Program, provision management device, and game device

Abstract

To provide a game with improved amusement for a player.SOLUTION: The program includes screen display means for displaying a home screen, a deck assembly screen, and a store screen of a game, provision control means for providing a first type of game element and a second type of game element used in a transaction in the game, transaction control means for performing control such that the first type of game element is preferentially consumed and then the second type of game element is consumed in the transaction, and option display means for displaying a total number of the first type of game element and the second type of game element, a breakdown screen option, and a provision screen option on a screen. The first type of game element is given according to a predetermined condition. The second type of game element is provided in exchange for a fee. When the total amount of the exchanged charges exceeds an upper limit amount within a prescribed period, the application control means notifies the user of it. The option displayer displays the breakdown screen by selection of the breakdown screen option and displays the provision screen for providing the second type of game element by selection of the provision screen option.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a program, a provision management device, and a game device. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, game systems that provide games to player terminals via communication networks have become widespread, and the servers of the game systems provide various game elements that can be used in the games (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-047516 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In a game system such as the one described above, devising the types of game elements to be provided to players and the method of presenting those game elements is an important issue in terms of maintaining players' interest in the game, and as a result, it is possible to provide a game that is more entertaining for players.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a program, a game offering management device, and a game device that can offer a game that is more interesting to players. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present invention is a program that causes a computer to function as an allocation control means that allocates a first type of game element and a second type of game element to be used in transactions within a game, and a transaction control means that controls the consumption of the first type of game element first in a transaction, and the consumption of the second type of game element after the consumption of the first type of game element.

[0007] One aspect of the present invention is a game device comprising a provision control means for providing a first type of game element and a second type of game element to be used in in-game transactions, and a transaction control means for controlling the consumption of the first type of game element first in a transaction, and the consumption of the second type of game element after the consumption of the first type of game element.

[0008] One aspect of the present invention is a program that causes a computer to function as a provision control means that provides a first type of game element and a second type of game element to be used in transactions within a game, and a transaction management control means that controls the consumption of the first type of game element first in a transaction, and the consumption of the second type of game element after the consumption of the first type of game element.

[0009] One aspect of the present invention is a provision management device that includes a provision control means for providing a first type of game element and a second type of game element to be used in transactions within a game, and a transaction management control means for controlling the consumption of the first type of game element first in a transaction, and the consumption of the second type of game element after the consumption of the first type of game element. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, a highly entertaining game can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the device configuration of a notebook computer, which is an example of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of the front side of the reader card 21. As shown in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of the back side of the reader card 21. As shown in FIG. [Figure 5]FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the front side of the battle card 22. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of the back side of the battle card 22. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of the front side of the extra card 23. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the player information database D1. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the game element information database D2. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the home screen. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the store screen. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the store screen. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a store screen displaying currently tradable game elements and currently untradeable game elements. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a display of the breakdown of paid and free in-game currency currently held. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the in-game currency providing screen. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the number of first paid currency packs 231 provided (number of given packs) has reached the upper limit and is sold out. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 shows an example of a screen displayed when there is insufficient in-game currency to cover the cost of a game element. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the game server 2. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the user information management database D3. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the game element management database D4. [Figure 22]FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the store management database D5. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operations of the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. As shown in FIG. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the determination of whether a game element can be provided (given) or cannot be provided (given). [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of notification when the total charge exceeds a predetermined amount. [Figure 26] FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the second modification of the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] <Overall structure> Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a game system in this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the game system is configured with player terminals 1 provided for game players A and B, and a game server 2. The player terminals 1 and the game server 2 can be connected to a communication line N and can communicate with each other.

[0013] The communication line N refers to a communication path that allows data communication. In other words, the communication line N includes a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN such as Ethernet (registered trademark), a telephone communication network, a cable network, the Internet, and other communication networks, regardless of whether the communication method is wired or wireless.

[0014] The player terminal 1 is a computer capable of executing a game program, and is connected to a communication line N via a wireless communication base station or the like, and can perform data communication with the game server 2. The player terminal 1 is, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a portable game device, a stationary home game device, an arcade game device, a tablet computer, a controller for a stationary home game device, etc. Basically, there are multiple player terminals 1, and each is operated by a player.

[0015] The game server 2 is a server system configured to include one or more server devices, storage devices, etc. The game server 2 provides various services for operating the game of this embodiment, and can manage data necessary for operating the game, distribute game programs and data necessary for running the game on the player terminals 1, etc.

[0016] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the device configuration of a notebook computer, which is an example of the player terminal 1. As shown in Fig. 2, the player terminal 1 includes a display 11 and a keyboard 12, which is an operating means. The player terminal 1 also includes a control board, a built-in battery, a power button, a volume control button, a speaker, etc., which are not shown.

[0017] The control board is equipped with various microprocessors such as a CPU, GPU, and DSP, various IC memories such as an ASIC, VRAM, RAM, and ROM, and a wireless communication module for wireless communication with a mobile phone base station. The control board also is equipped with a so-called I / F circuit (interface circuit), such as a driver circuit for the touch operation panel 12. These elements equipped on the control board are electrically connected to each other via a bus circuit or the like, and are connected to enable reading and writing of data and sending and receiving of signals.

[0018] The game in this embodiment features a variety of game elements, each of which will be explained below.

[0019] <First type of game element> The first type of game element is an object in which a character is embodied, and is represented through an image. The image includes a still image and a video. The object may be an intangible or tangible object. For example, it may be a virtual game card displayed on a computer, or a physical game card. Note that the object is not limited to a card, as long as it is configured to identify the game element associated with the object. The object may also be, for example, a shaped object such as a figurine having the appearance of a game element. In the following explanation, the first type of game element will be explained using an example in which a virtual game card in which a character is embodied.

[0020] In the game of this embodiment, there are multiple types of game cards, which are the first type of game element. The information written on the surface of the game card differs depending on the type of game card. There may be any number of types of game cards, but the following explanation will use three types of game cards as examples: leader cards 21 (first type of first game element), battle cards 22 (first type of second game element), and extra cards 23 (first type of third game element). What all types of game cards have in common is that they are associated with character images from the work. A character image is an image of a character that appears in the work, but in this embodiment, an image of a scene including a character that appears in the work will also be described as a character image. Furthermore, there may be multiple game cards with different character designs even for the same character, and each is treated as a different game card.

