JP2023078011A - Program and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a program and a game device that provide a highly entertaining game. [Means for Solving the Problems] A program provides a game execution control process for controlling a computer to execute a game including a battle using game elements on the condition that payment of a first price is detected. provide control processing for controlling the providing means for providing the article associated with is executed. The supply control process controls to enable the supply of goods by the supply means on the condition that the competition ends. [Selection drawing] Fig. 4

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art A game device is known that provides a player with items such as game cards corresponding to game elements used in the game after playing the game (for example, Patent Document 1). With such a game device, the player not only enjoys the game, but also can acquire items such as game cards, so that the player can enjoy acquiring and collecting items such as game cards. It can be performed.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-189276

However, in order to provide a highly entertaining game, it is important at which timing in a series of game play on the game device the item is provided.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a program and a game device that provide a highly entertaining game.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a game execution control process for controlling a computer to execute a game including a battle using a game element on condition that payment of a first price is detected; a provision control process for controlling a provision means for providing the article, and the provision control process controls provision of the article by the provision means on condition that the competition is finished.

According to one aspect of the present invention, game execution control means for controlling execution of a game including a battle using a game element on the condition that payment of a first price is detected, and an item associated with the game element. and provision control means for controlling the provision of the article by the provision means on condition that the competition is finished.

According to the present invention, a highly entertaining game can be provided.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the game device 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an outline of a game executed by the game device 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game device 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the game element database 190. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game server 2 according to this embodiment. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the game device 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 8 is an operation flowchart of the game device 1. FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the main menu screen. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game result screen. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a game end screen. FIG. 12 is an operation flowchart of the game card providing process (Step 108). FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a game card provision screen. FIG. 14 is an operational flow chart of the continuous game card provision process (Step 109). FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the continuous provision screen. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a series of game plays in the second embodiment. FIG. 17 is an operation flowchart of the game device 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 18 is an operation flowchart of the secondary battle process (Step 400). FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a secondary match execution selection screen.

<First embodiment of the present invention>
[overall structure]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system is configured with one or more game devices 1 and a game server 2 . The game device 1 and the game server 2 can be connected to a communication line N and can communicate with each other.

A communication line N means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line N includes a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN such as Ethernet (registered trademark), a telephone communication network, a cable network, and a communication network such as the Internet. / Regardless of radio.

The game device 1 is a device that executes a game, is connected to a communication line N, and can perform data communication with the game server 2 . The game device 1 is, for example, an arcade game device (arcade game device), a smartphone, a mobile phone, a portable game device, a stationary home game device, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a controller for a stationary home game device, or the like. is. A plurality of game devices 1 are basically present and operated by each player.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the game device 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game device 1 includes a display panel 11 on which a screen related to a game is displayed, an operation touch panel 12 integrated with the display panel 11, operation buttons 13, and a terminal for obtaining information about the player. a first reading unit 14, a second reading unit 15 configured to be able to arrange an article and reading information from the arranged article, an insertion slot 16 for inserting coins, and an outlet 17 for ejecting an article. Prepare.

The game server 2 is a server system including one or more server devices, storage devices, and the like. The game server 2 provides various services for operating the game of this embodiment, manages data necessary for operating the game, distributes game programs and data required for executing the game on the game device 1, and the like. It can be carried out.

In this embodiment, with such a system configuration, through the game server 2 and the communication line N, players using a plurality of game devices 1 can play against each other. Battle play between players includes not only battle play against other players but also battle play against computer non-player characters.

One embodiment described below describes an example in which the present invention is applied to a game device configured to be able to execute a series of game plays (competitive games) including competitive play, as an example of a game device. However, the present invention is applicable to any device capable of executing game play (competitive game).

[Overview of the game]
In order to facilitate understanding of the present embodiment, an outline of the game executed by the game device 1 will be described.
A plurality of game elements appear in the game according to this embodiment. A game element is a character (person, vehicle, item, etc.). Game elements are classified into game elements associated with items and game elements not associated with items.

The game element associated with the item is a game element that plays a major role in the competitive play and is indispensable in the competitive play, and without the game element, the competitive play itself cannot be established. In addition, game elements associated with items have various character information (level, hit points, attack power, defense power, terrain suitability, weapons used, etc.), and are also game elements that are the main objects to be operated by the player in battle play. I can say

Furthermore, there are multiple types of game elements that can be associated with items due to differences in various character information. It has a special value due to its rarity. Therefore, in order to satisfy the player's desire to possess, it is possible to provide the player with a tangible item that is tangible, not virtual, but recognizable by the player in reality (associated with the game element). preferable. An example of a physical item is a game card, which is an item having a physical volume (physical item). Note that the item is not limited to the game card, but is not limited to the game card as long as the item is configured such that the game element associated with the item can be specified. The article may be a modeled object such as a figure having the appearance of a game element, for example.

