JP2013162836A - Game server device, program and game device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new game using network service such as SNS, and a server device etc. for improving the amusement of a game with the new game to promote the use of the game.SOLUTION: A network system 10 is configured so that service user information of a friend of a player is usable in setting game elements such as characters, a map of a game space or its scenario together with origin information originating in a communication terminal device 100 or the player who carries out a game. The network system 10 is also configured to feedback, to SNS, the service user information used for a game, and notification about the use or an image on the characters, the map of the game space or its scenario set when using the service user information to provide the friend of the player with these pieces of information.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game server device, a program, and a game device.

  In recent years, a networking service that forms a virtual community via a network and interacts with others, that is, a social networking service (hereinafter referred to as “SNS”) is known. In addition to services related to information transmission and information sharing with others, this SNS often provides various services in conjunction with applications such as games.

  In particular, recently, as a game system linked to SNS, there is known a game system that advances a game in conjunction with friends or acquaintances on SNS or other games that they execute, for example, one user Is known to invite participation in the game in order to ask other users to support the game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-166057 A

  However, in the system disclosed in Patent Document 1, although the interest of the game is improved by using the SNS and the use of the game is promoted, the information on the SNS of the friend / acquaintance is not captured. Not in.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a new game using a network service such as SNS, and thereby to improve the interest of the game. The object is to provide a server device or the like that can promote the use.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the game server system of the present invention provides:
A communication means for transmitting and receiving data related to the game via the communication terminal device and the network;
An acquisition means for acquiring user information of a specific service user based on an instruction of the communication terminal device from a management database that manages user information of a service user registered in a predetermined network service provided on the network;
Setting means for setting a game element to be used in the game by a combination of the acquired user information and cause information resulting from either the communication terminal device or the user executing the game;
With
The communication means has a configuration for providing game data for advancing a game based on the set game element to the communication terminal device.

  With this configuration, the game server system according to the present invention allows, for example, a specific user registered as a friend or acquaintance of a player who executes a game on a network service that enables information exchange, information sharing, or information transmission. Based on the user information, game elements such as a character used in the game, a game space map, or a scenario thereof can be set.

  In addition, the game server system of the present invention can set game elements to be used in the game by combining user information and cause information resulting from the communication terminal device or player executing the game. Can be set by the player, a unique game element can be set for each game. For example, the cause information is based on a telephone number or other unique information of the communication terminal device or the unique information. A unique game element can be set by using information originating from the communication terminal device such as the set IP address and other identification information.

  Therefore, the game server system of the present invention can provide a game having a new interest that can be linked to a network service such as SNS, and improve the interest of the game by having a new interest. It is possible to promote the use of the game.

(2) Also, the game server system of the present invention provides:
In order to provide the related data regarding the set game element to the service user via the network service so as to be able to be notified, the system further includes registration means for registering in the management database.

  With this configuration, the game server system according to the present invention can, for example, provide text or voice or other notification data indicating that a game element has been set, or a friend / acquaintance network service used when the game element has been set. A set game, such as nickname or other user information, character image, map image, image representing a part of a scenario, or other image data related to a set game element, or a combination of these data Data regarding the elements can be provided to the network service so as to be notified to the service user via the network service.

  That is, the game server system of the present invention is configured such that the game element is set, the nickname of the friend / acquaintance to which the user information used for the set game element belongs, or an image related to the set game element is displayed as SNS or the like. It is possible to notify the service user of the network service such as posting on the network service.

  Therefore, the game server system of the present invention can share the interest of the game without causing friends / acquaintances on the network service to participate in the game. A high advertising effect can be expected from other service users, and a game having new interests linked to a network service can be provided.

(3) Also, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The setting means executes a calculation process for calculating a unique value from the same user information and cause information as a calculation value based on the acquired user information and the cause information attributed to the communication terminal device or the player. And it has the structure which sets the said game element based on the said arithmetic processing result.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention can set different game elements if the user information or the cause information is different, and can generate a reproducible game element by using the same information. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the randomness related to the setting of the game element and maintain the interest in setting the game element.

(4) Moreover, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The game element is a character used in the game, and is composed of a plurality of types of part data defining the game characteristics of the character,
The setting means searches a parts database in which a plurality of types of part data are recorded based on the user information and the cause information, identifies a given part data from a plurality of types of part data, and It has a configuration for setting a character as a game element.

  With this configuration, the game server system according to the present invention, for example, each part such as the shape of the character's face, size and color, other appearances, battle ability and technical ability, other ability characteristics, character attributes, weapons to be held, and Create a database of part data that defines a part of the character, such as items and other auxiliary characteristics, and combine the relevant part data from the databased part data based on the user information and cause information. Since it can be set, it is possible to set a simple and attached character.

  Therefore, the game server system of the present invention can dramatically increase the types of characters set by changing or adding part data.

(5) Moreover, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The game element is data for defining a game execution environment, and is composed of a plurality of types of part data for defining a partial execution environment of the game,
The setting means searches a parts database in which a plurality of types of part data are recorded based on the user information and the cause information, and identifies given part data from the plurality of types of part data. It has a configuration for setting an execution environment for the game.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention, for example, specifies partial map data constituting a partial map on the game space, the progress of the game and the contents accompanying the progress of the game, and a part for assembling a game story Part data that defines a part of the execution environment, such as typical scenario data, battle venues, opponents, appearance characters, their characteristics, and other stage data that defines the content of the game stage that changes as the game progresses Can be set as a database, and from the part data stored in the database, the corresponding part data can be combined based on the user information and the cause information to set the game element.

  Therefore, the game server system of the present invention can dramatically increase the game elements set by changing or adding the part data.

(6) Moreover, the game server system of the present invention provides:
Each part data stored in the parts database includes flag information for determining whether or not search is possible based on the progress of the executed game,
The setting means is configured to specify the given part data and set the game element while referring to the flag information.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention can change the game elements set based on the progress of the game even with the same user information and cause information. It is possible to maintain interest.

(7) Moreover, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The data relating to the set game element is image data for displaying an image relating to the set game element,
The registration unit registers the image data in the management database in order to provide the image data so as to be viewable to the service user.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention can feed back the character information to the network service such as SNS as an image. Therefore, the information that the friend / acquaintance on the network service is more interested in than the text etc. Can be provided.

  Therefore, the game server system of the present invention has a new interest that can share the interest of the game without allowing friends / acquaintances on the network to participate in the game and can be linked to the network service. A game can be offered.

(8) Moreover, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The data regarding the set game element is notification data for notifying in the network service that the game element has been set,
The providing means registers the notification data in the management database in order to provide the notification data to the service user so as to be notified.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention can easily notify the network service such as posting on an SNS or the like, so that it is possible to provide information that is easily interested in friends / acquaintances on the network service.

(9) Moreover, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The setting means acquires flag information that changes based on the progress of the game, and sets a game element to be used in the game based on the acquired flag information and a combination of the user information and the cause information Has a configuration.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention can change the game elements set based on the progress of the game even with the same user information and cause information. It is possible to maintain interest.

(10) Further, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The cause information is configured to be setting information set on a game executed by the player.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention sets game elements based on setting information that can be set uniquely in a game by a player such as a game character or a company. It is possible to set a characteristic game element, and to provide an interest of the game in the player with respect to the setting of the game element.

(11) Further, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The cause information has a configuration that is unique information in a communication terminal device that executes the game.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention can set a game element based on information unique to a communication terminal device such as terminal identification information of the communication terminal device.

  Therefore, the game server system of the present invention can set a unique game element for each game, and can provide an interest of the game in the player with respect to the setting of the game element.

(12) Moreover, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The cause information is configured to be information set due to a communication terminal device that executes the game.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention can set a game element based on information registered in association with the IP address, telephone number, and other terminal identification information of the communication terminal device.

  Therefore, the game server system of the present invention can set a unique game element for each game, and can provide an interest of the game in the player with respect to the setting of the game element.

(13) Moreover, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The communication means corresponds to the game element in order to provide the game element from a communication terminal apparatus that executes the game using the set game element to another communication terminal apparatus that executes the game in a different game space. The communication terminal device is configured to be provided.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention can provide a set game element from a communication terminal apparatus that executes a game using the set game element to a communication terminal apparatus in a different game space.

(14) Further, the game server system of the present invention provides:
The other communication terminal device has a configuration in which the platform in the game is different from the communication terminal device on the providing side.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention can provide set game elements to communication terminal devices having different game spaces even when the platforms in the game are different.

(15) Further, the game server system of the present invention provides:
It has a configuration further comprising provision information generation means for generating information when the set game element is provided to another communication terminal device that executes the game in a different game space and has a different platform.

  With this configuration, the game server system of the present invention can provide set game elements such as a two-dimensional bar code to communication terminal devices having different game spaces without using communication means.

(16) In order to solve the above problems, the program of the present invention provides:
A program executed by a computer installed in a server system connected to a communication terminal device via a network,
The computer,
Communication control means for transmitting and receiving data relating to the game with the communication terminal device;
Obtaining means for obtaining user information of a specific service user based on an instruction of the communication terminal device from a management database for managing user information of a service user registered in a predetermined network service provided on the network;
Setting means for setting a game element to be used in the game by a combination of the acquired user information and cause information resulting from either the communication terminal device or the player executing the game;
As well as
The game terminal is configured to provide game data for advancing a game based on the set game element to the communication terminal device.

  With this configuration, the program of the present invention allows the user information of a specific user registered as a friend or acquaintance of a player who executes a game on a network service that enables information exchange, information sharing, or information transmission, for example. Based on the above, it is possible to set a game element such as a character used in the game, a game space map, or a scenario thereof.

  Further, the program of the present invention can set a game element to be used in a game by a combination of user information and cause information originating from a communication terminal device or a player that executes the game. Can be set for each game, and, for example, as the cause information, a telephone number, an IP address, or other information unique to the communication terminal device or the unique information A unique game element can be set by using information resulting from the communication terminal device such as identification information set based on the information.

  Therefore, the program of the present invention can provide a game having a new interest that can be linked to a network service such as SNS, and can improve the interest of the game by having a new interest. Use of the game can be promoted.

(17) In order to solve the above problem, the game device of the present invention provides:
Game execution means for executing a game;
Operation means used to input an operation related to the game of the player;
An acquisition means for acquiring user information of a specific service user based on an instruction of the communication terminal device from a management database that manages user information of a service user registered in a predetermined network service provided on the network;
Setting means for setting a game element to be used in the game by a combination of the acquired user information and cause information resulting from either the communication terminal device or the player executing the game;
With
The game execution means is configured to advance the game based on the set game elements.

  With this configuration, the game device of the present invention can be used by, for example, a user of a specific user registered as a friend or acquaintance of a player who executes a game on a network service that enables information exchange, information sharing, or information transmission. Based on the information, a game element such as a character used in the game, a game space map, or a scenario thereof can be set, so that a game with new interest that can be linked to a network service such as SNS is provided. be able to.

  Further, the game device of the present invention can set game elements to be used in the game by combining user information and cause information resulting from a communication terminal device or a player that executes the game. If it can be set by the player, a unique game element can be set for each game. For example, as the cause information, a telephone number, an IP address, or other information unique to the communication terminal device or the unique information A unique game element can be set by using information originating from the communication terminal device such as identification information set based on.

  Therefore, the game device of the present invention can provide a game having a new interest that can be linked with a network service such as SNS, and improve the interest of the game by having a new interest. Can promote the use of the game.

(18) In order to solve the above problems, the program of the present invention provides:
A program executed by a computer,
The computer,
Game execution means for executing a game;
Input processing means for performing input processing of operations related to the game of the player;
Acquire user information of a specific service user from a management database that manages user information of a service user registered in a predetermined network service provided on the network based on the user's instruction input via the operation means. Acquisition means,
Setting means for setting a game element to be used in the game by a combination of the acquired user information and cause information resulting from either the communication terminal device or the player executing the game;
And function as
The game is advanced based on the set game element.

