JP7202962B2 - Systems, methods and programs for offering sweepstakes - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a system, method, and program for providing a lottery for lottery content.

Conventionally, in a system for providing services such as online games, lottery ("gacha" or " Gasha" is sometimes called.) is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). Such a lottery is typically executed with the consumption of paid or free items (including coins, etc.). In addition, in order to promote such a lottery, for example, for the execution of the first lottery, a discount is applied to the consumption quantity of the item (initial discount) or consumption of the item is unnecessary (first time free). measures are being taken.

JP 2013-247977 A

However, although it is conceivable that the execution of the lottery by the user will be promoted by the measures such as the first-time discount described above, there may be cases where the measures are not sufficiently effective. For example, when the user selects and executes a desired lottery from among a plurality of lotteries with different lottery target contents, if an initial discount or the like is applied to each of these plurality of lotteries, the user tends to concentrate on simply executing a plurality of lotteries in order to comprehensively acquire benefits such as the first discount. This can reduce the enjoyment of the lottery.

One object of the embodiment of the present invention is to promote the execution of the lottery and to suppress the decrease in the enjoyment of the lottery. Other objects of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon review of the specification as a whole.

A system according to one embodiment of the present invention is a system for providing a lottery for lottery content, comprising one or more computer processors and a storage device for storing information, the storage device comprising: storing information about a predetermined lottery value and a first discount item owned by each of a plurality of users, wherein the one or more computer processors, in response to execution of readable instructions, produce at least lottery content; A process of accepting a selection by one user included in said plurality of users for a lottery to be executed from among a plurality of partially different lotteries, and a predetermined need for said predetermined lottery value owned by said one user a process of executing a lottery selected by the one user from among the plurality of lotteries with the consumption of the number of lotteries, and A discount according to the selected lottery for the predetermined required number of the predetermined lottery value consumed along with the execution of the selected lottery when one discount item is consumed. including applying

A method according to an embodiment of the invention is performed by one or more computers accessible to a storage device storing information relating to a predetermined raffle value and a first discount item owned by each of a plurality of users. , a method for providing a lottery for lottery target content, wherein one user included in the plurality of users selects a lottery to be executed from a plurality of lotteries in which at least a part of the lottery target content is different from each other. a step of accepting, and a step of executing a lottery selected by said one user from among said plurality of lotteries, accompanied by consumption of a predetermined required number of said predetermined lottery value possessed by said one user; wherein the step of executing the lottery involves consumption of the first discount item owned by the one user, the predetermined lottery item consumed along with the execution of the selected lottery applying a discount responsive to the selected lottery to the predetermined required number of values.

A program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a program for providing a lottery for lottery target content, and stores information on a predetermined lottery value and a first discount item owned by each of a plurality of users. a lottery to be executed from among a plurality of lotteries in which at least part of the lottery target content is different from each other, according to the execution on one or more computers that can access the storage device of the The process of accepting a selection by one user included in a plurality of users, and the consumption of a predetermined required number of the predetermined lottery value owned by the one user, the one of the plurality of lotteries a process of executing the lottery selected by the user, and executing the lottery, wherein the process of executing the lottery involves consumption of the first discount item owned by the one user, the selected lottery applying a discount according to the selected lottery to the predetermined required number of the predetermined lottery values consumed in executing the above.

Various embodiments of the present invention facilitate the execution of the lottery and reduce the enjoyment of the lottery.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a network including a service providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing functions of the service providing system 10; FIG. 4 is a diagram exemplifying information managed by a user information table 411; FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a stage selection screen 50; The figure which illustrates the lottery selection screen 60. FIG. The figure which illustrates the lottery execution screen 70. FIG. The figure which illustrates the correspondence of the frequency|count of stage clearing of corresponding series, and a discount rate. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a user's level and the number of first and second discount tickets to be given;

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a network including a service providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the system 10 is communicably connected to a user terminal 30 via a communication network 20 such as the Internet. Although only one user terminal 30 is illustrated in FIG. 1 , the system 10 is communicatively connected to a plurality of user terminals 30 . The system 10 provides a predetermined service to the user of the user terminal 30, and also provides a lottery (lottery game) for lottery target content such as content that can be used in the predetermined service.

