JP2002239251A - Network game system, and terminal apparatus and storage medium used therein - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve a problem that in a network system, a game is performed, with a poor grasp of information on other players participating in the game system. SOLUTION: In the game system, a plurality of game apparatuses 1, 1 are connected to a parent station through a communication network 3 so that a communication game application can be performed among the apparatuses 1, 1 through the parent station. Further, in the game system, individual information processing means 10, 10 are provided in the apparatuses 1, 1, respectively to allow individual information to be exchanged among game players, while the communication game application is being performed among the apparatuses 1, 1. Thus, a player can exchange individual information, in the form of a name card, with a competitor through the individual information processing means at the end or start of the game.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a network game system in which a plurality of game terminal devices are connected to each other via communication means, and a predetermined game application program is executed between the game terminal devices and the system. And a storage medium storing the game application program.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of network game system has a video game device as a terminal device and a server device, and each video game device and the server device are directly connected by a telephone line or a provider is provided. It is connected by the Internet network. Each terminal device is controlled by a game application program common to the server machine, so that a player can establish a common game space such as a competitive game between the terminal devices, and play a game in this space. In recent years, many network game systems of this kind are being constructed, and the number of players who intend to participate in the network game systems is also increasing dramatically.
In such a game system, any player who satisfies a specific requirement can access this network game system. In a network game system, information exchanged among players is limited to a name, a player ID, etc., even though players who do not know may play a battle game with each other. There is a problem that players who participate in the game do not know enough information about the opponent. Further, in this type of game system, the game is advanced under rules common to each player. For example, during execution of a game, the game is not interrupted until one battle is completed.
However, even if such a prohibited action is performed by a player, the conventional game system may not take measures such as interrupting the game being executed on the network game from the viewpoint of protecting other players. could not. In addition, when a player wants to play a network game, the game apparatus terminal is usually connected to a dedicated server via the Internet, so that it takes time to query the player's ID and password. Since it takes a certain amount of time (about 5 minutes) to connect to the network, there is a problem that the still image may make the player tired during this time. Furthermore, the introduction of the player's ID and password is performed individually by the game servers that manage the respective network game programs, and at present, information is not exchanged between a plurality of game servers. As a result, if an inappropriate action is performed during access to a certain game server, that is, while participating in a specific network game, then it is not permitted to access the certain one game server. Even so, other game servers could be easily accessed, which hindered the smooth operation of network games.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention
An object of the present invention is to provide a system in which information of other players connected to the network game system can be sufficiently understood by the players. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a network game system in which personal information required by a player can be easily exchanged between terminal devices connected to the network game system. An object of the present invention is to provide a network game system in which this personal information can be easily confirmed by a player. Further, another object of the present invention is to provide a player who violates a predetermined rule when playing a communication game by taking appropriate measures to suppress such a violation and make it easy and easy for anyone. An object of the present invention is to provide a network game system that enables a user to enjoy a game. Another object of the present invention is to provide a network game system that can keep a player who owns a game terminal from getting tired during a time (interval) for connecting the game terminal device to a network. Further, the present invention provides a network game system capable of comprehensively determining whether to permit access to a game terminal device when a plurality of game terminal devices and a plurality of game servers are connected to a network. The purpose is to obtain Another object of the present invention is to provide a game terminal device used in the network game system. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a storage medium storing a program for causing a game terminal device to execute a network game for achieving the above object.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a network in which a plurality of game terminals are connected to each other and each terminal can execute a predetermined game application program. In the game system, a game server for managing information on individual game application programs, and a game server provided separately from the game server, commonly applied to the game server, and access to each game server from the terminal device. An authentication server having a function of determining permission or non-permission of the terminal device, wherein the authentication server determines permission or non-permission of access for each of one or a plurality of users who use the terminal device. As a result, an appropriate penalty can be imposed for each user. In the present invention, the common authentication server performs an initial registration of the user for accessing each game server, and determines whether or not the user can access the game server after the registration. In the present invention, user information is input to and registered in the common authentication server from each of the game servers.
In the present invention, the information is information that specifies a user who has performed an inappropriate action of denying access to the game server. As a result, inappropriate users can be excluded. In the present invention, the permission or non-permission of the access is determined for each of the game application programs. As a result, detailed access permission / denial determination is possible. In the present invention, the denial of access to the game server is determined based on the importance of the inappropriate action, and a stepwise limitation of requirements including a period and a game content is added to the determination. There may be. In the present invention, the number of persons accommodated in the game application program is set for each result rank.
Thereby, the game difficulty level can be set. If the number of persons accommodated for each grade is represented by a tower, the difficulty level of the game can be visualized. In the present invention, information of each user is stored in the game terminal device, and when the information is damaged, all or a part of the information can be restored based on the information stored in the authentication server. . This can compensate for a data corruption trouble. When there is a request for restoration, the authentication server authenticates the user ID and password. In the present invention, the game server changes data for a program executed on the game terminal device for each user based on information of each user stored in the authentication server. For example, a fixed area and a variable area are provided on a display screen of a game terminal device, and an image to be displayed in the variable area is changed. The program executed here is a game application program, and the broadcast delivered to the game terminal device can be changed for each user. In the present invention, an item appearing in a game application program fluctuates in value according to a game situation. Here, the item is a virtual currency, which is used, for example, to purchase a usage right for executing a game application program. Further, the item includes an object purchased by the virtual currency, and a currency value change of the virtual currency and a price change of the object occur. In the present invention, when a user seeks an encounter with another user, a suitable user is searched for and introduced based on the user information stored in the authentication server. Here, the user specifies the degree of urgency and the condition of the other user, seeks an encounter, and introduces the user with priority to a user with a high degree of urgency. Urgency decreases over time,
On the other hand, when the user is a good user, the urgency is increased. When searching, search for users with the same urgency,
When there is no suitable user, a user with a lower urgency is sequentially searched. In the present invention, each game terminal device includes a control unit capable of exchanging user information with another game terminal device. A network game system according to the present invention is a personal information processing unit that is connected to each of a plurality of game terminal devices and each game terminal device and holds information of a user who uses the game terminal device. A personal information processing unit capable of holding digital data (referred to as a "business card") for displaying information identifying a user, a character, and the like, and a game server for managing information relating to a game application program; In a network game system in which a plurality of game terminal devices are connected to each other and each terminal device can execute a predetermined game application program, when one game terminal device is connected to the game server, The game server reads the business card in the personal information processing means, and Notifying the location of the user's business card in the server to the game terminal device. Thus, a fun game environment based on the user's relationship can be realized. Further, the personal information processing means can be directly interconnected, and by this interconnection, business cards can be exchanged with each other, and it is possible to leave the network and promote a user exchange relationship. A network game system according to the present invention is a personal information processing means connected to a plurality of game terminal devices and each of the game terminal devices and holding information of a user who uses the game terminal device. Personal information processing means capable of holding room data that can be stored, and a game server for managing information on a game application program, wherein the plurality of game terminal devices are connected to each other,
In a network game system in which each terminal device is configured to execute a predetermined game application program, it is possible to chat between a plurality of game terminal devices. Can be invited, and the state where another user is present in this room can be displayed on the invited user's game terminal device. Thereby, it is possible to enjoy the virtual relationship with reality. A network game system according to the present invention includes a plurality of game terminal devices, and a game server for managing information related to a game application program, wherein the plurality of game terminal devices are connected to each other, and each terminal device has a predetermined In a network game system configured to execute a game application program, it is possible to chat between a plurality of game terminal devices, and each user votes for deletion of inappropriate chats in the past. The game server deletes the chat depending on the voting situation. As a result, inappropriate chat can be fairly eliminated. A network game system according to the present invention is a personal information processing unit that is connected to each of a plurality of game terminal devices and each game terminal device and holds information of a user who uses the game terminal device. A personal information processing means capable of holding a character or the like by which the user specifies himself, and a game server for managing information relating to the game application program; the plurality of game terminal devices are connected to each other; In a network game system configured to execute a predetermined game application program, a game terminal device is provided with an area for displaying a character of a user participating in the game when the game application is executed. The area changes depending on the game quality. As a result, the user's awareness of participation is increased, and an exciting game feeling can be enjoyed. A network game system according to the present invention is a personal information processing means connected to a plurality of game terminal devices and each game terminal device and holding information of a user who uses the game terminal device. A personal information processing means capable of holding a character or the like by which the user specifies himself, and a game server for managing information relating to the game application program; the plurality of game terminal devices are connected to each other; In a network game system configured to execute a predetermined game application program, each user can set a partner who accompanies the game with his or her character when connected to the game server. Thereby, the progress of the game is promoted and the atmosphere of the game is raised. In addition, the partner automatically participates in the game according to the game situation, and has a realistic presence because the behavior changes according to the user's response. A network game system according to the present invention includes a plurality of game terminal devices, and a game server for managing information related to a game application program, wherein the plurality of game terminal devices are connected to each other, and each terminal device has a predetermined In a network game system configured to execute a game application program, each user can issue a request for game progress when the opponent of the game does not progress the game. When a request is received and a predetermined condition is met, an operation of calling a user's attention is performed. This can minimize the meaningless stagnation of the game.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment]
