WO2019155697A1

WO2019155697A1 - Game system, game control device, and program

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Publication number: WO2019155697A1
Application number: PCT/JP2018/040753
Authority: WO
Inventors: 充博岸本; 佑典松岡; 泰明奥村; 早希中村; 志央里吉村
Original assignee: 株式会社コナミデジタルエンタテインメント
Priority date: 2018-02-08
Filing date: 2018-11-01
Publication date: 2019-08-15
Also published as: JP6682753B2; KR102386424B1; TWI697349B; JP2019136254A; KR20200102494A; TW201934181A

Abstract

On the basis of the results of a prescribed number of games, and according to a prescribed rule, a deciding means (120) decides any of multiple pieces of hierarchy information as hierarchy information associated with identification information relating to the user. At a time when at least one game of the prescribed multiple games has not been played, a determination means (130) determines, on the basis of the results of the already played games and a prescribed rule, whether or not the hierarchy information decided by the deciding means (120) can be identified. At a time when at least one game has not been played, if it has been determined that the hierarchy information decided by the deciding means (120) is identifiable, a restriction means (140) restricts playing of at least one unplayed game.

Description

GAME SYSTEM, GAME CONTROL DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

The present invention relates to a game system, a game control device, and a program.

A game having a function of changing the rank (or level, category, group, etc.) of a user based on a predetermined number of game results is known. For example, a sports game (for example, a baseball game or a soccer game) having a function of promoting, maintaining, or demoting the rank of the user based on points given to the user according to the result of a predetermined number of matches. Game).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-165844

In the game as described above, at the time when an unexecuted game remains, there is a case where the presence / absence of the rank of the user or the change destination is determined. In other words, no matter what the result of an unexecuted game is, there is a case in which there is no influence on the fluctuation of the rank of the user. For example, even if you have won all the unexecuted matches, you can't avoid "demotion", you will be "promoted" even if you lose all the unexecuted matches, or you have won or lost all the unexecuted matches However, there is a case where the state becomes “residual (maintained)” instead of “promotion” or “demotion”. In such a case, the unexecuted game is a so-called digestion game. Although the digestion game is less necessary to be executed by the user, the processing load on the game system increases as the digestion game is executed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is to reduce the processing load of the game system (game control device) by not executing a game that is less necessary for the user to execute. A game system, a game control device, and a program are provided.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a game system according to an aspect of the present invention associates one of a plurality of pieces of hierarchical information with identification information related to a user based on a predetermined number of game results according to a predetermined rule. Determining means for determining as hierarchical information, and at the time when at least one of the predetermined number of games has not been executed, the determination means determines the result based on the result of the executed game and the predetermined rule. And determining means for determining whether or not the hierarchical information to be specified can be specified, and determining that the hierarchical information determined by the determining means can be specified at the time when the at least one game is not executed. And a restricting means for restricting execution of the at least one game that has not been executed.

The game control apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention determines, based on a predetermined number of game results, according to a predetermined rule, one of a plurality of pieces of hierarchical information as hierarchical information associated with identification information related to a user. And at the time when at least one of the predetermined number of games has not been executed, the hierarchy information determined by the determining means can be identified based on the result of the executed game and the predetermined rule. A determination means for determining whether or not the hierarchy information determined by the determination means can be specified at a time when the at least one game is not executed; Limiting means for limiting the execution of at least one game.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the fluctuation | variation conditions of a user's rank. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the state where the presence or absence of a user's rank change and the change place were decided. It is a figure for demonstrating other examples of the presence or absence of a user's rank change, and the state where the change place was decided. It is a figure for demonstrating other examples of the presence or absence of a user's rank change, and the state where the change place was decided. It is a figure which shows an example of the functional block implement | achieved with the game system which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of user data. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed with a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of the process performed with a game system.

Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[1. Configuration of Game System] FIG. 1 shows a configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a server device 10 and a plurality of game terminals 30-1, 30-2,..., 30-N. The game terminals 30-1 to 30-N are used by different users. The game terminals 30-1 to 30-N can perform data communication with the server device 10 via the network N.

The server device 10 is, for example, a server computer. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the server device 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a communication unit 13. The control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor (CPU), and executes information processing according to an operating system and other programs stored in the storage unit 12. The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit (for example, RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory, a hard disk drive, or a solid state drive). The storage unit 12 is for storing programs and data. The communication unit 13 is for communicating with other devices via the network N. The server device 10 can access the database DB. The database DB may be built in the server device 10 or may be built in another server computer.

Each of the game terminals 30-1 to 30-N is a computer used for playing a game. For example, the game terminals 30-1 to 30-N are mobile phones (including smart phones), portable information terminals (including tablet computers), portable game machines, home game machines (stationary game machines), amusement facilities An arcade game machine, a laptop computer, or a desktop computer installed in a computer. The game terminals 30-1 to 30-N may not be the same type of computer, and the game terminals 30-1 to 30-N may include different types of computers.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game terminal 30-1 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, a communication unit 33, an operation unit 34, a display unit 35, and an audio output unit 36. The control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication unit 33 are the same as the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13 of the server device 10.

The operation unit 34 is for the user to perform various operations. The operation unit 34 includes, for example, a button (key), a stick (lever), a touch panel, a mouse, a microphone, or a sensor. The operation unit 34 may be for the user to perform an operation by voice or gesture. The display unit 35 is for displaying an image in accordance with control by the control unit 31 and is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The audio output unit 36 is for outputting audio in accordance with control by the control unit 31, and is, for example, a speaker or headphones. The operation unit 34, the display unit 35, and the audio output unit 36 may be provided in the game terminal 30-1 itself, or may be provided as an external device connected to the game terminal 30-1.

Although omitted in FIG. 1, like the game terminal 30-1, the game terminals 30-2 to 30-N also have a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, a communication unit 33, an operation unit 34, and a display unit 35, respectively. And an audio output unit 36.

The program and data are supplied to the server device 10 or the game terminals 30-1 to 30-N from a remote location via the network N and stored in the storage unit 12 or the storage unit 32. A component (for example, an optical disk drive or memory card slot) for reading a program or data stored in an information storage medium (for example, an optical disk or a memory card) is the server device 10 or game terminals 30-1 to 30-N. May be provided. The program and data may be supplied to the server device 10 or the game terminals 30-1 to 30-N via the information storage medium.

In the following, it is assumed that game terminals 30-1 to 30-N are smartphones or tablet computers equipped with touch panels. Hereinafter, the game terminals 30-1 to 30-N are collectively referred to as “game terminal 30”.

[2. Outline of Game] A game is executed by executing a program on the game terminal 30. The game may be executed by the game terminal 30 alone, or may be executed by performing data communication between the game terminal 30 and the server device 10.

The game terminal 30 can execute various games. For example, sports games, race games, fighting games, fighting games, card games, role-playing games, simulation games, adventure games, or training games based on sports (baseball, soccer, tennis, American football, basketball, volleyball, etc.) As described above, various games can be executed regardless of the game format and genre. Below, a baseball game is demonstrated as an example of the game performed with the game terminal 30. FIG.

[2-1] In the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the user forms his / her baseball team using a game character representing a baseball player (hereinafter referred to as “player character”), and the opponent team. And baseball games.

For example, the user can draw a player character by using a game item or the like. When a player character is drawn, a player character selected based on the lottery process is given to the user. The user collects the player characters given in this way, and forms his baseball team using the collected player characters.

Note that the user may be able to create an original player character. Then, the user may be able to form his / her baseball team using the original player character created by himself / herself.

In addition, a baseball team selected by a user from a plurality of baseball teams prepared in advance by a game developer or the like is used for a match, not a baseball team organized using player characters collected or created by the user himself / herself. You may make it do.

Hereinafter, a baseball team that a user uses as his / her team in a battle (that is, a baseball team formed by the user) is referred to as a “user team”.

[2-2] In the baseball game according to this embodiment, a rank is set for each user. For example, ranks A, B, C, D, and E are prepared as ranks that can be set by the user. Rank A is the highest rank and rank E is the lowest rank.

First, the user is set to an initial rank (for example, rank E). As will be described below, the user can raise his / her rank by playing a match between the user team and the opponent team.

“An opponent” may be another user or a computer. For example, it may be another user having the same rank as the user, or a computer set to a strength corresponding to the user's rank. When the opponent is a computer, the computer may use a team prepared by the game developer, or may use a team organized by another user.

The “game” may be such that the user performs operations on the player characters of the user team from the beginning to the end, and basically proceeds by the player characters of both teams being operated by the computer (match) The progress may be generated), and the user may perform an operation on the player character only when a predetermined situation (for example, a chance or a pinch situation for the user's team) is reached. Alternatively, the “game” may be performed by operating the player characters of both teams by a computer, and the user may only give instructions for the user team's strategy or player change, or during the game It may be the one that proceeds by operating the player characters of both teams by the computer without accepting the user's instruction.

