JP2002066144A - Game administration method and system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a player to gain the same kind of a real article corresponding to a gained virtual article. SOLUTION: An information terminal 2 transmits a participation request via a network 3 to a game server 4 (1). The server 4 transmits fishing field information and fish kind information to designate actually sendable fish (2). An information terminal 2 actuates a preliminarily downloaded game program to select a fishing field and fish and instruct them to the server 4 (3). The server 4 transmits condition data including conditions for fishing and an image file (4). The information terminal 2 advances a game according to player's operation (5). When fish is gained, the player 1 transmits a request of delivering real fish to the information terminal 2 (6). The server 4 executes a charging process corresponding to plying time of the game (7) and transmits a delivery instruction to the information processor 6 for a fresh fish shop 7 (8). The fresh fish shop 7 dresses the instructed kind of fish and asks a courier service, etc., to deliver the fish to the player 1 (9).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a method and system for operating a game executed via a network.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a game for simulating fishing on a computer (hereinafter simply referred to as a fishing game), a game center dedicated machine in which fishing game software is pre-installed, and a home equipped with the above software for playing. Game machines, personal computers that are connected to the Internet and download and execute fishing game programs are known. The user can experience fishing in a simulated manner through such a game.

[0003]

The above fishing games are
For example, a virtual fish caught in a game corresponds to a real fish obtained by actual fishing. For example, small fish can be easily caught, and large fish can be difficult to catch. Further, various measures have been taken to give the user a sense of realism close to actual fishing. However, in the conventional fishing game, the user cannot obtain the actual fish caught by himself and cannot eat it, which is fundamentally different from actual fishing. For this reason, fishing in the game was limited to a simulated experience.

According to the present invention, if a user can obtain a product in a game that simulates a real fishing activity in the same manner as a real product obtained in a real experience, a simulated experience in the game becomes more realistic. And the interest of the game is increased. This is considered to be the same in other games aiming at acquisition of virtual goods simulating real goods.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game in which a game participant obtains a virtual product simulating the actual product, and the real product (spot) corresponding to the virtual product successfully acquired by the game participant. To provide a method and system for operating a game so that game participants can obtain the game.

[0006]

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game operating method according to the present invention.
Game processing for distributing game data to a terminal of a game participant via a network and for proceeding the game so that the game participant obtains at least one item data from a plurality of different item data on the game And a step of delivering the same actual item as the item data on the game acquired by the game participant in the game processing step to the game participant who acquired the item data on the game. Thereby, the game participant can obtain the same kind of item data as the item data acquired in the game, and the realism of the game increases.

[0007] More preferably, in the game management method according to claim 2, the plurality of item data is a plurality of fish data, and in the game, a participant of the game operates the terminal to operate the fish. Fishing game. This allows the game participants to have the same experience as the actual experience of obtaining the actual fish, even though it is a game, making the fishing game more interesting.

[0008] The game management system according to claim 3 is:
A game in which game data is distributed to a game participant's terminal via a network and the game participant progresses the game such that the game participant obtains at least one item data from a plurality of different item data. Processing means, and means for delivering the same actual item as the item data on the game acquired by the game participant in the game processing step to the game participant who acquired the item data on the game. is there.

Further, in the game management system according to the fourth aspect, the plurality of item data is a plurality of fish data, and in the game, a participant of the game operates the terminal to fish the fish. It is a game.

Further, in the game management system according to the fifth aspect, the delivery processing means further processes and delivers the same actual item as the acquired item data in the game. This eliminates the need for the game participant to process the actual item after obtaining it.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of a game management method and system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a game management system according to the present invention. In the figure, an information terminal 2 operated by a user (hereinafter, a game participant may be simply referred to as a user) 1 is connected to a network 3 such as the Internet via a telephone line network (not shown). The game server 4 is a game server that manages a fishing game by the game management method according to the present invention. The financial institution server 5 is used for charging a game fee, and the fresh fish store 7 is a section for obtaining actual fish and delivering the actual fish obtained as a result of the game. The fresh fish store 7 is provided with an information processing device 6 including, for example, a personal computer (personal computer) or a workstation.

