JP7057392B2 - Server system and provision method - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a server system or the like that is communicatively connected to a player terminal.

Games that can be enjoyed by connecting to a game server via a network such as the Internet have been known for a long time, and in recent years, so-called social games provided on SNS (Social Networking Service) have become remarkably popular (for example, patents). Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-206823

Most social games in recent years are designed on the assumption that they will be played on mobile terminals such as smartphones, and one time should be repeated for a relatively short game play so that the player can easily play at a convenient time. Game specifications are often adopted.

On the other hand, commercial game devices that acquire real prizes such as crane games, and commercial medal game devices that move a large number of real medals placed in the game space by being pushed by the pusher mechanism. (Pusher games) are also popular. Therefore, when trying to virtually realize game play on such a commercial game device in a social game, it is considered that the specifications of repeated game play are suitable for the social game.

However, the game device for business use is interesting because the game situation such as the placement position of prizes and medals changes for each game play, and since it can be played by an unspecified number of players, the game situation by the previous player remains unchanged. It's fun to be able to start gameplay. For this reason, if each gameplay is set to the gameplay from the initial state, or if the gameplay can be saved and the gameplay can be continued at any time, the fun will be halved compared to the actual game device for business use. ..

Further, in the case of a game device for business use, an event such as being seen by another player or being waited for by another player occurs. While you want to get good results while you are playing the game, you will be playing the game while experiencing the pressure on the spot that if you fail, the game situation will be taken over by other players. Such an event is also one of the real pleasures of playing a commercial game device.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to enjoy the fun that can be enjoyed in an actual commercial game device such as a crane game or a pusher game in which the game situation changes. It is to propose a mechanism that can be realized by virtual gameplay. The second purpose is to add a different kind of interest unique to virtual gameplay while following the fun of actual business-use game devices.

The first invention for solving the above problems is
It is possible to communicate with a plurality of player terminals (for example, the player terminal 2000 in FIG. 1), and the game situation is changed by each game play according to the operation input on one player terminal. A server system (for example, the game server 100 in FIG. 1) that controls the execution of a game that inherits the game status.
When a viewing request for the game status of the game play is received from another player during the game play of one player, the viewing request is notified to the player terminal of the player during the game play. Request notification means (for example, browsing management unit 226 in FIG. 13) and
A game status disclosure means (for example, the browsing management unit 226 in FIG. 13) that publishes the game status of the one player in response to the browsing request.
It is a server system equipped with.

According to the first invention, in a game in which the game situation is changed by each game play, the game situation of each game play is taken over by the next game play. In addition, when a viewing request is made by another player during the game play of one player, one player is notified to that effect, and the game status of the game play of one player is disclosed to the other player. .. In other words, the game situation you created is open to the public, and you will be aware of the existence of other players who are watching your gameplay, so you do not want to let other players take over the game situation. If so, you need to continue playing the game. Such emotions are similar to gameplay on an actual commercial game device, and can foster the feeling of playing a game in front of a spectator on an actual commercial game device. ..

Further, as the second invention, in the first invention,
The spectator presence notification means causes the player terminal to display according to the number of players who have browsed.
It may be possible to configure a server system.

According to the second invention, the display according to the number of viewed players is performed on the player terminal of one player. Therefore, for one player, even though there are no other players around him in the real world, he can visually feel not only the presence or absence of spectators but also the number of spectators, so that the gameplay can be played. You can feel the pressure of each one as if you were playing an actual commercial game device.

Further, as the third invention, in the first or second invention,
A reservation registration means (for example, reservation management unit 228 in FIG. 13), in which one player registers a reservation for the next gameplay of the one player by another player during gameplay.
It may be possible to configure a server system further equipped with the above.

According to the third invention, reservation registration by another player is possible during the game play of one player. This makes it possible to simulate a waiting event for game play in a commercial game device.

Further, as the fourth invention, in the third invention,
A reservation registration notification means (for example, reservation management unit 228 in FIG. 13) that notifies the one player that the reservation registration has been performed by the reservation registration means.
It may be possible to configure a server system further equipped with the above.

According to the fourth invention, when the reservation registration is performed, one player is notified. That is, for one player, after his / her gameplay, he / she will recognize that another player is waiting in line, so that when the actual game device for business use is waiting in line. You can experience the feeling like that.

Further, as the fifth invention, in the fourth invention,
The reservation registration notification means causes the player terminal to display according to the number of reserved players.
It may be possible to configure a server system.

According to the fifth invention, the display according to the number of reserved players is performed on the player terminal of one player. Therefore, for one player, even though there are no other players around him in the real world, there is a waiting list after his gameplay, and the number of people waiting in line is large. Because you can visually feel the game, you can feel the pressure of each game play as if you were playing an actual business game device.

Further, as the sixth invention, the server system according to any one of the third to fifth inventions.
After the game play of the one player is completed, the reservation fulfillment notification means (for example, the reservation management of FIG. 13) for notifying the player terminal of the reserved player that the game play is possible according to the registration order by the reservation registration means. Part 228),
You may configure a server system further equipped with.

According to the sixth invention, after the game play of one player is completed, the reserved player is notified that the game play is possible, so that the reserved player can start the game play promptly. can. As a result, after the end of the game play, it is possible to create a state like an actual arcade game machine, in which the player who has been waiting in line is replaced and the next game play is started.

Further, as the seventh invention, the server system of the sixth invention.
During the given priority reception period from the game play of the one player, a priority reception means (for example, the reservation management unit 228 of FIG. 13) for preferentially receiving the game play request by the one player is further provided.
The reservation fulfillment notification means notifies the player terminal of the reserved player that the game play has become possible after the lapse of the priority reception period.
A server system may be configured.

According to the seventh invention, after the end of the game play by one player, it is notified that the reserved player game play is possible after the lapse of the priority reception period.
That is, after the end of the game play, it is possible to decide whether or not to continue the next game play during the priority acceptance period in which the game play request is preferentially accepted.

Further, as the eighth invention, in the first to seventh inventions,
Running a virtual crane game or a virtual pusher game as the game,
It may be possible to configure a server system.

According to the eighth invention, a virtual crane game or a virtual pusher game is executed as a game. Such a game achieves the purpose of acquiring a game medium such as a prize or a medal by playing the game a plurality of times in a row, and the game situation such as the arrangement position of the game medium in the game space elapses over time. Techniques such as encouraging gameplay by resetting with will work effectively.

Further, as the ninth invention, in any one of the first to eighth inventions,
The game execution control means causes the player terminal to execute the game.
It may be possible to configure a server system.

According to the ninth invention, the game is executed on the player terminal. Therefore, since the processing related to the progress / status change of the game can be executed on the player terminal side, the load on the server system can be distributed and reduced.

