JP2004024837A - Network game system, network game device, network game method, and readable recording medium for recording network game program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a network game using a bidirectional network system, in which prescribed data corresponding to results from a game are transmitted to a player in order to add generality and possibilities for the development to the game result. <P>SOLUTION: This character-development game system is comprised of a WWW(World Wide Web) server 1 arranged on the Internet and a cellular phone 20. The server 1 is provided with a character-growing game device 10 which contains hardware and some software for character-growing game inside, including a growing processing unit 100 and a transmitting/receiving control unit 112 for controlling the data receiving and transmitting processes. A network center 30 works as a connector between the cellular phone 20 and the Internet. When images from the game device 10 are displayed on the monitor of the cellular phone 20, the player returns reply data by operating the keys, which makes the game proceed. The growth result is transmitted to the cellular phone 20 from the server 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a technique of a net game performed via a network.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, the same game space is constructed in the game machines of both players through a network (Internet or e-mail network), and a battle game or the like is located within the game space without feeling the distance, that is, they are remote from each other. However, there are known games that are played. In addition, there are sites on the Internet where simple games can be distributed, and so-called i-mode is known in which a game can be enjoyed by accessing the game site from a mobile phone.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The former game is merely a game that was actually played next to each other spread to remote areas. Further, although the latter game is interactive with the site, the game result is not more versatile and usable, and the game is completed at the end of the game.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above, and is a network game that is interactive via a network, and the game result is transmitted to the player, so that the game result is versatile and expandable. An object of the present invention is to provide a net game system, a net game device, a net game method, and a readable recording medium on which a net game program is recorded.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A net game device according to the present invention is a server-side game device that includes a terminal device having a monitor and an operation member and transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving game data via a network, and performs game processing based on the received data. And a means for creating predetermined data according to the game result, wherein the transmission / reception means transmits the created predetermined data to the terminal via a network.
[0006]
In addition, the present invention is a network game method by a game device on a server side that is configured to transmit and receive game data via a network with a terminal having a monitor and an operation member, and performs game processing based on the received data. Then, upon completion of the game, predetermined data corresponding to the game result is generated, and the generated predetermined data is transmitted to the terminal via the network.
[0007]
In addition, the present invention is a network game configured to send and receive game data via a network with a terminal device including a monitor and an operation member, and to operate a server-side game device that performs game processing based on the received data. A readable recording medium recording a program, wherein predetermined data corresponding to a game result is generated upon completion of the game, and the generated predetermined data is transmitted to the terminal via a network. It is what.
[0008]
According to these configurations, the network game transmits / receives game data to / from the terminal by accessing the terminal equipped with the monitor and the operation member via the network, and responds from the terminal. It is executed by a server-side game device that performs game processing based on the received data. When the game ends, predetermined data corresponding to the game result is generated, and the generated predetermined data is transmitted to the terminal via a network such as the Internet or electronic (E) mail.
[0009]
In addition, a clock means may be provided, and the transmission / reception means may perform transmission of the predetermined data after a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends. According to this, the predetermined data obtained from the game result is transmitted from the game end. Since the notification is made after a predetermined time has elapsed, the player's expectation is felt during the waiting time.
[0010]
Further, the predetermined data may be any of a score corresponding to the game result, a game result, and a privilege. According to this, the player's evaluation result for the game such as a score and a result is obtained (knowed). In addition, if the game result satisfies a predetermined condition, an image or coupon ticket as a reward (printed out with an output device such as a printer is tied up with this net game system (member) store Can be used as securities, etc.), etc., and if the game is intended to improve the development of abilities for a predetermined character, the cultivated character's cultivating result (capability) data is It will be available in the form of a password consisting of code data.
[0011]
The game data is data related to the development of the game character, the instruction request data for training transmitted from the server side game device, and the response from the terminal side in response to the instruction request data The configuration may be data, and according to this, the net game is a game aiming for the development of game characters. In this aspect, the server-side game device transmits the instruction request data for breeding, and the breeding game process is performed using the response data transmitted from the terminal side in response to the instruction request data.
[0012]
Further, the terminal may be a mobile communication device, and according to this, a game can be performed at any time without selecting a place with a portable telephone having excellent portability.
[0013]
Further, the game data transmitted from the transmission / reception means may be composed of image data and text data. According to this, it is possible to bring out the game quality, and further, applicability to various games. Will improve.
[0014]
A server-side game apparatus provided on a network for performing game processing and game data transmission / reception, and a terminal including a monitor and an operation member capable of transmitting / receiving game data to / from the server-side game apparatus via the network The server-side game device is configured to create predetermined data corresponding to a game result, and transmit the created predetermined data to the terminal device via a network. Means for responding to game data received from the server-side game device, operating the operation member to create response data, and transmitting the response data to the server-side game device; Means for receiving predetermined data.
[0015]
According to this configuration, the server-side game device exchanges game data with the terminal device to advance the game, and when the game is completed, the server-side game device creates predetermined data according to the game result and creates the created data. The predetermined data is transmitted to the terminal via a network. On the other hand, in response to the game data received from the server-side game apparatus, the terminal creates response data by operating the operation member, transmits the response data to the server-side game apparatus, and receives the end of the game. The predetermined data transmitted from the server-side game device is received.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration when the net game system according to the present invention is applied to a character training game system. In FIG. 1, 1 is a web (WWW) server disposed on the Internet as a network, and 20 is a mobile communication device as a terminal, which is a mobile phone as an example.