The information terminal 2 and the game server 4 are mutually connected by a network 3, and the financial institution server 5 and the information processing device 6 for a fresh fish store are also connected to the game server 4 via the network 3. The operating companies of the fresh fish store 7 and the game server 4 may be different companies or may belong to the same company. The game server 4 and the information processing device 6 for the fresh fish store 7 may be connected to each other by an appropriate network, and may be connected to each other by, for example, an intranet or a LAN. The communication via these connections can be by telephone, facsimile or email. Note that the game server 4 may also serve as the information processing device 6 for the fresh fish store 7.

The financial institution server 5 is a server of a financial institution such as a bank or a credit card company.
1 game fee is settled. In practice, there are a plurality of servers for different financial institutions, but for the sake of simplicity, the figure shows only a server for one financial institution in which the account of user 1 is registered.

The outline of the operation of the present system is as follows. The user 1 accesses the game server 4 to register as a member before starting the fishing game, and negotiates payment of a game fee to the financial institution.
In addition, a password (for example, a member registration number) for downloading the game program from the game server 4 is obtained. In addition, the game program is CD-
You may make it supply by mail etc. by ROM etc.

Thereafter, when the user 1 wants to start the game, the user 1 opens the homepage of the game server 4, downloads the game program, and transmits a participation request to the game server 4 (). The game server 4
The fishing place data and the fish type data are transmitted (). The fishing spot data is data indicating a fishing spot that can be used in the game, and the fish type data is fish data for specifying a fish to be fished.

The user 1 starts a game program,
A fishing place and a fish to be fished are selected and notified to the game server 4 (). The game server 4 transmits the condition data, the image file, and the like (). The condition data includes various conditions for catching the fish selected by the user 1. The image file is an image file of the fishing spot and the fish selected by the user. From this point, the game server 4 starts a timer for the user 1 and measures the game execution time.

Thereafter, the information terminal 2 executes the downloaded game program in accordance with the operation of the user and proceeds with the game (). Condition data is used for the progress of this game. The user can catch a plurality of fishes in the game, but if he succeeds in catching at least one fish within a predetermined time limit, he wants to deliver a real fish equivalent to the fish caught in the game. At this time, the information terminal 2 transmits a delivery request (). The delivery request may be as it is (as a fish), or a fish processing (cooking) method may be specified. Further, the game server 4 performs a billing process according to the game execution time (), and further performs a delivery process of transmitting a delivery command to the information processing device 6 for the fresh fish store 7 ().

The fresh fish store 7 selects a fish corresponding to the fish caught in the game, and in some cases, cooks the fish in response to a request from the user 1 and requests delivery to a home delivery service or the like. In this way, a real fish of the same type, shape, weight, and the like as the virtual fish obtained by the user in the game is delivered to the user 1 ().

The details of the present system will be described below. As the information terminal 2, for example, a personal computer can be used. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the information terminal 2 composed of a personal computer. As shown in the figure, the information terminal 2 has a control unit 11 including a central processing unit (CPU), and the control unit 11 includes a display device 12 such as a CRT or a liquid crystal, and a pointing device such as a keyboard and a mouse. An input unit 13, an internal memory unit 14 including a RAM and the like, an auxiliary storage unit 15 such as a hard disk, and a communication control unit 16 such as a modem for connecting to the network 3 (FIG. 1) via a telephone network are connected. .

The game program and data downloaded from the game server 4 are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 15. As the input unit 13, an input device dedicated to a fishing game may be used. For example, a device may be used that has a fishing rod shape and electronically detects lifting and lowering of the fishing rod and rotation of the reel (winding and releasing of the line) and inputs a detection signal to the control unit 11.

The game server 4 is configured as shown in FIG. That is, a Web server 17 connected to the network 3 such as the Internet for transmitting homepage data or transmitting and receiving various data for games.
And a Web server data storage unit 18 connected to the Web server 17 and storing data displayed on the homepage.
And a program storage unit 19 connected thereto and storing a game program, a game operation program, and the like, and a game data storage unit storing various data used in the game such as the above-described fish type data, condition data, and image data. 20 and a management processing server 21 for controlling game operation and game progress according to the program stored in the program storage unit 19.

