KR20180071762A - Method and computer program for providing rewards for a real-world quest in a computer game - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a method and a computer program for providing rewards for a real-world quest in a computer game to connect the real-world quest and the computer game. According to the present invention, the method for providing rewards comprises the following steps of: displaying a real-world quest screen having information with respect to at least one real-world quest and at least one game quest set in a mobile game on a mobile device; transmitting a real-world quest performance history inputted through the real-world quest screen to a game server; transmitting a game quest performance history caused by game play of a user to the game server; and reflecting rewards in a game account of the user when receiving information with respect to rewards by finishing the real-world quest and the game quest from the game server.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an in-game compensation method and a computer program for a real-

The present invention relates to a method of providing a reward according to the performance of a gamer's quest in a computer game, and more particularly, to a method and system for rewarding a gamer's real- A method for providing in-game compensation for a quest, and a computer program for performing the same.

Thanks to the development of Internet technology, online games that can be enjoyed with a large number of concurrent users connected to an online game server through a network are attracting attention.

Such an online game is a massively multiplayer online (MMO) game in which a user manages his or her character on a map in a simple casual arcade game, manipulates the game character in cooperation with another player's character, Game).

Due to the nature of online games that play together, the fun and enthusiasm of the game is not comparable to the standalone package game of the past, and some gamers who are becoming addicted to games are recognized as being part of the game.

In this way, excessive immersion in the game can cause the emotional and physical fatigue to accumulate in the closed space of the room for a long time, sitting in front of a computer or a smart phone, and excessive adherence to the virtual world can lead to some side effects Even the case is known.

In other words, if you are immersed in a game in an overly enclosed space, the reaction may be greater than the net effect of relaxing stress and enjoying the game.

In order to solve these problems, various institutional measures have been prepared, but such institutional measures may be difficult to be effective in a way that imposes a role or an omission.

A more fundamental countermeasure is to encourage online games to be enjoyed in a healthier and healthier way by enjoying online games and extending them online and off-line.

In particular, it is necessary to develop new types of services that link online games with real-world activities by attracting gamers who play online games offline and induce various offline activities and reflect them in online games.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the conventional art as described above, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a game for a realistic quest, which acquires points as if the experience is obtained in a game by performing a plurality of quests simulating the game, And to provide an internal compensation method.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an in-game compensation method for realistic quests that can cause interest of gamers by linking game experiences and actual experiences through game quests related to game play and quests performed in the real world do.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an in-game compensation method for a real-world game, the real-world game including at least one real-world game and at least one game- To a mobile device; Transmitting to the game server a real-quest execution history inputted through the real-world linked quest screen; Transmitting a game quest execution history according to a user's game play to the game server; And receiving the information on the at least one real quest from the game server and the compensation according to completion of the at least one game quest, reflecting the compensation to the user's game account.

The step of transmitting the real quest execution details may include transmitting the information inputted by the QR (Quick Response) code scan through the real linked quest screen to the game server.

The step of transmitting the game quest execution history may include transmitting information on the mobile game to the game server when the mobile game has been played for a predetermined time or longer according to the user's game account.

The step of reflecting the compensation to the game account may include displaying on the mobile device a compensation screen for purchasing the game item at a point corresponding to the compensation.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an in-game compensation method for a real-world game, the method comprising: providing a mobile device with a real-world-linked quest screen including at least one real-world game and at least one game- Receiving a real-quest execution history input from the mobile device via the real-world linked quest screen; Receiving a game quest execution history according to a game play of a user account from the mobile device; Analyzing the actual quest execution history and the game quest execution history to determine whether the execution of the real linked quest is completed by the user's game account; And transmitting information on a predetermined reward for the user account to the mobile device if it is determined that the user account has completed the execution of the real-world-related quest.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an in-game compensation method for a real-world quest that acquires points as if the experience is obtained in a game by performing a plurality of quests simulating the game in real life,

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to induce the interest of the gamer by linking the experience of the game with the experience of the reality through the game quest related to the game play and the quest performed in the real world.

