JP7399240B2 - Program, server system and control method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a program for causing a computer system to execute a game in which a character appears.

Some known video games include a game element (hereinafter referred to as a "lottery element") in which characters, items, etc. that can be used in the game are randomly selected and given to players (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2014-239707

In games that include a lottery element, the lottery element is an important factor in increasing the interest of the game. The present invention was devised to provide a new technique useful for games including lottery elements.

A first invention for solving the above problems is a program for causing a computer system to execute a game in which a character appears,
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter values of the character according to the progress of the game (for example, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, the game progress control unit 210, the parameter value changing unit 216, the sub-character control data 710 in FIG. 18, 21 step S24),
Based on the parameter value, a lottery content changing unit (for example, the server processing unit 200s, the game progress control unit 210, the lottery content changing unit 220 in FIG. 17 lottery content setting data 750, lottery content change process in FIG. 23),
A lottery execution means associated with the character, which executes a lottery based on the lottery contents and gives a winning object to a player (for example, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, the game progress control unit 210) , lottery execution unit 222, step S74 in FIG. 21),
This is a program for causing the computer system to function as a computer system.

According to the first invention, the content of the lottery can be changed in accordance with the parameter value of the character whose parameter value changes as the game progresses. It is possible to realize a novel and attractive lottery element that looks as if the character's growth is reflected in the lottery content, or more specifically, as if the lottery content grows in accordance with the character's growth.

A second invention is the program according to the first invention, wherein the lottery content changing means changes the lottery content by changing the configuration of winning objects and/or the probability of winning based on the parameter value. .

According to the second invention, the configuration of winning objects and the winning probability can be changed according to the parameter values.

In a third invention, the parameter value changing means changes the growth degree of the character as the parameter value according to the progress of the game, and the lottery content changing means selects an object with a higher rarity as the growth degree is higher. This is a program according to a second invention that changes the lottery contents so that it becomes easier to win.

According to the third invention, as the character grows, it becomes easier to win objects of higher rarity. Therefore, the character's motivation for growth can be increased, and the game and lottery elements can be made even more exciting.

In a fourth aspect of the present invention, the game is a game in which a given intimacy target character appears in addition to the character, and the parameter value changing means adjusts the degree of intimacy between the character and the intimacy target character. The parameter value is changed according to the progress of the game, and the lottery content changing means changes the lottery content so that the higher the familiarity, the easier it is to win an object of high rarity. It is a program of invention.

According to the fourth invention, the higher the degree of intimacy between the character that influences the lottery contents and the intimacy target character, the more likely it is that an object of high rarity will be won. Therefore, the interest of the game and lottery elements can be further increased.

In a fifth aspect of the invention, the lottery content changing means selects a lottery content to be used for the lottery from a plurality of types of lottery contents based on the parameter value, and the lottery executing means selects a lottery content to be used for the lottery from a plurality of types of lottery contents based on the parameter value. This is a program of a second invention that executes a lottery based on.

According to the fifth invention, lottery contents can be selected from among a plurality of types. In other words, the set to be used for the lottery is selected from lottery sets with different compositions of winning objects and winning probabilities, so it is important to clarify the characteristics of the lottery and the changes in the contents of the lottery, and to emphasize the appeal of the lottery elements. can be increased.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the game is a game in which one or more characters to be used in game play are selected from among the plurality of characters, and the lottery content changing means selects one or more characters to be used in game play from among the plurality of characters. This is a program according to a second invention that changes the lottery contents based on the combination of selected characters.

According to the sixth invention, the content of the lottery can be changed depending on which character is used for game play. Therefore, it is possible to bring diversity to the game and the lottery elements, thereby increasing the interest of both parties.

Further, in a seventh invention, the game is a game in which a new character can be generated by combining a plurality of the characters, and the lottery content changing means is such that the character is a character generated by the combination. The program according to the second invention changes the lottery contents based on the combination of the plurality of characters that are the basis of the composition.

According to the seventh invention, the content of the lottery can be changed depending on how the characters are combined. Therefore, it is possible to bring diversity to the game and the lottery elements, thereby increasing the interest of both parties.

An eighth aspect of the present invention is that the game is a game in which a character to be used for game play is selected from among a plurality of characters, and the lottery execution means selects the character to be used for game play from among the plurality of characters, and the lottery execution means selects the character to be used for game play from among the plurality of characters. This is a program according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, which executes a lottery based on lottery contents.

According to the eighth invention, depending on which character is used for game play, the lottery contents corresponding to that character can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to bring variety to the games and lottery elements and increase interest.

In a ninth invention, the parameter value changing means changes the frequency of use of the character as the parameter value according to the progress of the game, and the lottery content changing means selects an object with a higher rarity as the frequency of use is higher. This is a program according to an eighth invention, which changes the lottery contents so that it becomes easier to win.

According to the ninth invention, the content of the lottery can be changed depending on how many characters are used in the game. Therefore, it is possible to bring diversity to the game and the lottery elements, and increase the interest of both.

A tenth invention is the program according to the eighth or ninth invention, wherein the lottery content changing means changes the lottery content of the character based on a relative difference between the parameter values of each of the plurality of characters. It is.

According to the tenth invention, the lottery contents can be changed based on the relative relationship between the plurality of characters. Therefore, it is possible to bring more diversity to the game and the lottery elements, and increase the interest of both.

An eleventh invention is a hint display control means (for example, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, game progress control 21), the hint display control unit 224, the hint setting data 758 in FIG. 17, and step S72 in FIG. 21).

According to the eleventh invention, the hint display provides an opportunity to think about how to use the characters to obtain the desired lottery contents, further increasing the interest of the game and the lottery elements.

In a twelfth invention, the game is an RPG game including a game scene in which the character fights a given enemy character, and the parameter value changing means changes the parameter value according to play content in the battle. This is a program according to any one of the first to eleventh inventions.

Further, a thirteenth invention is the program according to the twelfth invention, wherein the lottery execution means executes the lottery at the break of the battle.

According to the twelfth or thirteenth invention, it is possible to configure a program more suitable for an RPG (role playing game).

A fourteenth aspect of the invention is a means (for example, the lottery reference body setting unit 218 in FIG. 6, step S32 in FIG. 21) for controlling the display of the display body representing the parameter value (for example, the parameter value display body 44 in FIG. 3); The program according to any one of the first to thirteenth inventions further causes the computer system to function as a computer system, and the lottery execution means changes the lottery probability according to the parameter value.

According to the fourteenth invention, a display can be presented to the player according to the parameter value reflected in the lottery contents.

A fifteenth invention is the program according to any one of the first to fourteenth inventions, wherein the lottery execution means executes a lottery in response to a predetermined operation on the character.

According to the fifteenth invention, the operation for executing the lottery becomes easy to understand.

A sixteenth invention is a server system for communicating with a user terminal and causing the user terminal to execute a game in which a character appears,
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter values of the character according to the progress of the game (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, the game progress control unit 210, the parameter value changing unit 216 in FIG. Sub-character control data 710, step S24 in FIG. 21),
Lottery content changing means (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, the game progress control unit 210, lottery content changing unit 220, lottery content setting data 750 in FIG. 17, lottery content changing process in FIG. 23),
A lottery execution means associated with the character, which executes a lottery based on the lottery contents and gives a winning object to a player (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit in FIG. 6). 200s, game progress control unit 210, lottery execution unit 222, step S74 in FIG. 21),
It is a server system equipped with

According to the sixteenth invention, it is possible to realize a server system that provides the same effects as the first invention.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a computer system. A diagram to explain the outline of the game. A diagram for explaining lottery elements using sub-characters. A diagram for explaining lottery contents and hint disclosure. The figure for explaining the trial restriction of the item given by lottery. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server system in the first embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which the memory|storage part of the server system in 1st Embodiment stores. The figure which shows the data structure example of subcharacter initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structure example of prize item initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structure example of lottery set initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the winning probability change procedure setting data. The figure (1) which shows the data structure example of lottery set selection condition data. The figure (part 2) which shows the data structure example of lottery set selection condition data. The figure (part 3) which shows the data structure example of lottery set selection condition data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the winning probability correction definition data. The figure which shows the data structure example of user management data. The figure which shows the data structure example of play data. Diagram showing an example data structure of subcharacter status data The figure which shows the data structure example of prize item management data. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a user terminal in the first embodiment. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of processing in the server system of the first embodiment. Flowchart continued from FIG. 21. Flowchart for explaining the flow of lottery content change processing. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a user terminal in a second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of programs and data stored in a terminal storage unit of a user terminal according to a second embodiment.

