JP6608156B2 - Program and server system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a program for causing a computer to execute given content.

  A typical example of content executed on a computer is a game. Among games, popular classic games often have stories. Then, the technique which improves interest property by dividing | segmenting the game content along a story into several is known (for example, refer patent document 1).

JP 2014-8067 A

However, according to the conventional technique, one game content along a predetermined story is divided into a plurality of sub contents, and each sub content is provided by lottery or the like. That is, the method by which the user obtains the sub content is limited to a simple method such as lottery.
Further, the content may be video content excluding game elements, and even in that case, the content has the same problem.

The first invention for solving the above-described problems is as follows.
A computer having a content storage unit that stores a plurality of types of content composed of a plurality of sub-contents along a predetermined story, or configured to be able to communicate with an external device having the content storage unit (for example, FIG. 1) A program (for example, the game program 15 in FIG. 9) for causing the user terminal 1500) to execute the content in accordance with the user's operation input and to manage the collection medium (for example, the card C14 in FIG. 7) owned by the user. ) And
Stores whether the content stored in the content storage unit is in a released state released to the user or not released yet, and whether sub-contents constituting the released content are released or not released Release state storage control means (for example, release state storage control unit 131 in FIG. 9) for performing control to
A content release condition that is a combination of the collection media for releasing the content stored in the content storage unit, and a condition based on parameter values set in the collection media of the combination, and constitutes the content Release condition storage means for storing sub-content release conditions for releasing the sub-content (for example, content configuration data 18 in FIG. 9, release condition data 183 in FIG. 11),
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the collection medium (for example, the growth processing unit 127 in FIG. 9),
Content release means (for example, the release control unit 133 in FIG. 9) that releases the content that satisfies the content release condition based on a combination of collection media owned by the user,
Based on the parameter value of the collection medium related to the release of the content in the released state, sub-content releasing means for releasing the sub-content satisfying the sub-content releasing condition (for example, release control in FIG. 9) Part 133),
Sub-content execution means for executing the sub-content released by the sub-content release means (for example, the content execution unit 135 in FIG. 9),
As a program for causing the computer to function.

  According to the first aspect, the content is released when the collection medium is combined and the content release condition is satisfied. However, just because the content is released does not mean that all the sub-contents constituting the content are released and provided. When the parameter value of the collection medium related to the combination of collection media in which the content is released satisfies the sub-content release condition, the sub-content is released. In addition, the parameter value can be changed. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest related to the release and provision of the content and the sub-contents constituting the content.

The second invention is
Further causing the computer to function as a combining means (for example, the card combining unit 125 in FIG. 9) for combining a plurality of collection media,
The content releasing means determines whether the content releasing condition is satisfied based on a combination of the original collection media combined by the combining means;
A program of the first invention.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, the combination of collection media for releasing content can be combined with collection media.

The third invention is
The parameter value changing means performs a given growth process for growing the collection medium to change the parameter value of the collection medium;
It is a program of the 1st or 2nd invention.

  According to the third aspect, the parameter value of the collection medium can be changed by the growth process. That is, the sub-content can be executed by satisfying the sub-content releasing condition by the growth process.

The fourth invention is:
The parameter value changing unit consumes a collection medium other than the combined collection medium and performs a given growth process according to the user's operation input in order to grow the collection medium after the combination by the combining unit. , Changing the parameter value of the combined collection medium
It is a program of 2nd invention.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the collection medium other than the combined collection medium is consumed, and the combined collection medium is grown to change the parameter value used as the criterion for the sub-content release condition. Can do.

The fifth invention is:
The sub-contents include first-type sub-contents that have the same story part but different effects.
The parameter value includes a first type parameter value changed by the growth process,
The sub-content release condition includes a first type condition for releasing the first type sub-content based on the first type parameter value.
The sub-content releasing means sets the first type sub-content satisfying the first type condition to a released state based on the first type parameter value of the collection medium related to the release of the content.
It is a program of the 3rd or 4th invention.

  According to the fifth aspect, the sub-content can include the first type sub-content that has the same story portion but has different rendering effects. Since the story is the same, the flow of the entire content does not change, but it is possible to view the first type sub-contents with different production effects, which adds new fun. Further, in order to make the first type sub-content released, it is necessary to change the first type parameter value so as to satisfy the first type condition, so that it is possible to improve interest.

  Various configurations are conceivable as the specific configuration of the first type sub-content. For example, as a sixth aspect of the invention, the first type sub-content is set as a sub-content whose setting of a predetermined effect is changed, and the sub-content releasing means is based on the first type sub-content set in the released state. It is good also as comprising the program which changes the setting of the said production effect.

The seventh invention
The story is a story branching scenario,
The sub-content includes a second type sub-content where a scenario branches,
The parameter value includes a second type parameter value changed by the growth process,
The sub-content release condition includes a second type condition for releasing the second type sub-content based on the second type parameter value,
The sub-content releasing means sets the second type sub-content satisfying the second type condition to a released state based on the second type parameter value of the collection medium related to the release of the content.
A program according to any one of the third to sixth inventions.

  According to the seventh aspect, the sub-content can include the second-type sub-content that causes a scenario branch. In order to release the second type sub-content, it is necessary to change the second type parameter value so as to satisfy the second type condition, so that it is possible to improve interest.

The eighth invention
Medium acquisition means (for example, the card acquisition unit 121 in FIG. 9) for performing a given lottery process and acquiring a collection medium;
As a program according to any one of the first to seventh inventions for further functioning the computer.

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, the collection medium can be acquired by lottery processing.

The ninth invention
The medium acquisition means performs the lottery process by changing a probability that a collection medium for satisfying the content release condition for content in an unreleased state is lottery.
It is a program of the eighth invention.

  According to the ninth aspect, it is possible to realize that the collection medium for bringing the unreleased content into the released state can be easily selected by lottery.

