JP2017148160A - Video game processing program and video game processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game for encouraging a user to use a wide variety of characters, equipment, items and other in-game elements to attract the user's interest. SOLUTION: When a specific condition is satisfied for a skill associated with an equipment, the skill can be set to another equipment by a user's determination S11. The specific condition is, for example, the number of battles in the equipped state. Skills are associated with not only equipment but also characters and items, and skill setting targets are not limited to equipment and may be characters and items. Also, after setting the skill once, the predetermined condition may be reset so that the skill can be set many times from the same equipment. [Selection diagram] Fig. 3

Description

  At least one of the embodiments of the present invention relates to a video game processing program and a video game processing system for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in the field of video games, a system that equips a character that is an operation target of a user with equipment and possesses an item has been adopted. In such a system, if you set a skill for an equipment or item that affects the ability value of the character or that you can use a special technique, and if you equip or possess that equipment or item, A system in which the skill is activated may be employed.

  In addition, among video games in which various different skills are set for characters, equipment, items, and other in-game elements (hereinafter simply referred to as in-game elements), a mechanism in which in-game elements can be purchased via network communication Some have adopted. In addition, as a mechanism for purchasing these in-game elements, there is also a mechanism for purchasing in-game elements with skills set by a so-called gacha mechanism in which one in-game element is randomly discharged from a predetermined combination. Exists.

  As a system that employs such skills, for example, in a role playing game, an equipment item to be equipped to the player character is set in response to an operation input, and the special ability is associated with the equipment item. In addition, an AP value is set for the special ability, and the AP value is updated according to the experience of the battle between the enemy character and the enemy character, and how the equipment item that the player character is using. If the AP value of the ability reaches a predetermined value, a mechanism has already been proposed so that the player can use the special ability regardless of whether the equipment item is equipped or not (Patent Literature). 1).

JP 2002-200350 A

  In a system adopted for a video game, the number of equipment that can be equipped on a character may be limited for each type. For example, by setting a limit on the equipable frame such as one weapon, three armors, one for each of the head, chest, and feet, three items that can be held, etc. Will motivate you to acquire equipment and items with the skills that you think are better. In such a situation where there is a limit on the equipable frame, the user needs to devise the combination, which is one factor that attracts the user's interest. However, if equipment with better skills can be obtained through the above gacha, the equipment that has been equipped until then will no longer be usable, and users who have difficulty obtaining such equipment may feel emptiness. there were.

  An object of at least one embodiment of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems and to encourage the user to use a wide variety of characters, equipment, items, and other in-game elements to attract more interest of the user. It is to be.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation. Information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information on skills that are associated with the in-game elements and allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and When the server having information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill satisfies a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element, the user has the right to set the skill The ability to acquire the skill setting right and the association of the acquired skill with the in-game element based on the user's decision Ri and wherein the to achieve the skill setting function that enables effective of the skills.

  From a non-limiting viewpoint, a video game processing program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation. Information of in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information of skills that are associated with the in-game elements and that allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and The user terminal provided with information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill, when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied, Skill setting right acquisition function to acquire setting rights and the acquired skills are related to in-game elements based on the user's decision Characterized in that to achieve the skill setting function that enables effective of the skill by.

  According to a non-limiting aspect, a video game processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, and controls the progress of the video game according to a user operation. A processing system, information on in-game elements that can be used by a user in a video game, skills associated with the in-game elements, and a skill that allows the user to obtain a setting right when a predetermined condition is satisfied And information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill, and the setting of the skill to the user when a predetermined condition defined for each of the in-game element is satisfied Skill setting right acquisition means for acquiring right and associating acquired skills with in-game elements based on user decision Characterized in that it comprises a skills setting means for enabling more effective of the skills.

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

It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the video game processing system corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the server in the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of operation | movement by the side of a user terminal in the game process corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the server in the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the server in the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the video game processing system corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the server in the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of operation | movement by the side of a user terminal in the game process corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a structure of the video game processing system corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the server corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of the operation | movement by the side of the server in the game process corresponding to at least 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the example of operation | movement by the side of a user terminal in the game process corresponding to at least one of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Various constituent elements in the embodiments described below can be appropriately combined within a range in which no contradiction occurs. Moreover, the content described as an example of a certain embodiment may be omitted in other embodiments. The contents of operations and processes not related to the characteristic part of each embodiment may be omitted. Furthermore, the order of the various processes constituting the various flows described below is in no particular order as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

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

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

  The video game processing system 100 includes the server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N, thereby realizing various functions for executing various processes according to user operations.

  The server 10 is managed by an administrator of the video game processing system 100, and has various functions for providing information related to various processes to the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. In this example, the server 10 includes an information processing apparatus such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium that stores various types of information. The server 10 includes a general configuration for performing various processes as a computer, such as a control unit and a communication unit, but a description thereof is omitted here. Further, in the video game processing system 100, it is preferable that the server 10 manages various information from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load on each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. However, the memory | storage part which memorize | stores various information should just be provided with the memory area in the state which the server 10 can access, for example, may be set as the structure which has an exclusive memory area outside the server 10. FIG.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of the server 10 </ b> A that is an example of the configuration of the server 10. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the server 10 </ b> A includes at least a skill setting right acquisition unit 11, a skill setting unit 12, and an information storage unit 13.

  The skill setting right acquisition unit 11 has a function of causing a user to acquire a skill setting right associated with an in-game element when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied.

  Here, the in-game element means an element such as a character, equipment, or item that can be used by the user in the video game. Also, the use by the user is not limited to the case where the user uses the character that is the direct operation target in the video game, but the character may be equipped with equipment or the character may use tools such as items. This means that the user uses equipment or items. Information such as the role, function, and usage of each element in the game is stored in advance by the information storage unit 13.

  Skill means an ability to exert a special effect associated with an in-game element. The target to be associated with the skill can be set appropriately for each video game, but for example, skills such as affecting the ability value of the character or making it possible to use special techniques are attached to items and items. The case where it is matched with respect to is considered.

  The skill associated with the in-game element is a skill in a state where the in-game element and the skill are associated, but the effect of the skill cannot be activated yet. On the other hand, the skill set in the in-game element is a skill in a state where the in-game element and the skill are associated and the effect of the skill can be activated. In addition, the conditions under which the skill is activated can also be set as appropriate. The skill that automatically activates the character's parameter when the equipment is equipped, and the skill that can be used in the normal state of possessing the item, can be used in battle You can condition various skills such as skills.

  The skill setting right means the right to set a skill for any in-game element generated by the user when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied. The predetermined condition may be anything. For example, a condition that a character is equipped with a skill-related equipment and a specified number of battles or a certain period of time has passed since the possession of a skill-related item. It is done. In addition, consumption of other equipment or items may be used as a predetermined condition. For example, if a process for acquiring skill setting rights is performed in a state where a plurality of items are collected, the plurality of items are consumed. Instead of doing it, you may be able to acquire the skill setting right. When a predetermined condition for a specific in-game element is satisfied, the user obtains the right to set a skill associated with the in-game element, and the user can set the skill as an arbitrary in-game element. It becomes possible. In addition, when acquiring the skill setting right, the user may obtain an item representing the skill setting right so that the skill can be set when the item is used, or the skill setting right is acquired. This may be notified by a method that can be visually recognized by the user through a text message or the like to prompt the user to set a skill. Alternatively, when the skill setting right is acquired, the screen may be immediately changed to the skill setting screen and the skill may be set on the spot. Obtaining the right to set a skill for any in-game element at any timing, whether immediately after the condition is satisfied or later, is expressed as acquiring the skill setting right.