[0021] A player builds a deck in advance using the acquired game cards and plays the game. When building a deck, the total number of cards in the deck and the number of cards of each type are predetermined. In this embodiment, a deck containing a total of 50 cards, including one leader card 21, will be described as an example, but the number of cards can be any number as long as it is determined in advance.

[0022] Furthermore, game cards have an upright position, which is the state in which the contents written on the game card can be read as is from the player's perspective. There are multiple game card placement states. In the following description, the state in which a game card is in the upright position is called the active state, and the state in which the game card is rotated 90 degrees and facing sideways is called the rest state. Furthermore, the state in which a game card is rotated 180 degrees and facing in the reverse position in a specified area is called the active state. Note that a specified orientation may be determined in advance as the active state, and the state in which the orientation of the game card is changed from the specified orientation may be determined as the rest state. These states of the game card may be used as appropriate during the game.

[0023] <Leader Card 21> The leader card 21 (first type of first game element) will be described. FIGS. 3 and 4 are diagrams showing an example of the leader card 21. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of the front side of the leader card 21. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an example of the back side of the leader card 21. The leader card 21 is a card that is constituted by one card in a deck. The leader card 21 is a game card that is used in a battle against the opponent's leader card 21 or battle card 22.

[0024] Character information 10 and card information 11 are written on the front and back of the leader card 21. The leader card 21 is placed so that the front side is visible at the start of the game, but is placed so that the back side is visible when certain conditions are met.

[0025] The reader card 21 includes character information 10 and card information 11, The character information 10 includes a character name 101 , a character image 102 , power information 103 , and effect information 104 .

[0026] The character name 101 is the name of the character associated with the card. In the example shown in Figures 3 and 4, "Sakurakoji" is written.

[0027] The character image 102 is an image of the character associated with the card.

[0028] The ability information 103 is a parameter of the ability of the character associated with the game card. In this embodiment, a case will be described in which the power value of the character is written as the ability information. A victory is achieved when the power value is greater than the power value of the opponent's battle card 22. In the example of FIG. 3, a power value of "15000" is written, and in the example of FIG. 4, a power value of "20000" is written.

[0029] The effect information 104 includes skill information about the effect that is activated when attacking, and awakening information about the conditions and effects for flipping a card from face up to face down. In the example of Figure 3, the skill information is "When attacking: Draw one card," and the awakening information is "If life is 4 or less, draw one card. Then flip this card over."

[0030] Although the ability information 103 and effect information 104 may be included in the character information 10, the following description will be given using an example in which the ability information 103 and effect information 104 are not included in the character information.

[0031] The card information 11 includes front and back information 111, card type name 112, card type mark 113, color information 114, rarity 115, and card identification information 116.

[0032] The front / back information 111 is information that clearly indicates the front and back of the leader card 21. Any information that identifies the front and back may be used, such as a character string, an illustration, or a symbol mark. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the character string "front" is used as the front / back information to indicate that it is the front side, and in the example shown in FIG. 4, the character string "back" is used as the front / back information to indicate that it is the back side. Note that the front / back information only needs to be on the back side. This is because the appearance of the card itself is also important for game cards in card games, and it is preferred that no unnecessary information is written on the front side.

[0033] The card type name 112 is information indicating the type of card. The card type name 112 indicates information on whether the card is a leader card, a battle card, or an extra card, but in the example of the leader card 21 shown in Figures 3 and 4, the card type name 112 indicates "leader."

[0034] The card type symbol 113 is marked with any one of symbols that distinguish between the leader card 21, the battled card 22, and the extra card 23. The leader card 21 is marked with a leader symbol that indicates that it is a leader card. This leader symbol (first symbol) is preferably a symbol that can evoke the role of the leader card 21 so that it can be visually understood to be the leader card.

[0035] The color information 114 indicates the color information to which the card belongs. The player refers to the color information 114 of the leader card 21 and builds a deck using battle cards 22 and extra cards 23 with the same color information.

[0036] The rarity 115 indicates the rarity level of the game card. The rarity level may be displayed in any manner as long as it is set in advance, but in this embodiment, the rarity is divided into five levels. The example shown in Figures 3 and 4 illustrates a case where the rarity level is 1.

[0037] Identification information that uniquely identifies a game card is written as the card identification information 116. In the examples of Figures 3 and 4, "001" is written as the card identification information 116.

[0038] The leader card 21 differs from other game cards in that it has a card type symbol 113 (leader symbol) and ability information 103 or effect information 104 written on the front and back of the card. The ability information 103 or effect information 104 is different on the front and back. This allows one card to represent the evolution or awakening of one character, and also makes it possible to identify the card as a leader card from the display on the front and back.

[0039] <Battle Card 22> The battle cards 22 (first type of second game element) will now be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the front side of the battle card 22. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the back side of the battle card 22. As shown in FIG. 5, the battle cards 22 have an image of the associated character printed only on the front side. The back sides of all the battle cards 22 are the same. The battle cards 22 are cards that attack the leader card 21 or battle card 22 of the opponent player.

[0040] The battle card 22 includes character information 10 and card information 11.

[0041] The character information 10 includes, like the leader card 21, a character name 101, a character image 102, power information 103, and effect information 104. In addition, combo information 105 and cost information 106 are also included.

[0042] The character name 101 is the name of the character associated with the card, similar to the leader card 21. In the example shown in Fig. 5, "Umekoji" is written.

[0043] The character image 102, like the leader card 21, is an image of a character associated with the card.

[0044] The ability information 103 is a parameter of the ability of the character associated with the card, similar to the leader card 21. In the example of Fig. 5, a power value of "20000" is written.

[0045] The effect information 104 describes skill information related to the effect that is activated when attacking. In the example of Fig. 5, the skill information states "When you are attacked by this card and lose, one life point is reduced."

[0046] The combo information 105 is information about a power value that increases the power value of other game cards placed in the battle area. In the example shown in Figure 5, "+5000" is written as the combo information 105.

[0047] The cost information 106 is information about the cost required to place the battle card 22 from the hand onto the battle area. In other words, by changing the number of game cards placed in the energy area, for example, from active to rest, equal to the number of cards listed in the cost information 106, the battle card 22 can be placed onto the battle area. In the example of FIG. 5, "3" is listed as the cost information 106. In the following explanation, changing a game card placed in the energy area from active to rest will be referred to as "paying the cost."