Predetermined services provided by the system 10 of the present embodiment (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "provided services") may include various types of services. For example, the services provided include online games, distribution of digital content (including videos, music, articles, electronic books, etc.), SNS, text chat, electronic commerce, and various other Internet services.

The system 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. , and these components are electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 11 is configured as a CPU, GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 15 or the like into the main memory 12, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 12 is composed of, for example, a DRAM.

The input/output I/F 13 includes various input/output devices for exchanging information with a user or the like. The input/output I/F 13 includes, for example, information input devices such as keyboards and pointing devices (for example, mice, touch panels, etc.), voice input devices such as microphones, and image input devices such as cameras. The input/output I/F 13 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I/F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various types of communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to enable wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like.

In this embodiment, the system 10 can be configured using multiple computers each having the hardware configuration described above. For example, system 10 may be configured by one or more server devices.

The service providing system 10 configured in this manner has functions as a web server and an application server, and executes various processes in response to requests from a web browser or other applications installed in the user terminal 30. Then, screen data (for example, HTML data) and control data according to the result of the processing are transmitted to the user terminal 30 . The user terminal 30 displays a web page or other screen based on the received data.

The user terminal 30 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 35, and these components are electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 31 is configured as a CPU, GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 35 or the like into the main memory 32, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 32 is composed of, for example, a DRAM.

The input/output I/F 33 is various input/output devices for exchanging information with the user. The input/output I/F 33 includes, for example, information input devices such as keyboards and pointing devices (for example, mice and touch panels), voice input devices such as microphones, and image input devices such as cameras. The input/output I/F 33 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I/F 34 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various types of communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to enable wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

The storage 35 is configured by, for example, a magnetic disk or flash memory. The storage 35 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. A program stored in the storage 35 can be downloaded from an application market or the like and installed.

In this embodiment, the user terminal 30 may be configured as a smart phone, tablet terminal, wearable device, personal computer, game terminal, or the like.

A user of the user terminal 30 configured in this manner uses the services provided by the system 10 by communicating with the system 10 via a web browser or other application installed in the storage 35 or the like. be able to.

Next, the functions of the service providing system 10 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the functions of system 10. As shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the system 10 includes an information storage management unit 41 that stores and manages various information, a basic function control unit 43 that controls basic functions, a service control unit 45 that controls provided services, and lottery target content and a lottery control unit 47 for controlling the lottery. These functions are realized by the cooperative operation of hardware such as the computer processor 11 and the main memory 12, and various programs and data stored in the storage 15 and the like. It is implemented by the computer processor 11 executing instructions included in the loaded program. Also, part or all of the functions shown in FIG.

The information storage management unit 41 of the system 10 stores and manages various information in the storage 15 or the like. For example, the information storage management unit 41 can have a user information table 411 that manages information about users of the provided service, as shown in FIG.

The basic function control unit 43 of the system 10 executes various processes related to control of basic functions. For example, the basic function control unit 43 transmits HTML data or control data of various screens related to the basic functions to the user terminal 30, and responds to the operation input by the user via the screen displayed on the user terminal 30 to perform various operations. processing, and transmits HTML data or control data according to the result of the processing to the user terminal 30 . Basic functions controlled by the basic function control unit 43 include, for example, login processing (user authentication), billing control, and user management (for example, updating the user information table 411).

The service control unit 45 of the system 10 executes various processes related to control of provided services. For example, the service control unit 45 transmits HTML data or control data of various screens related to the service to be provided to the user terminal 30, and responds to operation input by the user via the screens displayed on the user terminal 30 to generate various Processing is executed, and HTML data or control data according to the result of the processing is transmitted to the user terminal 30 . For example, when the provided service is an online game, the service control unit 45 transmits HTML data or control data for various screens related to the game to the user terminal 30, and through the screen displayed on the user terminal 30, Various processes (including processes for progressing the game) are executed in response to operation inputs by the user.

