JP2009247541A - Game system, game control program, and game control method - Google Patents

Abstract

To realize a game system capable of actively creating a relationship between a user and the outside.
A game system 1 converts usage history of various functions in a mobile phone 10 into game parameters, and adds the converted parameters to game setting values. Therefore, the usage history of the mobile phone 10 by the user is reflected in the set value of the game, and motivation can be given to the user for relations with other people, expansion of the action range, relations with external facilities, and the like. That is, it is possible to realize a game system that can actively create a relationship between the user and the outside.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, a game control program, and a game control method that can reflect information acquired in the real world in game content.

In modern society where human relations are sparse, there is a problem with “withdrawal” that refuses to interact with the outside and social phobia.
One cause of such problems is excessive dependence on video games and net games.
In other words, when playing a game, it often goes to the screen alone in the room and aims to achieve the goal of the game such as clear or goal.
Continuing such a situation is one of the factors that make it difficult to engage with others, including withdrawal.
Patent Document 1 describes a system that reflects information from the real world in game settings, unlike a game played indoors.
JP 2005-326670 A

However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, information in the real world (for example, a bar code, an IR code, etc.) is reflected in the game settings, and other conventional games in that the user plays the game alone. It was the same.
That is, in the conventional game, it has been difficult to actively create a relationship between the user and the outside.
An object of the present invention is to realize a game capable of positively creating a relationship between a user and the outside.

In order to solve the above problems, the first invention is
Usage history acquisition means (for example, the storage unit 13, the short-range wireless communication units 14 and 22 and the game execution unit 21 in FIG. 1) for acquiring the usage history of the mobile phone, and the mobile phone acquired by the usage history acquisition means Conversion means (for example, the game execution unit 21 in FIG. 1) that converts the use history into game parameters, and game execution means (for example, in FIG. 1) that uses the game parameters converted by the conversion means. And a game execution unit 21).

With such a configuration, the usage history of various functions in the mobile phone is converted into game parameters, and the game is executed using the converted parameters.
Therefore, the usage history of the mobile phone by the user is reflected in the game, and motivation for the external relation can be given.
Therefore, it is possible to realize a game that can actively create a relationship between the user and the outside.

In addition, the second invention,
The conversion means classifies the use history of the mobile phone acquired by the use history acquisition means into a plurality of categories associated with the types of user behavior, and uses the mobile phone use history for each of the categories as a game parameter. It is characterized by converting to.
With such a configuration, the usage history of the mobile phone is converted into game parameters (for example, attack power, physical strength, weapon grade used) corresponding to the classification.
Therefore, when a user has an external connection using a mobile phone, the behavior is reflected in the game parameters that are highly relevant to the user's behavior. It will be easier to link the relationship with progress.

In addition, the third invention,
The converting means categorizes the types of user behavior into relationships with other people, ranges of behavior, and relationships with external facilities, classifies the usage history of the mobile phone in association with the categories, The mobile phone usage history is converted into game parameters for each category.
With such a configuration, when a user has an external connection using a mobile phone, the behavior is reflected in the game parameters highly related to the type of the user's behavior. , It will be easier to link the relationship between their actions and the progress of the game.

In addition, the fourth invention is
The conversion means determines whether or not the usage history of the mobile phone exceeds a threshold value set in each category associated with the type of user action, and exceeds the threshold value set in all categories. In this case, the mobile phone usage history is converted into game parameters at a higher conversion rate than usual.
With such a configuration, when the balance of the types of user behavior is good, a higher value can be reflected in the game parameters, so that the user can take more favorable behavior in relation to the outside. Can be encouraged.

In addition, the fifth invention,
An intermediate target value that is a predetermined break in the game is acquired, and based on the usage history of the mobile phone, an indication of user behavior required until the game parameter reaches the intermediate target value is presented by the mobile phone It is characterized by that.
With such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the motivation for the user to be associated with the outside while associating with the game.
In addition, the sixth invention,
A usage history acquisition function for acquiring a usage history of a mobile phone, a conversion function for converting a usage history of the mobile phone acquired by the usage history acquisition function into a game parameter, and a game parameter converted by the conversion function It is characterized by having a computer realize a game execution function for executing a game by using the computer.

In addition, the seventh invention,
A game control method in a terminal device capable of executing a game, wherein a usage history acquisition step of acquiring a usage history of a mobile phone, and a usage history of the mobile phone acquired in the usage history acquisition step are converted into game parameters A conversion step; and a game execution step of executing the game using the game parameters converted in the conversion step.
That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a game that can actively create a relationship between the user and the outside.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
(Constitution)
First, the configuration will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration of a game system 1 according to the present embodiment.
A game system 1 shown in FIG. 1 shows an example of a game system, a game control program, and a game control method to which the present invention is applied.
In FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a mobile phone 10 and a game terminal 20.