[0017]
The web server 1 is a predetermined server (for example, a provider contracted by a company operating this system) among a large number of servers provided on the Internet, and the character training game apparatus 10 as a server-side game apparatus. Is provided. The character training game apparatus 10 includes hardware and software for a character training game. For example, at least a growth processing unit 100 that functions as a game processing unit and a transmission / reception control unit 112 that controls data reception and transmission processing with respect to the Internet are provided. Further, it has a storage unit for its own address and a temporary storage unit for mail address data transmitted from the player. Reference numeral 30 denotes a network center of a mobile communication company that mediates connection between the mobile phone 20 and the Internet. The network center 30 is provided with an electronic (E) mail center 31 for managing electronic (E) mail.
[0018]
Here, the basic game procedure in this game will be described. The player accesses the server 1 from the mobile phone 20 via the network center 30, and the character training game image information as game data from the character training game apparatus 10 of the server 1. Various other image information (image information is composed of at least one of image data and text data) is delivered to the player's mobile phone 20, and the image is displayed on the monitor of the mobile phone 20. The The game progresses in such a way that the player responds with an instruction in the image displayed on the monitor (in this embodiment, a question number of a multiple-choice question (including a simple selection)).
The response data (number data) is transmitted to the game apparatus 10 as game data, and a breeding process for a predetermined character (described later) as a game process is executed in accordance with the data. By repeating such transmission / reception and the training process a predetermined number of times, the training results regarding various abilities are finally determined. And the training result is
The electronic (E) mail center in the form of a password consisting of, for example, a numerical string of a predetermined digit (which may partially include characters, etc.) is sent to the cellular phone 20 of the player after elapse of a predetermined time via the electronic (E) mail center 31. 31 to notify. As this notification method, for example, a bulletin board at the address (player's mail address) of the electronic (E) mail center 31 may be provided and written on the bulletin board so that the player can see the bulletin board.
[0019]
On the other hand, in this embodiment, the game system is not directly connected to the game system in a line, but the player is a home game comprising a monitor 41 for displaying a game image, a game processing main body 42 and a game controller 43. This home-use game machine 40 uses a training mode of the game machine 40 to enter players trained by the player, for example, a team on the computer side (one-player game mode, game controller) Can be executed by loading a cassette 44 of an application program.
[0020]
On the other hand, the player trained with the training game device by inputting (registering) the result (the password) trained with the training game device 10 using the transfer input screen provided in the home game machine 40. Can be entered as a player in a baseball game on the home game device.
[0021]
Here, an aspect of a baseball player training mode and a baseball game mode by the home-use game machine 40 will be described.
[0022]
By loading and starting the cassette 44 in the game processing main body 42, the above-described training mode, baseball game mode, and other game modes (there is also an input mode for result data of a main training game performed using the mobile phone 20). A selectable screen is displayed, and the main growth mode is started by selecting the growth mode on this mode selection screen.
That is, a new player registration screen is displayed. Here, the player's name, attributes, batter, pitcher type, and type desired to be trained (in the case of a batter, for example, No. 4 batter type) are registered. Various ability values are initially set for the players, and the player is guided to grow up to a desired or individual type of player through the following actions (high scores are obtained for the desired ability).
[0023]
When the registration is completed, the actual training procedure starts, and for example, for three years in the game space, it proceeds in units of one week with instructions for one action (various exercises, play, rest, etc.).
A score is obtained (or subtracted) with a predetermined probability for the instruction content, and when the instruction is repeated for three years and finally the predetermined breeding conditions are cleared, it is promoted to one army as a success of training. It is registered on the baseball game mode side and can participate in baseball games.
[0024]
In the baseball game mode, a game for one player and two players is possible. For example, in a mode in which one player is selected, the game is composed of a team on the computer side, a player trained by a player and promoted by one army. Will be played against the player team. A stadium, player characters, and the like are displayed on the screen of the monitor 41, and the player is programmed to operate according to the rules of baseball except for the characters to which the player directly gives an operation instruction. At this time, in the game program, the movement of the character to which the player directly gives an action instruction and the movement of other characters (such as batting, running, throwing, and defensive) are all adjusted based on various ability values acquired in the training mode. In this way, individual differences are given.
[0025]
The player's character in the monitor 41 screen operated by various keys and buttons of the game controller 43 is given a batting instruction, a running instruction, etc. at the time of attack, and at the time of defense, the pitcher character is operated until the pitching and after the pitching The target of operation moves to a fielder positioned in the direction of the ball's flight, and the player can catch and return the ball by instructing the fielder's movement. Then, by finishing the front and back nine times, processing is performed so that the player with the higher score is the winner.
[0026]
Next, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the character training game apparatus 10.
[0027]
A case where the character training game is applied to a game for training a baseball player will be described below. The training contents in this case include strength, agility, and technical skills as basic abilities required for baseball games, as well as striking power, running power, and defense as various abilities for fielders. Various abilities include shoulder strength, changing ball (related to three-way seizure).
[0028]
2 shows a ROM 117 that stores a training processing unit 100 composed of a computer, an image memory 113 to 115 as a data storage unit, a training result type data memory 116, a character training game program, and a processing program related to transmission / reception described later. And a RAM 118 for temporarily storing processing data.
