JP2013000552A - Simulation game apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game apparatus which provides rich entertainment by registering a location area of a store, facility or the like on a map and performing metrological translation of a point obtained and counted by check-in by visiting the registered store, facility or the like for each of various network games.SOLUTION: A simulation game apparatus 1 uses position information obtained by using GPS of a mobile communication terminal 2 to register a location area of an arbitrary store, facility or the like on a map and visits the location area of the registered store, facility or the like to make check-in, thereby obtaining and counting a point associated with a network game. The simulation game apparatus 1 is used by performing metrological translation of the point into a numerical unit, a distance unit, a weight unit, a time unit, a space unit or the like for use in an arbitrary network game.

Description

  The present invention relates to a simulation game device using current position acquisition by a GPS function of a mobile communication terminal or the like, and particularly, by acquiring and counting points by registering location areas such as various stores and facilities, and visiting and checking in In addition, the present invention relates to a simulation game apparatus in which various net games can be performed in conjunction with each other directly or by converting the amount.

  Conventionally, an entertainment system using a network as shown in Patent Document 1 is known. In this system, when a network game using a mobile terminal is performed, the user can actually move in the real world as the game progresses, and can acquire actual information from actual attachments or facilities. It has a configuration.

  In such a system, a user moves to an actual event spot by using a map, obtains a hint, performs a quiz or a mini game, and earns points when these are cleared.

  Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-49681

  However, in the above-mentioned entertainment system known in the past, various games can be enjoyed by using the location information by the GPS function of the mobile terminal and using the server via the network, but there are still advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, it is desired to be able to play an online game that is more interesting and promotes fun.

  Furthermore, it is also desirable to activate various services using the entertainment system as described above, and to activate consumption sliding in each location area. Therefore, it is desirable to take some measures.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, linking current location information by using GPS of a portable information terminal to a location area and a game, registering stores, facilities, etc. on a map, registered stores, By converting the points accumulated by accumulating and accumulating by detouring to the facility etc. as appropriate according to various net games, you can enjoy the game and play an interesting net game, It is another object of the present invention to provide a simulation game device that can be expected to activate consumption sliding.

  In order to meet such a purpose, the simulation game device according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 1) uses location information by GPS and registers a location area such as an arbitrary store or facility on a map, By checking in the location areas of these registered stores, registered facilities, etc. using the position information, points are obtained, counted, and linked to a net game. The point is converted into a measure so as to be used in a quantity unit, a distance unit, a weight unit, a time unit, a space unit, and the like that can be used in various types of net games.

  The simulation game device according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 2) is the simulation game device according to claim 1, wherein the simulation game device is provided in a main server connected via the Internet by a user's communication terminal. In order to play an arbitrary net game, position information acquisition means for acquiring the current position information of the user, point control means for acquiring and counting the points according to the position information by the position information acquisition means A scale conversion means for quantitatively and numerically converting the point into a quantity unit, a distance unit, a weight unit, a time unit, a space unit, etc., and a point recording means for recording the point or the scale-converted value And display means for displaying the points or numerical values converted into measures. To.

  The simulation game device according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 3) is the simulation game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main server is configured to be connectable to a portable information terminal of a user who is a member. The system is configured to check in by confirming that the user has reached a predetermined location area based on the position information obtained by the position information acquisition means.

  The simulation game device according to the present invention (the invention according to claim 4) is the simulation game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, and is intended for a location area such as a store or a facility on the map. It is characterized in that it is configured to guide the user to a location area such as an arbitrary store or facility by imposing heights such as points.

  A simulation game apparatus according to the present invention (invention according to claim 5) is the simulation game apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a portable communication terminal is used to acquire position information by using GPS. It is characterized by using.

  As described above, according to the simulation game device of the present invention, the user uses the location information obtained by GPS to register a store or facility on the map, or visit the registered store or facility as appropriate. Points can be acquired by performing check-in, and location areas such as stores and facilities can be registered directly on site or designated and registered on a map via a communication terminal.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, as described above, location areas such as stores and facilities are registered as appropriate, and points that can be acquired by visiting the registered stores and facilities as appropriate and checking in are acquired and accumulated. Thus, the acquired points can be used for various things.

  According to the present invention, the user goes out to a predetermined location area in order to perform quantitative and numerical conversion in his / her portable information terminal. When reaching a predetermined location area, it is possible to log in and connect to the main server on the net via the Internet. Accordingly, the user can receive the quantitative and numerical effects generated in accordance with the position information and smoothly carry the progress of the game at the portable information terminal. In this way, the user can simultaneously acquire the community and store information in the location area while enjoying the game.

  Further, when the user goes to the location area, the use of the store and the facility becomes active, the consumption activity is promoted, and the economic effect appears.

  In particular, conventional net games have been completed at home, etc., and have been able to provide only an uninteresting environment as well as a sense of blockage. Furthermore, the conventional net advertisement only pastes an advertisement proportional to the number of visitors to the site and the page view. However, according to the present invention, store information (event / campaign) can be obtained by checking in the registered location area with GPS.・ Coupons and new product information) can be obtained, and if GPS is used anywhere in the country, nearby shops and facility information can be obtained, which contributes to a search-less environment.

  At the same time, posts and reviews in the location area are automatically stored as a database of the user's live voice and can be returned to the user or location area operator.

  In addition, according to the present invention, since the points acquired and accumulated are converted into distance units, weight units, time units, and space units and output, it is possible to play various interesting online games. The game can be enjoyed by converting corresponding to each.

  1 is an overall schematic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a simulation game device according to the present invention.

