JP7249107B2 - Game system, program and processing method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game system , program , processing method , and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, multi-player games are known in which a plurality of players belonging to the same group cooperate with each other to play against enemies, complete missions, and so on. As a conventional technique for multiplayer games, there is a technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example. Patent Literature 1 discloses a game system that implements a competitive game using a hierarchical structure. In this game system, when a player wins against an enemy player, the character of the enemy player can be subordinated to his/her own character.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-190000

For example, in a multiplayer game using a network, participating players are matched on the network, and the matched players form a team to play against an enemy team. However, with players who are only matched, the players in the team behave inconsistently, and it is difficult to make each player act in consideration of team play.

According to some aspects of the present invention, it is possible to provide a game system, a program, and the like that can appropriately implement restrictions on the play of lower players by upper players.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a game processing unit that processes a game played by a plurality of players belonging to a group; a restriction processing unit that sets a play restriction in a game for a lower-ranked player in the group by a higher-ranked player; an action determination unit that determines whether or not the lower-ranked player has acted according to the play limit; and a privilege processing unit that performs a process of giving a privilege to at least one of the low-ranked player and the high-ranked player based on the determination result of the above. The present invention also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as the above units, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a game is processed in which a plurality of players belong to a group and are played, the hierarchical levels of the players in the group are determined, upper players are set, and lower players are set by the upper players. Play restriction setting processing for is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the lower-ranked player acted according to the play restrictions, and based on the result of the decision, a privilege is given to at least one of the lower-ranked player and the higher-ranked player. As described above, according to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible for a higher-ranking player to set a play restriction for a lower-ranking player, and depending on whether or not the lower-ranking player has acted according to the play limitation, the awarding process is performed. will be For example, by imposing play restrictions, it is possible to encourage lower-level players to act in accordance with the play restrictions. By giving a privilege for following the play restrictions, it becomes possible to lead the group in an advantageous direction in the game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game system or the like in which the upper player can appropriately restrict the play of the lower player.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the play restrictions may be restrictions on at least one of selection of a character used by the player, action area of the player, purchase of items by the player, and commands executable by the player. .

In this way, it is possible to encourage the lower-level players to act in accordance with the play restrictions with respect to character selection, action area, item purchase, or command execution.

In one aspect of the present invention, the game processing unit processes a second game that is a game for determining the top players, and the restriction processing unit processes a game result of the second game. Based on this, the top players may be set.

By doing so, it is possible to determine the hierarchical level between players in the group and set the top player according to the game result of the second game.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing section may restrict the play of the lower player when a given event occurs in the game or at a given timing during the game.

In this way, by imposing play restrictions when given events occur in the game or at given timings, it is possible to impose appropriate play restrictions on the lower-level players according to these events and timings.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing unit determines whether or not the player will be able to play based on at least one of a hierarchical level of the lower player, a hierarchical level of the upper player, and a difference in hierarchical level between the upper player and the lower player. You may decide what the restrictions are.

In this way, it is possible to impose appropriate play restrictions on the lower players reflecting the hierarchy level and hierarchy level difference.

In one aspect of the present invention, the privilege processing unit may perform at least one of an item granting process, a game parameter changing process, and a lottery process parameter changing process as the privilege granting process.

In this way, by giving items or changing game parameters and parameters for lottery processing, it is possible to give an appropriate privilege for acting in accordance with play restrictions.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the game processing section may perform game processing that allows the lower player to play beyond the play limit.

In this way, by allowing play beyond the play limit, the lower-ranked player is not completely forced to comply with the play limit, and the lower-ranked player loses motivation to play the game. can be prevented.

In one aspect of the present invention, the game processing section may perform game processing that allows the lower-ranked player to play beyond the play limit when the lower-ranked player satisfies a predetermined game condition.

In this way, even if a play limit is imposed by a higher player, the lower player can play a game that exceeds the play limit by satisfying a predetermined game condition.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing section may perform a process of giving a penalty element to the lower-ranked player determined to have played in excess of the play restriction.

In this way, it is possible to effectively encourage the lower players not to play beyond the play limit.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing section may change the play restriction.

By performing such play restriction change processing, it is possible to change the content, type, restriction degree, or the validity or invalidity of the play restriction imposed on the lower player according to various conditions and situations. becomes possible.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing unit applies a penalty element to the top player and changes the game parameters of the top player when the game result of the group does not satisfy a predetermined condition. At least one of the treatments may be performed.

In this way, it becomes possible to impose compensation on the top players for the fact that the game result of the group did not satisfy the predetermined condition.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing section may set an evaluation parameter of the lower player with respect to the upper player according to at least one of the play restriction situation and the game situation.

By doing so, it is possible to implement evaluation processing for higher-ranked players by lower-ranked players to whom play restrictions are imposed.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing unit performs at least a process of giving a penalty element to another player in the group and a process of changing a game parameter of the other player in accordance with the evaluation parameter. You can do one or the other.

In this way, depending on the level of the evaluation represented by the evaluation parameter, for example, processing for giving penalty elements to other players in the group or processing for changing the game parameters of other players can be performed. becomes possible.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing section may perform a process of increasing the evaluation parameter of the top player when the game result of the group satisfies a predetermined condition.

By doing so, it is possible to evaluate the degree of contribution of the higher-ranked players to the fact that the game result of the group satisfies the predetermined condition, and to implement the setting processing of the evaluation parameters of the higher-ranked players.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, the restriction processing unit may permit the upper player to restrict the play of the lower player on condition that a play restriction parameter associated with the upper player is consumed.

By doing so, it is possible to prevent the upper player from imposing unlimited play restrictions on the lower player.

1(A) to 1(E) are explanatory diagrams of a configuration example of a game system according to this embodiment. 1 is a configuration example of a server system according to this embodiment; 3 is a configuration example of a terminal device according to the embodiment; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of matching processing for participating players; Explanatory drawing about the setting of a high-order player. Explanatory diagram of play restrictions for character selection. An example of a game field of a game realized by this embodiment. Explanatory diagram of play restrictions for the action area. 9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams of play restrictions on item purchase. Explanatory drawing about the provision process of a privilege. Explanatory drawing about the provision process of a privilege. 12(A) and 12(B) are explanatory diagrams of a second game for determining top players. Explanatory drawing about the application example of this embodiment to a board game. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for determining the contents of play restrictions according to hierarchical levels; FIGS. 15(A) and 15(B) are explanatory diagrams of a method of permitting play exceeding the play limit. 4 is a flowchart for explaining penalty element imparting processing. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a detailed processing example of the embodiment; 4 is a flow chart for explaining a process of giving a privilege and a process of giving a penalty according to a team's game result; 4 is a flowchart for explaining a process of imparting a penalty according to evaluation parameters and a process of changing game parameters; 10 is a flowchart for explaining processing for increasing the evaluation parameters of top players according to the game result of the team; 21(A) and 21(B) are explanatory diagrams of permission of play restriction on the condition that play restriction parameters are consumed.

The present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

1. Game System First, a configuration example of a game system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1(A) to 1(E).

In FIG. 1A, a server system 500 (information processing system) is connected to terminal devices TM1 to TMn via a network 510 for communication. For example, the server system 500 is a host, and the terminal devices TM1-TMn are clients. In the following description, the game system and its processing according to the present embodiment are mainly implemented by the server system 500, but part of the game system and its processing are implemented by the terminal devices TM1 to TMn. may Further, hereinafter, each terminal device TM1 to TMn is referred to as a terminal device TM as appropriate.

The server system 500 can be realized by, for example, one or a plurality of servers (management server, game server, billing server, service providing server, content distribution server, authentication server, database server, communication server, etc.). This server system 500 can provide various services for operating community websites and online games, manage data necessary for game execution, and distribute client programs and various data. As a result, for example, the terminal device TM, which is a player terminal, accesses the server system 500 in order to use SNS (Social Networking Service) or the like, and the online game provided by the server system 500, such as a social game or a household game, can be accessed. It is possible to play network games such as

The network 510 (distribution network, communication line) is a communication path using, for example, the Internet or a wireless LAN. Communication networks such as networks, cable networks, and wireless LANs can be included. Also, the communication method may be wired or wireless.

The terminal device TM (player terminal) is, for example, a terminal having a network connection function (Internet connection function). Examples of these terminal devices TM include a portable communication terminal (smartphone, mobile phone) shown in FIG. 1B, a portable game device shown in FIG. 1C, and a home-use game device shown in FIG. (stationary type) or various devices such as an arcade game device shown in FIG. 1(E) can be used. Alternatively, an information processing device such as a personal computer (PC) or a tablet computer may be used as the terminal device TM. Alternatively, a wearable device (HMD, watch-type device, etc.) that is worn on the player's head or arm may be used as the terminal device TM.

FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of a server system 500 (game system) of this embodiment. Server system 500 includes processing unit 600 , operation unit 660 , storage unit 670 and communication unit 696 . Note that the configuration of the server system 500 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 2, and various modifications such as omitting some of its constituent elements (each part) or adding other constituent elements are possible. Each processing of the processing unit 600 of the server system 500 may be realized by the processing unit 100 of the terminal device TM shown in FIG. It may be realized by processing.

The processing unit 600 (processor) performs communication processing, restriction processing, action determination processing, privilege processing, game processing, and display based on various information, programs, and operation information stored in the storage unit 670 (database). processing, sound processing, various control processing necessary for the server, or management processing.