[0029]
The image memory 113 is a multi-selection type image data corresponding to the character development image data and the character development image data which are animation images (image data; still images in the present embodiment) of the character imitating the baseball player to be trained. This is a memory for storing a question number and text data as the contents of the question (hereinafter, both data are collectively referred to as screen data) for a plurality of screens. In the present embodiment, about 60 pieces of screen data are stored. The character training image data and the question content do not have to correspond to each other, and each time they have a predetermined relationship or may correspond to each other randomly.
[0030]
The image memory 114 is a memory that stores character development image data prepared for a specific event and question contents (hereinafter referred to as event screen data) in association with each other. As will be described later, the image memory 115 is a memory that stores test image data and test contents (hereinafter referred to as test screen data) prepared for the final question in the number of questions set per day.
[0031]
The training result type data memory 116 is a memory for storing a training result determined when a preset number of questions is completed. A plurality of different types of training players are stored as type data representing ability values. The type data may be, for example, four types of fielders and pitchers, A type to D type, and these type data are represented as passwords made up of codes such as several digits. If the number of digits is large, it is possible to classify the training result types into a large number and prepare them. As an example of the training result type, the fielder may be, for example, a power hitter, a player with high hitting ability, a player with high defensive ability, a player with high running ability, or the like. The pitcher may be a fast pitcher, a soft pitcher, a relief specialist, a pitcher who is strong against a specific batter (for example, a left batter), or the like.
[0032]
Further, the training processing unit 100 includes a player selection processing unit 101, a game progress processing unit 102, an evaluation processing unit 103, a game day management unit 104, a success / failure determination processing unit 105, a clock unit 106, and a training result type determination unit 107.
[0033]
The player selection processing unit 101 performs processing for determining a breeding character when either a fielder or a pitcher is selected (on the mobile phone 20 side) as a character to be trained.
[0034]
The game progress processing unit 102 selects one screen data or event screen data that has a predetermined relevance or is randomly selected from the image memories 113 and 114, or a final test for one day. The screen data is read out.
[0035]
The game days management unit 103 performs processing for handling that one day has passed as the time in the game space every time screen data to test screen data are selected, and the selection processing for 60 days in the game space time. In addition, the game space time is managed so that the game space time per day in real time is 15 days, that is, the main training game is played in real time for 4 days.
[0036]
The evaluation processing unit 104 takes in the response data transmitted from the mobile phone 20 with respect to the screen data to the test screen data, determines a score from the question content and the response data, and accumulates the accumulated data up to the previous time. It is something to process. In the present embodiment, for example, three types of values “+1”, “0”, and “−1” are set as the score, any of which is related to the response data for the question content or the response data. Are to be determined independently or randomly. In addition, the evaluation processing unit 104 determines whether or not the accumulated value has reached a predetermined clear condition value at the time when 15 days have elapsed in the game space, and if the accumulated value has not reached the clear condition value, at that time. The game is forcibly ended as a growth failure, and when the clear condition value is reached, the development game for the next 15 days can be continued in the game space time.
[0037]
The success / failure determination processing unit 105 determines whether or not the accumulated value has reached a predetermined success condition value when the last 15 days in the game space time on the fourth day in real time have ended. If it has not reached the value, it is determined that the growth has failed, and if the success condition value has been reached, the growth result type determination unit 106 is instructed to determine the success as a growth success. It should be noted that as a condition for failure, a predetermined option (for example, “play” that appears across different questions) has been selected a predetermined number of times, or conversely (a specific practice menu) has not been selected a predetermined number of times. In addition, the occurrence of a predetermined event or the number of events may be added as judgment material and condition.
[0038]
The training result type determination unit 106 selects a training result type corresponding to the final accumulated value. As a selection method, the training result type is further selected in consideration of the history of response data, or vice versa. The breeding result type may be selected irrespective of or randomly.
[0039]
The clock unit 107 measures the actual time. During the day of the actual time, the clock unit 107 monitors that the fostering game for 15 days is not continuously performed in the game space, and 15 times in the game space. The clear status result and the training result type to be notified to the player at the time when the training for the day is completed and at the time when the main training game is finally ended are notified after a predetermined time, for example, 4 hours have elapsed from each of the end times. Time management to make it.
[0040]
When starting the main training game, the mail address registration processing unit 108 presents the player's mail address input guidance screen and uses the mail address input from the player's mobile phone 20 for the billing 19 of the mobile phone 20, for example. The registration processing is performed in association with the digit ID code.
[0041]
The collation unit 109 collates the ID code captured at the start of the main game and the ID code captured when accessing to continue at a later date. It is for making it refer to and making a game run suitably from the continuation.
[0042]
The transmission data creation unit 110 creates various guide screens (for example, the above e-mail address input guide), screen data to test screen data, a clear status notification screen during the game, a training result notification screen, and the like from a predetermined memory. It is read out and created as transmission data, that is, a so-called i-mode GIF image. The reception data processing unit analyzes various data transmitted from the mobile phone 20 and transfers the data to a required processing unit or stores the data in the RAM 118 or the like.
[0043]
The transmission / reception control unit 112 performs data transmission / reception to / from the mobile phone 20 and packet processing for transmitting the clear status and the training result to the electronic (E) mail center 31.
[0044]
FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the mobile phone 20, and in particular, only functions necessary for the present invention are extracted and described. The cellular phone 20 includes a control unit including a computer that controls each unit in an integrated manner. The control unit includes a key group 201 as an operation member, a VRAM 202a that stores image data displayed on the monitor 202, an antenna 203, and an input. It is configured to be connected to a RAM 204 that temporarily stores data and processing data and a ROM 205 that stores a control program and the like.
