JP2015160130A - Electronic game providing device and electronic game providing program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide new means for users to communicate in an electronic game.SOLUTION: An electronic game providing device includes: stamp imparting means which imparts a stamp image to be displayed to a user page to a user in accordance with an event in an electronic game; stamp selection receiving means which receives selection of a stamp image by the user from stamp images imparted to a first user in the stamp imparting means; and stamp transmission means which transmits to an electronic game terminal used by another user the stamp image received in the stamp selection receiving means. When the stamp images are transmitted in the stamp transmission means, a privilege of the electronic game is imparted to at least either the first user or the second user.

Description

  The present invention relates to an electronic game providing device and an electronic game providing program.

  Some social games using an information communication network such as the Internet allow other users to visit a user page assigned to the user in the game. A user who visits the user page can, for example, view an avatar registered in the user page or leave a comment or footprint such as a greeting. And the user who has the user page can browse the comment etc. which the user who visited in the past left.

  There is also a configuration in which a privilege on the game is given to both the visited user and the visited user by giving a greeting or the like.

JP 2013-070806 A

  By the way, in the conventional social game, the process which can be performed with respect to the user page of another user is restricted, and there exists a problem that the exchange between users becomes formal. For example, when a privilege on the game is obtained by leaving a greeting comment on the user page, this leads to leaving a formal comment to obtain the privilege. As a result, there is a risk that the motivation for continuing the game will be reduced.

  An object of this invention is to provide the electronic game provision apparatus and the electronic game provision program provided with the new means for users to interact in an electronic game.

  One aspect of the present invention is an electronic game providing device that provides an electronic game in which a user page displayed on an electronic game terminal is assigned to each of users serving as players, wherein the electronic game is provided according to an event in the electronic game. A stamp assigning unit for giving a user a stamp image to be displayed on the user page; and a stamp image selected by the first user from among the stamp images given to the first user by the stamp assigning unit. A stamp selection receiving unit that receives the stamp image, and a stamp transmission unit that transmits the stamp image received by the stamp selection reception unit to the electronic game terminal used by the second user. , At least one of the first user and the second user Is an electronic game providing device which is characterized in that to grant benefits on the child game.

  Another aspect of the present invention is an electronic game providing program for providing an electronic game in which a user page displayed on an electronic game terminal is assigned to each user as a player, and the computer is operated in response to an event in the electronic game. A stamp assigning means for giving a user a stamp image to be displayed on the user page, and a stamp image by the first user out of the stamp images given to the first user by the stamp assigning means. A stamp selection receiving unit that receives the selection of the stamp, and a stamp transmission unit that transmits the stamp image received by the stamp selection receiving unit to the electronic game terminal used by the second user. Is transmitted, the first user and the second An electronic game providing program characterized by at least one of the user to grant a privilege on an electronic game.

  In the stamp transmission means, it is preferable that a comment for the second user is transmitted from the first user to the electronic game terminal used by the second user together with the stamp image.

  In the electronic game terminal used by the second user, it is preferable that the stamp image transmitted from the stamp transmitting means is displayed in a user page assigned to the second user.

  In addition, it is preferable that the display area in the user page assigned to the second user of the stamp image transmitted from the stamp transmission unit is reduced with time.

  In addition, the stamp transmitting means transmits, together with the stamp image, hint information indicating at which event in the electronic game the stamp image is given to the electronic game terminal used by the second user, When the stamp image displayed in the user page assigned to the user is designated, it is preferable to display the hint information on the electronic game terminal used by the second user.

  The stamp selection accepting unit accepts selection of a stamp image and accepts position information for displaying the stamp image in a user page assigned to the second user, and the stamp transmitting unit accepts the stamp image. The position information is transmitted to the electronic game terminal used by the second user, and is specified by the position information in the user page assigned to the second user in the electronic game terminal used by the second user. It is preferable to display the stamp image transmitted from the stamp transmitting means at a certain position.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an electronic game providing device, an electronic game terminal, and an electronic game providing program provided with new means for allowing users to interact with each other in the electronic game.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the electronic game system in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the information terminal in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the server in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the user page in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the user page database in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the basic process of the electronic game in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the user database in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the game database in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the game screen in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the non player character (NPC) database in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of a process with the non-player character in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the non player character (NPC) event database in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the chat screen in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the chat screen in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the chat database in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the stamp database in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the item event database in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the access process (stamp assignment process to other users) to other users in an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the screen for stamp selection in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the screen for stamp selection in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the stamp log | history management database in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the browsing process of the user page in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the user page in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the user page in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the user page in embodiment of this invention.

<Basic configuration>
The electronic game system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes an information terminal 100 and a server 102 as shown in FIG. The server 102 is communicably connected to a plurality of information terminals 100 (100a, 100b...) Via the information communication network 104. The server 102 provides information so that an electronic game can be played on the information terminal 100.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, the information terminal 100 includes a processing unit 10, a storage unit 12, an input unit 14, an output unit 16, and a communication unit 18. The information terminal 100 includes a basic configuration of a mobile terminal capable of communication such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, and a tablet terminal. In the present embodiment, the information terminal 100 functions as an electronic game terminal for a user to play an electronic game.

