as a music game) through such a matching service as a multiplayer game that allows multiple users to share the progress. There is.

Note that the game machine service may also include a service that receives user identification information from the game machine 3 and authenticates the user. The service may also include a service that receives and stores play data of an authenticated user from the game machine 3, or provides the game machine 3 with play data to be stored. Furthermore, it may include a billing service or the like that collects fees from users. Similarly, the center server 2 may provide various Web services to the users of the user terminal devices 4 via the network 5. The web service includes a game information service that provides various information regarding the game provided by the game machine 3, a distribution service that distributes various data or software (including updates of data, etc.) to each user terminal device 4, and a service provided by the user. It may include services such as a community service that provides a place for interaction such as transmitting, exchanging, and sharing information, and a service that assigns a user ID to identify each user.

Next, the main parts of the control system of the game system 1 will be explained with reference to FIG. First, the center server 2 is provided with a control unit 21 and a storage section 22 as a storage means. The control unit 21 is configured as a computer that combines a CPU, which is an example of a processor, that executes various arithmetic processing and operation control according to a predetermined computer program, and internal memory and other peripheral devices necessary for its operation.

The storage unit 22 is an external storage device realized by a storage unit including a nonvolatile storage medium (computer-readable storage medium) such as a hard disk array. The storage unit 22 may be configured to hold all data in one storage unit, or may be configured to store data in a distributed manner in a plurality of storage units. A program PG1 is recorded in the storage unit 22 as an example of a computer program that causes the control unit 21 to execute various processes necessary to provide various services to the user. The storage unit 22 also stores server data necessary for providing various services. Such server data includes various data for character development games, and in the example of FIG. 2, value management data VD is shown as one type of such various data. Details of the value management data VD will be described later.

Note that the server data may include, for example, various other types of data for realizing various services. For example, such data may include music data, sequence data, video data, play data, ID management data, and the like. The music data is data for playing music used in a music game. The sequence data is data that describes each execution time when a play action is to be performed by a user in a music game. The sequence data is used to guide and evaluate each execution timing. Therefore, in the sequence data, each execution time and information on an appropriate play action to be performed at each execution time are described so as to be associated with each other. The video data is data for displaying a video during a music game. Such videos include dance videos (including dance animations by each character). The dance (movement) of the character in such a dance video may be realized at any time by the program PG1 based on the video data, but for example, the dance (movement) of the character in the dance video may be realized by recording the trajectory of the movement of a person wearing a motion sensor and based on the detection result. It may also be realized by a trajectory. Furthermore, each video may be configured as a result of photographing a virtual three-dimensional space. The play data is data in which information regarding each user's past play performance is described. The play data is used, for example, to carry over previous play results (past achievements) to the next time or later, or to carry over settings specific to each user. The ID management data is data for managing various IDs such as user IDs. However, illustration thereof was omitted.

The control unit 21 is provided with a game machine service management section 24 as a logical device realized by a combination of the hardware resources of the control unit 21 and the program PG1 as software resources. The game machine service management unit 24 executes various processes for realizing the above-described game machine services on the game machine 3. Note that an input device such as a keyboard, an output device such as a monitor, etc. may be connected to the control unit 21 as necessary. However, illustration thereof was omitted.

On the other hand, the game machine 3 is provided with a control unit 31 as a computer and a storage section 32 as a storage means. The control unit 31 is configured as a computer that combines a CPU, which is an example of a processor, that executes various processes according to a predetermined computer program, and internal memory and other peripheral devices necessary for its operation.

The storage unit 32 is an external storage device realized by a storage unit including a nonvolatile storage medium (computer-readable storage medium) such as a hard disk or a semiconductor storage device. A program PG2 is recorded in the storage unit 32 as an example of a computer program that causes the control unit 21 to execute various processes necessary to provide various services to the user. Further, the storage unit 32 records game data necessary for providing a character development game. Such game data includes various types of data including music game data, and the example in FIG. 2 shows value management data VD as one type of data. The value management data VD is provided from the center server 2 through a distribution service. Note that the game data may include music data, sequence data, video data, play data, or ID management data provided through a distribution service, similar to the value management data VD. Further, the game data may also include, for example, image data for displaying various images for the game, BGM data for reproducing various BGM, and the like. However, these illustrations were omitted.

Various logical devices are configured in the control unit 31 by a combination of the hardware resources of the control unit 31 and the program PG2 as a software resource. Various processes necessary for providing the character development game (including processes necessary for enjoying the game machine services provided by the game machine service management unit 24 of the center server 2) are executed through these logical devices. However, in the example of FIG. 2, the progress control section 33 and the data management section 34 are shown as logical devices related to the character development game.

The progress control unit 33 is a logical device that performs various processes to control the progress of the game. Such processing also includes processing for guiding each execution time through instruction markers and reference markers, or processing for evaluating play behavior based on each such execution time. Alternatively, it also includes processing for displaying various moving images such as dances by dance units. In other words, it includes various types of processing for realizing the play of the music game. Further, the processing executed by the progress control unit 33 includes various other processing related to the progress of the character development game. Specifically, the progress control unit 33 executes, for example, value recovery processing as such processing. The procedure for value recovery processing will be described later.

On the other hand, the data management unit 34 is a logical device that performs various processes related to management of various data recorded in the storage unit 32. Such processing includes processing to update data that changes in relation to the progress of the game. Further, such data includes value management data VD. That is, the processing executed by the data management unit 34 includes processing for updating the value management data VD in relation to the progress of the game. Specifically, the data management unit 34 executes, for example, a frequency count process and a count reset process as processes for updating such value management data VD. The procedures for the value recovery process and the count reset process will be described later in the same manner as the value recovery process.

