JP7714404B2 - Game system, server device and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game system, a server device, and a program.

Game systems for playing the Sugoroku game have existed for some time. In some such game systems, the player's pieces are moved around on a Sugoroku map based on the player's operations to progress through the game (see Patent Document 1).

There is also a game system that awards a rare bonus to a player when their character stops on a specific square (see Patent Document 2). This game system has a feature that changes a specific point if the player's character stops on that square within a certain time after leaving the square where another player's character had stopped. This specific point is referenced as a condition for moving to the bonus area.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-68169 Patent No. 5848835

However, as shown in the prior art, in a Sugoroku game system with "hits" and "misses," if an object (piece) passes through a "hit" space and moves to a "miss," it may reduce the player's motivation to continue playing the game. For example, in a Sugoroku game, if a player's object passes through a "hit" space, it may be irreversible.

The present invention was made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a game system etc. that gives a player the opportunity to select game information corresponding to the specific information (e.g., "win" game content) if a predetermined condition is met, even if the player selects a square after a square with specific information (e.g., "win") set, or increases the likelihood of making such a selection in the future, thereby maintaining the player's motivation to play the game.

(1) The present invention provides
A game system for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The selection unit
This relates to a game system characterized in that when a square after a square in which the specific information is set is selected, the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the specified condition is satisfied, the square in which the specific information is set is selected instead of the selected square, and game information of the square in which the specific information is set is selected.

The present invention also relates to a server device including each of the above-mentioned units. It also relates to a terminal device (game device) including each of the above-mentioned units. It also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-mentioned units. It also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-mentioned units.

According to the present invention, when a player selects a square after a square with specific information set therein, and the selected square does not have specific information set therein, and a predetermined condition is met, the square with the specific information set therein is selected in place of the selected square, and game information (e.g., game content such as an item) of the square with the specific information set therein is selected, thereby maintaining the player's motivation to play the game.

(2) The present invention also provides:
A game system for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
When a square subsequent to a square in which the specific information is set is selected, and the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information of the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information;
The selection unit
The present invention relates to a game system characterized in that, when the game information of the selected square is changed, the changed game information is selected.

The present invention also relates to a server device including each of the above-mentioned units. It also relates to a terminal device (game device) including each of the above-mentioned units. It also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-mentioned units. It also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-mentioned units.

According to the present invention, when a player selects a square after a square to which specific information has been set, and no specific information has been set in the selected square, and a predetermined condition is met, the game information in the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information, and the changed game information (e.g., game content such as an item) is selected, thereby maintaining the player's motivation to play the game.

(3) The present invention also provides:
A game system for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The present invention relates to a game system characterized in that, when a square after a square in which the specific information is set is selected, the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, at least one square is selected from the squares after the selected square in which the specific information is not set, and the game information of that square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information.

The present invention also relates to a server device including each of the above-mentioned units. It also relates to a terminal device (game device) including each of the above-mentioned units. It also relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-mentioned units. It also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium that stores a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-mentioned units.

According to the present invention, when a square after a square to which specific information has been set is selected, no specific information has been set for the selected square, and a predetermined condition is met, at least one square after the selected square that has no specific information set is selected, and the game information for that square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information. This increases the likelihood that game information containing specific information (e.g., game content such as an item) will be selected in the future. As a result, it is possible to maintain the player's motivation to play the game.

(4) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The game map is
The game map may be composed of a plurality of squares arranged in a circle or a line. According to the present invention, a circle or a line game map is prepared, which makes it possible to maintain the player's motivation to play the game.

(5) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The determination unit
If a winner is selected through the lottery process, it may be determined that the predetermined condition is met.

According to the present invention, winning the lottery process provides an opportunity to select game information containing specific information (e.g., "winning" game content), or has the effect of increasing the likelihood of making such a selection in the future, thereby increasing the interest of the game and maintaining the player's motivation to play the game.

(6) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The determination unit
The lottery probability of the lottery process may be changed based on the positional relationship between the square in which the specific information is set and the square selected based on the predetermined parameter.

According to the present invention, the positional relationship between the squares containing specific information and the squares selected based on predetermined parameters affects the lottery probability, further increasing the interest of the game and keeping players motivated to play the game.

(7) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The determination unit
The lottery probability may be changed based on whether or not the player possesses or uses a predetermined type of item.

According to the present invention, whether or not a player possesses or uses a specific type of item affects the lottery probability, further increasing the interest of the game and keeping players motivated to play the game.

(8) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The determination unit
The lottery probability of the lottery process may be changed based on the progress of the selection of squares.

According to the present invention, the progress of square selection (e.g., the number of laps on the game map) affects the lottery probability, further increasing the interest of the game and keeping players motivated to play the game.

(9) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The determination unit
The lottery probability of the lottery process may be changed based on at least one of the number of times the specific information is set in the selected square during a predetermined period and the number of times the specific information is not set in the selected square during the predetermined period.

According to the present invention, the lottery probability is affected by at least one of the number of times specific information is set in the selected square during a specified period and the number of times specific information is not set in the selected square during a specified period, which further increases the interest of the game and keeps players motivated to play the game.

(10) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The selection unit
For each player's turn, a predetermined parameter is determined, and a square is selected based on the predetermined parameter;
The determination unit
The lottery probability of the lottery process may be changed based on at least one of the combination and permutation of the predetermined parameters determined in each turn.

According to the present invention, at least one of the combination and permutation of the predetermined parameters determined in each turn affects the lottery probability, further increasing the interest of the game and keeping players motivated to play the game.

(11) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The determination unit
The lottery probability of the lottery process may be changed based on a given consumption value.

According to the present invention, a given consumption value affects the lottery probability, further increasing the interest of the game and keeping players motivated to play the game.

(12) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The selection unit
For each player's turn, a predetermined parameter is determined, and a square is selected based on the predetermined parameter;
The determination unit
It is also possible to control the execution of a plurality of the lottery processes during a given turn of the player. According to the present invention, since a plurality of lottery processes are controlled to be executable during a given turn of the player, it is possible to further increase the interest of the game and maintain the player's motivation to play the game.

(13) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The selection unit
For each player's turn, a predetermined parameter is determined, and a square is selected based on the predetermined parameter;
The determination unit
During a given turn of a player, a process of selecting a square in the opposite direction to the direction in which the square was selected based on a predetermined parameter for the opposite direction may be executed one or more times, and if the specific information is set in the square last selected during that turn, the lottery process may be used to determine that a win has been made.

This invention makes the lottery process itself more interesting and also helps players maintain their motivation to play the game.

(14) Furthermore, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The selection unit
When a first game map and a second game map different from the first game map exist, and a square on the first game map is set as the selection target, when a square on which the specific information is set is selected, the selection target may be changed from a square on the first game map to a square on the second game map.

According to the present invention, the square selection target can be changed from the first game map to the second game map, further increasing the interest and keeping the player motivated to play the game.

(15) In addition, in the game system, server device, terminal device, program, and information storage medium according to the present invention,
The selection unit
When a square on the second game map is the selection target, if a square on which the specific information is not set is selected, or if the specified condition is not satisfied, the selection target may be changed from a square on the second game map to a square on the first game map.

According to the present invention, when a square on the second game map to which no specific information is set is selected, or when at least one of the specified conditions is not met, the selection target is changed from a square on the second game map to a square on the first game map, thereby further increasing the interest and maintaining the player's motivation to play the game.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of a server device according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the terminal device according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game map according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram relating to a selection process of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game map according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of game information etc. according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the "hit" adjustment process of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the "hit" adjustment process of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of game information etc. according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of the "hit" adjustment process of the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of game information etc. according to the present embodiment. 1 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow according to an embodiment of the present invention. 10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of the correspondence between the distance to a square and the lottery probability in this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game map according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a game map according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of game information etc. according to the present embodiment. 1 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow according to an embodiment of the present invention.

This embodiment will be described below. Note that this embodiment described below does not unduly limit the content of the present invention as set forth in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in this embodiment are necessarily essential components of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, the outline and general configuration of the game system of this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of the game system of this embodiment.

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a given service using a terminal device (game device) 20 connected for communication via the Internet (an example of a network).

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as a terminal device, smartphone, mobile phone, PHS, computer, terminal device, PDA, portable game console, image generating device, etc., and is a device that can be connected to the server device 10 via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN.

[1.1] Game system configured in a client-server model The game system of this embodiment may be configured such that a server device 10 and terminal devices 20 (e.g., terminal devices 20A, 20B, 20C) are connectable to the Internet (an example of a network), as shown in FIG.

By accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, players can play the game based on information transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet.

In this embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by a single server device 10, or multiple server devices 10 may be linked to form a server system and each game may be provided to the terminal device 20.

In addition, various processes related to the present invention may be performed solely by the server device 10, or solely by the terminal device 20.

[1.2] Terminal Device The game system of this embodiment may be realized by a single terminal device having the functions of the server device 10, i.e., a device (standalone) that operates independently without relying on other devices such as a server device.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the present invention may be realized by the terminal device 20 alone, without connecting to the server device 10. For example, the present invention may be realized as a game system using multiple terminal devices 20 via P2P (peer-to-peer) communication.

Furthermore, multiple such terminal devices can be connected by wire or wirelessly, with one terminal device functioning as the host (server device 10) and the system implemented by multiple terminal devices.

The terminal device may be a tablet-type information terminal device, a personal computer, or a terminal device (casing) installed in an amusement park, in addition to a regular terminal device.

[1.3] Cloud-based Game System The game system of this embodiment may also be a cloud-based game system. For example, in a cloud-based game system, basic processing (including game processing, drawing processing, etc.) is performed solely by the server device 10 (cloud device), and the terminal device 20 only controls the display of the processing results of the server device 10 (cloud device). Furthermore, the terminal device 20 only transmits information such as controller input information to the server device 10. In this case, the terminal device 20 may also transmit information other than input information.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the functions of the processing unit 200 of the terminal device 20 and the execution of the game program, except for input, may be executed by the server device 10, and the terminal device 20 may realize the above game by executing input and displaying images via streaming.

The game system may also store information stored in the server device 10 and information stored in the terminal device 20 in a given storage area on the Internet.

[1.4] Terminal Device Equipped with Multiple Controllers In this embodiment, one terminal device 20 may be equipped with multiple controllers (input units 260). Note that when multiple players play a game using their own controllers on one terminal device 20, it is assumed that the multiple players are actually close to each other.

[1.5] Example of a Social Game In this embodiment, the SNS server may function as a social networking service (SNS) server that provides a communication-type service. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service that allows communication between multiple players.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, when functioning as an SNS server, for example, it is possible to provide games known as social games that are executed using the operating environment (API (Application Programming Interface), platform, etc.) of the SNS provided.

Unlike existing online games, social games include games that do not require dedicated client software and can be played with just a web browser and an SNS account. This embodiment also provides a configuration that allows players to connect to other players' terminal devices 20 via a network, enabling them to simultaneously share the same game progress online.

