JP5008868B2 - Server, game device, program, and information storage medium - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a server, a game device, a program, and an information storage medium .

  Conventionally, as a form of game, a plurality of game devices (game terminals) are connected via a communication line to a game server that executes game processing in an intensive manner, and a game space is shared with other players and played. Network-type fighting games are known. According to such a game system, a plurality of players can play a game by sharing the same game space at the same time.

Incidentally, in the network-type battle game as described above, data transmission delay becomes a problem. As a technique for solving this problem, for example, there is a technique disclosed in Patent Document 1. According to Patent Document 1, the player of each game terminal can enjoy the game without being aware of the data transmission delay.
JP 2001-17735 A

  However, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 prevents the player from being aware of a delay in data transmission time by performing a dummy calculation of the opponent while performing a delay process on the input signal from the opponent game terminal. It was not intended to ensure the communication speed of game data and realize immediacy.

  The present invention realizes a battle game without contradiction or delay by transmitting and receiving game data necessary for game progress control with a game device of an opponent at a sufficient communication speed when executing a battle game. With the goal.

The game device of the first invention for solving the above-described problems is:
Matching request processing means for communicating with a server that performs matching processing via a first communication line (for example, the first communication line N1 in FIG. 2) whose communication speed is not guaranteed, and requesting matching with an opponent ( For example, the matching request unit 321b) of FIG.
Communication with the opponent game device matched by the server via a second communication line (for example, the second communication line N3 in FIG. 2) with a guaranteed communication speed for a predetermined amount of data, and transmission / reception of game data Data transmission / reception means (for example, the battle control unit 321c in FIG. 6),
While controlling the player character according to the operation input of the player, and controlling the opponent character in accordance with the game data received from the opponent game device by the data transmission / reception means, the battle game in which the characters battle in the same game space Game progression means for performing progression control (for example, the battle control unit 321c in FIG. 6);
It is equipped with.

As another invention, it is possible to communicate with a server that performs a matching process via a first communication line (for example, the first communication line N1 in FIG. 2) whose communication speed is not guaranteed, and for a predetermined amount of data. A computer capable of communicating with an opponent game device via a second communication line (for example, the second communication line N3 in FIG. 2) whose communication speed is guaranteed;
Matching request processing means (for example, the matching request unit 321b in FIG. 6) that communicates with the server via the first communication line and requests matching with an opponent.
Data transmission / reception means (for example, a battle control unit 321c in FIG. 6) that communicates with the game device of the opponent matched by the server via the second communication line and starts transmission / reception of game data,
While controlling the player character according to the operation input of the player, and controlling the opponent character in accordance with the game data received from the opponent game device by the data transmission / reception means, the battle game in which the characters battle in the same game space Game progression means for performing progression control (for example, the battle control unit 321c in FIG. 6),
Can be considered as a program.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, when requesting matching with an opponent, communication is performed with the server via the first communication line whose communication speed is not guaranteed. On the other hand, when a match is made with a matched opponent, communication is performed with the opponent's game device via a second communication line with a guaranteed communication speed for a predetermined amount of data, and game data is transmitted and received to each other. Then, while controlling the player character in accordance with the operation input of the player, and controlling the opponent character in accordance with the game data received from the opponent game device, it is possible to control the progress of the battle game. Therefore, game data required for game progress control can be transmitted to and received from the opponent game device at a sufficient communication speed, so that it is possible to realize a battle game without any contradiction or delay.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the game device according to the first aspect,
The input command and the action to be performed by the character are set in advance in association with each other.
The data transmission / reception means transmits the operation input information of the player as game data to the opponent game device, and receives operation input information input to the opponent game device (for example, the battle of FIG. 6). Control unit 321c),
The game progression means determines an input command based on an operation input of the player, controls the action of the player character according to the determined input command, and receives operation input information received from the opponent game device by the data transmission / reception means. The game device which is a means (for example, the battle control part 321c of FIG. 6) which determines an input command based on, and controls the action of the opponent character according to the determined input command may be configured.

  According to the second aspect, during the battle with the opponent, the operation input information can be transmitted / received as game data to / from the opponent game device. Then, the input command is determined based on the operation input of the player, the action of the player character is controlled according to the determined input command, the input command is determined based on the operation input information received from the opponent game device, Progress control of the battle game can be performed by controlling the action of the opponent character according to the determined input command.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game apparatus according to the second aspect,
The operation input information may have a data amount that is less than the predetermined data amount guaranteed for the second communication line.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, since the operation input information transmitted to and received from the opponent game device is less than the predetermined data amount guaranteed by the second communication line, the second communication is performed during the battle. Operation input information can be reliably transmitted to and received from the game device of the opponent by communication via a line.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided the game device according to any one of the first to third aspects of the invention,
The game progressing unit may constitute a game device that is a unit (for example, a battle control unit 321c in FIG. 6) that executes a battle fighting action game as the battle game.