  With this configuration, the program of the present invention allows the user information of a specific user registered as a friend or acquaintance of a player who executes a game on a network service that enables information exchange, information sharing, or information transmission, for example. Since a game element such as a character used in a game, a game space map, or a scenario thereof can be set based on the game, a game with new interest that can be linked with a network service such as SNS is provided. Can do.

  Further, the program of the present invention can set a game element to be used in a game by a combination of user information and cause information originating from a communication terminal device or a player that executes the game. Can be set for each game, and, for example, as the cause information, a telephone number, an IP address, or other information unique to the communication terminal device or the unique information A unique game element can be set by using information resulting from the communication terminal device such as identification information set based on the information.

  Therefore, the program of the present invention can provide a game having a new interest that can be linked to a network service such as SNS, and can improve the interest of the game by having a new interest. Use of the game can be promoted.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure in one Embodiment of the network system which concerns on this invention. It is an example of the functional block diagram which shows the structure of the communication terminal device in one Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the SNS server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the part data memorize | stored in the parts database of one Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the character set in one Embodiment. In the network system of one Embodiment, it is a flowchart (the 1) which shows operation | movement of the communication terminal device, SNS server apparatus, and game server apparatus regarding execution of a game process. In the network system of one Embodiment, it is a flowchart (the 2) which shows operation | movement of the communication terminal device, SNS server apparatus, and game server apparatus regarding execution of a game process. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows operation | movement of the SNS server apparatus and game server apparatus regarding a character setting process in the network system of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows operation | movement of the SNS server apparatus and game server apparatus regarding a character setting process in the network system of one Embodiment. In one Embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the SNS server apparatus regarding a SNS interlocking | linkage process, and a game server apparatus. In the network system of one Embodiment, it is a flowchart (the 1) which shows operation | movement of the SNS server apparatus and game server apparatus regarding execution of a game start process. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows operation | movement of the SNS server apparatus regarding execution of a game start process, and a game server apparatus in the network system of one Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the network system of one modification. It is an example of the functional block diagram which shows the structure of the communication terminal device in one modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all the configurations described in the following embodiments are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention. In particular, the following embodiments will be described using SNS, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other network services.

  The following embodiment is an embodiment in which the program, the game device, and the game server device according to the present invention are applied to a plurality of game terminal devices and server devices included in a network system constructed via a network. It is.

1. First, the configuration of the network system 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the network system 10 of the present embodiment.

  The network system 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of communication terminal devices 100 that each user has, and each user who connects to each communication terminal device 100 via a network and enjoys SNS services (hereinafter referred to as “service user”). SNS server 200 that provides SNS-related services via each communication terminal device 100, and each communication terminal device 100 connected via a network, and game data corresponding to the communication terminal device 100 is obtained. And a game server device 300 to be distributed.

  The network system 10 is a system that uses user information related to a service user provided by the SNS server device 200 (hereinafter referred to as “service user information”) for a game provided by the game server device 300.

  Specifically, the network system 10 has a friend / acquaintance relationship between the player and the SNS (hereinafter referred to as “friend relationship”) together with cause information attributed to either the communication terminal device 100 or the player executing the game. The service user information of the constructed service user (so-called “friend”) can be used when setting a game element such as a character, a game space map, or a scenario thereof.

  Then, the network system 10 feeds back, on the SNS, the service user information used for the game, the notice of the use, or the character, the game space map set when used, or an image related to the scenario. , The player's friends and others can be provided with such information.

  Specifically, each communication terminal device 100 is, for example, a personal computer (PC), a PDA, a portable game machine, a home game machine, an image generation device, a tablet information terminal device, a smartphone, or a portable phone. Yes, it has a wireless or wired communication function for exchanging data with the game server device 300 and the SNS server device 200 via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN.

  In particular, each communication terminal device 100 includes resource data for the WWW system described in a markup language such as XML (extensible Markup Language), and a unique URL (Uniform Resource Locator) indicating the network address of the resource data. And a browsing function for performing data communication with the game server device 300 and the SNS server device 200.

  And each communication terminal device 100 can perform a game in conjunction with the game server device 300 using the browsing function, or can receive provision of services related to SNS in conjunction with the game server device 300. Have.

  The SNS server device 200 is a control device for exchange between a plurality of service users constructed on the Internet, and is a server device that provides various network services.

  In addition, the SNS server device 200 performs data transmission / reception with the communication terminal device 100 using, for example, an API (Application Programming Interface) or a given platform, and provides the service user via the communication terminal device 100. It has become.

  In particular, the SNS server device 200 has a database that stores friend service user information stored in association with each player who executes a game registered as an SNS service user.

  And based on the request | requirement of the game server apparatus 300, the SNS server apparatus 200 provides the said service server information to the said game server apparatus 300 in order to utilize for the game performed by the player with the said game server apparatus 300. It has a configuration that can.

  Further, the SNS server device 200 notifies the game server device 300 of notification data for notifying that the provided service user information has been used for the game, or a character, game set when the service user information is used. Image data relating to game elements such as a space map or its scenario is obtained and stored in a database.

  Then, the SNS server device 200 browses the stored notification data or image data to the corresponding service user (for example, a friend / acquaintance on the player's SNS) via the communication terminal device 100 using the posted information on the SNS. It has the structure which can be made to do.

  The game server device 300 is a server device that executes a data transmission / reception with the communication terminal device 100 using an API or another platform, and provides a game. In addition, the game server device 300 performs a game process based on the operation instruction of the player input via the communication terminal device 100, and can display the result on the communication terminal device 100 using the browser function. Is provided to the communication terminal device 100 so that the player can execute the game.

  In particular, the game server device 300 is a game executed on a web browser of the communication terminal device 100, for example, a browser game (for example, a browser game created in various languages such as FLASH, CGI, PHP, SHOKWAVE, Java applet, JavaScript). (Game to be started) is provided to the corresponding communication terminal device 100 (Java is a registered trademark).

  Note that the game server device 300 may provide the above game as an online game that can control a plurality of communication terminal devices 100 in one game space and share the same game progress simultaneously online. Moreover, the game of this embodiment may be a case where the communication terminal device 100 plays part or all, or the game server device 300 may be realized as cloud computing.

  Further, the game server device 300 acquires, from the SNS server device 200, the friend service user information stored in association with the player registered as the SNS service user, based on the instruction of the player who executes the game. It has the structure which can do.

Then, the game server device 300 determines the character, the game space map, the game scenario, the combination of the acquired service user information and the cause information resulting from either the communication terminal device 100 or the player executing the game. It has a configuration in which game elements used in the game, such as a game stage, are set and the game can be advanced based on the set game elements.

  By having such a configuration, the network system 10 of the present embodiment is registered as, for example, a friend or acquaintance of a player who executes a game on an SNS that enables information exchange, information sharing, or information transmission. Based on service user information of a specific user, game elements such as a character used in a game, a game space map, or a scenario thereof can be set.

  In particular, the game server device 300 can set a game element to be used in the game by a combination of the user information and the cause information resulting from the communication terminal device 100 or the player executing the game. If it can be set by the player, a unique game element can be set for each game. For example, as the cause information, a telephone number, an IP address, or other information unique to the communication terminal device or the unique information A unique game element can be set by using information originating from the communication terminal device such as identification information set based on.

  Therefore, the network system 10 according to the present embodiment can provide a game having a new interest that can be linked with the SNS, and can improve the interest of the game by having a new interest. The use of can be promoted.

  In the present embodiment, description will be made using characters used in the game as game elements.

2. Configuration of Communication Terminal Device Next, the configuration of the communication terminal device 100 of this embodiment and the operation of each unit will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram illustrating the configuration of the communication terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment.

  The operation unit 140 is for a player to input operation data, and the function can be realized by a lever, a button, a steering, a microphone, a touch panel display, a housing, or the like. Note that the communication terminal device 100 of this embodiment may include a plurality of operation units 140.

  The detection unit 160 is an input device that includes an acceleration sensor that detects triaxial acceleration or a gyro sensor that detects angular velocity. For example, the detection unit 160 may be gripped and moved by the user, or may be worn by the user and moved. The detection unit 160 also includes a controller imitating an actual tool such as a sword-type controller or gun-type controller held by the user, or a glove-type controller worn by the user (attached to the user's hand). included.

  Note that the detection unit 160 includes a game device integrated with an input device, a portable game device, a mobile phone, and the like.

  The terminal storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 101, the terminal communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Specifically, the terminal storage unit 170 includes a main storage unit 172, an image buffer 174, and various setting information storage units 176.

  In particular, the main storage unit 172 stores a program for causing a computer to implement (execute, function) the means of the present invention (this embodiment) (particularly, the blocks included in the processing unit 101). Contains one or more modules (including objects in object orientation).

  The terminal information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and various data, and functions thereof are an optical disk (CD, DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO), a magnetic disk, A hard disk, a magnetic tape, or a memory (ROM) is used.

  In addition, the terminal information storage medium 180 receives a program and data for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment included in the game server device 300 or the SNS server device 200 via a network, and the received program and data Various data are stored.

  Part or all of the information stored in the terminal information storage medium 180 is transferred to the terminal storage unit 170 when the system is powered on. Further, the terminal information storage medium 180 contains a program for performing the processing of the present invention, image data, sound data, information for instructing the processing of the present invention, or information for performing processing in accordance with the instruction. It may be stored. However, the program and data received from the game server device 300 or the SNS server device 200 may be stored in the terminal storage unit 170.

  Further, the case where the network system 10 is functioned by receiving the program and data as described above is also included in the scope of the present invention.

  The terminal display unit 190 outputs an image generated by the present embodiment, and its function is configured by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated according to the present embodiment, and its function is configured by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The terminal communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, another communication terminal device 100, the game server device 300, or the SNS server device 200), and functions as various processors. Alternatively, it is configured by hardware such as a communication ASIC or a program.

  A program (data) for realizing (executing and functioning) each means of the present invention (this embodiment) is included in the host device (game server device 300, SNS server device 200, or other server device not shown). You may make it deliver to an information storage medium via a network and a communication part from an information storage medium. Use of such an information storage medium of the host device is also included in the scope of the present invention.

  The imaging camera unit 150 includes a lens, a flash, a shutter, and an optical system (not shown) for adjusting the focus, zoom, and focus of the lens, and has a camera function for a so-called digital camera.

  In particular, the imaging camera unit 150 includes a CCD image sensor (Charge Coupled Device Image Sensor) that converts an optical image input from the optical system into an electrical signal, and image data based on the electrical signal generated in the CCD image sensor unit. An optical system that selects and determines a mode of the optical system (that is, a mode of an angle of view, the number of used pixels, a focus distance, a shutter speed, and the like) under the control of the processing unit 101 during imaging; A CCD image sensor and an image data generation control unit for controlling the generation unit. Note that a CMOS image sensor (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Image Sensor) may be used instead of the CCD image sensor.

  The processing unit (processor) 101 is based on operation data from the operation unit 140, a program, and the like. Alternatively, various processing such as sound generation processing is performed. In this case, the processing unit 101 performs various types of processing using the main storage unit 172 in the terminal storage unit 170 as a work area. In particular, the processing unit 101 performs various processes of the present invention (this embodiment) based on a program (data) stored in the terminal information storage medium 180 or the main storage unit 172.

  The processing executed by the processing unit 101 includes communication control processing, display control processing, input / output processing unit 101, and sound generation processing based on the browsing function. However, the processing unit 101 of the present embodiment does not need to include all these functional blocks described above.

  The communication control unit 110 performs communication control processing for transmitting / receiving data to / from another communication terminal device 100, the game server device 300, or the SNS server device 200. For example, the communication control unit 110 performs processing for transmitting and receiving various data while designating the IP address and port number of the game server device 300 or the SNS server device 200. In addition, the communication control unit 110 performs processing for storing data received from the game server device 300 or the SNS server device 200 in the terminal storage unit 170, processing for analyzing the received data, control processing for other data transmission / reception, and the like. Do.

