WO2018021814A1 - Provision method for rock-paper-scissors-option game, and device for same - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a device for providing a rock-paper-scissors-option game run by means of a plurality of user terminals, the device comprising: a reception unit for receiving the selection, from a plurality of user terminals, of any one among rock, paper, scissors and an option; an option processing unit which determines whether at least one user terminal has selected the option other than rock, paper and scissors, and, if at least one user terminal has selected the option, counts the number of users that have selected the option; a victory determining unit which determines whether each user terminal is a winner or a loser in a first game, on the basis of the number of user terminals that have selected the option; and a game running unit which, if multiple user terminals have been determined as winners of the first game, additionally runs a second game for the winners of the first game.

Description

Method of providing rock-paper-scissors option game and apparatus for same

The present invention relates to a method for providing a rock-paper-scissors option game and an apparatus therefor. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method, an apparatus and a computer program for providing a rock-paper-scissors option game with new rules for selecting options in addition to scissors, rocks and beams.

A type of online game that uses two or three people to play a rock-paper-scissors game. It is a single-player game between a person and a computer. There was a rock-paper-scissors story game in which a story was played in the game, and an event-based rock-paper-scissors game that attracted players by offering prizes as a game played by people.

However, in the conventional rock-paper-scissors application game, there is a limit that many cannot participate when playing alone with the computer, and in the case of an online game using the classic rock-paper-scissors rule, two or three scissors are usually used until the final winner is decided. In this case, the game is often played by two or more users, and the game is not decided on the final winner at once. The more participants, the more often the game must be repeated until the final winner is decided. Will increase. As a result, the exciting development of rock-paper-scissors games is likely to be somewhat boring, and especially in online games that do not look at the opponent's facial expressions, boredom can be a key factor in reducing the re-participation rate. Accordingly, there is a need for a game progression method and apparatus for the same, which can have a sense of urgency and urgency unique to the rock-paper-scissors game different from the conventional method.

The present invention aims to double the fun of game users (users) by providing a rock-paper-scissors game in a new way operated by a computer system.

In addition, the present invention aims to increase the immersion and interest of the game by providing information such as the number of users, the level, points, winning or losing, or the number of optional events, etc. of each user.

In addition, the present invention aims to provide a more dramatic fun than the existing classic games by providing an online game added to the conventional rock-paper-scissors game with the option of a new game rule, and thus to increase the re-engagement rate of the game do.

The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned contents, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

An embodiment of the present invention, in the device for providing a rock-paper-scissors option game played by a plurality of user terminals, for receiving a selection of any of the scissors, rock, beam and options from the plurality of user terminals Receiving unit; An option processor that determines whether at least one user terminal selects an option other than scissors, rocks, and beams, and counts the number of users who have selected an option when the at least one user terminal selects an option; A win / loss determination unit that determines whether each user terminal is a winner or loser of the first game based on the number of user terminals that have selected the option; And a game progress unit for additionally proceeding the second game with respect to the winner of the first game when the number of user terminals determined as the winner of the first game is plural.

The apparatus may further include a point management unit for providing game points to be provided to each user terminal based on whether the plurality of user terminals win or lose the game and whether options are selected.

In addition, the point manager selects the option to provide a higher game point to the winning user terminal compared to the case of the winner through at least one of scissors, rocks, beams, and select the option to lose the loser It is possible to lose a higher game point compared to the case where the loser is a loser through at least one of scissors, rocks, and beams.

In addition, when the winning or losing determination unit has one number of users who select the option, the winner determination unit may determine the user terminal having selected the option as the winner of the first game.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, a method of providing a rock-paper-scissors option game performed in a server and performed by a plurality of user terminals, the selection of any one of the scissors, the rock, the beam, and the option from the plurality of user terminals Making; Determining whether at least one user terminal has selected an option in addition to scissors, rocks, beams; Counting the number of users who selected the option when the at least one user terminal selects the option; Determining whether each user terminal is a winner or loser of the first game based on the number of user terminals selected with the option; And if the number of user terminals determined to be winners of the first game is plural, further performing a second game with respect to the winner of the first game. have. Here, when the number of users who select the option is one, only the user terminal which selects the option may be determined as the winner of the first game. In addition, the above-mentioned option is selected to provide a higher game point to the winner user terminal compared to the case of winning through at least one of scissors, rocks, and beams, and to the loser user terminal by selecting the option. You may lose higher game points when compared to losing a player through at least one of scissors, rocks, or beams.