  According to the fourth aspect of the invention, the same effects as those of the first to third aspects of the invention can be achieved when executing a battle fighting action game that requires immediacy.

  As a sixth invention, a computer-readable information storage medium (for example, the memory 1322 in FIG. 1) storing the program of the fifth invention may be configured.

  According to the sixth aspect of the invention, an information storage medium having the same effect as that of the fifth aspect of the invention can be realized by causing a computer to read a program from the information storage medium and perform arithmetic processing.

  According to the present invention, when the matching with the opponent is requested, the communication is performed with the server via the first communication line whose communication speed is not guaranteed. On the other hand, when a match is made with a matched opponent, communication is performed with the opponent's game device via a second communication line with a guaranteed communication speed for a predetermined amount of data, and game data is transmitted and received to each other. Then, while controlling the player character in accordance with the operation input of the player, and controlling the opponent character in accordance with the game data received from the opponent game device, it is possible to control the progress of the battle game. Therefore, game data required for game progress control can be transmitted to and received from the opponent game device at a sufficient communication speed, so that it is possible to realize a battle game without any contradiction or delay.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Below, the case where the game of this invention is applied to a battle fighting action game is demonstrated. This fighting fighting action game itself is the same as the conventional fighting fighting action game. For example, one game play is composed of a plurality of rounds of fighting play, and the one that ultimately wins more rounds Become a gameplay winner. Note that the game device of the present embodiment is an arcade game machine used in a store such as a game center or an amusement facility.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an overview of the arcade game machine 1300. As shown in FIG. 1, the arcade game machine 1300 includes a stick 1306 for inputting a game operation and operation buttons 1308, a display 1302 for displaying a game image, a speaker 1304 for outputting game sounds such as sound effects and BGM, a game A coin insertion slot 1310 into which a coin as a consideration is inserted is provided.

  In addition, the arcade game machine 1300 includes a system board 1320 on which a CPU, an image generation IC, a sound generation IC, and the like are mounted, and a program read from a memory 1322 that is an information storage medium on the system board 1320 Based on the data or an operation signal input from the stick 1306 or the operation button 1308, the battle action game is executed.

  The player of the arcade game machine 1300 inserts coins from the coin insertion slot 1310 and starts the game. Then, while listening to the game sound output from the speaker 1304, the stick 1306 and the operation button 1308 are operated, and the battle fighting action game is enjoyed while viewing the game image displayed on the display 1302. More specifically, the player inputs various game operations such as input of the type of technique and the timing for delivering the technique from the stick 1306 and the operation button 1308, moves the player character (hereinafter referred to as “own character”), and performs an interpersonal battle. And enjoy a fighting fighting action game with a computer battle. The present embodiment is an embodiment in a case where a player battles with an opponent player (hereinafter referred to as “opposite player”) by performing an interpersonal battle. In this game, the player character (hereinafter referred to as “player character”) , “Opposite character”) in the same game space.

[System configuration]
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration example according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, a plurality of game devices 30 are connected to the lobby server 10 via the first communication line N1, and the game devices 30 are connected to each other via the second communication line N3. The game system 1 is configured by being connected.

Here, the first communication line N1 is a so-called broadband line using a LAN, WAN, Internet, or the like, and is realized by a CATV line network, an ADSL line network, an FTTH line network, or the like. According to the first communication line N1, the communication speed is not guaranteed, but large-capacity data transmission is possible.
On the other hand, the second communication line N3 is realized by a line with a guaranteed communication speed for a predetermined amount of data, such as an ATM network, an ISDN line network to which a required number of channels are assigned, or a dedicated line network. According to the second communication line, data transmission of a predetermined data amount can be reliably performed within a certain time.

  The lobby server 10 is configured based on a known server computer system, and is installed on the game maker side, for example, and controls the game system 1 in an integrated manner. Specifically, various processes for realizing a function as a game server such as a login process such as player registration and player authentication and a matching process are performed. Player registration is registration of a player that is performed in advance in playing a battle fighting action game. For example, a player ID, a password, and the like are registered. The player authentication is a process of approving that the player is a registered regular player. The matching process is a process of combining the game devices 30 that are opponents from among the game devices 30 connected to the lobby server 10.

  The game apparatus 30 is, for example, the arcade game machine 1300 shown in FIG. 1, and has a function for connecting to the first communication line N <b> 1 to send and receive data to and from the lobby server 10, and a second communication. And a function for transmitting / receiving game data to / from the game device 30 of the opponent player (hereinafter referred to as “an opponent game device” as appropriate) connected to the line N3.

  In the game system 1, when the lobby server 10 performs the matching process, the game devices 30 combined as a result of the matching process are connected to each other via the second communication line N3, and the battle fighting action game is started.