  Specifically, the communication control unit 110 stores the destination information (IP address and port number) of the game server device 300 and the SNS server device 200 in the terminal information storage medium 180 or the main storage unit 172, and stores the destination information. Control various communications while managing.

  Moreover, the communication control part 110 performs communication with the game server apparatus 300 or the SNS server apparatus 200, when the instruction | indication of the communication start from a user is received via the operation part 140. FIG. Specifically, when the communication control unit 110 receives an instruction to start a game, the communication control unit 110 refers to the game server device 300 for identifying information for the user's game (hereinafter referred to as “game identification information” or “game ID”). ) And game data is transmitted / received to / from the game server device 300 during the game so that the game can be executed to the user via the browsing function.

  In particular, when the communication control unit 110 receives an instruction to start access to the SNS through the operation unit 140 during the execution of the game, the communication control unit 110 provides user identification information for SNS (hereinafter referred to as “SNSID”). When the game server apparatus 300 already has the SNS identification information of the game user, an instruction to use the SNS ID is transmitted.

  On the other hand, the communication control part 110 transmits a user's SNSSID to the SNS server apparatus 200, when the instruction | indication of the access start to SNS is received. And the communication control part 110 performs the process which receives from the SNS server apparatus 200 the data (user's Web page) regarding user information so that a user can browse. For example, the communication control part 110 performs the process which receives the information provided by various SNS of a user or the other user who has a friend relation with the said user from the SNS server apparatus 200. FIG.

  Note that the communication control unit 110 may perform a process of generating a packet including data according to a frame rate for drawing an image and transmitting the generated packet to the SNS server device 200. Specifically, for example, when the frame rate is 60 fps, processing for transmitting a packet to the SNS server device 200 may be performed every 1/60 seconds.

  On the other hand, when P2P (peer-to-peer) communication including passing communication with another communication terminal device 100 is set by the operation unit 140, the communication control unit 110 establishes a wireless communication line with the other communication terminal device 100, Performs communication for character data and other communications.

  The display control unit 112 displays various data on the terminal display unit 112 by a browsing function. In particular, the display control unit 112 displays various images on the terminal display unit 190 based on data received from the game server device 300 and the SNS server device 200. For example, the display control unit 112 includes data created in the HTML format, game data, graphics data related to the game, web page data including animation data, and content data incorporated into the web page data (hereinafter, “web content data”). Based on the above, the SNS-related information or the game image is displayed on the terminal display unit 190.

  Note that the game image generated by the display control unit 112 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image.

  The sound generation unit 130 performs various sound processing in conjunction with the operation unit 140 or the display control unit 112, and based on data transmitted from the game server device 300 or the SNS server device 200 such as game data received by communication control. The sound processing is executed to generate BGM, sound effects, game sounds, or sounds, and output them to the sound output unit 192.

  The input / output processing unit 120 converts the image captured by the imaging camera unit 150 into data under the instruction of the player input from the operation unit 140. In particular, in the present embodiment, a two-dimensional barcode or other image data imaged by the imaging camera unit 150 is converted into character data (specifically, parameter data described later). Note that the converted data is transmitted to the game server device 300.

  In addition, the input / output processing unit 120 receives parameter data, which is character data, from the game server device 300 under the instruction of the player input from the operation unit 140 via the terminal communication unit 196 and performs display control. The parameter received in conjunction with the unit 112 is converted into a two-dimensional barcode or other image data and displayed on the terminal display unit 190.

3. SNS server device 3.1. Configuration of SNS Server Device Next, the configuration of the SNS server device 200 in the present embodiment will be described using FIG. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the SNS server device 200 of the present embodiment. Further, the game server device 300 of the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration of FIG. 3, and various modifications such as omitting some of the components and adding other components are possible.

  The SNS server storage unit 210 serves as a work area for the SNS management control unit 201 and the SNS server communication unit 220, and functions thereof are RAM (VRAM), optical disc (CD, DVD), and magneto-optical disc (MO). , Magnetic disk, hard disk, magnetic tape, memory (ROM), or the like. The SNS server storage unit 210 includes a database (hereinafter referred to as “SNS database”) 212.

  The SNS database 212 stores service user information of each of a plurality of service users participating in the SNS in the network system 10 of the present embodiment and Web page data of each service user.

  For example, the SNS database 212 stores, as service user information, identification information (that is, associated with an SNS ID), a user name (user account), a user password, and the like of each of a plurality of service users.

  In the SNS database 212, the “destination information” (IP address, mail address, port number, MAC address, telephone number, etc.) of the communication terminal device 100 and the communication terminal device 100 used by the user are associated with the SNS ID. Terminal identification information (hereinafter also referred to as “terminal ID”) of the communication terminal device 100 for access may be stored as service user information.

  The SNS database 212 includes posted information such as text (text) information or image information posted by the service user on the Web page data, and attributes and other information registered by each service user in association with the SNS ID. And stored as service user information of the service user.

  Furthermore, in the SNS database 212, other users who have not only a user-friend relationship but also a follower relationship or a following relationship (hereinafter also referred to as “follow relationship”) are specified on the Web page data. Information is stored as friend information, follower information (information of a user who is registered as a follower) and follow information (information of a user who is following him / her).

  That is, in the SNS database 212, for each SNS ID, the SNS ID and one or more other SNS IDs that are in a friend relationship, a follower relationship, or a follow relationship are stored in association with each other on the Web page data.

  In addition, unlike bidirectional information sharing among mutual service users based on friend relationships, a one-way service user who is registered so that the update information on the SNS of a specific service user can be viewed is changed to that of the specific service user. It is called a follower, and making the updated information viewable is called follow.

  The SNS server communication unit 220 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, the communication terminal device 100 or the game server device 300), and functions thereof such as various processors or communication ASICs. Consists of hardware or programs.

  The SNS management control unit (processor) 201 performs predetermined processing based on a program stored in the SNS server storage unit 210. Specifically, the SNS management control unit 201 provides SNS data to the corresponding communication terminal device 100 in response to a request from the communication terminal device 100, and provides a predetermined service to the service user via the communication terminal device 100. I will provide a.

  The SNS management control unit 201 performs various processes using the SNS server storage unit 210 as a work area. The SNS management control unit 201 can realize various functions by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or programs.

  The SNS management control unit 201 includes an SNS management unit 202 and an SNS communication management control unit 205. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The SNS management unit 202 displays posting information in addition to SNS member determination for determining whether or not the user is an SNS member at the time of login (hereinafter referred to as “SNS member determination”), management of Web page data of each service user. Management of bulletin information including provision and deletion, various registrations provided on the SNS, such as friend registration to be friends / acquaintances on the SNS, or association between service users of follower registration to be followers of specific service users Registration, provision and management of data.

  In addition, the SNS management unit 202 of the present embodiment receives postings of bulletin information including image data and other data such as texts or photographs for each service user via the browser function of each communication terminal device 100, and a predetermined web The page data is registered so as to be viewable by the corresponding service user.

  The SNS communication management control unit 205 performs processing for transmitting / receiving data to / from the communication terminal device 100 or the game server device 300 via the network. That is, the SNS communication management control unit 205 sends the service user information of the corresponding service user to the corresponding communication terminal device 100 or the game server device 300 based on a request from the service user communication terminal device 100 or the game server device 300. Send. Moreover, the SNS communication management control part 205 performs the process which transmits the information of the other user linked | related with the said user to the said communication terminal device 100 of the said user.

3.2. Functions of SNS Server Device Next, functions realized in the SNS server device 200 will be described. However, the function of the SNS server device 200 is not limited to the following functions.

The SNS server device 200 of the present embodiment performs registration, provision, and management of various data provided on the SNS. For example, the SNS server device 200
(1) SNS member determination when logging in to the SNS via the communication terminal device 100,
(2) Management of web page data of each service user,
(3) Management of posting information including posting, provision and deletion of posting information, and (4) Friend registration to be friends / acquaintances on SNS or follower registration service users to be followers of specific service users Each process regarding association and management thereof is executed.

(SNS member determination)
When the SNS management unit 202 receives request data based on a service user operation from the communication terminal device 100, the SNS management unit 202 executes login processing based on the user name and password of the service user based on the request data, and performs communication. Processing for determining whether the service user of the terminal device 100 is an SNS member is performed.

  And when it determines with a SNS member, the SNS management part 202 provides the data for providing the predetermined service regarding SNS under the instruction | indication of the communication terminal device 100. FIG.

  Similarly, when the SNS management unit 202 receives an acquisition request for specific service user information (that is, an acquisition request for registered user list information described later) from the game server device 300 in the player who executes the game, Based on the user name and password provided from the game server device 300, processing for determining whether or not the player is an SNS member as a service user is performed.

  If the SNS management unit 202 is determined to be an SNS member, the SNS management unit 202 causes the game server device 300 to have another service user (that is, a specific service user) that has a friend relationship, a follow relationship, or a follower relationship with the player. ) Is transmitted to the game server device 300 as registered user list information.

  Furthermore, even when the posting information is provided from the game server device 300, the SNS management unit 202 is also configured so that the player becomes an SNS member as a service user based on the user name and password provided from the game server device 300. The process which determines whether or not is performed.

  And when it determines with a SNS member, the SNS management part 202 performs the various processes for providing on SNS as the posting information regarding the said player.

(Web page data management)
The SNS management unit 202 can display individual service user information such as a user name, diary, bulletin information, game progress, registered acquaintances / friends, not only by itself (that is, only by a logged-in user who receives service provision). (Not), and managed on a web page so that it can be viewed by service users who are friends or followers, or by everyone registered in the SNS.

  In addition, the SNS management unit 202 has a web server function and a mail server function capable of delivering and receiving mail using a web page, for example. If there is, the web page data that enables browsing of the user information of the corresponding user is transmitted to the communication terminal device 100 so as to be viewable.

  The web page data is stored in the SNS database 212, and the SNS management unit 202 manages registration or update of each web page data in conjunction with the SNS database 212.

(Friend registration and follower registration)
The SNS management unit 202 performs a process of registering a plurality of service users as a friend relationship or a follower relationship, and a process of canceling a friend relationship or a follower relationship of the registered plurality of service users.

  Specifically, the SNS management unit 202 associates the SNS ID with one of the SNS IDs, such as a friend relationship or a follower relationship, based on an agreement between both service users on the SNS or only by one request ( The other SNSID is registered as service user information.

  For example, when the SNS management unit 202 receives information requesting a friend relationship with the service user B of the service user A via the browser function of the communication terminal device 100A of the service user A, the friend request from the service user A The web page data corresponding to the service user B is updated in order to display that the message has been transmitted.

  When the SNS management unit 202 receives the instruction indicating the approval of the friend request input via the communication terminal device 100B of the service user B when the web page is viewed by the service user B, the service user B The registered user list information of B is updated to update various information on the web page.

  In particular, the SNS management unit 202 determines that the friend relationship between the service user A and the service user B is established when the instruction of the service user B is permission for the friend request of the service user A, and identifies the service user A The identification information of service user A is registered in the user information of service user A (hereinafter referred to as “friend registration”) in association with the information, and the identification information of service user A is associated with the identification information of service user B. Is registered in the user information of the service user B, and each user information is managed.

  In addition, for example, when the SNS management unit 202 of the present embodiment receives information requesting a follower for the service user B of the service user A via the browser function of the communication terminal device 100A that the service user A has, User B's registered user list information is updated to update various information on the web page, and the service user A's identification information is registered in the user information as a follower in association with the service user A's identification information (hereinafter referred to as “follower”). "Follower registration") and manage the user information.

(Management of bulletin information)
The SNS management unit 202 receives postings of posting information including image data and other data such as texts or photographs for each service user via the browser function of each communication terminal device 100, and corresponds to predetermined web page data. It is registered in the SNS database 212 so that it can be viewed by the service user.

  For example, when receiving the posting information input from the communication terminal device 100A of the service user A, the SNS management unit 202 registers the posting information posted by the service user A in the corresponding Web page data. Then, the SNS server device 200 is connected to the corresponding communication terminal device 100 so that the posted information can be browsed based on the request of the service user registered as a friend in the user information of the service user A or the service user registered as a follower. Send.

