JP2022013292A - Video game processing program and video game processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance a player's interest in a video game.SOLUTION: A predetermined number of missions are selected by lottery from a plurality of missions, the selected missions are stored in association with a storage period, and when plural missions are stored, a mission specified by a player is provided to the player. The mission for which the associated storage period has elapsed is deleted. The number of missions that can be stored may be increased on the basis of a prescribed condition. The selected mission may be stored in a non-deletable manner.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

At least one of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a video game processing program and a video game processing system for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game in response to a player's operation on a server.

Conventionally, various techniques for providing a mission to a player in a video game have been proposed. Here, the mission is a concept corresponding to the content of the game, and the configuration is not particularly limited as long as the configuration can grasp the operation to be performed by the player. Examples of missions include missions, missions, quests, dungeons, and content that defines the flow from start to finish.

Some such techniques, for example, draw lots for events that occur during a mission (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-008396

However, in the conventional technology, even if a plurality of missions are provided in a video game, the missions played by the player may be biased, and as a result, the player's interest in the video game may be reduced. rice field.

An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to solve the above problems and increase the player's interest in video games.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a player's operation on a server. , A lottery function that draws a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions, a storage function that saves the lottered missions in association with a retention period, and a mission that has passed the associated retention period are deleted from the server. The purpose is to realize an erasing function and a providing function of providing a mission designated by the player to the player when a plurality of missions are saved.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player. In the processing system, a lottery means for drawing a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions, a storage means for storing the lottered missions in association with a retention period, and a mission for which the associated retention period has elapsed are deleted. It is characterized by including an erasing means for erasing, and a providing means for providing a mission designated by the player to the player when a plurality of missions are saved.

From a non-limiting point of view, the video game processing program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a player's operation on a user terminal. The user terminal is provided with a lottery function for drawing a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions, a storage function for storing the lottered missions in association with a retention period, and a mission for which the associated retention period has elapsed. The purpose is to realize an erasing function for erasing and a providing function for providing a mission designated by the player to the player when a plurality of missions are saved.

Each embodiment of the present application solves one or more shortages.

It is a block diagram which shows the example of the structure of the video game processing system corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation on the server side in the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation on the terminal side in the game processing corresponding to at least one of the embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of the storage state of the information corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game processing corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the game screen corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the operation method corresponding to at least one of the Embodiments of this invention.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the various components in the examples of each embodiment described below can be appropriately combined as long as there is no contradiction or the like. Further, the contents described as an example of one embodiment may be omitted in other embodiments. In addition, the contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic parts of each embodiment may be omitted. Further, the order of various processes constituting the various flows described below is in no particular order as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the video game processing system 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game processing system 100 includes a video game processing server 10 (server 10) and user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (N is an arbitrary integer) used by the user of the video game processing system 100. including. The configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited to this, and a single user terminal may be used by a plurality of users, or may be configured to include a plurality of servers.

The server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N are each connected to a communication network 30 such as the Internet. Although not shown, the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N are connected to the communication network 30 by performing data communication with a base station managed by a communication carrier via a wireless communication line.

By including the server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N, the video game processing system 100 realizes various functions for executing various processes according to the user's operation.

The server 10 is managed by the administrator of the video game processing system 100, and has various functions for providing information on various processes to a plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. In this example, the server 10 is configured by an information processing device such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium for storing various information. The server 10 has a general configuration for performing various processes as a computer such as a control unit and a communication unit, but the description thereof is omitted here. Further, in the video game processing system 100, it is preferable that the server 10 manages various information from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load applied to each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. However, the storage unit for storing various information may be provided with a storage area in a state accessible to the server 10, and may be configured to have a dedicated storage area outside the server 10, for example.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the server 10A, which is an example of the configuration of the server 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the server 10A includes at least a lottery unit 11, a storage unit 12, an erasing unit 13, and a providing unit 14.

The lottery unit 11 has a function of drawing a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions.

Here, the mission means a concept corresponding to the content of the game, as described above. Further, the composition of a plurality of missions is not particularly limited as long as each mission includes elements different from other missions. Examples of multiple missions include multiple missions with different objects and different difficulty levels.

Further, the configuration for drawing a predetermined number of missions is not particularly limited as long as the configuration allows the player to grasp the lottery result. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which one mission is randomly selected and used as a lottery result.

The storage unit 12 has a function of storing the lottered missions in association with the storage period.

Here, storage means storing information about a mission in a predetermined storage area. The configuration for storing the lottery mission in association with the retention period is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the player to recognize the retention period. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which information for providing a player with a lottery mission and an elapsed time from storage is stored in a predetermined storage area.

The erasing unit 13 has a function of erasing a mission whose associated storage period has expired.

Here, erasing a mission means preventing the saved mission from being provided to the player. That is, the erasure may mean that the information about the mission is not stored in the predetermined storage area, or may set the unprovidable flag for the mission information. When displaying the game screen showing the saved mission, the value of the area for displaying the mission to be erased may be set to Null or the like. The configuration for erasing the mission is not particularly limited as long as it cannot provide the player with the mission whose storage period has expired. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which when a player starts a video game, a mission associated with the player and whose storage period has expired is deleted without depending on the operation of the player. There is.

When a plurality of missions are saved, the providing unit 14 has a function of providing the mission designated by the player to the player.