Each process (each function) of the present embodiment performed by each part of the processing unit 600 (processing unit 100) can be realized by a processor (a processor including hardware). For example, each process of this embodiment can be implemented by a processor that operates based on information such as a program and a memory that stores information such as the program. In the processor, for example, the function of each section may be implemented by separate hardware, or the function of each section may be implemented by integrated hardware. For example, a processor includes hardware, which may include circuitry for processing digital signals and/or circuitry for processing analog signals. For example, the processor can be composed of one or more circuit devices (such as ICs) or one or more circuit elements (such as resistors and capacitors) mounted on a circuit board. The processor may be, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). However, the processor is not limited to the CPU, and various processors such as GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used. Alternatively, the processor may be a hardware circuit based on ASIC. The processor may also include amplifier circuits, filter circuits, and the like that process analog signals. The memories (storage units 670 and 170) may be semiconductor memories such as SRAM and DRAM, or may be registers. Alternatively, it may be a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk device (HDD) or an optical storage device such as an optical disk device. For example, the memory stores computer-readable instructions, and the instructions are executed by the processor to realize the processing (function) of each part of the processing unit 600 (processing unit 100). The instruction here may be an instruction set that constitutes a program, or an instruction that instructs a hardware circuit of a processor to operate.

The processing unit 600 includes a communication processing unit 602 , a restriction processing unit 604 , an action determination unit 606 , a privilege processing unit 608 , a game processing unit 610 , a management unit 612 , a display processing unit 620 and a sound processing unit 630 . As described above, each process of this embodiment executed by these units can be realized by a processor (or processor and memory).

A communication processing unit 602 performs communication processing with the terminal devices TM (TM1 to TMn). For example, the communication processing unit 602 performs processing for receiving information from the terminal device TM and processing for transmitting information to the terminal device TM via the communication unit 696 and the network 510 . For example, the communication processing unit 602 instructs the communication unit 696 to transmit information to the terminal devices (TM1 to TMn) or instructs the communication unit 696 to receive information from the terminal devices (TM1 to TMn). For example, the communication processing unit 602 performs, as communication processing, information download processing to the terminal device, information upload processing from the terminal device, and the like. The communication processing unit 602 also performs various protocol processing (application layer processing) for communication via the network 510 .

A restriction processing unit 604, an action determination unit 606, a privilege processing unit 608, and a game processing unit 610 respectively perform restriction processing, behavior determination processing, privilege processing, and game processing. Details of these processes will be described later.

Management unit 612 includes authentication processing unit 614 and accounting processing unit 616 . An authentication processing unit 614 performs player authentication processing. For example, the terminal device TM is used to authenticate a logged-in player. This authentication processing is performed based on, for example, a password or account information entered by the player. The billing processing unit 616 performs various billing processes (charging determination process, billing data creation process, storage process, etc.). Billing information storage unit 676 of storage unit 670 stores billing information to be subjected to billing processing by billing processing unit 616 . A management unit 612 also performs various management processes for the server. For example, it performs management processing of various services provided by the server and management processing of various information such as server management information.

For example, in order to use the services provided by the server system 500, the player performs a predetermined procedure and acquires an account. By entering the password associated with the acquired account and logging in, the player can play network games such as social games and home games, use services on game sites, online shopping for items, etc. You will be able to use various services such as exchanging messages between players and registering friend players. The management unit 612 also manages such player account information.

The display processing unit 620 performs processing for displaying an image on a display unit such as the terminal device TM. For example, image generation data (HTML data or the like) for generating the image is generated. Alternatively, control may be performed to display an image on a display unit such as the terminal device TM. The sound processing unit 630 performs processing for outputting sound from a sound output unit such as the terminal device TM. For example, it generates sound generation data for generating the sound (voice, game sound, effect sound). Alternatively, control may be performed to output sound from a sound output unit such as the terminal device TM. Here, the image generation data for generating an image is data for displaying an image generated by the method of the present embodiment on a terminal device TM or the like, and may be image data itself, It may be various data (display screen setting data, object data, HTML data, etc.) used by the terminal device TM to generate an image. The same applies to sound generation data generated by the sound processing unit 630 .

An operation unit 660 (operation interface) is used by a system administrator (operator) to input various information.

The storage unit 670 stores various information. For example, various information is stored in a database format. The storage unit 670 also functions as a work area for the processing unit 600, the communication unit 696, and the like. The function of the storage unit 670 can be implemented by a semiconductor memory, HDD, SSD, optical disk device, or the like.

Storage unit 670 includes game information storage unit 672 , parameter storage unit 673 , privilege information storage unit 674 , billing information storage unit 676 , and user information storage unit 678 . The game information storage unit 672 stores game information such as game programs and game data. The parameter storage unit 673 stores information on various parameters such as game parameters. The privilege information storage unit 674 stores information on privileges given to the player. For example, information on a privilege granted to a player is stored in the privilege information storage unit 674 in association with the player's user ID. Billing information storage unit 676 stores information on billing processing performed by billing processing unit 616 . The user information storage unit 678 stores the player's personal information (name, sex, date of birth, e-mail address, etc.) as user information. For example, the aforementioned player account information (user ID) is also stored as user information. The billing information stored in the billing information storage unit 676 is associated with each account information (user ID) of each player.

The information storage medium 680 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disk (CD, DVD, BD), HDD, semiconductor memory (ROM), or the like.

The communication unit 696 (communication interface) communicates with the terminal device TM or the like via the wired or wireless network 510, and its functions include hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, It can be realized by firmware.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the terminal device TM (player terminal, client device, game device) of this embodiment. The configuration of the terminal device TM is not limited to that shown in FIG. 3, and various modifications such as omitting some of its components (each part) or adding other components are possible.

The terminal device TM includes a processing unit 100 , an operation unit 160 , an imaging unit 162 , a storage unit 170 , a display unit 190 , a sound output unit 192 , an I/F unit 194 and a communication unit 196 .

The processing unit 100 (processor) performs restriction processing, action determination processing, privilege processing, game processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like based on operation information and programs from the operation unit 160 . The processing unit 100 can be realized by a processor, or a processor and memory, like the processing unit 600 in FIG. 2 described above.

The processing unit 100 includes a communication processing unit 102 , a restriction processing unit 104 , an action determination unit 106 , a privilege processing unit 108 , a game processing unit 110 , a display processing unit 120 and a sound processing unit 130 . The communication processing unit 102 performs communication processing with the server system 500 . For example, the communication processing unit 102 performs processing for receiving information from the server system 500 and processing for transmitting information to the server system 500 via the communication unit 196 and the network 510 . The restriction processing unit 104, the action determination unit 106, the privilege processing unit 108, and the game processing unit 110 respectively perform restriction processing, behavior determination processing, privilege processing, and game processing. The display processing unit 120 performs processing for displaying an image on the display unit 190 . For example, when an image is generated on the terminal device side, drawing processing is performed based on the results of various processes (application processing, game processing) performed by the processing unit 100 , an image is generated by this, and displayed on the display unit 190 . Output. When an image is generated on the server side, processing is performed to display an image on the display unit 190 based on image information from the server system. The sound processing section 130 performs sound control based on the results of various processes performed by the processing section 100 . As a result, BGM, sound effects, voice, and the like are output from the sound output unit 192 . Note that the restriction processing, action determination processing, privilege processing, game processing, management processing, display processing, sound processing, and the like of this embodiment may be realized by distributed processing between the server system 500 and the terminal device TM.

The operation unit 160 is for the player (player) to input various information such as operation information. sensor, etc.), a microphone, or a touch panel display.

The image capturing unit 162 (camera) captures an image of a subject, and is realized by an image sensor such as a CCD or CMOS sensor and an optical system including a focus lens and the like.

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function can be realized by a semiconductor memory, HDD, SSD, optical disk device, or the like. Storage unit 170 includes game information storage unit 172 , parameter storage unit 173 , and benefit information storage unit 174 .

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, and the like, and its function can be realized by an optical disc, HDD, semiconductor memory, or the like. The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180 . In this information storage medium 180, a program (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part) for functioning a computer (a device having an operation part, a processing part, a storage part, and an output part) as each part of the present embodiment is stored. I can remember.

The display unit 190 outputs an image generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

An I/F (interface) unit 194 performs interface processing with the portable information storage medium 195, and its function can be realized by an ASIC for I/F processing. The portable information storage medium 195 is used by the player to store various types of information, and is a storage device that retains the storage of this information even when the power is not supplied. The portable information storage medium 195 can be implemented by an IC card (memory card), USB memory, magnetic card, or the like.

The communication unit 196 (communication interface) communicates with an external device such as the server system 500 or another terminal device via the network 510, and its function is a communication ASIC or a communication processor. It can be realized by hardware or firmware for communication.

Note that programs (data) for causing a computer to function as each part of this embodiment are stored in the information storage medium 180 (or storage unit 170) from the information storage medium of the server system (host device) via the network and communication unit 196. may be delivered. The use of information storage media by such server systems can also be included within the scope of the present invention.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a server system 500, which is a game system, includes a game processing unit 610, a restriction processing unit 604, an action determination unit 606, and a privilege processing unit 608.

The game processing unit 610 performs various game processes for the player to play the game. For example, the game processing unit 610 (game processing unit 110; hereinafter the same) processes a game played by a plurality of players belonging to a group. Game processing includes, for example, processing for starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, processing for progressing a started game, processing for ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied, or calculating a game result. processing, etc.

Taking a browser game as an example, the game processing unit 610 controls the progress of the game for each player by managing user information of each player. The game processing unit 610 causes the terminal device TM to display a web page that constitutes a website that provides game services in response to a request from the terminal device TM. Specifically, a web page is displayed on the display unit 190 of the terminal device TM by a web browser included in the terminal device TM. When the hyperlink of the displayed web page is selected by the player, the game processing unit 610 transmits new HTML data corresponding to the hyperlink to the terminal device TM, and the terminal device TM displays the web page based on the new HTML data. A page is displayed. In this way, the web pages stored in the storage unit 670 are sequentially provided to the terminal device TM by the game processing unit 610 according to the player's operation, so that the game can be played based on the player's operation on the terminal device TM. it is possible to proceed.

