JP6757523B2 - Game equipment and game programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game device and a game program.

Conventionally, a service has been provided in which a virtual game hall is opened on a network and provided to players. Players who use the service use the terminal device to make necessary payments (cash payments, medals, coins, tokens (substitute coins), electronic money, electronic payments such as points issued by stores, etc., Make payments (including all payment forms that are established by exchanging items with embodied economic value) such as credit settlement, exchange for items with game value (for example, virtual medals), and exchange the terminal for the game value item. You can play with the device (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In some games, such as slot machines, game value items are given to the player based on the game result, and in such a game, the player uses the game value items acquired in the game. Furthermore, it is possible to play games.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-30098

However, in the conventional service as described above, since there is no distinction between the game value item exchanged by the player for the economic valued object and the game value item acquired based on the game result, the player plays the game. It was possible to continue playing games using only the game value items acquired as a result, which made the game free of charge, making it difficult for those who operate virtual playgrounds to generate profits. ..

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game device and a game program having an improved structure that makes it difficult to generate profits, such as when a game can be continued using a game value item acquired as a result of a game. ..

The present inventor has conducted various studies in order to solve such a problem. Under the conventional form of game providing service as described above, even if a player (service user) wants to try a new game software (application) or want to play a game, he / she pays a billing target for each different software. If it is premised on purchasing a game value item, this is a factor that makes it difficult to play, and the fact is that the incentive to actually play is reduced. In this respect, it is thought that there is something like a barrier between different game software (applications). Under these circumstances, even if a new game is developed, it will take time for it to penetrate among service users, and in some cases, it will be buried before it becomes popular in the game market. From the standpoint of the service provider who operates a virtual amusement park, it is difficult to generate profits even if a new game is developed, and in some cases it was necessary for the development. It is thought that this is one of the reasons why it is difficult to even recover the investment. The present inventor, who has paid attention to such a situation and repeated studies, has come to obtain new knowledge that leads to the solution of such a problem.

The present invention is based on such knowledge, and is a game device in which a player plays a game.
A storage means for storing the respective quantities of the first game value item exchanged for the economically valued object and the second game value item given to the player based on the result of the game.
A control means for executing a game by consuming at least one of a first game value item and a second game value item, and
A means of exchanging information with an external server that stores the quantity information of the second game value item,
With
The control means exchanges only the quantity information of the second game value item in the storage means with the server.

In the game device according to the present invention, a plurality of types of game value items, a first game value item and a second game value item, are set. Of these, the first game value item is an item that can be exchanged for an economically valued object, and is given to the player by paying money, for example, while the second game value item is a game. It is an item given to the player based on the result of, for example, a quantity corresponding to the winning result during the game is set to be given to the player. In terms of game execution, it is possible to execute by consuming either the first or second game value item, whereas in terms of information exchange with an external server, these first The first and second game value items are treated as different. That is, in the present invention, the control means exchanges the quantity information of the second game value item with and from the server, but does not exchange information with respect to the first game value item. In this way, the control means sends and receives the quantity information regarding the second game value item to and from the server, and synchronizes the quantity information to transfer the second game value item to and from the server. (For example, deposits and withdrawals) can be carried out. Furthermore, if the same configuration is applied to another game software (application) so that the quantity information of the second game value item can be shared, a predetermined condition can be obtained between these other game software (applications). It is possible to share the second game value item on the premise that the conditions are satisfied.

Further, as in the present invention, the first game value item exchanged for the economically valued object and the second game value item acquired by the player based on the game result are managed separately as different items. Thereby, it is possible to clarify the difference between the paid item (charged item) and the free item in the game using the game device. According to this, the player (user) can freely select one of the game value items according to factors such as the frequency of use of the game value item, the degree of convenience, and the range of use. It will also be possible to balance between multiple types of game value items.

Furthermore, if the second game value item is shared between different game software (applications), the second game value item is a free item (an item that is not charged and is free according to the game result). Even if it is available at), it is likely that it will lead to an increase in profits as a result. That is, instead of forcing a charge for obtaining the necessary items for each different software, the other game software (application) can be played using a free common item (second game value item). By doing so, there will be no reluctant factor regarding billing, and the barrier between other game software (applications) will be removed, and players (users of the service) will have the opportunity to experience new game software. Increase. In that case, the player who experienced it will be incentive to obtain another item (first game value item) even if it is charged, and from the service provider side, the item is actually purchased. Opportunities can be expected to increase.