[First embodiment]
As a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, an example will be described in which an online game including a game element (hereinafter referred to as "lottery element") in which objects available in the game are given to players by lottery is executed.

In this embodiment, the game genre is exemplified as an action RPG, but the genre of the game is not limited. In addition, as examples of objects that can be used in the game, items such as weapons, armor, bullets, skills, and medicine that can be equipped and used by the player character are exemplified, but objects other than items may be used. For example, it may be a character that can be used as a player character, a vehicle, a summoned beast, additional abilities that can be added to the player character, opening of a new game stage or map, lottery rights, etc.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a computer system in this embodiment. The computer system of this embodiment includes a server system 1100 and a user terminal 1500 that can communicate data with each other by being connected to a communication line 9. In the illustrated example, there is one user terminal 1500, but in actual operation, a plurality of user terminals 1500 for each user may be able to communicate with the server system 1100 at the same time.

The communication line 9 means a communication path that allows data communication. In other words, the communication line 9 includes a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN (Local Area Network) using Ethernet (registered trademark), etc., as well as communication networks such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet. In addition, the communication method may be wired or wireless.

The server system 1100 includes a main unit 1101, a keyboard 1106, a touch panel 1108, and a storage 1140, and a control board 1150 is mounted on the main unit 1101.

The control board 1150 is equipped with various microprocessors such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1151, a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), various IC memories 1152 such as VRAM, RAM, and ROM, and a communication device 1153. has been done. Note that part or all of the control board 1150 may be realized using an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field-programmable Gate Array), or an SoC (System on a Chip).

Then, the server system 1100 performs arithmetic processing based on a predetermined program and data by the control board 1150, thereby providing 1) user management functions related to user registration, etc., and 2) allowing players, who are users, to play games on the user terminal 1500. (3) an online shopping function that sells various items that can be used in the game to the user online; Realize. In other words, the game in this embodiment is realized as a type of client-server online game.

Note that although the server system 1100 is described as a single unit, it may be configured to include a plurality of blade servers that share each function and are connected to each other via an internal bus so that data can be communicated. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of independent servers installed in remote locations are made to perform data communication via the communication line 9, thereby functioning as the server system 1100 as a whole.

The user terminal 1500 is a computer that is individually used by a user who is a player to play a game, and is an electronic device that can access the server system 1100 via the communication line 9 and execute an online game. . The user terminal 1500 of this embodiment is a device called a smartphone, but may also be a portable game device, a game controller, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a wearable computer, a commercial game device, or the like.

The user terminal 1500 includes a direction input key 1502, a button switch 1504, a touch panel 1506 that functions as an image display device and a contact position input device, a speaker 1510, a built-in battery 1509, a microphone 1512, a control board 1550, and a computer. A memory card reader 1542 that can read and write data from a memory card 1540 that is a readable storage medium is provided. In addition, a power button, a volume control button, etc. (not shown) are provided. Furthermore, an IC card reader or the like may be provided that can read and write data in a non-contact manner with respect to an IC card-type credit card or prepaid card that can be used to pay for game play.

The control board 1550 is used for wireless communication with various microprocessors such as a CPU 1551, GPU, and DSP, various IC memories 1552 such as VRAM, RAM, and ROM, and mobile phone base stations and wireless LAN base stations connected to the communication line 9. It is equipped with a wireless communication module 1553, an I/F circuit 1557 (interface circuit), and the like.

The I/F circuit 1557 includes a driver circuit for the touch panel 1506 , a circuit that receives signals from the direction input key 1502 and the button switch 1504 , an output amplifier circuit that outputs audio signals to the speaker 1510 , and a circuit that outputs audio signals collected by the microphone 1512 . It includes an input signal generation circuit that generates signals, a signal input/output circuit to the memory card reader 1542, and the like.

These elements mounted on the control board 1550 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and are connected so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received. Note that part or all of the control board 1550 may be configured with ASIC, FPGA, or SoC. Then, the control board 1550 stores in the IC memory 1552 a client program and various data for realizing the function as a user terminal of the game of this embodiment.

In this embodiment, the user terminal 1500 is configured to download the client program and various setting data from the server system 1100, but it may also be configured to read them from a separately obtained storage medium such as a memory card 1540.

[Game description]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the outline of the game in this embodiment.
The game of this embodiment is an action RPG in which the player uses a main character 4, which is a first type player character, and a sub character 5, which is a second type player character, to fight against an enemy character 6.

The game screen W2 includes a main display section 21 and an operation icon display section 22. The main display section 21 displays the main character 4 and the sub-character 5 fighting against the enemy character 6. The operation icon display section 22 displays icons for inputting various game operations. For example, it includes a lottery icon 23 for executing a lottery, an equipment icon 24 for changing the equipment of the main character 4, and a purchase icon 25 for purchasing items during game play. Of course, other icons, tabs, menu displays, etc. can be included as appropriate depending on the game content.

The main character 4 is the player's alter ego in the game world, and can be equipped with various items 7 to increase its attack power and defense power. Item 7 is an object that can be used in the game, and various types are available. The item 7 can be purchased by operating the purchase icon 25 and charging money during the game, or can be acquired as a prize in a lottery to be described later.

The sub-character 5 can be obtained through in-game events, login lottery, purchase through in-game charges, and the like. The player can own a plurality of sub-characters 5, and can select a predetermined number of characters to accompany the main character 4, that is, a predetermined number of sub-characters 5 to be used in the game. The selected sub-character 5 is called a "used sub-character". The sub-character used plays a role as a support for the main character 4 in the game. Note that the actions of the sub-character 5 may be selected by the player himself or may be automatically controlled by a computer.

The abilities of the main character 4 and the sub-character 5 used as the sub-character change as the game progresses. Specifically, each parameter value is changed.

Parameter values of the main character 4 include a character level indicating the degree of growth, and parameter values such as attack power, defense power, and skills. Of course, parameters other than these can also be included as appropriate.

The parameter values of the sub-character 5 include the character level indicating the degree of growth, attack power, defense power, intimacy with the main character 4, and the like. Note that parameters other than these can also be included as appropriate. Intimacy is a numerical value that indicates how good or bad the relationship between the parties is, and may be referred to as friendship, trust, affection, loyalty, or the like. Paradoxically speaking regarding the degree of intimacy, it can be said that the main character 4 is an intimate target character for the sub-character 5. The lottery element of this embodiment is closely associated with this sub-character 5.

[Explanation of lottery elements]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining lottery elements using the sub-character 5.
To execute the lottery element of this embodiment, from among the sub-characters 5 owned by the player, select and set a reference body for setting the lottery contents of the lottery to be executed from now on, that is, a "lottery reference body character". There is a need to.

In this embodiment, the used sub-character is used as a lottery standard body character, but the player may select it each time he or she executes a lottery. For example, when a touch operation (for example, a tap with a predetermined number of fingers, a double tap, a swipe, etc. can be set as appropriate) on the lottery icon 23 (see FIG. 2) or the displayed sub-character 5 on the game screen W2, It is assumed that the first-stage lottery execution operation has been input, and a lottery reference body selection window W4 (see FIG. 3) is displayed as a pop-up. In the lottery standard body selection window W4, the sub-characters 5 owned by the player are displayed so as to be selectable. The player can select a sub-character 5 to be the lottery reference body by selecting a predetermined number (one character in the illustrated example) of the sub-characters 5 displayed in the lottery reference body selection window W4. In this embodiment, the subcharacter 5, which is the subcharacter to be used, is selected by default in the lottery reference object window W4.

Then, a parameter value display body 44 that displays the latest values of various parameter values related to the subcharacter is displayed attached to the subcharacter 5 selected in the lottery reference body selection window W4 (for example, in a pop-up display). Ru.

Various parameter values are set for the sub-character 5, which is selected as the lottery standard body character, and when it is selected as a sub-character to be used and used in the game together with the main character 4, those parameter values are updated. . The contents of the lottery to be executed from now on are set and changed based on the parameter values of the lottery standard body character.