The method may further include providing information related to at least one of a game level and an option selection frequency in a previous game for each of the plurality of user terminals playing the rock-paper-scissors option game. The method may further include determining whether the option is selectable for each of the plurality of user terminals, and if the option selection is impossible, providing information related to whether the option is selectable to the corresponding user terminal.

In addition, the number of options allocated to each user terminal may be determined according to a predetermined criterion, and when each user terminal selects an option, it may be determined whether the number of options is subtracted based on whether the game is won or lost.

According to the present invention, by providing a method for providing a rock-paper-scissors game and a device therefor in a new way operated by a computer system it is possible to double the fun of game users.

In addition, according to the present invention, a method for providing a rock-paper-scissors option game that can increase the immersion and interest of the game by providing a plurality of users, information such as level, points, winning or losing, or the number of optional events of each user, and the same It can provide a device for.

In addition, the present invention provides more dramatic fun than the existing classic game by providing an online game added to the conventional rock-paper-scissors game, the option of the option of scissors, scissors, accordingly, the scissors to increase the re-engagement rate of the game A method for providing a rock option game and an apparatus therefor may be provided.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned matters, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a block diagram showing an example of a rock-paper-scissors option game providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A and 2B are flowcharts illustrating an example of a rock-paper-scissors option game play method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a rock-paper-scissors option game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an example of a method of displaying win / loss information of a plurality of users according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily practice the present invention. As those skilled in the art would realize, the described embodiments may be modified in various different ways, all without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various forms. The embodiments of the present invention are provided only to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and the general knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. It is provided to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the invention will be defined by the scope of the claims.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase.

As used herein, “comprises” and / or “comprising” refers to a component, step, operation and / or element that is one or more of the other components, steps, operations and / or elements. It does not exclude existence or addition.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram showing an example of a rock-paper-scissors option game providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1, according to an embodiment of the present invention shows a configuration of the rock-paper-scissors option game providing system composed of the user terminal 100, the communication network 200 and the game providing server 300.

The user terminal 100 is a terminal of each of a plurality of users, and may be composed of a plurality of terminals such as a user terminal A, a user terminal B, a user terminal C, a user terminal D, and each of the user terminals 100 may be operated by a user. Accordingly, the present invention may be a terminal of various types capable of receiving and displaying various web page data through a wired or wireless communication network. For example, the user terminal 100 may be a smart phone, a tablet computer, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a notebook computer, a workstation, a personal digital assistant (PDA), portable (portable). ) Computers, wireless phones, mobile phones, e-books, portable multimedia players, portable game consoles, navigation devices, black boxes, digital It may be one of a digital camera, a television, and a wearable device, but is not limited thereto.

The communication network 200 serving as a communication path between the user terminal 100 and the game providing server 300 performs data transmission and reception through at least one of wired communication and wireless communication, and includes a local area network (LAN) and a metropolitan communication network. It can be configured to support a variety of communication networks, such as (MAN, Metropolitan Area Network), Wide Area Network (WAN). For example, communication methods include long term evolution (LTE), wideband code division multiple access (WCDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA), global system for mobile communications (GSM), wireless fidelity (WiFi), Bluetooth, and NFC. It may include at least one of (near field communications) or TCP / IP communication capable of communication via the Internet network, but is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 1, the game providing server 300 may include a control processor 310, an option determiner 320, a win / loss determiner 330, a point manager 340, a game progresser 350, and a user manager 360. ), And operates as an apparatus for providing a rock-paper-scissors option game played by a plurality of user terminals (100).

The control processor 310 may be connected to the plurality of user terminals 100 through the communication network 200 to exchange data, and may include an option processor 320, a win / loss determiner 330, a point manager 340, and a game progress. It is connected to the unit 350 and the user manager 360 may control each. In addition, the control processor 310 may receive an input from each user terminal 100, and includes a receiver for receiving a selection of any of scissors, rocks, beams, and options, for example, in each user terminal 100. can do. The rock-paper-scissors option game according to the present invention can be selected in addition to the rock, paper, scissors of the conventional rock-paper-scissors game rules, and adds an option so that the flow of the game can be quickly developed when the user selects the option. The game may be progressed to rematch the winners through various levels of games such as the first game, the second game, and the third game.

The option processor 320 determines whether at least one user terminal selects an option other than scissors, rocks, and beams, and if the at least one user terminal selects an option, counts the number of users who selected the option. can do.

The win / loss determination unit 330 may determine whether each user terminal is a winner or loser of the first game based on the number of user terminals selected from among the plurality of user terminals 100. When the number of selected users is one, the user terminal having selected the option may be determined as the sole winner of the game.