The lottery control unit 47 of the system 10 executes various processes related to lottery control. For example, the lottery control unit 47 transmits HTML data or control data for various screens related to the lottery to the user terminal 30, and performs various processes in response to user operation input via the screens displayed on the user terminal 30. and transmits HTML data or control data according to the result of the processing to the user terminal 30 . The processing executed by the lottery control unit 47 includes individual lottery processing (for example, processing for selecting winning content from a plurality of predetermined lottery target content based on generated random numbers, etc.).

In this embodiment, the lottery control unit 47 is configured to receive selection by the user of a lottery to be executed from a plurality of lotteries. Here, a plurality of lotteries differ from each other in all or part of lottery target content. That is, in this embodiment, the user can select a lottery to be executed from a plurality of lotteries in which at least some of the lottery target contents are different from each other. For example, the lottery control unit 47 is configured to accept a lottery selection by the user via a screen displayed on the user terminal 30 .

Further, the lottery control unit 47 is configured to execute the selected lottery with consumption of a predetermined required number of predetermined lottery values owned by the user. For example, the lottery control unit 47 is configured to consume a predetermined required number of predetermined lottery values owned by the user when executing a lottery selected by the user. Information about the predetermined lottery value owned by the user is managed in the user information table 411, for example. A predetermined required number of predetermined lottery values to be consumed along with the execution of the lottery is set for each selected lottery (at least part of the plurality of lotteries have different required numbers), Alternatively, a common required number is set for a plurality of lotteries. A predetermined lottery value can be said to be a virtual and electronic value (including items, virtual currency, etc.) used in the execution of each of a plurality of lotteries.

In addition, the lottery control unit 47, in the case of consumption of the first discount item owned by the user, sets a predetermined required number of predetermined lottery values to be consumed along with execution of the selected lottery. , a discount according to the selected lottery (for example, a discount at a discount rate or the number of discounts according to the lottery). That is, for example, when the lottery control unit 47 executes the first lottery with the consumption of the first discount item in response to the user's request, the lottery control unit 47 uses the first discount rate (for example, 10%). While applying the discount of , when executing the second lottery with the consumption of the first discount item, the discount at the second discount rate (for example, 30%) is applied. be done. Information about the first discount item owned by the user is managed in the user information table 411, for example.

As described above, the service providing system 10 of the present embodiment can provide a predetermined lottery value to be consumed along with execution of the selected lottery when consumption of the first discount item owned by the user is involved. Since the discount corresponding to the selected lottery is applied to the number, compared to the case where the initial discount etc. is simply performed for each of a plurality of lotteries, the user can select the lottery etc. You can feel the fun. As a result, the system 10 can promote the execution of the lottery and suppress the decrease in enjoyment of the lottery.

In this embodiment, the lottery provided by the system 10 includes various lotteries for the user to acquire lottery target content, which is virtual and electronic content to be the lottery target. In addition, lottery target content may include various virtual and electronic content. For example, lottery target content includes characters, items, cards, and the like that can be used in online games and the like as provided services. Further, for example, lottery target content includes image content (also called “stamp” or the like) that can be used in SNS, text chat, and the like as provided services. Also, for example, lottery target content includes various virtual currencies that can be used in the provided service.

In this embodiment, the lottery control unit 47 controls a predetermined required number of predetermined lottery values to be consumed along with the execution of the selected lottery when consumption of the second discount item owned by the user is involved. , a predetermined discount (for example, a discount at a certain discount rate or number of discounts) regardless of the selected lottery. Information about the second discount item owned by the user is managed in the user information table 411, for example. Such a configuration can suppress reduction in satisfaction of users who wish to apply a common discount to multiple lotteries.

In this embodiment, the service control unit 45 may be configured to give discount items to the user. For example, the service control unit 45 is configured to provide the user with a predetermined number of discount items at regular timing and/or at the timing when the user satisfies a predetermined condition.

Further, when the provided service is a predetermined game, the service control unit 45 manages for each user the value of the first parameter, which tends to increase as the predetermined game is played. The larger the value of the parameter, the more preferentially the first discount item is given to the user, while the smaller the value of the first parameter of the user, the more the second discount item It may be configured to give items preferentially. The value of the user's first parameter is managed in the user information table 411, for example. The first parameters include, for example, level, experience points, play time, number of logins, and the like. Such a configuration preferentially grants the first discount item with a variable discount to skilled users with a relatively large value of the first parameter. By preferentially giving a second discount item with a constant discount to a beginner user whose first parameter value is relatively small, it is possible to prioritize the selection of a desired lottery. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in user satisfaction of both experienced users and novice users.

