JP7456282B2 - Information processing equipment and programs - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, game systems have been known in which a game is played by consuming medals of a player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Patent No. 6635632

By the way, with regard to games where the outcome is greatly influenced by the player's skill, an inexperienced player is often unable to obtain good playing results while the game skill is low. In this case, the amount of medals held by an inexperienced player tends to decrease faster than that of a player whose skill is higher than that of the player. In other words, an inexperienced player may feel at a disadvantage compared to a player whose skill level is higher than that of the player, and as a result, the player's desire to continue playing the game may be diminished.

The present invention has been made in view of these problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device and a program that can encourage inexperienced players to continue playing the game.

In order to solve the above problems, an information processing device according to a first aspect of the present invention requests a player to consume a first predetermined amount of game media as consideration for play, and provides a first amount of play media as a reward according to the result of the play. 2. An information processing device for a game that provides a predetermined amount of the play medium to the player, a changing unit that changes the player's rank to a higher rank as the plurality of play results of the game are better, and the player's rank. and determining means for determining the first predetermined amount and/or the second predetermined amount to be different based on the rank of the player, such that the lower the player is, the more advantageous the player is.

According to the above-mentioned first aspect, the first predetermined amount and/or Since the second predetermined amount is determined, it is possible to encourage inexperienced players to continue playing the game.

In the information processing device according to the second aspect of the present invention, the determining means determines the second predetermined amount so that it is equal to or less than the first predetermined amount. In particular, if the game is operated in such a way that the reward does not exceed the consideration, there is a tendency for the player to feel disadvantaged, and the above-mentioned promotion effect becomes more pronounced accordingly.

In the information processing apparatus according to the third aspect of the present invention, the determining means determines the first predetermined amount so that the higher the rank, the larger the amount, and the lower the rank, the smaller the first predetermined amount.

In the information processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the determining means determines the second predetermined amount so that the higher the rank, the smaller the second predetermined amount, and the lower the rank, the larger the second predetermined amount.

In the information processing device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the determining means is configured such that the higher the rank is, the greater the difference between the first predetermined amount and the second predetermined amount is, and the higher the rank is, the greater the difference between the first predetermined amount and the second predetermined amount is. The first predetermined amount and the second predetermined amount are determined such that the first predetermined amount and the second predetermined amount become smaller.

In the information processing device according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the game is configured to be playable by a plurality of players at the same time, and the determining means is configured such that at least one rank among the plurality of ranks corresponding to the plurality of players is selected. If they are different, the first predetermined amount and/or the second predetermined amount are determined to be different regardless of the same play result.

In the information processing device according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the changing means further changes the rank for each type of game, and the determining means further changes the first predetermined amount and/or for each type of game. or determining the second predetermined amount.

In the information processing device according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the play medium can be used in common for a plurality of types of games, and the amount of possession is stored for each player.

A program according to a ninth aspect of the present invention requests the player to consume a first predetermined amount of play media as consideration for play, and requests the player to consume a second predetermined amount of the play media as a reward according to the result of the play. a computer that processes information for a game, the better the plural play results of the game, the higher the player's rank, the lower the player's rank, the more advantageous the player is; The first predetermined amount and/or the second predetermined amount are determined to be different based on the rank of the player.

According to the present invention, it is possible to encourage inexperienced players to continue playing the game.

1 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system incorporating a game server as an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game server shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a management server and a game server shown in FIG. 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure which an account information table and a rank information table have. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of game processing in the game system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the first decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount. It is a figure which shows the first decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount. It is a figure which shows the second decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount. It is a figure which shows the second decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount. It is a figure which shows the second decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount. It is a figure which shows the third decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount. It is a figure which shows the third decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount. It is a figure which shows the third decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate understanding of the explanation, the same components and steps in each drawing are denoted by the same reference numerals as much as possible, and redundant explanation will be omitted.

<Overall configuration>
FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system incorporating a game server as an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a management server 10, one or more game servers 12, one or more rental devices 14, one or more first terminal devices 16, and one or more second terminal devices 18. These devices are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a communication network NT such as the Internet or an intranet. Note that the first terminal device 16 may communicate with other devices via a terminal device (not shown) rather than directly with the other devices.