  Note that the SNS management unit 202 may restrict users who disclose user information (posting information, game status, etc.) of each user to predetermined users based on the disclosure restriction information of each user. For example, if the service user A restricts the public restriction information to friends, the SNS management unit 202 may have a friend relationship with the service user A or another service user who is in the follower of the service user A (for example, the user B). , C, D, E) can only view the posting information of the service user A, and other service users who are not friends or followers (for example, the user F) cannot view the posting information of the service user A. Control to

  However, the public restriction information is provided with a plurality of stages of restrictions such as “open to all users”, “open to friends only”, and “open to friends of friends”, and the SNS server apparatus 200 can select any stage from the user terminal. It is possible to accept the request to select whether or not to set the public restriction information of the user.

  In addition, the SNS management unit 202 receives data related to character settings such as text data for notifying that a game element such as a character has been set or image data of a set character image from the game server device 300. In such a case, the SNS database 212 is stored based on the SNS ID received together with the data, and the corresponding web page data is updated and registered.

4). Game Server Device Next, the configuration of the game server device 300 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the game server device 300 of the present embodiment. Further, the game server device 300 of the present embodiment is not limited to the configuration of FIG. 4, and various modifications such as omitting some of the components and adding other components are possible.

  The game server storage unit 330 is a work area such as the game server management control unit 301 and the game server communication unit 320, and its functions are configured by a RAM (DRAM, VRAM) or the like. Specifically, the game server storage unit 330 includes at least a game server main storage unit 332, various game setting information storage units 334, an SNS data storage unit 336, and a parts database 338.

  In particular, the game server main storage unit 332 stores various data including a game program and character data (parameter data described later) used for each player. The game program is software in which instruction codes for executing game processing are described.

  The game various setting information storage unit 334 stores various game data related to the game set by each player at the start of the game or during the game execution. The game data is data necessary for executing the game program, and includes data relating to the game space (object space), objects arranged in the game space, data relating to game progress, and the like.

  The SNS data storage unit 336 stores a login name and a password necessary for connecting to the SNS server device 200 during the game. That is, the SNS data storage unit 336 stores information necessary for each player to log in to the SNS server device 200 as a service user for each user.

  The parts database 338 stores data of each part (that is, referred to as “part data”) that defines a character set for each player as the game progresses.

  The game server communication unit 320 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, the communication terminal device 100 or the SNS server device 200), and functions thereof include various processors or communication ASICs. Consists of hardware or programs.

  The game service provision processing unit 310 includes a game processing unit 312, a game execution management unit 314, a character setting unit 316, a game data management unit 318, and a data processing processing unit 319.

  When the game execution management unit 314 receives game play request data from the communication terminal device 100, the game execution request unit 314 determines that the user of the communication terminal device 100 (that is, the player) is a member of the game application (hereinafter referred to as “game application request”). It is determined whether or not it is called “game member”).

  When the game execution management unit 314 determines that the game member is a game member, the game execution management unit 314 is based on various data relating to the level, history, or progress of the game that is newly or individually managed under the instruction of the communication terminal device 100. Thus, transmission / reception of the game data generated by the game processing unit 312 is executed.

  For example, the game execution management unit 314 performs processing for transmitting game information of a game application to the communication terminal device 100 when game play request data is received from the communication terminal device 100 of the user determined to be a game member.

  This game application is a program related to a role playing game or a battle game in which a game is advanced based on an instruction from a player in the game space. The game data of the game application includes an execution result of a game application program executed on the SNS server device 200 side, a game image, and the like.

  When the game processing unit 312 receives an access request for a game application (game program) from the communication terminal device 100 in conjunction with the game execution management unit 314, the game processing unit 312 transmits a processing result based on the game program, and a game screen ( Web page etc.) and a program to be processed on the terminal side.

  In the following description, various processes in the game processing unit 312 are executed by the game server apparatus 300, but all or a part of the processes may be executed by the communication terminal apparatus 100. In such a case, the game server device 300 transmits a predetermined program of the game processing unit 312 to the communication terminal device 100.

  The game processing unit 312 according to the present embodiment is linked with the communication terminal apparatus 100, and starts the game when the game start condition is satisfied, the process for proceeding with the game, and the game when the game end condition is satisfied. Execute the process to finish.

  The game processing unit 312 includes various objects (polygons, free-form surfaces, subdivision surfaces, etc.) representing display objects such as player characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (terrain). The object is placed and set in the object space.

  Here, the object space is a virtual space and includes both a two-dimensional space and a three-dimensional space. The two-dimensional space is a space in which an object is arranged at, for example, two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y). is there.

  For example, the game processing unit 312 places an object in the world coordinate system when the object space is a three-dimensional space. In addition, for example, the position and rotation angle of the object in the world coordinate system (synonymous with the direction and direction, for example, when turning clockwise when viewed from the positive direction of the X, Y, and Z axes in the world coordinate system Is determined, and an object is arranged at the position (X, Y, Z) at the rotation angle (rotation angle about the X, Y, Z axes).

  Furthermore, the game processing unit 312 performs processing for moving the player character in the object space. That is, processing for moving a player character in the object space based on input information input by the player in the communication terminal device 100, a program (movement / motion algorithm), various data (motion data), and the like, and an object Performs various processes that operate (motion, animation).

  Specifically, movement information (movement parameters such as position, rotation angle, speed, or acceleration) and action information (position or rotation angle of each part constituting the object) of the player character are stored in one frame (for example, You may make it perform the process calculated | required sequentially every 1/60 second.

  The frame is a unit of time for performing the player character movement / motion process and the image generation process.

  On the other hand, the game processing unit 312 generates data for causing the communication terminal device 100 to display an image related to the game. For example, when generating a two-dimensional image, the game processing unit 312 generates data for generating an image when viewed from the side. Specifically, a priority is set for each object (sprite), and data for drawing in order from the set object with the lowest priority is generated. That is. When the objects overlap each other, the game processing unit 312 generates data for drawing an object with a high priority on an object with a low priority.

  In addition, when the game processing unit 312 generates a so-called three-dimensional game image in the communication terminal device 100, first, vertex data (vertex position coordinates, texture coordinates, color data, modulo data) of each vertex of the object (model). Object data (model data) including a line vector or α value is input, and vertex processing (shading by a vertex shader) is executed based on vertex data included in the input object data. When performing the vertex processing, vertex generation processing (tessellation, curved surface division, polygon division) for re-dividing the polygon may be performed as necessary.

  On the other hand, the game processing unit 312 performs a virtual camera (viewpoint) control process for generating an image that can be seen from a given (arbitrary) viewpoint in the object space. Specifically, when generating a three-dimensional image, the game processing unit 312 determines the position (X, Y, Z) or rotation angle (for example, X, Y, Z axes) of the virtual camera in the world coordinate system. A process of controlling the rotation angle when rotating clockwise when viewed from the positive direction of each axis is performed. That is, the game processing unit 312 performs processing for controlling the viewpoint position, the line-of-sight direction, and the angle of view.

  The game processing unit 312 has a timer function for managing the current time, and performs game processing while synchronizing with the communication terminal device 100. In particular, in the case of a role-playing game, the game processing unit 312 executes game processing in conjunction with real time, and even if the communication terminal device 100 does not access the game server device 300, the game is interrupted. A predetermined game process can be executed based on the previous player operation.

  When the character setting unit 316 receives a setting instruction for setting a character from the communication terminal device 100, the character setting unit 316 acquires the corresponding registered user list information from the SNS server device 200 via the SNS interlocking control unit 305.

  When the character setting unit 316 receives an instruction to select one service user from the registered user list information based on an instruction from the communication terminal device 100, the character setting unit 316 receives the login name (or nickname) of the selected one service user. ) To a character (specifically, parameter data defining a character to be described later).

  The game data management unit 318 manages data related to game progress or game history for each player. Specifically, when the game data management unit 318 receives a game restart instruction from the communication terminal device 100, the game data management unit 318 restores information necessary for restarting the game, such as the player level, history, and game parameters.

  The game processing unit 312 can continue the game based on the restored information when various information is restored in the game data management unit 318.

  Further, the game data management unit 318 provides the character set by the character setting unit 316 to another player (that is, another communication terminal device 100) based on the player's instruction from the communication terminal device 100. Various processes are performed. In other words, the game data management unit 318 performs various processes so that the set character can be used in different game spaces executed by other players.

  For example, if the game data management unit 318 provides a set character to another player who provides a game by the same game server device 300, the game data management unit 318 determines the other character based on the login name of the other player. Data is provided so that the management data associated with the player includes the character.

  In addition, when the game data management unit 318 provides a character to the communication terminal device 100 of another player via the communication terminal device 100 of the providing player, the game data management unit 318 displays the set character based on the instruction of the player. The communication format is transmitted to the corresponding communication terminal device 100 (that is, the communication terminal device 100 of the player) while maintaining the data format or converting the data format to a predetermined format.

  In particular, the game data management unit 318 is configured such that the communication terminal device 100 that provides a character by short-range wireless communication such as infrared communication or Bluetooth (registered trademark) (that is, the providing-side communication terminal device 100) is another communication terminal device 100. In other words, when character data is transmitted to the receiving side communication terminal device 100 at the time of passing (so-called passing communication is performed), the character data format is maintained while maintaining the character data format. Data to be transmitted is transmitted to the corresponding communication terminal device 100.

  In addition, the game data management unit 318 provides a predetermined data format such as a two-dimensional barcode when providing the communication terminal device 100 that provides character data to the communication terminal device 100 having a different platform in the game. The data is converted and transmitted to the corresponding communication terminal device 100.

  In addition, when providing the data of a character whose data format has been converted, such as a two-dimensional barcode, to another communication terminal device 100, the communication terminal device 100 is configured so that the other communication terminal device 100 can read the data format. Can be displayed on the terminal display unit 190 (ie, a two-dimensional barcode).

  When the character data is set, the data processing unit 319 notifies the set character image, the character image related to the set character, or text or sound indicating that the character is set. The data is transmitted to the SNS server device 200 as player posting information.

  The SNS interlocking control unit 305 is a player that requests acquisition of registered user list information when acquiring registered user list information from the SNS server device 200 or when sending posted information to the SNS server device 200, or The player who sends the posting information is specified.

  Then, the SNS interlocking control unit 305 performs various controls for the identified player to log in to the SNS server device 200 as a service user.

  In addition, when logging into the SNS server device 200, the SNS linkage control unit 305 works in conjunction with the SNS server device 200 to acquire registered user list information and transmit bulletin information in the player.

  The communication management control unit 304 performs processing for transmitting / receiving data to / from the communication terminal device 100 or the SNS server device 200 via the network. That is, the communication management control unit 304 transmits game data of the corresponding player to the corresponding communication terminal device 100 based on a request from the communication terminal device 100 of the player. In addition, the communication management control unit 304 performs various processes for acquiring registered user list information from the SNS server device 200 when executing a process for setting a character to be used in a game (hereinafter referred to as “character setting process”). Send and receive data.

5. Next, the processing method of this embodiment will be described. In the following description, a character used for a game is used as a game element.

5.1. Character setting 5.1.1. Parts Database First, the parts data used when setting the character of this embodiment using FIG. 5 is demonstrated. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of part data stored in the parts database 338 of this embodiment.

  The part data of the present embodiment is part data indicating a part of the configuration of the character characterizing the character set in the game server device 300, and is associated with a unique address (hereinafter referred to as “part address”). And stored in the parts database 338, respectively.

  For example, in the part data of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, character name data and face shape data such as a face outline, mouth or nose (that is, a graphic for forming a character image). Data), ability data on abilities such as intelligence, physical strength, power and speed, attribute data on the character's profession (ie, attributes) in the game, such as a hero, bartender or secretary, and weapons and other supplements that the character has Characteristic characteristic (ie, auxiliary characteristic) data.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, each part data of the present embodiment includes flag information indicating whether the part can be selected as the game progresses. That is, the flag information is information indicating whether the flag information is selectable or non-selectable when the character is generated.

