GAME SYSTEM AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM INCLUDING VIDEO GAME PROCESSING PROGRAM

Smart overview of the Invention

The patent application describes a game system that integrates blockchain technology to enhance player engagement through the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The system comprises a terminal device for executing video games and a server device that manages game progression via a communication network. A key feature is the issuance of NFTs linked to in-game content, with ownership attributed to users within a specified limit. This setup allows the game to dynamically adjust certain aspects based on the number of remaining NFTs, thereby adding an innovative layer to gameplay.

System Components

The game system includes terminal devices used by players and a server device connected through a communication network. It also incorporates a blockchain network capable of handling NFT transactions. The blockchain network serves as a distributed ledger where NFTs can be issued and traded, leveraging platforms like Ethereum. The system's architecture supports functionalities for issuing NFTs, acquiring data on existing NFTs, and modifying game status based on this information.

NFT Functionality

In this system, digital content such as characters or items is represented as NFTs, which players can own by purchasing them with legal or virtual currency. Each type of content has a capped number of NFTs that can be issued, ensuring rarity and value. The remaining number of these NFTs in circulation influences the game's dynamics, such as altering character abilities or triggering in-game events.

Game Dynamics

The remaining count of NFTs directly impacts the game status, which includes parameters like vitality and attack power. As the number of NFTs decreases due to actions like burning (deletion), these parameters can be adjusted to enhance gameplay. This mechanism provides an evolving gaming experience where scarcity influences strategic decisions and player engagement.

Content Classification

Content types are categorized based on characteristics such as name, status, and image. Identical content types share the same identification information. Game status is crucial for game progression and includes numerical values and in-game events. For instance, fewer remaining NFTs might increase a character's attack power or trigger special events like weather changes within the game environment.