Each of the servers 17 and 21 is provided with a data input device and a display device (not shown) so that the contents of the stored data can be changed.

FIG. 4 shows a memory area provided in the game data storage section 20 of the game server 4 and data stored therein. FIG. 1A shows a fish type data memory 100 for storing fish type data.
The fish type data is data on fish that can be delivered to a user who has successfully fished. This data is used as a reference when the user 1 selects a fish he wants to fish.
Sent to. The fish type data memory 100 stores, for each of the deliverable fishes, for example, a locality type 101, a fish name 102, a weight 103, a body length 104, a price 105,
The storage area includes a quantity 106, a production area 107, a weather 108, and the like.

The storage area of the type 101 of the place of production stores, for example, data indicating the distinction between the sea, lake / pond, river and the like. Fish name 102, weight 103, body length 104, price 105,
In the storage area of the quantity 106 and the production area 107, weight data, length data,
Price data, quantity data, and locality data are stored, respectively.

The weather 108 stores the weather data of the locality of production, and is updated, for example, according to the weather of the locality of the day. The weather 108 desirably stores information that affects fishing, such as temperature, wind direction, wind speed, or wave height, in addition to weather such as sunny or cloudy.
However, the weather 108 can be omitted. The contents of the fish type data memory 100 are updated daily, for example, according to the fish actually obtained by the fresh fish store 7.

FIG. 2B shows a fishing ground data memory 110.
Here is an example. The fishing place data memory 110 is transmitted to the information terminal 2 of the user 1 as reference information for the user to select a fishing place. In the present game operation system, information on many fishing spots is stored in the fishing spot data memory 110 so that fish other than the fish described in the fish type data memory 100 can be caught.

For example, the fishing ground data memory 110 includes storage areas for a fishing ground type 111, a name 112, a main catch 113, a weather 114, an image file name 115, and a commentary 116. In the storage area of the name 112, name data of an actual fishing place is stored. The storage area of the main catch 113 stores main fish data that can be actually caught at the fishing spot. The storage area of the weather 114 includes the same contents as the weather 108 in the fish type data memory 100 described above.

The storage area of the image file name 115 stores the name data of the image file containing the image data showing the scenery of the fishing spot. In the storage area of the commentary 116, commentary data on the characteristics of the fishing spot is stored. Weather 11
4 is updated daily, for example. The main catch 113 is updated according to the season and the like. Commentary 116 also shows the main catch 113
May be updated accordingly.

FIG. 5 shows an example of data stored in another storage area of the game data storage section 20 of the game server 4. FIG. 3A shows an image file group. The image file group 120 includes a group of image files 120a showing scenes of different fishing places, a group of image files 120b showing various fishes, and the like. Each image file is stored in a specific file format, for example, a GIF format. These images are used to display the fishing spot or the fish the user is fishing on the game screen.

The graphic data memory 130 shown in FIG. 3B stores graphic data for each fish. This graphic data is data used to display various images on the game screen. For example, corresponding to the name 131 of the fish, the first graphic data 132 indicating the shape of the mouth when the fish starts eating the food, etc., and the second graphic data indicating the shape of the mouth when the fish eats the food, etc. 133, graphic data 134 indicating the shape of the mouth when the fish eats the bait or the like are stored. The graphic data of each fish is the same fish image file (Fig. 5).
(A) is combined with the actual fish image displayed on the screen.

FIG. 3C shows an example of the condition data memory 140 for storing condition data. The condition data is data used for causing the game to progress on the information terminal of the user, and is transmitted to the information terminal at the start of the game. The condition data memory 140 stores, for example, a fish name 141 and a hit condition 14 for each fish used in the game.
2, the storage area for the balancing condition 143, the time limit 144, the image file name 145, and the hint 146.

