JP2005185425A - Game system, game method, game program, game server unit and terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To play a game on the basis of the communication between actual persons with each other in the game utilizing a match type network terminal where a plurality of users can play the game without the need for simultaneous connection to a network. <P>SOLUTION: A game system is provided with a game server 1 owned by a provider who provides the game and a network terminal 2 owned and operated by the user of the game to play the game by accessing the game server 1. In the game, a prescribed event holding period is provided for a prescribed event forming the progress of the game, the user of the network terminal 2 can join the event regardless of the time and/or the number of times as long as it is within the holding period, and the player to be a rival is turned to another user who is an actual person who actually accesses the game server 1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention provides a game system, a game method, a game program, and a game system using a battle-type network terminal that allows a plurality of users to play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network. The present invention relates to a game server device possessed by a provider who provides a game and a terminal device used in the game system.

  In recent years, the demand for network terminals capable of connecting to a network such as the so-called Internet and transmitting and receiving various information has been increasing. In particular, recently, by adding a function as a network terminal to a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone or a personal digital assistant (PDA), information can be easily transmitted and received regardless of location and time. It is possible.

  By the way, as a game using such a network terminal, a game that each user performs for the purpose of personal entertainment and a plurality of users connected to a predetermined server via the network are related to each other. It is roughly divided into what to do. Among these, a representative example of a game belonging to a type in which a plurality of users connected to a network play in relation to each other is a so-called “matching game”. Most of this type of game requires a plurality of players to be connected to the network at the same time, and if the connection with the network is cut off, the game will not be established.

  For such a problem, for example, techniques described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 have been proposed.

JP 2002-325976 A JP 2002-102542 A

  Specifically, Patent Document 1 discloses a game method and apparatus using a network terminal that connects to a server from a network terminal connectable to a network and plays a game using the server. In particular, in this game method and apparatus, the user's own character registered by the operation of the network terminal performs a virtual battle with another character registered by another user in the server or another character set in advance, Based on the result of this battle, the value of the point possessed by each character is changed, and the user confirms the value of the point of the player character at an arbitrary timing by the network terminal. More specifically, in this game method and apparatus, after the user registers his / her character, between the registered own character and the other character manually or by an automatic opponent determination function by a server. Determine your opponent and fight. The opponent's character at this time can use a user's character that is not accessed at the same time. Thereby, in this game method and apparatus, a plurality of users can enjoy each other in relation to each other without simultaneously connecting to a server or the like.

  Patent Document 2 discloses information generation means for generating game information for playing a multiplayer game in which at least a first player and a second player can participate based on a player's selection input in a predetermined terminal device. An information providing system for a multiplayer game is disclosed that includes providing means for providing generated game information to a terminal device and acquisition means for acquiring selection input information of a player from the terminal device. In particular, in the information providing system for a multiplayer game, the information generating means is acquired by the acquiring means when the first player participates in the game and the second player does not participate in the game. Based on the selection input information of the second player, the game information is generated so that the duplicate character of the second player appears in the game, and the providing means provides the terminal device operated by the first player to the game information. It is to provide. As a result, in this information providing system for a multiplayer game, even if the number of players who are accessing the network is insufficient, the information is registered by other players not connected to the network. By making duplicate characters of the characters appear in the game, the number of players necessary for the game is satisfied, and the game can be played in the same situation as when other players are participating in the network.

  By the way, in the conventional game devices that can be enjoyed in relation to each other such as Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 described above, a game can be played even if the users are not simultaneously connected to the network. In order to be able to be executed, the game can be executed by using a copy of a character created by the system or a character not connected to the network.

  However, although this type of method is effective when applied to a game that simulates a very unreal world of competitive games, it can be applied to real human psychology, such as a love simulation game or a thinking game. When it is applied to a game that is influenced by the game, a result that impairs realism is brought about, which is not desirable. In other words, in battle games such as romance simulation games and thinking games, it is possible to provide a more realistic battle environment by realizing human-human tactics instead of system-to-human. There was no one that provided such an environment.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and in a game using a battle type network terminal that allows a plurality of users to play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network, It is an object to provide a game system, a game method, a game server device, a terminal device, and a game program that can execute a game based on communication between humans.

  A game system according to the present invention that achieves the above-described object is a game system using a battle-type network terminal that allows a plurality of users to play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network. A game server possessed by a provider who provides the network, a terminal possessed by a user of the game, a network terminal that accesses the game server and is operated by the user to play the game, and A game has a predetermined event holding period for a predetermined event that forms the progress of the game, and a user of the network terminal can participate in the event regardless of the time and / or number of times if it is within the holding period The rival player is a real person who has actually accessed the game server. It is characterized in that the other users that.

  Such a game system according to the present invention allows a user to execute a game while communicating with the other user without connecting to the game server simultaneously with the other user. In addition, in the game system according to the present invention, since the user who is the actual person who has actually accessed the game server is not prepared by the system as a rival player, Realistic games can be realized.

  Here, the network terminal changes a personality point indicating a personality parameter of the player character, which is a character that the user operates as a substitute of the user, based on the operation of the user. Thereby, the user can advance the game predominantly by increasing the personality points of the player's own character that sequentially change as the game progresses.

  In addition, when the event period ends, the game server updates the game information of each user based on the status of all users who participated in the event within the event period. As a result, in the game system according to the present invention, it becomes possible for real people to play a game while communicating with each other.

  Further, the game server automatically determines an event that the user can participate on the basis of a holding period, the number of participants, and a parameter of the player character that is a character that the user operates as his / her own alternation. Therefore, in the game system according to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately assign an event that the user can participate in.

  Furthermore, the user can refer to the situation of the rival player by operating the network terminal. Thereby, the user can develop a strategic game while confirming the situation of a rival player during the execution of the game.

