Server, communication system, method for controlling the communication system, and program

Abstract

We will increase the variety of ways to acquire battle cards and other items, as well as rare and valuable cars. Servers and communication systems that can improve the predictability of obtaining data and other information, and increase interest in the game. The present invention provides a system, a method for controlling a communication system, and a program. [Solution] A lottery will be held to select some of the items from among several types of items with different rarity values. A first lottery means 121 that can provide the user with the items of the first lottery means 121 Users who have received the item more than a certain number of times will be entered into a lottery to win one of several items with varying levels of rarity. It is possible to provide items that are rarer than the items that can be provided by the first lottery method 121. The system is characterized by comprising a second lottery means 122 that has a high probability of providing an item.

Description

Cross-reference to related applications

[0001] This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-17594 (filed on January 31, 2013), and the entire disclosure of the application is incorporated herein by reference for that purpose.

Technical Field

[0002] The present invention relates to a server that provides games, a communication system, a control method for the communication system, and a program.

Background Art

[0003] Conventionally, in a battle game server, a deck of a user is configured with a plurality of battle cards or the like stored for each user, and based on the total value of the attack power and defense power of the deck, there is a battle game server in a format where a plurality of users compete for victory or defeat (for example, Patent Document 1). In such a battle game server, when a user acquires a battle card, the user acquires it by purchasing the battle card or by winning a battle against an opponent, etc.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in the conventional battle game server, the method of acquiring battle cards or the like is limited, and it may reduce the user's interest in the game. Especially for battle cards with high rarity value ​​​​​​Because battle cards and other items are difficult to obtain, users have the impression that there is absolutely no possibility of obtaining them. This could give them a significant boost in their interest in the game.

[0006] Therefore, the object of the present invention, made in view of the above-mentioned problems, is a method for obtaining match cards, etc. To increase the variety of laws and improve the predictability of acquiring rare and valuable cards, A server, a communication system, and a control method for the communication system that can increase interest in the subject. The purpose is to provide laws and programs. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the server according to the present invention At least one of the first group, which includes multiple types with different rarity values, is provided to the user. A first determination means for determining some of the items, From a second group including multiple types of items with different rarity values, the first determination means The number of times an item has been provided by a user exceeds a predetermined number of times, and the provision of at least one item to such users is as follows: A second decision-making means for making a decision, The second group includes items that are rarer than those in the first group. It is characterized by the following.

[0008] Furthermore, the server according to the present invention is When a reset request is received, the number of times the item has been provided by the first determination means is changed. It is characterized by the following.

[0009] Furthermore, the server according to the present invention is Based on the number of times the item is provided by the first determination means, the second determination means The system includes means for transmitting screen information to a communication terminal indicating whether or not the device is locked. It is characterized by using as the keynote.

[0010] In addition, the server according to the present invention The second determination means determines at least one item to be provided to a user whose number of times of providing an item by the first determination means within a first predetermined period is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times. It is characterized by this. It is characterized by using as the keynote. In addition, the server according to the present invention The second determination means determines at least one item to be provided to the user for a certain period of time. It is characterized by this. In addition, the server according to the present invention The second lottery means can provide a plurality of types of items with different rare values by lottery to a user whose number of times of providing an item by the second lottery means within a second predetermined period is equal to or more than a predetermined value. It is characterized by this. It is characterized by this.

[0011] In addition, the communication system according to the present invention [[ID=]] includes a server and a communication terminal, and is a communication system in which the server provides an item to the communication terminal in response to a request from the communication terminal. The communication terminal transmits an item acquisition request to the server. The server determines at least one item to be provided to the user from a first group including a plurality of types of items with different rare values by a first determination means. When the user has received the provision of an item by the first determination means a predetermined number of times or more, the second determination means determines at least one item to be provided to the user from a second group including a plurality of types of items with different rare values. The second group includes items with a higher rare value than the first group. It is characterized by this. It is characterized by this. It is characterized by this. It is characterized by this. It is characterized by this.

[0012] Also, the communication system according to the present invention The second lottery means is configured to, within a first predetermined period, For users whose number of times of providing items by the first lottery means is equal to or more than a predetermined number, a plurality of types of items with different rarity values are provided by lottery, which is characterized in that it is possible.

[0013] Also, the communication system according to the present invention The second lottery means is configured to provide, by lottery, a plurality of types of items with different rarity values to a user for a certain period of time, which is characterized in that it is possible.