The method of determining whether or not according to an embodiment of the present invention is as follows.

1) If the person who chose the option is alone, that person is the winner.

2) If more than one person chooses an option, only the rest of them will rematch to determine the final match.

3) If there is no one who chooses the option according to the classic rock-paper-scissors rule, if only two players remain to cover the final game, the option is excluded and the traditional rock-paper-scissors game is excluded. Only rules are used to decide the game.

A more specific game progress method and a win / loss judgment method will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B.

The point manager 340 may calculate, determine, and provide a game point to be provided to each user terminal based on whether the game wins or loses the options of the plurality of user terminals 100.

The point manager 340 selects an option and provides a higher game point to a user terminal that is a winner compared to the case where a winner is made through at least one of scissors, rocks, and beams, and selects an option. The terminal may lose higher game points when compared to a case where a loser is made through at least one of scissors, rocks, and beams.

For example, if the score obtained by the rock-paper-scissors game is a general score of 10 points, in the case of victory due to the option selection, 20 points, which is twice the general score, can be obtained from all remaining players. In addition, if you lose the game by choosing an option, you can lose 20 points, which is 2 years of the normal score, and the points are accumulated in the scores, and the final winner can get all points. . For example, when five users play a game, points may be obtained or lost as follows.

First match:

Round 1: Win 40 points with scissors (10 points * 4 players)-> End Round

Second Confrontation:

Round 1: Win 80 points as an option (20 points * 4 players)-> Round ends

3rd confrontation:

Round 1: If you and two other opponents exercise your options and lose 20 points each-> 60 points (20 points * 3 players)

Round 2: The remaining two players play rock-paper-scissors-> 70 winners (10 points + 60 points)

In addition, in the case of winning or losing a game by selecting an option as another example, a general score may be obtained or lost without applying a special weight as in the general case.

The game progression unit 350 determines a continuous game progression procedure according to whether the first game proceeds and the rematch proceeds. For example, when the number of user terminals determined as the winners of the first game is plural, the winner of the first game Play a second game against, i.e., a rematch.

The user manager 360 accumulates the game points acquired by the user, adds the game points acquired for each user, and stores and updates information related to game levels or rankings. In addition, the user may store and update information such as scissors, rocks, beams, selection ratios of options, and odds of selections in each game. The information stored as described above may be displayed on the screen of the user terminal 100 and provided during the game.

2A and 2B are flowcharts illustrating an example of a rock-paper-scissors option game play method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2A, when the rock-paper-scissors option game starts, three or more users select one of a pair of scissors, rocks, beams, and options. In the case of option selection, the advantage is that the player wins only when the option is exercised among a large number of users, and when there are two players, there is no need to select an option. It is desirable to.

Therefore, referring to FIG. 2B, it is determined whether there are three or more users in each stage after the game proceeding (S240). (S250) During the game, the user, that is, the first game player or three game winners in each stage. In the case of the above, three or more rock-paper-scissors option games are started to proceed. (S251) Meanwhile, when there are two game winners in the first game player or each stage, the rock-paper-scissors game is not a rock-paper-scissors option game. Proceed to cover the winner. (S252)

Referring back to FIG. 2A, the game providing server 300 counts the number of options selected by the users according to the selection of scissors, rocks, beams, and options of each user (S220).

According to the number of options counted, if there is one option selector (S221), the option selector wins the game alone (S231). At this time, the remaining users who have selected one of the scissors, the rock, and the beam without selecting the option are selected. They all lose and the game ends.

If there is more than one option selector (S222), the user who selects the option is defeated (S232). At this time, the option unselector who does not select the option continues to play as a winner. (S233) After the game is resumed, If there is one person who wins, it becomes a single victory, and when there are two people who win, the player moves to step S252 of FIG. 2B and proceeds with the rock-paper-scissors game. If there are three or more winners, you will continue to play the Rock-Paper-Scissors option game.

If there is no option selector (S223), the winner is determined through the general rock-paper-scissors game rule, and if it is empty, the rock-paper-scissors option game is performed again. At this time, if there is only one winner, the game ends with a single victory, and if there are two winners, the game moves to step S252 of FIG. 2B to proceed with the general rock-paper-scissors game, and if there are three or more winners, the rock-paper-scissors option The game continues.

Finally, if all users select the option (S224), all users will proceed to regame (S235).