  Also, the user can operate the network terminal to send and receive mail to and from the rival player. Thereby, in the game system according to the present invention, it is possible to realize bargaining between users in accordance with the very real world.

  Note that the game is preferably a battle-type romance simulation game aimed at competing for how characters in the game world marry a heterosexual character having a high predetermined standard. , You can enjoy a realistic romance game.

  In the game system according to the present invention, when such a love simulation game is executed, the user operates the network terminal and becomes a rival who acquires the same opposite character as the opposite end. It is possible to send and receive e-mails to and from the player, and it is possible to realize a love game between users in accordance with the very real world.

  In addition, in order to protect the privacy of the user, the game server displays the intention to send the mail to a rival player by operating the network terminal. Is preferably generated as game information and transmitted / received in the game world.

  Further, the game server makes a future prediction based on the profile data of the surrounding sex and the personality points of the player character, and calculates a game result based on the future prediction. Thus, in the game system according to the present invention, the total assets at the time of marriage are not the final total assets, and the game result is determined based on the final total assets, thereby improving the game characteristics. It is possible to enhance the game, and it is possible to produce the fun that the game does not proceed as scheduled by the user until the end.

  In addition, a game method according to the present invention that achieves the above-described object is a game method using a battle type network terminal that allows a plurality of users to play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network, A step of accessing a game server possessed by a provider providing the game using a network terminal operated by a user of the game to perform the game, wherein the game forms a progress of the game; For a predetermined event, a predetermined event holding period is provided, and if the user of the network terminal is within the holding period, it is configured to be able to participate in the event regardless of the time and / or number of times, and the rival player is The present invention is characterized in that it is another user who is a real person who has actually accessed the game server.

  Such a game method according to the present invention enables a user to execute a game while communicating with other users without connecting to the game server simultaneously with the other users. Become. Further, in the game method according to the present invention, since the user who is the actual person who has actually accessed the game server is not prepared by the system as a rival player, Realistic games can be realized.

  Furthermore, the game program according to the present invention that achieves the above-described object is a computer-executable game program using a battle-type network terminal that allows a plurality of users to play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network. And a process of accessing a game server possessed by a provider who provides the game using a network terminal operated by a user of the game to perform the game, A predetermined event holding period is provided for a predetermined event that forms a progression, and the network terminal user can participate in the event regardless of the time and / or the number of times if it is within the holding period. Other players who are real people who have actually accessed the game server It is characterized in that a user.

  Such a game program according to the present invention allows a user to execute a game while communicating with other users without connecting to the game server simultaneously with the other users. In addition, in the game program according to the present invention, since the user who is the actual person who actually accessed the game server is not prepared as a rival player by the system, Realistic games can be realized.

  Furthermore, the game server device according to the present invention that achieves the above-described object is a game system using a battle type network terminal that allows a plurality of users to play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network. A game server device possessed by a provider providing the game, the game server device comprising means for providing the game with a predetermined event holding period for a predetermined event forming the progress of the game, The network terminal is configured to be able to participate in the event regardless of the time and / or the number of times if it is within the holding period, and the other player who is the actual person who actually accessed the rival player It is characterized by being a user.

  Such a game server device according to the present invention allows a user to execute a game that can be executed while communicating with the other user without being connected to the game server simultaneously with the other user. Can be provided. Further, in the game server device according to the present invention, since it is a user who is a real person who actually accesses the game server, not a player who is a rival player, Realistic human games can be realized.

  A terminal device according to the present invention that achieves the above-described object is a terminal device used in a competitive game system in which a plurality of users can play a game without being simultaneously connected to a network. And a means for accessing a game server possessed by a provider who provides the game, wherein the game provides a predetermined event holding period for a predetermined event forming the progress of the game, and the user of the terminal device If it is within the holding period, it is configured to be able to participate in the event regardless of the time and / or the number of times, and the rival player is actually connected with other users who are real people who have accessed the game server. It is characterized by doing.

  Such a terminal device according to the present invention allows a user to execute a game while communicating with the other user without connecting to the game server simultaneously with the other user. Further, in the terminal device according to the present invention, since it is a user who is a real person who has actually accessed the game server as a rival player, it is not prepared by the system. Realistic games can be realized.

  According to the present invention, by providing a predetermined event holding period, even if a user does not connect to the game server at the same time as another user, a game related to the other user can be performed. Further, in the present invention, since a rival player is not prepared by the system but is registered by a user who is a real person who has actually accessed the game server 1, a real person-to-person person is used. It is possible to realize a realistic game, and humans can play games while communicating with each other.

  Hereinafter, specific embodiments to which the present invention is applied will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  This embodiment is a game system using a battle type network terminal in which a plurality of users can play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network. In particular, this game system can execute a game based on communication between real people. That is, in this game system, each user can play a game while trying to communicate with the other users without connecting to the game server simultaneously with the other users.

  In the following, for convenience of explanation, how female characters in the game world marry wealthy male characters by polishing their abilities or participating in parties, etc. in order to find better marriage partners. A case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a battle-type romance simulation game for the purpose of competing, i.e., so-called “riding a ball cage”.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game system includes a game server 1 possessed by a provider who provides a game, and a network terminal 2 possessed by a game user.

Here, the network terminal 2 has means for accessing the game server 1 possessed by the provider who provides the game, and has at least a display device for displaying various information and an input device for performing input operations as a human interface. Composed. Any network terminal 2 can be used as long as it can be connected to a predetermined network such as the Internet NT. For example, mobile phones 3 ₁ and 3 ₂ can be used.

These mobile phones 3 ₁ and 3 ₂ can be connected to the Internet NT via the carrier gateway GW provided by the carrier of the mobile phones 3 ₁ and 3 ₂ , and are connected to the game server 1 via the Internet NT. . The mobile phones 3 ₁ and 3 ₂ can also enjoy a so-called ASP (Application Service Provider) service type service, access to the game server 1, and the result of the game server 1 executing some processing. A game can be played by receiving the information shown and simply displaying it on the display device.