[0014] Also, the communication system according to the present invention The second lottery means is configured to, within a second predetermined period, For users whose number of times of providing items by the second lottery means is equal to or more than a predetermined value, a plurality of types of items with different rarity values are provided by lottery, which is characterized in that it is possible.

[0015] Also, a control method for a communication system according to the present invention Comprises a server and a communication terminal, and is a control method for a communication system in which the server provides an item to the communication terminal in response to a request from the communication terminal, The method comprising: A step in which the communication terminal transmits an item acquisition request to the server; The server, Determining, by a first determination means, at least one item to be provided to a user from a first group including a plurality of types of items with different rarity values; A step of determining, by a second determination means, at least one item to be provided to the user from a second group including a plurality of types of items with different rarity values when the user of the communication terminal has received the provision of items a predetermined number of times or more by the first determination means; And Including a step of determining, by a second determination means, at least one item to be provided to the user from a second group including a plurality of types of items with different rarity values when the user of the communication terminal has received the provision of items a predetermined number of times or more by the first determination means; Including, The second group includes items that are rarer than those in the first group. It is characterized by the following.

[0016] Furthermore, the control method for the communication system according to the present invention is: The second lottery means, within the first predetermined period, determines the items obtained by the first lottery means. Users who have received the item more than a certain number of times will be entered into a lottery to win one of several items with varying levels of rarity. It is characterized by its ability to provide [something].

[0017] Furthermore, the control method for the communication system according to the present invention is: The second lottery means allows the user to enter into a lottery to win one of several types of items with different rarity values. It is characterized by its ability to provide the product for a certain period of time.

[0018] Furthermore, the control method for the communication system according to the present invention is: The second lottery means, within the second predetermined period, determines the items obtained by the second lottery means. Users who have received the item more than a certain number of times will be entered into a lottery to win one of several items with varying levels of rarity. It is characterized by its ability to provide.

[0019] Furthermore, the program according to the present invention is The system comprises a server and a communication terminal, and in response to a request from the communication terminal, the server communicates with the communication terminal Finally, a computer that functions as a communication terminal in a communication system that provides items, The steps include sending an item acquisition request to the server, The first determination means of the server determines the first set of items, which include multiple types of items with different rarity values. The steps include determining at least one item to provide to the user from the group, The second determination means of the server determines the number of times an item is provided by the first lottery determination. A second group of items containing multiple types of items with different rarity values, for users who have used a certain number of times or more. The steps include determining at least one item to be provided to the user from the link, A program to execute, The second group includes items that are rarer than those in the first group. It is characterized by the following. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] The server, communication system, method for controlling the communication system, and program in this invention This would increase the variety of ways to acquire cards such as match cards, and also include cards with high rarity value. This can improve the predictability of obtaining such items and increase interest in the game. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0021] [Figure 1] This is a block diagram of a communication system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is an example of item data according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is an example of item provision information data according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is an example of an item acquisition request screen according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a flowchart showing the operation of the communication system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a block diagram of a communication system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. [Figure 7] This is an example of item provision information data according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a flowchart showing the operation of the communication system according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0022] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

[0023] (Embodiment 1) Figure 1 is a block diagram of a communication system according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The communication system according to Form 1 comprises a server 1 (game server 1) and a communication terminal 2.

[0024] Server 1 comprises a communication unit 10, a storage unit 11, and a control unit 12.

[0025] The communication unit 10 communicates with the communication terminal 2 by at least one of the following means: wirelessly or via a wired connection.

[0026] The memory unit 11 stores information relating to the items and item types to be provided to the communication terminal 2. Items are various items used within the game, such as the user's deck. What kind of battle cards, characters, weapons, equipment, decorations, plants, food, etc. make up the game? It may also be the case that the item type is a numerical value representing the rarity of the item. This is a numerical value representing the category of an item. Below, the item types are listed in order of rarity value. While we will explain it as a numerical value representing "a," it is not limited to this.

[0027] Specifically, the memory unit 11 contains item data 111 and item provision information data 112 This is stored.

[0028] Item data 111 contains data such as images related to the items provided to the user. Stored in association with item identification information. Item identification information refers to the item identification information used in this system. This is an identifier used to uniquely identify an item. Figure 2 shows an example of item data 111. As shown, for example, item data includes item identification information "ITM001", item name "Item A", Item Image "Item A Image", Attack Power "1000", Defense Power "50 Includes 0", item type "3", and item group "Group A". Attack power and defense power This parameter relates to the strength of the item. Image data can be in JPEG, GIF, or PNG format. Any image format is acceptable. An item group can consist of multiple items. The system is configured such that the control unit 12 determines which item to be offered by lottery. Determine the range. Here, the items included in group B are more likely to be included in group A. To make it more valuable than the item itself.