Here, the hit condition 142 stores condition data under which fish can eat bait and the like and can be caught, that is, so-called hits. This condition includes, for example, a condition relating to a distance between a fish and a bait. The hit condition may include other conditions, for example, a condition relating to the number of times the fish ate the bait or the like.
For example, the hit condition may include that the fish hits the food or the like for the third time, and the fish eats the food or the like for the first time or the second time, and the hit is not a hit yet. The hit condition 142 is desirably changed for each fish selected by the user, and is also desirably changed according to the size of the fish.

The balashi condition 143 stores condition data in which a fish once releases a bait or the like after the fish has hit once. For example, it includes a condition relating to the tension of the fishing line when the rod is wound up after the fish has eaten the bait or the like. Even if the hit condition is satisfied, when the tension of the fishing line is loosened after the rod is wound up thereafter, the fish will release the bait or the like and escape.
The balancing condition 143 is also preferably changed for each fish selected by the user, and is further preferably changed according to the size of the fish.

In the time limit 144, condition data for terminating the game when no fish can be caught within this time is stored. Since the difficulty of fishing varies for each fish, it is desirable to change the time limit 144 for each fish selected by the user, and more preferably for the size of the fish. However, for simplicity, the time limit 144 may be commonly set for all fish.

The image file name 145 is a file name of a fish image. The hint 146 is hint data for successfully catching a fish. The hint is made available to the user at the start of the game or during the game.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the processing in the game server 4. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a process performed by the information terminal 2 of the user 1. Hereinafter, the operation of the present system will be described with reference to these figures.

In FIG. 6, the game server 4 first updates the fish type data memory 100 (FIG. 4A) (step S101). Updates, for example, every morning
This is performed according to the actual fish purchased by the fresh fish store 7. For example, assuming that the fresh fish store 7 has purchased 7 blackfish, weighing 5 kg and 30 cm in length, for 1000 yen per fish, these data are stored in the fish type data memory 100.

At this time, the weather data 108 is also updated according to the weather at the place of production. The weather update is updated to enjoy the fishing game according to the actual weather at the fishing spot. This updating is performed, for example, every morning. Alternatively, it may be changed over time. In addition, the main catch 113 is changed monthly. Next, the weather 114 in the fishing ground data memory 110 (FIG. 4B) is also updated in the same manner as the weather data 108 (step S10).
2).

On the other hand, in FIG. 7, the user 1 first accesses the server using a web browser program to play a game (step S301). The game server 4 displays the game guidance screen (Step S
103 (FIG. 6)). FIG. 8 shows an example of the contents of the guidance screen. Here, the main part 151 of the fish type data memory 100 is stored.
Is also shown. A description 152 of the fee is also displayed. The game usage fee is, for example, a fixed amount until the first fixed time, and thereafter is increased by a predetermined amount every time the predetermined time elapses.

When the user 1 uses the present system for the first time, the user 1 is required to click the member registration button 24 to register as a member. When the member registration button 24 is clicked, a screen (not shown) for inputting information for registration is displayed. The user 1 has, for example, a name, an address,
Information for member registration, such as a financial institution or a credit card account number, is input and transmitted (step S302 (FIG. 7)). In the game server 4,
A member registration process for registering the user 1 is executed based on the transmitted information (step S104 (FIG. 6)).

Thereafter, the guidance screen shown in FIG. 8 is displayed again. The user 1 clicks the download button 23 to request a download (step S303 (FIG. 7)). The game server 4 transmits the game program stored in the program storage unit 19 to the information terminal 2 of the user 1 (Step S105 (FIG. 6)). When the download is completed, the user 1 presses the participation button 22 (FIG. 8).
Click to request participation in the game (step S
304 (FIG. 7)). The game server 4 transmits the fish type data memory 100 and the fishing ground data memory 110 to the information terminal 2 in response to the participation request (step S10).
6 (FIG. 6)).

The user 1 starts a game program on the information terminal 1 (step S305 (FIG. 7)). When started, the game program displays, for example, a fishing place selection screen shown in FIG. On this screen, the contents of the fish type data memory 100 received from the game server 4 are displayed. However, in the figure, the “producing area” described in the original fish type data memory 100 (FIG. 4) is displayed as the “fishing place”. In addition, the displayed quantity data indicates that the fish is swimming in the fishing area by the quantity, and indicates that the larger the quantity, the easier the fish is to fish. In addition, numbers 1, 2, and so on are attached before the names of fish, and numbers A, B, and C are added before the names of fishing spots.