  When the battle fighting action game is started, operation input information is transmitted and received as game data between the game devices 30 connected via the second communication line N3 as described above. Processing for realizing the fighting fighting action game is performed. Since the data amount of the operation input information transmitted / received to / from the opponent game device 30 is less than the predetermined data amount guaranteed for the second communication line N3, the communication partner via the second communication line N3 performs the communication. Operation input information is reliably transmitted to and received from the game apparatus 30.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game apparatus 30 communicates with the lobby server 10 via the first communication line N1 when logging into the game system 1 or matching. And when fighting with the matched opponent, it communicates with the other party game device 10 via the 2nd communication line N3, and each performs the process for implement | achieving a battle fighting action game. Specifically, the operation input information of the player is transmitted to the opponent game device 30 and the operation input information of the opponent player is received from the opponent game device 30. Then, the player character is moved according to the operation input information of the player, and the opponent character is moved according to the received operation input information to control the progress of the battle action game.

[Function configuration]
1. Server FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the lobby server 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the lobby server 10 includes a processing unit 110, a communication unit 120, a storage unit 130, an input unit 140, and a display unit 150.

  The processing unit 110 controls the entire lobby server 10 based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 130 or data received from the game device 30 via the first communication line N1, and the like in the lobby server 10 Various processes such as instructions to the respective functional units, data transfer, and overall control of the game system 1 are performed. The function of the processing unit 110 is realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and a given program.

  The processing unit 110 includes a login control unit 111, a matching control unit 113, and a distribution control unit 115 as main functional units.

  The login control unit 111 manages information (player data) related to the player who played the battle fighting action game. Specifically, the authentication information of the player, information related to the game play of the player such as game results, and the like are included in the management target, and the login control unit 111 manages them as a player DB 134 described later. In response to the login request, the login control unit 111 performs login processing such as player registration and player authentication, and manages the login status 136.

  The matching control unit 113 is a functional unit that accepts participation in the fighting fighting action game and performs matching processing. The matching control unit 113 performs matching processing in response to a matching request, and manages matching information 137 by combining the game devices 30 to be matched.

  The distribution control unit 115 determines whether each game device 30 connected to the lobby server 10 via the first communication line N1 is a game execution time or a game non-execution time (the player plays a game on each game device 30). Is determined based on the login status 136, and the distribution data 138 stored in the storage unit 130 is appropriately distributed to the game device 30 when the game is not executed.

  The communication unit 120 is used for data communication with the game apparatus 30 by connecting to the first communication line N1.

  The storage unit 130 stores programs and data (not shown) for realizing various functions as a server computer system such as system programs, and programs and data necessary for causing the processing unit 110 to control the entire game system 1. Is done.

  In particular, in order to realize this embodiment, a login control program 131 for causing the processing unit 110 to function as the login control unit 111, a matching control program 132 for causing the processing unit 110 to function as the matching control unit 113, and a distribution control unit 115. And a distribution control program 133 for storing them.

  In addition, a player DB 134, a login status 136, matching information 137, and distribution data 138 are stored as data.

  The player DB 134 accumulates and stores player data of players who have a login history in the game system 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a storage format of the player DB 134, and a plurality of player data 135 is stored in the player DB 134. The player data 135 includes a player ID 135a, a password 135b, a player character name 135c, and a game score 135d. Although details of the data contents will be described later, the player data 135 is downloaded to the game device 30 when the player plays a game, and is stored in the storage unit 370 as own player data 385 (see FIG. 6). The player data 135 is overwritten and updated by the own player data uploaded from the game apparatus 30 when the player finishes the game play.

  The login status 136 stores information related to the player who is currently logged into the game system 1. Specifically, whether or not the game device 30 is logged in to the game system 1 in association with the device ID or device address of each game device 30 connected to the lobby server 10 via the first communication line N1. Or, if logged in, the player ID is set.

  The matching information 137 stores information related to the combination of the fighting action game currently being performed. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the matching information 137. As shown in FIG. 5, the matching information 137 sets a correspondence relationship between a player ID of players who are opponents of each other, a device ID of the game device 30 operated by the player, and a device address of the game device 30. It is prepared for each running fighting action game. The matching information 137 is generated as a result of matching processing executed by the matching control unit 113. The matching control unit 113 distributes the generated matching information 137 to the corresponding game device 30 and starts a battle.

  The distribution data 138 is data distributed to each game device 30 and displayed when the game is not executed, and a plurality of distribution data is stored. For example, data for displaying advertisements of sponsored manufacturers, data for displaying guidance information on events performed at stores where the game apparatus 30 is installed, and the like are stored.

2. Game Device FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the game device 30. As shown in FIG. 6, the game apparatus 30 includes an operation unit 310, a processing unit 320, a display unit 330, a sound output unit 340, a first communication unit 350, a second communication unit 360, and a storage unit 370. And is configured.

  The operation unit 310 is used by a player who operates the game apparatus 30 to input various game operations. An operation signal input from the operation unit 310 is output to the processing unit 320. The operation unit 310 is realized by, for example, a button switch, a lever, a dial, a mouse, a keyboard, and various sensors. In FIG. 1, the stick 1306 and the operation button 1308 correspond to this.