[0029] Item provision information data 112 is the number of times server 1 provided an item to communication terminal 2 and The system stores information related to the items provided for each user identification. Specifically, it stores information related to the items provided. Information data 112 includes user identification information, the number of times an item has been provided, and identification information of the provided item. The data is stored in association with other data. User identification information is used to uniquely identify a user in this system. This is an identifier for that purpose. The number of times an item has been provided refers to the number of times Server 1 communicates with each user regarding their identification information. This is the number of times an item has been provided to terminal 2. Provided item identification information is the number of times server 1 has provided an item to each user. This is item identification information related to the item provided to communication terminal 2 related to the user identification information. Figure 3 An example of item provision information data 112 is shown below. As shown in Figure 3, item provision information data For example, item 112 includes user identification information "UID001", item provision count "50 times", and Includes provided item identification information "ITM002" and "ITM004".

[0030] The control unit 12 performs various controls related to the server 1. For example, the control unit 12 receives information from the communication terminal 2. Receives a request for the item acquisition screen (hereinafter referred to as the item acquisition screen request). Item acquisition The user screen is the user interface used by the communication terminal 2 to send an item acquisition request to the server 1. This is the face. When a request for an item acquisition screen is received, the control unit 12 will select the item acquisition screen. Data related to the screen is transmitted to the communication terminal 2 via the communication unit 10. Preferably, item acquisition. The screen request includes user identification information of communication terminal 2.

[0031] Furthermore, when the control unit 12 receives an item acquisition request from the communication terminal 2, it will provide the item The system draws a lottery and provides an item. Specifically, the control unit 12 includes a first lottery means 121 and a second lottery means 121. It comprises two lottery means 122. The control unit 12 responds to an item acquisition request from the communication terminal 2. Then, the items to be offered are selected by lottery using the first lottery means 121 or the second lottery means 122. There are two types of item acquisition requests: the first item acquisition request and the second item acquisition request. When the control unit 12 determines that it has received the first item acquisition request, the control unit 12 will... The lottery means 121 selects the item data 111 and item provision information data from the memory unit 11. Refer to 112, and see if the item group is among the items that have not yet been provided in Group A. The control unit 12 then draws an item to be provided to the communication terminal 2. The first lottery means 121 provides items based on item data 111. The item image corresponding to the item identification information related to the item being provided is transmitted via the communication unit 10. The control unit 12 sends the item to the communication terminal 2 each time it provides an item to the communication terminal 2. The number of times an item has been provided in the Tem-provided information data 112 is increased by 1. The control unit 12 also communicates When an item is provided to terminal 2, the item provision information data 112 contains information related to that item. The item identification information is recorded as the provided item identification information.

[0032] On the other hand, when server 1 receives a second item acquisition request, control unit 12 performs a second lottery. By means 122, the item data 111 and the item provision information data 112 are referenced. The item group will provide items from Group A and Group B that have not yet been provided. The second lottery means 122 then sends the item to the communication terminal 2. Provides. Specifically, the second lottery means 122 provides based on item data 111. The item image corresponding to the item identification information for the item is transmitted via the communication unit 10. Send to terminal 2.

[0033] Here, the control unit 12 determines the number of times an item has been provided in the item provision information data 112 of the storage unit 11. If the number of attempts exceeds a predetermined number, the communication for the second item acquisition request will be sent to the item acquisition screen. The control unit 12 controls the communication terminal 2 to enable transmission. Specifically, the control unit 12 controls the communication terminal 2 to enable transmission. When a request for an item acquisition screen is received, the user identifier included in the item acquisition screen request Based on the separate information and the item provision information data 112, the user identification information of the communication terminal 2 is related The number of times an item has been provided is obtained. The control unit 12 determines if the number of times an item has been provided is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. The control unit 12 then determines whether the number of times an item has been provided is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 25). If it is determined that it is the number of times (i.e., the number of times an item is provided by the first lottery means 121) If the number exceeds a predetermined number, a second item acquisition request will be made on the item acquisition screen. Enable transmission (unlock the transmission of the second item acquisition request). Meanwhile, control unit 12 If it is determined that the number of times an item has been provided is less than a predetermined value, then on the item acquisition screen... Make it impossible to send a second item acquisition request (lock the sending of the second item acquisition request) do).