A first embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. (System Configuration) Here, from a specific game device 1,
The game server 77 (game master station 7 described later (see FIG. 1)
System) to access to
This will be described with reference to FIG. In this case, first, each user
It is necessary to perform initial registration through the system device 1. Also,
After the initial registration, connect to the network system
Game server 77, for each user, for each game
Based on whether there is a history of inappropriate actions
Access permission or non-permission.
You. As shown in FIG. 1, the network 3 includes a game
The game device 1 is connected, and the game device 1
To a predetermined game server 77 connected to the network 3
Access to run network games
It has become. In addition, as a single game server 77
Network 3 has more game servers 77
Can be installed. Of course, the game device 1
Not limited to this, more game devices 1 can be connected.
An authentication server 900 is connected to the network 3.
Have been. This authentication server 900
A common authentication server 900 for the bar 77. Sand
Each game server 77 has its own authentication server.
Not. Database 902 of authentication server 900
Each game application from the game server 77
Of the game device 1 based on the execution of the application program
Information is registered. The most important of this information
However, due to inappropriate actions of the game device 1,
This is information for determining permission / non-permission of the service. Inappropriate
There are various judgments for each game server 77.
May be automatically determined and transmitted.
Then, the administrator of the game server 77 determines and inputs and transmits.
You may make it. As described above, the authentication server 900
The content to be executed in
For users who have accessed
This is a determination of whether or not to authenticate (permit or not). Less than
The game device 1 in the authentication server 900
The access procedure of the user is shown in the flowchart of FIG.
explain. First, in step 950, it is determined whether or not
If the determination is negative, the process proceeds to step 952.
Using the registration program attached to the game device 1,
The registration process to the certificate server 900 is executed, and step 95
Move to 4. It should be noted that in step 950,
Step 95, that is, if it has already been registered,
Then, the process jumps to step 954. Step 9
At 54, access is made to the authentication server. This access
Requires a user ID and password to be entered.
You. In the next step 956, an authentication judgment is made. This recognition
The testimony is determined by the game server 77 in the database 902.
Network based on malicious user information provided by
When it is determined whether to permit connection to
In addition, a step-by-step procedure for non-permission will be determined. This stage
Is a period of non-permission or improper
Game services that allow access based on the content of
Classification into bar 77 and game server 77 to be disallowed
Can be a malicious user to game terminals
Display information that the game server
Refers to making access impossible. Further unsuitable
Regarding the type of this act, game rules such as abnormal disconnection
Ethics such as chatting rants, etc.
Classify the others, and penalty according to the number of times and content
Can also be set. In the next step 958
Indicates that this authentication determination is permitted (to some game servers 77
Access permission), the
Go to step 960 and connect to game server 77
Send a message to the effect that
In 2, start the connection to the desired game server 77
Then, in the next step 964, the game is started. The step
In step 958, it is determined to be non-permission (including period limitation)
If so, the process proceeds to step 966 and is not permitted.
Message is sent, and in the next step 968, the log
Is performed. As described above, the game device 1
When accessing the game server 77 from the
Server 77 first to a common authentication server 900
Access to this authentication server 900.
New registration, or after registration, each game server 7
7 based on the information received from
We ’ve decided to allow or disallow participation in,
Inappropriate actions on the game server 77 are managed collectively
it can. In addition, any game server 77
For the user (game device 1) who performed the action, another
Disable access to game server 77
You can also. According to the above configuration, the game server 77
Authentication server 900 is added even if is added or added
No need to use, so system configuration can be simplified
You. Conventionally, determination of access permission is performed for each game device
There was. FIG. 3 shows this conventional mode of access availability.
FIG. Users A and B use game device 101
Then, the users C and D use the game device 102 and
E uses the game devices 103 and 104. A user
D makes an inappropriate action on the game device 102, for example,
If the game ends abnormally, the user C
You can no longer access the game. On the other hand, user E
When an inappropriate action is performed on the game device 103,
If another game device 104 is used, the user E
Access to was possible. This is for user C
Is an unreasonable penalty and is not sufficient for user E
No penalty has been imposed. In contrast
Therefore, if access permission is determined for each user,
Penalties can be imposed. To summarize the above,
"A plurality of game terminals are connected to each other, and each terminal
Can execute a predetermined game application program.
Network game system configured to
For each game application program.
A game server for managing information to be played,
Game server, which is provided separately from the game server.
Are applied in common, and each of the game servers
Has a function to determine whether access to the
Authentication server, wherein the authentication server is
One or more users of the device
Network to determine whether to permit or deny access
Game system. "," The common authentication server
Can access each game server of the user.
Initial registration for the game, and to the game server after registration
Access permission or non-permission.
The network game system according to claim 1. "
"The common authentication server is that of the game server.
Each time, the user information is entered and registered
The network network according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
System. ”,“ The information is the game server
User who has performed an inappropriate act of denying access to
4. The information for identifying a user.
The network game system as described. , "
Permission or disapproval of the game application program
5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the determination is made for each program.
The network game system according to any one of
M ”,“ Access to the game server is denied
While determining based on the importance of the inappropriate action,
Step-by-step limitation of requirements including the period and game content
Is added.
Network game system. ". As shown in FIG.
As shown, users A and B use the game device 101,
Users C and D use game device 102, and user E
The user D uses the game devices 103 and 104, and the user D
If an inappropriate action is performed on the game device 102,
User C is not allowed to access the game by game device 102.
Is done. On the other hand, if the user E is
In the event that the user E performed an inappropriate action in Step 4, the user E
The game device can no longer access the game. This
Therefore, the penalty is more appropriate than in the past. User
If more than one game is specified,
To authenticate access beforehand and shut down the game.
It does not authenticate every time it is replaced. by this,
The process for authentication can be simplified. In the above system configuration
Here, as shown in FIG. 1, a common
A game application program is executed. FIG.
Is a function of the network game system according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 shows a block diagram. In this system, each game
A common game application program runs between devices.
Is performed. In FIG. 5, the system is a video game.
, And a plurality of servers.
Game master station 7 including the game machine, the game device and the game master
A communication network 3 for connecting to a station
You. In this system, the terminal device
Specific Internet professionals defined to perform
Connected to the game master station 7 via the
Between each game device (terminal device) 1 and 1
Run common game application programs on
You. The game apparatuses 1, 1,...
3 and other internet providers
Even if connected to the server machine via the Internet provider 9
good. In this system, each game device 1, 1,...
Is running a game application program
Sometimes you can exchange detailed personal information of each player
Are provided with personal information processing means 10, 10,.... FIG.
Is a functional block diagram for explaining the configuration of the game device.
It is. In FIG. 6, a game device 1
Application programs and other control programs
CPU 1a as a processing device to execute, and a control processor
For example, a macro group or a scenario
Program code for interpreting (b) and abstracted operation fingers
Program code and other games that process according to the law
Data and operations required to process the program
ROM 1b for storing the operating system, etc.
Data consisting of graphics, text and other information
Games to run a specific game based on
CD-ROM for storing application programs
CD-ROM device 1c including the above, the CPU 1a and each part
A bus controller 1d for controlling data transfer between
Holds the PU1a program and is used for data processing.
RAM 1e, and a drawing for forming an image signal from drawing data
Forming an audio signal from the audio data with the image processor 1f
And a sound processor 1g. Ma
Also, VRAM1s is connected to the drawing processor 1f.
And is used when forming an image signal. Sound
The processor 1g is connected to the sound RAM 1t.
And is used in forming an acoustic signal. In addition,
The output of the sound processor 1g is an audio / video
It is connected to the connector 1r. The bus controller mentioned above
Troller 1d is roughly divided into peripheral interface
1h, a drawing processor controller 1u, and
Bus controller 1v and external bus controller 1w
It is composed of CPU 1a is connected via bus 11a
The bus controller 1d is connected to the
a controls the bus controller 1d. This bus 11a
Is also connected to the RAM 1e. CPU 1a described above
Is connected to the extended serial connector 1q via the bus 11b.
The CPU 1a is connected to the extended serial connector.
Between the serial attached equipment connected to the
By exchanging signals based on a fixed data transmission method,
Control or use the accessory.
I am able to do it. That is, the game device 1
Indicates that a serial-type accessory device can be connected.
For example, a program, an image,
Signals such as images, sounds, and commands can be exchanged.
ing. The drawing processor controller 1u includes a CPU 1
It is possible to control the drawing processor 1f under the control of a.
Wear. The internal bus controller 1v is connected via the bus 11c.
CD-ROM device 1c, ROM 1b and sound processor
Sessa 1g is connected to each
The controller 1v controls these CD-ROMs under the control of the CPU 1a.
ROM device 1c, ROM 1b and sound processor 1
g can be controlled. External bus control
The output section of the cable 1w is connected to the extension connector 1m via the bus 11d.
The external bus controller 1w is connected to C
Under the control of the PU 1a, the path connected to the extension connector 1m
By exchanging signals with accessories of the
Control and use this accessory.
I am able to do it. That is, the game device 1
Indicates that parallel accessory devices can be connected.
Program, video, and sound between the device and the game device 1.
Signals such as sound and commands can be exchanged.
You. Peripheral connector 1i has peripherals 2, 2
Is connected. Audio / video connector 1r
Is connected to a television (TV) monitor 4.
You. The extension connector 1m has a parallel system accessory device.
Cable modem 6 is connected to the
The game device is connected to the network 3 via the dem6.
You. Attached equipment of parallel system connected to 1m of expansion connector
In addition to the cable modem 6, the terminal adapter
Data, satellite data receivers, personal digital assistants (PDAs),
Mobile phone, data recording device or other parallel
Ancillary equipment can be mentioned. Extended serial connector
As an accessory of the serial system connected to 1r, PH
S, data recording device, communication cable, or other
Serial accessories. Figure 7 shows the game master station
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of FIG. In FIG.
The master station 7 communicates with the communication network 3 and the specific Internet.
Communication with each game device via the network provider 5
Communication device 71 to perform, and
Sign-up and connection requests from game devices 1, 1, ...
An authentication server 72 as a general server that controls
It is provided below the authentication server 72,
Exercise games such as table tennis and mahjong games at hot spring inns
Game with a simulated experience as if playing with others
... which performs processing for realizing on the devices 1, 1, ...
(Secondary server) 73 and...
Here, the secondary server 73 further includes a first server 73
a, the second server 73b,... and the tenth server 7
3j. Deputy server is a specific communication game
Control means for causing each game device terminal to execute
You. Note that in this system, a tournament type
A game environment can be realized. Each player, for example,
You can join the game in a tournament format and
You can get the rank. The tournament format is based on the prescribed rules
It is a game space to be executed, especially
Being able to be played by a player, being a competitive game, participating
・ It means that non-participation is free. FIG.
1 is Internet provider 9, network 3 and
And each of the specific Internet providers 5
The block diagram when connecting to the secondary server is shown.
You. The secondary server 73 is called “world” in FIG.
From the first world 73A to the fifth world 73E