In a game device as described above, the control means is a first available when performing a game.
It is preferable that the presence or absence of the game value of is determined, and if there is, the first game value item is consumed in preference to the second game value item. When the player is playing while possessing both the first game value item and the second game value item, the first game value item is preferentially consumed (used) with the server. Items for which quantity information cannot be exchanged between them (first game value item) are consumed first, and only the second game value item is held at an early stage. be able to.

Further, in the game device as described above, when the game software is started, the control means communicates with the server before consuming the first game value item to obtain the quantity information of the second game value item. It is preferable that it is synchronized.

Further, in the game device as described above, the control means has the quantity information of the second game value item available to the server after communicating with the server and synchronizing the quantity information of the second game value item. In some cases, it is more preferable to inform the player.

Further, it is preferable that the control means recognizes the player's ID and then exchanges the quantity information of the second game value item corresponding to the ID with the server.

Further, it is preferable that the first game value item and the second game value item are recognizable and distinguished as different items on the display screen of the game device.

It is also preferable that the display area of the first game value item and the display area of the second game value item are distinguished in the display screen of the game device.

Further, it is also preferable that the game device has an upper limit on the amount of information on the quantity of the second game value item exchanged between the control means and the server.

Further, the program according to the present invention can be applied to the computer of the game device in which the player plays a game.
A step of memorizing the respective quantities of the first game value item exchanged for the economically valued object and the second game value item given to the player based on the result of the game.
A step of consuming at least one of the first game value item and the second game value item to execute the game, and
The step of exchanging information with an external server that stores the quantity information of the second game value item,
A step to exchange only the quantity information of the second game value item in the storage means with the server,
Is to be executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve a structure in which it is difficult to generate profits, such as when the game can be continued using the game value items acquired as a result of the game.

It is a figure which shows an example of the appearance shape of the game apparatus which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of a game apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the processing procedure from the start of a game software to the start of a game in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the screen example of the game apparatus at the time of withdrawing a free medal (second game value item) from a management server. It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure example at the end of a game. It is a figure which shows the screen example of the game apparatus at the time of depositing the free medal (the second game value item) to the management server. It is a figure which shows the screen example of the game apparatus at the time of withdrawing the deposited free medal (the second game value item) from the management server when playing with the game software different from the previous time.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be described in detail based on an example of an embodiment shown in the drawings (FIGS. 1 to 1).
(See FIG. 7).

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance shape of the game device 10 in the present embodiment. A typical example of the game device 10 is a mobile phone, but in addition, a network such as a game-dedicated terminal or a general-purpose terminal, a mobile terminal that can be wirelessly connected to a network, or an electronic device equipped with a touch panel such as a tablet terminal. A general-purpose device or the like capable of playing a game while communicating using the above can also correspond to the game device in the present invention.

The game device 10 in the present embodiment includes a rectangular thin housing 11, and the touch panel 12 is configured to occupy a large part on one surface of the housing 11 (see FIG. 1).
.. A receiver 13, a microphone 14, and a hard button 15 are provided on the surface (front surface) on which the touch panel 12 is mounted. Further, external interfaces such as a hard key 16, a speaker 18 (see FIG. 2), and an audio output terminal 17 (see FIG. 2) are provided on the side surface and the bottom surface of the game device 10. Further, on the back surface of the game device 10, the camera 30
(See FIG. 2) is provided.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the game device 10 in the present embodiment.
In addition to the above components, the game device 10 includes a mobile communication antenna 21, a mobile communication unit 22, a wireless LAN communication antenna 23, a wireless LAN communication unit 24, a storage unit 25, and a main control unit 2.
It has at least 6, and further has an external interface 32 including a speaker 18, a camera 30, and an audio output terminal 17.

The touch panel 12 has both functions of a display device and an input device, and is composed of a display (display screen) 27 which has a display function and a touch sensor 28 which has an input function. The display 27 is composed of a general display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The touch sensor 28 includes an element arranged on the upper surface of the display 27 for detecting a contact operation and a transparent operation surface laminated on the element. As the contact detection method of the touch sensor 28, any of known methods such as a capacitance type, a resistance film type (pressure sensitive type), and an electromagnetic induction type can be adopted.