The game processing unit 610 performs multi-player game processing in which a plurality of players belong to a group and play. Here, a group is a team in a competitive game or a cooperative play game. A team is a group of people gathered for a common purpose or a goal to be achieved, but the group of the present embodiment is not limited to such a team for a common purpose, and may be a group of multiple players. Just do it. Also, the affiliation of a group by a player may be affiliation based on the player's intention, or may be affiliation based on automatic assignment by a computer.

A restriction processing unit 604 restricts the player's play in the game. For example, the restriction processing unit 604 (the restriction processing unit 104; the same shall apply hereinafter) determines the hierarchical levels of the plurality of players in the group and sets the top player. Alternatively, a lower player is set by judging the hierarchical levels of a plurality of players in the group. A high-ranking player is a player judged to be at a higher hierarchy level than a low-ranking player, and a low-ranking player is a player judged to be at a lower hierarchy level than a high-ranking player. Then, the restriction processing unit 604 restricts the lower-ranked players in the group from playing the game. Specifically, the restriction processing unit 604 performs a setting process of restricting the playing of the game by the higher-ranked players to the lower-ranked players in the group. For example, according to an instruction from a higher-ranking player, the lower-ranking players in the group are restricted from playing the game.

A hierarchy level is a level that serves as an index for distinguishing between high-ranking players and low-ranking players. For example, the hierarchical level can be determined by the game level of the player in the game. A game level is a level that a player raises by playing the game. For example, the degree of increase in the game level changes depending on the game result (game result) of each game played by the player. As a result of comparing the hierarchical levels such as the game levels of the players belonging to the group, a player judged to have a higher hierarchical level than the other players is classified as a higher player and judged to have a lower hierarchical level than the other players. Players who are targeted are classified into lower players. It should be noted that, instead of judging the hierarchical level based on the game level, etc., which is an accumulation of the player's past game results, for example, the player is allowed to play a game for determining the player's hierarchical level, and the result of the game is used. Based on this, the hierarchy level for each player may be set. The hierarchical levels of the players are stored in the storage unit 670 as data of hierarchical structure, and based on the data of hierarchical structure, the hierarchical levels of the players in the group are determined, and upper players and lower players are set. good too.

Play restrictions are gameplay settings that are set as restrictions on a player's gameplay. For example, a player with no play restrictions set can freely select and determine gameplay settings, but a player with play restrictions set is restricted so that they cannot freely select and determine the game play settings. be. Play restrictions on lower-ranked players can be made, for example, based on instructions from higher-ranked players. For example, when a higher player issues a request to restrict the play of a lower player, the restriction processing unit 604 accepts this instruction request and executes processing for setting a play restriction in the game of the lower player. The processing for setting play restrictions for lower-level players is processing for the upper-level players to impose play restrictions on lower-level players in the game. It is a process to Note that the restriction processing unit 604 may accept a request for a play restriction instruction when the conditions for permitting the play restriction are satisfied, instead of always accepting a request for a play restriction instruction.

The behavior determination unit 606 performs determination processing regarding the player's behavior. For example, the action determination unit 606 (the action determination unit 106; hereinafter the same) determines whether or not the lower player has acted according to the play restrictions. For example, the behavior determination unit 606 monitors the behavior of the lower-ranked players in the game, and determines whether the lower-ranked players have acted according to the play restrictions based on the monitor results. The action of the lower-ranked player in the game can be determined based on, for example, operation information of the lower-ranked player. For example, if play exceeding the play limit is permitted, the action determination unit 606 determines whether the lower player acted according to the play limit by determining the degree to which the game play of the lower player exceeded the play limit. judge. For example, a determination parameter representing the degree of exceeding the play limit is prepared, and the determination parameter is changed according to whether or not each action in the game of the lower player exceeds the play limit. Then, the action determination unit 606 determines whether or not the lower-ranked player has acted according to the play restrictions by comparing the value of the determination parameter at the end of the game with a given threshold, for example. Alternatively, the play restrictions may be mandatory play restrictions with no option or veto for the player. In this case, the action determination unit 606 determines that, for example, when a lower-ranked player plays a game in which play restrictions are set without leaving the group and ends the game, the lower-ranked player behaves according to the play restrictions. should be judged to have been performed. On the other hand, if the lower-ranked player leaves the group and does not play the game to the end, it is determined that the lower-ranked player did not act in accordance with the play restrictions.

The privilege processing unit 608 performs various processes related to privileges. For example, the privilege processing unit 608 (privilege processing unit 108; hereinafter the same) performs processing of giving a privilege to at least one of the lower player and the higher player based on the determination result of the action determination unit 606. FIG. For example, a privilege is given to a low-ranking player judged to have acted according to play restrictions, a privilege is given to a high-ranking player who has successfully commanded a group, or both a low-ranking player and a high-ranking player are given a privilege. The privilege is for giving the player an advantage (preferential treatment) in game play, for example. For example, the privilege is a reward given to the player, and one example is virtual currency such as in-game currency. Also, the privilege is a game element such as an item or a character that enables the player to proceed with the game play more favorably. For example, the privilege is a rare item or rare character that is usually acquired as a charged item. Also, the privilege may be a privilege that gives the player an advantage in lottery processing by a virtual lottery device such as gacha. Also, the privilege may be a special stage, a special scenario, a special event, or the like that the player can play by obtaining the privilege. When a privilege is given to the player, information about the given privilege is stored in the privilege information storage unit 674 in association with the user ID (user information), for example.

Here, the play restrictions are restrictions on at least one of selection of characters used by the player, action areas of the player, purchase of items by the player, and commands executable by the player. Restrictions on the selection of characters used by the player means restricting the characters, which are gameplay elements used by the player in the game, compared to other players. For example, when a character selection screen is displayed before the start of game play, a lower-ranked player whose play is restricted cannot select a character that can be selected when there is no play restriction as a character to use in the game. . For example, when there is no play restriction on character selection, if a character to be used can be selected from among the 1st to Nth characters, the lower player whose play is restricted can select the 1st to Nth characters. A character to be used can only be selected from the first to Mth characters (M<N) among the characters. Also, the restriction on the player's action area is a restriction on the action range in the game. For example, when a player uses a character to play a game, the action area of the character is restricted on, for example, a game field (game map). For example, when there is no play restriction, the action of the character or the like of the lower player whose play is restricted is restricted in the area where the player can act. Predetermined restrictions are applied, such as, for example, prohibiting characters from entering the area or restricting movement speed. Restrictions on the player's purchase of items are, for example, restrictions on freely purchasing (obtaining) items that are gameplay elements. For example, when a low-ranking player purchases an item, a play restriction is imposed, such as requiring the approval of a high-ranking player. Alternatively, lower-ranked players are restricted to play such that they cannot purchase items unless they go to a shop (virtual shop in the game space) together with higher-ranked players. Alternatively, a play-restricted lower player is limited in the range of items that can be purchased. For example, an item that can be purchased without play restrictions cannot be purchased by a lower-level player with play restrictions. The restrictions on the commands executable by the player are restrictions on the commands that the player can execute in the game, and restrictions on the types or number of commands that the player can issue. For example, a lower-ranked player whose play is restricted cannot execute a command during the game that can be executed when there is no play restriction. For example, execution of certain types of commands may be restricted, or a limit may be imposed on the number of commands that can be executed during a game. For example, the higher the degree of play restriction, the more restricted the types of commands that give the player an advantage in the game, and the more they cannot be executed. For example, if the degree of play restriction is high, the execution of commands with high attack power and commands that activate powerful abilities will be restricted. Alternatively, the higher the degree of play restriction, the fewer commands that can be executed during the game. By restricting the commands executable by the player in this way, it becomes possible to restrict the actions of the player in the game.

The game processing unit 610 also processes a second game, which is a game for determining top players. For example, the game processing unit 610 performs a second game process for determining the hierarchy of items in a group. Then, the restriction processing unit 604 sets the top players based on the game results of the second game. That is, based on the game result of the second game, it is determined which player is set as the upper player and which player is set as the lower player. For example, players in a group play against each other, and the winning player is set as a high-ranking player, and the defeated player is set as a low-ranking player. Alternatively, the game performance in the second game may be determined, and a player with a higher game performance may be set as a higher player, and a player with a lower game performance may be set as a lower player.

Also, the restriction processing unit 604 restricts the lower player's play when a given event occurs in the game or at a given timing during the game. For example, instead of restricting the play of the lower players during the entire period of the game, when a given event occurs in the game, or at a given timing during the game, for example, the play of the lower players by the higher player Make restrictions possible. For example, when a low-ranking player (a character corresponding to the player) enters a virtual shop during a game and an item purchase event occurs, the low-ranking player is restricted from purchasing items. Alternatively, in a board game or the like, at the timing during the game when the lower player stops on a given square, the upper player restricts the play of the lower player.

Also, the restriction processing unit 604 determines the content of the play restrictions based on at least one of the hierarchy level of the lower player, the hierarchy level of the upper player, and the difference in hierarchy level between the upper player and the lower player. The content of the play restriction is, for example, the type of play restriction imposed on the lower player, the degree of restriction of the play restriction, or, if there are a plurality of play restriction items, which play restriction is applied to the lower player. and so on. For example, the content of the play restriction is made different depending on whether the hierarchical level of the lower player is low or high. Alternatively, the content of the play restriction is made different depending on whether the hierarchical level of the upper player is low or high. Alternatively, the contents of the play restrictions are varied according to the hierarchical level difference, which is the relative difference between the hierarchical levels of the high-ranking players and the low-ranking players. For example, the lower the hierarchy level of the lower player, the higher the hierarchy level of the upper player, or the greater the difference in hierarchy level between the higher player and the lower player, the more severe the play restrictions imposed on the lower player. , the degree of play restriction is increased, or when there are a plurality of items of play restriction, more items of play restriction are imposed on lower players.