[0045]
The key group 201 includes a numeric keypad for inputting a telephone number, various function keys, a line on / off key, and the like. Further, it is configured to be able to input characters using a numeric keypad in accordance with the setting of the function key, thereby enabling input of mail data and input of a mail address.
[0046]
The VRAM 202a temporarily stores a screen to be displayed on the monitor 202 constituted by a liquid crystal display device or the like, and the contents written in the VRAM 202a are repeatedly read and displayed on the monitor 202 at a predetermined cycle, thereby causing an afterimage phenomenon. It can be viewed as a still image.
[0047]
The display processing unit 206 to the transmission / reception control unit 208 constituting the control unit will be described. The display processing unit 206 confirms input operations, displays various input guide screens, and images transmitted from the character breeding game apparatus 10 side. The data is displayed on the monitor. In addition, the contents of the mail are displayed. The display processing unit 206 has a capacity for storing at least one screen of image data. For example, in a mode in which only a part of the image is displayed on the monitor 202, the display processing unit 206 moves the image up and down according to the operation of a specific key of the key group 201. For example, the entire image can be seen by scrolling.
The key input processing unit 207 creates information according to the operation of the key group 201.
[0048]
The transmission / reception control unit 208 processes data transmission / reception in e-mails used via the Internet, etc. in addition to incoming / outgoing line control and transmission / reception of voice data from a normal wireless public line. It is exchanged via 206. Image data transmitted and received by a cellular phone is compressed by GIF and then communicated in packets.
[0049]
Next, the game procedure in the above configuration will be described. 4 to 6 are flowcharts showing the procedure of the character training game.
[0050]
First, when the player inputs the homepage address of the character training game apparatus 10 in the server 1 from the mobile phone 20, the apparatus 10 starts receiving predetermined data distribution processing in order to start the game. That is, the start screen data shown in FIG. 7 is transmitted to the mobile phone 20 (step ST1). In the start screen of FIG. 7, an alternative screen of “1: Start” and “2: Go to Menu” is displayed on the monitor 202. Here, when response data (that is, “1”) indicating that “1: Start” has been selected is received from the mobile phone 20, the process proceeds to step ST3, while “2: Go to menu” is selected. When response data (that is, “2”) is received, a “Welcome Power Pro” screen is transmitted, and an alternative screen of “1: Start Game” and “2: Read” is displayed on the monitor 202. (Step ST5).
[0051]
Here, when “1” is received as response data, the process returns to step ST1. On the other hand, when “2” is received as response data, a note about the game is displayed and “0” is displayed on the last line. : Return ”is displayed as an instruction request item (step ST7).
[0052]
In step ST3, “e-mail address registration” and its precautions are displayed, and a three-choice screen of “OK: OK”, “1: If not using e-mail”, “0: Go to menu” is displayed. Is displayed. Here, unless “0” is received as response data, the process proceeds to step ST9.
[0053]
In step ST9, as a screen for “player selection”, an alternative screen of “1: batter” and “2: pitcher” is displayed. When either “1” or “2” is received as response data, “1: Color” and “2: Monochrome” alternative screens are subsequently displayed as “Screen Type Selection” screens. Is displayed (step ST11). When either “1” or “2” is received as response data, the game actually starts from here.
[0054]
That is, first, the text “Please choose the action for the first day” and the alternative screen of “1: Practice” and “2: Play” are displayed (step ST13). Here, when “2” is received as response data, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the headline “Today is a cherry blossom viewing!” And “1: Banquet!”, “2: Cherry blossoms”. A three-choice screen regarding play, such as “Must see” and “3: After all, cherry-blossom viewing” is displayed (step ST15). Here, when any one of “1”, “2”, and “3” is received as response data, a preset score is set based on the response data, or a score is randomly determined and transmitted to the mobile phone 20. And displayed on the monitor 202 (step ST17). This completes the action for one day in the game space.
Next, when “1” is received as response data in response to “1: OK” in the score screen, the process proceeds to step ST25.
[0055]
On the other hand, when “1” is received as response data in step ST13, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, the headline “The newcomer must be a newcomer!”, “1: Chores”, “2: A three-choice screen regarding practice, such as “ball polishing” and “3: picking up a ball” is displayed (step ST19). Here, when any one of “1”, “2”, and “3” is received as response data, a preset score is set based on the response data, or a score is randomly determined and transmitted to the mobile phone 20. And displayed on the monitor 202 (step ST21). This completes the action on the first day in the game space. Next, when “1” is received as response data in response to “1: OK” in the score screen, the process proceeds to step ST25.
[0056]
In step ST25, the text “What are you doing on the second day?” And “1: Practice”, “2: Play”, “3: Finish” screen are displayed (step ST23). Here, when “2” is received as response data, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the headline “Today, let's call Mr. Yabe!” And “1: How are you?”, “2 "A baseball is better?", "3: Did she get done?", Etc., a three-choice screen regarding play is displayed (step ST25). Here, when any one of “1”, “2”, and “3” is received as response data, the score is set in advance or randomly based on the response data, and further the previous value is set. The accumulated value is transmitted to the mobile phone 20 and displayed on the monitor 202 (step ST27). This completes the action for two days in the game space. Next, when “1” is received as response data in response to “1: OK” in the score screen, the process proceeds to step ST33.