A predetermined game in this embodiment can be configured to have a plurality of stages, and a predetermined attribute value can be set for each of the plurality of stages. In this case, each of the plurality of lotteries is also set with the value of the predetermined attribute, and the lottery control unit 47 selects the predetermined necessary number of , a discount may be applied according to the play status of the user on the stage for which the same predetermined attribute value as that of the selected lottery is set. Predetermined attributes can be configured as various parameters, including, for example, series in serialized anime and games. With such a configuration, the discount to be applied changes according to the play status of the stage corresponding to the selected lottery, so that the discount can be applied in conjunction with the play status of the stage.

Further, the service control unit 45 selects a second parameter associated with the value of the predetermined attribute and the stage corresponding to the value of the predetermined attribute (the stage in which the value of the predetermined attribute is set). The value of the second parameter, which tends to increase as the player plays, can be configured to be managed for each user. A larger (or smaller) value of the associated second parameter may be configured to increase the discount. The value of the user's second parameter is managed in the user information table 411, for example. The second parameters include, for example, the number of times the corresponding stage has been cleared, the number of times the boss character has been defeated, and the play time. Such a configuration would allow the player to select the lottery corresponding to the stage being played (or not being played), since the more the stage corresponding to the selected lottery was played (or the less played) the greater the discount. promote the implementation of

Further, the service control unit 45 is configured to provide the user with a first discount item in which a discount for at least part of a plurality of lotteries is set based on the user's predetermined game play status. In this case, the lottery control unit 47, in the case of consumption of the first discount item owned by the user, for the predetermined required number, for the selected lottery, the first It may be configured to apply a discount set on the discounted item. For example, the service control unit 45 selects a first discount item for which a larger discount is set as the value of the second parameter associated with the value of the set predetermined attribute is larger (or smaller). can be configured to provide Such a configuration facilitates the execution of lotteries corresponding to playing (or not playing) stages.

Next, a specific example of the service providing system 10 of this embodiment having such functions will be described. The system 10 in this specific example provides an online game (RPG) to the user of the user terminal 30, and holds a lottery to acquire items (for example, equipment items for characters) that can be used in the game. offer.

FIG. 3 illustrates information managed by the user information table 411 in this example. The user information table 411 manages information for each user (player) of the online game in this example. parameter), "number of stage clears per series" indicating the number of stage clears (second parameter) for each series (predetermined attribute), "number of coins held", "number of first discount tickets held , and the number of second discount tickets held.

A series corresponds to each of a plurality of series in a specific series of games that is the motif of the RPG in this example, and each of a plurality of stages possessed by the RPG corresponds to one of the plurality of series. is set.

Also, the coins (predetermined lottery value) in this example are virtual and electronic items for executing the lottery, and a predetermined number are consumed according to the execution of the lottery. Note that the coin can be configured to be used for purposes other than executing the lottery. Also, the user can acquire coins at various timings, for a fee or for free. For example, a user can purchase coins using real currency, and can earn coins as bonuses in games.

Also, the first and second discount tickets (first and second discount items) in this example apply a discount to the required number of coins consumed according to the execution of the lottery ( discounts) are virtual and electronic items. In this example, the first discount ticket is a discount ticket configured to vary the discount rate depending on the lottery selected, while the second discount ticket has a discount rate regardless of the lottery selected. is a discount ticket configured such that is constant.

FIG. 4 illustrates a stage selection screen 50 for the user to select a stage to play in the online game of this example. The screen 50 is displayed on the user terminal 30, and as illustrated, a plurality of stage selection buttons 52 corresponding to a plurality of stages are arranged vertically. The user can select a stage to play by selecting one of the multiple stage selection buttons 52 . The online game of this example is configured as an RPG in which a user builds a deck with a plurality of characters and uses the deck to battle against enemy characters. Each stage is composed of, for example, a plurality of areas, and the user can advance to the next area by defeating an enemy character that appears in each area, and defeat the enemy character (boss character) in the last area to complete the stage. becomes clear.