The management server 10 is a device that manages, for each player, an account of electronic game media consumed (subtracted) during a game. The electronic play medium is an electronic medium that can be inserted into the first terminal device 16 to play the game, such as electronic medals, virtual currency, credits, points, or consumed within the game. Various parameters may be mentioned, but in this embodiment, the case of electronic medals will be explained as an example. Note that, unlike physical medals, electronic medals are information about intangible objects.

The management server 10 also sends addition/subtraction requests including player identification information (hereinafter referred to as "player ID") to the game server 12 from terminal devices (lending device 14, first terminal device 16, second terminal device 18). When received via the player ID, the electronic medals in the account associated with the player ID are added or subtracted. Note that the management server 10 may be an information processing device integrated with the game server 12. Note that the above-mentioned "subtraction" includes betting electronic medals.

When the game server 12 receives an addition/subtraction request from the first terminal device 16 or the second terminal device 18 (hereinafter referred to as "player terminal 19"), the game server 12 transmits the addition/subtraction request to the management server 10. , when the electronic medals are subtracted by the management server 10, the game is executed and the execution result of the game is transmitted to the corresponding player terminal 19. Note that the management server 10 and the game server 12 are operated by a management company M such as a game company. In addition, addition/subtraction requests from terminal devices (lending device 14, first terminal device 16, second terminal device 18) include not only the amount of electronic medals but also indirect information for calculating this amount (game play start information or game results, etc.). Furthermore, addition and subtraction of electronic medals may be executed by the management server 10.

The lending device 14 is installed in each of a plurality of stores S (for example, store A, store B, etc.). The lending device 14 is a device that transmits an addition request including a player ID to the management server 10 via the game server 12 (or transmits it directly to the management server 10) on the condition that the player pays a value medium such as cash or virtual currency, and lends (or "borrows" from the player's perspective) electronic medals to the player by adding the electronic medals to the player's account on the management server 10. Note that the player terminal 19 may transmit the addition request together with the lending device 14 or instead of the lending device 14. The lending device 14 may also pay out and return physical medals, and in that case, the electronic game medium managed by the management server 10 adds and subtracts electronic medals equivalent to the physical medals inserted and removed from the lending device 14 and stores them. In this way, even if the game medium is a physical medal, it is possible to manage the game medium in the same way as electronic medals.

The first terminal device 16 is installed in each of a plurality of stores S (for example, store A, store B, store C, etc.). The first terminal device 16 is a device operated by the player, and may be a device that executes the game, or a device that does not execute the game but outputs the game execution result based on the player's operation information. . In the latter case, the first terminal device 16 transmits the player's operation information to the game server 12, receives the game execution result based on the operation information from the game server 12, and outputs it to a display device, etc. By doing so, the game is provided to the player. This game requires the player to consume a first predetermined amount (hereinafter referred to as "consumption amount") of electronic medals as consideration for play, and a second predetermined amount (hereinafter referred to as "consumption amount") as a reward according to the result of the play. (referred to as the "grant amount") is given to the player.

Types of games include, for example, games that involve training and betting on horse racing and bicycle racing, video games such as action, puzzle, and racing, and card games that are played by loading game media such as trading cards. . In these games, electronic medals are consumed as credits necessary for playing, for developing characters, obtaining items, and the like, and by placing bets on electronic medals. Then, electronic medals are awarded according to the results of subsequent game play (play results, bet wins, losses, etc.). Examples of the first terminal device 16 include game devices for business use and home use, tablets, personal computers, and the like.

The second terminal device 18 is a device owned by the player. Like the first terminal device 16, the second terminal device 18 is a game device operated by the player, and may be a device that executes a game, or a game device that does not execute a game but outputs the execution result of the game based on the player's operation information. In other words, in the latter case, the second terminal device 18 transmits the player's operation information to the game server 12, receives the execution result of the game based on the operation information from the game server 12, and outputs the result, thereby providing the player with the game. Examples of the second terminal device 18 include a home game device (including a portable game device), a mobile phone (including a mobile terminal such as a smartphone), a tablet, a personal computer, and the like. Note that the game system 1 may include only one of the first terminal device 16 and the second terminal device 18.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the game server 12 shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game server 12 includes a control device 20, a communication device 26, and a storage device 28. In addition, the management server 10 may include a display device, an operation device, etc. (not shown). The control device 20 mainly includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 22 and a memory 24 .

In the control device 20, the CPU 22 functions as various functional components by executing predetermined programs stored in the storage device 28, the memory 24, or the like. Details of this functional configuration will be described later.