  Further, in this case, as a tenth aspect of the invention, the medium acquisition means configures a program for changing the probability based on a ratio or number of released contents or a ratio or number of released sub contents. It is good. As an eleventh aspect of the invention, the medium acquisition unit may configure a program that changes the probability based on a cumulative execution time of the content.

The twelfth invention
Release hint display control means for displaying and controlling the content release condition for the content that has not been released and / or the hint for the release condition for the sub-content that has not been released.
As a program according to any one of the first to eleventh inventions for further functioning the computer.

  According to the twelfth aspect, it is possible to present the user with a hint for releasing the content or a hint for releasing the sub-content.

The thirteenth invention
A server system (for example, the game server 1800a in FIG. 15) that manages a collection medium owned by a user and provides the user terminal of the user with an executable content,
Content storage means for storing a plurality of types of content composed of a plurality of sub-contents along a predetermined story;
Stores whether the content stored in the content storage means is in a released state that has been released to the user or an unreleased state that has not been released, and whether sub-contents that constitute the content in the released state are in a released state or an unreleased state Release state storage control means for performing control,
A content release condition that is a combination of the collection media for releasing the content stored in the content storage means, and a condition based on a parameter value set in the collection media of the combination, and constitutes the content Release condition storage means for storing sub-content release conditions for releasing sub-contents;
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the collection medium;
Content releasing means for releasing contents satisfying the condition for releasing contents based on a combination of collection media owned by the user;
Sub-content releasing means for setting a sub-content satisfying the sub-content releasing condition based on the parameter value of the collection medium related to releasing the released content,
Providing means for providing the user terminal with the sub-content released by the sub-content releasing means;
Is a server system.

  According to the thirteenth aspect, a server system that exhibits the same effects as the first aspect can be realized.

The figure which shows an example of a structure of a game system. The figure which shows an example of a structure of a user terminal. The figure which shows an example of a home screen. The figure which shows an example of a content list screen. The figure which shows an example of a content structure screen. The figure which shows an example of a message screen. The figure for demonstrating an example of composition and growth of a card. The figure for demonstrating another example of the synthesis | combination and growth of a card | curd. The block diagram which shows the function structural example of a user terminal. The figure which shows an example of sub content system data. The figure which shows an example of release condition data. The figure which shows another example of release condition data. The figure which shows an example of release state management data. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of a game process. The figure which shows the modification of a game server.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. In the present embodiment, a game system that executes game content using the content as game content will be described as an example.

  In the present embodiment, the collection medium is described as a card (virtual card having no substance), but the collection medium may be a character, an item, or the like. Moreover, it may be an entity such as a substantial card (so-called trading card), a figure, a medal, or a ring. In the case of an entity, an identification information carrier medium (for example, a code printing portion indicating identification information or a memory storing identification information) that carries identification information that uniquely identifies the entity is provided in the entity. If the identification information is read from the identification information carrying medium and is displayed and controlled and managed as a virtual object corresponding to the entity, the following embodiment can be applied.

[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system includes a game server 1800 that can be connected to a communication line N and a user terminal 1500 for each user 2.

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

  The game server 1800 is a server system including one or a plurality of server devices, storage devices, and the like, and provides various services for operating the game of the present embodiment, and data necessary for game operation Management, distribution of game programs and data necessary for execution of games on the user terminal 1500, and the like.

  The game server 1800 includes a main body 1802, a keyboard 1806, a touch panel 1808, and a storage 1840. A plurality of blade servers 1804 are built in the main body unit 1802, and the functions as the game server 1800 are realized by sharing and coordinating various functions. Each server constituting the blade server 1804 may be realized as an independent device capable of data communication via a communication line, and may transmit and receive necessary information via the communication line as needed.

  The storage 1840 stores a card DB (database) 6 that stores initial data of all cards that are collection media, a content DB 7, and player data 9 of each user. The content DB 7 includes sub-content data constituting each content, content configuration data 8 defining the content configuration, and the like. The player data 9 includes a player ID for identifying the corresponding user 2 and play data 19 of the user 2.

  The user terminal 1500 is a computer that can execute the game program 15 and can connect to the communication line N via a mobile phone base station, a wireless communication base station, or the like and perform data communication with the game server 1800. The user terminal 1500 may take the form of, for example, a smart phone, a mobile phone, a portable game device, a stationary home game device, an arcade game device, a personal computer, a tablet computer, or a controller of a stationary home game device. .

  By installing the application of the present embodiment on the user terminal 1500, a card DB 16 that is a copy of the card DB 6 stored in the game server 1800 and a content DB 17 that includes content configuration data 18 that is a copy of the content DB 7 are provided. The game program 15 is stored. Further, play data 19 is created and updated in accordance with the execution of the game program 15.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a device configuration example of a smartphone that is an example of the user terminal 1500. As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 1500 has a direction input key 1502, a home key 1504, a touch panel 1506, a speaker 1510, a microphone 1512, a CCD camera module 1520, a control board 1550, and a computer-readable computer. A memory card reader 1542 capable of reading and writing data from and to a memory card 1540 as a storage medium. In addition, the user terminal 1500 is provided with a built-in battery, a power button, a volume control button, and the like not shown.

  The CCD camera module 1520 is a module on which an autofocus mechanism, a CCD image sensor, and an image signal generation chip are mounted. The image sensor element is not limited to a CCD.

  The control board 1550 has various microprocessors such as a CPU 1551, GPU and DSP, ASIC and FPGA, various IC memories 1552 such as a VRAM, RAM and ROM, a wireless communication module 1553 for wireless communication with a mobile phone base station, and the like. Is installed. The control board 1550 has a so-called I / F circuit (interface) such as a circuit for receiving signals from the direction input key 1502 and the home key 1504, a driver circuit for the touch panel 1506, and a signal input / output circuit for the memory card reader 1542. Circuit) etc. are mounted. Each element mounted on the control board 1550 is electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like so that data can be read and written and signals can be transmitted and received.