[0034] The method of selection by the first lottery means 121 and the second lottery means 122 is random. It may be present, or a lottery may be conducted based on a predetermined algorithm. 12 is selected by the first lottery means 121 from a predetermined item group (Group A) Provide the user with a selection of items from a range of items with different values. Also, control Section 12, using the second lottery means 122, determines the number of times items are provided by the first lottery means 121. For users who have used a predetermined number of times or more, a predetermined item group (Group A and Group B) will be provided. The second lottery method is to offer multiple types of items with different levels of rarity from Group A. In order to draw items from the items included in Group P and Group B, the first draw will be conducted. This increases the likelihood of providing items that are rarer and more valuable than those that can be offered through other means.

[0035] Figures 4(a) and 4(b) show examples of item acquisition screens. Figure 4(a) shows the second item acquisition screen. An example of the item retrieval screen when sending an item retrieval request is locked is shown in Figure 4(a). Therefore, the item acquisition screen has a button 40 for sending the first item acquisition request. It includes 1a and a button 402a for sending a second item acquisition request. Figure 4(a) In this case, the transmission of the second item acquisition request is locked, as indicated by button 402a It will be displayed as "(Locked)". When the user presses button 402b on communication terminal 2 However, a second item acquisition request cannot be sent. Figure 4(b) shows the second item acquisition request. This shows an example of the item retrieval screen when the sending lock is released. (Figure 4(b)) For example, button 402b displays "Spin the gacha" and the second item is acquired. Indicates that the request can be sent.

[0036] Preferably, the item acquisition screen is displayed for each item type related to the items included in Group A. This includes remaining quantity information 403. Preferably, the item acquisition screen includes Group A and Group B. Includes remaining quantity information 404 for each item type related to the items included in the package. Control unit of Server 1 12 is the provided item identification of item data 111 and item provision information data 112. Based on the information, calculate the remaining number of items available to users in each item group. Then, remaining quantity information 403 and remaining quantity information 404 are generated. Note that in Figure 4, item data 111 items are categorized into 1-4 types, N (Normal) and UN (Upper Normal). They are displayed as R (Rare), SR (Super Rare), and each item. The remaining quantities of each type are 35, 23, 12, and 5. (Based on remaining quantity information 403 and 404) The user can determine the availability of items in each of the first and second item acquisition requests. The item type related to a certain item can be recognized. It includes information on the remaining quantity of each item type (403), but it is not limited to this. For example, remaining quantity information 40 In addition to 3, or instead of the remaining quantity information 403, the number of items obtained for each item type. The information may be displayed on the item acquisition screen. Furthermore, the information may be displayed for the entire Group A on the item acquisition screen. Display the total number of items included and the total number of items included in Group B as a whole. It is also acceptable to display different information for each item type depending on its rarity. This is also good. For example, if the rarity of the items included in each group is above a certain value, the image The names of the characters depicted on the items are listed as information specific to each item type. This is also fine. Furthermore, for items with a rarity below a certain value, only the remaining quantity or the number acquired will be displayed. It may also be possible to display the information for each type of system.

[0037] Preferably, the item acquisition screen includes expiration date information 405 related to the item acquisition request. For example, in Figure 4, the deadline is "December 31, 2013". In this case, communication terminal 2 is The first item acquisition request and the second item acquisition request can be sent until the deadline, Server 1 It receives item acquisition requests and provides the items until the specified deadline. Preferably, The item acquisition screen includes in-game currency information 406 related to the first item acquisition request. For example, the in-game currency is called ribbons, and the number of ribbons is determined by certain events in the game. It is added when the objective is cleared. Preferably, the first item acquisition request is a predetermined number of revolving credits. You can send N as payment.

[0038] Preferably, the item acquisition screen includes a section relating to the number of times an item has been provided until unlocked. This includes unlock information 407. For example, in Figure 4, unlock information 407 is "10 more times". The message "Unlocked" is displayed. According to unlock information 407, the user can access the second item. It is possible to determine the number of first item acquisition requests required to send an item acquisition request. Cut.

[0039] The communication terminal 2 comprises a communication unit 20, a display unit 21, an operation unit 22, and a control unit 23.

[0040] The communication unit 20 communicates with the server 1 wirelessly or via at least one of wired means. Specifically The communication unit 20, based on the user's operation of the operation unit 22, sends an image for item acquisition to the server 1. A screen request is sent. The communication unit 20 also receives the screen for item acquisition from the server 1 in response to the request. It receives data from the surface. The communication unit 20 also communicates based on the user's operation of the operation unit 22. A request to acquire a first item or a request to acquire a second item is sent to the server 1. Also, the communication unit 2 0 is the item for the first item acquisition request or the second item acquisition request from Server 1. Receive the offer of M.

