JP7402376B2 - Program, information processing method, and information processing device - Google Patents

Description

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

By subtracting the game points associated with the game stage (quest) from the game points (stamina value) possessed by the user, game play on the game stage is permitted, and after playing the game, the game points possessed by the user are reduced. There is known an information processing device that executes a game in which the data can be recovered over time or the like (for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 6075673

In such games, if the user has fewer game points than the game points associated with a game stage (i.e., the user has insufficient game points), the user can immediately stop playing the game on that game stage. The user is unable to do so and has to wait for the game points to be recovered, giving the user a chance to interrupt the game. As a result, there was a risk that users would leave the game.

The present invention has been made in view of these circumstances, and its purpose is to prevent the user from giving the user a timing to interrupt the game.

The main invention of the present invention for solving the above problems is as follows:
a game stage information storage unit that stores game points in association with each of a plurality of game stages;
a user information storage unit that stores game points owned by each of the plurality of users in association with each other;
A first operation for starting game play on a game stage by consuming one's own game points, and a second operation for starting game play on the game stage without consuming one's own game points. , when the first operation is selected by the user, subtracting game points associated with the game stage from the user's game points to permit game play on the game stage; When a second operation is selected by the user, a game progression unit that allows game play on the game stage without subtracting the game points associated with the game stage from the game points of the user;
When the game play on the game stage is started by the second operation than when the game play on the game stage is started by the first operation, the user is a reward granting unit that reduces the reward given to
An information processing device characterized by comprising:
According to such an information processing device, although the rewards given depending on the game play on the game stage are different, depending on the user's selection, the user can play the game by consuming his or her own game points, or can play the game by consuming his or her own game points. You can also play the game without spending it. Therefore, for example, before attempting the actual play of a game stage that requires point consumption, it becomes possible to try a practice play of the game stage without consuming points. This makes it possible to continue playing the game without giving the user a timing to interrupt the game.

Further, it is preferable that the game progression unit allows the game play in the next game stage following the clearing of the game stage only when the game play in the game stage is started by the first operation.
As a result, the user will not be able to play the next game stage after clearing that game stage unless he or she spends his or her own game points to play the game. As a result, users not only try to practice play a game stage without consuming points, but also actively try to play the actual game stage, which involves consuming points.

Further, the game progression unit may, after the game play on the game stage is started by the second operation and a predetermined condition is satisfied on the game stage, only when the first operation is selected by the user. It is desirable to allow replay of the game stage.
This makes it possible to restrict the user from playing the game without consuming his or her own game points.

Further, the game progress unit may control the game progress unit to play the game only when the first operation is selected by the user, on the condition that the number of game points possessed by the user is greater than the game points associated with the game stage. It is desirable to allow replay on stage.
As a result, users who have a large number of game points can be encouraged to play the actual game stage that requires consuming points, rather than trying to practice playing the game stage without consuming points.

In addition, when the second operation is selected by the user, the game progressing unit performs the operation in the game stage without subtracting the game points associated with the game stage from the game points of the user. It is preferable to only allow game play for the first time.
As a result, by creating differences in the play contents even for the same game stage, users can not only try out practice play of a game stage without consuming points, but also actively play the actual game stage that involves consuming points. I started to take on the challenge.

Further, it is preferable that the game progression unit causes the game play of all the game stages to the end only when the game play on the game stage is started by the second operation.
This allows the user to practice until the end of a game stage without consuming points, making it easier for the user to attempt the actual play of that game stage, which requires consuming points.

Further, a game stage information storage unit that stores game points in association with each of the plurality of game stages;
a user information storage unit that stores game points owned by each of the plurality of users in association with each other;
A first operation for consuming a first amount of one's game points to start playing a game on a game stage, and a second operation for consuming one's game points by a second amount smaller than the first amount to start playing the game on the game stage. If the first operation is selected by the user among the second operations for starting game play, the game points associated with the game stage are converted to the first amount from the user's game points. When the second operation is selected by the user, the game points associated with the game stage are subtracted from the user's game points by allowing game play on the game stage. a game progression unit that allows game play on the game stage by reducing the second amount;
When the game play on the game stage is started by the second operation than when the game play on the game stage is started by the first operation, the user is a reward granting unit that reduces the reward given to
An information processing device characterized by comprising:
According to such an information processing device, although the rewards given depending on the game play on the game stage are different, depending on the user's selection, it is possible to play the game with the user's game points reduced by the first amount, or the user's game points can be reduced by the first amount It is also possible to play the game by reducing the game points by a second amount, which is smaller than the first amount. Therefore, for example, before attempting the actual play of a game stage that requires the consumption of many points, it is possible to try a practice play of the game stage that requires the consumption of a small number of points. This makes it possible to continue playing the game without giving the user a timing to interrupt the game.

