JP7394159B2 - Game server, game program, information processing method - Google Patents

Description

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

Patent Document 1 describes that a player who has not played a game for a while is allowed to execute a game event that took place during the period of not playing.

Patent No. 6779964 specification

With the technology described in Patent Document 1, it is difficult for a player who has not played a game for a long time to catch up with a veteran player.

The present invention has been made in view of this background, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a technique that can motivate players who have not played for a while to return to the game.

The main invention of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a game server, which includes a specific game media storage unit that stores the start date of specific game media provided in the game, and specifying the specific game medium whose provision start date is later than the last play date when returning from playing the game, and relating to the specific game medium to the first player rather than to the second player; A game execution unit that performs processing to increase profits.

Other problems disclosed in the present application and methods for solving the problems will be made clear by the section of the embodiments of the invention and the drawings.

According to the present invention, it is possible to motivate a player who has not played for a while to return to the game.

1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the present game system. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a player terminal 2. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a server device 1. FIG. It is a figure showing an example of composition of player information. It is a figure showing an example of composition of specific game medium information. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an overview of the operation of the game system.

<Summary of the invention>
The contents of the embodiments of the present invention will be listed and explained. The present invention includes, for example, the following configuration.
[Item 1]
a specific game media storage unit that stores the provision start date of specific game media provided in the game;
The specific game medium whose provision start date is stored later than the last play date at the time of return when the returned first player last played the game is specified, and the first player
a game execution unit that performs processing so that the player receives more profits related to the specific game medium;
A game server characterized by comprising:
[Item 2]
The game server described in item 1,
the specific game medium is an item that can be used during the game;
A game server featuring:
[Item 3]
The game server described in item 1,
The specific game medium is character training material;
A game server featuring:
[Item 4]
The game server according to any one of items 1 to 3,
The specific game medium is a point in the game,
the benefit includes a benefit related to the points awarded during a gaming event;
A game server featuring:
[Item 5]
The game server according to any one of items 1 to 3,
The benefit includes a benefit related to the appearance rate or drop rate of the specific game medium during a game event.
A game server featuring:
[Item 6]
The game server according to any one of items 1 to 3,
The profits include profits related to the rarity of items obtainable in game events,
A game server featuring:
[Item 7]
The game server according to any one of items 1 to 3,
The benefit includes a benefit related to the degree to which the development element increases when using items obtained during the game event.
A game server featuring:
[Item 8]
The game server according to any one of items 1 to 3,
The benefit includes a benefit related to the number of items required to increase the cultivation element,
A game server featuring:
[Item 9]
The game server according to any one of items 1 to 3,
The profit includes a profit related to the winning rate of a game event related to the specific game medium,
A game server featuring:
[Item 10]
The game server according to any one of items 1 to 3,
The profit includes a profit related to the lottery ratio of the specific game medium in the lottery event,
A game server featuring:
[Item 11]
The game server according to any one of items 1 to 3,
the benefit is to enable execution of in-game events related to the specific game medium;
A game server featuring:
[Item 12]
storing a start date of provision of specific game media provided in the game;
The specific game medium whose provision start date is stored later than the last play date at the time of return when the returned first player last played the game is specified, and the first player
processing such that a player receives more benefits related to the specific game medium;
An information processing method characterized by being executed by a computer.
[Item 13]
storing a start date of provision of specific game media provided in the game;
The specific game medium whose provision start date is stored later than the last play date at the time of return when the returned first player last played the game is specified, and the first player
processing such that a player receives more benefits related to the specific game medium;
A game program that allows a computer to run

Hereinafter, a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The game system of this embodiment provides a game that has training elements. A training element is a parameter of a character that can be enhanced, and is also called a reinforcement element, an evolution element, etc. in addition to a training element. The character may be, for example, an athlete, a monster, a warrior, a car, an animal, or the like. Development elements include, for example, the character's experience points, level, health, strength, abilities, number of items that can be equipped, types of items that can be equipped, attack power and defense power of items owned by the character, and items. Any parameter that can be used to improve the level of the character or the character's equipment may be used, such as the strength of the effect produced when used, the batting average, on-base percentage of a baseball player character, the maximum speed of a car, acceleration, turning performance, etc.