In the present embodiment, the game provided by the game device 1 is described as a game card, which is a tangible object, and which is associated with a plurality of types of game elements. It is also assumed that there are normal cards and rare cards for game cards depending on the type of game elements. A rare card is a game card associated with a game element having character information that has a higher game value than a game element corresponding to a normal card or that can advantageously advance a battle play.

Which game element the game card is associated with can be identified by obtaining identification information (game element ID) for identifying the game element attached to the game card by a reading unit, which will be described later. The identification information (game element ID) is added to the game card by, for example, printing a one-dimensional or multi-dimensional code obtained by converting the identification information for specifying the game element to the game card. Alternatively, it may be realized by other methods such as being recorded in a near field communication (NFC) tag included in a game card or in an IC chip. There may be.

On the other hand, game elements that are not associated with items are not necessarily required for battle play, but have character information that affects other game elements or player information (level, experience value, etc.). For example, a game element that is not associated with an item, as typified by an item, has a secondary effect on character information of other game elements and player information to favorably advance battle play. It is a game element. Therefore, such game elements do not necessarily need to be embodied as tangible objects that can be recognized by the player in reality, but can be provided to the player as information (data) of intangible objects. can. However, it is not excluded that these game elements are embodied in articles and the like, and they can be embodied in articles and the like and provided.

Next, an outline of the series of games will be described.
A game executed by the game device 1 is composed of a series of plays including battles, as shown in FIG. A game executed by the game device 1 is started on the condition that the payment of the price for the game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the first price) is detected.

(1) Acquisition of Player Information The game device 1 acquires information of the player who uses the game device 1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as player information). For example, the game device 1 acquires player identification information from a recording medium (for example, a player card) in which the player identification information is recorded by the first reading unit 14, communicates with the game server 2, and the game server 2 Get managed player information. Player information is updated as the game progresses.

(2) Main Menu Presentation The game device 1 displays the main menu on the display panel 11 and presents it to the player. The game device 1 receives a selection operation by the player through the operation touch panel 12 . Options presented in the main menu include, for example, "play match" and "abandon match". When "execute battle" is selected, the processing of the battle proceeds. Here, "abandoning the match" means that the player abandons the match without executing it. When "abandon battle" is selected, the battle is skipped (abandoned) without being executed.

(3) Battle The game device 1 executes a battle using game elements. A match may include a plurality of matches, but in the present embodiment, the match associated with the payment of the first price is referred to as the main match. Game elements used in battles (including main battles and secondary battles) are characters (persons, vehicles, etc.) and are associated with tangible items. In this embodiment, the item is a game card. Identification information (game element ID) for identifying the associated game element is added to the game card.

Prior to the main match, each game element ID is read by the second reading unit 15 from a group of game cards placed on the second reading unit 15 by the player, and a group of game element IDs corresponding to the group of read game element IDs is read. A game element is registered as a game element that can be used in battle. A match play progresses while a group of registered game elements perform a match action in a predetermined game field. At this time, the play of the battle is controlled based on the operation inputs made to the registered game elements and the character information (parameters) of the game elements. Then, when the winner is determined between the players, the battle ends.

(4) Provision of game card (item) The game device 1 enables the player to play the main battle in response to the payment of the first price of the game, and also provides one game card (which is associated with a game element). goods) to the player. After the main match ends, or when "abandon match" is selected on the main menu and the match play is skipped and the main match ends, the game device 1 ejects the game cards (goods) from the ejection port 17. provided to the player. It is considered that the player's desire to acquire a game card is high immediately after the end of the battle. On the other hand, there are players whose purpose is to acquire game cards rather than to compete. Therefore, in order to satisfy both the players who want to play against each other and the players who do not want to play against each other but want to acquire game cards, game cards are provided at the timing after the end of the battle. .

(5) Continuous Provision of Game Cards (Goods) In this embodiment, one game card is provided for payment of the first price of the game. At the player's request, additional game cards (goods) are provided on condition that additional payment is made. The reason why additional game cards (goods) are provided after the match is that it is the timing when the player wants a game card that compensates for their weaknesses or has a higher value after receiving the result of the main match. In addition, even if the player aims to acquire a game card without playing a match, if the player can continuously acquire the game card after the acquisition of the game card for the payment of the first price, such This is because it is beneficial to the player as well.

The game device 1 accepts a player's selection operation as to whether or not he or she wishes to receive additional game cards. When an operation is performed to request the provision of additional game cards, the game device 1 requests the player to pay a further price (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a second price). On the condition that the payment of the second price is detected, the game device 1 ejects one game card from the outlet 17 and provides it to the player. The second price is lower than the first price paid for playing the game. When the first price is paid, the player is provided with the right to play the main match and one game card, but even when the second price is paid, the player is not provided with the right to play the main match. This is because only one game card is provided to the player.