The communication device 26 includes a communication interface for communicating with external devices. The communication device 26 transmits and receives various information to and from the first terminal device 16 and the second terminal device 18, for example.

The storage device 28 is composed of a hard disk or the like. This storage device 28 stores various programs and various information necessary for execution of processing in the control device 20, and information on processing results.

Note that the game server 12 can be realized using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose server computer. Further, the game server 12 may be composed of a single information processing device, or may be composed of a plurality of information processing devices distributed on the communication network NT. Further, FIG. 2 only shows a part of the main hardware configuration that the game server 12 has, and the game server 12 can include other configurations that are generally included in servers. Further, the configuration of the management server 10 is also similar to that of the game server 12. Furthermore, the configurations of the first terminal device 16 and the second terminal device 18 are similar to those of the game server 12, except that they include a display device, a sound output device, an operating device, and the like.

<Functional configuration>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the management server 10 and the game server 12 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the management server 10 includes a storage means 40, a management means 42, and a provision means 44. The game server 12 also includes a storage means 50, a determination means 52, a change means 54, and an execution means 56. The storage means 40 is realized by one or more storage devices 28 of the management server 10. The management means 42 and the provision means 44 are realized by the control device 20 executing a program stored in the storage device 28 of the management server 10. Furthermore, the storage means 50 is realized by one or more storage devices of the game server 12. The determining means 52, the changing means 54, and the executing means 56 are realized by the control device executing a program stored in the storage device of the game server 12.

The storage means 40 has a function of storing, for example, an account information table 40A. In the account information table 40A shown in FIG. 4, electronic medals (here, medal holding amount) are associated with each player ID, regardless of the store S or type of game.

The management means 42 has a function of subtracting the electronic medals associated with the player ID when a subtraction request including the player ID is received from the player terminal 19. It also has a function of adding electronic medals associated with the player ID when an addition request including the player ID is received from the lending device 14 or the player terminal 19. Note that the above-mentioned subtraction request and addition request may be transmitted to the management server 10 via the game server 12, or may be transmitted directly to the management server 10 from the player terminal 19 or the like.

The granting means 44 has a function of granting a reward to the store S in accordance with the amount of electronic medals consumed at each first terminal device 16 of the store S. Examples of this reward include cash, points, virtual currency, and the like.

The storage means 50 has a function of storing, for example, play data 50A for each player ID and a rank information table 50B that describes rank information. In the rank information table 50B shown in FIG. 4, rank information for each player ID and each type of game is described in association with each other. Here, rank information is information that can identify the rank of each player, and may be a qualitative value such as new, middle, or high rank, or a quantitative value such as cumulative score. . As an example, the rank in this case is that a cumulative score of 0 or more but less than 10,000 points is "new," a cumulative score of 10,000 or more but less than 30,000 is "medium," and a cumulative score of 30,000 or more is "high." May be set. Note that the rank information of the rank information table 50B may be included in the play data 50A.

The determining means 52 determines different consumption amounts and/or grant amounts based on the player's rank, such that, for example, the lower the player's rank, the more advantageous it is. Here, the amount provided may be less than or equal to the amount consumed, or may be greater than the amount consumed. In particular, it is preferable that the applied amount is equal to or less than the consumed amount. That is, the determining means 52 may determine the amount to be provided so that it is equal to or less than the consumption amount. Specifically, "the lower the rank, the more advantageous" means that [1] the higher the rank, the higher the consumption amount, and the lower the rank, the lower the consumption amount, and [2] the higher the rank, the lower the consumption amount. The amount granted is small, and the lower the rank, the greater the amount granted, or [3] The higher the rank, the greater the difference between the amount consumed and the amount granted, and the lower the rank, the amount consumed and the amount granted. The amount of difference between the two is small. Note that in the case of [3], it is assumed that the amount provided is equal to or less than the amount consumed.

In addition, with respect to a game configured to be playable by a plurality of players at the same time, the determining means 52 determines that if at least one rank among the plurality of ranks corresponding to the plurality of players is different, the consumption amount is different regardless of the same play result. and/or determining the grant amount. Further, when a player's rank is set for each type of game, the determining means 52 determines the amount consumed and/or the amount given for each rank and each type of game.