Further, the game machine 3 may be provided with various output devices and input devices as appropriate depending on the type of the arcade game machine 3A or the user terminal type game machine 3, but in the example of FIG. 37 and a speaker SP are shown as output devices provided in the game machine 3. The monitor 37 and the speaker SP are a well-known display device for displaying a game screen and the like, and a well-known sound playback device for playing back audio, respectively. Similarly, in the example of FIG. 2, an input device 36 for inputting a user's play action is shown as an input device provided in the game machine 3. The input device 36 may be configured as appropriate depending on the type of game machine 3. For example, in the case of the arcade game machine 3A, a stage with a push button that can be pressed with a foot for a music game may be used as the input device 36. The user may then play a music game on this stage. Alternatively, a control panel may be provided with multiple pushbuttons. In such a case, the operation of pressing a push button with a foot or hand is used as a play action. Further, a touch pad or a touch panel display may be used as the input device 36. In this case, the action of touching these with a hand, foot, or touch pen (so-called stylus pen) is used as a play action.

On the other hand, for example, in the case of a stationary game machine 3B, a keyboard including a plurality of push buttons or a dedicated controller (including a mat controller that is placed on the floor or the like to be operated mainly with the feet) is used as the input device 36. It's fine. In this case, the operation of pressing those push buttons is used as a play action. Similarly, for example, in the case of the portable game machine 3C, a touch panel that outputs a signal corresponding to a user's touch operation (touch operation with a finger) may be used as the input device 36, for example. In this case, the touch operation and its position are used as a play action. Further, a dedicated controller (including the above-mentioned mat controller) may be connected to the portable game machine 3C by wire or wirelessly and used.

In addition, for example, the arcade game machine 3A may use cash, alternative coins, medals, electronic currency (including points), credit card functions, etc. to collect a predetermined price necessary for the game from the user. A consideration collection device may be provided as an input device. Such a device may collect various types of consideration such as electronic currency, for example, via a card that records the remaining amount of electronic currency. Further, for example, in the case of a user terminal device type game machine 3, the user terminal device type game machine 3 provides music games for a fee (including cases where a part of the game is paid for play in an additional range, etc.). However, the software may be provided free of charge (including cases where the software has been purchased in advance). If the music game is provided for a fee, the fee may be collected in the user terminal type game machine 3 through various well-known payment processes.

Next, the progress of the character development game will be explained. In the following, a portable game machine 3C that uses a touch panel as the input device 36 will be taken as an example, and the progress of the character development game will be explained with reference to an example of the game screen displayed on the monitor 37 of such a portable game machine 3C. explain. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the home screen. The home screen 40 is a game screen that primarily functions as a starting point for other game screens among the various game screens displayed on the monitor 37 for the character development game. Therefore, on the home screen 40, an icon (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a transition icon) that functions as a touch position (a position where a touch operation is to be performed) for transitioning to each screen is displayed. Further, the home screen 40 may be provided with other management functions and information. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the home screen 40 includes a "STORY" icon 41, a "DANCER" icon 42, a "TEAM" icon 43, a "lottery" icon 44, an "errand" icon 45, and a "DANCER" icon 44. It includes a "BATTLE" icon 46, a "MISSION" icon 47, an information area 48, and a character image CA.

The “STORY” icon 41 is a transition icon for transitioning to a story screen (not shown). The story screen is a game screen for selecting and viewing a story animation (video) set for each character, such as an individual history of each character in the game or a conversation scene between multiple people. Such a story may include things that are newly unlocked (become viewable) depending on the play situation, such as rewards earned in the game and the level of each character.

The "DANCER" icon 42 is a transition icon for transitioning to a character screen (not shown). The character screen is a game screen for presenting details of each character. Many characters are prepared in the character development game, and the details of each character are displayed on the character screen. For example, on the character screen, information on the parameters of each character is displayed as details for each character.

The “TEAM” icon 43 is a transition icon for transitioning to a team (unit) formation screen (not shown). The team formation screen is a game screen for selecting characters forming a dance unit. Although one dance unit may be formed by an appropriate number of characters, a case will be described below in which one dance unit is formed by three characters.

The “lottery” icon 44 is a transition icon for transitioning to a lottery result screen (not shown). The lottery result screen is a game screen for providing a lottery game for awarding various elements related to the character development game by lottery. For example, in such a lottery game, cards corresponding to each character are randomly awarded as elements related to the character development game. The cards awarded in the lottery game may be used to advance the play in the character development game, or may simply function as cards for collection or appreciation.

The “errand” icon 45 is a transition icon for transitioning to an errand screen (not shown). The errand screen is a game screen for providing an errand event. The errand event is an event for acquiring various items. The errand event is provided upon consumption of a predetermined value set in the game.

The “DANCE BATTLE” icon 46 is a transition icon for transitioning to a music game screen (not shown). The music game screen is a game screen that allows the user to actually play the music game by displaying the above-mentioned instruction signs and the like. Additionally, dance videos by dance units are also displayed on such music game screens.

The “MISSION” icon 47 is a transition icon for transitioning to a mission screen (not shown). The mission screen is a game screen for providing information regarding the missions, such as a list of missions prepared during the game, conditions for completion, rewards for completion, and history of achievements. A mission is a type of event for granting a predetermined reward to a user by satisfying (achieving) an achievement condition. There are many missions in the game, ranging from missions that can be determined with each play, to missions that require a relatively long period of play that cannot be achieved in just one play. It's fine.

The information area 48 is an area for presenting various information related to the game. The information area 48 includes, for example, a name area 48A, a rank area 48B, a physical strength area 48C, and a currency area 48D. The name area 48A contains the user's in-game name (“Gogo”) and various titles for the user prepared during the game (if the play situation satisfies various granting conditions, depending on the conditions that are satisfied). It is often provided to correspond to some of the ranks described below, and often functions as a type of information indicating the user's rank, but it is not assigned independently from the rank. This is an area for displaying the title (``Beitzuru Gakuen Gold Student'') given to the user who is playing the game.