  In each part data of the present embodiment, the flag information is updated based on the child progress status and progress of the game such as the game stage or level. In particular, in each part data, the flag information is updated so that usable items increase as the game progresses.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, as the shape part data, flag information in which the face shape, mouth, eye, and nose data are associated with the shape data and the stage that is open (that is, selectable) is associated. In addition, a part address (not shown) is stored. Further, as weapon parts data, flag information and part addresses (not shown) are stored together with data indicating the numerical values of the defense power and attack power of the shield and the spear. Further, for attributes indicating occupations, flag information and part addresses (not shown) are stored together with data relating to occupations and their profiles.

  As for abilities such as intelligence or physical strength, numerical values in increments of 1 to 100 are specified, and flag information and part addresses are stored in association with each other.

  In addition, the characters in the present embodiment are not only those that are operated and moved in the game space based on instructions from people, animals, robots, and other players, but are also used in the game space as weapons, buildings, tools, and other items. Included.

5.1.2. Character Setting Next, character setting in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a character set in the present embodiment.

  The game server device 300 of the present embodiment sets the character under the instruction of the player while prompting the player to set the character at the character setting timing.

  In addition, the game server device 300 acquires the registered user list information from the SNS server device 200 (specifically, the SNS database 212) in the character setting unit 316 and the SNS interlocking control unit 305, and via the communication terminal device 100. The login name of one service user is acquired from the login names (or nicknames) of a plurality of service users included in the acquired registered user list information based on the player instruction input in the above.

  Then, the game server device 300 sets a game element, that is, a character to be used in the game by a combination of the acquired login name and the cause information resulting from any of the players.

  For example, in the case of a role playing game, the character setting timing of the present embodiment is the timing at which the player character visits a predetermined place in the game space, or in the case of a battle game, the start of the predetermined battle game. It is the previous timing.

  In this embodiment, the cause information is a company name in the game, a player character name, or other setting information set on the game executed by the player. In particular, information corresponding to each player determined for the player to execute the game, such as the nickname of the player character set by the player or the name of the established company, may be used.

  The cause information includes the current position of the communication terminal device 100 calculated by GPS at the character setting timing, the number of times the communication terminal device 100 is shaken, or the image data value of an image photographed by the communication terminal device 100. Cause information resulting from the communication terminal device 100 may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the service user login name is used as the service user information. However, as long as the information is disclosed on the SNS, other information can be used for character setting. Yes. In this case, the information may be limited to information that can guarantee the uniqueness of the arithmetic processing, such as excluding information whose information may be changed depending on the user's situation such as age.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a character as a game element in a game executed by the player can be set based on the cause information set by the player himself and the information of friends / acquaintances on the player's SNS. Therefore, if the information of the friend / acquaintance to be used is different, different characters can be set.

  For example, when the login name is used as the service user information of the friend / acquaintance A, and when the login name is used as the service user information of the friend / acquaintance B, the appearance, ability, weapon to be held, and the like are different. It is possible to improve the interest of causing the player to set a character.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the set character can be notified to a friend / acquaintance on SNS, the interest of the game can be shared without causing the friend / acquaintance to participate in the game, High advertising effects can be expected for unused service users for the game

  As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a game having a new interest that can be linked to the SNS, and to improve the interest of the game by having a new interest, thereby using the game. Can be promoted.

(Acquisition of registered user list information)
The SNS interlocking control unit 305 performs various controls for the player who is executing the game to log in to the SNS server device 200 as a service user while interlocking with the character setting 316 at the setting timing of the character during execution of the game. Do.

  Specifically, the SNS interlocking control unit 305 holds various types of information for logging in to the SNS server device 200 such as the login name and password of each player, and the SNS server device 200 receives the information at the character setting timing. The login name and password of each player are transmitted, and the SNS server apparatus 200 is caused to execute SNS member determination.

  However, the SNS interlocking control unit 305 does not hold the login name and password of each player, and performs various logins for logging in to the SNS server device 200 based on input from the user via the communication terminal device 100 at the time of login. Control may be performed.

  Further, when logging into the SNS server device 200, the SNS interlocking control unit 305 searches the SNS server device 200 for registered user list information registered in the SNS database 212 in association with the service user corresponding to the player in the game. Let And the SNS interlocking | linkage control part 305 acquires applicable registration user list information. That is, the SNS linkage control unit 305 acquires registered user list information registered in the SNS database 212 in association with the service user used when logging in.

  The character setting unit 316 displays the registered user list information acquired by the SNS interlocking control unit 305 in a viewable manner on the corresponding communication terminal device 100 (that is, on the communication terminal device 100 included in the corresponding player). One login name is selected from the login names of a plurality of service users in the registered user list information.

  In other words, the character setting unit 316 displays a list of service users registered as friends on the SNS of the corresponding player, the service users being followed, and the login names of the service users being followed on the SNS. The information is displayed on the terminal display unit 190 of the communication terminal device 100. When the login name of one service user is selected, the character setting unit 316 selects from the login names of the plurality of service users in the displayed registered user list information based on the user's instruction. Get a single login name.

  At this time, the character setting unit 316 displays, on the communication terminal device 100, information indicating relationships such as login names of a certain number of service users, images corresponding thereto, and friend relationships or follower relationships, respectively. You may let them. In addition, the character setting unit 316 may cause the communication terminal device 100 to display various information such as a login name so that the web page data is divided into a plurality of pieces so as to be browsed.

(Calculation of calculation data)
When the character setting unit 316 acquires one login name, the character setting unit 316 reads the cause information of the player. For example, the character setting unit 316 reads setting information uniquely set for each player on the game executed by the player, such as a company name in the game executed by the player or a player character name. Then, the character setting unit 316 calculates a calculation value (that is, calculation data) by executing a predetermined calculation process based on the acquired login name of one service user and the read player cause information. .

  As the predetermined arithmetic processing, the character setting unit 316 executes arithmetic processing for calculating a unique random number as an arithmetic value from the same user information and cause information, and designates each part address of the parts database 338. Calculation data is calculated as data. That is, the character setting unit 316 executes a calculation process that always calculates the same calculation data from the same data.

  It should be noted that the character setting unit 316 provides data for designating each part address regardless of the number of characters and the character type in the cause information and the login name of the service user at the selected position, regardless of the combination and the number of characters. , One calculation data can be calculated.

(Parameter data setting)
After calculating the calculation data, the character setting unit 316 searches the parts database 338 based on the calculation data while referring to the corresponding flag information indicating selectable or non-selectable depending on the progress of the game. The parameter data for defining the character composed of the part address of the selected part is set.

  Specifically, the calculation data is data for designating each part from the parts database 338, and is data that can specify individual part addresses. Therefore, when the flag information of the part data designated by the calculation data indicates that selection is possible (open), the character setting unit 316 selects the part data and acquires its part address.

  On the other hand, if the flag information of the part data specified by the calculation data indicates that selection is not possible (closed), the character setting unit 316 does not select the part data specified by the calculation data. Parts data having different addresses (for example, part data having one part address immediately after) is selected, and the part address is acquired.

  Then, the character setting unit 316 sets parameter data by combining the acquired part addresses. That is, the character setting unit 316 sets parameter data for defining each part related to the shape, ability, attribute, and auxiliary characteristics of the character's face, nose, mouth, and the like.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when three parts data are stored in the parts database 338 for the face shape including the hairstyle, eyes, mouth and weapon, respectively, the character setting unit 316 calculates Based on the calculation data, parameter data indicating each part of the face shape of B, the eyes of C, the mouth of B, and the weapon of A are set while referring to the flag information.

  In this case, the game processing unit 312 generates the character shown in FIG. 6 as an image based on the parameter data, and executes the game using the generated image.

  When the flag information of the part data designated by the calculation data indicates that selection is not possible (closed), the method for selecting alternative part data is not particularly limited as long as it is part data having flag information indicating that selection is possible.

  In addition, after the character is set, that is, after the parameter data is set, the generated parameter data even if a part that could not be selected by flag information at the time of character setting becomes selectable after that. The character defined by is not changed.

  Therefore, if the setting timing of the character itself is different, for example, when the game starts, when the game level is increased, or after the game stage is advanced, the character that is different even if the same service user login name and cause information are used. (That is, parameter data) is set.

  In the present embodiment, flag information is changed from unselectable to selectable by game progress information such as a game level is increased, an experience value of a player is increased, and a predetermined game stage is cleared. It is supposed to be.

  Further, the character setting unit 316 inquires of the player whether or not the character specified by the set parameter is registered in the game via the communication terminal device 100. When the player permits the registration, The parameter data is associated with the player and registered in the game server main storage unit 332 so that the game processing unit 312 can be used in the game.

  In addition, as a rule on the game of the present embodiment, character data can be created innumerably, while character data that can be adopted on a game executed by a player, such as up to one character per day, You may set a limit.

  In this case, in the present embodiment, image data or text data can be transmitted as posting information every time character data is generated, regardless of whether it is adopted in the game. It has become.

5.2. Provision of bulletin information Next, provision of bulletin information according to the present embodiment will be described.

  The game server device 300 according to the present embodiment is configured so that when the character is set in the data processing processing unit 319 and the SNS interlocking control unit 305, data regarding the set character is displayed as posting information to be posted on the SNS. 200 is provided.

  For example, in the data relating to the character, image data for posting the set character image (hereinafter referred to as “character image”) and text for posting in the SNS that the character has been set are displayed. Contains text data.

Specifically, when the posted information is text, the data processing unit 319 sets a character.
(1) Name of the game in which the character is set,
(2) A tag for classification on posted information indicating that it is related to the game, such as a hash tag,
(3) Name of the set character,
(4) Login name as a service user on the player's SNS;
(5) login name of the specific service user used (that is, one login name selected from the registered user list information), and (6) a predetermined sentence,
To produce a single text.

  Then, the data processing unit 319 provides the set text data to the SNS server device 200 as posting information while interlocking with the SNS interlocking control unit 305.

  The predetermined sentence is, for example, “A hero of Δ △ was created from Mr. □□ who is the follower of the player XX in the XX game”. However, the player can customize the sentence, and the sentence data is stored in the game server main storage unit 332 for each player.

  In addition, when the posted information is a character image, the data processing unit 319 displays the character imaged by the game processing unit 312 when a character is set (that is, when a parameter defining the character is set). Get screenshot image of. The data processing unit 319 generates the text together with the acquired image data in cooperation with the SNS link control unit 305, and provides the SNS server device 200 with the image data and the text data as posting information.

  In this case, the data processing unit 319 provides only the text data to the SNS server device 200 as the posted information, and associates the image with a URL different from the Web page on which the posted information can be browsed. The data may be stored in the SNS server device 200. In this case, the data processing unit 319 provides the SNS server apparatus 200 with the above text as posting information, including the URL.

  The generated notification data may be simple text or data that can be read out by voice.

5.3. Transfer of character data (parameter data) to another communication terminal device 5.3.1. Transfer of Parameter Data by Short-range Wireless Communication (Passing Communication) Next, transfer of parameter data, which is character data of this embodiment, to another communication terminal device 100 will be described.

  The communication terminal device 100 according to the present embodiment can provide the parameter data of the character set in the game server device 300 to other communication terminal devices 100 that execute the same game in different game spaces. Yes.

  In particular, the communication terminal device 100 executes a predetermined process by an application or the like, acquires in advance parameter data of a character set in the game server device 300, and stores it in the main storage unit 172.

  When the communication terminal apparatus 100 passes by another communication terminal apparatus 100, that is, when the other communication terminal apparatus 100 is detected within a predetermined distance from the communication terminal apparatus 100, the other communication terminal apparatus 100 The parameter data stored in the apparatus 100 can be transmitted.

  Specifically, when the communication control unit 110 detects that another communication terminal device 100 exists within a predetermined distance during execution of a predetermined application, the communication control unit 110 stores the parameter data in the main memory after establishing the wireless communication line. The data is read from the unit 172 and transmitted to another communication terminal device 100. Moreover, the communication control part 110 receives the said parameter data, when the other communication terminal device 100 has parameter data.

  Then, when the transmission and reception of the parameter data is completed, the communication control unit 110 cuts off the wireless communication line with the other communication terminal apparatus 100, and when receiving the parameter data, the communication control unit 110 stores the received parameter data in the main storage unit Store in 172. Then, when the game is executed with the game server device 300, the communication control unit 110 transmits the stored parameter data to the game server device 300 for use in its own game space.

  In the game server device 300, the communication management control unit 304 provides the corresponding communication terminal device 100 with the character that is the set game element. That is, in order to provide parameter data of the character from the communication terminal device 100 that executes the game using the character to another communication terminal device 100 that executes the game in a different game space, the communication management control unit 304 sets The parameter data of the character as the game element is provided to the corresponding communication terminal device 100.

  Further, the game data management unit 318 stores the parameter data received by the communication terminal device 100 from the other communication terminal device 100 in the game server main storage unit 332 in association with the corresponding player. And the game process part 312 uses the parameter data memorize | stored in the main memory part 332 for game server apparatuses, when the corresponding communication terminal device 100 performs a game.

  With this configuration, in the present embodiment, the generated character can be provided to the communication terminal device 100 having a different game space.

5.3.2. Transfer of Character Data (Parameter Data) Using Data Conversion The communication terminal device 100 can provide character conversion data converted into a predetermined data format to other communication terminal devices 100 of different platforms. It is like that.

  Specifically, the communication control unit 110 requests the game server device 300 to convert and acquire the data format of the parameter data when transmitting the conversion data to another communication terminal device 100 with a different platform.

  In the game server device 300, when the data processing unit 319 receives a parameter data transmission request from the communication terminal device 100, the data processing processing unit 319 specifies the player and sends the parameter data desired by the player to the game server main data. Read from the storage unit 332.

  The data processing unit 319 converts the read parameter data into a predetermined data format (for example, two-dimensional barcode data), and the converted data converted in conjunction with the communication management control unit 304 is hereinafter referred to as “converted data”. That's it. ) To the corresponding communication terminal apparatus 100.

  When the communication control unit 110 receives the conversion data (that is, the two-dimensional barcode data) whose data format has been converted from the game server device 300, the communication control unit 110 stores the data in the main storage unit 172. Then, the display control unit 112 can read the corresponding conversion data stored in the main storage unit 172 based on the input of the operation unit 140 on the terminal display unit 190 by the imaging camera unit 150 of the other communication terminal device 100. To display.

  With this configuration, in the present embodiment, the generated parameter data can be provided to the communication terminal device 100 having a different game space even when the platform of the communication terminal device 100 is different.

  In the game server device 300, the game data management unit 318 converts the conversion data received by the communication terminal device 100 from the other communication terminal device 100 in association with the corresponding player while converting the data format. Store in the game server main storage unit 332. And the game process part 312 uses the parameter data memorize | stored in the main memory part 332 for game server apparatuses, when the corresponding communication terminal device 100 performs a game.

5.3.3. Provision of Game Items and Others to Service Users Next, the provision of game items and other items to service users used for setting characters in the present embodiment will be described.

  The game server device 300 is used for setting the character when the character is set, that is, when the character is set, or when the set character satisfies a predetermined condition such as being active in the game. The service user specified by the service user information, that is, the specific service user having the login name used for setting the character can be provided with items usable in the game or real-world benefits. Yes.

  Specifically, in the game server device 300, the game data management unit 318 includes parameter data that is character data, the SNSID of the service user used when setting the character data, and the activity level ( The number of defeated enemies, experience values, and other countable values) are associated with each other and stored in the game server main storage unit 332 to manage them.

  Then, the game data management unit 318 sets a character and uses it in the game of the set character or when the set character is active in the game, using the game ID in the game. Provide usable money, items or useful information, or use a SNSID to provide coupons or merchandise that can be used in the real world.

  In particular, when the game data management unit 318 provides an item related to a game, a product in the real world, and other benefits to the service user, the game data management unit 318 uses the associated SNSID and the corresponding web page data of the service user or the The service user's SNS e-mail address is notified that a game item has been provided or that a product in the real world has been provided, and also relates to an item providing method such as a URL of a specific Web page data or a product providing method. Provide information.

  If the game ID is managed in association with the SNSID, the game data management unit 318 notifies that the item is provided when the corresponding player executes the game based on the game ID. You may do it. In this case, the game data management unit 318 is realized by prompting the corresponding service user to register his game ID using the SNS ID using the SNS as described above.

5.4. Other Game Elements Next, modifications of game elements applicable in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the game server device 300 of the above-described embodiment, a character used for a game is set as a game element by a combination of user information and cause information. However, a game space map or a game scenario as a game execution environment or the like It is also possible to set other game elements. In the following, these modified examples will be described.

(Game space map)
In this modification, the game server device 300 sets a map of the game space as a game element serving as a game execution environment by a combination of user information and cause information.

  Specifically, when the game space is configured by combining a plurality of partial maps (hereinafter referred to as “partial maps”), the game server device 300 determines whether the user information and the cause information are A game space map is set by combining partial map data (hereinafter referred to as “partial map data”).

  In particular, the game server device 300 searches the parts database 338 in which a plurality of types of part data are recorded based on the user information and the cause information, and gives a given part data (that is, a plurality of types of part data). , Partial map data) is specified, and a map of the game space as a game execution environment is set.

  The game server apparatus 300 provides the SNS server apparatus 200 with images related to the map, such as a partial image of the map of the set game space, the entire image, or an image of a characteristic area, as posting information. The game is advanced using the map.

  For example, when the login name is used as the service user information of the friend / acquaintance A and when the login name is used as the service user information of the friend / acquaintance B, an area to be explored, a non-player player character (NPC), etc. Will be different.

  That is, as part data, a partial map A that is a map of an island, a partial map B that is a map of a city, a partial map C that is a map of a castle, and a partial map D that is a map of a submarine city are part database 338. If the login name of the friend / acquaintance A is used, the map of the entire game is set as a game element from the partial map A, the partial map B, and the partial map C. When the login name of the acquaintance B is used, a map of the entire game can be set as a game element from the partial map A, the partial map B, and the partial map D.

  Further, the NPC that appears, the treasure that can be acquired, and the character to confront are different according to the set partial map.

  As described above, in this modification, based on the cause information set by the player himself and the information of friends / acquaintances on the player's SNS, the game space as the game element that is the execution environment of the game executed by the player is described. Since maps can be set, different maps can be set if the information of friends and acquaintances used is different.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of allowing the player to set a game space map.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the map of the set game space can be notified to a friend / acquaintance on SNS, the interest of the game can be shared without causing the friend / acquaintance to participate in the game. And can expect a high advertising effect on unused service users for the game.

  As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a game having a new interest that can be linked to the SNS, and to improve the interest of the game by having a new interest, thereby using the game. Can be promoted.

  In the above-described modification, game elements that are game execution environments are set by combining partial map data. However, an entire map of a plurality of game spaces (hereinafter referred to as an “overall map”). Prepared (for example, in the above case, an entire map made up of partial maps ABC and an entire map made up of partial maps ABD are prepared), and the cause information set by the player himself and the friend / acquaintance on the SNS of the player Based on the information, a game element (that is, a game space map) may be set by selecting one overall map.

  Further, in the above-described modification, the entire map of the game is set by combining partial map data.However, while selecting or adding a hidden course or another partial map data at each predetermined timing, The game may be progressed. That is, in this case, the game server device 300 sets one partial map data by a combination of user information and cause information at a predetermined setting timing, and plays a game along the set partial map data. Make it progress.

  For example, in the above case, when the entire map is configured from the partial maps A and B, the partial map C or the partial Mac D is added as a game element at a given timing. In particular, the partial map to be added can be changed between when the login name is used as the service user information of the friend / acquaintance A and when the login name is used as the service user information of the friend / acquaintance B. It has become.

  Further, in the above-described modification, instead of the partial map data, data defining a battle stage such as a battle game or a stage such as a competition course such as a racing game (hereinafter referred to as “stage data”) is used. Also good.

  In this case, the game server device 300 sets each stage of the game space by combining the stage data according to the combination of the user information and the cause information, and executes the game along the set stage.

(Game scenario)
In this modified example, the game server device 300 sets a game scenario as a game element serving as a game execution environment based on a combination of user information and cause information. Here, the scenario is described as a narrowly defined scenario in which the story of the game changes. However, except for the following description, the scenario includes all scenarios that define the progress of the game, such as the above-described map and game stage, as a broadly defined scenario. Things may be included.

  Specifically, when the game space is configured by combining a plurality of partial game scenarios (hereinafter referred to as “partial game scenarios”), the game server device 300 includes user information and cause information. By combining the partial game scenario data (hereinafter referred to as “partial game scenario data”), a scenario for the entire game is set.

  In particular, the game server device 300 searches the parts database 338 in which a plurality of types of partial game scenario data is recorded based on the user information and the cause information, and the given parts data is selected from the plurality of types of part data. A game scenario is set as a game execution environment by specifying (that is, partial game scenario data).

  The game server device 300 provides the SNS server device 200 with images related to the game scenario, such as a partial image of the set game scenario, an entire image thereof, or an image of a characteristic portion, as posting information, The game is advanced using the game scenario.

  For example, when the login name is used as the service user information of the friend / acquaintance A and when the login name is used as the service user information of the friend / acquaintance B, the boss character to be defeated, the goal, the route to the goal, the player character The process of growing the game will be different, and it is possible to improve the interest of making the player set a game scenario.

  That is, as part data, a partial scenario A for making friends, a partial scenario B for searching for treasure under the sea by ship, a partial scenario C for entering a castle and confronting an enemy boss character, and being imprisoned on the island When the partial scenario D that helps the princess is stored in the parts database 338 and the login name of the friend / acquaintance A is used, the partial scenario A, the partial scenario B, and the partial scenario C When the entire scenario is set as a game element and the login name of a friend / acquaintance B is used, the scenario of the entire game is set as a game element from partial scenario A, partial scenario B, and partial scenario D. Can be done.

  Note that setting the entire scenario from a plurality of partial scenarios means that the flag information of the partial scenario data to be used is open and the flag information of the unused partial scenario data is closed. Then, the entire scenario is configured to smoothly shift to the next partial scenario to be executed in the final processing of the partial scenario data.

  As described above, in this modification, based on the cause information set by the player and the information of friends / acquaintances on the player's SNS, the game scenario is set as a game element that is an execution environment of the game executed by the player. Since it can be set, different game scenarios can be set if the information of friends and acquaintances to be used is different.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the interest of allowing the player to set a game scenario.

  In the present embodiment, since the set game scenario can be notified to a friend / acquaintance on the SNS, the interest of the game can be shared without causing the friend / acquaintance to participate in the game. , High advertising effects can be expected for unused service users for the game

  As a result, in the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a game having a new interest that can be linked to the SNS, and to improve the interest of the game by having a new interest, thereby using the game. Can be promoted.

  In the above-described modification, game elements that are game execution environments are set by combining partial game scenarios. However, data that is completed in one game scenario (hereinafter referred to as an “overall game scenario”). And a game element (that is, a game scenario) is set by selecting one overall game scenario based on the cause information set by the player and the information of friends / acquaintances on the player's SNS. May be.

  In the above-described modification, the game scenario of the entire game is set by combining partial game scenario data. However, the game progresses while selecting one partial game scenario data at every predetermined timing. You may let them. That is, in this case, the game server device 300 sets one partial game scenario data at a predetermined setting timing by a combination of the user information and the cause information, and follows the set partial game scenario data. Advance the game.

  For example, in the above case, when the entire scenario is configured from the partial scenarios A and B, the partial scenario C or the partial scenario D is added as a game element at a given timing. In particular, it is possible to change the partial scenario to be added depending on whether the login name is used as the service user information of the friend / acquaintance A or the login name is used as the service user information of the friend / acquaintance B. ing.