[1.6] Examples of Browser Games In particular, in this embodiment, games may be provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20, such as browser games created in various languages, such as HTML, FLASH (registered trademark), CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and JavaScript (registered trademark) (games that can be started simply by opening the installation site in the web browser).

The terminal device 20 also has a web browser capable of viewing web pages (HTML data). That is, the terminal device 20 has a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10, a web browser function for controlling display using data received from the server device 10 (web data, data created in HTML format, etc.), and a web browser function for transmitting player operation data to the server device 10, and is configured to perform various processes for providing game screens to players and allowing players to play the game. However, the terminal device 20 may also acquire game control information provided by the server device 10, execute predetermined game processing, and play a game based on the game processing.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 makes a request to the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, it is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and the game begins. In particular, the terminal device 20 may be configured to use an API as needed to cause the server device 10, which functions as an SNS server, to perform predetermined processing, or to obtain player information managed by the server device 10, which functions as an SNS server, and then run the game.

[1.7] Others In this embodiment, the server device 10 may be configured with one (device, processor) or multiple (devices, processors). Information (e.g., player information, game information, etc.) stored in the memory area (memory unit 170 described later) of the server device 10 may be stored in a database (broadly speaking, a storage device, memory) connected via a network (an intranet or the Internet). The communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of this embodiment. In this embodiment, some of the components (each unit) of Fig. 2 may be omitted.

In this embodiment, it includes an input unit 160 used for administrator and other input, an information storage medium 180 storing predetermined information, a communication unit 196 that communicates with terminal devices 20 and others, a processing unit 100 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage unit 170 that mainly stores various data used in the game.

The input unit 160 is used by a system administrator or the like to input game-related settings and other necessary settings and data. For example, in this embodiment, the input unit 160 is configured with a mouse, keyboard, etc.

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, etc., and its functions are realized by optical disks (CDs, DVDs), magneto-optical disks (MOs), magnetic disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes, or memory (ROMs).

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with external devices (e.g., terminals, other servers, or other network systems), and its functions are realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, as well as programs.

The memory unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, communication unit 196, etc., and its functions are realized by RAM (VRAM), etc. The information stored in the memory unit 170 may be managed in a database.

In addition to the main memory unit 171, the memory unit 170 of this embodiment also includes an image buffer 172, a game data memory unit 174 in which game information indicating information related to the game is stored, and a player information memory unit 176.

In particular, the game data storage unit 174 stores information about the game space (game field) in which the game is played, information about the virtual camera, setting values used in the game, etc.

The player information storage unit 176 also stores player information (user information) for each player (user) in association with a player ID (user ID). The player ID is identification information used to identify the player.

Note that player information may not only refer to player information associated with a player, but may also be a concept that includes information about the player's character, etc.

In addition, the content data storage unit 178 stores multiple game contents (game content data).

The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main memory unit 171 in the memory unit 170 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.) and ASICs (gate arrays, etc.), or by programs.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180. That is, the information storage medium 180 stores programs for causing a computer to function as each unit of this embodiment (programs for causing a computer to execute the processing of each unit).

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on a program stored in the information storage medium 180, and performs various processes such as controlling the transfer of data between each unit. It also performs processes to provide various services in response to requests from the terminal device 20.

In this embodiment, the server device 10 may perform some or all of the processing of the processing unit 100, or the terminal device 20 may perform some of the processing of the processing unit 100.

The processing unit 100 includes a setting unit 110, a selection unit 112, a judgment unit 113, a game processing unit 115, a reception unit 119, a communication control unit 120, a web processing unit 121, a management unit 122, a notification unit 123, an image generation unit 130, and a sound processing unit 140.

The setting unit 110 sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map made up of multiple squares. In particular, in this embodiment, the setting unit 110 sets specific information (e.g., "win") and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one square of the multiple squares.

A game map is made up of multiple squares arranged in a circular or linear fashion. For example, the game map may be a circular or linear map on which an object can move in a predetermined direction.

Furthermore, when a square after a square with specific information set thereon is selected, no specific information is set for the selected square, and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the setting unit 110 may change the game information for the selected square to game information corresponding to the specific information. For example, when an object moves through a square with specific information set thereon, no specific information is set for the square where the object is located, and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the setting unit 110 may change the game information for the square where the object is located to game information corresponding to the specific information.

Furthermore, when a square after a square to which specific information has been set is selected, and specific information has not been set for the selected square, and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the setting unit 110 may select at least one square from among the squares after the selected square to which specific information has not been set, and change the game information of that square to game information corresponding to the specific information. For example, when an object moves through a square to which specific information has been set, and specific information has not been set for the square where the object is located, and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the setting unit 110 may select at least one square from among the squares after the square to which specific information has not been set, and change the game information of that square to game information corresponding to the specific information.

The selection unit 112 selects a square from among the squares on the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for that square. Note that the selection unit 112 determines a predetermined parameter for each player's turn, selects a square based on the predetermined parameter, and selects game information for that square.

For example, the selection unit 112 moves the player's object along the squares of the game map based on predetermined parameters and selects the game information for the square on which the object is located.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the selection unit 112 selects a square after a square with specific information set, if the selected square does not have specific information set and a predetermined condition is met, it may select a square with specific information set in place of the selected square and select game information for the square with specific information set. For example, when an object moves past a square with specific information set, if the square where the object is located does not have specific information set and a predetermined condition is met, the selection unit 112 moves the object to the square with specific information set and selects game information for the square with specific information set.

Furthermore, if the game information for the selected square has been changed, the selection unit 112 may select the changed game information. For example, if the game information for the square on which the object is located has been changed, the selection unit 112 may select the changed game information.

Furthermore, when there is a first game map and a second game map different from the first game map, and a square on the first game map is set as the selection target, the selection unit 112 may change the selection target from a square on the first game map to a square on the second game map when a square on which specific information is set is selected. In other words, when an object moves to a square on the first game map on which specific information is set, the selection unit 112 may move the object to a given square on the second game map.

Furthermore, when a square on the second game map is selected as the selection target, the selection unit 112 may change the selection target from a square on the second game map to a square on the first game map if at least one of the following conditions is met: a square on which no specific information is set is selected, or a predetermined condition is not satisfied. In other words, the selection unit 112 may move an object to a given square on the first game map if at least one of the following conditions is met: a square on the second game map on which no specific information is set, or a predetermined condition is not satisfied.

The judgment unit 113 judges whether or not a predetermined condition is met. For example, the judgment unit 113 may determine that a predetermined condition is met if a lottery result is won.

The determination unit 113 may also change the lottery probability of the lottery process based on the positional relationship between the square where the specific information is set and the square selected based on predetermined parameters. For example, the determination unit 113 may change the lottery probability of the lottery process based on the distance from the square where the specific information is set to the square where the object moved based on predetermined parameters is located.

The judgment unit 113 may also change the lottery probability based on whether the player possesses or uses a specified type of item.

The judgment unit 113 may also change the lottery probability of the lottery process based on the progress of square selection.

The judgment unit 113 may also change the lottery probability for the lottery process based on at least one of the number of times the specific information is set in the selected square during a predetermined period and the number of times the specific information is not set in the selected square during the predetermined period.

Furthermore, the determination unit 113 may change the lottery probability of the lottery process based on at least one of the combination and permutation of the predetermined parameters determined in each turn.

The judgment unit 113 may also change the lottery probability of the lottery process based on a given consumption value. For example, the lottery probability of the lottery process may be changed based on the consumption value of a parameter such as points or in-game currency associated with the player.

The judgment unit 113 may also be configured to control multiple lottery processes to be executable during a given turn of a player.

The determination unit 113 may also execute, one or more times during a given turn of the player, a process of selecting a square in the opposite direction to the direction in which the square was selected, based on a predetermined parameter for the opposite direction. The determination unit 113 may perform a lottery process to determine that a win has been made when specific information is set in the last square selected during that turn.

The game processing unit 115 executes game processing based on input information (operation information) from the player. For example, the game processing unit 115 may receive input information (operation information) from the player's terminal device 20 and execute game processing.

The game processing unit 115 may provide the player with game information (e.g., game content such as items) selected by the selection unit 112. Furthermore, the game processing unit 115 may perform given game processing based on the game information (e.g., square ID, predetermined information indicating "win" or "lose," game content, etc.) selected by the selection unit 112.

The reception unit 119 receives input from the player. The reception unit 119 may also receive touch input on a touch panel as player input. The reception unit 119 receives and accepts the content of the input (touch position, timing, etc.) from the terminal device 20.

The reception unit 119 may also receive inputs and instructions from the player through data transmission and reception by the communication control unit 120.

The communication control unit 120 establishes a connection (session or connection) with the terminal device 20 and performs processing to communicate (send and receive) data over the network.

The web processing unit 121 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 121 performs processing to send data in response to requests from a web browser installed on the terminal device 20, and to receive data sent by the web browser on the terminal device 20, via a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol).

The management unit 122 manages game information and player information associated with player identification information for each player. The management unit 122 may also manage information such as in-game currency and items.

The notification unit 123 also notifies the player of given information. Note that "notifying" means notifying the player (player's terminal device 20) of information. Note that "notifying" may also be interpreted as providing, presenting, displaying, or transmitting.

The notification unit 123 may perform transmission control so as to notify the game screen on the terminal device 20. In other words, the notification unit 123 generates display control information for the game screen (game image) and controls the generated display control information to be displayed on the player's terminal device 20 (for example, the display unit 290 of the terminal device 20).

Note that "notification" may refer to the server device 10 sending an email (which may be a newsletter, etc.) via SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) to the player's terminal device 20, sending via a given protocol other than SMTP, sending a push notification, notifying the player via a specific screen (banner display screen, announcement screen, pop-up screen, etc.) of a specific application, or the web processing unit 121 of the server device 10 notifying the player's terminal device 20 via a web page. In other words, this refers to the server device 10 actively notifying the player's terminal device 20. Note that in this embodiment, sending information to the player's terminal device 20 in response to a request from the player's terminal device 20 may also be considered a form of "notification." Note that a push notification refers to displaying a message window in a certain area (such as the top edge) of the terminal (smartphone) screen. Note that "notification" includes audio notification, in which a displayed message or the like is converted into audio. "Notification" also includes notification via vibration.

The image generation unit 130 is realized by, for example, a processor such as a GPU or digital signal processor (DSP), a video signal IC, a program such as a video codec, and an IC memory for drawing frames such as a frame buffer. The image generation unit 130 generates one game screen image per frame time (e.g., 1/60 seconds) as the game progresses. The generated image is sent to the terminal device 20.

The image generation unit 130 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating a game image, which is output to the image buffer 172 or transmitted to the terminal device 20. The image generation unit 130 may also generate an image (a so-called three-dimensional image) that can be seen from a virtual camera (a given viewpoint) within the object space (game space).

For example, when generating a 3D game image, the image generation unit 130 first performs geometry processing such as coordinate transformation (world coordinate transformation, camera coordinate transformation), clipping, or perspective transformation, and then creates rendering data (position coordinates of vertices of primitive surfaces, texture coordinates, color data, normal vectors, alpha values, etc.) based on the results of this processing. Then, based on this rendering data (primitive surface data), the object (one or more primitive surfaces) after perspective transformation (after geometry processing) is rendered in the image buffer 172 (a buffer that can store image information in pixel units, such as a frame buffer or work buffer; VRAM). This generates an image that can be seen from a virtual camera (a given viewpoint) in object space.

The sound processing unit 140 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates game sounds such as background music, sound effects, or voices, and transmits them to the terminal device 20.

The processing unit 100 works in conjunction with the terminal device 20, and executes game processing for the game provided in this embodiment for each player based on input from the player entered via the terminal device 20.

The processing unit 100 may also have a timer function, which may be used to synchronize with each terminal device 20 in order to manage the progress of the game. In particular, the current time and a preset time may be output to each unit.

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is an example of a functional block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device 20 of this embodiment. Furthermore, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (units) of Fig. 3 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is used by the player to input operation data, and this function can be realized by a touch panel or a touch panel display. That is, the input unit 260 is equipped with a detection unit 262 that can detect two-dimensional pointed position coordinates (x, y) on the screen on which an image is displayed. For example, the input unit 260 is equipped with a detection unit 262 that can detect two-dimensional contact position coordinates (x, y) in a contact detection area (touch panel).

Note that touch operations on the display screen (hereinafter referred to as the "touch panel" unless otherwise specified) may be performed using a fingertip or an input device such as a touch pen.

The input unit 260 may also include buttons, levers, keyboards, steering wheels, microphones, acceleration sensors, etc. that can input input information (operation signals) other than the indicated position.

The memory unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200, communication unit 296, etc., and its functions can be realized by RAM (VRAM) or the like. In this embodiment, the memory unit 270 includes a main memory unit 271 used as a work area, an image buffer 272 in which the final display image, etc. is stored, a game data memory unit 274, a player information memory unit 276, and a content data memory unit 278. Note that some of these may be omitted, or the memory unit 170 of the server device 10 may constitute part of them.

The image buffer 272 may be configured to store image data generated by the image generation unit 230 or image data received from the server device 10.

The game data storage unit 274 stores information about the game space (game field) in which the game is played, information about each character, information about the virtual camera, and other setting values used in the game. Note that the terminal device 20 may also store information received from the server device 10 in the game data storage unit 274.

The player information storage unit 276 stores player information. Note that the terminal device 20 may receive player information corresponding to a player ID from the server device 10 and store the information in the player information storage unit 276.

The content data storage unit 278 also stores game content. Note that the terminal device 20 does not necessarily have to store game content in the content data storage unit 278. Furthermore, when storing game content in the content data storage unit 278, the terminal device 20 may receive game content corresponding to a player ID from the server device 10 and store it in the content data storage unit 278.

The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, etc., and its functions can be realized by optical disks (CDs, DVDs), magneto-optical disks (MOs), magnetic disks, hard disks, magnetic tapes, or memory (ROMs), etc.

Furthermore, programs for causing a computer to function as each unit of this embodiment (programs for causing a computer to execute the processing of each unit) can be stored in the information storage medium 280. Note that the processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on the programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280, as will be described later.

The display unit 290 outputs the image generated by this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head-mounted display), etc.

In particular, in this embodiment, the display unit 290 also functions as an input unit 260, where the player operates the game by using a touch panel display. The touch panel may be, for example, a resistive film type (four-wire type, five-wire type), a capacitance type, an electromagnetic induction type, an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave type, or an infrared scanning type.

The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, etc.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, the server device 10 or other terminal devices 20), and its functions can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, or by programs, etc.

The terminal device 20 may receive, via a network, programs and data for causing a computer to function as each part of this embodiment, which are stored in the information storage medium 180 or memory unit 170 of the server device 10, and store the received programs and data in the information storage medium 280 or memory unit 270. Such cases in which the terminal device 20 functions by receiving programs and data are also included within the scope of the present invention.

The processing unit 200 (processor) works in conjunction with the server device 10 to perform processing such as game processing, image generation processing, or sound generation processing based on input data and programs from the input unit 260.

In particular, in this embodiment, game processing includes processing to start a game when game start conditions are met, processing to progress the game, processing to place objects such as characters and enemy characters, processing to display objects, processing to calculate game results, and processing to end a game when game end conditions are met.

The processing unit 200 also performs game processing (e.g., processing of a competitive game) based on player input information entered via the input unit 260. The processing unit 200 may be executed in conjunction with the server device 10, or part or all of it may be formed on the server device 10.

The processing unit 200 also performs various processes using the memory unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.) and ASICs (gate arrays, etc.), or by programs.

The processing unit 200 includes a display control unit 211, a reception unit 212, a notification unit 213, a communication control unit 220, a web browser 221, an image generation unit 230, and a sound processing unit 240. Note that some of these components may be omitted.

The display control unit 211 performs processing to display a game screen on the display unit 290. For example, the display control unit 211 may display the game screen using a web browser 221. Furthermore, the display control unit 211 causes the display unit 290 to display information required during the game based on information transmitted from the server device 10. For example, the terminal device 20 displays display information for the game screen received from the server device 10.

In addition, the display control unit 211 may perform all or part of the same processing as the presentation unit 116 of the server device 10.

The reception unit 212 performs processing to receive input from the player. For example, the reception unit 212 may transmit input information received by the terminal device 20 to the server device 10, which then receives the input information. It may also perform processing similar to all or part of the processing performed by the reception unit 119 of the server device 10.

The notification unit 213 notifies the player of given information. For example, the notification unit 213 displays the information on the game screen. The notification unit 213 may also perform all or part of the same processing as the notification unit 123 of the server device 10.

The communication control unit 220 performs processing to send and receive data to and from each server device 10. The communication control unit 220 also performs processing to store data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, analyze the received data, and control processing related to the sending and receiving of other data.

The communication control unit 220 may also store and manage destination information (network information such as IP addresses and port numbers) of other terminal devices 20 and the server device 10 in the storage unit 270 or information storage medium 280. The communication control unit 220 may then communicate with the server device 10 when it receives input information from the player to start communication.

In particular, the communication control unit 220 transmits player identification information and input information to the server device 10 and receives data (player's web page, game screen, etc.) from the server device 10.

The communication control unit 220 may transmit and receive data to and from the server device 10 at a predetermined interval, or may transmit and receive data to and from the server device 10 when input information is received from the input unit 260. In particular, the communication control unit 220 of this embodiment performs processing to receive given screen information (e.g., game screen information, etc.) from the server device 10.

The web browser 221 is an application program for viewing web pages (game screens). It downloads HTML files, image files, etc. from the web server (server device 10), analyzes the layout, and controls the display. The web browser 221 also sends data to the web server (server device 10) using input forms (links, buttons, text boxes, etc.).

The web browser 221 of this embodiment can implement a browser game. For example, the web browser 221 may execute a program written in JavaScript (registered trademark), FLASH (registered trademark), Java (registered trademark), or the like, received from a web server (server device 10).

The terminal device 20 can use the web browser 221 to display information from a web server specified by a URL (short for Uniform Resource Locator) via the Internet. For example, the terminal device 20 can use the web browser 221 to display a game screen (data such as HTML) received from the server device 10.

The image generation unit 230 performs drawing processing based on various processes (e.g., game processing) performed by the processing unit 200, thereby generating an image, which is output to the display unit 290 by the display control unit 211. The image generated by the image generation unit 230 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image. Note that the image generation unit 230 may perform all or part of the same processing as the image generation unit 130 of the server device 10.

The sound processing unit 240 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200, generates game sounds such as background music, sound effects, or voice, and outputs them to the sound output unit 292. Note that the sound processing unit 240 may perform all or part of the same processing as the sound processing unit 140 of the server device 10.

In this embodiment, when a game is played by multiple terminal devices 20 via P2P or the like, one terminal device 20 may act as a host and execute processing. In such a case, the terminal device 20 acting as the host may perform the processing of each processing unit (part or all of each processing unit) of the server device 10.

[4] Overview This embodiment relates to a game system in which a player selects a square on a game map made up of multiple squares and selects an item, character, etc. for the selected square. For example, the game system moves a player's object (piece) on the game map and selects game information such as an item or character for the square on which the object is located.

For example, we will use the Sugoroku game as an example. As shown in Figure 4, the Sugoroku game system of this embodiment sets a game map A1, consisting of multiple squares that can be moved around in a circular motion, in the game space (virtual space).

Then, starting square M1 is set as the initial position of player P1's object OB1, and object OB1 is moved along the squares as a piece based on the result of the dice (a number between 1 and 6). Each square is associated with either a "win" or a "lose." In this embodiment, of the 16 squares, square M3 is set as a "win" square, and squares other than square M3 are set as "lose" squares.

In addition, in this embodiment, game content is associated with each square. In particular, in this embodiment, the excitement of the game is enhanced by associating game content with a high level of rarity with "winning" squares.

The method used by player P1 to move object OB1 follows the rules of Sugoroku. That is, when object OB1 is located on square M1 and the die rolls a "4," object OB1 is moved four squares. In other words, as shown in Figure 5, object OB1 is moved to square M5.

The difficulty of predicting the outcome of the dice makes Sugoroku a uniquely interesting game for player P1. However, as shown in Figure 5, if player P1's object OB1 passes through the "winning" square M3, the player will miss the chance to "win," which may discourage player P1 from continuing to play the game.

Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the player has passed through a "winning" square, the player is given the opportunity to select "winning" game content. This can maintain the player's motivation to play the game, and further increase the fun of the game.

For the sake of simplicity, the following explanation will mainly focus on the example of a sugoroku game in which object OB1, controlled by player P1, is moved as a piece.

[5] Description of Game Map In this embodiment, a game map A1 consisting of a plurality of squares is prepared, as shown in Fig. 4. The term "game map" may also be referred to as "area" or "course." Furthermore, the term "square" may also be referred to as "section."

The game map of this embodiment may be composed of multiple squares arranged in a ring, as shown in FIG. 4. For example, game map A1 is a ring-shaped game map on which object OB1 can move in a predetermined direction (e.g., clockwise).

The game system of this embodiment may also be configured with multiple squares arranged in a line, as shown in FIG. 6. That is, the game system may employ a linear (straight or curved) game map A2 in which object OB1 can select in a predetermined direction (e.g., downward). In the case of a linear game map A2, when the object reaches the goal square M6 from the initial position square M1, it may be possible to make a round trip from square M6 back to square M1, that is, in the opposite direction to the predetermined direction (e.g., upward), or after reaching square M6, it may be possible to make a selection again in the predetermined direction (e.g., downward) from square M1 back to square M6.

[6] Description of Predetermined Parameter The game system of this embodiment selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter. The predetermined parameter is the number of squares up to the selected square. For example, the predetermined parameter is the amount of movement for moving the object OB1 of the player P1.

In the initial state (first turn) of this embodiment, the reference cell is determined to be cell M1 in advance, and the predetermined parameter is the number of cells from the reference cell M1 to the cell to be selected. For example, if the predetermined parameter is "1" in the initial state, the first cell M2 is selected from the reference cell M1. Note that the initial state may be controlled so that there is no reference cell. In such a case, the predetermined parameter is the number of cells including the first cell. For example, if the predetermined parameter is "1" in the initial state, the first cell M1 is selected.

Furthermore, for the second turn and subsequent turns, the square selected in the previous turn will be used as the reference square, and the specified parameter will be the number of squares from the reference square to the square to be selected. For example, if square M2 was selected in the previous turn, and the specified parameter is "1" in this turn, square M3 will be selected.

Note that the game system of this embodiment determines predetermined parameters for each player's turn. In other words, player P1 is given the opportunity to select a square each turn.

Specifically, in the game system of this embodiment, an integer value between 1 and 6, which corresponds to the roll of a die, is determined as the predetermined parameter. That is, in this embodiment, a program for determining the predetermined parameter is executed, and the computer randomly determines an integer value as the predetermined parameter, and selects a square based on this predetermined parameter. That is, the object OB1 is moved on the game map based on the predetermined parameter. Note that the game system may determine the execution timing of the program for determining the predetermined parameter based on input information from player P1.

For example, in the initial state, object OB1 is placed on start square M1. Then, when player P1's turn arrives and the predetermined parameter is "4," the predetermined parameter is determined to be "4," and object OB1 is moved from start square M1 to square M5 and stopped there. Note that the term "object" may also be referred to as a piece, indicator, or pointer.

In addition, the system may be controlled so that the process of selecting a square can be performed by consuming (subtracting) a predetermined consumption value from consumption parameters (points), such as in-game currency, held by player P1.

The game system of this embodiment may provide a Sugoroku game (second game) as a sub-game of a main game (first game) such as an RPG game (role-playing game) or a fighting game. For example, the main game may be controlled so that when a given selection process (lottery process) is performed a predetermined number of times (e.g., five times), a process for selecting a square can be performed in the Sugoroku game. For example, in the Sugoroku game, game content selected on the square where object OB1 is located may be game content that can be used in the main game.

In this embodiment, the predetermined parameter is not limited to a value between 1 and 6, but may be an integer value of 7 or greater.

The main game may be not only an RPG game or a fighting game, but also other games such as fighting games, sports games, racing games, action games, music games, training games, simulation games, puzzle games, communication games, etc.

[7] Setting of Game Information In this embodiment, game information is set in a predetermined order in association with each square on a game map made up of a plurality of squares.

Figure 7 shows an example of game information corresponding to each square. "Game information" includes at least one of the following: a square ID for identifying the square, "predetermined information," and "game content."

"Specified information" is information that indicates a "win" or a "lose." For example, the game system may set a "win" or a "lose" in association with each square, as shown in Figure 7. Note that "win" may also be referred to as "specific information" or "success." "Lose" may also be referred to as "unspecified information" or "failure." "Specified information" may include information other than "win" or "lose."

In addition, in this embodiment, at least one of the multiple squares is set as a "win." For example, in game map A1 of the game system, square M3 is set as a "win," and squares other than square M3 are set as "misses."

"Game content" is content that can be given to a player, such as a character (character object) or an item (item object). For example, a player can use game content in the game system of this embodiment. Game content may also be special images or videos from the game. There may also be squares, such as square M1, that do not have game content set.

In this embodiment, there is a correspondence between the square ID, the specified information, and the game content. That is, in this embodiment, game content corresponding to a "win" is set for a "win" square, and game content corresponding to a "loss" is set for a "loss" square. For example, the game content corresponding to the "win" square M3 is set to be better game content than the game content corresponding to the "loss" square. Specifically, a "win" item is an item or character with a rarity of "5," and a "loss" item is an item or character with a rarity of "1" to "3." Note that the higher the rarity number, the more scarce the item is.

[8] Explanation of Selection Process The game system of this embodiment selects a square along the squares of the game map based on predetermined parameters under computer control (CPU control), and then selects game information for that square. For example, the game system moves the object OB1 based on the predetermined parameters, and then selects game information corresponding to the square where the object OB1 is located (the square where the object OB1 stopped).

In this embodiment, the game system moves player P1's object OB1 along a grid, but movement of object OB1 is not necessarily required. Furthermore, object OB1 itself does not have to exist on the game map. For example, the game system may not place objects on grids, but instead indicate the grid selection status by blinking.

In addition, the game system of this embodiment selects squares based on predetermined parameters determined for each player's turn.

The game system of this embodiment then selects game content (an example of game information) corresponding to the selected square. In other words, when placing object OB1 on the game map, it selects game content corresponding to the square on which object OB1 is located. The selected game content is then granted to player P1.

The game system treats the game content assigned to player P1 as game content owned by the player, associates it with player P1's identification information, and stores it in the player information storage unit 176, etc. After selecting the game content, when player P1's turn arrives, the game system selects the next square based on the square selected in the previous (immediately preceding) turn.

For example, as shown in Figure 4, if object OB1 is initially located in square M1, and player P1's turn arrives and the predetermined parameter is "2," object OB1 is moved from square M1 to square M3. Then, square M3 where object OB1 is located is selected, and item X, which is the game content of square M3, is selected. Then, when player P1's turn arrives next and the predetermined parameter is "2," object OB1 is moved from square M3 to square M5. Then, square M5 where object OB1 is located is selected, and item C, which is the game content of square M5, is selected.

In this embodiment, the game content of the square to which object OB1 is moved may be selected with a 100% probability, or may be selected for player P1 with a predetermined probability (for example, a 50% probability).

In this embodiment, selecting game information may mean selecting (selecting) a square (square ID). For example, if the selected game information is a square, a given process may be performed according to the square.

In addition, in this embodiment, selecting game information may mean selecting predetermined information such as a "win" or a "lose." If the selected game information is a "win," a given process corresponding to the "win" may be performed, such as a process of granting game content corresponding to the "win" or a process that is advantageous to the player. If the selected game information is a "lose," a given process corresponding to the "lose" may be performed, such as a process of granting game content corresponding to the "lose" or a process that is disadvantageous to the player.

[9] Explanation of "Win" Adjustment Process In the game system of this embodiment, when a square after a square with a "win" set is selected, and the selected square is not set with a "win", and a predetermined condition is met, a "win" adjustment process is performed. This makes it possible to maintain the player's motivation to play the game.

Selecting a square after a square set as a "win" would mean, for example, selecting a square that straddles a "win" square during player P1's turn. In other words, selecting a square after a "win" square means passing through a "win" square and selecting a "miss" square.

To explain this in more detail using Figure 4, when player P1's turn is in the initial state (first turn), selecting a square after a square set as "win" means selecting squares M4, M5, M6, or M7 after the "win" square.

Also, if you selected M14, M15, M16, M1, or M2, which are the squares before the "hit" square M3 in the previous turn, selecting a square after the square where "hit" is set means selecting squares M4, M5, M6, M7, or M8 after the "hit" square.

Note that if player P1 selects a "miss" square without crossing a "win" square during his or her turn, the game system will control the game so that it does not perform the "win" adjustment process. For example, if player P1 selected square M5 in the previous turn and square M7 in the current turn, the game system will control the game so that it does not perform the "win" adjustment process.

[9.1] Specific example 1
In the game system of this embodiment, when a square after a "hit" square is selected, the selected square is not set as a "hit," and a predetermined condition is satisfied, an adjustment process may be performed to select a "hit" square instead of the selected square. For example, when object OB1 of player P1 passes through a "hit" square and moves to a "no-hit" square, an adjustment may be performed to move object OB1 to a square set as a "hit" under predetermined conditions.

For example, as shown in Figure 4, when player P1's object OB1 is located on the starting square M1, player P1's turn arrives and a predetermined parameter is determined. If the predetermined parameter is "4," the movement amount of object OB1 is "4," so as shown in Figure 5, object OB1 is moved from the starting square M1 to the fourth square M5.

In this case, if the player selects the square M5 following the winning square M3, and the selected square M5 is not set as a winning square, and if a predetermined condition is met, a winning adjustment process is performed. In other words, if the player passes the winning square M3 and selects the "losing" square M5, and if a predetermined condition is met (for example, if the player wins the lottery process), as shown in FIG. 8, the object OB1 is forced to select the "winning" square M3 instead of square M5. The object OB1 is then controlled to select item X in square M3. In other words, the object OB1 is controlled to select item X corresponding to the winning square M3 instead of item C corresponding to square M5. This gives player P1 a chance to obtain item X in square M3. If the predetermined condition is not met (for example, if the player loses the lottery process), the object OB1 is moved to square M5 and selects item C, the game content of square M5.

[9.2] Specific example 2
In the game system of this embodiment, when a square after a "hit" square is selected, the selected square is not set as a "hit," and a predetermined condition is satisfied, an adjustment process may be performed to change the game information of the selected square to game information corresponding to a "hit." For example, when object OB1 of player P1 passes through a "hit" square and moves to a "no-hit" square, an adjustment may be performed to change the game information of the square on which the object is located to game information corresponding to a "hit," under predetermined conditions.

For example, as shown in Figure 4, if player P1's object OB1 is located on the starting square M1, and it is player P1's turn, and the predetermined parameter is "4", then as shown in Figure 5, the object OB1 will be moved from the starting square M1 to the fourth square M5.

In this case, if a player selects a square M5 following a winning square M3, and the selected square M5 is not set as a "winning" square, a "winning" adjustment process is performed if a predetermined condition is met. That is, if a player passes a winning square M3 and selects a "losing" square M5, and a predetermined condition is met (for example, if the player wins the lottery process), the predetermined information for square M5 is forcibly changed from "losing" to "winning" as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the game content associated with square M5 is changed from item C with a rarity of "1" to item X with a rarity of "5," which corresponds to the "winning" condition. In this embodiment, control is exercised to select item X for square M5 where object OB1 is located. This gives player P1 a chance to obtain the "winning" item X. Note that if a predetermined condition is not met (for example, if the player loses the lottery process), the game information and game content associated with square M5 remain unchanged. That is, the "losing" item C for square M5 is selected for player P1.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, when square M5 is changed to a "win", the game information associated with square M3 is changed. That is, the predetermined information associated with square M3 is changed from "win" to "lose", and the game content associated with square M3 is changed to game content corresponding to the "lose". For example, the game content associated with square M3 is changed from item X, which has a rarity of "5", to item C, which has a rarity of "1". Note that in this embodiment, it is not necessary to change the game information associated with square M3.

[9.3] Specific example 3
In the game system of this embodiment, when a square after a "win" square is selected and the selected square is not set as a "win," if a predetermined condition is met, an adjustment process may be performed to select at least one square after the selected square that is not a "win" square, i.e., from among the "miss" squares, and change the game information of that square to game information corresponding to a "win." For example, when player P1's object OB1 passes through a "win" square and moves to a "miss" square, an adjustment may be performed to select at least one square after the square where the object is located from among the "miss" squares under predetermined conditions and change the game information of that square to game information corresponding to a "win." In other words, an adjustment may be performed to increase the number of "win" squares on the game map, thereby increasing the probability of selecting a "win" in the future.

For example, as shown in Figure 4, if player P1's object OB1 is located on the starting square M1, and it is player P1's turn, and the predetermined parameter is "4", then as shown in Figure 5, the object OB1 will be moved from the starting square M1 to the fourth square M5.

In this case, if a player selects a square M5 following a winning square M3, the selected square M5 is not set as a winning square, and certain conditions are met, a "winning" adjustment process is performed. That is, if a player passes a winning square M3 and selects a "losing" square M5, and certain conditions are met (e.g., a player wins the lottery), at least one "losing" square following square M5 is selected, as shown in Figures 11 and 12 . A "losing" square is, for example, a square within a certain range (e.g., within six squares) from square M5. For example, if a player selects square M8, the predetermined information for square M8 is forcibly changed from "losing" to "winning." Then, as shown in Figure 12 , the game content in square M8 is changed from item F, which has a rarity of "1," to item Y, which has a rarity of "5," corresponding to the "winning" status. This increases the number of "winning" squares, increasing the probability of selecting "winning" game content, thereby encouraging player P1 to continue playing the game. If certain conditions are not met (for example, if the lottery result is unsuccessful), the process of increasing the number of "winning" squares will not be performed.

[9.4] Flowchart Next, an example of the processing flow of this embodiment will be described using Figure 13. First, it is determined whether the player's turn has arrived (step S1). If the player's turn has arrived (Y in step S1), a predetermined parameter is determined (step S2). Then, a square is selected based on the predetermined parameter (step S3).

Determine whether the selected square is a "winning" square (step S4).

If the selected square is not a "win" (N in step S4), it is determined whether a square after the "win" square has been selected (step S5). A case in which the selected square is not a "win" would be, for example, if the selected square is a "miss" square.

If a square after the "win" square is selected (Y in step S5), it is determined whether a predetermined condition is met (step S6).

If the specified conditions are met (Y in step S6), a hit adjustment process is performed (step S7).

The "hit adjustment process" refers to any one of the following processes: (1) selecting a "hit" square in place of the selected square; (2) changing the game information of the selected square to game information corresponding to a "hit"; or (3) selecting at least one square from the "miss" squares after the selected square and changing the game information of that square to game information corresponding to a "hit." Note that when selecting a "hit" square in place of the selected square, a process of moving object OB1 to the square where a "hit" has been set may also be performed.

Then, select the game content for the selected square (step S8).

For example, if the "hit adjustment process" (1) involves selecting a "hit" square instead of the selected square, the game content for the "hit" square will be selected.

Furthermore, as part of the "hit adjustment process," (2) if the process of changing the game information of the selected square to game information corresponding to a "hit" is performed, the game content included in the game information corresponding to the changed "hit" is selected.

Furthermore, as a "win adjustment process," (3) after the selected square, at least one square is selected from among the "miss" squares, and if a process is performed to change the game information of that square to game information corresponding to a "win," since the selected square is a "miss" square, the game content of the "miss" square is selected.

If the selected square is a "winning" square (Y in step S4), the game content of the selected square is selected (step S8). In other words, the game content of the "winning" square is selected.

Also, if the answer is N in step S5 or N in step S6, the game content for the selected square is selected (step S8). In other words, if the answer is N in step S5 or N in step S6, the game content corresponding to the "miss" square is selected in step S8.

Then, the selected game content is notified (step S9). For example, the selected game content is displayed on the player's terminal device 20. This completes the process.

[10] Predetermined Conditions Next, the "predetermined conditions" will be described in detail. In the game system of this embodiment, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition is met. The predetermined condition is a condition for determining whether or not to perform a "win" adjustment process. For example, if a player wins in the lottery process, the game system determines that the predetermined condition is met and controls to select the "win" game content. If the lottery probability in the lottery process is X (%), the value range of X is set to 0<X≦100.

In this embodiment, the lottery probability for the lottery process may be changed using various methods. Below, we will explain an example in which object OB1 is located on start square M1 in game map A1 shown in Figure 5, the player's turn arrives, they roll the dice, the predetermined parameter is determined to be "4", and square M5 is selected.

(A) Example 1 of lottery probability determination process
The game system of this embodiment may change the lottery probability of the lottery process based on the positional relationship between the "winning" square and the square selected based on a predetermined parameter. For example, the game system may change the lottery probability of the lottery process based on the distance from the "winning" square to the square selected based on a predetermined parameter. The distance is the distance from the "winning" square to the selected square in a predetermined direction (e.g., clockwise).

Also, the shorter the distance, the higher the lottery probability may be. In other words, the longer the distance, the lower the lottery probability may be. That is, if the distance is 1 square, the lottery probability is determined to be 90%, if the distance is 2 squares, the lottery probability is set to 80%, if the distance is 3 squares, the lottery probability is set to 70%, and if the distance is 4 squares,
The lottery probability is set to 60%, and if the distance is 5 squares or more, the lottery probability is determined to be 50%. For example, if the "winning" square is M3 and the square where object OB1 is located is M5, the distance is 2 squares, so the lottery probability is determined to be 80%. Note that the shorter the distance, the lower the lottery probability may be.

(B) Example 2 of lottery probability determination process
In this embodiment, the lottery probability may be changed based on whether a player possesses or uses (consumes) a predetermined type of item. For example, if player P1 possesses or uses (consumes) a predetermined item (e.g., item P), the lottery probability may be set to 100%. Alternatively, if player P1 possesses or uses (consumes) a predetermined item (e.g., item P), the lottery probability may be increased by, for example, 10%.

(C) Example 3 of lottery probability determination process
The game system of this embodiment may change the lottery probability in the lottery process based on the progress of square selection, such as the number of turns the player has made, the number of times a square has been selected, the number of times the object OB1 has moved, etc.

For example, "square selection progress" may be the number of times object OB1 moves and circles in a predetermined direction (e.g., clockwise) from the start square M1, or in the case of a linear map, the number of times it moves from the start square to the goal square, or the number of times it moves back and forth between the start square and the goal square, counted as one move.

The probability of winning may be increased as the selection of squares progresses (for example, as the number of times increases). For example, if the number of times is 1, the probability of winning may be 10%, if the number of times is 2, the probability of winning may be 20%, and if the number of times is 3, the probability of winning may be 30%.

(D) Example 4 of lottery probability change processing
The game system of this embodiment may change the lottery probability of the lottery process based on at least one of the number of times specific information is set in the selected square during a specified period and the number of times specific information is not set in the selected square during the specified period.

For example, the game system may count the number of times B1 that a square selected based on a predetermined parameter is set as a "win" during a predetermined period, and the number of times B2 that a square selected based on a predetermined parameter is not set as a "win" (number of "misses"), and change the lottery probability for the lottery process based on at least one of the number B1 and the number B2.

The specified period can be, for example, an in-game event period with a set start date and time and end date and time. Furthermore, the probability of a "win" can be calculated based on at least one of the number of times B1 and B2 during the specified period, and if the probability of a "win" is lower than a specified rate (e.g., 30%), the lottery probability can be increased (e.g., by 10%).

(E) Example 5 of lottery probability change processing
The game system of this embodiment may be configured to change the lottery probability in the lottery process based on at least one of the combination and permutation of predetermined parameters determined in each turn.

For example, in a game system, players take multiple turns. Therefore, the lottery probability for the lottery process may be changed based on at least one of the combination and permutation (order) of predetermined parameters (e.g., the numbers rolled on the dice) determined for each turn.

For example, if player P1 has three turns, and the predetermined parameters for each turn are all the same numbers (for example, the same numbers "5, 5, 5"), or if the predetermined numbers are in a predetermined order (for example, "1", "2", "3" in that order), the lottery probability may be increased by, for example, multiplying the lottery probability by 1.2.

(F) Example 6 of lottery probability change processing
In the game system of this embodiment, the lottery probability of the lottery process may be changed based on a given consumption value, which may be, for example, the consumption value of in-game currency or the value of a predetermined parameter.

The game system may also determine the lottery probability based on the amount of in-game currency consumed by player P1. For example, the lottery probability may be controlled so that the higher the amount of in-game currency consumed by player P1, the higher the lottery probability. The amount of in-game currency consumed by player P1 may be the amount of in-game currency consumed per consumption, or the total amount of in-game currency consumed over a specified period of time.

For example, suppose a given consumption value is subtracted from the value of player P1's in-game currency based on the information input by player P1. In this case, if the consumption value of the in-game currency is 90 points, the lottery probability is set to 100%, ensuring a win. If the consumption value of the in-game currency is 60 points, the lottery probability is controlled to 70%. If the consumption value of the in-game currency is 30 points, the lottery probability is controlled to 50%.

In addition, in this embodiment, the lottery probability for the lottery process may be changed based on the positional relationship (e.g., distance) between the "winning" square and the square selected based on predetermined parameters (e.g., the square where object OB1 is located after being moved based on predetermined parameters), and the amount of in-game currency consumed.

Figure 14 shows an example of the correspondence between the distance from a "winning" square to a square selected based on predetermined parameters, the lottery probability, and the amount of in-game currency consumed. For example, as shown in Figure 14, if the distance is 3 squares and the amount of in-game currency consumed is 90 points, the lottery probability is determined to be 100%. If the distance is 3 squares and the amount of in-game currency consumed is 60 points, the lottery probability is determined to be 70%. If the distance is 3 squares and the amount of in-game currency consumed is 30 points, the lottery probability is determined to be 50%. If the distance is 5 squares and the amount of in-game currency consumed is 120 points, the lottery probability is determined to be 100%. If the distance is 5 squares and the amount of in-game currency consumed is 90 points, the lottery probability is determined to be 70%. If the distance is 5 squares and the amount of in-game currency consumed is 60 points, the lottery probability is determined to be 50%. Furthermore, if the distance is 7 squares and the in-game currency consumption value is 150 points, the lottery probability is determined to be 100%. If the distance is 7 squares and the in-game currency consumption value is 120 points, the lottery probability is determined to be 70%. If the distance is 7 squares and the in-game currency consumption value is 90 points, the lottery probability is determined to be 50%. In other words, in this embodiment, the longer the distance, the higher the in-game currency consumption value. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lottery probability is controlled so that the higher the in-game currency consumption value, the higher the lottery probability.

The given consumption value may also be the consumption value of a predetermined parameter. For example, if the predetermined parameter is 4 and the player moves from the start square M1 to square M5, the player will have passed two squares from the "win" square M3. The value of these two squares, "2," may then be managed as the consumption value (debt value), and the player may be controlled to increase the lottery probability (for example, to 100%) and perform a "win" adjustment process (for example, to select a "win" square). Then, in subsequent turns, if the predetermined parameter is 2 or greater, the consumption value (debt value) "2" may be subtracted from the predetermined parameter, and the square to be selected may be determined based on the predetermined parameter after the subtraction.

[11] Example of lottery process The lottery process of this embodiment determines whether a prize is won or lost based on lottery probability. For example, the lottery process is performed based on a given lottery algorithm, lottery table, etc.