The user 1 inputs the number of the desired fishing place and the number of the fish to be fished into the fields 30 and 31 and then inputs OK.
Click the button 32. When the commentary button 33 is clicked before the OK button 32 is clicked, the commentary on the fishing place numbered in the field 30 in the fishing place data memory 110 (FIG. 4B) already received from the game server 4 is displayed. Displayed for reference.
When the user 1 clicks the OK button 32, the user 1
Is notified to the game server 4 of the fishing spot and the fish to be fished (step S306 (FIG. 7)).

In the present system, the user 1
A fishing place other than the fishing place described in the contents of the fish type data memory 100 displayed in the above section can also be used. In this case, in this figure, when the user 1 clicks another fishing place button 34, the fishing place data memory 110 (FIG. 4B) already received from the game server 4 is displayed as another screen.

Also on this screen, as in FIG. 9, the name of the fishing place described in the fishing place name 112 is displayed with a number added thereto, and the name of the fish described in the main catch 113 is also displayed with a number added thereto. As in the case of FIG. 9, a fishing place number input field and a field for inputting the number of the fish to be fished are also displayed. The user 1 may input the fishing place and the number of the fish to be fished in the same manner as in the case of FIG.

In FIG. 6, upon receiving the above notification, the game server 4 transmits the condition data of the condition data memory 140, the image file, and the graphic data of the graphic data memory 130 to the information terminal 2 (step S107).

The transmitted condition data is stored in the game server 4
Is the condition data on the fish selected by the user from the condition data memory 140 (FIG. 5 (c)) stored in.
The transmitted image files are the image files of the fishing spot and the fish selected by the user 1 from the image file group 120 (FIG. 5A) stored in the game server 4. The transmitted graphic data is graphic data relating to the fish selected by the user 1 in the graphic data memory 130 (FIG. 5B) stored in the game server 4.

After transmitting the condition data and the like, the game server 4 starts a timer for the user 1 (step S108 (FIG. 6)). The timer is started for each user for charging and for managing the time limit of the game. In FIG. 7, when the information terminal 2 of the user 1 receives the various data transmitted as described above, the information terminal 2 is in a state where the game can be advanced, and the game progress processing S400 is executed in accordance with a user's operation by a method described later.

In the game progress processing S400, the user 1
If the user succeeds in catching a fish, a screen for asking the user 1 whether or not to deliver the same actual product as the caught fish is displayed. FIG. 10 is an example of such a screen. On this screen, as the data 41 relating to the fish caught by the user 1, the name of the fish, the weight, the length, and the selling price of the fish in the actual market are displayed.

A pair of check buttons 42 for inputting the presence / absence of a delivery request are also displayed. Further, a check button group 43 for specifying a cooking method is also displayed. Here, as the cooking method, it is possible to specify a built-in punch, a fillet, and a sashimi prime. It is also possible to divide the fish into two parts and fill them with fillets and sashimi. You can also specify that the fish be delivered without cooking.

When the user wants to deliver the caught fish, he or she clicks a check button indicating “I want”,
Further, the user clicks a check button for specifying one of the cooking methods, and then clicks an OK button 44. If the user does not wish to deliver the caught fish, the user clicks a check button indicating “I do not want” and clicks the OK button 4
4 Click

When the user 1 clicks the OK button 44, if a delivery is desired, the delivery request and the cooking method designated by the user 1 are notified to the game server 4 in FIG. 7 (step S307). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the user has instructed the end of the game (step S308). If not, the game progress processing S400 is repeated. When the user 1 instructs to end the game, the information terminal 2 notifies the game server 4 of the end of the game (step S309), and ends the execution of the game program.

In FIG. 6, after starting the timer, the game server 4 determines whether or not the time is over, ie, the user 1
It is monitored whether or not the game execution time has exceeded the time limit specified by the already received condition data (step S109). If the game execution time has not exceeded the time limit, it is monitored whether or not an end notification has been sent from the information terminal 2 (step S110).