5 world configuration. Each world is identical
In the following, the first world 73A
The detailed configuration will be described using an example. Authentication server 72
Is authenticated by the gate server 71
What kind of game do you play in this first world 73A
And tournament information, sponsorship, maintenance
Time information and the like are notified. To this gate server 71
Is the first server (the first play server) 73
a, 2nd server (2nd play server) 73b,
…, No. 10 server (No. 10 play server) 73j
It is constituted by. Each play server has the same configuration
In the following, the first server (No. 1
Server) 73a as an example,
The configuration will be described. The first server 73a is equipped with a player terminal.
When the device is connected, the next environment is provided to the player's terminal device.
It is. In other words, the player first, as if it were a hot spring inn
Enter a space such as the lobby (salon) 75 of Tel.
This server has a storage area corresponding to the lobby
You. As described above, the first embodiment sets the game system to “
Since the game system is imitated as a fountain,
Izumi ". Next, the player enters the gate server
No. 1 by the selection after being notified by 71
Assigned to the memory area of the server 73a and selected
Can enter the room. This lobby 75 is a so-called waiting area
The lobby is a game room (No. 01-
224 and each room 75R)
Has become. Each play server is fortune-telling room, shogi club
Assigned to games such as a shop, a playing room, or a mahjong room
Have been. Each room of a specific play server is
It is a game room for games, each with a capacity
ing. Enter if the player's desired room is within the capacity
It is possible, and if it exceeds the capacity, it will be impossible to enter the room. game
The player who has entered the room will have other players already in the room.
Players can play online games such as Mahjong.
Wear. Which world you enter depends on the player's choice.
You. FIG. 9 illustrates the world 73A described above (or
73B to 73E), each play server (first
No. server to No. 10 server) client
Room terminal / player). Robi
-75 clients are connected to the network
Has been completed, and you can now select one of the various games
Shows the steps to be performed. On the other hand, each room (in FIG. 28, 0
Clients who entered rooms 1 and 02)
A game battle in these rooms becomes possible. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, each room (shown below room 03 in FIG. 9)
Room No.) has a play server 73a (or 73b
To a number of clients entering the room, with a focus on
Between the game devices 1a, 1b, and 1c owned by the
Communication is possible and rules (special user settings)
Rules), business card exchange, and notification that the match is ready.
It is transmitted and received by packet communication. This information is
All managed by play servers 73A-73J
For example, this room plays games using playing cards
If it is a room, the play server 73A (
What was given about the contents of the first hand dealt for everyone
Or collectively manage the contents of hands during a game match
It has become. In addition, each business user is a business card.
Information, characters, etc. displayed in digital data
Things. FIG. 10 shows the data of the game system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of a database. Common de
The database contains "system ID", "user name",
“Personal ID”, “Registration count”, “Password”, “
Story number, registration date, registration number, gender,
Place, occupation, age / birthday, real name,
Is stored in the version program?
Area, "personal access count", "email address",
"Provider ID" and "Last access date" are stored
PO Box in which forward-varying areas and "PO Box Messages" are stored
Area, "owned item data", "owned amount data"
"Each game rank", "Each game point", "Access
Time, profile, and inappropriate actions
A variable area in which “information to be performed” is stored is provided. one
On the registration server, "System ID" and "Each server"
Name DL "," Overall Access Counter "," System
ID warning level ”is stored in the billing server.
Information such as "Binder ID", "Billing information", and "Connection permission"
The gate server displays the message "
Number, news, sponsor banner, large
Meeting setting data and tower setting data are stored.
You. The game device 1 authenticates the connection to the registration server.
The registration server responds to the request
Give to device 1. Game device 1 is charged to the billing server.
Request gold authentication and send play information to play server
I do. The game device 1 downloads news from the gate server.
And various information at the gate server.
To search. The registration server connects the game device 1
To upload information such as users to the forward-varying area of the common DB.
And upload information such as users to the fixed area when registering a hot spring.
Broadcast. The play server has a common DB for each game.
Upload the data in the variable area and change
Download the data of the moving area. In addition,
The server uploads the log to the log management server. Each
Information about the user's inappropriate behavior is stored in the variable area.
Thus, management for each user and each game is possible. FIG.
Is a machine related to charging authentication of the game system according to the present invention.
FIG. First, the game device 1 is provided with a usage right purchase service.
Connect to the billing authentication server via the server and purchase the usage right
You. This usage right is based on the character the user wants to use,
Purchase for each content. This will help
Can be used. Next, contact the hot spring registration server
Continue. Hot spring registration server against billing authentication server
Authentication of connection permission is performed, and the charging authentication server
When you answer, connect to the gate server. This gate
Connect to game content connectable from the server. Warm
At Izumi, only the content for which the usage right has been purchased can be connected.
You. The determination of connection availability for each content is made at the time of connection
The decision is made at the gate server's work area.
A. This allows the subsequent connection
You can know without accessing the billing authentication server,
The burden on the authentication server can be reduced. (System Process Flow) Based on FIGS. 12 to 21
The processing flow of the game system will be described. In FIG.
When the game device 1 is powered on (110
1) The title screen is displayed on the TV monitor 4 (11)
02). At this time, a commercial video is appropriately displayed. Next
To display a single map (1103), network
3 can be selected. As connection mode
Are normal connection (1105), data recovery connection (110
7) and return connection (1110).
You can choose between normal connection and data recovery connection. Normal
When connected, the Internet entrance (1106), Netma
Top (1107) and saloon (1108) are displayed sequentially
From here, it can shift to execution of each game (1109).
You. When you finish one game, you can move to another game,
Alternatively, the process may shift to the return sequence (1110). Figure
33 shows the screen of the net map, and the selection of the menu
Allows users to communicate on games, telegrams, etc.
You can meet friends. Select "Onsen" in the figure
This makes it possible to execute various games, send and receive telegrams, etc.
You. Select "Calendar" to select a calendar or schedule
Tools can be used. If you select "Business Card", other users
You can see and organize the business cards you exchanged.
Select "Individual" to use your own character
You can refer to and edit other information. "Configuration"
By selecting, game sounds and the like can be set. "Hell
If you select `` Boo '', a description of the games that can be executed at
Can be referred to. If you select "Contest", the game
Rules, rankings, etc. Ma
"News" is news about the entire game system
FIG. "Tower" in the figure is the ranking of the game
It is a concept that gives a relationship between the number of people and their capacity. In FIG.
As shown, columnar towers are independent of ranking.
The number of people is constant, and the difficulty level is
It is constant. The diameter increases upward as shown in FIG.
Increasing inverted triangular pyramid tower accommodates higher ranking
The number of people increases. Each user can easily rank higher
Can be. When "Tower" is selected in FIG.
You can refer to the status of the tower in the game. Above
To summarize, "The game application program
Is characterized in that the capacity is set for each grade
The network according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
Game system. ”,“ The inmates for each grade
The number is represented by a tower.
7. The network game system according to 7. ". Figure 1
3 is a flowchart showing processing of normal connection (1105).
It is. First, check before connection (1201) and connect
After the check (1202), the registration server authentication check
Check (1203). FIG. 14 shows the data recovery connection (1
It is a flowchart which shows the process of 107). Data recovery
In the live connection, each user holds the personal information
When the damaged data is damaged,
Based on data from a data restoration resist server (not shown)
Therefore, it is a process to revive as much as possible. First the data
The pre-recovery connection sequence (1301) is executed to restore the data.
After the live connection check (1302), the data recovery registry
Server authentication check (1303). Authentication result
If resurrection is allowed, the data of that user will be
Download to device. To summarize the above,
Information of each user is stored in the
Is stored on the authentication server when it is damaged
Based on information, all or part of the information may be restored
The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein:
Network game system. "," The game terminal "
It is necessary to restore the information from the device to the authentication server.
When requested, the authentication server sends the user ID and
The password authentication method according to claim 9, wherein the password is authenticated.
Network game system. ". FIG.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing of the pre-connection check (1201) in FIG.
It is a chart. First, sign-up check (140
Perform 1), and if the check passes, check the modem.
(1402). When the check fails
Displays a warning message (1406). Modem Che
If the check passes, the user
Inquiry (1403) as to whether or not to have character
If not, ask if you want to create a character
(1412). If a character exists, the old barge
Inquiry (1404) whether the data is
If it is version data, data for the current version
Display a message about conversion (140
8). For the current version of data, the user has already
Question (whether registered as a user)
Match (1405). New if you do not have an ID
Display a message about registration (1409) and enter ID
Check if the password is saved.
Click (1414) and enter the password if it has not been saved.
Move to the force screen (1415). Next, the game system
Asks whether the ID and password of the provider are stored.
Match (1416), company path if not saved
The screen shifts to the word input screen (1417). Saved
If it is, the process proceeds to the connection check (1202 in FIG. 2).
You. FIG. 16 shows the processing of the connection check (1202) in FIG.
It is a flowchart which shows a process. The connection process takes time
It usually takes several minutes. So this connection
Using the waiting time, first the extra game (mini game
Is displayed on the screen (1501), and the player
Making it executable. In this state, the game device 1
Start (1502) and, after connection,
And the connection check sequence is executed (150
3). Here, it is determined whether the connection state is good (150).
4) In case of rejection, whether it is due to billing
A judgment is made (1511). The error was due to billing
When it shifts to the billing page (1512), otherwise
Warning message is displayed (1514),
Inquiry about the continuation (1515). Diamond when reconnecting
Return to start (1502), otherwise turn off PPP
After interruption (1516), return to single map (1103)
(1517). After processing the billing page (1512)
Then, the auto save and reboot processes are performed (151).
3) Return to the single map (1517). Connection status
Check (1504), the personal information processing
Whether the machine 10 (expressed as VM) has a usage number
It is determined (1505). No use number (new)
, The game usage fee for that usage number
It is determined whether payment has been made (1507). Payment of usage fee
If you have already checked the registration server authentication check (12
03). If the usage fee is insufficient, a warning message
A message is displayed (1508), and PPP disconnection (150
After 9), the process returns to the single map (1510). Follow
Thus, the billing information can be managed for each user and each game. FIG.
Indicates the processing of the registration server authentication check (1203)
FIG. First, the game device 1 is
Check the reaction when connected to the server (160
1). If you can connect to the server, the old version
Check whether the program ID exists (16
02), if the old version ID exists,
The cans are executed (1604). Old version ID exists
If it does not exist, the current version is
Judge whether the ID of the application program exists or not.
Check the user for inappropriate behavior
Perform (1610). ID of current version does not exist
Is set as the new user, the usage number is set (16
05), and inquire whether the user agrees with the agreement (16)
06). When agreeing to the agreement, the user wants to use it
Check whether the name to be used (unique name) is available,
If available, issue ID and save automatically (1
608). Change the unique name if it cannot be used
Inquiry (1609) whether to change
After performing the neak name input sequence (1612),
The process returns to the unique name check (1607). A unique name
If not changed, PPP disconnection (1613), warning message
Return to the single map after the page display (1614) (1
615). Problem with inappropriate user check (1610)
If there is no, move to the Internet entrance (161
1). FIG. 18 shows the sequence (1301) before the data recovery.
It is a flowchart which shows a process. First sign up
Check (1701) and when the check passes
The modem is checked (1702). Check failed
If it is, a warning message is displayed (170
3). If the modem check passes,
Query whether the user has a character (170
4) If you do not have a character, select the save destination
The process proceeds to the selection process (1412). Character exists