The changing means 54 changes (updates) the player's rank as necessary based on the game result every time the game is played. Specifically, the changing means 54 changes the rank of the player to a higher rank as the total of multiple play results of the game is better. When the game server 12 can provide multiple types of games, the changing means 54 changes the player's rank for each type of game in a timely manner.

Various calculation techniques can be applied as the above-described rank changing method. For example, when the rank information is a cumulative score, the changing means 54 calculates an individual score according to the execution result of the game, and then adds the individual score to the cumulative score of the corresponding player. Then, the changing means 54 performs a threshold value determination on the cumulative score, and changes the player's rank as necessary. For example, if the cumulative score before addition is 9950 points and the current individual score is 100 points, the cumulative score after addition exceeds the threshold (10000 points), so the rank changes from "New" to "Intermediate" at that timing. ” will be changed to By determining the amount consumed and/or awarded amount of game media such as electronic medals based on the cumulative score, it is possible to predict the player's skill more accurately than when determining the amount consumed and/or awarded amount based only on the game performance. It becomes possible.

The execution means 56 is configured to be able to execute one or more types of games. The execution means 56 executes the game when the player's electronic medals are subtracted by the management means 42, and transmits the execution results of the game to the corresponding player terminal 19, that is, the player terminal 19 that the player is operating. Send. Note that the game may be configured to be playable by a single player, or may be configured to be playable by a plurality of players at the same time.

<Game processing flow>
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of game processing in the game system 1 shown in FIG. Note that the order of the following steps and processing targets such as the player terminal 19, game server 12, management server 10, etc. can be changed as appropriate.

(Step SP10)
The player terminal 19 operated by the player to play the game electronically or optically reads a player card on which the player ID is recorded, or by displaying symbols, numbers, etc. set in advance by the player as the player ID. The player ID is acquired by inputting from a non-operating input unit or by inputting biometric information or the like for authentication. The process then moves to step SP12.

(Step SP12)
The player terminal 19 transmits an execution request including the acquired player ID to the game server 12. The process then moves to step SP14.

(Step SP14)
The game server 12 receives an execution request from the player terminal 19. In response to this, the determination means 52 of the game server 12 determines the consumption amount of electronic medals in accordance with a predetermined determination rule. The details of the consumption amount determination rule will be described later. Furthermore, prior to this determination process, the game server 12 may execute a login process for authenticating the player using the player ID. Then, the process proceeds to step SP16.

(Step SP16)
The execution means 56 transmits to the management server 10 a consumption request (subtraction request) that includes the player ID and requests consumption of the number of electronic medals determined by the determination means 52. The process then moves to step SP18.

(Step SP18)
The management server 10 receives a consumption request from the game server 12. In response, the management means 42 of the management server 10 consumes (subtracts) the number of electronic medals according to the consumption request from the electronic medals corresponding to the player ID included in the consumption request in the account information table 40A. . Subsequently, the management means 42 transmits a game execution permission including the player ID to the game server 12. The process then moves to step SP20.

(Step SP20)
The game server 12 receives execution permission from the management server 10. In response, the execution means 56 of the game server 12 starts executing the game. The process then moves to step SP22.

(Step SP22)
The execution means 56 acquires the play data 50A corresponding to the player ID included in the execution permission, and reflects the play data 50A in the game that has started execution. The process then moves to step SP24.

(Step SP24)
The execution means 56 transmits the game execution result to the player terminal 19. The process then moves to step SP26.

(Step SP26)
The player terminal 19 receives the execution result from the game server 12. In response to this, the player terminal 19 outputs the received execution result in the form of video, audio, or the like. The process then proceeds to step SP28.

(Step SP28)
The player terminal 19 inputs the player's operation of the player terminal 19 as operation information. The process then moves to step SP30.

(Step SP30)
The player terminal 19 transmits the input operation information to the game server 12. The process then moves to step SP32.

(Step SP32)
The game server 12 receives operation information from the player terminal 19. In response, the execution means 56 advances the game based on the received operation information. The process then moves to step SP34.

(Step SP34)
The execution means 56 determines whether the game has ended based on the progress of the game. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP40, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP36.

(Step SP36)
The execution means 56 transmits the progress result to the player terminal 19. The process then moves to step SP38. Note that step SP32, step SP34, and step SP36 may be executed by the player terminal 19 instead of step SP30 and step SP38.

(Step SP38)
The player terminal 19 receives progress results from the game server 12. In response to this, the player terminal 19 outputs the received progress result in the form of video, audio, or the like. The process then returns to step SP28.