  The skill setting unit 12 has a function of making it possible to exert the effect of the skill by associating the skill for which the setting right has been acquired with an in-game element based on the determination of the user.

  Here, associating a skill with an in-game element means registering the skill for which a setting right has been acquired in association with the in-game element selected by the user. Specifically, this means that a skill is set for a skill setting frame provided for an in-game element. By registering this association, the skill is given to the in-game element and the effect of the skill can be activated. Information on the association between the skill and the in-game element is stored in the information storage unit 13 every time the skill setting unit 12 sets the skill.

  The rules regarding the setting of skills for in-game elements can be changed as appropriate for each video game, and a plurality of skills can be set for in-game elements without limitation. If a limit is set in the skill setting frame and a new skill is set in a state where the limit is reached, the skill frame may be overwritten.

  The information storage unit 13 has a function of storing various types of information. Information stored in the information storage unit 13 includes information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, skills associated with the in-game elements, and set to the user when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Information on the skill for acquiring the right and information on the association between the in-game element and the skill are included. The storage destination of these pieces of information may be the server 10A, or may be stored in the user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is managed by a user, and is a communication terminal capable of playing a network distribution type game such as a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), or a portable game device. Composed. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be any configuration as long as the user can recognize the video game. Other examples of user terminal configurations include so-called wearable devices such as smart watches, and combinations of wearable devices and communication terminals.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30 and communicates with the server 10 to execute various processes (for example, a browser screen or a screen corresponding to coordinates). A display device for displaying a game screen) and software. Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without using the server 10.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the video game processing system 100. In the game processing in this example, processing related to acquisition of skill setting rights and skill setting is performed. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10A and the user terminal 20 (terminal 20) execute game processing will be described as an example.

  The game process is started, for example, when a change occurs in the state of an in-game element in a video game. When there is a change in the state of the in-game element, the server 10A determines whether or not a predetermined condition defined for the in-game element is satisfied. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the server 10A associates with the in-game element. The user is made to acquire the right to set the given skill (step S11). Then, the fact that the user has acquired the skill setting right is transmitted to the user terminal 20.

  Upon receiving the skill setting right acquisition notification, the user terminal 20 displays a game screen for notifying that the skill setting right has been acquired on the display screen of the display device included in the user terminal 20 (step S12). The user recognizes skill setting right acquisition by displaying the skill setting right acquisition displayed on the game screen.

  Here, the game screen means a screen representing a virtual space (or game space). In this example, various elements constituting the game screen may be referred to as images. The configuration of the game screen is not particularly limited as long as the user can recognize the situation of the video game.

  Displaying the game screen on the display screen of the display device means that the game screen is output to the display device provided in the user terminal 20 or the like by communication using the communication network 30. An example of a configuration for displaying a game screen on a display device is a configuration in which information generated on the server side (output information) is transmitted to the terminal side. Note that the configuration of the output information is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, information obtained by compressing an image, or information for generating an image on the terminal side. An example of information obtained by compressing an image is one used in a cloud game (for example, MPEG). Information for generating an image on the terminal side includes information used in an online game (for example, object position information).

  The user terminal 20 transmits, to the server 10A, designation of an in-game element for setting a skill from the user who has recognized the skill setting right acquisition (step S13).

  The server 10A registers the association between the in-game element designated by the user and the skill (step S14). The fact that this association has been registered is transmitted to the user terminal 20.

  Based on the association registration information received from the server 10 </ b> A, the user terminal 20 displays a game screen for notifying that the skill has been given to the in-game element on the display screen of the display device included in the user terminal 20 ( Step S15), the process here is terminated.

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

  When there is a change in the state of the in-game element, the server 10A determines whether or not a predetermined condition defined for the in-game element is satisfied, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the server 10A causes the user to acquire a skill setting right. (Step S101). Then, a game screen displaying that the skill setting right is acquired is transmitted to the user terminal 20. When the user who has received the notification designates the in-game element to be set for the skill for which the skill setting right has been acquired, the association between the in-game element designated by the user and the skill is registered (step S102). Then, a game screen displaying that the association between the in-game element and the skill is registered is transmitted to the user terminal 20.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation on the user terminal 20 side when the user terminal 20 executes a game process. Hereinafter, a case where the user terminal 20 executes the game process alone will be described as an example. Note that the configuration of the user terminal 20 has the same functions as the configuration of the server 10 except that various types of information are received from the server 10, and thus description thereof is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant explanation.

  In the game process, the user terminal 20 first determines whether or not a predetermined condition set for the in-game element is satisfied when the state of the in-game element is changed, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied, A setting right is acquired by the user (step S201). And the game screen which displays that the skill setting right was acquired is displayed with respect to the display screen of a display apparatus with which self is provided. When the user who has received the notification designates an in-game element to be set for the skill that has acquired the skill setting right, the association between the in-game element designated by the user and the skill is registered (step S202). And the game screen which displays that the correlation of the element in a game and skill was registered is displayed on the display screen of a display apparatus with which self is provided.

  As described above, as one aspect of the first embodiment, the server 10A having the function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation includes the skill setting right acquisition unit 11 and the skill setting unit 12. And the information storage unit 13, the information on the in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, the skills associated with the in-game elements and when the predetermined condition is satisfied Information on the skill for which the setting right is acquired and information on the association between the in-game element and the skill are stored, and when the predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied, the skill setting right for the user And by making the acquired skill effective by associating the acquired skill with an in-game element based on the user's decision, The interest it is possible to attract the.

  That is, for skills associated with characters, equipment, items, and other in-game elements, the user is allowed to acquire a setting right when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the skill for which the user has acquired the setting right Since it becomes possible to set the element, the in-game element obtained by the user can be used more effectively than before, and the user's interest can be attracted.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a server 10B that is an example of a configuration of the server 10. As illustrated in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 6, the server 10 </ b> B includes at least a skill setting right acquisition unit 21, a skill setting unit 12, and an information storage unit 23.

  The skill setting right acquisition unit 21 has a function of causing a user to acquire a skill setting right associated with an in-game element when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied. Further, the skill setting right acquisition unit 21 has a function of initializing information on the degree of satisfaction of the predetermined condition set for the in-game element when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the user acquires the skill setting right. Have.

  Here, to initialize the information regarding the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition means to return the information accumulated regarding the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition determined for each in-game element to the initial state. For example, when the condition that the character is equipped with the skill-matched equipment and the battle is performed 100 times is set as the predetermined condition, the number of battles in the equipped state is used as information on the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition. However, once the number of battles in the equipped state reaches 100 and the user has acquired the skill setting right, the count value of the number of battles in the equipped state is initialized. That is, it is set to 0 times and stored.

  The information storage unit 23 has a function of storing various types of information. Information stored in the information storage unit 23 includes information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, skills associated with the in-game elements, and set to the user when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Information on the skill for acquiring the right and information on the association between the in-game element and the skill are included. The information on the in-game element stored in the information storage unit 23 includes predetermined condition information defined for each in-game element and information on the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition, and the information on the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition is initialized. If it is, the information storage unit 23 overwrites and stores information on the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition. The storage destination of these pieces of information may be the server 10B, or may be stored in the user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N, respectively.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the server 10B in the game process. Here, the operation of the server 10B in the video game processing system 100 will be described.