Overall configuration diagram of the game system. An example of a player terminal. An example of a game screen. An explanatory diagram of taking over the game situation. An explanatory diagram for viewing the game status. An example of the game screen when reserved. Game end An example of the next screen. An example of the game device list screen. An example of a browsing screen. An example of a browsing screen. An example of a browsing screen. An example of a browsing screen. Functional configuration diagram of the game server. Data configuration example of player management data. Data configuration example of virtual game device management data. Functional configuration diagram of the player terminal. Flowchart of browsing / reservation management processing on the game server. Flow chart of virtual game device management process in the game server. Flow chart of processing in the player terminal. Continuation of the flowchart of FIG. Another example of the game device list screen.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Hereinafter, the case where the crane game is executed in the network game system will be described, but the applicable embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto.

[overall structure]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a game system according to the present embodiment. The game system includes a game server 1000 that can be connected to the communication line 1 and a player terminal 2000 prepared for each player. The communication line 1 means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line 1 is meant to include a telephone communication network, a cable network, a communication network such as the Internet, as well as a LAN by a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection and Ethernet (registered trademark). The communication method may be wired or wireless.

The game server 1000 is a server system including a single server device, a plurality of server devices, a storage device, and the like, and provides various services for operating the network game of the present embodiment, and is necessary for executing the game. Client programs, data, etc. can be distributed.

The player terminal 2000 is a computer, and is an electronic device realized by, for example, a smartphone, a portable game device, a home-use game device, a personal computer, a tablet computer, or the like. Then, the player terminal 2000 can be connected to the communication line 1 via a mobile phone base station, a wireless communication base station, or the like, and can perform data communication with the game server 1000.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a smartphone, which is an example of a player terminal 2000. The player terminal 2000 includes a direction input key 2002, a home key 2004, a touch panel 2006, a speaker 2010, a microphone 2012, a GPS antenna 2014, a control board 2018, and a memory card 2032 which is a computer-readable storage medium. On the other hand, it is provided with a memory card reading device 2030 capable of reading and writing data. In addition, a built-in battery (not shown), a power button, a volume control button, etc. are provided.

The control board 2018 is equipped with various microprocessors such as a CPU, GPU, and DSP, and various IC memories such as ASIC, VRAM, RAM, and ROM. Further, the control board 2018 is equipped with a wireless communication module 2020 for wireless communication with a mobile phone base station and a GPS module 2022. Further, the control board 2018 includes a circuit for receiving signals from the direction input key 2002 and the home key 2004, a driver circuit for the touch panel 2006, a circuit for generating an audio signal collected by the microphone 2012, and a memory card reader 2030. A so-called I / F circuit (interface circuit) or the like, such as a signal input / output circuit of the above, is mounted. Each element mounted on these control boards 2018 is electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and is connected so as to be able to read / write data and send / receive signals.

[Game overview]
In the game system of this embodiment, a crane game is played. This crane game has a configuration that virtually reproduces a crane game device, which is a commercial game device installed in an actual game center or the like.

FIG. 3 is an example of the game screen W1 displayed on the player terminal 2000. On the game screen W1, the state of the game space (game space) in the virtual crane game device (hereinafter referred to as “virtual game device”) is displayed. On the field 12 in the game space, one large prize 14 is arranged substantially in the center, and a large number of small prizes 16 are arranged so as to fill the periphery of the large prize 14. The large prize 14 and the small prize 16 are collectively referred to as a prize. These prizes can be said to be a game medium. A prize drop opening 18, which is an opening, is formed in front of the field 12, and a chucker 20 for detecting a falling prize is provided at the prize drop opening 18. However, it is assumed that the chucker 20 is a virtual chucker 20, and in the actual internal calculation, the chucker 20 detects that the prize has passed a predetermined position.

At the upper part of the game space, a crane device 22 for grasping a prize is provided. The crane device 22 has a main body portion 22a that can be moved in the front-rear direction and the up-down direction, and a pair of arms 22b that are attached to the lower portion of the main body portion 22a and operate so as to be sandwiched from the left and right.

Further, a roulette 24 is provided in the back of the game space. When the chucker 20 detects a falling prize, a lottery is performed by the roulette 24, and when the outcomes are aligned, a winning prize is obtained and a predetermined privilege is obtained. The benefits here are such that it is advantageous for the acquisition of prizes. For example, it relates to the setting of the crane device 22 such as increasing the force (arm force) for the arm 22b to pinch the prize, narrowing the closing width (arm width) of the arm 22b, and widening the width of the claw portion at the tip of the arm 22b. Is.

At the bottom of the game screen W1, an operation icon 30 for operating the crane device 22 is displayed. The player operates the crane device 22 by operating the operation icon 30 in the same manner as the actual crane game device, and drops the large prize 14 into the prize drop opening 18 to aim for the acquisition. For example, in the first operation, the main body portion 22a is moved backward to perform positioning in the front-rear direction, and in the second operation, the left and right arms 22b are moved toward the center to adjust the left-right width of the left and right arms 22b. decide. This is the operation input of the player. Then, the main body portion 22a descends to a predetermined height, and each of the left and right arms 22b further closes (moves) toward the center by a predetermined width (predetermined movement amount). Then, while maintaining the distance between the left and right arms 22b, the main body portion 22a rises, moves toward the front, returns to the original position, and then the arm 22b opens, and a series of operations are automatically executed.

The operation of these game devices, particularly the operation of the crane device 22 and the calculation of the arrangement of prizes, are executed as virtual simulations. For example, a virtual weight is set in advance for each prize, and the arm forces of the left and right arms 22b are also set virtually. Then, by a known physics calculation process, gripping of the arm 22b, movement / falling of the prize, interference between the prizes, and the like are calculated.

Further, at the upper part of the game screen W1, a viewpoint switching icon 32 for switching the viewpoint for viewing the game space and the number of tickets owned by the player 34 are displayed.

As the viewpoint, three viewpoints for viewing the game space of the virtual game device from, for example, the front, the right side, and the left side are set, and the game screen in which the game space is viewed from each viewpoint by operating the viewpoint switching icon 32. The display switches to W1.

The number of tickets 34 is displayed together with the maximum number of tickets that can be held (MAX). A ticket is a virtual game medium that can be used in a game, and one game play can be performed by using (consuming) one ticket. The number of tickets is increased (recovered) by one each time the predetermined recovery time (for example, 60 minutes) elapses, up to the predetermined upper limit. Further, it can be acquired by charging without waiting for recovery due to the passage of time, or it can be acquired by using a predetermined charging item.

Further, in the crane game of the present embodiment, a plurality of virtual game devices are prepared (installed) like an actual game center or the like, and these are shared by a plurality of players. That is, the player selects a vacant virtual game device (the other player is not playing the game) from the plurality of virtual game devices to play the game.