[0041] The display unit 21 is composed of a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, etc., and server 1 It displays and outputs information related to the game provided by the server 1. For example, the display unit 21 is provided by the server 1. The display unit 21 also displays the item image related to the item being acquired. Display.

[0042] The control unit 22 consists of buttons, a touch panel, etc., and controls the user's input during the game. The operation unit 22 receives the input signal from the user and controls the control unit 2 Send to 3.

[0043] The control unit 23 performs various controls related to the communication terminal 2. For example, the control unit 23 controls the user Based on the operation of the control unit 22, an item acquisition screen request, a first item acquisition request, or the The item acquisition request for item 2 is sent to server 1 via communication unit 20.

[0044] Next, regarding the communication system according to Embodiment 1, the flowchart shown in Figure 5 illustrates the following: Let's explain how it works.

[0045] First, the control unit 23 of the communication terminal 2, based on the user's operation of the operation unit 22, A request for a screen to acquire data is sent to the server 1 via the communication unit 20 (step S1).

[0046] Next, when the control unit 12 of server 1 receives an item acquisition screen request from the communication terminal 2, , User identification information and item provision information data 112 included in the item acquisition screen request Based on this, the number of times an item related to the user identification information of communication terminal 2 has been provided is obtained. Then control Unit 12 determines whether the number of times an item has been provided is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (step S2). If it is determined that the number of times an item has been provided exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 25 times or more), then (step S2 (Yes), Unlock the sending of the second item acquisition request on the item acquisition screen. Discard (step S3). Then the control unit 12 will send an item acquisition screen via the communication unit 10. The data related to is transmitted to the communication terminal 2 (step S5). Meanwhile, in step S2, If the department 12 determines that the number of times an item has been provided is less than a predetermined value (step S2 is good e) Lock the transmission of the second item acquisition request on the item acquisition screen (step S4) Proceed to step S5 and send data related to the item acquisition screen to the communication terminal 2. .

[0047] Next, the display unit 21 of the communication terminal 2 displays the screen for acquiring the received item (step S6). Then the control unit 23, based on the user's operation of the operation unit 22, the first item The acquisition request, or the second item acquisition request, is sent to the server 1 via the communication unit 20 ( Step S7).

[0048] Next, the control unit 12 of server 1 determines that the item acquisition request received from communication terminal 2 is the first Determine whether it is an item acquisition request or a second item acquisition request (step S8). If it is determined that this is a first item acquisition request (yes in step S8), the control unit 12, by the first lottery means 121, the item data 111 and item of the memory unit 11 Refer to provided information data 112, and the item group is one of the items from group A that has not yet been provided. An item to be provided to the communication terminal 2 is selected from the items by lottery (step S9). Then control Unit 12 provides the item to the communication terminal 2 (step S11).

[0049] On the other hand, if it is determined in step S8 that it is not a first item acquisition request (second If it is determined that this is an item acquisition request (No in step S8), the control unit 12 will The second lottery method 122 selects the item data 111 and the item provision information data 112 Refer to the information provided, and select the items from Group A and Group B that have not yet been provided. An item is drawn (step S10). Then in step S11, the control unit 12 Provide the item to terminal 2.

[0050] Next, the control unit 12 stores the provided items as provided item identification information in the storage unit 11. The item provision information data 112 is recorded. The control unit 12 also controls the first lottery means 121. If items are selected and provided by lottery, the item provision information data 112 in the memory unit 11 will The number of times an item has been provided is increased by 1 (step S12). Then the process ends.

[0051] Thus, according to the present invention, the control unit 12 of the server 1 controls the first lottery means 121 and the second The system includes a lottery means 122, and the second lottery means 122 determines the items by the first lottery means 121. Users who have received the item more than a certain number of times will be entered into a lottery to win one of several types of items with different rarity values. Since we can provide the system, we can increase the variety of ways to obtain match cards, etc. It is possible. Furthermore, the second lottery method 122 is for items that are rarer than those that can be offered by the first lottery method. Because it is highly likely to provide high-value items, it increases the predictability of acquiring rare and valuable cards, etc. This can increase interest in games.

