JP2020146574A - Program and server system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a novel technique useful for a game including a lottery element.SOLUTION: When a parameter value of a sub character 5 possessed by a player is used with it accompanied by a main character, the parameter value changes according to a game progress, and the character grows. When a lottery reference body is selected from the possessed sub characters 5, a lottery content (a configuration of prizes and a configuration of winning probabilities of the prizes) is changed or set according to the parameter value of the selected sub character 5. When the sub character 5 is used in the game to grow, the lottery content is controlled to change according to the growth, for example, easily winning an item 7 with high rarity.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to a program for causing a computer system to execute a game in which a character appears.

Some known video games include a game element (hereinafter referred to as "lottery element") in which characters and items that can be used in the game are drawn and given to the player (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-239707

In a game including a lottery element, the lottery element is an important factor in enhancing the interest of the game. The present invention has been devised to provide a new technique useful for games including lottery elements.

The first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a program for causing a computer system to execute a game in which a character appears.
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character according to the progress of the game (for example, server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, game progress control unit 210, parameter value changing unit 216, sub-character control data 710 in FIG. 18, FIG. 21 step S24),
A lottery content changing means for changing the lottery content for drawing an object that can be used in the game based on the parameter value (for example, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, the game progress control unit 210, the lottery content changing unit 220, FIG. 17 lottery content setting data 750, lottery content change process in FIG. 23),
A lottery execution means associated with the character, which executes a lottery based on the lottery content and grants the winning object to the player (for example, the server processing unit 200s and the game progress control unit 210 in FIG. 6). , Lottery Execution Unit 222, Step S74 in FIG. 21),
It is a program for making the computer system function as.

According to the first invention, the lottery content can be changed according to the parameter value of the character whose parameter value changes according to the progress of the game. It is possible to realize a novel and attractive lottery element as if the character's growth is reflected in the lottery content, and more specifically, the lottery content seems to grow as the character grows.

The second invention is the program of the first invention in which the lottery content changing means changes the lottery content by changing the configuration and / or the winning probability of the winning object based on the parameter value. ..

According to the second invention, the configuration of the winning object and the winning probability can be changed according to the parameter value.

In the third invention, the parameter value changing means changes the character's growth degree as the parameter value according to the progress of the game, and the lottery content changing means is an object having a higher rarity as the growth degree increases. Is the program of the second invention, which changes the contents of the lottery so that the winner can be easily won.

According to the third invention, as the character grows, it becomes easier to win an object with higher rarity. Therefore, the motivation for the growth of the character can be increased, and the game and the lottery element can be further excited.

A fourth invention is a game in which the game is a game in which a given intimacy target character appears in addition to the character, and the parameter value changing means determines the intimacy between the character and the intimacy target character. The parameter value is changed according to the progress of the game, and the lottery content changing means changes the lottery content so that the higher the intimacy, the easier it is for an object with high rarity to win. It is a program of invention.

According to the fourth invention, the higher the intimacy between the character affecting the lottery content and the intimate target character, the easier it is for an object with high rarity to be won. Therefore, the interest of the game and the lottery element can be further enhanced.

In a fifth invention, the lottery content changing means selects a lottery content to be used for the lottery from a plurality of types of the lottery content based on the parameter value, and the lottery execution means selects the selected lottery content. It is a program of the second invention which executes a lottery based on.

According to the fifth invention, the lottery content can be selected from a plurality of types. So to speak, the set to be used for the lottery is selected from the lottery sets with different composition of the winning objects and the composition of the winning probability, so it is clarified that the characteristics of the lottery and the contents of the lottery have changed, and the attractiveness of the lottery elements. Can be enhanced.

A sixth invention is a game in which the game selects and plays one or more characters used for game play from a plurality of the characters, and the lottery content changing means is used as a character used for game play. It is a program of the second invention that changes the lottery contents based on the combination of selected characters.

According to the sixth invention, the lottery contents can be changed depending on which character is used for the game play. Therefore, it is possible to bring diversity to the game and the lottery elements and enhance the interest of both.

Further, the seventh invention is a game in which the game can synthesize a plurality of the characters to generate a new character, and the lottery content changing means is a character in which the character is generated by the synthesis. In this case, it is the program of the second invention that changes the lottery contents based on the combination of the plurality of characters that are the basis of the synthesis.

According to the seventh invention, the lottery contents can be changed depending on how the characters are synthesized. Therefore, it is possible to bring diversity to the game and the lottery elements and enhance the interest of both.

An eighth invention is a game in which the game selects and plays a character to be used for game play from a plurality of the characters, and the lottery execution means is set to be different for each character. It is a program of any one of the first to fourth inventions that executes a lottery based on the lottery contents.

According to the eighth invention, the lottery content corresponding to the character can be changed depending on which character is used for the game play. Therefore, it is possible to bring diversity to the game and lottery elements and enhance the interest.

In the ninth invention, the parameter value changing means changes the character's usage frequency as the parameter value according to the progress of the game, and the lottery content changing means is an object having a higher rarity as the usage frequency increases. Is the program of the eighth invention, which changes the contents of the lottery so that the winner can be easily won.

According to the ninth invention, the lottery contents can be changed depending on which character is used in the game and how much. Therefore, it is possible to bring diversity to the game and the lottery elements, and to enhance the interest of both.

A tenth invention is a program of the eighth or ninth invention in which the lottery content changing means changes the lottery content of the character based on the relative difference of the parameter values of the plurality of characters. Is.

According to the tenth invention, the lottery contents can be changed based on the relative relationship of a plurality of characters. Therefore, it is possible to bring more diversity to the game and the lottery elements, and to enhance the interest of both.

The eleventh invention is a hint display control means (for example, the server processing unit 200s of FIG. 6 and game progress control) for displaying a hint indicating the relationship between the lottery content changed by the lottery content changing means and the parameter value. It is a program of any one of the first to tenth inventions for further functioning the computer system as a unit 210, a hint display control unit 224, hint setting data 758 of FIG. 17, and step S72) of FIG.

According to the eleventh invention, the display of the hint creates an opportunity to think about how to use the character to obtain the desired lottery content, and further enhances the interest of the game and the lottery element.

A twelfth invention is an RPG game in which the game includes a game scene in which the character fights with a given enemy character, and the parameter value changing means sets the parameter value according to the play content in the battle. It is a program of any one of the first to eleventh inventions to be modified.

The thirteenth invention is the program of the twelfth invention in which the lottery executing means executes the lottery at the break of the battle.

According to the twelfth or thirteenth invention, a more suitable program for an RPG (role playing game) can be configured.

The fourteenth invention is a means for displaying and controlling a display body representing the parameter value (for example, the parameter value display body 44 in FIG. 3) (for example, the lottery reference body setting unit 218 in FIG. 6 and step S32 in FIG. 21). The lottery execution means is a program according to any one of the first to thirteenth inventions, wherein the lottery probability is changed according to the parameter value.

According to the fourteenth invention, it is possible to present the player with a display according to the parameter value reflected in the lottery content.

A fifteenth invention is a program according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the lottery executing means executes a lottery according to a predetermined operation on the character.

According to the fifteenth invention, the operation for executing the lottery becomes easy to understand.

The sixteenth invention is a server system for communicating with a user terminal and executing a game in which a character appears on the user terminal.
Parameter value changing means (for example, control board 1150 of FIG. 1, server processing unit 200s of FIG. 6, game progress control unit 210, parameter value changing unit 216, FIG. 18) for changing the parameter value of the character according to the progress of the game. Sub-character control data 710, step S24) in FIG.
Lottery content changing means for changing the lottery content for drawing objects that can be used in the game based on the parameter values (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 6, the game progress control unit 210, Lottery content change unit 220, lottery content setting data 750 in FIG. 17, lottery content change process in FIG. 23),
A lottery execution means associated with the character, which executes a lottery based on the lottery content and grants the winning object to the player (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1 and the server processing unit in FIG. 6). 200s, game progress control unit 210, lottery execution unit 222, step S74 in FIG. 21)
It is a server system equipped with.