  As the network terminal 2, for example, a personal computer 4 or a personal digital assistant (PDA) (not shown) can be used. When a personal computer 4 is used as the network terminal 2, the personal computer 4 is directly connected to the game server 1 via the Internet NT.

Note that these network terminals 2 may incorporate some of the functions of the game server 1 inside. That is, the network terminal 2 can realize various functions by downloading an application program for realizing a game from the game server 1 and executing it. Such application programs include, for example, so-called Java (registered trademark) as a programming language. In particular, when the mobile phones 3 ₁ and 3 ₂ are used as the network terminal 2, for example, NTT DoCoMo, Inc. provides I-mode compatible Java content (common name, i-αppli (registered trademark)) as a service. In the game system, such an application program is distributed via a storage medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), and the network terminal 2 installs and executes the application program stored in the storage medium. It can be applied even if it exists.

  Hereinafter, the type of the network terminal 2 will be described without particular attention.

  In such a game system, the following game is provided by the game server 1. In other words, this game is started when a user who is the owner of the network terminal 2 becomes a player and registers a female character as his or her own character in the game server 1. In the game world in which a female character that is his / herself lives, the user sharpens the female character's ability by taking the female character to take various lessons. In addition, a user acquires a plurality of male characters provided by the system as his / her surrounding men who are associated with each other by joining a female character together with a character registered by another user at a match party. And a user operates a female character, raises a love degree by repeating the date etc. with the male character as a surrounding man, and marries a wealthy male character from the male characters who acquired two or more. At this time, the male character acts not only as a female character of the user but also as a surrounding male of a plurality of female characters registered by other users. Therefore, this game progresses while bargaining with other users who have acquired the same male character as a surrounding male. And when this game marries a certain male character, the total asset of the male character who became the husband is calculated, the ranking is displayed according to the wealth (the degree of the ball), and the ranking of this ranking is displayed. The purpose is to compete.

  In the following description, a female character that a user operates as his / her own character is referred to as a self-character, and a female character registered by another user who is a competitor of the self-character is referred to as another character.

Specifically, the game system is configured as shown in FIG. That is, when the game server 1 receives a game information distribution request from each of the network terminals 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ ,..., 2 _n via the transmission / reception unit 11, the game information corresponding to these game information distribution requests is received. And the corresponding game information is distributed to each of the network terminals 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ ,..., 2 _n via the transmission / reception unit 11.

  Here, the game server 1 includes a calculation device 21 that performs various calculations and a storage device 22 that stores various information.

  The arithmetic device 21 includes a game information generation unit 31 that returns game processing contents according to an event, and a data processing unit 32 that determines the processing contents according to parameters that sequentially change according to the event.

  The storage device 22 includes a user data storage area 41 for storing information for managing information related to the player, a game parameter data storage area 42 for storing information that changes sequentially according to the progress of the game, and information regarding the game scenario. A scenario data storage area 43 for storing information, a male character data storage area 44 for storing information on a male character that is a surrounding male, and an image data storage area 45 for storing image data constituting various characters. 21 sequentially transmits and receives data.

  In the user data storage area 41, for example, information having a data structure as shown in FIG. 3 is stored. That is, in the user data storage area 41, as information for managing information related to a plurality of players registered by the user, for example, “user ID (IDentification)” uniquely assigned to each player, that is, each player character. In addition, basic information such as “personal attribute information” indicating the attribute of each character and “character number” for identifying image data prepared in advance by the system to constitute the character is stored. The personal attribute information includes, for example, the “name” given to the player character in the game world, the “profession” of the player character in the game world, the “hobby” of the player character in the game world, and the “character” of the player character in the game world. Personality "etc. are mentioned, and other arbitrary items are set.

  The game parameter data storage area 42 stores information having a data structure as shown in FIG. 4, for example. That is, in the game parameter data storage area 42, as information that sequentially changes according to the progress of the game, for example, “user ID” and “individual point” that indicates the individuality parameter of each character that sequentially changes according to the progress of the game. ", And information such as" surrounding male data "regarding each male character acquired as the surrounding male. The individuality points include, for example, “Youth” indicating the degree of aging of each character in the game world, “Beauty” indicating the degree of beauty of the character in the game world, and the body of the character in the game world. A parameter related to the appearance of the character, such as “degree of nice buddy” indicating the degree of attachment, a “home degree” indicating whether or not the character in the game world is home, and the character of the character in the game world. Each character's own character such as “elegance” indicating the degree of elegance, “carefulness” indicating the degree of affection of each character in the game world, and “IQ (Intelligence Quotient)” indicating the intelligence of each character in the game world Parameters related to humanity, etc. As the surrounding male data, for example, “male character ID” for identifying each male character acquired as the surrounding male, and “affection degree” indicating the degree of love with the male character. Etc., and other optional items are set.

  Further, although not particularly illustrated, the scenario data storage area 43 stores text data for displaying the contents of a date with a male character and the contents of a future prediction after marriage as information regarding a game scenario.

  Furthermore, the male character data storage area 44 stores information having a data structure as shown in FIG. 5, for example. That is, in the male character data storage area 44, for example, “male character ID”, “profile data” indicating the profile of each male character, and preferences of each male character as information regarding a plurality of male characters that are surrounding men. Information such as “favorite data” indicating the female type of the person is stored. As the profile data, for example, the “name” of the male character in the game world, the “age” of the male character in the game world, the “profession” of the male character in the game world, the “title” of the male character in the game world, “Yearly income” of the male character in the game world, “save” indicating the savings of the male character in the game world, “property” owned by the male character in the game world, and the male character in the game world. The “possible car”, the “hobby” of the male character in the game world, the “personality” of the male character in the game world, and the like, and other optional items are set. The preference data includes “profession”, “hobby”, “personality”, etc. of female characters in the game world, and other optional items are set.