[0052] Preferably, the first item acquisition request can be made free of charge once a day, and subsequent requests can be made free of charge once a day. This can be sent using in-game currency, etc. In this case, Server 1 will also send the communication terminal The system may be configured to receive reset requests at any time. The request is, in essence, a request to reset item provision information data 112. When the control unit 12 of the receiver 1 receives a reset request from the communication terminal 2, the control unit 12 of the receiver 1 will... The number of times an item has been provided corresponding to the user identification information is set to 0. The control unit 12 also sets the number of times an item has been provided. Delete the item identification information. By doing so, for example, in the first item acquisition request... If there are no more items left in Group A to draw from, the items already provided by Group A will be used. Reset information related to the system and the interest of users who want to enjoy the game for free. It can be maintained.

[0053] In this embodiment, the conditions under which the lock for sending the second item acquisition request is released This refers to the number of times items are provided by the first lottery method 121 being equal to or greater than a predetermined number, but is not limited to this. Furthermore, the conditions for unlocking can be set to any conditions. For example, within a first predetermined period (for example) If, within a period of 30 days, the number of times an item is provided by the first lottery means 121 exceeds a predetermined number of times In this case, the control unit 12 of server 1 can provide items using the second lottery means 122. It may also be possible to have the item provided by the first lottery means 121 for a predetermined number of days ( For example, if this continues for 7 days, the control unit 12 of server 1 will use the second lottery means 122 Items may be made available. Furthermore, for example, a specific A If an item (winning item) is provided, the control unit 12 of server 1 will determine the second draw player Items may be made available through step 122. In this way, the user's game It can increase interest in the subject.

[0054] Furthermore, the control unit 12 of server 1 determines the period during which items can be provided by the second lottery means 122. This can be limited to a specific period (for example, one day).

[0055] Furthermore, the second lottery method 122 draws items from Group A and Group B. However, it is not limited to this, and the second drawing method 122 draws items only from group B. It may be done in this way. By doing so, the second lottery means 122 will be able to select from group A. Since items are drawn only from Group B, which includes highly rare items, the chances of winning are even greater. This can increase the predictability of acquiring high-value cards and improve interest in the game. ru.

[0056] In this embodiment 1, there are two item groups: Group A and Group B. However, this is not the only way; there may be three or more groups. For example, three groups If present, the control unit 12 of server 1 further includes a third lottery means. If the number of times the prize is offered exceeds the second predetermined number, the third lottery method will determine group C ( Items will be drawn from Group A and Group B. In this case, Group C will not be selected. , including items of higher rarity than those in Group B. By doing this, the match To increase the variety of methods for acquiring cards, etc., and to predict the acquisition of cards with high rarity value, etc. It can enhance sexuality and increase interest in games.

[0057] (Embodiment 2) The second embodiment of the present invention will be described below. Figure 6 shows the second embodiment of the present invention. This is a block diagram showing the configuration of the signal system. The same configurations as in Embodiment 1 are shown. Reference numerals are used, and their descriptions are omitted. The communication system according to Embodiment 2 is similar to that of Embodiment 1. Compared to the above configuration, the item provision information data 113 stored in the storage unit 11 of server 1 is The information differs from that of Embodiment 1.

[0058] Item provision information data 113, in general terms, provides items through a second lottery method. The number of times the item was provided (hereinafter referred to as the number of times the second item was provided) is also stored. Figure 7 shows the item provision information. An example of data 113 is shown. As shown in Figure 7, item provision information data 113 includes, for example... User identification information "UID001", number of times items were provided "50 times", second item provided The number of times is "10," and includes the provided item identification information "ITM004."

[0059] Then, the control unit 12 of the server 1 according to the second embodiment will, based on the number of times the second item has been provided, To lock or unlock the sending of the second item acquisition request. Specifically, The lord 12, within the second predetermined period (for example, 5 days), uses the second lottery means 122 to determine the outcome. If the number of times an item is provided exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 5 times or more), the control unit 1 of server 1 2 enables the provision of items by the second lottery means 122.

[0060] Next, regarding the communication system according to Embodiment 2, the flowchart shown in Figure 8 illustrates the following: The operation will be described. The same reference numerals are used for operations identical to those in Embodiment 1, and their descriptions are omitted. do.

[0061] In the communication system according to Embodiment 2, after step S1, the control unit 12 of the server 1, The number of times an item has been provided exceeds a predetermined number, and the second item has been provided within the second predetermined period. Determine whether the number of times is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (step S21). The number of times is greater than the specified number, and the number of times the second item is provided is greater than the specified number within the second specified period. If it is determined that there is a second item (yes in step S21), proceed to step S3 and obtain the second item. Unlock the request. Otherwise (No in step S21), proceed to step S4. Proceed and lock the second item acquisition request. Steps S5 to S11 are then performed. It performs the same operation as Form 1.

