WO2020145335A1 - Program and information processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to make it possible to improve the motivation in a player about to log into a game, in a case in which gifting of a chargeable item is enabled. The present invention provides a program that causes a computer to function as: a gifting processing means for executing a gifting process of associating a chargeable item, which is associated with one player, with another player; and a restriction means for restricting the use, by the other player for a prescribed period, of a chargeable item that has been gifting-processed, or restricting a gifting process from being performed on a chargeable item for a prescribed period after the chargeable item has been purchased.

Description

Program and information processing device

The present invention relates to a program and an information processing device.

From the past, there are known billing items that can be used in games, such as paid stones, weapons, and stamina recovery agents, and can be purchased by paying bills.

In this regard, Non-Patent Document 1 discloses that one player can give a charging item to another player.

"App Store Review Guidelines", [online], [January 11, 2019 search], Internet <https://developer.apple.com/jp/app-store/review/guidelines/#in-app-purchas >

However, when the gift described in Non-Patent Document 1 is realized, the problem that one player is threatened by another player to give a billing item to the other player, that is, the billing item is sent from another player to “blackmail”. It is assumed that the problem that "is caused." When such a problem occurs, the motivation for the one player to log in to the game decreases.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a program and information processing that can increase the motivation of a player who attempts to log in to a game when gifts of charging items are provided. To provide a device.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the program according to the first aspect of the present invention can use a computer for a game according to a reception unit that receives a gift request from one player and a request received by the reception unit. , A gift processing means for executing a gift process of linking a charge item, which is a charge item purchased by payment of a charge, and which is linked to the one player, to another player, during a predetermined period, The player functions as a restriction unit that restricts the use of the gift-processed billing item by the player.

A program according to a second aspect of the present invention can be used for a game by a computer, accepting means for accepting a gift request from one player, and can be used for a game according to the request accepted by the accepting means, and purchased by paying a charge A gift processing means for executing a gift process of linking a charge item associated with the one player to another player, which is a charge item, and a restriction for limiting the gift process for the charge item for a predetermined period. Function as a means.

In the program according to the third aspect of the present invention, the accepting unit accepts a notification by the one player regarding a gift to the other player, and the limiting unit is the other player notified by the one player. On the other hand, for a predetermined period of time, it is restricted that the charging item is associated with the gift item in the gift giving process.

In the program according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the accepting means 44 accepts the notification by the one player P1 regarding the gift to the other player P2, and the limiting means notifies the one player who has notified the other player. Then, the gift processing or the purchase of the charging item is restricted for a predetermined period.

In the program according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the computer is caused to function as a setting unit that sets the number of charging items that can be gift-processed to the other player based on the play data of the game.

In the program according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the play data includes the number of billing items associated with the other player.

In the program according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the play data includes the number of billing items associated with the one player.

In the program according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the restriction means associates the gift-processed charged item and the non-charged item given to the other player by playing the game with the other player. If the other player requests the use of the charged item, the non-charged item is preferentially used.

In the program according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the accepting means accepts a selection from the one player as to whether or not to execute the restriction by the restricting means, and the restricting means selects the execution of the restriction. When the acceptance unit accepts, the restriction is executed.

An information processing apparatus according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is an accepting unit that accepts a gift request from one player, and can be used for a game in response to the request accepted by the accepting unit and is purchased by paying a charge. Gift processing means for executing a gifting process, which is a billing item and is associated with the billing item associated with the one player, and a gift processing means for executing a gift process for a predetermined period from when the gift process is executed. Restriction means for restricting the use of the gift-processed billing item by another player.

An information processing device according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is a reception unit that receives a gift request from one player, a game that can be used in a game in response to the request received by the reception unit, and is purchased by paying a charge. And a gift processing means for executing a gift process of linking a charge item associated with the one player to another player, and a charge item for a predetermined period from when the charge item is purchased. Limiting means for limiting the gifting process for the billing item.

According to the present invention, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player who attempts to log in to the game when the gift of the charge item can be given.

It is a block diagram showing an example of the whole composition of the game system concerning a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a server apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of functional means of the server device shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of a process of the game system which concerns on 1st embodiment when one player gives a charging item to another player. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the flow of processing of the game system concerning a first embodiment when one player reports another player. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the flow of processing of the game system concerning a first embodiment when using a billing item. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the flow of processing of the game system concerning a second embodiment when one player gives a billing item to another player. It is a figure which shows an example of a restriction selection screen.

A plurality of embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In order to facilitate understanding of the description, the same components and steps in the drawings will be denoted by the same reference symbols as much as possible, and redundant description will be omitted.

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First, a game system including the information processing device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. The case where the information processing apparatus according to the first embodiment is a server apparatus will be described, but it may be an information processing apparatus other than the server apparatus, such as a game device, a mobile phone, a tablet, a personal computer, or the like.

<Overall structure>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 is a system that provides a game to a plurality of players. The game system 1 includes a server device 10 and a plurality of terminal devices 12 including a first terminal device 12A and a second terminal device 12B. The server device 10 and the terminal device 12 are communicably connected via a communication network NT such as an intranet or the Internet.

The server device 10 is an information processing device (computer) that manages various game data and executes various game processes. The game is not particularly limited as long as it is a game in which chargeable items can be purchased/gifted. A billing item is an item that can be used for a game and is purchased by paying a bill. Examples of the charged items include paid stones, gacha tickets, weapons, armor, stamina recovery items, and the like. This paid stone can be used for various purposes such as execution of gacha (lottery) and recovery of stamina.

Each terminal device 12 is operated by a game player. In the first embodiment, the first terminal device 12A is operated by one player P1 and the second terminal device 12B is operated by another player P2. Each terminal device 12 executes the game and provides it to the player while appropriately communicating with the server device 10. Examples of the terminal device 12 include various devices such as a video game machine, an arcade game machine, a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet, and a personal computer. The game may be executed by the server device 10 instead of the terminal device 12, and the terminal device 12 may output the execution result of the server device 10.

<Hardware configuration>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server device 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, the server device 10 includes a control device 20, a communication device 26, and a storage device 28. The control device 20 mainly includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 22 and a memory 24.

In the control device 20, the CPU 22 functions as various functional means by executing a predetermined program stored in the memory 24, the storage device 28, or the like. Details of this functional means will be described later.

The communication device 26 is composed of a communication interface and the like for communicating with an external device. The communication device 26 transmits/receives various types of information to/from the terminal device 12, for example.

The storage device 28 is composed of a hard disk or the like. The storage device 28 stores various programs and various information necessary for execution of processing in the control device 20, and information on processing results. ‥

The server device 10 can be realized by using an information processing device such as a dedicated or general-purpose server computer. Further, the server device 10 may be configured by a single information processing device or may be configured by a plurality of information processing devices distributed on the communication network NT. Further, FIG. 2 only shows a part of the main hardware configuration of the server device 10, and the server device 10 can have other configurations that a server generally has. Further, the hardware configuration of the plurality of terminal devices 12 can also be provided with the same configuration as the server device 10 except that, for example, the operation means, the display device, and the sound output device are provided.

<Functional means>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of functional means of the server device 10 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the server device 10 includes a storage unit 40, a purchasing unit 42, a receiving unit 44, a gift processing unit 46, a determining unit 48, a limiting unit 50, and a changing unit 52. .. The storage unit 40 is realized by one or a plurality of storage devices 28. Other functional means are realized by the control device 20 executing a program stored in the storage device 28.

The storage unit 40 has a function of storing player information 40A, play data 40B, a notification list 40C, a gift target list 40D, and the like. The player information 40A is stored for each player in association with the player ID of the player. The player information 40A includes, for example, the player's name, age, sex, contact information, billing history, card information (for example, credit card number information and name information) used when billing is paid. The player information 40A may be stored in another server device different from the server device 10. The play data 40B is stored for each player in association with the player ID of the player. The play data 40B includes data such as the player's game progress status, player rank, character possession content, item possession content, item possession quantity, and the like. The “rank” is a numerical value or a symbol indicating the level of strength of the player. For this rank, for example, an experience value is obtained by winning a battle with an enemy character, and when the experience value reaches a certain value, the rank is increased by one. As the rank rises, the player's status rises accordingly and a new skill is learned. The above "rank" can be restated as "level". The play data 40B may be included in the player information 40A. In the notification list 40C, the player ID of the one player P1 who has notified the other player P2 and the player ID of the other player P2 who has been notified are registered. In the gift target list 40D, the player IDs of the objects (players) to whom the gift is permitted are registered in advance for each player. Examples of this target include the player's family and friends.

The purchase means 42 has a function of executing a purchase process of a charge item in response to a purchase request from a player. The purchase means 42 may be provided in another server device different from the server device 10.

The accepting means 44 has a function of accepting a gift request (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “gift request”) from one player P1. In the first embodiment, the case where the charging item is gifted from the one player P1 to the other player P2 will be described, but it may be gifted from the other player P2 to the one player P1. In this case, the accepting unit 44 accepts a gift request from another player P2.

The gift processing means 46 has a function of executing a gift processing of associating the charging item associated with one player P1 with another player P2 in response to the gift request accepted by the accepting means 44. In this gifting process, for example, the charging item associated with the play data 40B of one player P1 is associated with the play data 40B of another player P2, and is deleted from the play data 40B of one player P1. Processing.

The judging means 48 has a function of making various judgments. For example, it may be determined whether the one player P1 or the other player P2 is a predetermined person. Specifically, the determination unit 48 may refer to the gift target list 40D and determine whether the other player P2 is the family of the one player based on the registration information of the family of the one player.

Further, for example, the determination means 48 may refer to the player information 40A and determine whether or not the one player P1 is a minor based on the registration information of the age of the one player P1. Specifically, the determination unit 48 makes an affirmative determination that the one player P1 is a minor when the registration information of the age of the one player P1 is, for example, 19 years or less. Further, for example, the determination unit 48 may determine whether the one player P1 is a weak person based on the play data 40B of the one player P1. Specifically, the determination means 48 determines that the one player P1 is a weak person when the rank or play time of the one player P1 is equal to or less than a threshold value. Further, for example, the determination unit 48 determines whether one player P1 is a weaker person than the other player P2 based on the play data 40B of the one player P1 and the play data 40B of the game of the other player P2. May be. Specifically, when the rank or play time of one player P1 is lower or shorter than the rank or play time of another player P2, the determination means 48 determines that one player P1 is a weak person. Further, for example, the determination unit 48 may refer to the player information 40A or the play data 40B and determine whether the one player P1 is a paying user based on the charging history of the one player P1. Specifically, the determination unit 48 determines that the one player P1 is a billing user when the one player P1 is billing a predetermined amount or more every month.

Further, for example, the determination unit 48 determines whether or not the one player P1 and the other player P2 are the same person based on the player information 40A of the one player P1 and the player information 40A of the other player P2. May be. Specifically, the determination means 48 determines that the one player P1 and the other player P2 are the same person when the card information of the one player P1 and the card information of the other player P2 are the same. .. Further, for example, the determination means 48 determines whether or not the one player P1 and the other player P2 are the same person based on the login time of the one player P1 and the login time of the other player P2. Good. Specifically, when the difference between the total login time of the one player P1 and the total login time of the other player P2 is equal to or more than a threshold value, the determination means 48 determines the one player P1 and the other player P2. It may be determined that and are the same person. Further, for example, the determining unit 48 determines that the one player P1 and the other player P2 are the same person when the difference between the login time of the one player and the login time of the other player P2 is less than the threshold value. You may.

The restriction unit 50 has a function of restricting various charging items based on the determination result of the determination unit 48 or regardless of the determination result of the determination unit 48. Note that this “limit” includes “prohibition”.

For example, the restricting unit 50 may restrict the use of the gift-processed billing item by another player P2 for a predetermined period (first predetermined period). The first predetermined period is not particularly limited, such as 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, etc., but it is preferably 1 day or more from the viewpoint of ensuring a time in which one player P1 can make a notification, and it depends on the limitation. From the viewpoint of suppressing inconvenience, it is preferably one week or less. Examples of the start time of the first predetermined period include a predetermined day such as 20th and 25th of every month after the gift processing is executed.

Further, for example, the restriction unit 50 may restrict the gifting process for the charging item for a predetermined period (second predetermined period). The second predetermined period is not particularly limited, such as 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, etc., but it is to suppress blackmail (so-called katsuage) from another player P2 who is present when one player P1 purchases. From the viewpoint, it is preferably one day or more from the time the charged item is purchased, and preferably one week or less from the viewpoint of suppressing inconvenience due to restrictions. The second predetermined period may be the same period as the first predetermined period or a different period. When the second predetermined period is different from the first predetermined period, the second predetermined period may be longer than the first predetermined period or shorter than the first predetermined period.

In addition, for example, the restriction unit 50 restricts the other player P2 notified by the one player P1 from being a target for associating the charging item in the gift giving process for a predetermined period (third predetermined period). You may. That is, the restriction unit 50 may temporarily restrict the other player P2 from being provided with the charging item. Further, for example, the restricting unit 50 may restrict the gift processing or the purchase of the billing item to the one player who has notified the other player P2 for a predetermined period (third predetermined period). That is, the restriction unit 50 may temporarily restrict the gifting or purchase of the charging item by the one player P1. The third predetermined period may be the same as or different from the first predetermined period and/or the second predetermined period. If the third predetermined period is different from the first predetermined period and/or the second predetermined period, even if the third predetermined period is longer than the first predetermined period and/or the second predetermined period, the first predetermined period or/and It may be shorter than the second predetermined period.

In addition, for example, the restricting means 50 is a case where the gift-processed charged item and the non-charged item given to the other player P2 by playing the game are linked to the other player P2, When the other player P2 requests the use of the charged item, the non-charged item may be preferentially used. Specifically, the limiting means 50 is a case where the gift-processed paid stones and the free stones given to the other player P2 by playing the game are linked to the other player P2, When the other player P2 requests the use of paid stones, the free stones may be preferentially used.

When the gifting process from one player P1 to another player P2 is restricted based on the determination result of the determination means 48, the restriction means 50 determines that the other player P2 is not the family of the one player, for example. The gifting process may be restricted when the means 48 makes a negative determination. Further, the limiting unit 50 may limit the gifting process, for example, when the determining unit 48 makes an affirmative determination that the one player P1 is a minor. Further, the limiting unit 50 may limit the gifting process, for example, when the determining unit 48 makes an affirmative determination that the one player P1 is a weak person. Further, the limiting unit 50 may limit the gift giving process, for example, when the determining unit 48 makes an affirmative determination that the one player P1 is weaker than the other player P2. Further, the limiting unit 50 may limit the gifting process, for example, when the determining unit 48 makes a negative determination that the one player P1 is not the paying user.

Further, for example, the limiting unit 50 may limit the number of charge items related to the gift process from one player P1 to the other player P2 or the price of the charge item related to the gift process. Specifically, an upper limit is set for the total number of charging items related to the gift processing from one player P1 to the other player P2, and the limiting unit 50 sets the upper limit for the total number of charging items related to the gift processing. When the value is reached, the gift processing is restricted. Similarly, the upper limit value is set for the total price of the charging item related to the gift processing from one player P1 to the other player P2, and the limiting means 50 sets the total price of the charging item related to the gift processing to the upper limit value. When it reaches, the gift processing is restricted. Here, when the determination means 48 makes an affirmative determination that the one player P1 and the other player P2 are the same person, the restriction means 50 suppresses the action of avoiding the purchase restriction of the minor for the billing item. Therefore, the gifting process from one player P1 to another player P2 is prohibited.

The changing unit 52 has a function of changing the value or quantity of the charging item related to the gift processing. For example, the changing unit 52 may change the value or amount of the charging item based on the play data 40B of the one player P1. Specifically, the value or amount of the charging item may be changed according to the rank of the one player P1 in the play data 40B of the one player P1. More specifically, in the play data 40B of one player P1, when the rank of the one player P1 is 1 or more and 10 or less, the value or amount is left unchanged, and when the rank is 11 or more and 20 or less, the charging item is Of the number of gifts to be donated, and if the rank is 21 or more, the amount of billing items is changed to several times the number of donated items, and the value of billing items is increased. To do. Further, for example, the changing unit 52 may change the value or amount of the charging item based on the play data 40B of the other player P2. Specifically, in the play data 40B of the other player P2, the value or amount of the charging item may be changed according to the rank of the other player P2. More specifically, in the play data 40B of the other player P2, when the rank of the other player P2 is 1 or more and 10 or less, the value or amount is left unchanged, and when the rank is 11 or more and 20 or less, the charging item is Of the number of gifts to be donated, and if the rank is 21 or more, the amount of billing items is changed to several times the number of donated items, and the value of billing items is increased. To do.

Further, for example, the changing unit 52 may acquire the relationship between one player P1 and the other player P2, and change the value or amount of the charging item based on the relationship. The relationship includes, for example, whether the other player P2 is weak compared to the one player P1, is a family member, is a friend, is connected by social networking, or the like. Further, for example, the changing unit 52 may change the value or amount of the billing item based on the current time information. Further, for example, the changing unit 52 uses a special lottery (a lottery in which a limited character can be obtained or a character with a high degree of rarity can be obtained with a higher probability than usual) when another player P2 uses the gifted billing item The value of the billing item may be changed (increase) so that a lottery (eg, lottery) can be performed.

<Flow of gift-related processing>
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow of the game system 1 according to the first embodiment when one player P1 gives a charging item to another player P2. The order of the following processes can be changed as appropriate.

(Step SP10)
The first terminal device 12A displays a gift screen. On this gift screen, one player P1 selects another player P2 who is a gift recipient from a plurality of players, and selects a charging item to be gifted from the items possessed by one player P1. And a process transfers to the process of step SP12.

(Step SP12)
The first terminal device 12A is a server device that includes a gift request including a player ID of one player P1, a player ID of another selected player P2, and the content (item ID, quantity, etc.) of the selected charging item. Send to 10. And a process transfers to the process of step SP14.

(Step SP14)
The accepting unit 44 of the server device 10 accepts (receives) the gift request from the first terminal device 12A. In response to this, the determination means 48 determines whether or not the second predetermined period has elapsed since the charging item corresponding to the item ID included in the gift request was purchased. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP18, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP16.

(Step SP16)
The restriction unit 50 restricts the gifting process for the charged item corresponding to the item ID included in the gift request. Subsequently, the restriction unit 50 notifies the first terminal device 12A that the gift processing has been restricted. 12 A of 1st terminal devices which received the notification display the content of the said notification. Then, the series of processing shown in FIG. 4 ends.

(Step SP18)
The determination means 48 refers to the notification list 40C and turns on the notification flag for the player ID of the one player P1 included in the gift request, or targets the player ID of the other player P2 included in the gift request. It is determined whether the report flag is on. Then, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP16, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP20.

(Step SP20)
The determination unit 48 determines whether or not the player ID of the other player P2 included in the gift request is registered in the gift target list 40D. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP22, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP16.

(Step SP22)
The determination unit 48 acquires the credit card information corresponding to the player ID of the one player P1 included in the gift request from the player information 40A or another server device. Similarly, the determination unit 48 acquires the credit card information corresponding to the player ID of the other player P2 included in the gift request from the player information 40A or another server device. Then, the determination means 48 determines whether the one player P1 and the other player P2 are the same person based on the acquired two credit card information. Then, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP16, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP24.

(Step SP24)
The determination means 48 determines whether or not the total number of donations of the billing item or the total amount of donations of one player P1 including the number of donations of the current billing item exceeds the upper limit value. Then, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP16, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP26. Note that, in this step, instead of the above determination, the determination means 48 includes the total number of donated billing items in the other player P2 or the total amount of donated billing items, including the number of donations of the current billing item. It may be determined whether or not exceeds the upper limit value.

(Step SP26)
The gift processing unit 46 executes a gift process in which the charging item associated with the player ID of the one player P1 included in the gift request is associated with the player ID of the other player P2 included in the gift request. Specifically, the gift processing means 46 reduces or deletes the charging item from the play data 40B corresponding to the player ID of the one player P1 included in the gift request, and at the same time the other player P2 included in the gift request. The charge item is added to the play data 40B corresponding to the player ID. And a process transfers to the process of step SP28.

(Step SP28)
The changing unit 52 changes the value or the amount of the charge-processed gift item. In the first embodiment, the value of the gift-processed billing item is changed to be higher. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP30.

(Step SP30)
The gift processing means 46 gives one player P1 and/or another player P2 a gift point that can be used in a game or other than the game. The number of gift points provided may be changed according to, for example, the relationship between one player P1 and another player P2, or the play data 40B of one player P1 or another player P2. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP32. Note that this step may be omitted.

(Step SP32)
The gift processing means 46 turns on the use restriction flag for the charging item that has been gift-processed in the play data 40B of the other player P2. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP34.

(Step SP34)
The gift processing means 46 notifies the first terminal device 12A and/or the second terminal device 12B that the gift processing has been executed. Then, the series of processing shown in FIG. 4 ends.

<Flow of processing related to notification>
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of processing of the game system 1 according to the first embodiment when one player P1 reports another player P2. Note that the following processing is executed regularly or randomly. Moreover, the order of the following processes can be changed as appropriate.

(Step SP40)
12 A of 1st terminal devices determine whether the notification screen request|requirement which requests a notification screen was made based on the operation information of one player P1. Then, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP42, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP52.

(Step SP42)
The first terminal device 12A displays a notification screen including a notification button. On this notification screen, one player P1 selects another player P2 to be notified from among a plurality of players. Subsequently, the one player P1 presses the notification button on the notification screen. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP44.

(Step SP44)
The first terminal device 12A notifies the server device 10. This notification includes the player ID of one player and the player ID of the other selected player P2. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP46.

(Step SP46)
The accepting means 44 of the server device 10 accepts the notification from the first terminal device 12A. In response to this, the accepting unit 44 adds the player ID of the one player P1 included in the notification to the notification list 40C and turns on the notification flag for the added player ID. Note that the reception unit 44 may notify the first terminal device 12A that the notification has been processed (the notification flag has been turned on). Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP48.

(Step SP48)
The reception unit 44 adds the player IDs of the other players P2 included in the notification to the notification list 40C and turns on the notified flag for the added player ID. Note that the reception unit 44 may notify the second terminal device 12B that the notification has been processed (the notification flag has been turned on). However, this notification is preferably performed after a lapse of a predetermined period because one player P1 may be threatened by another player P2. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP50.

(Step SP50)
The accepting unit 44 executes the return processing of the charge item. Specifically, the accepting unit 44 reduces or deletes the billing-processed billing item from the play data 40B corresponding to the player ID of the other player P2 included in the notification, and also the one player P1 included in the notification. The charge item is added to the play data 40B corresponding to the player ID of. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP52.

(Step SP52)
The determining means 48 determines whether or not the third predetermined period has elapsed. Then, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to the process of step SP54, and if the determination is negative, the series of processes shown in FIG. 5 ends.

<Process flow related to usage of billing item>
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the game system 1 according to the first embodiment when using a charging item. Moreover, the order of the following processes can be changed as appropriate.

(Step SP60)
The second terminal device 12B transmits a use request including the player ID of the other player P2 and the item ID of the donated charging item to the server device 10. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP62.

(Step SP62)
The accepting unit 44 of the server device 10 receives the usage request from the second terminal device 12B. In response to this, the determination means 48 acquires the play data 40B corresponding to the player ID included in the usage request. Subsequently, the determination unit 48 refers to the acquired play data 40B and determines whether or not the usage restriction flag is turned on for the item ID included in the usage request. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP64, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP70.

(Step SP64)
The determination means 48 determines whether or not the first predetermined period has elapsed since the charging item corresponding to the item ID included in the usage request was gifted, that is, the charging process was performed on the charging item. Then, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP70, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP66.

(Step SP66)
The restriction unit 50 restricts the use of the billing item corresponding to the item ID included in the usage request by the other player P2. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP68.

(Step SP68)
The limiting means 50 sends an error notification to the second terminal device 12B. The limiting means 50 may also send an error notification to the first terminal device 12A. Then, the series of processing shown in FIG. 6 ends.

(Step SP70)
The determination means 48 determines whether or not the charging item corresponding to the item ID included in the usage request is the gifted charging item. Specifically, the determination unit 48 determines whether the usage restriction flag is turned on for the billing item corresponding to the item ID included in the usage request. As a result, the determination means 48 makes an affirmative determination that the billing item corresponding to the item ID is a donated billing item when the use restriction flag is turned on. Further, the judging means 48 makes a negative judgment that the charging item corresponding to the item ID is not the gifted charging item when the usage restriction flag is off. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP74, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP72.

(Step SP72)
The reception means 44 uses the charging item corresponding to the item ID included in the usage request. Specifically, the charge item is consumed from the play data 40B corresponding to the player ID included in the usage request. Then, the usage result is transmitted to the second terminal device 12B, and the second terminal device 12B reflects the usage result in the game.

(Step SP74)
The determining means 48 determines whether or not the play data 40B corresponding to the player ID included in the use request includes the same non-chargeable item as the chargeable item corresponding to the item ID included in the use request. Specifically, when the charged item is a paid stone, whether or not the play data 40B corresponding to the player ID included in the usage request has a function similar to that of the charged item and is a non-charged stone as a non-charged item. Determine whether. Then, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP76, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP72. Note that if the determination is negative, the series of processes shown in FIG. 6 may end. In addition, when the determination is negative, it is determined whether or not there is a paid stone as a billing item (for example, a billing item purchased by another player P2) whose use restriction flag is off. You may move. In this case, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to the process of consuming the billing item (the billing item for which the use restriction flag is off), and if the determination is negative, the process is donated. The process shifts to the process of consuming the billing item (the billing item whose use restriction flag is turned on).

(Step SP76)
The accepting unit 44 consumes the gratuitous stone from the play data 40B corresponding to the player ID included in the usage request. Then, the usage result is transmitted to the second terminal device 12B, and the second terminal device 12B reflects the usage result in the game. Then, the series of processing shown in FIG. 6 ends.

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As described above, in the first embodiment, the server device 10 accepts the gift request from the player, and accepting means 44 that accepts the gift request from the player, and can be used for the game in response to the request accepted by the accepting means 44. A gift processing unit 46 that executes a gift process of linking a billing item that is an item and linked to the one player P1 to another player P2, and a gift process by another player P2 for a predetermined period. Restricting means 50 for restricting the use of the charged billing item.

According to this configuration, in accordance with the request accepted by the accepting unit 44, the gift item associated with the one player P1 is associated with the other player P2. be able to. Then, in the case where such a charging item can be donated, the use of the gift-processed charging item by the other player P2 is restricted for a predetermined period, so that one player P1 A grace period can be given to inform the game management company that the billing item has been cut off, and the motivation of the player P1 who is trying to log in to the game can be increased.

Further, in the first embodiment, the accepting unit 44 that accepts a gift request from one player P1 and a billing item that can be used in the game and that is purchased by paying the bill in response to the request accepted by the accepting unit 44. There is a gift processing unit 46 for executing a gift process for associating the charge item associated with the one player P1 with another player P2, and a limiting unit for restricting the gift process for the charge item for a predetermined period. And 50.

According to this configuration, in response to the request accepted by the accepting unit 44, the gift item associated with the charging item associated with one player P1 is associated with the other player P2, so that the accounting item can be donated. Further, according to this configuration, since the gifting process for the charged item is restricted for a predetermined period, the charged item is not cut during that period, and the motivation of the player who attempts to log in to the game can be increased. ..

Further, in the first embodiment, the accepting unit 44 accepts the notification by the one player P1 regarding the gift to the other player P2, and the restricting unit 50 notifies the other player P2 notified by the one player P1. During the third predetermined period, it may be possible to restrict the target of associating the charging item in the gift processing.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent another player P2 from repeating the cutout.

Further, in the first embodiment, the accepting unit 44 accepts the notification by the one player P1 regarding the gift to the other player P2, and the limiting unit 50 notifies the one player P1 that notified the other player P2 to the one player P1. Gift processing or purchase of billing items may be restricted during the third predetermined period.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent one player P1 from being cutieed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the restricting means 50 is a case where the gift-processed charged item and the non-charged item given to the other player P2 by playing the game are linked to the other player P2. Therefore, when the other player P2 requests the use of the charged item, the non-charged item may be preferentially used.

According to this configuration, even if it is cut, the charged item can be returned to one player P1.

Further, in the first embodiment, the server device 10 accepts a gift request from one player P1, and accepts the gift request, and can be used for a game in response to the request accepted by the acceptor 44 and purchases by paying a charge. The gift processing means 46 for executing a gift process of linking the charged item associated with the one player P1 with the other player P2, and the one player P1 or the other player P2. The determination means 48 for determining whether or not the person is a predetermined person, and the limiting means 50 for limiting the gift processing from one player P1 to the other player P2 based on the determination result of the determination means 48 are provided.

According to this configuration, in accordance with the request accepted by the accepting unit 44, the gift item associated with the one player P1 is associated with the other player P2. be able to. In the case where such a charging item can be gifted, the gifting process from one player P1 to the other player P2 is restricted based on the determination result of the determination means 48, and thus the person is not a predetermined person. It is possible to prevent one player P1 from being cut by another player P2, and thus to increase the motivation of the one player P1 who attempts to log in to the game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the determination means 48 determines whether or not the other player P2 is a family of the one player P1, based on the registration information of the family of the one player P1, and the limiting means 50 makes the determination. If the means 48 makes a negative decision, the gifting process from one player P1 to another player P2 may be restricted.

With this configuration, it is possible to prevent one player P1 from being cut by another player P2 who is not a family member, and thus to increase the motivation of the one player P1 who attempts to log in to the game.

Further, in the first embodiment, the determination means 48 determines whether or not the one player P1 is a minor based on the age registration information related to the one player P1, and the limiting means 50 causes the determination means 48 to operate. If an affirmative decision is made, the gifting process from one player P1 to another player P2 may be restricted.

According to this configuration, it is possible to restrict the gift of one minor player P1 who is likely to be easily cut, so that the one player P1 can play the game with peace of mind. As a result, the motivation of the player P1 who is trying to log in to the game can be increased.

Further, in the first embodiment, the determination means 48 determines whether or not the one player is a weak person based on the play data 40B of the game for the one player P1, and the limiting means 50 makes a positive determination by the determination means 48. In this case, the gifting process from one player P1 to another player P2 may be restricted.

According to this configuration, it is possible to restrict the gift of the one player P1 who is a weak person who is likely to be easily cut, so that the one player P1 can play the game with peace of mind. As a result, the motivation of the player P1 who is trying to log in to the game can be increased.

Further, in the first embodiment, the determination means 48 determines that one player P1 is weaker than another player P2 based on the game play data 40B of the one player P1 and the game play data 40B of the other player P2. If the determination means 48 makes an affirmative determination, the limiting means 50 may limit the gifting process from one player P1 to another player P2.

According to this configuration, it is possible to restrict the gift of one player P1 who is weaker than the other player P2, which is assumed to be easily cut, so that the one player P1 can play the game with peace of mind. As a result, the motivation of the player P1 who is trying to log in to the game can be increased.

Also, in the first embodiment, the play data 40B includes the rank of the corresponding player or the play time by the corresponding player.

According to this configuration, when the determination unit 48 determines that the user is a weak person, it can be easily determined using the rank of the player or the play time of the corresponding player.

Further, in the first embodiment, the determination means 48 determines whether or not the one player P1 is a paying user based on the charging history of the one player P1, and the limiting means 50 makes a negative determination by the determination means 48. In addition, the gifting process from one player P1 to another player P2 may be restricted.

According to this configuration, since it is possible to restrict the gift of one player P1 who is assumed to be a weak person or a minor and is not a paying user, the one player P1 can play the game with peace of mind. As a result, the motivation of the player P1 who is trying to log in to the game can be increased.

Further, in the first embodiment, the server device 10 accepts a gift request from one player P1, and accepts the gift request, and can be used for a game in response to the request accepted by the acceptor 44 and purchases by paying a charge. Gift processing means 46 for executing a gift process of associating the charged item associated with the one player P1 with the other player P2, and the one player P1 to the other player P2. Limiting means 50 for limiting the number of billing items or the price of the billing items related to the gift processing.

According to this configuration, in accordance with the request accepted by the accepting unit 44, the gift item associated with the one player P1 is associated with the other player P2. be able to. When such a charging item can be donated, the number of charging items or the price of the charging item related to the gifting process from one player P1 to another player P2 is limited, so that one player P1 It is possible to suppress the amount of damage caused by the accidental damage, and thus to increase the motivation of the player P1 who is trying to log in to the game.

Further, in the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the one player P1 and the other player P2 are the same person based on the player information 40A of the one player P1 and the player information 40A of the other player P2. The limiting means 50 may further include means 48, and when the determining means 48 makes an affirmative determination, the limiting means 50 may prohibit the gift processing from one player P1 to the other player P2.

According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent one player P1 such as a minor from gifting the billing item purchased by his/her sub-account to the main account in order to avoid the purchase limitation of the billing item.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the player information 40A includes the card information of the card used when paying the charge, and the determining unit 48 determines that the card information of the one player P1 and the card information of the other player P2. If they are the same, it may be determined that one player P1 and the other player P2 are the same person.

According to this configuration, when it is determined that one player P1 and the other player P2 are the same person, the determination means 48 can easily make the determination using the card information.

Further, in the first embodiment, the player information 40A includes the login time at which the game was logged in, and the determination means 48 determines the one player P1 based on the login time of the one player P1 and the login time of the other player P2. It may be determined whether and the other player P2 are the same person.

According to this configuration, when the one player P1 and the other player P2 determine that they are the same person, the determination means 48 can easily determine using the login time.

Further, in the first embodiment, the server device 10 can be used for a game in response to the request accepted by the accepting unit 44, and accepting unit 44 for accepting a gift request by one player P1, and purchasing by paying a charge. The charged item associated with the one player P1 and the value or amount of the charged item related to the gift process, which executes a gift process of linking the charged item associated with the one player P1 to the other player P2. And changing means 52 for changing.

According to this configuration, in accordance with the request accepted by the accepting unit 44, the gift item associated with the one player P1 is associated with the other player P2. be able to. Then, in the case where such a charging item can be donated, the value or amount of the charging item relating to the gift processing is changed, so that the surprise of the gift is increased, the gift of the charging item is activated, and the social of the game is increased. In the case where the chargeable item is gifted, the motivation of the one player P1 who attempts to log in to the game can be increased.

Further, in the first embodiment, the changing unit 52 may change the value or amount of the charging item based on the play data 40B of the player P1.

According to this configuration, the value or amount of the chargeable item is changed when the game is played, and therefore the motivation of one player P1 who attempts to log in to the game is increased to change the value or amount. You can

Further, in the first embodiment, the changing unit 52 may change the value or amount of the charging item based on the play data 40B of the other player P2.

According to this configuration, the value or amount of the chargeable item is changed when the game is played, so that the motivation of another player P2 who attempts to log in to the game is increased in order to change the value or amount. You can

Further, in the first embodiment, the changing unit 52 may acquire the relationship between the one player P1 and the other player P2, and change the value or amount of the charging item based on the relationship.

According to this configuration, for example, if the relationship between the one player P1 and the other player P2 is a good relationship such as a family member or a friend, the value or amount of the charging item is improved, and the one player P1 and the other player P2 are connected. If the relationship with the player P2 is poor, it is possible to reduce the value or amount of the charge item, and thus it is possible to suppress cuts and the like.

Further, in the first embodiment, the changing unit 52 changes the value of the charged item so that the exclusive lottery can be executed when the gift-processed charged item is used by another player P2.

With this structure, gift items will be actively gifted for the purpose of a dedicated lottery. As a result, communication is generated at the time of gift giving, the sociality of the game is enhanced, and the motivation of one player P1 and another player P2 who are trying to log in to the game can be increased.

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Next, a game system according to the second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the server device 10 further includes a setting unit as a functional unit, and a gift item giftable period and a charge item usable period are set. The configuration and processing of the game system according to the second embodiment not described below are the same as those described in the first embodiment. Further, it is preferable that there is a gap between the giftable period and the usable period. The usable period is preferably shorter than the giftable period.

The setting means sets the number of charging items that can be gift-processed to the other player P2 based on the game play data 40B. Specifically, the setting means is the number of charging items in the play data 40B associated with another player P2, and/or the play data 40B associated with one player P1. Based on the number of billing items, the number of billing items that can be gift-processed to another player P2 is set. For example, if the number of billing items associated with another player P2 is large, the setting means may set the number of billing items that can be gift-processed to the other player P2 to be large. Further, the setting means sets the number of billing items that can be gift-processed to the other player P2 by less than or equal to the number of billing items linked to the other player P2, preferably less than or equal to half of the number. You may. Further, if the number of billing items associated with one player P1 is large, the setting means may set a large number of billing items that can be gift-processed to the other player P2. Further, the setting means can perform a gift process to another player P2 based on the number of billing items associated with the other player P2 and the number of billing items associated with the one player P1. The number of billing items may be set. For example, when the difference between the number of billing items associated with one player P2 and the number of billing items associated with another player P2 is equal to or greater than a threshold value, the setting means sets the other player P2. The number of chargeable items that can be gift-processed may be set low for P2, and if the difference is less than the threshold value, the number of chargeable items that can be gift-processed may be set high for another player P2.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the game system according to the second embodiment when one player P1 gives a charging item to another player P2. The order of the following processes can be changed as appropriate.

(Step SP90)
After the processing of step SP10, the first terminal device 12A displays the restriction selection screen. This restriction selection screen is a screen that allows one player P1 to select whether or not to restrict the use of the gift-processed billing item by another player P2.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the restriction selection screen 100.

The restriction selection screen 100 is provided with a restriction button 100 for restricting the use of the gift-processed charging item and a non-restriction button 102 for not restricting the use of the gift-processed charging item. When one player P1 presses the restriction button 100 or the non-restriction button 102 on the restriction selection screen 100, the processing shifts to the processing of step SP92.

(Step SP92)
The first terminal device 12A selects the player ID of one player P1, the player IDs of the other selected players P2, the content (item ID, quantity, etc.) of the selected charging item, and the selection on the restriction selection screen 100. A gift request including the result and the result is transmitted to the server device 10. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP94.

(Step SP94)
The accepting unit 44 of the server device 10 accepts (receives) the gift request from the first terminal device 12A. In response to this, the setting means of the server device 10 acquires the play data 40B corresponding to the player IDs of the other players included in the gift request. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP96.

(Step SP96)
The setting means extracts the number of billing items corresponding to the item ID included in the gift request from the acquired play data 40B. Then, the setting means sets the maximum value M of the number of billing items that one player P1 can give a gift to another player P2 based on the number of extracted billing items. For example, the setting means sets the same number as the extracted number of billing items as the maximum value M. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP98.

(Step SP98)
The determination means 48 determines whether or not the current date and time is within the set giftable period (for example, between 1 and 20 days). Then, when the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP100, and when the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP16.

(Step SP100)
The determining means 48 determines whether or not the total number of gift items to be charged by one player P1 to the other player P2 (total gift amount S) exceeds the maximum value M, including the number of charge items to be donated this time. .. Then, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP16, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP26.

(Step SP102)
After the processing of step SP26, the gift processing means 46 updates the total gift quantity S. Specifically, the gift processing means 46 adds the number of charge-processed gift items to the total gift number S. The total number of gifts S may be initialized after a lapse of one week, one month, or the like. And a process transfers to the process of step SP104.

(Step SP104)
The determination unit 48 determines whether or not the use restriction is selected by the one player P1 based on the selection result included in the gift request. Then, if the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step SP106, and if the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step SP34.

(Step SP106)
The gift processing means 46 turns on the use restriction flag for the charging item that has been gift-processed in the play data 40B of the other player P2. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step SP34.

When another player P2 uses the charging item gift-processed in the second embodiment, the same process as the process shown in FIG. 6 is executed. However, in step SP64, the determination means 48 determines the current date and time. , It is determined whether or not it is a usable period (for example, between 25th and 31st).

As described above, in the second embodiment, the setting means sets the number of chargeable items that one player P1 can give a gift to another player P2 based on the game play data 40B.

With this configuration, for example, it is possible to prevent many billing items from being cut.

Also, in the second embodiment, the play data 40B includes the number of billing items associated with another player P2.

According to this configuration, for example, if the other player P2 owns a large number of billing items, the billing item can be returned even if a cut-and-picked item is used, so the gifting process to the other player P2 is possible. A large number of possible billing items can be set. On the contrary, if the other player P2 hardly owns the charge item, the charge item cannot be returned if the cut item is used, and thus the charge that can be gift-processed to the other player P2. The number of items can be set small. As a result, the charged item can be surely returned to the one player even if the game is cut.

Also, in the second embodiment, the play data 40B may include the number of billing items associated with one player P1.

According to this configuration, for example, if one player P1 has many chargeable items, the number of chargeable items that can be gift-processed is set to a large number, and if almost no chargeable item is possessed, the gift-processable charge is set. The number of items can be set small. As a result, it is possible to reduce the damage of the cuticle according to one player P1.

Further, in the second embodiment, the accepting unit 44 accepts a selection from one player P1 as to whether or not to execute the restriction by the restricting unit 50, and the restricting unit 50 receives the selection result for executing the restriction. When is accepted, the restriction is executed.

According to this configuration, the one player P1 can make a self-selection so that the opponent who is likely to be cutaded will be limited by the limiting means 50 and the opponent who really wants to give the gift will not be limited by the limiting means 50. .. As a result, the degree of freedom in gifting can be improved.

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The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. That is, the above embodiment, which is appropriately modified by a person skilled in the art, is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as it has the features of the present invention. Further, the respective elements included in the above-described embodiment and the modified examples described later can be combined as long as technically possible, and a combination of these is also included in the scope of the present invention as long as it includes the features of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described first embodiment, the case where one player P1 makes a gift request and executes a gift process has been described. However, the storage means 40 of the server device 10 is charged as a gift target for a predetermined period. The item may be stored and the gift-giving process may be executed when a predetermined period has elapsed.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the case where the first predetermined period, the second predetermined period, and the third predetermined period are set in advance has been described. However, the changing unit 52 can operate the one player P1. Depending on the situation, it may be changed appropriately.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the case of giving a gift item to one player P1 when a charged item is gifted has been described. However, an item that can be used in another game different from the game related to the charged item is used. May be given to the player P1. Further, when one player P1 uninstalls the game, it is conceivable to give the charging item to another player P2. However, in order to efficiently give such a gift, the charging of the one player P1 is performed. A gift button that collectively gifts items to another player P2 may be displayed on the screen. Further, a gift button for automatically distributing the charging item of one player P1 to a plurality of other players 2 (player's family and friends) may be displayed on the screen.

10... Server device (computer), 44... Accepting means, 46... Gift processing means, 48... Judging means, 50... Restricting means, 52... Changing means

Claims (11)

Computer,
Acceptance means for accepting a gift request from one player,
A gift that can be used in a game in response to a request accepted by the accepting unit and that has been purchased by paying a fee and that is associated with another player. Gift processing means for executing processing,
Limiting means for limiting the use of the gift-processed billing item by the other player for a predetermined period;
Program to function as. Computer,
Acceptance means for accepting a gift request from one player,
A gift that can be used in a game in response to a request accepted by the accepting unit and that has been purchased by paying a fee and that is associated with another player. Gift processing means for executing processing,
Limiting means for limiting the gift processing for the billing item for a predetermined period;
Program to function as. The reception means receives a notification from the one player regarding a gift to the other player,
The restricting unit restricts the other player notified by the one player from being a target to which the charging item is associated in the gift giving process for a predetermined period.
The program according to claim 1. The reception means receives a notification from one player about a gift to the other player,
The restriction means restricts the gift processing or the purchase of the billing item to a player who has notified the other player for a predetermined period.
The program according to claim 1. The computer,
Setting means for setting the number of chargeable items that can be gift-processed to the other player based on the play data of the game;
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is caused to function as a program. The play data includes the number of billing items associated with the other player,
The program according to claim 5. The play data includes the number of billing items associated with the one player,
The program according to claim 5 or 6. The restricting means is a case where the charged item that has been gift-processed and the non-charged item that has been given to the other player by playing the game are linked to the other player. Request the use of the billing item, preferentially use the non-billing item,
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The accepting means accepts a selection from the one player as to whether or not to execute the restriction by the restricting means,
The restriction unit executes the restriction when the reception unit receives a selection to execute the restriction,
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 8. Acceptance means for accepting a gift request from one player,
A gift that can be used in a game in response to a request accepted by the accepting unit and that has been purchased by paying a fee and that is associated with another player. Gift processing means for executing processing,
Restriction means for restricting the use of the gift-processed billing item by the other player for a predetermined period from the time when the gift processing is executed;
An information processing apparatus including. Acceptance means for accepting a gift request from one player,
A gift that can be used in a game in response to a request accepted by the accepting unit and that has been purchased by paying a fee and that is associated with another player. Gift processing means for executing processing,
Limiting means for limiting the gift processing for the billing item for a predetermined period from the time the billing item is purchased;
An information processing apparatus including.

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