The game system of this embodiment is intended to enable a player who has not played the game for a while to increase the training elements more efficiently than usual when the player resumes playing the game. Improving the efficiency of the training elements can be achieved by setting the benefit regarding the specific game medium given in the game event to be larger than usual. Specific game media given at game events include, for example, points given in response to playing or clearing game events (particularly points related to training), items obtainable during game events, and the like. In order to increase the profit related to a specific game medium, it is possible to increase the points given during game events related to the specific game medium, or to increase the appearance rate and drop rate of items during game events related to the specific game medium. increase the size, increase the rarity of obtainable items, increase the degree to which the training elements increase when using items obtained during game events, or increase the number of items (materials) required to increase the training elements. increase the winning rate when a game event related to a specific game medium is decided based on a predetermined probability, increase the lottery percentage of a specific game medium in a lottery event related to a specific game medium, etc. This includes enabling the execution of in-game events such as game events and lottery events related to specific game media. Note that the points and items mentioned here refer to specific game media.

In this way, in the game system of the present embodiment, when a player who has not been playing the game returns (plays the game again), the player or the character operated by the player receives more benefits related to the specific game medium. Thus, character development elements can be efficiently improved. Therefore, it is possible to motivate returning players to actively play even if there are new game events or new training elements that they are not used to.

<Configuration>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of this game system. As shown in FIG. 1, this game system provides various services related to the game to players via a network 3 (for example, the Internet), and is composed of a server device 1 and a plurality of player terminals 2. Ru.

<Player terminal 2>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the player terminal 2. As shown in FIG. The player terminal 2 is
An information processing device (for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone terminal, a tablet terminal) that a player can possess and use. The player terminal 2 outputs the processing results of the game program sent from the server device 1 via the game application or the web browser (
For example, game screen display, game audio output, etc.) can be performed. The player terminal 2 includes a control section 21 that controls the entire player terminal 2, a storage section 22 that stores various data and programs, an input section 23 that allows the player to perform operation input, and outputs a game screen, operation screen, etc. It has an output section 24 for communicating with the server device 1, and a communication section 25 for communicating information with the server device 1. The control unit 21 of this embodiment includes at least an operation information reception unit 211 and a game operation unit 212.
Furthermore, the storage section 22 includes at least a game operation information storage section 221. Each functional section of the control section 21 can be realized by the CPU executing a program stored in the memory or the game operation information storage section 221.

The operation information reception unit 211 of the player terminal 2 receives operations related to the game from the player. The operation information reception unit 211 receives operations related to the game using the input unit 23 by the player. The operation information reception unit 211 then transfers the received operation details to the game operation unit 2.
Output to 12.

The game operation unit 212 executes processing for operating the game. Game operation section 21
2 operates the game based on the game software included in the game operation information stored in the game operation information storage section 221 and the player's operation details inputted from the input section 23 . The game operation unit 212 generates a game image from the image data included in the game operation information in accordance with the game operation, and performs control processing to cause the output unit 24 to output the generated image. Similarly, the game operating unit 212 generates music and audio for the game from the music data and audio data included in the game operating information as the game operates, and outputs the generated music and audio from the output unit 24. Performs control processing for Note that here, a configuration has been described in which the native application partially executes the functions of the Web application, that is, the game operating unit 212 of the player terminal 2 partially executes the functions of the server device 1. The server device 1 may be configured to generate all the game images and sounds as a processing result without having the server device 1, or the server device 1 may be configured so that the game operation unit 212 generates all the game images and sounds. You can leave it there.

Predetermined parameters in the game operated by the game operation unit 212 can be managed by the server device 1. For example, various parameters including character development elements in the game can also be managed by the server device 1. In this case, if a process that involves a change in these parameters occurs in the game, the game operation unit 212 updates the parameters managed by the server device 1 by communicating with the server device 1 . Then, the game operating unit 212 can receive the updated parameters from the server device 1 and continue operating the game based on the updated parameters.