The rank area 48B is a rank area prepared during the game (same as a title, when the play situation satisfies various granting conditions, it is given according to the fulfilled conditions, and is given to some ranks at predetermined intervals etc.) This is an area for displaying the rank ("1") that the user who is playing the game has acquired (of which there are often titles). The rank is a value indicating the degree of growth of the user in the game, and a larger value often indicates that the user has played more games.

The currency area 48D is an area that displays information regarding currency value that functions as currency within the game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as in-game currency). In-game currency is value consumed to purchase items or use predetermined functions such as granting various lottery opportunities (playing the above-mentioned lottery game). In-game currency is purchased, for example, with the consumption of real currency (which may be collected in the same way as play fees). The currency area 48D is provided with, for example, a currency balance area 48D1 and a currency purchase icon 48D2. The currency balance area 48D1 is an area for presenting the balance (“0”) of in-game currency currently owned by the user. The currency purchase icon 48D2 is an icon that functions as a touch position for purchasing in-game currency (increasing the balance). Specifically, the currency purchase icon 48D2 functions as a position that is touched to request the purchase of in-game currency. In conjunction with a touch operation on the currency purchase icon 48D2, an additional area (so-called pop-up) may be further presented for selecting the purchase amount or confirming whether or not to execute the purchase, for example.

The physical strength value area 48C is an area that displays information regarding the physical strength value. The physical strength value is a value consumed in order to provide various progresses such as the use of events to the character development game. The physical strength value is set for each user as the user's physical strength value. Such physical strength values may be used to grant various advancements, but are consumed, for example, to provide (use) the above-mentioned errand event or to play a music game. Your physical strength will recover to its upper limit (which may change depending on your level, etc.) over time. The character development game also includes items for recovering a predetermined amount of physical strength (hereinafter sometimes referred to as recovery items). However, there are limits to the recovery of physical strength using recovery items. Such restrictions will be discussed later. Such a physical strength value functions as a value for progressing the present invention by being consumed for playing a music game or the like. Similarly, playing such a music game, etc. functions as a predetermined progression of the present invention.

The physical strength value area 48C is provided with, for example, a physical strength value presentation area 48C1 and a recovery icon 48C2. The physical strength value presentation area 48C1 is an area for presenting the current value (remaining amount) and upper limit of the physical strength value of each user. In the example of FIG. 3, "30" is presented as the user's current physical strength value (numerator of "30/30") and upper limit value (denominator of "30/30"). The recovery icon 48C2 is an icon that functions as a touch position for recovering physical strength. More specifically, the recovery icon 48C2 functions as a position that is touched to request recovery of physical strength. In response to a touch operation on the recovery icon 48C2, an additional area (a so-called pop-up) is further presented for, for example, selecting a recovery item for recovering physical strength or confirming whether or not such a recovery item can be used. may be done. Then, when the recovery item is actually used (consumed) by such a touch operation, the physical strength value is recovered by a predetermined amount. Such a recovery item that recovers physical strength functions as a recovery element of the present invention.

Character images CA are images corresponding to each character. On the home screen 40, character images CA corresponding to each character forming the dance unit to be trained are displayed as appropriate. In the example of FIG. 3, three character images CA corresponding to three (all) characters forming the dance unit are displayed on the home screen 40, respectively.

Note that the physical strength value presentation area 48C1 is not limited to such a user's physical strength value, but also includes information on physical strength values regarding characters that meet appropriate conditions, such as characters specified by a predetermined specifying means such as a cursor. May be presented. Alternatively, the physical strength values of all characters may be presented in the physical strength value presentation area 48C1. Similarly, the arrangement of each character image CA on the home screen 40 may be arbitrary. For example, even if the character most recommended by the user (so-called recommended member) is determined according to a prior designation or conditions such as the play situation, and the character image CA of such character is placed at the forefront on the home screen 40, good. Alternatively, the arrangement of each character image CA may be determined based on user specifications.

Next, with reference to FIG. 4, limits set for recovery of physical strength will be explained. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining restrictions set for recovery of physical strength. In the example of FIG. 4, the horizontal axis represents time, and the vertical axis represents physical strength. In addition, in the example of FIG. 4, for convenience of explanation, the remaining physical strength value is shown as zero at the beginning (when the elapsed time is zero), but at the start of the actual character development game, the remaining physical strength value is , it starts from the upper limit of time recovery).

As shown in FIG. 4, when the physical strength value is zero, the physical strength value gradually recovers to the first upper limit value as time passes (time point "A"). The first upper limit value is an upper limit value that recovers over time. On the other hand, after recovery to the first upper limit, recovery of the physical strength value over time is stopped. That is, after the physical strength value recovers to the first upper limit value, the physical strength value remains unchanged at the first upper limit value even if time passes. After that, when the physical strength value is consumed for an errand event, playing a music game, etc., the remaining physical strength value decreases from the first upper limit (time point "B"). The physical strength value may be consumed at an appropriate time such as when an errand event or the like ends, but here, as an example, it is consumed at the time when the user executes an errand event or the like. Furthermore, when the physical strength value becomes less than the first upper limit value, recovery of the physical strength value over time is restarted again. That is, when the remaining amount of physical strength value becomes less than the first upper limit value, time measurement is started, and the process of gradually recovering the physical strength value by a predetermined amount as time elapses is restarted. Note that recovery of the physical strength value over time may be performed as appropriate. For example, the recovery amount of the physical strength value is not limited to a mode in which the physical strength is gradually recovered by a fixed amount, and the recovery amount of the physical strength value may be increased or decreased proportionally or exponentially with the passage of time. In other words, recovery of the physical strength value over time is not limited to a fixed amount, and may be realized according to appropriate rules. Any recovery according to the rules, including cases where the recovery is done proportionately, is included in the scope of the gradual recovery configuration of the present invention.