  When the server 10B allows the user to acquire the skill setting right after the process of step S101, the server 10B initializes information related to the degree of satisfaction of the predetermined condition set for the in-game element (step S1011). When the information regarding the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition is initialized, the information regarding the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition is accumulated again from the beginning. After the information regarding the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition is initialized, the process proceeds to step S102.

  As described above, as one aspect of the second embodiment, the server 10B having the function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation includes the skill setting right acquisition unit 21 and the skill setting unit 12. And the information storage unit 23, and when the skill setting right acquisition unit 21 allows the user to acquire the skill setting right, the information regarding the degree of satisfaction of the predetermined condition is initialized, and is again predetermined from the beginning. Since information related to the degree of satisfaction of the conditions is accumulated, even if the skill associated with the in-game element once satisfies the predetermined condition and acquires the skill setting right, the degree of satisfaction of the predetermined condition The information is initialized and can be stored again, and the skill setting right can be acquired again for the same in-game element.

  That is, it is possible to acquire the skill setting right multiple times based on the same in-game element and set the same skill for different equipment, items, and the like. Thereby, the user can enjoy playing for a long time based on the obtained in-game element, and as a result, the user's interest can be attracted.

[Third Embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a server 10 </ b> C that is an example of a configuration of the server 10. As illustrated in FIG. 8, the server 10 </ b> C includes at least a skill setting right acquisition unit 31, a skill setting unit 12, and an information storage unit 33.

  The skill setting right acquisition unit 31 has a function of allowing a user to acquire a skill setting right associated with an in-game element when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied. The skill setting right acquisition unit 31 has a function of determining whether or not the skill setting right acquisition possible number has been reached.

  Here, the number of times that the skill setting right can be acquired is defined as the maximum number of times that the skill setting right can be acquired when the skill setting right can be acquired multiple times based on the same in-game element. It is a numerical value. In addition, in order to manage how many times the skill setting right can be acquired, it is assumed that the number of skill setting right acquisitions so far is counted.

The information storage unit 33 has a function of storing various types of information. Information stored in the information storage unit 33 includes information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, skills that are associated with the in-game elements, and are set to the user when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Information on the skill for acquiring the right and information on the association between the in-game element and the skill are included.
The information on the in-game element stored in the information storage unit 33 includes information on the number of times that the skill setting right can be acquired and the number of times that the skill setting right has been acquired up to the present.
Further, the information on the in-game element stored in the information storage unit 33 includes predetermined condition information determined for each in-game element and information on the degree of satisfaction of the predetermined condition. If the information is stored, the information storage unit 23 overwrites and stores information on the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition. The storage destination of these pieces of information may be the server 10C, or may be stored in the user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N, respectively.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the server 10C in the game process. Here, the operation of the server 10C in the video game processing system 100 will be described.

  When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the user acquires the skill setting right after the process of step S101, the server 10C increments the count value regarding the number of times of acquiring the skill setting right so far, and for each in-game element Reference is made to the determined number of times that the skill setting right can be acquired and the number of times that the skill setting right has been acquired so far (step S1012). If the number of skill setting rights acquired so far has not yet reached the number of skills setting rights that can be acquired, information on the degree of satisfaction of a predetermined condition set for the in-game element is initialized, and the process proceeds to step S102. . If the number of skill setting rights acquired so far reaches the number of times that the skill setting rights can be acquired, in order not to acquire the skill setting rights any more, the information regarding the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition is not initialized, After registering that the information cannot be acquired as information on the in-game element, the process proceeds to step S102.

  As described above, as one aspect of the third embodiment, the server 10C having the function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation includes the skill setting right acquisition unit 31 and the skill setting unit 12. And the information storage unit 33, of which the skill setting right acquisition unit 21 sets a limit on the number of times the skill setting right can be acquired for each skill in the game. Since it is necessary to carefully select the in-game element to be set, the user's strategy is required, and the user's interest can be attracted. In addition, since there is a restriction, a user who has acquired two or more elements in the same game will not be wasted at all, so the user will not be disappointed, and as a result will attract the user's interest. It becomes possible.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first to third embodiments, the in-game elements were not specified in detail, but for example, the in-game element information is used in association with the character information operated by the user and the character. Information on equipment and / or items to be used, and that the equipment and / or items are used by the user in a state associated with the character is one of the conditions for acquiring skills. It can also be set to.

  In the first to third embodiments, no limitation is imposed on the skill associated with the in-game element. However, the user does not feel disappointed about the in-game element acquired through the gacha. Therefore, conditions may be set so that the same skill is not associated with different in-game elements. If the skill overlap is eliminated, the in-game elements are given individuality, and it becomes difficult for the user to feel disappointed about the in-game elements obtained through the gacha.

  Moreover, in the said 1st-3rd embodiment, although demonstrated as if the skill matched with the element in a game was one, you may make it match | combine a some skill. In that case, it is possible to set an order for acquiring skill setting rights for a plurality of skills so that the second skill setting right can only be acquired after acquiring the first skill setting right. The predetermined condition for acquiring the skill setting right may be different between the first skill and the second skill.

In addition, when a plurality of skills are associated with one in-game element and a predetermined condition is satisfied, a skill setting right for any one skill may be acquired at random. At this time, the probabilities of a plurality of skills may be allocated equally, or the probabilities may be different for each skill. For example, skill A, skill β, and skill γ are associated with weapon A, and the skill setting right acquisition probability is 65% for skill α, 30% for skill β, and 5% for skill γ. By providing the probability difference, it is possible to enhance the game and attract the user's interest.
At this time, conditions may be set so that the same skill is not associated with different in-game elements. For example, for weapon B, skill α has an acquisition probability of 20% for skill α and skill δ for If the probability difference such as 70% and skill ε is set to 10%, there is an overlap between weapon A and weapon B for skill α. Even if there is an overlap in some skills between in-game elements such that it is more advantageous, in-game elements can be given individuality.

[Fifth Embodiment]
In the mechanism of purchasing characters, equipment, items, and other in-game elements using the gacha, the user desires in-game elements with better performance including skills. However, if you can obtain in-game elements that perform better than the in-game elements that you have owned so far, the value of the in-game elements that you have owned so far will be relatively reduced, and the user will feel emptiness. There was a risk of it.

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

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

  The video game processing system 100 includes the server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N, thereby realizing various functions for executing various processes according to user operations.

  The server 10 is managed by an administrator of the video game processing system 100, and has various functions for providing information related to various processes to the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. In this example, the server 10 includes an information processing apparatus such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium that stores various types of information. The server 10 includes a general configuration for performing various processes as a computer, such as a control unit and a communication unit, but a description thereof is omitted here. Further, in the video game processing system 100, it is preferable that the server 10 manages various information from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load on each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. However, the memory | storage part which memorize | stores various information should just be provided with the memory area in the state which the server 10 can access, for example, may be set as the structure which has an exclusive memory area outside the server 10. FIG.