  The processing unit 320 performs various processes such as control of the entire game apparatus 30, instructions to each functional unit in the game apparatus 30, image processing, and sound processing. The function of the processing unit 320 is realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and a given program. In FIG. Applicable.

  The processing unit 320 includes a game calculation unit 321, an image generation unit 323, and a sound generation unit 325 as main functional units, and generates one image in one frame time (1/60 second). The display unit 330 displays and outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like as appropriate to the sound output unit 340.

  The game calculation unit 321 receives data received from the lobby server 10 via the first communication line N1, operation signals input from the operation unit 310, and received from the opponent game device 30 via the second communication line N3. Based on the data and the like, various game processes for realizing a battle fighting action game are executed, and the processing results are output to the image generation unit 323 and the sound generation unit 325. As game processing, for example, game space setting processing, object placement processing in game space, object intersection determination processing (hit check processing), character action control, game result calculation processing, viewpoint position and line-of-sight direction The determination process is executed. The game calculation unit 321 includes a login request unit 321a, a matching request unit 321b, and a battle control unit 321c.

  The login request unit 321a is a functional unit for notifying the lobby server 10 of a login request via the first communication line N1, and if a coin is inserted from the coin insertion slot 1310, the player ID input by the player operation is entered. A login request is notified to the lobby server 10 together with the password and the password, and the player data is downloaded.

  The matching request unit 321b is a functional unit that notifies the lobby server 10 of a matching request via the first communication line N1, and notifies the lobby server 10 of a matching request if a battle request operation is input by a player operation. To do.

  The battle control unit 321c is a functional unit that sends and receives operation input information to and from the opponent game device 30 via the second communication line N3, and executes processing related to the battle play. The action of the player character is controlled according to the control information, and the action of the opponent character is controlled according to the operation input information received from the opponent game device 30 to control the progress of the battle fighting action game.

  The image generation unit 323 is realized by, for example, hardware such as a CPU or DSP, a control program thereof, a drawing frame IC memory such as a frame buffer, and the like. The image generation unit 323 generates a 3DCG image for displaying a game screen such as a battle screen based on the processing result by the game calculation unit 321. Then, the image signal of the generated image is output to the display unit 330.

  The sound generation unit 325 is realized by, for example, hardware such as a CPU and a DSP and a control program thereof. The sound generation unit 325 generates game sounds such as sound effects and BGM used during the game based on the processing result by the game calculation unit 321, and outputs the generated game sound signal to the sound output unit 340. To do.

  The display unit 330 is for displaying various game screens based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 323, and the display 1302 corresponds to this in FIG. The player operates the operation unit 310 while watching the game image displayed on the display unit 330 and enjoys the battle action game.

  The sound output unit 340 outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 325, and the speaker 1304 corresponds to this in FIG.

The first communication unit 350 is connected to the first communication line N1 for data communication with the lobby server 10.
On the other hand, the second communication unit 360 is connected to the second communication line N3 for data communication with the opponent game device 30.

  The storage unit 370 stores a system program for causing the processing unit 320 to control the game apparatus 30 in an integrated manner, and programs and data necessary for executing the game. The function of the storage unit 370 is realized by, for example, an IC memory, a hard disk, a memory card, and the like. In FIG. 1, the memory 1322 that is an information storage medium on the system board 1320 corresponds to this.

  In particular, in order to realize this embodiment, the storage unit 370 has a login request program 381a for causing the processing unit 320 to function as the login request unit 321a, a matching request program 381b for causing the processing unit 320 to function as the matching request unit 321b, A game program 381 including a battle control program 381c for functioning as the battle control unit 321c is stored.

  As data, stage information 382, character basic data 383, command list table 384, own player data 385, matching information 386, own player operation input information 387, opponent player operation input information 388, game Non-execution display data 389, a device ID 391 for identifying the game device 30, and a device address 393 such as an IP address are included.

  The stage information 382 stores data for displaying the game stage of the battle fighting action game on the battle screen. For example, this includes a background image of a stage, modeling data of an object arranged on the stage, and the like.

  The character basic data 383 stores a plurality of basic data related to characters that can be used by the player in the battle action game. The character basic data 383 is prepared for each type of character, and includes, for example, modeling data, texture data, basic parameters, and the like for displaying the character.

  The command list table 384 stores a list of input commands instructing character actions (movement, actions such as attacks and defense techniques). FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a data configuration example of the command list table 384. As shown in FIG. 7, in the command list table 384, input commands for causing the player character and the opponent character to perform the action are defined in association with the types of actions. The battle control unit 321c is based on the player's operation input information (more specifically, including simultaneous input of a plurality of operation buttons 1308 and a combination of the tilt angle of the stick 1306 and the pressed operation button 1308). The input command input by the player is determined, the action corresponding to the input command determined by the player character is performed, and the input command input by the opponent player is determined based on the operation input information transmitted from the opponent game device 30. Then, the opponent character is caused to perform an action corresponding to the determined input command.

  The own player data 385 stores player data of a player who is currently playing a game in the game apparatus 30. The own player data 385 is data downloaded from the lobby server 10 as described above, and the player ID and password assigned to the player at the time of player registration and the name of the own character operated by the player. Consists of character name and game results. The player data 385 is uploaded to the lobby server 10 when the player finishes playing the game, and is managed for each player in the player DB 134 (see FIG. 4).

  The player ID and password are referred to at the time of player authentication in order to prevent unauthorized login other than the registered regular player.

  The game results store information indicating the total game results of the player, and values of various parameters such as experience values and level values indicating the degree of experience of the player. The game results include, for example, the number of wins / losses, the winning percentage, the number of games, the number of consecutive wins, and the number of consecutive losses. The game calculation unit 321 calculates game results based on the game play results. For example, the process of updating the battle record, the process of increasing / decreasing the experience value according to the winning / losing pattern, and the process of increasing the level value when the experience value satisfies a predetermined condition are performed in the same manner as before.

  The matching information 386 stores information related to the combination of the battle fighting action game currently being performed in the game apparatus 30. Specifically, the matching information 386 is data distributed from the lobby server 10 in response to the matching request, and the data configuration is the same as the above-described matching information 137 (see FIG. 5). The opponent game device 30 is specified by the matching information 386.

  The own player operation input information 387 stores and stores the operation input information of the own player in the order of input. The battle control unit 321c sequentially transmits the operation input information stored in the own player operation input information 387 to the opponent game device 30 via the second communication line N3 in the order of input.

  The opponent player operation input information 388 accumulates and stores the opponent player operation input information received from the opponent game device 30 via the second communication line N3 in the order of reception.

  The game non-execution display data 389 is distribution data distributed from the lobby server 10 and is stored in a plurality. Based on the game non-execution display data 389, for example, an advertisement display during the game non-execution is performed.

[Process flow]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 to 11, the processing flow of the lobby server 10 and the game apparatus 30 will be described. In the processing described here, the processing unit 110 reads and executes the login control program 131, the matching control program 132, and the distribution control program 133 in the lobby server 10, and the processing unit 320 in the game device 30 executes the login request program 381a. The game program 381 including the matching request program 381b and the battle control program 381c is read and executed.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the overall processing flow of the game apparatus 30. This process is a process that starts when the power of the game apparatus 30 is turned on (ON) and is repeatedly executed until the power is turned off (OFF).

  When the game calculation unit 321 receives distribution data from the lobby server 10 during the non-execution of the game until coins are inserted from the coin insertion slot 1310 (see FIG. 1) (step a10: NO) (step a20). : YES), it is stored in the storage unit 370 as game non-execution display data 389 (step a30). And the game calculating part 321 reads the one game non-execution display data 389, and displays it on the display part 330 at the time of a game non-execution (step a40).

  If a coin is inserted (step a10: YES), the game calculation unit 321 executes a game process described later (step a50).

  If the game process is executed, the game calculation unit 321 returns to step a10 and executes the above-described process until the power of the game apparatus 30 is turned off. And the game calculating part 321 complete | finishes this process, when the power supply of the game device 30 is turned off (step a60: YES).

  Next, game processing will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the game process.

  In the game process, first, the login request unit 321a accesses the lobby server 10 via the first communication line N1 and notifies the login request (step b10). Specifically, first, a login screen is displayed on the display unit 330, and the player inputs a player ID and a password. Then, the login request is notified to the lobby server 10 together with the input player ID and password, the device ID 391 of the game device 30, and the device address 393.

  On the other hand, in the lobby server 10, when a login request is notified, the login control unit 111 executes a login process (step c10). At this time, the login control unit 111 compares the player ID and password notified together with the login request from the game device 30 with the combination of the player ID and password managed by the player DB 134, thereby authenticating the player of the game device 30. Do.

  If authenticated, the login control unit 111 updates the login status 136 based on the device ID and device address notified together with the login request (step c20). In addition, the login control unit 111 starts a process of transmitting the corresponding player data 135 to the game device 30 via the first communication line N1, and transmits the player data 135 as a separate process (step c30). If the transmission of the player data 135 started in step c30 fails, the login control unit 111 performs control to transmit again. The player data transmitted from the lobby server 10 is stored in the storage unit 370 as own player data 385.

  When the player performs a battle request operation in the game device 30 authenticated in the above-described login process (step b20: YES), the matching request unit 321b transmits the lobby server 10 via the first communication line N1. And a matching request is notified together with the device ID 391 and device address 393 of the game device 30 (step b30).

  In response to this, in the lobby server 10, the matching control unit 113 executes matching processing to generate matching information 137 (step c40), and distributes the generated matching information 137 to the corresponding game device 30 as a matching result. (Step c50). The matching information transmitted from the lobby server 10 is stored in the storage unit 370 as matching information 386.

  On the other hand, in the game device 30, if the matching information 386 is received and stored in the storage unit 370, the battle control unit 321c subsequently executes battle control processing (step b40). FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the battle control process.

  In the battle control process, the battle control unit 321c first starts communication with the opponent game device 30 via the second communication line N3 (step d10). Then, the battle control unit 321c determines which of the characters set in the character basic data 383 is used as the player's own character according to the player operation, that is, the type of the player's own character (use character type). The own character is set with reference (step d20).

  Subsequently, the battle control unit 321c sends / receives the character type used by the player character to / from the opponent game device 30 via the second communication line N3 (step d30). Then, the battle control unit 321c refers to the character basic data 383 according to the used character type received from the opponent game device 30, and sets the opponent character (step d40).

  And the battle | competition control part 321c repeats the process of the loop A for a predetermined | prescribed round number (for example, 3 rounds) (step d50-step d90).

  That is, in loop A, the battle control unit 321c determines whether or not the player data transmitted from the lobby server 10 in step c30 described above has been received, and if received (step d60: YES) Control to read out and display on the battle screen is performed (step d70).

  And the battle | competition control part 321c performs a battle | competition play process (step d80). FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the battle play process.

  In the battle play process, the battle control unit 321c first inputs a player operation (step e10). The operation input information input here is stored in the own player operation input information 387.

  Subsequently, the battle control unit 321c refers to the own player operation input information 387, and transmits the newly added operation input information to the opponent game device 30 via the second communication line N3 (step e20). The operation input information of the opponent player is received from the opponent game device 30 via the second communication line N3 and stored in the opponent player operation input information 388 (step e30).

  Next, the battle control unit 321c determines an input command newly input according to the player operation input information 387 (step e40). And the battle | competition control part 321c determines the action corresponding to the input command determined with reference to the command list table 384, controls the action of the own character, and performs the determined action (step e50).

  Next, the battle control unit 321c determines an input command according to the opponent player operation input information 388 (step e60). Then, the battle control unit 321c determines an action corresponding to the input command determined with reference to the command list table 384, controls the action of the opponent character, and causes the determined action to be performed (step e70).

  Then, the battle control unit 321c executes determination processing in the battle fighting action game in the same manner as in the past from the state of the own character and the state of the opponent character (step e80), and step e10 until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied. Return to and repeat the above process. And the battle | competition control part 321c judges that the said round was complete | finished when the predetermined game time is reached, or when the physical strength parameter of any one character falls below a predetermined threshold (step e90: YES), This process ends.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10, when the battle control unit 321c repeats the process of the loop A for a predetermined number of rounds, the game is ended and communication with the opponent game device 30 is performed via the second communication line N3. Is finished (step d100).

  Returning to FIG. After completing the battle control process, the game calculation unit 321 calculates the game results by changing the battle results, experience values, and level values based on the game play results, and displays the game results such as the wins and losses of the battles. (Step b50).

  In addition, the battle control unit 321c starts the process of accessing the lobby server 10 via the first communication line N1 and transmitting the player data 385 to the lobby server 10 via the first communication line N1. The data 385 is transmitted as a separate process (step b60). If the transmission of the player data 385 started in step b60 fails, the battle control unit 321c performs control to transmit again. The corresponding player data 135 is overwritten by the own player data transmitted from the game apparatus 30.

  Until the logout request is input from the player, the game apparatus 30 returns to step b20, and the lobby server 10 returns to step c40 to execute the above-described processing. If a logout request is input from the player in the game device 30 (step b70; YES), the login request unit 321a notifies the logout request together with the device ID 391 and device address 393 of the game device 30 (step b80). This process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the lobby server 10, if a logout request is received (step c60: YES), the login control unit 111 executes logout processing (step c70). Then, the login control unit 111 updates the login status 136 based on the device ID and device address notified together with the logout request (step c80), and ends this process.

[Hardware configuration]
Next, an example of a hardware configuration for realizing the lobby server 10 and the game device 30 in the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the apparatus shown in FIG. 12, a CPU 1000, a ROM 1002, a RAM 1004, an information storage medium 1006, an image generation IC 1010, a sound generation IC 1008, and an I / O port 1014 are connected to each other via a system bus 1016 so that data can be input / output. A control device 1022 is connected to the I / O port 1012, a communication device 1024 is connected to the I / O port 1014, and a communication device 1025 is connected to the I / O port 1015.

  The CPU 1000 controls the entire apparatus and performs various data processing in accordance with a program stored in the information storage medium 1006, a system program stored in the ROM 1002 (such as initialization information of the apparatus main body), and a signal input by the control apparatus 1022. Do.