  Registering stores, facilities, etc. on a map using GPS location information, detouring to the registered stores, facilities, etc. By being configured so as to be able to convert correspondingly, a simulation game device that is rich in interest has been provided.

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a simulation game apparatus according to the present invention.
In the figure, a simulation game apparatus denoted as a whole by reference numeral 1 includes a device server 10 to which a plurality of mobile communication terminals 2 and a plurality of communication terminals 3 operated by individual users are connected via the Internet 4 and various networks. It comprises a plurality of game servers 20 for playing games.

  Here, the mobile communication terminal 2 and the communication terminal 3 are configured to be able to acquire or refer to position information using GPS, and the user wants to register the location area of various stores, facilities, etc. on the map of the mobile communication terminal 2. The location area can be registered or the location area can be visited for check-in by going to the site.

  In addition, when using the communication terminal 3, selecting and registering a location area such as an arbitrary store or facility on the map, or inputting the position information, checking in the location area Good.

  Further, the simulation game apparatus 1 is provided in the apparatus server 10 connected via the Internet 4 by the communication terminals 2 and 3 of the user, and the position information acquisition means for acquiring the current position information of the user 11 and a point control unit 12 that acquires and counts the points according to the position information obtained by the position information acquisition unit 11, and the points for, for example, a quantity unit, a distance unit, a weight unit, and a time for performing an arbitrary net game A scale conversion means 13 that quantitatively and numerically converts scales such as units and space units, a point recording means 14 that records the points or scale-converted values, and a display that displays the points or scale-converted numerical values And means 15.

  Further, in the simulation game apparatus 1, the main server 10 is configured to be connectable to a portable information terminal 2 of a user who is a member, and based on the position information obtained by the position information acquisition unit 11, It is configured to check in by confirming that it has reached a predetermined location area (store, facility, etc.).

  Here, the points accumulated and accumulated as points are converted according to the conditions used by each game server 20 so that the user can play a game by connecting to any game server 20 playing a net game. It has come to be used.

  According to the simulation game apparatus 1 according to the present invention having the above-described configuration, the user uses the location information based on GPS to register stores, facilities, etc. on the map, or visit the registered stores, facilities, etc. as appropriate. Points can be acquired by performing check-in, and location areas such as stores and facilities can be registered directly on site or designated and registered on a map via a communication terminal.

  Furthermore, as described above, the location points such as stores and facilities are registered as appropriate, and the points acquired by acquiring and accumulating points that can be acquired by visiting the registered stores and facilities as appropriate and checking in are acquired. Can be used for various things.

  In addition, since the points accumulated and accumulated are converted into distance units, weight units, time units, and space units, they are output, so when playing various interesting online games, By converting, you can enjoy the game.

  Here, when enjoying the net game by the game server 20 described above, various net games can be enjoyed by combining with distance conversion, weight conversion, time conversion, and space conversion on the net game.

  For example, when items can be acquired, the number of items is increased every time check-in is performed. This quantity unit is configured so that the number increases in individual units.

In addition, when the distance is increased by a distance unit (Km unit), the vehicle is moved forward in a car rally game.
Further, by increasing the mass in weight units (Kg units), for example, the treasure weight acquired in the treasure hunt game is increased.

Furthermore, by increasing the time in units of time, it is possible to make room for the time required to achieve the target. In a game that competes for time, each time you check in, you increase your time.
Also, by increasing the space in units of square meters, the acquisition space should be increased, and the square meter should be legislated.

Further, in the simulation game apparatus 1 according to the present invention, a store that guides the user by adding a level to a point given to check-in when registering or visiting a location area such as a store or a facility on the map described above , You can give superiority or inferiority to facilities.
If it does in this way, it can also be expected to exert an advertising effect for the user.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the structure described in the above-described embodiment, and it goes without saying that the shape, structure, and the like of each part constituting the simulation game apparatus 1 can be appropriately modified and changed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Simulation game apparatus 2 Portable communication terminal 3 Communication terminal 4 Internet 10 Device server 11 Position information acquisition means 12 Point control means 13 Quantity conversion means 14 Point recording means 15 Display means 20 Game server

Claims (5)

By registering the location area of any store, facility, etc. on the map using the location information using GPS, and checking in the location area of these registered stores, facilities, etc. using the location information, Is a simulation game device that acquires, counts, and links with a net game,
The simulation game device is configured to use the points after being converted into weights so as to be a unit of quantity, a unit of distance, a unit of weight, a unit of time, a space unit, etc. that can be used in various types of net games. A simulation game device characterized. The simulation game apparatus according to claim 1,
The simulation game device is provided in a main server connected via the Internet by a user's communication terminal,
Position information acquisition means for acquiring the current position information of the user;
Point control means for acquiring and counting the points according to position information obtained by the position information acquisition means;
A scale conversion means for quantitatively and numerically converting the points into a quantity unit, a distance unit, a weight unit, a time unit, a space unit, etc. in order to play an arbitrary net game;
A simulation game apparatus comprising: point recording means for recording the points or values converted into measures, and display means for displaying the points or values converted into measures.   3. The simulation game device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main server is configured to be connectable to a mobile information terminal of a user who is a member, and is used based on position information obtained by the position information acquisition means. A simulation game apparatus configured to check-in by confirming that a person has reached a predetermined location area.   The simulation game device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a point such as a point is intentionally imposed on a location area such as a store or a facility on the map, and a user is assigned to an arbitrary store, A simulation game apparatus characterized by being guided to a location area such as a facility.   5. The simulation game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a mobile communication terminal is used to acquire position information by using GPS.

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