Further, the game status at the end of the game play on a virtual game device is carried over to the next game play on the virtual game device. Here, the game situation represents the state of the game space, and specifically, the arrangement position of each prize, the arm force and arm width of the crane device 22, the setting of the claw size, and the like. Then, the game situation at the end of the game play is a state in which the privilege is applied when the privilege by the roulette 24 is acquired in the game play.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of taking over the game situation. As shown in FIG. 4, when the game play by the player 5a is completed in a certain virtual game device, a priority reception period starting from the end time t2 is set. In the priority reception period, only the player (final player) who has performed the immediately preceding game play can play the game on the virtual game device. That is, when a play request is made by the final player during the priority reception period, the game play is started by taking over the game status at the end of the previous game play. On the other hand, if the priority acceptance period ends without the game play by the final player starting, the virtual game device becomes empty and all players can play the game.

Further, a reset waiting period (reset time condition) starting from t2 at the end of game play is set. This reset waiting period is defined as a period longer than the priority acceptance period and shorter than the recovery time required for one ticket to be increased (recovered). Then, when the reset waiting period ends without starting the game play by any player, the game status of the virtual game device is reset to the initial state. By setting the reset waiting period as a time longer than the priority acceptance period, players other than the final player can take over the game status at the end of the last game play and start the next game play.

The game status in the virtual game device is open to the public for viewing by any player. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating browsing of the game situation. In the example shown in FIG. 5, in a certain virtual game device, the player 5c is playing a game, and another player 5d is viewing the game situation.

At this time, on the game screen W3 displayed on the player terminal 2000 of the player 5c during game play, the browsing mark 36 indicating that another player is browsing is displayed together with the number of viewers 37 indicating the number of players browsing. Will be done.

Further, on the browsing screen W5 displayed on the player terminal 2000 of the browsing player 5d (browsing player), a game space image 40 showing the game status of the virtual game device being browsed is displayed. The game space image 40 is a still image that is updated every predetermined time (for example, 1 minute), but may be a moving image. Further, at the lower part of the browsing screen W5, a reservation icon 42 for instructing a reservation for the virtual game device is displayed. Then, when the browsing player 5d selects the reservation icon 42 on the browsing screen W5, the browsing player 5d can make a reservation to take over the game situation and play the game when the virtual game device becomes empty. It should be noted that this game status can be browsed at any time regardless of the play status of the virtual game device such as during play or free.

When a reservation is made, as shown in FIG. 6, a reservation mark 38 indicating that the game is reserved by another player is displayed on the game screen W7 of the player playing the game on the virtual game device. It is displayed together with the reserved number of people 39 indicating the number of people. This reproduces the situation where another person (visitor) is watching the player who is playing, and the situation where he is waiting (reserved), like an actual crane game device. There is.

Then, when the game play in the virtual game device is completed, the game end screen W9 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the player terminal 2000 of the player 5c (final player) who has performed the game play. On the game end screen W9, the image 50 of the game space at the end of the game play is displayed, and the remaining time 52 of the reset waiting period is counted down. Further, at the lower part of the screen W9 at the end of the game, a continuous play icon 54 for instructing continuous game play is displayed.

On the game end screen W9, if the continuous play icon 54 is selected before the reset waiting time ends, that is, before the remaining time display 52 of the reset waiting time becomes zero, the game situation indicated by the game space image 50, that is, immediately before The next gameplay is started with the game status at the end of the gameplay of. However, even within the reset waiting period, if the priority acceptance period has expired and the game play by another player has already started, the game play cannot be continued.

The remaining time of the priority reception period may be displayed as a countdown on the screen W9 at the end of the game. Further, the countdown display of the remaining time of the priority reception period may be displayed only on the player terminal 2000 of the final player. Due to the countdown display of the remaining time of the priority reception time, the final player is worried during the countdown whether it is okay to let go of the game situation created by his gameplay so far. become. In particular, when the browsing mark 36 or the reservation icon 42 is displayed, another player is watching (browsing mark 36) or is waiting in order (reservation icon 42). With this in mind, it will be decided whether or not to continue the gameplay.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the priority acceptance period ends without the final player starting the next game play, the virtual game device becomes vacant and game play by another player becomes possible. That is, when the priority acceptance period of the virtual game device ends, if there is a reserved player, the game play by the reserved player is started by taking over the game situation at the end of the immediately preceding game play.

The player can freely select the virtual game device to be viewed. At that time, for example, the game device list screen W11 showing an example in FIG. 8 is displayed on the player terminal 2000. According to FIG. 8, on the game device list screen W11, each of the prepared virtual game devices 60 is displayed in a list together with the current game status 62, the approximate remaining time 64 of the reset waiting period, the browsing icon 66, and the like. ing.

The play status 62 indicates whether or not the player can play the game. For a virtual game device that has not been played by any player and is in the priority reception period, if the player matches the final player of the virtual game device, the game play is possible, so it is regarded as empty. If they do not match, it is considered to be playing because game play is not possible.

The remaining time 64 of the reset waiting period is displayed only for the virtual game device whose reset waiting period has not ended. For the virtual game device in which the player is the final player and the priority reception period has not ended, it may be displayed that the priority reception period has expired.

When the browsing icon 66 of any of the virtual game devices 60 is selected on the game device list screen W11, the browsing screen for the virtual game device is displayed. Specifically, when another player is playing a game in the virtual game device, for example, the browsing screen W5 as shown in the lower right of FIG. 5 is displayed. Then, the browsing mark 36 is displayed on the game screen W3 of the other player who is playing the game (lower left of FIG. 5).

Further, if the virtual game device is within the priority reception period, for example, the browsing screen W13 showing an example in FIG. 9 is displayed. On the browsing screen W13, as the current game status of the virtual game device, the game space image 40 at the end of the immediately preceding game play is displayed together with the remaining time 46 of the reset waiting period.

When the reservation icon 42 is selected and reserved on the browsing screens W5 and W13, as shown in FIG. 10, the reserved mark 48 indicating that the user is reserved is displayed on the browsing screen W15, and the reservation is made. The reservation cancellation icon 70 instructing the cancellation of the reservation is displayed.

Further, if the play status of the virtual game device is empty, for example, the browsing screen W17 showing an example in FIG. 11 is displayed. On the browsing screen W17, a game space image 40 showing the current game status of the virtual game device is displayed. Before the end of the reset waiting period, the state of the game space at the end of the last game play is displayed as the game space image 40 together with the remaining time 46 of the reset waiting period. After the end of the reset waiting period, the state of the game space reset to the initial state is displayed as the game space image 40.