  The image data storage area 45 stores various image data constituting a male character and a female character (not shown).

  In a game system including the game server 1 having such a configuration, as a means for providing a game having a predetermined event holding period for a predetermined event that forms the progress of the game, an arithmetic device 21 and a storage device 22 are provided. In general, the game progresses through a series of steps from user registration to game processing as shown in FIG. 6, for example.

  First, in the game system, when a user participates in a game by operating his / her network terminal 2 to access the game server 1, as shown in FIG. Perform the initial determination process.

  Here, in the game system, when it is determined that the participating user is the second or subsequent participation, the process proceeds to step S3 in order to restart the game from the state in which the previous game was completed.

  On the other hand, in the game system, if it is determined that the participating user is the first participation, the process proceeds to step S2. In step S2, the user starts the game by operating the network terminal 2, and performs user registration as much as possible as a player.

  Here, in this user registration, the above-described personal attribute information such as “name”, “profession”, “hobby”, and “personality” is input and the image data constituting the character is selected. The input of the personal attribute information is preferably, for example, a method of selecting a desired item from a plurality of options. On the other hand, the selection of the image data (avatar) which comprises a self-character can consider the method via a self-character selection screen as shown, for example in FIG. That is, in the game system, a plurality of head image data and torso image data are prepared in the image data storage area 45 of the game server 1 as image data constituting the player character, and the display device of the network terminal 2 is provided. Then, a self-character selection screen as shown in FIG. The own character selection screen includes a head image display area 101 that selectively displays image data of a plurality of heads, and a torso image display area 102 that alternatively displays image data of a plurality of trunks. Have. When the user selects head image data, the user operates the network terminal 2 to highlight the head image display area 101, and uses a cursor key or the like to select a plurality of head image data. An image is selectively displayed in the image display area 101, and a desired one is selected while being visually recognized. When the user selects the image data of the torso, the user operates the network terminal 2 to highlight the torso image display area 102, and uses the cursor keys or the like to display the image data of a plurality of torso parts. A desired image is selected while being displayed on the body image display area 102 alternatively. Thereby, in a game system, the self-character as one female character can be determined. Of course, in the game system, instead of selecting the head and torso in such a divided manner, integrated image data may be prepared and selected, or if only the head and torso are selected. Instead, it may be configured to select each smaller part.

  When the game server 1 determines the personal attribute information and the image data in this manner, the game server 1 uses the personal attribute information and the above-described character number for identifying the image data of the own character. The user data is stored in the user data storage area 41 in association with the assigned user ID.

  In addition, the game server 1 uses the data processing unit 32 to determine “youth”, “beauty level”, “nice buddy level”, “home level”, “classity” based on the personal attribute information and the image data. ”,“ Attitude ”,“ IQ ”, and the like, the information is stored in the game parameter data storage area 42 in association with the user ID, and the network terminal 2 is connected via the transmission / reception unit 11. Deliver against. In response to this, the network terminal 2 displays, on the display device, an individuality point screen in which the individuality points are schematically illustrated as shown in FIG. 8, for example, in order to present the initial value status of the individuality points to the user.

  In the game system, when such user registration is completed, a predetermined main screen is displayed on the display device of the network terminal 2, and the user performs a desired operation via this main screen, so that steps S3 and after are performed. The process shifts to the specific game content shown.

  In the game system, various events that form the progress of the game are performed in step S3. Examples of this event include party participation in step S3-1, date execution in step S3-2, and lesson attendance in step S3-3. In the game system, the game progresses as the user operates the network terminal 2 to select and execute a desired event.

  Specifically, in the game system, when the party participation in step S3-1 is selected, an event is performed in which the player character participates in the match party together with other characters. By performing this party participation, the self-character can obtain a meeting place with the male character provided by the system, and a desired male character is selected from these male characters as a surrounding male in a relationship. Can be earned as At this time, in the game system, a plurality of users do not participate in the party at the same time. For example, a predetermined party holding period such as two days is provided, and any time and / or number of times can be set at any time within this period. You can participate in the party at any time. In the game system, when this party participation is executed and a new surrounding male is acquired, in step S4-1, the above-described male character ID for identifying each male character acquired as the surrounding male is determined. The parameters are stored in the game parameter data storage area 42 in association with the above-described user IDs that are uniquely assigned to each character.

  Further, in the game system, when the date execution in step S3-2 is selected, an event for performing a date with the surrounding men acquired by participating in the party is executed. By executing this date, the own character can increase the degree of love with the male character as the surrounding male. At this time, in the game system, the data processing unit 32 arbitrarily selects a scenario indicating the date content from the scenario data storage area 43, whereby the date content is determined. In the game system, when this date is executed, in step S4-2, the degree of affection in the surrounding male data is calculated by the data processing unit 32 and associated with the above-described user ID that is uniquely assigned to each character. Then, it is stored in the game parameter data storage area 42 and the parameters are updated. The increment of the love degree may be determined probabilistically, for example, or may be set to a predetermined value. Furthermore, the degree of affection may not be necessarily increased by performing a date, but may be decreased in accordance with the contents of the date.

  Further, in the game system, when the lesson attendance in step S3-3 is selected, an event for participating in, for example, a quiz game is executed. The player's own character can increase individuality points according to the type of the lesson taken, the result, and the like, and can advance the game preferentially. In the game system, when this lesson is executed, in step S4-3, the personality points are calculated by the data processing unit 32, and are associated with the above-described user IDs that are uniquely assigned to the respective characters. The parameter is stored in the data storage area 42 and updated. Note that the increment of various individuality points may be determined probabilistically, for example, or may be set to a predetermined value.