[0057]
On the other hand, when “1” is received as response data in step ST23, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the headline “Today is motivated!” And “1: Running”, “2: Swing”, “ “3: Rabbit skipping” is displayed as a three-choice screen regarding practice (step ST29). Here, when any one of “1”, “2”, and “3” is received as response data, the score is set in advance or randomly based on the response data, and further the previous value is set. The accumulated value is transmitted to the mobile phone 20 and displayed on the monitor 202 (step ST31). This completes the action on the second day in the game space. Next, when “1” is received as response data in response to “1: OK” in the score screen, the process proceeds to step ST33. When “3” is received as the response data, it is determined that the game is ended in the middle of the game, and it is confirmed in step ST49 that the line is turned off, and all the game procedures are ended.
[0058]
In step ST33, the text “What are you doing on the third day?” And “1: Practicing”, “2: Playing”, “3: Finishing” are displayed, and steps ST23 to ST31 are displayed. The procedure as shown will be repeated. During this period, that is, each screen information from the fourth day to the 14th day in the game space is selected from the image memory 113 with a certain relationship or randomly. For example, there is a screen as shown in FIG. 10 as a play screen, and a screen as shown in FIG. 13 as a practice screen. Furthermore, the event screen in the image memory 114 may be selected with a certain relationship between the first day and the 14th day or at random. Examples of event screens are shown in FIGS. FIG. 14 shows a heading of “Dr. Die-Jobe Appeared !!” and a screen with three choices of “1: improve ability”, “2: run away”, and “3: loosen the belt”. Is a quiz show. “Now, the final question, please answer!” And “1: Kamakura Shogunate!”, “2: Magellan World…”, for example, FIG. 16 shows, for example, alternative screens of “Wow! I'm an alien. But I ’m afraid.” And “1: Handing over the kid”, “2: The alien ’s preciousness…”. A score is set for each branch of each question, and a score corresponding to the selected branch is given in an integrated manner.
[0059]
In this way, when the game is progressed to the 15th in the time in the game space, the characters “What will you do on the 15th day” are displayed on the next screen, and “1: Continue”, “0: An “end” alternative screen is displayed (step ST35).
[0060]
Here, when “1” is received as response data, a heading of “Harahara Doxox Test” and a selection screen of “1: OK” are displayed (step ST37), where “1” is the response data. When it is received (step ST37), when the training target is a fielder (batter is selected in step ST9), the test screen shown in FIG. 17 read from the image memory 115 is displayed (step ST39). On the test screen, an image of a player standing in the batter box, a guide of “What to do with the first ball”, and an alternative screen of “1: Shake the bad” and “2: See off” are displayed. Here, when “2: see off” is received as response data, it is determined whether there is a pitch from a pitcher outside the screen, and whether the ball is a strike or a ball is determined. That is, in the case of a strike, the characters “Strike” and the selection screen “1: OK” are displayed as the next screen (step ST41). In the case of a ball, the characters “Ball” and “1: OK” are displayed as the next screen. Is selected (step ST43). Here, when “1” is received as response data from any of the screens, a guide of “What to do with the second ball?” And “1: Shake the bad” or “2: See off” are alternatives. A screen is displayed (step ST45). That is, when “2: see off” is continuously selected, the screens of steps ST39 and ST45 are repeatedly displayed, and it is finally determined whether the strikeout or the four-ball is made, and the process proceeds to step ST47. Note that the result of a four ball may not be generated (if all of them are seen off, the result will be three strikes in the end).
[0061]
On the other hand, when “1” is received as response data on the screens of steps ST39 and ST45, whether the result is hit or out is randomly determined. Thus, when it is finally determined whether it is a hit or an out (including three strikes), the 15th day is completed, the process proceeds to a scoring process, and a guide “Scoring TEST ... Currently scoring” and “0” is displayed. : "End" selection screen is displayed, and when "0" is received as response data, the line is turned off in step ST49, and this flow is ended.
[0062]
On the other hand, when the pitcher is selected in step ST9, in step ST39, as shown in FIG. 18, the test screen displays the pitcher image during the pitching motion, a guide for "What is the first ball?" “1: Shake bad”, “2: See off” alternative screen is displayed, and after repeating until it is finally hit or taken out as in step ST39 to step ST45, After steps ST47 and ST49, this flow is finished.
[0063]
In addition, when this game procedure is from the first day to the 45th day in the game space, that is, three times (15 days each), a clear result is obtained each time, while the 46th to 60th is obtained. In the case of the first day, that is, the final round, the result of scoring, the success or failure as a training result is obtained. Scoring for the first three times is determined by whether or not the accumulated points acquired in each time have reached the set value that is the clear condition set in each time, the last time is set to the preset growth condition value, Judgment is made based on whether or not the accumulated points acquired in the last round have been reached.
[0064]
When it is determined that the breeding is successful in the final round, the game apparatus 10 determines the breeding result type in the breeding result type data (password) memory 116. In this determination method, taking into consideration the acquired values for the last round and the past three rounds, the score and each breeding result type may be associated with each other and the breeding result type may be extracted. If the training is successful, it may be determined randomly regardless of the acquired value, or other conditions may be taken into consideration. For example, considering the selected contents in each scene of a game that requires 60 days in the game space, if a predetermined practice menu is selected more than the condition number of times, it is determined as a suitable (preset) breeding result type. May be. In this embodiment, the breeding result type is selected from four types of code data representing A type to D type, and the code data and the like are notified.
[0065]
On the other hand, if the clear condition value is not reached even once, or if the growth condition value is not reached in the final round, the growth is failed at that time. Further, even if the acquired value reaches the condition value or the like, it may be processed as a breeding failure, for example, when “play” is selected a predetermined number of times or when a predetermined branch is selected a predetermined number of times.