[Game Overview]
The user 2 of the user terminal 1500 enjoys a game using a virtual card (hereinafter simply referred to as “card”) that is a game object. Next, an outline of the game of this embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the home screen W2 of the game according to the present embodiment. Four menus are presented on the home screen W2, and each menu is displayed as a selectable button. Specifically, a content execution button B1 for instructing execution of content, a gacha execution button B3 for instructing execution of gacha, which is a process for acquiring a card, and a process for combining cards A card composition button B5 and a growth process button B7 for executing a growth process for growing the card are displayed.

  The gacha execution button B3 is a button for executing a lottery process for acquiring a card. The lottery process may include, for example, a free gacha that can be executed for free once a day, a charging gacha executed by charging, a rare gacha drawn from a card with high rarity, and the like. Moreover, the lottery form does not have to be gacha, and may be another form.

  When the content execution button B1 is selected, a list of contents is displayed. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the content list screen W4. In the content list screen W4 of FIG. 4, four contents are presented, and the respective titles are displayed as buttons BC1 to BC7 that can be selected and operated. However, a lock mark LM or an unlock mark UM is appended to each button. The content corresponding to the button marked with the lock mark LM indicates that it is in an unreleased state, and the content corresponding to the button marked with the unlock mark UM indicates that it is in a released state. For example, content with the titles “Find Cake” and “How to Use Drill” is released as the unlock mark UM is attached, but content with the title “Go to Meet the Fairy” It is in an unreleased state as indicated by LM. User 2 cannot play unreleased content. Only released content can be played.

In addition, the content list screen W4 can present secret content that is in an unreleased state and even has a title in an unreleased state (secret state).
By selecting the home button BR on the content list screen W4, it is possible to return to the home screen W2 shown in FIG.

  When the release button of the content is selected, the configuration of the sub content included in the content is displayed, and the content configuration screen W6 for selecting and executing the sub content is displayed. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the content configuration screen W6, in which the configuration of content “Search for cake” is shown. The content “Search for cake” includes sub-contents related to four narratives of the first story, the second story, the third story, and the final story along a predetermined story. In FIG. 5, buttons BS10 to 45 for selecting and executing each of these sub contents are displayed.

  Among the sub-contents constituting the content “Search for cake”, the sub-content of the second episode includes a special version of the sub-content in addition to the normal version of the sub-content. The special version sub-content is the first type sub-content that has the same story part but different production effects, and is compatible with the normal version sub-content. For example, the special version of the sub-content is the normal version of the sub-content, such as BGM, sound, effect image, camera work (viewpoint position and angle of view as the basis for image generation, etc.), differences in costumes and skins of the characters appearing, The effect of the production is different. Even if it is executed instead of the normal version of the sub-content, the target story portion (for example, the story itself of the second episode in the case of the second episode) is not different. However, there is an interest that cannot be tasted unless the special version of the sub-contents is played due to the different production effects.

  In the present embodiment, for the sake of simplicity, the sub-content is replaced and the special version sub-content that is the first type sub-content is executed. However, the following method is adopted. It is good. That is, a plurality of effect effects that can be switched are prepared for the sub-content of the normal version, and a predetermined effect effect (or no effect effect) is set by default. On the other hand, the special version sub-content is configured by a program for instructing to switch the setting of the effect. When the special version sub-content is released, the setting of the effect is switched by the special version sub-content. Such a configuration may be adopted.

  Of the sub-contents constituting the content “Find Cake”, the sub-content of the final story is the second type sub-content where the scenario branches. More specifically, the final story branches to a plurality of branch destinations according to the selection conditions during the game in the previous third story. Here, the final story along the story of either branch i or branch b is prepared as a sub-content. In FIG. 5, a special version of sub-content is prepared for the branch sub-content.

  As with the content list screen W4, a lock mark LM or an unlock mark UM is displayed on the buttons BS10 to BS45 for selecting each sub-content. The sub-contents corresponding to the button with the lock mark LM added indicate that it is in an unreleased state and cannot be executed even if a selection operation is performed. Only sub-contents corresponding to a button with an unlock mark UM can be executed.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of a screen that is displayed when a content of “Find cake” in the content list screen W4 of FIG. 4 is in an unreleased state and the content is selected and operated. A message screen W8 is displayed so as to overlap the content list screen W4 shown in FIG.

  The message screen W8 displays a hint for releasing the selected unreleased content. In the example of FIG. 6, by generating a composite card that combines a card of the character “Mayge Usagi” in the “surprised” state and a card of the character “Gonzusa” in the “momentary name” state, A hint that the content “Find the cake” is released is displayed. As a hint, the strategy to solve the problem itself (in this case, the combination of the card of the character “Mayage Usagi” in the “surprised” state and the card of the character “Gonzaza” in the “moan naname” state It is also possible to control the display of a certain part (for example, a combination of a card of a certain character “Mayge Usagi” and a card of a certain character “Gonza”) It is also possible to control display.

  Note that, even when an unreleased sub-content is selected on the content composition screen W6 in FIG. 5, a screen similar to the message screen W8 in FIG. 6 is displayed, and a hint for putting the sub-content in a released state is displayed. Is displayed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the content is released by combining a plurality of cards. In this embodiment, the card combination is card synthesis. Further, based on the parameter value of the card as a result of combining the cards to release the content, the sub-content included in the content is released. The parameter value can be changed by growing the card.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of card synthesis and growth. A card C14 in the “surprised” state among the cards of the character “Mayge Usagi” and a card C66 in the “money name” state among the cards of the character “Gonzaza” are combined and synthesized. CC16 is generated. Card composition is performed by card composition processing executed by selecting and operating the card composition button B5 on the home screen W2 in FIG. In the card combination shown in FIG. 7, two cards are combined into one, but the parameter values of the original card are taken over. That is, the parameter values of three parameters α, β, and γ are set for each of the cards C14 and C66, but the parameter value of each card C14 and C16 (that is, the parameter value of each character) is set for the composite card CC16. Two sets of parameter values) are set. The parameter is used in the content to be executed (more specifically, the sub-content that is the minimum unit to be executed).