(Step SP40)
The determining means 52 of the game server 12 determines the amount of electronic medals to be awarded according to a predetermined determination rule based on the progress result (or execution result) when the game is finished. Note that the details of the rules for determining the amount to be provided will be described later. The process then moves to step SP42.

(Step SP42)
Subsequently, the execution unit 56 transmits a grant request (addition request) including the determined number of coins and the player ID to the management server 10. The process then proceeds to step SP44.

(Step SP44)
The management server 10 receives the grant request from the game server 12. In response, the management means 42 of the management server 10 adds (adds) the number of electronic medals included in the grant request to the electronic medals corresponding to the player ID included in the grant request in the account information table 40A. )do. The process then proceeds to step SP46.

(Step SP46)
The management means 42 transmits the award results to the game server 12. The process then proceeds to step SP48.

(Step SP48)
The game server 12 receives the granting result from the management server 10. In response to this, the game server 12 transfers the received award result to the player terminal 19. The process then moves to step SP50.

(Step SP50)
The player terminal 19 receives the granting result from the management server 10. In response to this, the player terminal 19 outputs the award result.

(Step SP52)
The changing means 54 of the game server 12 calculates an individual score that increases as the game execution result improves, and adds this individual score to the cumulative score of the corresponding player. Further, the changing means 54 performs a threshold value determination on the cumulative score after addition, and changes the rank of the player as necessary. Then, the changing means 54 overwrites and updates the contents of the rank information table 50B. In this way, the process shown in FIG. 5 ends.

<Specific example of decision rule>
Next, specific examples of decision rules regarding the consumption amount and/or award amount of electronic medals will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6A to 8C. Note that the decision rule is not limited to the specific example below, and various methods may be applied.

(First decision rule)
FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing the first decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount. More specifically, this figure shows the correspondence between the player's rank, consumption amount (Mc), and grant amount (Mr). Here, it is assumed that one player participates in each game.

In the first example shown in FIG. 6A, the consumption amount is determined to be "10" for a high rank, "9" for a middle rank, and "8" for a new rank. On the other hand, the grant amount is determined to be "4" for a high rank, "6" for a middle rank, and "8" for a new rank. In this case, the amount of difference between the consumption amount and the provision amount is determined to be "6" for a high rank, "3" for a middle rank, and "0" for a new rank.

In other words, the higher the rank, the larger the amount of difference, and the lower the rank, the smaller the amount of difference. Thereby, the lower the rank, the more advantageously the player can proceed with the game. Note that from the viewpoint of maintaining the balance of the game, either the consumption amount or the grant amount may be set to a constant value regardless of the rank.

In the second example shown in FIG. 6B, the consumption amount is determined to be "8" for a high rank, "9" for a middle rank, and "10" for a new rank. On the other hand, the grant amount is determined to be "4" for a high rank, "6" for a middle rank, and "8" for a new rank. In this case, the amount of difference between the consumption amount and the provision amount is determined to be "4" for a high rank, "3" for a middle rank, and "2" for a new rank. In other words, the higher the rank, the larger the amount of difference, and the lower the rank, the smaller the amount of difference. This also allows the player to proceed with the game more advantageously the lower the rank.

Furthermore, contrary to the first example, the higher the rank, the lower the amount of consumption, so that players with higher ranks are likely to impersonate "new players" in order to benefit from the game's advantages. The motivation to do so is suppressed. In addition, by making the difference in amount granted between ranks (=2) larger than the difference in amount consumed (=1), the higher the rank, the higher the difficulty level for acquiring a large amount of grant. Ru.

(Second decision rule)
FIGS. 7A to 7C are diagrams showing the second decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount. More specifically, this figure shows the correspondence between the player's rank and the consumption amount (Mc). Here, it is assumed that a plurality of players participate in one game at the same time.

In this decision rule, the consumption amount Mc is calculated using Bc, A1, and R according to the following formula (1).
Mc = Bc + A1 x R (1)

Here, Bc corresponds to a reference value, A1 corresponds to a first multiplier indicating the range of rank fluctuations, and R corresponds to a rank index. Bc and A1 are fixed parameters determined for each type of game. R is a variable parameter determined from the relative relationship of ranks among a plurality of players. For example, the value of R for each player may be determined such that the sum (ΣR) is zero and the sum of absolute values (Σ|R|) is the minimum. Further, the value of Mc may be calculated each time according to the above-mentioned equation (1), or may be readably stored as table data.