The mobile phone 10 includes a control unit 11, various function units 12, a storage unit 13, and a short-range wireless communication unit 14. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the mobile phone 10 is provided with various functional units that realize the functions of the mobile phone, such as operation buttons, an antenna, or a display.
The control unit 11 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a RAM (Random Access Memory), and has a control function for controlling the entire mobile phone 10.
That is, the control unit 11 executes basic control programs and application programs stored in the storage unit 13, thereby performing operations in the various function units 12, writing information to and reading information from the storage unit 13, or short-range wireless communication unit. 14 to control communication.

In addition, the control unit 11 executes the portable-side user behavior reflection processing program (described later) stored in the storage unit 13 to cooperate with the game execution unit 21 (described later) of the game terminal 20 to A process of reflecting the usage history on the setting value of the game is performed.
The various function units 12 include function units that implement various functions provided in the mobile phone terminal. Specifically, the various function units 12 include an IR (InfraRed) communication unit 12a that performs infrared communication, a call unit 12b that implements a call function in a mobile phone, a mail transmission / reception unit 12c that transmits and receives e-mails, and a GPS A GPS unit 12d that performs positioning using (Global Positioning System), a digital camera unit 12e that captures a digital moving image, and a credit function unit 12f that realizes a credit card function by communication via RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) And.

The storage unit 13 stores the basic control program and application program of the mobile phone 10 and the above-described mobile-side user behavior reflection processing program, and is used when processing is performed in the control unit 11 and various functional units 12. Memorized information.
The storage unit 13 also stores a history of various functions used in the mobile phone 10 (hereinafter referred to as “mobile use history information” as appropriate). Specifically, the storage unit 13 stores the number of IR communications, the duration of the call and the number of calls, the amount of money used and the number of times the credit function is used, the number of times the digital camera takes a picture and the amount of data of the taken image, and the number of times the QR code is acquired. The travel distance measured by GPS and the amount of email sent and received (the number of emails or the amount of data) are stored.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing specific contents of the mobile use history information stored in the storage unit 13 of the mobile phone 10.
In FIG. 2, mobile usage history information is data in a table format consisting of records indicating usage history. Each record includes a category indicating usage content, a real number of usage (usage time / number of times, amount, etc.), Field data indicating a history acquisition period is included.
In FIG. 2, for the sake of simplicity, a part of the records constituting the mobile use history information is shown as an example.
These pieces of information are stored by the control unit 11 every time various functions of the mobile phone 10 are used, and are transmitted to the game terminal 20 in the mobile user action reflection processing program.

Returning to FIG. 1, the short-range wireless communication unit 14 has a communication function based on a communication standard such as Bluetooth. Then, the short-range wireless communication unit 14 transmits information output from the various function units 11 or information stored in the storage unit 12 to other devices or transmitted from other devices in accordance with an instruction signal from the control unit 11. Received information.
In FIG. 1, the game terminal 20 includes a game execution unit 21 and a short-range wireless communication unit 22. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the game terminal 20 is provided with various functional units that realize the functions of the game terminal, such as operation buttons or a display.

The game execution unit 21 includes a control unit having a CPU and a RAM and a non-volatile storage device (for example, a flash memory), and the role playing game is executed by the CPU executing a game program stored in the storage device. And a predetermined game function such as an adventure game.
Also, the storage device of the game execution unit 21 stores parameters that change while the game is played by the user (for example, physical strength points, attack power points, weapon attack power points, etc. of the game character). Yes.

Here, each parameter stored in the storage device is arithmetically processed based on the use history information of the mobile phone 10 received from the mobile phone 10 in the game terminal side user behavior reflection process described later, and the mobile phone 10 is used. In accordance with the user's action, the parameters of the characters and weapons in the game are changed to a high level.
The short-range wireless communication unit 22 is a functional unit that communicates with the short-range wireless communication unit 14 of the mobile phone 10 and has a communication function based on a communication standard such as Bluetooth. Then, when the mobile use history information is transmitted from the short-range wireless communication unit 14 in a state where the short-range wireless communication unit 22 is brought close to a distance where the mobile phone 10 and the game terminal 20 can communicate, The history information is received and output to the game execution unit 21.