Furthermore, the character development game includes recovery items for recovering physical strength, and allows use of such recovery items regardless of whether or not the first upper limit has been reached. In other words, the character development game basically allows the user to use recovery items at any time. Therefore, for example, even if your physical strength gradually recovers over time from point "B", you are allowed to use recovery items, and with such use, your physical strength will recover by a predetermined amount (" C”). Although the recovery amount (predetermined amount) of the physical strength value accompanying the use of the recovery item may be arbitrary, a case where the recovery amount is the same amount as the first upper limit will be described below as an example. In this case, as the recovery item is used, the physical strength value is recovered by the same amount as the first upper limit value, and as a result, the physical strength value is recovered until the remaining amount of the recovery item before use exceeds the first upper limit value. That is, as the item is used, the remaining amount of physical strength may exceed the first upper limit. Specifically, for example, if the remaining amount of physical strength is 50 and the first upper limit is 60, the physical strength will be recovered to the sum of these 110 (50+60) as the recovery item is used. In this case, the physical strength value presentation area 48C1 displays, for example, 110/60.

If the physical strength value exceeds the first upper limit, no physical strength recovery occurs over time. On the other hand, even in such cases, the use of recovery items is allowed. Therefore, although physical strength does not recover over time after point "C", if a recovery item is used, physical strength will still be recovered by the same amount as the first upper limit ("D" time). Specifically, for example, if the remaining amount of physical strength is 110 and the first upper limit is 60, as the recovery item is used, the physical strength is recovered to the sum of these 170 (110+60).

In this way, recovery items are allowed to be used even if the physical strength exceeds the first upper limit, but if a predetermined number of recovery items are used after the first limit is exceeded, the recovery item A limit is set on the recovery of physical strength with use. In other words, a limit is set on recovery of physical strength based on the number of times the recovery item is used after exceeding the first upper limit. Such a predetermined number may be any appropriate number, but below, as an example of the predetermined number, we will explain a case where the limit is set once, that is, when the recovery item is used once after exceeding the first upper limit. . In this case, at point "C", the physical strength value exceeds the first upper limit after using the recovery item, but it does not exceed it before use, so a limit is set with the use of the recovery item at point "D". be done. Specifically, the number of times a recovery item is used after the first upper limit is exceeded at time "D" is counted as one time, and there is an item unusable period during which recovery items cannot be used after time "D". (period during which it cannot be used) is set. That is, when the physical strength value exceeds the first upper limit, not only the remaining amount but also the number of times the recovery item is used is added to the management of the physical strength value. As a result, after point "D", there is a period in which neither recovery over time nor recovery through recovery items can be expected. In this example, the number of times the recovery item is used (once) at time "D" functions as the number of times after the upper limit of the present invention.

On the other hand, even after point D, if your physical strength is consumed due to an errand event, for example, your physical strength will naturally decrease (at point E). However, even after such consumption, No healing occurs over time or through healing items.

In addition to recovery over time and recovery due to the use of recovery items, the character development game may appropriately provide elements for recovering physical strength. Below, as an example of such an element, a case where a user's rank increase is used will be described. In this case, even if recovery due to the use of recovery items is restricted after time "D", for example, if the consumption of physical strength values at time "E" led to a user's rank increase, such a user's Your physical strength will recover as you rank up (at "F"). The amount of recovery of the physical strength value associated with increasing the rank may be set as appropriate, but for example, the same amount as the first upper limit value for the rank is set. On the other hand, an absolute upper limit value may be set for the physical strength value as a second upper limit value. The second upper limit value is an upper limit value that functions as an absolute value beyond which the physical strength value cannot be recovered. In the following, a case will be described in which a second upper limit value is set for the physical strength value. In this case, even if the same amount as the first upper limit is added to the physical strength value as the rank increases, the recovery of the physical strength value is limited to the second upper limit value, and the portion exceeding this is cut off. Note that the second upper limit value may not be set. In other words, the physical strength value may be recovered without an upper limit by factors other than time recovery. Further, the rank increase may involve not only recovery of the physical strength value but also, for example, an increase in the first upper limit value or an increase in the second upper limit value. That is, as the rank increases, at least one of the first upper limit value and the second upper limit value may increase. However, in the example of FIG. 4, for convenience of explanation, a case where such an increase does not occur is shown.

When the physical strength value is consumed an appropriate number of times after reaching the second upper limit value (times “G” to “J”), the physical strength value falls below the first upper limit value again (it may be less than or equal to the first upper limit value). ) (as of “J”). In this case, the period in which the item cannot be used is canceled. In other words, after the item unusable period has ended, the recovery item can be used once again even after the first upper limit has been exceeded. More specifically, the number of uses of the recovery item after exceeding the first upper limit is reset to zero, and the user can use the recovery item until the number of uses becomes one again. Therefore, from time "J" onwards, the physical strength value will recover up to the first upper limit as time passes (time "K"), and if a recovery item is used, recovery will also occur due to the use of the recovery item ( “L” point). Further, immediately before the "L" point, the physical strength value does not exceed the first upper limit value. Therefore, even after using the recovery item at time "L", the number of uses of the recovery item after exceeding the first upper limit will not be counted up and will remain at zero, and the use of the recovery item will still be allowed. . As an example, such a limit is set for recovery of physical strength value due to the use of a recovery item. Further, in this example, the first upper limit functions as the upper limit of the present invention.