The touch panel 12 as a display device displays a game image generated by the execution of a computer game program by the main control unit 26. Touch panel 12 as an input device
Is a contact object (including a player's finger, a stylus, etc.) that comes into contact with the operation surface. Hereinafter, "finger"
By detecting the operation of (described as a typical example), the operation input is received and the contact position information is given to the main control unit 26. The movement of the finger is detected as coordinate information indicating the position or region of the contact point, and the coordinate information is represented as, for example, coordinate values on two axes in the short side direction and the long side direction of the touch panel 12.

The game device 10 is connected to the network (Internet) 40 through the mobile communication antenna 21 and the wireless LAN communication antenna 23, and can perform data communication with the management server 50 (see FIG. 2). The management server 50 is a server that serves as a hub of the game system, such as collecting play data (data related to the game) of a game or the like executed by the game device 10 via the network 40, accumulating and managing the play data, and the like. Functions as. In the management server 50 of the present embodiment, each player's ID (code for identifying the system user), nickname, icon (icon selected by each player), access history, number of deposits of game value items, Game history of various games, game status during games,
Various information such as various settings (settings common to the game) and unique indicators (levels indicating the proficiency level of the game, experience points, etc.) are accumulated and managed.

In the present embodiment, when the game device 10 is connected to the network 40 and the management server 50, an online game system capable of providing various games online to the game device 10 is constructed. In the online game system,
By managing and providing play data compatible with multiple types of game software (applications), it is possible to provide players with the enjoyment of playing various games at an arcade. It has become. Game software (application)
May be installed in the game device 10, or the game function may be provided online from the server (management server 50). As an example, the content of the game, the content of processing during progress, and the like will be described below while showing an online medal game using virtual medals (see FIGS. 3 to 7 and the like).

In an online game system including the game device 10, in addition to medals that are paid game value items (hereinafter referred to as charge medals and represented by a code Mc), game results (for example, when a slot is won, etc.) ), Which is a game value item given to the player, is set as a free medal (hereinafter referred to as a free medal, which is represented by a reference numeral Mf). In the present embodiment, of these two types of medals, a specific medal (in the case of the present embodiment, a specific medal)
The free medal Mf) can be deposited in the management server 50 and withdrawn from the server 50. Therefore, regarding the free medal Mf, the mode in which the medal can be deposited and withdrawn from the management server 50 is like an actual medal deposit machine (medal bank).

It is preferable that the charged medal Mc and the free medal Mf are displayed on the screen so that they can be distinguished from each other. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the number of medals possessed by each type. The display means for making the medals distinguishable from each other may be, for example, changing the color scheme of both medals, changing the pattern or the pattern, or the like (see FIGS. 4 and 6). It is also preferable to separate the display area of the charged medal Mc and the display area of the free medal Mf and display each medal in each display area (see FIGS. 4 and 6).

To start the game, the player first uses the game device 10 to play online medal game software (as an example, a game application A with a slot machine as a motif).
When is activated (step SP1), the login screen is displayed so that the player can perform the necessary login procedure (step SP2). After logging in, information unique to the player, such as the number of medals held, is displayed on the screen (touch panel 12) as needed.

When the player does not have a free medal after logging in (management server 50)
(When the number of medals deposited in is 0) (No in step SP3), the screen shifts to the screen where you can purchase charged medals so that the player who wants to purchase can perform the purchase procedure. (Step SP5). The online medal game of this embodiment has contents that imitate an actual device (amusement machine) installed in a game center or the like, and must have neither a free medal Mf nor a charged medal Mc. It is set so that you cannot play games. When the player purchases the charged medal Mc (step SP6), he / she can play the medal game (step SP7). During the game, if the slot roles are aligned, the bet is correct (winning), etc., the number of free medals Mf can be refunded according to the betting rate and the winning content (see FIGS. 4 and 6).

The means of purchasing medals is not particularly limited, and in addition to credit card payments, payments using medals, coins, tokens (substitute coins), electronic money, electronic payments such as points issued by stores, etc. are economical. It is possible to purchase medals in any form of payment that is established by exchanging items whose value is embodied.

If the player has a free medal Mf (Yes in step SP3)
, The screen shifts to the medal withdrawal screen (see FIG. 4), and the procedure for withdrawing a desired number of free medals Mf from the deposits in the management server 50 can be performed (step SP4). In addition, it should be noted
Here, the procedure has been described as the procedure before the start of the game, but it is preferable that the procedure for withdrawing the free medal Mf can be performed at any time during or after the game ends, if the player so desires. As an example, in the game device 10 of the present embodiment, a "drawer" button is set on the screen (see FIG. 4), and if the player operates the button, the free medal Mf is always available.
The withdrawal procedure can be performed.