Every time the user team plays a game, points are given to the user according to the result of the game. The amount of points given to the user is determined based on the situation of the game. For example, when the user team wins, more points are given to the user than when the user team loses. When the user team is defeated, points may not be given to the user, or minus points (a predetermined point is decreased from the points owned by the user) may be used.

Also, the amount of points given to the user is determined based on the play performed by the player characters of the user team during the match. For example, in the baseball game according to the present embodiment, “hit a single hit”, “hit a second strike”, “hit a third strike”, “hit a home run”, “raise a hit point”, “successfully steal”, “four ball” Alternatively, points are determined for each type of play that is preferred, such as “defeat with a dead ball”, “take away strikeout”, “take a kill”. When a player character of the user team plays a game belonging to the above type during a game, points corresponding to the type are given to the user. For example, when the pitcher character of the user team takes a strikeout from the batter character of the opponent team, a point corresponding to “take away a strikeout” is given to the user. In addition, when “play away” is continuously performed, points may be further added or the points may be doubled.

In the baseball game according to the present embodiment, the rank of the user varies based on the total number of points given to the user in a predetermined number of matches. In the following, the total of points given to the user (that is, the total of points acquired by the user) will be referred to as “total acquired points”, and the predetermined number of games used as a basis for determining the change in the rank of the user This is called “one season”. In the following, it is assumed that the “predetermined number of games (that is, the number of games in one season)” is 30 games.

FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of a user rank variation condition. As shown in FIG. 2, when the total earned points of the user at the end of the season satisfy the promotion condition, a process of promoting the rank of the user is executed. Specifically, when the total earned point of the user at the end of the season is equal to or higher than the first threshold (1000 points in the example shown in FIG. 2), the user's rank is changed to a rank one higher than the current rank. Is done.

On the other hand, when the user's total earned points at the end of the season satisfy the demoting conditions, a process of demoting the user's rank is executed. Specifically, when the total earned point of the user at the end of the season is less than the second threshold (a value lower than the first threshold: 500 points in the example shown in FIG. 2), the user's rank is higher than the current rank. Changed to the next lower rank.

If the user's total acquisition points at the end of the season do not satisfy both the promotion condition and the demotion condition, the user's total acquisition points at the end of the season will satisfy the remaining conditions, leaving the user remaining Is executed. Specifically, when the total earned point of the user at the end of the season is equal to or higher than the second threshold (500 points) and lower than the first threshold (1000 points), the user's rank is maintained at the current rank. The

[2-3] In the baseball game as described above, there may be a case where the presence / absence of the change of the rank of the user and the change destination are determined before all the games of one season are completed.

For example, even if all the unexecuted matches are executed, the total earned points of the user may not be 500 points (second threshold) or more, and “demotion” may be determined. In other words, since the maximum points that can be given to the user in one game are determined, even if the points given to the user in all unimplemented games are the maximum points, the user's total acquisition points are 500 points There is a case where the above cannot be achieved.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of such a state. In the example shown in FIG. 3, it is assumed that the total number of points acquired by the user at the end of the 25th game is 240 points, and the maximum point that can be given to the user in one game is 50 points. As shown in FIG. 3, in this case, even if the maximum points (50 points) are given to the user in each of the five unexecuted games (26th to 30th games), the total earned point of the user is only 490 points, Demotion conditions (less than 500 points) will be satisfied. In such a case, the game system 1 terminates the current season without executing the remaining five games (26th to 30th games), and performs a process of demoting the user's rank. To make it possible to proceed. Note that when the season is ended (in other words, when the next season is started), the user's total earned points are reset to an initial value (for example, zero).

Also, for example, even if all the unplayed matches are played, the user's total earned points may not be less than 1000 points (first threshold), and “promotion” may be determined. That is, since the minimum point given to the user in one game is determined, even if the points given to the user in all unimplemented games are the minimum points, the total earned point of the user is 1000 points It may become a state that cannot become less.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of such a state. In the example illustrated in FIG. 4, it is assumed that the total points acquired by the user at the time of finishing the 25th game is 975 points, and the minimum point that can be given to the user in one game is 5 points. As shown in FIG. 4, in this case, even if the points given to the user in each of the five unplayed games (26th to 30th games) are the minimum points (5 points), It becomes 1000 points and satisfies the promotion condition (1000 points or more). In such a case, the game system 1 ends the current season without executing the remaining five games (26th to 30th games), and executes a process of promoting the rank of the user. To make it possible to proceed.

Also, for example, even if the user has played all the unplayed matches, the user's total acquisition points will not be 1000 points (first threshold) or more, and will not be less than 500 points (second threshold) “Residual” may be determined. As mentioned above, the maximum points and minimum points given to a user in a single game are fixed, so even if the maximum points are given to the user in all unplayed games, the total points earned by the user is 1000 points. Even if the points given to the user in all unimplemented matches are the minimum points, the total points earned by the user may not be less than 500 points. .

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of such a state. In the example shown in FIG. 5, when the total acquisition points of the user at the time of finishing the 25th game are 475 points, the maximum points and the minimum points that can be given to the user in one game are 50 points and 5 points, respectively. Is assumed. As shown in the left diagram of FIG. 5, in this case, even if the maximum points (50 points) are given to the user in each of the five unexecuted games (26th to 30th games), the total earned point of the user is 725 It is only a point and does not satisfy the promotion condition (1000 points or more). In addition, as shown in the right diagram in FIG. 5, even if the points given to the user in each of the five unimplemented games (26th to 30th games) are the minimum points (5 points), the total number of users Acquired points will be 500 points and will not satisfy the demote condition (less than 500 points). In such a case, the game system 1 ends the current season without carrying out the remaining five games (26th to 30th games), and executes a process of leaving the user at the current rank. Get ready for the season.

As described above, in the game system 1, usually, when all the games of one season (30 games) are completed, whether or not the rank of the user has changed based on the total points given to the user in those 30 games When the change destination is determined, when at least one game has not been executed, the presence / absence of change in the rank of the user and the change destination can be specified, and at least one game that has not been executed is executed. Restrict. According to the game system 1, it is possible to limit the performance of a game that is less necessary for the user, and as a result, the load on the game system 1 can be reduced.

In the above example, points are also given to the user in consideration of the play performed by the player characters of the user team, but points may be given to the user only according to the winning / losing result of the user team. For example, when the user team wins, 3 points are given to the user, when the user team draws with the opponent team, 1 point is given to the user, and when the user team loses, the point is given to the user. You may make it not give. In this case, the promotion condition, the demotion condition, and the remaining condition may be set in accordance with the amount of points that can be given to the user.

In the above example, points are given to users and ranks are set. However, points may be given to teams and ranks may be set. For example, when a user selects a team to be used in one season from a plurality of teams owned by the user and the game is executed by the selected team, the selected team The points according to the result of the game may be given, and the rank of the team may be changed according to the total points given to the team.

In addition, although an example of a baseball team has been described above, the game executed on the game terminal 30 may be a game other than a baseball game. For example, the game executed on the game terminal 30 is not limited to a game in which teams play against each other, and may be a game in which one game character of a user and one game character of an opponent play against each other (for example, Tennis games and fighting games). In this case, points may be given to game characters or ranks may be set. Further, for example, the game executed on the game terminal 30 may be a card game in which a user battles with an opponent using a card deck. In this case, points may be given to the card deck or ranks may be set.

[3. Functional Block] Next, a configuration for realizing the operation described above will be described. FIG. 6 shows an example of functional blocks realized by the game system 1.

As shown in FIG. 6, the game system 1 includes a data storage unit 100, a numerical information change unit 110, a first determination unit 120, a determination unit 130, a restriction unit 140, and a second determination unit 150. . These functional blocks may be realized by the server device 10 or the game terminal 30. For example, all the functional blocks may be realized by the server device 10, all the functional blocks may be realized by the game terminal 30, or some of the functional blocks are realized by the server device 10, and the remaining functions A block may be realized by the game terminal 30.

For example, the data storage unit 100 is realized by at least one of the storage unit 12, the storage unit 32, and the database DB, and the remaining functional blocks are realized by the control unit 11 or the control unit 31.

[3-1] The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing the game. In FIG. 6, data necessary for executing the above-described baseball game is shown as an example of data stored in the data storage unit 100. As shown in FIG. 6, user data D101, player character data D102, team data D103, battle history data D104, and play type data D105 are data storage unit 100 as data necessary for executing the above-mentioned baseball game. Is remembered. Note that the data shown in FIG. 6 is merely an example, and the data necessary for executing the baseball game is not limited to the data shown in FIG.