Specifically, the lottery contents include a "prize composition" that is a list of prizes (objects that can be used in the game: items in this embodiment) that can be given to players in the lottery, and a list of prizes or categories of each prize. ``Winning probability configuration'' which is a list of winning probabilities.

Then, one or both of the prize structure and the winning probability structure is changed according to the parameter value of the lottery standard body character. For example, when focusing on a particular type of prize or a particular category, the number of components is changed to increase or decrease substantially continuously or stepwise in accordance with the parameter value. Further, when focusing on the rarity of a specific category or prize, the winning probability is changed to increase or decrease substantially continuously or stepwise according to the parameter value.

The lottery contents set according to the lottery standard character are disclosed to the player through a disclosure window W6 as shown in FIG. 4 before the lottery is executed.

The disclosure window W6 is a screen for disclosing the contents of the lottery and accepting lottery execution/cancellation operations, and is displayed as a pop-up on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2). Specifically, the current lottery standard body character 61, the prize composition display section 62 that displays the current prize composition, the winning probability composition display section 63 that displays the current winning probability composition, and the second stage lottery It includes a lottery execution icon 64 for inputting an operation to execute the lottery, a lottery cancel icon 65 for inputting an operation to cancel the lottery, and a hint display 66 (66a, 66b).

The hint display 66 includes a hint body 67 that discloses the requirements that the parameter values of the lottery standard character should satisfy in order to change the lottery contents from the current configuration, and a part of the prediction of the lottery contents when the requirements are met. or a prediction configuration 68 that displays the entire prediction configuration.

Then, when the lottery execution icon 64 is touched in the disclosure window W6, a lottery to which the disclosed lottery contents are applied is executed.

As shown in FIG. 3, when one or more prizes are determined by lottery, a lottery effect display 42 is displayed and item 7, which is the prize won (winning item), is disclosed. Then, the player is given the winning item. Therefore, it is possible to realize an unprecedented lottery element in which the content of the lottery element changes depending on which sub-character 5 is selected and how it is used in the game.

Note that the contents of the lottery effect display 42 can be set as appropriate. For example, when the main character 4 gives food to the sub-character 5 set as the lottery reference body, the sub-character 5 will eject an item egg, and the item 7, which is the prize of the lottery result, will appear from the egg. It can be the content. Alternatively, the sub-character 5 may transform into a lottery device (for example, a device having the design of a capsule toy vending machine) and display an effect so that a lottery is executed.

Now, the lottery using the sub-character 5 (sub-character lottery) of this embodiment has an aspect as a relief measure for players who find it difficult due to age or financial reasons to purchase items that involve charges. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, an item 7 that is a lottery prize is set with a usage limit and a usage limit. The expiration date is calculated from the date and time when the item was given to the player, and the limited number of uses is decreased by "1" when the item is equipped to the main character 4. When one of the limit thresholds is reached, the item is rendered unusable (deleted from the owned item list, etc.). In other words, the lottery prizes provided in the sub-character lottery will be provided as trial items.

Item 7, which is a lottery prize, is set to have the same design and effect as the same type of item that can be purchased for a fee, although its use is restricted. Therefore, although there are restrictions on its use because it is not charged as consideration, even players who have difficulty purchasing items that require payment can still enjoy playing with Item 7 like other players. become.

In this embodiment, it is possible to separately purchase an item that is of the same type as the item 7 given as a prize and whose use is not restricted. Specifically, item 7 that has been treated as unusable is registered in the tried item list 790. On the other hand, when the purchase icon 25 (see FIG. 2) is touched on the game screen W2, an item purchase window W8 is displayed that accepts an item purchase operation. Then, in this window, a solicitation display menu 82 designed so that the item 7 registered in the tried item list 790 can be purchased immediately is displayed. That is, a solicitation display is performed that presents the player with a non-restricted item of the same type that corresponds to the item that can no longer be used due to violation of usage restrictions, and prompts the player to perform a simple purchase procedure. Of course, the item purchase window W8 is designed so that items other than those registered in the tried item list 790 can be searched for and purchased.

[Explanation of functional configuration]
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server system 1100 in this embodiment. The server system 1100 in this embodiment includes an operation input section 100s, a server processing section 200s, a sound output section 390s, an image display section 392s, a communication section 394s, and a server storage section 500s.

The operation input unit 100s is a means for inputting various operations for managing the server. The keyboard 1106 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The server processing unit 200s is realized by a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory, and inputs and outputs data between each functional unit including the operation input unit 100s and the server storage unit 500s. Take control. Then, various calculation processes are executed based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100s, and data received from the user terminal 1500, thereby controlling the operation of the server system 1100 in an integrated manner.

The server processing unit 200s of this embodiment includes a user management unit 202, a game progress control unit 210, a timer 240, a sound generation unit 290s, an image generation unit 292s, and a communication control unit 294s. Of course, functional units other than these can also be included as appropriate.

The user management unit 202 performs processing related to user registration procedures and storage management of data linked to accounts (user IDs). In this embodiment, 1) account grant control, 2) virtual account setting and deposit/withdrawal control linked to the account used for in-game billing, i.e., electronic payment control, and 3) login/logout management. and 4) registration management of personal information regarding the user. Of course, management of data other than these can also be appropriately included.

The game progress control unit 210 performs various processes related to game execution management. Since the game of this embodiment is a client-server type online game, the game progress control unit 210 of this embodiment performs control to provide data necessary for game play while communicating with the user terminal 1500.

For example, when running an RPG (role-playing game), 1) the process of arranging objects such as the background in a virtual three-dimensional space to form a game field, and 2) the process of placing a player character, an enemy character, and a virtual camera on the game field. 3) automatic control processing of the virtual camera, 4) processing of controlling the behavior of the player character according to operation input on the user terminal 1500, 5) automatic control processing of the enemy character 6, 6) hit determination of the attack. and damage reflection processing, 7) game score calculation processing, etc. Additionally, various data necessary for controlling game play can be stored in the server storage unit 500s.

Note that the game of this embodiment is based on single play, but if the game is executed in a PvP (Player versus Player) format, the game progress control unit 210 may be caused to execute control regarding matching of opponents. You can also use it as

The game progress control section 210 of this embodiment includes a character composition control section 212, a used sub-character setting section 214, a parameter value changing section 216, a lottery reference body setting section 218, a lottery content changing section 220, It has a lottery execution section 222, a hint display control section 224, a usage restriction management section 226, a solicitation display control section 228, and a non-restricted item provision section 230.

The character synthesis control unit 212 performs control to synthesize a plurality of subcharacters 5 to generate a new subcharacter 5. That is, control is performed to replace a plurality of characters to be used as composite materials with a character to be used as a single composite result.

The used sub-character setting section 214 sets one or more sub-characters 5 to be used in game play from among the plurality of sub-characters 5 owned by the player. Specifically, before the start of the game and/or during the game, a list of owned sub-characters 5 is displayed, input for selection of a predetermined number of sub-characters 5 is accepted, and the selected sub-character 5 is set as the sub-character to be used. do.

The parameter value changing unit 216 changes the parameter values of the player characters (in this embodiment, the parameter values of the main character 4 and the parameter values of the sub-character 5 set as the sub-character to be used) according to the progress of the game. Specifically, for each sub-character 5, the degree of growth of the character (character level), the degree of intimacy between the character and the main character 4 who is the intimacy target character, the number of times the sub-character is used in the game, is included in the parameter value and changes as the game progresses. Note that specific rules for changing each parameter value can be set as appropriate depending on the game content and the like.

The lottery reference body setting unit 218 sets the sub-character 5 to be the lottery reference body. In this embodiment, the selection of the sub-character to be used also serves as the selection of the lottery standard character. That is, the lottery reference body setting unit 218 displays a list of sub-characters 5 owned by the player (lottery reference body selection window W4; see FIG. 3), and accepts selection input of a predetermined number of sub-characters 5. Then, the parameter value related to the selected sub-character 5 is displayed on a display (parameter value display 44; see FIG. 3), and the selected sub-character 5 is set as a lottery standard character.