Also, the computer
game stage information storage means for storing game points in association with each of a plurality of game stages;
user information storage means for storing game points owned by each of a plurality of users in association with each other;
A first operation for starting game play on a game stage by consuming one's own game points, and a second operation for starting game play on the game stage without consuming one's own game points. , when the first operation is selected by the user, subtracting game points associated with the game stage from the user's game points to permit game play on the game stage; When a second operation is selected by the user, game progress means allows game play on the game stage without subtracting the game points associated with the game stage from the game points of the user;
When the game play on the game stage is started by the second operation than when the game play on the game stage is started by the first operation, the user is Reward granting means for reducing the remuneration given to
This is a program to make it function as a.
According to such a program, it is possible to continue playing the game without giving the user a timing to interrupt the game.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of an information processing system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 1 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a server device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a client terminal according to the present embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining an example of operation regarding information processing system 1 in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of quest information. It is an image diagram showing a play mode selection screen. It is an image diagram showing a first game result screen. It is an image diagram showing a second game result screen. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an example of user information. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an example of history information. It is an image diagram showing a third game result screen. It is an image diagram showing a fourth game result screen.

Below, an information processing device, a program, and an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. Note that the present invention can be widely applied to information processing devices, programs, information processing systems, etc. that employ games in which game points are repeatedly consumed and recovered.

[Embodiment]
<System configuration>
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of an information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, in the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment, one or more client terminals 10 and a server device 20 are connected via a network N.

The client terminal 10 is a terminal device operated by a user, such as a PC, a smartphone, or a tablet, or a game-dedicated device for home or business use. The server device 20 manages and controls the game played by the user on the client terminal 10, performs billing processing within the game, and the like. The network N is the Internet or the like, and includes mobile radio base stations and the like.

In addition to the client-server type information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1, the present invention can also be applied to a standalone game device by separately providing a mechanism for performing in-game billing processing. It goes without saying that the information processing system 1 in FIG. 1 is one example, and that there are various system configuration examples depending on the usage and purpose. For example, the server device 20 in FIG. 1 may be configured to be distributed among multiple computers.

<Hardware configuration>
《Client terminal and server device》
FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of the computer 50 according to this embodiment. The client terminal 10 and the server device 20 according to this embodiment are realized by, for example, a computer 50 having a hardware configuration shown in FIG. 2. Note that the computer 50 is an example of an information processing device.

As shown in FIG. 2, the computer 50 includes a CPU 51, a RAM 52, a ROM 53, a communication interface 54, an input device 55, a display device 56, an external interface 57, an HDD 58, etc., each of which is interconnected via a bus line B. has been done. Note that the input device 55 and the display device 56 may be connected and used when necessary.

The CPU 51 is an arithmetic unit that realizes control and functions of the entire computer by reading programs and data from a storage device such as the ROM 53 and the HDD 58 onto the RAM 52 and executing various processes based on the read programs and data.

The RAM 52 is an example of a volatile semiconductor memory (storage device) for temporarily holding programs and data, and is also used as a work area when the CPU 51 executes various processes.

The ROM 53 is an example of a nonvolatile semiconductor memory (storage device) that can retain programs and data even when the power is turned off. The ROM 53 stores programs and data such as the BIOS, OS settings, and network settings that are executed when the computer 50 is started.

The communication interface 54 is an interface for connecting the computer 50 to the network N. This allows the computer 50 to perform data communication via the communication interface 54.

The input device 55 is a device used by a user or administrator to input various signals. The input device 55 in this embodiment is, for example, an operation device such as a touch panel, operation keys or buttons, a keyboard, or a mouse.

The display device 56 is a device for displaying various information on a screen to the user or administrator. The display device 56 in this embodiment is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

The external interface 57 is an interface for connecting to an external device for data communication. This allows the computer 50 to read and/or write to the recording medium via the external interface 57. The external device is, for example, a recording medium such as a flexible disk, CD, DVD, SD memory card, or USB memory.

The HDD 58 is an example of a nonvolatile storage device that stores programs and data. Stored programs and data include an OS, which is basic software that controls the entire computer, and applications that provide various functions on the OS.

Note that instead of the HDD 58, a drive device (for example, a solid state drive: SSD) that uses flash memory as a storage medium may be used.

The client terminal 10 and server device 20 according to this embodiment can implement various processes as described below by executing programs on the computer 50 having the above-described hardware configuration.

<Software configuration>
《Server device》
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the server device 20 according to this embodiment. The server device 20 according to this embodiment is realized, for example, by functional blocks shown in FIG. 3.

The server device 20 according to this embodiment implements a server control unit 200, a server storage unit 220, and a server communication unit 240 by executing a program.

The server control unit 200 has a function of executing processing related to various games. This server control section 200 includes a game progress section 201, a reward giving section 202, and a display control section 203.