[0048] The card information 11 includes a card type name 112, a card type mark 113, color information 114, rarity 115, and card identification information .

[0049] The card type name 112 is information indicating the type of card. In the example of the battle card 22 shown in Figure 5, the card type name 112 is written as "Battle."

[0050] The card type symbol 113 is marked with a battle symbol (second symbol) indicating that it is a battled card 22. This battle symbol is preferably a symbol that can evoke the role of the battle card 22 so that it can be visually understood that it is a battle card.

[0051] The color information 114 indicates the color information to which the card belongs. The player refers to the color information 114 of the leader card 21 and builds a deck using battle cards 22 and extra cards 23 with the same color information.

[0052] The rarity 115 indicates the rarity level of the game card. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the rarity level is 1.

[0053] Identification information that uniquely identifies a game card is written as the card identification information 116. In the example of Fig. 5, "002" is written as the card identification information 116.

[0054] <Extra Card 23> The extra card 23 (third game element of the first type) will now be described. Fig. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the front side of the extra card 23. As shown in Fig. 7, the front side of the extra card 23 shows an image of the associated character. The back side of the extra card 23 is the same as that of the battle card 22. Therefore, the back side of the extra card 23 is the same as that of the battle card 22 shown in FIG.

[0055] The extra card 23 includes character information 10 and card information 11.

[0056] The character information 10 includes a character name 101, a character image 102, effect information 104, and cost information 106.

[0057] The character name 101 is the name of the character associated with the card. In the case of the extra card 23, it is the name of a characteristic scene, scenery, landscape, background, building, character's possession, event, etc. that appears in the work. In the example of Figure 7, "Mizumengiri" is written.

[0058] The character image 102 is an image of the character associated with the card, and is an image that depicts the character along with characteristic scenes, scenery, landscapes, backgrounds, buildings, the character's possessions, events, etc. that appear in the work.

[0059] The effect information 104 describes skill information related to the effect that is activated when attacking. In the example of Fig. 7, the skill information describes "power value is doubled for one turn."

[0060] The cost information 106 is information about the cost required to place the extra card 23 from the hand onto the battle area. In the example of Figure 7, "3" is written as the cost information 106.

[0061] The card information 11 includes a card type name 112, a card type mark 113, color information 114, rarity 115, and card identification information .

[0062] The card type name 112 is information indicating the type of the card. In the example of the extra card 23 shown in Figure 7, the card type name 112 is written as "Extra."

[0063] The card type symbol 113 is marked with an extra symbol (third symbol) that indicates that it is an extra card 23. This extra symbol is preferably a symbol that can evoke the role of the extra card 23 so that it can be visually understood that it is an extra card.

[0064] The color information 114 indicates the color information to which the card belongs. The player refers to the color information 114 of the leader card 21 and builds a deck using battle cards 22 and extra cards 23 with the same color information.

[0065] The rarity 115 indicates the rarity level of the game card. In the example shown in FIG.

[0066] Identification information that uniquely identifies a game card is written as the card identification information 116. In the example of Fig. 7, "003" is written as the card identification information 116.

[0067] <Second type of game element> The second type of game element will now be explained.

[0068] In this embodiment, the second type of game elements are game elements used for transactions within the game and are called in-game currency. The second type of game elements include paid second type game elements (second type first game elements) that a player can acquire by paying a price (e.g., money), and free second type game elements (second type second game elements) that a player receives from the game operator upon completing a predetermined condition (e.g., a mission prepared by the game operator) without exchanging them for a price (e.g., money). The paid second type of game elements (second type first game elements) and free second type of game elements (second type second game elements) are mainly used to exchange (purchase) the above-mentioned first type of game elements (game cards) and the like. In the following description, paid second type of game elements (second type first game elements) will be referred to as paid currency, and free second type of game elements (second type second game elements) will be referred to as free currency.

[0069] Next, the configuration of each device will be described.

[0070] <Configuration of player terminal 1> FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the player terminal 1. As shown in FIG.

[0071] As shown in FIG. 8, the terminal 1 includes a display unit 51, a game element reading unit 52, an operation input unit 53, a sound output unit 54, a communication unit 55, a storage unit 56, and a processing unit 57.

[0072] The display unit 51 displays various game screens based on input image signals. The functions of the display unit 51 can be realized by a display device such as a flat panel display such as a liquid crystal display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, or a head-mounted display. In the example of the personal computer shown in FIG. 2, the display unit 51 corresponds to the display 11.

[0073] The game element reading unit 52 is a reader that reads character information to be made to appear in the game from an actual game card. By setting (placing) a character to be made to appear in the competitive game from a game card held by a player in the game element reading unit 52, the game element reading unit 52 can read the identification information etc. of the game card.

[0074] The operation input unit 53 allows the player to input various operations related to the game, and outputs operation input signals corresponding to the operation input to the processing unit 57. The functions of the operation input unit 53 can be realized by elements that are directly operated by the player's fingers, such as a keyboard, mouse, touch pad, home button, button switch, joystick, or trackball, as well as elements that detect movement or posture, such as an acceleration sensor, angular velocity sensor, tilt sensor, or geomagnetic sensor. In the example of the personal computer shown in FIG. 2, the operation input unit 53 corresponds to the keyboard 12.

[0075] The sound output unit 54 outputs sound effects and the like related to the game based on the input sound signal.

[0076] The communication unit 55 realizes communication by connecting to the communication line N. The function of the communication unit 55 can be realized by, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack for a wired communication cable, a control circuit, or the like.

[0077] The storage unit 56 stores in advance or temporarily stores each time processing is performed programs for operating the player terminal 1 and realizing the various functions of the player terminal 1, and data used during execution of these programs. The storage unit 56 can be realized by, for example, RAM, ROM, a solid state drive using IC memory such as flash memory, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, or an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD.

[0078] The storage unit 56 stores a system program and a game program. The system program is a program for realizing the basic functions of the player terminal 1 as a computer. The game program is a program for causing the processing unit 57 to perform functions described below. This program is distributed from the game server 2 or another application distribution server, etc., once the player has completed account registration. The storage unit 56 also stores databases necessary for running the game. In this embodiment, the storage unit 56 stores a player information database D1 and a game element information database D2.