  The processing unit 10 includes means for performing arithmetic processing such as a CPU. The processing unit 10 implements a function related to an electronic game in the information terminal 100 by executing a game program stored in the storage unit 12. The storage unit 12 includes storage means such as a semiconductor memory or a memory card. The storage unit 12 is connected to the processing unit 10 so as to be accessible, and stores information such as an electronic game program, data necessary for processing the electronic game, various databases, and information on user pages. The input unit 14 includes means for inputting information to the information terminal 100. The input unit 14 includes, for example, a touch panel and buttons that receive input from the user. The output unit 16 includes a user interface screen (UI) for receiving input information from the user, and means for outputting a processing result in the information terminal 100. The output unit 16 includes, for example, a display that presents an image to the user. The communication unit 18 includes an interface for exchanging information with other information communication devices via the information communication network 104. Communication by the communication unit 18 may be wired or wireless.

  As illustrated in FIG. 3, the server 102 includes a processing unit 20, a storage unit 22, an input unit 24, an output unit 26, and a communication unit 28. The server 102 has a basic configuration of a computer having a communication function. In the present embodiment, the server 102 functions as an electronic game providing device.

  The processing unit 20 includes means for performing arithmetic processing such as a CPU. The processing unit 20 provides the electronic game to the information terminal 100 by executing the electronic game providing program stored in the storage unit 22. The storage unit 22 includes storage means such as a semiconductor memory and a hard disk. The storage unit 22 is connected to the processing unit 20 in an accessible manner, and stores information such as an electronic game providing program, information on user pages assigned to each user, data used in the electronic game acquired from the information terminal 100, a database, and the like. Remember. The input unit 24 includes means for inputting information to the server 102. The input unit 24 includes, for example, a keyboard that receives input from the user. The output unit 26 includes a user interface screen (UI) for receiving input information from the user, and means for outputting a processing result in the server 102. The output unit 26 includes, for example, a display that presents an image to the user. The communication unit 28 includes an interface for exchanging information with the information terminal 100 and other information communication devices via the information communication network 104. Communication by the communication unit 28 may be wired or wireless.

<Basic processing of electronic games>
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the user A has the information terminal 100a and the user B has the information terminal 100b.

  The user A is playing an electronic game provided from the server 102 using the information terminal 100a, and can edit a user page assigned to the user A in the electronic game. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a character image (avatar) reflecting the user's characteristics and the like is displayed in the character display area 40. Similarly, other users such as user B are assigned user pages.

  Note that stamps and comments attached from other users can be displayed on the user page. Processing for displaying a stamp and a comment will be described later. In addition, the user page can be browsed by the assigned user and other users playing the electronic game. The user page browsing process will be described later.

  The server 102 registers and manages image data of user pages assigned to each of the users playing the electronic game in the user page database. As shown in FIG. 5, the user page database includes a user ID, a user name, avatar information, and user page image data. By referring to the user page database, information for displaying an avatar on the user page of each user and image data of the current user page can be read out.

  Hereinafter, the electronic game according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the present embodiment, as an electronic game, “Sugoroku” which advances a square in accordance with the number of eyes rolled out will be described as an example. However, the scope of application of the present invention is not limited to the electronic game described below, as long as the stamp image is given to the user in the electronic game and the stamp image can be transmitted to other users. .

  In the flowchart of FIG. 6, it is assumed that the user A is playing an electronic game as the first user.

  In step S10, an electronic game initial setting process is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to initial setting means. The user A accesses the server 102 from the information terminal 100a and logs in to the electronic game system by transmitting a pre-registered user name and password to the server 102. The server 102 reads the game information of the logged-in user A with reference to the user database registered in the storage unit 22.

  In the user database, as shown in FIG. 7, information such as a user ID, a user name, a stage number, a mass number, the number of dice, friend information, a possession stamp, the number of times the stamp is used, a currency, and an item are associated and registered. Yes.

  The stage number and the square number are information for specifying the stage in the “Sugoroku” game and the square in the stage. The stage number and the cell number correspond one-to-one to the stage and the cell in the “Sugoroku” game. The number of dice is information indicating the remaining number of dice that the user can swing in the “Sugoroku” game. The friend information is a user ID of another user who has a friend relationship with the user. The possession stamp is information indicating the stamp ID of the stamp possessed by each user. The stamp usage count is information indicating the number of times each user can use the stamp. For example, the number of stamps used may be set so that a predetermined number of stamps (one day) can be used, or the number of stamps used may be limited for each stamp. You may make it restrict | limit the frequency | count which can be used within predetermined time. Further, the number of times of use may be unlimited. A method for applying and using the stamp will be described later. The currency is information indicating the number of currencies in the game that can be used to purchase items and stamps. The item is a tool that gives the user a means for giving some effect in the game. For example, the item gives the player an effect of increasing the number of times the game is played or moving it to a further stage or mass. Item types and numbers are registered in the user database. For example, “item 1 (1)” in FIG. 7 means that one item 1 is owned.

  Here, the construction of the friend relationship will be described. For example, by allowing a user who plays an electronic game to input in advance the user name and password of another user who wants to register as a friend, the user who is playing the electronic game with another user whose user name and password match Register as a friendship. Moreover, the address book registered in the information terminal 100 and the friend information of SNS may be read, and the users registered in them may be registered as friend relations. A user who has a friend relationship establishes a friend relationship by registering the user ID of one user in association with the user ID of the other user in the user database. In addition, the construction of the friend relationship is not limited to these means, and any user may be used as long as the users who play the electronic game are associated with each other based on some relationship.