Providing additional game cards can be repeated a predetermined number of times. Hereinafter, such an act of providing game cards repeatedly will be referred to as continuous provision of game cards. For example, after the game card is provided for one payment of the second price, the player is allowed to select whether or not to further provide the game card. A further game card is provided subject to the payment of a second price. If the player does not wish to provide more game cards, or if the number of consecutive game card offers reaches a predetermined number, this process is terminated.

(6) Display of game result The game device 1 displays the game result. The displayed information is, for example, the result of the competitive play, the level of the players and game elements updated according to the result of the competitive play, and the like. If the player selects "abandon battle", that is, abandons the battle, a message indicating that the battle has been abandoned is displayed.
(7) Display of end screen The game device 1 displays a predetermined end screen to end one game consisting of a series of game plays associated with the first price.

Next, the configuration of each device will be described.
[Configuration of game device 1]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game device 1. As shown in FIG.

The game device 1 includes a processing unit 20, a display unit 21, an operation input unit 22, a user information reading unit 23, a game card information reading unit 24, a price detection unit 25, a sound output unit 26, a first A game card providing unit 27 , a second game card providing unit 28 , a communication unit 29 , a storage unit 30 , a first reading unit 14 and a second reading unit 15 are provided.

The processing unit 20 comprehensively controls the operation of the game apparatus 1 based on the programs and data stored in the storage unit 30, the input signals from the user information reading unit 23, the game card reading unit 24, the operation input unit 22, and the like. do. The functions of the processing unit 20 can be realized by, for example, electronic components such as microprocessors such as CPUs and GPUs, ASICs, and IC memories. The processing section 20 includes a game execution section 61, a first game card provision control section 62, and a second game card provision control section 63 as main functional sections. These parts will be described later.

The display unit 21 displays various game screens based on image signals output from the processing unit 20 . The function of the display unit 21 can be realized by a display device such as a flat panel display such as liquid crystal, a projector, or a head mounted display. In FIG. 2, the display panel 11 corresponds to this.

The operation input unit 22 is used by the player to input various operations related to the game, and outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the operation input to the processing unit 20 . The functions of the operation input unit 22 include, for example, a touch panel, a touch operation pad, a home button, a button switch, a joystick, a trackball, and other elements directly operated by the player's fingers, as well as an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, an inclination sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor. It can also be realized by an element or the like that detects motion or posture. In FIG. 2, the operation touch panel 12 and the operation button 13 correspond to this.

The user information reading unit 23 controls a reader (first reading unit 14) that reads the recording medium recording the player identification information (player ID), and acquires the player ID from the recording medium recording the player ID. In this embodiment, the recording medium in which the player ID is recorded is a tag, an IC chip, or the like built into the game card. The first reading section 14 and the user information reading section 23 constitute player ID obtaining means for obtaining the player ID from the player card.

The game card reading unit 24 controls a reader (second reading unit 15) that reads the game card owned by the player, and acquires the identification information (game element ID) of the game card to appear in the game from the game card. For example, if a one-dimensional or multi-dimensional code encoding the game element ID is printed on the game card, the code is read to obtain the game element ID. If the game card includes a short-distance communication tag or IC chip in which a game element ID is recorded, the game element ID is acquired from the tag or IC chip. The second reading section 15 and the game card reading section 24 constitute game element ID obtaining means for obtaining a game element ID from the game card.

Price detection unit 25 detects that payment has been made in game device 1 . The payment of the price is detected, for example, when a coin of a predetermined amount or equivalent is inserted into the slot 16 of the game device 1, or when payment processing is completed based on communication with a chip related to predetermined electronic money. It may be judged by doing. The game device 1 of the present embodiment will be described as starting a series of processes related to a game including a match based on the payment of the first price related to the game. Also, the payment of the price is configured to be detectable even after a series of processing relating to the game is started.

The sound output unit 26 is a speaker or the like for outputting sound effects and the like related to the game based on the sound signal output from the processing unit 20 .

The first card providing unit 27 and the second card providing unit 28 are composed of card dispensers configured to be able to provide the game cards stored in the storage unit one by one. The game device 1 of this embodiment includes two types of card dispensers (the first game card providing unit 127 and the second game card providing unit 28) inside the housing of the game device 1, and the first game card providing control unit 62 And the second game card providing control section 63 controls which game card providing section should provide the game card. One card dispenser has a storage unit configured to store game cards in a vertically stacked manner, and the provision command issued by the first game card provision control unit 62 or the second game card provision control unit 63 is provided. A mechanism is provided for sending out one game card held in the lowest layer in accordance with the condition. The sent game card is led to an accessible space through the outlet 17 and provided to the player.