1 is a diagram for explaining a network configuration of an in-game compensation system for a real-world quest according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an in-game compensation method for a realistic quest performed in a mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating an in-game compensation method for a real-world quest performed in a game server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 illustrates a real-world-related quest according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 illustrates an interaction between a mobile device and a game server that processes a real-world-related quest according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 to 12 illustrate real-world-linked quest screens according to various embodiments of the present invention.

The terms used in this specification will be briefly described, and the present invention will be described in detail.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Also, in certain cases, there may be a term selected arbitrarily by the applicant, in which case the meaning thereof will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, the term used in the present invention should be defined based on the meaning of the term, not on the name of a simple term, but on the entire contents of the present invention.

When an element is referred to as "including" an element throughout the specification, it is to be understood that the element may include other elements as well, without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. The term " means ", "part "," module ", etc. in the specification means units for processing at least one function or operation, Lt; / RTI >

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention, parts not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are denoted by like reference characters throughout the specification.

1 is a diagram for explaining a network configuration of an in-game compensation system for a real-world quest according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, an in-game compensation system for a real-world game includes a game server 15 that provides game services through a network, a game server 15 that is connected to the game server 15, And a mobile device 10 that is a user terminal.

The game server 15 supports users who are connected through a plurality of user terminals to enjoy an online game, as is well known in a general game service through a communication network.

The mobile device 10 is a computing device such as a smart phone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants) capable of communicating with the game server 15 through a predetermined network. The mobile device 10 includes a game device to be.

The mobile device 10 includes a central processing unit (CPU) that executes a mobile game client according to the present invention and performs a role of a game control unit, an input unit that receives an input from the player and inputs an operation command of the player to the CPU An image processing unit for visually processing various images based on the data stored in the storage unit and the CPU, the image processed through the CPU and the image processing unit is displayed And a communication unit that enables connection to the game server through the network.

In addition, the mobile device 10 includes a camera module for scanning information such as a Quick Response (QR) code that can verify the performance of a real quest.

In the present invention, a real-world quest means a unit of mission or action to be performed in the real world. For example, purchase of a specific item, appreciation of a specific movie, visit of a specified place, predetermined offline experience, and the like can be set as a realistic quest.

In the present invention, a game quest means a unit of a mission or action to be performed in a computer game such as a mobile game. For example, game play over a predetermined time, specific actions to be performed in the game, and specific quests to be achieved during game execution can be set as game quests.

In the present invention, a real linked quest means a set of quests combining one or more real quests and one or more game quests. For example, a combination of a realistic quest # 1 to purchase a specific item in reality, a realistic quest # 2 to go to a movie theater in reality and a specific quest step # 2 in a specific computer game Can be set as a real-world linked quest.

The mobile device 10 transmits the execution history of the real quest to the game server 15 according to the input of the user, generates the execution history of the game quest according to the game play of the user, and transmits it to the game server 15.

The game server 15 analyzes the information sent by the mobile device 10 to determine whether or not the user has completed the execution of each of the real quests and the respective game quests included in the real linkage quest, If it is determined that the individual quests have been cleared, the compensation for the user account is determined. The reward for the real-world linked quest may be determined in advance, for example, a predetermined game item, a specific game item, or the like may be set as a reward.

The game server 15 transmits compensation for the user account to obtain the compensation to the mobile device 10, and the mobile device 10 receives the compensation information and reflects the compensation in the game. If the content of the compensation is a predetermined game money, the corresponding game money will be given to the corresponding user account. If the content of the compensation is a predetermined point, the corresponding user account will be given a corresponding point score, The game item corresponding to the predetermined item will be given to the corresponding user account.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an in-game compensation method for a realistic quest performed in a mobile device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile device 10 displays a real-linked quest screen (S20). The real-linked quest screen is a screen for guiding each of the quests included in the real-world linked quest, inputting the execution history of the quest, and providing information such as the progress of the quest.

FIG. 4 exemplifies the configuration of a real-world linked quest, and includes three quests 41 for requesting purchase of specific clothing, a quest 42 for requesting movie appreciation, and a quest 43 for requesting purchase of a specific food And a realistic linked quest including a game quest (44) in which game play must be performed N times. In addition, when all the real-world-related quests are completed, the user can purchase game items that can be used in the game at points earned (45).