Of course, a configuration in which the used sub-character and the lottery standard body character are also possible is also possible. In that case, when the lottery icon 23 (see FIG. 2) is touched, it is assumed that a predetermined lottery reference body setting operation has been input, and display control of the lottery reference body selection window W4 and the parameter value display body 44 is executed. , the sub-character 5 selected each time may be set as the lottery reference body character.

The lottery content changing unit 220 changes the lottery content for lottery of objects that can be used in the game based on the parameter values of the lottery reference character.
Specifically, the lottery content changing unit 220,
1) The content of the lottery is changed by changing the configuration of winning objects (prize configuration) and/or the probability of winning (winning probability configuration) based on the parameter values of the lottery standard character.
2) The content of the lottery is changed so that the higher the growth level of the lottery reference body character, the easier it is to win an object of high rarity. For example, the number and types of prizes for high-rarity objects may be increased, or the probability of winning may be changed.
3) The content of the lottery is changed so that the higher the intimacy of the lottery reference body character, the easier it is to win an object of high rarity. For example, the number and types of prizes for high-rarity objects may be increased, or the probability of winning may be changed.
4) Based on the parameter values of the lottery standard body character, select the lottery contents to be used for the lottery from multiple types of lottery contents, and change the lottery contents based on the selected lottery contents based on the parameter values of the lottery standard body character. .
5) Changing the lottery contents based on the combination of characters selected as the sub-characters 5 used in game play.
6) When the lottery reference body character is a character generated by synthesis, the lottery contents are changed based on the combination of the plurality of characters that are the synthesis materials and the synthesis sources.
7) The content of the lottery is changed so that the higher the number of times or frequency of use of the lottery reference body character is, the more likely it is to win an object of high rarity. For example, the number and types of prizes for high-rarity objects may be increased, or the probability of winning may be changed.
8) Based on the relative difference between the parameter values of each of the plurality of sub-characters 5 owned by the player, the lottery contents of the character are changed.

The lottery execution section 222 executes a lottery based on the lottery contents changed by the lottery contents changing section 220 in response to the input of the lottery execution operation, and awards the winning object (item 7) to the player. In this embodiment, the lottery execution unit 222 executes a lottery based on lottery contents that are selected and set differently for each lottery standard body character.

The hint display control section 224 displays a hint indicating the relationship between the lottery contents changed by the lottery contents changing section 220 and the parameter values. In this embodiment, display control of the hint display 66 is performed (see FIG. 4).

The usage restriction management unit 226 manages the object (item 7) given to the player by lottery as a trial object to which a given usage restriction is imposed.

The solicitation display control unit 228 performs display control to present a non-restricted item corresponding to the trial object to the player and prompt the player to perform a payment operation for acquiring the non-restricted object. In this embodiment, the display of the solicitation display menu 82 is controlled (see FIG. 5).

The non-restricted item giving unit 230 performs control to give a non-restricted object, which is the same type of object as the trial object and has no usage restrictions, to the player in exchange for payment of a given consideration. In this embodiment, display control of the item purchase window W8, control of charging according to various purchase operation inputs in the window, and control of giving a purchase object (item to be purchased) to the player are performed (see FIG. 5). ).

The clock section 240 clocks the current date and time, time limit, etc. using the system clock.

The sound generation unit 290s is realized by executing an IC or software that generates and decodes audio data, and generates or decodes audio data such as operation sounds and BGM related to system management and game play of the server system 1100. Then, audio signals related to system management are output to the sound output section 390s.

The sound output unit 390s emits an audio signal. In the example of FIG. 1, this corresponds to a speaker (not shown) included in the main body device 1101 and the touch panel 1108.

The image generation unit 292s can generate images and the like related to system management of the server system 1100, and output them to the image display unit 392s.

The image display section 392s displays various images for system management based on image signals input from the image generation section 292s. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head-mounted display. In the example of FIG. 1, this corresponds to the touch panel 1108.

The communication control unit 294s executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394s.

The communication unit 394s connects to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack for a wired communication cable, a control circuit, and the like. In the example of FIG. 1, this corresponds to the communication device 1153.

The server storage unit 500s stores programs and various data for realizing various functions for causing the server processing unit 200s to integrally control the server system 1100. It is also used as a work area for the server processing section 200s, and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the server processing section 200s according to various programs. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD, an online storage, and the like. In the example of FIG. 1, this includes storage media such as an IC memory 1152 and a hard disk mounted on the main device 1101, and a storage 1140.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of programs and data stored in the server storage unit 500s in this embodiment.
The server storage unit 500s in this embodiment includes a server system program 501, a server program 503, a distribution game client program 505, stage initial setting data 510, main character initial setting data 512, and enemy character initial setting data 514. , character synthesis definition data 516 , sub-character initial setting data 520 , non-restricted item initial setting data 530 , prize item initial setting data 540 , lottery set initial setting data 550 , lottery set selection condition data 580 , Winning probability correction definition data 590 is stored in advance.

Further, user management data 600, play data 700, and current date and time 800 are stored as data that is sequentially generated and managed. In addition, information such as timers, counters, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

The server system program 501 is a system program for realizing the basic input/output functions necessary for the server system 1100 as a computer by being read and executed by the server processing unit 200s.

The server program 503 is a program for realizing the functions of the user management section 202, the game progress control section 210, and the time measurement section 240 by being read and executed by the server processing section 200s.

The distribution game client program 505 is an original game client program provided to the user terminal 1500.

The stage initial setting data 510 defines an environment in which the main character 4 and the sub-character 5 fight against the enemy character 6. For example, the game space, the type and position of enemy characters 6 that appear, etc. are defined.

The character composition definition data 516 is data that defines rules for which type of subcharacter 5 is to be composited when the type of subcharacter 5 is used as a composition material, and is data that defines rules for each type of subcharacter 5 to be composited. It will be prepared.

The sub-character initial setting data 520 is prepared for each sub-character 5 (see FIG. 2) and stores various data defining the initial state of the sub-character. One sub-character initial setting data 520, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, includes a sub-character type 523, a character attribute 525, and an initial parameter value list 527. The initial parameter value list 527 includes a character level 527a indicating the degree of growth, attack power 527b, defense power 527c, and intimacy level 527d. Of course, in addition to these, initial values of parameter values related to the subcharacter can be included. Note that the type of character attribute 525 can be set as appropriate depending on the content of the game. For example, attributes such as earth, water, wind, and fire can be set.

Returning to FIG. 7, the non-restricted item initial setting data 530 is prepared for each type of object that is the same type as the item 7 that can be used as a lottery prize but has no usage restrictions. One non-restricted item initial setting data 530 stores various data necessary at the time of purchase, such as data for displaying the item, data defining efficacy, category information, and purchase price.

The prize item initial setting data 540 is prepared for each object (item 7) that is a prize of the lottery. One prize item initial setting data 540 includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, a unique prize item ID 541, an item type 542, a rarity 543, an item attribute 544, an expiration date 545, a limited number of uses 546, Item efficacy definition data 547. Of course, data other than these can also be included as appropriate.

The expiration date 545 includes no expiration date, and an appropriate limit period is set.
The limited number of times of use 546 includes no limit (limited number of times ∞), and an appropriate limited number of times is set.
It is assumed that a limit is set for at least one of the expiration date 545 and the limited number of times of use 546. Of course, the content of the restriction is not limited to the period and number of times, and can be set as appropriate. For example, the age of the player, the character attribute of the player character, the available time of day, the available days of the week, etc. may be used.

The type of item attribute 544 can be set as appropriate depending on the game content. For example, attributes such as earth, water, wind, and fire can be set.

Returning to FIG. 7, the lottery set initial setting data 550 is data that defines a pattern of lottery contents. One lottery set initial setting data 550 includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, a unique lottery set ID 552, a complete prize list 554, release procedure data 560, and winning probability change procedure data 570. Of course, data other than these can also be included as appropriate.

The complete prize list 554 is a list of prize item IDs 541 (see FIG. 9) of all items that can be prizes in the lottery set. The prize composition actually applied to the lottery is based on items registered in the total prize list 554 that are designated to be released by the release procedure data 560.

The release procedure data 560 stores a release designation list 564 in association with one or more release conditions 562.
The release condition 562 is defined by one or a combination of billing-related parameter values such as the parameter value of the main character 4, the parameter value of the lottery reference character, and the player's billing history and billing frequency. The illustration is an example, and the number and contents of the release conditions 562 can be set as appropriate depending on the game content.