Here, providing a mission to a player means updating predetermined information so that the player can play the mission. The configuration for providing the mission to the player is not particularly limited, but a configuration in which the provision history remains is preferable. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which information about a mission provided to a player is updated based on a player's operation.

Each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is managed by the user, and it is possible to play a network distribution type game such as a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a portable game device, or a so-called wearable device. It is composed of various communication terminals. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the above-mentioned example, and may be any configuration that allows the user to recognize the composite image. Other examples of user terminal configurations include combinations of various communication terminals, personal computers, and stationary game devices.

Further, each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30, and hardware for executing various processes by communicating with the server 10 (for example, a browser screen according to coordinates). It is equipped with a display device that displays the game screen, etc.) and software. It should be noted that each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without going through the server 10.

Next, the operation of the video game processing system 100 (system 100) of this example will be described.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a video game process executed by the system 100. In the game processing in this example, processing related to controlling the progress of the video game according to the operation of the user of the user terminal (that is, the player of the video game) is performed. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10A and the user terminal 20 (terminal 20) execute game processing will be described as an example.

The game process is started, for example, when the server 10A determines that the lottery conditions for the mission are satisfied. Hereinafter, the case where the server 10A determines that the user operating from the terminal 20 (that is, the player of the video game) satisfies the mission generation condition will be described as an example.

The server 10A first draws a mission in the game process (step S11). In this example, the server 10A executes a lottery process so that one mission is randomly determined from a plurality of missions.

When the server 10A draws a mission, the server 10A saves the lottered mission (step S12). In this example, the server 10A executes a process of storing one mission indicated by the lottery result in a predetermined storage area in association with a predetermined storage period.

Further, the server 10A deletes the mission whose retention period has expired (step S13). In this example, the server 10A deletes the missions stored in the predetermined storage area from the storage area for which the associated storage period has elapsed.

Further, the server 10A provides a mission to the player (step S14). In this example, the server 10A transmits information about the mission designated by the player to the terminal 20 in order to provide the player with a mission whose storage period has not elapsed and has not been erased. Further, the server 10A transmits the output information for outputting the game screen showing the progress of the mission to the terminal 20.

The terminal 20 outputs a game screen to a display screen of a predetermined display device based on the output information received from the server 10A (step S15). After outputting the game screen, the terminal 20 transmits the operation information received from the user to the server 10A, so that the progress of the mission by the server 10A is continued.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the server 10A side in the game processing. Here, the operation of the server 10A in the system 100 will be described again.

In the game process, the server 10A first draws a mission (step S101), saves the mission (step S102), erases the mission (step S103), and provides the mission (step S104).

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the terminal 20 side when the terminal 20 executes the game processing. Hereinafter, a case where the terminal 20 executes a game process by itself will be described as an example. Since the configuration of the terminal 20 has the same functions as the configuration of the server 10 except that various information is received from the server 10, the description thereof is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

In the game processing, the terminal 20 first draws a mission (step S201), saves the mission (step S202), erases the mission (step S203), and provides the mission (step S204). In this example, the terminal 20 acquires the information used in each step by communicating with the server 10A. The terminal 20 may be configured to specify the information used in each step by referring to the storage unit provided by the terminal 20.

As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, the server 10A that controls the progress of the video game according to the operation of the player provides the lottery unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the erasing unit 13. Since it is configured to include the unit 14, a predetermined number of missions are drawn from a plurality of missions, the lottered missions are saved in association with the retention period, and the missions whose associated retention period has elapsed are deleted. When a plurality of missions are saved, the mission specified by the player can be provided to the player, and the player's interest in the video game can be improved.

That is, by determining playable missions by lottery and registering the determined missions so that they can be played for a predetermined period of time, it becomes possible to alleviate the bias of the missions played by the player. Therefore, a video game It becomes possible to improve the player's interest in the game.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10B (server 10B) which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10B includes at least a lottery unit 11, a storage unit 12, an erasing unit 13, a providing unit 14, and an increasing unit 15.

The increase unit 15 has a function of increasing the number of storable missions based on predetermined conditions.

Here, the content of the predetermined condition is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration reflects the operation of the player. An example of such a configuration includes a configuration in which a player has advanced a video game to a predetermined state as a predetermined condition.

The configuration for increasing the number of storable missions is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the player to recognize the increased number of missions. An example of such a configuration is a configuration that displays a game screen that includes slots corresponding to the number of saved missions and the number of saveable missions. The time to increase the number of storable missions is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, before the mission lottery (or after the lottery), or may be a time independent of the mission lottery.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10B and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10B and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

The server 10B increases the number of storable missions (storable number) in the game processing (step S2-11). In this example, the server 10B updates the player information so that when the player provided with the mission satisfies the condition for increasing the storable number, the storable number of the player is increased.

As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, the server 10B includes a lottery unit 11, a storage unit 12, an erasing unit 13, a providing unit 14, and an increasing unit 15. Therefore, the number of storable missions can be increased based on a predetermined condition, and the motivation of the player to play the video game can be improved.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10C (server 10C), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10C includes at least a lottery unit 11, a storage unit 12C, an erasing unit 13C, and a providing unit 14.

The storage unit 12C has a function of storing the lottery missions in an erasable manner based on the operation of the player.