Referring to FIG. 4, game play is assumed to be a battle (44), the real clothing is purchased (41) for an experience of buying equipment before battle, a particular movie is watched to learn a battle method (42) , And a quest to consume certain foods (43) to regain physical strength. In addition, a predetermined game point can be obtained through these real quests. As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to define realistic quests simulating a game in the real world, so that the real experience and the game experience can be linked to each other.

In the example of FIG. 4, when each of the real quests 41, 42, and 43 is cleared, the corresponding points can be acquired, and when a predetermined computer game is played for N hours or more to perform the game quest 44, It is judged that the execution is completed. For a user account that has completed the execution of a real-world-related quest, the acquired points compensate for the opportunity to purchase an in-game, that is, a product available in the computer game.

Referring again to FIG. 2, in step S22, the mobile device 10 transmits to the game server 15 the real-quest performance details inputted through the real-world linked quest screen.

The actual quest execution history can be input in various ways. For example, a user can input a receipt or an authentication number generated by the quest, and an automatic input method using a QR code scan associated with the quest.

5, when the user performs an action corresponding to a real quest and scans a corresponding QR code to the mobile device 10 for the proof, the mobile device 10 transmits the information read from the QR code to the game server 15).

Specifically, when the user purchases the designated clothing and scans the QR code printed on the tag of the product, the appraisal purchase history is transmitted to the game server 15 (S51). When the user views the designated movie and scans the QR code of the receipt The purchase history of the movie is transmitted to the game server 15 (S52). When the user purchases the designated food and scans the QR code printed on the wrapping paper, the purchase history of the food is transmitted to the game server 15 (S53).

According to step S24 of Fig. 2, the mobile device 10 transmits the game quest execution history according to the game play of the user to the game server 15. [ For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when game play is performed for N hours or more, the play history is sent to the game server 15.

In step S26 of FIG. 2, the mobile device 10 receives compensation from the game server 15 according to the completion of the execution of the real linked quest.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the quest execution information is transmitted to the user account, the game server 15 collates the N quest fulfillment conditions included in the real linkage order in order, and when all the quests are completed And transmits the compensation to the mobile device 10 (S55). As a result, the user gains in-game compensation for the actual quest execution.

In step S28, the compensation received from the game server 15 is reflected in the user account. As a specific example, a compensation screen for purchasing a game item at a point corresponding to the compensation can be displayed on the mobile device 10.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an in-game compensation method for a real-world quest performed in a game server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The administrator of the game server 15 defines and inputs a real-linked quest to be given to the gamers. The game server 15 provides the mobile device with a screen showing information on the real linked quest to allow the user to view it (S30). The real-world linked quest screen includes information on one or more real quests set in the mobile game and one or more game quests.

The game server 15 receives the real quest execution details input from the mobile device 10 through the real linked query screen and the game quest execution details according to the game play of the user account (S32).

The game server 15 analyzes the actual quest execution history and the game quest execution history to determine whether the execution of the real linked quest is completed by the user's game account (S34). The game server 15 judges whether or not all of the real linked quests have been performed every time there is a change in the quest execution history of the user account.

If it is determined that the user account has completed the execution of the real linked quest (S36), the information about the predetermined reward for the user account is transmitted to the mobile device 10 (S38). It is possible to receive compensation information through a game client or a dedicated application running on the mobile device 10. [

If it is determined that the user account does not complete the execution of the real-world-linked quest (S36), the process waits again for further execution of the real-world quest or the game quest (S32).

FIG. 6 exemplifies a real-linked quest screen.

Referring to FIG. 6, in the real-world linked quest screen 60, a method for clearing a real-linked quest, that is, information about a real quest (s) and a game quest (s) constituting a real- To the game server 15 is provided.

In the example shown in Fig. 6, as the first quest, a real quest 61 to shoot a QR code in a movie advertisement, a real quest 62 to shoot a QR code after purchasing a clothes product as a second quest, A realistic quest 63 for shooting a QR code and a game quest for playing a game for 6 hours or more as a fourth quest constitute a real-linked quest.