[0079] The player information database D1 is a database that stores various pieces of player information. Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the player information database D1. The player information database D1 includes a field for a player ID, a field for a player name, a field for player information, a field for level, a field for profile card information, a field for owned game card information, a field for deck information, a field for owned currency information, a field for purchase history information, and a field for the last update date and time, and each piece of information is stored in association with each other.

[0080] The player ID field is a field in which identification information that identifies a player is written. The player name field is a field in which, for example, a nickname is written. The player information field is a field in which experience points and the like obtained by participating in a competitive game are written. The level field is a field in which the player's level obtained by accumulating experience points is written. The profile card information field is a field in which information about the profile card, which will be described later, is written. The owned game card information field is a field in which game card identification information (game card ID) of game cards owned by the player is written. The deck information field is information about decks constructed from game cards by the player, and is a field in which the game card IDs of the game cards that make up the deck are written for each deck.

[0081] The owned currency information field is a field in which information about the in-game currency owned by the player is recorded, and the number of each paid currency and free currency is recorded. Specifically, for each type of paid or free currency, the acquisition date of the currency, the number acquired, and the total number are recorded. The purchase history information field is a field in which the purchase history of game cards, in-game currency, etc. purchased by the player is recorded. Specifically, the game element ID of the purchased game element, the name of the game element, the purchase date, and the number purchased are recorded. The last update date and time field is a field in which the last update date and time of the player information database D1 is recorded.

[0082] The game element information database D2 is a database that stores information on game elements that appear or are used in a game. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the game element information database D2. The game element information database D2 includes a field for a game element ID, a field for character information, a field for game element images, and a field for last update date and time, and each piece of information is stored in association with each other. The game element ID field is a field in which identification information (game card ID) that identifies a game element such as a game card is written. The character information field is a field in which character information (e.g., profile information, ability values, etc.) of a character embodied in a game element is written. The game element image field is a field in which image data of the game element itself (e.g., a game card) and image data of a character embodied in a game element are written. Note that image data includes still images and videos. The last update date and time field is a field in which the last update date and time of the game element information database D2 is written.

[0083] These databases can be downloaded by the game server 2 as characters used in the game are added or changed.

[0084] The processing unit 57 comprehensively controls the operation of the terminal 1 based on the programs and data stored in the memory unit 56, various input signals from the operation input unit 53, etc. The functions of the processing unit 57 can be realized by electronic components such as a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, an ASIC, an IC memory, etc. The processing unit 57 includes, as its main functional units, a player information management unit 60, a game execution control unit 61, and a store presentation control unit 62.

[0085] The player information management unit 60 manages player information using the player information database D1. The player information management unit 60 uses the player information database D1 to manage player information such as player ID, player name, etc., game cards owned, in-game currency, and game elements such as decks constructed by the player. When any of this information is updated, the player information management unit 60 updates the player information database D1 and records the update date.

[0086] The game execution control unit 61 controls and manages the progress of the entire game. For example, the game execution control unit 61 displays a menu screen such as a home screen and executes processing selected by the player. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a home screen. The home screen in FIG. 11 displays a home screen tab 200 of the home screen, a deck tab 201 for transitioning to a deck screen for organizing a deck, a store tab 202 for transitioning to a store screen for purchasing game cards, a battle mode selection button 203 for selecting a battle mode for a battle using a deck, a battle button 204 for transitioning to a battle in the selected battle mode, an icon 205, a reward button 206 for transitioning to a reward screen related to mission rewards, an in-game currency icon 207, an in-game currency balance (reserved amount) 208, and an in-game currency purchase button 209 for transitioning to a screen for purchasing in-game currency. The in-game currency balance (reserved amount) 208 is the total number of paid currency and free currency. Additionally, the icon 205 displays the deck name of the deck currently selected by the player and the leader card included in that deck.

[0087] The game execution control unit 61 executes a competitive game between players, and when the outcome of the game is determined, it updates the player information, level, etc. in the player information database D1 based on the match result and the experience points, level, rank, etc. that have changed as a result of the match, and enters the date and time of the update in the last update date and time field as the last update date and time.

[0088] When the store tab 202 on the home screen is selected, the store display control unit 62 displays a store screen for trading game elements (game cards, in-game currency, etc.), and displays selectable game elements for trading on the store screen. FIGS. 12 and 13 are diagrams showing examples of the store screen. FIG. 12 is an example of a store screen for purchasing a card pack (a collection of game cards), and FIG. 13 is an example of a store screen for purchasing a starter deck (a collection of game cards), where selectable card packs are displayed. The card pack area displays the name 210 of the card pack and options 211 for purchasing the card pack. Here, "providing (giving)" includes obtaining the card pack by exchanging it for a price, and providing (giving) the card pack from the management without requiring a price.

[0089] Furthermore, some game elements are limited in availability and others are not. Game elements with limited availability include those with a limited number of game elements provided (granted) or those that can only be provided (granted) for a specific period. The limit on the number of game elements provided (granted) can be, for example, a limit on the number of game elements provided (granted) per player, a limit on the number of game elements that can be provided to all players, etc. Furthermore, both those with unlimited availability and those with limited availability (granted) can be displayed individually or in combination. In the example of FIG. 12, the "XXX Card Pack" and "YYY Card Pack" are unlimited in availability, while the "ZZZ Card Pack" and "SSS Card Pack" are limited in availability. In the example of FIG. 13, the "AAA Deck," "BBB Deck," "CCC Deck," and "DDD Deck" are all limited in availability. In this way, by providing game elements that are provided (granted) in a specific number or for a specific period, separate from game elements that are normally sold, players' interest in the game elements can be maintained.

[0090] Furthermore, the game elements presented on the store screen include not only currently tradable game elements, but also game elements that were previously available but are no longer tradable. Game elements that are currently tradable include, for example, game elements that are limited in the number of times a game element can be granted per player and that limit has been reached, or game elements that are sold out and have a set number of grants for all players. The store presentation control unit 62 presents game elements that are currently unavailable in a format that allows the player to distinguish them from currently available game elements, and prevents the player from selecting the game elements that are currently unavailable. Figure 14 is a diagram showing an example of a store screen displaying currently available game elements and currently unavailable game elements. In the example of Figure 14, the area 220 for the sold-out "AAA Deck" and "CCC Deck" is displayed in black so as to be distinguishable from the area 221 for the available "BBB Deck" and "DDD Deck," and the display of the options 211 for "AAA Deck" and "CCC Deck" has been changed to "SOLD OUT," indicating that they are sold out, and they are presented to the player as unselectable. In this way, by presenting game elements that are currently unavailable as unselectable, the player can learn about game elements that were offered in the past and will not have to select game elements that are currently unavailable, thereby improving convenience for the player.