In the first example shown in Figure 7A, Bc = 6, A1 = 3, and one player each with the ranks "top", "middle", and "new" will participate. In this case, the index R is calculated as "+1" for top players, "0" for middle, and "-1" for new players. As a result, the consumption amount (Mc) is determined to be "9" for top players, "6" for middle, and "3" for new players.

In the second example shown in Figure 7B, Bc = 6, A1 = 2, and this shows the case where two players with "higher" ranks and one "new" player are participating. In this case, the index R is calculated as "+1" for the higher ranks and "-2" for the new player. As a result, the consumption amount (Mc) is determined to be "8" for the higher ranks and "2" for the new player.

In the third example shown in FIG. 7C, Bc=6 and A1=2, and one player with a "high" rank and two players with a "new" rank participate. In this case, the index R is calculated as "+2" for the higher rank and "-1" for the new one. As a result, the consumption amount (Mc) is determined to be "10" for the higher rank and "4" for the new one.

Note that it is desirable that the value of Mc is a non-negative (that is, 0 or more) integer, so the value of Bc is adjusted according to the number of participants in the game so that the value of Mc for all players is 0 or more. It's okay. Alternatively, instead of making this adjustment, if Mc<0, electronic medals may be given by setting Mc=0 or by giving the award amount |Mc|.

(Third decision rule)
FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams showing the third decision rule regarding consumption amount and provision amount. More specifically, this figure shows the correspondence between the player's rank and the amount awarded (Mr). Here, it is assumed that a plurality of players participate in one game at the same time.

According to this decision rule, the amount of application Mr is calculated using Br, A2, G, A3, and R according to the following equation (2).
Mr=Br+A2×G+A3×R (2)

Here, Br corresponds to a reference value, A2 corresponds to a second multiplier indicating the range of performance fluctuations, G corresponds to a performance index, A3 corresponds to a third multiplier representing the range of rank fluctuations, and R corresponds to a rank index. Br, A2, and A3 are fixed parameters determined for each type of game. G is a fixed or variable parameter determined from the relative relationship of the scores of multiple players. R is a variable parameter determined from the relative relationship of ranks among a plurality of players.

For example, the value of G for each player may be determined such that the sum (ΣG) is zero and the sum of absolute values (Σ|G|) is the minimum. Similarly, the value of R for each player may be determined such that the sum (ΣR) is zero and the sum of absolute values (Σ|R|) is the minimum. Moreover, the value of Mr may be calculated each time according to the above-mentioned equation (2), or may be readably stored as table data.

In the first example shown in FIG. 8A, Bc=4, A2=2, A3=2, and the players whose ranks are "medium" are 1st (G=+1), 2nd (G=0), 3rd This shows the case where each player has obtained a position (G=-1). In this case, the index R is calculated to be "0" for all intermediate values. As a result, the grant amount (Mr) is determined to be "6" for the first player, "4" for the second player, and "2" for the third player.

In the second example shown in FIG. 8B, Bc = 4, A2 = 2, A3 = 2, the player with the "high" rank is in 1st place (G = +1), and the player with "middle rank" is in 2nd place. (G=0) and a case where a "new" player wins third place (G=-1), respectively. In this case, the index R is calculated as "-1" for a high rank, "0" for a middle rank, and "+1" for a new rank. As a result, the award amount (Mr) is determined to be "4" for the first, second, and third players.

In the third example shown in FIG. 8C, Bc = 4, A2 = 2, A3 = 2, the player whose rank is "new" is ranked 1st (G = +1), and the player whose rank is "medium" is ranked 2nd. (G=0) and the case where the “higher ranking” player obtains third place (G=−1) is shown. In this case, the index R is calculated as "+1" for new, "0" for middle, and "-1" for high. As a result, the grant amount (Mr) is determined to be "8" for the first player, "4" for the second player, and "0" for the third player.

Note that it is desirable that the value of Mr is a non-negative (that is, 0 or more) integer, so the value of Br is adjusted according to the number of participants in the game so that the value of Mr for all players is 0 or more. It's okay. Alternatively, instead of making this adjustment, if Mr<0, Mr=0 or consumption amount |Mr| may be deducted from the account.