<Configuration of server device 1>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the server device 1. As shown in FIG. The server device 1 is an information processing device used by a system administrator and the like to operate and manage various services, and may be a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or a personal computer, or may be implemented using cloud computing technology. It may be logically realized by

The server device 1 includes a control section 11, a storage section 12, an input section 13, a display section 14, and a communication section 15. When the server device 1 receives various commands (requests) from the player terminal 2 via the communication unit 15, the control unit 11 executes processing by the game program, and displays the processing results of the game program (for example, game images and game sounds). etc.) is transmitted to the player terminal 2. Note that a part of the game program may be transmitted to the player terminal 2 and executed on the player terminal 2.

The control unit 11 transfers data between each unit and controls the entire server device 1, and is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program stored in a predetermined memory. . The control unit 11 of this embodiment includes at least a game execution unit 111, a screen data generation unit 112, and a specific game medium profit setting unit 113.

<Storage unit 12>
The storage unit 12 includes a ROM (R), which is a read-only storage area where system programs are stored.
RAM (Random Access Memo), which is a rewritable storage area used as a work area for arithmetic processing by the control unit 11.
ry), and is realized by, for example, a nonvolatile storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk. The storage unit 12 in this embodiment includes a game information storage unit 121,
Player information storage section 122, character information storage section 123, specific game medium information storage section 1
It has various storage units such as 24 and the like.

The input unit 13 is used by a system administrator to input various data related to game services (eg, game information, etc.), and is realized by, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, or the like.

The display unit 14 is for displaying an operation screen for the system administrator based on commands from the control unit 11, and is, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD).
1 Display) etc.

The communication unit 15 is for communicating with the player terminal 2, and is for communicating with the player terminal 2.
It has a function as a receiving section that receives various data and signals transmitted from the player terminal 2, and a function as a transmitting section that transmits various data and signals to the player terminal 2 in accordance with commands from the control section 11.
The communication unit 15 uses, for example, HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol).
The player terminal 2 communicates with the player terminal 2 using HTTPS, WebSocket, P2P (Peer to Peer), or the like.

The game information storage unit 121 stores information regarding the game. The game information is configured as appropriate depending on the type of game. For example, in the case of a competitive game, the information includes the stage name, enemy character information, etc. in association with the stage ID.

The player information storage unit 122 is a storage area that stores information regarding players. Figure 4
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of player information. The player information can include a player name, owned character, play stage information, owned item information, last play date, return date, and last play date upon return, in association with a player ID that identifies the player. The play stage information is information regarding stages that the player has played in the past among a plurality of stages that have been set, and can include the number of plays, clear information, and the like. The owned item information stores various items owned by the player. The owned item information includes information regarding the ownership status of one or more paid points and free items, and can include information such as the number of owned items in association with the ID of each owned item. The owned item information is not limited to paid points and free points, but can include information regarding the ownership status of items that can be used by the player during the game. The player information storage unit 122 can also include various types of information regarding the player and the game play situation. By storing a character in the owned character information, the character is set to be available for use in the game, and by storing an item in the owned item information, the item is set to be available for use in the game. When a player plays a game, that date can be set as the last play date. The last play date may include not only the date but also the time. On the last play date, regardless of whether you played the game or not,
The last login date on which the player logged into the system may be set. The return date indicates the day on which a player who has not played for a while plays (or logs in). For example, the return date is set as the day on which the player plays (or logs in) after a predetermined number of days (for example, any period such as 5 days, 1 week, or 10 days) has elapsed since the last play date. be able to. For example, the last play date at the time of return can be set to the last play date set at the time of setting the return date.

The character information storage unit 123 is a storage area that stores information regarding characters owned by the player (character information). The character information includes the ID of the owned character.
It can include the current values of various parameters such as level, attack power, defense power, physical strength, etc. in association with .