[3-1-1] User data D101 is data indicating a list of users who use the game system 1. FIG. 7 shows an example of user data D101. As shown in FIG. 6, the user data D101 includes “user ID”, “user name”, “rank”, “number of played games”, and “total earned points” fields. The “user ID” field indicates identification information for uniquely identifying a user. The “user name” field indicates the name of the user. The “Rank” field indicates the current rank of the user. The “number of played games” field indicates the number of games played by the user in the current season. The “total earned points” field indicates the total points earned by the user in the current season. At the start of the season, the values of the “number of played games” field and the “total earned points” field are initialized to initial values (for example, zero). Each time the user plays a game, the value of the “number of played games” field is incremented, and the value of the “total earned points” field is increased by the amount of points acquired by the user in the game.

[3-1-2] Player character data D102 is data indicating a list of player characters of each user. The player character data D102 is stored for each user (in association with the user ID).

[3-1-3] Team data D103 is data relating to the team organized by each user. Team data D103 is stored for each user (in association with the user ID).

[3-1-4] Battle history data D104 is data indicating the battle history of each user. The battle history data D104 is stored for each user (in association with the user ID). For example, the battle date and time, the opponent team, the winning and losing points, the acquired points, etc. are stored as the battle history data D104.

[3-1-5] The play type data D105 includes a type of play that can be performed by the player character during the game and points given to the user when the player character of the user team performs the play during the game. It is data indicating a correspondence relationship. For example, the play type data D105 may be “sing a single hit”, “hit a second strike”, “hit a third strike”, “hit a home run”, “raise a hit point”, “successfully steal”, “four or dead ball” This is data in which points are determined for each type of preferred play such as “defeat”, “take away strikeout”, “take a kill”.

[3-2] The numerical information changing unit 110 changes numerical information associated with the identification information related to the user based on the result of the executed game.

“Identification information related to the user” is, for example, identification information of the user itself. “User identification information” is identification information that uniquely identifies the user. In other words, it is information for identifying a user. For example, an ID, a name, or an e-mail address corresponds to an example of “user's own identification information”.

Alternatively, the “identification information related to the user” may be identification information of the user's game object, for example. A “game object” is a target that can be used in a game. For example, a game character, a game card, a game item, or the like corresponds to an example of “game object”. For example, in the case of a sports game, a player character corresponds to an example of a “game object”. “Identification information of a user's game object” is identification information that uniquely identifies a game object owned by the user (in other words, a game object used by the user in the game).

Alternatively, the “identification information relating to the user” may be identification information of the user's game object group, for example. The “game object group” is a group including a plurality of game objects as members. It may be called by a name other than “group” (for example, team, party, guild, etc.). For example, in the case of a sports game, a team (such as a baseball team or a soccer team) corresponds to an example of a “game object group”. “Identification information of a user's game object group” is identification information that uniquely identifies a game object group owned by the user (in other words, a game object group used by a user in a game).

“Numerical information” is information indicating numerical values that change as the user plays the game. The “numerical information” may be information indicating a numerical value that changes when the user uses a game object or a game object group in a game.

For example, in the case of a game in which points are given to the user according to the user's game play, the total of points given to the user corresponds to an example of “numerical information”. Further, for example, in the case of a game in which points are given to the user's game object or game object group according to the user's game play, the total of points given to the user's game object or game object group is an example of “numerical information” It corresponds to.

The “numerical information” may be such that the better the game result, the larger the numerical value, or the better the game result, the smaller the numerical value. The “numerical information” may be increased but not decreased, may be decreased but not increased, or may be increased or decreased.

“The result of the game” is, for example, whether or not the objective in the game has been achieved. In the case of a battle game aiming to win the battle, winning the battle corresponds to an example of “purpose”, and whether or not the battle is won corresponds to an example of “game result”. In the case of a competitive game in which scores are competed, the score difference from the opponent is also an example of “game result”. Further, in the case of a game aimed at clearing the game, clearing the game corresponds to an example of “purpose”, and whether or not the game can be cleared corresponds to an example of “game result”.

Alternatively, the “game result” may be, for example, the content of play performed by the user in the game or the result stored by the user in the game. Alternatively, the “game result” may be, for example, the action content performed by the user's game object or game object group in the game, or the result of the user's game object or game object group stored in the game.

For example, in the case of a sports game, the user's player character or team performance (stats) corresponds to an example of “game result”. Specifically, in the case of a baseball game, points such as scoring, losing points, number of hits (numbers of single hits, double hits, triple strikes, home runs, stealing numbers, hit points, four-ball counts, strikeouts, etc.) It corresponds to. In the case of a soccer game, the number of goals, the number of assists, the number of passes, the number of shots, the number of dribblings, the number of intercepts, and the like correspond to examples of “game results”. Further, for example, in the case of a game that attacks an attack target, the number of attack targets that the user has extinct (destroyed) or the score obtained by the user extermination (destroy) the attack target corresponds to an example of “score”.

“Changing numerical information” may mean, for example, increasing or decreasing numerical information, or only increasing numerical information, or only decreasing numerical information. It may be.

“Change the numerical information based on the game result” may be to increase the numerical information when the game result is good, or to decrease the numerical information when the game result is good Good. In other words, the numerical information may be decreased when the game result is bad, or the numerical information may be increased when the game result is bad. Alternatively, the better the game result (or the worse the game result), the greater the degree to which the numerical information is increased. Alternatively, the better the game result (or the worse the game result), the larger the degree to which the numerical information is reduced.

In the example of the baseball game described above, the value stored in the “total acquired points” field of the user data D101 corresponds to an example of “numerical information”. Each time the user performs a game, the numerical information changing unit 110 adds the amount of points corresponding to the game played by the player character of the user's team in the game to the total acquisition points of the user.

[3-3] The first determination unit 120 determines one of a plurality of pieces of hierarchical information as hierarchical information to be associated with identification information related to the user, based on a predetermined number of game results, according to a predetermined rule.

The “predetermined number of times” is a number greater than one. The “predetermined number of times” may not be fixed to a specific number of times and may have a width. For example, each number of times not less than m and not more than n may correspond to a “predetermined number”.

In the case of a game aiming at achievement of an objective, “one game” is executed when it is determined whether or not the objective has been achieved.

For example, in the case of a battle game aiming to win the battle, the “one game” is executed when the final battle result (win / loss) is confirmed. In short, each battle corresponds to “one game”. That is, in the case of a sports game such as a baseball game or a soccer game, each game corresponds to “one game”. In the case of a shogi game, a go game, a mahjong game, or a card game, each game corresponds to “one game”. The “match result” may include a draw.

Also, for example, in the case of a game aiming at game clear, “one game” is executed when the game is cleared or the game is over.

“The result of a predetermined number of games” can be rephrased as the result of a game when the game is played a predetermined number of times.

The “predetermined rule” is a rule for determining hierarchical information to be associated with identification information related to the user from a plurality of hierarchical information based on the result of a predetermined number of games.

“Multiple hierarchy information” is information for dividing a target (for example, a user, a user's game object, or a game object group) into a plurality of hierarchies. For example, if rank information, level information, category information, or the like is associated with target identification information, rank information, level information, category information, or the like corresponds to an example of “hierarchy information”. Also, for example, if any of group information (for example, the highest level group, the higher level group, the middle level group, or the lower level group) is associated with the target identification information, the group information is an example of “hierarchical information”. Equivalent to.

“Determining hierarchical information associated with identification information” means, for example, determining hierarchical information associated with identification information in a state where hierarchical information is not associated with identification information.

Or, “determined as hierarchical information associated with identification information” means, for example, whether or not to update hierarchical information associated with identification information in a state where hierarchical information is associated with identification information, It may be that new hierarchical information to be associated with is determined. Specifically, the hierarchical information associated with the identification information is determined from the current hierarchical information, hierarchical information above the current hierarchical information, and hierarchical information below the current hierarchical information. May be. Note that the hierarchy information associated with the identification information may be determined from the current hierarchy information and the hierarchy information above the current hierarchy information. Alternatively, the hierarchy information associated with the identification information may be determined from the current hierarchy information and the hierarchy information below the current hierarchy information.

[3-3-1] For example, when the result of a predetermined number of games satisfies a predetermined condition, the first determination unit 120 converts predetermined hierarchical information of the plurality of hierarchical information into identification information related to the user. Determine as hierarchical information to be associated.

Here, the “predetermined condition” is a condition related to the result of a predetermined number of games. The “predetermined condition” is a condition that should be satisfied by a predetermined number of game results in order that the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user is determined as the predetermined hierarchical information.

[3-3-2] For example, the first determination unit 120 associates the predetermined hierarchy information with the identification information related to the user when the numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed is included in the predetermined range. Determined as hierarchical information. Here, the “predetermined range” is a numerical range in which at least one of an upper limit and a lower limit is defined.