According to the sixteenth invention, it is possible to realize a server system having the same effect as that of the first invention.

The figure which shows an example of the structure of a computer system. Diagram to give an overview of the game. The figure for demonstrating the lottery element using a sub-character. The figure for demonstrating the disclosure of the lottery contents and hints. The figure for demonstrating the trial limit of the item given by lottery. The functional block diagram which shows the functional structure example of the server system in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data stored in the storage part of the server system in 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows the data structure example of the sub-character initialization data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the prize item initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the lottery set initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the winning probability change procedure setting data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the lottery set selection condition data (the 1). The figure which shows the data structure example of the lottery set selection condition data (the 2). The figure which shows the data structure example of the lottery set selection condition data (the 3). The figure which shows the data structure example of the winning probability correction definition data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the user management data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the play data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the sub-character status data The figure which shows the data structure example of the prize item management data. The functional block diagram which shows the functional structure example of the user terminal in 1st Embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of processing in the server system of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which continues from FIG. A flowchart for explaining the flow of the lottery content change process. The functional block diagram which shows the functional configuration example of the user terminal in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows the example of the program and data stored in the terminal storage part of the user terminal of 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
As a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied, an example of executing an online game including a game element (hereinafter referred to as “lottery element”) in which an object that can be used in the game is given to the player by lottery will be described.

In this embodiment, the game genre is illustrated as an action RPG, but the game genre does not matter. In addition, as objects that can be used in the game, items such as weapons, armor, bullets, skills, and medicines that can be equipped and used by the player character are exemplified, but items other than the items may be used. For example, it may be a character that can be used as a player character, a vehicle, a summoned beast, an additional ability that can be added to the player character, opening of a new game stage or map, a lottery right, and the like.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a computer system according to the present embodiment. The computer system of the present embodiment includes a server system 1100 and a user terminal 1500 capable of mutual data communication by connecting to a communication line 9. In the illustrated example, one user terminal 1500 is used, but in actual operation, a plurality of user terminals 1500 for each user may be in a state of being able to communicate with the server system 1100 at the same time.

The communication line 9 means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line 9 includes a telephone communication network, a cable network, a communication network such as the Internet, as well as a LAN (Local Area Network) using a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection and Ethernet (registered trademark). It is meaningful, and the communication method may be wired or wireless.

The server system 1100 has a main body device 1101, a keyboard 1106, a touch panel 1108, and a storage 1140, and the main body device 1101 is equipped with a control board 1150.

The control board 1150 is equipped with various microprocessors such as CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1151, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and DSP (Digital Signal Processor), various IC memories 1152 such as VRAM, RAM and ROM, and communication device 1153. Has been done. A part or all of the control board 1150 may be realized by an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (field-programmable gate array), or a SoC (System on a Chip).

Then, in the server system 1100, the control board 1150 performs arithmetic processing based on a predetermined program and data, so that 1) a user management function related to user registration and the like, and 2) a player who is a user can play a game on the user terminal 1500. A game management function that provides the data necessary to manage the game execution control on the user terminal 1500, and 3) an online shopping function that sells various items available in the game to the user online. Realize. That is, the game in this embodiment is realized as a kind of client-server type online game.

Although the server system 1100 is described as a single unit, it may be configured such that a plurality of blade servers sharing each function are mounted and connected to each other via an internal bus so that data communication is possible. Alternatively, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of independent servers installed at remote locations perform data communication via the communication line 9 to function as the server system 1100 as a whole.

The user terminal 1500 is a computer individually used by a user who is a player for game play, and is an electronic device (electronic device) capable of accessing the server system 1100 via a communication line 9 and executing an online game. .. The user terminal 1500 of the present embodiment is a device called a so-called smartphone, but may be a portable game device, a game controller, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a wearable computer, a business game device, or the like.

The user terminal 1500 includes a direction input key 1502, a button switch 1504, a touch panel 1506 that functions as an image display device and a contact position input device, a speaker 1510, a built-in battery 1509, a microphone 1512, a control board 1550, and a computer. A memory card reading device 1542 capable of reading and writing data from a memory card 1540 which is a readable storage medium is provided. In addition, a power button, a volume control button, etc. (not shown) are provided. Further, an IC card reader or the like capable of reading and writing data in a non-contact manner with respect to an IC card type credit card or a prepaid card capable of paying for game play may be provided.

The control board 1550 is used for wireless communication with various microprocessors such as CPU 1551, GPU, and DSP, various IC memories 1552 such as VRAM, RAM, and ROM, and a mobile phone base station or wireless LAN base station connected to the communication line 9. It is equipped with a wireless communication module 1553, an I / F circuit 1557 (interface circuit), and the like.

The I / F circuit 1557 includes a driver circuit for the touch panel 1506, a circuit for receiving signals from the direction input key 1502 and the button switch 1504, an output amplifier circuit for outputting an audio signal to the speaker 1510, and an audio collected by the microphone 1512. An input signal generation circuit for generating a signal, a signal input / output circuit for a memory card reader 1542, and the like are included.

These elements mounted on the control board 1550 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and are connected so as to be able to read / write data and send / receive signals. A part or all of the control board 1550 may be composed of ASIC, FPGA, or SoC. Then, the control board 1550 stores the client program and various data for realizing the function as the user terminal of the game of the present embodiment in the IC memory 1552.

In the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500 is configured to download the client program and various setting data from the server system 1100, but it may be configured to be read from a storage medium such as a separately obtained memory card 1540.

[Game description]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining an outline of the game according to the present embodiment.
The game of the present embodiment is an action RPG in which a player uses a main character 4 which is a first-class player character and a sub-character 5 which is a second-class player character to fight against an enemy character 6.

The game screen W2 includes a main display unit 21 and an operation icon display unit 22. On the main display unit 21, a state in which the main character 4 and the sub character 5 fight against the enemy character 6 is displayed. On the operation icon display unit 22, icons for inputting various game operations are displayed. For example, it includes a lottery icon 23 for executing a lottery, an equipment icon 24 for changing the equipment of the main character 4, and a purchase icon 25 for purchasing an item during game play. Of course, depending on the content of the game, icons, tabs, menu displays, etc. other than these can be included as appropriate.

The main character 4 is a player's alter ego in the game world, and by equipping various items 7, the offensive power and the defensive power can be enhanced. Item 7 is an object that can be used in the game, and various types are prepared. Item 7 can be purchased by operating the purchase icon 25 for a fee during the game, or can be obtained as a prize of a lottery described later.

The sub-character 5 can be acquired and obtained through in-game events, login lottery, purchase by in-game purchase, and the like. The player can own a plurality of sub-characters 5, and can select a predetermined number of characters to accompany the main character 4, that is, sub-characters 5 to be used in the game. The selected sub-character 5 is called a "used sub-character". The sub-character used plays a role as a support for the main character 4 in the game. The action of the sub-character 5 may be configured to be selected by the player himself or may be automatically controlled by a computer.

The abilities of the main character 4 and the sub-character 5 used are changed according to the progress of the game. Specifically, each parameter value is changed.

The parameter values of the main character 4 include a character level indicating the degree of growth and parameter values such as attack power, defense power, and skill. Of course, parameters other than these can be included as appropriate.

The parameter value of the sub-character 5 includes a character level indicating the degree of growth, an attack power, a defense power, an intimacy with the main character 4, and the like. Parameters other than these can be included as appropriate. Intimacy is a numerical value indicating whether the relationships of the parties concerned are good or bad, and may be called friendship, reliability, affection, fidelity, or the like. Paradoxically speaking with respect to intimacy, it can be said that the main character 4 is an intimate target character for the sub character 5. The lottery element of the present embodiment is closely related to the sub-character 5.

[Explanation of lottery elements]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a lottery element using the sub-character 5.
In order to execute the lottery element of the present embodiment, a reference body for setting the lottery contents of the lottery to be executed from now on, that is, a "lottery reference body character" is selected and set from the sub-characters 5 owned by the player. There is a need to.