Here, saving in an erasable state means saving so as not to be erased even after the retention period has elapsed. The configuration for storing the mission in an erasable manner is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the erasable mission and the non-erasable mission can be distinguished by the player. An example of such a configuration is a configuration in which only missions selected by the player are stored in an erasable manner. The selection of whether or not to make the mission erasable may be made at the time of lottery or after saving. Further, the configuration may be such that the non-erasable state can be changed to the erasable state.

The erasing unit 13C has a function of erasing the missions that are not saved in an erasable manner among the saved missions.

Here, the configuration for erasing a mission that has not been saved in an erasable manner is not particularly limited, and may be a configuration that requires the operation of the player or a configuration that completes the erasure regardless of the operation of the player. good. That is, in the example of the configuration for erasing the erasable mission, when the player first logs in every day, among the missions corresponding to the player, the missions that were drawn and saved yesterday and cannot be erased. There is a configuration to delete missions that are not saved in the login without depending on the player's operation.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10C and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10C and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

When the server 10C saves the lottery mission in the game process, the server 10C saves the mission in an erasable manner based on the player operation (step S3-11). In this example, the server 10C saves the mission selected by the player among the saved missions in an erasable manner.

Further, the server 10C erases the mission (step S3-12). In this example, the server 10C erases the saved missions that cannot be erased and the saved period has expired without depending on the operation of the player, and the erased result is sent to the player. Notify.

As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, the server 10C includes a lottery unit 11, a storage unit 12C, an erasing unit 13C, and a providing unit 14, so that a player can operate the server 10C. Players are free to play video games by saving lottery missions irreversibly, erasing missions that are not erasable, and allowing missions to remain beyond the retention period. The degree can be improved.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10D (server 10D), which is an example of the video game processing server 10. In this example, the server 10D includes at least a lottery unit 11D, a storage unit 12, an erasing unit 13, and a providing unit 14.

The lottery unit 11D has a function of referring to a storage means for storing a plurality of groups composed of a plurality of missions and drawing a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions belonging to a group selected according to a predetermined rule.

Here, the relationship between a plurality of missions belonging to one group is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that they have a shared property. An example of such a configuration is a group composed of multiple missions in which the positional relationships in a story or virtual space are connected.

Further, although not shown, the storage means may be provided in a part of the server 10D or may be provided outside the server 10D. The configuration of the predetermined rule is not particularly limited, and one group may be selected based on the player operation, or a plurality of groups may be selected regardless of the player operation.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a game process executed by the system 100. Hereinafter, the operations of the server 10D and the terminal 20 will be described as an example. The flowcharts showing the operations of the server 10D and the terminal 20 are omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding duplicate explanations.

The server 10D draws missions from a plurality of missions belonging to the selected group in the game process (step S4-11). In this example, the server 10D randomly determines one mission from a plurality of missions belonging to the group selected by the player.

As described above, as one aspect of the fourth embodiment, since the server 10D is configured to include at least a lottery unit 11D, a storage unit 12, an erasing unit 13, and a providing unit 14, a plurality of units are provided. Refer to a storage means for storing a plurality of groups composed of missions, draw a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions belonging to a group selected according to a predetermined rule, and improve the player's expectation value for the selected missions. Can be done.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a video game processing server 10Z (server 10Z) which is an example of the video game processing server 10 in the system 100 (see FIG. 1). In this example, the server 10Z includes at least a lottery unit 11Z, a storage unit 12Z, an erasing unit 13Z, and a providing unit 14Z. The contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic parts of each embodiment may be omitted. In addition, the order of the various processes constituting the various flows described below is in no particular order as long as there is no contradiction in the processing contents.

The lottery unit 11Z has a function of drawing a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions.

Here, the mission means a concept corresponding to the content of the game. The configuration for drawing a predetermined number of missions is not particularly limited, but a predetermined number of missions are drawn from a plurality of missions to which the missions to be drawn are added, at least based on additional conditions regarding the progress of the video game. Configuration is preferable. Hereinafter, a case where the missions released according to the progress of the video game are added to the lottery target will be described as an example. Since the release here means that the mission can be provided to the player, it can also be expressed as release according to the world view constructed by the video game.

The storage unit 12Z has a function of storing the lottered missions in association with the storage period.

Here, the configuration for storing the lottery mission in association with the storage period is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the player to recognize the storage period. Hereinafter, a case will be described as an example in which after the lottery, the period up to 23:59:59 on the day of the lottery is associated with the mission as the retention period. That is, in this example, the lottery result is reset every day in principle.

The erasing unit 13Z has a function of erasing a mission whose associated storage period has expired.

Here, erasing a mission means preventing the saved mission from being provided to the player. Hereinafter, a case where a mission whose retention period has expired is deleted at a fixed time every day will be described as an example.

When a plurality of missions are stored, the providing unit 14Z has a function of providing the mission designated by the player to the player.

Here, the configuration for providing the mission to the player is not particularly limited, and may be a configuration for asking the player for compensation or a configuration for limiting the number of provisions. Hereinafter, a case where the player plays a mission specified by the player via the game screen will be described as an example.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of mission-related information stored in a storage unit (not shown) included in the server 10Z. As shown in FIG. 13, the storage unit stores the slot number, the slot state, and the mission information in association with each other. Hereinafter, a case where the player information and the mission-related information are associated with each other will be described as an example.

Here, the slot means the number of missions that can be associated with the player. In this example, a maximum of five slots are released to the player according to the progress of the video game, and each slot is associated with a lottery mission.