The release designation list 564 is a list of prize item IDs 541 (see FIG. 9) of prizes that are the prize composition at that time among the items registered in the total prize list 554. In the illustrated example, the shaded prizes indicate that they have not been released.

The winning probability changing procedure data 570 defines how to change the winning probability of the items registered in the total prize list 554. In other words, it defines what kind of basic value of winning probability will be adopted depending on the progress of the game. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, a winning probability structure 574 is stored in association with each change condition 572 or a plurality of change conditions 572.

The change condition 572 is defined by a single parameter value or a combination of a plurality of billing-related parameter values such as the parameter value of the main character 4, the parameter value of the lottery reference character, and the player's billing history and billing frequency. The illustrated example is just an example, and the number and contents of the change conditions 572 can be set as appropriate depending on the game content.

The winning probability configuration 574 defines the winning probability for each item as a prize, by type, by rarity, or by item attribute.

Returning to FIG. 7, the lottery set selection condition data 580 is data that defines which lottery set is to be used under what conditions, and is prepared for each condition. One lottery set selection condition data 580 corresponds to a parameter value condition 582 and a lottery set ID 583 to be adopted when the parameter value condition 582 is satisfied, for each lottery reference body condition 581, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, for example. Attach and store.

The lottery standard body condition 581 includes a case where a single lottery standard body character is the condition as shown in FIG. 12, a case where the condition is a combination of multiple lottery standard body characters as shown in FIG. 13, and a case where the condition is a combination of multiple lottery standard body characters as shown in FIG. There is a case where a composite character as shown in the figure is conditioned on a combination of a plurality of sub-characters 5 that are the sources of composition (materials for composition).

The parameter value condition 582 is a condition regarding the parameter value of the lottery standard body character. If there are a plurality of lottery standard body characters, one of them is compared with the higher parameter value or the lower parameter value.

Returning to FIG. 7, the winning probability correction definition data 590 includes the relationship (for example, whether they are the same or not, relative differences) between the parameter values of each of the plurality of sub characters 5 owned by the main character 4 (owned by the player). Define the content of correction of the winning probability based on the number of candidates and their relative ratios.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the parameter value relationship condition 591 and the winning probability correction content 592 are stored in association with each other. The winning probability correction content 592 defines how to correct the winning probability for each item as a prize, by type, by rarity, or by item attribute.

Returning to FIG. 7, the user management data 600 is prepared for each registered user and stores various data linked to an account that is unique identification information. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, one user management data 600 includes an account 601, a virtual account balance 603 used for payment of charges such as item purchases, play history data 605, and charge history. It includes data 607 and game save data 610. Of course, data other than these can also be included as appropriate.

The play history data 605 is data that describes when the game was played in the past, and is stored in chronological order of play, and is automatically updated at the timing of login/logout.

The billing history data 607 is data that stores in chronological order data describing how much was billed, when, and for what purpose in the past, and is automatically updated every time an item is purchased, etc. .

Returning to FIG. 7, play data 700 is prepared for each game play, and stores various data describing the progress of the game and various setting information regarding display of the game screen, such as control data for each character.

One piece of play data 700 includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, a player account 701, a play start date and time 702, main character control data 704, enemy character control data 706, owned sub-character list 707, and sub-character control. It includes data 710, used sub-character list 740, lottery standard character list 742, lottery content setting data 750, hint setting data 758, owned item management data 760, and tried item list 790. Of course, data other than these can also be included as appropriate.

Main character control data 704 and enemy character control data 706 are prepared for each main character 4 and enemy character 6 (see FIG. 2), and are used to describe the state of the corresponding character and to control its movement and display. Stores various data. The main character control data 704 includes an equipment item list 705 indicating items 7 equipped to the main character 4.

The owned sub-character list 707 is a list of the sub-characters 5 (see FIG. 2) owned by the player. Specifically, since the sub-characters 5 are automatically assigned unique character IDs even if they are of the same type, each time the player obtains the sub-characters 5, the character ID is added.

The sub-character control data 710 is prepared for each sub-character 5 owned by the player, describes the state of the corresponding character, and stores various data for controlling its actions and display. One subcharacter control data 710 includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, a subcharacter ID 711, a subcharacter type 713, a character attribute 715, a subcharacter parameter value list 717, and character composition history data 719. . Of course, data other than these can also be included as appropriate.

The sub-character ID 711 is automatically assigned to the player when the player obtains the sub-character. The character attribute 715 and the sub-character parameter value list 717 are copied from the character attribute 525 and the initial parameter value list 527 of the sub-character initial setting data 520 to which the sub-character type 713 is compatible at the time of acquisition. The sub-character parameter value list 717 is updated as the game progresses when the sub-character is selected as a sub-character to be used and used in game play. Further, the initial value of the number of uses 717e of the sub-character parameter value list 717 is "0" at the time of acquisition, and "1" is added each time the sub-character parameter value list 717 is used for game play.

If the sub-character 5 is set as the compositing source for character compositing, the sub-character parameter value list 717 of the sub-character 5 after compositing will be created according to a predetermined rule based on the compositing source sub-character parameter value list 717. Calculated. In the character synthesis history data 719 of the subcharacter 5 after synthesis, the character synthesis execution date and time and the subcharacter ID that is the source of the synthesis are stored in association with each other.

Note that instead of the number of uses 717e, a configuration that uses frequency of use or a configuration that uses the number of uses and the amount of frequency of use is also possible.

Returning to FIG. 17, the lottery content setting data 750 includes a complete prize list 752, a release prize list 753, and winning probability setting data 754. Of course, data other than these can also be included as appropriate.

The complete prize list 752 stores the prize item IDs 541 of all the items 7 that may be used in the lottery. Specifically, the entire prize list 554 of the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10), which is indicated by the lottery set ID 583 adopted in the lottery set selection condition data 580 (see FIGS. 12 to 14), is copied. In other words, it represents a prize configuration that is not influenced by the parameter values of the lottery standard character.

The released prize list 753 is actually selected in a lottery and can be obtained by the player as a result of being released according to the parameter values of lottery standard characters etc. from the entire prize list 752 according to the release procedure data 560 (see FIG. 10). This is a list of item 7. In other words, it represents an actual prize structure that is limited by the influence of the parameter values of the lottery standard character.

The winning probability setting data 754 is the winning probability configuration of the released prize list 753, and the winning probability configuration 574 (see FIG. 11) selected from the winning probability changing procedure data 570 according to the parameter value of the lottery standard character is copied. be done.

Hint setting data 758 is prepared for each hint display 66 (see FIG. 4), and stores data on the contents of the hint body 67 and prediction configuration 68.

Owned item management data 760 is management data of items owned by the player. In this embodiment, purchased item management data 762 and prize item management data 780 are included.

Purchased item management data 762 is management data for non-restricted objects that are purchased items, and is prepared for each item.

The prize item management data 780 is management data for items awarded to players by lottery, and is prepared for each item. One prize item management data 780 includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 19, a unique prize item ID 781 that is automatically given, an item type 782, a rarity 783, an item attribute 784, an expiration date 785, and a usage limit. 786, item efficacy definition data 787, acquisition date and time 788, and number of uses 789. Of course, data other than these can also be included as appropriate.

The tried-and-tested item list 790 is a list of items that have been tried up to the trial limit among the items acquired by the player through a lottery.

FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 1500 in this embodiment. The user terminal 1500 of this embodiment includes an operation input section 100, a terminal processing section 200, a sound output section 390, an image display section 392, a communication section 394, and a terminal storage section 500.

The operation input section 100 outputs operation input signals to the terminal processing section 200 in response to various operation inputs made by the player. For example, it can be realized by a push switch, joystick, touch pad, trackball, acceleration sensor, gyro, CCD module, etc. The direction input key 1502, button switch 1504, and touch panel 1506 in FIG. 1 correspond to this.

The terminal processing section 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory, and is capable of inputting and outputting data between each functional section including the operation input section 100 and the terminal storage section 500. Take control. The operation of the user terminal 1500 is controlled by executing various calculation processes based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100, and various data received from the server system 1100. The control board 1550 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this. The terminal processing section 200 in this embodiment includes a user terminal calculation section 260, a clock section 264, a sound generation section 290, an image generation section 292, and a communication control section 294.