The game progress unit 201 controls the progress of the game based on game operations that the client terminal 10 receives from the user. In this embodiment, the game progression unit 201 performs a first operation to start playing a game on a game stage by consuming one's own game points, and a first operation to start playing a game on a game stage without consuming one's own game points. When the first operation is selected by the user among the second operations for starting game play, the game stage is calculated by subtracting the game points associated with the game stage from the user's game points. Allow game play. Furthermore, when the second operation is selected by the user, the user is allowed to play the game on that game stage without deducting his/her game points.

When game play is started, the reward giving unit 202 gives a reward to the user based on the play result of the game. In the present embodiment, the reward granting unit 202 is configured to receive more rewards when the second operation starts the game play on the game stage than when the first operation starts the game play on the game stage. To reduce rewards given to users for playing games in game stages.

The display control unit 203 controls the screen display of the client terminal 10. In this embodiment, the display control unit 203 generates data for various game screens according to the progress of the game executed by the game progression unit 201, and controls the screen display of the client terminal 10.

The server storage unit 220 has a function of storing information regarding various games. This server storage section 220 includes a character information storage section 221, a user information storage section 222, and a quest information storage section 223.

The character information storage unit 221 is an example of a content information storage unit, and stores character information (content information) regarding a character as an example of content. The character information stored in the character information storage section 221 includes various characters used in the competitive game.

The user information storage unit 222 stores user information regarding users. The user information stored in the user information storage unit 222 includes various characters owned by the user, game points, recovery items, history information of games played by the user, and the like.

The quest information storage unit 223 is an example of a game stage information storage unit, and stores quest information (game stage information) regarding a quest as an example of a game stage. The quest information stored in the quest information storage unit 223 includes various characters that appear in the quest, game points required for game play, rewards that can be obtained, and the like.

The server communication unit 240 has a function of communicating with the client terminal 10 via the network N.

《Client terminal》
FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the client terminal 10 according to this embodiment. The client terminal 10 according to this embodiment is realized by, for example, functional blocks shown in FIG. 4.

The client terminal 10 according to this embodiment implements a client control section 100, a client storage section 120, a client communication section 140, an operation reception section 150, and a screen display section 160 by executing a program. The client control unit 100 includes a request transmitting unit 101 and a response receiving unit 102.

The operation accepting unit 150 accepts operations from a user who operates the client terminal 10. The client control unit 100 also performs processing related to games on the client terminal 10. The request transmitter 101 transmits a request to the server device 20 based on the content of the operation received by the operation receiver 150 from the user. The response receiving unit 102 receives a response such as a processing result in response to a request transmitted by the request transmitting unit 101 to the server device 20.

Further, the client storage unit 120 stores information required by the client terminal 10. The client communication unit 140 communicates with the server device 20. The screen display unit 160 displays the screen of the client terminal 10 under control from the server device 20.

Note that, as described above, in the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment, the server device 20 performs game progress and display control, but the client terminal 10 may also perform the control. Specifically, at least some of the functional units included in the server control unit 200 may not be provided in the server control unit 200 of the server device 20, but may be provided in the client control unit 100 of the client terminal 10. good.

The client control unit 100 of the client terminal 10 also receives page data written in HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) or the like, scripts included in the page data, etc. from the server device 20, and uses a browser to perform game-related processing. There is a type. Further, the client control unit 100 of the client terminal 10 has an application type that performs processing related to a game based on an installed application.

<Game Overview>
Here, an overview of the game in this embodiment will be explained. The games provided by the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment include a battle game in which a character owned by a user is pitted against an enemy character.

In the competitive game in this embodiment, multiple types of quests are set according to their difficulty levels. Users can form a party using their own characters, designate one of multiple types of quests, and use their party to take on that quest. This quest has an enemy character set as the party's opponent. When an enemy character appears as an opponent during game play in a quest, a battle begins between that enemy character and each character forming the party.

Game points are set for each quest in this embodiment. The user can start playing the quest by spending the game points of the quest he or she owns, or he can start playing the quest without consuming his own game points. You can also start playing the game.

In this embodiment, it is better to start playing the quest without consuming your own game points than to start playing the quest by consuming your own game points. The system is designed to give users fewer rewards for playing the game.

In other words, the rewards given to users differ even when playing the same quest, but depending on the user's choice, they can play the game by consuming their own game points, or they can play the game without consuming their own game points. You can also play games.

Therefore, for example, before a user starts the actual play of a quest by consuming his/her game points and aims to acquire a reward, the user may decide to play the quest without consuming his/her game points, even though he/she cannot expect to acquire the reward. A play method such as trying a practice play becomes possible.

As a result, the user does not have to give up playing the quest due to lack of points, so the user is not given a timing to interrupt the game. As a result, it becomes possible to continue playing the game without causing the user to leave the competitive game.

<Operation>
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the information processing system 1 in this embodiment.