Further, the state of the slots means which state each slot is in among the plurality of states provided. In this example, one of the following states is set.
-Unreleased: The mission item has not been released. When displaying the mission name, "Unreleased state." Is displayed.
・ Unlottery: A state where a mission lottery can be done. When displaying the mission name, "Lottery can be done." Is displayed.
・ Lottery: A mission lottery is being held. A special animation is displayed at the time of lottery.
・ Setting: A mission that has been played by lottery has been selected.
-Setting (unplayed): A state in which an unplayed mission has been selected by lottery. When displaying the mission name, the "NEW" icon is displayed at the specified position.
-Setting (favorite): A state in which favorites have been registered for the mission selected by lottery. When displaying the mission name, information indicating that it is in the favorite state is also displayed.

Further, the mission information means information for causing a player to play a mission. Hereinafter, the case where the mission information includes the mission name, the difficulty level, various texts, and various images will be described as an example. The relationship between the mission-related information and the mission information is not particularly limited, and any configuration may be used as long as the player and the mission can be associated and managed.

The plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N in the system 100 (see FIG. 1) are each managed by the user, and for example, network distribution of a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a portable game device, a so-called wearable device, or the like. It is composed of communication terminals capable of playing type games. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the above-mentioned example, and may be any configuration that allows the user to recognize the composite image. Other examples of user terminal configurations include combinations of various communication terminals, personal computers, and stationary game devices.

Further, each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30, and hardware for executing various processes by communicating with the server 10 (for example, a browser screen according to coordinates). It is equipped with a display device that displays the game screen, etc.) and software. It should be noted that each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without going through the server 10.

Next, the operation of the video game processing system 100Z (system 100Z, not shown), which is an example of the system 100 (see FIG. 1), will be described. The system 100Z includes a server 10Z. Hereinafter, for the sake of simplicity, the processing executed by the server 10Z and the user terminal will be described as being executed by the system 100Z.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a video game process executed by the system 100Z. In the game processing in this example, processing related to controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation is performed. Hereinafter, each process will be described. The order of each process is random as long as there is no contradiction in the process contents.

The game process is started, for example, when the system 100Z determines that the lottery conditions for the mission are satisfied. Hereinafter, in a railway (train) driving simulation game, a case where the player satisfies the mission generation condition will be described as an example.

In this example, the progress of the video game consists of a clear stage called a mission, which is divided by a section from the station to the station. The player can flexibly respond to different sections, occupancy rates, time zones, and sometimes rainy weather for each mission, and stop at each station according to the stop position and arrival time within the set speed limit. The purpose. Further, in this example, a case where a free running mode (free running), a main mode (driver's road), an arcade mode, a VR mode, and a roulette mission mode (daily roulette) are provided will be described as an example.

The free driving mode is a mode in which the weather, time, and occupancy rate can be set according to the mood from the freely set station to the station. In addition, it is preferable to be able to play in a mode in which the scenery is viewed by automatic driving and how long the vehicle can continue to run, such as endurance driving.

The main mode is a chapter-progressing main mode. The player advances each mission aiming at the ending, mainly for the E235 series vehicle, for one lap section of the Yamanote Line. In addition, other routes will be released for free practice and roulette missions as the mission progresses.

The arcade mode is a mode in which missions recorded in a system different from this system (for example, an arcade version which is a simulation game of the same type) can be played. Unlike the main mode, the player can play by testing his / her skill aiming at a high score in the arcade version of the game rules.

The VR mode is a mode in which you can experience the feeling of a driver on the Yamanote Line E235 using the Virtual Reality (VR) function. Players can play missions between predetermined stations.

The roulette mission mode is a mode in which you can easily play missions of various difficulty levels prepared exclusively for you, as if you were playing one game a day. The roulette is reset at midnight every day, and the player can play the missions that appear randomly by turning the roulette. Here, the roulette mission mode is linked with the main mode, and vehicles other than the Yamanote line E235 series and E231 series (Yamanote line 205 series, 103 series, Saikyo line, Keihin Tohoku line, Ueno Tokyo line, Narita) You can also play with Express).

A roulette frame is provided in the roulette mission mode. There are a maximum of 5 roulette slots, which will be released as the main mode progresses. By selecting the displayed mission, the player can freely play the mission as many times as he / she wants. However, the contents of the mission will be reset at midnight, so if you want to keep it, you can play the same mission at any time by registering it as a favorite.

The roulette lottery will be blank after midnight, and you will be able to draw new missions. When the player selects a blank mission frame, the player can select which route of the missions will be drawn from the released routes. The following contents will change depending on the clear state of the main mode.
-Number of items in roulette missions.
・ The number of routes that can be selected for roulette missions.
-The number of missions selected by lottery.

Further, in the roulette mission mode, the mission cleared by the player is displayed with a high score, an overall evaluation, and the number of plays.

In the game process, the system 100Z first draws a mission (step S301). In this example, the system 100Z draws one mission from a plurality of missions corresponding to the player by using a known method for realizing a virtual roulette.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a game screen. As shown in FIG. 15, a roulette icon 1511, a mission selection item (mission slot) 1521, a mission detailed explanation 1530, and an operation button guidance display 1540 are displayed on the game screen.

The roulette icon 1511 is an icon that indicates whether or not a mission can be drawn. If the mission content has not been decided and the lottery can be done, it will be displayed brightly. If the mission content is fixed and the lottery cannot be performed, the icon will be dimmed.