As described above, the game card provided by the game device 1 of the present embodiment is associated with a game element, and the game element can appear in the game by using the card during game play. The progress of the game is controlled according to the character information of the game elements that have appeared, and the more advantageous the game element has the character information, the higher the value in the game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game cards are classified into two types according to the value of the associated game element in the game.

The game device 1 of this embodiment is configured to be able to provide and share different game cards. Specifically, the first game card providing unit 27 and the second game card providing unit 28 store game cards of different types in the storage units, and the first game card providing control unit 62 or the second game card providing control unit 62 or the second game card providing control unit By driving the first game card providing unit 27 or the second game card providing unit 28 based on the provision command issued by the unit 63, a specific type of game card can be provided. For this reason, the game cards are delivered to the store or the like where the game device 1 is installed for each type (first type (ordinary cards) and second type (rare cards)), and when replenishing the game cards, the first game card is provided. The storage unit of the unit 27 stores a bundle of first type game cards (ordinary cards), and the storage unit of the second game card providing unit 28 stores a bundle of second type game cards (rare cards). shall be The game device 1 of the present embodiment provides normal cards when the first game card providing unit 27 is driven, and provides rare cards when the second game card providing unit 28 is driven. is configured as

A communication unit 29 is a communication interface with an external device. The communication unit 29 can be connected to an external device via a communication line N (whether wired or wireless) to enable data transmission/reception. The communication unit 29 converts, for example, information input as a transmission target into data in a predetermined format, and transmits the data to an external device such as the game server 2 via the communication line N. FIG. The communication unit 29 also receives information from an external device via the communication line N, for example.

The storage unit 30 is a recording device capable of holding data, such as a non-volatile memory or HDD. The storage unit 30 stores, in addition to the operation programs of each unit of the game device 1, parameter information necessary for the operation of each unit, various graphics data used in the game executed by the game device 1, and the like.

The storage unit 30 stores a game element database 190 (game element DB 190). Game element The game element DB 190 is a database that manages information (game element information) about each game element appearing in the game. In the game device 1 of the present embodiment, the player places a game card on the second reading unit 15 to obtain information during game play, thereby allowing game elements associated with the game card to appear in the game. can be made

The game element information managed for one game element is associated with a game element ID 191 that uniquely identifies the game element, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition to the drawing information 192 including graphics data etc., and the name, attributes, etc. of the game element, parameters such as the experience value and level (element level) of the game element, and the game element are used. It includes character information 193 describing effects and the like. The character information 193 is information referred to in a game in which game elements appear, and is involved in progress control of the game.

In this embodiment, graphics data, character information, etc. are stored in the game element DB 190, and the game element information includes these data. However, implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. The game element information may include information indicating the storage location of the data of each piece of information.

Next, the game executing section 61, the first game card provision control section 62, and the second game card provision control section 63, which are the main functional sections of the processing section 20, will be described.

The game execution section 61 cooperates with the first game card provision control section 62 and the second game card provision section 63 to execute the game.
When the payment of the first price is detected by the price detection part 25, the game execution part 61 transmits the player identification information acquired by the first reading part 14 and the user information reading part 23 to the game server 2, and 2 and stores the player information in the storage unit 30. FIG. In the case of a new player, the game device 1 communicates with the game server 2 and registers player information.

After obtaining the player information, the game execution unit 61 displays the main menu on the display unit 21 and accepts a selection input by the player. Options presented in the main menu include, for example, "execute match" and "abandon match". When "execute battle" is selected, the game execution unit 61 executes battle processing. In the battle process, first, the game execution unit 61 accepts registration of game cards to be used by the player in the battle. After that, through communication with the game server 2, a battle play with another player or a non-player character as an opponent is executed. Then, when the battle by the players ends, the game execution unit 61 notifies the first game card provision control unit 62 of a battle end notification. On the other hand, when "abandon battle" is selected from the main menu, the game execution unit 61 notifies the first game card provision control unit 62 of a battle abandonment notification.

The game execution unit 61 performs processing for displaying game results. The displayed game results include, for example, match results, player evaluations, experience values of game elements, level updates, and other information. The game execution unit 61 communicates with the game server 2 at a predetermined timing during the game to acquire information about the game result.

The first game card provision control section 62 controls the first game card provision section 27 or the second game card provision section 28, and performs processing for providing game cards to the player. When the first game card provision control unit 62 receives the match end notification or the match abandonment notification from the game execution unit 61, the first game card provision control unit 62 performs lottery processing to select either the first card provision unit 27 or the second card provision unit 28. It starts and notifies the winning card providing department of the offer order. The lottery is conducted by lottery using probability. For example, in the lottery, the ratio of selection of the first game card provision unit 27 is 0.8, and the ratio of selection of the second game card provision unit 28 is 0.2. That is, the game cards to be provided after the match are normal cards at a rate of 0.8 and rare cards at a rate of 0.2. Alternatively, the first game card provision control section 62 may select only the first game card provision section 27 . These are for increasing the value of rare cards. However, the above example is just an example, and the card provision rate may be another numerical value. When the provision of the game card is completed, the first game card provision control section 62 notifies the second game card provision control section 63 of the provision completion notification indicating that the provision of the game card is completed.