[0066]
When each time and the final time are finished, the elapse of real time from those time points is monitored. For example, when 4 hours elapse, the electronic input from the mobile phone 20 provided in the electronic (E) mail center 31 is performed. The score is sent to the post office box at the email address.
Alternatively, in a mode in which the electronic (E) mail center 31 has a function of transferring the transmitted scoring results to the telephone number of the mobile phone 20, an e-mail is sent to the mobile phone 20 of the player via the sensor 31. Send with.
[0067]
Unlike the above-described mode, for example, in a mode in which the player does not want to be notified by e-mail, the game result is notified as follows. That is, when the game device 10 is re-accessed by the player after the game is over, the device 10 uses the ID code of the player's mobile phone 20 registered first to collate with the ID code of the current access phone. To do. If the collation results match, the content immediately before the player is searched to determine whether, for example, 4 hours have elapsed since the end of the immediately preceding game. If 4 hours have not elapsed, the screen shown in step ST47 is displayed. Is displayed to notify that the scoring result has not yet been obtained. On the other hand, when 4 hours have passed, a notification that the last 15 days of the breeding game has been cleared is given.
[0068]
Note that, according to the above-described time management, the game apparatus 10 does not allow the game to be permitted unless 4 hours have elapsed after the last game.
[0069]
The growth result type data obtained as described above is transferred to the consumer game machine 40. That is, after the player acquires the training result type data, the player connects the cassette 44 containing the same baseball game program, starts the home game machine 40, reads the training player registration screen, and displays it on the monitor 41. The growth result type data may be input to the screen using the controller 43. Thereby, it becomes possible to take in the player cultivated with the mobile phone 20 into the original baseball game and to participate in the game as a participating player. The input of code data and the like from the game controller 43 is displayed in a selectable character string on the input screen described above, and the code data numbers and characters are designated in order using a cursor or the like. Can be entered.
[0070]
By the way, once training is successful and code data representing the training result type is acquired, it will be possible to register any number of training players by simply entering the code data acquired previously without going through the game. Absent. Therefore, for example, the number of players that can be registered is determined as one player for the same type, and it is registered by duplicating by monitoring whether the same type has already been input from the input screen by a monitoring program provided on the home game machine 40 side. Can be avoided. Alternatively, the contents of the clock means are added to the breeding result type data, for example, encrypted, and when the encrypted code data or the like is input to the home game machine 40 side, the home game machine 40 is monitored. As a program, a built-in clock means is used to extract and check the time when the breeding game is executed based on a predetermined rule (for decompression of the same rule as that of the encryption). Input and registration may be permitted by regarding the data obtained as a result of the game using the telephone 20. In this way, since the breeding result type data obtained previously is encrypted, even if the same data is input, it is treated as meaningless data, so that it cannot be accepted and duplicate registration can be avoided.
[0071]
In addition, this invention is applicable also to the following aspects.
[0072]
(A) The present invention can be applied not only to the training of baseball players, but also to a game for training other players, thereby providing a highly versatile net game.
[0073]
(B) In the present embodiment, in a mode in which the home game machine 40 has a built-in modem that enables data communication via a public line or a network, the home game machine 40 is connected to the home via the electronic (E) mail center 31 from the server 1 side. The game result corresponding data transmitted to the mobile game machine 40 or from the server 1 to the mobile phone 20 may be downloaded. Further, the access for downloading is not limited to the server 1 side and the mobile phone 20 side, but may be performed from the consumer game machine 40. In this way, the burden of the input operation by the player is not required to acquire the training result type data.
[0074]
(C) In the present embodiment, the mobile communication device, particularly the mobile phone 20, has been described as a terminal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and networks (wired, A personal computer with a monitor and a key operation unit may be used. In the case of a personal computer, image information compressed by the JPEG method can be transmitted and received, the amount of game data can be increased, and the applicability to various games is improved.
[0075]
(D) In the present embodiment, the example of the training game has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the training game, and can be applied to, for example, a battle game, a game that competes for time and scores, an intelligent game, and other various games It is. The game result data transmitted to the player side as the game result is limited to the training result type data shown in the present embodiment (transmitted to the player side by electronic (E) mail (or via the Internet)). However, depending on the type of game or regardless of the type of game, the player's evaluation of the game, such as a score or a score, may be used, and if the game result satisfies a predetermined condition, It may be a coupon (which can be used as a securities at a (member) store or the like tied up with the net game system by printing out with an output device such as a printer).
[0076]
Furthermore, the present invention is also applicable to the following aspects (1) to (14).
[0077]
(1) A character breeding game apparatus as a server configured to transmit and receive game data via a network with a mobile communication device as a terminal device including a monitor and an operation member, and to perform game processing based on the received data A storage means (image memories 113 to 115) for storing a character training game image including an instruction request for a plurality of screens, and a character training game image stored in the storage means for each screen. First transmission means (transmission / reception control unit 112) for transmitting to the communication device, reception means (transmission / reception control unit 112) for receiving response data in response to the instruction request, and character breeding processing based on the received response data The training processing means (the training processing unit 100, ROM 117) to be executed, and the training result data obtained based on the character training processing Data and is characterized in by comprising a at least a second transmission means for transmitting to said mobile communication device and a (transmission and reception control unit 112).