[0062] Following step S10, the control unit 12 of server 1 has already provided the item. The item identification information is recorded in the item provision information data 113 of the storage unit 11. Also, the control unit 1 2. When an item is drawn and provided by the first drawing means 121, the memory unit 11 The number of times an item has been provided in the item provision information data 113 is increased by 1. Furthermore, the control unit 12 then... If an item is provided by the second lottery method 122, add 1 to the second item provision count. (Step S22). Then the process ends.

[0063] Thus, according to the communication system of Embodiment 2, Server 1 provides the second item. By controlling the lock related to sending the request to acquire the second item according to the number of times, the battle To increase the variety of methods for acquiring cards, etc., and to predict the acquisition of cards with high rarity value, etc. It can enhance sexuality and increase interest in games.

[0064] Here, a computer is preferably used to function as server 1 or communication terminal 2. Such a computer can implement the functions of server 1 or communication terminal 2. The program describing the processing content is stored in the memory of the computer, The computer's central processing unit (CPU) reads and executes this program. This can be achieved by doing so.

[0065] The present invention has been described based on various drawings and embodiments, but those skilled in the art will be able to explain various aspects based on this disclosure. It should be noted that these transformations and modifications are easy to perform. It should be noted that the following are included within the scope of the present invention. For example, each means, each step, etc. The functions and other elements can be rearranged in a way that does not create logical contradictions, and multiple means and steps can be combined into one. It is possible to combine or separate them.

[0066] For example, in embodiments 1 and 2 described above, item data 111 and item provision information data The data 112 is stored in the memory unit 11 of the server 1, and the control unit 12 controls the first lottery means 121 and An example of how it functions as the lottery method 122 has been described, but it is not limited to this. For example, item data 111, item provision information data 112, and a first lottery means The 121 and the second lottery means 122 are provided in either the server 1 or the communication terminal 2. It is also acceptable to do so. Furthermore, considering the game processing load, the performance of server 1 and communication terminal 2, etc., Item data 111, item provision information data 112, first lottery means 121, and All of the two lottery means 122 may be provided only on server 1, or the communication terminal It may be provided only in the last 2. Below are the original claims of the present application. The inventions described in the scope are noted below. [1] Through a lottery, users will receive a selection of items from a variety of items with varying levels of rarity. The first available lottery method, For users who have received an item through the first lottery means a predetermined number of times or more, the lottery will be conducted. It is possible to offer multiple types of items with different levels of rarity, and the first lottery means can offer A second lottery method that is more likely to offer items of higher rarity than the items available, A server characterized by having the following features. [2] The second lottery means, within the first predetermined period, determines the items obtained by the first lottery means. Users who have received the item more than a certain number of times will be entered into a lottery to win one of several items with varying levels of rarity. The server according to [1], characterized in that it is capable of providing [something]. [3] The second lottery means allows the user to enter into a lottery to win one of several types of items with different rarity values. The server according to [1] or [2], characterized in that it is capable of providing a certain amount of time. [4] The second lottery means, within the second predetermined period, determines the items obtained by the second lottery means. Users who have received the item more than a certain number of times will be entered into a lottery to win one of several items with varying levels of rarity. A server according to any one of [1] to [3], characterized in that it can provide a . [5] The system comprises a server and a communication terminal, and in response to a request from the communication terminal, the server communicates with the communication terminal A communication system that provides items at the end, The communication terminal sends an item acquisition request to the server. The aforementioned server, The first lottery method will determine which of several types of items have different rarity values. A lottery is held to select a Mu and provide it to the aforementioned communication terminal. The second lottery means allows the user of the communication terminal to use the first lottery means a predetermined number of times. If you have received the above items, one of several types of items with different rarity values The club's items are selected by lottery and provided to the aforementioned communication terminal. The second lottery means provides items that are rarer than those that can be provided by the first lottery means. A communication system characterized by a high probability of providing valuable items. [6] The second lottery means, within the first predetermined period, determines the items obtained by the first lottery means. Users who have received the item more than a certain number of times will be entered into a lottery to win one of several items with varying levels of rarity. The communication system according to [5], characterized in that it is capable of providing a m. [7] The second lottery means allows the user to enter into a lottery to win one of several types of items with different rarity values. The communication system described in [5] or [6] is characterized by being able to provide a certain amount of time. Hmm. [8] The second lottery means, within the second predetermined period, determines the items obtained by the second lottery means. Users who have received the item more than a certain number of times will be entered into a lottery to win one of several items with varying levels of rarity. The communication service described in any one of [5] to [7] is characterized by being able to provide a communication service. Stem. [9] The system comprises a server and a communication terminal, and in response to a request from the communication terminal, the server communicates with the communication terminal A method for controlling a communication system that provides items at the end, The steps include: the communication terminal sending an item acquisition request to the server; The aforementioned server, The first lottery method will determine which of several types of items have different rarity values. The steps include: drawing lots and providing them to the communication terminal, The second lottery means allows the user of the communication terminal to use the first lottery means a predetermined number of times. If you have received the above items, one of several types of items with different rarity values The steps include: drawing items from the department and providing them to the communication terminal, The second lottery means provides items that are rarer than those that can be provided by the first lottery means. A method for controlling a communication system, characterized by a high probability of providing a useful item.