The second game card provision control unit 63 controls the first game card provision unit 27 or the second game card provision unit 28, and after the first game card provision control unit 62 provides the game card after the end of the match, To control continuous provision of game cards according to a player's request. When the second game card provision control unit 63 receives the provision completion notice from the first game card provision control unit 62, the display unit 21 displays a menu screen as to whether or not to continuously receive game cards, and the player makes a selection input. accept. The second game card provision control unit 63 continues to operate until an input operation is performed to indicate that the game card will not be continuously provided, or until the continuous provision of game cards, which is the payment condition for the second price, reaches the allowable number of consecutive offers. Repeat offering more game cards. Note that the number of times of continuous provision may be changed by the administrator of the game device 1 or the like.

The second game card provision control section 63 selects to receive game cards consecutively, and when the price detection section 25 detects the second price, the second game card provision control section 63 selects either the first card provision section 27 or the second card provision section 28. A lottery process is started to select whether or not, and the winning card providing part is notified of the offer command. The lottery is the same as the first game card provision control unit 62 in that the lottery is performed by lottery using probability, but the ratio of game card provision is different.

For example, the second game card provision control section 63 sets the rate of selection of the first game card provision section 27 to 0.2 and the rate of selection of the second game card provision section 28 to 0.8. That is, the main purpose of a player who continuously provides game cards is to acquire game cards with high game value, and the ratio of rare cards to be provided is set high so as to meet this purpose. Also, the provision ratio may be changed according to the number of times the game card is purchased. For example, when the possible number of consecutive offers is 4, in the case of the first game card provision, the ratio of selection by the first game card provision unit 27 is 0.8, and the ratio of selection by the second game card provision unit 28 is 0.8. In the case of the second game card provision, the rate of selection of the first game card providing unit 27 is 0.5, and the rate of selection of the second game card providing unit 28 is 0.2. 0.5, and in the case of the third game card provision, the ratio of selection of the first game card provision unit 27 is 0.2, and the ratio of selection of the second game card provision unit 28 is 0.8. In the case of the fourth game card supply, the ratio of selection of the first game card supply unit 27 is 0, and the ratio of selection of the second game card supply unit 28 is 1. That is, as the number of times game cards are provided increases, the ratio of rare cards provided increases, and in the case of the consecutive possible number of times (fourth time in this example), a rare card is always provided. Furthermore, in the case of continuous provision of game cards, the second game card provision section 28 may always be selected. However, the above example is just an example, and the card provision ratio may be another numerical value. When the continuous provision of game cards is completed, the second game card provision control section 63 notifies the game executing section 61 of the completion notification of the continuous provision of game cards.

[Configuration of game server 2]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the game server 2. As shown in FIG. The game server 2 includes a processing section 200 , a communication section 220 and a storage section 240 .

The processing unit 200 is, for example, a CPU, and controls the operation of each block of the server 2 . Specifically, the processing unit 200 reads an operation program of each block recorded in the recording unit 240, develops it in a memory, and executes it, thereby controlling the operation of each block. The processing unit 200 includes a matching processing unit 201 and a management unit 202 as main functional units.

The matching processing unit 201 performs matching processing for a battle game (interpersonal battle) between players provided in the game system of this embodiment. Through the matching process, of the game devices 1 connected to the server 2, for example, two game devices 1 that have sent matching requests at the same time establish a session, and transition to a state in which information communication related to the competitive game is possible. be done.

The management unit 202 manages the player's evaluation of the game based on the content of the game played on the game device 1 . More specifically, the management unit 202 evaluates the player based on the play content for each game play, and generates or updates player information related to the player, which will be described later, based on the evaluation result.

The recording unit 240 is a recording device capable of holding data, such as a non-volatile memory or HDD. The recording unit 21 stores information such as parameters necessary for the operation of each block in addition to the operation program of each block that the game server 2 has. The recording unit 240 also stores a player database 210 (player DB 210).

In the game system of the present embodiment, the player DB 210 manages information (player information) indicating the usage status of the game associated with each user (player) with respect to the game provided with a play experience on the game device 1. It is a database that The player information is information for managing usage history of game play functions and various game elements available for each player. The player information is sequentially updated according to the play result of the game performed after using the player card in the game device 1, and is provided to the game device 1 when the player card is used again. As a result, the game device 1 can provide a game play that reflects the previous game play.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the player information includes, for example, a player ID 211 that identifies the player, progress information 212 that indicates the progress of the game play of the player, progress information 212 that the player possesses, and Possessive information 213 indicating game elements usable by the player, strengthening status information 214 indicating the strengthening status of each game element usable for the player, and game elements that can be provided to the player. provided information 215, which is shown.