User terminal calculation section 260 includes an operation signal transmission control section 261 and a game screen display control section 262.

The operation signal transmission control unit 261 executes processing for transmitting various data and requests to the server system 1100 in response to operations performed on the operation input unit 100.

The game screen display control unit 262 performs control to display a game screen based on various data received from the server system 1100. In this configuration, a game space image (for example, a 3DCG image) is generated by the server system 1100, but a configuration in which the game space image is generated by the user terminal 1500 is also possible. In that case, the game screen display control unit 262 includes, for example, control of objects arranged in a virtual three-dimensional space for generating 3DCG.

The sound generation section 290 is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of reproducing sound files, etc., and generates effects related to the game based on the processing results by the game screen display control section 262. Sound signals such as sounds, BGM, and various operation sounds are generated and output to the sound output section 390.

The sound output section 390 is realized by a device that outputs sound effects, BGM, etc. based on the sound signal input from the sound generation section 290. The speaker 1510 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The image generation unit 292 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a video signal IC, a program such as a video codec, an IC memory for drawing frames such as a frame buffer, or the like.

Then, the image generation unit 292 generates an image of one game screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 second) based on various data received from the server system 1100, and converts the image signal of the generated game screen into an image. It is output to the display section 392.

The image display section 392 displays various game images based on image signals input from the image generation section 292. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head-mounted display. In this embodiment, the touch panel 1506 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The communication control unit 294 executes data processing related to data communication and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394. The communication unit 394 connects to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack for a wired communication cable, a control circuit, etc., and the wireless communication module 1553 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The terminal storage unit 500 stores system programs for realizing various functions for causing the terminal processing unit 200 to integrally control the user terminal 1500, programs necessary for game play, various data, and the like. It is also used as a work area for the terminal processing section 200, and temporarily stores calculation results executed by the terminal processing section 200 according to various programs, input data input from the operation input section 100, and the like. These functions are realized by, for example, IC memories such as RAM and ROM, magnetic disks such as hard disks, optical disks such as CD-ROMs and DVDs, and the like. This corresponds to the IC memory 1552 and memory card 1540 mounted on the control board 1550 in FIG.

The terminal storage unit 500 of this embodiment stores a terminal system program 502 and a game client program 504. Of course, data other than these can also be stored as appropriate.

The terminal system program 502 is a program for realizing the basic input/output functions of the user terminal 1500 as a computer.

The game client program 504 is application software that is read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200 to realize the function of the user terminal calculation unit 260, but it is configured as a part of the terminal system program 502. It's okay. In this embodiment, it is a copy of the distribution game client program 505 (see FIG. 7) provided from the server system 1100.

Note that the game client program 504 may be a dedicated client program depending on the technical method for realizing the online game, or may be configured by a web browser program, a plug-in for realizing interactive image display, and the like.

[Explanation of operation]
Next, the flow of processing in server system 1100 will be explained. The process flow described here is executed by the server processing unit 200s executing the server system program 501 and the server program 503.

21 and 22 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing in the server system 1100 of this embodiment.
First, as shown in FIG. 21, the server system 1100 first executes a login process (step S2), and prepares new play data 700 for the logged-in user (see FIG. 17). The current date and time is stored in the play start date and time 702, and the main character control data 704, owned sub-character list 707, sub-character control data 710, and owned item management data 760 are obtained from the game save data 610 of the user management data 600 of the logged-in user. Read and store the necessary data.

Next, the server system 1100 sets a sub-character to be used from among the owned sub-characters 5 (step S4; see FIG. 2). Specifically, with reference to the owned sub-character list 707, the user terminal 1500 displays the lottery reference body selection window W4 and the parameter value display body 44 as a list of owned sub-characters (see FIG. 3), and selects a predetermined number of them. prompt the player to select. Then, the selected sub-character 5 is set in the used sub-character list 740 (see FIG. 11).

Next, the server system 1100 sets a lottery standard body character (step S6). In this embodiment, the used sub-character list 740 is copied as is to the lottery standard character list 742 as a default.

Next, the server system 1100 refers to the save data and sets the equipment for the main character 4, that is, the equipment item list 705 (see FIG. 17) (step S8).

Next, the server system 1100 performs usage restriction management of the prize item (step S10). Specifically, for each prize item management data 780 (see FIG. 19) of the owned item management data 760, the expiration date 785 is compared with the acquisition date and time 788, and if the expiration date 785 is exceeded starting from the acquisition date and time 788. or if the number of uses 789 has reached the limit number of uses 786, take measures to make the prize item unusable (delete the prize item management data 780, if the main character 4 is equipped with it) (e.g., removing equipment) and registering it in the tried item list 790, and notifying the user terminal 1500 that the prize item can no longer be used.

Next, the server system 1100 starts game progress control and starts game play (step S20). Once the game play has started, the server system 1100 controls the actions of the main character 4 and the sub-character 5 to be used, according to the operation input from the user terminal 1500, and controls the actions of the enemy character 6. appear and control its behavior.

Furthermore, once the game play has started, the server system 1100 starts controlling the occurrence of an acquisition event for the sub-character 5 as appropriate (step S22). For example, the content of the event, such as the appearance of an enemy character who is considered a stage boss, or the decoding of a secret code, can be set as appropriate. It may also be an event where you purchase from a traveling merchant NPC. Then, when the event is cleared, a new sub-character 5 may be given to the player.

Furthermore, the server system 1100 starts changing control of the parameter values of the main character 4 and the sub-character 5, which is used as the sub-character, according to the progress of the game (step S24).

If a selection operation of a lottery reference body character is detected during game play (YES in step S30), the lottery reference body is changed in accordance with the selection operation input (step S32). In this embodiment, when the sub-character 5 displayed on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2) is selected, it is determined that the sub-character to be used and the lottery reference character have been selected. Separately, the user terminal 1500 displays a list of owned sub-characters by referring to the owned sub-character list 707, prompts the player to select a predetermined number of them, and selects the selected sub-character 5 as the used sub-character. It is set in the list 740 and the lottery standard body character list 742 (see FIG. 17).

In addition, in the case where the sub-character to be used and the lottery standard character can be set separately, when a touch operation on the lottery icon 23 is detected, a selection screen for the lottery standard character is displayed (for example, the lottery standard character body selection window W4 and parameter value display body 44; see FIG. 3), the lottery reference body character list 742 may be changed in accordance with the selection operation.

Next, when the server system 1100 detects a lottery execution operation during game play (YES in step S40), it executes a lottery content change process (step S42). In this embodiment, when a touch operation on the lottery icon 23 on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2) is detected, a lottery content change process is executed.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of lottery content change processing.
In the same process, the server system 1100 first selects a lottery set corresponding to the setting of the lottery reference body character (step S50). Specifically, the lottery set selection condition data 580 having the lottery standard body conditions 581 that match the settings of the lottery standard body character list 742 (see FIG. 17) is searched (see FIGS. 12 to 14), and the lottery standard body character list 742 (see FIG. 17) is searched for. Referring to the sub-character control data 710 of the character (see FIG. 17), the lottery set ID 583 to be adopted corresponding to the matching parameter value condition 582 is read out (see FIGS. 12 to 14).

Next, the server system 1100 copies the prize structure of the selected lottery set to the lottery contents (step S52). Specifically, the entire prize list 752 of the lottery content setting data 750 (see FIG. 17) is cleared, and the entire prize list 554 of the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) of the lottery set selected in step S40 is cleared. is copied to the entire prize list 752 of the lottery content setting data 750. If there are multiple selected lottery sets, duplicate prizes may be deleted or may be left.

Next, the server system 1100 sets prizes to be released according to the release procedure of the selected lottery set, that is, sets prizes that can actually be selected in the lottery (step S54). Specifically, from the release procedure data 560 of the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) of the lottery set selected in step S40, the release specification list 564 of the compatible release conditions 562 is referred to, and the release specification list 564 of the matching release condition 562 is specified. The displayed items are copied from the complete prize list 752 to the release prize list 753.