The specific game media information storage unit 124 is a storage area that stores information about specific game media (specific game media information) given to the player during the game. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of specific game content information. The specific game media information includes the category of the specific game media, the content of the specific game media, and the start date of the provision of the specific game media (new information on the specific game media in the game) in association with the specific game media ID that identifies the specific game media. (the date on which the provision started) and the date on which the provision of the specific game content ends. The specific game media category may be, for example, items or points. The specific game media category may be an event such as battle content, quest, mini-game, etc., in which specific game media is provided.
The specific game media content indicates the content of the specific game media provided to the player. The specific game content may specify, for example, that items and points will be given, the number of items and points, the rarity of the items, and the like. Further, the specific game media content includes benefit information for determining the benefit related to the specific game media to be given to the player.
The benefit information for determining the benefit of a specific game medium given to the player is normal profit information that determines the benefit given to the player in normal times, and return information that determines the benefit given to a player who returns after not playing for a while. including profit information, as described below,
It is assumed that the benefit given to a player who returns after not playing for a while is determined to be greater than the benefit given to the player normally. For example, profit information may specify the number of points awarded during a game event, specify the appearance rate or drop rate of items during a game event, or specify the rarity of obtainable items in light of the above-mentioned benefits. You can specify the degree to which the training elements increase when using items obtained during a game event, the quantity of items (number of materials) required to increase the training elements, and specify This includes defining a winning percentage when a game event related to a game medium is won or lost based on a predetermined probability, and defining a lottery rate for a specific game medium in a lottery event related to a specific game medium. The provisions regarding profit information are as follows:
The normal profit information and the return profit information may each be specified, or the return profit information may specify difference information with respect to the normal profit information.

The game execution unit 111 has a function of executing processing for advancing the game according to the game program. The game played by the game system in this embodiment may be any type of game, such as a competitive game, a puzzle game, an action game, a baseball game,
The games may be soccer games, other sports games, quiz games, pinball games, card games, rhythm games, RPGs, adventure games, casino games, simulation games, strategy games, board games, racing games, etc. When the player starts playing the game (or when the player logs in), the game execution unit 111
If a predetermined number of days (for example, an arbitrary number of days such as one week can be set) has passed since the last play date in the player information corresponding to the player, the last play date set at that time will be updated in the player information. In addition to setting the last play date at the time of return of the player, the current date can be set as the return date of the player information. Furthermore, the game execution unit 111 can set the current date as the last play date of the player information corresponding to the player.

The screen data generation unit 112 has a function of executing a process of generating screen data for displaying a game screen on the player terminal 2. The screen data generation unit 112 generates screen data regarding any of the above games. The generated screen data is transmitted to the player terminal 2 and output by the output unit 24. Further, the screen data generation unit 112 can notify the server device 1 that the screen data has been generated (that the player has changed the screen). Notifications to the server device 1 (hereinafter referred to as screen transition notifications) include screens displayed during the game, such as transition destination screens (startup screen, home screen, quest end screen, screen notifying that items have been acquired, etc.). (The screen can be any screen.) Information identifying the screen can be included.

The specific game media profit setting unit 113 compares the last play date of the returned player at the time of return with the date of provision of the specific game media, and identifies the specific game media that was started to be provided after the last play date at the time of return; For example, a specific game medium ID is associated with a player ID. For specific game media that will be newly provided after the return date, the specific game media ID may not be associated with the player ID, or the specific game content that was provided within a predetermined number of days from the last play date at the time of return may be Only the ID of the game medium may be associated with the player ID. As a result, the game execution unit 111, for example, refers to the player information storage unit 122 to check the association with the specific game medium ID, and selects battle content or event to obtain the corresponding specific game medium (hereinafter referred to as the corresponding specific game medium). It is possible to determine the game operation related to the specific game medium, such as the execution of , or the execution of training using the specific game medium, and when it is determined that the game operation is related to the specific game medium, the game execution unit processes to increase profits related to the particular game medium. As described above, the game execution unit 11
1, for example, increases the points given during game events, increases the appearance rate and drop rate of items during game events, increases the rarity of obtainable items, and increases the number of items obtained during game events. This includes increasing the degree to which training elements are increased when using , and reducing the number of items (number of materials) required to increase training elements. Note that the points and items mentioned here refer to the specific game medium.

In addition, in the above, the player is associated with the specific game content at the time of return, but by remembering the last play date at the time of return, even after the last play date is updated to a predetermined date after the return date, the player is associated with the specific game content. It becomes possible to sequentially determine game actions related to the game. Furthermore, the specific game media profit setting unit 113 determines that a predetermined number of days (for example, an arbitrary number of days such as one week) has passed since the return date, and associates the specific game media with the player. may be canceled. In addition, regarding specific game media provided during an in-game event with a set period, if the purpose is to provide it to players who have not played the game during that period, the end date of the provision of the specific game media and the return Compare the days
If the return date is before the end date of the offer (including cases where no end date has been set), no benefits related to the specific game media will be given, but if the return date is after the end date of the offer. may also provide benefits associated with specific game content.