<Effect>
As described above, in the present embodiment, the game server 12, which requests the player to consume electronic medals as consideration for play and provides electronic medals to the player as a reward according to the result of the play, A changing means 54 for changing the player's rank to a higher rank as the player is better; and a determining means for determining a different consumption amount and/or grant amount based on the player's rank so that the lower the player's rank is, the more advantageous it becomes. 52.

With the above configuration, the better the results of multiple game plays, the higher the player's rank will be changed to, and the lower the player's rank, the more advantageous it will be, so the amount consumed and/or the amount given is determined, which can encourage inexperienced players to continue playing the game.

Further, the determining means 52 may determine the amount to be provided so that it is equal to or less than the consumption amount. In particular, if the game is operated in such a way that the reward does not exceed the consideration, there is a tendency for the player to feel disadvantaged, and the above-mentioned promotion effect becomes more pronounced accordingly.

Further, the determining means 52 may determine the consumption amount so that the higher the rank, the higher the consumption amount, and the lower the rank, the lower the consumption amount. This reduces the burden of game fees for players with lower ranks, so the above-mentioned promotion effect is further enhanced.

Further, the determining means 52 may determine the grant amount so that the higher the rank is, the lower the grant amount is, and the lower the rank is, the higher the grant amount is. This increases the level of expectation for game rewards for lower-ranked players, so the above-mentioned promotion effect is further enhanced.

Further, the determining means 52 may determine the consumption amount and the grant amount such that the difference between the consumption amount and the grant amount increases as the rank is higher and decreases as the rank is lower. This makes the difference in income and expenditure associated with the game advantageous for players with lower ranks, so the above-mentioned promotion effect is further enhanced.

In addition, with respect to a game configured to be playable by a plurality of players at the same time, the determining means 52 determines that if at least one rank among the plurality of ranks corresponding to the plurality of players is different, the consumption amount is different regardless of the same play result. and/or the amount to be applied may be determined. In particular, in games where multiple players can play at the same time, players with lower ranks tend to feel more disadvantaged through comparison with other players, so the above-mentioned promotion effect becomes more pronounced. appears in

Further, the changing means 54 may further change the rank for each type of game, and the determining means 52 may further determine the amount consumed and/or the amount given for each type of game. Thereby, it is possible to determine the consumption amount or grant amount suitable for the combination of the game type and the player's rank.

Furthermore, the electronic medals may be commonly used for multiple types of games, and the amount held may be stored for each player. This eliminates the need to provide different electronic medals for each type of game, making management easier.

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Note that the present invention is not limited to the above specific examples. In other words, the scope of the present invention includes modifications to the above-mentioned specific examples as appropriate by those skilled in the art, as long as they have the characteristics of the present invention. In addition, the elements of the embodiments described above and the modified examples described below can be combined to the extent technically possible, and combinations of these are also included within the scope of the present invention as long as they include the features of the present invention. .

For example, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which an electronic game medium is used as a transaction object, but a tangible object including a physical medal may be used instead. Further, when the electronic game medium is electronic data such as points, the electronic game medium may be recorded on a portable recording medium such as an IC card owned by the player instead of the management server 10.

Further, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the rank information table 50B is stored in the game server 12, but it may be stored in the management server 10 or another server. Further, in the above embodiment, the account information table 40A is stored in the management server 10, but it may be stored in the game server 12.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the change unit 54 changes the rank of the player to a higher rank as the result of playing a plurality of games is better. You may change the rank to a higher rank. Further, the changing means 54 may change the rank based on the player's self-report regardless of the game play result. In this case, if the rank is high, other players may be able to view the player's game play, or a special title may be given, etc., so that the player can gain honor.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the determining means 52 is provided in the game server 12 has been described, but it may be provided in the management server 10.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the determining means 52 determines the consumption amount at the start of the game and determines the grant amount at the end of the game. Electronic medals may be consumed or provided during execution. Examples of consumption timing include purchasing items and combining items. Examples of grant timing include the end of an event during play, including clearing a stage, defeating a boss, updating lap time, etc., and when selling items.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the determining means 52 determines a different first predetermined amount and/or second predetermined amount based on the rank of the player. It may be a rank. In this case, when only a specific game has a high rank, the consumption amount and grant amount of that game may also be treated as low rank. Further, the determining means 52 may determine the first predetermined amount and/or the second predetermined amount that differ based on any other index, not limited to the rank, as long as it is an index (parameter) that directly or indirectly indicates the skill of the player. may be determined. This "other index" may be, for example, the total playing time of the game, the average value or maximum level of the character owned by the player, the number of contents owned by the player, or the like. Note that the content includes characters, items, weapons, armor, game points, and the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which the determining means 52 determines a different first predetermined amount and/or second predetermined amount based on the rank of the player, but weather information, seasonal information, and time when playing are explained. A different first predetermined amount and/or second predetermined amount may be determined based on band information or the number of players participating. For example, in the case of rain, the first predetermined amount may be lower or the second predetermined amount may be higher than in the case of sunny weather. Furthermore, in winter, the first predetermined amount may be lower than in summer, and the second predetermined amount may be higher. Furthermore, in the morning, the first predetermined amount may be lower or the second predetermined amount may be higher than in the afternoon. Further, when the number of players participating is equal to or greater than a threshold value, the first predetermined amount may be lowered or the second predetermined amount may be increased. According to this configuration, it is possible to encourage not only inexperienced players but all players to continue playing the game.