Also, the privilege processing unit 608 performs at least one of item granting processing, game parameter changing processing, and lottery processing parameter (lottery probability etc.) changing processing as privilege granting processing. Items (game items, game media) are display objects that can be used in games, and some of them are elements of game play. Game parameters are various parameters used in game processing, such as character parameters and parameters directly associated with players. The lottery process is, for example, a lottery process performed using a virtual lottery device such as gacha.

For example, the privilege processing unit 608 grants an item that makes the player more advantageous in the game or an item that treats the player more preferentially as the privilege granting process. For example, an item with a high value such as a rare item is given. For example, an item (charging item) that can normally be obtained only by charging is given to the player. Alternatively, the game parameters used during the player's game play are changed to give the player a greater advantage in the game or treat the player more favorably. For example, the ability parameters and status parameters of a character used by the player are changed so that the player is more advantageous. Alternatively, a privilege for changing parameters of lottery processing in a virtual lottery device such as gacha is provided. For example, the player is given a privilege for changing the parameters of the lottery process, such as the lottery probability of rare items and rare characters. For example, the player is given a privilege that increases the probability of a rare item or rare character being drawn. Note that the gacha may be a so-called box gacha, and in this case, a process of selecting a box with a large number of rare items or rare characters may be performed as a process of changing the parameters of the lottery process. For example, a parameter change process for selecting a box table for a box gacha may be performed. Further, the privilege processing unit 608 may perform processing for generating a stage or an event so as to make the progress of the game more advantageous to the player, as the privilege provision processing that makes the player more advantageous in playing the game.

The game processing unit 610 also performs game processing that permits a play exceeding the play limit of the lower player. For example, when the upper player restricts the lower player's play, the game processing unit 610 restricts the game play subject to the play restriction in some way while completely preventing the lower player from performing the game play. should not be prohibited. For example, if play restrictions are imposed on the selection of characters used by lower-ranked players, even characters that cannot be selected due to the play restrictions may be handled by the lower-ranked players, for example, if the lower-ranked players pay for the billing, or if game play by the lower-ranked players does not meet certain conditions. is satisfied (when the game level reaches a predetermined level or when the game result reaches a predetermined result), the character can be selected. Alternatively, the character can be selected under the condition that a disadvantageous condition such as imparting a penalty element is imposed on the lower player. When play restrictions are imposed on the action area of the lower player, even in the area where the action such as movement is restricted by the play restriction, for example, if the lower player pays the fee or the game of the lower player When play satisfies a predetermined condition, action in the area is made possible. Alternatively, action in the area is made possible under the condition that a disadvantageous condition such as imparting a penalty element or restricting movement speed is imposed on the lower player. Alternatively, if a lower player's purchase of items is restricted, more in-game currency than usual is paid even for items whose purchase is restricted, or if the lower player's gameplay meets a predetermined condition. to make the item available for purchase. Alternatively, the item can be purchased under the condition that a disadvantageous condition such as a restriction on the date and time of purchase or a restriction on the number of purchases is imposed.

Further, the game processing unit 610 performs game processing to allow a play exceeding the play limit of the lower-ranked player when the lower-ranked player satisfies a predetermined game condition. For example, when a play-restricted low-ranking player performs a specific action in a game, a predetermined game condition is satisfied and game play exceeding the play limit is allowed. For example, when a lower-ranked player whose play is restricted uses a predetermined item as a specific action, changes the character used to another character, or clears a predetermined mission in the game, a predetermined game condition is satisfied. It is possible to play the game beyond the play limit. Alternatively, if the game situation reaches a predetermined game situation while the lower player is under the play restriction, the predetermined game condition is satisfied and the game can be played beyond the play restriction. For example, as a predetermined game situation, when a specific event occurs in the game, the progress of the game reaches a predetermined state, or the game play state of the player reaches a predetermined state, the lower player Game play beyond the play limit is possible.

Also, the restriction processing unit 604 performs processing of giving a penalty element to a lower-ranked player determined to have played in excess of the play restriction. That is, as described above, the game processing unit 610 performs game processing that allows a lower-ranked player to play beyond the play limit, but penalizes the lower-ranked player who has played beyond the play limit. Give elements. A penalty element is a game element that makes the player more disadvantageous or unfavorable in the game, and is a game element that has the opposite effect to the privilege. For example, the limit processing unit 604 determines that when a lower-ranked player has played beyond the play limit, the rank-up rate of the game level at the end of the game is higher than when the player does not play beyond the play limit. A penalty element is given by performing processing such as lowering the , or reducing the game points and in-game currency obtained by winning the game. For example, if the play exceeds the play limit, the value of the privilege given may be lowered.

The restriction processing unit 604 also performs processing for changing play restrictions. The play restriction change processing includes change processing for the content of the play restriction, change processing for the type of play restriction, change processing for the degree of restriction of the play restriction, and change processing for invalidating the play restriction. For example, the restriction processing unit 604 performs play restriction change processing when a play restriction change condition is satisfied. For example, even if a lower player is restricted from playing, if the lower player pays for the charge by purchasing a charged item, the content or type of the play restriction may be changed or the play restriction may be restricted. Play restriction change processing such as changing the degree or invalidating the play restriction is performed. Alternatively, when a lower player pays in-game currency, consumes game points, or the player's game play satisfies a predetermined condition, the contents and types of play restrictions can be changed, or the play restrictions can be restricted. Play restriction change processing is performed, such as lowering the degree or invalidating the play restriction.

Also, the restriction processing unit 604 performs at least one of a process of giving a penalty element to the higher-ranked player and a process of changing the game parameters of the higher-ranked player when the game result of the group does not satisfy a predetermined condition. If the game result of the group did not meet the predetermined conditions, for example, if the group did not meet the victory condition of the game (if the defeat condition was met), if the group could not achieve the goal of the game, For example, the degree of achievement of the game goal does not meet a predetermined degree of achievement, or the group's game results (acquired points, acquired level, etc.) do not reach a predetermined result. In such a case, the restriction processing unit 604 performs a process of giving a penalty element to the higher-ranked player who has commanded the group, or adjusts various game parameters of the higher-ranked player so that the higher-ranked player is more disadvantaged in the game. Do the process to change to For example, if the group's game result does not meet a predetermined condition, the rank-up rate of the higher-ranking players at the end of the game is reduced, or the game points or in-game currency that the higher-ranking players obtain by winning the game is reduced. By performing the processing of, a penalty element is given. Alternatively, a game parameter change process is performed to decrease the ability parameters such as offensive power and defensive power of the character used by the top player, or to change the status parameter to a disadvantageous status in the game.

In addition, the restriction processing unit 604 performs processing for setting evaluation parameters of the lower players with respect to the upper players according to at least one of the play restriction status and the game status. The status of play restriction is the status of the content of play restriction imposed on the lower player, the type of play restriction, or the degree of restriction of play restriction. The game status is, for example, the progress of the game or the level of achievement of the game (game clear status, earned points). For example, in a game using a character, the game situation is the character's situation in the game, a situation specified based on the character's status parameters, and the like. The evaluation parameter is an index parameter representing the evaluation of the lower player with respect to the higher player who imposes play restrictions on itself. This evaluation parameter is also a parameter that represents the degree of dissatisfaction of the lower-ranked players with respect to the higher-ranked players. For example, the evaluation parameter (dissatisfaction level parameter) of the lower player with respect to the higher player is changed according to the content, type, or degree of play restriction imposed by the higher player on the lower player. Alternatively, the evaluation parameter (dissatisfaction level parameter) of the lower player with respect to the higher player is changed according to the game situation of the player such as the lower player or the game situation of the team.

Also, the restriction processing unit 604 performs at least one of a process of giving penalty elements to other players in the group and a process of changing the game parameters of other players in accordance with the evaluation parameters. The other player may be a higher player or another lower player. For example, depending on the evaluation parameter (dissatisfaction level parameter) of the lower player with respect to the higher player, a process of giving a penalty element to the higher player or the like or a process of changing the game parameters of the higher player or the like is performed. For example, when the evaluation represented by the evaluation parameter is low (when the degree of dissatisfaction is high), the restriction processing unit 604 performs a process of giving a high-ranking player a penalty element with a high degree of penalty, or a high-ranking player. A process for changing the game parameters is performed so that the player or the like is more disadvantaged.

Also, the restriction processing unit 604 performs processing for increasing the evaluation parameter of the top player when the game result of the group satisfies a predetermined condition. When the game result of the group satisfies a predetermined condition, for example, when the group satisfies the victory condition of the game (when the defeat condition is not satisfied), when the group achieves the game goal, or when the group achieves the game goal exceeds a predetermined degree of achievement, or the group's game result (acquired points, acquired level, etc.) exceeds a predetermined result. In such a case, the evaluation parameter of the higher-ranked player is raised to give a higher evaluation to the higher-ranked player.

Also, the restriction processing unit 604 permits the upper player to restrict the play of the lower player on the condition that the play restriction parameter associated with the upper player is consumed. For example, each top player is associated with a play restriction parameter. Information on this play restriction parameter is stored in the parameter storage unit 673 . Then, when a higher-ranking player requests play restriction for a lower-ranking player, the restriction processing unit 604 restricts play for the lower-ranking player on the condition that the play restriction parameter associated with the higher-ranking player is consumed (reduced parameter value). allow For example, on the condition that the value of the play restriction parameter given as the score of the higher player is reduced, the lower player is allowed to be restricted.