Here, the progress information 212 includes progress information indicating which stage of a predetermined story has progressed, battle record information indicating the battle record of the battle game, and evaluation information that evaluates the player's play situation. It's okay.
The possession information 213 is configured by sequentially adding identification information of game elements possessed by the player.

The enhancement status information 214 relates at least a game element that has been enhanced (changed from the initial state) to the game element ID 191 of the game element, and is an experience as an index that indicates a parameter that has changed due to enhancement. It may be configured to manage character information such as values and element levels. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, the enhancement status information 214 in this embodiment is described as being updated when the play result of the game played on the game device 1 is obtained. For example, the update may be performed in response to the fact that training result information is obtained by using a function related to training in the game device 1 or the like.

The provision information 215 records identification information of game elements that can be provided to the player. The provided information 215 may be updated when the play result of the game played on the game device 1 is obtained, or when a notification that the player has abandoned the battle is obtained.

A communication unit 220 is a communication interface with an external device. The communication unit 220 can be connected to an external device via a communication line N (whether wired or wireless) to enable data transmission/reception. The communication unit 220 converts, for example, information input as a transmission target into data in a predetermined format, and transmits the data to an external device such as the game device 1 via the communication line N. FIG. The communication unit 220 also receives information from an external device via the communication line N, for example.

[Operation of game device 1]
The operation of the game device 1 will be explained using the flowchart of FIG.

At the start of the game, the player A inserts a coin of a predetermined amount or a corresponding coin into the slot 16 of the game device 1 as the first price for executing the game. When the price detection unit 25 detects the first price (Step 100), the game execution unit 61 starts a game consisting of a series of plays (Step 101).

Subsequently, the player A touches the player card to the first reader 14 (reader) of the game device 1 . The first reading unit 14 reads the player ID 211 from the player card of player A (Step 102). The user information reading unit 23 transmits the player ID 211 read by the first reading unit 14 from the player card of the player A to the game server 2 , thereby receiving the player information (progress status) associated with the player ID 211 from the game server 2 . information 212, possession information 213, enhancement status information 214, provision information 215, etc.) are received and acquired (Step 103).

The game executing section 61 displays the main menu (Step 104). FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the main menu screen. On the main menu screen of FIG. 9, options such as "execute battle" and "abandon battle" are displayed so as to be selectable.

Player A selects a desired option from the displayed main menu. The game execution unit 61 determines the option selected from the main menu (Step 105).

When "execute battle" is selected, the game execution unit 61 executes battle processing (Step 106). In the battle process, first, the game execution unit 61 accepts registration of game cards to be used by the player in the battle. When the registration of the game element corresponding to the game card used by the player in the battle is completed, the game executing section 61 starts the battle between the players. Then, when victory or defeat is determined, the battle ends.

When the first game card provision control section 62 receives the notification of the end of the battle from the game execution section 61, it controls the first game card provision section 27 or the second game card provision section 28 to take out one game card. It is discharged from the outlet 17 (Step 108). This game card providing process (Step 108) will be described later.

On the other hand, if the player A does not want the battle and selects "abandon the battle" on the main menu, the game executing section 61 notifies the game server 2 that the battle has been abandoned (Step 107). When the first game card provision control section 62 receives the notice of abandonment of the match from the game execution section 61, it controls the first game card provision section 27 or the second game card provision section 28 to take out one game card. It is discharged from the outlet 17 (Step 108). This game card providing process (Step 108) will be described later.

Next, the second game card provision control unit 63 executes a continuous provision process regarding the provision of further game cards (Step 109). This game card continuous provision processing will be described later.

The game executing unit 61 executes the competitive play, and displays the game result when the continuous game card providing process is finished (Step 110). FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a game result screen. In addition, when the battle is abandoned, a screen to the effect that the battle has been abandoned is displayed.
Finally, the game execution section 61 displays an end screen for notifying the player of the end of the game (Step 111). FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a game end screen. A series of games ends with the display of the end screen. That is, for one payment of the first price, a battle and game cards are provided during one game, and a battle play at a price lower than the first price is not provided.

Next, the operation of the game card providing process (Step 108) will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

When the first game card provision control unit 62 receives a match end notification or a match abandonment notification from the game execution unit 61 (Steps 200, 201), it performs lottery processing for selecting a game card provision unit (Step 202). . In the lottery process, as described above, a lottery is performed with a predetermined probability so that normal cards or rare cards are provided at a predetermined provision ratio. The first game card provision control section 62 selects either the first game card provision section 27 or the second game card provision section 28 based on the result of the lottery (Step 203), and provides the card to the selected card provision section. The command is posted (Step 204). The first game card providing section 27 or the second game card providing section 28 notified of the provision command ejects one game card from the outlet 17 .