Therefore, based on the association settings made by the specific game media profit setting unit 113, the game execution unit 111 determines whether or not a player who has not played the game for a while will be able to start providing the new specific game media, etc. The process is performed for the returning player so that he or she can obtain more benefits related to the specific game content than other players who were playing during the period when they did not play the game.

<Basic operation flow>
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an overview of the operation of the game system. In this example, the last play date at the time of return is sequentially referred to to determine whether or not to give a profit related to the specific game content, but this is not the case.

When play of the game is started (S301), the game execution unit 111 checks the player information and sets the number of days from the last play date to a predetermined threshold (for example, an arbitrary number of days such as 5 days, 1 week, 10 days, etc.). (Supposedly set in advance) (S302: YES),
The last play date is set as the last play date at the time of return (S303), and the current date is set as the return date (S304). The game execution unit 111 executes the game (S305).

When the game is not over (S306: NO) and the game content provided by the game execution unit 111 is determined to be a specific game content (S307: YES), the last play date at the time of return of the player is determined to be the specific game content provided. If it is before the game media provision start date (S308: YES)
), the normal amount of specific game media is provided (S309), and if the last play date of the player upon return is later than the provision start date of the specific game media to be provided (S308: NO), specific game media information Based on the content of the specific game media (in particular, the profit information), more specific game media than usual, that is, more than the amount awarded in step S309, is awarded (S31
0). Note that when storing the association between the specific game medium and the player upon return, step S308 is omitted, and step S309 and step S31 are performed according to the determination in step S307.
0 execution is selected.

As described above, according to the game system of the present embodiment, specific game media can be given to a player who has not played for a while so that he or she can efficiently develop the training elements. Therefore, it is possible to motivate players who have not played the game to start playing the game again (return to the game). Furthermore, since the player can level up the training elements more efficiently than other players who played the game before returning, it is possible to prevent returning players who have started the game again from leaving the game again.

The embodiments described above are merely illustrative to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to be interpreted as limiting the present invention. It goes without saying that the present invention can be modified and improved without departing from its spirit, and that the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

For example, the process in FIG. 6 shows an example of the process by the game system of this embodiment, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Each process included in the process in FIG. 6 may be executed in a different order from that shown in the figure, some processes may be executed in parallel, or some processes may be executed in a different order from that shown in the figure. may be omitted, or other steps may be added.

Furthermore, regarding the processing of the software functional unit included in the server device 1 and the player terminal 2,
The player terminal 2 may have some or all of the functions of the server device 1 as long as the purpose of the present invention can be realized.

In addition, in this embodiment, only players who have been away for a predetermined number of days or more from the last play date are eligible for the return bonus, but this is not limited to players who have not performed the game event performed by other players. You can also set it to give a bonus as a target. In this case, in S308, the provision start date of the specific game media information is later than the last play date, and the bonus setting date is set by, for example, executing a specific event, and the return date determination of the above embodiment is performed. The transition may be made in the same way.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the player information includes the date of return, the date of last play at the time of return, etc., but the server device 1 is provided with a history storage unit that manages the play history of the game by the player. The return date can be determined by referring to the history storage section. In this case, the play history should include the play date, and even if there is a gap of more than a predetermined number of days between two pieces of consecutive history information in the play history sorted by play date, the previous date is set as the last play date at the time of return, and date can be set as the return date.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the degree of increase in the training elements provided by specific game media is arbitrarily determined, but for example, the amount of specific game media provided is gradually reduced depending on the number of days after returning. You can also do it like this.

Further, it may be set so that the longer the number of days from the last play date (last play date at the time of return) to the return date (play date or login date), the more profits can be obtained.

In addition, in this embodiment, specific game media such as items and points are assumed, but the content is not limited to this. For example, for a player who has returned after opening the game for a predetermined number of days or more after the last play date, battle content, etc. The right to participate in a game event such as a mini-game or a lottery game (for example, a ticket) may be given as a benefit related to a specific game medium. In this case, the game execution unit 111 can increase the frequency of occurrence of game events during the game.