  The parameters α, β, and γ can be arbitrarily set according to the use and purpose. For example, an index value such as a card level, rank, or rarity can be set, or an ability value such as an attack power, physical strength, or quickness related to the character associated with the card can be set.

  And the parameter value of a card | curd (a synthetic | combination card is included) can be changed by a growth process. The growth process is executed by selecting and operating the growth process button B7 on the home screen W2 in FIG. In this embodiment, by synthesizing a material card (material card) with a base card (base card), the material card is consumed and the parameter value of the base card is changed. This will be described as realizing the growth process. Of course, it is possible to incorporate other elements such as changing the parameter value of the card to grow as the game progresses.

  In FIG. 7, the card C11 is consumed and the parameter value of the composite card CC16 is changed by the growth process using the composite card CC16 as a base card and the card C11 as a material card. However, since the card C11 used as the material card is a card having the same character as the character “Mayage Rabbit” of the card C14 that is the generation source of the composite card CC16 that is the base card, the parameter value on the “Magure Rabbit” side in FIG. Only has changed.

  Further, the parameter values of the synthesis card generated by the synthesis process may be integrated. An example in that case is shown in FIG. In FIG. 8, the values of the parameters α, β, and γ of the composite card CC16c are set to new values of a set of parameters α, β, and γ that are different from the values of the original cards C14, C66. Depending on the growth process, the values of the parameters α, β, and γ of the composite card CC16c are changed.

  As described above, in the game according to the present embodiment, the user 2 executes gacha to collect and enjoy the cards C. Also, by executing card composition by combining the cards C, the content can be released. Further, by growing the synthetic card, the sub-content can be released.

  Some of the sub-contents include the same version of the story, but the special edition sub-content, which is a highly interesting type 1 sub-content due to different productions. Two types of sub-contents are included. These first-type sub-contents and second-type sub-contents are released according to the parameter value of the composite card that releases the content including the sub-contents.

  Therefore, the continuity of game play, such as card synthesis and growing the synthesis card, matches the expandability of playable content such as releasing the sub-contents that make up the content one after another. A high game can be realized.

[Function configuration]
FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the user terminal 1500. 9 also shows main functional blocks of the game server 1800 that the user terminal 1500 connects to and accesses the communication line N.

  As illustrated in FIG. 9, the user terminal 1500 includes a processing unit 10, an operation input unit 31, an image display unit 35, a sound output unit 36, a communication unit 37, and a storage unit 20.

  The processing unit 10 comprehensively controls the operation of the user terminal 1500 based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 20, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 31, and the like. The function of the processing unit 10 can be realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or a GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory. In FIG. 2, the control board 1550 corresponds to this. The processing unit 10 includes a game processing unit 110, an image generation unit 150, a sound generation unit 160, and a communication control unit 170 as main functional units.

  The game processing unit 110 executes various processes for realizing the game of the present embodiment, and outputs the processing results to the image generation unit 150 and the sound generation unit 160. The game processing unit 110 includes a card processing unit 120 and a content processing unit 130.

  The card processing unit 120 performs processing related to the card in addition to making the card DB 16, which is a database storing initial data of all cards, the latest data by matching with the card DB 6 stored in the game server 1800. And a card acquisition unit 121, a card management unit 123, a card composition unit 125, and a growth processing unit 127.

  The card acquisition unit 121 executes lottery processing such as free gacha and billing gacha and gives the winning card to the user 2. The card management unit 123 manages the acquired cards that the user 2 has.

  The card combining unit 125 executes processing related to card combining. A plurality of cards to be combined are selected and combined in accordance with the operation input of the user 2, and a combined card (see FIG. 7) that inherits the parameter value of the selected original card or a new card value (see FIG. 8). Is generated. In addition, you may provide the restriction | limiting that a card | curd is satisfy | filled only if the card | curd which satisfy | fills a predetermined | prescribed combination | combination condition that an attribute is provided in a card | curd and cards of different attributes cannot be combined.

  The growth processing unit 127 executes processing for growing the card by changing the parameter value set for the card. The base card is grown by consuming and composing the material card with respect to the base card selected according to the operation input of the user 2. As a method of growth, not only the composition of cards, but also the change of card parameter values by the execution of content (more specifically, the execution of sub-contents which is the minimum execution unit), the execution of mini-games, etc. The card may be grown.

  Data such as a card possessed by the user 2 and parameter values of the card are stored in the card management data 12 in the play data 19. When the card processing unit 120 acquires a new card, performs card synthesis, or changes a parameter value by the growth process, the card processing unit 120 updates the card management data 12 and updates the latest card of the user 2. Update to information.

  The content processing unit 130 matches the content DB 17, which is a content database, with the content DB 177 stored in the game server 1800 to obtain the latest data, and executes processing related to the content and sub-contents. The content processing unit 130 includes a release state storage control unit 131, a release control unit 133, and a content execution unit 135.

  The release state storage control unit 131 stores in the release state management data 13 state identification information indicating whether each content and each sub-content is in a release state or an unreleased state. The release control unit 133 determines the content and sub-content based on the presence of the corresponding composite card (existence of a combination of cards) and the parameter value of the card in light of the release conditions defined in the content configuration data 18. Change from an unreleased state to a released state.

  In this embodiment, content and sub-contents that have been released are not put into an unreleased state, but if a condition for changing from the released state to the unreleased state is set and the condition is met, the state is set to the unreleased state. It is good.

  The content configuration data 18 includes sub-content system data 181 and release condition data 183. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the sub content system data 181. As shown in FIG. The structure of the sub contents SC110 to SC147 constituting the content CT1 of the title “Find Cake” shown in FIG. 5 is shown in detail. In the content CT1, the story is divided into four stages, and the game content related to the partial story at each stage is the sub-content. In the sub-contents of the second episode, in addition to the normal version of the sub-content SC121, there is a special version of the sub-content SC122 that is the first type of sub-content that has been changed in production. Since the sub-contents SC121 and SC122 have the same story as the second episode, they are compatible with each other.