[0078]
(2) A character breeding game apparatus as a server configured to transmit and receive game data via a network with a mobile communication device as a terminal device including a monitor and an operation member, and to perform game processing based on the received data The game character training method according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of screens stored in the storage means are transmitted from the character training game image including an instruction request one screen at a time to the monitor of the mobile communication device, and the operation Response data in response to the instruction request obtained through the operation on the member is received, character breeding game processing is executed based on the received response data, and at least breeding result data obtained based on the character breeding processing is The information is transmitted to the mobile communication device.
[0079]
(3) A character breeding game apparatus as a server configured to transmit and receive game data via a network with a mobile communication device as a terminal device including a monitor and an operation member, and to perform game processing based on the received data A readable recording medium on which a game character training program for operating the mobile communication device is recorded, wherein each screen of a plurality of screens stored in the storage means includes a character training game image including an instruction request. And receiving response data in response to the instruction request obtained through the operation on the operation member, executing a character training game process based on the received response data, and based on the character training process. The obtained breeding result data is transmitted to at least the mobile communication device. It is.
[0080]
According to these configurations, a character development game as a server configured to transmit / receive game data to / from a mobile communication device as a terminal device including a monitor and an operation member, and to perform game processing based on the received data The device is connected to the device via a network and the game is executed. That is, when the mobile communicator is accessed and the network is connected, the server side, for each of the plurality of screens stored in the storage means, displays each screen from the character training game image including the instruction request. Sent to the mobile communication device monitor. The mobile communicator side operates the operation member while watching the monitor instruction request, and transmits response data in response to the instruction request obtained through this operation to the server side. The server side executes character breeding game processing based on the received response data. And the training result data obtained based on the said character training process is transmitted to the said mobile communication apparatus at least. In this way, it is possible to use the mobile communication device to play a breeding game via the server-side game device and the network.
[0081]
(4) In the above (1), the instruction request may be a request for selection information for a multi-branch selection type question, which makes the operation on the mobile communication device side simple. Even with a mobile phone, the game can be performed sufficiently.
[0082]
(5) In the above (1) and (4), the training processing means randomly selects a character training game image to be transmitted among a plurality of character training game images stored in the storage means. According to this, each time the game is executed, different screens appear in an irregular order, so that the game pattern is not remembered and is not bored.
[0083]
(6) In the above (1), (4), and (5), a type data storage unit (nurturing result type data memory 116) that stores the growing result data as a plurality of types of growing result types is provided, and the growing processing unit May extract one breeding result type as breeding result data from the type data storage means based on the character breeding process, and according to this, it is not direct data such as the ability value to be brought up, Since it is type data, post-processing (manual input to a home game machine) is easy for the player.
[0084]
(7) In the above (1), (4) to (6), the growth result data is composed of a predetermined number of code strings. According to this, the growth result data Can be easily recognized.
[0085]
(8) In the above (1), (4) to (7), the breeding processing means repeats the character breeding process by repeating transmission of the character breeding game image and reception of response data in response thereto a predetermined number of times. It has a game progress processing means (game progress processing section 102) to be executed and a determination means (success / failure determination processing section 105) for determining the success or failure of growth from a predetermined number of response data. When it is determined, the breeding result data may be transmitted to the mobile communication device. According to this, the transmission of the character training game image and the reception of response data in response thereto are repeated a predetermined number of times. Thus, the game progresses, so that the game can be performed without getting the player bored.
Moreover, since the growth result data is transmitted, it is possible to know the game result without any special operation.
[0086]
(9) In the above (8), the game progression means sequentially accumulates a score that can be adjusted as a character breeding process, and the determination means determines that the breeding is successful when the accumulated value is a predetermined value or more. Well, according to this, the criterion is clear.
[0087]
(10) In the above (8), the breeding processing means includes first clock means (clock part 107) for measuring the date and time and evaluation means (evaluation processing part 104). The predetermined number of times is divided into a plurality of days, and the evaluation means receives response data in a game that can be executed per day excluding the last day, evaluates a clear situation during the game on the day, and The transmission means may transmit the evaluation result of the clear status to the mobile communication device. According to this, the game is played in real time and takes a plurality of days. Since the clear status is evaluated and notified, it is possible to provide a relatively large game that takes time rather than a simple game.
[0088]
(11) In the above (10), the evaluation means may determine that the evaluation value is cleared when the integrated value of the day is equal to or greater than a clear condition value. According to this, the determination becomes clear.
[0089]
(12) In the above (1) to (11), the breeding processing means includes second clock means (clock part 107) for measuring the date and time, and the second transmission means includes the breeding result data and the evaluation. Of the results, at least the training result data may be transmitted to the mobile communication device after a predetermined time from the game end time based on the time information from the second clock means. Since the growth result data and the like are transmitted after a predetermined time, it is possible to give a waiting time, thereby making it possible to give a sense of expectation and the like.
[0090]
(13) A server provided on the network for performing game processing and game data transmission / reception, and a monitor (monitor 202) and operation members (key group) capable of transmitting / receiving game data to / from the server via the network. 201), a mobile communication device serving as a terminal device, wherein the server stores a character training game image including an instruction request for a plurality of screens, and the storage device. Based on the received response data, first transmission means for transmitting the character-raising game image stored in the screen to the mobile communication device screen by screen, reception means for receiving response data in response to the instruction request, and At least the transfer processing means for executing the character training process and the training result data obtained based on the character training process are transferred. Second transmission means for transmitting to the body communication device, wherein the mobile communication device displays display data (display processing unit 206) for displaying received data from the server on the monitor; First receiving means (transmission / reception control unit 208) for receiving a character training game image and guiding it to the display control means, and transmission means (transmission / reception) for transmitting response data obtained by operating the operation member to the server The character training game system may include a control unit 208) and second receiving means (transmission / reception control unit 208) that receives the training result data from the server and guides it to the display control means.