[0091] 11 to 14, the provision of in-game currency is not performed by transitioning to an in-game currency provision screen using a tab, but rather by displaying an in-game currency icon 207, an in-game currency balance icon 208 of the player's in-game currency, and an in-game currency provision screen transition button 209 for transitioning to the in-game currency provision screen on any of the home screen using the home screen tab 200, the deck organization screen using the deck tab 201, and the store screen using the store tab 202.

[0092] When either the in-game currency icon 207 or the player's in-game currency balance icon 208 is selected, the store display control unit 62 references the owned currency information field in the player information database D1 and displays a breakdown of the amount of paid and free in-game currency currently held by the player. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a display of the breakdown of paid and free in-game currency currently held by the player. The example in FIG. 15 displays the remaining amount of paid currency among the in-game currency currently held by the player and the remaining amount of free currency among the in-game currency currently held by the player. It also displays that free currency will be consumed first when purchasing game elements, and that paid currency will be consumed starting with the oldest acquired currency.

[0093] In this way, by presenting the in-game currency icon 207, the in-game currency balance icon 208, and the in-game currency provision screen transition button 209 on each screen, the player can know the balance of in-game currency that he or she currently possesses and the breakdown of paid and free amounts, and can transition from each screen to the in-game currency provision screen to obtain the in-game currency that he or she needs.

[0094] When the in-game currency provision screen transition button 209 is selected, the store display control unit 62 transitions to an in-game currency provision screen. The store display control unit 62 displays the in-game currencies that are currently available on the in-game currency provision screen.

[0095] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of an in-game currency provision screen. In the example of FIG. 16, a first paid currency pack 231 and a second paid currency pack 232 are presented on the in-game currency provision screen. The first paid currency pack 231 is 150 currency for 100 yen, and the second paid currency pack 232 is 100 currency for 100 yen. As such, the first paid currency pack 231 and the second paid currency pack 232 differ in the amount provided per predetermined price. In other words, the first paid currency pack 231 is a better value. However, the first paid currency pack 231 has a limit on the number of times it can be provided (granted) to one player. In the example of FIG. 16, the first paid currency pack 231 can be provided (granted) to one player up to three times. On the other hand, there is no limit on the number of times the second paid currency pack 232 can be provided (granted) to one player.

[0096] The store presentation control unit 62 refers to the purchase history information in the player information database D1 of the player, and when the upper limit of the number of first paid currency packs 231 offered (number of granted) has been reached, notifies the player that the upper limit of the number of first paid currency packs 231 offered (number of granted) has been reached and the first paid currency pack 231 is sold out, and presents the first paid currency pack 231 in an unselectable state. Figure 17 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the upper limit of the number of first paid currency packs 231 offered (number of granted) has been reached and the first paid currency pack 231 is sold out.

[0097] As described above, by providing game elements that are provided (granted) in limited quantities or for limited periods of time, separate from the game elements that are normally sold, it is possible to maintain players' interest in the game elements.

[0098] Furthermore, as a method of transitioning to the in-game currency provision screen, the store presentation control unit 62 may notify the user when purchasing a game element such as a game card on a store screen where the game element is purchased if the user does not have enough in-game currency (the total amount of paid currency and free currency) to cover the cost of the game element, and display a screen that allows transition to the in-game currency provision screen. Figure 18 is a diagram showing an example of a screen that is displayed when the user does not have enough in-game currency to cover the cost of the game element. In the example of Figure 18, a notification 233 indicating that the user does not have enough in-game currency to cover the cost of the game element and a button 234 that allows transition to the in-game currency provision screen are displayed.

[0099] <Game Server 2 Configuration> 19 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the game server 2. The game server 2 includes a processing unit 70, a communication unit 71, and a storage unit 72.

[0100] The processing unit 70 performs overall control of the operation of the game server 2 based on programs and data stored in the memory unit 72, received information, etc. The functions of the processing unit 70 can be realized by electronic components such as a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, an ASIC, and an IC memory. The processing unit 70 has the functions of a player information management unit 80, a game execution management unit 81, and a store management unit 82.

[0101] The player information management unit 81 manages player information using a user information management database D3. Fig. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the user information management database D3. The user information management database D3 has one record for each player, and the records are the same as those in the user information database D1.

[0102] The player information management unit 81 compares the player ID and last update date and time of the user information database D1 sent when the player terminal 1 logs in to the game with the player ID and last update date and time of the user information management database D3, and if they match, sends a message to that effect, but if they do not match, sends the information registered in the user information management database D3, thereby synchronizing the contents of the user information database D1 between the player terminal 1 and the game server 2.

[0103] The game execution management unit 82 executes and manages matching between players, execution of the competitive game, and assignment of various parameters such as experience points based on the results of the competitive game. The game execution management unit 82 also manages various game elements, such as game cards, used in the game using a game element management database D4. FIG. 21 shows an example of the game element management database D4. The game element management database D4 contains information similar to that of the game element database D4 stored in each player terminal 1. The game execution management unit 82 updates the game element management database D4 when new game elements are introduced, for example. The contents of the game element database D2 are synchronized between the player terminal 1 and the game server 2 upon logging in to the player terminal 1, for example.

[0104] The store management unit 83 uses a store management database D5 to manage stores that provide game elements. Fig. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the store management database D5. In the example of Fig. 22, each record includes a field for a game element ID that identifies the game element to be provided, a field for that game element, a field for the cost of that game element (in-game currency), a field for the provision limit of that game element, and a field for the stock quantity of that game element.

[0105] The game element ID field describes not only the game element IDs of game cards, in-game currency, etc. themselves, but also the identification information of game card packs (including decks), which are collections of multiple game cards, and in-game currency packs, which are collections of in-game currency. In the case of game card packs, even if the identification information is the same, the game cards included may differ. In such cases, a list of game card IDs of game cards linked to the identification information of the game card pack (game cards that may be included in the game card pack) is stored. When providing a game card to a player, the store management unit 83 randomly selects game card IDs from the list equal to the number of game card packs, and provides the collection of game cards with the selected game card IDs as a game card pack. The provision restriction field describes the content of the provision restriction on the game element. The provision restriction may, for example, describe the number of game elements provided (granted), the period during which the game elements can be provided, etc. The stock quantity field describes "yes" if there is no limit on the number of game elements provided, etc., or "number in stock" if there is a limit on the number of game elements provided to all players.