  In the game database, as shown in FIG. 8, for each combination of the stage number and the square number, a process on the game (an event on the game) that is executed when stopping at the square is associated and registered.

  Examples of the game process (game event) include a process with a non-player character (NPC), a process for assigning items used in the game, an access process to other users, and the like. In FIG. 8, the process with the non-player character (NPC) is the code “NPC” + identification number, the process of assigning items used in the game is the code “ITM” + identification number, and access to other users is the code “FRD”. "+ Identification number. With these identification codes (ID numbers), it is possible to specify the processing to be performed when stopping at each square of each stage. However, the process on the game (game event) is not limited to these, and any other process may be used as long as a process other than these is executed to give an effect on the game.

  The server 102 generates a game image of the “Sugoroku” game. The server 102 refers to the game database and associates it with the number of cells that can be displayed on the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100, starting from the stage number and the cell number read from the user database based on the user ID of the logged-in user. Read the information.

  Here, the number of cells that can be displayed on the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100 may be determined in advance according to the size of the display screen of the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100 or the like. The number of cells that can be displayed on the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100 is, for example, 6 cells.

  For example, in the example of the user database in FIG. 7, when the user A is a player, the stage number “1” and the cell number “0” are read out, and 6 cells are started from the 0th cell of the first stage from the game database. Minute information is read. Then, a game image is generated based on the read information.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the number of cells 50 (50a to 50f) that can be displayed on the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100 is displayed on the game image 200. Furthermore, a character image indicating the user A (for example, the user A's avatar read from the user page database) is displayed on the 0th cell 50a of the first stage as the starting point. Further, on the first square 50b to the fifth square 50f, processing on the game (event on the game) associated with each square 50b to 50f is performed based on the information read about each square. The image shown is displayed. When the game process (game event) is a process with a non-player character (NPC), an NPC image specified by the ID number of the NPC registered in association with the cell in the game database is displayed. To do. For example, as shown in the NPC database in FIG. 10, the image data of each NPC is registered for each NPC ID number, and the NPC image associated with the NPC ID number associated with each square is stored. Read and display the data. In addition, when the process on the game (event on the game) is a process for giving an item or the like used in the game, image data indicating a mass to which the item is given is displayed. For example, the image data indicating the square to which the item is added may be set and registered in advance (in FIG. 9, the image data indicates a present box). When the process on the game (the event on the game) is an access process to another user, image data indicating that the cell is accessible to other users who are friends is displayed. For example, the image data indicating that the cell is accessible to other users who are friends may be set and registered in advance (in FIG. 9, the image data is a star mark).

  Further, the server 102 displays the number of dice read from the user database in FIG. 7 on the game image. In FIG. 9, images of the number of dice 52 corresponding to the read number of dice are displayed. If the number of dice read out is 0, an image indicating that the purchase of dice or the like is necessary to continue the play may be included in the game image.

  The server 102 transmits the generated game image to the information terminal 100a. When receiving the game image, the information terminal 100a causes the output unit 16 to display the received game image using a display function of a web browser or the like.

  In step S12, processing for receiving an instruction from the player is performed. The processing at this step corresponds to instruction receiving means. The player (user A) inputs an instruction using the input unit 14 of the information terminal 100a while the game image is displayed. For example, a process of instructing a process of rolling a dice to continue the game is performed. When the input unit 14 is a touch panel, an instruction for a process of rolling the dice is accepted by tapping the dice image on the game image displayed on the output unit 16 with a fingertip. Also, a process for receiving an instruction to end the game is performed. For example, an instruction to end the game is accepted by pressing the “return key” on the input unit 14 of the information terminal 100a. The instruction input in the information terminal 100a is transmitted from the information terminal 100a to the server 102.

  The server 102 branches the process based on the input instruction received from the information terminal 100a. If an instruction for a process of rolling a dice to continue the game is received, the process proceeds to step S14. When an instruction for processing to end the game is received, the game is ended.

  In step S14, a process of advancing the square is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to game progress means. When the server 102 receives an instruction to roll the dice from the information terminal 100a, the server 102 generates a single integer from 1 to 6 using the random number generation function built in the processing unit 20, and the value is shaken. Dice eyes.

  In addition, the server 102 adds the number of dice eyes to the stage number and the cell number indicating the information on the current position of the user A in the user database. If the maximum square number of the current stage is exceeded according to the dice, it is assumed that the current stage has been cleared, and processing proceeds to the 0th square of the next stage. Also, 1 is subtracted from the number of dice of user A in the user database.

  For example, when the user A is positioned at the 0th cell of the first stage and the dice eye is 1, the new stage number “1” is associated with the user A (user ID: U001) in the user database. "And mass number" 1 "are registered. Also, the number of dice is subtracted from “2” to “1”. The same applies to the case of dice eyes 2-6.

  Furthermore, the server 102 updates the game image. The information associated with the number of squares that can be displayed on the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100 is read from the stage number and the square number newly registered in the user database. Also, the number of dice subtracted from the user database is read out. Thereafter, the game image is updated based on the read information. Since the game image updating method is the same as that in step S10, description thereof is omitted. Then, the server 102 transmits the updated game image data to the information terminal 100a. When the information terminal 100a receives the updated game image data, the information terminal 100a updates the game image displayed on the output unit 16 based on the updated game image data.