Then, the first game card provision control unit 62 displays a game card provision screen (Step 205). FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a game card provision screen. The first game card provision control unit 62 notifies the second game card provision control unit 63 of the provision completion notification that the one-time provision of game cards has been completed (Step 206).
This concludes the description of the operation of the game card providing process.

Next, the operation of the continuous game card provision process (Step 109) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the second game card provision control unit 63 receives the provision completion notice from the first game card provision control unit 62, an input screen (continuous provision screen) for accepting a selection input by the player as to whether or not to receive further game cards is provided. is displayed (Step 300). FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the continuous provision screen. The continuous supply screen of FIG. 15 is a screen for selecting continuous supply of game cards, and displays that the second price must be paid for each supply of game cards.

The second game card provision control unit 63 determines the content selected by the player (Step 301), selects to receive further game cards (Step 301), and the price detection unit 25 determines the second price. is detected (Step 302), lottery processing is performed (Step 303). In the lottery process, as described above, a lottery is performed with a predetermined probability so that normal cards or rare cards are provided at a predetermined provision ratio. The second game card provision control section 63 selects either the first game card provision section 27 or the second game card provision section 28 based on the result of the lottery (Step 304), and provides the card to the selected card provision section. Notify the command (Step 305). The first game card providing section 27 or the second game card providing section 28 notified of the provision command ejects one game card from the outlet 17 .

The second game card provision control unit 63 adds 1 to the counter C (initial value=0) for counting the number of times more game cards are provided (Step 306), and the counter C counts the possible number of consecutive times (for example, 4 times). etc.) is reached (Step 307).

If the counter C has not reached the possible number of consecutive games, the second game card provision control section 63 returns to Step 300 to display the consecutive offer screen, and continues the processing from Step 300 onwards.

On the other hand, the second game card provision control unit 63 notifies the game execution unit 61 of the completion of provision if the user selects not to obtain a game card, does not detect the second price, or if the counter C reaches the number of times that the counter C can continue. (Step 308), and the continuous game card provision process ends.
This is the end of the description of the operation of the continuous game card provision process.

In the present embodiment, game cards (goods) corresponding to game elements are provided after the battle is over, so that game cards can be provided at a timing when the player is highly motivated to acquire them. In addition, the present embodiment is configured so that "abandon battle" can be selected, and the battle can be terminated without playing the battle. ) is satisfied even for a player whose main purpose is to acquire . As a result, a highly entertaining game can be provided.

Furthermore, the present embodiment provides an opportunity to obtain more game cards by paying a second price different from the first price after the game card is provided after the battle, which the player has a strong desire to obtain. (Continuous provision of game cards) is provided, so that the player can acquire and collect additional items such as game cards.

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A second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

In the second embodiment, after the game cards are provided after the end of the main match, a secondary match that occurs when a lottery is won is provided in a series of game plays, and a further game card is provided after the secondary match. characterized by FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a series of game plays in the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the second embodiment, after the game card corresponding to the first price is provided, a secondary match lottery is held. You can get the right to run a side match. Furthermore, the player can receive a game card after the secondary battle.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart of the operation of the game device 1 in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17, the game device 1 performs the secondary battle process (Step 400) after the game card providing process (Step 108). The secondary match processing (Step 400) will be described using the flowchart of FIG. Since other processes are the same as those of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

First, the first game card provision control unit 62 notifies the game execution unit 61 of a provision completion notification indicating that one provision of game cards has been completed.
When the game execution unit 61 receives the provision completion notification (Step 401), the game execution unit 61 starts lottery processing (Step 402). The lottery process uses a predetermined probability to determine whether or not a secondary battle will occur.

If the game execution unit 61 does not win (a secondary match occurs) (Step 403), the game execution unit 61 notifies the second game card provision control unit 63 of the provision completion notification (Step 409), and terminates the secondary match processing.

On the other hand, when winning (occurrence of a secondary match) (Step 403), the game executing section 61 displays a secondary match execution selection screen (Step 404), and determines the content selected by the player (Step 405). FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a secondary match execution selection screen. On the secondary match execution selection screen in FIG. 18, it is indicated that the secondary match can be executed, that the third payment is required to execute the secondary match, and that rare cards can be acquired after the secondary match. is displayed.

If the player does not select the execution of the secondary match (Step 405), the game execution unit 61 notifies the second game card provision control unit 63 of the provision completion notification (Step 409), and ends the secondary match processing. On the other hand, when the player selects the execution of the secondary match (Step 405), the game execution unit 61 causes the price detection unit 25 to detect payment of the third price (Step 406). Here, the third price is the same as the first price. The secondary match is played in a series of game play, but the point that both the match and the game card are provided is the same as the main match and the game card provided by paying the first price. Because it is.