  FIG. 11 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a server 10D that is an example of a configuration of the server 10. As illustrated in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the server 10 </ b> D includes at least a skill acquisition unit 41, a skill setting unit 42, and an information storage unit 43.

  The skill acquisition unit 41 has a function of causing a user to acquire a skill associated with an in-game element when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied.

  Here, the in-game element means an element such as a character, equipment, or item that can be used by the user in the video game. Also, the use by the user is not limited to the case where the user uses the character that is the direct operation target in the video game, but the character may be equipped with equipment or the character may use tools such as items. This means that the user uses equipment or items. Information such as the role, function, and usage of each element in the game is stored in advance by the information storage unit 13.

  Skill means an ability to exert a special effect associated with an in-game element. The target to be associated with the skill can be set appropriately for each video game, but for example, skills such as affecting the ability value of the character or making it possible to use special techniques are attached to items and items. The case where it is matched with respect to is considered.

  The skill associated with the in-game element is a skill in a state where the in-game element and the skill are associated, but the effect of the skill cannot be activated yet. On the other hand, the skill set in the in-game element is a skill in a state where the in-game element and the skill are associated and the effect of the skill can be activated. In addition, the conditions under which the skill is activated can also be set as appropriate. The skill that automatically activates the character's parameter when the equipment is equipped, and the skill that can be used in the normal state of possessing the item, can be used in battle You can condition various skills such as skills.

  Also, letting a user acquire a skill does not mean that the user actually acquires the skill, but if the skill associated with the in-game element satisfies a predetermined condition, the effect of the skill is possessed by the user This means that the user acquires the right to be reflected in all in-game elements.

  The skill setting unit 42 has a function of making it possible to exert the effect of the skill on all in-game elements by associating the skill acquired by the user with all the in-game elements that can be associated.

  Here, the association between the skill and the in-game element means that the acquired skill is associated and registered with respect to all the in-game elements that can be associated with the user. An in-game element that can be associated with a skill means an in-game element suitable for setting a skill, and is used to exclude an in-game element that is not suitable for setting a skill. Specifically, this means that a skill is set for a skill setting frame provided for an in-game element. By registering this association, the skill is given to the in-game element and the effect of the skill can be activated. Information on the association between skills and in-game elements is stored in the information storage unit 13 every time a skill is set in the skill setting unit 42. In addition, associating skills with in-game elements is not limited to one-to-one association between skills and in-game elements, and a skill frame that reflects the effect on all in-game elements is provided. An association method in which the effect is reflected in all in-game elements by associating the skill acquired by the user with the skill frame in which the effect is reflected in the element may be used.

  The information storage unit 43 has a function of storing various types of information. Information to be stored in the information storage unit 43 includes information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, skills associated with the in-game elements, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Information on the skill to be acquired and information on the association between the in-game element and the skill are included. The storage destination of these pieces of information may be the server 10D, or may be stored in the user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N, respectively.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is managed by a user, and is a communication terminal capable of playing a network distribution type game such as a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), or a portable game device. Composed. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be any configuration as long as the user can recognize the video game. Other examples of user terminal configurations include so-called wearable devices such as smart watches, and combinations of wearable devices and communication terminals.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30 and communicates with the server 10 to execute various processes (for example, a browser screen or a screen corresponding to coordinates). A display device for displaying a game screen) and software. Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without using the server 10.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the video game processing system 100. In the game processing in this example, processing related to skill acquisition and skill setting is performed. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10D and the user terminal 20 (terminal 20) execute game processing will be described as an example.

  The game process is started, for example, when a change occurs in the state of an in-game element in a video game. When there is a change in the state of the in-game element, the server 10D determines whether or not a predetermined condition defined for the in-game element is satisfied. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the server 10D associates with the in-game element. The obtained skill is acquired by the user (step S21).

  Next, the server 10D registers the acquired skill association for all in-game elements that can be associated (step S22). The fact that this association has been registered is transmitted to the user terminal 20.

  Based on the association registration information received from the server 10D, the user terminal 20 notifies the display screen of the display device included in the user terminal 20 that skills have been set for all elements in the game that can be associated. Is displayed (step S23), and the process here ends.

  Here, the game screen means a screen representing a virtual space (or game space). In this example, various elements constituting the game screen may be referred to as images. The configuration of the game screen is not particularly limited as long as the user can recognize the situation of the video game.

  Displaying the game screen on the display screen of the display device means that the game screen is output to the display device provided in the user terminal 20 or the like by communication using the communication network 30. An example of a configuration for displaying a game screen on a display device is a configuration in which information generated on the server side (output information) is transmitted to the terminal side. Note that the configuration of the output information is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, information obtained by compressing an image, or information for generating an image on the terminal side. An example of information obtained by compressing an image is one used in a cloud game (for example, MPEG). Information for generating an image on the terminal side includes information used in an online game (for example, object position information).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the server 10D side in the game process. Here, the operation of the server 10D in the video game processing system 100 will be described.

  When there is a change in the state of the in-game element, the server 10D determines whether or not a predetermined condition defined for the in-game element is satisfied. If the predetermined condition is satisfied, the server 10D associates with the in-game element. The user is made to acquire the acquired skill (step S401). Then, the association of the skill acquired by the user is registered for all in-game elements that can be associated (step S402). Then, a game screen is displayed to the user terminal 20 that displays that all the in-game elements that can be associated and the skill associations are registered.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation on the user terminal 20 side when the user terminal 20 executes a game process. Hereinafter, a case where the user terminal 20 executes the game process alone will be described as an example. Note that the configuration of the user terminal 20 has the same functions as the configuration of the server 10 except that various types of information are received from the server 10, and thus description thereof is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant explanation.

  In the game process, the user terminal 20 first determines whether or not a predetermined condition set for the in-game element is satisfied when the state of the in-game element is changed, and if the predetermined condition is satisfied, The user is caused to acquire the skill associated with the in-game element (step S501). Then, the association of the skill acquired by the user is registered for all in-game elements that can be associated (step S502). And the game screen which displays that the correlation of all the in-game elements which can be linked | related and skill was registered is displayed on the display screen of a display apparatus with which self is provided.

  As described above, as one aspect of the fifth embodiment, the server 10D having a function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation includes the skill acquisition unit 41, the skill setting unit 42, Since the information storage unit 43 is provided, information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, skills associated with the in-game elements, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Information on skills to be acquired and information related to the association between the in-game element and the skill are stored, and when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied, the user acquires the skill and acquires By associating the assigned skill with all relevant in-game elements used by the user, Can be capable of exhibiting the effect of skills, it is possible to attract the interest of the user.

  In other words, when a user acquires a skill by satisfying a predetermined condition for a skill associated with an in-game element, all the in-game in-game associated by registering in association with all the in-game elements that can be associated with the skill Since the effect of the skill can be exerted on the element, the skill based on the in-game element obtained in the past is always reflected in all the in-game elements that can be related, so the user who plays for a long time benefits It is possible to propose a certain mechanism, and as a result, it is possible to attract interest without making the user feel emptiness.

  For example, in a state where the skill is associated with each character that can be operated by the user, if the skill is acquired by satisfying a predetermined condition for the skill X associated with a certain character, the effect of the skill X is exerted on all characters. Because it becomes active, even in an environment where new characters appear one after another in gacha etc., users who have played for a long time can enjoy the benefits of raising the characters they have owned for a long time, It is possible to attract interest.