2. Method of this Embodiment Next, the method of this embodiment will be described in detail. In the following description, a case where a group to which a plurality of players belong is a team in a competitive game or a cooperative play game will be mainly described as an example. Also, a case where a game played by a plurality of players is a network game using a network will be mainly described as an example. However, the group in this embodiment is not limited to a team, and the game targeted by this embodiment is not limited to a network game.

2.1 Privilege Granting Processing Based on Play Restrictions In a game in which a plurality of players form a team and compete against each other, each player of the team acts in an uncoordinated manner among the players who are only matched on the network. There was a problem that it was difficult for everyone to act with team play in mind. Therefore, in the game system of the present embodiment, in order to make the team win, upper players (strong players) are given predetermined play restrictions to lower players (weak players). allows you to add Then, a game system is realized in which, when the lower-ranked players act in accordance with the play restrictions, predetermined benefits (benefits, rewards) are obtained when the team wins.

For example, in FIG. 4, matching processing of participating players is performed in a network game. For example, a player who participates in a game is selected by extracting a player who meets a predetermined matching condition from an unspecified number of players on the network. In the game described in this embodiment, the number of participating players is six, three of which belong to a team (first team) called Team Red, for example, and the other three players are: For example, it belongs to a team (second team) called Team Blue. Then, a competitive game is played between Team Red and Team Blue. It should be noted that AI players called bots may belong to each team.

After such matching processing of the participating players is performed, in the present embodiment, the top players in the team are set. For example, in FIG. 5, in Team Red, a player named "Yoshida" is set as a high ranking player, and the other two players are set as low ranking players. Here, based on the player's level in the game, the hierarchical level of each player in the team is determined, and the top players are set. For example, "Yoshida" set as a top player is a player whose game level is higher than that of other players and whose rank is high. In other words, he is an advanced player who knows the strategy of the game and the like better than other players. As described above, in this embodiment, in a game in which a plurality of players belong to a team (a group in a broad sense) and play, the higher players are set by determining the hierarchical levels of the players in the team. It should be noted that the setting of the top players is not limited to such a setting method based on the level of the game. For example, as will be described later, a player may play a game for determining the player's hierarchical level, and based on the results of the game, the hierarchical level within the team may be determined and the top players may be set. Alternatively, the hierarchical levels of the players may be stored as data of hierarchical structure, and based on the data of hierarchical structure, the hierarchical levels of the players in the team may be determined and the top players may be set.

In FIG. 5, a player named "Yoshida" is set as a high-ranking player, and the other players are informed that they will follow the command of this high-ranking player. That is, the lower players are restricted in their game play by the higher players and are required to follow the orders of the higher players. That is, a process of setting a play restriction in the game by the higher-ranked player for the lower-ranked player is performed. For example, a higher-ranking player instructs lower-ranking players in the team to play a game.

Here, the play restrictions imposed on the lower players are, for example, the selection of characters used by the player, the action area of the player, the purchase of items by the player, and the play restrictions on executable commands of the player. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating play restrictions on the selection of characters used by the player. FIG. 6 is an example of a character selection screen for a player named "Tanaka" who belongs to Team Red. As shown in FIG. 5, "Tanaka" is set as a lower player subordinate to "Yoshida" who is a higher player. For this reason, the characters that can be selected as characters to be used in the game for "Tanaka", who is a low-ranking player, are limited to the characters displayed within the frame of the game selection screen. In other words, a lower-level player with play restrictions cannot select a character that can be selected without play restrictions. On the other hand, "Yoshida", who is a high-ranking player, is not subject to such play restrictions, and can freely select characters without being limited to the characters within the frame of FIG.

For example, in the game of the present embodiment, characters such as warriors, wizards, and priests are prepared as characters that can be selected by the player. Warrior-type characters have strong combat power in direct attacks, and wizard-type characters can use various types of magic. Monk-type characters are excellent in their ability to heal their own characters and allied characters. In order to win the game as a team, it is not desirable for the three characters that make up the team to all be of the same type, and it is desirable to have characters of all types: warrior, wizard, and priest. . However, a beginner player who is not familiar with the game and whose level of the game is low tends to select only familiar warrior characters or popular characters. Therefore, when the character selection screen is displayed after the matching process in FIG. 4, all three players end up choosing the same type of character, such as a warrior, or the same popular character. such a situation occurs. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible for the high-ranking player to impose a play restriction on the character selection of the low-ranking player. In this way, it is possible to restrict play such that, for example, a high-ranking player selects a warrior character and other low-ranking players select a wizard or monk character.

FIG. 7 is an example of a game field (game map) used in the game of this embodiment. The game field has a home of Team Red, a home of Team Blue, a main area connecting these homes, and sub-areas arranged above and below the main area. The main area is the main battlefield of the game, and has a red side area, a blue side area, and a center area therebetween. Shops and important areas are located in sub-areas. Shops are also located in the bases of Team Red and Team Blue. Players can purchase various items at these shops.

Sub-areas are areas for earning in-game currency called gold. A player obtains gold by operating a character that is an alter ego of the player and defeating monsters that appear in the sub-area. The player can use the acquired gold to purchase items in each shop to advance the game in an advantageous manner. The key areas of the sub-areas are populated with gold-mining monsters, making them strategically important areas of the game. Multiple important bases are located in the main area, and each team of Team Red and Team Blue will attack each base of these important bases. In the end, the team that captures the enemy team's home base wins.

In this embodiment, the upper player can impose a play restriction on the lower player on the action area of the player on the game field shown in FIG. For example, in FIG. 8, the character CHB of the lower player can act in the sub-area, but is prohibited from moving to the main area and is restricted from acting in the main area. Alternatively, although the player can move to the main area, play restrictions such as greatly reducing the movement speed in the main area may be added.

For example, in this game, it is important in the first half of the game to efficiently obtain gold by defeating monsters in sub-areas. Then, with the gold you have acquired, you can purchase items that are effective in the game, make good use of the purchased items, capture each important base, and finally capture the enemy's base. However, inexperienced players such as beginners who are not accustomed to the game take arbitrary actions, such as invading the main area from the beginning of the game, ignoring the game strategy. If such selfish actions are taken, victory as a team becomes distant. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible for a higher-ranking player to impose a play restriction on the action area of a lower-ranking player. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, it is possible to restrict actions of lower-ranked players in the main area, which is the main battlefield. By doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a lower-ranking player ignores the game strategy and behaves arbitrarily.

FIG. 9A is an example of an item purchase screen at a shop. Each player can purchase various items by entering a virtual item shop on the game field. For example, in FIG. 9A, a lower player is trying to purchase a desired weapon item. In this case, it is displayed that purchase of the item requires payment by the higher-ranking player. When the lower player selects the payment tab, a payment screen as shown in FIG. 9B is displayed on the terminal device of the higher player. Then, on this payment screen, the purchase by the lower player is approved by the higher player, so that the lower player can purchase the desired item. Thus, in FIGS. 9(A) and 9(B), the upper player can impose a play restriction on the purchased item for the lower player.

For example, in the game of the present embodiment, it is important in terms of game strategy to obtain gold by defeating monsters in sub-areas, and use the obtained gold to purchase items that are effective in advancing the game in an advantageous manner. It has become. However, inexperienced players who are not accustomed to the game tend to purchase items that ignore such game strategies. If such items are purchased without permission, gold, which is a limited and valuable in-game currency, will be wasted, and victory as a team will be hindered. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible for a higher-ranking player to impose play restrictions on item purchases by lower-ranking players. By doing so, it is possible to prevent situations in which gold is wasted and items that are not effective in advancing the game are purchased by lower-ranked players.

Also, in this embodiment, the upper player can impose play restrictions on executable commands for the lower player. For example, a command that can be executed without play restriction cannot be executed with play restriction. For example, a higher player limits the play of lower players so that they cannot execute certain types of commands. For example, in terms of game strategy, a play restriction is imposed so that a lower-ranked player cannot arbitrarily execute a command that is not desirable to be executed by a lower-ranked player. Alternatively, the number of commands that can be executed by lower-level players is also limited to prevent a situation in which a lower-level player who is a beginner player unnecessarily executes commands.

As described above, in this embodiment, the hierarchical levels of the players in the team are determined to set the upper players, and the upper players restrict the lower players in the team from playing the game. For example, as described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9B, upper players set play restrictions on selection of characters used by players, action areas of players, purchase of items by players, or executable commands of players. Can be added to the player. That is, the authority to impose such play restrictions is given to the higher-ranking players. Then, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the lower player has acted according to such play restrictions. For example, if play exceeding the play limit is permitted, it is possible to determine whether or not the player acted in accordance with the play limit by determining the degree to which the lower player's game play exceeded the play limit. The play restrictions may also be mandatory play restrictions without the player's right of choice or refusal. In this case, for example, if the lower-ranked player has played the game to the end without leaving the team, it can be determined that the player behaved according to the play restrictions. Then, based on the determination result of such actions, benefits are given to the lower-ranked players and the higher-ranked players. For example, a privilege is given to a low-ranking player judged to have acted according to play restrictions, a privilege is given to a high-ranking player who has successfully commanded a group, or both a low-ranking player and a high-ranking player are given a privilege. For example, the player is given an advantage in game play, or a privilege is given to the player. The privilege may be a virtual currency such as an in-game currency, or may be a game element such as a rare item or a game card. Alternatively, a privilege may be provided that gives the player an advantage in lottery processing using a virtual lottery device such as gacha. Alternatively, the privilege may be such that a special stage, a special scenario, or a special event can be played.