In the example of FIG. 4, the number of uses of the recovery item is counted up after the first upper limit is exceeded, and a limit is set when that value exceeds one time. However, the number of uses is not limited to the case where the physical strength value exceeds the first upper limit. For example, when the physical strength value is equal to or greater than the first upper limit value, the number of uses may be counted up, and a limit may be set according to that value. Further, such a restriction or recovery method is not limited to the physical strength value, but may be applied to an appropriate value. Furthermore, the number of uses may be counted in any appropriate manner. For example, if multiple recovery items are allowed to be used at once, they may be counted together as one use, or each use of the plurality of recovery items may be counted as one use. Further, when there are multiple types of recovery items, the number of uses may be counted for each type, or the number of uses may be counted across types. Similarly, the predetermined number may be fixed or variable. That is, the predetermined number may be changed as appropriate. For example, the predetermined number may change as appropriate depending on the play situation and the like according to predetermined conditions. For example, the amount of recovery may be used as such a predetermined condition. Specifically, for example, if there are multiple types of items with different recovery amounts, the predetermined number will change depending on the recovery amount, such as 3 times for an item with a low recovery amount and 1 time for an item with a large recovery amount. It's okay. Alternatively, when these items are used in combination, a limit may be set on the recovery amount, and the number of times such recovery amount is reached may be used as a predetermined number. In this case, it may be interpreted as limiting the amount of recovery rather than limiting the number of times. In other words, instead of the number of uses, it is determined whether the total recovery amount (predetermined amount) resulting from the use of recovery items has reached a predetermined amount, and if it has reached such a predetermined amount, The use of recovery items may be restricted. In this case, in the value management data VD, instead of the "number of times" information, "recovery amount" information (information indicating the total recovery amount) is written, and it is used as a target for resetting, etc. when the amount falls below the first upper limit. May be managed.

Next, details of the value management data VD will be explained. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of value management data VD. The value management data VD is data for managing the remaining amount of value used in the character development game for each user. The example in FIG. 5 shows a case where the value management data VD manages physical strength values as such values. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the value management data VD includes a value record VDR that manages and manages the remaining amount of physical strength for each user. Further, the value record VDR includes information on "user ID", "remaining amount", "first upper limit", "second upper limit", and "number of times".

"User ID" is a unique user ID for each user to identify each user (as long as each user's account can be identified, one user may use multiple user IDs, and there is not necessarily a one-to-one pairing with the user). 1 may not be supported). “Remaining amount” is information indicating the remaining amount of physical strength value. Moreover, the "first upper limit" and the "second upper limit" are information respectively indicating the first upper limit value and the second upper limit value of the physical strength value set for each user. On the other hand, the "number of times" is information indicating the number of times a recovery item (for recovering physical strength) is used after the first upper limit is exceeded. In other words, the "number of times" is information indicating the number of times a recovery item has been used, which is used to determine the setting of the item unusable period. In the “number of times” information, for example, if once is used as the predetermined number, a flag indicating whether or not it is used may be written. Alternatively, for example, when a predetermined number is used more than once, the "number of times" may include appropriate information indicating the number of times it is used, such as "0" for zero times or "1" for one time. (including indirect information such as alphabets corresponding to each number) may be written. This information is recorded in the information value record VDR so as to be correlated with each other. In this example, the "number of times" information functions as the discrimination information of the present invention. Further, by including such information, the value management data VD functions as the discrimination information data of the present invention. Note that the value management data VD is not limited to these pieces of information, and may manage appropriate information depending on the use of the value to be managed. For example, if the second upper limit is not set, or if the second upper limit is set commonly for all users, the value management data VD does not need to include information about the "second upper limit".

Next, the value recovery process, the number count process, and the count reset process will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. The value recovery process is a process for recovering physical strength as a recovery item is used. The example in FIG. 6 shows an example of the value recovery process when the second upper limit value is set. In this case, the progress control unit 33 starts the value recovery process shown in FIG. 6 when the user instructs the use of a recovery item to recover physical strength while playing the character development game, and first, the progress control unit 33 starts the value recovery process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the permission condition is satisfied (step S101). The permission condition is, for example, if the number of times the recovery item has been used after exceeding the first upper limit has not reached a predetermined number (one time), that is, if the "number of times" information in the value management data VD is not used (0 times). (use of) is met. Therefore, the progress control unit 33 determines whether the permission condition is satisfied while referring to the value management data VD.

If the permission condition is not met, that is, if the "number of times" information in the value management data VD indicates that it has been used (used once), the progress control unit 33 limits the use of the recovery item (step S102). In other words, the progress control unit 33 disallows the instruction to use the recovery item. After such restriction (disapproval), the progress control unit 33 skips the subsequent processing and ends the current value recovery processing.

On the other hand, if the permission condition is satisfied, that is, if the "number of times" information in the value management data VD indicates no use (0 times of use), the progress control unit 33 allows the instruction to use the recovery item and recovers the item. The remaining amount of physical strength after recovery due to the use of the item is calculated (step S103). The progress control unit 33 executes this calculation, for example, while referring to the current value (remaining amount) and upper limit value (first upper limit value) of the physical strength value displayed in the physical strength value presentation area 48C1. Specifically, the progress control unit 33 calculates the remaining amount of physical strength after recovery by adding the current value of physical strength and the upper limit value. Note that the "remaining amount" and "first upper limit" etc. of the value management data VD may be updated at any appropriate time, such as at the end of the game or when changes occur during the game, but updates may be made at any time during the game. When the current value and upper limit of the physical strength value are displayed in the physical strength value presentation area 48C1 based on the “remaining amount” and “first upper limit” of the value management data VD, the progress control unit 33 The remaining amount of physical strength after recovery may be calculated by referring to the “remaining amount” and “first upper limit”.