[Sixth Embodiment]
In the fifth embodiment, the skill acquired by the user is registered with all in-game elements that can be associated, and the effect of the skill can be activated in all the related in-game elements. The skill acquired by the user may be provided with a skill activation selection function that allows the user to determine whether to activate the effect of the skill for each in-game element.

  In this case, each in-game element has a function that can display a list of skills that can be activated, and in the list of skills that can be activated, the skill can be set by a check box for selecting whether to activate the effect. Or may be removed. In this case, when the selection to remove the skill is made, the skill can be removed by performing registration to temporarily remove the association between the in-game element and the skill.

[Seventh Embodiment]
In a video game in which skills are associated with characters, equipment, items, and other in-game elements, another factor for attracting the user's interest is the good play tempo of the user. In particular, in a video game that employs a mechanism in which a plurality of users form a group and play, there is a factor that slows down the play tempo.

  Create a group with multiple users and act on a group basis in a video game where multiple groups play against each other, or at least one group battles against a virtual enemy (so-called AI) on a program Some have adopted a phase system in which the order of input shifts. Regarding the action input order of each user in each group in this case, after the action input order in the group is determined according to a predetermined rule, the users in the group determine their own action input contents in order. . In this case, the holding time is set for each user in the group, and the next user's action input when the user who has been turned determines the content of the action input or when the user's holding time has elapsed. In order. With this method, if there are six users in a group and each user has 30 seconds of time, it takes 180 seconds at the maximum to complete the action input for all the groups. If it is a battle in which a group of 6 people participates in 4 matches, it may theoretically take 12 minutes from the time a user inputs an action to the next action input, and the tempo of play. May become a factor that the user cannot enjoy the game.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the video game processing system 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the video game processing system 100 includes a server 10 and user terminals 20, 201 to 20N (N is an arbitrary integer) used by a user of the video game processing system. Note that the configuration of the video game processing system 100 is not limited thereto, and a single user terminal may be used by a plurality of users, or a configuration including a plurality of servers.

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

  The video game processing system 100 includes the server 10 and the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N, thereby realizing various functions for executing various processes according to user operations.

  The server 10 is managed by an administrator of the video game processing system 100, and has various functions for providing information related to various processes to the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. In this example, the server 10 includes an information processing apparatus such as a WWW server, and includes a storage medium that stores various types of information. The server 10 includes a general configuration for performing various processes as a computer, such as a control unit and a communication unit, but a description thereof is omitted here. Further, in the video game processing system 100, it is preferable that the server 10 manages various information from the viewpoint of reducing the processing load on each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N. However, the memory | storage part which memorize | stores various information should just be provided with the memory area in the state which the server 10 can access, for example, may be set as the structure which has an exclusive memory area outside the server 10. FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a server 10E that is an example of a configuration of the server 10. As shown in FIG. 11, the server 10E includes at least a group setting unit 51, a battle setting unit 52, a group unit action order determination unit 53, an intra-group action input processing unit 54, and an input action effect processing unit 55. Prepare. In addition, about the result of the process in these each part, it transmits with respect to the user terminals 20 and 201-20N suitably, and the display of a display apparatus with which the user terminal 20, 201-20N self is provided with the game screen based on the received information. Although displayed on the screen, in the following description, explanations regarding transmission to the user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N and generation of the game screen are omitted except when intentionally described.

  The group setting unit 51 has a function of setting a group composed of a plurality of users. There are at least one group to be set, and a plurality of groups may be set. The group setting may be a mechanism for randomly combining users who wish to participate in the group, or a mechanism for accepting a plurality of users who are already acquaintances as members of the group as they are. The number of users making up the group is determined for each video game. When a group is set, a plurality of users constituting the group are registered and stored as members of the group.

  Here, a group is a unit that participates in a battle in a video game, and the users who make up the group have a relationship of cooperating in the battle for the victory of their own group. Also, the battle is an event in the game in which winning or losing is determined according to a predetermined rule in the video game.

  The battle setting unit 52 has a function of setting (matching) a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on a program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups. Matches are matched based on the groups set in the group setting unit 51. The opponent with whom the group battles may be another group or a virtual enemy (so-called AI) on the program. In addition, if at least one group participates, it is possible to play against AI, and it may be a one-on-one match between two groups, or three or more groups (if AI is included here) May also play at the same time.

  The group unit action order determination unit 53 has a function of determining which group or AI to assign the action order (turn) from among the groups participating in the battle and the AI. The action order here means an action order in a group unit that defines an order from which group an action can be input in a battle in which a plurality of groups participate. When AI also participates in the battle, the order of actions in the group unit is determined in a state including both the group and the AI. The method for determining the order of actions in units of groups may be a method of randomly determining the order of actions, or any determination method such as determining based on some parameter of each group in the video game. May be.

  The in-group action input processing unit 54 has a function of receiving the action input of each user in the group in which the action order has been turned, and the actions of all the users in the group from the time when the action order of the group comes. It is characterized by accepting inputs all at once. In addition, a predetermined time limit is set for starting unloading simultaneously for all users in the group. Thereby, the content of the action input of all the members in the group is determined at the expiration of the time limit. In addition, when the action input of all users in the group is completed before the time limit expires, the process may be shifted to the input action effect process without waiting for the time limit to expire.

  The input action effect processing unit 55 has a function of performing an input action effect process based on the contents of the action input of all the members in the group.

  Here, the input action effect process is a process of reflecting the content of the user's action input in the battle event, and performs the process so that a game screen with an appropriate effect can be generated for each content of the action input. . For example, when an attack to another group is selected as the content of the user's action input, processing is performed so that a game screen with an effect effect of the attack can be generated, and an item that is advantageous to the own group When the use of is selected, processing is performed so that a game screen with an effect presentation that recognizes the use of the item can be generated.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20, 201 to 20N is managed by a user, and is a communication terminal capable of playing a network distribution type game such as a mobile phone terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), or a portable game device. Composed. The configuration of the user terminal that can be included in the video game processing system 100 is not limited to the above-described example, and may be any configuration as long as the user can recognize the video game. Other examples of user terminal configurations include so-called wearable devices such as smart watches, and combinations of wearable devices and communication terminals.

  Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N is connected to the communication network 30 and communicates with the server 10 to execute various processes (for example, a browser screen or a screen corresponding to coordinates). A display device for displaying a game screen) and software. Each of the plurality of user terminals 20 and 201 to 20N may be configured to be able to directly communicate with each other without using the server 10.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of game processing executed by the video game processing system 100. In the game process in this example, processes related to group setting, battle setting, group unit action order determination, in-group action input process, and input action effect process are performed. Hereinafter, a case where the server 10E and the user terminals 201 to 20N execute game processing will be described as an example.

  The game process is started by setting a group in the battle event. When there is a group participation request from the user, the server 10E allocates the user according to a predetermined rule, determines a plurality of users constituting the group, and sets the group (step S31). The setting of the group is not limited to one by one, and a plurality of groups may be set at the same time. When a group is set, the user is notified that the group has been set.

  The server 10E sets (matches) a battle including at least one group (step S32). The number of groups for which a battle is set and whether an AI is included in the group are based on conditions set for each battle event, and a battle including a specified number of groups is set according to the conditions. When the battle is set, all users in the set group are notified that the battle has been set.