[0106] Upon receiving a request from the player terminal 1, the store management unit 83 reads out information about the game elements to be provided from the store management database D5 and transmits it as store information.

[0107] The communication unit 71 connects to a communication line N to realize communication.

[0108] A system program and a game program are stored in the memory unit 72. The system program is a program for realizing the basic functions of the game server 2 as a computer. The game program is a program for causing the processing unit 70 to function as a player information management unit 80, a game execution management unit 81, and a store management unit 82.

[0109] Furthermore, the recording unit 72 stores a user information management database D3, a game element management database D4, and a store management database D5.

[0110] <Operation of each device> The following describes the operations between the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. Figure 23 is a sequence diagram for explaining the operations between the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. In the following description, it is assumed that the player has completed the initial setup of the game and has been assigned a player ID.

[0111] When a player starts a game application on the player terminal 1, the game execution control unit 61 transmits the player's player ID and the last update dates and times of the player information database D1 and the game element database D2 to the game server 2 (Step 1).

[0112] The player information management unit 80 of the game server 2 compares the last update date and time of the received player ID with the last update date and time of the player ID in the player information management database D3 (Step 2). If the last update dates match, the player information management unit 80 transmits a message to that effect. On the other hand, if they do not match, the player information management unit 80 transmits each piece of information stored in the record of the player ID in the player information management database D3 (Step 3). This synchronizes the player information between the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. Similarly, the player information management unit 80 compares the last update date and time of the game element database D2 with the last update date and time of the game element management database D4, and if they do not match, transmits each piece of information in the game element management database D4. This synchronizes the game element information between the player terminal 1 and the game server 2. Note that the information transmitted from the game server 2 may be differential information that differs between the player terminal 1 and the game server 2.

[0113] The player information management unit 60 and game execution control unit 61 of the player terminal 1 receive the database notification from the game server 2, and update the player information database D1 and game element database D2 if necessary (Step 4).

[0114] The store presentation control unit 62 of the player terminal 1 displays the home screen shown in FIG. 11 and requests store information from the game server 2 (Step 5).

[0115] Upon receiving the request from the player terminal 1, the store management unit 82 of the game server 2 reads out information on the game elements to be provided from the store management database D5 and transmits it as store information (Step 6).

[0116] The store presentation control unit 62 of the player terminal 1 receives store information. For game elements in the store information that have a provision restriction, the store presentation control unit 62 compares the provision restriction with the purchase history information in the player information database D1 and determines whether the game element can be provided (given) (Step 7). Then, when the store tab 202 is selected, the store presentation control unit 62 presents game elements that can be provided (given) and game elements that cannot be provided (given) in a distinguishable form, and presents the game elements that can be provided (given) as selectable and the game elements that cannot be provided (given) as unselectable (Step 8).

[0117] FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the determination of whether a game element can be provided (given) or cannot be provided (given). FIG. 24 shows received store information and purchase history information in the player information database D1. The store presentation control unit 62 determines whether any game element IDs with provision restrictions from the received store information are registered in the purchase history information. In the example of FIG. 24, the "Bargain Item" with game element ID "1001", the "FFF Pack" with game element ID "1002", ..., the "AAA Deck" with game element ID "1010", ..., and the "CCC Deck" with game element ID "1012" are subject to provision restrictions. On the other hand, the purchase history information shows that the "AAA Deck" with game element ID "1010", the "CCC Deck" with game element ID "1012", and the "Bargain Item" with game element ID "1001" have been purchased once.

[0118] On the starter deck screen of the store screen, as shown in FIG. 14, the store presentation control unit 62 presents the area 220 of the sold-out "AAA Deck" and "CCC Deck" in black so that they can be distinguished from the area 221 of the available "BBB Deck" and "DDD Deck", and changes the display of the options 211 for "AAA Deck" and "CCC Deck" to "SOLD OUT", indicating that they are sold out, and presents them as unavailable for selection by the player.

[0119] Furthermore, the "bargain item" with game element ID "1001" has been purchased only once, which does not reach the upper limit of the limit. Therefore, when the in-game currency provision screen transition button 209, which transitions to the in-game currency provision screen, is selected on each screen, the store presentation control unit 62 presents the paid currency pack 231 and paid currency pack 232 for the "bargain item" on the in-game currency provision screen, as shown in FIG.

[0120] The store display control unit 62 grants the game element by the player's selection of the game element and exchanging it for payment or in-game currency (Step 9). During this transaction, the store display control unit 62 refers to the possessed currency information in the player information database D1 and consumes the currency in the following order: 1. Consume the free currency in order of the earliest acquisition date. 2. After the number of free currencies reaches zero, consume the paid currencies in order of earliest acquisition date.

[0121] Then, the store presentation control unit 62 updates the owned game card information, owned currency information, or purchase history information in the player information database D1, and transmits the updated information in the player information database D1 to the game server 2 (Step 10).

[0122] The player information management unit 80 of the game server 2 receives the update information of the player information database D1 and updates the player information of that player (Step 11). The above operation is repeated for each selection and purchase by the player.

[0123] An embodiment of the present invention can maintain a player's interest in game elements by providing game elements that are provided (granted) only in specific quantities or for a specific period of time, separate from game elements that are normally sold.

[0124] Furthermore, by presenting currently unavailable game elements in an unselectable manner, the embodiment of the present invention allows the player to know game elements that were previously available, thereby maintaining the player's interest in game elements. Furthermore, since the player cannot select a presented unavailable game element, the player will not make a mistaken selection, improving convenience for the player.

[0125] In addition, in this embodiment, each screen is provided with a means (e.g., an icon, a button) for transitioning to an in-game currency provision screen, so that when necessary, it is possible to transition from each screen to an in-game currency provision screen for obtaining in-game currency, thereby improving convenience for players.

[0126] In addition, in this embodiment, each screen is provided with a means (e.g., an icon, a button) that allows the player to know the breakdown of in-game currency, so that the player can know the balance of in-game currency they hold and the breakdown of paid and free currency when necessary, thereby improving convenience for the player.