The user performs an operation on the client terminal 10 to start a competitive game while the menu screen is displayed on the screen display unit 160 of the client terminal 10. When the user performs this operation, the operation accepting unit 150 of the client terminal 10 accepts the operation details based on the user's game operation. The request transmitter 101 of the client terminal 10 makes a request to the server device 20 based on the operation content that the operation receiver 150 has received from the user.

The game progress unit 201 of the server device 20 receives operation details for starting a competitive game from the client terminal 10, and requests the display control unit 203 to execute screen display control so as to display a quest selection screen on the client terminal 10. (Step S11).

Specifically, when the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 is requested to perform screen display control from the game progress unit 201, the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 refers to the quest information stored in the quest information storage unit 223 and selects the user's selection. Control is performed to display a quest selection screen on which a list of candidate quests is displayed on the screen display section 160 of the client terminal 10.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram showing an example of quest information. This quest information has items such as quest ID, name, difficulty level, game points, enemy characters, and obtainable characters.

The quest ID is information for uniquely identifying the quest. The name is information indicating the quest name. The difficulty level is information indicating how easy the quest is to clear. Game points are information indicating the amount of points required when playing the quest by consuming one's own game points. The enemy character is information indicating various characters (including boss characters) that appear in the quest. The obtainable characters are an example of rewards given to the user, and are information indicating various characters that can be obtained based on a predetermined probability when the quest is cleared. Here, the characters that can be acquired are set only when playing the quest by consuming your own game points.

Next, while the quest selection screen is displayed on the screen display unit 160 of the client terminal 10, the user performs an operation on the client terminal 10 to specify one of the quests. When the user performs an operation to designate one of the quests, the operation reception unit 150 of the client terminal 10 receives the operation details based on the user's quest designation (step S12).

Then, the request transmitting unit 101 of the client terminal 10 makes a request to the server device 20 based on the operation content that the operation receiving unit 150 has received from the user. When the game progress unit 201 of the server device 20 receives the operation details from the client terminal 10, it requests the display control unit 203 to execute screen display control so that the play mode selection screen is displayed on the client terminal 10 (step S13). .

Specifically, when the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 is requested to perform screen display control from the game progress unit 201, the display control unit 203 selects a play mode in which game points owned by the user are consumed and game play is started; , controls the screen display section 160 of the client terminal 10 to display a play mode selection screen for selecting a play mode for starting game play without consuming game points owned by the user.

FIG. 7 is an image diagram showing the play mode selection screen. This play mode selection screen 500 displays a quest display area 501 and a play mode selection operation area 502.

The quest display area 501 displays the name of the quest selected by the user from the list. The play mode selection operation area 502 includes an operation button 502a for starting the game play by consuming the game points owned by the user, and an operation button 502a for starting the game play without consuming the game points the user has. 502b is included. The operation button 502a is written as "Start play with 'points consumed'", and the operation button 502b is written as "Start play with 'no points consumed'".

When the play mode selection screen 500 is displayed on the screen display unit 160 of the client terminal 10, a user who wishes to start playing the game by consuming the game points he/she owns can press the operation button 502a (“Points An operation (first operation) for selecting "start play with consumption" is performed on the client terminal 10. On the other hand, a user who wishes to start playing the game without consuming the game points he/she owns may operate the An operation (second operation) of selecting the button 502b (start play with "no point consumption") is performed on the client terminal 10.

Then, the operation reception unit 150 of the client terminal 10 receives an operation from the user to start playing with "points consumed" or an operation to start playing with "no points consumed" (step S14). The request transmitter 101 of the client terminal 10 makes a request to the server device 20 based on the operation content that the operation receiver 150 has received from the user.

Returning to FIG. 5, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 receives the operation details from the client terminal 10, and determines whether or not it has received an operation (selection operation of the operation button 502a) from the user to start playing with "points consumed". (Step S15).

As a result of this determination, if the user's operation to start playing with “points consumed” is accepted, the process advances to step S21, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the user's operation to start play with "points consumed" is not accepted (if the operation to start play with "points not consumed" is accepted), the next step S16 Proceed to processing.

Next, if it is determined that the operation for starting the play without consuming points has been accepted, the game progressing unit 201 of the server device 20 allows the user to play the game for practice without consuming the game points owned by the user. The battle process is started (step S16).

Specifically, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 executes the battle process of the quest specified by the user based on the difficulty level set in the quest information stored in the quest information storage unit 223. When the game progress unit 201 of the server device 20 accepts the operation to start play without consuming points, the game progress unit 201 of the server device 20 accepts the operation specified by the user, since the main purpose is to let the user practice. Allows only some gameplay on quests. For example, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 selects only the enemy characters other than the boss character from among the enemy characters set in the quest information stored in the quest information storage unit 223 as the opponent of the party that the user uses for the battle. Make it appear as. In other words, if you start playing the game without consuming points, you will not be able to fight against the boss character set for that quest.

Next, the game progress unit 201 of the server device 20 determines whether or not the user has cleared the quest as a result of the battle between each character forming the user's party and each enemy character that appeared in the quest. is determined (step S17).