[3-3-3] For example, when the numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games have been completed is included in the first predetermined range, the first determining unit 120 sets the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user, It is determined to change to hierarchical information lower than the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information.

Further, for example, when the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the second predetermined range, the first determination unit 120 currently associates the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user with the identification information. It is decided not to change from the hierarchy information.

Further, for example, when the numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games have been completed is included in the third predetermined range, the first determination unit 120 currently associates the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user with the identification information. It is decided to change to hierarchical information above the existing hierarchical information.

Here, the “second predetermined range” is a numerical range different from the “first predetermined range”. The “third predetermined range” is a numerical range different from the “first predetermined range” and the “second predetermined range”.

For example, when the numerical information is such that the better the game result, the larger the numerical value, the “second predetermined range” is a numerical range that does not overlap with the “first predetermined range”, and the “first predetermined range” A numerical range including a numerical value larger than the numerical value included in “range”. The “third predetermined range” is a numerical range that does not overlap with the “first predetermined range” and the “second predetermined range”, and includes a numerical value that is larger than the numerical value included in the “second predetermined range”. Numeric range.

Further, for example, when the numerical information is such that the numerical value becomes smaller as the game result is better, the “second predetermined range” is a numerical range that does not overlap with the “first predetermined range”, and “first A numerical range including a numerical value smaller than the numerical value included in the “predetermined range”. The “third predetermined range” is a numerical range that does not overlap with the “first predetermined range” and the “second predetermined range”, and includes a numerical value that is smaller than the numerical value included in the “second predetermined range”. Numeric range.

The “hierarchical information below the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information” is hierarchical information one level below the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information. Note that the hierarchy information may be two or more hierarchy information lower than the hierarchy information currently associated with the identification information.

“The hierarchical information above the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information” is hierarchical information that is one level above the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information. Note that the hierarchy information may be two or more levels higher than the hierarchy information currently associated with the identification information.

[3-3-4] In the example of the baseball game described above, one season (30 games) corresponds to an example of “a predetermined number of games”. The promotion condition, the demotion condition, and the remaining condition shown in FIG. 2 correspond to an example of “predetermined rule”. The ranks A to E correspond to an example of “plurality of hierarchy information”.

In the case of the example of the baseball game described above, when the total acquisition points of the user at the time when all the games of one season (30 games) are completed satisfy the demotion condition (an example of the predetermined condition), that is, the total acquisition points of the user is If it is less than 500 points (an example of the first predetermined range), the first determination unit 120 determines to change the rank of the user to a rank one lower than the current rank.

In addition, when the user's total acquisition points at the time when all the games of one season are completed satisfy the remaining condition (an example of the predetermined condition), that is, the user's total acquisition points are 500 points or more and less than 1000 points (second predetermined point) If it is an example of a range, the first determination unit 120 determines to maintain the user's rank at the current rank.

In addition, when the total acquisition points of the user at the time when all the games of one season are completed satisfy the promotion condition (an example of the predetermined condition), that is, the acquisition points of the user are 1000 points or more (an example of the third predetermined range). In some cases, the first determination unit 120 determines to change the rank of the user to a rank that is one higher than the current rank.

[3-4] The determination unit 130 is determined by the first determination unit 120 based on the result of a game that has been executed and a predetermined rule when at least one of the predetermined number of games has not been executed. It is determined whether or not the hierarchy information to be specified can be specified.

“The point in time when at least one of the predetermined number of games has not been executed” is a time before all the predetermined number of games are completed. In other words, it is a time when at least one game that can be played by the user remains.

“The hierarchical information determined by the first determining unit 120 can be specified” is a case where the hierarchical information that can be determined by the first determining unit 120 is narrowed down to any one of a plurality of hierarchical information. . In other words, the hierarchy information that can be determined by the first determination unit 120 is determined as any one of the plurality of hierarchy information regardless of the result of at least one game that has not been executed. Furthermore, in other words, regardless of the result of at least one game that has not been executed, there is only a possibility that the first determination unit 120 determines specific hierarchical information among a plurality of hierarchical information. This is a case where there is no possibility that other hierarchical information is determined by the first determination unit 120. When it is determined that the hierarchy information determined by the first determination unit 120 becomes the hierarchy information X regardless of the result of the at least one game at the time when at least one game is not executed, This corresponds to the case where the hierarchy information determined by the determination unit 120 can be specified.

[3-4-1] For example, when the first determination unit 120 has the configuration described in [3-3-1], the determination unit 130 is not executed at the time when at least one game is not executed. Regardless of the result of at least one game, whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied when all the predetermined number of games are completed is determined based on the result of the executed game. For example, if the result of at least one unexecuted game is any result, there is only a possibility that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and there is no possibility that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the determination unit 130 Regardless of the result of at least one unexecuted game, it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied when all the predetermined number of games are completed.

[3-4-2] For example, when the first determination unit 120 has the configuration described in [3-3-2], the determination unit 130 determines that at the time point when at least one game has not been executed. Whether or not the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the predetermined range is determined regardless of the result of at least one unexecuted game. For example, no matter what the result of at least one game that has not been executed, the numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games have been completed can only be included in the predetermined range, and is included in the predetermined range. When there is no possibility of failure, the determination unit 130 determines that numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the predetermined range regardless of the result of at least one game that has not been executed. To do.

In this case, the determination unit 130 determines the maximum value or the minimum value that can be obtained by the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed based on the numerical information at the time when at least one game has not been executed. May be obtained. Then, the determination unit 130 determines whether the numerical value information at the time when the predetermined number of games are completed is included in the predetermined range regardless of the result of at least one game that has not been executed. The determination may be made based on the minimum value.

For example, when the numerical information is such that the numerical value becomes larger as the game result is better and is increased but not decreased (that is, the numerical information is increased according to the goodness of the game result). ), The determination unit 130 may predict the “maximum value” assuming that the result of the unexecuted game is the best, and acquire the current numerical value information as the “minimum value”. .

Further, for example, when the numerical information is such that the numerical value becomes larger as the game result is better and is increased or decreased (that is, the numerical information is increased or decreased according to the good or bad of the game result). The determination unit 130 obtains the “maximum value” assuming that the result of the unexecuted game is the best, and assumes the case where the result of the unexecuted game is the worst The “minimum value” may be acquired.

In addition, for example, when the numerical information is such that the numerical value becomes larger as the game result is better and is reduced but not increased (that is, the numerical information is reduced according to the badness of the game result). If there is, the determination unit 130 predicts the “minimum value” assuming that the result of the unexecuted game is the worst, and acquires the current numerical value information as the “maximum value”. Good.

Further, for example, when the numerical information is such that the better the game result is, the smaller the numerical value is, and the numerical value is reduced but not increased (that is, the numerical information is reduced according to the goodness of the game result). If there is, the determination unit 130 predicts the “minimum value” assuming that the result of the unexecuted game is the best, and acquires the current numerical value information as the “maximum value”. Good.

For example, when both the maximum value and the minimum value are included in the predetermined range, the determination unit 130 determines that the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the predetermined range. May be.

[3-4-3] For example, when the first determination unit 120 has the configuration described in [3-3-3], the determination unit 130 determines that at the time point when at least one game has not been executed. Whether the range including the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games have been completed is narrowed to any one of the first predetermined range, the second predetermined range, and the third predetermined range based on the numerical information in Determine whether. For example, when the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is only possible in the first predetermined range and is not likely to be included in the second predetermined range and the third predetermined range, the determination unit 130 determines the predetermined information. It is determined that the range including the numerical information at the time when all the games are completed is narrowed down to the first predetermined range. The same applies to the second predetermined range or the third predetermined range.

[3-4-4] In the case of the above-described baseball game example, the determination unit 130 determines the total number of points acquired by the user at that time when at least one game in one season (30 games) has not been performed. And whether or not the user has changed the rank and whether or not the change destination can be specified based on the rank change condition (FIG. 2).

Specifically, the determination unit 130 determines whether or not the user's total earned points at the time when all the season games (30 games) are completed will satisfy the demotion condition. In other words, the determination unit 130 determines whether or not there is a possibility that the user's total earned points at the time when all the season matches are finished satisfy the promotion condition and the remaining condition. For example, the determination unit 130 acquires the maximum value or the minimum value that the user's earned points at the time when all the season matches are finished, and the user's total earned points at the time when all the season matches are always 500 points. It is determined whether it is less than 500 points or more (see FIG. 3).