  The server 10E determines the action order in units of groups (step S33). It is determined based on a predetermined condition which group or AI is assigned the action order from among the groups and AI that participate in the battle. Based on the order of actions in units of groups determined here, the right of action input is sequentially given to each group or AI.

  The server 10E performs a process for accepting action inputs of all users in the group in the action order. In this case, first, all users in the group whose action order has been turned are notified that acceptance of action input has started (step S34). For example, if the user terminal 201 and the user terminal 20N belong to the same group, the user terminals 201 and 20N are notified that the acceptance of action input has started.

  All the users including the user terminals 201 and 20N that have received the notification of the start of accepting the action input input the contents of their own actions and transmit them to the server 10E (steps S35 and S36).

  When the action input from all users in the group is completed, or when a predetermined time limit has elapsed, the server 10E ends the action input reception process and proceeds to the input action effect process (step S37). .

  The server 10E performs an input action effect process based on the contents of action inputs of all users in the group (step S38). When the input action effect process for all the users in the group is finished, the action order of the group ends, and the action order of the next group moves.

  Thereafter, the order of action input is sequentially assigned to the groups participating in the battle and the AI, and the battle is ended when a flag indicating the end of the battle, such as winning or losing, is set.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation on the server 10E side in the game process. Here, the operation of the server 10E in the video game processing system 100 will be described.

  When there is a group participation request from the user, the server 10E assigns the user according to a predetermined rule, determines a plurality of users constituting the group, and sets the group (step S601). Then, a battle including at least one group is set (matching) (step S602). Notifying all users in the group for which the battle is set that the battle has been set. Next, the action order is determined for each group for which a battle is set (step S603). And the acceptance process of the action input of all the users in the group which became action order is performed (step S604). When the action input from all users in the group is completed, or when a predetermined time limit elapses, the action input acceptance process is terminated. And an input action production process is performed based on the contents of action input of all the users in a group (Step S605). When the input action effect process for all the users in the group is finished, the action order of the group ends, and the action order of the next group moves. Thereafter, the order of action input is sequentially assigned to the groups participating in the battle, and the battle is ended when any battle end flag is set (step S606).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation on the user terminal 20 side when the user terminal 20 executes a game process. Hereinafter, a case where the user terminal 20 executes the game process alone will be described as an example. Note that the configuration of the user terminal 20 has the same functions as the configuration of the server 10 except that various types of information are received from the server 10, and thus description thereof is omitted from the viewpoint of avoiding redundant explanation.

  When there is a group participation request from a user of another user terminal, the user terminal 20 assigns the user according to a predetermined rule, determines a plurality of users constituting the group, and sets the group (step S701). . Then, a battle setting (matching) including at least one group is performed (step S702). Notifying all users in the group for which the battle is set that the battle has been set. Next, the action order is determined for each group for which a battle is set (step S703). And the acceptance process of the action input of all the users in the group which became action order is performed (step S704). When the action input from all users in the group is completed, or when a predetermined time limit elapses, the action input acceptance process is terminated. And an input action production process is performed based on the contents of action input of all the users in a group (Step S705). When the input action effect process for all the users in the group is finished, the action order of the group ends, and the action order of the next group moves. Thereafter, the order of action input is sequentially assigned to the groups participating in the battle, and the battle is terminated when any battle end flag is set (step S706).

  As described above, as one aspect of the seventh embodiment, the server 10E having a function of controlling the progress of the video game according to the user's operation has a unit for setting a group and a unit for setting a battle. And a means for determining an action order in a group or a virtual enemy unit, a means for simultaneously receiving action inputs of all users in the group, and a means for shifting to input action effect processing. Set up a group consisting of users, set up a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy in the program, or a game battle between multiple groups, and in a group or virtual enemy unit in the battle The action order of each user in each group is entered, and the action input of all users in the group is entered from the time the group action order comes. When all the users who make up the group have completed the action input, the process shifts to the input action directing process of the group, thereby reducing the waiting time of the user when playing in multiple groups, It is possible to improve the tempo of the user and attract the interest of the user.

  That is, regarding the action input order of each user in each group, a time limit is provided by performing the action input accepting process for all users in the group at the same time from when the action order of the group turns. Even if the time limit for everyone expires at the same time, the time required for the end of the action input for all the groups can be set to the time limit at the maximum. , The tempo of play is improved, and the user's interest can be attracted.

[Eighth Embodiment]
In the seventh embodiment, from the time when the order of behavior of the group comes, the behavior input acceptance processing of all users in the group is started simultaneously, and the input behavior effect processing is performed after the behavior input of all users is completed. I was trying to migrate to. However, it is not always necessary to wait for the action input of all users to end. For example, the process of accepting the action input of all users in the group is started at the same time, and the process proceeds from the user who has finished the action input to the input action effect process. You may make it do. In this case, at the time when the input action effect process of the user who performed the action input last in the group is finished, the process proceeds to the action order of the next group. Even if processing is performed in this way, the waiting time does not increase beyond the time allotted to all users in the group at the same time. Therefore, as in the case of the seventh embodiment, a battle is performed in a plurality of groups. It is possible to obtain the effect of reducing the waiting time of the user when doing so.

  In the seventh embodiment and the eighth embodiment, it has been described that the opponent may include AI. However, for example, the opponent may be all AI. In some cases, AI may be included in players other than the user in the group to which the user belongs, and various patterns are conceivable as combinations of the user and AI. In implementing any of these various patterns, the effect of reducing the waiting time of the user is not impaired.