Further, in this example, as described above, each stage is set to one of a plurality of series in a specific series of games, and as shown in FIG. At the right end of the stage selection button 52, a series display object 521 indicating the series (corresponding Roman numerals) set for the corresponding stage is arranged. Each stage is based on a set series motif. For example, a background image corresponding to a specific scene in the series is applied, and a famous character in the series appears as an enemy character. is configured as Note that in this example, multiple stages are associated with the same series, in other words, there are multiple stages associated with the same series. Also, each stage can be cleared any number of times, and the number of stages cleared for each series in the user information table 411 is updated every time each stage is cleared. For example, when a stage set for Series II is cleared, 1 is added to the number of stages cleared for Series II.

FIG. 5 illustrates a lottery selection screen 60 for the user to select a lottery to be executed from among a plurality of lotteries. As shown in the figure, the screen 60 displays the number of first and second discount tickets held by the user, and a plurality of lottery selection buttons 62 corresponding to a plurality of lotteries are arranged vertically. there is The user can select a lottery to be executed by selecting one of the plurality of lottery selection buttons 62 .

Also, in this example, the plurality of lotteries selectable via the lottery selection screen 60 correspond to the plurality of series in the specific game described above, and as shown in FIG. , the corresponding series is displayed. For example, each of the plurality of lotteries is configured to include, as lottery target items, prominent items worn by prominent characters in the corresponding series. In this way, a plurality of lotteries have mutually different lottery target items.

When any one of the lottery selection buttons 62 on the lottery selection screen 60 is selected, a lottery execution screen 70 illustrated in FIG. 6 is displayed. The screen 70 is a screen for executing the lottery selected via the lottery selection screen 60. As shown in the figure, the number of coins required to execute the corresponding lottery (required number, shown in FIG. 6) is displayed. 100 in the example), and an execution button 711 displaying the number of coins held by the user and displaying "execute without using discount ticket".

Further, in the lottery execution screen 70, a first area 72 is arranged as shown in FIG. 6 when the user has the first discount ticket. The area 72 is not displayed if the user does not have the first discount ticket. A first area 72, as shown, has an execution button 721 labeled "execute using the first discount ticket", indicating the amount of coins needed when using the first discount ticket. Display the discount rate for the number and the required number of coins after the discount. In the example of FIG. 6, the discount rate is 40%, and the required number of coins after discount is 60 (the number of discounts is 100×0.4=40).

In this example, the first discount ticket is configured as a discount ticket to which a discount rate is applied according to the number of stage clears in the series set for the selected lottery. FIG. 7 exemplifies the correspondence relationship between the number of stages cleared in the corresponding series and the discount rate set when the first discount ticket is used. As illustrated, the first discount ticket in this example has a discount rate of 40% when the number of stage clears in the corresponding series is 50 or less. Similarly, when the number of stage clears is 51 or more and 100 or less, the discount rate is set to 50%, and when the stage clear number is 101 or more, the discount rate is set to 60%. For example, the lottery execution screen 70 in FIG. 6 is a lottery corresponding to Series III, and the discount rate when using the first discount ticket is 40%. 50 times or less. It should be noted that the first area 72 may further display the number of stage clears in the corresponding series.

In this way, with the first discount ticket in this example, the discount rate increases as the number of stage clears in the corresponding series increases. Therefore, it is advantageous for the user to select the lottery corresponding to the series in which the number of stage clears is high. becomes. As a result, the execution of the lottery corresponding to the series that the user has played relatively frequently is promoted. In another example of the present embodiment, the first discount ticket is configured so that the discount rate increases as the number of stages cleared in the corresponding series decreases. It is advantageous to select the lottery corresponding to . As a result, the execution of the lottery corresponding to the series that the user has not played much is promoted.