Asks if you want to save the current character
(1705), execute the save sequence when saving.
(1706). If you do not save the data,
The process proceeds to the process of selecting the destination (1412). Resurrection day
After the storage destination selection (1412), the personal information processing device 10
(1708). here
Also determines the capacity of the personal information processing device 10 and whether writing is possible.
You. Enter the name and password of the next character to be resurrected.
Execute input data recovery input (1709). Step
Steps 1704 to 1709 are offline processing on the game device 1.
And reduce network connection time as much as possible. here
ID and password to connect to the network with
Inquiry as to whether or not it is stored (1710),
If not, enter the ID and password (171
1). When ID and password are not saved,
Or, after entering the ID and password (1711),
System service provider ID and password are saved
Inquiry (1712),
Then, the processing shifts to data restoration connection check (1302). Saved
If not, the password is entered (1713).
Thereafter, the flow shifts to data restoration connection check (1302).
FIG. 19 shows the process of the data restoration connection check (1302).
It is a flowchart shown. Waiting for connection as in Fig. 16
First, an extra game (mini-game)
Display on the screen (1801) and the player can execute this game
I'm working. In this state, the game device 1 opens the dial.
Start (1802) and, after connection,
A continuation check sequence is executed (1803). next
Check the connection status (1804).
It is determined whether or not this is due to charging (1811).
Go to billing page if the error is due to billing
(1812) If not, a warning message
Is displayed (1814), and an inquiry about reconnection is made (1818).
15). Return to dial start (1802) when reconnecting
Otherwise, after PPP disconnection (1816),
The process returns to the angle map (1103) (1817). Billing pen
Page (1812), auto save, live
(1813) and returns to the single map.
(1817). Connection status check (1804) passed
If there is, the personal information processor 10 (expressed as VM)
You. ) Has a usage number (180)
5). If you do not have a usage number (new),
That the game usage fee for the usage number has been paid
Kiha data revival registration server authentication check (130
Go to 3). If the usage fee is insufficient, a warning message
A message is displayed (1808), and PPP is disconnected (1809).
After that, the process returns to the single map (1810). FIG.
Data recovery resist server authentication check (1303)
It is a flowchart which shows a process. First, the game device 1
Check the reaction when connected to the game server (1
901). Unique when the server was reachable
The name and password are checked (1902). unique
If your name and password are incorrect, enter them incorrectly.
Count the number of times and check if it has reached a predetermined number (for example, 3 times)
It is determined whether or not it is (1907). Before reaching the predetermined number,
Displays a warning message and prompts for data recovery
(1910), return to DB reaction check (1901)
You. When the specified number of times has been reached, a warning message is displayed.
(1908), disconnecting the PPP and character
The process returns to the selected single map (1909). Unique name,
If the password is correct, the DB registration flag
And download the personal information machine 10
Save and display the message. Where the user is unsuitable
We check for proper actions (1904)
If not, ask if you want to connect to the online hot spring
(1905) When connecting, move to the Internet entrance
(1906). If there is a problem, a warning message
Display (1908), disconnect the PPP, and
The process returns to the tractor selection single map (1909). Net
When you are not connected to a hot spring, you can disconnect your PPP,
The process returns to the character selection single map (1909). Figure
21 is a flow showing processing of the return sequence (1110).
It is a chart. First, confirm that TCP has been cut (200
1) Determine the current state. Execute return sequence
States are classified as "in game", "changing room", and "other"
it can. "In game" literally means running the game
The changing room is a state of changing clothes between games.
It is a state. "Other" includes "Salon", "Net"
There is a "map" and a "onsen chaya" located at a hot spring.
When returning to "in game", stop the game first
(2003), Display a return screen or error message
(2005). Confirm whether to return (2008),
If not, return to the single map (2010). Return
When returning, an inquiry is made as to whether to disconnect the PPP (2).
011), when the disconnection is only for TCP, the return process is performed.
(2016). Mini-games when disconnecting PPP
Is executed (2012), and it is determined whether or not return is possible.
(2013). The determination of whether or not the return is possible is based on the return process (201).
Execute after 6). If it is possible to return,
Is displayed (2014), and the game returns to the original game (2
015). If it cannot be recovered, an error message
After the display (2017) and the news display (2018),
Move to the salon (2019). In the "changing room"
When the connection is made, an inquiry is made as to whether or not to reconnect immediately (2
004). If the answer is no, leave
Exits the changing room after displaying the message (2006)
(2010). If you reconnect immediately
Then, it is confirmed whether or not the PPP should be disconnected (2020).
When disconnecting, the mini game was started (2021)
Thereafter, the connection sequence is executed (2022). Then d
Display (2023) and move to the net map
(2024). Even when you don't cut your PPP,
Display (2023) and shift to the net map (202)
4). (Extra game)
The execution control routine of FIG. This
Is performed in parallel with the connection processing of FIGS.
It is. However, in order to be able to execute in connection waiting time
In addition, the extra game is a mini game with simple rules
Is set to As shown in FIG.
In step 2101, the extra
Reads the memory program from the work RAM. Next read
Activate the issued game program (2102) and start the game
Is started (2103). Based on the start of this game
A game screen is displayed (2104). This extra
As shown in FIG. 23, the main object
Object 500 to obstruct object 5
It's a simple game of hitting 20 and the player
Use the console of the game device to move the main object
To play the obstruction. In addition, on the screen
Indicates that a connection is being established with the provider (for example,
")
The elapsed time from is displayed every moment (2105).
Even if the player is operating the game, the connection with the provider
And the elapsed time
You. The score of this game is also displayed on the screen. Step
When the connection with the provider is completed or fails (2
106), this extra game is forced even during the game
(2107), and step 1502 in FIG.
Otherwise, the process returns to step 1802 in FIG. At this time,
The display of "Setsuzochu" is displayed as "
Changed to "Kusaku." On the other hand, if the line is busy or
If the connection fails due to a bar, etc.,
"I'm sorry." This extrage
The main program is executed in step 1109 in FIG.
(The main program) has nothing to do with the game
Scores earned during the game are cleared at the end of the game. Eki
Stra game is the "link" to the connection with the provider
Any content that is suitable to be satisfied. On the other hand, for example,
Period setting (Unrelated is selected by default)
The score obtained in this extra game is
Extra game and main game
May be associated with this game. (Change of Game Screen for Each User) Step 11 in FIG.
09, when the game is executed, the game device 1
Is executed in the secondary server 73, the game system.
Download data on the status of the current game
You. Here, the data on the game situation is what number
, 73j servers 73a, 73b, ...
System is being held, and what kind of game tournament is currently being held
Information, such as whether the game is running on the game system, is displayed on each game device.
It is a data group shown. This data group is selected for each user
Game screen, sound, etc.
You. FIG. 24 shows a process for selecting data when the game is executed.
It is a flowchart which shows a process. First, the character in FIG.
Gender, occupation, taste of user
The user is asked to enter a good taste (2301). This data is personal information
It is stored in the processor 10 (VM) (2302). afterwards
When connected to the net (step 1105 in FIG. 12),
Device 1 transmits user data from the personal information processor 10
Send to game server (2304) and store in common DB
You. Next, the game device 1 determines, based on the user data,
Request and obtain required data from the game server
You. The client side (game device 1) acquires data
So that the burden on the game server is reduced.
You. The acquired data turns off the power of the game apparatus 1.
Until it is held in that work area. Here game
When the game is executed (2306), the download is performed according to the game state.
The downloaded data is processed (2307). For example, figure
Variable on the right and bottom of the game screen as shown in 25
An area VA is provided, and other areas are set as fixed areas FA.
In the fixed area FA, a fixed image
Is displayed, and a different image for each user is displayed in the variable area VA.
Show. 26 and 27 are configured for different users.
Shows the game screen that was hit. In both fixed areas FA, the game
The game character CH is displayed and the game proceeds
However, the flow of the river is displayed in the variable area VA.
(FIG. 26), the scenery of the field is displayed (FIG. 27), etc.
The change is given by the user. (Screen change in broadcast) According to user
Screen and other data changes are
It can also be realized in the cast. FIG. 28 shows the news distribution.
It is a flowchart which shows a process of communication. Figure 28
For example, the following three aspects are used to execute news distribution.
is there. (1) The management side has to distribute news to all users.
When uploading data to the server (2701). This
It is used for emergency maintenance and events etc.
You. (2) Automatic distribution performed by the server based on overall information
(2702). This is for automatic maintenance and connection
Used for entanglement. (3) Delivery corresponding to client (user) requests
(2703). This means, for example, that the user
Inform a third party that you have gained points (such as the role of mahjong)
You can use it if you want. These news distribution decisions
When it is performed, it is distributed as news to the server side (27
04), News for all Internet users (users)
Is distributed (2705). On the other hand, the game device 1
To determine whether to display news according to
(2706). News is selected based on this judgment.
It is displayed selectively (2707). Like this client
The side (game device 1) determines whether to display or not to display.
The processing load on the server can be reduced. News distribution Figure 2
In steps 2014, 2018, 2023, etc.
It is executed and the waiting time for data loading is used. Figure
29, FIG. 30 distributed news for different users
Show the screen. In these screens, the news display area is the screen
The lower part is set and the upper part says `` Please wait
"," NOW LOADING "message is displayed
Is done. In FIG. 29, a sport
The commercial of the goods store is displayed, and in FIG.
Travel agency commercials are displayed for users who prefer
Have been. The mode of data change according to the user is limited to the above.
It is not specified, but the game and other effects,
Various other screens such as planes, decorations, game characters, etc.
It is. To summarize the above, "The game server,
Based on the information of each user stored in the authentication server
For a program to be executed on the game terminal device
Characterized by changing data of each user for each user
Item 11. The network game according to any one of items 1 to 10.
System. "The display screen of the game terminal device
A fixed area and a variable area are provided.
The image to be changed is changed.
Network game system. "," The game terminal "
The program executed on the device is a game application.
11. The computer program according to claim 11, wherein
3. The network game system according to 2. "
Broadcast to be delivered to the
13. The method according to claim 11, wherein the value is changed.
Network game system. ". (Virtual currency) To play a game as shown in FIG.
Need to purchase the usage right on the usage right purchase server
Yes, virtual currency is defined in the game system for that
Have been. This currency corresponds to the real currency,
It can be anything unrelated to the actual currency. like this
In the game world where virtual currencies circulate, you should buy
Goods (weapons in the game, items such as herbs, etc.)
Variations make the game more realistic
Violated. FIG. 31 shows an example of price fluctuation. Communication in circulation
The total amount of money (total user money) is M,
The prices (price) are P1, P2, P3,
Changes in these M, P1, P2, and P3, while keeping the feed rate constant
FIG. Here, users who participate in the game
The gradual increase increases M,
P1 to P3 have risen and an inflation tendency has appeared. FIG.
Equation (1) of 2 is more generally expressed as the price P of n items
1, P2,. . . , Pn, and the amount of change is ΔP1, ΔP
2,. . . , ΔPn, price index PL, item supply amount S
1, S2,. . . , Sn, the amount of change in the item supply amount is Δ
S1, ΔS2,. . . , ΔSn, each user's money
I. Define price fluctuations with ΔM as the amount of change in total currency
It is an expression. An n × n matrix with ηij as an element
The effect of system supply fluctuations on the price of other items
FIG. As shown in equation (2), the price index
PL is obtained by multiplying ΔM by a constant α. Equation (3)
As shown, M is given as the total amount of I. Virtual currency
Items and characters that appear during the game as well as
The value, potency, power, and other attributes of the
Can be caused, for example, the efficacy of herbs
Due to settings such as a decrease with an increase in the sales volume
This makes the game more attractive. (Dating System) FIGS. 36 to 39 show the network of FIG.
Execute when "Search for Friends" is selected in the map
Flowchart showing the process of a dating system
is there. Dating system enters hot spring (game system)
When the user who wants to play wants a friend,
A system that introduces users who have common preferences with users
is there. In FIG. 36, when the user enters the "friend"
When "Search for" is selected, the game server 7
Check personal information and use dating system