[Appendix]
The description of the embodiment described above describes at least the following invention so that a person having ordinary knowledge in the field to which the invention belongs can carry out the invention.
[1]
A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information on skills that are associated with the in-game elements and that allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and In a server comprising information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill,
A skill setting right acquisition function that allows the user to acquire the setting right of the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each of the elements in the game is satisfied;
A video game processing program characterized by realizing a skill setting function that enables an effect of a skill to be exhibited by associating the acquired skill with an in-game element based on a user's decision.
[2]
When the skill setting right acquisition function allows the user to acquire the skill setting right, the information regarding the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition is initialized and the information regarding the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition is accumulated again from the beginning. The video game processing program according to claim [1].
[3]
The video game processing program according to claim [1] or [2], wherein a limit is set for the number of times that the skill setting right can be acquired for each skill in each game.
[4]
The in-game element information includes information on the character operated by the user, and information on equipment and / or items used in association with the character,
One of the conditions for acquiring skill setting rights is that the equipment and / or item is used by the user in a state associated with the character. 3] The video game processing program according to [3].
[5]
For video game processing for realizing at least one function among the functions realized by the server in the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [4] on a user terminal capable of communicating with the server program.
[6]
A server in which the video game processing program according to any one of [1] to [5] is installed.
[7]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation input to a user terminal by a user,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information on skills that are associated with the in-game elements and that allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and An information storage function for storing information relating to an association between an in-game element and the skill, and a skill setting for allowing a user to acquire the skill setting right when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied From a server having a right acquisition function and a skill setting function that enables the effect of the skill to be exhibited by associating the acquired skill with an in-game element based on the user's decision,
A video game processing program for causing the user terminal to realize a function of receiving information relating to a function of the server and performing input / output corresponding to the function.
[8]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information on skills that are associated with the in-game elements and that allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and In a user terminal provided with information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill,
A skill setting right acquisition function that allows the user to acquire the setting right of the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each of the elements in the game is satisfied;
A video game processing program characterized by realizing a skill setting function that enables an effect of a skill to be exhibited by associating the acquired skill with an in-game element based on a user's decision.
[9]
A video game processing program for causing a server communicable with the server to realize at least one of the functions realized by the user terminal by the video game processing program according to [8].
[10]
A user terminal in which the video game processing program according to any one of [7] to [9] is installed.
[11]
A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information on skills that are associated with the in-game elements and that allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and Information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill;
Skill setting right acquisition means for allowing a user to acquire the setting right of the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied;
A video game processing system comprising: skill setting means that enables an effect of the skill to be exhibited by associating the acquired skill with an in-game element based on a user's decision.
[12]
The server includes the information storage means, the skill setting right acquisition means, and the skill setting means;
The video game processing system according to [11], wherein the user terminal includes output means for transmitting and receiving information about the video game and outputting a game screen to a display screen of a display device.
[13]
A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information on skills that are associated with the in-game elements and that allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and With reference to information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill,
Skill setting right acquisition processing for allowing a user to acquire the setting right of the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each of the elements in the game is satisfied;
A video game processing method comprising: performing a skill setting process that enables an effect of the skill to be exhibited by associating the acquired skill with an in-game element based on a user's decision.
[14]
A video game processing method comprising: a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system is executed to control the progress of the video game in response to an operation input to the user terminal by a user,
A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information on skills that are associated with the in-game elements and that allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and With reference to information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill,
Skill setting right acquisition processing for allowing a user to acquire the setting right of the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each of the elements in the game is satisfied;
A video game processing method comprising: performing a skill setting process that enables an effect of the skill to be exhibited by associating the acquired skill with an in-game element based on a user's decision.
[15]
A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by a user in a video game, information on skills associated with the in-game elements and acquired by a user when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the in-game elements In a server provided with information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the skill and the skill,
A skill acquisition function that allows a user to acquire the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied;
Achieving a skill setting function that enables the acquired skill to be used in all related in-game elements by associating the acquired skills with all in-game elements that can be related A video game processing program.
[16]
16. The video game processing program according to claim 15, further comprising a skill activation selection function capable of determining whether or not the acquired skill is activated for each in-game element.
[17]
[15] or [16] For video game processing for realizing at least one of the functions realized by the server in the video game processing program according to the server on a user terminal capable of communicating with the server program.
[18]
A server on which the video game processing program according to any one of [15] to [17] is installed.
[19]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation input to a user terminal by a user,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by a user in a video game, information on skills associated with the in-game elements and acquired by a user when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the in-game elements An information storage function for storing information relating to the association between the skill and the skill, a skill acquisition function for allowing the user to acquire the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied, and From a server having a skill setting function capable of exerting the effect of the skill in all in-game elements by associating the skill with all in-game elements used by the user,
A video game processing program for causing the user terminal to realize a function of receiving information relating to a function of the server and performing input / output corresponding to the function.
[20]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation input to a user terminal by a user,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by a user in a video game, information on skills associated with the in-game elements and acquired by a user when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the in-game elements In a user terminal equipped with information storage means for storing information related to the association between the skill and the skill,
A skill acquisition function that allows a user to acquire the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied;
A video game process characterized by realizing a skill setting function that enables the effect of the skill to be exhibited in all in-game elements by associating the acquired skills with all in-game elements used by the user program.
[21]
A video game processing program for causing a server capable of communicating with the server to implement at least one of the functions realized by the video game processing program according to [20] on the user terminal.
[22]
A user terminal installed with the video game processing program according to any one of [19] to [21].
[23]
A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by a user in a video game, information on skills associated with the in-game elements and acquired by a user when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the in-game elements Information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the skill and the skill;
Skill acquisition means for allowing the user to acquire the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each of the in-game elements is satisfied;
A video game processing system comprising: skill setting means for enabling the acquired skill to be exhibited in all in-game elements by associating the acquired skill with all in-game elements used by the user. .
[24]
The server includes the information storage means, the skill acquisition means, and the skill setting means;
The video game processing system according to [23], wherein the user terminal includes output means for transmitting and receiving information about the video game and outputting a game screen to a display screen of a display device.
[25]
A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by a user in a video game, information on skills associated with the in-game elements and acquired by a user when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the in-game elements With reference to information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the skill and the skill,
Skill acquisition processing for allowing a user to acquire the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied;
Including a skill setting process that allows the acquired skill to be exhibited in all in-game elements by associating the acquired skill with all in-game elements used by the user. Game processing method.
[26]
A video game processing method comprising: a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system is executed to control the progress of the video game in response to an operation input to the user terminal by a user,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by a user in a video game, information on skills associated with the in-game elements and acquired by a user when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the in-game elements With reference to information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the skill and the skill,
Skill acquisition processing for allowing a user to acquire the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied;
Including a skill setting process that allows the acquired skill to be exhibited in all in-game elements by associating the acquired skill with all in-game elements used by the user. Game processing method.
[27]
A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
The ability to set up groups of multiple users;
A function for setting a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on a program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups;
A function of determining an action order in group units that determines an order in which an action can be input from which group in the battle in which a plurality of groups (including virtual enemies) are participating;
With respect to the action input of each user in each group, a function of simultaneously receiving action inputs of all users in the group from the time when the order of action of the group comes;
A video game processing program that realizes a function of shifting to an input action effect process of a group when action inputs of all users constituting the group are completed.
[28]
The user's action input is provided with a predetermined time limit that starts counting when the action order of the own group comes, and when the action input of all users is completed within the time limit, the time limit The video game processing program according to claim 27, wherein the video game processing program is shifted to the input action effect processing of the group without waiting.
[29]
[27] or [28] For video game processing for realizing at least one function among the functions realized by the server in the video game processing program according to the server on a user terminal capable of communicating with the server program.
[30]
A server on which the video game processing program according to any one of [27] to [29] is installed.
[31]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation input to a user terminal by a user,
A function for setting a group of a plurality of users, a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on the program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups, and the battle For the function of determining the order of actions in groups or virtual enemy units and the action input of each user in each group, the action inputs of all users in the group are received simultaneously from the point when the order of action of the group comes From a server having a function and a function to shift to the input action effect processing of the group at the time when the action input of all users constituting the group is completed,
A video game processing program for causing the user terminal to realize a function of receiving information relating to a function of the server and performing input / output corresponding to the function.
[32]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
The ability to set up groups of multiple users;
A function for setting a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on a program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups;
A function for determining an action order in a group or a virtual enemy unit in the battle;
With respect to the action input of each user in each group, a function of simultaneously receiving action inputs of all users in the group from the time when the order of action of the group comes;
A video game processing program that realizes a function of shifting to an input action effect process of a group when action inputs of all users constituting the group are completed.
[33]
A video game processing program for causing a server communicable with the server to realize at least one of the functions realized by the user terminal by the video game processing program according to [32].
[34]
[32] A user terminal installed with the video game processing program according to any one of [33].
[35]
A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Means for setting up a group of users,
Means for setting up a game match between at least one group and a virtual enemy in the program, or a game match between a plurality of groups;
Means for determining the order of actions in groups or virtual enemy units in the battle;
With respect to the action input of each user in each group, means for simultaneously receiving action inputs of all users in the group from the time when the action order of the group has come;
And a means for shifting to the input action effect processing of the group when the action input of all users constituting the group is completed.
[36]
Means for setting the group; means for setting the battle; means for determining an action order in the group or virtual enemy units; and means for simultaneously receiving action inputs of all users in the group. And means for shifting to the input action effect process,
The video game processing system according to [35], wherein the user terminal includes an output unit that transmits and receives information about the video game and outputs a game screen to a display screen of a display device.
[37]
A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
Processing to set up a group of multiple users;
A process of setting a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on a program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups;
A process of determining an action order in a group or a virtual enemy unit in the battle;
About the action input of each user in each group, a process of simultaneously receiving the action inputs of all users in the group from the time when the order of action of the group has come;
And a process of transitioning to an input action effect process of the group at the time when the action input of all the users constituting the group is completed.
[38]
A video game processing method comprising: a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system is executed to control the progress of the video game in response to an operation input to the user terminal by a user,
Processing to set up a group of multiple users;
A process of setting a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on a program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups;
A process of determining an action order in a group or a virtual enemy unit in the battle;
About the action input of each user in each group, a process of simultaneously receiving the action inputs of all users in the group from the time when the order of action of the group has come;
And a process of transitioning to an input action effect process of the group at the time when the action input of all the users constituting the group is completed.
[39]
A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
The ability to set up groups of multiple users;
A function for setting a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on a program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups;
A function of determining an action order in group units that determines an order in which an action can be input from which group in the battle in which a plurality of groups (including virtual enemies) are participating;
With respect to the action input of each user in each group, a function of simultaneously receiving action inputs of all users in the group from the time when the order of action of the group comes;
A video game processing program characterized by realizing a function of shifting from a user who has entered an action to an input action effect process among users constituting a group.
[40]
For the user's action input, a predetermined time limit is set so that the count starts when the order of actions of the group comes, and the user who has finished the action input moves to the input action effect process, and within the time limit The video game processing program according to claim 39, wherein when the last user's action input is completed, the process shifts to the last user's input action effect process without waiting for the time limit. .
[41]
[39] or [40] For video game processing for realizing at least one function among the functions realized by the server in the video game processing program according to the server on a user terminal capable of communicating with the server program.
[42]
[39] A server in which the video game processing program according to any one of [41] is installed.
[43]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with an operation input to a user terminal by a user,
A function for setting a group of a plurality of users, a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on the program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups, and the battle For the function of determining the order of actions in groups or virtual enemy units and the action input of each user in each group, the action inputs of all users in the group are received simultaneously from the point when the order of action of the group comes From a server having a function and a function of shifting to an input action effect process from a user who has completed an action input among users constituting a group,
A video game processing program for causing the user terminal to realize a function of receiving information relating to a function of the server and performing input / output corresponding to the function.
[44]
A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
The ability to set up groups of multiple users;
A function for setting a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on a program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups;
A function for determining an action order in a group or a virtual enemy unit in the battle;
With respect to the action input of each user in each group, a function of simultaneously receiving action inputs of all users in the group from the time when the order of action of the group comes;
A video game processing program characterized by realizing a function of shifting from a user who has entered an action to an input action effect process among users constituting a group.
[45]
[44] A video game processing program for causing a server capable of communicating with the server to implement at least one of the functions realized by the user terminal in the video game processing program according to [44].
[46]
[44] A user terminal installed with the video game processing program according to any one of [45].
[47]
A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Means for setting up a group of users,
Means for setting up a game match between at least one group and a virtual enemy in the program, or a game match between a plurality of groups;
Means for determining the order of actions in groups or virtual enemy units in the battle;
With respect to the action input of each user in each group, means for simultaneously receiving action inputs of all users in the group from the time when the action order of the group has come;
A video game processing system comprising: means for shifting from a user who has entered an action among users constituting a group to an input action effect process.
[48]
Means for setting the group; means for setting the battle; means for determining an action order in the group or virtual enemy units; and means for simultaneously receiving action inputs of all users in the group. And means for shifting to the input action effect process,
The video game processing system according to [47], wherein the user terminal includes output means for transmitting and receiving information about the video game and outputting a game screen to a display screen of a display device.
[49]
A video game processing method for controlling the progress of a video game in accordance with a user operation,
Processing to set up a group of multiple users;
A process of setting a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on a program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups;
A process of determining an action order in a group or a virtual enemy unit in the battle;
About the action input of each user in each group, a process of simultaneously receiving the action inputs of all users in the group from the time when the order of action of the group has come;
A video game processing method comprising: a process of transitioning to an input action effect process from a user who has completed an action input among users constituting a group.
[50]
A video game processing method comprising: a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system is executed to control the progress of the video game in response to an operation input to the user terminal by a user,
Processing to set up a group of multiple users;
A process of setting a game battle between at least one group and a virtual enemy on a program, or a game battle between a plurality of groups;
A process of determining an action order in a group or a virtual enemy unit in the battle;
About the action input of each user in each group, a process of simultaneously receiving the action inputs of all users in the group from the time when the order of action of the group has come;
A video game processing method comprising: a process of transitioning to an input action effect process from a user who has completed an action input among users constituting a group.