In the present embodiment, the used sub-character is used as the lottery reference character, but it may be selected each time the player executes the lottery. For example, when a touch operation on the lottery icon 23 (see FIG. 2) or the displayed sub-character 5 (for example, tapping with a predetermined number of fingers, double tapping, swiping, etc. can be appropriately set) is detected on the game screen W2, It is considered that the lottery execution operation of the first stage has been input, and the lottery reference body selection window W4 (see FIG. 3) is popped up. Then, in the lottery reference body selection window W4, the sub-character 5 owned by the player is displayed so as to be selectable. The player can select the sub-character 5 to be the lottery reference body by selecting a predetermined number (one in the illustrated example) of the sub-characters 5 displayed in the lottery reference body selection window W4. In the present embodiment, the sub-character 5 used as the sub-character is selected by default in the lottery reference body window W4.

Then, a parameter value display body 44 displaying the latest values of various parameter values related to the sub character is attached and displayed (for example, pop-up display) to the sub character 5 selected in the lottery reference body selection window W4. To.

Various parameter values are set for the sub-character 5 used as the lottery reference character, and when the sub-character 5 is selected as the sub-character to be used and used in the game together with the main character 4, those parameter values are updated. .. Then, the content of the lottery to be executed from now on is set / changed based on the parameter value of the lottery reference character.

Specifically, the lottery contents include a "prize composition" which is a list of prizes (objects that can be used in the game: items in this embodiment) that can be given to the player in the lottery, and each prize or each prize category. The "winning probability structure", which is a list of winning probabilities, is included.

Then, one or both of the prize configuration and the winning probability configuration is changed according to the parameter value of the lottery reference character. For example, focusing on a certain type of specific prize or a specific category, the number of constituents is changed to increase or decrease substantially continuously or stepwise according to the parameter value. In addition, focusing on the rarity of a specific category or prize, the winning probability is changed to increase or decrease substantially continuously or stepwise according to the parameter value.

The lottery content set according to the lottery reference character is disclosed to the player through the disclosure window W6 as shown in FIG. 4 before the lottery is executed.

The disclosure window W6 is a screen for disclosing the lottery contents and accepting the lottery execution / cancellation operation, and is displayed in a pop-up on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2). Specifically, the current lottery reference body character 61, the prize composition display unit 62 that displays the current prize configuration, the winning probability configuration display unit 63 that displays the current winning probability configuration, and the second stage lottery. The lottery execution icon 64 for inputting the operation of execution, the lottery cancel icon 65 for inputting the operation of canceling the lottery, and the hint display 66 (66a, 66b) are included.

The hint display 66 discloses a hint body 67 that discloses a requirement that the parameter value of the lottery reference character must be satisfied in order to change the lottery content from the current configuration, and a part of the prediction of the lottery content when the requirement is satisfied. Or includes a predictive configuration 68 that displays all.

Then, when the lottery execution icon 64 is touch-operated in the disclosure window W6, the lottery to which the disclosed lottery contents are applied is executed.

As shown in FIG. 3, when a single or a plurality of prizes are determined by the lottery, the lottery effect display 42 is displayed and the item 7 which is the winning prize (winning prize) is disclosed. Then, the winning product is given to the player. Therefore, it is possible to realize an unprecedented lottery element such that the content of the lottery element changes depending on which sub-character 5 is selected and how it is used in the game.

The content of the lottery effect display 42 can be set as appropriate. For example, when the main character 4 feeds the sub-character 5 set in the lottery reference body, the sub-character 5 ejects the egg of the item, and the item 7 which is a prize of the lottery result appears from the egg. Can be content. Alternatively, the sub-character 5 may be transformed into a lottery device (for example, a device having a design of a capsule toy vending machine) and displayed as an effect so that the lottery is executed.

By the way, the lottery using the sub-character 5 of the present embodiment (sub-character lottery) has an aspect as a remedy for a player whose purchase of an item with a charge is difficult in terms of age or economy. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, an expiration date and a usage limit number of times are set as usage restrictions for the item 7 which is a prize of the lottery. Then, the expiration date is calculated from the grant date and time when the item is given to the player, and the usage limit is reduced by "1" when the main character 4 is equipped with the item. Then, when any of the limit thresholds is reached, the item is unusable (such as being deleted from the owned item list). That is, the lottery prizes provided in the sub-character lottery will be provided as trial items.

Item 7, which is a prize of the lottery, is set to have the same design and the same effect as the same type of item that can be purchased for a fee, even though the usage is restricted. Therefore, although usage is restricted because it is not charged as a consideration, even a player who has difficulty in purchasing an item with a charge can enjoy playing with item 7 like other players who do not. become.

In the present embodiment, an item of the same type as the item 7 given as a prize and having no usage restrictions can be purchased separately for a fee. Specifically, the item 7 that has been subjected to the unusable treatment is registered in the trial item list 790. On the other hand, when the purchase icon 25 (see FIG. 2) is touch-operated on the game screen W2, the item purchase window W8 for accepting the item purchase operation is displayed. Then, in the window, the solicitation display menu 82 designed so that the item 7 registered in the trial item list 790 can be purchased immediately is displayed. That is, an unrestricted item of the same type corresponding to an item that cannot be used due to a usage restriction is presented to the player, and a solicitation display is performed to encourage a simple purchase procedure. Of course, the item purchase window W8 is designed so that items other than those registered in the trial item list 790 can be searched and purchased.

[Explanation of functional configuration]
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the server system 1100 according to the present embodiment. The server system 1100 in the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100s, a server processing unit 200s, a sound output unit 390s, an image display unit 392s, a communication unit 394s, and a server storage unit 500s.

The operation input unit 100s is a means for inputting various operations for managing the server. The keyboard 1106 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The server processing unit 200s is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or IC memory, and inputs / outputs data to and from each functional unit including an operation input unit 100s and a server storage unit 500s. Take control. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program and data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 100s, and data received from the user terminal 1500, and the operation of the server system 1100 is controlled in an integrated manner.

The server processing unit 200s of the present embodiment includes a user management unit 202, a game progress control unit 210, a timekeeping unit 240, a sound generation unit 290s, an image generation unit 292s, and a communication control unit 294s. Of course, functional parts other than these can be included as appropriate.

The user management unit 202 performs processing related to the user registration procedure and storage management of data associated with the account (user ID). In this embodiment, 1) account grant control, 2) virtual account setting and deposit / withdrawal control associated with the account used for in-game billing, control related to electronic payment, and 3) login / logout management. And 4) Registration and management of personal information about the user. Of course, management of data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The game progress control unit 210 performs various processes related to game execution management. Since the game of the present embodiment is a client-server type online game, the game progress control unit 210 of the present embodiment controls to provide data necessary for game play while communicating with the user terminal 1500.

For example, if an RPG (role-playing game) is executed, 1) a process of arranging objects such as a background in a virtual three-dimensional space to form a game field, and 2) a player character, an enemy character, and a virtual camera in the game field. 3) Automatic control processing of the virtual camera, 4) Controlling the behavior of the player character according to the operation input in the user terminal 1500, 5) Automatic control processing of the enemy character 6, 6) Hit determination of the attack And damage reflection processing, 7) game result calculation processing, etc. can be performed. Further, along with these, various data necessary for controlling the game play can be stored in the server storage unit 500s.

The game of this embodiment is premised on single play, but if the game is executed in the PvP (Player versus Player) format, the game progress control unit 210 is made to execute control related to opponent matching. May be.

The game progress control unit 210 of the present embodiment includes a character composition control unit 212, a used sub-character setting unit 214, a parameter value change unit 216, a lottery reference body setting unit 218, and a lottery content change unit 220. It has a lottery execution unit 222, a hint display control unit 224, a usage restriction management unit 226, a solicitation display control unit 228, and an unrestricted item granting unit 230.