Specifically, in this embodiment, as the awarding process of the privilege, an item granting process, a game parameter changing process, or a lottery process parameter changing process is performed. For example, in FIG. 10, Team Red is winning. Specifically, in FIG. 7, the players of team red have succeeded in capturing the base of team blue, and the team has won the game. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the subordination level representing the degree to which the lower-ranked player complied with the play restrictions is 100%, and it is determined that the lower-ranked player acted in accordance with the play restrictions. In this case, a privilege is given to the lower player. Alternatively, a privilege may be given to a high-ranking player who has led Team Red to victory. For example, in FIG. 10, a rare crystal, which is a rare item, is given as a privilege. That is, the item granting process is performed as the privilege granting process. Also, a bonus gacha ticket that increases the lottery probability in the gacha, which is a virtual lottery machine, is given as a privilege. That is, processing for changing the parameter (lottery probability) of the lottery processing is performed as the privilege granting processing. Instead of changing the lottery processing parameters that directly change the lottery probability in the gacha, for example, in the box gacha, the lottery processing parameters are changed so that a box table with a large number of rare items and rare characters is selected. Change processing may be performed.

Also, in FIG. 11, Team Red wins, and since Team Red's subordination to the play restrictions of the lower-ranked players is 100%, for example, the achievement parameters of the lower-ranked players belonging to Team Red are increased. Alternatively, the performance parameters of the top players who lead Team Red to victory may be increased.

For example, in social games, home games, etc., a system called achievements is adopted. Specifically, it is a proven system in Google Play (registered trademark), XBOX (registered trademark), and the like. Note that achievements may also be called trophies in PlayStation (registered trademark), for example. In FIG. 11, since the lower-ranked player acted according to the play restrictions and the team won, it is determined that the achievement of the game has been achieved (unlocked), and the achievement parameter is increased. As described above, in FIG. 11, the process of changing the performance parameter, which is the game parameter, is performed as the process of giving the privilege. Note that the game parameter change process is not limited to such a performance parameter change process, and may be any game parameter change process that changes the game parameters so that the player is more advantageous in the game. For example, as the awarding process of the privilege, a process of changing game parameters such as ability parameters and status parameters of the character used by the player may be performed. That is, as the awarding process of the privilege, the process of changing various game parameters used in the game process is performed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the lower-ranked players in the team (group) are restricted to play in the game, and when the lower-ranked players act according to the play restrictions, the lower-ranked players complying with the play restrictions and the team 10 and 11, rewards as rewards shown in FIGS. In other words, in a game in which a plurality of players form a team and compete against each other, the players who are matched on the network tend to act inconsistently, making it difficult for everyone to act in consideration of team play. was there. In this regard, the game system of this embodiment allows the higher-ranking players to impose predetermined restrictions on the lower-ranking players in order to win the team. When the lower-ranked players act in accordance with the restrictions, they are given special benefits or rewards, such as when the team wins. In this way, in this embodiment, by imposing play restrictions on the lower-ranked players, the problem that, for example, a beginner player who does not understand the game strategy or the like will act arbitrarily and the team will not be able to win can be solved. Solvable. By giving a privilege in return for obeying the play restrictions to the lower-rank players who have followed the play restrictions imposed by the higher-rank players, the dissatisfaction of the lower-rank players can be resolved. In addition to the low-ranking players, if the high-ranking players, who are high-ranking players, are given benefits, the high-ranking players who lead the team can also be rewarded. As a result, each player in the team will take actions that will lead the team to victory, and the team's victory, etc., as a result, will increase the satisfaction and enthusiasm of each player for the game. , it is possible to realize a game system that has never existed before.

2.2 Various Processing Examples Next, various processing examples of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the process of the second game, which is a game for determining the top players, may be performed. For example, the second game is processed, and based on the game result of this second game, the hierarchical level of the team is determined, and the top players of the team are set.

For example, in FIG. 12A, a second game is played in which player PLA and player PLC compete. In this second game, the player PLA has 5 subordinates and the player PLC has 10 subordinates. Specifically, as shown in F1 in FIG. 12A, the reference points for the attack of the player PLA are 10 points as the base point and the number of subordinates is 5, so 10 points+1 point×5 Person = 15 points. Also, as shown in F2, the base points of the player PLC are 10 points and the number of subordinates is 10, so 10 points+1 point×10 people=20 points. Furthermore, in this second game, the winning/losing determination process of the battle is performed taking into account probability element parameters. Specifically, as shown in F3, the multiplier based on the probability element parameter on the player PLA side is 1.7 times, which is high. On the other hand, as indicated by F4, the multiple by the probability element parameter on the player PLC side is 1.0. Therefore, the acquired points of the player PLA are 1.7×15=25.5 points, and the acquired points of the player PLC are 1.0×20=20 points, so the player PLA wins. When the player PLA wins in this way, the defeated player PLC becomes a subordinate of the player PLA as shown in FIG. 12(B). In this way, in the second game, basically, the player who has more subordinates wins, but in addition to this, probability element parameters are also reflected in the outcome.

In this embodiment, hierarchical structure data of players is prepared, and a battle between players as shown in FIG. occurs, the hierarchical structure data is updated to determine the hierarchical level. As a result, in the game using the game field shown in FIG. 7, the player PLA is set as a high ranking player and the player PLC is set as a low ranking player. That is, when judging the hierarchical levels of the players in the team and setting the top players, the hierarchical structure data updated in FIGS. Through the level determination process, the player PLA is set as a high-ranking player, and the player PLC is set as a low-ranking player. In this way, according to the result of winning or losing in the second game, it is possible to judge the hierarchical level among the players in the team and determine the top players, thus increasing the fun and variety of the game. becomes possible.

Further, in this embodiment, when a given event occurs in the game, or at a given timing during the game, the lower player's play is restricted. That is, when a specific event occurs in the game, or at a specific timing during the game, it is possible for the upper player to restrict the play of the lower player. For example, in FIGS. 9A and 9B, an item purchase event occurs when a lower player visits a shop on the game field. Then, when such an item purchase event occurs, the lower player's item purchase is restricted. Further, in FIG. 8, at the timing when the character CHB of the lower player moves to the main area, the play restriction is applied to the action area of the lower player. That is, the timing of moving to the main area is a given timing during the game, and at this timing, the lower players are restricted from playing. Note that this can also be said to be a play restriction due to the occurrence of the movement event to the main area.

FIG. 13 shows an application example of the technique of this embodiment to a board game. In the board game of FIG. 13, each player rolls virtual dice to advance the piece corresponding to each player. In this game, players aim for a goal while experiencing various life events according to the instructions on the squares where the pieces stop. In FIG. 13, PLA is set as the upper player, and PLB and PLC are set as the lower player. Then, for example, at the timing when the piece of the lower player PLB lands on a specific square, the lower player PLB is restricted from playing. That is, the timing at which the player stops on a specific square is a given timing during the game, and at this timing, the upper player PLA restricts the lower player PLB from playing. For example, when the lower player PLB stops at this specific square, it is required to act according to the instructions of the higher player PLA. For example, if you land on a specific square, you cannot purchase a property corresponding to a higher player PLA, or you can only roll one dice when you normally roll two dice. of player PLB. By the lower player PLB acting in accordance with such play restrictions, a privilege is given, for example, at the end of the game. As described above, by imposing a play restriction when a specific event occurs in the game or at a specific timing, it is possible to impose appropriate play restrictions on the lower-level players according to the specific event or specific timing.

Further, in this embodiment, the content of the play restriction is determined based on at least one of the hierarchy level of the lower player, the hierarchy level of the upper player, and the difference in hierarchy level between the upper player and the lower player. For example, in FIG. 14, the hierarchical level HLB is a hierarchical level lower than HLA, and the hierarchical level HLC is a hierarchical level lower than HLB and is the lowest hierarchical level. That is, a relationship of HLA>HLB>HLC is established. Assume, for example, that the hierarchy level of the lower player is HLA. In this case, only the play restrictions on character selection explained with reference to FIG. ) are not imposed on the purchase of items. Also, when the lower player's hierarchical level is HLB, which is lower than hierarchical level HLA, play restrictions are imposed on character selection and action areas, but no play restrictions are imposed on item purchases. Also, when the lower player's hierarchical level is the hierarchical level HLC lower than the hierarchical level HLB, play restrictions are imposed on all character selection, action areas, and item purchases. That is, the lower the hierarchical level of the lower player, the more items of play restrictions imposed on the lower player, and the contents of the play restrictions differ according to the lower player's hierarchical level. Alternatively, the content of the play restriction may be changed according to the hierarchy level of the higher player or the difference in hierarchy level between the higher player and the lower player. For example, the higher the hierarchical level of the upper player, or the greater the difference in the hierarchical level between the upper player and the lower player, the more play restrictions are imposed on the lower player. For example, when the hierarchical level of the upper player is the highest, or when the hierarchical level difference between the upper player and the lower player is the largest, play restrictions are applied to all items such as character selection, action area, and item purchase. As the hierarchical level of the upper player and the hierarchical level difference between the upper player and the lower player become smaller, the number of play restriction items imposed on the lower player is reduced. Further, the lower player's hierarchical level, the higher the hierarchical level of the upper player, or the greater the difference in hierarchical level between the upper player and the lower player, the more severe the play restriction imposed on the lower player. Alternatively, the degree of play restriction may be increased. Increasing the degree of play restriction means, for example, reducing the number and types of characters that can be selected by the lower player in FIG. 6, or reducing the number and types of areas in which the lower player can act in FIG. In this way, by varying the contents of the play restrictions according to the hierarchical levels of the lower players and the upper players, or the differences in the hierarchical levels, appropriate play restrictions reflecting these hierarchical levels and the differences in the hierarchical levels can be applied to the lower players. can be imposed on