In the above embodiment, the granting means 44 grants the player a second predetermined amount of game media as a reward according to the results of play. However, different types of rewards may be granted to the player based on the player's rank as rewards according to the results of play. For example, the granting means 44 may grant game media to a player with a new or medium rank, and may grant a reward other than game media, such as a title or game item, to a player with a higher rank. This configuration can encourage inexperienced players to continue playing the game, while honoring experienced, higher-ranked players.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the consumption amount Mc was calculated by the calculation formula in FIGS. 7A to 7C, and the application amount Mr was calculated by the calculation formula in FIGS. 8A to 8C, but the application amount Mr was calculated in FIGS. 7A to 7C, The consumption amount Mc may be calculated using a similar formula in FIGS. 8A to 8C.

12... Game server (information processing device), 52... Determining means, 54... Changing means

Claims (4)

An information processing device for a game that requests a player to consume a first predetermined amount of play media as consideration for play, and provides the player with a second predetermined amount of play media as a reward according to the result of the play, ,
Changing means for changing the rank of a player to a higher rank as the plurality of play results of the game are better;
determining means for determining the first predetermined amount and/or the second predetermined amount that are different based on the player's rank so that the lower the player's rank is, the more advantageous the player is;
Equipped with
The determining means determines the first predetermined amount and the second predetermined amount such that the difference between the first predetermined amount and the second predetermined amount is larger as the rank is higher and smaller as the rank is lower. determining a second predetermined amount;
Information processing device. An information processing device for a game that requests a player to consume a first predetermined amount of play media as consideration for play, and provides the player with a second predetermined amount of play media as a reward according to the result of the play, ,
Changing means for changing the rank of a player to a higher rank as the plurality of play results of the game are better;
determining means for determining the first predetermined amount and/or the second predetermined amount that are different based on the player's rank so that the lower the player's rank is, the more advantageous the player is;
Equipped with
The game is configured to be playable by multiple players at the same time,
The determining means determines the first predetermined amount and/or the second predetermined amount to be different regardless of the same play result when at least one rank among the plurality of ranks corresponding to the plurality of players is different.
Information processing device. A computer that processes information for a game that requests a player to consume a first predetermined amount of play media as compensation for play, and provides the player with a second predetermined amount of play media as a reward according to the result of the play. ,
changing means for changing the rank of the player to a higher rank as the plurality of play results of the game are better;
determining means for determining the first predetermined amount and/or the second predetermined amount that are different based on the player's rank so that the lower the player's rank is, the more advantageous the player is;
function as
The determining means determines the first predetermined amount and the second predetermined amount such that the difference between the first predetermined amount and the second predetermined amount is larger as the rank is higher and smaller as the rank is lower. determining a second predetermined amount;
program . A computer that processes information for a game that requests a player to consume a first predetermined amount of play media as compensation for play, and provides the player with a second predetermined amount of play media as a reward according to the result of the play. ,
changing means for changing the rank of the player to a higher rank as the plurality of play results of the game are better;
determining means for determining the first predetermined amount and/or the second predetermined amount that are different based on the player's rank so that the lower the player's rank is, the more advantageous the player is;
function as
The game is configured to be playable by multiple players at the same time,
The determining means determines the first predetermined amount and/or the second predetermined amount to be different regardless of the same play result when at least one rank among the plurality of ranks corresponding to the plurality of players is different.
program.

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