The mission selection item (mission slot) 1521 displays the item of the roulette mission in the design of the electric bulletin board of the station. Hereinafter, an example of the contents included in the mission selection items will be described.
-Mission number: Displays the number of the item of the roulette mission. The number is from 1 to 5.
-Route name: Displays the route name (in the case of the Yamanote line, the vehicle type is also displayed) that runs on the roulette mission.
-Display of the number of sections and the color of the route: The color representing the route and the number of sections of the route are displayed. Even if it is not released, it is color-coded so that it can be identified.
・ Departure station display: Displays the first station where the mission starts.
-Favorite display: Display favorite registration. It is displayed brightly when the mission is registered. If the mission is not registered, the icon will be dimmed. Not displayed if the mission selection item has not been released.
-Mission name display: The mission name is displayed in yellow letters like an electric bulletin board.
-New mission icon: For new missions that have not been played, a "NEW" icon is displayed at the upper left of the mission selection item. Once the player plays once, the NEW icon disappears.
-Mission selection item lock display: "Mission item lock" is displayed when the mission selection item is locked. When the mission selection item is unlocked, it is hidden and the mission information is displayed.

The mission detailed description 1530 displays the detailed contents of the mission selected in the mission item. If the mission has not been drawn, the details of the mission will not be displayed.

The operation button guidance display 1540 displays the guidance display of the operation buttons to which the following functions are set.
・ "○ button (before mission lottery)": Transition to "Route lottery display". In this example, when the player inputs the operation of moving the cursor to the mission selection item displayed as "Lottery can be performed" and pressing the 〇 button, the route lottery display for selecting which route the lottery is to be performed. The screen transitions to.
・ "○ button (after mission lottery)": Transition to "Section selection screen". In this example, when the player inputs the operation of moving the cursor to the mission selection item displaying the mission name and pressing the 〇 button, such as "Mission name 01", the section for selecting which section to play is selected. The screen transitions to the selection screen.
-"X button": Transit to "Main menu screen".
・ "△ button": Register or unregister your favorites.
-"Arrow keys": Select mission selection items up and down.

When a mission is drawn based on the player operation via the game screen, the system 100Z saves the lottered mission (step S302). In this example, the system 100Z stores the lottery missions in association with the roulette frame. The time to save the missions is not particularly limited, and a plurality of missions may be saved at the same time, or a plurality of missions drawn at different times may be saved. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of the player as compared with the case where there is only one lottery mission, for example.

Further, the system 100Z erases the mission whose storage period has expired (step S303). In this example, the system 100Z erases the missions saved up to yesterday when displaying the roulette mission screen. It is also possible to delete the missions saved up to yesterday before the lottery, perform the lottery for today, and save today's minutes.

Further, the system 100Z provides a mission to the player (step S304). In this example, the system 100Z controls the progress of the simulation game based on the mission selection item specified by the player.

As described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the system 100Z including the server 10Z (hereinafter, simply referred to as "system 100Z") includes a lottery unit 11Z, a storage unit 12Z, an erasing unit 13Z, and the like. Since it is configured to include the provision unit 14Z, a predetermined number of missions are drawn from a plurality of missions, the drawn missions are saved in association with the retention period, and the missions whose associated retention period has elapsed are deleted. When a plurality of missions are saved, the mission specified by the player can be provided to the player, and the player's interest in the video game can be improved.

That is, the player decides playable missions (for example, stage, face) by lottery (for example, roulette, random), and the decided missions are put into slots for a predetermined period (for example, until 23:59 of the day, etc.). Since it becomes possible to register and select and play the registered mission, it is possible to increase the chances that various missions are recognized by the player, and thus it becomes possible to improve the player's interest in the video game.

In the example of the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100Z draws a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions to which the missions to be drawn are added, at least based on additional conditions regarding the progress of the video game. For example, the lottery target is increased according to the clear state of the video game in other modes), so that the player's interest in the lottery can be maintained.

In the example of the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100Z can be changed to a first object for receiving a lottery start request (for example, a roulette icon indicating a state in which a lottery can be performed) and a first object. A game screen including two objects (for example, a roulette icon indicating a state in which lottery cannot be performed) is displayed, and when the change condition corresponding to the second object is satisfied, the second object is changed to the first object. When the first object is specified, one mission may be drawn from a plurality of missions. The configuration for designating the first object is not particularly limited, and the first object itself may be configured to function as an operation button, or the text or image displayed at the position corresponding to the first object may be used as an operation button. It may be configured to function as. With such a configuration, the player can easily recognize whether or not the lottery is possible.

Although not particularly mentioned in the above-mentioned example of the fifth embodiment, the system 100Z refers to a storage means for storing a plurality of groups composed of a plurality of missions, and informs the player according to the progress of the video game. The missions to be provided may be selected, and a predetermined number of missions may be drawn from a plurality of missions defined as lottery targets regardless of the group. In the example of such a configuration, each mission is classified into one or a plurality of groups based on the information (for example, attribute, difficulty level) set for each of the plurality of missions, and the conditions satisfied by the player are satisfied. Based on the above, there is a configuration in which a mission to be drawn is selected from a plurality of missions. With such a configuration, the player can be made aware of the features provided in the mission, so that the player's interest in the video game can be further improved.