  The final story is composed of a second type of sub-content in which the scenario is branched into a plurality of sub-contents, and sub-contents are set in each of branch i and branch b. In addition to the normal version sub-content SC146, there is sub-content SC147 with different effects as sub-contents.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the release condition data 183. The release conditions for the content CT1 with the title “Find Cake” shown in FIG. 5 and the sub-contents SC110 to SC147 constituting the content CT1 are shown.

  First, the release condition for the content CT1 is to combine the card C14 and the card C66. Here, the card C14 is the first card and the card C66 is the second card, but the reverse may be possible. Further, since the release condition is not set for the first episode sub-content SC110, when the content CT1 is released, the first episode sub-content SC110 is also released.

  The release condition of the normal version sub-content SC121 of the second episode is that the value of the parameter α of the first card in which the content is released is 2 or more and the first episode is released. . The release condition of the special version sub-content SC122 of the second episode, which is the first type sub-content, is that the value of the parameter β of the second card in which the content is released is 5 or more, and the first episode Is released, and the normal version of the sub-content SC121 is released (first type condition). The parameter β of the second card is an example of a first type parameter. The sub-content SC122, which is the first type sub-content, is released according to the value of the parameter β of the second card, which is the value of the first-type parameter.

  Further, the release condition of the sub-content SC 141 regarding the branch i, which is one of the scenario branches of the final episode, is that the value of the parameter γ of the first card is 10 or more and the third episode is released. In addition, the release condition of the sub-content SC 146 regarding branching is that the value of the parameter γ of the first card is 15 or more and the third story is released. The second type sub contents SC141 and SC146 related to the scenario branch are released under a condition (second type condition) based on the value of the parameter γ of the first card, which is the second type parameter.

  Also, a special version of the sub-content SC 147 is provided for the sub-content SC 146 related to branching, and the release condition is a condition based on the value of the parameter β of the second card, which is the first type parameter (first Species condition).

  It has been described with reference to FIG. 8 that the parameter values of the combined card may be integrated without inheriting the parameter values of the respective cards that are combined. An example of the release condition data 183a in that case is shown in FIG. The sub-content release condition is set using the parameter value of the composite card. However, also in this case, the release condition is determined for the special version sub contents SC122 and 147 that are the first type sub contents based on the value of the parameter β that is the first type parameter. Also, for the sub-contents SC141 and SC146 that are the second type sub-contents, release conditions are determined based on the value of the parameter γ that is the second type parameter.

  In the release condition data 183 and 183a, an example is shown in which the condition that the sub-contents of the immediately preceding narrative (for example, the first episode in the case of the second episode) is released is included in the sub-content release conditions. May not be included. In addition, an example in which the release conditions of the special version sub contents SC122 and SC147 are included in the condition that the corresponding normal versions of the sub contents SC121 and SC146 are released is shown. However, this condition may not be included. Good.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the content execution unit 135 executes the selected content, specifically, the sub-content that is the minimum execution unit. In this embodiment, since each sub content is a game content, a game is executed in each sub content. The game genre may be an adventure game or a role playing game. Any game in which a so-called game scenario is defined may be used.

  The operation input unit 31 is for the user 2 to input various operations related to the game, and outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the operation input to the processing unit 10. The function of the operation input unit 31 is, for example, an element such as a button switch, a joystick, a touch operation pad, and a trackball, which is directly operated by the user 2 with a finger, as well as motion such as an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, a tilt sensor, and a geomagnetic sensor. This can also be realized by an element for detecting the posture. In FIG. 2, the direction input key 1502, the home key 1504, and the touch panel 1506 correspond to this.

  The image generation unit 150 generates one screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 seconds) based on the processing result of the game processing unit 110, and outputs an image signal of the generated screen to the image display unit 35. The functions of the image generation unit 150 are used, for example, for a processor such as a GPU or a digital signal processor (DSP), a program such as a video signal IC or a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, and a texture data expansion. This can be realized by an IC memory or the like.

  The sound generation unit 160 generates sound signals such as sound effects, BGM, and various operation sounds related to the game based on the processing result of the game processing unit 110, and outputs them to the sound output unit 36. The function of the sound generation unit 160 can be realized by, for example, a processor such as a digital signal processor (DSP) or a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec that can reproduce a voice file, or the like.

  The communication control unit 170 performs communication connection and data processing for data communication with an external device (mainly the game server 1800) via the communication unit 37, and realizes data exchange with the external device.

  The image display unit 35 displays various game screens based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 150. The function of the image display unit 35 can be realized by a display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head mounted display. In FIG. 2, the touch panel 1506 corresponds to this.

  The sound output unit 36 is for outputting sound effects related to the game based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 160. In FIG. 2, the speaker 1510 corresponds to this.

  The communication unit 37 is connected to the communication line N to realize communication. The function of the communication unit 37 can be realized by, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a wired communication cable jack, a control circuit, or the like. In FIG. 2, the wireless communication module 1553 corresponds to this.

  The storage unit 20 stores a program for operating the user terminal 1500 to realize various functions provided in the user terminal 1500, data used during the execution of the program, or the like temporarily every time processing is performed. Memorized. The function of the storage unit 20 can be realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD, and the like. In FIG. 2, the memory card 1540 and the IC memory 1552 mounted on the control board 1550 correspond to this.

  The storage unit 20 stores a game program 15. The game program 15 is a program for causing the processing unit 10 to function as the game processing unit 110, and is distributed from the game server 1800 when the user 2 completes account registration. More specifically, a copy of the distribution game program 5 stored in the server storage unit 88 of the game server 1800 is distributed.