(Operation)
Next, the operation will be described.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing user action reflection processing executed in cooperation between the mobile phone 10 and the game terminal 20.
In the user behavior reflection process, the control unit 11 of the mobile phone 10 executes the mobile-side user behavior reflection processing program, and the game execution unit 21 of the game terminal 20 executes the game terminal-side user behavior reflection processing program, thereby 10 and the game terminal 20 are executed in cooperation with each other.

In FIG. 3, the mobile-side user behavior reflecting process is activated when the mobile phone 10 is turned on, and when the mobile-side user behavior reflecting process is started, the control unit 11 uses the functions of the various functional units 12 each time. The usage history is stored in the storage unit 13 (step S1).
Specifically, the control unit 11 of the mobile phone 10 includes the call time, the number of calls, the amount of money used and the number of times of use of the credit function, the number of times of photographing with a digital camera and the amount of data of the photographed image, the number of times of QR code information acquisition, Information such as the distance traveled by GPS and the amount of email sent and received (the number of emails or the amount of data) is acquired and stored in the mobile use history information of the storage unit 13.

Next, the control unit 11 of the mobile phone 10 transmits the mobile use history information stored in the storage unit 13 to the game terminal 20 via the short-range wireless communication unit 14 (step S2).
Here, the mobile usage history information is transmitted / received when the user inputs an instruction to transmit the mobile usage history information to the game terminal 20 from the mobile phone 10 before the game is started on the game terminal 20.
That is, in the game terminal 20, in response to the user inputting an instruction to start the game, the game terminal-side user behavior reflection process is activated, and the game terminal 20 is used by the user as an initial screen at the start of the game. Displays a message prompting to send / receive history information. Then, when the user performs a transmission / reception operation such as bringing the mobile phone 10 and the game terminal 20 closer in response to the message, the mobile use history information is transmitted / received.

After transmitting the mobile use history information to the game terminal 20 in step S2, the control unit 11 of the mobile phone 10 deletes the mobile use history information stored in the storage unit 13 (step S3).
The mobile usage history information is reset every time it is transmitted to the game terminal 20, and the subsequent usage history is newly stored.
When the mobile use history information is transmitted from the mobile phone 10, the game terminal 20 receives the mobile use history information via the short-range wireless communication unit 22 and stores it in the storage device of the game execution unit 21 (step S4). .
And the game terminal 20 performs the game parameter setting process for converting the received portable use history information into the parameter in a game (step S5).

The game parameter setting process is executed as a sub-flow of the game terminal side user behavior reflection process, and is a process for converting each parameter in the portable use history information into a predetermined parameter in the game to be a return value.
Next, the game terminal 20 starts a game using the game parameters converted by the game parameter conversion process (step S6).
After step S3, the control unit 11 of the mobile phone 10 repeats the mobile-side user behavior reflecting process, and after step S6, the game terminal 20 ends the game terminal-side user behavior reflecting process.

Next, the game parameter setting process executed in step S5 of the user action reflecting process will be described.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game parameter setting process executed by the game execution unit 21 of the game terminal 20.
When the game parameter setting process is started, the game execution unit 21 of the game terminal 20 acquires the portable usage history information stored in the storage device (step S101), and is set for each usage content category of the cellular phone 10. Each usage history of the mobile usage history information is converted into a game parameter according to the conversion formula (step S102).

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a conversion method for converting each parameter of the mobile use history information into a game parameter.
In FIG. 5, each category of the usage history included in the mobile usage history information is classified into “relationship with others”, “range of behavior” and “relationship with external facilities” according to the type of user behavior. Yes.
In the example shown in FIG. 5, the number of IR communications, the call duration, and the number of email transmission / reception are classified as “relationship with others”, and the distance traveled by GPS is classified as “range of action”. Further, the number of times of taking a picture with a digital camera, the number of times of acquiring QR code information, and the number of times of using a credit function are classified as “relationship with external facilities”.

Each parameter included in the portable use history information is converted into a game parameter as follows.
That is, with respect to the number of IR communications, the game parameter is calculated as “number of communications × 1” by converting the number of IR communications per one time into one game parameter.
As for the call time, the time per call time is converted into two game parameter points, and the game parameter is calculated as “call time × 2”.
As for the number of times of mail transmission / reception, the number of transmission / reception times is converted into 3 points of game parameters, and the game parameters are calculated as “number of transmission / reception times × 3”.