  In step S16, processing on the game (game event) in the advanced square is performed. The processing at this step corresponds to game processing means. The server 102 reads a process on the game (game event) corresponding to the stage number and mass number of the current position newly calculated from the game database. Then, the server 102 performs game processing corresponding to the read game processing (game event). Each process can be processed as a subroutine.

  When the process of step S16 ends, the process returns to step S12, and the next instruction from the player is accepted. In this way, the electronic game proceeds while the information terminal 100a and the server 102 communicate with each other.

<Processing with non-player character>
Next, the processing on the game in step S16 will be described. In step S16, as processing on the game (event on the game), processing with a non-player character (NPC), processing for giving items used in the game, and processing for accessing other users are executed as subroutines. Hereinafter, processing with a non-player character (NPC) will be described first.

  First, a case where the process on the game (game event) is a process with a non-player character (NPC) will be described. This process is performed according to the flowchart of the subroutine of FIG. In the present embodiment, a virtual chat is performed between the player and the NPC displayed on the square in FIG. 9, and a process for giving an effect on the game is performed according to the progress of the chat.

  In step S20, a chat image generation / update process is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to chat image generation means. The server 102 reads the event ID (identification code “NPC” + identification number) corresponding to the stage number and mass number of the current position in the game database, and executes chat processing registered in the NPC event database in association with the event ID. To do. As shown in FIG. 12, the NPC event database is a database in which NPC types performed for each event ID and event routine numbers are associated and registered. The chat process is performed so that a virtual chat proceeds along a routine specified by an event routine number between the player and the NPC specified by the NPC type registered in the NPC event database.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the chat image is an image that displays a state of virtual chat performed between the player and the NPC. In this image, the comments from the NPC are displayed sequentially, and the player's answer options are displayed to prompt the player to select answer options.

  In the chat database, as shown in FIG. 15, for each event routine number, a comment from the NPC, a player's answer option for the comment, and information indicating the next process when the comment is selected are registered in advance. . The server 102 reads out comments from the NPC and answer options from the player in order from the sequence number 1, and generates chat image data for displaying them.

  For example, when the player stops at the stage number “1” and the cell number “1”, the event ID “NPC001” is read from the game database of FIG. Furthermore, referring to the NPC event database in FIG. 12, it is specified that chat processing is performed in accordance with the NPC type “C001” and the event routine 001.

  The server 102 reads the image data corresponding to the read NPC type “C001” with reference to the NPC database of FIG. Further, the server 102 refers to the chat database of FIG. 15, and comment “None I am” from the NPC registered in the first sequence (sequence number 1) registered in association with the event routine 001 and Read out the answer options from the player, “Why did you understand?”, “I don't think so” and “I don't want to talk now”. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, the server 102 displays the image data corresponding to the NPC type “C001” as the NPC image area 60 a, the comment from the NPC “I'm sorry”, the comment area 62 a, and the answer option “ Chat image data is generated for displaying in the answer option area 63a "Why did you understand?", "I don't think so", or "I don't want to talk now".

  In step S22, processing for transmitting chat image data is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to chat image transmission means. The server 102 transmits the chat image data generated in step S20 to the information terminal 100a used by the user A who is a player.

  In step S24, processing for displaying a chat image is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to chat image display means. When receiving the chat image data from the server 102, the information terminal 100a causes the output unit 16 to display the chat image based on the received chat image data. Thereby, a chat image as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100a.

  In step S26, processing for accepting selection of comment answer options is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to comment answer option accepting means. The information terminal 100a causes the player to select one of the answer options by displaying the chat image of FIG. User A who is a player uses the input unit 14 of the information terminal 100a to select one of a plurality of answer options displayed in the game image. For example, when the input unit 14 is a touch panel, one of a plurality of answer options displayed on the output unit 16 is touched with a fingertip or the like.

  In step S28, processing for transmitting the selected comment answer option is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to answer option transmission means. The information terminal 100a transmits the answer option selected in step S26 to the server 102.

  In step S30, the next process is determined according to the selected comment answer option. The processing at this step corresponds to processing determination means. The server 102 receives the answer selector transmitted from the information terminal 100a, reads the next process associated with the answer selector with reference to the chat database.

  For example, when “Why did you understand?” Is selected in the chat image of FIG. 13, the sequence number “2” is read as the next process. In addition, when “I don't think so” is selected, the addition of dice (+1) is read out as the next process. If “I do not want to talk now” is selected, STP001 assignment indicating a process for assigning a stamp is read.

  When the sequence number is read as the next process, the server 102 returns the process to step S20 and updates the chat image data corresponding to the read sequence number in the chat database.

  For example, when “Why did you understand?” Is selected in the game image shown in FIG. 13, since the sequence number 2 is registered as the next process in the chat database, the NPC comment and answer option corresponding to the sequence number 2 are registered. And the next game image data is generated. In this case, as shown in FIG. 14, an image for generating the selected comment “Why did you understand?” Together with the character image (avatar) of user A in the character image area 60b and the comment area 62b is generated. The Also, “what happened?” Is read as the NPC comment, and an image to be displayed in the NPC image area 60c and the comment area 62c is generated together with the NPC image data. Furthermore, “nothing”, “I caught a cold ...”, and “I am secret” are read out as answer options, and an image to be displayed in the answer option area 63a is generated. Thereby, game image data as shown in FIG. 14 is generated. Thereafter, as in FIG. 13, a game image is displayed on the output unit 16 in the information terminal 100a, and answer option selection processing is performed.