[10] The second lottery means, within the first predetermined period, determines the items obtained by the first lottery means. Users who have received the item more than a certain number of times will be entered into a lottery to win one of several items with varying levels of rarity. A method for controlling a communication system according to [9], characterized in that it can provide a m.

[11] The second lottery means allows the user to enter into a lottery to win one of several types of items with different rarity values. The communication system described in [9] or

[10] is characterized by being able to provide the service for a certain period of time. How to control the system.

[12] The second lottery means, within the second predetermined period, determines the items obtained by the second lottery means. Users who have received the item more than a certain number of times will be entered into a lottery to win one of several items with varying levels of rarity. The communication described in any one of paragraphs [9] to

[11] , characterized in that it is possible to provide a System control method.

[13] The system comprises a server and a communication terminal, and in response to a request from the communication terminal, the server communicates with the communication terminal Finally, a computer that functions as a communication terminal in a communication system that provides items, The steps include sending an item acquisition request to the server, The first lottery means of the server selects from among several types of items with different rarity values Steps to receive some of the items selected by lottery, The second lottery means of the server determines the number of times an item has been provided by the first lottery means. For users who have participated more than a certain number of times, a lottery will be held to select from multiple types of items with different levels of rarity. A program to perform the steps of receiving some of the items provided. , the possibility of providing items of higher rarity than those available through the first lottery method. A program characterized by its high performance. [Explanation of symbols]

[0067] 1 Server (Game Server) 10 Communications Department 11 Storage section 111 Item Data 112, 113 Item Provision Information Data 113 Item Provision Information Data 12 Control Unit 121 First drawing method 122 Second drawing method 2. Communication terminals 20 Communications Department 21 Display section 22 Control section 23 Control Unit 401a, 401b, 402a, 402b buttons Remaining stock information for 403 and 404 405 Expiry Information 406 In-game currency and other information 407 Unlock Information

Claims

1. A first means for determining at least one item that has not yet been provided to a user, from a first group containing multiple types of items with different rarity values, The system comprises a second group containing multiple types of items with different rarity values, and a second means for determining from the first group at least one item to be provided to a user who has received an item from the first means a predetermined number of times or more, The second group includes information processing devices that are rarer than the first group.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising a third means for changing the number of times an item has been provided by the first means when a reset request is received.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a fourth means for displaying a screen indicating how many more times an item needs to be provided to reach the predetermined number of times.

4. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second means determines at least one item to be provided to users who have been provided with an item by the first means a predetermined number of times or more within a first predetermined period.

5. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second means determines at least one item to be provided to the user for a certain period of time.

6. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the second means determines at least one item to be provided to users who have been provided with an item by the second means a predetermined number of times or more within a second predetermined period.

7. Computers, A first means for determining at least one item that has not yet been provided to a user, from a first group containing multiple types of items with different rarity values, The second means functions as a means for determining from a second group containing multiple types of items with different rarity values ​​and the first group at least one item to be provided to a user who has been provided with an item by the first means at least a predetermined number of times. The second group includes information processing programs that contain items of higher rarity value than those in the first group.

8. The first means includes a first step of determining at least one item that has not yet been provided to the user, from a first group of items including multiple types of items with different rarity values, The second means includes a second step of determining from a second group containing multiple types of items with different rarity values ​​and the first group at least one item to be provided to a user who has been provided with an item by the first means at least a predetermined number of times, The second group includes items of higher rarity value than those in the first group, and is an information processing method.

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