As for the movement distance by GPS, the game parameter is calculated as “movement distance × 4” by converting the movement distance per km to 4 points of the game parameter.
With respect to the number of times the digital camera takes a picture, the number of times taken is converted into 5 game parameters, and the game parameter is calculated as “number of times taken × 5”.
Regarding the information acquisition count of the QR code, the information acquisition count is converted into 6 parameters of the game parameter, and the game parameter is calculated as “information acquisition count × 6”.
Regarding the number of times the credit function is used, the number of times of use is converted into 7 points of game parameters, and the game parameters are calculated as “use times × 7”.

Then, the game parameters converted for the IR communication count, call duration, and mail transmission / reception count classified as “relationship with others” are summed, and a total value Y1 points is calculated.
Further, the game parameters converted for the movement distance by the GPS classified as “behavior range” are set as the total value Y2 points.
Furthermore, the converted game parameters are summed for the number of times the digital camera categorized as “relationship with external facilities”, the number of times of QR code information acquisition and the number of times the credit function is used, and the total value Y3 points is obtained. Calculated.
Returning to FIG. 4, after step S102, the game executing unit 21 adds the total values Y1 to Y3 of the game parameters calculated for each action classification in FIG. S103).

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method of adding the calculated game parameter total values Y1 to Y3 to the game setting value.
In the example shown in FIG. 6, a case is shown in which the total values Y1 to Y3 are added for the game setting values in the competitive game.
In FIG. 6, the total value Y1 of the game parameter calculated for “Relationship with Others” is added to the attack power of the game character, and the total value Y2 of the game parameter calculated for “Range of Action” is It is added to the physical strength of. Further, the total value Y3 of the game parameters calculated for “relationship with external facilities” is added to the grade of weapon used by the game character.
In step S <b> 103, after adding the total values Y <b> 1 to Y <b> 3 to the game setting value, the game execution unit 21 returns to the user behavior reflection process and executes the game based on the added game setting value.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state before and after reflecting the usage history of the mobile phone 10 in the setting value of the game.
As shown in FIG. 7A, before the user action reflecting process was executed, the attack power of the user character in the game was 80, the physical strength was 100, and the weapon used was a hammer with an attack power of 8. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7B, as a result of executing the user action reflection process, the attack power is upgraded to 160, the physical strength is increased to 250, and the weapon used is upgraded to a sword with an attack power of 20. ing. Therefore, the attack power 150 and physical strength 200 of the opponent boss character and the attack power 10 of the “saw” used as a weapon can be exceeded, and the battle can be advantageously advanced.

As described above, the game system 1 according to the present embodiment converts the usage history of various functions in the mobile phone 10 into game parameters, and adds the converted parameters to game setting values.
Therefore, the usage history of the mobile phone 10 by the user is reflected in the set value of the game, and motivation can be given to the user for relations with other people, expansion of the action range, relations with external facilities, and the like.
That is, it is possible to realize a game system that can actively create a relationship between the user and the outside.

Further, the usage history in the mobile phone 10 is classified according to the usage content (classification of usage history), and each parameter obtained by converting the usage history is a game setting value (for example, attack power, physical strength) corresponding to the classification. , Used weapon grade).
Therefore, when the user has an external connection using the mobile phone 10, the action is reflected in the setting value of the game highly related to the user's action. It becomes easy to tie the relationship with the progress of the game.
In the present embodiment, the case where the game terminal 20 that executes the game and the mobile phone 10 that acquires the user action history are different devices has been described as an example. However, as another embodiment, It is possible to adopt a system configuration for executing a game on the mobile phone 10.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the mobile phone 10 when a game is executed on the mobile phone 10.
In the example shown in FIG. 8, the mobile phone 10 has the function of the game execution unit 21 of the game terminal 20 in FIG. 1.
As yet another embodiment, an online game system configuration in which a game is executed by logging into the game server from the mobile phone 10 can be employed.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a system configuration in the case of an online game format.
In the example shown in FIG. 9, the game execution unit 21 of the game terminal 20 in FIG. 1 executes the browser software, thereby realizing the function as a client of the game server 30 and providing the game function provided in the game server 30 to the user. It is supposed to be.

(Application 1)
In the above embodiment, a value (intermediate target value) that becomes a break in the game setting value, such as points necessary until the weapon used in the game reaches the next grade, is obtained, and a request is made to the user to acquire the value The usage contents of the mobile phone 10 can be displayed on the mobile phone 10 as a guide.
For example, when the weapon used by the game character is upgraded to the next weapon with 6 points, the user's history in the use history of the mobile phone 10 corresponding to the used weapon grade “relationship with external facilities” If the QR code is acquired once, it is possible to display a message that the weapon used in the game is upgraded.