Specifically, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 determines that the user has cleared the quest if all the enemy characters that appeared in the quest have been defeated by the user's party, and the game progress unit 201 determines that the user has cleared the quest. If all of the enemy characters that appeared have not been defeated, it is determined that the user has not cleared the quest.

As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the user has cleared the quest, the process advances to step S19, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the user has not cleared the quest, the process advances to the next step S18.

Next, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 causes the display control unit 203 to display a screen so as to display the first game result screen on the client terminal 10 when it is determined that the user has not cleared the quest. Request execution of control (step S18).

Specifically, when the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 is requested to perform screen display control from the game progress unit 201, the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 enters a play mode in which game play is started without consuming the game points owned by the user. Control is performed to display a first game result screen for guidance on the screen display unit 160 of the client terminal 10.

FIG. 8 is an image diagram showing the first game result screen. This first game result screen 550 displays a game result display area 551 and a game operation selection area 552. In the game result display area 551, the fact that the user was unable to clear the quest is displayed as a game result. The game operation selection area 552 includes an operation button 552a for restarting game play in the same quest as the quest that could not be cleared without consuming game points, and an operation button 552b for transitioning to the menu screen. It is.

The operation button 552a is written as "Resume playing the same quest without consuming points." When the user selects the operation button 552a on the first game result screen 550, the user can be guided to a game screen for practicing the quest that could not be cleared again. Therefore, users who wish to retry a quest that they were unable to clear during practice should transition from the menu screen to the quest selection screen, select the quest again from the list, and then transition from the quest selection screen to the play mode selection screen. Since there is no need to select the "no point consumption" play mode again, the effort of operation can be saved.

Returning to FIG. 5, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 updates the history information of the user if it is determined that the user has cleared the quest by the determination process in step S17 described above (step S19). .

Specifically, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 refers to the user information stored in the user information storage unit 222 and acquires the history information of the user. Then, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 updates the acquired history information and registers necessary information regarding the quest cleared by the user.

FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram showing an example of user information. This user information has items such as user ID, name, rank, possessed character, party, possessed points (current value/maximum value), recovery items, history information, etc.

The user ID is information for uniquely identifying a user. The name is information indicating the user name. The rank is information indicating the user's current game level. The possessed character is information indicating one or more various characters possessed by the user at the present time. Party is information indicating each character forming the user's party. Possession points are information indicating the amount (current value) of game points possessed by the user at the present time. After these points are consumed, they are set to be automatically restored by a predetermined amount as time passes. Here, the maximum number of game points that the user can have is also set. This maximum value varies depending on the user's rank. Recovery items are information indicating the quantity of recovery items owned by the user. By using this recovery item, the user's points can be recovered by a predetermined amount. The history information is information regarding the user's play history.

FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing an example of history information. This history information has items such as history ID, quest, clear date and time, score at time of clear, and point consumption.

The history ID is information for uniquely identifying the user's play history. Quest is information indicating a quest cleared by the user. The clear date and time is information indicating the date and time when the cleared quest was played. The score at the time of clearing is information indicating the score obtained by the user when clearing the quest. Point consumption is information indicating whether the user has started playing the quest by consuming his or her own game points.

Returning to FIG. 5, when the history information of the user is updated in this way, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 controls the display control unit to display the second game result screen on the client terminal 10. 203 to execute screen display control (step S20).

Specifically, when the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 is requested to execute screen display control from the game progression unit 201, the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 guides the user to a play mode in which the game points owned by the user are consumed and the game play is started. Control is performed to display a second game result screen for playing on the screen display section 160 of the client terminal 10.

FIG. 11 is an image diagram showing the second game result screen. This second game result screen 600 displays a game result display area 601 and a game operation selection area 602. In the game result display area 601, the fact that the user was able to clear the quest is displayed as a game result. The game operation selection area 602 includes an operation button 602a for consuming game points and restarting game play in the same quest as the quest that was cleared, and an operation button 602b for transitioning to the menu screen. There is.

The operation button 602a is written as "Resume playing the same quest with 'points consumed'". When the user selects the operation button 602a on the second game result screen 600, the user can be guided to a game screen for actually playing the quest that was cleared through practice play. Therefore, users who want to try the actual quest that they were able to clear during practice should transition from the menu screen to the quest selection screen, select the quest again from the list, and then transition from the quest selection screen to the play mode selection screen. Since there is no need to select the play mode "with point consumption", the effort of operation can be saved.

Returning to FIG. 5, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 determines that the operation to start play with "points consumed" has been accepted by the determination process in step S15 described above, the game progress unit 201 of the server device 20 It is determined whether there is a shortage of game points (step S21).