The player who has withdrawn the free medal Mf deposited as described above can play with the medal (step SP7). Although not shown in the figure, when the medals held are exhausted (or even before they are exhausted), the player can withdraw the free medals Mf deposited in the management server 50, or perform a predetermined procedure. Charged medal M
You can also buy c.

In such a game device 10 and a game system, when the player in the game is playing while holding both the charge medal Mc and the free medal Mf, the charge medal Mc is preferentially consumed. It may be (used) (see FIG. 6). By doing so, the medals (charged medals Mc) that cannot be deposited in the management server 50 are consumed first, and only the free medals Mf that can be deposited are held at an early stage. be able to. In addition, from the standpoint of the service provider who operates the virtual amusement park, there is an advantage that it is easy to improve the profit by having the billing medal Mc, which directly leads to the profit, consumed first.

By the way, as a means for preferentially consuming the charged medal Mc, the free medal Mf is consumed (used) when the player in the game holds both the charged medal Mc and the free medal Mf. For example, limiting. In the present embodiment, when the game is executed, it is determined whether or not there is a charge medal Mc that can be used by the player at that time, and if the player holds the charge medal Mc, the free medal Mf is consumed (used). ) Is restricted, and the free medal M
The charge medal Mc is consumed in preference to f. At this time, the main control unit 26 sends and receives only the quantity information of the free medal Mf in the storage unit 25 to and from the management server 50, and synchronizes the quantity information with the management server 50 to send and receive the free medal Mf. It is possible to carry out delivery (for example, deposit and withdrawal). Further, the main control unit 26 communicates with the management server 50 to synchronize the quantity information of the free medals Mf, and then notifies the player if the management server 50 has the quantity information of the free medals Mf available. .. The main means for notifying the player is mainly to display characters and images on the display 27, but even if sound or vibration is adopted as a means other than these or a means combined with these. Good.

When the consumption limit as described here is attached, it is preferable to display the fact on the screen so that the player can easily understand the limit. For example, in the case of the game system of the present embodiment, the management server 50 that communicates with the game device 10 via the main control unit 26
The charged medal Mc and the free medal Mf on the game software (application) of the game device 10 are distinguished, and the number of each is appropriately managed (see FIG. 6).

Next, an example of processing at the end of the game is shown below (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

When the player ends the game (Yes in step SP8), if he / she does not have the free medal Mf (No in step SP9), the game software (application) as it is.
Can be terminated (step SP12). On the other hand, if the player has the free medal Mf (Yes in step SP9), the free medal Mf can be deposited in the management server 50 (Yes in step SP10) at the request of the player himself / herself. If he does not wish to deposit the free medal Mf (No in step SP10), the game software (application) can be terminated as it is (step SP12). To put it simply, for the player, the management server 50 in the game system of the present embodiment is like a bank, and each game software (application) is like a wallet, and if it is not deposited in the management server 50, it is free of charge. The medal Mf is stored in each game software (application), but when trying to transfer to another game software (application), it is necessary to go through the management server 50 (so to speak, a bank).

To deposit the free medal Mf to the management server 50 (see FIG. 6), the player may instruct the deposit of the free medal Mf by clicking or tapping the icon (step). SP11). As a result, the quantity information of the free medals Mf held by the player is transmitted to the management server 50 and managed as data. For example, in the game system of the present embodiment, when a deposit is instructed, the "number of medals in the application" (the number of free medals Mf held by the player in the game software (application) running at that time) is displayed. It becomes 0, and the number of medals is added to the "number of medals deposited" (see FIG. 6). After completing the procedure for depositing the free medal Mf, the game software (application) is terminated and a series of processes is completed (step SP12).
..

Although the medal deposit procedure at the end of the game has been described here as an example, it is preferable that the free medal Mf deposit procedure can be performed at any time during the game if the player so desires. As an example, in the game device 10 of the present embodiment, a "deposit" button is set on the screen (see FIG. 6) so that the player can deposit the free medal Mf at any time by operating the button. I have to.

Further, in the game system of the present embodiment, when playing with game software for online medal games (for example, application B of a game with a horse racing motif) different from the game software (application A) up to the previous time, Free medal M deposited
It is possible to draw out f and play a game (see FIG. 7). That is, as described with reference to FIG. 3, the game software is started (step SP1) and logged in (step SP1).
2) After that, by going through the prescribed free medal withdrawal procedure (step SP4), it is possible to play the online game using the free medal Mf that you have without purchasing the charged medal Mc. (See Fig. 7 etc.).