The character composition control unit 212 controls to synthesize a plurality of sub-characters 5 to generate a new sub-character 5. That is, control is performed to replace a character as a plurality of composite materials with a character as a single composite result.

The used sub-character setting unit 214 sets one or more sub-characters 5 to be used for game play from among a plurality of sub-characters 5 owned by the player. Specifically, before the start of the game and / or during the game, a list of owned sub-characters 5 is displayed, selection input of a predetermined number of sub-characters 5 is accepted, and the selected sub-characters 5 are set as used sub-characters. To do.

The parameter value changing unit 216 changes the parameter value of the player character (in the present embodiment, the parameter value of the main character 4 and the parameter value of the sub character 5 set as the sub character to be used) according to the progress of the game. Specifically, for each sub-character 5, the degree of character growth (character level), the intimacy between the main character 4 which is the intimate target character, the number of times of use in the game as the sub-character used, and Is included in the parameter value and changed according to the progress of the game. The specific rules for changing each parameter value can be set as appropriate according to the game content and the like.

The lottery reference body setting unit 218 sets the sub-character 5 as the lottery reference body. In the present embodiment, the selection of the sub-character to be used also serves as the selection of the lottery reference character. That is, the lottery standard body setting unit 218 displays a list of sub-characters 5 owned by the player (lottery standard body selection window W4; see FIG. 3), and accepts selection input of a predetermined number of sub-characters 5. Then, the parameter value related to the selected sub-character 5 is displayed on the display body (parameter value display body 44; see FIG. 3), and the selected sub-character 5 is set as the lottery reference body character.

Of course, it is possible to configure the sub-character to be used and the lottery reference character. In that case, when the lottery icon 23 (see FIG. 2) is touch-operated, it is considered that the predetermined lottery reference body setting operation has been input, and the display control of the lottery reference body selection window W4 and the parameter value display body 44 is executed. , The sub-character 5 selected each time may be set as the lottery reference body character.

The lottery content changing unit 220 changes the lottery content for drawing objects that can be used in the game, based on the parameter values of the lottery reference character.
Specifically, the lottery content change unit 220
1) The lottery content is changed by changing the structure of the winning object (prize structure) and / or the winning probability (winning probability structure) based on the parameter value of the lottery reference character.
2) Lottery criteria The higher the growth rate of the character, the easier it is to win an object with high rarity. For example, increase the number and types of prizes for highly rare objects, or change the winning probability.
3) Lottery criteria The lottery content is changed so that the higher the intimacy of the character, the easier it is for an object with high rarity to win. For example, increase the number and types of prizes for highly rare objects, or change the winning probability.
4) Select the lottery content to be used for the lottery from multiple types of lottery contents based on the parameter value of the lottery standard character, and change it based on the parameter value of the lottery standard character based on the selected lottery content. ..
5) The lottery content is changed based on the combination of characters selected as the sub-character 5 used for game play.
6) When the lottery reference character is a character generated by synthesis, the lottery content is changed based on the combination of the composite material and the plurality of characters that are the synthesis source.
7) Lottery criteria The lottery content is changed so that the higher the number of times or frequency of use of the character is, the easier it is for an object with high rarity to win. For example, increase the number and types of prizes for highly rare objects, or change the winning probability.
8) The lottery content of the character is changed based on the relative difference in the parameter values of each of the plurality of sub-characters 5 owned by the player.

The lottery execution unit 222 executes a lottery based on the lottery content changed by the lottery content change unit 220 in response to the input of the lottery execution operation, and grants the winning object (item 7) to the player. In the present embodiment, the lottery execution unit 222 executes the lottery based on the lottery contents selected and set so as to be different for each lottery reference character.

The hint display control unit 224 displays a hint indicating the relationship between the lottery content changed by the lottery content changing unit 220 and the parameter value. In the present embodiment, the display control of the hint display 66 is performed (see FIG. 4).

The usage restriction management unit 226 manages the object (item 7) given to the player by lottery as a trial object that imposes a given usage restriction.

The solicitation display control unit 228 presents the non-restricted item corresponding to the trial object to the player, and performs display control for prompting the payment operation of the consideration for acquiring the non-restricted object. In the present embodiment, the display control of the solicitation display menu 82 is performed (see FIG. 5).

The unrestricted item granting unit 230 controls to grant an unrestricted object, which is the same type of object as the trial object and is not subject to usage restrictions, to the player in exchange for payment of a given consideration. In the present embodiment, display control of the item purchase window W8, billing control according to various purchase operation inputs in the window, and control of assigning a purchase target object (purchase target item) to the player are performed (see FIG. 5). ).

The timekeeping unit 240 uses the system clock to measure the current date and time, the time limit, and the like.

The sound generation unit 290s is realized by executing IC or software that generates and decodes voice data, and generates or decodes voice data such as operation sounds and BGM related to system management and game play of the server system 1100. Then, the audio signal related to the system management is output to the sound output unit 390s.

The sound output unit 390s emits an audio signal. In the example of FIG. 1, a speaker (not shown) included in the main unit 1101 and the touch panel 1108 corresponds to this.

The image generation unit 292s can generate an image or the like related to the system management of the server system 1100 and output it to the image display unit 392s.

The image display unit 392s displays various images for system management based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292s. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, and a head-mounted display. In the example of FIG. 1, the touch panel 1108 corresponds.

The communication control unit 294s executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394s.

The communication unit 394s connects to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, and the like. In the example of FIG. 1, the communication device 1153 corresponds.

The server storage unit 500s stores programs, various data, and the like for realizing various functions for causing the server processing unit 200s to control the server system 1100 in an integrated manner. Further, it is used as a work area of the server processing unit 200s, and temporarily stores the calculation results and the like executed by the server processing unit 200s according to various programs. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as RAM or ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD, or online storage. In the example of FIG. 1, the IC memory 1152 mounted on the main unit 1101, a storage medium such as a hard disk, and the storage 1140 correspond to this.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a program and data stored in the server storage unit 500s in the present embodiment.
The server storage unit 500s in the present embodiment includes the server system program 501, the server program 503, the distribution game client program 505, the stage initial setting data 510, the main character initial setting data 512, and the enemy character initial setting data 514. , Character composition definition data 516, sub-character initial setting data 520, unrestricted item initial setting data 530, prize item initial setting data 540, lottery set initial setting data 550, lottery set selection condition data 580, and The winning probability correction definition data 590 and the winning probability correction definition data 590 are stored in advance.

Further, as the data to be sequentially generated and managed, the user management data 600, the play data 700, and the current date and time 800 are stored. In addition, information such as timers, counters, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

The server system program 501 is a system program for realizing the basic input / output functions required as a computer in the server system 1100 by reading and executing the server processing unit 200s.

The server program 503 is a program for realizing the functions of the user management unit 202, the game progress control unit 210, and the timekeeping unit 240 by reading and executing the server processing unit 200s.

The distribution game client program 505 is an original game client program provided to the user terminal 1500.

The stage initial setting data 510 defines an environment in which the main character 4 and the sub character 5 fight against the enemy character 6. For example, the game space, the type and position of the appearing enemy character 6, and the like are defined.

The character composition definition data 516 is data that defines a rule as to which type of sub-character 5 should be used as the composition material to synthesize which type of sub-character 5, and is for each type of sub-character 5 to be synthesized. Be prepared.

The sub-character initial setting data 520 is prepared for each sub-character 5 (see FIG. 2), and stores various data that define the initial state of the sub-character. One sub-character initialization data 520, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, includes a sub-character type 523, a character attribute 525, and an initial parameter value list 527. The initial parameter value list 527 includes a character level 527a indicating the degree of growth, an attack power 527b, a defense power 527c, and an intimacy 527d. Of course, in addition to these, initial values of parameter values related to the sub-character can be included. The type of character attribute 525 can be appropriately set according to the game content. For example, attributes such as soil, water, wind, and fire can be set.

Returning to FIG. 7, the non-restricted item initial setting data 530 is prepared for each type of object which is the same type as the item 7 which can be a prize of the lottery but has no usage restriction. One non-restricted item initial setting data 530 stores various data necessary at the time of purchase, such as data for displaying the item, data for defining the effect, category information, and purchase consideration.

The prize item initial setting data 540 is prepared for each object (item 7) to be a prize of the lottery. As shown in FIG. 9, for example, one prize item initial setting data 540 includes a unique prize item ID 541, an item type 542, a rarity 543, an item attribute 544, an expiration date 545, a usage limit number 546, and the like. Includes item efficacy definition data 547. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The expiration date 545 includes no expiration date, and an appropriate time limit is set.
The usage limit number 546 includes no limit (limit number ∞), and an appropriate limit number is set.
Then, it is assumed that a limit is set for at least one of the expiration date 545 and the usage limit number 546. Of course, the content of the restriction can be set as appropriate regardless of the period and the number of times. For example, the age of the player, the character attributes of the player character, the available time of day, the available days of the week, and the like may be used.

The type of item attribute 544 can be appropriately set according to the game content. For example, attributes such as soil, water, wind, and fire can be set.

Returning to FIG. 7, the lottery set initial setting data 550 is data that defines a pattern of lottery contents. As shown in FIG. 10, for example, one lottery set initial setting data 550 includes a unique lottery set ID 552, a prize list 554, release procedure data 560, and winning probability change procedure data 570. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The total prize list 554 is a list of prize item IDs 541 (see FIG. 9) of all items that can be regarded as prizes in the lottery set. The prize composition actually applied to the lottery is based on the items registered in the total prize list 554 that are designated to be released by the release procedure data 560.

The release procedure data 560 stores the release designation list 564 in association with each one or a plurality of release conditions 562.
The release condition 562 is defined as a single or a combination of a parameter value of the main character 4, a parameter value of the lottery reference character, and a charge-related parameter value such as a player's charge history and charge frequency. The illustration is an example, and the number and contents of the release condition 562 can be appropriately set according to the game contents.

The release designation list 564 is a list of the prize item ID 541 (see FIG. 9) of the prize which is the prize composition at that time among the items registered in the total prize list 554. In the illustrated example, it is shown that the shaded prizes have not been released.

The winning probability changing procedure data 570 defines how to change the winning probability of the item registered in the total prize list 554. In other words, it defines what kind of winning probability base value is adopted according to the progress of the game. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the winning probability configuration 574 is stored in association with each of the singular or plural change conditions 572.

The change condition 572 is defined as a single or a combination of a parameter value of the main character 4, a parameter value of the lottery reference character, and a charge-related parameter value such as a player's charge history and charge frequency. The illustrated example is an example, and the number and contents of the change condition 572 can be appropriately set according to the game contents.

The winning probability configuration 574 defines the winning probability by any method of individual, type, rarity, or item attribute of the item to be a prize.

Returning to FIG. 7, the lottery set selection condition data 580 is data that defines which lottery set is used under what conditions, and is prepared for each condition. One lottery set selection condition data 580 corresponds to the parameter value condition 582 and the lottery set ID 583 adopted when the parameter value condition 582 is satisfied for each lottery reference body condition 581, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14. Attach and store.

The lottery reference body condition 581 includes a case where a single lottery reference body character as shown in FIG. 12 is a condition, a case where a combination of a plurality of lottery reference body characters as shown in FIG. 13 is a condition, and FIG. There is a case where the composite character as shown is conditional on the combination of a plurality of sub-characters 5 that are the source of the composite (composite material).

The parameter value condition 582 is a condition for the parameter value of the lottery reference character. When there are a plurality of lottery reference characters, one of them is collated with the higher parameter value or the lower parameter value.

Returning to FIG. 7, in the winning probability correction definition data 590, the relationship between the parameter values of the plurality of sub-characters 5 owned by the main character 4 (owned by the player) (for example, whether they are the same or not, or relative differences). Define the correction content of the winning probability based on some, what is the relative ratio, etc.).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the parameter value relationship condition 591 and the winning probability correction content 592 are stored in association with each other. The winning probability correction content 592 defines how to correct the winning probability by any method of individual, type, rarity, or item attribute of the item to be a prize.

Returning to FIG. 7, the user management data 600 is prepared for each registered user and stores various data associated with the account, which is unique identification information. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, one user management data 600 includes an account 601, a virtual account balance 603 used for payment of charges such as item purchases, play history data 605, and a charge history. Includes data 607 and game save data 610. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The play history data 605 is data that stores data describing when the game was played in the past in a time series in which the game was played, and is automatically updated at the timing of login / logout.

The billing history data 607 is data that stores data describing how much billing was made for what time in the past in chronological order, and is automatically updated every time an item is purchased or the like. ..

Returning to FIG. 7, the play data 700 is prepared for each game play, and stores various setting information related to the display of the game screen such as various data describing the game progress status and control data of each character.

As shown in FIG. 17, for example, one play data 700 includes a player account 701, a play start date and time 702, a main character control data 704, an enemy character control data 706, an owned sub-character list 707, and a sub-character control. It includes data 710, used sub-character list 740, lottery reference body character list 742, lottery content setting data 750, hint setting data 758, owned item management data 760, and tried item list 790. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The main character control data 704 and the enemy character control data 706 are prepared for each of the main character 4 and the enemy character 6 (see FIG. 2), respectively, to describe the state of the corresponding character and control its operation and display. Stores various data. The main character control data 704 includes an equipment item list 705 showing the item 7 equipped on the main character 4.

The owned sub-character list 707 is a list of sub-characters 5 (see FIG. 2) owned by the player. Specifically, since a unique character ID is automatically assigned to the sub-character 5 even if it is of the same type, the character ID is added every time the player obtains the sub-character 5.

The sub-character control data 710 is prepared for each sub-character 5 owned by the player, describes the state of the corresponding character, and stores various data for controlling the operation and display thereof. As shown in FIG. 18, for example, one sub-character control data 710 includes a sub-character ID 711, a sub-character type 713, a character attribute 715, a sub-character parameter value list 717, and character synthesis history data 719. .. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The sub-character ID 711 is automatically assigned when the player obtains the sub-character. The character attribute 715 and the sub-character parameter value list 717 are copied from the character attribute 525 and the initial parameter value list 527 of the sub-character initialization data 520 to which the sub-character type 713 matches at the time of acquisition. The sub-character parameter value list 717 is updated as the game progresses when the sub-character is selected as the sub-character to be used and used for game play. Further, the number of times of use 717e of the sub-character parameter value list 717 is "0" at the time of acquisition, and "1" is added each time it is used for game play.

If the sub-character 5 is used as the synthesis source for character synthesis, the sub-character parameter value list 717 of the sub-character 5 after synthesis is based on the sub-character parameter value list 717 of the synthesis source according to a predetermined rule. It is calculated. Then, in the character synthesis history data 719 of the sub-character 5 after synthesis, the character synthesis execution date and time and the sub-character ID that is the synthesis source are stored in association with each other.

Instead of the number of uses 717e, a configuration using the frequency of use or a configuration using the number of times of use and the amount of frequency of use is also possible.

Returning to FIG. 17, the lottery content setting data 750 includes the total prize list 752, the released prize list 753, and the winning probability setting data 754. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The total prize list 752 stores the prize item ID 541 of all the items 7 that may be used in the lottery. Specifically, the full prize list 554 of the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) indicated by the lottery set ID 583 adopted by the lottery set selection condition data 580 (see FIGS. 12 to 14) is copied. In other words, it represents a prize configuration that is not affected by the parameter values of the lottery reference character.

The released prize list 753 is released according to the parameter values such as the lottery reference character in the total prize list 752 according to the release procedure data 560 (see FIG. 10), and as a result, is actually selected by lottery and can be obtained by the player. It is a list of items 7 that become. In other words, it represents the actual prize composition limited by the influence of the parameter value of the lottery reference character.

The winning probability setting data 754 is a structure of the winning probability of the released prize list 753, and the winning probability structure 574 (see FIG. 11) selected from the winning probability changing procedure data 570 according to the parameter value of the lottery reference character is copied. Will be done.

The hint setting data 758 is prepared for each hint display 66 (see FIG. 4), and stores the data of the contents of the hint main body 67 and the prediction configuration 68.

The owned item management data 760 is the management data of the item owned by the player. In this embodiment, purchase item management data 762 and prize item management data 780 are included.

The purchase item management data 762 is management data of an unrestricted object that is an item purchased by charging, and is prepared for each item.

The prize item management data 780 is management data of items given to the player by lottery, and is prepared for each item. As shown in FIG. 19, for example, one prize item management data 780 includes a unique prize item ID 781 automatically assigned, an item type 782, a rarity 783, an item attribute 784, an expiration date 785, and a usage limit number of times. 786, item effect definition data 787, acquisition date and time 788, and number of uses 789 are included. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The trial item list 790 is a list of items that the player has acquired by lottery and has been tried up to the trial limit.

FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 1500 according to the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500 of the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100, a terminal processing unit 200, a sound output unit 390, an image display unit 392, a communication unit 394, and a terminal storage unit 500.

The operation input unit 100 outputs an operation input signal to the terminal processing unit 200 in response to various operation inputs made by the player. For example, it can be realized by a push switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a trackball, an acceleration sensor, a gyro, a CCD module, or the like. The directional input key 1502, the button switch 1504, and the touch panel 1506 in FIG. 1 correspond to this.

The terminal processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or IC memory, and inputs / outputs data to / from each functional unit including the operation input unit 100 and the terminal storage unit 500. Take control. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100, and various data received from the server system 1100 to control the operation of the user terminal 1500. The control board 1550 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this. The terminal processing unit 200 in the present embodiment includes a user terminal calculation unit 260, a timekeeping unit 264, a sound generation unit 290, an image generation unit 292, and a communication control unit 294.

The user terminal calculation unit 260 includes an operation signal transmission control unit 261 and a game screen display control unit 262.

The operation signal transmission control unit 261 executes a process for transmitting various data and requests to the server system 1100 in response to an operation performed on the operation input unit 100.

The game screen display control unit 262 controls to display the game screen based on various data received from the server system 1100. In this configuration, the game space image (for example, 3DCG image or the like) is generated by the server system 1100, but the game space image can be generated by the user terminal 1500. In that case, the game screen display control unit 262 includes control of an object arranged in a virtual three-dimensional space for generating, for example, 3DCG.

The sound generation unit 290 is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as an audio synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of reproducing an audio file, and the like, and an effect related to the game based on the processing result by the game screen display control unit 262. Sound signals of sound, BGM, and various operation sounds are generated and output to the sound output unit 390.

The sound output unit 390 is realized by a device that outputs sound effects, BGM, or the like based on a sound signal input from the sound generation unit 290. The speaker 1510 in FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The image generation unit 292 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or the like.

Then, the image generation unit 292 generates an image of one game screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 second) based on various data received from the server system 1100, and images the generated image signal of the game screen. Output to the display unit 392.

The image display unit 392 displays various game images based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, and a head-mounted display. In this embodiment, the touch panel 1506 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The communication control unit 294 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394. The communication unit 394 connects to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack or a control circuit of a wired communication cable, and the wireless communication module 1553 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The terminal storage unit 500 stores a system program for realizing various functions for causing the terminal processing unit 200 to control the user terminal 1500 in an integrated manner, a program necessary for game play, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the terminal processing unit 200, and temporarily stores the calculation result executed by the terminal processing unit 200 according to various programs, the input data input from the operation input unit 100, and the like. Such functions are realized by, for example, IC memories such as RAM and ROM, magnetic disks such as hard disks, and optical disks such as CD-ROMs and DVDs. The IC memory 1552 and the memory card 1540 mounted on the control board 1550 of FIG. 1 correspond to this.

The terminal storage unit 500 of the present embodiment stores the terminal system program 502 and the game client program 504. Of course, data other than these can be stored as appropriate.

The terminal system program 502 is a program for realizing the basic functions of input / output of the user terminal 1500 as a computer.

The game client program 504 is application software for realizing the function as the user terminal calculation unit 260 by being read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200, but has a configuration incorporated as a part of the terminal system program 502. You may. In this embodiment, it is a copy of the distribution game client program 505 (see FIG. 7) provided by the server system 1100.

The game client program 504 may be a dedicated client program depending on the technical method for realizing an online game, or may be configured by a web browser program, a plug-in that realizes an interactive image display, or the like.

[Explanation of operation]
Next, the processing flow in the server system 1100 will be described. The processing flow described here is executed by the server processing unit 200s executing the server system program 501 and the server program 503.

21 to 22 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of processing in the server system 1100 of the present embodiment.
First, as shown in FIG. 21, the server system 1100 first executes a login process (step S2), and prepares new play data 700 for the logged-in user (see FIG. 17). The current date and time is stored in the play start date and time 702, and the main character control data 704, the owned sub-character list 707, the sub-character control data 710, and the owned item management data 760 are obtained from the game save data 610 of the user management data 600 of the logged-in user. Read and store the required data.

Next, the server system 1100 sets the sub-character to be used from the sub-characters 5 owned by the server system 1100 (step S4; see FIG. 2). Specifically, with reference to the owned sub-character list 707, the lottery reference body selection window W4 and the parameter value display body 44 are displayed as the owned sub-character list on the user terminal 1500 (see FIG. 3), and a predetermined number of them is displayed. Prompts the player to select. Then, the selected sub-character 5 is set in the used sub-character list 740 (see FIG. 11).

Next, the server system 1100 sets the lottery reference character (step S6). In the present embodiment, the used sub-character list 740 is copied as it is to the lottery reference character list 742 as a default.

Next, the server system 1100 sets the equipment of the main character 4, that is, the equipment item list 705 (see FIG. 17) with reference to the save data (step S8).

Next, the server system 1100 manages the usage restriction of the prize item (step S10). Specifically, for each prize item management data 780 (see FIG. 19) of the owned item management data 760, the expiration date 785 and the acquisition date and time 788 are compared, and the expiration date 785 is exceeded by counting from the acquisition date and time 788. If, or if the number of uses 789 has reached the limit number of uses 786, the action to disable the prize item (delete the prize item management data 780, if the main character 4 is equipped) (Equipment release, etc.) and registration in the trial item list 790 are performed, and the user terminal 1500 notifies that the prize item can no longer be used.

Next, the server system 1100 starts the game progress control and starts the game play (step S20). Then, when the game play is started, the server system 1100 controls the operation of the main character 4 and the sub-character 5 as the sub-character to be used in response to the operation input from the user terminal 1500, and the enemy character 6 To control its operation.

Further, when the game play is started, the server system 1100 starts the generation control of the acquisition event of the sub-character 5 as appropriate (step S22). For example, the contents of events such as the appearance of an enemy character who is a stage boss and the decryption of secrets can be set as appropriate. It may be an event to purchase from a peddler NPC. Then, when the event is cleared, a new sub-character 5 may be given to the player.

Further, the server system 1100 starts the control of changing the parameter values of the main character 4 and the sub-character 5 used as the sub-character according to the progress of the game (step S24).

Then, if the selection operation of the lottery reference character is detected during the game play (YES in step S30), the lottery reference body is changed according to the selection operation input (step S32). In the present embodiment, when the sub-character 5 displayed on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2) is selected, it is determined that the sub-character to be used and the lottery reference character are selected. Then, separately, the owned sub-character list 707 is referred to, the owned sub-character list is displayed on the user terminal 1500, the player is urged to select a predetermined number of them, and the selected sub-character 5 is used as the sub-character. It is set in the list 740 and the lottery reference character list 742 (see FIG. 17).

When the sub-character used and the lottery reference character are configured to be set separately, when the touch operation to the lottery icon 23 is detected, the lottery reference character selection screen is displayed (for example, the lottery reference). The body selection window W4 and the parameter value display body 44; see FIG. 3) may be configured to change the lottery reference body character list 742 according to the selection operation.

Next, when the server system 1100 detects the lottery execution operation during game play (YES in step S40), the server system 1100 executes the lottery content change process (step S42). In the present embodiment, when the touch operation to the lottery icon 23 on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2) is detected, the lottery content change process is executed.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the lottery content change process.
In the same process, the server system 1100 first selects a lottery set corresponding to the setting of the lottery reference character (step S50). Specifically, the lottery set selection condition data 580 having the lottery reference body condition 581 matching the setting of the lottery reference body character list 742 (see FIG. 17) is searched (see FIGS. 12 to 14), and further, the lottery reference body. With reference to the sub-character control data 710 of the character (see FIG. 17), the lottery set ID 583 to be adopted corresponding to the matching parameter value condition 582 is read out (see FIGS. 12 to 14).

Next, the server system 1100 copies the prize configuration of the selected lottery set into the lottery contents (step S52). Specifically, the all-prize list 752 of the lottery content setting data 750 (see FIG. 17) is cleared, and the all-prize list 554 of the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) of the lottery set selected in step S40. Is copied to the all-prize list 752 of the lottery content setting data 750. If there are multiple selected lottery sets, the duplicate prizes may be deleted or left.

Next, the server system 1100 sets the prizes to be released according to the release procedure of the selected lottery set, that is, sets the prizes that can be actually selected by the lottery (step S54). Specifically, from the release procedure data 560 of the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) of the lottery set selected in step S40, the release designation list 564 of the matching release condition 562 is referred to and designated in the list. The item that has been made is copied from the total prize list 752 to the released prize list 753.

Next, the server system 1100 sets the winning probability of the lottery content according to the winning probability changing procedure of the selected lottery set (step S56). Specifically, from the winning probability changing procedure data 570 (see FIG. 11) of the selected lottery set, the winning probability configuration 574 of the matching change condition 572 is copied to the winning probability setting data 754 of the lottery content setting data 750. ..

Next, the server system 1100 changes the lottery probability of the lottery contents according to the mutual relationship between the sub-characters 5 owned by the player (step S58). Specifically, the winning probability correction content 592 of the matching parameter value relationship condition 591 from the winning probability correction definition data 590 (see FIG. 15) is applied to the winning probability setting data 754.

With this, the content of the lottery to be executed next is confirmed, and the lottery content change process is completed.

Returning to FIG. 21, the server system 1100 then sets the content of the hint and discloses the lottery content and the hint on the user terminal 1500 (step S70). Specifically, the lottery set selection condition data 580 (see FIGS. 12 to 14) of the matching lottery reference body condition 581 is searched, and the condition one level higher than the matching parameter value condition 582 (for example, FIG. 12) is searched. For example, if the parameter value condition 582 that currently matches is "character level 1 to 5", "character level 6 to 10" with a higher one-step parameter value is searched), and the content is displayed as a hint. This is the content of the hint body 67 in 66 (see FIG. 4). Then, from the lottery set initial setting data 550 (see FIG. 10) indicated by the adopted lottery set ID 583 corresponding to the searched one higher condition, the contents of the release designation list 564 of the matching release condition 562 are predicted and configured. The content is 68. Then, the disclosure window W6 (see FIG. 4) is displayed on the user terminal 1500.

When the lottery execution icon 64 is touch-operated while the disclosure window W6 is displayed, the server system 1100 determines that the lottery execution operation input has been detected (YES in step S72), and applies the lottery content setting data 750. The lottery process is executed, and the winning product is given to the player (step S74). That is, the lottery of the objects that can be used in the game, which is the lottery in which the lottery contents are changed based on the parameter value of the lottery reference character, is executed, and the winning objects are given to the player. As a result, new prize item management data 780 (see FIG. 19) of the winning product is generated. The prize item ID 781 to item effect definition data 787 is copied from the prize item ID 541 to item effect definition data 547 of the prize item initial setting data 540 of the winning prize. The current date and time is set for the acquisition date and time 788, and the number of uses 789 is set to "0".

Moving on to FIG. 22, next, when the server system 1100 detects a usage operation input (equipment change operation of the main character 4 in the present embodiment) using an item owned by the player (YES in step S90), Specifically, when the touch operation to the equipment icon 24 on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2) is detected, the server system 1100 manages the usage restriction of the prize item in the same manner as in step S10, and manages the usage restriction of the owned item. Exclude items that cannot be used due to usage restrictions.

Next, the server system 1100 refers to the owned item management data 760, displays a list of owned items, and accepts a selection input of equipment to be changed from the list (step S94). Then, the server system 1100 uses and equips the main character 4 with the selected item, and applies the action and effect (step S96). At this time, if the selected item is a prize item, the number of times it is used 789 is increased by "1".

Next, the server system 1100 detects and determines the item purchase operation (step S110). In the present embodiment, when a touch operation on the purchase icon 25 (see FIG. 2) is detected, a positive determination is made. Then, if affirmative (YES in step S110), the server system 1100 displays the item purchase window W8 (see FIG. 5) including the solicitation display menu 82 based on the trial item list 790 on the user terminal 1500 (step S112). , The item purchase process is executed according to the purchase item selection operation (step S114). Along with this, the purchased item management data 762 is newly generated in the owned item management data 760.

Next, when the server system 1100 detects a predetermined character synthesis operation input during game play (YES in step S120), the server system 1100 executes the character synthesis process (step S122). That is, the sub-character 5 used as the synthesis source is replaced with the sub-character 5 of the synthesis destination.

Next, the server system 1100 executes the use restriction management of the prize item (step S130).

The server system 1100 repeats steps S30 to S130 until the game end condition is satisfied (NO in step S132). Then, when the game is finished (YES in step S132), the player's game save data 610 is updated (step S134), and the series of processes is finished.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the lottery content can be changed according to the parameter value of the sub-character 5 whose parameter value changes and grows according to the progress of the game. It is possible to realize a novel and attractive lottery element as if the growth of the sub-character 5 is reflected in the lottery content, and more specifically, the lottery content seems to grow according to the growth of the sub-character 5.

The lottery content is realized by changing the winning object (item 7 in the present embodiment; see FIG. 3), that is, the composition of the lottery prize and the winning probability according to the parameter value. At that time, if the sub-character 5 is grown or the intimacy with the main character 4 is increased, it becomes easier to win an object with a higher rarity. Therefore, the motivation for the growth of the sub-character 5 can be further increased, and the game and the lottery element can be excited.

In addition, the lottery contents include the combination of sub-characters used, how to synthesize the sub-character 5, the number of times and frequency of use of the sub-character 5, and the relative relationship between the parameter values of the sub-character 5 owned by the player. Can also be changed by. Therefore, it is possible to bring more diversity to the game and the lottery elements, and to enhance the interest of both.

In addition, before executing the lottery, the lottery contents and hints for changing the lottery contents from the current state can be presented to the player, so how to use the sub-character 5 to obtain the desired lottery contents. You can create an opportunity to think about what to do, and further enhance the interest of the game and lottery elements.

Then, the object given by the lottery (item 7 in the present embodiment) can be provided as a trial product having the same kind of usage restrictions as the purchased product. In particular, the lottery using sub-character 5 is free, so even players who are economically difficult to pay for the purchase will be able to enjoy playing with the same objects as other players, as a remedy. The effect is obtained.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described.
This embodiment is basically realized in the same manner as the first embodiment, except that the processing subject of the game progress control is the user terminal 1500. Hereinafter, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the same reference numerals will be given to the same components as those of the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 24 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the user terminal 1500B in the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500B of the present embodiment has a game progress control unit 210 with the game screen display control unit 262 omitted. That is, in the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500 itself executes arithmetic processing related to the progress of the game and generates a game space image by itself.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of programs and data stored in the terminal storage unit 500 of the user terminal 1500B of the present embodiment.
The terminal storage unit 500 of the present embodiment stores the terminal system program 502 and the game program 506. Then, as the game progress control unit 210 is processed by the user terminal 1500B, the stage initial setting data 510 to the current date and time 800 excluding the user management data 600 are stored in the terminal storage unit 500.