Further, in the lottery execution screen 70, a second area 74 is arranged as shown in FIG. 6 when the user has a second discount ticket. The area 74 is not displayed if the user does not have the second discount ticket. The second area 74 has an execution button 741 labeled "execute using the second discount ticket", and the discount rate for the required number of coins when using the second discount ticket, And the required number of coins after discount is displayed. In this example, the second discount ticket is configured as a discount ticket to which a fixed discount rate (eg, 30%) is applied. In the example of FIG. 6, the required number of coins after discount is 70 (the number of discounts is 100×0.3=30).

When any of the execution buttons 711, 721, 741 on the lottery execution screen 70 is selected, the lottery is executed with coin consumption. The required number of coins to be consumed is the required number (100 in the example of FIG. 7) predetermined for the lottery when the execution button 711 is selected (no use of discount tickets). When the button 721 is selected (the first discount ticket is used), the discount rate (in this example, , 40%, 50%, or 60%) is the required number after application of the discount, and when the execution button 741 is selected (with the use of the second discount ticket), in advance for the lottery It is the required number after applying a discount at a fixed discount rate (30% in this example) to the determined required number. The lottery is executed, specifically, by judging the winning lottery content according to the winning probability preset for each of the plurality of lottery content in the selected lottery.

In this example, system 10 grants a predetermined number of first and second discount tickets to each of a plurality of users on a regular basis (eg, on the first day of each month). Specifically, the number of first and second discount tickets corresponding to the level of the user is periodically given to the user. FIG. 8 exemplifies the correspondence relationship between user levels and the number of first and second discount tickets given. As illustrated, in this example, 10 second discount tickets with a constant discount rate are given to users whose level is 100 or less, and users whose levels are 101 or more and 200 or less is given 5 first discount tickets whose discount rate changes according to the selected lottery, and 5 second discount tickets, and for users whose level is 201 or higher, 10 discount tickets of 1 will be given. Thus, in this example, since the second discount ticket with a constant discount rate is given preferentially to a beginner user whose level is relatively low, such a beginner user can enter the desired lottery ( For example, the selection of a draw (lottery corresponding to a favorite series among multiple series of a particular game) can be prioritized. Further, in this example, since the first discount ticket whose discount rate changes according to the selected lottery is preferentially given to an expert user with a relatively high level, such an expert user can feel pleasure in the selection of the lottery. In addition, at the timing of granting discount tickets, if the user has discount tickets (if there are unused discount tickets), only the shortage with respect to the number of grant tickets illustrated in FIG. It may be given (that is, the number of discount tickets owned by the user does not exceed the number of given discount tickets illustrated in FIG. 8). Also, in this example, the user can purchase the first and/or second discount tickets for a fee.

In the above example, a predetermined number of first and second discount tickets are periodically given to the user. discount tickets are given to the user, and then the consumption rate (usage rate, consumption rate) of all discount tickets given to the entire plurality of users becomes a predetermined threshold value (e.g., 80%) or more Then, a predetermined number of discount tickets are given again. Note that the timing at which the discount ticket is given to the user is not limited to the above, and for example, the discount ticket may be given at a timing based on the game play status of each user. In addition, instead of allocating a predetermined number of discount tickets to all users, a predetermined number of discount tickets are prepared in advance for all of a plurality of users, and users who satisfy predetermined conditions (for example, the level is a predetermined value). A discount ticket may be given each time to a user who has reached

In the example described above, the first discount ticket is applied with a discount rate according to the number of stages cleared in the series corresponding to the lottery to be executed at the timing of using the first discount ticket (executing the lottery). However, in another example of the present embodiment, the discount rate for each lottery is set in advance for the first discount ticket at the timing of granting the first discount ticket to the user. For example, in the first discount ticket in the other example, a discount rate for each lottery corresponding to each series is set based on the number of stage clears of each series by the user at the timing when the ticket is given to the user (for example, A larger discount rate is set for the lottery corresponding to the series with more/less number of stage clears). In this case, the discount rate for each lottery set in the individual first discount ticket held by the user is managed in the user information table 411 or the like.

In the example described above, the discount rate may change according to the usage status of the given first and/or second discount ticket. For example, the discount rate may decrease as the elapsed time from the date and time when the discount ticket is granted increases. In this case, the reduced discount rate may be restored to the original discount rate depending on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition (clearing a specific stage, etc.).