When the payment of the third price is not detected (Step 406), the game executing section 61 notifies the second game card provision control section 63 of the provision completion notification (Step 409), and terminates the secondary match processing. On the other hand, when the payment of the third price is detected (Step 406), the game executing section 61 executes a secondary battle (Step 407).

When the secondary match ends, the game executing section 61 notifies the second game card providing section 28 of the provision command (Step 408). As a result, the second game card providing unit 28 ejects one game card from the outlet 17 . The game cards ejected from the second game card providing section 28 are rare cards. A secondary match is generated by winning a lottery, and this is because it has the same value as winning a rare card. Then, the game execution section 61 notifies the second game card provision control section 63 of the game card provision completion notification (Step 409). Subsequent processing is the same as in the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, on the condition that the player wins the lottery and pays the third price, the combination of the competitive play and the provision of the game card is further provided during one game, whereby the competitive play and the game value are provided. It is possible to give the player an opportunity to acquire a game card with a high value.

In the above-described embodiment, two examples (the first card providing unit 27 and the second card providing unit 28) of the card providing unit (goods providing unit) providing game cards (goods) have been described. However, the number is not limited to two. Three or more card providing units (goods providing units) may be provided according to the type of game card (goods).

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above embodiments, and can be variously modified and implemented within the scope of its technical ideas.

1 game device 2 server 1 game device 2 game server 11 display panel 12 operation touch panel 13 operation button 14 first reading unit 15 second reading unit 16 inlet 17 outlet 20 processing unit 21 display unit 22 operation input unit 23 user information reading Unit 24 Game element reading unit 25 Price detection unit 26 Sound output unit 27 First game card providing unit 28 Second game card providing unit 29 Communication unit 30 Storage unit 61 Game executing unit 62 First game card providing control unit 63 Second game Card offer controller

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to the computer,
Game execution control processing for controlling execution of a game including a battle using game elements on the condition that payment of the first price is detected;
provision control processing for controlling provision means for providing an item associated with the game element;
and
The provision control process controls provision of the article by the provision means on the condition that the match ends.
program. The end of the match is that the play of the match has been executed and ended, or that the play of the match has ended without being executed.
A program according to claim 1. The provision control process controls provision of at least one or more items by the provision means on condition that the end of the match and the payment of the second price are detected.
3. A program according to claim 1 or 2. The provision control process controls so that the number of the articles corresponding to the number of payments of the second price can be provided by the provision means.
4. A program according to claim 3. The second price is lower than the first price,
5. The program according to claim 3 or 4. The program causes a computer to execute a lottery process for executing a lottery during execution of the game,
The provision control process controls so that the article can be provided from the provision means on condition that the lottery is won and the payment of the third price is detected.
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The third price is the same as the first price,
7. A program according to claim 6. The providing means is
a first product providing means capable of providing a first type of product;
a second article providing means capable of providing a second type of article;
comprising
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The game element associated with the second-type item has character information that allows the battle to proceed more favorably than the game element associated with the first-type item.
9. A program according to claim 8. The provision control process controls to provide the product from either the first product providing means or the second product providing means on the condition that payment of the first price is detected.
10. The program according to claim 8 or 9. The provision control process controls the provision of the goods on the condition that the payment of the first price is detected so that the proportion of the goods of the first type to be provided is greater than the proportion of the goods of the second type to be provided. ,
11. A program according to claim 10. The provision control process controls so that the article can be provided from either the first article providing means or the second article providing means on the condition that payment of the second price is detected.
12. A program according to claim 8. The supply control process controls the provision of the goods on the condition that the payment of the second price is detected such that the proportion of the goods of the first type to be provided is smaller than the proportion of the goods of the second type to be provided. ,
13. A program according to claim 12. The provision control process controls so that the product can be provided from the second product providing means on condition that the lottery is won and the payment of the third price is detected.
14. A program according to any one of claims 8 to 13. The program causes the computer to execute a presentation process capable of presenting the play result of the game after the item is provided.
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 14. In the presentation process, the providing means provides a number of the goods corresponding to the number of payments of the second price, and then presents the result of playing the game.
16. A program according to claim 15. The game play execution control process includes:
One game is executed for one payment of the first price, and after the game is over, the game cannot be continued at a price lower than the first price,
A program according to any one of claims 1 to 16. The end of the game is conditioned on the presentation of the play result of the game,
18. A program according to claim 17. game execution control means for controlling execution of a game including a battle using game elements on condition that payment of the first price is detected;
providing means for providing an item associated with the game element;
provision control means for controlling the provision of goods by the provision means on condition that the competition ends;
game device.

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