For example, during a given turn of a player, the game system may execute a process of selecting a square in the opposite direction (e.g., counterclockwise) to the direction in which the squares were selected, based on predetermined parameters for the opposite direction, one or more times. If the last square selected during that turn is a "win," the process of determining that the player has won may be a lottery process.

Specifically, for example, if the predetermined parameter is "4" during the initial player's turn, the game system selects square M5 in a predetermined direction (e.g., clockwise). In such a case, the game system executes a process of selecting squares in the reverse direction (e.g., counterclockwise) one or more times. For example, if squares are selected in the reverse direction once and the predetermined parameter for the reverse direction is "2," the "winning" square M3 will be selected last, and a win will be determined. Also, for example, if squares are selected in the reverse direction twice, and the predetermined parameter for the reverse direction the first time is "1" and the predetermined parameter for the reverse direction the second time is "1," the "winning" square M3 will be selected last, and a win will be determined.

The game system moves object OB1 in the opposite direction to the specified direction (e.g., counterclockwise) based on a specified parameter for the reverse direction.

[12] Number of Lottery Processes The game system of this embodiment may be controlled so that multiple lottery processes can be executed in a given turn of player P1. For example, the game system may be controlled so that one lottery process can be executed in the Nth turn, and multiple lottery processes can be executed in the N+1th turn.

For example, when object OB1 is located in square M1 and the predetermined parameter is "4," the game system selects square M5, which is a "loss." In such a case, the lottery process may be performed at least twice. For example, if a player wins the first lottery process, it is determined that the predetermined condition has been met. Also, if a player loses the first lottery process but wins the second lottery process, it is determined that the predetermined condition has been met. Note that if a player loses the first lottery process but loses the second lottery process, it is determined that the predetermined condition has not been met.

[13] Moving Between Game Maps In the game system of this embodiment, multiple game maps may exist in the game space (virtual space). For example, the number of squares may be the same or different in multiple game maps. Furthermore, the number of "winning" squares may be the same or different in multiple game maps. Furthermore, the game information (e.g., game content) corresponding to squares may be the same or different in multiple game maps.

The game system of this embodiment may include a first game map and a second game map that is different from the first game map. In such a case, when a square on the first game map is selected as a selection target, if a square set as a hit is selected, the selection target may be changed from a square on the first game map to a square on the second game map.

Figure 15 shows an example of a first game map A1-1 and a second game map A1-2. In the example of Figure 15, the second game map A1-2 has a larger number of "winning" squares than the first game map A1-1, and items are set to be rarer. Therefore, there is an advantage for the player in being able to change (transition, transition, move) to the second game map A1-2. In other words, the first game map A1-1 is the normal area, and the second game map A1-2 is the bonus area.

For example, suppose that player P1's object OB1 is located on square M1 on the first game map A1-1. When player P1's turn arrives, object OB1 moves to square M5, which is set to "hit," and selects square M5. Since square M5 is set to allow map changes, the selection target changes from a square on the first game map A1-1 to a square on the second game map A1-2. For example, the game system moves object OB1 to a given square on the second game map A1-2 (e.g., the start square K1). In other words, the game system may set the selection of square M5, which allows game map changes, on the first game map A1-1 as a condition for changing from the first game map A1-1 to the second game map A1-2.

For example, suppose object OB1 is located on the start square K1 of the second game map A1-2, the predetermined parameter is "2," object OB1 moves to square K3, which is set to "hit," and selects square K3. The game system then selects item X, which is set to "hit," in square K3.

Also, when object OB1 is located on the start square K1 of the second game map A1-2, the predetermined parameter is "4", and object OB1 moves through the "win" squares K2, K3, and K4 to the "lose" square K5, and selects square K5, the "win" adjustment process may be performed if a predetermined condition is met (for example, if the lottery process is won).

For example, as shown in the second game map A1-2 in Figure 15, if there are multiple "hit" squares that have been passed through, such as square K2, square K3, and square K4, and if a predetermined condition is met, the "hit" square K4 that is closest to square K5 where object OB1 is located may be selected and game content for square K4 may be selected, or a square that is randomly determined from squares K2, K3, and K4 may be selected and game content for that square may be selected.

On the other hand, if a predetermined condition is not met (for example, if the player loses the lottery process), the game system selects the "losing" square K5 and changes the game map. For example, it moves object OB1 to a given square (for example, square M1) on the first game map A1-1. In other words, if a square on the second game map A1-2 is the selection target and the predetermined condition is not met, the game system may change the selection target from a square on the second game map to a square on the first game map.

Furthermore, the game system of this embodiment may change the selected object from a square on the second game map A1-2 to a square on the first game map A1-1 when a "miss" square (e.g., square K5, K10, or K13) for which "Change Game Map" is set to "Yes" is selected on the second game map A1-2, regardless of whether object OB1 passes through the "hit" squares K2, K3, or K4 during player P1's turn. Then, object OB1 may be controlled to move to a given square (e.g., square M1) on the first game map A1-1.

In other words, the game system may set the condition for changing from the second game map A1-2 to the first game map A1-1 as selecting squares K5, K10, and K13 on the second game map A1-2 that allow the game map to be changed.

The second game map A1-2 may have fewer "winning" squares than the first game map A1-1, with the first game map A1-1 being the normal area and the second game map A1-2 being an area that is disadvantageous to the player.

[14] Notification Control The game system of this embodiment may be controlled so that when player P1's turn arrives, a game map screen such as that shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display unit of player P1's terminal device 20, and the current position of player P1's object OB1 is displayed.

In this embodiment, the square ultimately selected during player P1's turn and information about the selected game information (e.g., game content) may be notified (displayed) to player P1.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, player P1 may not be notified of the process of selecting squares on the game map (e.g., the process of moving player P1's object OB1) up until the final selection of game information during player P1's turn.

For example, when player P1's turn arrives and a predetermined parameter (e.g., the roll of a die) is "4," object OB1 is moved from square M1 to square M5 and the missing square M5 is selected. If the "hit" adjustment process subsequently selects the winning square M3 instead of square M5, it is not necessary to display an image indicating the selection of the missing square M5 or an image indicating the subsequent selection of the winning square M3 instead of the missing square M5. For example, it is possible not to display an image of object OB1 moving from square M1 to square M5 or an image of object OB1 returning from square M5 to square M3.

In other words, in this embodiment of the game system, after the predetermined parameters have been determined, control is performed so that the image of player P1's object OB1 moving to the "miss" square M5 and the image of the object ultimately moving to the "hit" square M3 through the "hit" adjustment process are not notified.

Alternatively, the image of the game map A1 itself may not be displayed. In other words, the result of player P1's final selection of item X on the "winning" square M3 during player P1's turn is displayed to player P1. In other words, item X acquired during player P1's turn is displayed on the display unit of player P1's terminal device 20. This provides player P1 with a sense of satisfaction and excitement, further increasing their motivation to continue playing the game.

In this embodiment, the process of the "win" adjustment process is not displayed, but this does not necessarily mean that the process may be displayed. That is, in this embodiment, the player P1 may be notified of an image of selecting a "miss" square M5 or an image of an adjustment process that increases the chances of a "win" (for example, an image indicating that the winning square M3 is selected instead of the missing square M5).

[15] Explanation of Other Examples of Selection Processing In this embodiment, a game map may be employed in which three rows of a plurality of squares are arranged in a virtual game space, as shown in Fig. 16. In other words, three linear game maps each consisting of a plurality of squares may be arranged side by side.

[15.1] Setting Game Information As shown in Figure 16, each of columns A2-1, A2-2, and A2-3 consists of six squares, and a "win" (specific information) is set in a given square. In addition, a "lose" (unspecified information) is set in the squares other than the "win" square.

For example, as shown in Figures 16 and 17, column A2-1 is made up of squares L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, and L6. Square L3 in column A2-1 is set to "win" and no game content is set therein. Squares L1, L2, L4, L5, and L6 in column A2-1 are set to "lose" and an item with rarity "1" is set therein.

Column A2-2 is composed of squares L11, L12, L13, L14, L15, and L16. Square L14 in column A2-2 is set to "win" and no game content is set to it. Squares L11, L12, L13, L15, and L16 in column A2-2 are set to "lose" and an item with a rarity of "3" is set to it. In other words, the game system sets items in squares L11, L12, L13, L15, and L16 in column A2-2 that are rarer than the items set in the "lose" squares L1, L2, L4, L5, and L6 in column A2-1.

Column A2-3 is composed of squares L21, L22, L23, L24, L25, and L26. Squares L21, L22, L23, L24, and L25 in column A2-3 are set as "wins" and rare items (for example, items with a rarity of "5") are set therein. In other words, the game system sets rarer items in squares L21, L22, L23, L24, and L25 in column A2-3 than the items set in the "missing" squares L11, L12, L13, L15, and L16 in column A2-2. In other words, a game system using the game map shown in FIG. 16 allows rarer items to be selected in columns further to the right. Square L26 in column A2-3 is set as "missing," and no game content is set therein.

[15.2] Description of Selection Process The game system of this embodiment selects squares based on predetermined parameters. The square selection direction is downward. After selecting the lowest square, the selection proceeds from the first square in the next column. For example, squares are selected along the grid, starting from square L1 to square L6, then from square L11 to square L16, and finally from square L21 to square L26. When square L26 in the last column is reached, the selection returns to the first square L1.

In addition, as shown in Figure 16, the game system sets the predetermined parameter in the initial state (first turn) of a game map with three columns to the number of squares including the first square. For example, if the predetermined parameter is "1" in the initial state, square L1 is selected.

Furthermore, for the second turn and onwards, the square selected in the previous turn will be the base square, and the specified parameter will be the number of squares from the base square to the square to be selected. For example, if square L2 was selected in the previous turn, and the specified parameter is "1" in this turn, square L3 will be selected.

In this embodiment, if a losing square is selected in columns A2-1 or A2-2, the game system selects the game information for that square. On the other hand, if a winning square is selected in columns A2-1 or A2-2, the game system switches to the next column and selects a square. Furthermore, if a winning square is selected in column A2-3, the game system selects the game information for that square. On the other hand, if a losing square is selected in column A2-3, the game system switches to the first column and selects a square.

Specifically, if the predetermined parameter is "3" in the initial state and square L3 is selected, the game system changes to column A2-2 and determines the square to select in column A2-2. In other words, if object OB1 is located in the "hit" square L3 in column A2-1, the destination of object OB1 is determined in column A2-2.

In column A2-1, if the selected square is a "miss" square based on the specified parameters, the game information (e.g., game content) for that square is selected.

The game system then determines the predetermined parameter again in column A2-2 and determines the square to select in column A2-2 based on the predetermined parameter. For example, if the predetermined parameter is "4" in column A2-2 and square L14 is selected, the game system changes to column A2-3 and determines the square to select in column A2-3. In other words, if object OB1 is located in the "hit" square L14 in column A2-2, the game system determines its destination in column A2-3.