  In the game system, when the date is executed in step S3-2, in step S5, the data processing unit 32 proposes according to a preset criterion based on, for example, the degree of love or the contents of the game history so far. Make the right or wrong judgment.

  Here, in the game system, if it is determined that the proposal has not yet been reached, the process from step S3 is repeated, while if it is determined that the proposal has been met, the date is set. The surrounding male who has reached the standard is proposed to his character.

  Subsequently, in the game system, in response to the proposal being made, when the user accepts the proposal by operating the network terminal 2 in step S6, the marriage between the player character and the surrounding male is established. Then, the process proceeds to step S7. In the game system, as described above, since it is a game aimed at competing for how to marry a wealthy male character, in step S6, the proposal is approved using the surrounding male assets as a guide. In this case, the processing from step S3 is repeated to prepare for the next proposal.

  In the game system, in step S7, a future prediction after marriage is performed. This future prediction is automatically generated by the data processing unit 32 based on the above-mentioned profile data such as “occupation”, “personality”, “hobby” of the surrounding men, personality points of the own character, etc. It is controlled so that the total assets do not necessarily match the total assets at the time of marriage. For example, as a future prediction, even a male character who does not have much assets at the time of marriage can be considered as a scenario where he will become a large asset house in 20 years. This future prediction method may be any method. When a plurality of scenarios for future prediction are stored in the scenario data storage area 43, the data processing unit 32 starts from the scenario data storage area 43. You may make it select the scenario which shows the content of future prediction.

  In the game system, when the future prediction is made, in step S8, as the final game result, the data processing unit 32 calculates the total asset of the male character who becomes the husband, and this information is used as the user ID. The game parameters are stored in the game parameter data storage area 42 in association with each other, and a ranking indicating the rank of wealth is calculated based on the total assets of other users at the present time. Delivered to the network terminal 2. In response to this, the network terminal 2 displays a ranking screen including ranking information as shown in FIG. 9 on the display device, for example. The ranking as the game result is calculated by the data processing unit 32 based on the total future assets according to the content of the future prediction, not at the time of marriage. In other words, in this game system, the total assets at the time of marriage are not the final total assets, and the game result is determined based on the final total assets, so that the game performance can be improved. It is very interesting that the game does not proceed as planned by the user until the end.

  In the game system, the time in the game world advances regardless of whether the user connects to the game server 1 via the network worm terminal 2 or not. In the game system, with the passage of time in the game world, a salary given to the player character, which will be described later, is given, or the “youth” of the individuality points described above decreases as the age increases. It will be.

  Now, in the following, the details of the various events in step S3 described above, that is, the processes for party participation, date execution, and lesson attendance will be described.

  First, party participation as the first event will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 10 shows a series of processing from the user's intention to participate in the party to the determination of the participating party.

  In the game system, parties to which the player character can participate are automatically assigned and determined by the data processing unit 32 in the game server 1 based on the holding period, the number of participants, the parameters of the player character, the surrounding men, and the like. .

  Specifically, in the game system, when the user operates the network terminal 2 and selects a button or the like for party participation provided on the main screen, the intention to participate in the party is displayed. In step S31, the data processing unit 32 determines whether or not participation in a party currently being held is the first time.

  Here, in the game system, when it is determined that participation in the party is the first time, the process proceeds to step S33, and the parties that can participate based on the surrounding men already acquired. Is filtered by the data processing unit 32. In other words, in the game system, in accordance with the real world, it is determined whether or not a male character who has already acquired as a surrounding male is included in the male characters participating in the party being held. Search for parties that do not include men.

  Subsequently, in the game system, the data processing unit 32 performs filtering on the parties that can participate in step S34 based on the number of participants. That is, in the game system, the party that has not reached the maximum possible number of participants at the present time is searched among the parties searched in step S33.

  In the game system, as a result of the search in step S33 and step S34, if there is a corresponding party in step S35, the data processing unit 32 uses the searched remaining time of the party in step S36. The party with the most remaining time is determined as a participating party. On the other hand, in the game system, if the corresponding party does not exist in step S35, the process proceeds to step S37, where the data processing unit 32 automatically holds a new party, Decide as a party.

  Further, in the game system, when it is determined in step S31 that participation in the party is the second time or later, the process proceeds to step S32, and the party that participated last time is being held. It is determined by the data processing unit 32 whether or not the processing is finished.

  In the game system, when the party is being held, the party being held is determined as a participating party. On the other hand, if the party has already ended, it is the same as the first time. The participation party is determined by performing the processing from step S33 to step S37.

  In the game system, the participating party can be determined through such a series of steps. In the game system, when a participating party is determined, party information is generated by the game information generation unit 31 and distributed to the network terminal 2 via the transmission / reception unit 11.

  In the party event determined to participate in this way, for example, an operation as shown in FIG. 11 is performed.

In the game system, as described above, a plurality of users do not participate in the party at the same time, but a predetermined holding period is provided, and the user can participate in the party any number of times within this holding period. can do. In the figure, four user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D was the join player character party respectively, three men characters _{MN A,} MN B, the state of performing MN _C and matchmaking Although shown, the number of users and / or male characters can of course be changed arbitrarily.

In the game system, male characters _MN A to participate in party by the data processing unit 32 in the game server _1, MN B, MN _C is automatically determined, men character data storage area 44, these male characters _MN A, MN _B, information on MN _C is read. These men characters MN _A, MN _B, the MN _C, respectively, "occupation", and profile data described above, such as "annual income", and preferences data described above show the female type preference is given. User _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D , respectively, that operate the network terminal 2 itself possessed, with reference to these profile data and preferences data, approach the male character to be acquired as entourage Male (See approaches AP _A , AP _B , AP _C , and AP _{D in} FIG. 11).