5.5. Other Modifications In the present embodiment, the cause information uses information set by the player in the game, but the user ID and SIM of the communication terminal device 100 used when the player's game is executed. Information unique to the communication terminal device 100 possessed by the player such as an ID or a telephone number of (Subscriber Identity Module Card) may be used.

  Further, the cause information is managed in the game server device 300 in association with the information associated with the unique information, that is, the model number of the communication terminal device 100 as well as the unique information of the communication terminal device 100. ID or other information may be used.

  The cause information set by the player in the above-described game can be used by other players. On the other hand, information unique to the communication terminal device 100 and information caused by the communication terminal device 100 are unique information. Become.

  In this embodiment, as the posting information of the character image, in addition to the screen shot, a character image registered in advance for the posting information may be used, or a screen shot or other character image may be posted. An image processed for information may be used.

  When a pre-registered character image is used for posting information, it is pre-registered in the parts database 338 or the game server main storage unit 332, and when the character parameter data is set, the image data is read out. Are provided to the SNS server device 200.

  In the present embodiment, the character setting unit 316 sets a character by setting parameter data that defines the address of each part based on a combination of specific user information and cause information. A character may be set by selecting data of one character from a plurality of character data by a combination of information and cause information.

  In this case, as the posting information of the character image, an image included in the selected character data may be used, or a screen shot thereof may be used. Further, as the bulletin information of the character image, as described above, a character image registered in advance for the bulletin information may be used.

6). Processing of this embodiment 6.1. Game Processing Next, operations of the communication terminal device 100, the SNS server device 200, and the game server device 300 relating to the execution of the game processing in the network system 10 of the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 7 and FIG. 7 and 8 are flowcharts illustrating operations of the communication terminal device 100, the SNS server device 200, and the game server device 300 regarding the execution of the game process in the network system 10 of the embodiment.

  The game in this operation progresses based on an instruction from the player. Specifically, the game processing is executed in the game server device 300 based on the input player instruction. Then, the result of the executed game process is displayed on the communication terminal device 100 so as to be operable.

  In addition, it is assumed that a login name and a password for the player's SNS server device 200 are already registered in the game server device 300.

  First, in the communication terminal apparatus 100, when the communication control unit 110 detects the start of the player's game execution via the operation unit 140 (step S101), a login name for executing the game and other player IDs (hereinafter, “ A request for starting the game (hereinafter referred to as “game start request”) is transmitted to the game server device 300 together with the “game player ID”) and password (step S102).

  Next, in the server device, when the communication management control unit receives the game start request (step S201), the game execution management unit 314 extracts the game player ID from the received game start request (step S202).

  Next, the game execution management unit 314 cooperates with the game data management unit 318, and when the extracted game player ID is new, the game execution unit 314 executes a start process for starting a new game in the game processing unit 312. If the extracted game player ID is an ID for which a game has already been executed, the game processing unit 312 executes a restart process for restarting the game from the previously interrupted portion (step S203).

  Next, the game execution management unit 314 transmits progress data in the executed start process or restart process to the corresponding communication terminal device 100 (step S204), and waits for an input instruction from the communication terminal device 100.

  Next, in the communication terminal device 100, when the communication control unit 110 receives the game progress data transmitted from the game server device 300 (step S103), the received game progress data ends or interrupts the game such as flag information (hereinafter referred to as “flag information”). It is determined whether or not data indicating “end etc.” is included (step S104). At this time, if the communication control unit 110 determines that the received game progress data includes data indicating the end of the game, etc., the communication control unit 110 proceeds to the process of step S110, and the game end data is included in the game progress data. If it is determined that data indicating such as is not included, the process proceeds to step S120.

  Next, if the display control unit 112 and the sound generation unit 130 determine in the process of step S104 that the game progress data received by the communication control unit 110 includes data indicating the end of the game, etc. Based on the progress data, a game end display or interruption display (hereinafter referred to as “game end display, etc.”) and a sound output at the end of the game or a sound output at the time of game interruption (hereinafter referred to as “game end sound output, etc.”). Is executed (step S110), and this operation is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the display control unit 112 determines that the game progress data received by the communication control unit 110 does not include data indicating the end of the game, the display control unit 112 displays a predetermined image based on the game progress data. While performing the display process displayed on the display part 190, the sound production | generation part 130 performs the sound process which produces | generates a predetermined sound based on the said game progress data, and makes it output from the sound output part 192 (step S120).

  Next, when the communication control unit 110 detects a player operation instruction via the operation unit 140 (step S121), the communication control unit 110 transmits the detected operation instruction to the game server device 300 (step S122), and returns to the process of step S103.

  Next, in the game server device 300, when the communication management control unit 304 receives the player input instruction transmitted from the communication terminal device 100 (step S210), the game processing unit 312 analyzes the input input instruction of the player. (Step S211), it is determined whether or not the end of the game is instructed (Step S212).

  At this time, if the game processing unit 312 determines that an instruction to end the game has been given based on the analyzed player input instruction, the game processing unit 312 executes a game end process and uses the processing result as game progress data. This is transmitted to the apparatus 100 (step S213), and this operation is terminated. In addition, the communication terminal device 100 will perform the process of step S103, if the game progress data regarding the completion | finish process of the game transmitted in the process of step S213 is received.

  On the other hand, when the game processing unit 312 determines that the analyzed player input instruction is not a game end instruction, the game processing unit 312 determines, based on the progress of the game, whether or not it is the character setting timing for executing the character setting process. (Step S221).

  At this time, if the game processing unit 312 determines that it is not the character setting timing based on the progress of the game, the game processing unit 312 executes the game process based on the received player input instruction (step S222). Transition to processing.

  On the other hand, when the game processing unit 312 determines that it is the character setting timing based on the progress of the game, the game processing unit 312 is interlocked with the character setting unit 316, the SNS interlocking control unit 305, and the SNS server device 200, and the SNS server device. While acquiring the registered user list information from 200, the character setting process is executed based on the acquired registered user list information and the instruction of the corresponding communication terminal device 100 (step S223).

  Specifically, the character setting unit 316 specifies service user information of a specific service user from the acquired registered user list information based on an instruction from the corresponding communication terminal device 100, and specifies the specified service user information and Character setting processing for setting a character to be used for the game is executed based on the cause information set in advance by the player. Details of the character setting process in this operation will be described later.

  Next, the game processing unit 312 executes a game process based on the generated character, and proceeds to the process of step S204.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the above-described processing is executed from the start of the game to the end of the game, and the player can execute the game.

  The above processing has been described for the case where a character is set as a game element. However, when a partial map setting, one stage, or a partial game scenario is set while the game is in progress. Are executed in a similar process.

6.2. Character Setting Processing Next, operations of the SNS server device 200 and the game server device 300 relating to the character setting processing in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing operations of the SNS server device 200 and the game server device 300 regarding the character setting process in the present embodiment.

  First, in step S221, when the game processing unit 312 determines that it is the character setting timing based on the progress of the game, the SNS interlocking control unit 305 determines the SNS ID and password related to the player that executes the character setting process as game data. Read from the management unit 318 (step S301).

  Next, the SNS interlocking control unit 305 transmits the SNS ID and password read in conjunction with the communication management control unit, and the registration user list information acquisition request to the SNS server device 200 (step S302).

  Next, in the SNS server device 200, when the SNS communication management control unit 205 receives an acquisition request for registered user list information (step S401), the SNS management unit 202 extracts the SNS ID and password received together with the acquisition request. (Step S402).

  Next, the SNS management unit 202 performs SNS member determination based on the extracted SNS ID and password, and reads registered user list information stored in association with the SNS ID from the SNS database 212 (step S403). If the SNS management unit 202 determines that login is not possible due to the member determination, the communication terminal device 100 displays a screen prompting the user to log in and re-registering the SNS ID and password via the communication management control unit 304. Let

  Next, the SNS management unit 202 transmits the registered user list information read in conjunction with the SNS communication management control unit 205 (step S404) and ends this operation.

  Next, in the game server device 300, when the communication management control unit 304 receives the registered user list information (step S311), the character setting unit 316 is linked with the game processing unit 312 and the communication management control unit 304, and the corresponding communication is performed. A process of displaying a list of service users included in the registered user list information acquired by the terminal device 100 on the corresponding communication terminal device 100 is executed (step S312).

  Specifically, the character setting unit 316 is linked to the communication management control unit 304, executes transmission / reception of predetermined data with the corresponding communication terminal device 100, and is included in the registered user list information acquired in conjunction with the game. A process of displaying a list of service users in a selectable manner on the corresponding communication terminal apparatus 100 and a process of receiving a notification of one service user specified by the selection are executed.

  Next, when the communication management control unit 304 receives the specified service user notification (step S313), the character setting unit 316 extracts the specified service user login name (ie, user information) from the registered user list information. (Step S314).

  Next, the character setting unit 316 reads the cause information stored in the game server main storage unit 332 (step S315) and designates each part address based on the extracted service user login name and the read cause information. The calculation data for doing this is calculated (step S316).

  Next, the character setting unit 316 searches the parts database 338 while referring to the flag information of each part data based on the calculated calculation data, sets parameter data defining the character, and stores the main memory for the game server. The information is stored in the unit 332 in association with the player (step S317).

  Next, the data processing unit 319 operates in conjunction with the game processing unit 312 to generate text data indicating that a character has been generated while generating character image data based on the set parameter data of the character ( Step S318).

  Next, the data processing unit 319 executes SNS interlocking processing based on the set character image data and text data (step S319), and ends this operation. Details of the SNS interlocking process in this operation will be described later.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the registered user list information is acquired from the SNS server device 200, and the character setting (that is, the parameter setting for defining the character) can be executed.

  The above-described character setting process has been described in the case of setting a character as a game element. However, a partial map setting, one stage, or a partial game scenario is set while the game is in progress. In some cases, the same process is executed.

6.3. SNS Linkage Processing Next, operations of the SNS server device 200 and the game server device 300 relating to the SNS linkage processing in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 11 is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the SNS server apparatus 200 and the game server apparatus 300 regarding an SNS cooperation process in this embodiment.

  First, in the game server device 300, the SNS interlocking control unit 305 is a character generated in the corresponding communication terminal device 100 via the communication management control unit 304 in conjunction with the game processing or by interrupting the game processing. A text indicating that an image and a character have been generated is displayed, and a process for inquiring the player to link with the SNS via the communication terminal device 100 (hereinafter referred to as “SNS link start process”) is executed (step). S501).

  Next, when the communication management control unit 304 receives a player input instruction from the corresponding communication terminal device 100 (step S502), the SNS link control unit 305 determines whether the received player input instruction is a link instruction with the SNS. It is determined whether or not (step S503).

  At this time, if the SNS interlocking control unit 305 determines that the received input instruction of the player is an interlocking instruction with the SNS, the generated character image and text together with the login name and password of the player are used as SNS data. If it is determined that the input instruction of the received player is not a linkage instruction with the SNS, the process directly proceeds to the process of step S511.

  Finally, the game processing unit 312 executes a game process for returning to the game (step S511), and ends this operation.

  On the other hand, in the SNS server device 200, when the SNS communication control unit 110 receives the SNS data (step S601), the SNS management unit 202 performs the member determination based on the login name and password transmitted together with the SNS data. The SNS data is uploaded as posting information to the service user's web page data (step S602), and this operation is terminated.

6.4. Next, operations of the SNS server device 200 and the game server device 300 in a modified example of the game process in the network system 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. . 12 and 13 are flowcharts showing operations of the SNS server device 200 and the game server device 300 in the game start process which is a modified example of the game process in the network system 10 of the embodiment.

  The game process in this operation is a game start process and proceeds based on an instruction from the player.

  In addition, it is assumed that a login name and a password for the player's SNS server device 200 are already registered in the game server device 300. In this operation, instead of the character setting unit 316, the game execution management unit 314 executes a process for creating an entire scenario (hereinafter referred to as “whole scenario creation process”).