It is determined whether or not it is (3501). For example, due to inappropriate actions
Users who are prohibited from using games, etc.
Do not give permission. At this time, a warning is displayed (350
6), end the process. When available, the user
It is determined whether the user has registered personal information (350
2). How to use when you are not registered (new user)
Display a light screen (3503) and ask if you want to introduce a friend
Is confirmed again (3504). If you have already registered
The process moves to step 3504 without describing the method of use. friend
If you confirm that you are asking for referrals,
If you move to selection (3505) and you are not seeking an introduction
The process ends immediately. In the introduction method selection (3505)
Are available now,
One of the options. “Now” is an introduction
This service introduces friends who can receive help. "Oma
"Kase" is a game server based on the user's personal information
Therefore, a service that automatically extracts the best friends and introduces them
Is. “Discerning option” is introduced by the user.
Specify the profile of the person you want
It is a service that introduces suitable users. "Now"
When selected, first enter the user's personal information
(3506). Enter your personal information when you register
In addition, at the time of subsequent use, update information,
Enter additional information. Users are in standby urgency, excellence
Is expressed in stages such as levels 1 to 3,
Immediate "user is registered at level 1 (3507),
A matching process (3513) is performed. Level 1 is the highest
Are users to be introduced with priority, and level 2 is priority
Is lower, and level 3 has even lower priority. "Ok
When "Set" is selected, enter the user's personal information.
(3508), after registering for level 2 (3509)
A switching process (3513) is executed. New personal information
Renewal of registration and handling of addition are the same as "now".
When “Specialty Options” is selected, the user
Enter personal information (3510) and register to level 3 (35
11) After that, the matching process (3513) is executed.
You. For new registration renewal and additional handling of personal information,
And "Omakase". Levels above are mapped
It is changed at the stage of the ching process. Good users are run
Level increases, and the level decreases after a certain period of registration.
It is. In FIG. 37, the matching process (3513)
When searching, search for the other user according to the user level.
(3601), it is determined whether or not the subject exists (36)
02). When there is a target person, one of them
Extract the elephant (3603) and introduce it to the user and the target
The state is sent (3604). When there is no target person
Determines whether the user is level 3 (3605),
If not level 3, measure the time since the last level change
To determine whether a predetermined time has elapsed
(3606). If the predetermined time has passed, change the level
"1" is increased (3607), and the timer is reset.
If it is level 3, lower it further (increase
Process), so the process ends without changing the level.
Complete. If you gradually lower the level like this,
New access can be given priority and impressed by users
Can be given. In FIG. 38, the search processing (3
In step 601), first, a level equal to the level L of the user is set.
The bell LL is set as a search target user (3701). Lebe
About the target person of LeLL, the taste etc. are similar to the user to some extent
Search for the user who is (3702), such a user
If you have already exchanged business cards (Chichi) vs.
The elephant is removed, and it is finally narrowed down to only one (3703).
As a result, it is determined that "there is a subject". Step 37
If no subject exists in 02, the level LL is 3
(3705), and when it is not 3,
The level LL is increased by “1” (3706), and step 3
Return to 702. When the level LL is 3, the level is higher
Can't lower (increase)
Without any change, judge that there is no target person. Referral dispatch processing
(3604) At the time, the user who selected "Find a friend"
Letters of introduction to the users extracted by the user and the search process
Send. Use the telegram system to send and receive letters of introduction.
And use it. The letter of introduction refers to the requester and the target
Without distinction, treat as an equivalent user,
Processing is left to each user. Figure 39 shows one user
It is a flowchart which shows the process of the introduction letter which we watched. here
Then, the other party divides whether to reply to the letter of introduction
For the sake of explanation, the other party's reply determination routine (3801)
Is added. When the other party responds, the user first introduces
Receives the letter (3802) and determines whether to open it
(3803). When opened, the user must
Refer to the file (3804) and reply to this
It is determined whether or not to perform (3805). Telegram when replying
If you move to outgoing call (3806) and do not reply,
It disappears (3807). In addition, the user can reply
Receives (3808) and sends out a reply telegram for this reply
It is determined whether or not to perform (3809). The letter of introduction has not been opened
, And the opportunity to open it again with reference to the reply
You. To reply, send a telegram (3810) and send
If not, the process ends. If the other party does not reply,
The user first receives a letter of introduction (3811) and opens it.
It is determined whether or not to perform (3812). When opened,
The user refers to the other party's profile (3813), and
It is determined whether or not a reply is made (3814). Return
When transmitting, shift to telegram transmission (3815) and do not reply.
If not, the letter of introduction disappears (3816). (Onsen submenu) Fig. 33 shows that "Onsen" is selected.
You are in the submenu of FIG. 40 shows the sub menu
Is displayed when "View Telegram" is selected in the
Submenu, where the user receives
May be referred to. FIG. 41 shows the sub menu
When "Send a Telegram" or "Find a Friend" is selected
This shows the displayed submenu.
Can send telegrams to users or meet
System can be started. FIG. 42 shows the sub menu
Displayed when "Onsen News" is selected
The menu is shown here.
Can be referenced. FIG. 43 shows the submenu “Information
Shows the submenu that appears when you select
Here, it is possible to refer to information such as game participants.
You. FIG. 44 shows the “connection” in the submenu of FIG.
Indicates the submenu that appears when you select
Here, you can refer to the connection time of "Onsen" etc.
You. FIG. 45 shows the “game interruption” in the submenu.
Indicates the submenu that appears when you select
Here, the game being executed at that time can be interrupted.
The modes of interruption include “leaving away”, “ending the game”, “
There are "cutting off" and "end of hot spring". FIG.
When "Calendar" is selected in the submenu of
Indicates the submenu displayed in
You can refer to the render. FIG. 47 is FIG.
Displayed when the "View Calendar" command is executed
Here is an example of a calendar to be used. FIG. 48 is a submenu of FIG.
Menu that appears when you select
The submenu is shown here.
So by referring to the business card, or by "organize business card"
Business cards can be organized. FIG. 49 shows “Business card” in FIG.
Of the business card displayed when you execute the command
Here is an example. FIG. 50 shows the command of “organize business cards” in FIG.
Is a business card list displayed when you execute
Use the `` number '' command to change the arrangement or
And can be stored in a file. FIG.
Displayed when "Personal" is selected in the submenu of
Submenu that is displayed, here the user himself
You can refer to and edit characters and others. FIG.
Select “Parts” or “Item”
Sub menu that appears when you select
You can refer to and edit parts of the character, and
May be referenced. FIG. 53 shows the submenu of FIG.
Menu that appears when you select "Business Card"
To see and edit your own business cards. FIG.
"Pet" or "Result" in 51 submenus
Indicates the submenu that appears when you select
You can refer to your pet or your performance. FIG.
Indicates that "Setting" is selected in the submenu of FIG.
The sub menu displayed at the beginning is shown here.
"Game", "Chat", "Action", "You"
, Operation, sound, and network
To make various settings. FIG. 56 is a submenu of FIG.
Select "Game" or "Action" in the menu
Indicates a submenu that is displayed when you
Settings and chat. Figure
57 is “Action” in the submenu of FIG.
Or the submenu that appears when you select
And refer to the results such as victory and defeat in each game
Or setting of the operation method of the input device. FIG.
8 selects “User” in the submenu of FIG. 55
Indicates the submenu that is displayed when you
Phone charges for connecting to the system.
FIG. 59 shows “Sound” in the submenu of FIG.
Or the sub menu that appears when you select
Menu, and configure game sound and network settings.
Can do. FIG. 60 shows “F” in the submenu of FIG.
Indicates the submenu that appears when you select
Here, please refer to the descriptions of various games.
obtain. Here, a game name is selected. FIG.
When you select one game with, display the explanation
Screen. FIG. 62 shows the sub menu in FIG.
Shows the submenu that appears when you select
Here are the games in which the tournament is taking place
ing. When one game is selected in FIG. 62, FIG.
Is displayed to show the ranking of the game and the like. FIG.
4 selects “Tower” in the submenu of FIG.
Indicates the submenu that is displayed when
Is the name of the game for which the tower (FIGS. 34 and 35) is set
Is displayed. Select one game in FIG. 64
65 is displayed, and the ranking of the game and others are displayed.
Is shown. (Automatic input of name) User sends message for telegram etc.
Need to enter the name of the other user when creating the
Is high. Therefore, when inputting a message, the game device 1
A user name is associated with a special key.
FIG. 66 shows “Ohara”, “Tanaka”, “Fujita”,
"Hashimoto" 4 user names are 1P, 2P, 3P, 4P
Key. This allows you to create a message
Configuration is easier. The correspondence between keys and names is determined by the user.
It changes depending on which room of the fountain you enter, and you can enter
Only sexual names are accepted. [Second Embodiment] FIGS. 67 to 74 are the same as in the first embodiment.
Embodiment 2 executed on the same network system
3 is a flowchart showing the game system of FIG. Fig. 67
When the game device 1 (FIG. 1) is powered on
(6701), Demonstration of manufacturer rights logo on TV monitor 4
Is displayed (6702). At this time, connect to the network
It is determined whether or not the environment is extended (6703), and the connected ring is determined.
If it is a boundary, a demonstration is executed (6704), and the connected ring
If not, a message recommending the network environment
After displaying the message (6705), the
Move to demo. Next, in the game device 1, the title
A screen is displayed (9706). Here, the game device 1
When you press the start button, a menu is displayed.
Management can be selected. The selected process is "Single Play
A "(6708)," NETWORK PLAY "(670)
9), “Option setting” (6710), “Home page
J ”(6711) and“ chat room ”(671)
2). The start button is not pressed within the specified time.
If so, return to the demo (6704). FIG.
The processing contents of group play (6708) are shown. Here
Treat mode (6801) or full match (68
02) can be selected. In Street mode, the game
Can be selected (6803, 6804, 6805, 680
6) The story is developed in the selected game
You. Operate in the story to meet the character's requirements.
As you continue to work, it is possible to learn the game
You. A game can be selected even in a complete match (68
07, 6808, 6809, 6810), selected
Game, you can enjoy playing against characters
You. Various items can be obtained when you achieve good results
Obtainable. FIG. 69 to FIG.
The process of A (6709) is shown. In FIG. 69, first,
The network play title screen is displayed (690).
1), whether or not a new game is selected (6902). new
If it was a game, the personal information processor 10
Check if possible and warn if necessary
(6903). Then run the opening event
(6904). If it's not a new game,
Downloads data from the report processor 10 (690)
5). Here, the processing shifts to the processing in FIG. FIG. 70
First, the My Room (7001) is displayed. here
Displays the current status of the user and checks the network connection
Prepare. In My Room, the character moves
"Entrance" (700
3) A key for setting and editing a character corresponding to the user
Character making (7004), processing of various items
"Process and manage items" (700
6) Set the partner hero "Mobile Kinematro
(7007) or kinematron (7008)
You can choose. FIG. 76 is a front view showing the display screen of My Room.
FIG. My room should be displayed like a blow through the room
In the room, characters CH and death corresponding to the user
DK, Kinematron KN on the desk, doorway DR, TA
ST, bed BD, display cabinet SF, and various eyes
The system AM is displayed. Users can decorate items freely
Can be attached and detached. Character CH is key
What was set in Character Making (7004)
It is. If you select Desk DK, you can
Browsing data and checking the reliability (Fig. 83) described later.
Checking and managing business cards are possible.
The character FR in the figure of My Room is
When a chat partner is invited to My Room
Shows a state where the chat partner is displayed. That is,
When entering a normal My Room, characters like FR
not exist. As shown in FIG. 77, kinematron KN is
Communication with partner hero PH on the network (Figure)
It is a device for communication and selection. Partner hero
PH is the part that accompanies the user when entering the network
It is a narrator and is formed to imitate a courtesan. In FIG.
And in Kinematron, with partner hero PH
Chat (7010), user registration (7011), divination
Interesting information (7012), Shonen Red (701
3) may be selected. The entrance DR is an opening,
If you go outside from here, you will be connected to the network.
Kinematron KN is a partner hero PH
Sage M is displayed as appropriate, and reference for partner Hiro selection
Becomes If you select a stance ST, you will be a partner hero
Select parts for PH, partner hero
Can store gifts from PH. Select bed BD
Then, the game data is saved. So the game
When interrupting, the bed BD is selected. Display shelf SF
It is used for organizing item AM and changing the room. My
In the room, you can decorate items on the wall, floor, display cabinet SF
it can. When the character CH exits from the entrance DR, the figure
In the flowchart of 70, the connection status to the network