[0091]
(14) A game character training game method is provided on a network, and performs a game process and game data transmission / reception, and a monitor and an operation member capable of transmitting / receiving game data to / from the server via the network. A game method to be executed with a mobile communication device as a terminal device comprising: a game image for character development including an instruction request stored on a plurality of screens on the server side; Is transmitted to the mobile communication device screen by screen, and response data in response to the instruction request is received, character training game processing is executed based on the received response data, At least the training result data obtained based on the character training process is transmitted to the mobile communication device, and the mobile body On the belief side, the game image for training from the server is received and displayed on the monitor, response data obtained by operating the operation member is transmitted to the server, and the training result data from the server is transmitted. The information may be received and displayed on the monitor.
[0092]
According to these (13) and (14), the game system can be constructed using the mobile communication device, the server side, and the network, and the breeding game method is developed, so that the player does not carry the game device. It becomes possible to enjoy this training game.
[0093]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, a game can be played and a game result is notified without carrying a game machine, so that a player can know game evaluation and the like without any special operation, and an interesting network. Can provide games.
[0094]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the predetermined data is transmitted after a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the game, it is possible to provide a waiting time, thereby providing a game with a sense of expectation.
[0095]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, any one of the score corresponding to the game result, the game result, and the privilege is transmitted to the player, so that the game motivation can be stimulated.
[0096]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since a game related to game character training can be provided, it is possible to develop a game from other than a home game machine and to provide a highly versatile net game.
[0097]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, a game can be played with a mobile communication device. Therefore, a game can be played at any time without selecting a place, and a portable net game can be provided.
[0098]
According to the invention described in claim 6, since the game data is composed of the image data and the text data, it is possible to bring out the game quality and further improve the applicability to various games.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of a character training game system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a server character training game device.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a mobile phone.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a game procedure.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a game procedure.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a game procedure.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a game start screen displayed on a monitor.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a monitor screen when “play” is selected.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating another example of the monitor screen when “play” is selected.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating another example of the monitor screen when “play” is selected.
FIG. 11 illustrates an example of a monitor screen when “practice” is selected.
FIG. 12 shows another example of the monitor screen when “practice” is selected.
FIG. 13 shows another example of the monitor screen when “practice” is selected.
FIG. 14 shows an example of a monitor screen when an event occurs.
FIG. 15 illustrates an example of a monitor screen when an event occurs.
FIG. 16 illustrates an example of a monitor screen when an event occurs.
FIG. 17 illustrates an example of a monitor screen when “test” (batter) is selected.
FIG. 18 illustrates an example of a monitor screen when “test” (pitcher) is selected.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 WWW server (server)
10 Character training game device
20 Mobile phone (terminal)
30 Network Center
31 Electronic (E) Mail Center
100 Training processing department
102 Game progress processing part
103 Game Days Management Department
104 Evaluation processing section
105 Success / failure determination processing unit
106 Training result type decision section
107 clock
108 Email address registration processing section
109 Verification unit
110 Transmission data creation unit
111 Received data processor
112 Transmission / reception controller
113, 114, 115 Image memory
116 Training result type data memory
201 key group
202 monitor
207 Key input processing section

Claims (9)

A server-side game apparatus comprising a terminal having a monitor and an operation member and a transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving game data via a network, and performing game processing based on the received data, wherein a predetermined game content is determined according to the game result A network game apparatus comprising: means for creating data, wherein the transmission / reception means transmits the created predetermined data to the terminal via a network. 2. The net game apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a clock unit, wherein the transmission / reception unit transmits predetermined data after a predetermined time has elapsed after the game ends. 3. The net game device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined data is any one of a score, a game result, and a privilege corresponding to a game result. The game data is data related to game character development, and includes instruction request data for training transmitted from the server-side game device, and response data from the terminal that responds to the instruction request data. The net game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the network game apparatus is provided. The net game device according to claim 1, wherein the terminal is a mobile communication device. 6. The net game device according to claim 1, wherein the game data transmitted from the transmission / reception means includes image data and text data. A network game method using a server-side game device configured to transmit and receive game data via a network with a terminal having a monitor and an operation member, and performing game processing based on the received data. A network game method characterized by receiving predetermined data corresponding to a game result and transmitting the generated predetermined data to the terminal via a network. A readable recording that records a net game program that operates a game device on a server side that is configured to transmit and receive game data via a network with a terminal that includes a monitor and an operation member, and that performs game processing based on the received data A net game program, which is a medium, receives predetermined game data according to a game result, and transmits the generated predetermined data to the terminal device via a network. Recorded readable recording medium. A server-side game apparatus provided on a network for performing game processing and transmission / reception of game data, and a terminal equipped with a monitor and an operation member capable of transmitting / receiving game data to / from the server-side game apparatus via the network; The server-side game apparatus includes: means for creating predetermined data according to a game result; and means for transmitting the created predetermined data to the terminal via a network The terminal is configured to respond to game data received from the server-side game device, operate the operation member to create response data, and transmit the response data to the server-side game device; and the predetermined data And a means for receiving the game.

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