Further, at the lower part of the browsing screen W17, a play execution icon 72 instructing the start of game play is displayed. In the case of a vacant virtual game device, it is not necessary to make a reservation, and by selecting the play execution icon 72, the game play on the virtual game device can be started.

At this time, when the number of tickets held by the player is "0", as shown in FIG. 12, the play execution icon 72 is not displayed on the browsing screen W19, and the game cannot be played. In such a case, the ticket can be purchased by waiting for the time recovery of the ticket or by selecting the ticket purchase icon 74 to move to a predetermined purchase site. In addition to tickets, you can also purchase various items that can be used in the game on this purchase site.

[Functional configuration]
(A) Game server 1000
FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game server 1000. According to FIG. 13, the game server 1000 is functionally configured to include an operation unit 110, a display unit 120, a communication unit 130, a server processing unit 200, and a server storage unit 300.

The operation unit 110 receives various operation inputs for managing the game server 1000, and outputs an operation signal corresponding to the performed operation to the server processing unit 200. This function is realized by an input device such as a keyboard, a mouse, or a touch panel.

The display unit 120 displays various display screens based on the image signal input from the server processing unit 200. This function is realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a CRT, or a projector.

The communication unit 130 connects to the communication line 1 and performs data communication with an external device (mainly a player terminal 2000). This function is realized by, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA, a jack for a wired cable, a control circuit thereof, or the like.

The server processing unit 200 controls the operation of the game server 1000 based on the programs and data read from the server storage unit 300, the data received from the external device (mainly the player terminal 2000) via the communication unit 130, and the like. To control. This function is realized by a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, an arithmetic unit such as an ASIC, or a control program thereof. In the present embodiment, the server processing unit 200 includes a game management unit 210, an image generation unit 230, and a communication control unit 240.

The game management unit 210 includes a player management unit 212, a billing management unit 214, a ticket management unit 216, a virtual game device management unit 218, a game status reset unit 220, a game play management unit 222, and a lottery control unit 224. It has a browsing management unit 226 and a reservation management unit 228, and manages the execution of the crane game of the present embodiment.

The player management unit 212 performs processing related to player registration and management for enabling the game play of the present embodiment. Specifically, the process of receiving a player name, password, etc. from the player terminal 2000 and registering it as a new player, the process of managing the player management data 320 which is the information of these registered players, and the request from the player terminal 2000. Performs authentication processing of the corresponding player.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the player management data 320. According to FIG. 14, the player management data 320 is generated for each registered player, and the account information 321 for authenticating the registered player and the acquired prize list 322 which is the information of the prize acquired by the game player in the game play. And the number of tickets owned by the player 323 and the play history data 330 are stored.

The play history data 330 is generated for each game play performed so far, and the virtual game device No. 3 in which the game play is performed. 331, the start date and time 332 of the game play, the end date and time 333, the acquired prize information 334, and the acquired privilege information 335 are stored. The acquired prize information 334 is information on whether or not a large prize has been acquired and the type of the acquired large prize. The acquired privilege information 335 is information on whether or not the privilege has been acquired by lottery and the type of acquired privilege.

The billing management unit 214 communicates with an external billing system to perform billing processing related to payment of the purchase amount of billing items that can be used in the game, including tickets. The billing process will be described as billing in real-world currency, but of course, billing in in-game currency (points, etc.) or in-game currency (billing equivalent processing) may be used.

The ticket management unit 216 manages the tickets held by the registered players. Specifically, one ticket is consumed (decreased) as a consideration for each game play. In addition, every time a predetermined recovery time elapses, the tickets are recovered (increased) one by one up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 5 or 20). In addition, the number of tickets held is increased according to the purchase of tickets by billing and the acquisition of tickets by using predetermined billing items.

The virtual game device management unit 218 manages a plurality of prepared virtual game devices. Information about the virtual game device is managed as virtual game device management data 340.

FIG. 15 is an example of the data structure of the virtual game device management data 340. According to FIG. 15, the virtual game device management data 340 is generated for each virtual game device, and is an identification number of the virtual game device No. 341, crane initial setting information 342 which is information on the initial state of the game situation, prize initial placement position information 343, initial game space image 344, prize information 345, priority reception time 346, and reset standby time 347. , Play status 348, final player name 349, final play end date and time 350, reset flag 351 indicating whether the game status has been reset to the initial state, and crane setting which is information on the current game status. Information 352, prize arrangement position information 353, game space image 354, browsing player list 356, and reserved player list 358 are stored.

The prize information 345 is information such as the type and model data of each of the prizes (large prize 14 and small prize 16) arranged in the game space. In the play status 348, "playing" in which the game is being played by any player, "priority accepting" in which the game play is not performed but the priority acceptance period is in progress, and game play is being performed. It will be either "vacant" where the priority reception period has expired.

The browsing player list 356 is a list of players who are browsing the game status in the virtual game device. The number of viewing players is not particularly limited.

The reserved player list 358 is a list of players who have reserved gameplay on the game device. The reserved players are prioritized, and in the present embodiment, the priority is given in the order of earliest reservation date and time. Further, although the number of reserved players is not particularly limited, a limit may be set.

The game status reset unit 220 resets the game status to the initial state when the elapsed time from the end of the last game play reaches a predetermined reset waiting time without starting the game play by any player for each virtual game device. Reset.

The lottery control unit 224 controls the lottery by the roulette 24 during the game play. Specifically, the lottery result (winning / losing) of the roulette 24 and the lottery schedule information which is the information of the privilege acquired when the roulette 24 is won are generated. At this time, the winning probability for determining the lottery result is changed according to the game situation at the start of the game play. For example, in a state where the position of the large prize 14 is close to the prize drop opening 18 and it is likely to fall, the winning probability is set higher than usual. For example, it is assumed that the plane viewing distance (overhead viewing distance) between the prize drop opening 18 and the center position or the center of gravity of the large prize 14 satisfies a predetermined proximity distance condition (for example, when the virtual distance is within 3 cm). be able to. The lottery by the roulette 24 is performed by the detection of the falling prize by the chucker 20 as a trigger.

The game play management unit 222 controls each game play on the player terminal 2000. That is, when a play request is made from the player terminal 2000, the game status information including the crane setting information 352 and the prize placement position information 353, which are the game status of the requested virtual game device, and the lottery schedule information regarding the lottery by the roulette 24 Is transmitted to the player terminal 2000. Further, when the game result information is received from the player terminal 2000, the play history data 330 (see FIG. 14) for the game play of the corresponding player is generated / updated based on the game result information, and the corresponding virtual is generated. The virtual game device management data 340 of the game device is updated.