  As a next process, when a process of giving a stamp to the player is read, the server 102 shifts the process to step S32. Further, when a process of giving a dice or item to the player is read as the next process, the server 102 shifts the process to step S34.

  In step S32, a process of giving a stamp to the player is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to stamp giving means. The server 102 performs a process of giving the player the stamp specified by the read next process. For example, when “I do not want to speak now” is selected as the answer option in the chat image shown in FIG. 13, since “STP001 assignment” is registered as the next process, the stamp specified by the stamp ID “STP001” is selected. Processing to be given to the player (user A) is performed. Specifically, in the user database shown in FIG. 7, the stamp ID of the stamp to be assigned is additionally registered as a retained stamp.

  A stamp is a small image that can be pasted (displayed) on a user page assigned to each user. The image of the stamp is preferably an image that feels cute, cool, and interesting so as to enhance the motivation used by the user who is the player. The stamp image specified by each stamp ID is registered in association with the stamp ID in the stamp management database shown in FIG.

  In addition, a privilege on the game may be registered together with the image data of the stamp in the stamp management database, and the privilege may be given at the same time as the stamp is given. For example, as shown in the stamp management database of FIG. 16, a privilege on the game may be registered in association with the stamp ID, and the privilege associated with the stamp may be given at the same time. For example, a process of giving a predetermined number of dice, or a process of giving a predetermined number of items and currency that can be used in the game may be performed.

  Further, in the chat process with the NPC, a process for increasing / decreasing the likability value according to the answer option selected by the player (user A) is performed, and when the likability value exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the player (user A) is notified. You may make it give a stamp. The preference value may be set for each NPC, and a different stamp may be assigned for each NPC. Also, a plurality of threshold values for the likability value may be provided, and different stamps may be assigned when the likability value is equal to or greater than each threshold value.

  When the process in step S32 ends, the server 102 returns the process to step S12 of the main routine and restarts the game.

  In step S34, processing for giving an item to the player is performed. The processing at this step corresponds to an item assigning unit. The server 102 performs a process of assigning a dice or item according to the content of the read next process. For example, when “No such thing!” Is selected as the answer option in the game image shown in FIG. 13, since “add dice (+1)” is registered as the next process, the server 102 is stored in the user database. A process of increasing the number of dice of the player (user A) by 1 is performed. Even if other items appear on the game, the same processing can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, when the read game process (game event) is a process with a non-player character (NPC), a chat between the player and the NPC is performed, and the game The aspect in which the process of giving the effect is performed has been described. However, the content of the game is not limited to this.

  When the process in step S34 ends, the server 102 returns the process to step S12 of the main routine and restarts the game.

<Granting process for items, etc.>
Next, a case where the read game process (game event) is a process for giving an item or the like used in the game will be described. This process is equivalent to the item assigning means in step S34.

  The server 102 reads an event identifier (represented by an identification code “ITM” + identification number here) corresponding to the stage number and mass number of the current position in the game database, and an event registered in advance in the item event database. Execute the process. As shown in FIG. 17, the item event database is a database in which an event ID, an item to be given, and a number to be given are associated and registered.

  For example, when the player stops at the cell 50c with the stage number “1” and the cell number “2” in the game image of FIG. 9, the event ID “ITM001” is read from the game database of FIG. In this case, since the identification code is “ITM”, the server 102 determines that it is an item assignment process and refers to the item event database. Then, the server 102 reads the item 1 associated with the event ID “ITM001” and the number of grants “1” from the item event database of FIG. Based on the read information, the server 102 performs a process of adding the read item 1 to the user database by the number of grants “1”. Other items, dice and the like can be similarly processed.

<Access processing to other users (stamping processing to other users)>
Next, a case where the read game process (game event) is an access process to another user will be described. This process is performed according to the flowchart of the subroutine of FIG.

  When the stamp usage count is set in the user database, the following processing may be performed only when the stamp usage count condition is satisfied. For example, when it is set so that a predetermined number of stamps can be used at a predetermined time (one day), the following processing is performed when the predetermined number is not exceeded within a predetermined time. The same applies to the case where the number of times that can be used for each stamp is limited and the number of times that the stamp can be used within a predetermined time is limited for each stamp.

  In step S40, a friend as a stamp transmission destination is selected. The processing in this step corresponds to friend selection means. The server 102 refers to the user database, reads friend information associated with the game player, and randomly selects one of them. Thereby, a friend to be accessed is selected.

  For example, when the player is the user A, in the user database of FIG. 7, the users with the user IDs “U002” and “U003” are registered as friends as friend information, and one of them is selected at random. Here, the following description is given on the assumption that the user B with the user ID “U002” is selected. A friend may be selected in advance and registered in advance with another user of the game database. Further, a process of causing the user A who is a player to select a user to whom a stamp is to be given may be performed.