In this case, it is possible to further increase the motivation for the user to be associated with the outside while associating with the game.
At this time, the process of obtaining the intermediate target value and determining the usage content of the mobile phone 10 required by the user may be performed in any device such as the mobile phone 10 or the game terminal 20, and the result is obtained from the mobile phone. The user is notified via the telephone 10.

(Application example 2)
In the embodiment described above, the user's behavior is classified into three types, that is, the relationship with another person, the expansion of the action range, and the relationship with an external facility, and the use history of the mobile phone 10 is reflected in the setting value of the game. However, it is more desirable that these three types of actions be performed in a balanced manner.
Therefore, when the usage history of the mobile phone 10 is converted into game parameters in the game terminal 20, the balance of the types of user behavior is detected, and when the balance is good, a high value is reflected in the game setting value. It is valid.

In this case, a threshold value is set for each type of user action, and it is determined whether or not all of the game parameter total values Y1 to Y3 calculated from the usage history of the mobile phone 10 exceed the set threshold value. Thus, when all of the total values Y1 to Y3 exceed the threshold value, it is possible to convert them into game parameters at a higher conversion rate than usual (for example, increase the total values Y1 to Y3 by 10%).
Thus, for example, when a sports facility (tennis court) is reserved from the mobile phone 10, an e-mail is sent to a friend, friends are gathered, and the sports facility is visited to play tennis, the game setting is performed. As a value, a higher value is reflected.
Therefore, it is possible to prompt the user to take a more preferable action in relation to the outside.

1 is a diagram illustrating a system configuration of a game system 1. FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing specific contents of portable use history information stored in a storage unit 13 of the mobile phone 10. It is a flowchart which shows the user action reflection process which the mobile telephone 10 and the game terminal 20 perform in cooperation. 4 is a flowchart showing a game parameter setting process executed by a game execution unit 21 of the game terminal 20. It is a figure which shows an example of the conversion method which converts each parameter of portable use log | history information into the parameter of a game. It is a figure which shows an example of the method of adding the total value Y1-Y3 of the parameter of the calculated game to the setting value of a game. It is a figure which shows the state before and behind reflecting the use log | history of the mobile telephone 10 on the setting value of a game. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the mobile phone 10 when a game is executed on the mobile phone 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows the system configuration at the time of setting it as an online game format. It is a figure which shows the place where was installed.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game system, 10 Mobile phone, 11 Control part, 12 Various function parts, 12a IR communication part, 12b Calling part, 12c Mail transmission / reception part, 12d GPS unit, 12e Digital camera part, 12f Credit function part, 13 Memory | storage part, 14 , 22 Short-range wireless communication unit, 20 game terminal, 21 game execution unit, 30 game server

Claims (7)

Usage history acquisition means for acquiring a usage history of the mobile phone;
Conversion means for converting the use history of the mobile phone acquired by the use history acquisition means into game parameters;
Game execution means for executing a game using the game parameters converted by the conversion means;
A game system comprising:   The conversion means classifies the use history of the mobile phone acquired by the use history acquisition means into a plurality of categories associated with the type of user behavior, and uses the mobile phone use history for each of the categories as a game parameter. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game system is converted into a game.   The conversion means classifies the type of user behavior into the relationship with other people, the range of behavior, and the relationship with an external facility, classifies the usage history of the mobile phone in association with the category, 3. The game system according to claim 2, wherein the usage history of the mobile phone is converted into a game parameter for each category.   The conversion means determines whether or not the usage history of the mobile phone exceeds a threshold set in each of the categories associated with the type of user action, and exceeds the threshold set in all the categories. 4. The game system according to claim 2, wherein the usage history of the mobile phone is converted into a game parameter at a higher conversion rate than usual.   An intermediate target value that is a predetermined break in the game is acquired, and based on the usage history of the mobile phone, an indication of user behavior required until the game parameter reaches the intermediate target value is presented by the mobile phone The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: Usage history acquisition function to acquire usage history of mobile phone,
A conversion function for converting the use history of the mobile phone acquired by the use history acquisition function into a game parameter;
A game execution function for executing a game using the parameters of the game converted by the conversion function;
A game control program for causing a computer to realize the above. A game control method in a terminal device capable of executing a game,
A usage history acquisition step of acquiring a usage history of the mobile phone;
A conversion step of converting the use history of the mobile phone acquired in the use history acquisition step into a game parameter;
A game execution step of executing a game using the game parameters converted in the conversion step;
A game control method comprising:

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