Specifically, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 refers to the user information stored in the user information storage unit 222 and the quest information stored in the quest information storage unit 223, and determines the game points owned by the user. Determine whether or not the game points set for the quest are greater than or equal to the game points set for the quest. If the game points that the user has are greater than or equal to the game points set for that quest, it is determined that there is no shortage of points, and if the game points that the user has are less than the game points set for that quest. If so, it is determined that the points are insufficient.

Returning to FIG. 5, if it is determined by the determination process in step S21 that the user has insufficient game points, the process returns to step S13 and the play mode selection screen 500 prompts the user to play. Let them choose a mode. On the other hand, if it is determined that the user does not have a shortage of game points, the process advances to the next step S22.

Next, if it is determined that the user does not have a shortage of game points, the game progress unit 201 of the server device 20 executes a process of consuming the game points owned by the user (step S22).

Specifically, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 determines the points that the user has, which are set in the user information stored in the user information storage unit 222, and the points set in the quest information stored in the quest information storage unit 223. Game points are consumed by subtracting the game points associated with the quest.

Next, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 receives an operation from the user to start playing with "points consumed" and starts the actual battle process (step S23).

Specifically, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 executes the battle process of the quest specified by the user based on the difficulty level set in the quest information stored in the quest information storage unit 223. Then, when the game progressing unit 201 of the server device 20 accepts the operation to start play with "points consumed", the game progressing unit 201 of the server device 20 accepts the operation because the main purpose is to let the user try the real game instead of practicing. , allowing gameplay of all quests specified by that user. For example, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 causes all of the enemy characters set in the quest information stored in the quest information storage unit 223 to appear as opponents of the party used by the user in the battle. In other words, if you start playing the game with "points consumed", you will be able to fight against the boss character set for that quest.

Next, the game progress unit 201 of the server device 20 determines whether or not the user has cleared the quest as a result of the battle between each character forming the user's party and each enemy character that appeared in the quest. is determined (step S24).

Specifically, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 determines that the user has cleared the quest if all the enemy characters that appeared in the quest have been defeated by the user's party, and the game progress unit 201 determines that the user has cleared the quest. If all of the enemy characters that appeared have not been defeated, it is determined that the user has not cleared the quest.

As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the user has cleared the quest, the process advances to step S26, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the user has not cleared the quest, the process advances to the next step S25.

Next, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 causes the display control unit 203 to display a screen so that the third game result screen is displayed on the client terminal 10 when it is determined that the user has not cleared the quest. Request execution of control (step S25).

Specifically, when the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 is requested to perform screen display control from the game progress unit 201, the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 enters a play mode in which game play is started without consuming the game points owned by the user. Control is performed to display a third game result screen for guidance on the screen display section 160 of the client terminal 10.

FIG. 12 is an image diagram showing the third game result screen. This third game result screen 650 displays a game result display area 651 and a game operation selection area 652. In the game result display area 651, the fact that the user was unable to clear the quest is displayed as a game result. The game operation selection area 652 includes an operation button 652a for restarting game play in the same quest as the quest that could not be cleared without consuming game points, and an operation button 652b for transitioning to the menu screen. It is.

The operation button 652a is written as "Resume playing the same quest without consuming points." When the user selects the operation button 652a on the third game result screen 650, the user can be guided to a game screen for practicing playing quests that were not cleared during actual play. Therefore, if a user wants to practice a quest that they were unable to clear in the actual game, they can go from the menu screen to the quest selection screen, select that quest again from the list, and then go from the quest selection screen to the play mode selection screen. There is no need to select the "no point consumption" play mode again, which saves you time and effort.

Returning to FIG. 5, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 updates the user's history information (step S26).

Specifically, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 refers to the user information stored in the user information storage unit 222 and acquires the history information of the user. Then, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 updates the acquired history information and registers necessary information regarding the quest cleared by the user.

Next, when the user's history information is updated in this way, the game progress unit 201 of the server device 20 executes a process of giving the user a reward for clearing the quest (step S27). .

Specifically, the reward granting unit 202 of the server device 20 refers to the quest information stored in the quest information storage unit 223 and determines whether to grant the user a character that can be acquired when the quest is cleared. is determined based on a predetermined probability. Note that the predetermined probability may be set to 100% to ensure that the user obtains the character as a reward.

Next, when the reward is given to the user in this way, the game progression unit 201 of the server device 20 causes the display control unit 203 to display the fourth game result screen on the client terminal 10. Request execution of display control (step S28).

Specifically, when the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 is requested to execute screen display control from the game progress unit 201, the display control unit 203 of the server device 20 displays the fourth game result screen for guiding to the quest selection screen on the client terminal 10. Controls the display on the screen display section 160.

FIG. 13 is an image diagram showing the fourth game result screen. This fourth game result screen 700 displays a game result display area 701, a clear reward display area 702, and a game operation selection area 703. In the game result display area 701, the fact that the user was able to clear the quest is displayed as a game result. The clear reward display area 702 displays that a reward has been given for clearing the quest. The game operation selection area 703 includes an operation button 703a for transitioning to a quest selection screen. When the user selects the operation button 703a on the fourth game result screen 700, the user can return to the quest selection screen and select the next quest to play from the list.