In addition, in this embodiment, game processing is performed that allows a play exceeding the play limit of the lower player. For example, in FIGS. 15(A) and 15(B), play restrictions are applied to the action area for the lower players. Specifically, a play restriction is imposed on the action of the character CHB of the lower player moving from the area ARA to the area ARB across the boundary BD. In this case, instead of completely prohibiting the character CHB from moving to the area ARB, it is permitted to move to the area ARB beyond the play limit. For example, in FIG. 15A, the character CHB of the lower player is allowed to move to the area ARB, but a warning is displayed on the game screen to the effect that the area ARB is a movement prohibited area. By displaying such a warning, the lower players are psychologically pressured to move to the area ARB, and are psychologically restricted from taking actions that exceed the play limits. Also, in FIG. 15B, the character CHB of the lower player is permitted to move to the area ARB, but the movement speed of the character CHB decreases in the area ARB. That is, the character CHB can move at a normal moving speed in the area ARA where movement is permitted, but can only move at a moving speed much lower than the moving speed in the area ARB in the area ARB. Such a decrease in movement speed makes lower players hesitate to move to the area ARB and act. Also, for example, the permission of play exceeding the play limit in character selection in FIG. is. 9(A) and 9(B), the play exceeding the play limit in the item purchase is permitted, for example, under the condition that the lower player pays the charge or gives a penalty element, etc. Such as making items available for purchase without obtaining payment. By allowing play beyond the play limits in this manner, lower players are not forced to fully comply with the play limits. Then, in a state in which restrictions are imposed to some extent, it becomes possible to act according to one's own will, and it becomes possible to prevent the low-ranking players from losing their motivation to play the game.

Further, in this embodiment, when a lower-ranked player satisfies a predetermined game condition, game processing is performed to allow a play exceeding the play limit of the lower-ranked player. For example, when a play-restricted lower-level player performs a specific action associated with a predetermined game condition, game play exceeding the play limit is permitted. For example, lower-level players can use items that have the effect of removing play restrictions, or change their characters to characters that are not subject to play restrictions, enabling gameplay that exceeds play restrictions. Become. Alternatively, when a game situation associated with a predetermined game condition occurs, a game play of a lower-ranked player exceeding the play limit may be permitted. For example, if a specific event occurs that removes the play limit, or if the game progress or game play status of the lower player reaches a specific situation, the game play of the lower player exceeding the play limit is allowed. do.

Further, in the present embodiment, a process of giving a penalty element to a lower-ranked player determined to have played in excess of the play limit is performed. For example, a lower-ranked player who has played beyond the play limit is given a penalty element as compensation. For example, in FIG. 15B, the character CHB of the lower player moves to the area ARB without following the play restrictions on the action area. In this case, a penalty element is added to reduce the movement speed of the character CHB. Alternatively, if the play exceeds the play limit, a penalty element is added such as lowering the rank-up rate of the level at the end of the game or reducing the game points or in-game currency obtained by winning the team. may

FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the process of adding penalty elements. First, game processing is performed (step S1), and it is determined whether or not the lower player has performed an action exceeding the play limit (step S2). Then, when it is determined that the action exceeds the play limit, the value of the penalty parameter is incremented (step S3). For example, when an action exceeding the play limit is performed with respect to character selection, action area, item purchase, or the like, the value of the penalty parameter, which is a parameter for penalty elements, is incremented. Next, it is determined whether or not the game has ended (step S4). Taking the game of FIG. 7 as an example, the game ends when either team captures the enemy's home base. Then, when the game is over, it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty parameter of the lower player exceeds the threshold value (step S5). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty parameter incremented in step S3 exceeds a predetermined threshold value. Then, when the value of the penalty parameter exceeds the threshold value, processing for giving a penalty element to the lower player is performed (step S6). In other words, when the value of a penalty parameter representing the degree of exceeding the play limit of a lower-ranked player is permitted, and the value of the penalty parameter representing the degree of exceeding exceeds the threshold value which is the allowable value, a penalty is given to the lower-ranked player. .

Further, in this embodiment, play restriction change processing is performed. For example, it performs change processing regarding the content of the play restriction, change processing regarding the type of play restriction, change processing regarding the degree of restriction of the play restriction, or change processing for invalidating the play restriction. By performing such play restriction change processing, the content, type, and degree of restriction imposed on the lower-level players and the validity/invalidity of the play restriction can be varied according to various conditions and situations. This makes it possible to implement various types of play restrictions.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a detailed processing example of the present embodiment including play restriction change processing. First, a matching process for players participating in the game is performed (step S11). For example, as described with reference to FIG. 4, matching processing for extracting and selecting participating players in the network game is performed. Next, the hierarchical levels of the players belonging to the team are determined, and the top players are set (step S12). For example, as described with reference to FIG. 5, the matching process determines the hierarchical levels such as the game levels of a plurality of players assigned to the same team, and determines the top play. Then, a process of setting a play restriction in the game by the higher-ranked player for the lower-ranked player is performed (step S13). In other words, a process is executed to allow the upper player to restrict the lower player in playing the game. For example, according to an instruction from a higher player, a process of restricting the play of a lower player is executed. Specifically, play restrictions on character selection as shown in FIG. 6, play restrictions on action areas as shown in FIG. 8, or item purchases as shown in FIGS. Play restriction setting processing is executed for restricting play.

Next, game processing is performed (step S14). For example, it executes a process of starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, or a process of progressing the started game. Then, the lower player whose play is restricted determines whether or not the condition for changing the play restriction is satisfied by using a charged item or the like (step S15). Then, when the conditions for changing the play restriction are satisfied, processing for changing the play restriction is performed (step S16). For example, even if the lower player's play is restricted, the lower player may purchase billing items, pay in-game currency, consume game points, or the game play of the lower player satisfies a predetermined condition. If so, it is determined that the conditions for changing the play restrictions have been met. Then, play restriction change processing is performed, such as changing the content or type of play restriction, changing the degree of restriction of play restriction, or invalidating play restriction.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game has ended (step S17). Then, when the game is over, a privilege giving process is performed. For example, as described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, when one of the teams wins by capturing the home base, when the game ends, benefits are given to the lower-ranked players according to the play restrictions, or the team A process is performed to give a privilege to the high-ranking player who led the

Further, in this embodiment, when the game result of the team (group) does not satisfy a predetermined condition, at least one of a process of giving a penalty element to the higher-ranked players and a process of changing the game parameters of the higher-ranked players is performed. For example, if the team did not win, if the goal was not achieved, if the goal was not achieved sufficiently, or if the game result did not reach the predetermined result, the game result does not meet the predetermined condition. Suppose you are not satisfied. In this case, a process of giving a penalty element to the higher-ranked player or changing the game parameters of the higher-ranked player is performed. For example, penalty elements such as lowering the rank-up rate of the level at the end of the game, or reducing the amount of game points or in-game currency to be given are performed. Alternatively, the game parameters are changed so as to be more disadvantageous in the game, such as by reducing the ability parameters of the character of the higher rank player. In this way, the high-ranking player who led the team is compensated for the fact that the team's game result does not meet the predetermined conditions by giving a penalty element to the high-ranking player or changing the game parameters. It becomes possible to impose.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the process of giving a privilege and the process of giving a penalty according to the game result of the team. Steps S21 to S24 in FIG. 18 are the same as steps S11 to S14 in FIG. 17, so description thereof will be omitted. In step S25 of FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the game has ended, and if the game has ended, it is determined whether the team's game result satisfies a predetermined condition, such as the team winning (step S26). ). Taking the game of FIG. 7 as an example, if the own team captures the enemy team's home base, the own team wins, and it is determined that the game result satisfies the predetermined condition. Alternatively, if the mission, which is the goal of the game, is achieved, the degree of achievement of the goal exceeds a predetermined degree, or the game result exceeds a predetermined result, it is determined that the game result of the team has satisfied the predetermined condition. do. Then, when the game result of the team satisfies a predetermined condition, a privilege giving process is performed (step S27). For example, a privilege is given to a lower-ranked player who has followed the play restrictions, or a privilege is given to a higher-ranked player who has led a team. On the other hand, if the team loses the battle, fails to achieve the target mission, or has an insufficient degree of target achievement or insufficient game results, it is determined that the team's game result does not satisfy the predetermined conditions. Then, in this case, a process of imparting penalty elements to the higher-ranked players and a process of changing the game parameters of the higher-ranked players are performed (step S28). In other words, a process is executed to impose compensation on the top players for the fact that the team's game result did not satisfy the predetermined condition.

In addition, in this embodiment, processing for setting the evaluation parameters of the lower players with respect to the higher players is performed according to at least one of the play restriction situation and the game situation. For example, the evaluation parameters of the lower players with respect to the upper players are set according to the play restriction status, which is the status of the content, type, or degree of restriction of play, the progress of the game, or the game status, such as the degree of achievement of the game. be done. That is, the process of setting an index parameter representing the evaluation of the lower player with respect to the higher player is performed. By doing so, it becomes possible to implement evaluation processing for higher-ranked players by lower-ranked players to whom play restrictions are imposed. become able to. In this embodiment, according to the evaluation parameters thus set, at least one of a process of giving penalty elements to other players in the team and a process of changing the game parameters of other players in the team. I do. For example, it performs a process of giving penalty elements to other players such as higher-ranked players and other lower-ranked players in the team, and a process of changing the game parameters of other players. In this way, for example, when the evaluation of the higher-ranked player is low and the dissatisfaction level of the lower-ranked player whose play is restricted is high, a high penalty is given to the higher-ranked player, etc., or the game play becomes more disadvantageous. It is possible to change the game parameters to

FIG. 19 is a flow chart for explaining the process of giving a penalty according to the evaluation parameter and the process of changing the game parameter. Steps S31 to S34 in FIG. 19 are the same as steps S11 to S14 in FIG. 17, so description thereof will be omitted. In step S35 of FIG. 19, processing for setting the evaluation parameters of the lower players with respect to the higher players is performed according to the play restriction situation and the game situation. For example, an evaluation parameter of a lower player with respect to a higher player, depending on what kind of play restriction, type, or degree of restriction the higher player imposes on the lower player, or depending on the game situation of the player or the team. is set. Then, it is determined whether or not the game has ended (step S36), and if the game has ended, a privilege giving process is performed (step S37). For example, a process of giving a privilege to a lower-ranked player or the like is performed. Then, according to the evaluation parameter, a process of giving penalty elements to other players in the team or a process of changing the game parameters of other players is performed (step S38). For example, if the evaluation represented by the evaluation parameters is low, processing is performed to give a penalty or change the game parameters so that the game becomes disadvantageous.