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the rock-paper-scissors option game may be installed by default as a sub-game between friends in the same room on a messenger platform such as KakaoTalk or Line. In addition, after a host user who invites other friends to play a game with a plurality of users selects whether the game goal is to determine the final winner or the first loser, the game proceeds according to the corresponding criteria, The winner or loser may be determined. Thus, the regame to determine the final winner or loser may be continued according to a predetermined game rule, or may be allowed to proceed only until the first winner or winners and the first loser or loser appear.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of providing a rock-paper-scissors option game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the rock-paper-scissors option game is performed through an interaction between the user terminal 100 and the game providing server 300 in relation to the rock-paper-scissors option game, and changes and omissions of some steps or an order of each step are performed. Applications such as changes will be possible.

The rock-paper-scissors option game may be executed through an online connection or an app execution in the user terminal 100 such as a smartphone or a PC (S310).

When the game is executed, the game providing server 300 may provide a room where the current user terminal 100 can attend to allow a user, that is, a game player, to enter a desired room. It's possible to play a game with the people you want, such as creating a room and inviting friends. In addition, it is also possible to enter the user into an arbitrary room by the arbitrary selection of the game providing server 300, rather than the room selection by the user selection.

The user may select a room to enter through the user terminal 100 to join the room where the game is played and start the game. (S320) If more game progress is needed, additional users may wait to enter the game room. You can also chat between users while you wait.

When the game starts, the user selects one of scissors, rocks, beams, and options through the user terminal 100. (S330) The method of selecting scissors, rocks, beams, or options may be performed by touching a touch screen screen or a button. It may be performed through various methods such as input and input using gesture recognition.

The game providing server 300 may count the number of users who select an option based on inputs of a plurality of users (S420). At this time, it is determined whether at least one user terminal that selects an option exists. .

Next, it is possible to determine whether each user wins or loses based on the above-described predetermined criteria. (S430) It is determined whether each user terminal is a winner or loser based on the number of user terminals that have selected the option. If there is only one user terminal selected, the user terminal is the winner and does not need rematch. If more than one user terminal has selected the option, only the remaining people except them proceed with the rematch to cover the final game.

If no user terminal has selected the option, the game is decided based on the general rock-paper-scissors rule, and in the case of a draw or when there are several winners, rematch may be proceeded (S440).

This rematch may result in a repeat of the rock-paper-scissors option game and, if the winner is reduced to two, the final winner may be masked based on the general rock-paper-scissors rules.

As described above, when the game proceeds and the final winner is masked, game points may be paid from the game providing server 300 according to a predetermined criterion for each user terminal, and may be obtained. (S340) Also, based on the accumulated game points, each game terminal may be acquired. User level or ranking ranking related information may be updated and displayed on the user terminal.

4 is an exemplary diagram illustrating an example of a method of displaying win / loss information of a plurality of users according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Each user can go online with their own account, select a character and start the game in the room where the players are prepared. At this time, the ratio of each user selecting the scissors, rocks, beams, and options on the game screen (UI) can serve as a guide of option selection during the game progress of each user. In other words, by checking the opponent's option selection, the scissors, the rock, the beam selection ratio, the game can be interestingly progressed by selecting the option more strategically.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, information regarding at least one of a game level and a frequency of option selection in a previous game may be provided for each of the plurality of user terminals 100 playing the rock-paper-scissors option game.

Specifically, referring to the information window 410 of the user A, the user can check the level level “Level 3” with the user A's character, and the scissors cut 30%, the rock hit 30%, and the beam. You can see that the percentage is 30% and the option is 10%. Similarly, a comprehensive analysis of the info window 420 for user B, the info window 430 for user C, and the info window 440 for user D is performed to strategically determine what to choose and whether to choose an option. If the user is empty, the window 460 may be displayed. In addition, although only the user's level is displayed in the present embodiment, the ranking of the rock-paper-scissors option game may be displayed together.

On the other hand, the information window 450 of the user may be displayed together with the level and the option selection ratio information, and the number of remaining options, which is the number of times for selecting an option. That is, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the game providing server 300 determines whether the option can be selected for each of the plurality of user terminals, and if it is impossible to select the option according to the remaining number of options, the option may be selected for the corresponding user terminal. Can provide information regarding whether or not. In addition, the number of options allocated to each user terminal may be determined and provided according to a predetermined criterion, and when each user terminal selects an option, it may be determined whether or not the number of options is subtracted based on the winning or losing of the game.

For example, if the user selects three options each day, each user is given three option selections each day, and three are displayed in the option slots. It can be recharged and configured to run out of one of the option slots in the event of a game loss through option selection. In addition, the game may be configured to charge three unconditionally to fill the possible option slots regardless of the number of remaining options when the game wins through the option selection.