As described above, according to the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment, depending on the selection of the user who specified the quest, the user can play the game by consuming his or her own game points, or can play the game without consuming his or her own game points. You can also play games. When playing a game by consuming one's own game points, unlike a case where one plays a game without consuming one's own game points, a reward for clearing the quest can be obtained. Therefore, before attempting the actual play of a quest that requires point consumption, it is possible to try a practice play of the quest without consuming points. As a result, since the user is not given a timing to interrupt the competitive game, it is possible to continue the game play without causing the user to leave the competitive game.

[Other embodiments]
The above-described embodiments are provided to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to be interpreted as limiting the present invention. The present invention may be modified and improved without departing from its spirit, and the present invention also includes equivalents thereof. In particular, even the embodiments described below are included in the present invention.

<Quest play details>
In the embodiment described above, when a user starts playing a quest with "no point consumption", only part of the gameplay in that quest is allowed, and the user starts playing a quest with "point consumption". Although the description has been given using an example where game play of all the quests is sometimes permitted, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, not only when a user starts playing a quest with ``points consumed'', but also when the user starts playing a quest with ``no points consumed'', the game play of all quests is allowed. It's okay. This allows you to practice playing against the boss character set for that quest.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the difficulty level of the quest is the same when the user starts playing the quest without consuming points and when the user starts playing the quest with consuming points. Although the case has been described as an example, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when a user starts playing a quest without consuming points, the difficulty level of the quest is controlled to be higher than when the user starts playing a quest with consuming points. It's okay. In this case, even when the user starts playing the quest without consuming points, a reward may be given for clearing the quest. This allows advanced players to play challenging games such as how to clear a quest without using their own game points.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the game progression unit 201 can also control the play content of the quest as follows. For example, when a user starts playing a quest with "points consumed", the play termination conditions (for example, if the HP of all characters in the user's party becomes zero due to being attacked by an enemy character, etc.) ) is established, and when the game play of the quest is started without consuming points, control is performed so that the entire quest is played to the end without being ended midway. This allows you to practice playing all quests without interruption.

<Reward Grant>
In the above-described embodiment, the user starts playing a quest with "points consumed" and when the quest is cleared, a character is given as a reward, but the present invention does not apply to this. It is not limited. For example, the user's reward may be a significant increase in the ability parameters (attack power, defense power, HP, etc.) set for the characters that make up the user's party, a significant increase in the user's score, the provision of recovery items, etc. It is also possible.

Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, when the user starts playing a quest with "points consumed", a reward is given for clearing the quest, and the user starts playing the quest with "no points consumed". Although the explanation has been given using an example in which no reward is given even if the quest is cleared, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a user starts playing a quest without consuming points, the reward may be smaller than when starting playing a quest with consuming points. Specifically, when a user starts playing a quest without consuming points, only one character is given as a clear reward, and when the user starts playing a quest with consuming points, multiple characters are given as a clear reward. A character may be given as a clear reward.

<Play restrictions>
In the embodiment described above, when the user selects the operation (second operation) for starting play without consuming points on the play mode selection screen 500 and the game play of the quest is started, the predetermined After the conditions are met, the quest may be restricted so that it cannot be played again unless the user selects an operation (first operation) to start play with "points consumed". That is, after the game play in a quest is started by the second operation and a predetermined condition is satisfied in that quest, the game progress unit 201 allows the game play to be performed again in the quest only if the first operation is selected by the user. You may be allowed to play. This makes it possible to restrict users from repeatedly playing the game without consuming their own game points.

The predetermined conditions are that the score obtained by playing the quest without consuming points is equal to or higher than the predetermined score, and the number of times the quest has been cleared by playing the quest without consuming points has reached the predetermined number of times. The number of times played without consuming points may reach a predetermined number of times, etc.

Furthermore, it is also possible to add to the condition that the user has more game points than the game points associated with the quest. In other words, the game progression unit 201 allows the user to replay the quest only when the first operation is selected by the user, provided that the number of game points owned by the user is greater than the number of game points associated with the quest. may be allowed. This makes it possible to transition from quest practice play to actual play. Additionally, it is possible to encourage point consumption.

<Release of next quest>
In the above-described embodiment, when the user selects the operation (second operation) for starting the play without consuming points on the play mode selection screen 500 and the game play of the quest is started, the quest is cleared. After that, if the user selects the operation (first operation) to restrict the subsequent quest from being played and start play with "point consumption" and the quest gameplay starts, After clearing that quest, the next quest may be released for play. That is, the game progression unit 201 may permit the game play in the next quest following the clearing of the quest only when the game play in the quest is started by the first operation. As a result, the user cannot complete the quests one after another without consuming his/her own game points, so it becomes possible to play the actual quests with a sense of tension. Additionally, it is possible to encourage point consumption.