If the end notification has not been issued, it is determined whether a delivery request has been notified (step S111).
When the delivery request is notified, the type of fish and the notified cooking method are stored (step S112), and the remaining number management process S200 is executed. If the delivery request has not been notified, these processes S112 and S200 are skipped.

FIG. 11 is a schematic flowchart of the remaining number management processing S200. First, the fish type data memory 10
The quantity of fish requested to be delivered is reduced by 1 from the quantity data of 0 (step S201). Next, it is determined whether or not the remaining number is 0 (step S202). When the remaining number is 0, all the users fishing for the same fish are notified of the sold out (step S203), and the remaining number management processing S200 ends. The information terminal 2 that has received the notification generates an interrupt during the progress of the game and displays the completion on the screen. The user can choose to continue fishing or to end fishing.

According to the determination in step S202, the remaining number is 0.
If it is determined that this is not the case, no processing is performed in principle, and the remaining number management processing S200 ends. However, in some cases, the hit condition and the balancing condition for the same fish are appropriately changed so as to be relaxed, and the changed hit condition and the balancing condition are notified to the information terminal of the user who is fishing for the same fish. May go.

For example, if the number of hits for the same fish by a plurality of users is less than a predetermined value per unit time and the hit conditions and the variance conditions are considered to be too severe, these conditions may be relaxed. Alternatively, when the number of fish being fished is larger than a predetermined number, these conditions may be relaxed in order to increase the fishing success rate.

Thus, when the remaining number management processing S200 is completed, or when processing S112 and the remaining number management processing S200 are completed.
Is skipped, the process returns to FIG. 6, and the game server 4 executes the time-out monitoring step S109,
The end notification monitoring step S110 and the delivery request monitoring step S111 are repeated.

When a time-over is detected for the user 1 or when an end notification is received, a billing process for the user 1 is performed (step S113). That is,
A game usage fee is calculated based on the game execution time, and a process of deducting the fee from the user's account registered in the financial institution server 5 is executed.

If the user 1 has requested the delivery of the fish, the delivery process is further executed (step S114). That is, the information processing device 6 for the fresh fish store is notified of the user's name, the delivery destination, the type (name, weight) and the cooking method of the fish, and instructs the delivery of the fish of the type. If the user 1 has not requested the delivery of the fish, the delivery process S114 is skipped. Thus, the process for the user 1 ends.

The fresh fish store 7 places an order with a home delivery service or the like to deliver the requested fish to the user 1 in accordance with this instruction. The delivery may be sent to the user using a delivery service such as mail. Alternatively, a method of sending the information to a convenience store or the like designated by the user and handing it over to the user there may be used. Thus, the operation of the game for the user 1 ends.

In the game proceeding process S400, it is desirable that the fishing game proceed with as high a reality as possible. In particular, it is desirable to change the progress of the fishing game according to the fishing place and the fish selected by the user.

FIG. 12 shows an example of the game progress processing S4.
It is a general flowchart of 00. First, an image of the fishing spot selected by the user 1 is displayed on the screen (step S40).
1). FIG. 13A shows an example of such a screen. Angler 50, fishing rod 51, fishing line 52, fish shadow 5 at sea fishing place
4 and the like are displayed. Displaying such a screen makes the fishing game more realistic.

Further, several buttons are displayed. When the weather button 55 is clicked, the weather data (FIG. 9) in the fish type data memory 100 or the fishing ground data memory 110 (FIG. 4) for the fishing ground selected by the user 1 is displayed.
The weather data 108 in (a) is displayed. When the commentary button 56 is clicked, the fishing ground data memory 110
The commentary data 116 in (FIG. 4A) is displayed. When the hint button 57 is clicked, a hint 146 in the condition data (FIG. 5C) for the fish selected by the user 1 is displayed. When the menu button 58 is clicked, a screen for selecting a tackle is displayed.

Returning to FIG. 12, the user 1 clicks the menu button 58 and selects a tackle according to the displayed screen (step S402). The tackle is a general term for tools used for fishing, such as a tackle, a reel, a rod, and the like, and a tackle refers to a lure, artificial bait, bait, or the like. Thereafter, the user 1 performs casting by operating a specific key on a keyboard (not shown) in the input unit 13 (FIG. 2). In other words, the fishing line is thrown by operating the rod (step S403).

In casting, when there are a plurality of fishing points, one of them may be selected. Alternatively, the user 1 may specify the distance and direction in which the fishing line is thrown. Thereafter, the user 1 operates a rod by operating a predetermined key in the keyboard (step S404).

The game program moves the fish such that the fish approaches bait or the like at appropriate time intervals. When a fish approaches bait or the like, it is desirable to display an enlarged screen as shown in FIG. In the figure, the positional relationship among a fishing line 52, bait (for example, a lure) 53, and a fish 54 is shown. Fish 54
Is a group of fish image files 12 in the game server 4.
0b (FIG. 5 (a)) already downloaded,
The image is displayed using the image file of the fish selected by the user 1. The user 1 further operates the rod while watching this screen, or waits for the fish to eat the bait 53.

When a fish opens its mouth to eat food, etc.,
Alternatively, it is desirable to change the shape of the fish mouth when the food or the like is put into the mouth, or when the food or the like once eaten is exhaled. The image of the fish whose mouth shape has been changed is displayed on the game server
In the figure data memory 130 (FIG. 5B), the figure is displayed using the figure data for the fish selected by the user 1 which has already been downloaded.

Returning to FIG. 12, the game program monitors whether a hit has occurred (step S405). When the hit has occurred, the fact may be displayed on the screen or the user 1 may be notified by sound. The user 1 operates a predetermined key to wind up the fishing line (step S406). At this time, it is desirable to display a screen on which the bending of the rod is visible.

It is determined whether or not dispersion has occurred during winding (step S407). When no variance occurs, winding is continued (step S40).
8). When the user 1 completes the hoisting without occurrence of variance, information on the fish caught is displayed (step S409). FIG. 13C shows an example of a screen displaying such information. Here, an image of the fish selected by the user is displayed along with the name, weight, and body length of the fish caught. Thus, the game progress processing S400 ends.

If it is not detected in step S405 that a hit has occurred, it is determined whether or not the user 1 has instructed termination (step S410). If not, the flow returns to the rod operation in step S404. When the end is instructed, the game progress processing S400 ends.

When it is determined in step S407 that a variation has occurred, it is desirable to notify the user of the occurrence of the variation by text or sound. When a variance occurs, the hoisting operation is stopped and it is determined whether or not the winding operation is to be ended. Subsequent processing is the same as described above for the case where no hit occurs.

As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, in a fishing game for catching item data of fish, the game data, that is, the program data of the program storage unit 19 and the game data storage unit 20 are stored via the network. In supplying the stored data to the user, including the data of the actual product, the fish actually obtained, to the user, the user can catch the fish based on the data in the fishing game. Thus, a user who has caught the fish in the game can be presented with a real fish of the same type, same shape and weight as the fish caught in the game as a prize of the game.

As a result, since the user can obtain the actual fish, the pleasure of playing the game increases, and the organizer who operates the game, that is, the company which operates the game server 4 also has the number of accesses to the homepage. And the number of game participants increase, and it can be expected to succeed as a business.

Incidentally, the following improvements can be added to the above embodiment. For example, the user may be able to change the hit condition and the balancing condition. Alternatively, a plurality of difficulty levels are determined for each fish. Hit conditions, balance conditions, or other conditions may be changed according to the degree of difficulty. By allowing the user to select the degree of difficulty, it is possible to make the user enjoy the game in accordance with the fishing ability. Alternatively, a service may be provided in which a bonus point fish is made to swim, and when the fish is caught, another fresh fish is presented.

Although the caught fish is delivered to the user who caught it as a premium, the caught fish is charged, for example, as shown in FIG.
(A) The user may be made to buy at the price of the price data 105. In this case as well, it is more desirable to cook and deliver the fish caught. In that case, it is desirable that the user can specify the cooking method. As a cooking method, in addition to a general cooking method such as grilled fish and boiled fish, it is desirable to be able to select a cooking method when there is a cooking method unique to each fish.