Specifically, in the game system, a party screen as shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the display device of the network terminal 2, for example. The party screen, male characters _{MN A,} MN B, a male character image display area 111 for displaying each image data of the MN _C, and approach the mark display area 112 for displaying the approach situation, male characters _MN A, MN _B , and a profile display area 113 for displaying the respective simple profile of MN _C.

In the game system, for the user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , preference from each PL _D male character, given approach instruction increases the degree of approach of approaches have been male character, approach mark display An approach mark is given to the area 112. Here, the number of approach marks given to each user is determined in advance. For example, when the maximum number of approaches is 3, the users PL _A , PL _B , PL _C , and PL _D are: each of three three approaches marks male characters MN _a, MN _B, determines allocate how respect MN _C, by providing an approach indication, grant approach marks the male character. The approach method may be any method other than providing such a mark.

In the game system, male characters MN _A, MN _B, if you want to know the detailed profile of each of the MN _C, for example a male profile screen as shown in FIG. 13 on the display device of the network terminal 2 displays It is also possible to make it.

Furthermore, the parties, but other users as a competitor is participating to register the other character as a competitor player, user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D , respectively, the network terminal 2 By operating, it is possible to refer to the rival player's approach situation, individuality points, etc. (see FIG. 11, situation check rival player situation ST _AB , ST _AC , ST _AD , ST _BC , ST _BD , ST _CD ) .) That is, in FIG. 11, since the other characters of the three as a competitor player is participating in the party, the user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D , respectively, Ya other three approaches status of It is possible to approach strategically while referring to individuality points. In the game system, as described above, since it is possible to participate in the party any number of times as long as it is within the party holding period, it is possible to participate in the same party several times during the party holding, and each time the rival player's You can change the approach while checking the situation.

  Specifically, in the game system, a rival situation screen as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the display device of the network terminal 2, for example. This rival situation screen has an approach situation display area 121 for displaying the approach situation of each rival player. Further, in the game system, a rival profile screen for displaying rival player profile information as shown in FIG. 15 is also displayed on the display device of the network terminal 2, for example.

In the game system, the user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , by PL _D refers to rival status screen and rival profile screen, respectively, with respect to male character itself trying to approach, how rival player It is possible to grasp whether or not he / she is approaching, and the party progresses while doing bargaining with the rival player while referring to these pieces of information.

Therefore, in the game system, the user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D , respectively, to join the party within the specified held period, approach the preferences of men character, the holding period ends, In the game server 1, the game information of each user is updated based on the final approach status of all users who participated in the party within the holding period.

Furthermore, the game system has a mail function as a party function. User _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D , respectively, by operating the network terminal 2, transmission and reception of mail between the rival player can perform mutually (in Fig. 11, mail transmission and reception _{ML AB} , ML _AC , ML _AD , ML _BC , ML _BD , ML _CD .) In order to protect the privacy of the user, this mail is basically not a so-called e-mail in the real world, but the user operates the network terminal 2 to send the mail to a rival player. By performing the intention display, it is generated as game information by the game information generation unit 31 in the game server 1 and transmitted and received in the game world. However, e-mail may be used. However, in the game system, when e-mail is used, it is necessary to input an e-mail address as personal attribute information stored in the user data storage area 41. The mail may be generated by selecting a prepared sentence, or may be freely input by the user.

In the game system, the user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D , when each found competitor players who orchestrated the acquisition of the same male character, by using this mail function, the For example, an e-mail such as “He is mine!” Or “Do n’t disturb!” Can be sent to the rival player. On the other hand, when the rival player receives the e-mail, the e-mail can be replied to the sender of the e-mail, for example, “I will not lose!” It can be used for bargaining between users according to the real world.

In the game system, when the holding period of the parties is completed, each of the personal attribute information of the user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D, personality points, and approach conditions, based on the profile or the like of the male character, game The degree of compatibility is determined by the data processing unit 32 in the server 1, and a confession notification is received from the male character side in accordance with a preset criterion (see confession CF _A , CF _B , CF _C , and CF _{D in} FIG. 11). . Here, in the game system, the user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , the PL _D is accepted confession respectively, the male character was confessed becomes entourage male player character, game parameter as surround male data described above Stored in the data storage area 42. It should be noted that the determination of the degree of compatibility and the standard of confession may be determined probabilistically, for example, or may be set to a predetermined value, and may be anything.

In the game system, the user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , may be an upper limit on the number of hangers men capable PL _D to acquire respectively. In the game system, for example, when the upper limit and three, if it is confessed three or more male characters, the user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D , respectively, the network terminal 2 is selected to separate from one male character among the male character who made the confession and the surrounding males already acquired. In this case, the user _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D , respectively, with reference to the profile data of the male character, it is possible to select the break up male character. In addition, the upper limit of the number of surrounding men who can be acquired can be arbitrarily set.

  In this way, in the game system, a party with a holding period is provided as one of the events, and it is possible to change the approach by participating in the party as many times as possible within the holding period. The Therefore, in the game system, a battle between users who are not accessing at the same time is possible. Furthermore, in the game system, since all other users who operate other characters are also actual persons, it is possible not only to follow the rules of the system, but also to enjoy the game of actual humans. You can enjoy a close love simulation game.

  Next, dating will be described as a second event with reference to FIG.

  In the game system, as described above, the degree of affection of the surrounding male can be increased by dating the surrounding male. In the game system, when this date is executed, the data processing unit 32 reads the date scenario from the scenario data storage area 43, and for example, a scenario indicating the contents of the date, such as “I went to the sea to Yoshi and the sea.” The text is displayed on the display device of the network terminal 2. In the game system, the degree of affection of the surrounding male is changed by the data processing unit 32 based on the personal attribute information stored in the user data storage area 41 and the individuality points stored in the game parameter data storage area 42. Let

  As types of dates, for example, “drive”, “meal”, “travel”, “telephone”, “between”, etc. are prepared. Based on the history content, the affection rate change rate varies depending on which date is performed. This change rate calculation method may be determined probabilistically, for example, or may be a predetermined value, and may be any method.