Alternatively, the determination unit 130 determines whether or not the user's total acquired points at the time when all the season games (30 games) are completed satisfy the residual condition. In other words, the determination unit 130 determines whether or not there is a possibility that the user's earned points at the time when all the season matches are completed satisfy the promotion condition or the demotion condition. For example, the determination unit 130 acquires the maximum value or the minimum value that the user's earned points at the time when all the season matches are finished, and the user's total earned points at the time when all the season matches are always 500 points. Whether or not it is less than 1000 points and less than 500 points or 1000 points or more is determined (see FIG. 5).

Alternatively, the determination unit 130 determines whether or not the total acquired points of the user at the time when all the season games (30 games) are completed satisfy the promotion condition. In other words, the determination unit 130 determines whether or not there is a possibility that the user's earned points at the time when all the season matches are completed satisfy the residual condition or the demoting condition. For example, the determination unit 130 acquires the maximum value or the minimum value that can be obtained by the user's acquisition points when all the season matches are finished, and the user's acquisition points are always 1000 points or more when all the season matches are ended. It is determined whether it is less than 1000 points (see FIG. 4).

[3-5] When it is determined that the hierarchy information determined by the first determination unit 120 can be specified at the time when at least one game has not been executed, the restriction unit 140 has at least an unexecuted game. Limit the execution of one game.

“To restrict execution of at least one game that has not been executed” means, for example, that at least one game that has not been executed is not executed. That is, the execution of at least one unexecuted game is omitted, and the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user is determined. Execution of at least one unexecuted game unconditionally when it is determined that the hierarchical information determined by the first determining unit 120 can be specified at the time when at least one game has not been executed. Or at least one unexecuted game execution may be restricted under predetermined conditions. For example, the execution of at least one unexecuted game may be restricted only when the user does not want to execute at least one unexecuted game.

[3-5-1] For example, when the first determination unit 120 has the configuration described in [3-3-1], the restriction unit 140 is not executed at the time when at least one game is not executed. Regardless of the result of at least one game, the execution of at least one unexecuted game is restricted when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied when all the predetermined number of games are completed. .

[3-5-2] For example, when the first determination unit 120 has the configuration described in [3-3-2], the restriction unit 140 is not executed at the time when at least one game is not executed. Regardless of the result of at least one game, the execution of at least one unexecuted game is executed when it is determined that the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the predetermined range. Restrict.

[3-5-3] For example, when the first determination unit 120 has the configuration described in [3-3-3], the restriction unit 140 performs the predetermined number of times at the time when at least one game is not executed. If it is determined that the range including the numerical information at the time when all the games are completed is narrowed down to any one of the first predetermined range, the second predetermined range, and the third predetermined range, at least one that has not been executed Limit the execution of the game.

[3-5-4] In the above-described example of the baseball game, when the determination unit 130 makes the following determination when the user has not performed at least one game in one season (30 games) In addition, the restriction unit 140 ends the current season without allowing the user to perform an unplayed game.
(A) The user's total earned points at the end of all season matches will always satisfy the demote conditions (the user's total earned points at the end of all season matches will always be less than 500 points, If it is determined that it cannot exceed 500 points) (see Figure 3)
(B) The user's total earned points at the end of all the season matches will always satisfy the residual condition (the user's total earned points at the end of all the season matches must be 500 points or more and 1000 points) When it is determined that it is less than 500 points or less than 1000 points) (see FIG. 5)
(C) The user's total earned points at the end of all season matches will always meet the promotion conditions (the user's total earned points at the end of all season matches will always be 1000 points or more, When it is determined that it cannot be less than 1000 points (see Fig. 4)

[3-6] When it is determined that the hierarchy information determined by the first determination unit 120 can be specified at the time when at least one game has not been executed, the second determination unit 150 prompts the user. Hierarchical information to be associated with related identification information is determined.

That is, the second determining unit 150 determines the same hierarchical information as the hierarchical information specified by the first determining unit 120 as the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user. For example, when it is determined that the hierarchy information determined by the first determination unit 120 becomes the hierarchy information X regardless of the result of the at least one game at the time when at least one game is not executed. The second determination unit 150 determines the hierarchy information X as the hierarchy information associated with the identification information related to the user.

[3-6-1] For example, when the first determination unit 120 has the configuration described in [3-3-1], the second determination unit 150 determines that at least one game has not been executed. Regardless of the result of at least one unexecuted game, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied when all of the predetermined number of games are completed, the predetermined hierarchy information is used as identification information related to the user. It is determined as hierarchical information to be associated with.

[3-6-2] For example, when the first determination unit 120 has the configuration described in [3-3-2], the second determination unit 150 determines that at least one game has not been executed. Regardless of the result of at least one unexecuted game, when it is determined that numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed is included in the predetermined range, the predetermined hierarchical information is related to the user. It is determined as hierarchical information associated with identification information.

[3-6-3] For example, when the first determination unit 120 has the configuration described in [3-3-3], the second determination unit 150 determines that at least one game has not been executed. When it is determined that the range including the numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed is narrowed down to the first predetermined range, the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user is currently associated with the identification information. It is decided to change to hierarchical information below the existing hierarchical information.

In addition, the second determining unit 150 determines that the range including the numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed is narrowed to the second predetermined range at the time when at least one game is not executed. In this case, it is determined that the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user is not changed from the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information.

Further, the second determination unit 150 determines that the range including the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is narrowed to the third predetermined range at the time when at least one game is not executed. In this case, it is determined that the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user is changed to hierarchical information higher than the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information.

[3-6-4] In the above-described baseball game example, when at least one game in one season (30 games) has not been executed, the total points earned by the user when all the games in the season are finished Is determined to satisfy the demotion condition (ie, the total points earned by the user at the end of all season matches will always be less than 500 points and cannot exceed 500 points) 2 The determination unit 150 determines to change the rank of the user to one rank lower than the current rank.

Alternatively, when at least one game in one season (30 games) is not yet performed, the user's total acquisition points at the time when all the games of the season are finished always satisfy the residual condition (the season's When it is determined that the total points acquired by the user at the time of finishing all the matches is 500 points or more and less than 1000 points and cannot be less than 500 points or 1000 points or more), the second determination unit 150 Decide to keep the rank at the current rank.

Alternatively, when at least one of the seasons (30 games) has not been performed, the user's total earned points at the time when all the season games are finished will surely satisfy the promotion condition (for the season) The second determination unit 150 determines that the user's rank is 1 higher than the current rank when the total score of the user at the time when all the matches are finished is always 1000 points or more and cannot be less than 1000 points). Decide to change to a higher rank.

[4. Processing] Next, processing executed in the game system 1 to realize the functional blocks described above will be described.

FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B show an example of processing executed every time one game is finished in the above-mentioned baseball game. When starting a baseball game, user authentication is performed. When user authentication is performed on the server device 10 using the user ID and password, for example, a user token is issued from the server device 10 as information for specifying a user (hereinafter referred to as “user specification information”). The Thereafter, all data transmitted from the game terminal 30 to the server device 10 is transmitted together with the user specifying information. For example, when one game is over, data relating to the result of the game is transmitted from the game terminal 30 to the server device 10 together with user specifying information for specifying the user. When the data is received by the server device 10 together with the user identification information, the server device 10 executes the processes shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B.

As shown in FIG. 8A, first, the control unit 11 of the server device 10 acquires the amount of points to be given to the user in this game (S100).

For example, the amount of points to be given to the user in the current game is calculated on the game terminal 30 side, and transmitted from the game terminal 30 to the server device 10 as a part of the data relating to the result of the game. And the control part 11 acquires the quantity of the point provided to a user in this game from the data received from the game terminal 30. FIG.

Note that the amount of points given to the user in this game may be calculated on the server device 10 side. For example, data indicating the history of play performed by the player characters of the user's team during the match is transmitted from the game terminal 30 to the server device 10 as a part of the data regarding the result of the match, and the control unit 11 Based on the data, the amount of points given to the user in this game may be calculated. Further, for example, operation data indicating an operation performed by the user at the game terminal 30 during the game is transmitted from the game terminal 30 to the server device 10, and the control unit 11 provides the user with the current game based on the operation data. The amount of points to be given may be calculated.

After the execution of step S100, the control unit 11 updates the user's total acquisition points and the like stored in the user data D101 (S102). That is, the control unit 11 adds the amount of points acquired in step S100 to the total acquired points stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information in the user data D101. Further, the control unit 11 increments the number of played games stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information in the user data D101.

After execution of step S102, the control unit 11 determines whether or not all the matches of the season have been performed with respect to the received user specifying information (S104). For example, when the number of played games stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information is “30” in the user data D101, the control unit 11 is received It is determined that all the games of the season have been performed regarding the user identification information.

When it is determined that all the games of the season have been performed with respect to the received user identification information (S104: Yes), the control unit 11 acquires the total acquired points (P) of the user from the user data D101 (S106). ). That is, the control unit 11 acquires the total acquired points (P) stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information in the user data D101. Then, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the total acquired points (P) acquired in step S106 is less than 500 (S108). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the demoting condition is satisfied.