Although not particularly mentioned in the example of the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100Z may be configured to draw a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions including missions that the player cannot select. An example of such a configuration is that in the main mode, missions are sequentially released, and in the lottery mode, missions that have not been released in the main mode are included in the lottery target. With such a configuration, it becomes possible to provide the player with the possibility of preemptively playing a mission that cannot be played in the main mode by lottery, so that the player's interest in the video game can be improved. ..

Although the VR mode is briefly mentioned in the example of the fifth embodiment described above, the system 100Z controls the progress of the video game by displaying the game screen related to the video game on the headset worn by the player. The player may be evaluated based on the player's operation, the player's line of sight may be detected, and when the line of sight satisfies the evaluation condition, the privilege corresponding to the evaluation condition may be reflected in the player's evaluation. In this case, the system 100Z controls the progress of the video game based on the operation of the player received via the controller, and when the combination of the line of sight and the controller operation satisfies the evaluation condition, the privilege corresponding to the evaluation condition is satisfied. May be reflected in the evaluation of the player. An example of such a configuration will be described below.

First, an example of the configuration of a video game using the VR mode will be described. It is preferable that the simulation game described in the example of the fifth embodiment is provided with an interaction element for the purpose of speed control and time adjustment in order to provide a variety of game play. In this example, the following elements are set for each mission, and evaluation is performed on a four-point scale from 0 to 3 according to the content that the player can handle, points are added to the score, and the life gauge is increased or decreased.
・ Speed limit: The range of travel is below the specified speed limit, with the motif of actual railway block sections such as 60 km / h and 75 km / h.
・ Constant speed point: It is a point that is set within the travel section and needs to pass at the specified speed.
・ Constant speed zone: It is set within the traveling section and is within the range of traveling while keeping the specified speed.
-Pointing and calling: When the above three types of speed change notices are displayed, it becomes a gimmick to press the button meaning "confirmed notice speed".

Other examples of interaction elements include:
・ Interaction element with confirmation act as a motif: It is set in common for each mission, and it is evaluated in 4 stages from 0 to 3 according to the contents that can be dealt with, and points are added to the score.
Door closing light confirmation: A gimmick that determines whether or not the "door closing light" that informs that all the doors of the own vehicle have been closed has been confirmed when passengers have finished getting on and off the stopped vehicle.
Pointing and calling: A gimmick that presses the button that means "confirmed the notice speed" when the speed limit, constant speed point, and speed change notice in the constant speed band are displayed.
・ Interaction element related to attentiveness with the motif of horn and dimming operation of own vehicle: It is set by random appearance for each mission, and it is evaluated in 4 stages from 0 to 3 according to the contents that can be handled, and points are added to the heart evaluation described later. I do.
Signal to track maintenance workers Honk: A gimmick that adds points by sounding a horn to track maintenance workers who are evacuating to an evacuation site on the route site.
Service to railroad fans Honk: A gimmick that adds points by sounding a whistle to railroad fans at overpasses and adjacent facilities along the railway line.
Warning whistle for pop-out passengers: A gimmick that adds points by sounding a horn for passengers who are in front of the white line in the station platform or who are leaning against the platform door.
Safety confirmation horn to the railway bridge: A gimmick that adds points by sounding the horn to notify the vehicle's passage through the railway bridge before passing through the railway bridge.
Dimming to passing vehicles: A gimmick that adds points by dimming the headlights for vehicles that pass each other.

In order to realize the above simulation game, a controller for VR (or a headset for VR, VR goggles) is used as at least a part of the controller. The configuration of the controller for VR is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a head-mounted display (HMD) or a head-up display (HUD). Hereinafter, a case where a headset for VR is used will be described as an example.

In the VR mode, a VR-dedicated interface is set and operations using the controller are accepted. As a peripheral device, an operation is usually accepted using a controller, but it is preferable that the peripheral device is separately configured so that the same operation can be performed using a dedicated controller with a train mascon as a motif.

In addition, there are the following examples of level design and replay elements.
・ Mission clear evaluation: If you can operate the train well, adjust the stop position and arrival time, and drive to the final destination station without losing the life gauge, the mission will be cleared. Also, depending on the mission, a unique clear goal may be set as the difficulty level increases. Each mission is set with 5 levels of difficulty: Easy, Normal, Hard, Very Hard, and Tempest, and the player can proceed while changing the difficulty level according to his or her play. In the arcade mode, there are four levels of beginner, intermediate, advanced, and GO, which are the same as in the arcade.
-Score evaluation: The content of operating the train is evaluated as a score for each operation, and a comprehensive evaluation of S, A, B, C, and D is given according to the total score for each mission. The score evaluation is preferably an evaluation that allows a player to compete with other players for a high score, fill all missions with a comprehensive evaluation S, and play with other players.
-Heart evaluation: As a driver's attention, a service warning whistle for railroad fans and dimming so as not to dazzle the passing vehicle are added as a heart evaluation according to the contents. The secret routes and test missions included in the main mode will be released according to the accumulated points added to this evaluation. The configuration for evaluating the contents of the attention is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the configuration allows the player to recognize the determination condition.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the line-of-sight operation in the simulation game. As shown in FIG. 16, the player 1610 has a line of sight detected by the headset 1620. In this state, if a confirmation instruction is given to the speedometer 1631 during operation, the "speedometer" in the cockpit in front of the driver will illuminate, and when the player visually observes the shining part, the controller possessed by the player 1610 (not shown). The image (△ mark in this example) corresponding to the operation button (△ button in this example) provided in) is displayed. Although not distinguished in FIG. 16 for the sake of simplicity, the operation panel 1630 including the speedometer 1631 and the like is actually drawn in the head set 1620. Further, FIG. 16 shows a state in which the “Δ mark” is superimposed and displayed on the speedometer 1631. Further, reference numeral 1621 in FIG. 16 indicates a range of fields of view in which the system 100Z determines that the player 1610 wearing the headset 1620 has seen the speedometer. Then, when the player presses the "Δ button" of the controller, it is determined that the line-of-sight operation is successful. The configuration for setting the visual field range 1621 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the line-of-sight pointer is not displayed so as not to obstruct the field of view. Further, when a pointing and calling instruction is given during the game, the configuration for illuminating the frame of the speedometer to notify the player is not particularly limited, but the color of the effect changes according to the type of points. Is preferable. In this case, a blue effect may be displayed in the case of a constant speed band notice, an orange effect may be displayed in the case of a speed limit notice, and a light blue effect may be displayed in the case of a constant speed point notice. The target to which the system 100Z issues a confirmation instruction is not limited to the speedometer, and there are various targets according to the purpose of the simulation game. An example of such an object is a door-closing light.