  In step S42, a stamp selection image is generated. The processing in this step corresponds to stamp selection image generation means. The server 102 refers to the user page database and acquires the image data of the user page assigned to the friend selected in step S40. For example, when the user B is selected as the second user as the stamp destination, the image data “user_page002” associated with the user ID “U002” of the user B in the user page database of FIG. 5 is read. The image data of the user page includes a corresponding user character image (avatar). In addition, the server 102 refers to the user database and reads information on a stamp owned by the user who is a player. For example, when the player is user A, stamp IDs “STP001” and “STP002” are read out in the user database of FIG. Further, the stamp management database is referred to, and stamp image data “img_STP001” and “img_STP002” associated with the read stamp ID are read.

  The server 102 generates image data for stamp selection based on the read image data. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, image data is generated such that an image of the user page assigned to the selected friend is displayed in the user page display area 70a. Further, image data is generated so that a stamp image owned by the user who is a player is displayed in the stamp display area 70b.

  Further, the stamp selection image data may be provided with a comment area 70c for a player to input a comment for a friend to whom the stamp is to be transmitted. Furthermore, a send button area 70d for inputting that the player has finished selecting the stamp may be provided.

  In addition, when the stamp is categorized by type, NPC, or the like, a category selection area 70e for displaying the stamp for each category may be provided. In this case, when the category selection area 70e is tapped, a stamp category is displayed by a pop-up menu or the like, and a stamp classified into the category selected by selecting the category is displayed.

  In step S44, stamp selection image data transmission processing is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to stamp selection image transmission means. The server 102 transmits the stamp selection image data generated in step S42 to the information terminal 100a.

  In step S46, a stamp to be transmitted is selected. The processing in this step corresponds to stamp selection receiving means. Upon receiving the stamp selection image data from the server 102, the information terminal 100a displays a stamp selection screen on the output unit 16 based on the image data. Thereby, a stamp selection image as shown in FIG. 19 is displayed, and the player is prompted to select a stamp.

  The player (user A) selects a stamp to be transmitted to the selected friend (user B). For example, when the input unit 14 is a touch panel, the stamp displayed in the stamp display area 70b in the stamp selection image is dragged with a fingertip and dropped at a desired position in the user page display area 70a. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20, display processing is performed so that the selected stamp is displayed in the user page display area 70a. Note that the method of selecting a stamp is not limited to this, and any stamp that can select a stamp to be transmitted by any method may be used.

  When the category selection area 70e is provided, when the category selection area 70e is tapped, a stamp category is displayed by a pop-up menu or the like, and stamps classified into the category selected by selecting the category are displayed. To be. In this case, the selected category may be transmitted to the server 102, and the stamp selection image data that displays the stamp included in the category in the stamp display area 70b may be regenerated and returned from the server 102. Thereby, in the information terminal 100a, the stamp displayed in the stamp display area 70b can be displayed so as to be switched for each category.

  When the comment area 70 c is provided, the player can write a comment in the comment area 70 c using the input unit 14.

  In step S48, transmission processing of information regarding the selected stamp is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to stamp selection information transmission means. When selection of a stamp and / or writing of a comment is completed, stamp selection information including the selected stamp, a stamp pasting position (stamp position information) in the user page, a comment, and a transmission date / time is transmitted from the information terminal 100a to the server 102. Sent to. When the player designates (tap) the transmission button area 70d displayed on the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100a, the stamp selection information is transmitted to the server 102.

  In step S50, stamp selection information is received. The processing in this step corresponds to stamp selection information acquisition means. The server 102 receives the stamp selection information transmitted from the information terminal 100a. Thereby, the server 102 can acquire the stamp transmitted from the player to the friend, the stamp pasting position in the user page, the comment, and the transmission date and time.

  If the stamp usage count is set in the user database, a process of reducing the stamp usage count registered in the user database is performed. For example, when it is set so that a predetermined number of stamps can be used at a predetermined time (one day), the number of uses within the predetermined time is subtracted by one. The same applies to the case where the number of times that can be used for each stamp is limited and the number of times that the stamp can be used within a predetermined time is limited for each stamp.

  In step S52, the stamp history management database is updated. The processing in this step corresponds to stamp history management database update means. The server 102 updates the stamp history management database based on the stamp selection information received in step S50. As shown in FIG. 21, the stamp history management database is a database in which a user ID, a transmitted stamp (stamp ID), a position where the stamp is attached, a user who transmitted the stamp, and a transmission date and time are registered.

  For example, the player (user A: user ID “U001”) is identified by the stamp ID “STP001” at the position (x, y) = (100, 150) on the user page of the friend (user B: user ID “U002”). When the stamp is pasted at 15:31 on February 14, 2014, it is registered as shown in the first row of the stamp history management database in FIG. That is, “U002” as the user ID, “STP001” as the sent stamp, “100, 150” as the pasted position (x, y), “U001” as the transmitting user, and “2014/2 / as the transmission date / time”. 14 15:31 "is registered.

  If a comment is added to the stamp, the comment is also registered in the stamp history management database. For example, in the above example, when a comment “What are you doing now?” Is added, “What are you doing now?” Is registered as a comment in the stamp history management database.

  In this way, a process of giving a stamp to a friend (another user) from the game player is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S12 of the main routine again, and the game is resumed.