Subsequently, the progress control unit 33 determines whether the remaining amount of physical strength after recovery is less than or equal to the second upper limit (step S104). If the remaining amount of physical strength after recovery exceeds the second upper limit, the progress control unit 33 corrects the remaining amount of physical strength after recovery to the second upper limit (step S105). On the other hand, if the remaining amount of physical strength after recovery does not exceed the second upper limit, or after correcting the remaining amount of physical strength after recovery to the second upper limit, the progress control unit 33 performs the calculation in step S103. The current value (remaining amount) of the physical strength value in the physical strength value presentation area 48C1 is updated so that it becomes the residual amount that was corrected or the remaining amount after the correction in step S105 (step S106). When the physical strength value presentation area 48C1 is displayed based on information such as the “remaining amount” of the value management data VD, the progress control unit 33 recovers the “remaining amount” information of the value management data VD as such an update. The remaining amount may be updated to information indicating the remaining amount after correction or the remaining amount after correction. Then, the progress control unit 33 ends the current value recovery process after such an update.

According to the procedure shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the recovery item can be used, depending on whether the number of times the recovery item has been used after exceeding the first upper limit has reached once. Then, if the number of uses of the recovery item after exceeding the first upper limit has not reached once, use of the recovery item is permitted, and the physical strength value is actually recovered. On the other hand, if the number of uses of the recovery item after exceeding the first upper limit has reached once, use of the recovery item is not permitted and its use is restricted. More specifically, when the "number of times" information in the value management data VD indicates that it has been used (used once), the use of the recovery item is not permitted and its use is restricted. On the other hand, if the "number of times" information in the value management data VD indicates no use (used 0 times), use of the recovery item is permitted and the physical strength value is actually recovered. Further, a second upper limit value is set for such recovery, and recovery of the physical strength value is suppressed to be below the second upper limit value.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether the use of the recovery item is permitted or not in response to an instruction to use the recovery item (for example, a touch operation on a predetermined icon), but the timing of such determination may be determined at an appropriate time. good. For example, the permission condition is determined immediately after the use of a recovery item that exceeds the first upper limit, and if the permission condition is not permitted, a predetermined icon for instructing the use of the recovery item is displayed in a state where touch operations are not possible (for example, (Gray display indicating that touch operation is not possible, icon non-display, etc.). That is, if the permission conditions are not met, the instruction to use the recovery item itself may be disallowed (selectable).

On the other hand, the number-of-times counting process is a process for counting the number of times a recovery item is used after the first upper limit is exceeded. The data management unit 34 starts the count process shown in FIG. 7 each time the progress control unit 33 recovers the remaining amount of physical strength according to the procedure shown in FIG. It is determined whether the recovery (use of the recovery item) satisfies the count condition (step S201). The count condition is met in the case of use of the recovery item after the first upper limit is exceeded. For this reason, the data management unit 34 determines whether or not the count condition is met after the current usage of the recovery item exceeds the first upper limit. If the current use of the recovery item exceeds the first upper limit and the count condition does not apply (the count condition is not satisfied), the data management unit 34 skips the subsequent process and ends the current count process.

On the other hand, if this applies after the current use of the recovery item exceeds the first upper limit (if the count condition is satisfied), the data management unit 34 acquires the value management data VD (step S202). Next, the data management unit 34 counts up the number of times the recovery item has been used after exceeding the first upper limit due to the current use of the recovery item (step S203). The data management unit 34 realizes such count-up by updating the "number of times" information in the value management data VD to information that increases the number of uses by one. Specifically, for example, when one time is used as the predetermined number, the data management unit 34 changes the "number of times" information of the value management data VD from information indicating no use (use 0 times) to information indicating use (use 0 times). Update the information to indicate one-time use). After such count-up (update), the data management unit 34 ends the current count process. Thereby, the number of uses of the recovery item after exceeding the first upper limit is managed via the value management data VD.

Further, the count reset process is a process for resetting the number of times a recovery item is used after exceeding the first upper limit to an initial value (for example, zero). The data management unit 34 performs the count shown in FIG. 8 every time the physical strength value is consumed (or each time the physical strength value is consumed after the “number of times” information in the value management data VD reaches information exceeding a predetermined number). The reset process is started, and it is first determined whether or not the remaining amount of physical strength satisfies the reset condition with the current consumption of physical strength (step S301). The reset condition is, for example, when the remaining amount of physical strength falls below the first upper limit (or, after the “number of times” information in the value management data VD reaches information exceeding a predetermined number, the remaining amount of physical strength becomes the first upper limit). 1 (below the upper limit). For this reason, the data management unit 34 determines whether or not the remaining amount of physical strength has fallen below the first upper limit due to the current consumption, as determination of the reset condition. Then, if the remaining physical strength value is not below the first upper limit value even after this consumption (exceeds the first upper limit value), that is, if the reset condition is not satisfied, the data management unit 34 performs the subsequent processing. Skip this and end the current count reset process.

On the other hand, if the remaining amount of physical strength is less than the first upper limit after the current consumption, that is, if the reset condition is satisfied, the data management unit 34 acquires the value management data VD (step S302). Subsequently, the data management unit 34 resets the number of uses of the recovery item after the first upper limit is exceeded to an initial value (for example, zero) as the physical strength value is consumed this time (step S303). The data management unit 34 realizes such a reset by updating the "number of times" information in the value management data VD to information that decreases the number of uses by one. Specifically, for example, if once is used as the predetermined number, the data management unit 34 divides the “number of times” information of the value management data VD from information indicating use (one use) to no use (use once). (used 0 times). After such a reset (update), the data management unit 34 ends the current count reset process. Note that the value after reset is not limited to the initial value. An appropriate value may be used as the value after reset.