As described above, as another aspect of the fifth embodiment, the system 100Z may be configured to detect the line of sight with the headset and add the score according to the player looking at the speedometer or the like. .. With such a configuration, the quality of the simulation game can be improved. Further, in this case, the player may be evaluated based on the line of sight and the contents of the button operation. By making the button operation a requirement, it is possible to provide the player with an experience close to the actual parallax calling.

As described above, each embodiment of the present application solves one or more shortages. The effects of each embodiment are non-limiting effects or examples of effects.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N and the server 10 have various control programs (for example, a video game processing program) stored in their own storage devices. Execute the process.

Further, the configuration of the system 100 is not limited to the configuration described as an example of each of the above-described embodiments, and may be a configuration in which the server 10 executes a part or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the user terminal, for example. , A part or all of the processing described as the processing executed by the server 10 may be executed by any one of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (for example, the user terminal 20). Further, a part or all of the storage unit included in the server 10 may be provided by any of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. That is, the other one may have a part or all of the functions provided by either the user terminal 20 or the server 10 in the system 100.

Further, the program may be configured to realize a part or all of the functions described as examples of the above-described embodiments in a single device that does not include a communication network.

[Additional Notes]
The description of the above-described embodiment describes at least the following invention so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.
[1]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a server according to a player's operation.
To the server
A lottery function that draws a predetermined number of missions from multiple missions,
A save function that saves the lottery missions in association with the retention period,
An erase function that erases missions whose associated retention period has expired,
A video game processing program for realizing a providing function of providing a mission specified by the player to the player when a plurality of missions are saved.
[2]
The video game processing program according to [1] for realizing an increasing function of increasing the number of missions that can be stored in the server based on a predetermined condition.
[3]
In the save function, a function of saving a lottery mission in an erasable manner based on the operation of the player is realized.
The video game processing program according to [1] or [2] for realizing a function of erasing a mission that cannot be erased and is not saved in the erasing function.
[4]
In the lottery function, a storage means for storing a plurality of groups composed of a plurality of missions is referred to, and a function of drawing a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions belonging to a group selected according to a predetermined rule is realized. The video game processing program according to any one of 1] to [3].
[5]
In the lottery function, from [1] to [1] to realize a function of drawing a predetermined number of missions from the plurality of missions to which missions to be drawn are added, at least based on additional conditions relating to the progress of the video game. 4] The video game processing program described in any one of the above.
[6]
To the server
A display function for displaying a game screen including a first object for receiving a lottery start request by the lottery function and a second object that can be changed to the first object.
When the change condition corresponding to the second object is satisfied, the change function of changing the second object to the first object is realized.
In the lottery function, when the first object is specified, the video game process according to any one of [1] to [5] for realizing the function of drawing one mission from the plurality of missions. program.
[7]
In the provided function, a function of referring to a storage means for storing a plurality of groups composed of a plurality of missions and selecting a mission to be provided to the player according to the progress of the video game is realized.
The lottery function is described in any one of [1] to [6] for realizing a function of drawing a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions as lottery targets defined regardless of the group. Video game processing program.
[8]
In the lottery function, the video game process according to any one of [1] to [7] for realizing a function of drawing a predetermined number of missions from the plurality of missions including missions that the player cannot select. program.
[9]
To the server
A control function for controlling the progress of the video game by displaying a game screen related to the video game on the headset worn by the player, and
An evaluation function that evaluates the player based on the operation of the player,
A detection function that detects the line of sight of the player is realized, and
The evaluation function is described in any one of [1] to [8] for realizing a function of reflecting the privilege corresponding to the evaluation condition in the evaluation of the player when the line of sight satisfies the evaluation condition. Video game processing program.
[10]
In the control function, a function of controlling the progress of the video game based on the operation of the player received via the controller is realized.
In the evaluation function, when the combination of the line of sight and the controller operation satisfies the evaluation condition, the video game according to [9] for realizing a function of reflecting the privilege corresponding to the evaluation condition in the evaluation of the player. Processing program.
[11]
A video game processing program for realizing at least one of the functions realized by the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [10] on the server in a user terminal capable of communicating with the server. ..
[12]
A server on which the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [10] is installed.
[13]
A video game processing system that includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of a video game according to a player's operation.
A lottery means to draw a predetermined number of missions from multiple missions,
A storage method that stores the lottery missions in association with the storage period,
Erasing means to erase missions whose associated retention period has expired,
A video game processing system comprising a providing means for providing a mission designated by the player when a plurality of missions are stored.
[14]
The server includes the lottery means, the storage means, the erasing means, and the providing means.
The video game processing system according to [13], wherein the user terminal includes an output means for outputting a game screen representing a mission provided to the player by the providing means to a display screen of a display device.
[15]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a user terminal according to a player's operation, and has a lottery function of drawing a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions and a lottery mission. A save function that saves in association with the retention period, an erase function that erases missions that have passed the associated retention period, and when multiple missions are saved, the mission specified by the player is given to the player. A video game processing program for realizing a function of receiving information about a function provided by the server from a server having the provided function and performing input / output corresponding to the function to the user terminal.
[16]
It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game in response to a player's operation on a user terminal.
To the user terminal
A lottery function that draws a predetermined number of missions from multiple missions,
A save function that saves the lottery missions in association with the retention period,
An erase function that erases missions whose associated retention period has expired,
A video game processing program for realizing a providing function of providing a mission specified by the player to the player when a plurality of missions are saved.
[17]
[16] A video game processing program for realizing at least one of the functions realized by the video game processing program described in the user terminal on a server capable of communicating with the user terminal.
[18]
A user terminal on which the video game processing program according to [15] or [16] is installed.
[19]
It is a video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game according to the operation of the player.
Lottery processing to draw a predetermined number of missions from multiple missions,
Preservation process to save the lottery mission in association with the retention period,
Erase processing to erase the mission whose associated retention period has passed, and
A video game processing method comprising a provision process of providing a mission designated by the player to the player when a plurality of missions are saved.
[20]
A video game processing system including a communication network, a server, and a user terminal is a video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game according to a player's operation.
Lottery processing to draw a predetermined number of missions from multiple missions,
Preservation process to save the lottery mission in association with the retention period,
Erase processing to erase the mission whose associated retention period has passed, and
A video game processing method comprising a provision process of providing a mission designated by the player to the player when a plurality of missions are saved.
[21]
It is a video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game according to the operation of the player.
Lottery processing to draw a predetermined number of missions from multiple missions,
When multiple missions are saved, in order to provide the mission specified by the player to the player, the save process of saving the lottery mission in association with the retention period, and
A video game processing method comprising erasing a mission whose associated retention period has expired.
[22]
A video game processing system including a communication network, a server, and a user terminal is a video game processing method that controls the progress of a video game according to a player's operation.
Lottery processing to draw a predetermined number of missions from multiple missions,
When multiple missions are saved, in order to provide the mission specified by the player to the player, the save process of saving the lottery mission in association with the retention period, and
A video game processing method comprising erasing a mission whose associated retention period has expired.