As described above, according to the game device 10 and the game system of the present embodiment, a predetermined game value item (free medal Mf in the case of the present embodiment) is shared or shared among a plurality of online medal game software. You will be able to do it. For this reason, even though it is an online virtual game, players can take out medals (carry around) in an existing arcade and play another medal game, as if they were playing a virtual free medal (game value item) that they own. ) You can enjoy other online games using Mf (see Fig. 6 etc.). Therefore, from the player's point of view, there is an advantage that a plurality of online medal game software can be enjoyed without purchasing a charged medal Mc. In addition, medals can be reused as in an actual arcade, such as accumulating free medals Mf in one game and using the free medals Mf in another game to aim for a lot of money.

Moreover, such an online medal game can be easily played anytime and anywhere, even if it is not an actual machine (amusement machine) in an arcade. Therefore, being able to share or share free medal Mf among multiple types of online medal games will lead to further playing of these online medal games for players, and the free medal Mf that they have acquired and held will be used. You will have the opportunity, expectation, and peace of mind that you can use it for another type of online medal game without wasting it. In other words,
For players, the commonality of free medals Mf means that when playing multiple types of online medal games, there is an interval that only one wallet (or medal holding box) is required. It is a thing. The above also leads to an incentive to try the new game by using the free medal Mf that the player has when a new online medal game is added to the lineup.

It is recognized that the above has advantages from the standpoint of the service provider. That is, the item purchased by the player paying money (charged medal Mc) and the item acquired based on the game result (free medal Mf) are managed separately, and the balance between paid and free in the game is maintained. , Sharing or sharing free medals Mf among multiple online medal game software will lead to the game (especially new games, games that have not gained popularity, etc.) for players. This will lower the threshold (widen the door), and if the number of players increases, the chances of purchasing the billing medal Mc will increase, and as a result, it is likely that this will lead to an increase in profits. In addition, if the number of players increases and it leads to the acquisition of more users by word of mouth and writing, it can be expected that it will lead to a synergistic effect. Moreover, sharing or sharing the free medal Mf between the above online game systems is part of the specifications (specifically, the management server 50 that serves as a platform, etc.).
There is also an advantage that the types (contents) of game software can be increased relatively easily to meet the needs of players because an infrastructure that shares or shares the above is constructed. In addition, even if an item (for example, a billing medal Mc) is purchased through an online game system, it is not possible to use the billing medal Mc with other game software due to system restrictions or the like. , By setting a plurality of types of game value items as in this embodiment and sharing or sharing one of the items between game software, the item can be moved between game software (so to speak, other game software). It is possible to take it out to.

The above-described embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this, and various modifications can be carried out without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, although not mentioned in the above-described embodiment, the number of free medals Mf that can be withdrawn from the management server 50 per day can be limited to a certain number (for example, 10,000). For example, there is a lineup of multiple online games that can use the free medal Mf in common.
If there is a game (called an inflation app, etc.) in which it is relatively easy to obtain medals, obtain a large amount of free medal Mf as a source of funds in the relatively easy game.
It is possible to suppress the act of playing to the fullest in other online games (inflation act) using the resources within a certain range.

Further, when there is a lineup of a plurality of online games in which the free medal Mf can be used in common, the medal rate may be changed between different games. For example
If there is a difficulty level of the game, the amount of medal acquisition / consumption rate during the game, the amount of the required number of medals set for a predetermined event during the game, etc., the medal rate, which is usually 1: 1 is used as these factors. It is like changing according to. As an application example, when the existence of the "inflation app" as described above is recognized, it is conceivable to fluctuate the medal rate in the inflation app. In fact, high-rate game software (applications) are treated as so-called "rich content" with large medals coming and going, while low-rate game software tends to be more likely to be played by players for a long time. Is recognized. In this regard, making it possible to select games according to the level of such rates will expand and diversify the ways of enjoyment for players (users), and further expand the operational advantages for service providers. Can be expected to connect with.