The RAM 1004 is a storage unit used as a work area of the CPU 1000, and stores given contents in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002, the calculation result of the CPU 1000, and the like.
An information storage medium 1006 mainly stores programs, image data, sound data, play data, and the like. As an information storage medium, a memory such as a ROM, a hard disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD, an IC card, a magnetic A disk, an optical disk or the like is used.
The RAM 1004 and the information storage medium 1006 correspond to the storage unit 130 shown in FIG. 3 and the storage unit 370 shown in FIG.

  In addition, the image generation IC 1010 and the sound generation IC 1008 provided in this apparatus can appropriately output sound and images.

  The image generation IC 1010 is an integrated circuit that generates pixel information based on information sent from the ROM 1002, the RAM 1004, the information storage medium 1006, and the like according to instructions from the CPU 1000, and the generated display signal is output to the display device 1018. . The display device 1018 corresponds to the display unit 150 shown in FIG. 3 and the display unit 330 shown in FIG. 6, and is realized by a CRT, LCD, TV, plasma display, projector, or the like.

  The sound generation IC 1008 is an integrated circuit that generates sound signals according to information stored in the information storage medium 1006 and the ROM 1002 and sound data stored in the RAM 1004 according to instructions from the CPU 1000. Output from the speaker 1020. The speaker 1020 corresponds to the sound output unit 340 shown in FIG.

  The control device 1022 is a device for the player to input an operation related to the game, and its function is realized by hardware such as a lever, a button, and a housing. The control device 1022 corresponds to the input unit 140 shown in FIG. 3 and the operation unit 310 shown in FIG.

The communication devices 1024 and 1025 exchange information used inside the device with the outside, and are realized by, for example, a modem, a router, a jack of a wired communication cable, a control circuit, or the like.
Specifically, the communication device 1024 is connected to other devices via the first communication line N1, and is used to send and receive given information according to a program. The communication device 1024 corresponds to the communication unit 120 shown in FIG. 3 and the first communication unit 350 shown in FIG.
On the other hand, the communication device 1025 is connected to another device via the second communication line N3, and is used for transmitting / receiving given information according to a program. The communication device 1025 corresponds to the second communication unit 360 shown in FIG.

  The above-described processing executed by the lobby server 10 is realized by the information storage medium 1006 storing the login control program 131, the matching control program 132, the distribution control program 133, and the like shown in FIG. 3, and the CPU 1000 operating according to these programs. Is done. The CPU 1000 corresponds to the processing unit 110 shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, the above-described processing executed by the game apparatus 30 is realized by the information storage medium 1006 storing the game program 381 and the like shown in FIG. . The CPU 1000, the image generation IC 1010, and the sound generation IC 1008 correspond to the processing unit 320 shown in FIG. 6, and the CPU 1000 mainly uses the game calculation unit 321 shown in FIG. 6, and the image generation IC 1010 shows the image generation shown in FIG. In the unit 323, the sound generation IC 1008 corresponds to the sound generation unit 325 shown in FIG.

  Note that the processing performed by the image generation IC 1010, the sound generation IC 1008, and the like may be performed by software using the CPU 1000 or a general-purpose DSP. In this case, the CPU 1000 corresponds to the processing unit 320 shown in FIG.

  As described above, when the game apparatus 30 logs in to the game system 1 or downloads player data that has a relatively large amount of data but does not require immediacy, the game apparatus 30 performs matching for searching for an opponent. It communicates with the lobby server 10 by connecting to the first communication line N1 whose communication speed is not guaranteed. On the other hand, if the opponent is determined, it is connected to the second communication line N3 with a guaranteed communication speed for a predetermined amount of data, and communicates with the opponent game device 30. Then, operation input information with a data amount less than the predetermined data amount guaranteed by the second communication line N3 is transmitted to and received from the opponent game device 30, and the behavior of the player character is controlled according to the player player operation input information. At the same time, by controlling the action of the opponent character according to the operation input information received from the opponent game device 30, it is possible to control the progress of the battle fighting action game.

  Therefore, it is possible to reliably transmit and receive the operation input information necessary for the progress control of the battle fighting action game with the opponent game device 30 at a sufficient communication speed, and to realize a battle game with no contradiction or delay. As a result, the immediacy of the battle fighting action game can be realized, so that the player can satisfactorily enjoy the battle fighting action game.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where operation input information is transmitted and received as game data to and from the opponent game device 30 during the game has been described. However, for example, information on the current position of the player character may be transmitted and received.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the player and the opponent player play an interpersonal battle has been described. However, the present invention is also applicable to a case where a group battle is played. In this case, instead of the arcade game machine 1300 shown in FIG. 1, the game device has two sets of sticks and operation buttons, and an arcade game machine that allows two players to play a game simultaneously. To do. The player is divided into two teams and plays against the opponent team who operates other arcade game machines.

  The game to which the present invention can be applied is not limited to the above-described fighting action game, for example, sports games such as tennis, table tennis, and badminton that are played between characters, cars, motorcycles, etc. It can be similarly applied to other games such as racing games.