According to one of the embodiments of the present invention, it is useful for increasing the player's interest in video games.

10 Video game processing server 11 Lottery unit 12 Storage unit 13 Erasing unit 14 Providing unit 15 Increasing unit 20,201 to 20N User terminal 30 Communication network 100 Video game processing system

Claims (8)

It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game on a server according to a player's operation.
To the server
A lottery function that draws a predetermined number of missions from multiple missions,
A save function that saves the lottery missions in association with the retention period,
An erase function that erases missions whose associated retention period has expired,
A video game processing program for realizing a providing function of providing a mission specified by the player to the player when a plurality of missions are saved. The video game processing program according to claim 1, wherein the server realizes an increasing function of increasing the number of storable missions based on predetermined conditions. In the save function, a function of saving a lottery mission in an erasable manner based on the operation of the player is realized.
The video game processing program according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the erasing function realizes a function of erasing a mission that is not stored in an erasable manner. In the lottery function, a request for realizing a function of drawing a predetermined number of missions from a plurality of missions belonging to a group selected according to a predetermined rule by referring to a storage means for storing a plurality of groups composed of a plurality of missions. The video game processing program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The lottery function is claimed from claim 1 for realizing a function of drawing a predetermined number of missions from the plurality of missions to which missions to be drawn are added, at least based on additional conditions relating to the progress of the video game. Item 4. The video game processing program according to any one of items 4. To the server
A display function for displaying a game screen including a first object for receiving a lottery start request by the lottery function and a second object that can be changed to the first object.
When the change condition corresponding to the second object is satisfied, the change function of changing the second object to the first object is realized.
The video game process according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein in the lottery function, when the first object is designated, the function of drawing one mission from the plurality of missions is realized. program. A video game processing system that includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of a video game according to a player's operation.
A lottery means to draw a predetermined number of missions from multiple missions,
A storage method that stores the lottery missions in association with the storage period,
Erasing means to erase missions whose associated retention period has expired,
A video game processing system comprising a providing means for providing a mission designated by the player when a plurality of missions are stored. It is a video game processing program for realizing a function of controlling the progress of a video game in response to a player's operation on a user terminal.
To the user terminal
A lottery function that draws a predetermined number of missions from multiple missions,
A save function that saves the lottery missions in association with the retention period,
An erase function that erases missions whose associated retention period has expired,
A video game processing program for realizing a providing function of providing a mission specified by the player to the player when a plurality of missions are saved.

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