  The storage unit 20 stores a card DB 16, a content DB 17, and play data 19. The card DB 16 and the content DB 17 are distributed from the game server 1800 together with the game program 15 as data necessary for game execution. More specifically, it is distributed as copy data of the card DB 166 and the content DB 7 stored in the server storage unit 88 of the game server 1800. When the card processing unit 120 and the content processing unit 130 log in to the game server 1800, the card processing unit 1800 inquires the game server 1800 whether or not the card DB 16 and the content DB 17 in its own device are the latest data. If it is determined that the DB in the own device is old, the DB in the own device is updated based on the DB on the game server 1800 side.

  The play data 19 is so-called game history or save data that is updated to the latest data at any time as the game is executed. The play data 19 includes card management data 12 and release state management data 13. The card management data 12 stores information on acquired cards possessed by the user 2. The release state management data 13 stores the state of whether or not each content and each sub-content has been released. An example of the data structure of the release state management data 13 is shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, the server processing unit 81 of the game server 1800 includes a game management unit 83. The player management unit 85 of the game management unit 83 uses the player data 9 to manage the account, the progress of the game, etc. for each user 2 of the connected user terminal 1500. Further, the DB management unit 86 of the game management unit 83 manages the card DB 6 and the content DB 7 and adds new card data to the card DB 6 as necessary, or adds new content data to the content DB 7. .

  The server storage unit 88 of the game server 1800 stores a distribution game program 5, player data 9, a card DB 6, and a content DB 7. In addition, the game server 1800 stores a system program, a game management program for causing the game server 1800 to function as the game management unit 83, and the like.

  The distribution game program 5 is an original of the game program 15 distributed to the user terminal 1500 of the user 2 who has registered an account in hope of game play of the game of the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500 downloads this copy, stores it in the storage unit 20, and executes it.

  In the player data 9, the latest play data 19 uploaded from the corresponding user terminal 1500 as needed is stored for each user 2 who has registered an account, in association with the user 2 account.

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Next, a flow of game processing performed by the user terminal 1500 will be described. Note that the processing described here is realized by the processing unit 10 reading and executing the game program 15. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the game processing. It is assumed that the user 2 has already registered an account.

  In the game process, the game processing unit 110 first performs a login process and connects to the game server 1800 to check whether the card DB 16 and the content DB 17 are the latest data, and updates the data if they are not the latest data ( Step S2). Then, the home screen W2 is displayed and a menu selection operation is accepted.

  When a selection operation for executing gacha is performed (step S4: YES), the card acquisition unit 121 controls display of the lottery process screen and executes a lottery process, so-called gacha (step S6). The card C won and won by lottery is newly registered in the card management data 12 by the card management unit 123. At this time, the contents of the play data 19 including the card management data 12 are transmitted to the game server 1800, and the player data 9 of the user 2 is updated.

  When the selection operation for synthesizing the card C is performed on the home screen W2 (step S8: YES), the card synthesizing unit 125 controls display of the card synthesizing screen and executes the card synthesizing process (step S8). S10). As described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, two types of cards C selected by the user 2 are combined to generate a combined card. The generated composite card is registered in the card management data 12. For the card that has become the composition source, that fact is registered in the card management data 12. At this time, the contents of the play data 19 including the card management data 12 are transmitted to the game server 1800, and the player data 9 of the user 2 is updated.

  When the selection operation for executing the growth process is performed on the home screen W2 (step S12: YES), the growth processing unit 127 controls the display of the growth process screen and executes the growth process (step S14). ). In the growth process, as described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the parameter value of the base card is changed by consuming the material card with respect to the base card selected by the user 2. The new parameter value of the base card is registered in the card management data 12. Further, the consumed material card may be deleted from the card management data 12, or the fact that it has been consumed may be registered and saved as a history. The contents of the play data 19 including the updated card management data 12 are transmitted to the game server 1800, and the player data 9 of the user 2 is updated.

  When the selection operation for executing the content is performed on the home screen W2 (step S16: YES), the content processing unit 130 executes the processes of steps S18 to S38.

  First, the composite card owned by the user 2 and the content configuration data 18 are referred to to determine whether each content is released / not released (step S18). At this time, the determination may be made only for the content in the unreleased state, and the content that has been once released may not be returned to the unreleased state. The released / unreleased state is stored in the released state management data 13.

  Next, the content processing unit 130 causes the image display unit 35 to display a content list screen W4 corresponding to the released / unreleased state of each content (step S20). If the content to be executed is selected (step S22: YES), it is determined whether the selected content is in a released state. If the selected content is in an unreleased state (step S24: NO), a release condition is presented and step S22 is performed. Return to (step S26).

  If the determination in step S24 is in the released state (step S24: YES), each sub-content included in the selected content is then referred to with reference to the composite card parameter value related to the selected content and the content configuration data 18. Is determined to be released / unreleased (step S28). At this time, the determination may be made only for the unreleased sub-content, and the sub-content once released may not be returned to the unreleased state. The released / unreleased state is stored in the released state management data 13.

  Next, the content processing unit 130 displays a list of subcontents by causing the image display unit 35 to display a content configuration screen W6 corresponding to the released / unreleased state of each subcontent (step S30). If the sub-content to be executed is selected (step S32: YES), it is determined whether the selected sub-content is in a released state. If it is in an unreleased state (step S34: NO), a release condition is presented. The process returns to step S32 (step S36).

If the determination in step S34 is in the released state (step S34: YES), the content processing unit 130 executes the selected sub-content (step S38).
After step S38 or when it is determined NO in steps S16, S22, and S32, after determining whether or not to end the game process, if not ended, the home screen W2 is displayed again and the process is performed in step S4. (Step S40: NO). Further, when the game process is to be ended, for example, when an operation input for ending the game is made (step S40: YES), this process ends.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the content is released when the content release condition is satisfied by combining cards that are collection media. However, even if the content is released, not all the sub-contents constituting the content are released. When the parameter value related to the combination of cards in which the content is released satisfies the sub-content release condition, the sub-content is released. In addition, the parameter value is changed by the growth process for the card. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest related to the release and provision of the content and the sub-contents constituting the content.