<User page browsing process>
The friend (other users) given the stamp can check the given stamp and comment by browsing his / her user page. Here, the case where the user B who is an electronic game player requests browsing of his / her user page will be described as an example. The user page browsing process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In step S <b> 60, a user page browsing request is transmitted from the information terminal 100 to the server 102. The processing in this step corresponds to user page browsing request means. User B who is a player logs in to the electronic game system and inputs a user page browsing request using the input unit 14 of the information terminal 100b. When the information terminal 100b receives a user page browsing request, the information terminal 100b transmits the browsing request to the server 102.

  For example, a request for browsing the user page can be input by tapping the HOME button 54 provided on the game screen shown in FIG. 9 with a fingertip. However, the browsing request input means is not limited to this, and other input means may be applied.

  In step S62, the server 102 accepts a user page browsing request. The processing in this step corresponds to user page browsing acquisition means. The server 102 receives a user page browsing request from the information terminal 100b.

  In step S64, user page image data for displaying the user page is generated. The processing in this step corresponds to user page image generation means. In response to the user page browsing request, the server 102 generates user page image data for displaying a user page image including a character image (avatar) of the requested user and a stamp image of a stamp given to the requested user. .

  The server 102 reads the image data of the character image (avatar) associated with the user ID of the user who requested browsing with reference to the user page database. Further, referring to the stamp history management database, the stamp ID of the stamp associated with the user ID of the user who requested browsing and the pasted position are read out. Further, the server 102 reads the image data of the stamp associated with the read stamp ID with reference to the stamp management database. And the image data of the user page containing those image data are produced | generated.

  For example, when there is a user page browsing request from the user B, the image data of the character image (avatar) associated with the user ID “U002” of the user B and the current user with reference to the user page database of FIG. The image data of the page is read out. Further, referring to the stamp history management database of FIG. 21, the stamp ID “STP001” and the position “100, 150” of the stamp associated with the user ID “U002” of the user B are read. Then, as shown in FIG. 23, image data of the user page is generated such that a character image (avatar) 40a and a stamp image 40b are displayed in the character display area 40 of the user page. At this time, the image data of the stamp is generated so that the image data of the stamp is displayed in the position specified by the stamp attachment position (position information) in the user page.

  When a comment is attached to the stamp, a comment associated with the user ID of the user who requested browsing from the stamp history management database may be read and included in the user page. For example, referring to the stamp history management database of FIG. 21, the comment “What are you doing now?” Associated with the user ID “U002” of user B is read out and displayed in the comment display area 42 of the user page. Image data of the user page is generated so as to be displayed. The comment display area 42 may also display the stamp transmission date and time.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, the image data of the user page may be generated so that a comment is displayed around the pasted stamp. Thus, by displaying the comment in the vicinity of the stamp, it is possible to browse while easily confirming the association between the stamp and the comment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, the image data of the user page may be generated so that the comment is displayed in the comment display area 42 and the related stamp image 40b is also displayed. In this case, you may make it display the character image (avatar) 40c of the user who becomes a transmission source of a stamp together.

  Note that when a plurality of stamps are given to the user page of the user who has requested browsing, a plurality of stamps may be displayed in the character display area 40. When the display areas of a plurality of stamps overlap, it is preferable to refer to the stamp transmission date and time registered in the stamp history management database so that the stamp with the newer transmission date and time is displayed in front.

  The same applies to the comment, and it is preferable to display the comment so that it is displayed on the front surface or the upper part of the screen as the transmission date is newer. Further, when the number of comments exceeds a predetermined number, the transmission date and time may not be displayed in order of oldest.

  In order to prevent the stamp from remaining indefinitely after a long time has elapsed since the stamp transmission date and time, the stamp display area may be reduced according to the elapsed time from the stamp transmission date and time. In this case, a plurality of image data with different display areas may be prepared for each stamp, and the image data may be read out and included in the image data of the user page so that the display area becomes smaller as the elapsed time becomes longer. . Alternatively, using the existing reduction / enlargement image processing technology, the stamp image data may be processed and included in the image data of the user page so that the display area becomes smaller as the elapsed time becomes longer.

  The same applies to the comment, and it is preferable that the comment display area becomes smaller as the elapsed time from the transmission date and time becomes longer.

  Further, in order to avoid that the stamp remains indefinitely after a long time has passed since the stamp transmission date and time, the stamp display may be dimmed according to the elapsed time from the stamp transmission date and time. In this case, image data of the user page may be generated so that the brightness and brightness of the stamp become smaller as the elapsed time becomes longer.

  The same applies to the comment, and it is preferable that the comment is displayed lighter as the elapsed time from the transmission date and time becomes longer.

  In step S66, image data transmission processing of the user page is performed. The processing in this step corresponds to user page transmission means. Since the user page includes a stamp image, the user page transmission unit also functions as a stamp transmission unit. The server 102 transmits the image data of the user page generated in step S64 to the information terminal 100b.

  In step S68, the user page is displayed. The processing in this step corresponds to user page display means. Upon receiving the image data of the user page transmitted from the server 102, the information terminal 100b displays the user page on the output unit 16 based on the image data. Thereby, the user page as shown in FIGS. 23 to 25 is displayed on the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100b, and the user B can browse the user page. At this time, the user page includes a stamp image and a comment provided (attached) by another user, and the stamp and the comment can be browsed together.