[0127] <First Modification of the Embodiment> The store display control unit 62 may set a daily, monthly, or yearly maximum charge amount, and may notify a user if the total charge exceeds the maximum amount when a game element requiring a charge is transacted. For example, the store display control unit 62 may calculate the monthly total charge based on the purchase history information in the player information database D1, and may notify a user if the total charge exceeds a predetermined amount when a game element is transacted. FIG. 25 shows an example of a notification when the total charge exceeds a predetermined amount. This configuration can prevent excessive charges and, in particular, protect those with weak financial resources, such as minors.

[0128] <Modification 2 of the embodiment> The store presentation control unit 62 may set an upper limit on the amount of in-game currency that can be held. For example, when a player purchases new in-game currency on the in-game currency provision screen, the store presentation control unit 62 refers to the held currency information in the player information database D1, and if the number of held in-game currencies (the total number of paid currencies and free currencies) exceeds a predetermined number upon purchasing new in-game currency, the store presentation control unit 62 presents an in-game currency selection button in a form that can be distinguished from other selection buttons, and when that selection button is selected, notifies the player that the upper limit of the in-game currency that can be held has been exceeded, and makes it impossible to purchase new in-game currency.

[0129] FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a second modification of the embodiment. In the example of FIG. 26, the upper limit of the possessed currency is set to 1000. When a bargain item is purchased, the total number of possessed currencies becomes 1050, exceeding the upper limit of 1000, but when a regular item is purchased, the total number becomes 1000, which does not exceed the upper limit of 1000. Therefore, button 240 for selecting a bargain item is displayed in black to make it unselectable, and button 241 for selecting a regular item is displayed in white to make it selectable. This prevents the player from selecting a bargain item. Furthermore, when the player selects button 240, a message is displayed stating, "The possessed in-game currency exceeds the number that can be additionally purchased. Please consume the in-game currency before purchasing new currency."

[0130] By adopting such a configuration, players will not hold more in-game currency than necessary, and excessive charges can be avoided, which in particular can protect those with weak economic foundations, such as minors.

[0131] Although the present invention has been described above by way of preferred embodiments, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be modified and implemented in various ways within the scope of its technical concept.

[0132] Furthermore, some or all of the above-described embodiments may also be described as in the following supplementary notes, but are not limited to the following.

[0133] [Appendix 1] Computer, an allocation control means for allocating a first type of game element and a second type of game element to be used in a transaction within the game; a transaction control means for controlling the consumption of the first type of game elements in the transaction so that the first type of game elements are consumed first, and the second type of game elements are consumed after the first type of game elements are consumed; A program that functions as a

[0134] [Appendix 2] the transaction control means controls the consumption of the first type of game elements in the order in which they were granted, The program described in Appendix 1.

[0135] [Appendix 3] the transaction control means controls the consumption of the second type of game elements in the order in which they were granted, 1. A program according to claim 1 or 2.

[0136] [Appendix 4] the first type of game element is a game element that is granted by satisfying a predetermined condition without requiring exchange for a price, The second type of game element is a game element that is granted in exchange for a price. 1. A program according to any one of appendices 1 to 3.

[0137] [Appendix 5] the transaction control means presents a breakdown of the number of the first type of game elements held by the player and the number of the second type of game elements held by the player; 1. A program according to any one of appendices 1 to 4.

[0138] [Appendix 6] the transaction control means presents the total number of the first type of game elements held by the player and the second type of game elements held by the player; 1. A program according to any one of appendices 1 to 5.

[0139] [Appendix 7] the transaction control means presents the breakdown in response to a player's operation on a predetermined area; 10. A program according to any one of appendices 1 to 6.

[0140] [Appendix 8] the predetermined area includes an area for displaying the total number of the first type of game elements held by the player and the total number of the second type of game elements held by the player; 10. A program according to any one of appendices 1 to 7.

[0141] [Appendix 9] the transaction control means, in the transaction, when the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements held by the player are all consumed but are still unable to be traded for other game elements, notifies the player of a shortage of the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements; 10. A program according to any one of appendices 1 to 8.

[0142] [Appendix 10] the transaction control means, in the transaction, when the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements held by the player are all consumed but are unable to be traded for other game elements, presents an option to transition to a provision screen that provides the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements; 10. A program according to any one of appendices 1 to 9.

[0143] [Appendix 11] the transaction control means controls the transaction so that the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements cannot be provided when the total number of the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements held by the player exceeds a predetermined upper limit; 11. A program according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

[0144] [Appendix 12] a provision control means for providing the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements to be used in in-game transactions; a transaction control means for controlling the consumption of the first type of game elements in the transaction so that the first type of game elements are consumed first, and the second type of game elements are consumed after the first type of game elements are consumed; A game device comprising:

[0145] [Appendix 13] Computer, a provision control means for providing the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements to be used in in-game transactions; a transaction management control means for controlling the consumption of the first type of game elements in the transaction so that the first type of game elements are consumed first, and the second type of game elements are consumed after the first type of game elements are consumed; A program that functions as a

[0146] [Appendix 14] the transaction management control means maintains a history of the provision of the first type of game elements, and controls the consumption of the first type of game elements in order of earliest provision. 13. The program described in Appendix 13.

[0147] [Appendix 15] the transaction management control means maintains a history of the provision of the second type of game elements, and controls the consumption of the second type of game elements in order of earliest provision. 15. The program according to claim 13 or 14.

[0148] [Appendix 16] the first type of game element is a game element that is provided by satisfying a predetermined condition without requiring exchange for a price, The second type of game element is a game element provided in exchange for a price. 16. A program according to any one of appendices 13 to 15.