In column A2-2, if the selected square is a "miss" square based on the specified parameters, the game information (e.g., game content) for that square is selected.

The game system then determines the predetermined parameter again in column A2-3 and determines the square to select in column A2-3 based on the predetermined parameter. For example, if the predetermined parameter is "6" in column A2-3 and square L26 is selected, the game system changes to column A2-1 and determines the square to select in column A2-1. In other words, if object OB1 is located in the "out of range" square L26 in column A2-3, the game system again determines the destination in column A2-1.

In column A2-3, if the selected square is a "win" square based on predetermined parameters, the game information (e.g., game content) for that square is selected.

Then, when the game system changes the selection target to column A2-1, it again determines the square to select in column A2-1 based on the specified parameters. In this way, the selection process continues while changing columns until the game item to select is determined.

[15.3] Explanation of the "win" adjustment process As described above, even on a game map where multiple columns are moved, the game system of this embodiment performs an adjustment process so that, when a "miss" square after a "win" square is selected, an opportunity to select the "win" square is given under predetermined conditions.

For example, when a player's turn arrives in an initial situation where no squares have been selected in column A2-1, the game system may perform the above-mentioned adjustment process so that, under certain conditions, if the player selects the "miss" squares L4, L5, or L6 following the "win" square L3, the player is given the opportunity to select a win.

Furthermore, the game system may perform the adjustment process described above so that, when a player's turn arrives in a situation where squares L1 and L2 were selected in the previous turn in column A2-1, if the player selects the "miss" square L4, L5, L6, L11, or L12 following the "win" square L3, the player is given the opportunity to select a win under certain conditions.

The game system may also perform the above-mentioned adjustment process so that, when player P1's turn arrives in column A2-2 and no squares have been selected yet, or if squares L11, L12, and L13 were selected in the previous turn and the "miss" square L15 or L16 following square L14, which is a "win" based on predetermined parameters, is given an opportunity to select a win under predetermined conditions.

Furthermore, for example, when player P1's turn arrives in column A2-3, if no squares have been selected yet, or if squares L21, L22, L23, L24, L25, or L26 were selected in the previous turn, and the "miss" squares L26, L1, L2, L4, L5, or L6 following square L25, or square L3, which is a "win" based on predetermined parameters, the game system may perform the adjustment process described above to provide the player with an opportunity to select a win under predetermined conditions.

[15.4] Notification Control When a game map with movement across multiple columns as shown in Fig. 16 is employed, the game system of this embodiment notifies player P1 of the game content that was finally selected during player P1's turn. Note that the game system may not notify player P1 of the square selection process (e.g., the movement process of player P1's object OB1) or the game map configured from columns A2-1, A2-2, and A2-3.

For example, the game system may not notify player P1 of the existence of a column, the column to be selected, or the fact that another column is to be selected.

In other words, when a "win" square in column A2-1 is selected, the game system does not notify player P1 that a "win" square has been selected. On the other hand, when a "loss" square in column A2-1 is selected, player P1 may be notified that a "loss" square has been selected, or may be controlled not to be notified. Then, when game information such as game content corresponding to the "loss" square is selected, the selected game information is notified to player P1.

The game system also performs the same notification process for column A2-2 as for column A2-1. That is, if a "win" square is selected in column A2-2, the game system does not notify player P1 that a "win" square has been selected. On the other hand, if a "loss" square is selected in column A2-2, the game system may notify player P1 that a "loss" square has been selected, or may control the system not to notify player P1. Then, if game information such as game content corresponding to the "loss" square is selected, the selected game information is notified to player P1.

Furthermore, when a "miss" square in column A2-3 is selected, the game system does not notify player P1 that the "miss" square has been selected. On the other hand, when a "win" square in column A2-3 is selected, player P1 may be notified that the "win" square has been selected, or may be controlled not to be notified. Then, when game information such as game content corresponding to the "win" square is selected, the selected game information is notified to player P1.

The game system may also choose not to notify player P1 of the process of adjusting the "win". This may give player P1 a sense of satisfaction and excitement, further increasing his or her motivation to continue playing the game.

Note that in this embodiment, the process of selecting game content, the game map consisting of columns A2-1, A2-2, and A2-3, the process of adjustments to increase the chances of a "win," and other information are not displayed, but this does not necessarily mean that this information could be displayed.

[15.5] Processing Flow The selection processing flow will be described with reference to Figures 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D, 18E, and 18F.

First, as shown in Figure 18A, it is determined whether the player's turn has arrived (step S11). If the player's turn has arrived (Y in step S11), a predetermined parameter is determined (step S12). Then, a square is selected based on the predetermined parameter (step S13).

Then, it is determined whether the selected square is a square in column A2-1 (step S14). If the selected square is a square in column A2-1 (Y in step S14), it is determined whether the selected square is a "winning" square in column A2-1 (step S15).

If the selected square in column A2-1 is a "win" square (Y in step S15), proceed to step S21 shown in Figure 18B. Note that if the selected square in column A2-1 is a "win" square (Y in step S15), control is performed so that notification (display) of a win is not made.

On the other hand, if the selected square in column A2-1 is not a "win" (N in step S15), that is, if the selected square in column A2-1 is a "miss," proceed to step S41 shown in Figure 18D.

If the selected square is not a square in column A2-1 (N in step S14), it is determined whether the selected square is a square in column A2-2 (step S16). If the selected square is a square in column A2-2 (Y in step S16), the process proceeds to step S23 shown in Figure 18B. On the other hand, if the selected square is not a square in column A2-2 (N in step S16), the process proceeds to step S33 shown in Figure 18C.

If the answer is Y in step S15, as shown in Figure 18B, the predetermined parameters in column A2-2 are determined (step S21). Then, a square is selected in column A2-2 based on the predetermined parameters (step S22).

Then, determine whether the selected square in column A2-2 is a "winning" square (step S23).

If the selected square in column A2-2 is a "win" square (Y in step S23), the process proceeds to step S31 shown in Fig. 18C. Note that if the selected square in column A2-2 is a "win" square (Y in step S23), control is performed so that notification (display) of the win is not made.

On the other hand, if the selected square in column A2-2 is not a "win" (N in step S23), that is, if the selected square in column A2-2 is a "miss," proceed to step S51 shown in Figure 18E.

If the answer is Y in step S23, as shown in Figure 18C, the predetermined parameters in column A2-3 are determined (step S31). Then, a square is selected in column A2-3 based on the predetermined parameters (step S32).

Then, determine whether the selected square in column A2-3 is a "winning" square (step S33).

If the selected square in column A2-3 is a "win" square (Y in step S33), the game content in the "win" square in column A2-3 is selected (step S34). The selected game content is then notified (step S35). Note that when notifying the selected game content, the fact that a "win" has been made may also be notified.

On the other hand, if the selected square in column A2-3 is not a "win" (N in step S33), that is, if the selected square in column A2-3 is a "miss," proceed to step S61 shown in Figure 18F.

Next, we will explain an example of processing when the selected square in column A2-1 is a "miss" square. That is, if the answer is N in step S15, as shown in Figure 18D, it is determined whether the square after the "win" square in column A2-1 is selected (step S41).

If a square after the "Hit" square in column A2-1 is selected (Y in step S41), it is determined whether a predetermined condition is met (step S42).

If the specified conditions are met (Y in step S42), a hit adjustment process is performed (step S43).

The "win adjustment process" is, for example, one of the following processes: (1) a process of selecting a "win" square in place of the selected square; (2) a process of changing the game information of the selected square to game information corresponding to a "win"; or (3) a process of selecting at least one square from the "miss" squares after the selected square and changing the game information of that square to game information corresponding to a "win."

After the adjustment process, it is determined whether the selected square in column A2-1 is a "winning" square (step S44). If the selected square in column A2-1 is a "winning" square (Y in step S44), the process proceeds to step S21 shown in FIG. 18B. Note that if the selected square in column A2-1 is a "winning" square (Y in step S44), control is performed so that notification (display) of a winning combination is not made.

On the other hand, if the selected square in column A2-1 is not a "win" (N in step S44), that is, if the selected square is a "lose" square, the game content of the selected square in column A2-1 is selected (step S45). In other words, the game content of the "lose" square is selected.

Furthermore, if the square after the "win" square in column A2-1 is not selected (N in step S41), or if the predetermined condition is not met (N in step S41), the game content of the selected square (the "lose" square) is selected (step S45). The selected game content is then notified (step S46).

Next, we will explain an example of processing when the selected square in column A2-2 is a "miss" square. That is, if the answer is N in step S23, as shown in Figure 18E, it is determined whether the square after the "win" square in column A2-2 is selected (step S51).

If a square after the "Hit" square in column A2-2 is selected (Y in step S51), it is determined whether a predetermined condition is met (step S52).

If the specified conditions are met (Y in step S52), a hit adjustment process is performed (step S53).

After the adjustment process, it is determined whether the selected square in column A2-2 is a "winning" square (step S54). If the selected square in column A2-2 is a "winning" square (Y in step S54), the process proceeds to step S31 shown in FIG. 18C. Note that if the selected square in column A2-2 is a "winning" square (Y in step S54), control is performed so that notification (display) of a winning combination is not made.

On the other hand, if the selected square in column A2-2 is not a "winning" square (N in step S54), that is, if the selected square in column A2-2 is a "losing" square, the game content of the selected square is selected (step S55). In other words, the game content of the "losing" square is selected.

Furthermore, if the square after the "win" square in column A2-2 is not selected (N in step S51), or if the predetermined condition is not met (N in step S52), the game content of the selected square (the "lose" square) is selected (step S55). The selected game content is then notified (step S56).

Next, we will explain an example of processing when the selected square in column A2-3 is a "miss" square. That is, if the answer is N in step S33, as shown in Figure 18F, it is determined whether the square after the "win" square in column A2-3 is selected (step S61).

If a square after the "Hit" square in column A2-3 is selected (Y in step S61), it is determined whether a predetermined condition is met (step S62).

If the specified conditions are met (Y in step S62), a hit adjustment process is performed (step S63).

After the adjustment process, it is determined whether the selected square in column A2-3 is a "winning" square (step S64). If the selected square in column A2-3 is a "winning" square (Y in step S64), game content for the selected square (the "winning" square) in column A2-3 is selected (step S65). The selected game content is then notified (step S66). Note that when notifying the selected game content, it may also be notified that a "winning" has occurred.

On the other hand, if the selected square in column A2-3 is not a "win" square (N in step S64), that is, if the selected square in column A2-3 is a "lose" square, proceed to step S12 shown in Figure 18A.

Also, if the square after the "win" square in column A2-3 is not selected (N in step S61), or if the specified conditions are not met (N in step S62), proceed to step S12 shown in Figure 18A.

Then, processing continues until game content is selected. Processing then ends.

[15.6] Others For the sake of convenience, an example in which game information is selected in three columns has been described, but the number of columns may be two, or four or more.

The game system may also change the winning squares in each column and game information (e.g., game content) according to the winning combination.

The game system may also select squares from the initial state on the second turn and beyond.