The service providing system 10 according to the present embodiment described above consumes the first discount item held by the user (for example, the first discount ticket) along with the execution of the selected lottery. A discount corresponding to the selected lottery (for example, a discount at a discount rate according to the number of stages cleared in the corresponding series) is applied to the required number of predetermined lottery values (e.g., coins) The user can enjoy the selection of the lottery, etc., as compared with the case where the initial discount or the like is simply given to each of a plurality of lotteries. As a result, the system 10 can promote the execution of the lottery and suppress the decrease in enjoyment of the lottery.

In another embodiment of the present invention, there is no first discount item (e.g., first discount ticket) that applies a discount according to the selected lottery, and a predetermined It is arranged that there is only a second discount item (eg, a second discount ticket) to which the discount applies. Even in this case, the user can repeatedly apply the discount to the lottery of his/her specific preference, compared with the case where the initial discount is given to each of a plurality of lotteries. Execution can be facilitated.

The processes and procedures described herein, other than those explicitly described, may be implemented in software, hardware, or any combination thereof. For example, the processes and procedures described herein are implemented by implementing logic corresponding to the processes and procedures in media such as integrated circuits, volatile memory, non-volatile memory, magnetic disks, and the like. Moreover, the processes and procedures described in this specification can be implemented as computer programs corresponding to the processes and procedures, and can be executed by various computers.

Although the processes and procedures described herein are described as being performed by a single device, software, component or module, such processes or procedures may be performed by multiple devices, software, components or modules. and/or by multiple modules. Also, the software and hardware elements described herein can be implemented by consolidating them into fewer components or decomposing them into more components.

In this specification, even if the components of the invention are described as either singular or plural, or are described without being limited to either singular or plural, they should be interpreted differently depending on the context. , the component may be singular or plural.

10 Service Providing System 20 Communication Network 30 User Terminal 41 Information Storage Management Unit 411 User Information Table 43 Basic Function Control Unit 45 Service Control Unit 47 Lottery Control Unit 50 Stage Selection Screen 60 Lottery Selection Screen 70 Lottery Execution Screen

Claims (14)