When it is determined that the total acquired points (P) are less than 500 (S108: Yes), the control unit 11 changes the rank of the user stored in the user data D101 to a rank one lower than the current rank. (S114). That is, in the user data D101, the control unit 11 changes the rank stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information to a rank that is one lower than the current rank. Demote rank.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the total acquired point (P) is not less than 500 (S108: No), the control unit 11 determines whether the total acquired point (P) acquired in step S106 is 1000 or more. (S110). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the promotion condition is satisfied.

When it is determined that the total acquired points (P) are 1000 or more (S110: Yes), the control unit 11 changes the rank of the user stored in the user data D101 to a rank one higher than the current rank. (S112). That is, in the user data D101, the control unit 11 changes the rank stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information to a rank that is one higher than the current rank. Promote your rank.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the total acquired points (P) are not 1000 or more (S110: No), the control unit 11 executes step S116 described later without changing the rank of the user stored in the user data D101. To do. That is, in this case, the control unit 11 does not change the rank stored in the user data D101 in association with the user ID specified by the received user identification information from the current rank, thereby changing the user to the current rank. Let it remain.

When step S112 or S114 is executed, or when it is determined in step S110 that the total acquired points (P) acquired in step S106 are not 1000 or more (S110: No), the control unit 11 selects the season. A season end process for ending is executed (S116). For example, in the user data D101, the control unit 11 initially sets the number of played games and the total earned points stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information to predetermined initial values (for example, zero), respectively. Turn into. And the control part 11 transmits the season end data which show that the season was complete | finished and the fluctuation | variation result of a user's rank to the game terminal 30 via the communication part 13 (S118). In this case, on the game terminal 30, an image indicating that the season has ended and the user's rank change result (change presence / absence and change destination) is displayed on the display unit 35 based on the season end data.

In step S104, when it is determined that all the games of the season have not been performed with respect to the received user identification information (S104: No), as shown in FIG. A point (P) is acquired from the user data D101 (S120). That is, the control unit 11 acquires the total acquired points (P) currently stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information in the user data D101.

And the control part 11 determines whether the total acquisition point (P) acquired by step S120 is 1000 or more (S122). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the promotion condition is satisfied at the present time.

In the example of the baseball game described above, since the total earned points of the user does not decrease during the season, the case where it is determined that the total earned points (P) obtained in step S120 is 1000 or more (S122: Yes). Regardless of the result of an unimplemented game, the total earned points of the user at the time when all the games of the season are finished are 1000 or more. That is, the promotion condition is satisfied regardless of the result of the unimplemented game. In this case, the control part 11 performs the process which promotes a user's rank, without performing an unimplemented game. That is, the control unit 11 changes the rank stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information in the user data D101 to a rank one higher than the current rank (S136). Moreover, the control part 11 performs a season end process (S142), and transmits season end data to the game terminal 30 via the communication part 13 (S144). Steps S142 and S144 are the same as steps S116 and S118 of FIG. 8A.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the total earned points (P) acquired in step S120 is not 1000 or more (S122: No), the control unit 11 takes the total earned points of the user when all the season matches are finished. The maximum value (Pmax) to be obtained is acquired (S124). For example, when the maximum point that can be given to the user in one game is ΔPmax, the number of games that have not been played is N, and the total points gained by the user does not decrease during the season, the maximum value (Pmax) is “P + ΔPmax * N”.

After execution of step S124, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the maximum value (Pmax) is less than 500 (S126).

When it is determined that the maximum value (Pmax) is less than 500 (S126: Yes), even if the maximum points are given to the user in each of the unimplemented matches, the seasons are all over This is a case where the total points acquired by the user is less than 500 (see FIG. 3). That is, it is a case where it is determined that the demotion conditions are satisfied when all the season matches are completed. In this case, the control part 11 performs the process which demotes a user's rank, without performing an unimplemented game. That is, the control unit 11 changes the rank stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information in the user data D101 to a rank one lower than the current rank (S138). Moreover, the control part 11 performs a season end process (S144), and transmits season end data to the game terminal 30 via the communication part 13 (S146).

On the other hand, when it determines with the said maximum value (Pmax) not being less than 500 (S126: No), the control part 11 is the minimum value (Pmin) which a user's total acquisition point can take at the time of complete | finishing all the games of a season. Is acquired (S128). For example, when the minimum point that can be given to the user in one game is ΔPmin, the number of games that have not been played is N, and the total points earned by the user does not decrease during the season, the minimum value (Pmin) is “P + ΔPmin * N”.

After execution of step S128, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the minimum value (Pmin) is 1000 or more (S130). When it is determined that the minimum value (Pmin) is 1000 or more (S130: Yes), even if the points given to the user in each of the unimplemented games are the minimum points, This is a case where the total number of points acquired by the user at the time when all the operations are completed is 1000 or more (see FIG. 4). That is, it is a case where it is determined that the promotion conditions are satisfied when all the season matches are completed. In this case, the control part 11 performs the process which promotes a user's rank, without performing an unimplemented game. That is, the control unit 11 changes the rank stored in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information in the user data D101 to a rank one higher than the current rank (S140). Moreover, the control part 11 performs a season end process (S142), and transmits season end data to the game terminal 30 via the communication part 13 (S144).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the minimum value (Pmin) is not 1000 or more (S130: No), the control unit 11 has the minimum value (Pmin) of 500 or more and the maximum value (Pmax) of 1000. It is determined whether it is less than (S132).

When it is determined that the minimum value (Pmin) is 500 or more and the maximum value (Pmax) is less than 1000 (S132: Yes), it is given to the user in each unimplemented game. Even if the points are the minimum points, the total points gained by the user at the time when all the season matches are over 500, and even if the maximum points are given to the users in each of the unplayed matches, This is a case where the total earned points of the user at the time when all of the above are finished do not become 1000 or more. In other words, regardless of the result of an unimplemented game, the total points gained by the user at the time when all the games of the season are finished are 500 or more and less than 1000. That is, it is a case where it is determined that the remaining conditions are satisfied when all the season matches are completed. In this case, the control part 11 performs the process which makes a user remain in the present rank, without performing an unexecuted game. That is, the control unit 11 executes the season end process without changing the rank stored in the user data D101 in association with the user ID specified by the received user specifying information from the current rank (S142). The season end data is transmitted to the game terminal 30 via the communication unit 13 (S144).

On the other hand, when it is not determined that the minimum value (Pmin) is 500 or more and the maximum value (Pmax) is less than 1000 (S132: No), whether or not the rank of the user has changed at this time And the destination of change is not fixed. In other words, it is a case where the presence / absence of the change in the rank of the user and the change destination can change depending on the result of the unimplemented game. In this case, the control part 11 transmits the season continuation data which shows continuing a season to the game terminal 30 via the communication part 13 (S134).

If the minimum point (ΔPmin) that can be given to the user in one game is zero, steps S128, S130, and S140 in FIG. 8B may be omitted. Further, in this case, in step S132, it is determined whether or not the current total user acquisition point (P) is 500 or more and the maximum value (Pmax) acquired in step S124 is less than 1000. You can do it.

[5. Summary] Normally, in the game system 1, when all the games of one season (30 games) are finished, the rank of the user is determined based on the total points (total earned points) given to the users in those 30 games. When the presence / absence of the change and the change destination are determined, if it is determined that the presence / absence of the change in the user's rank and the change destination can be specified at the time when at least one game has not been executed, By limiting the performance of the game, it is possible to limit the performance of the game that is less necessary for the user, and as a result, the load on the game system 1 can be reduced.

[6. Modification] The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.

In the baseball game described above, the user's total earned points did not decrease according to the game result, but the user's total earned points may decrease according to the game result. For example, when an unfavorable play (for example, strikeout) is performed by a player character of the user's team, the points given to the user may be reduced. As a result, when the amount of points given to the user in one game becomes negative, the total acquired points of the user may be decreased.

In this case, in step S124 or S128 of FIG. 8B, the maximum value (Pmax) or the minimum value (Pmin) that the total acquisition point of the user can take at the end of the season is also taken into consideration in consideration of the decrease of the total acquisition point of the user. May be calculated. For example, an upper limit of the reduction amount of the user's total acquired points by one game may be set, and the maximum value (Pmax) or the minimum value (Pmin) may be calculated based on the upper limit.

In the foregoing, the example in which the present invention is applied to a baseball game has been mainly described, but the present invention can also be applied to a game other than a baseball game. For example, the present invention can be applied to other sports games such as a soccer game. Also, for example, the present invention can be applied to games other than sports games. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a mahjong game, a shogi game, a go game, or a card game that uses a card deck. The present invention can be applied to a game in which one of a plurality of pieces of hierarchical information is determined as hierarchical information associated with identification information related to a user based on a predetermined number of game results in accordance with a predetermined rule.