<Continue>
In the above-described embodiment, when the user selects the operation (second operation) for starting play without consuming points on the play mode selection screen 500 and starts playing the quest, the quest is If it is not possible to continue when the quest cannot be cleared, and the user selects the operation (first operation) to start play with "points consumed" and the quest starts playing, the quest The setting may be made so that it is possible to continue when the game cannot be cleared. This makes it possible to restrict users from repeatedly playing the game without consuming their own game points.

<Consumption of game points>
In the embodiment described above, the user performs an operation (first operation) for starting play with "point consumption" or an operation (second operation) for starting play "without point consumption" on the play mode selection screen 500. If you want the user to be rewarded less for gameplay in a quest if you select the second operation and start play than if you select the first operation and start play (i.e. (If you select one operation and start play, you will receive a clear reward, but if you select the second operation and start play, you will not receive a clear reward.) However, the present invention does not cover this. It is not limited to. For example, an operation for consuming a first amount of user's game points and starting play (first operation), or an operation for consuming a second amount of game points smaller than the first amount and starting play (second operation) If the user selects the second operation and starts play, the reward for playing the quest will be higher than if the user selects the second operation and starts playing. It is also possible to reduce.

Moreover, the game points consumed by the user playing each quest may be the same constant value (common value), or may be different values. For example, the consumption amount may be changed based on the stage and type of the quest, the number of times the same quest is played, the user's game play proficiency level, and the like.

<Content>
In the embodiment described above, the character set in the character information was described as content, but the content of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the content may be an item, card, figure, avatar, etc.

<Game content>
In the above-described embodiment, a battle game in which a user's character is pitted against an enemy character has been described as an example, but the game content of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a puzzle game, a sports game, a rhythm game (music game), etc.

1 Information processing system 10 Client terminal 20 Server device 50 Computer 51 CPU
52 RAM
53 ROM
54 Communication interface 55 Input device 56 Display device 57 External interface 58 HDD
Reference Signs List 100 Client control unit 101 Request transmitting unit 102 Response receiving unit 120 Client storage unit 140 Client communication unit 150 Operation reception unit 160 Screen display unit 200 Server control unit 201 Game progress unit 202 Reward granting unit 203 Display control unit 220 Server storage unit 221 Character Information storage unit 222 User information storage unit 223 Quest information storage unit 240 Server communication unit 500 Play mode selection screen 501 Quest display area 502 Play mode selection operation area 502a Operation button 502b Operation button 550 First game result screen 551 Game result display area 552 Game operation selection area 552a Operation button 552b Operation button 600 Second game result screen 601 Game result display area 602 Game operation selection area 602a Operation button 602b Operation button 650 Third game result screen 651 Game result display area 652 Game operation selection Area 652a Operation button 652b Operation button 700 Fourth game result screen 701 Game result display area 702 Clear reward display area 703 Game operation selection area 703a Operation button B Bus line N Network

Claims (6)

computer,
A first operation that consumes a first amount from the user's game points or a second operation that consumes a second amount that is smaller than the first amount (excluding the second amount where the amount is zero) is requested from the user. game progress means for accepting the request and starting playing a quest in which the user's party formed by a plurality of characters competes against enemy characters;
Reward granting means for reducing the reward amount of the quest started by the user's second operation than the reward amount of the quest started by the user's first operation;
game point recovery means for automatically recovering the user's game points, in which the first amount or the second amount has been consumed, by a predetermined amount over time;
A program that functions as The computer further comprises:
display control means for displaying a game result screen indicating that a reward for the quest has been given to the user;
The program according to claim 1, which is made to function as a program. The reward granting means reduces an increase in parameters of characters forming the user's party as the reward amount.
The program according to claim 1 or 2. The reward granting means reduces the number of items granted as the reward amount;
The program according to claim 1 or 2. The computer is
A first operation that consumes a first amount from the user's game points or a second operation that consumes a second amount that is smaller than the first amount (excluding the second amount where the amount is zero) is requested from the user. accepting the request, and starting play of a quest in which the user's party formed by multiple characters competes against enemy characters;
making the amount of reward for the quest started by the second operation of the user smaller than the amount of reward for the quest started by the first operation of the user;
Automatically restoring the user's game points, in which the first amount or the second amount has been consumed, by a predetermined amount over time;
An information processing method having A first operation that consumes a first amount from the user's game points or a second operation that consumes a second amount that is smaller than the first amount (excluding the second amount where the amount is zero) is requested from the user. a game proceeding means that accepts the request and starts playing a quest in which the user's party formed by a plurality of characters competes against enemy characters;
a reward granting unit that makes a reward amount for the quest started by the user's second operation smaller than a reward amount for the quest started by the user's first operation;
a game point recovery means that automatically recovers the user's game points, in which the first amount or the second amount has been consumed, by a predetermined amount over time;
An information processing device comprising:

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