  According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is useful for attracting a user's interest in a video game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Server 20,201-20N User terminal 11,21,31 Skill setting right acquisition part 12 Skill setting part 13,23,33 Information storage part 30 Communication network 41 Skill acquisition part 42 Skill setting part 43 Information storage part 51 Group setting part 52 Battle Setting Unit 53 Group Unit Action Order Determining Unit 54 Intra-Group Action Input Processing Unit 55 Input Action Effect Processing Unit 100 Video Game Processing System

Claims (4)

A video game processing program for causing a server to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information on skills that are associated with the in-game elements and that allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and In a server comprising information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill,
A skill setting right acquisition function that allows the user to acquire the setting right of the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each of the elements in the game is satisfied;
A video game processing program characterized by realizing a skill setting function that enables an effect of a skill to be exhibited by associating the acquired skill with an in-game element based on a user's decision. When the skill setting right acquisition function allows the user to acquire the skill setting right, the information regarding the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition is initialized and the information regarding the satisfaction degree of the predetermined condition is accumulated again from the beginning. The video game processing program according to claim 1, wherein: A video game processing program for causing a user terminal to realize a function of controlling the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information on skills that are associated with the in-game elements and that allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and In a user terminal provided with information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill,
A skill setting right acquisition function that allows the user to acquire the setting right of the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each of the elements in the game is satisfied;
A video game processing program characterized by realizing a skill setting function that enables an effect of a skill to be exhibited by associating the acquired skill with an in-game element based on a user's decision. A video game processing system comprising a communication network, a server, and a user terminal, wherein the video game processing system controls the progress of a video game according to a user operation,
Information on in-game elements that can be used by the user in the video game, information on skills that are associated with the in-game elements and that allow the user to obtain setting rights when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and Information storage means for storing information relating to the association between the in-game element and the skill;
Skill setting right acquisition means for allowing a user to acquire the setting right of the skill when a predetermined condition defined for each in-game element is satisfied;
A video game processing system comprising: skill setting means that enables an effect of the skill to be exhibited by associating the acquired skill with an in-game element based on a user's decision.

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