The browsing management unit 226 manages browsing of the player in the virtual game device. Specifically, when a browsing request is made from the player terminal 2000, the corresponding player is added to the browsing player list 356 (see FIG. 15) of the virtual game device to be browsed as a browsing player. Further, when the browsing end notification is given from the player terminal 2000, the corresponding player is deleted from the browsing player list 356 of the virtual game device to be browsed. Further, for each virtual game device, a game space image showing the current game status of the virtual game device is transmitted to each browsing player.

The reservation management unit 228 manages the reservation of the player's game play for the virtual game device. Specifically, when a reservation request is made from the player terminal 2000, the corresponding player is added to the reservation player list 358 (see FIG. 15) of the virtual game device to be reserved as a reservation player. Further, when the reservation cancellation request is made from the player terminal 2000, the corresponding player is deleted from the reservation player list 358 of the virtual game device to be reserved cancellation target.

Returning to FIG. 13, the image generation unit 230 includes, for example, a processor such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and a 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. It is realized by an IC memory or the like used for expanding texture data. Further, in the case of the configuration in which the game server 1000 provides the image to be displayed on the player terminal 2000, the image of the game screen can be generated.

The communication control unit 240 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 130.

The server storage unit 300 stores a system program for realizing various functions for the server processing unit 200 to collectively control the game server 1000, and a program and data for realizing various functions of the present embodiment. do. Further, it is used as a work area of the server processing unit 200, and temporarily stores the calculation result executed by the server processing unit 200 according to various programs, the received data by the communication unit 130, and the like. This function is realized by, for example, various IC memories, hard disks, ROMs, RAMs, and other storage devices.
In the present embodiment, the server storage unit 300 stores the system program 310, the game management program 312, the player management data 320, and the virtual game device management data 340.

FIG. 16 is a functional configuration diagram of the player terminal 2000. According to FIG. 16, functionally, the player terminal 2000 includes an operation input unit 612, an image display unit 614, a sound output unit 616, a communication unit 618, a terminal processing unit 700, and a terminal storage unit 800. Is composed of.

The operation input unit 612 outputs an operation input signal to the terminal processing unit 700 in response to various operation inputs made by the player. This function is performed not only by elements that the player directly operates with fingers, such as button switches, joysticks, touchpads, and trackballs, but also by elements that detect movement and posture, such as acceleration sensors, angular velocity sensors, tilt sensors, and geomagnetic sensors. It will be realized. In FIG. 2, the direction input key 2002, the home key 2004, and the touch panel 2006 correspond to this.

The terminal processing unit 700 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC or an IC memory, and is connected to each functional unit of a player terminal 2000 including an operation input unit 612 and a terminal storage unit 800. Controls data input / output. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on a predetermined program, data, an operation input signal from the operation input unit 612, and the like to control the operation of the player terminal 2000. In FIG. 2, the control board 2018 corresponds to this. Further, the terminal processing unit 700 includes a game control unit 710, an image generation unit 722, a sound generation unit 724, and a communication control unit 726.

The game control unit 710 has an operation signal transmission control unit 712, a game screen display control unit 714, and a game play execution unit 716, and performs various arithmetic processes for making the computer function as a terminal for game play. Run.

The operation signal transmission control unit 712 executes a process for transmitting various data and request information to the game server 1000 in response to the operation performed by the operation input unit 612.

The game screen display control unit 714 controls to display the game screen based on various data received from the game server 1000. For example, if the online game of the present embodiment is realized as a web game, a web technology that actively controls the screen display by using Java (registered trademark) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) together with HTML based on a web browser. And it can be realized by using a plug-in such as Adobe (registered trademark) Flash. Of course, other methods may be used.

The game play execution unit 716 controls the execution of game play based on the game status information 826 and the lottery schedule information 828 received from the game server 1000. Specifically, the crane device 22 is set according to the crane setting information included in the received game status information 826, and each prize is arranged according to the prize arrangement position information to set the game status (configure the game space). Next, the crane device 22 is operated according to the operation instruction of the player. In addition, each prize is moved according to the operation of the crane device 22.

Then, if the chucker 20 detects that the prize has fallen (specifically, if the prize has passed the assumed detection range of the chucker 20), the roulette lottery process according to the lottery schedule information 828 is performed. That is, the rotation / stop of the roulette 24 is controlled according to the given lottery result, and if the lottery result is won, the predetermined privilege is applied.

When one game play is completed, as the game status at the end of the game play, the position information of each prize, the setting information of the crane device 22, and the game result information including the image of the game space are generated, and the game server is generated. Send to 1000.

The image generation unit 722 is, for example, a processor such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or a digital signal processor (DSP), a video signal IC, a program such as a video codec, an IC memory for a drawing frame such as a frame buffer, or a texture data expansion unit. It is realized by the IC memory or the like used for. The image generation unit 722 generates one game screen in one frame time (for example, 1/60 second) based on the processing result by the game control unit 710, and outputs the image signal of the generated game screen to the image display unit 614. do.

The image display unit 614 displays various game images based on the image signals input from the image generation unit 722. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, and a head-mounted display. In FIG. 2, the touch panel 2006 corresponds to this.

The sound generation unit 724 is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of playing a voice file, and the like, and the effect related to the game is based on the processing result by the game screen display control unit 714. Sound signals of sound, BGM, and various operation sounds are generated and output to the sound output unit 616. The sound output unit 616 is realized by a device that outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 724. In FIG. 2, the speaker 2010 corresponds to this.

The communication control unit 726 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 618. The communication unit 618 connects to the communication line 1 to realize communication. This function is realized by, for example, a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a communication cable for wiring, a control circuit, and the like. In FIG. 2, the wireless communication module 2020 corresponds to this.

The terminal storage unit 800 stores a system program for realizing various functions for making the terminal processing unit 700 control the player terminal 2000 in an integrated manner, a program necessary for game play, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the terminal processing unit 700, and temporarily stores the calculation result executed by the terminal processing unit 700 according to various programs, the input data input from the operation input unit 612, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as a RAM or a ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or a DVD, or the like. In FIG. 2, the IC memory and the memory card 2032 mounted on the control board 2018 correspond to this. In the present embodiment, the terminal storage unit 800 includes a system program 810, a game client program 812, a player registration information 820, a number of owned tickets 822, a game device list information 824, a game status information 826, and a lottery schedule. Information 828 is stored.

The system program 810 is a program for realizing the basic functions of input / output of the player terminal 2000 as a computer. The game client program 812 is application software for realizing the function as the game control unit 710 by being read and executed by the terminal processing unit 700, but even if it is a configuration incorporated as a part of the system program 810. good. The game client program 812 may be a dedicated client program depending on the technical method for realizing an online game, or may be configured by a web browser program, a plug-in that realizes an interactive image display, or the like.

The player registration information 820 is the registration content in the game system, and is information such as a player name and a password. The number of owned tickets 822, the game device list information 824, the game status information 826, and the lottery schedule information 828 are temporary received data from the game server 1000. The game device list information 824 is information for displaying, for example, the game device list screen W11 shown in FIG. 8 as an example.

[Processing flow]
(A) Game server 1000
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process of managing browsing and reservation of a virtual game device, which is executed by the game server 1000.

According to FIG. 17, if the game device list request is received from the player terminal 2000 (step A1: YES), the game device list information including the game space image showing the play status of each virtual game device and the current game status is included. 824 is generated and transmitted to the player terminal 2000 (step A3).

Then, when the browsing request is received from the player terminal 2000 (step A5: YES), the detailed information of the requested virtual game device to be browsed is generated and transmitted to the player terminal 2000 (step A7). Next, the requesting player is added to the browsing player list 356 of the virtual game device to be browsed as a browsing player (step A9). Further, if the play status of the virtual game device to be browsed is being played (step A11: YES), the browsing status information is transmitted to the virtual game device (step A13).

If the browsing end notification is received from the player terminal 2000 (step A15: YES), the source player is deleted from the browsing player list 356 of the virtual game device to be browsed (step A17). If the play status of the virtual game device to be browsed is being played (step A19: YES), the browsing status information is transmitted to the virtual game device (step A21).

If the reservation request is received from the player terminal 2000 (step A23: YES), the requesting player is added to the reserved player list 358 of the requested virtual game device as the reservation player (step A25). .. Next, if the play status of the virtual game device to be reserved is playing (step A27: YES), the reservation status information is transmitted to the virtual game device (step A29).

If the reservation cancellation request is received from the player terminal 2000 (step A31: YES), the requesting player is deleted from the reservation player list 358 of the virtual game device to be reserved cancellation (step A33). If the play status of the virtual game device to be reserved is playing (step A35: YES), the reservation status information is transmitted to the virtual game device (step A37).

Further, if the game space image (game status) is received from the player terminal 2000 (step A39: YES), the browsing player is referred to the browsing player list 356 of the virtual game device in which the source player is playing the game. The received game space image is transmitted to each player terminal 2000 (step A41). After that, the process returns to step A1 and the same process is repeated.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process of managing the game play of the virtual game device executed by the game server 1000. Although FIG. 18 shows the processing for one virtual game device, the same processing is performed for all the virtual game devices in parallel.

According to FIG. 18, first, as an initial setting, the game status of the target virtual game device is reset to the initial state (step B1). Then, when the play request is received from the player terminal 2000 (step B3: YES), the game play management unit 222 determines whether or not the game play by the requesting player is possible.

That is, if the virtual game device is being played by another player (step B5: NO), or if the requesting player does not have a ticket (step B7: NO), it is determined that the game play is impossible. A play prohibition notification is transmitted to the corresponding player terminal 2000 (step B9).

On the other hand, if the game status of the virtual game device is empty (step B5: YES) and the requesting player holds a ticket (step B7: YES), the gameplay is possible, so that the requesting player can play the game. Consume one owned ticket (step B11). Then, the game status information including the crane setting information 352 and the prize placement position information 353, which are the game status of the virtual game device, is generated and transmitted to the player terminal 2000 (step B13). Further, assuming that the chucker 20 is detected, the lottery control unit 224 prioritizes and determines the lottery result by the roulette 24, generates the lottery schedule information, and combines it with the game status information. It is transmitted to the player terminal 2000.

After that, if one game play is completed in the player terminal 2000 and the transmitted play result information is received (step B15), the corresponding virtual game device management data 340 or the corresponding virtual game device management data 340 is based on the play result information. The player management data 320 is updated (step B17).

If the large prize 14 has been acquired in the game play (step B19: YES), a new large prize is placed in the game space of the virtual game device, and the game status is reset (step B21). Then, the process proceeds to step B3.

If the large prize 14 has not been acquired (step B19: NO), information on the remaining time (remaining time information) of the priority reception period starting from the end of the game play and the reset waiting period is generated. , Sent to the player terminal 2000 (step B23). Then, if the play request from the final player is received within the priority reception period (step B25: NO) (step B27: YES), the process proceeds to step B5 and the game play by the player is started.

On the other hand, if the priority acceptance period ends (step B25: YES) without receiving the play request from the final player (step B27: NO), the presence or absence of the reserved player is subsequently determined. If there is a reserved player (step B29: YES), the reserved player with the highest priority is notified that the reserved virtual game device can be used for takeover play (step B31). Then, when the play request from the reserved player is received in response to this notification (step B33: YES), the process proceeds to step B5, and the game play by the reserved player is started.

On the other hand, if the predetermined time limit has elapsed without receiving the play request from the reserved player, or if the non-execution notification indicating that the takeover play is not performed is received from the reserved player (step B35: YES), the reserved player Is deleted from the reserved player list 358 (step B37). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the reset waiting period has ended, and if it has not ended (step B41: NO), the process returns to step B29, and the same processing is performed for the remaining reserved players.

If the reserved player does not exist (step B29: NO), the play request from all the players is waited for, and the play request from any player is received within the reset acceptance period (step B41: NO). If so (step B39: YES), the process proceeds to step B5, and the game play by the player is started. Then, when the reset waiting period ends (step B41: YES), the game space of the virtual game device is reset to the initial state (step B43), and then the process returns to step B1.

(B) Player terminal 2000
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a processing flow in the player terminal 2000. According to FIG. 19, in the player terminal 2000, first, a list request for virtual game devices is transmitted to the game server 1000 (step C1). Then, the game device list information transmitted from the game server 1000 is received, and the virtual game devices are displayed in a list based on the received game device list information (step C3).

Next, when the player selects one of the displayed virtual game devices and performs a browsing instruction operation (step C5: YES), the game server makes a browsing request for the selected virtual game device. It is transmitted to 1000 (step C7). Then, in response to this request, the browsing information transmitted from the game server 1000 is received (step C9), and a game space image or the like showing the game status of the virtual game device is displayed (step C11).

When the play status of the virtual game device is in play (step C13: "playing"), when the game space image which is the latest game status is received from the game server 1000 (step C15: YES), it is received. The display is updated in the game space image (step C17). Then, if the reservation instruction operation is performed by the player (step C23: YES), the reservation request for the virtual game device is transmitted to the game server 1000 (step C25). Further, if the reservation cancellation instruction operation is performed by the player (step C27: YES), the reservation cancellation request of the virtual game device is transmitted to the game server 1000 (step C29).

Further, if the browsing end instruction operation is performed by the player (step C19: YES), the browsing end notification of the virtual game device is transmitted to the game server 1000 (step C21), and then the process returns to step C3.

On the other hand, when the play status of the virtual game device is vacant (step C13: "vacant"), the player does not have a ticket (step C31: NO), and the player gives a ticket purchase instruction operation. (Step C37: YES), the process proceeds to the predetermined purchase site and the ticket purchase process is performed (step C39).