  This operation is a process for starting a new game, and is not a process for restarting a game that has already been started.

  Further, it is assumed that an instruction to start a new game is given from the communication terminal device 100. That is, a game start request for starting the game is transmitted from the communication terminal device 100 together with the login name and other game player ID and password for executing the game.

  First, in the server device, when the communication management control unit receives a game start request (step S801), the game execution management unit 314 extracts a game player ID from the received game start request (step S802).

  Next, the game execution management unit 314 cooperates with the game data management unit 318 to execute a start process for starting a new game in the game processing unit 312 (step S803).

  Next, the game execution management unit 314 transmits the progress data in the executed start process to the corresponding communication terminal device 100 (step S804), and also creates a whole scenario (hereinafter referred to as “whole scenario creation process”). The SNSID and password relating to the player who executes are read from the game data management unit 318 (step S805).

  Next, the SNS link control unit 305 transmits the SNS ID and password read in conjunction with the communication management control unit and the registration user list information acquisition request to the SNS server device 200 (step S806).

  Next, in the SNS server device 200, when the SNS communication management control unit 205 receives an acquisition request for registered user list information (step S901), the SNS management unit 202 extracts the SNS ID and password received together with the acquisition request. (Step S902).

  Next, the SNS management unit 202 performs SNS member determination based on the extracted SNS ID and password, and reads registered user list information stored in association with the SNS ID from the SNS database 212 (step S903). If the SNS management unit 202 determines that login is not possible due to the member determination, the communication terminal device 100 displays a screen prompting the user to log in and re-registering the SNS ID and password via the communication management control unit 304. Let

  Next, the SNS management unit 202 transmits the registered user list information read in conjunction with the SNS communication management control unit 205 (step S904), and ends this operation.

  Next, in the game server device 300, when the communication management control unit 304 receives the registered user list information (step S 811), the game execution management unit 314 works in conjunction with the game processing unit 312 and the communication management control unit 304 and corresponds. A process of displaying a list of service users included in the registered user list information acquired by the communication terminal device 100 on the corresponding communication terminal device 100 is executed (step S812).

  Specifically, the game execution management unit 314 operates in conjunction with the communication management control unit 304, executes transmission / reception of predetermined data with the corresponding communication terminal device 100, and is included in the registered user list information acquired in conjunction with the game. A process of displaying a list of service users to be selected on the corresponding communication terminal device 100 so as to be selectable and a process of receiving a notification of one service user specified by the selection are executed.

  Next, when the communication management control unit 304 receives a notification of the identified service user (step S813), the game execution management unit 314 determines the login name (that is, user information) of the identified service user from the registered user list information. Extract (step S814).

  Next, the game execution management unit 314 reads the cause information stored in the game server main storage unit 332 (step S815), and sets each part address based on the extracted service user login name and the read cause information. Calculation data for designating is calculated (step S816).

  Next, the game execution management unit 314 searches the parts database 338 while referring to the flag information of each part data based on the calculated calculation data, sets parameter data that defines the overall scenario, and is used for the game server. The main storage unit 332 stores the information in association with the player (step S817).

  Next, the data processing unit 319 works in conjunction with the game processing unit 312 to indicate that a scenario has been generated while generating predetermined image data such as a feature portion of the scenario based on the set overall scenario. Text data is generated (step S818).

  Next, the data processing unit 319 executes an SNS interlocking process based on the image data and text data related to the set scenario (step S819). Note that the SNS interlocking process is the same as described above (similar to FIG. 11).

  Finally, the game execution management unit 314 instructs the start of the game and ends this operation.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to acquire the registered user list information from the SNS server device 200 and execute the setting of the entire scenario (that is, the setting of parameters that define the scenario). .

  The scenario setting process described above has been described when a scenario is set as a game element. However, when setting a map of the entire game space while the game is in progress, the same process is performed. Executed.

7). Modified Example Next, a modified example of the network system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.

  The present embodiment is characterized in that all processes executed in the game server device 300 are executed in the communication terminal device 100 in the above-described embodiment. Each member executed in the game server device 300 includes a point provided in the communication terminal device 100. Other points are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and the same members are denoted by the same reference numerals. The description is omitted.

7.1. Configuration of Network System First, the network system 10 of the present modification will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the network system 10 of the present modification.

  The network system 10 according to the present modification has a plurality of communication terminal devices 100 that each user has and executes a game, and is connected to each communication terminal device 100 via a network, and each communication terminal device is connected to each user. SNS server device 200 that provides services related to SNS via 100.

7.2. Configuration of Communication Terminal Device Next, the configuration of the communication terminal device 100 according to this modification and the operation of each unit will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is an example of a functional block diagram illustrating the configuration of the communication terminal device 100 in the present modification.

  The communication terminal device 100 of the present modification includes an operation unit 140, a detection unit 160, a terminal storage unit 170, a terminal information storage medium 180, a terminal display unit 190, a sound output unit 192, and a terminal use. The communication unit 196, the imaging camera unit 150, and the processing unit 101 (processor) are configured.

  In particular, the terminal storage unit 170 includes, in addition to the main storage unit 172, the image buffer 174, and the various setting information storage unit 176, various game setting information storage units 524, It includes at least an SNS data storage unit 526 and a parts database 538. Note that the game various setting information storage unit 524, the SNS data storage unit 526, and the parts database 538 of the present modification execute the same processing as that configured in the game server device 300 in the above embodiment.

  In addition, the communication terminal device 100 according to the present modification includes a processing unit (processor) 101, and the processing unit 101 includes a communication control processing unit 110, a display control unit 112, an input / output processing unit 101, and sound generation. In addition to the unit 130, a game execution management unit 514, a character setting unit 516, a game data management unit 518, and a data processing unit 519 are included.

  Note that the game execution management unit 514, the character setting unit 516, the game data management unit 518, and the data processing unit 519 of the present modification execute the same processing as that configured in the server device in the above embodiment.

8). Others In the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to various games such as a racing game, a music game, and a fighting game as well as a role playing game and a battle game. That is, in this embodiment, you may apply to the other game in which the battle | competition by a some user is possible.

  In the present embodiment, the SNS server device 200 and the game server device 300 are configured separately, but the SNS server device 200 may have all the functions of the game server device 300.

  The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms cited as broad or synonymous terms in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

  The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same functions, methods, and results, or configurations that have the same objects and effects). In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a non-essential part of the configuration described in the embodiment is replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that exhibits the same operational effects as the configuration described in the embodiment or a configuration that can achieve the same object. In addition, the invention includes a configuration in which a known technique is added to the configuration described in the embodiment.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail. However, those skilled in the art can easily understand that many modifications can be made without departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Each communication terminal device 101 ... Game service provision process part 110 ... Communication control part 112 ... Display control part 130 ... Sound generation part 140 ... Operation part 150 ... Imaging camera part 160 ... Detection part 170 ... Memory | storage part 172 for terminals ... Main Storage unit 174 ... Image buffer 176 ... Various setting information storage unit 180 ... Information storage medium 190 ... Terminal display unit 192 ... Sound output unit 196 ... Terminal communication unit 200 ... Server device 201 Management control unit 202 Management unit 205 Communication management control Unit 210 server storage unit 212 database 220 server communication unit 238 parts database 300 game server device 301 game server management control unit 304 communication management control unit 305 interlock control unit 312 game processing unit 314 game execution management unit 316 character setting unit 318 Game data management department 319 Data processing unit 320 Game server communication unit 330 Game server storage unit 332 Game server main storage unit 324 Game setting information storage unit 326 Data storage unit 514 Game execution management unit 516 Character setting unit 518 Game data management unit 519 Data processing unit 524 Various setting information storage unit for game 526 Data storage unit 538 Parts database

Claims (18)

A communication means for transmitting and receiving data related to the game via the communication terminal device and the network;
An acquisition means for acquiring user information of a specific service user based on an instruction of the communication terminal device from a management database that manages user information of a service user registered in a predetermined network service provided on the network;
Setting means for setting a game element to be used in the game by a combination of the acquired user information and cause information resulting from either the communication terminal device or the player executing the game;
With
The game server system, wherein the communication means provides game data for advancing a game based on the set game element to the communication terminal device. The game server system according to claim 1,
A game server system further comprising registration means for registering in the management database in order to provide relevant data regarding the set game element to the service user via the network service so as to be notified. In the game server system according to claim 1 or 2,
The setting means executes a calculation process for calculating a unique value from the same user information and cause information as a calculation value based on the acquired user information and the cause information attributed to the communication terminal device or the player. And the game server system which sets the said game element based on the said arithmetic processing result. The game server system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game element is a character used in the game, and is composed of a plurality of types of part data defining the game characteristics of the character,
The setting means searches a parts database in which a plurality of types of part data are recorded based on the user information and the cause information, and identifies given part data from the plurality of types of part data. A game server system for setting a character as the game element. The game server system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The game element is data for defining a game execution environment, and is composed of a plurality of types of part data for defining a partial execution environment of the game,
The setting means searches a parts database in which a plurality of types of part data are recorded based on the user information and the cause information, and identifies given part data from the plurality of types of part data. A game server system for setting an execution environment for the game. The game server system according to claim 4 or 5,
Each part data stored in the parts database includes flag information for determining whether or not search is possible based on the progress of the executed game,
A game server system in which the setting means specifies the given part data and sets the game element while referring to the flag information. The game server system according to claim 2,
The data relating to the set game element is image data for displaying an image relating to the set game element,
A game server system in which the registration means registers the image data in the management database in order to provide the image data so as to be viewable to the service user. The game server system according to claim 2,
The data regarding the set game element is notification data for notifying in the network service that the game element has been set,
A game server system in which the providing means registers the notification data in the management database in order to provide the notification data to the service user so as to be notified. The game server system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The setting means acquires flag information that changes based on the progress of the game, and sets a game element to be used in the game based on the acquired flag information and a combination of the user information and the cause information A game server system. The game server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
A game server system, wherein the cause information is setting information set on a game executed by the player. The game server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
A game server system, wherein the cause information is unique information in a communication terminal device that executes the game. The game server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
A game server system, wherein the cause information is information set due to a communication terminal device executing the game. The game server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The communication means corresponds to the game element in order to provide the game element from a communication terminal apparatus that executes the game using the set game element to another communication terminal apparatus that executes the game in a different game space. A game server system provided to a communication terminal device. The game server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
A game server system in which the other communication terminal device has a platform different from that of the providing communication terminal device. The game server system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
A game server system, further comprising provision information generation means for generating information when the set game element is provided to another communication terminal device that executes the game in a different game space and has a different platform. A program executed by a computer installed in a server system connected to a communication terminal device via a network,
The computer,
Communication control means for transmitting and receiving data relating to the game with the communication terminal device;
Obtaining means for obtaining user information of a specific service user based on an instruction of the communication terminal device from a management database for managing user information of a service user registered in a predetermined network service provided on the network;
Setting means for setting a game element to be used in the game by a combination of the acquired user information and cause information resulting from either the communication terminal device or the player executing the game;
As well as
A program for providing game data for advancing a game based on the set game element to the communication terminal device. Game execution means for executing a game;
Operation means used to input an operation related to the game of the player;
An acquisition means for acquiring user information of a specific service user based on an instruction of the communication terminal device from a management database that manages user information of a service user registered in a predetermined network service provided on the network;
Setting means for setting a game element to be used in the game by a combination of the acquired user information and cause information resulting from either the communication terminal device or the player executing the game;
With
The game apparatus, wherein the game execution means advances a game based on the set game element. A program executed by a computer,
The computer,
Game execution means for executing a game;
Input processing means for performing input processing of operations related to the game of the player;
Acquire user information of a specific service user from a management database that manages user information of a service user registered in a predetermined network service provided on the network based on the user's instruction input via the operation means. Acquisition means,
Setting means for setting a game element to be used in the game by a combination of the acquired user information and cause information resulting from either the communication terminal device or the player executing the game;
And function as
A program for causing a game to proceed based on the set game element.

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