In addition, if the option is completely exhausted and none is left, the option can be disabled until the next day of automatic recharge. In this case, for example, the number of options can be restored by recharging the option through points, cash, card payment, and the like, and when the game invitation is sent to a friend, automatic charging may occur immediately. In addition, the settlement may allow the option default number to increase from three to five or ten.

In addition, although not shown in FIG. 4, the remaining number of options of the user on the game screen may be displayed along with the ratio of the scissors, rocks, beams, and options in the UI, and accordingly, it is possible to check whether the option of the opponent can be selected. have.

According to the present invention, in the conventional rock-paper-scissors-related online game, users who have run the conventional rock-paper-scissors game to overcome the disadvantages of slow game play, immersion or interest, decide whether to choose an option or not. This will give you more immersion and interest in the game. In addition, it is possible to increase the re-engagement rate of the game by showing a dramatic result compared to the existing rock-paper-scissors game progression by the new game progression method that is concise and smoothly different from the conventional progression method.

Although the rock-paper-scissors option game providing method and apparatus for the same according to embodiments of the present invention have been described as specific various embodiments, this is only an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention is not limited thereto. It should be construed as having the broadest range to follow. One skilled in the art can combine and substitute the disclosed embodiments to implement a pattern of a shape that is not indicated, but this is also within the scope of the present invention. In addition, those skilled in the art can easily change or modify the disclosed embodiments based on the present specification, it is apparent that such changes or modifications belong to the scope of the present invention.

100: user terminal

200: network

300: game serving server

310: control processing unit

320: optional processing unit

330: win / loss judgment

340: point management unit

350: game progression

360: User Administration

Claims (11)

In the apparatus for providing a rock-paper-scissors option game played by a plurality of user terminals, A receiver for receiving a selection of one of scissors, rock, beam, and options from the plurality of user terminals; An option processor that determines whether at least one user terminal selects an option other than scissors, rocks, and beams, and counts the number of users who have selected an option when the at least one user terminal selects an option; A win / loss determination unit that determines whether each user terminal is a winner or loser of the first game based on the number of user terminals that have selected the option; And When the number of user terminals determined as the winner of the first game is plural, a game progress unit for additionally proceeding the second game with respect to the winner of the first game. Rock-paper-scissors option game providing device comprising a. The rock-paper-scissors option game providing device of claim 1, further comprising a point manager configured to provide a game point to be provided to each user terminal based on whether the game is won or lost by the plurality of user terminals. The method of claim 2, wherein the point manager selects the option and provides a higher game point to the user terminal that has been selected as the winner through at least one of scissors, rocks, and beams. A device for selecting rock-paper-scissors option, wherein the user terminal loses a higher game point when compared to a case where a loser is made through at least one of scissors, rocks, and beams. The rock-paper-scissors option game providing device according to claim 1, wherein the win / loss determination unit determines the user terminal that selects the option as a winner of the first game when the number of users who select the option is one. In the rock-paper-scissors option game provided by a server and performed by a plurality of user terminals, Receiving a selection of one of a pair of scissors, rocks, beams, and options from a plurality of user terminals; Determining whether at least one user terminal has selected an option in addition to scissors, rocks, beams; Counting the number of users who have selected an option when the at least one user terminal selects an option; And Determining whether each user terminal is a winner or loser of the first game based on the number of user terminals selected with the option; Method of providing rock-paper-scissors option game, including. The method of claim 5, wherein when the number of users who select the option is one, only the user terminal that selects the option is determined to be a winner of the first game. The method according to claim 5, wherein the option is selected to provide a higher game point to the winner user terminal as compared to the case of the winner through at least one of scissors, rocks, and beams. Method of providing a rock-paper-scissors option game is to lose a higher game point when compared to the case of a loser through at least one of the scissors, rock, beam to the user terminal. The rock-paper-scissors option game of claim 5, further comprising providing information related to at least one of a game level and a frequency of option selection in a previous game for each of the plurality of user terminals undergoing the rock-paper-scissors option game. How to Provide. The rock-paper-scissors according to claim 5, further comprising: determining whether the option is selectable for each of the plurality of user terminals, and if the option selection is impossible, providing information on whether the option is selectable to the corresponding user terminal. How to offer the boy option game. The method of claim 5, wherein the number of options allocated to each user terminal is determined according to a predetermined criterion, and when each user terminal selects an option, determining whether to subtract the number of options based on whether the game is won or lost. How to provide a rock, paper, scissors option game. The rock-paper-scissors option game of claim 5, further comprising: if the number of user terminals determined to be winners of the first game is plural, further performing a second game for the winner of the first game. How to Provide.

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