Next, the server system 1100 sets the winning probability of the lottery contents according to the winning probability changing procedure of the selected lottery set (step S56). Specifically, the winning probability configuration 574 of the matching change condition 572 is copied from the winning probability changing procedure data 570 (see FIG. 11) of the selected lottery set to the winning probability setting data 754 of the lottery content setting data 750. .

Next, the server system 1100 changes the lottery probability of the lottery contents according to the relationship between the sub characters 5 owned by the player (step S58). Specifically, the winning probability correction content 592 of the parameter value relationship condition 591 that matches the winning probability correction definition data 590 (see FIG. 15) is applied to the winning probability setting data 754.

With this, the contents of the lottery to be held next are determined, so the lottery contents changing process ends.

Returning to FIG. 21, the server system 1100 next sets the contents of the hint and discloses the lottery contents and the hint on the user terminal 1500 (step S70). Specifically, the lottery set selection condition data 580 (see FIGS. 12 to 14) of the matching lottery reference body condition 581 is searched, and the condition one level higher than the matching parameter value condition 582 (for example, in FIG. 12) is searched. For example, if the currently applicable parameter value condition 582 is "Character level 1 to 5", then "Character level 6 to 10", which has one higher parameter value, is searched and the content is displayed as a hint. 66 (see FIG. 4) is the content of the hint body 67. Then, from the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) indicated by the adopted lottery set ID 583 corresponding to the searched condition one above, the contents of the release designation list 564 of the compatible release condition 562 are predicted. 68 contents. Then, a disclosure window W6 (see FIG. 4) is displayed on the user terminal 1500.

When the lottery execution icon 64 is touched while the disclosure window W6 is displayed, the server system 1100 determines that a lottery execution operation input has been detected (YES in step S72), and applies the lottery content setting data 750. The lottery process is executed, and the winning item is awarded to the player (step S74). In other words, a lottery of objects that can be used in the game, which is a lottery whose contents are changed based on the parameter values of the lottery reference character, is executed, and the winning object is given to the player. As a result, new prize item management data 780 (see FIG. 19) for the winning item is generated. The prize item ID 781 to item efficacy definition data 787 are copied from the prize item ID 541 to item efficacy definition data 547 of the prize item initial setting data 540 of the winning item. The acquisition date and time 788 is set to the current date and time, and the number of uses 789 is set to "0".

22, next, when the server system 1100 detects a usage operation input using an item owned by the player (in this embodiment, an equipment change operation of the main character 4) (YES in step S90), Specifically, when detecting a touch operation on the equipment icon 24 on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2), the server system 1100 performs usage restriction management for prize items in the same way as in step S10, and controls the use of the owned items. Exclude items that cannot be used due to usage restrictions.

Next, the server system 1100 refers to the owned item management data 760, displays a list of owned items, and receives an input to select equipment to be changed from the list (step S94). Then, the server system 1100 causes the main character 4 to use and equip the selected item, and applies its effect (step S96). At this time, if the selected item is a prize item, its usage count 789 is increased by "1".

Next, the server system 1100 determines whether an item purchase operation has been detected (step S110). In this embodiment, an affirmative determination is made when a touch operation on the purchase icon 25 (see FIG. 2) is detected. If the answer is yes (YES in step S110), the server system 1100 causes the user terminal 1500 to display an item purchase window W8 (see FIG. 5) that includes the solicitation display menu 82 based on the tried item list 790 (step S112). , item purchase processing is executed in response to the purchase item selection operation (step S114). Accordingly, purchased item management data 762 is newly generated in the owned item management data 760.

Next, when the server system 1100 detects a predetermined character compositing operation input during game play (YES in step S120), it executes a character compositing process (step S122). That is, the sub-character 5 that is the compositing source is replaced with the sub-character 5 that is the compositing destination.

Next, the server system 1100 executes usage restriction management of the prize item (step S130).

The server system 1100 repeats steps S30 to S130 until the game end condition is satisfied (NO in step S132). If the game ends (YES in step S132), the player's game save data 610 is updated (step S134), and the series of processes ends.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the lottery contents can be changed in accordance with the parameter values of the sub-character 5, whose parameter values change and grow as the game progresses. It is possible to realize a novel and attractive lottery element that looks as if the growth of the sub-character 5 is reflected in the lottery content, and more specifically, as if the lottery content grows in accordance with the growth of the sub-character 5.

The content of the lottery is realized by changing the composition of the winning object (item 7 in this embodiment; see FIG. 3), that is, the prize of the lottery, and the probability of winning, according to the parameter values. At this time, by growing the sub-character 5 or increasing its intimacy with the main character 4, it becomes easier to win an object of higher rarity. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the motivation for the growth of the sub-characters 5 and to enliven the games and lottery elements.

In addition, the lottery contents include the combination of sub-characters used, how to synthesize sub-characters 5, the number of times and frequency of use of sub-characters 5, and the relative relationship between the parameter values of sub-characters 5 owned by the player. , it can also be changed by Therefore, it is possible to bring more diversity to the game and the lottery elements, thereby increasing the interest of both parties.

In addition, before executing the lottery, it is possible to present the lottery contents and hints for changing the lottery contents from the current state to the player, so that the player can know how to use the sub-character 5 to obtain the desired lottery contents. This creates an opportunity for people to think about what they should do, and makes the game and lottery elements even more interesting.

The object awarded by lottery (item 7 in this embodiment) can be provided as a trial item with the same usage restrictions as the purchased item. In particular, since the lottery using sub-character 5 is free, even players who are financially unable to pay for the purchase can enjoy playing using the same objects as players who are not able to pay for the purchase. Effects can be obtained.

[Second embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
This embodiment is basically realized in the same way as the first embodiment, except that the user terminal 1500 is the main processing entity for game progress control. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same reference numerals will be given to the same components as in the first embodiment, and the explanation will be omitted.

FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 1500B in this embodiment. The user terminal 1500B of this embodiment has the game progress control section 210 without the game screen display control section 262. That is, in the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500 performs calculation processing related to game progress by itself and generates a game space image by itself.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of programs and data stored in the terminal storage unit 500 of the user terminal 1500B of this embodiment.
The terminal storage unit 500 of this embodiment stores a terminal system program 502 and a game program 506. Then, as the game progress control section 210 is processed by the user terminal 1500B, the stage initial setting data 510 to the current date and time 800, excluding the user management data 600, are stored in the terminal storage section 500.

The game program 506 is a program for realizing the user terminal calculation section 260, game progress control section 210, and time measurement section 240 of this embodiment in the terminal processing section 200.

The process flow in this embodiment is basically the same as the process flow in the server system 1100 in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 21 to 23), and the game progress control unit 210 is executed on the user terminal 1500B. Accordingly, the execution entity of each step may be read as the server system 1100 or the user terminal 1500B as appropriate. Note that when executing a process that requires reference to the user management data 600, such as logging in, on the user terminal 1500B, it is necessary to request the server system 1100 to provide or check the necessary data, or to request the process itself. shall be dealt with accordingly.

According to this embodiment, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.
Note that the user terminal 1500B may not be responsible for all of the game progress control unit 210, but may be configured to be responsible for only a part of it.

[Modified example]
Although an example of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied has been described above, the form to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to the above-mentioned form, and constituent elements may be added, omitted, or changed as appropriate.

[Part 1]
For example, in the above embodiment, an example was given in which an online game is realized in a client-server type computer system, but it may be realized in a computer system in which a plurality of user terminals 1500 are connected peer-to-peer. In that case, one of the user terminals 1500 is made to function as the server system 1100 of the first embodiment. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of user terminals 1500 share the functions of the game progress control section 210 as in the second embodiment.

[Part 2]
Furthermore, although an online game was exemplified in the above embodiment, the present invention can be similarly applied to a game executed by the user terminal 1500 stand-alone, in other words, a game executed in a computer system consisting of a single computer. In this case, basically, the functional configurations shown in FIGS. 6 and 20 can be read as being realized by the user terminal 1500 alone.

[Part 3]
Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the game genre is an action RPG as an example, but the game genre is not limited to this as long as the game includes a character whose related parameter value changes depending on the game performance and a lottery element. It can be set as appropriate. For example, the present invention can be applied to puzzle games, tactical simulation games, shooting games, love games, training games, racing games, puzzle games, action games, music games, sports games, and the like.