A system, comprising one or more computer processors, for providing a sweepstakes, comprising:
The one or more computer processors, in response to executing readable instructions,
a process of giving a discount item to a user;
a process of displaying a lottery execution screen for executing a specific lottery in response to a request from the user;
a process of executing the specific lottery in response to an instruction by the user via the lottery execution screen, accompanied by consumption of consideration by the user;
and a process of controlling the progress of a predetermined game played by the user ;
The one or more computer processors further select the discount item based at least on the value of the parameter associated with the user that corresponds to the particular lottery and is a parameter related to the predetermined game play situation. Perform processing to set a discount for the consideration of the specific lottery when is used,
The process of executing the specific lottery includes applying the discount to the price of the specific lottery when the discount item is used.
system. The predetermined game is configured to have a plurality of stages each having a predetermined attribute value,
The parameter is the number of clearing stages for which the value of the predetermined attribute corresponding to the specific lottery is set.
The system of Claim 1. wherein the predetermined attribute is a series of specific games serialized;
3. The system of claim 2. A system, comprising one or more computer processors, for providing a sweepstakes, comprising:
The one or more computer processors, in response to executing readable instructions,
a process of giving a discount item to a user;
a process of displaying a lottery execution screen for executing a specific lottery in response to a request from the user;
a process of executing the specific lottery in response to an instruction by the user via the lottery execution screen, accompanied by consumption of consideration by the user;
and a process of controlling the progress of a predetermined game played by the user;
The one or more computer processors may further determine the specific lottery when the discount item is used, based at least on the value of the parameter corresponding to the specific lottery and associated with the user. Execute processing to set a discount for the consideration of the lottery,
The process of executing the specific lottery includes applying the discount to the price of the specific lottery when the discount item is used,
The process of setting the discount includes:
setting the discount so that the greater the elapsed time from the date and time when the discount item to be used is granted, the smaller the discount range;
canceling the decrease in the discount range based on the elapsed time from the date and time when the discount item was granted, depending on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition;
the predetermined condition is satisfied at least based on clearing a specific stage in the predetermined game;
system. The lottery execution screen includes discount information about the set discount,
5. The system of any one of claims 1-4 . The process of displaying the lottery execution screen includes displaying the lottery execution screen for executing the specific lottery selected by the user from among a plurality of lotteries in which at least part of lottery target contents are different from each other. including,
6. The system of any one of claims 1-5 . The process of setting the discount includes setting the discount so that the discount range increases as the value of the parameter increases,
7. The system of any one of claims 1-6 . The lottery execution screen includes the value of the parameter corresponding to the specific lottery,
8. The system of any one of claims 1-7. The process of setting the discount includes setting the discount along with the display of the lottery execution screen,
9. The system of any one of claims 1-8 . The process of giving the discount item includes giving the discount item set with the discount to the user,
The process of executing the specific lottery includes applying the discount set to the discount item when the discount item is used.
The system of Claim 1 . A method, executed by one or more computers, for providing a raffle, comprising:
granting a discounted item to the user;
displaying a lottery execution screen for executing a specific lottery in response to a request from the user;
a step of executing the specific lottery in accordance with an instruction by the user via the lottery execution screen, accompanied by consumption of consideration by the user;
and controlling the progress of a predetermined game played by the user ;
The method further comprises determining if the discount item is used based at least on the value of the parameter associated with the user that corresponds to the particular lottery and is a parameter related to the predetermined game play situation. setting a discount for said particular lottery consideration of
The step of executing the specific lottery includes applying the discount to the consideration for the specific lottery when the discount item is used.
Method. A method, executed by one or more computers, for providing a raffle, comprising:
granting a discounted item to the user;
displaying a lottery execution screen for executing a specific lottery in response to a request from the user;
a step of executing the specific lottery in accordance with an instruction by the user via the lottery execution screen, accompanied by consumption of consideration by the user;
and controlling the progress of a predetermined game played by the user;
The method further comprises discounting consideration for the particular drawing when the discount item is used based at least on values of parameters corresponding to the particular drawing and associated with the user. a step of setting
the step of executing the specific lottery includes applying the discount to the consideration for the specific lottery when the discount item is used;
The step of setting the discount includes:
setting the discount so that the greater the elapsed time from the date and time when the discount item to be used is granted, the smaller the discount range;
canceling the decrease in the discount range based on the elapsed time from the date and time when the discount item was granted, depending on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition;
the predetermined condition is satisfied at least based on clearing a specific stage in the predetermined game;
Method. A program for offering a raffle, comprising:
Upon execution on one or more computers, to said one or more computers,
a process of giving a discount item to a user;
a process of displaying a lottery execution screen for executing a specific lottery in response to a request from the user;
a process of executing the specific lottery in response to an instruction by the user via the lottery execution screen, accompanied by consumption of consideration by the user;
a process of controlling the progress of a predetermined game played by the user ;
The one or more computers may further provide the discount item based at least on the value of the parameter associated with the user that corresponds to the particular lottery and is a parameter related to the predetermined game play situation. Execute a process of setting a discount for the consideration of the specific lottery when is used,
The process of executing the specific lottery includes applying the discount to the price of the specific lottery when the discount item is used.
program. A program for offering a raffle, comprising:
Upon execution on one or more computers, to said one or more computers,
a process of giving a discount item to a user;
a process of displaying a lottery execution screen for executing a specific lottery in response to a request from the user;
a process of executing the specific lottery in response to an instruction by the user via the lottery execution screen, accompanied by consumption of consideration by the user;
a process of controlling the progress of a predetermined game played by the user;
The one or more computers may further instruct the particular lottery when the discount item is used, based at least on the value of the parameter corresponding to the particular lottery and associated with the user. Execute the process of setting a discount for the consideration of
The process of executing the specific lottery includes applying the discount to the price of the specific lottery when the discount item is used,
The process of setting the discount includes:
setting the discount so that the greater the elapsed time from the date and time when the discount item to be used is granted, the smaller the discount range;
canceling the decrease in the discount range based on the elapsed time from the date and time when the discount item was granted, depending on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition;
the predetermined condition is satisfied at least based on clearing a specific stage in the predetermined game;
program.

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