The figure which shows the example of an outline at the time of applying a game device to an arcade game machine. The figure which shows the system structural example of a game system. The block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of a server. The figure which shows an example of the accumulation | storage form of player DB. The figure which shows the data structural example of matching information. The block diagram which shows an example of a function structure of a game device. The figure which shows the data structural example of a command list table. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of the whole process of a game device. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a game process. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a battle | competition control process. The flowchart for demonstrating the flow of a battle | competition play process. The figure which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of a server and a game device.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system 10 Lobby server 110 Processing part 111 Login control part 113 Matching control part 115 Delivery control part 120 Communication part 130 Storage part 131 Login control program 132 Matching control program 133 Delivery control program 134 Player DB
136 Login Status 137 Matching Information 138 Distribution Data 140 Input Unit 150 Display Unit 30 Game Device 310 Operation Unit 320 Processing Unit 321 Game Calculation Unit
321a Login request part
321b Matching request section
321c Battle control unit 323 Image generation unit 325 Sound generation unit 330 Display unit 340 Sound output unit 350 First communication unit 360 Second communication unit 370 Storage unit 381 Game program
381a Login request program
381b Matching request program
381c Battle control program 382 Stage information 383 Character basic data 384 Command list table 385 Own player data 386 Matching information 387 Own player operation input information 388 Opponent player operation input information 389 Display data when game is not executed 391 Device ID
393 Device address N1 First communication line N3 Second communication line

Claims (5)

Before and after the battle game is executed, the game device and the server are connected via the first communication line, and during the battle game, the game devices are connected via the second communication line and the operation input of each character is performed. The server in the game system configured to send and receive information via the second communication line to execute a battle game between characters,
Authentication information storage means for storing authentication information of each player;
Play-related information storage means for storing information relating to game play of each player;
Matching request receiving means for receiving authentication information and a matching request signal of the player of the game device from the game device via the first communication line;
Authentication processing means for performing authentication processing by comparing the authentication information received by the matching request receiving means with the stored contents of the authentication information storage means;
When authenticated by the authentication processing means, information related to game play of the authenticated player is read from the play-related information storage means, and before the start of the player's battle game, the first communication line is used. A pre-game transmission means for transmitting to the authenticated player's game device;
A matching processing unit that, when authenticated by the authentication processing unit, urges execution of a battle game via the second communication line between the game devices of the matched players by matching the authenticated players;
A post-game receiving means for receiving information relating to the game play of the player from the game device of the player related to the battle game via the first communication line after the end of the battle game;
Updating means for updating information related to the game play of the player stored in the play-related information storage means based on the information received by the post-game receiving means;
A server with The data amount of information related to game play stored in the play-related information storage means and communicated via the first communication line is the operation input information transmitted / received between the game devices via the second communication line. Larger than the amount of data,
The server according to claim 1. The game device and the server according to claim 1 are connected via the first communication line before and after the execution of the battle game, and the game devices are connected via the second communication line while the battle game is being executed. The game device in the game system configured to execute the battle game between the characters by transmitting and receiving the operation input information of each other character via the second communication line,
Matching request transmission means for transmitting authentication information and a matching request signal of the player to the server via the first communication line;
Information receiving means for receiving, via the first communication line, information relating to the game play of the player, transmitted from the server before the start of the competitive game, when authenticated by the authentication processing means of the server; ,
A matching result receiving means for receiving a matching result matched by the server via the first communication line when authenticated by the authentication processing means of the server;
Via the second communication line, based on the matching result, the game device of the opponent is connected, and the operation input information input to each other's game device is transmitted to and received from each other's game device. Game progress control means for controlling the progress of the battle game by controlling;
Based on the result of the battle game whose progress is controlled by the game progress control means, the information related to the game play of the player is received by the information receiving means, and after the match game is finished, the updated player's game play is updated. Post-game transmitting means for transmitting information relating to game play to the server;
A game device comprising: The computer and the server according to claim 1 are connected via the first communication line before and after execution of the battle game, and the computers are connected via the second communication line during execution of the battle game. The computer in a configured game system;
Matching request transmitting means for transmitting a matching request signal including authentication information of the player to the server via the first communication line;
Information receiving means for receiving, via the first communication line, information relating to the game play of the player, transmitted from the server before the start of the competitive game, when authenticated by the authentication processing means of the server;
A matching result receiving means for receiving a matching result matched by the server via the first communication line when authenticated by the authentication processing means of the server;
Via the second communication line, based on the matching result, the game device of the opponent is connected, and the operation input information input to each other's game device is transmitted to and received from each other's game device. Game progress control means for controlling the progress of the battle game by controlling,
Based on the result of the battle game whose progress is controlled by the game progress control means, the information related to the game play of the player is received by the information receiving means, and after the match game is finished, the updated player's game play is updated. Post-game transmission means for transmitting information relating to game play to the server,
Program to function as. A computer-readable information storage medium storing the program according to claim 4.

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