Further, when the player holds the ticket (step C31: YES) and the player performs a play instruction operation (step C33: YES), the game server 1000 requests the game play in the virtual game device. (Step C35).

Then, in response to this request, the game status information 826 transmitted from the game server 1000 is received (step C41), and the game play using the received game status information 826 is started. That is, the crane device 22 is set according to the crane setting information 352 included in the received game status information 826, the prize is arranged according to the prize arrangement position information 353, and the game space is set (step C43). Next, the movement / operation of the crane device 22 according to the operation instruction of the player is started (step C45), and the movement of each prize accompanying the movement of the crane device 22 is started (step C47).

If the browsing status information is received from the game server 1000 (step C49: YES), the browsing display such as the browsing mark 36 and the number of viewers 37 is updated according to the browsing status information (step C51). If the reservation status information is received from the game server 1000 (step C53: YES), the reservation display such as the reservation mark 38 and the number of reserved people 39 is updated according to the reservation status information (step C55). Further, when the predetermined game status notification timing is reached (step C57: YES), the image of the current game space is transmitted to the game server 1000 (step C59).

If the chucker 20 detects a prize falling into the prize drop opening 18 (step C61: YES), the lottery process according to the lottery schedule information 828 received together with the game status information 826 is started (step C63). If the lottery result is won (step C65: YES), the acquired privilege is applied (step C67). After that, if the game play is not completed (step C69: NO), the process returns to step C45 and the same process is performed.

Then, when the game play is completed (step C69: YES), information on the placement position of each prize, setting information of the crane device 22, and an image of the game space, which are information indicating the game status at the end of the game play, are added. Play result information including whether or not a prize has been acquired and whether or not a prize has been acquired by lottery is generated and transmitted to the game server 1000 (step C71).

Further, when the prize is not acquired in the game play (step C73: NO), the remaining time information which is the information of the remaining time of the priority reception period and the reset waiting period, which is transmitted from the game server 1000, is received. Then, based on the received remaining time information, the countdown display of the remaining time of the priority reception period and the reset waiting period is started (step C77).

After that, if a play instruction operation is performed by the player (step C79: YES), a play request is transmitted to the game server 1000 (step C81), and the process proceeds to step C41.

[Action effect]
As described above, according to the game system of the present embodiment, the game situation can be taken over and the next game play can be started, but within the priority reception period, only the player who has performed the last game play can play the game. You can start. Then, when the reset waiting period ends without any player starting the game play, the game status is reset.

Further, another player can view the game status of the virtual game device in which one player is playing the game, and can reserve the game play in the virtual game device. When the game status of the virtual game device is browsed, a browsing mark 36 indicating that the game is being browsed by another player is displayed on the game screen of the player playing the game on the virtual game device together with the number of browsing players 37. To. Further, when the game play on the virtual game device is reserved, the reservation mark 38 indicating that the game is reserved by another player is displayed on the game screen of the player playing the game on the virtual game device together with the reserved number of people 39. ..

Therefore, the player can reproduce the situation like an actual crane game device, such as the presence of another player (onlooker) watching his gameplay or the presence of another player waiting in line. can.

[Modification example]
It should be noted that the applicable embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and of course, it can be appropriately changed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

(A) Reset waiting time The length of the reset waiting period (reset waiting time) may be changed according to the game situation at the end of game play. For example, in the case of a game situation in which the large prize 14 is close to the prize drop opening 18 and is likely to fall, which is advantageous to the player, the reset waiting time is shortened to make a prompt decision for subsequent game play. You can urge the final player. For example, when the plane viewing distance (overhead viewing distance) between the center position or the center of gravity of the prize drop opening 18 and the large prize 14 satisfies a predetermined proximity distance condition (for example, when the virtual distance is within 3 cm), It can be the case of a game situation that is favorable to the player.

(B) Recovery of game status after reset The game status is reset when the reset waiting period elapses, but even after reset, if game play by another player has not started, a predetermined charge will be charged. It may be possible to recover to the game situation before the reset.

(C) Application of acquisition privilege The application of the acquisition privilege by lottery may be limited to the number of times that it is applied only to the next one game play or a time limit such as only 30 minutes. It should be noted that these restrictions may be invalidated by resetting the game status even if the number of times is less than the limit or within the time limit.

(D) Game device list screen As shown in FIG. 21 on the game device list screen W11 (see FIG. 8), the virtual game device whose play status is "playing" is within the past predetermined time (for example, the past 10 minutes). The total number of players 68 viewed in the above and the total number 69 reserved players may be displayed. According to this, it is possible to know which virtual game device is in a high-profile game situation.

(E) Execution of game play In the above-described embodiment, the player terminal 2000 executes one game play, but a so-called browser game controlled by the game server 1000 according to the operation input of the player on the player terminal 2000. It is also good.

(F) Types of games Further, in the above-described embodiment, the crane game is played, but it is a game played by the player alone, for example, a medal game device such as a pusher game, and once by the operation of the player. It can be applied to any game in which the game situation changes every time.

1000 Game server 110 Operation unit, 120 Display unit, 130 Communication unit 200 Server processing unit 210 Game management unit 212 Player management unit, 214 Billing management unit, 216 Ticket management unit 218 Virtual game device management unit, 220 Game status reset unit 222 Game Play management unit, 224 lottery control unit 226 browsing management unit, 228 reservation management unit 230 image generation unit, 240 communication control unit 300 server storage unit 310 system program, 312 game management program 320 player management data, 340 virtual game device management data 2000 Player terminal 612 Operation input unit, 614 image display unit, 616 sound output unit, 618 communication unit 700 terminal processing unit 710 game control unit 712 operation signal transmission control unit, 714 game screen display control unit 716 game play execution unit 722 image generation unit , 724 sound generation unit, 726 communication control unit 800 terminal storage unit 810 system program, 812 game client program 820 player registration information, 822 number of tickets owned 824 game device list information, 828 game status information, 828 lottery schedule information

Claims (14)