Be in a state. In the waiting time until the connection, the mini game
It is executed (7009). Next, in the central square (7014)
Transition. In the central square, the scenery of the square is displayed
Selected by Kinematron KN (7008)
-Hiro PH is displayed. Here, the processing shifts to the processing in FIG.
I do. To summarize the above, "Multiple game terminal devices,
Connected to each game terminal device and using that game terminal device
Personal information processing means that stores information on the
User and other users identify themselves.
Personal information processing means capable of holding
To manage information about application programs
A game server, wherein the plurality of game terminal devices
Are connected to each other and each terminal device
Configuration that can execute application programs
In a network game system, each user
When connected to the game server,
A partner that accompanies the team
Network game system. ". In FIG.
First, move to the network world map (Fig. 78).
(7101), a street imitating the Imperial City and Paris, France
Church event (7103) with bird's-eye view as background
Kon (not shown), open space event (7104)
Icon IK7701, Eiffel Tower game (710
5) Icon (not shown), Arc de Triomphe game (710)
6) Icon IK7702, Shanoir map (7
107) Icon IK7703, Fukagawa Game (710
8) Icon IK7704, Ranking Tower (71
09) icon IK7705, Atami game (711
0) Icon IK7706, Imperial Theater Map (7111)
Icon IK7707 at Asakusa Shop (7112)
Icon (not shown), Brick house event (7113)
Icon (not shown), Champs-Elysees map eye
Various content icons such as Con IK7708 are displayed
And the character CH and partner hero PH
Is displayed as a cursor. A user
User enters the network world map
Enter any area in the play server (Fig. 10)
And the game system, along with the location of other users,
The location can be specified. Game system responds to user requests
Notify the user of the location of the user who has already exchanged business cards
I do. This is based on the friendship of individual users
A more fun game environment can be realized. Yu who exchanged business cards
The extraction of the user is based on the data of the user's personal information processing device
Upload to network and at gate server
This is performed by searching for the corresponding user. Further net
Each game icon (I
K7702, etc.)
The gate of the game score, the current number of participants in the game, etc.
Provided and displayed by the server. This allows the user
Before joining the game, determine whether to participate in the game or not.
Provided with cutting material. The user is an opponent during the game
You can chat with
The user can invite the other user to his own room
You. As shown in FIG. 76, the invited user FR
Status in my room is displayed on both TV monitors 4
Is done. This enables virtual relationships to be realized
Can be enjoyed with Each game device 1 has
Display images of My Room, such as images of items that have already been set
Data is registered, and when chatting,
Item code to be shown, coordinates in My Room, etc.
Communicate a small amount of data. To summarize the above, "multiple
A game terminal device, connected to each game terminal device,
Individuals who hold information of users who use the game terminal device
Information processing means, which can be edited by the user himself
Personal information processing means capable of holding shop data,
To manage information about application programs
A plurality of game terminals, the plurality of game terminals
Are connected to each other, and each terminal device
Is configured to execute
In a network game system, multiple game terminals
It is possible to chat between devices.
Invite another user to one user's room
You can invite the status of other users in this room
That can be displayed on the game terminal device of the
Characteristic network game system. ". Figure
In the flowchart of 71, the Shanoir map (7
107), lobby (7114), stage
(7115), bar, chat (shower room), secretariat
(7118), stand (7119), dressing room (7120)
You can choose and observe the backstage while enjoying the atmosphere of the theater
can do. Similarly, Imperial Theater (Empire Map: 7
111), lobby (7125), Salon Chi
(7126), Stand (7127), Secretariat (71
28), bath (7129), stage (7130), dressing room
(7131), courtyard (7132), dining room (7133)
You can choose. In the ranking tower (7109)
Can select various games (7121, 7122, 7
123, 7124), good results in these games
As a result, it rises to the top ranking as if climbing a tower
be able to. In addition, the ranking of other users is clear at a glance
Therefore, the optimal opponent can be easily found. FIG.
2 means that option setting (6710) is selected in FIG.
The following shows the processing performed. Automatic disconnection in option setting
ON / OFF, monitor adjustment, audio ON / OF
F, ON / OFF of personal information processor SE, vibration mode
ON / OFF, password remember key, function
Various settings such as keypad are performed. FIG. 73 shows the home page in FIG.
The processing when page (6711) is selected is shown. home
For pages, connection processing, disconnection processing, error processing, etc.
I do. FIG. 74 shows the chat room (6712) in FIG.
Shows the processing when is selected. In chat rooms
Is a game system (hot spring) of the first embodiment is a network
Chat with hot spring users when running
Realize This allows different game systems
Exchange of information becomes possible,
It can be synergistically enhanced. FIG. 75 shows a game console.
Triumph Arch game (7106) selected as an example of Tenz
The process at the time is shown. First, partner Hiro PH appeared
Explain the Arc de Triomphe game (7501)
It is determined whether to enter the content (7502). Conte
When you enter the game, a guide character of the Arc de Triomphe game appears
(7503). The user leaves the guidance to the guidance character
Select (7504) whether or not to provide guidance
The character is one of the rooms where the game is played
Is displayed, an inquiry is made as to whether or not to make a selection (7505).
The user determines whether to select that room (750).
6) When selected, run the game in that room
(7507). Step 7 if you do not select the room
Return to 505 to indicate another room. Guide to guide character
Otherwise, the room selection screen is displayed and the user
Refer to the room. Choose your own room here or
Or select again to guide the guide character (75
09) If it is to be guided, the process proceeds to step 7505
You. If you do not want to be guided, select any room
(7510) Execute the game (7507), or
It returns to step 7502. Fig. 79 is selected by the ranking tower.
Here is an example of a game that can be selected. Games you can choose
"Millionaires" (7121), "Mahjong" (7122), "Flowers"
Bills ”(7123) and“ Backgammon ”(7124)
Yes, on the screen, along with game facilities and play equipment,
Character CH and partner of participating user
Hero PH is displayed. As the game progresses,
When the performance of the user is superior or inferior, the screen looks like
The width W1 of the character display area of the dominant user is inferior
The character becomes larger than the display area width W2 of the user,
The expression reflects the superiority. This allows you
The sense of participation increases, and the game feels exciting
You can enjoy. To summarize the above, "multiple games
Game terminal device and each game terminal device.
Personal information holding the information of the user using the
Information processing means, wherein the user and other users
A personal information processing hand that can hold a character etc. that identifies you
Information about the stage and the game application program
And a game server for managing
Game terminal devices are connected to each other, and each terminal device
Run game application programs
In the configured network game system,
When running a game application,
Display the character of the user participating in the game
There is an area where the game
Network game system characterized by changing area
Stem. ". Figure 79 Hanafuda, backgammon is 2
Shows a human match game with two users displayed on the screen
However, as shown in FIG. 80 and FIG.
You can change to two-team battle mode. Figure 80 shows Hanafuda
The two-player game shown in the left figure is the same as that shown in FIG.
In the figure on the right, two characters are displayed in the left and right character display areas.
The tractor is displayed. Each character display area width and key
The character expression is set according to the results. FIG. 81 shows
Backgammon is shown, and the two-player game shown on the left is shown in FIG.
In the right figure, characters are displayed at the four corners of the screen.
Is shown. The characters in the upper and lower left corner and the upper and lower right corner are
These are the characters of the users who formed the team. FIG. 82
As shown in the figure, the game ("Mahjong"
You. ), Guide the user and assist the user.
Say the message (message M), play by yourself,
Support the progress of the game, such as making a special attack that gives you an advantage,
And excite the game. Figure 83 is a partner hero
It is a graph which shows the reliability of PH. When connecting to a network
Time, number of connections, time interval since last connection,
Vs. user partner hero PH
Presents, LIPS (????) selection status,
Varies by others. Trust is “indifferent”, “
",""Friends,""BestFriends," and "More than Best Friends."
And “acquaintance” is set to the standard level. Changes in reliability
Therefore, the event will be executed or partner hero P
H's behavior changes. In addition, sex of partner hero PH
Network connection time, number of connections, since last connection
Time interval depends on LIPS (????) selection
And "lighter" than standard "normal"
System and the heavier system.
A bell is provided. The words of partner Hiro by personality
Movement and game attitude change. To summarize the above,
Partners automatically enter the game depending on the game situation
33. The network of claim 32, wherein the network is involved.
Game system. "The partner is a user
33. The behavior changes according to the response.
Or the network game system according to 33. "When
Become. FIG. 84 shows the channel displayed on the TV monitor 4 of the user.
To indicate Checkbox for delete voting on each chat
CCB is displayed, the user is disturbed, public order and morals
Check for any statements that are contrary to
Check the check box CCB for the
You. Delete voting limits the number of times each user can vote each day.
Also, double voting for the same chat is prohibited.
This ensures fairness in voting. Figure 85 is deleted
The process of deleting a chat by voting is shown. chat
Has a continuous number (chat number), and all chats
Loop card to specify the chat number to consider
The counter “i” is initialized (8501). "I"
To determine if there has been a delete vote
(8503). If there is a delete vote, it is a double throw
Check if it is not a vote (8504), unless it is a double vote
Check if the number is within the limit of one user (850)
5). If it is less than the specified number of times, delete the chat
The number of votes bi is incremented by "1" (8506).
As a result of counting up, the number of votes reached a predetermined value Bu
(8507), and when it is reached, the chat
Is deleted (8508). Where the loop counter is max
Value (imax) (check all chats
(8509), and when it is not the maximum value
Increments “i” by “1” (8510), and
It returns to step 8502. In step 8507, a predetermined value Bu
If not reached, step 8508 is not executed and
The process moves to step 8509. Steps 8503, 850
If the judgment is “No” in step 4505, immediately step 8
509. This allows for fair rules
And inappropriate chats are deleted. Summarizing the above
"Multiple game terminal devices and game applications
Game server for managing information about
A plurality of game terminals connected to each other
Each terminal device is
Network configured to run programs
In a game system, there is a
Chat is possible and each user can chat in the past
You can vote for deletion of inappropriate
Game server deletes the chat depending on the voting situation.
Network game system characterized by
M ". FIG. 86 shows two personal information processors 101,
10 shows a state in which 102 are connected to each other. For this connection
Business card exchange software for both personal information processors 101 and 102
Software is running, and exchange business card data with each other.
You. In this way, business card exchange without network
Enabled users to leave the network and
Can promote migration. Note that, as shown in FIG.
Mobile terminals PD1, PD2, etc.
Business card effect with other devices
Connectable to game device 1 or network
A user network based on a game system
It can be extended further. You are participating in the game
The game has been interrupted for a long time due to
When the opponent decides to play the game,
Require the awakening (called "awakening call")
can do. When a wake-up call is requested,
It is reported that there is an awakening call on the game device 1 of the user.
Is reached. FIG. 88 shows an awakening call in each game device 1
6 is a flowchart showing the processing of FIG. Awake call
(8801), and when there is an awakening call, no entry
It is determined whether the force time has actually exceeded the predetermined time Tu.
(8802). If it exceeds, the length of no input time
Accordingly (8803), for example, at time T1 or longer, level 1
Processing (8804), Level 2 processing (8
805), level 3 processing (880)
6) For the time T4 or more, the level 4 processing (8807) is performed.
Execute each. User for these levels of processing
Terminates when a response is made, such as pressing a predetermined key.
Complete. If the user does not respond, wait for a predetermined time
(8809), and returns to step 8803. Nothing at this time
As the input time is longer,
It moves to the logic. The processing of each level is audio
Level up, screen flash, vibration mode
Line, buzzer sound, etc., or a combination of these
And as the level rises,
Fruitful. To summarize the above, `` Multiple games
Game terminal device and game application program.
Game server for managing the information
The plurality of game terminal devices are connected to each other, and each terminal device
Can execute a predetermined game application program.
Network game system configured to
In this case, each user is asked to play the game
A game progress request
Each game terminal device receives this request,
When a certain condition is met, the action to call the user's attention
Network game system
M ". Further, in the second embodiment,
Virtual currency to be used in the acquisition of
1. As described in the first embodiment of FIG.
Let