[7. Supplementary Note] From the above description, the present invention is grasped as follows, for example. In addition, in order to make an understanding of this invention easy, the code | symbol described in drawing suitably is described in parenthesis, However, This invention is not limited to the aspect of illustration by it.

1) A game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention has a plurality of hierarchical information (for example, ranks A to E) according to a predetermined rule (for example, FIG. 2) based on the results of a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games). And determining means (120) for determining one of the above as hierarchical information (for example, rank) associated with identification information (for example, user ID) related to the user, and at least one of the predetermined number of games has not been A determination means (130) for determining whether or not the hierarchy information determined by the determination means (120) can be specified based on the result of the executed game and the predetermined rule at the time of execution; When it is determined that the hierarchy information determined by the determining means (120) can be specified at the time when the at least one game is not executed. It includes a limiting means for limiting the execution of the at least one game unexecuted (140), the.

10) The game control device (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention associates any one of a plurality of pieces of hierarchical information with identification information related to the user according to a predetermined rule based on a result of a predetermined number of games. Determining means (120) for determining as hierarchical information, and at the time when at least one of the predetermined number of games is not executed, the determining means based on the result of the executed game and the predetermined rule; The determination means (130) for determining whether or not the hierarchical information determined by (120) can be specified, and the determination means (120) at the time when the at least one game is not executed. And restricting means (140) for restricting execution of the at least one unexecuted game when it is determined that the hierarchical information can be specified. .

11) A program according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer as the game control device (10 or 30) according to any one of 1) to 9) described in the game system (1) or 10). Is a program for making

12) An information storage medium according to an aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the program described in 11).

13) The control method of the game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention relates one of a plurality of pieces of hierarchical information to identification information related to a user according to a predetermined rule based on a result of a predetermined number of games. Based on the determination step (S108 to S112) for determining as hierarchical information and the result of the executed game and the predetermined rule at the time when at least one of the predetermined number of games is not executed A determination step (S120 to S132, S136 to S140) for determining whether or not the hierarchy information determined by the determination steps (S108 to S112) can be specified, and at the time when the at least one game is not executed. When it is determined that the hierarchical information determined by the determination step can be specified, Kutomo includes a one game limit step of limiting execution of (S142, S144), the.

14) The control method of the game control apparatus (10 or 30) according to one aspect of the present invention is based on a result of a predetermined number of games, and according to a predetermined rule, identifies one of a plurality of hierarchical information related to a user. A decision step (S108 to S112) for determining as hierarchical information to be associated with information, and a result of the executed game and the predetermined rule at a time when at least one of the predetermined number of games is not executed. A determination step (S120 to S132, S136 to S140) for determining whether or not the hierarchy information determined by the determination steps (S108 to S112) can be specified, and the at least one game has not been executed. If it is determined that the hierarchical information determined by the determination step can be specified at a certain point in time, It said containing and limiting step of limiting execution of at least one game (S142, S144), the.

According to the inventions described in 1), 10) to 14) above, the hierarchical information to be associated with the identification information related to the user is usually determined according to a predetermined rule based on the result of the predetermined number of games. When it is determined that the determined hierarchical information can be specified at a time when at least one of the games is not executed, execution of at least one game that is not executed can be restricted. That is, it is possible to limit the execution of a game that is less necessary for the user, and as a result, the load on the game system can be reduced.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, the determining means (120) may determine the plurality of hierarchies when the result of the predetermined number of games satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, promotion condition (or demotion condition, remaining condition)). Predetermined hierarchical information (for example, a rank one higher than the current rank (or a rank higher than the current rank, the current rank)) is determined as hierarchical information associated with the identification information. The determination means (130), when the at least one game has not been executed, at the time when all of the predetermined number of games have been completed, regardless of the result of the at least one game that has not been executed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the result of the executed game, and the limiting means (140) is a time point when the at least one game is not executed. However, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied when all the predetermined number of games are completed regardless of the result of at least one unexecuted game, the at least the unexecuted game You may make it restrict | limit execution of one game.

According to the invention described in 2), normally, when the result of a predetermined number of games satisfies a predetermined condition, the predetermined hierarchical information of the plurality of hierarchical information is associated with identification information related to the user. When it is determined that a predetermined condition is satisfied when all of the predetermined number of games are completed, regardless of the result of at least one unexecuted game, at the time when at least one game is not executed In addition, the execution of at least one game that has not been executed can be restricted. That is, in a game system that associates predetermined hierarchical information of a plurality of hierarchical information with identification information related to the user when the result of a predetermined number of games satisfies a predetermined condition, it is less necessary for the user to execute. The execution of the game can be restricted, and as a result, the processing load on the game system can be reduced.

3) In one mode of the present invention, it further includes changing means (110) for changing numerical information (for example, total acquired points) associated with the identification information based on the result of the executed game, 120), when the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in a predetermined range (for example, a range of 1000 or more (or a range of less than 500, a range of 500 or more and less than 1000)). Hierarchical information (for example, a rank one higher than the current rank (or a rank one higher than the current rank, the current rank)) is determined as hierarchical information associated with the identification information, and the determination means ( 130), at the time when the at least one game is not executed, based on the numerical information at the time, Regardless of the result of one game, it is determined whether or not the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the predetermined range, and the limiting means (140) When the at least one game has not been executed, the numerical value information at the time when all of the predetermined number of games have been completed is included in the predetermined range regardless of the result of the at least one unexecuted game. If it is determined that it will happen, the execution of the unexecuted game at least once may be restricted.

According to the invention described in 3), usually, when the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the predetermined range, the predetermined hierarchical information of the plurality of hierarchical information is related to the user. Associating with information, when at least one game has not been executed, numerical information at the time when all of the predetermined number of games have been completed is included in the predetermined range regardless of the result of at least one game that has not been executed yet. If it is determined that the game is to be executed, execution of at least one game that has not been executed can be restricted. That is, in a game system that associates predetermined hierarchical information of a plurality of hierarchical information with identification information related to the user when numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed is included in the predetermined range, it is executed for the user. As a result, it is possible to reduce the load on the game system.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, the determination means (130) completes the predetermined number of games at the time when the at least one game has not been executed based on the numerical information at the time. Regardless of the means for obtaining the maximum value (for example, Pmax) or the minimum value (for example, Pmin) that can be taken by the numerical information at the time point and the result of at least one unexecuted game, all the predetermined number of games are completed. And means for determining whether or not the numerical information at the time point is included in the predetermined range based on the maximum value or the minimum value.

According to the invention described in 4), at the time when at least one game has not been executed, based on the numerical information at that time, the maximum value that can be taken by the numerical information at the time when all of the plurality of games are completed or By acquiring the minimum value, it is possible to determine whether or not numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed is included in the predetermined range based on the maximum value or the minimum value.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, the determining means (120) is configured such that when the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in a first predetermined range (for example, a range less than 500), Means (S112) for determining that the hierarchical information associated with the identification information is changed to hierarchical information lower than the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information, and the numerical information when the predetermined number of games are all completed. Means for determining that the hierarchical information associated with the identification information is not changed from the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information (S114). When the predetermined number of games are all completed, the numerical information is within a third predetermined range (for example, a range of 1000 or more). Means for determining that the hierarchical information associated with the identification information should be changed to hierarchical information higher than the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information (S110: No). (130) is a range in which the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the first time based on the numerical information at the time when the at least one game is not executed. It is determined whether or not to be narrowed down to any one of a predetermined range, the second predetermined range, and the third predetermined range, and the limiting means (140) has not executed the at least one game. At a certain point in time, the ranges including the numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed are the first predetermined range, the second predetermined range, and the third If it is determined to be narrowed down to one of the constant range, the may be limited to execution of at least one game unexecuted.

According to the invention described in 5), normally, based on whether the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the first predetermined range, the second predetermined range, or the third predetermined range, The hierarchy information associated with the identification information related to the user is determined from the hierarchy information below the current hierarchy information, the current hierarchy information, and the hierarchy information above the current hierarchy information. When one game is not executed, the range including numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed is any one of the first predetermined range, the second predetermined range, and the third predetermined range. When it is determined to be narrowed down to one, execution of at least one game that has not been executed can be restricted. That is, the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user is based on whether the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the first predetermined range, the second predetermined range, or the third predetermined range. In a game system in which determination is made among hierarchical information below the current hierarchical information, current hierarchical information, and hierarchical information above the current hierarchical information, a game that is less necessary for the user to execute As a result, the processing load on the game system can be reduced.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the hierarchy information determined by the determining means (120) can be specified at the time when the at least one game is not executed, the identification information A second determination means (150) for determining hierarchical information associated with the information may be included.