[Part 4]
Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery execution operation is explained as the following procedure. That is, 1) When a touch operation is detected on the lottery icon 23 (see FIG. 2) on the game screen W2, it is assumed that the first-stage lottery execution operation has been input, and the lottery reference object selection window W4 (see FIG. 3) is displayed. 2) A lottery reference body is selected in the lottery reference body selection window W4 and a disclosure window W6 (see FIG. 4) is displayed. 3) The lottery execution icon 64 is touched in the disclosure window W6. Although the lottery execution operation has been configured in multiple stages, such as assuming that the second stage lottery execution operation has been input and executing the lottery, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, a predetermined touch operation (for example, two-finger touch, double tap, swipe, etc.) that is different from the first-stage lottery execution operation is performed on the sub-character 5 displayed on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2). It is also possible to perform the first and last lottery execution operation and immediately execute a lottery using the currently used sub-character 5 as the reference body. Such a lottery execution operation may be replaced with an operation input method via the lottery icon 23, or may coexist as another second lottery execution operation input method.

4...Main character 5...Sub character 7...Item 42...Lottery effect display 61...Lottery standard character 62...Prize composition display section 63...Winning probability composition display section 66...Hint display 82...Solicitation display menu 200s...Server processing section 210 ...Game progress control section 212...Character synthesis control section 214...Used sub-character setting section 216...Parameter value changing section 218...Lottery standard body setting section 220...Lottery content changing section 222...Lottery execution section 224...Hint display control section 226... Usage restriction management section 228... Solicitation display control section 230... Unrestricted item provision section 500s... Server storage section 503... Server program 504... Game client program 506... Game program 520... Sub character initial setting data 527... Initial parameter value list 530... Non-restricted item initial setting data 540...Prize item initial setting data 543...Rarity 545...Expiration date 546...Usage limit 550...Lottery set initial setting data 554...All prize list 560...Release procedure data 570...Winning probability change procedure data 580 …Lottery set selection condition data 590…Winning probability correction definition data 600…User management data 700…Play data 707…Owned sub-character list 710…Sub-character control data 717…Sub-character parameter value list 719…Character synthesis history data 740…Usage Sub-character list 742...Lottery standard character list 750...Lottery content setting data 752...All prize list 753...Release prize list 754...Winning probability setting data 758...Hint setting data 760...Owned item management data 780...Prize item management data 785 ...Expiration date 786...Limited number of uses 788...Date and time of acquisition 789...Number of uses 90...Trial item list 1100...Server system 1150...Control board 1500...User terminal 1550...Control board W2...Game screen W4...Lottery reference body selection window W6 …Disclosure window W8…Item purchase window

Claims (10)

A program for causing a computer system to execute a game played by a player using a character,
Selecting a character to be used in the game based on a selection operation by the player from among a plurality of characters owned by the player, each of which has a parameter value set that changes as it is used in the game. character selection means,
parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character used according to the progress of the game;
At a given lottery timing during the progress of the game, a lottery content related to the lottery is set based on the parameter value of the character used, and a lottery is executed based on the lottery content , thereby giving the player 1. lottery execution means for selecting the above-mentioned winning objects and giving them to the player;
causing the computer system to function as
The parameter value includes at least a growth degree,
When a plurality of the characters to be used are selected by the character to be used selection means, the lottery execution means selects a configuration of a candidate object that is a candidate for the winning object, a combination of the plurality of characters to be used, and a combination of the plurality of characters to be used. setting the lottery content by setting it based on the growth degree selected from the growth degrees of the character used;
program. A program for causing a computer system to execute a game played by a player using a character,
Selecting a character to be used in the game based on a selection operation by the player from among a plurality of characters owned by the player, each of which has a parameter value set that changes as it is used in the game. character selection means,
parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character used according to the progress of the game;
At a given lottery timing during the progress of the game, a lottery content related to the lottery is set based on the parameter value of the character used, and a lottery is executed based on the lottery content , thereby giving the player 1. lottery execution means for selecting the above-mentioned winning objects and giving them to the player;
causing the computer system to function as
The parameter value includes at least a growth degree,
The lottery execution means calculates the winning probability of each candidate object being selected as the winning object when a plurality of the characters to be used are selected by the character to be used selection means, the combination of the plurality of characters to be used, and setting the lottery content by setting it based on the growth level of the plurality of characters used;
program. The game is a game in which a given intimacy target character appears in addition to the character,
The parameter value includes a degree of intimacy between the character and the intimacy target character,
The lottery execution means sets the lottery contents such that the higher the familiarity, the more likely it is that a candidate object with a high rarity will be won.
The program according to claim 1 or 2 . The lottery executing means further uses the parameter values of the intimacy target character to set the lottery contents.
The program according to claim 3. The lottery execution means executes a lottery with the timing at which a predetermined operation is performed on the character used during the progress of the game as the lottery timing.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . The lottery execution means displays an effect in which the used character discharges the winning object, and gives the winning object to the player.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A server system that communicates with a user terminal and causes the user terminal to execute a game played by a player using a character,
Selecting a character to be used in the game based on a selection operation by the player from among a plurality of characters owned by the player, each of which has a parameter value set that changes as it is used in the game. Character selection means,
parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character used according to the progress of the game;
At a given lottery timing during the progress of the game, a lottery content related to the lottery is set based on the parameter value of the character used, and a lottery is executed based on the lottery content , thereby giving the player 1. lottery execution means for selecting the above winning objects and giving them to the player;
Equipped with
The parameter value includes at least a growth degree,
When a plurality of the characters to be used are selected by the character to be used selection means, the lottery execution means selects a configuration of a candidate object that is a candidate for the winning object, a combination of the plurality of characters to be used, and a combination of the plurality of characters to be used. setting the lottery content by setting it based on the growth degree selected from the growth degrees of the character used;
server system. A server system that communicates with a user terminal and causes the user terminal to execute a game played by a player using a character,
Selecting a character to be used in the game based on a selection operation by the player from among a plurality of characters owned by the player, each of which has a parameter value set that changes as it is used in the game. Character selection means,
parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character used according to the progress of the game;
At a given lottery timing during the progress of the game, a lottery content related to the lottery is set based on the parameter value of the character used, and a lottery is executed based on the lottery content , thereby giving the player 1. lottery execution means for selecting the above winning objects and giving them to the player;
Equipped with
The parameter value includes at least a growth degree,
The lottery execution means calculates the winning probability of each candidate object being selected as the winning object when a plurality of the characters to be used are selected by the character to be used selection means, the combination of the plurality of characters to be used, and setting the lottery content by setting it based on the growth level of the plurality of characters used;
server system. A control method for a computer system to control the execution of a game played by a player using a character, the method comprising:
Selecting a character to be used in the game based on a selection operation by the player from among a plurality of characters owned by the player, each of which has a parameter value set that changes as it is used in the game. a character selection step;
a parameter value changing step of changing the parameter value of the character used according to the progress of the game;
At a given lottery timing during the progress of the game, a lottery content related to the lottery is set based on the parameter value of the character used, and a lottery is executed based on the lottery content, thereby giving the player 1. a lottery execution step of selecting the above winning objects and giving them to the player;
including;
The parameter value includes at least a growth degree,
In the lottery execution step, when a plurality of the characters to be used are selected in the character selection step, the configuration of a candidate object that is a candidate for the winning object is determined by selecting a combination of the plurality of characters to be used, and a combination of the plurality of characters to be used. setting the lottery content based on the growth degree selected from the growth degrees of the used character;
Control method. A control method for a computer system to control the execution of a game played by a player using a character, the method comprising:
Selecting a character to be used in the game based on a selection operation by the player from among a plurality of characters owned by the player, each of which has a parameter value set that changes as it is used in the game. a character selection step;
a parameter value changing step of changing the parameter value of the character used according to the progress of the game;
At a given lottery timing during the progress of the game, a lottery content related to the lottery is set based on the parameter value of the character used, and a lottery is executed based on the lottery content, thereby giving the player 1. a lottery execution step of selecting the above winning objects and giving them to the player;
including;
The parameter value includes at least a growth degree,
In the lottery execution step, when a plurality of the characters to be used are selected in the character to be used selection step, the winning probability of each candidate object being selected as the winning object is calculated based on the combination of the plurality of characters to be used; setting the lottery content based on the growth level of the plurality of characters used;
Control method.

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