  In the game system, as described above, a male character acts not only as one female character but also as a surrounding male of a plurality of female characters registered by other users. In the event, it is possible to mutually refer to the situation of other rival players who have acquired the same male character as a surrounding male. Specifically, in the game system, a surrounding male affection degree screen as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the display device of the network terminal 2, for example. The surrounding male affection degree screen has an affection degree display area 131 for displaying the respective love degrees of other rival players who have acquired the same male character as the surrounding male.

  In the game system, each user sees the surrounding male affection degree screen so that his / her surrounding male has an understanding of what kind of affection the other competitors have at the present time. Can do. For example, in the game system, the degree of affection of a surrounding male A is 10% for self, 80% for a rival player, and the degree of affection of different surrounding male B is 90 for self. %, And 10% for the rival player, the user determines that the possibility of marriage with the surrounding male A is low, and the male B surrounding the aim is determined. You can conduct bargaining such as

  Furthermore, in the game system, as a date function, it is possible to send and receive mail to and from other rival players who have acquired the same male character as a surrounding male. This e-mail is basically not a so-called e-mail in the real world, but the user operates the network terminal 2 to send an e-mail to a rival player, similar to the e-mail as the party function described above. Is generated as game information by the game information generation unit 31 in the game server 1 and transmitted / received in the game world. As personal attribute information stored in the user data storage area 41, E-mail may be used on condition that an e-mail address is input. The mail may be generated by selecting a prepared sentence, or may be freely input by the user.

  In the game system, each user uses this mail function to, for example, “he is crazy about me!” I can give you an email. " On the other hand, when the rival player receives the e-mail, the e-mail can be replied to the sender of the e-mail, for example, “Let's win!” Or “Thank you for giving up”, It can be used for bargaining between users in the very real world.

  Furthermore, as mentioned above, as a date, there is an “invitation”, but the user can operate the network terminal 2 to ask a surrounding man for a present. In the game system, when the user operates the network terminal 2 and wears a present given by a surrounding man by begging, the data processing unit 32 increases or decreases the personality points of the player character according to the present. . In addition, in the game system, presents received from the surrounding men can be sold off, and in response to this, the data processing unit 32 increases or decreases the personality points of the player character or increases the money held.

  In the game system, when the date is executed, the determination of whether or not the proposal is appropriate is performed based on the preset criteria by the data processing unit 32 based on the affection degree of the surrounding men and the contents of the game history so far. A proposal is made by the surrounding men. It should be noted that the criterion for determining whether or not the proposal is appropriate may be determined probabilistically, for example, or may be a predetermined value, and may be any value.

  Thus, in the game system, a date in accordance with the real world can be realized, and a more realistic romance simulation game with a game between real people can be enjoyed.

  Finally, the lesson attendance will be explained as the third event.

  In the game system, as described above, by taking a lesson, the personality points of the player character can be increased. Here, in the game system, in order to take various lessons, a predetermined attendance fee is required, but the user is given a predetermined amount as an initial expense, and as the predetermined time in the game world passes, The salary according to the “profession” in the personality attribute information is given in the form of a monthly salary in the world. The user can use the money acquired with this salary for the lesson attendance fee. Of course, the user can also use the money earned by selling off the presents given by the surrounding men through the “onigashi” on the date mentioned above, and use the money earned for lesson attendance. be able to.

  In the game system, personality points are used to determine compatibility with surrounding men, and by increasing this individuality point, it is easier for other users to acquire surrounding men, This contributes to the advancement of the game, such as an increase in the rate of increase.

The content of the lesson may be anything such as a quiz about English conversation or a quiz about manners. For example, when the network terminal 2 is the mobile phone 3 ₁ , 3 ₂ capable of executing the above-described i-appli (registered trademark), other quizzes for the quiz can be obtained from the i-appli (registered trademark). This can be realized by starting an application program.

  In the lesson, target individuality points are determined in advance, and in the game system, the target individuality points can be increased according to the attendance result of the lesson. As a result, in the game system, it is possible to strategically increase individuality points. For example, if the preferred female type of a male character who is planning to acquire as a surrounding male is an intelligent female, the personality Of course, it is only necessary to focus on lessons to improve IQ.

  In the game system, when a user receives an instruction to take a lesson by operating the network terminal 2, the game information generating unit 31 executes the lesson. In the game system, when the lesson ends, the attendance result is notified to the data processing unit 32, and the target individuality point is updated.

  The lesson event may be executed by the game information generation unit 31 as described above, but may be provided by another game server. In this case, in the game system, the game information of both game servers can be referred to each other.

  As described above, the game system shown as the embodiment of the present invention provides a predetermined event holding period, so that even if the user does not connect to the game server 1 simultaneously with other users, the other It is possible to play games related to each other. Further, in this game system, since the player is not prepared by the system as a rival player but is registered by a user who is an actual person who has actually accessed the game server 1, Realistic human games can be realized, and humans can play games while communicating with each other. In particular, by applying this game system to a romance-type game, it is possible to match a user with a realistic romance game.

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, in the above-described embodiment, a battle-type romance simulation game for the purpose of competing how a female character marries a wealthy male character has been described. It can also be applied to a romance simulation game for the purpose of marrying a heterosexual character that has a high predetermined standard, such as competing how to marry an attractive female character.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described as being applied to a battle-type romance simulation game, but the present invention can be applied to any battle-type game. In particular, the present invention is applied to a game such as a romance simulation game or a thinking game that does not necessarily require the simultaneous operation of a plurality of users, but the game between humans is an important game element. Is extremely effective.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the number of users who can participate in the game is not clarified. However, the present invention is not limited to the so-called matching-type game in which several people play against each other, but hundreds to thousands. The present invention can be easily applied to a so-called MMO (Massively Multiplayer Online) type game in which a large number of people can play simultaneously.