According to the procedure shown in Figure 8, even after the number of uses of the recovery item after exceeding the first upper limit reaches a predetermined number, if the remaining amount of physical strength falls below the first upper limit, the number of uses will be reset to the initial value. reset to the value. That is, if the remaining physical strength value falls below the first upper limit even after the item unusable period is set, the item unusable period is canceled and the use of recovery items is permitted thereafter. Therefore, for example, even if the first upper limit is exceeded, the recovery item is allowed to be used, and recovery of the physical strength value due to the use of the recovery item is restarted.

As explained above, according to this embodiment, the use of recovery items is allowed even after the remaining amount of physical strength exceeds the first upper limit (the upper limit for recovery over time); It is determined whether the number of times the recovery item has been used after exceeding the first upper limit has reached a predetermined number (for example, once). Then, when the number of times of use reaches a predetermined number, the use (consumption) of the recovery item is restricted. Therefore, the number of uses of the recovery item after the first upper limit is exceeded can be limited to a predetermined number. This can prevent recovery items from being used indefinitely. Further, when a second upper limit value is set as the absolute value of recovery for the remaining amount of physical strength value, a predetermined number can be used to reduce the user's time and effort. Specifically, for example, calculations based on the second upper limit value, such as whether the recovery amount due to the use of recovery items will be wasted due to such a second upper limit value, or measures to prevent such waste from occurring. It is possible to reduce the user's effort and time such as unnecessary time (or consumption) for consuming physical strength values. These can improve user convenience.

On the other hand, even after the number of uses reaches the predetermined number, if the remaining physical strength value is less than the first upper limit value, it is determined that the predetermined number has not been reached again. More specifically, since the count of the number of times of use is reset to the initial value, it is determined that the predetermined number has not been reached. In other words, even after the use of a recovery item is restricted, such restriction is canceled (cancelled) if the remaining amount of physical strength falls below the first upper limit. Therefore, the use of recovery items can be restricted while the remaining amount of physical strength exceeds the first upper limit (upper limit of recovery over time). As a result, the influence of the restrictions on the interest of the game can be limited to a partial period (a period that is more appropriate for the user's convenience). As a result, it is possible to both improve user convenience and ensure the interest of the game.

In the above embodiment, the progress control section 33 of the game machine 3 functions as a use restriction means of the present invention by executing the process of step S102 in FIG. Furthermore, the data management unit 34 of the game machine 3 functions as an information updating means of the present invention by executing the process of step S303 in FIG. On the other hand, the storage unit 32 of the game machine 3 functions as a data storage means of the present invention by storing the value management data VD.

The present invention is not limited to the form described above, and may be implemented in forms with appropriate modifications or changes. For example, in the above embodiment, the physical strength value is recovered by using a recovery item (recovery based on a user's instruction) in addition to time recovery (recovery according to a predetermined rule). However, elements that recover physical strength other than time recovery are not limited to such recovery items. For example, as such an element, currency value (either in-game currency or legal currency such as cash) may be used instead of or in addition to recovery items. The above-mentioned restrictions and the like may be set on such currency values. Alternatively, the above-mentioned limitations or the like may be set for the recovery associated with the above-mentioned rank increase (recovery according to the play situation). In this case, recovery associated with rank increase may be put on hold and executed again at an appropriate time.

In the above embodiment, the game machine 3 provides a character development game. However, the games provided by the game machine 3 are not limited to such games. The game machine 3 may provide appropriate games. The above-mentioned restrictions and the like may be set on various values included in such games.

Further, the center server 2 may perform all or part of the role (various processes, etc.) of the game machine 3 in the above-described form. That is, the game system of the present invention may be configured such that the center server 2 and the game machine 3 cooperate as appropriate to realize each function that the game machine 3 and the center server 2 of this embodiment have. On the other hand, the center server 2 may be omitted. In this case, one game machine 3 may function as the game system of the present invention.

Various aspects of the present invention derived from each of the embodiments and modifications described above will be described below. In the following description, corresponding members illustrated in the accompanying drawings are added in parentheses in order to facilitate understanding of each aspect of the present invention, but the present invention is thereby limited to the illustrated form. It's not a thing.

The game system according to the first aspect of the present invention is for recovering a progression value (e.g., physical strength value) consumed in order to grant a predetermined progression, and a predetermined amount of the remaining amount of the progression value. includes a recovery element (for example, a recovery item) used for recovery, and with the use of the recovery element, the remaining amount of the progress value is recovered by the predetermined amount, and apart from the use of the recovery element, the progress value is recovered by the predetermined amount. A game system (1) that provides a game in which the remaining amount of value is gradually restored to an upper limit value (for example, a first upper limit value) over time, wherein the remaining amount of value for progression exceeds the upper limit value. If the game allows the use of the recovery element after the remaining amount exceeds the upper limit, the number of times the recovery element is used after the remaining amount exceeds the upper limit has reached a predetermined number. data storage means (32) for storing discrimination information data (VD) in which discrimination information (for example, information on "number of times") for discriminating whether the use restriction means (33) for restricting the use of the recovery element when it is determined that the number of times after the upper limit has reached the predetermined number; and the remaining amount after the number of times after the upper limit reaches the predetermined number; and information updating means (34) for updating the discrimination information of the discrimination information data so that it is determined that the number of times after the upper limit has not reached the predetermined number.

The game system according to the second aspect of the present invention is for recovering a progression value (e.g., physical strength value) consumed in order to grant a predetermined progression, and a predetermined amount of the remaining amount of the progression value. includes a recovery element (for example, a recovery item) used for recovery, and with the use of the recovery element, the remaining amount of the progress value is recovered by the predetermined amount, and apart from the use of the recovery element, the progress value is recovered by the predetermined amount. A game system (1) that provides a game in which the remaining amount of value is gradually restored to an upper limit value (for example, a first upper limit value) over time, wherein the remaining amount of value for progression exceeds the upper limit value. If the game allows the use of the recovery element after the remaining amount exceeds the upper limit, the total recovery amount as the sum of the predetermined amount of recovery accompanying the use of the recovery element after the remaining amount exceeds the upper limit value is determined. a data storage means (32) for storing discrimination information data (VD) in which discrimination information for determining whether or not a fixed amount has been reached; use restriction means (33) for restricting the use of the recovery element when it is determined that the recovery element has reached the predetermined amount; and after the total recovery amount reaches the predetermined amount, the remaining amount falls below the upper limit value. and information updating means (34) for updating the discrimination information of the discrimination information data so that it is determined that the total recovery amount has not reached the predetermined amount.

According to the present invention, when the use of recovery elements after the remaining amount of progress value exceeds the upper limit is allowed, the number of uses of the recovery element after exceeding such upper limit (or recovery amount) has reached a predetermined number (or a predetermined amount). Then, when the number of times of use reaches a predetermined number, the use of the recovery element is restricted. Therefore, the number of times the recovery element is used after the upper limit is exceeded can be limited to a predetermined number. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the recovery element from being used indefinitely. Furthermore, if a maximum recovery value is set as the remaining amount of progress value, a predetermined number can be used to reduce the user's time and effort in calculations based on such a maximum value. These can improve user convenience. On the other hand, even after the number of uses reaches a predetermined number, if the remaining amount of progress value falls below the upper limit value, it is determined that the predetermined number has not been reached again. In other words, even after the use of recovery elements is restricted, such restrictions will be lifted if the remaining amount of progress value falls below the upper limit. Therefore, the use of recovery elements can be restricted while the remaining amount of progress value exceeds the upper limit. Thereby, the influence on the interest of the game can be limited to a part. As a result, it is possible to both improve user convenience and ensure the interest of the game. Note that the concept of exceeding the upper limit may include cases where the upper limit is met. That is, when the upper limit value is exceeded, it may be interpreted as a case where the upper limit value is exceeded. Alternatively, if the concept of exceeding the upper limit value is interpreted as not including the upper limit value, the number for restriction (number equivalent to the predetermined number) when the number subtracted by one from the predetermined number is greater than or equal to the upper limit value. It may function as

Various types of information may be used as the discrimination information. For example, information on the number of times may be used as the discrimination information, or indirect information indicating such a number of times (for example, an alphabet corresponding to each number) may be used. For example, if the predetermined number is once, a flag indicating whether or not the recovery element is used may be used as such discrimination information. Moreover, such a flag may function as information on the number of times, or may function as indirect information. Specifically, for example, in one aspect of the game system according to the first aspect of the present invention, the use restriction means may limit the number of times after the upper limit when the number of times after the upper limit is described as the discrimination information in the discrimination information data. The number of times after the upper limit is used as the discrimination information, the use of the recovery element is restricted when the number of times after the upper limit reaches the predetermined number, and the information updating means is configured to use the number of times after the upper limit reaches the predetermined number. If the remaining amount falls below the upper limit after the determination, the determination information may be updated by resetting the number of times after the upper limit of the determination information data.

An appropriate number may be adopted as the predetermined number. For example, in the game system according to the first aspect of the present invention, the use restriction means and the information update means may each use one time as the predetermined number. Similarly, various elements may be utilized as recovery elements. For example, the recovery element may be an in-game value purchased in exchange for consumption of a predetermined value, or may be an in-game item. Specifically, for example, in one aspect of the game system according to the first or second embodiment of the present invention, an item prepared in the game may be used as the recovery element.

On the other hand, the computer program (PG2) of the present invention is configured to cause the computer (31) connected to the data storage means to function as each means of the game system according to each of the above embodiments.

Further, the control method of the present invention is used to recover a predetermined amount of the progress value (e.g., physical strength value) consumed in order to provide a predetermined progress, and the remaining amount of the progress value. includes a recovery element (for example, a recovery item), which recovers the predetermined amount of the remaining amount of the progress value with the use of the recovery element, and also recovers the remaining amount of the progress value separately from the use of the recovery element; A game system (1) that provides a game in which the value gradually recovers to an upper limit value (for example, a first upper limit value) as time passes, wherein the remaining amount of the progress value exceeds the upper limit value. When the game allows the use of the recovery element, determining whether the number of times the recovery element has been used after the remaining amount exceeds the upper limit has reached a predetermined number. A computer (31) incorporated in a game system (1) equipped with a data storage means (32) for storing discrimination information data (VD) in which discrimination information (for example, information on "number of times") is written is stored in a computer (31) incorporated in a game system (1). a use restriction procedure (step S102) for restricting the use of the recovery element when it is determined that the number of times after the upper limit has reached the predetermined number based on the discrimination information of the data; an information update procedure (step S303). By executing the computer program or control method of the present invention, the game system of the present invention can be realized.

1 Game System 3 Game Machine 31 Control Unit (Computer)
32 Storage unit (data storage means)
33 Progress control unit (use restriction means)
34 Data management department (information update means)
VD value management data (discrimination information data)
PG2 program (computer program)

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It includes a progression value that is consumed to grant a predetermined progression, and a recovery element that is used to recover a predetermined amount of the remaining amount of the progression value, and with the use of the recovery element, the progression value is A game system that provides a game that recovers the predetermined amount of the remaining value of the game, and gradually recovers the remaining value of the progression value to the upper limit as time passes, apart from the use of the recovery element,
If the remaining amount of the progression value exceeds the upper limit, start managing the number of uses of the recovery element, and if the remaining amount of the progression value falls below the upper limit, start managing the number of uses of the recovery element. administrative measures to terminate;
A game system equipped with.

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