As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of players connected to a special server can enjoy a simple and easy game, and can exchange personal information of a game partner. In addition to the fun of the game, you can make friends and acquaintances.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a basic network system configuration according to a first embodiment of the present invention, particularly a system configuration in a case where a single authentication server is provided for a plurality of game servers.

FIG. 2 is a control flowchart for determining permission / non-permission of access by an authentication server in the system configuration diagram shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a conventional process for a user who has performed an inappropriate action.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a process of the present invention for a user who has performed an inappropriate action.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the game system according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a game device used in the system.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a database and a server used in the system.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a state when a game device is connected to a master station via an Internet provider and details of a special server (world) of the master station.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram for explaining a client entry state and a communication mode (packet communication) in the play server.

FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing a relationship between databases used in the system.

FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram relating to billing authentication of the same system.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing processing of the system.

13 is a flowchart showing a normal connection in FIG.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the data restoration connection of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a pre-connection check of FIG. 13;

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a connection check of FIG. 13;

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a registration server authentication check in FIG. 13;

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a sequence before data recovery connection in FIG. 14;

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a data restoration connection check of FIG. 14;

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a data restoration resist server authentication check of FIG. 14;

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a return sequence of FIG.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an extra game execution control routine executed during connection to the server.

FIG. 23 is a front view showing a part of the display screen of the extra game.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a process for changing a game screen for each user.

FIG. 25 is a front view showing a configuration of a game screen.