  Thus, it goes without saying that the present invention can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It is a figure explaining the structure of the game system shown as embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram explaining the specific functional structure of the game system. It is a figure explaining the data structure of the information stored in the user data storage area in a game server. It is a figure explaining the data structure of the information stored in the game parameter data storage area in a game server. It is a figure explaining the data structure of the information stored in the male character data storage area in a game server. FIG. 10 is a flowchart schematically illustrating a series of processing from user registration to game processing in the game system. FIG. It is a figure explaining the example of the own character selection screen displayed on the display apparatus of a network terminal. It is a figure explaining the example of the individuality point screen displayed on the display apparatus of a network terminal. It is a figure explaining the example of the ranking screen displayed on the display apparatus of a network terminal. It is a flowchart explaining a series of processes from the participation intention display to the party by a user to the determination of a participating party in the game system. It is a figure explaining the operation content performed in the party event determined to participate. It is a figure explaining the example of the party screen displayed on the display apparatus of a network terminal. It is a figure explaining the example of the male profile screen displayed on the display apparatus of a network terminal. It is a figure explaining the example of the rival status screen displayed on the display apparatus of a network terminal. It is a figure explaining the example of the rival profile screen displayed on the display apparatus of a network terminal. It is a figure explaining the example of the surrounding male affection degree screen displayed on the display apparatus of a network terminal.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game server 2, 2 ₁ , 2 ₂ ,..., 2 _n Network terminal 3 ₁ , 3 ₂ Mobile phone 4 Personal computer 11 Transmission / reception unit 21 Arithmetic device 22 Storage device 31 Game information generation unit 32 Data processing unit 41 User data Storage area 42 Game parameter data storage area 43 Scenario data storage area 44 Male character data storage area 45 Image data storage area 101 Head image display area 102 Torso image display area 111 Male character image display area 112 Approach mark display area 113 Profile display region 121 approaches status display area 131 affection of the display area _{AP A, AP B, AP C} , AP D approach _{CF A, CF B, CF C} , CF D confessed GW carrier gateway _{ML AB,} ML AC, ML _{AD ML BC,} ML BD, ML _CD mail sending and receiving _{MN A,} MN B, MN _C male character NT Internet _{PL A, PL B, PL C} , PL D user _{ST AB, ST AC, ST AD} , ST BC, ST BD, ST _CD status confirmation

Claims (14)

A game system using a competitive network terminal that allows multiple users to play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network,
A game server owned by the provider providing the game;
A terminal possessed by a user of the game, comprising a network terminal that accesses the game server and operates for the user to play the game;
The game has a predetermined event holding period for a predetermined event that forms the progress of the game, and participates in the event regardless of the time and / or number of times if the user of the network terminal is within the holding period A game system characterized in that a player who can be configured and is a rival is another user who is actually a person who has actually accessed the game server. 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the network terminal changes a personality point indicating a personality parameter of the player character, which is a character operated by the user as a substitute of the user, based on an operation of the user. system. When the event period of the event ends, the game server updates the game information of each user based on the status of all users who participated in the event during the event period. Item 3. The game system according to item 1 or 2. The game server automatically determines an event that the user can participate on the basis of a holding period, the number of participants, and parameters of the player's own character, which is a character that the user operates as his / her own character. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the user can operate the network terminal to mutually refer to the status of the rival player. . The game according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the user operates the network terminal to send and receive mail to and from the rival player. system. 7. The game according to claim 1, wherein the game is a battle-type romance simulation game aimed at competing for how a character in the game world marries a heterosexual character having a high predetermined standard. A game system according to any one of the above. The game according to claim 7, wherein the user operates the network terminal to send and receive mail to and from a rival player who has acquired the same opposite character as the opposite sex. system. The mail is generated as game information by the game server when the user operates the network terminal to display an intention to send mail to a rival player, and is transmitted and received in the game world. The game system according to claim 6, wherein the game system is a game system. 10. The game server according to claim 7, wherein the game server makes a future prediction based on the profile data of the opposite sex and the personality points of the player character, and calculates a game result based on the future prediction. A game system according to any one of the above. A game method using a competitive network terminal in which a plurality of users can play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network,
A step of accessing a game server possessed by a provider providing the game using a network terminal operated by a user of the game to perform the game;
The game has a predetermined event holding period for a predetermined event that forms the progress of the game, and participates in the event regardless of the time and / or number of times if the user of the network terminal is within the holding period A game method, characterized in that a player who can be configured and is a rival is another user who is a real person who has actually accessed the game server. A computer-executable game program using a competitive network terminal that allows a plurality of users to play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network,
A process of accessing the game server possessed by the provider providing the game using a network terminal operated by the user of the game to play the game;
The game has a predetermined event holding period for a predetermined event that forms the progress of the game, and participates in the event regardless of the time and / or number of times if the user of the network terminal is within the holding period A game program characterized in that it is configured to be another user who is a real person who has actually accessed the game server as a rival player. A game server device owned by a provider who provides the game in a game system using a battle type network terminal that allows a plurality of users to play a game without being simultaneously connected to the network,
A means for providing the game with a predetermined event holding period for the predetermined event forming the progress of the game;
The game is configured so that a user of the network terminal can participate in the event regardless of the time and / or the number of times if the user is within the holding period, and the rival player is a real person who has actually accessed. A game server device characterized in that it is a certain other user. A terminal device used in a competitive game system in which a plurality of users can play a game without being simultaneously connected to a network,
Means for accessing a game server possessed by a provider providing the game,
The game has a predetermined event holding period for a predetermined event that forms the progress of the game, and participates in the event regardless of the time and / or number of times if the user of the terminal device is within the holding period A terminal device characterized in that it is a possible configuration and a rival player is another user who is a real person who has actually accessed the game server.