[0149] [Appendix 17] a provision control means for providing a first type of game element and a second type of game element to be used in a transaction within a game; a transaction management control means for controlling the consumption of the first type of game elements in the transaction so that the first type of game elements are consumed first, and the second type of game elements are consumed after the first type of game elements are consumed; A provision management device comprising: [Explanation of symbols]

[0150] 1 player terminal 2 Game Server 21 Leader Card 22 Battle Cards 23 Extra Card 51 Display section 52 Game element reading unit 53 Operation input section 54 Sound output section 55 Communications Department 56 Memory section 57 Processing section 60 Player Information Management Unit 61 Game execution control unit 62 Store presentation control unit 70 Processing section 71 Communications Department 72 Memory section 80 Player Information Management Unit 81 Game Execution Management Department 82 Store Management Department

Claims

1. Computer, screen display means for displaying a home screen of the game, a deck organization screen for organizing decks to be used in the game, and a store screen which is a trading screen; an awarding control means for awarding a first type of game element and a second type of game element to be used in a transaction within the game; a transaction control means for controlling the consumption of the first type of game elements in the transaction so that the second type of game elements are consumed after the first type of game elements have been consumed; an option display means for displaying, on the home screen, the deck organization screen, and the store screen, a total number of the first type of game elements possessed by the player and the second type of game elements possessed by the player, a breakdown screen option for transitioning to a breakdown screen showing a breakdown of the number of the first type of game elements and the number of the second type of game elements in the total number, and a provision screen option for transitioning to a provision screen that provides the second type of game elements; It functions as the first type of game element is a game element that is granted by satisfying a predetermined condition without requiring exchange for a price, the second type of game element is a game element that is given in exchange for a price, the granting control means notifies the player when the total amount of the value exchanged for the second type of game element exceeds a predetermined upper limit amount within a predetermined period of time; the option display means displays the breakdown screen when the breakdown screen option is selected; When the presentation screen option is selected, the presentation screen is displayed. program.

2. the granting control means, when a total amount of the price exchanged for the second type of game element exceeds a predetermined upper limit amount within a predetermined period, makes it impossible to grant the second type of game element in exchange for the price; The program according to claim 1.

3. the transaction control means controls the consumption of the first type of game elements in the order in which they were granted, The program according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the transaction control means controls the consumption of the second type of game elements in the order in which they were granted, The program according to claim 3.

5. the transaction control means, in the transaction, when the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements held by the player are all consumed but are still unable to be traded for other game elements, notifies the player of a shortage of the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements; The program according to claim 1 or 2.

6. the transaction control means, in the transaction, when the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements held by the player are all consumed and still cannot be traded for other game elements, displays an option to transition to a provision screen that provides the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements. The program according to claim 5.

7. the transaction control means controls the transaction so that the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements cannot be provided when the total number of the first type of game elements and the second type of game elements held by the player exceeds a predetermined upper limit; The program according to claim 1 or 2.

8. screen display means for displaying a home screen of the game, a deck organization screen for organizing decks to be used in the game, and a store screen which is a trading screen; an award control means for awarding a first type of game element and a second type of game element to be used in a transaction within the game; a transaction control means for controlling the consumption of the first type of game elements in the transaction so that the first type of game elements are consumed first, and the second type of game elements are consumed after the first type of game elements are consumed; an option display means for displaying, on the home screen, the deck organization screen, and the store screen, a total number of the first type of game elements possessed by the player and the second type of game elements possessed by the player, a breakdown screen option for transitioning to a breakdown screen showing a breakdown of the number of the first type of game elements and the number of the second type of game elements in the total number, and a provision screen option for transitioning to a provision screen that provides the second type of game elements; Equipped with the first type of game element is a game element that is granted by satisfying a predetermined condition without requiring exchange for a price, the second type of game element is a game element that is given in exchange for a price, the granting control means notifies the player when the total amount of the value exchanged for the second type of game element exceeds a predetermined upper limit amount within a predetermined period of time; the option display means displays the breakdown screen when the breakdown screen option is selected, and displays the provision screen when the provision screen option is selected; Game device.

9. Computer, screen display means for displaying a home screen of the game, a deck organization screen for organizing a deck to be used in the game, and a store screen which is a trading screen; a provision control means for providing a first type of game element and a second type of game element to be used in a transaction within the game; a transaction management control means for controlling the consumption of the first type of game elements in the transaction so that the first type of game elements are consumed first, and the second type of game elements are consumed after the first type of game elements are consumed; an option presenting means for presenting, on the home screen, the deck organization screen, and the store screen, a total number of the first type of game elements possessed by the player and the second type of game elements possessed by the player, a breakdown screen option for transitioning to a breakdown screen showing a breakdown of the number of the first type of game elements and the number of the second type of game elements in the total number, and a provision screen option for transitioning to a provision screen that provides the second type of game elements; It functions as the first type of game element is a game element that is granted by satisfying a predetermined condition without requiring exchange for a price, the second type of game element is a game element that is given in exchange for a price, the provision control means notifies the player when the total amount of the price exchanged for the second type of game element exceeds a predetermined upper limit amount within a predetermined period of time; the option presenting means presents the breakdown screen when the breakdown screen option is selected; When the presentation screen option is selected, the presentation screen is presented. program.

10. the provision control means, when a total amount of the price exchanged for the second type of game element exceeds a predetermined upper limit within a predetermined period, makes it impossible to provide the second type of game element in exchange for the price; The program according to claim 9.

11. the transaction management control means maintains a history of the provision of the first type of game elements, and controls the consumption of the first type of game elements in order of earliest provision. The program according to claim 9 or 10.

12. the transaction management control means maintains a history of the provision of the second type of game elements, and controls the consumption of the second type of game elements in order of earliest provision. The program according to claim 11.

13. a screen display means for displaying a home screen of the game, a deck creation screen for creating a deck to be used in the game, and a store screen as a trading screen; a provision control means for providing a first type of game element and a second type of game element to be used in a transaction within a game; a transaction management control means for controlling the consumption of the first type of game elements in the transaction so that the first type of game elements are consumed first, and the second type of game elements are consumed after the first type of game elements are consumed; an option presenting means for presenting, on the home screen, the deck organization screen, and the store screen, a breakdown screen option for transitioning to a breakdown screen showing a total number of the first type of game elements possessed by the player and the second type of game elements possessed by the player, a breakdown of the number of the first type of game elements and the number of the second type of game elements in the total number, and a provision screen option for transitioning to a provision screen that provides the second type of game elements; Equipped with the first type of game element is a game element that is granted by satisfying a predetermined condition without requiring exchange for a price, the second type of game element is a game element that is given in exchange for a price, the provision control means notifies the player when the total amount of the price exchanged for the second type of game element exceeds a predetermined upper limit amount within a predetermined period of time; the option presenting means presents the breakdown screen when the breakdown screen option is selected, and presents the presentation screen when the presentation screen option is selected; Provided management device.

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