Further, although not particularly shown, the management server 50 can total the number of free medals Mf deposited for each player and display some of the top players in the ranking. In this case, the ranking may be displayed on both the medal withdrawal screen (see FIGS. 4 and 7) and the medal deposit screen (see FIG. 6), and before or after displaying these withdrawal screens and deposit screens. It may be displayed at the time. Since displaying the number of medals deposited in the ranking in this way can be a motivation for acquiring a large number of free medals Mf, the number of players in the online medal game is increased and the playing time (time in contact with the online game). It can be a material for increasing the number of medals.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an online medal game in which a medal is used as a game value item has been illustrated and described, but the application target of the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of objects other than medals are used as game value items. It can be shared or shared among online games.

Similarly, in the above-described embodiment, the game value item is a charge medal Mc or a free medal Mf.
However, this is only a preferable example. The game value item may be something other than a medal (for example, a "common lottery" or a "common item voucher"), but the point is that it is the first item that can be exchanged for an economically valued item. It may be a game value item and a second game value item given to the player based on the result of the game, and specific examples thereof are not particularly limited.

In addition, although the online medal games using virtual medals have been explained so far, it seems that these online medal games imitate actual machines (game machines and amusement machines actually installed in arcades, etc.). In some cases, it is possible to link with these actual machines. For example, when a game event is held at a game center where an actual machine is located, information on the event is notified through an online game, location information including access information to the game center is transmitted, and so on. I am interested in the game, such as disseminating national ranking information on the actual machine, announcing information on replacement of the actual machine with a new machine or minor changes, or distributing coupons with discount benefits etc. It corresponds to the form used as an information transmission medium or communication tool for players, etc. (however, the mode in which the actual medal used in the actual machine and the virtual medal online are actually linked) is applicable. .. Furthermore,
Regardless of whether or not it is linked with the actual machine, it is also possible to announce the event information through the online game when a common game event is held between multiple types of online game software that shares the management server 50. is there.

The present invention is suitable for application to a game in which a game value item is used to play a game.

10 ... Game device 11 ... Housing 12 ... Touch panel 13 ... Receiver 14 ... Microphone 15 ... Hard button 16 ... Hard key 17 ... Audio output terminal 18 ... Speaker 21 ... Mobile communication antenna 22 ... Mobile communication unit 23 ... Wireless LAN Communication antenna 24 ... Wireless LAN communication unit 25 ... Storage unit (storage means)
26 ... Main control unit (control means)
27 ... Display 28 ... Touch sensor 30 ... Camera 32 ... External interface 40 ... Network (Internet)
50 ... Management server (server)
Mc ... Charged medal (first game value item)
Mf ... Free medal (second game value item)

Claims (9)

A first virtual item granted to the user by purchase procedure, storage means for storing a respective number of the second virtual items given to the user for each application based on the game results,
A control means for executing a game by consuming at least one of the first virtual item and the second virtual item, and
A means for exchanging information with an external server that stores the number of deposits of the second virtual item for each user ,
A deposit means that subtracts the quantity of the second virtual item in an arbitrary application according to the quantity desired by the user and adds the quantity to the deposit quantity of the user.
Withdrawal means that subtracts the number of deposits according to the quantity desired by the user and adds the quantity to the quantity of the second virtual item in any application.
Game device provided with. The withdrawal means
There is a limit to the quantity that can be withdrawn in a given period,
The game device according to claim 1. The game device further includes a screen display unit and
With more
The screen display unit displays the user ranking of the number of deposits collected by the server.
The game device according to claim 1 or 2. The rate of the second virtual item is different for each application.
The game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The rate varies depending on the virtual item acquisition / consumption rate or the number of required virtual items for a predetermined event in the game.
The game device according to claim 4. On the computer of the game device where the player plays the game,
A step of storing the respective quantities of the first virtual item given to the user by the purchase procedure and the second virtual item given to the user based on the result of the game in the storage means for each application.
A step of consuming at least one of the first virtual item and the second virtual item to execute the game, and
A step of exchanging information with an external server that stores the number of deposits of the second virtual item for each user, and
A step of subtracting the quantity of the second virtual item in an arbitrary application according to a quantity desired by the user and adding the quantity to the number of deposits of the user.
A withdrawal step of subtracting the number of deposits according to the quantity desired by the user and adding the quantity to the quantity of the second virtual item in any application.
A program that executes. With respect to the quantity for which the number of deposits is subtracted according to the quantity desired by the user, a limit is set on the possible quantity in a predetermined period.
The program according to claim 6. Further, the computer is made to perform a step of displaying the user ranking of the number of deposits calculated by the server on the screen display unit of the game device.
The program according to claim 6 or 7. The rate of the second virtual item is different for each application.
The program according to any one of claims 6 to 8.