A service for exchanging caught fish for another fish may be provided. The caught fish may be exchanged for another person's fish. For example, when catching, the game is temporarily suspended and the fish to be exchanged is posted on the bulletin board of the game server 4,
If another person applies for the exchange, the owner of the fish is changed to the applicant. It is desirable that the applicant can specify a cooking method and a cooking method for the fish obtained by the exchange.

The game server 4 may notify the information terminal of each user of the number of fish that can be sold (remaining number) among the fish caught by the user in real time and display it. The game server 4 may use a small screen to notify the user of today's recommended items, target items, and the like, when the user first accesses or when the user is already playing the game.

Each information terminal may display a score in accordance with the result of fishing in real time. Further, the game server 4 may publish the high score among the scores of the plurality of users on the game server 4, or calculate the high score among the users who are catching the same fish, and report the result to these users. May be notified. The number of people participating in the fishing game, the profile, the prey acquisition status, and the like may be posted on the game server 4.

The game server 4 provides useful information as
The cooking method of the caught fish, the characteristics and how to fish the fish, a link to fishing information, and the like may be displayed. In addition, information on the holding of fishing competitions,
A place for exchanging information between participants may be provided.

It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, information terminal 2
Game server 4 using a mobile phone as a wireless
It is also possible to access. Alternatively, a device that can be used by a plurality of persons arranged in a convenience store or the like can be used. Furthermore, you may use the fishing game apparatus installed in the game center. Further, the game program may be executed on the game server 4. At this time, the information terminal of the user is the same as that of the embodiment in that it is used for giving an operation input and for displaying a screen.

Further, the present invention can be applied to games other than the fishing game. In particular, the present invention can be applied to a game aiming at obtaining a virtual article corresponding to the actual thing. Among them, it is effective for games that acquire creatures. For example, insect collection and mushroom hunting may be used. Further, the acquisition game may be a game in which a living creature is enjoyed, such as a home garden.

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According to the present invention, in a game in which a virtual participant simulating the real thing is obtained by the game participant, the game participant can display the same kind of virtual goods that the game participant has successfully obtained. Because it is available, the pleasure of the game increases.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a game management system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a user information terminal.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of a game server according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a data memory stored in a game server.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of another data memory stored in the game server.

FIG. 6 is a schematic flowchart of a process of a game server.

FIG. 7 is a schematic flowchart of processing of a user information terminal.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a game guidance screen.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a screen for selecting a fishing place.

FIG. 10 is an example of a screen for designating cooking of caught fish.

FIG. 11 is a schematic flowchart of remaining number management executed by the game server.

FIG. 12 is a schematic flowchart of a game progress process executed on the information terminal of the user.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a plurality of screens displayed on the user information terminal.

[Explanation of symbols]

 3. Network

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A game in which game data is distributed to a game participant's terminal via a network, and the game participant obtains at least one item data from a plurality of different item data in the game. And delivering the same actual item as the item data on the game acquired by the game participant to the game participant who acquired the item data on the game in this game processing step. A game management method characterized by including. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of item data are a plurality of fish data, and the game is a game in which a participant of the game operates the terminal to catch the fish. Game management method described in. 3. A game in which game data is distributed to a terminal of a game participant via a network, and the game participant obtains at least one item data from a plurality of different item data in the game. And a means for delivering the same actual item as the item data on the game acquired by the game participant in this game processing step to the game participant who acquired the item data on the game. A game management system, comprising: 4. The game device according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of item data are a plurality of fish data, and the game is a game in which a participant of the game operates the terminal to catch the fish. The game operation system described in 1. 5. The game management system according to claim 3, wherein said game processing means includes means for changing said plurality of types of item data of said game. 6. The delivery processing means according to claim 3, wherein the delivery processing means further processes and delivers an actual item identical to the acquired item data in the game. Game management system described. 7. Every time a participant of the game processes delivery of the same actual item as any item data obtained,
7. The game management system according to claim 3, further comprising a remaining number management unit for reducing the remaining number of the actual items.