  In addition, the sub-content can include the first type sub-content having the same story portion but different effects. Since the story is the same, the flow of the entire content does not change, but the user 2 can view the first type sub-contents with different effects, thereby adding new fun. Also, in order to bring the first type sub-content into the released state, it is necessary to change the first type parameter value so as to satisfy the first type condition, so that it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  Further, the sub-content can include a second-type sub-content that causes a scenario branch. In order to release the second type sub-content, it is necessary to change the second type parameter value so as to satisfy the second type condition, so that it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

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Although an example of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied has been described above, an embodiment to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to the above-described embodiment.
For example, the relationship between the game server 1800 and the user terminal 1500 is not limited to the relationship in which communication connection is established via the Internet or the like, but is the relationship between the main body device of the stationary home game device and the game controller equipped with the touch operation panel. It may be realized. In that case, the main body device corresponds to the game server 1800, the game controller corresponds to the user terminal 1500, and the game system is configured as a whole.

  Moreover, although the example which the user terminal 1500 mainly performs the process regarding a game was given in the said embodiment, the game server 1800a mainly processes, and the user terminal 1500a is a game screen based on the various data received from the game server 1800a. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which control for displaying is performed. FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the game server 1800a in the present modification. In FIG. 15, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the game server 1800a of this modification includes a server processing unit 81a, an operation input unit 31a, an image display unit 35a, a sound output unit 36a, a communication unit 37a, and a server storage unit 88a. Is provided. The server processing unit 81a includes a game management unit 83, a game processing unit 110a, and a communication control unit 170a as main functional units.

  The game processing unit 110a implements the function of the game processing unit 110 of FIG. 9 for each user terminal 1500 of each user 2 who is logged in and connected for communication. The game processing unit 110a includes a card processing unit 120a having a card acquisition unit 121a, a card management unit 123a, a card composition unit 125a, and a growth processing unit 127a, a release state storage control unit 131a, a release control unit 133a, and a content execution unit 135a. Content processing unit 130a. Each processing unit realizes the function of the processing unit having the same name described with reference to FIG.

  The server storage unit 88a stores a server program 4 for realizing each functional unit of the server processing unit 81a.

  On the other hand, the storage unit 20a of the user terminal 1500a stores a game program 62a distributed from the game server 1800a when the user 2 completes the account registration. The user terminal 1500a stores various data received from the game server 1800a. Based on this, control for displaying the game screen is performed. According to the configuration of FIG. 22, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  In the above-described embodiment, the content is described as game content. However, for example, the content may be read content of a story that advances a story by an operation input of the user 2 or video content. In that case, the collection medium is preferably a character or character appearing in the reading content or the video content.

  In the above-described embodiment, collection medium acquisition (granting) is a lottery process. However, a collection medium acquisition unit is not limited to a lottery process. For example, it may be a purchase process (purchase process; online shopping, etc.) in which a collection medium is directly specified and purchased, or may be configured to be acquired according to the result of a given game (for example, a mini game).

  In the lottery process, the probability (winning probability) that a specific collection medium is drawn may be made variable. For example, the content in the unreleased state is determined with reference to the release state management data 13, the release condition of the content is determined from the release condition data 183, and the probability that the collection medium for satisfying the content release condition is selected is determined. The lottery process may be executed after raising the predetermined amount.

  As a condition for changing the probability, for example, with reference to the released state management data 13, the ratio of the content that is in the released state (the ratio of the number of released contents to the total number of contents) or the released state It can be assumed that the number of content items satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 80% or more or 10 or more conditions). Of course, the ratio and number of sub-contents, not the content, may satisfy a predetermined condition. In addition, it is assumed that the accumulated time (total play time in the case of game content) is recorded and recorded in the play data 19 and the probability is changed when the accumulated time reaches a certain time or more. Also good.

1500 user terminal
10 processing section
110 Game processor
120 Card processing section
121 Card acquisition unit
123 Card Management Department
125 card synthesis unit
127 Growth processing department
130 Content processing section
131 Release state storage control unit
133 Release control unit
135 Content execution unit
20 storage unit
15 Game program
16 Card DB
17 Content DB
19 Play data 1800, 1800a Game server

Claims (14)