When an action or activity corresponding to the real quest is selected and the corresponding real quest 61, 62 or 63 is selected, the execution history of the real quest can be inputted by photographing the corresponding QR code, Information about the account will be transmitted to the game server 15 together.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 6, after performing both the real quest and the game quest, a predetermined point can be acquired at one time in the real-world linked quest screen 60 Has been announced.

Also, the real-linked quest screen 60 may include a user interface 65 for purchasing the in-game items as the obtained rewards.

FIG. 7 illustrates a case where all the real-world-linked quests are performed on the real-world-linked-quest screen 60 shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 7, it can be seen that all the quests 61 to 64 have been cleared and accordingly, 10,000 points have been obtained (70).

Fig. 8 shows another example of a real-linked quest screen.

Referring to FIG. 8, the points (81 to 84) to be given as compensation for the individual quests constituting the real-world linked quest are set, and only the first quest is completed and 2,000 points are obtained. In this embodiment, even if all of the individual quests constituting the real-world-linked quest are not completed, the user can purchase the product at the points acquired so far. In order to purchase a product, a 'shop' button 86 may be clicked or touched to select it.

To enter the execution history for another realistic quest, select the 'QR Code Recognition' button (80).

When the 'QR code recognition' button (80) is selected, the QR code shooting screen shown in FIG. 9 is displayed. When the QR code is photographed, the scanned information is transmitted to the game server 15 together with the user account information, and the game server 15 can know from the received information that the user completes the figure purchasing quest. The game server 15 notifies the mobile device 10 that the third quest is completed and transmits compensation accordingly. The completion message of the third quest will be displayed on the real-world linked quest screen of the mobile device as shown in FIG.

The user can confirm completion of the execution of the third quest through the screen of FIG. 10, and when the screen is touched, it is noticed that the point corresponding to the third quest is obtained as shown in FIG. The user's current point is 5,500 points. The user can move to the store as shown in FIG. 12 and purchase desired in-game items.

The method according to an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented in the form of a program command which can be executed through various computer means and recorded in a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, and the like, alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be those specially designed and constructed for the present invention or may be available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks and magnetic tape; optical media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magnetic media such as floppy disks; Magneto-optical media, and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions such as ROM, RAM, flash memory, and the like. Examples of program instructions include machine language code such as those produced by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, It belongs to the scope of right.

10: Mobile device
15: Game server

Claims (7)

Displaying a real-linked quest screen on the mobile device, the real-linked quest screen including information on one or more real quests set in the mobile game and information on one or more game quests;
Transmitting to the game server a real-quest execution history inputted through the real-world linked quest screen;
Transmitting a game quest execution history according to a user's game play to the game server;
Receiving the information on the one or more real quests from the game server and information on the rewards according to the completion of the one or more game quests; and reflecting the rewards to the user's game account In-game compensation method. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the step of transmitting the real-
And transmitting the information input by the QR (Quick Response) code scan through the real-linked quest screen to the game server. The method according to claim 1,
The step of transmitting the game quest execution history includes:
And transmitting information on the mobile game to the game server when the mobile game has been played for a predetermined time or longer according to the user's game account. The method according to claim 1,
The step of reflecting the compensation to the game account includes:
And displaying a compensation screen for purchasing a game item at a point corresponding to the compensation on the mobile device. A computer program recorded on a recording medium for performing an in-game compensation method for a realistic quest according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Providing a mobile device with a real-linked quest screen including at least one real quest set in the mobile game and information about at least one game quest;
Receiving a real-quest execution history input from the mobile device via the real-world linked quest screen;
Receiving a game quest execution history according to a game play of a user account from the mobile device;
Analyzing the actual quest execution history and the game quest execution history to determine whether the execution of the real linked quest is completed by the user's game account;
And transmitting information on a predetermined reward for the user account to the mobile device when the user account is determined to have completed the execution of the real-world-related quest. A computer program recorded on a recording medium for carrying out an in-game compensation method for a realistic quest according to claim 6.

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