  Note that when a stamp displayed on the user page is tapped, information on obtaining the stamp may be displayed. In this case, the server 102 generates image data of the user page, reads hint information associated with the stamp ID from the stamp management database, and transmits the hint information associated with the stamp included in the user page to the information terminal 100b. That's fine. Then, in the information terminal 100b, when the stamp included in the user page is designated, hint information associated with the designated stamp may be displayed on the output unit 16.

  Thereby, the user who browsed the user page can obtain hints on how to obtain a stamp of interest in the electronic game, and can increase the motivation to continue the electronic game.

  Further, when the player gives (sticks) a stamp to another user, a process of giving a privilege on the electronic game to at least one of the user who gave the stamp and the user who gave the stamp may be performed.

  For example, it is preferable to perform a process of increasing the number of dice for both the stamped user and the stamped user by a predetermined number, or giving an item or currency that can be used in an electronic game.

  Furthermore, it is also preferable that the user can perform processing such as game resumption, avatar correction, transition to a shop, game setting, and the like on each user page. For example, as shown in FIGS. 23 to 25, a game button 44a, a change button 44b, a shop button 44c, and a setting button 44d are provided on the user page, and the game is resumed, the avatar is corrected, and the shop is touched. The process may be shifted to the process of setting the game, setting the game, and the like.

  Here, the restart of the game refers to a process of restarting the game from step S10. Avatar correction refers to a process of changing the configuration of a user's character image (avatar). The transition to the shop refers to a process of purchasing items used in the game using currency. The game setting refers to processing for setting / changing parameters necessary for playing an electronic game such as a user name, password, game difficulty level, friend setting / changing, and the like. Since these processes are general processes in an electronic game, description thereof will be omitted.

  In addition, each structure in the said embodiment may be implemented combining suitably, and a part may be abbreviate | omitted and implemented. Further, part of the processing performed in the information terminal 100 may be executed by the server 102, or part of the processing performed in the server 102 may be performed by the information terminal 100. In addition, information stored in the information terminal 100 or the server 102 may be stored in an external storage unit and accessible via the information communication network.

  10 processing units, 12 storage units, 14 input units, 16 output units, 18 communication units, 20 processing units, 22 storage units, 24 input units, 26 output units, 28 communication units, 40 character display areas, 40a character images, 40b Stamp image, 42 Comment display area, 44a Game button, 44b Change button, 44c Shop button, 44d Setting button, 50 (50a-50f) Mass, 52 Dice, 54 HOME button, 60a, 60c NPC image area, 60b Character image Area, 62a, 62b, 62c comment area, 63a answer option area, 70a user page display area, 70b stamp display area, 70c comment area, 70d send button area, 70e category selection area, 100 (100a, 100b) information terminal, 10 Server, 104 local network, 200 game image.

Claims (7)

An electronic game providing device for providing an electronic game in which a user page displayed on an electronic game terminal is assigned to each user as a player,
In accordance with an event in the electronic game, a stamp attaching unit that gives a user a stamp image to be displayed on the user page;
A stamp selection accepting means for accepting selection of a stamp image by the first user from among stamp images given to the first user in the stamp giving means;
Stamp transmitting means for transmitting the stamp image received in the stamp selection receiving means to the electronic game terminal used by the second user;
With
An electronic game providing apparatus, wherein when a stamp image is transmitted by the stamp transmitting means, a privilege on the electronic game is given to at least one of the first user and the second user. The electronic game providing apparatus according to claim 1,
An electronic game providing apparatus, wherein the stamp transmitting means transmits a comment to the second user from the first user together with a stamp image to an electronic game terminal used by the second user. The electronic game providing device according to claim 1 or 2,
In the electronic game terminal used by the second user, an electronic game providing apparatus that displays a stamp image transmitted from the stamp transmitting means in a user page assigned to the second user. The electronic game providing device according to claim 3,
An electronic game providing apparatus, characterized in that a display area in a user page assigned to the second user of a stamp image transmitted from the stamp transmitting means is reduced with time. An electronic game providing device according to claim 3 or 4,
The stamp transmission means transmits, together with the stamp image, hint information indicating at which event in the electronic game the stamp image is given to the electronic game terminal used by the second user,
When the stamp image displayed in the user page assigned to the second user is specified, the hint information is displayed on the electronic game terminal used by the second user. . An electronic game providing device according to any one of claims 3 to 5,
The stamp selection accepting unit accepts selection of a stamp image and accepts position information for displaying the stamp image in a user page assigned to the second user,
The stamp transmission means transmits the position information together with the stamp image to the electronic game terminal used by the second user,
In the electronic game terminal used by the second user, the stamp image transmitted from the stamp transmitting means is displayed at a position specified by the position information in a user page assigned to the second user. An electronic game providing apparatus. An electronic game providing program for providing an electronic game in which a user page displayed on an electronic game terminal is assigned to each user as a player,
Computer
In accordance with an event in the electronic game, a stamp attaching unit that gives a user a stamp image to be displayed on the user page;
A stamp selection accepting means for accepting selection of a stamp image by the first user from among stamp images given to the first user in the stamp giving means;
Stamp transmitting means for transmitting the stamp image received in the stamp selection receiving means to the electronic game terminal used by the second user;
To function,
An electronic game providing program for providing an electronic game privilege to at least one of the first user and the second user when a stamp image is transmitted by the stamp transmitting means.

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