FIG. 26 is a front view showing an example of a game screen.

FIG. 27 is a front view showing another example of the game screen.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a process for changing a broadcast for each user.

FIG. 29 is a front view showing an example of a broadcast screen.

FIG. 30 is a front view showing another example of the broadcast screen.

FIG. 31 is a graph showing the relationship between the total amount of money in possession and the price for virtual currency.

FIG. 32 is a mathematical expression showing the relationship between the item supply amount and price fluctuation.

FIG. 33 is a front view showing a screen of a net map.

FIG. 34 is a perspective view showing an example of a tower.

FIG. 35 is a perspective view showing another example of the tower.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing processing of the dating system.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a matching process of FIG. 36.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a search process of FIG. 37.

39 is a flowchart showing a process related to the referral letter of FIG. 37.

FIG. 40 is a front view showing a submenu of “View telegram” in the hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

41 is a front view showing a submenu of “send a telegram” in the hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

42 is a front view showing a submenu of “hot spring News” in the hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

FIG. 43 is a front view showing a submenu of “information” in a hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

FIG. 44 is a front view showing a submenu of “CONNECTION” in FIG. 43.

45 is a front view showing a submenu of “interruption” in the hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

FIG. 46 is a front view showing a submenu of “calendar” in the hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

FIG. 47 is a front view showing a submenu of “view calendar” in FIG. 46.

48 is a front view showing a submenu of “business card” in the hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

FIG. 49 is a front view showing a submenu of “view business card” in FIG. 48.

FIG. 50 is a front view showing a submenu of “organize business cards” in FIG. 48;

FIG. 51 is a front view showing a submenu of “individual” in the hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

FIG. 52 is a front view showing a submenu of “parts” and “items” in FIG. 51.

FIG. 53 is a front view showing a submenu of “business card” in FIG. 51.

FIG. 54 is a front view showing a submenu of “pet” and “result” in FIG. 51.

FIG. 55 is a front view showing a submenu of “setting” in the hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

FIG. 56 is a front view showing a submenu of “game” and “chat” in FIG. 55;

FIG. 57 is a front view showing a submenu of “action” and “operation” in FIG. 55;

FIG. 58 is a front view showing a submenu of “user” in FIG. 55;

FIG. 59 is a front view showing submenus “Sound” and “Net” in FIG. 55;

FIG. 60 is a front view showing a submenu of “help” in a hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

FIG. 61 is a front view showing the explanation by “help” in FIG. 60;

FIG. 62 is a front view showing a sub-menu of “meeting” in the hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

FIG. 63 is a front view showing the explanation based on the “contest” shown in FIG. 62.

FIG. 64 is a front view showing a submenu of “Tower” in the hot spring in the net map of FIG. 33.

FIG. 65 is a front view showing the description of the “tower” in FIG. 64.

FIG. 66 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a soft keyboard used in the present invention.

FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing processing of the game system of the second embodiment.

FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the single play process of FIG. 67.

FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing initial processing of network play in FIG. 67.

FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing a second process of the network play in FIG. 67.

FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing a third process of the network play in FIG. 67.

FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing an option setting process of FIG. 67.

FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing the processing of the homepage of FIG. 67.

FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the processing of the chat room in FIG. 67.

FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing the process of the Arc de Triomphe game in FIG. 71.

FIG. 76 is a front view showing an example of the display screen of the My Room in FIG. 70.

FIG. 77 is a front view showing a display screen of the kinematron in the my room in FIG. 76.

FIG. 78 is a front view showing a display screen of the network world map of FIG. 71.

FIG. 79 is a front view showing an example of a display screen of a game selected on the network world map of FIG. 78;

FIG. 80 is a front view showing a change in the display screen due to a change in the game mode in the game of the flower cards shown in FIG. 78.

FIG. 81 is a front view showing a change in a display screen due to a game mode change in the backgammon game of FIG. 78.

FIG. 82 is a front view showing a display screen on which a partner hero is displayed in the mahjong game of FIG. 78.

FIG. 83 is a graph showing the reliability of the partner hero for the user.

FIG. 84 is a front view showing a screen of a chat that can be deleted and voted.

FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing a chat deletion process.

FIG. 86 is a perspective view showing a connection state of the personal information processing device.

FIG. 87 is a perspective view showing a business card exchange situation through communication between portable terminals.

FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing an awakening call process.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1, 101, 102, 103, 104 Game device 2 Network 10 Personal information processor 77 Game server 900 Authentication server

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Takashi Uryu 1-2-2 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo Sega Inside (72) Inventor Daisuke Fujii 1-2-12 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo Stock Company (72) Inventor Toru Shimizu 1-2-1 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan Sega Inside (72) Inventor Yuko Suzuki 1-2-2, Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo Seganai ( 72) Inventor Asa Kimura 1-2-12 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo F-term in Sega Corporation (reference) 2C001 BB04 BB07 BB08 BB10 BD07 CB01 CB06 CB08 CC01

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[Claims] 1. A network game system in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected to a network, and each terminal device is configured to execute a predetermined application program on the network. A network game system, comprising: an authentication server that stores user information to be accessed, wherein the authentication server determines whether the terminal device can access a network based on the user information. 2. A network game system in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected to a network, and each terminal device is configured to execute a predetermined application program on the network. An authentication server that stores user information to be executed. The authentication server determines whether or not to limit the operation of an application program that is connected to and executed from the terminal device to a network based on the user information. A network game system, characterized in that: 3. The user information is information generated from at least one of information input from the terminal device and a program server connected when executing an application program on the authentication server or a network. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein
The network game system as described. 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein when the plurality of application programs are sequentially switched and executed by connecting to a network, the authentication server authenticates the plurality of application programs specified by the terminal device. A network game system executing the plurality of application programs. 5. When saving save data of the application program in the terminal device or a storage device connected to the terminal device, the save data of the save data is stored based on information stored in the authentication server or the program server. The network game system according to claim 3, wherein all or part of the network game is generated. 6. The network game system according to claim 1, wherein an item appearing in the game application program fluctuates in value according to a game situation. 7. The network game system according to claim 6, wherein the item is a virtual currency. 8. The network game system according to claim 7, wherein the virtual currency is used for purchasing a usage right for executing a game application program. 9. The item according to claim 6, wherein the item includes an object purchased by the virtual currency, and the currency value of the virtual currency fluctuates and the price of the object fluctuates. Network game system. 10. When the user requests to meet another user, a suitable user is searched for and introduced based on the information of the user stored in the authentication server. The network game system according to claim 1. 11. The network game system according to claim 10, wherein the user specifies an urgency and a condition of the other user to seek an encounter. 12. The network game system according to claim 11, wherein the user with a higher degree of urgency is introduced with priority. 13. The network game system according to claim 12, wherein the degree of urgency decreases with time. 14. Search for users having the same urgency,
14. The network game system according to claim 11, wherein when a suitable user does not exist, a user having a lower urgency is sequentially searched. 15. The network game system according to claim 11, wherein when the user is a good user, the degree of urgency is increased to search for a partner user. 16. The game terminal device according to claim 1, wherein each of the game terminal devices includes a control unit capable of exchanging user information with another game terminal device. Network game system. 17. The network game system according to claim 16, wherein said control means executes a game program in parallel with a process of connecting to a game server. 18. Personal information processing means connected to a plurality of game terminal devices and each of the game terminal devices and holding information of a user who uses the game terminal device, wherein the user and other users identify themselves. Digital data that displays information to be specified, characters, etc. (“business card”
That. ), And a game server for managing information related to a game application program. The plurality of game terminal devices are connected to each other, and each terminal device executes a predetermined game application program. In a network game system configured to be able to execute, when one game terminal device is connected to the game server, the game server reads a business card in the personal information processing means, and reads a business card in the game server. A network game system for notifying a user of a user's location to the game terminal device. 19. The network game system according to claim 18, wherein said personal information processing means can be directly interconnected, and by said interconnection, mutual business cards can be exchanged. 20. In a chat system in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network to perform a chat, image information set by a user is stored in each terminal device, and when a chat is performed, any one of the users is required to store the image information. A chat system wherein the set image information is transmitted to a terminal device used by another user, and the background of the chat screen is used as a common image using the image information. 21. In a chat system in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network to perform a chat, an input as to whether or not the user wants to delete each sentence input by each user can be performed. A chat system for determining whether or not to delete the sentence according to the number of inputs desired to be deleted. 22. A competitive game method for displaying, on a display screen, an image designated by a player and an image designated by an opponent, wherein the image designated by the player and the opponent are designated according to the superiority of the competitive game. A competitive game method characterized in that a display area of an image changes. 23. In a network game system in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network to play a game, each player accompanies the player character together with a player character operated by himself / herself when connected to a game server. A network game system wherein a partner character can be set. 24. The network game system according to claim 32, wherein said partner character issues a message according to the progress of the game. 25. An image different from the image of the partner character displayed on its own display screen on the display screen connected to the terminal device of another player, wherein the partner character is displayed. 34. The network game system according to claim 32 or 33, wherein 26. In a network game system in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network to play a game, when a terminal device used by any player does not advance the game for a predetermined time, another player's The terminal device used can issue a game progress request to a terminal device used by a player who does not proceed with the game, and the terminal device used by a player who does not proceed with the game receives this request. A network game system, which operates to call attention to a player when it meets a predetermined condition. 27. In a network game system in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network to play a game, items used in the network game are determined according to the amount of virtual currency available in the network game. A network game system characterized by varying purchase prices. 28. In a network game system in which a plurality of terminal devices are connected via a network to play a game, when information requesting connection from a first terminal device to another terminal device is sent to a server, The server searches for other user information close to the content of the user information corresponding to the first terminal device, and connects the second terminal device and the first terminal device corresponding to the searched user information. A network game system, characterized in that: 29. A storage medium storing a program for operating the game application program on the game terminal device according to claim 1. Description: 30. The game terminal device constituting the system according to claim 1. Description: