KR20220121662A - Game program - Google Patents

Abstract

Execution of a digital game suppresses a degradation of user's satisfaction. A game program providing the digital game that a user plays executes, on a computer: a virtual product provision process of providing a virtual product, which appears in the digital game, to the user in the digital game when a first condition is satisfied; a right provision process of proving a materialization right, which allows the user to obtain a real product corresponding to the provided virtual product in reality, to the user when a second condition is satisfied; and a materialization process of acquiring the real product corresponding to the virtual product according to an amount of the obtained materialization right.

Description

game program {GAME PROGRAM}

The present invention relates to a game program.

In recent years, games executed on a digital display screen have been provided from various operating companies through a communication network such as the Internet. The game provided through the digital device (communication device) in this way is called, for example, a computer game or a digital game.

In a virtual space (virtual world) in a digital game, for example, a user may acquire a specific character, an item usable in a game, or a point, etc. by executing a mini-game. Hereinafter, the mini-game refers to a game executed in a digital game.

A user can obtain a certain level of satisfaction by playing a mini-game in a digital game. In addition, the user may obtain certain satisfaction by collecting various things in the digital game, such as characters, items, and points.

Hereinafter, the invention regarding the satisfaction of a digital game is disclosed by the following patent document 1.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2021-020074

However, for example, when a considerable period of time has elapsed since starting the digital game or the collectable items have been collected close to the upper limit, the user cannot obtain satisfaction simply by playing the mini-game or collecting items. there may be cases

Therefore, one disclosure provides a game program that suppresses a decrease in user satisfaction in the execution of a digital game.

A game program for providing a digital game to be executed by a user, the process comprising: providing virtual goods appearing in the digital game to the user in the digital game when a first condition is satisfied; and a second condition; is satisfied, according to the right provision process of providing the user with the realization right that the user can acquire in real life the real product corresponding to the provided virtual product, and the amount of the acquired materialization right, The computer is made to execute a materialization process for acquiring the real article corresponding to the virtual article.

In the execution of the digital game, a decrease in user satisfaction can be suppressed.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a digital game system 10 .
2 is a diagram showing an example of realization.
3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the game server 200 .
4 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition on the user device 100 of a digital game.
Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of in-game currency.
6 is a diagram showing an example of the screen D11 in which the character is acquired.
Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen D12 that displays a character to be realized.
Fig. 8 is a diagram showing examples of a screen D13 and a screen D14 for acquiring a realization right.
9 is a diagram showing examples of a screen D15 and a screen D16 related to the realization process.

[First embodiment]

The first embodiment will be described.

<Configuration example of digital game system 10>

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a digital game system 10 . The digital game system 10 includes user devices 100-1 and 100-2 (hereinafter referred to as user device 100 in some cases), a game server 200, an EC (Electronic Commerce) server 300, It has a billing server 400 and a network 500 . The user device 100 , the game server 200 , the EC server 300 , and the billing server 400 can communicate with each other by connecting via the network 500 (eg, the Internet).

The user device 100 is a device that executes a digital game provided by the game server 200 and displays the digital game on a screen, for example, a computer or a tablet terminal. The user operates the user device 100 and executes the digital game by, for example, accessing a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) that provides the digital game or executing an application that provides the digital game.

The game server 200 is a communication device that provides a digital game, for example, a computer or a server machine. The game server 200 is, for example, a company (eg, Google, installed by Apple, etc.). In addition, the game server 200 may be installed, for example by a game production company, a company which owns the right to provide a digital game, etc. FIG.

The EC server 300 is a communication device that performs processing related to the provided digital game, and is, for example, a computer or a server machine. The EC server 300 stores (manages) a record (save data) of a user playing a digital game, and performs maintenance (version upgrade, problem correction, etc.) of the digital game, for example. In addition, the EC server 300 may perform execution itself of a digital game. The EC server 300 is installed, for example, by an operating company of a digital game.

The charging server 400 is a communication device that charges a user, and is, for example, a computer or a server machine. The billing server 400 manages the user's billing, for example, when the user purchases a digital game or when the user performs billing processing within the digital game. The billing server 400, for example, when the user's billing is by a credit card, communicates with the credit card company and confirms whether the credit card is usable or not. In addition, the charging server 400 confirms, for example, whether or not the charging by the user has reached the upper limit in the game server 200 or the upper limit in the EC server 300 . That is, the billing server 400 monitors the user's billing related to the digital game, and determines whether or not to permit the billing.

In addition, the game server 200, the EC server 300, and the charging server 400 may be respectively different apparatuses, and the same apparatus may be sufficient as them. The game server 200 , the EC server 300 , and the billing server 400 may be connected to a wireless network or a local network as long as they can communicate with each other.

In the digital game system 10, a user acquires, for example, a virtual article such as a card of a specific character in a virtual space (virtual world) on the digital game. In addition, the user acquires the right to acquire an article (substance) in the real world corresponding to the acquired virtual article on the digital game. A user can use this right to obtain an entity in the real world. Thereby, the user is reminded of the execution of the digital game, and the satisfaction in the execution of the digital game is improved.

In addition, the entity corresponding to the virtual item is an item related to the virtual item, for example, cards, medals, stickers, acrylic products, metal products (can badges, pin badges, medals, etc.), related persons (voice actors, theme songs, etc.) It includes items such as invitation tickets for live performances of singers, etc., keychains, clear files, posters, clothing-related items (towels, handkerchiefs, shirts, etc.) and bags. The article related to the virtual article includes, for example, an article on which a certain character is printed, a form imitating a certain character (model, stuffed toy, doll, etc.), or an article on which the name or attribute of a certain character is printed.

In addition, the substance corresponding to the virtual article may be an article not directly related to the virtual article, for example, when a character is a virtual article, a related article of a digital game, a related article of another digital game, etc. Including unrelated ones.

In addition, the virtual article and the real object may correspond one-to-one, respectively, and may correspond one-to-many or many-to-one. In any case, the user can obtain in the real world an entity corresponding to a virtual item acquired in the digital game, but cannot obtain in the real world another entity corresponding to another virtual item not acquired in the digital game. none. In other words, in order for the user to acquire a certain substance, it is necessary to acquire the virtual article corresponding to the substance in a digital game.

Hereinafter, what the user acquires in the real world the substance (real article) corresponding to the virtual article acquired on the digital game by a user may be called realization.

<About realization in a digital game system>

Hereinafter, realization will be described. 2 is a diagram showing an example of realization.

User U1 is a user in the real world. The user U1 makes the user U2 on the virtual space appear in the digital game by logging into the virtual space G1 of the digital game, for example. The virtual space G1 is a virtual world in the digital game. It is a space built by user U1 playing a digital game. The operating company (C1) is a company that provides or produces digital games.

The user U2 acquires the character A by clearing the first condition (S10). The character A is an example of a virtual article including, for example, a card on which the character A is drawn.

The first condition includes, for example, victory in a mini-game performed within a digital game, or more than a predetermined score, and execution of a gacha. Gacha is a lottery executed in a digital game, and various virtual goods are provided to users as a result of the lottery.

Further, the user U2 acquires the realization right by clearing the second condition (S11). The realization right is the right to execute the realization. The realization right is expressed by the number or quantity, and if the user has a predetermined number or a predetermined amount of realization rights, for example, the acquired virtual article can be realized.

The second condition includes, for example, charging of a predetermined amount, provision from the operating company C1, and the like. For example, the user U2 can acquire an amount (number) of realization rights accompanying the billing amount.

The user U2 performs a realization procedure in the virtual space G1 (S12). The realization procedure S12 is a process in which the user U2 selects a virtual article from which to obtain the real thing. The user U2 selects a character A that he wants to acquire by, for example, spending a predetermined amount of the realization right he owns.

When the user U2 performs the realization procedure (S12), a realization notification is transmitted to the operating company C1 (S13). The realization notification is a message notifying that the user has performed the realization procedure, and includes, for example, information identifying the virtual article selected by the user. In this case, the realization notification includes information about character A. In addition, the realization notification also includes information about the user U1. The information about the user U1 includes, for example, personal information such as an identifier and an address of the user U1, position assignment (status, rank, etc.) in the digital game.

Upon receiving the realization notification (S13), the operating company C1 prepares an entity (eg, character A's card) corresponding to the virtual article (in this case, character A) included in the realization notification (S13) S14), and the prepared actual condition is mailed to the user U1 (S15). In addition, the mail (S15) only needs to have an entity arriving at the user U1, and is not particularly limited to mail. User U1 obtains the substance by mail (S15).

This arouses the user's desire to acquire a new substance, and leads to the user's desire to play the digital game.

[Second embodiment]

A second embodiment will be described. The configuration of the digital game system 10 according to the second embodiment is, for example, the same as that of FIG. 1 .

<Example of hardware configuration of game server 200>

3 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the game server 200 . The game server 200 is a device for providing a digital game, for example, a computer or a server machine.

The game server 200 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 210 , a storage 220 , a memory 230 , and a communication circuit 250 .

The storage 220 is an auxiliary storage device such as a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD) that stores a program or data. The storage 220 stores the digital game program 221 .

The memory 230 is an area for loading a program stored in the storage 220 . In addition, the memory 230 and the program are also used as an area for storing data.

The communication circuit 250 is a circuit that communicates with other devices, for example, a network interface card or a wireless communication circuit. The game server 200 communicates with the charging server 400 , the user device 100 , the EC server 300 , and the like via the communication circuit 250 .

The CPU 210 is a processor that loads the program stored in the storage 220 into the memory 230, executes the loaded program, and realizes each process.

The CPU 210 provides a digital game to the user by executing the digital game program 221 . A digital game is, for example, a game played by a user on a device. In a digital game, a user acquires a character, performs a mini-game, charges, and performs realization.

The CPU 210 provides a mini game to the user by executing the mini game module 2211 included in the digital game program 221 . A mini-game is a game executed by a user in a digital game, and includes, for example, a match-based game in which wins and losses are attached, a simulation-type or role-playing game in which a given task is solved, and a puzzle-type game, and the like.

The CPU 210 executes the charging module 2212 included in the digital game program 221 to perform charging processing. The billing process is a process in which the user performs billing and purchases an item or the like that can be used in the digital game. The billing process is performed, for example, by a user inputting credit card information or the like, and using card payment.

The CPU 210 performs character management processing by executing the character management module 2213 included in the digital game program 221 . The character management process is a process for acquiring a character on a digital game or a process for managing a character (eg, displaying a list, displaying attributes of a character, etc.).

The CPU 210 executes the realization module 2214 included in the digital game program 221 to perform realization processing. The realization process is a process in which the user performs realization. The realization process includes, for example, a process for the user to select a character to be realized, a process for inputting information about the destination of the real product, and a process for notifying the operating company that the user has performed a realization procedure includes

<Screen Transition of Digital Games>

A digital game screen will be described. First, the outline of the screen transition of a digital game is demonstrated. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of screen transition on the user device 100 of a digital game.

The login screen D1 is displayed when the user starts the digital game, and is a screen for performing a procedure for logging in to the digital game. The login screen includes, for example, an input area for necessary contents such as a login name (ID) and a password. When the user inputs necessary information on the login screen D1 and presses the login button, the game server 200 (or other authentication server) authenticates whether login is appropriate. If the login is successful, it transitions to the main screen D2 (S100).

The main screen D2 is a screen that can be transitioned to various screens of the digital game. The main screen D2 transitions to, for example, the gacha screen D3, the character list screen D4, the mini-game screen D5, and the billing screen D6 according to the user's operation (S101 to S104). Further, the main screen D2 transitions from the gacha screen D3, the character list screen D4, the mini-game screen D5, and the billing screen D6 (S101 to S104).

When the user performs an operation for transitioning from the main screen D2 to the gacha screen D3, the user transitions to the gacha screen D3 (S101). The gacha screen D3 is a screen for executing the gacha. The user can acquire various characters (virtual goods) as a result of the lottery by executing the gacha. When the gacha ends or the user executes an operation to return to the main screen, the transition to the main screen D2 again (S101).

When the user performs an operation for transitioning from the main screen D2 to the mini-game screen D5, the user transitions to the mini-game screen D5 (S103). The mini-game screen D5 is a screen for executing a mini-game. The mini-game is a match-type game in which a player competes against a computer or other users one-on-one, for example, such as shogi or ocelo. Further, the mini-game may be a match-type game, such as mahjong, in which a player competes against a computer or other users one-on-one. Further, the mini-game may be a game played by the user alone, such as a high-and-low or a puzzle game, in which the user challenges the user to clear the provided conditions. A user can acquire a character, for example by implementing a mini-game and meeting a victory condition. The win condition is, for example, winning (processing several times in a row) in a competitive game. In addition, the victory condition is, for example, in a game competing for points, that the number of points exceeds a certain number of points. When the mini-game ends or the user executes an operation to return to the main screen, the screen transitions back to the main screen D2 (S103).

The user makes a transition from the main screen D2 to the character list screen D4 (S102). The character list screen D4 is a screen for displaying a list of characters acquired by the user. The character may be displayed, for example, as a character card. The user can select a character to be used in, for example, a mini-game on the character list screen D4. When the user executes an operation to return to the main screen, it again transitions to the main screen D2 (S102). In addition, when the user performs an operation for realizing, a transition is made to the realization screen D7 (S105).

The realization screen D7 is a screen on which the user executes a realization procedure. The user, for example, selects a character to be realized, consumes a realization right (realization right), and performs a realization procedure. In addition, selection of a character may be performed, for example on the character list screen D4. When the user performs a realization procedure, for example, a realization notification is transmitted to a corresponding operating company. When the realization procedure is completed or the user executes an operation to return to the character list screen, the transition again to the character list screen D4 (S105).

When the user performs an operation for transitioning from the main screen D2 to the billing screen D6, it transitions to the billing screen D6 (S104). The billing screen D6 is a screen in which the user performs billing (by paying money) to obtain an item or game currency that can be used in the digital game. Billing is performed using, for example, a credit card. When the billing process is finished or the user executes an operation to return to the main screen, the process transitions back to the main screen D2 (S104).

<About in-game currency>

In a digital game, there are a plurality of in-game currencies that can be used in the game (including stamina). Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of in-game currency. In FIG. 5, each acquisition method and an example of a use use are demonstrated.

In-game currency is, for example, coins. Coins are used to acquire items used in the game. The items are, for example, for advantageously progressing the mini-game, or for recovering (increasing) stamina. Coins can be acquired (purchased) by billing (according to the amount charged). In addition, there are cases where the coin is given at an arbitrary timing by the operating company.

In-game currency, for example, has points. Points are used to play mini-games and gachas. Points can be acquired by winning mini-games. In addition, points may be acquired by satisfying predetermined conditions (number of mini-games executed, number of wins, points scored, etc.) in the mini-game.

In-game currency, for example, has stamina. Stamina is used to conduct mini-games. Stamina is granted over time, or acquired by using an item whose stamina is recovered.

In-game currency includes, for example, realization rights. The realization right is a realization right and is used for the implementation of the realization. Realize rights can be acquired according to the amount charged (or according to the amount of coins purchased). In addition, the realization right may be granted at an arbitrary timing by the operating company. In addition, when realization is performed, the realization right is consumed according to the substance to be acquired.

<About Realize>

Hereinafter, realization will be described using an example of a specific screen.

6 is a diagram showing an example of the screen D11 in which the character is acquired. The screen D11 is, for example, the gacha screen D3 or a sub screen attached to (related to) the gacha screen D3. The screen D11 is a screen that displays a list of characters obtained by performing the gacha. The screen D11 shows that the user has acquired "character A" (display portion P11). The user further presses the button P12 when the gacha is executed once, and the button P13 when the gacha is executed 10 times consecutively. Further, the user presses the button P14 when ending the gacha. When the button P14 is pressed, it transitions to the initial (head) screen of the main screen D2 or the gacha screen D3.

Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen D12 that displays a character to be realized. The screen D12 is, for example, a character list screen D4 or a sub screen accompanying the character list screen D4. The screen D12 is a screen that displays the characters acquired by the user in a list format. The screen D12 indicates that the user has acquired at least nine types of characters. On the screen D12, by moving the scroll bar P22, additional characters are displayed. The user can realize (acquire in the real world) a corresponding real product (for example, a character card on which the character is printed) for all or a part of the character displayed on the screen D12. When the user presses a button for transitioning to another screen (not shown, for example, an end button or an OK button), the user transitions to the initial screen of the main screen D2 or the character list screen D4.

Fig. 8 is a diagram showing examples of a screen D13 and a screen D14 for acquiring a realization right. A screen D13 of FIG. 8A is, for example, a billing screen D6 for purchasing coins or a sub screen accompanying the billing screen D6. On the screen D13, the amount of coins to be purchased and the cost for the purchase are displayed (display portion P31). In addition, the display portion P31 indicates that a realization ticket is provided when the user purchases a coin, and is displayed as "+1 realization ticket". The number of realization tickets that can be acquired increases as the amount of coins purchased increases. When the user selects a display portion corresponding to the number of coins to be purchased, the screen transitions to the screen D14.

A screen D14 of FIG. 8B is, for example, a billing screen D6 for confirming purchase of a coin or a sub screen accompanying the billing screen D6. On the screen D14, the purchase details of the coin selected by the user are displayed (display portion P41). In the display portion P41, in addition to the purchase amount of the coin selected by the user, a "realization ticket (premium)" indicating that one realization ticket is to be provided as a prize is displayed. When making a purchase, the user presses the button P42 to purchase a coin and obtain a realization ticket. Further, when canceling the purchase, the user presses the button P43 to end the billing process or to reselect the coin purchase.

9 is a diagram showing examples of a screen D15 and a screen D16 related to the realization process. A screen D15 in FIG. 9A is, for example, a realization screen D7 or a sub screen accompanying the realization screen D7 for performing a realization procedure. On the screen D15, the remaining number of realization tickets (display portion P52) and a list of realizable characters (display portion P51) are displayed. The user selects a character that can be realized within the range of the remaining number of realization tickets. The user, for example, selects "character A" and presses the button P53 to perform a realization procedure for "character A's card". When button P53 is pressed, it transitions to screen D16.

Fig. 9B is a sub screen accompanying the realize screen D7 or the realize screen D7 for inputting, for example, the address of the destination of the real product. When the user inputs, for example, a home address and presses the button D61, the realization procedure is completed, and information about the real product corresponding to the character A (eg, the character card of the character A) is included. A realization notice is sent to the operating company. Thereby, the character card of character A is sent (mailed) from the operating company to the registered address of the user, and realization is completed.

In this way, the user executes the gacha (the first condition) and acquires various characters (virtual goods) in the digital game space. Then, the user selects a character to be realized from the acquired characters. Then, the user performs a realization process and acquires a character card (real article) corresponding to the character selected by the operating company in the real world by consuming a realization ticket (realization right). In addition, the user acquires a realization right in the digital game space in addition to purchasing a coin (second condition).

<Modified example>

The above-described realization ticket acquisition method is merely an example. The realization right may be acquired along with the execution result of a mini game, for example. For example, the realization right may be given to the user according to the number of times the mini-game is executed, the number of wins, or the like. In addition, the realization ticket may be granted in addition to the purchase of items other than coins, such as items used in the game. In addition, the realization right may be granted by exchanging the points, coins, stamina, etc. mentioned above, for example. In addition, the user may acquire a realization right by charging. In addition, the realization right may be distributed to users on an irregular basis by the operating company.

Further, the virtual article and the real article are not limited to characters. For example, the virtual article may be an equipment equipped by a character of a digital game. In this case, the real product may be, for example, an actual equipment that can be equipped, or a decoration obtained by reducing the equipment.

The above-described screen and screen transition are merely examples. For example, you may transition from the character list screen to the realization screen which performs the realization procedure of the real product corresponding to the selected character. In addition, the input of an address may be abbreviate|omitted, for example, when an address etc. are registered in advance.

In addition, the user may exchange the real product in a store etc. instead of mail. In this case, for example, the user exchanges the mailed voucher and the real product at the store. In addition, for example, the user may display the screen on which exchange with the real product is authenticated on a smartphone, and present the said screen to a clerk, and may receive the real product.

In addition, the mini-game may be considered as a substitute for the digital game itself. For example, the victory condition in the mini-game is, for example, when the digital game is a role-playing game, the user ventures in the virtual world to acquire a specific item (find out, win from the enemy, etc.), or the user This includes reaching a predetermined level (first level) by accumulating experience points.

In addition, as a victory condition of a mini-game (including the digital game itself), the following can be mentioned as an example. The victory condition includes, for example, cultivating a character (the main character) to a maximum level in a role-playing game. In addition, the victory condition includes, for example, defeating the boss character in a role-playing game. The victory condition includes, for example, defeating an opponent (a computer or another user) in a match-up game, and that the number of times is greater than or equal to a predetermined number. Winning conditions include winning a sports game, for example. The victory condition includes, for example, achieving a certain number of combos (number of successive successes) or more than a predetermined number of points in a puzzle game or a sound game (a game in which a user performs a predetermined operation in response to a voice). In addition, the victory condition includes, for example, winning the opponent in a shooting game (the opponent is another user or computer).

10: Digital game system
100: user device
200: game server
210: CPU
220: storage
221: digital game program
2211: mini game module
2212: billing module
2213: character management module
2214: Realize module
230: memory
250: communication circuit
300: EC server
400: billing server
500: network

Claims (12)

It is a game program that provides digital games that users run,
a virtual article providing process of providing a virtual article appearing in the digital game to the user in the digital game when a first condition is satisfied;
right providing processing for providing the user with a materialization right that allows the user to acquire a real product corresponding to the provided virtual product in reality when a second condition is satisfied;
Substantialization processing for acquiring a real product corresponding to the virtual product according to the amount of the acquired materialization right
A game program that runs on a computer. The game program according to claim 1, wherein the first condition includes that the user satisfies a third condition in the digital game. The game program according to claim 2, wherein the third condition includes conducting a lottery in which the user can obtain the virtual article. The game program according to claim 2, wherein the third condition includes that the user wins a predetermined number of times in a mini-game performed within the digital game. The game program according to claim 2, wherein the third condition includes that the user obtains a predetermined score in a mini-game performed within the digital game. The game program according to claim 2, wherein the third condition includes that the level of the user in the digital game reaches a first level. The game program according to claim 1, wherein the second condition includes purchasing an item used in the digital game. The game program according to claim 7, wherein in the right providing process, more materialization rights are provided to the user as the purchase amount of the item increases. The method of claim 1 , wherein the virtual article includes a character appearing in the digital game,
The real product includes a card on which the character is printed, a game program. The selection according to claim 1, wherein the materialization process causes the user to select a virtual article to be provided of the real article from the virtual goods acquired in the digital game within the range of the amount of the rights possessed by the user. A game program, including processing. The game program according to claim 10, wherein the materialization processing includes materialization rights management processing for reducing the amount of the materialization right that the user has, according to the virtual item selected in the selection processing. The provider according to claim 10, wherein the materialization process provides a real article corresponding to the virtual article to the user, a notification including information on the virtual article selected in the selection process and information on the user sent to, the game program.

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