A server system that provides player terminals with virtual gameplay as if they were playing an actual crane game device on the spot.
The player terminal is a smartphone having a touch panel.
A list display control means for controlling the display of a device list for selecting a device for performing the game play or a device for viewing the game status on the touch panel of the player terminal.
A reception means for receiving a request for viewing the game status of the device being played from another player when the game is being played by one player.
In response to the browsing request, a game status display control means for performing browsing control to display the game status during play related to the browsing requested device on the touch panel of the player terminal of the other player.
A reservation registration means for registering a reservation for the next gameplay of the one player by the other player, and
A reservation status display control means for controlling the display of the reservation status on the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player, and
Equipped with
The list display control means includes, as the device list, an image showing the device, a play status of the device, and an instruction unit for making a viewing request for the device in a display portion for each device. Control to display,
Server system. The list display control means controls to display the display portion of each device including the number related to the reservation of the device.
The server system according to claim 1. A server system that provides player terminals with virtual gameplay as if they were playing an actual crane game device on the spot.
The player terminal is a smartphone having a touch panel.
A list display control means for controlling the display of a device list for selecting a device for performing the game play or a device for viewing the game status on the touch panel of the player terminal.
A receiving means for receiving a request for viewing the game status of the device being played from another player when the game is being played by one player.
In response to the browsing request, a game status display control means for performing browsing control to display the game status during play related to the browsing requested device on the touch panel of the player terminal of the other player.
A reservation registration means for registering a reservation for the next gameplay of the one player by the other player, and
A reservation status display control means for controlling the display of the reservation status on the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player, and
Equipped with
The list display control means controls the display of each device as a list of the devices, including an image showing the device and a number related to the reservation of the device.
Server system. The list display control means controls the display portion of each device to further display the display including the number of the other players related to the browsing control performed on the device.
The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. A server system that provides player terminals with virtual gameplay as if they were playing an actual crane game device on the spot.
The player terminal is a smartphone having a touch panel.
A list display control means for controlling the display of a device list for selecting a device for performing the game play or a device for viewing the game status on the touch panel of the player terminal.
A reception means for receiving a request for viewing the game status of the device being played from another player when the game is being played by one player.
In response to the browsing request, a game status display control means for performing browsing control to display the game status during play related to the browsing requested device on the touch panel of the player terminal of the other player.
A reservation registration means for registering a reservation for the next gameplay of the one player by the other player, and
A reservation status display control means for controlling the display of the reservation status on the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player, and
Equipped with
The list display control means displays, as the device list, in the display portion of each device, including an image showing the device and the number of other players related to the browsing control performed on the device. Take control,
Server system. The reservation status display control means controls to display a display according to the number of reserved players on the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player.
The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . A reservation fulfillment notification means for notifying the player terminal of the reserved player that the game play has become possible according to the registration order by the reservation registration means after the game play of the one player is completed.
The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , further comprising. During the given priority reception period from the game play of the one player, the priority reception means for preferentially receiving the game play request by the one player is further provided.
The reservation fulfillment notification means notifies the player terminal of the reserved player that the game play has become possible after the lapse of the priority reception period.
The server system according to claim 7 . Browsing number display control means for controlling the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player to display the number of the other players related to the browsing control performed on the device in which the game play is performed by the one player. ,
The server system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising. A server system that provides player terminals with virtual gameplay as if they were playing an actual crane game device on the spot.
The player terminal is a smartphone having a touch panel.
A list display control means for controlling the display of a device list for selecting a device for performing the game play or a device for viewing the game status on the touch panel of the player terminal.
A reception means for receiving a request for viewing the game status of the device being played from another player when the game is being played by one player.
In response to the browsing request, a game status display control means for performing browsing control to display the game status during play related to the browsing requested device on the touch panel of the player terminal of the other player.
A reservation registration means for registering a reservation for the next gameplay of the one player by the other player, and
A reservation status display control means for controlling the display of the reservation status on the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player, and
Browsing number display control means for controlling the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player to display the number of the other players related to the browsing control performed on the device in which the game play is performed by the one player. When,
Server system with. A method of providing a computer system to provide a player terminal with virtual gameplay as if playing an actual crane game device on the spot.
The player terminal is a smartphone having a touch panel.
A list display control step for controlling the display of a device list for selecting a device for performing the game play or a device for viewing the game status on the touch panel of the player terminal, and a list display control step.
When the game play is performed by one player, a reception step for receiving a request for viewing the game status of the device being played from another player, and
A game status display control step that controls browsing to display the game status during play related to the viewing requested device on the touch panel of the player terminal of the other player in response to the browsing request.
A reservation registration step for registering a reservation for the next gameplay of the one player by the other player, and
A reservation status display control step for controlling the display of the reservation status on the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player, and
Including
In the list display control step, as the device list, a display portion for each device includes an image showing the device, a play status of the device, and an instruction unit for making a viewing request for the device. Including controlling the display
Providing method. A method of providing a computer system to provide a player terminal with virtual gameplay as if playing an actual crane game device on the spot.
The player terminal is a smartphone having a touch panel.
A list display control step for controlling the display of a device list for selecting a device for performing the game play or a device for viewing the game status on the touch panel of the player terminal, and a list display control step.
When the game play is performed by one player, a reception step for receiving a request for viewing the game status of the device being played from another player, and
A game status display control step that controls browsing to display the game status during play related to the viewing requested device on the touch panel of the player terminal of the other player in response to the browsing request.
A reservation registration step for registering a reservation for the next gameplay of the one player by the other player, and
A reservation status display control step for controlling the display of the reservation status on the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player, and
Including
The list display control step includes controlling a display portion of each device to display an image showing the device and a number related to the reservation of the device as a list of the devices.
Providing method. A method of providing a computer system to provide a player terminal with virtual gameplay as if playing an actual crane game device on the spot.
The player terminal is a smartphone having a touch panel.
A list display control step for controlling the display of a device list for selecting a device for performing the game play or a device for viewing the game status on the touch panel of the player terminal, and a list display control step.
When the game play is performed by one player, a reception step for receiving a request for viewing the game status of the device being played from another player, and
A game status display control step that controls browsing to display the game status during play related to the viewing requested device on the touch panel of the player terminal of the other player in response to the browsing request.
A reservation registration step for registering a reservation for the next gameplay of the one player by the other player, and
A reservation status display control step for controlling the display of the reservation status on the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player, and
Including
In the list display control step, as the device list, a display portion for each device includes an image showing the device and the number of other players related to the browsing control performed on the device. Including controlling
Providing method. A method of providing a computer system to provide a player terminal with virtual gameplay as if playing an actual crane game device on the spot.
The player terminal is a smartphone having a touch panel.
A list display control step for controlling the display of a device list for selecting a device for performing the game play or a device for viewing the game status on the touch panel of the player terminal, and a list display control step.
When the game play is performed by one player, a reception step for receiving a request for viewing the game status of the device being played from another player, and
A game status display control step that controls browsing to display the game status during play related to the viewing requested device on the touch panel of the player terminal of the other player in response to the browsing request.
A reservation registration step for registering a reservation for the next gameplay of the one player by the other player, and
A reservation status display control step for controlling the display of the reservation status on the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player, and
A browsing number display control step for controlling the touch panel of the player terminal of the one player to display the number of the other players related to the browsing control performed on the device in which the game play is performed by the one player. When,
Providing method including.

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