[16] Others The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, terms cited in the description of the specification or drawings as broadly defined or synonymous can be replaced with broadly defined or synonymous terms in other descriptions of the specification or drawings.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially identical to the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations with the same function, method, and result, or configurations with the same purpose and effect). The present invention also includes configurations in which non-essential parts of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. The present invention also includes configurations that achieve the same effects or purposes as the configurations described in the embodiments. The present invention also includes configurations in which publicly known technology is added to the configurations described in the embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel features and advantages of the present invention. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

10 Server device, 20, 20A, 20B, 20C Terminal device,
100 Processing unit, 112 Selection unit, 113 Determination unit,
115 game processing unit, 119 reception unit,
120 Communication control unit, 121 Web processing unit, 122 Management unit, 123 Notification unit,
130 Image generation unit, 140 Sound processing unit, 160 Input unit, 170 Storage unit,
171 main memory unit, 172 image buffer, 174 game data memory unit,
176 player information storage unit, 178 content data storage unit,
180 Information storage medium, 196 Communication Department,
200 processing unit, 211 display control unit,
212 Reception unit, 213 Notification unit, 220 Communication control unit,
221 Web browser, 230 Image generation unit, 240 Sound processing unit,
260 input unit, 262 detection unit, 270 storage unit,
271 main memory unit, 272 image buffer, 274 game data memory unit,
276 player information storage unit, 278 content data storage unit,
280 information storage medium, 290 display unit, 292 sound output unit, 296 communication unit

Claims (27)

A game system for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The selection unit
A game system characterized in that, when a square after a square in which the specific information is set is selected, the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the specified condition is satisfied, the square in which the specific information is set is selected instead of the selected square, and game information of the square in which the specific information is set is selected. A game system for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a game information change unit that changes game information ,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
A game system characterized in that, when a square after a square in which the specific information is set is selected, the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the specified condition is satisfied, at least one square is selected from the squares after the selected square in which the specific information is not set, and the game information of that square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information. In claim 1 or 2 ,
The game map is
A game system characterized by being composed of multiple squares arranged in a circle or line. In any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The determination unit
A game system characterized in that, when a winning is made through a lottery process, it is determined that the predetermined condition is met. In claim 4 ,
The determination unit
A game system characterized in that the lottery probability of the lottery process is changed based on the positional relationship between the square to which the specific information is set and the square selected based on the predetermined parameter. In claim 4 or 5 ,
The determination unit
A game system characterized in that lottery probability is changed based on whether a player possesses or uses a predetermined type of item. In any one of claims 4 to 6 ,
The determination unit
A game system characterized in that the lottery probability of the lottery process is changed based on the progress of selection of squares. In any one of claims 4 to 7 ,
The determination unit
A game system characterized by changing the lottery probability of the lottery process based on at least one of the number of times the specific information is set in the selected square during a specified period and the number of times the specific information is not set in the selected square during the specified period. In any one of claims 4 to 8 ,
The selection unit
For each player's turn, a predetermined parameter is determined, and a square is selected based on the predetermined parameter;
The determination unit
A game system characterized in that the lottery probability of the lottery process is changed based on at least one of a combination and a permutation of predetermined parameters determined in each turn. In any one of claims 4 to 9 ,
The determination unit
A game system characterized in that the lottery probability of the lottery process is changed based on a given consumption value. In any one of claims 4 to 10 ,
The selection unit
For each player's turn, a predetermined parameter is determined, and a square is selected based on the predetermined parameter;
The determination unit
A game system characterized by controlling a plurality of lottery processes to be executable during a given turn of a player. In any one of claims 4 to 11 ,
The selection unit
For each player's turn, a predetermined parameter is determined, and a square is selected based on the predetermined parameter;
The determination unit
A game system characterized in that, during a given turn of a player, a process of selecting a square in the opposite direction to the direction in which the square was selected based on a predetermined parameter for the opposite direction is executed one or more times, and if the specific information is set in the square last selected during that turn, the lottery process determines that the player has won. In any one of claims 1 to 12 ,
The selection unit
A game system characterized in that, when there is a first game map and a second game map different from the first game map, if a square on the first game map is the selection target and a square on which the specific information is set is selected, the selection target is changed from a square on the first game map to a square on the second game map. In claim 13 ,
The selection unit
A game system characterized in that, when a square on the second game map is the selection target, if a square on which the specific information is not set is selected, or if the specified condition is not met, the selection target is changed from a square on the second game map to a square on the first game map. A game system for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that determines a predetermined parameter for each turn of a player, selects a square along the squares of the game map based on the predetermined parameter, and selects game information for the square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a game information change unit that changes game information ,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
When a square subsequent to a square in which the specific information is set is selected, and the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information of the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information;
The selection unit
If the game information of the selected square has been changed, select the changed game information;
The determination unit
If the lottery result is a winning result, it is determined that the predetermined condition is met,
A game system characterized in that, during a given turn of a player, a process of selecting a square in the opposite direction to the direction in which the square was selected based on a predetermined parameter for the opposite direction is executed one or more times, and if the specific information is set in the square last selected during that turn, the lottery process determines that the player has won . A game system for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a game information change unit that changes game information,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
When a square subsequent to a square in which the specific information is set is selected, and the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information of the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information;
The selection unit
If the game information of the selected square has been changed, select the changed game information;
In a case where a first game map and a second game map different from the first game map exist, and a square on the first game map is set as a selection target, when a square on which the specific information is set is selected, the selection target is changed from the square on the first game map to a square on the second game map;
A game system characterized in that, when a square on the second game map is the selection target, if a square on which the specific information is not set is selected, or if the specified condition is not met, the selection target is changed from a square on the second game map to a square on the first game map. A game system for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a game information change unit that changes game information,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
When a square subsequent to a square in which the specific information is set is selected, and the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information of the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information;
The selection unit
If the game information of the selected square is changed, the changed game information is
Select,
The determination unit
If the lottery result is a winning result, it is determined that the predetermined condition is met,
A game system characterized by changing the lottery probability so that the shorter the distance between the square where the specific information is set and the square selected based on the specified parameters, the higher the lottery probability of the lottery process. A server device for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The selection unit
A server device characterized in that, when a square after a square in which the specific information is set is selected, the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the specified condition is satisfied, the server device selects the square in which the specific information is set in place of the selected square, and selects game information for the square in which the specific information is set. A server device for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a game information change unit that changes game information ,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
A server device characterized in that, when a square after a square in which the specific information is set is selected, the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the specified condition is satisfied, at least one square is selected from the squares after the selected square in which the specific information is not set, and the game information of that square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information. A server device for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that determines a predetermined parameter for each turn of a player, selects a square along the squares of the game map based on the predetermined parameter, and selects game information for the square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a game information change unit that changes game information ,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
When a square subsequent to a square in which the specific information is set is selected, and the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information of the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information;
The selection unit
If the game information of the selected square has been changed, select the changed game information;
The determination unit
If the lottery result is a winning result, it is determined that the predetermined condition is met,
A server device characterized in that, during a given turn of a player, a process of selecting a square in the opposite direction to the direction in which the square was selected based on a predetermined parameter for the opposite direction is executed one or more times, and if the specific information is set in the square last selected during that turn, the lottery process determines that the player has won . A server device for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a game information change unit that changes game information,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
When a square subsequent to a square in which the specific information is set is selected, and the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information of the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information;
The selection unit
If the game information of the selected square has been changed, select the changed game information;
In a case where a first game map and a second game map different from the first game map exist, and a square on the first game map is set as a selection target, when a square on which the specific information is set is selected, the selection target is changed from the square on the first game map to a square on the second game map;
A server device characterized in that, when a square on the second game map is the selection target, if a square on which the specific information is not set is selected, or if the specified condition is not met, the selection target is changed from a square on the second game map to a square on the first game map. A server device for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
a game information change unit that changes game information,
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
When a square subsequent to a square in which the specific information is set is selected, and the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information of the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information;
The selection unit
If the game information of the selected square has been changed, select the changed game information;
The determination unit
If the lottery result is a winning result, it is determined that the predetermined condition is met,
A server device characterized in that the probability of winning the lottery process is changed so that the shorter the distance between the square to which the specific information is set and the square selected based on the specified parameters, the higher the probability of winning the lottery process. A program for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
causing the computer to function as a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The selection unit
A program characterized by selecting a square after a square in which the specific information is set, and when the specific information is not set in the selected square and the specified condition is satisfied, selecting the square in which the specific information is set in place of the selected square and selecting game information of the square in which the specific information is set. A program for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied ;
causing the computer to function as a game information change unit that changes game information ;
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
A program characterized by the following: when a square after a square in which the specific information is set is selected, the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the specified condition is satisfied, selecting at least one square from the squares after the selected square in which the specific information is not set, and changing the game information of that square to game information corresponding to the specific information. A program for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that determines a predetermined parameter for each turn of a player, selects a square along the squares of the game map based on the predetermined parameter, and selects game information for the square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied ;
causing the computer to function as a game information change unit that changes game information ;
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
When a square subsequent to a square in which the specific information is set is selected, and the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information of the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information;
The selection unit
If the game information of the selected square has been changed, select the changed game information;
The determination unit
If the lottery result is a winning result, it is determined that the predetermined condition is met,
A program characterized in that, during a given turn of a player, a process of selecting a square in the opposite direction to the direction in which the square was selected based on a predetermined parameter for the opposite direction is executed one or more times, and the lottery process determines that a win has been made if the specific information is set in the square last selected during that turn . A program for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
a selection unit that selects a square along the squares of the game map based on a predetermined parameter and selects game information for the selected square;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
causing the computer to function as a game information change unit that changes game information;
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
When a square subsequent to a square in which the specific information is set is selected, and the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information of the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information;
The selection unit
If the game information of the selected square has been changed, select the changed game information;
In a case where a first game map and a second game map different from the first game map exist, and a square on the first game map is set as a selection target, when a square on which the specific information is set is selected, the selection target is changed from the square on the first game map to a square on the second game map;
A program characterized by changing the selection target from a square on the second game map to a square on the first game map when a square on which the specific information is not set is selected and when at least one of the specified conditions is not met, when a square on the second game map is selected as the selection target. A program for selecting game content,
a setting unit that sets game information in a predetermined order for each square on a game map that is made up of a plurality of squares;
Selecting a square along the grid of the game map based on a predetermined parameter;
a selection unit for selecting game information;
a determination unit that determines whether a predetermined condition is satisfied;
causing the computer to function as a game information change unit that changes game information;
The setting unit
setting specific information and game information corresponding to the specific information in at least one of the plurality of squares;
The game information change unit
When a square subsequent to a square in which the specific information is set is selected, and the specific information is not set in the selected square, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game information of the selected square is changed to game information corresponding to the specific information;
The selection unit
If the game information of the selected square has been changed, select the changed game information;
The determination unit
If the lottery result is a winning result, it is determined that the predetermined condition is met,
A program characterized by changing the lottery probability so that the shorter the distance between the square where the specific information is set and the square selected based on the predetermined parameters, the higher the lottery probability of the lottery process.