A user operation input to a computer that includes a content storage unit that stores a plurality of types of content configured by a plurality of sub-contents along a predetermined story, or that is configured to be communicable with an external device having the content storage unit And a program for managing the collection medium owned by the user,
Stores whether the content stored in the content storage unit is in a released state released to the user or not released yet, and whether sub-contents constituting the released content are released or not released Release state storage control means for performing control,
By combining and combining a plurality of collection media owned by the user based on the user's instruction, a new collection medium (hereinafter referred to as “combination combining medium”) that inherits the parameter values of each of the plurality of collection media. ) To produce a synthesis means,
A content release for condition is a combination of the original and now collection medium of the combinatorial synthesis medium to release the contents stored in the content storage unit, the taken over in combinatorial synthesis medium according to the content release for Condition Release condition storage means for storing sub-content release conditions for releasing the sub-contents constituting the content, which are conditions based on parameter values;
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value taken over by the combined synthesis medium ;
Content releasing means for releasing the content satisfying the content release condition based on the combined composite medium owned by the user;
Sub-content releasing means for releasing sub-contents satisfying the sub-content releasing condition based on the parameter values taken over by the combined composite medium relating to the release of the released content.
Sub-content executing means for executing the sub-content released by the sub-content releasing means,
A program for causing the computer to function as The parameter value changing means changes the parameter values taken over in the combinatorial synthesis medium by performing a given growth process for growing the combinatorial synthesis medium,
The program according to claim 1 . The parameter value changing means consumes a collection medium other than the combined composite medium and performs a given growth process according to the user's operation input in order to grow the combined composite medium, and takes over to the combined composite medium . changing the parameter values,
The program according to claim 1 . The sub-contents include first-type sub-contents that have the same story part but different effects.
The parameter value includes a first type parameter value changed by the growth process,
The sub-content release condition includes a first type condition for releasing the first type sub-content based on the first type parameter value.
The sub-content releasing means sets the first type sub-content satisfying the first type condition to a released state based on the first type parameter value of the combined composite medium related to the release of the content.
The program according to claim 2 or 3 . The first type sub-content is sub-content that changes a setting of a predetermined effect.
The sub-content releasing means changes the setting of the effect based on the first type sub-content to be released.
The program according to claim 4 . The story is a story branching scenario,
The sub-content includes a second type sub-content where a scenario branches,
The parameter value includes a second type parameter value changed by the growth process,
The sub-content release condition includes a second type condition for releasing the second type sub-content based on the second type parameter value,
The sub-content releasing means sets the second type sub-content satisfying the second type condition to a released state based on the second type parameter value of the combined composite medium related to the release of the content.
The program according to any one of claims 2 to 5 . Medium acquisition means for acquiring a collection medium by performing a given lottery process;
The program as described in any one of Claims 1-6 for making the said computer further function as. The medium acquisition means performs the lottery process by changing a probability that a collection medium that is a source of a combined composite medium for satisfying the content release condition for content in an unreleased state is lottery.
The program according to claim 7 . The medium acquisition means changes the probability based on the ratio or number of released contents or the ratio or number of released sub contents.
The program according to claim 8 . The medium acquisition unit changes the probability based on a cumulative execution time of the content.
The program according to claim 8 or 9 . Release hint display control means for displaying and controlling the content release condition for the content that has not been released and / or the hint for the release condition for the sub-content that has not been released.
The program as described in any one of Claims 1-10 for making the said computer function further as. A user operation input to a computer that includes a content storage unit that stores a plurality of types of content configured by a plurality of sub-contents along a predetermined story, or that is configured to be communicable with an external device having the content storage unit And a program for managing the collection medium owned by the user,
Stores whether the content stored in the content storage unit is in a released state released to the user or not released yet, and whether sub-contents constituting the released content are released or not released Release state storage control means for performing control,
A content release condition that is a combination of the collection media for releasing the content stored in the content storage unit, and a condition based on parameter values set in the collection media of the combination, and constitutes the content Release condition storage means for storing a sub-content release condition for releasing the sub-content,
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the collection medium;
Content release means for releasing content satisfying the content release condition based on a combination of collection media owned by the user;
Medium acquisition means for acquiring a collection medium by performing a given lottery process, wherein the lottery process is performed by changing a probability that a collection medium satisfying the content release condition of the unreleased content is changed. Medium acquisition means to perform,
Sub-content releasing means for releasing the sub-content satisfying the sub-content releasing condition based on the parameter value of the collection medium related to releasing the content in the released state;
Sub-content executing means for executing the sub-content released by the sub-content releasing means;
Release hint display control means for displaying and controlling a hint indicating a collection medium for satisfying the release condition for the content in the unreleased state and / or the sub-content release condition for the sub-content in the unreleased state;
A program for causing the computer to function as A server system that manages a collection medium owned by a user and provides the user terminal with the content in an executable manner,
Content storage means for storing a plurality of types of content composed of a plurality of sub-contents along a predetermined story;
Stores whether the content stored in the content storage means is in a released state that has been released to the user or an unreleased state that has not been released, and whether sub-contents that constitute the content in the released state are in a released state or an unreleased state Release state storage control means for performing control,
By combining and combining a plurality of collection media owned by the user based on the user's instruction, a new collection medium (hereinafter referred to as “combination combining medium”) that inherits the parameter values of each of the plurality of collection media. A synthesis means for generating
A content release for condition is a combination of the original and now collection medium of the combinatorial synthesis medium to release the contents stored in the content storage unit, the taken over in combinatorial synthesis medium according to the content release for Condition Release condition storage means for storing sub-content release conditions for releasing sub-contents constituting the content, which are conditions based on parameter values;
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value taken over by the combination synthesis medium ;
Content releasing means for releasing contents satisfying the condition for releasing contents based on the combined composite medium owned by the user;
Sub-content releasing means for releasing the sub-content satisfying the sub-content releasing condition based on the parameter value taken over by the combined composite medium relating to the release of the released content.
Providing means for providing the user terminal with the sub-content released by the sub-content releasing means;
Server system with A server system that manages a collection medium owned by a user and provides the user terminal with the content in an executable manner,
Content storage means for storing a plurality of types of content composed of a plurality of sub-contents along a predetermined story;
Stores whether the content stored in the content storage means is in a released state that has been released to the user or an unreleased state that has not been released, and whether sub-contents that constitute the content in the released state are in a released state or an unreleased state Release state storage control means for performing control,
A content release condition that is a combination of the collection media for releasing the content stored in the content storage means, and a condition based on a parameter value set in the collection media of the combination, and constitutes the content Release condition storage means for storing sub-content release conditions for releasing sub-contents;
Parameter value changing means for changing the parameter value of the collection medium;
Content releasing means for releasing contents satisfying the condition for releasing contents based on a combination of collection media owned by the user;
Medium acquisition means for performing a given lottery process to allow the user to acquire a collection medium, and changing the probability that a collection medium for satisfying the content release condition of the unreleased content is changed Medium acquisition means for performing lottery processing;
Sub-content releasing means for setting a sub-content satisfying the sub-content releasing condition based on the parameter value of the collection medium related to releasing the released content,
Providing means for providing the user terminal with the sub-content released by the sub-content releasing means;
Release hint for controlling the user terminal to display a hint indicating a collection medium for satisfying the release condition for the content in the unreleased state and / or the release condition for the sub-content in the unreleased sub-content. Display control means;
Server system with

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