According to the invention described in 6), when it is determined that the hierarchy information determined by the determining means can be specified at the time when at least one of the predetermined number of games has not been executed, The execution of at least one unexecuted game is restricted, and hierarchical information associated with the identification information is determined. Hierarchical information associated with identification information related to the user can be determined while restricting execution of a game that is less necessary for the user. That is, it is possible to reduce the load on the game system while ensuring that hierarchical information associated with identification information related to the user is determined.

7) In one aspect of the invention described in 2) and 6), the second determination means (150) is configured to execute at least one unexecuted game at the time when the at least one game is unexecuted. Regardless of the result, when it is determined that the predetermined condition (for example, the promotion condition (or the demotion condition, the remaining condition)) is satisfied when all the predetermined number of games are completed, the predetermined hierarchy information (For example, a rank one level higher than the current rank (or a rank one level higher than the current rank, the current rank)) may be determined as hierarchical information associated with the identification information.

7) According to the invention described in 7), in a game system in which, when a result of a predetermined number of games satisfies a predetermined condition, the predetermined hierarchical information among a plurality of hierarchical information is associated with identification information related to the user. The load on the game system can be reduced while ensuring that the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user is determined.

8) In one aspect of the invention described in 3) and 6), the second determining means (150) is configured to execute at least one unexecuted game at the time when the at least one game is unexecuted. Regardless of the result, when the predetermined number of games are all completed, the numerical information (for example, total acquired points) is within the predetermined range (for example, a range of 1000 or more (or a range of less than 500, a range of 500 or more and less than 1000)). The predetermined hierarchy information may be determined as hierarchy information associated with the identification information.

According to the invention described in 8), when the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the predetermined range, the predetermined hierarchical information of the plurality of hierarchical information is associated with the identification information related to the user. In such a game system, it is possible to reduce the load on the game system while ensuring that the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to the user is determined.

9) In the aspect of the invention described in 5) and 6), the second determination unit (150) is configured to perform the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed when the at least one game is not executed. If it is determined that the range including the numerical information is narrowed down to the first predetermined range, the hierarchical information associated with the identification information is lower than the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information. Means for determining to change to (S138), and when the at least one game has not been executed, the range including the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is the second predetermined range. If it is determined to be narrowed down, the hierarchical information associated with the identification information is not changed from the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information. The means for determining (S132: No) and the range including the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed at the time when the at least one game is not executed are narrowed down to the third predetermined range. Means for determining to change the hierarchical information associated with the identification information to hierarchical information higher than the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information (S140). .

According to the invention described in 9), it is related to the user based on whether the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the first predetermined range, the second predetermined range, or the third predetermined range. In a game system in which hierarchical information associated with identification information is determined from hierarchical information below current hierarchical information, current hierarchical information, and hierarchical information above current hierarchical information, the user It is possible to reduce the load on the game system while ensuring that the hierarchical information associated with the identification information related to is determined.

1 game system, N network, DB database, 10 server device, 11, 31 control unit, 12, 32 storage unit, 13, 33 communication unit, 30-1, 30-2, 30-N game terminal, 34 operation unit, 35 display unit, 36 audio output unit, 100 data storage unit, D101 user data, D102 player character data, D103 team data, D104 match history data, D105 play type data, 110 numerical information change unit, 120 first determination unit, 130 Determination unit, 140 restriction unit, 150 second determination unit.

Claims

Determining means for deciding one of a plurality of pieces of hierarchical information as hierarchical information associated with identification information related to a user based on a predetermined number of game results, according to a predetermined rule;
Whether the hierarchy information determined by the determining means can be specified based on the result of the executed game and the predetermined rule at a time when at least one of the predetermined number of games is not executed Determining means for determining whether or not;
A restriction that restricts execution of the at least one unexecuted game when it is determined that the hierarchy information determined by the determining means can be specified at the time when the at least one game is not yet executed. Means,
Including game system.
The game system according to claim 1,
The determining means determines predetermined hierarchical information of the plurality of hierarchical information as hierarchical information associated with the identification information when a result of the predetermined number of games satisfies a predetermined condition,
The determination means satisfies the predetermined condition when all of the predetermined number of games are completed at the time when the at least one game is not executed, regardless of the result of the at least one unexecuted game. Whether or not to be executed based on the result of the executed game,
The restricting means satisfies the predetermined condition when all of the predetermined number of games are completed at the time when the at least one game is not executed, regardless of the result of the at least one unexecuted game. Restricting execution of the unexecuted game at least once when it is determined that
Game system.
The game system according to claim 2,
A changing unit that changes numerical information associated with the identification information based on a result of the executed game;
The determining means determines the predetermined hierarchical information as hierarchical information associated with the identification information when the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in a predetermined range.
The determination means determines that at the time when the at least one game has not been executed, all the predetermined number of games are based on the numerical information at the time, regardless of the result of the at least one game that has not been executed. Determining whether the numerical information at the time of completion is included in the predetermined range;
The limiting means is configured such that, when the at least one game has not been executed, the numerical information at the time when all of the predetermined number of games are completed regardless of the result of the at least one game that has not been executed. Restricting execution of at least one unexecuted game when it is determined to be included in a predetermined range;
Game system.
The game system according to claim 3,
The determination means includes
Means for obtaining a maximum value or a minimum value that can be taken by the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed based on the numerical information at the time when the at least one game has not been executed. When,
Regardless of the result of at least one unexecuted game, whether the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the predetermined range is determined by the maximum value or the minimum Means for determining based on the value,
Game system.
The game system according to claim 3 or 4,
The determining means includes
When the numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed is included in the first predetermined range, the hierarchical information associated with the identification information is lower than the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information. Means to decide to change to information,
When the numerical information at the time when all the predetermined number of games are completed is included in the second predetermined range, it is determined that the hierarchical information associated with the identification information is not changed from the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information. Means to
When the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in a third predetermined range, the hierarchical information associated with the identification information is higher than the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information. Means for determining to change to information,
The determination means includes a range in which the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the first time based on the numerical information at the time when the at least one game is not executed. Determining whether to narrow down to any one of a predetermined range, the second predetermined range, and the third predetermined range;
The limiting means includes a range in which the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is included in the first predetermined range and the second predetermined range when the at least one game is not executed. Restricting execution of the at least one unexecuted game when it is determined to be narrowed down to any one of the third predetermined range;
Game system.
The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Second determination means for determining hierarchy information to be associated with the identification information when it is determined that the hierarchy information determined by the determination means can be specified at the time when the at least one game is not executed; Including,
Game system.
The game system according to claim 6, wherein claim 2 is cited.
The second deciding means is configured to execute the predetermined condition when the predetermined number of games are all completed at the time when the at least one game has not been executed, regardless of the result of the at least one unexecuted game. Determining that the predetermined hierarchical information is hierarchical information associated with the identification information.
Game system.
The game system according to claim 6, wherein claim 3 is cited.
The second determining means is the numerical information when the predetermined number of games are all completed at the time when the at least one game is not executed, regardless of the result of the at least one game not executed yet. Is determined to be included in the predetermined range, the predetermined hierarchical information is determined as hierarchical information associated with the identification information,
Game system.
The game system according to claim 6 quoting claim 5.
The second determining means includes
When it is determined that the range including the numerical information at the time when all of the predetermined number of games are completed is determined to be narrowed to the first predetermined range at the time when the at least one game is not executed. Means for determining to change the hierarchical information associated with the information to hierarchical information below the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information;
When it is determined that the range including the numerical information at the time when all of the predetermined number of games have been completed is narrowed down to the second predetermined range at the time when the at least one game is not executed Means for determining that the hierarchical information associated with the information is not changed from the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information;
When it is determined that the range including the numerical information at the time when the predetermined number of games are all completed is determined to be narrowed to the third predetermined range at the time when the at least one game is not executed. Means for determining that the hierarchical information associated with the information is changed to hierarchical information above the hierarchical information currently associated with the identification information,
Game system.
Determining means for deciding one of a plurality of pieces of hierarchical information as hierarchical information associated with identification information related to a user based on a predetermined number of game results, according to a predetermined rule;
Whether the hierarchy information determined by the determining means can be specified based on the result of the executed game and the predetermined rule at a time when at least one of the predetermined number of games is not executed Determining means for determining whether or not;
A restriction that restricts execution of the at least one unexecuted game when it is determined that the hierarchy information determined by the determining means can be specified at the time when the at least one game is not yet executed. Means,
Including a game control device.
The program for functioning a computer as a game system of any one of Claims 1 thru | or 9, or a game control apparatus of Claim 10.