The game program 506 is a program for realizing the user terminal calculation unit 260, the game progress control unit 210, and the timekeeping unit 240 of the present embodiment in the terminal processing unit 200.

The processing flow in the present embodiment is basically the same as the processing flow of the server system 1100 in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 21 to 23), and the game progress control unit 210 is executed by the user terminal 1500B. In accordance with the above, the execution subject of each step may be appropriately read as the server system 1100 or the user terminal 1500B. When executing a process that needs to refer to the user management data 600 such as login on the user terminal 1500B, whether to request the server system 1100 to provide necessary data or collate, or to request the process itself. And deal with it.

According to this embodiment, the same action and effect as those of the first embodiment can be obtained.
Note that the user terminal 1500B may not be responsible for all of the game progress control unit 210, but may be limited to a part thereof.

[Modification example]
Although an example of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied has been described above, the embodiment to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and components can be added, omitted, or changed as appropriate.

[Part 1]
For example, in the above embodiment, an example of realizing an online game in a client-server type computer system has been given, but it may be realized in a computer system in which a plurality of user terminals 1500 are connected peer-to-peer. In that case, any user terminal 1500 is made to take on the function as the server system 1100 of the first embodiment. Alternatively, the plurality of user terminals 1500 may share the functions of the game progress control unit 210 as in the second embodiment.

[Part 2]
Further, although the online game is illustrated in the above embodiment, the same can be applied to a game executed by the user terminal 1500 in a stand-alone manner, in other words, a game executed in a computer system composed of a single computer. In this case, basically, the functional configurations shown in FIGS. 6 and 20 may be read as those realized by the user terminal 1500 alone.

[Part 3]
Further, for example, in the above embodiment, the game genre is taken as an example of an action RPG, but the game genre is not limited to this as long as the game includes a character whose related parameter values change according to the game results and a lottery element. It can be set as appropriate. For example, the present invention can be applied to puzzle games, tactical simulation games, shooting games, love games, upbringing games, racing games, puzzle games, action games, music games, sports games, and the like.

[Part 4]
Further, in the above embodiment, the lottery execution operation has been described as the following procedure. That is, 1) When a touch operation to the lottery icon 23 (see FIG. 2) is detected on the game screen W2, it is considered that the first stage lottery execution operation has been input, and the lottery reference body selection window W4 (see FIG. 3). 2) Select the lottery standard body in the lottery standard body selection window W4 to display the disclosure window W6 (see FIG. 4), and 3) touch the lottery execution icon 64 in the disclosure window W6. The lottery execution operation is configured in a plurality of stages, such as assuming that the lottery execution operation of the second stage is input and executing the lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, a predetermined touch operation (for example, two-finger touch, double tap, swipe, etc.) different from the first-stage lottery execution operation is performed on the sub-character 5 displayed on the game screen W2 (see FIG. 2). It is also possible to perform the first and last lottery execution operation and immediately execute the lottery based on the sub-character 5 currently in use. Such a lottery execution operation may be replaced with an operation input method via the lottery icon 23, or may coexist as another second lottery execution operation input method.

4 ... Main character 5 ... Sub character 7 ... Item 42 ... Lottery production display 61 ... Lottery reference body character 62 ... Prize composition display unit 63 ... Winning probability composition display unit 66 ... Hint display 82 ... Solicitation display menu 200s ... Server processing unit 210 … Game progress control unit 212… Character composition control unit 214… Sub-character setting unit used 216… Parameter value change unit 218… Lottery standard body setting unit 220… Lottery content change unit 222… Lottery execution unit 224… Hint display control unit 226… Usage restriction management unit 228 ... Solicitation display control unit 230 ... Unrestricted item assignment unit 500s ... Server storage unit 503 ... Server program 504 ... Game client program 506 ... Game program 520 ... Sub-character initial setting data 527 ... Initial parameter value list 530 ... Unrestricted item initial setting data 540 ... Free gift item initial setting data 543 ... Rarity 545 ... Expiration date 546 ... Usage limit number 550 ... Lottery set initial setting data 554 ... All prize list 560 ... Release procedure data 570 ... Winning probability change procedure data 580 … Lottery set selection condition data 590… Winning probability correction definition data 600… User management data 700… Play data 707… Owned sub-character list 710… Sub-character control data 717… Sub-character parameter value list 719… Character synthesis history data 740… Use Sub-character list 742 ... Lottery standard character list 750 ... Lottery content setting data 752 ... All prize list 753 ... Release prize list 754 ... Winning probability setting data 758 ... Hint setting data 760 ... Owned item management data 780 ... Prize item management data 785 ... Expiration date 786 ... Limited number of uses 788 ... Date and time of acquisition 789 ... Number of uses 90 ... Trial item list 1100 ... Server system 1150 ... Control board 1500 ... User terminal 1550 ... Control board W2 ... Game screen W4 ... Lottery reference body selection window W6 … Disclosure window W8… Item purchase window

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A program that allows a computer system to execute a game in which a character appears.
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character according to the progress of the game,
A lottery content changing means for changing the lottery content for drawing objects that can be used in the game based on the parameter value.
A lottery execution means associated with the character, which executes a lottery based on the lottery content and grants the winning object to the player.
A program for operating the computer system as. The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content by changing the configuration and / or the winning probability of the winning object based on the parameter value.
The program according to claim 1. The parameter value changing means changes the degree of growth of the character as the parameter value according to the progress of the game.
The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content so that the higher the degree of growth, the easier it is for an object with a high rarity to win.
The program according to claim 2. The game is a game in which a given intimate target character appears in addition to the character.
The parameter value changing means changes the intimacy between the character and the intimate target character as the parameter value according to the progress of the game.
The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content so that the higher the intimacy, the easier it is for an object with a high rarity to win.
The program according to claim 2 or 3. The lottery content changing means selects the lottery content to be used for the lottery from a plurality of types of the lottery content based on the parameter value.
The lottery execution means executes a lottery based on the selected lottery content.
The program according to claim 2. The game is a game in which one or more characters used for game play are selected from a plurality of the characters and played.
The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content based on a combination of characters selected as characters used for game play.
The program according to claim 2. The game is a game in which a plurality of the characters can be combined to generate a new character.
When the character is a character generated by the synthesis, the lottery content changing means changes the lottery content based on a combination of a plurality of the characters that are the basis of the synthesis.
The program according to claim 2. The game is a game in which a character used for game play is selected from a plurality of the characters and played.
The lottery execution means executes a lottery based on the lottery contents set to be different for each character.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The parameter value changing means changes the frequency of use of the character as the parameter value according to the progress of the game.
The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content so that the higher the frequency of use, the easier it is for an object with a high rarity to win.
The program according to claim 8. The lottery content changing means changes the lottery content of the character based on the relative difference in the parameter values of the plurality of characters.
The program according to claim 8 or 9. A hint display control means for displaying a hint indicating the relationship between the lottery content changed by the lottery content changing means and the parameter value.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 10 for further functioning the computer system. The game is an RPG game including a game scene in which the character fights with a given enemy character.
The parameter value changing means changes the parameter value according to the content of play in the battle.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 11. The lottery execution means executes the lottery at the break of the battle.
The program according to claim 12. A means for displaying and controlling a display body representing the parameter value,
To further function the computer system as
The lottery execution means changes the lottery probability according to the parameter value.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 13. The lottery execution means executes a lottery according to a predetermined operation on the character.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 14. A server system for communicating with a user terminal and executing a game in which a character appears on the user terminal.
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the character according to the progress of the game, and
A lottery content changing means for changing the lottery content for drawing objects that can be used in the game based on the parameter value, and
A lottery execution means associated with the character, which executes a lottery based on the lottery content and grants the winning object to the player, and a lottery execution means.
Server system with.

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