Further, in this embodiment, when the team's game result satisfies a predetermined condition, processing is performed to raise the evaluation parameters of the top players. For example, when the team wins, when the goal is achieved, when the degree of achievement of the goal meets a predetermined degree of achievement, or when the game result reaches a predetermined result, the evaluation of the top player is increased. Increase evaluation parameters. By doing so, it is possible to evaluate the degree of contribution of the higher ranking players to the fact that the team's game result satisfies the predetermined condition, and implement the evaluation parameter setting process for increasing the evaluation of the higher ranking players.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the process of increasing the evaluation parameter according to the team's game result. Steps S41 to S46 in FIG. 20 are the same as steps S31 to S36 in FIG. 19, so description thereof will be omitted. If it is determined in step S46 of FIG. 20 that the game has ended, it is determined whether the team's game result satisfies a predetermined condition, such as the team winning (step S47). For example, if the team wins by capturing the base of the enemy team, achieves the goal of the game, the degree of achievement of the goal exceeds the predetermined degree of achievement, or the game result exceeds the predetermined result, It is determined that the team's game result satisfies a predetermined condition. Then, a privilege giving process and a process of increasing the evaluation parameters of the top players are performed (step S48). For example, processing is performed to give benefits to low-ranked players who have contributed to the victory of the team by following play restrictions, and to raise the evaluation parameters of high-ranked players who have contributed to the victory of the team by leading the low-ranked players.

Further, in this embodiment, the upper player is permitted to restrict the play of the lower player on the condition that the play restriction parameter associated with the upper player is consumed. For example, when a higher-ranking player requests play restriction for a lower-ranking player, the lower-ranking player is permitted to play on the condition that the play-limiting parameter associated with the higher-ranking player is consumed. By doing so, the unlimited play restriction of the lower players by the higher players is suppressed, and the game balance can be preferably adjusted.

For example, FIG. 21A is a diagram showing an example of points possessed by play restriction parameters. This holding point corresponds to the initial value of the play restriction parameter given to each high-ranking player. For example, in FIG. 21(A), 200 points are given to the top player of the highest rank RK1 as the points possessed by the play restriction parameter. Also, 100 points are given as the points to a player who is ranked RK2 which is lower than the rank RK1, and 50 points are given to the player who is ranked RK3 which is lower than the rank RK2. ing. In this way, the higher the rank of the player, the more points the play restriction parameter possesses.

FIG. 21B is a diagram showing an example of consumption points for play restriction parameters according to the type of play restriction. For example, a high ranking player can impose a play restriction on character selection as shown in FIG. Further, the high-ranking players, subject to the consumption of the 50-point play restriction parameter, limit the play in the action area as shown in FIG. 8 or purchase items as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B. You can set play restrictions for For example, the top player of the highest rank RK1 in FIG. 21A has 200 points in the play restriction parameter. Therefore, by consuming 200 points of play restriction parameters, it is possible to restrict all of the lower player's character selection, action area, and item purchase. On the other hand, the high-ranked player of rank RK2 has 100 points in the play restriction parameter. Therefore, by consuming 100 points of the play restriction parameter, it is possible to restrict the character selection of the lower player. Alternatively, by consuming 100 points, it is possible to restrict both the lower player's action area and item purchase. In addition, since the high rank player of the rank RK3 has 50 points for the play restriction parameter, by consuming the 50 points for the play restriction parameter, the play restriction of either the action area or item purchase of the low rank player is imposed. It is possible. In this way, the high-ranking player cannot limit the play by consuming points exceeding the points possessed, and it is possible to prevent the high-ranking player from imposing unlimited play restrictions on the low-ranking player. Further, even for the same high-ranking player, the play restriction items that can be requested from the low-ranking player will differ depending on the score of the play restriction parameter. Therefore, it becomes possible to restrict play to lower-ranked players according to the rank of higher-ranked players, and to implement various play-limiting processes.

Although the present embodiment has been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention. For example, in the specification or drawings, a term (team, etc.) that is described at least once with a different term (group, etc.) that has a broader definition or has the same meaning may be replaced with the different term anywhere in the specification or drawings. can. Also, the game processing, play limit setting processing, action determination processing, privilege provision processing, etc. are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and methods equivalent to these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

CHA, CHB, CHC character, PLA, PLB, PLC player,
ARA, ARB Area, BD Boundary,
100 processing unit, 102 communication processing unit, 104 restriction processing unit, 106 behavior determination unit,
108 privilege processing unit, 110 game processing unit, 120 display processing unit, 130 sound processing unit,
160 operation unit, 162 imaging unit, 170 storage unit, 172 game information storage unit,
173 parameter storage unit, 174 privilege information storage unit, 180 information storage medium,
190 display unit, 192 sound output unit, 194 I/F unit,
195 portable information storage medium, 196 communication unit,
500 server system, 510 network, 600 processing unit,
602 communication processing unit, 604 restriction processing unit, 606 behavior determination unit, 608 privilege processing unit,
610 game processing unit, 612 management unit, 614 authentication processing unit, 616 billing processing unit,
620 display processing unit, 630 sound processing unit, 660 operation unit, 670 storage unit,
672 game information storage unit, 673 parameter storage unit, 674 benefit information storage unit,
676 billing information storage unit, 678 user information storage unit,
680 information storage medium, 696 communication unit

Claims (14)

a game processing unit that processes a game played by a plurality of players belonging to a group;
The hierarchical levels of the plurality of players in the group are determined according to the player's game results or game results in the game play, and the hierarchical levels determined according to the game results or the game results are higher than those of other players. a restriction processing unit that sets a player judged to have a high score as a high-ranking player, and performs setting processing for setting a play restriction in the game by the high-ranking player to the low-ranking players in the group;
an action determination unit that determines whether the lower player has acted according to the play restrictions;
a privilege processing unit that performs a process of giving a privilege to at least one of the low-ranking player and the high-ranking player based on the determination result of the behavior determination unit;
A game system comprising: In claim 1,
The restriction processing unit
The hierarchical level is determined based on the game level of the player that changes according to the game score or the game result, or the game result of the second game for determining the top player, and the top player is determined. A game system characterized by setting In claim 1 or 2 ,
The play limit is
A game system characterized by restrictions on at least one of selection of characters used by the player, action area of the player, purchase of items by the player, and commands executable by the player. In any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The restriction processing unit
A game system, wherein the play restriction of the lower player is performed when a given event occurs in the game or at a given timing during the game. In any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
The restriction processing unit
A game system, wherein the content of the play restriction is determined based on at least one of a hierarchical level of the lower player, a hierarchical level of the upper player, and a difference in hierarchical level between the upper player and the lower player. In any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The privilege processing unit
A game system, wherein at least one of an item granting process, a game parameter changing process, and a lottery process parameter changing process is performed as the privilege granting process. In any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The game processing unit
A game system that performs a game process that permits a play exceeding the play limit of the lower player. In claim 7 ,
The game processing unit
A game system that performs a game process that allows a play exceeding the play limit of the lower-ranked player when the lower-ranked player satisfies a predetermined game condition. In claim 7 or 8 ,
The restriction processing unit
A game system, wherein processing is performed to give a penalty element to the lower-ranked player determined to have played in excess of the play limit. In any one of claims 1 to 9 ,
The restriction processing unit
A game system, wherein the play restriction is changed. In any one of claims 1 to 10 ,
The restriction processing unit
A game system characterized by performing at least one of a process of giving a penalty element to the higher-ranked player and a process of changing a game parameter of the higher-ranked player when the game result of the group does not satisfy a predetermined condition. In any one of claims 1 to 11 ,
The restriction processing unit
A game system that permits the upper player to restrict the play of the lower player on the condition that a play restriction parameter associated with the upper player is consumed. a game processing unit that processes a game played by a plurality of players belonging to a group;
The hierarchical levels of the plurality of players in the group are determined according to the player's game results or game results in the game play, and the hierarchical levels determined according to the game results or the game results are higher than those of other players. a restriction processing unit that sets a player judged to have a high score as a high-ranking player, and performs setting processing for setting a play restriction in the game by the high-ranking player to the low-ranking players in the group;
an action determination unit that determines whether the lower player has acted according to the play restrictions;
A privilege processing unit that performs a process of giving a privilege to at least one of the lower player and the higher player based on the determination result of the action determination unit,
A program characterized by making a computer work. game processing for processing a game in which a plurality of players belong to a group and play;
The hierarchical levels of the plurality of players in the group are determined according to the player's game results or game results in the game play, and the hierarchical levels determined according to the game results or the game results are higher than those of other players. a restriction process of setting a player judged to have a high score as a high-ranking player, and performing a setting process of setting a play restriction in the game by the high-ranking player to the low-ranking players in the group;
an action determination process for determining whether or not the lower player has acted according to the play restrictions;
Privilege processing for awarding a privilege to at least one of the lower-ranked player and the higher-ranked player based on the determination result of the action determination processing;
A processing method characterized by being performed by a computer.

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