1 Server device 2 Player terminal 3 Network

Claims (6)

A game server that processes a first player who returns from a state where he or she has not played the game for a predetermined period to increase a profit related to a specific game medium obtained by a game event in a game, ,
If the second player who has been playing the game at least within the predetermined period obtains a profit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, a Determine the profit of 2,
If the returned first player obtains a benefit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, the second benefit for the first player is greater than the second benefit for the second player. a game execution unit that determines a first profit for the first player by referring to return profit information so that the related profit increases;
Equipped with
The profits exclude profits related to lottery targets that the first player can select from a plurality of lottery targets and profits related to in-game purchases,
The game execution unit does not involve the use of a predetermined item to determine the profit.
A game server characterized by: A game server that processes a first player who returns from a state where he or she has not played the game for a predetermined period to increase a profit related to a specific game medium obtained by a game event in a game, ,
If the second player who has been playing the game at least within the predetermined period obtains a profit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, a Determine the profit of 2,
If the returned first player obtains a benefit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, the second benefit for the first player is greater than the second benefit for the second player. a game execution unit that determines a first profit for the first player by referring to return profit information so that the related profit increases;
Equipped with
The game event is at least one of a lottery event, battle content, and a mini game,
The profit excludes a profit related to a lottery target that the first player can select from a plurality of lottery targets,
The game execution unit does not involve the use of a predetermined item to determine the profit.
A game server characterized by: An information processing method that processes a first player who returns from a state where he or she has not played the game for a predetermined period to increase profits related to specific game media obtained by a game event in a game. hand,
If the second player who has been playing the game at least within the predetermined period obtains a profit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, a Determine the profit of 2,
If the returned first player obtains a benefit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, the second benefit for the first player is greater than the second benefit for the second player. determining a first profit for the first player with reference to return profit information such that the associated profit is large;
the computer executes
The profits exclude profits related to lottery targets that the first player can select from a plurality of lottery targets and profits related to in-game purchases,
determining the first benefit does not involve the use of a predetermined item to determine the benefit;
An information processing method characterized by: An information processing method that processes a first player who returns from a state where he or she has not played the game for a predetermined period to increase profits related to specific game media obtained by a game event in a game. hand,
If the second player who has been playing the game at least within the predetermined period obtains a profit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, a Determine the profit of 2,
If the returned first player obtains a benefit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, the second benefit for the first player is greater than the second benefit for the second player. determining a first profit for the first player with reference to return profit information such that the associated profit is large;
the computer executes
The game event is at least one of a lottery event, battle content, and a mini game,
The profit excludes a profit related to a lottery target that the first player can select from a plurality of lottery targets,
determining the first benefit does not involve the use of a predetermined item to determine the benefit;
An information processing method characterized by: An information processing method for processing information such that a first player who returns from a state where he or she has not played the game for a predetermined period of time increases the benefit related to a specific game medium obtained by a game event in a game. A game program to be executed by
As the information processing method,
If the second player who has been playing the game at least within the predetermined period obtains a profit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, a Determine the profit of 2,
If the returned first player obtains a benefit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, the second benefit for the first player is greater than the second benefit for the second player. determining a first profit for the first player with reference to return profit information such that the associated profit is large;
make the computer run
The profits exclude profits related to lottery targets that the first player can select from a plurality of lottery targets and profits related to in-game purchases,
determining the first benefit does not involve the use of a predetermined item to determine the benefit;
A game program characterized by: An information processing method for processing information such that a first player who returns from a state where he or she has not played the game for a predetermined period of time increases the benefit related to a specific game medium obtained by a game event in a game. A game program to be executed by
As the information processing method,
If the second player who has been playing the game at least within the predetermined period obtains a profit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, a Determine the profit of 2,
If the returned first player obtains a benefit related to the specific game medium due to the game event, the second benefit for the first player is greater than the second benefit for the second player. determining a first profit for the first player with reference to return profit information such that the associated profit is large;
make the computer run
The game event is at least one of a lottery event, battle content, and a mini game,
The profit excludes a profit related to a lottery target that the first player can select from a plurality of lottery targets,
determining the first benefit does not involve the use of a predetermined item to determine the benefit;
A game program characterized by:

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