JP2019068894A - Information processor and game program - Google Patents

Abstract

To cause a player of one game device to have a more natural interest in a play of another type of game device.SOLUTION: A game server 102 is connected to both an arcade game device 110 for executing an arcade game and a user terminal 104 for executing a mobile game associated with the arcade game in advance via the Internet. The game server 102 receives a play result (first play information) by an arcade player from the arcade game device 110, and on the basis of the first play information, play conditions in the mobile game of the mobile player belonging to the same team as the arcade player are changed. For example, when the arcade player wins the arcade game, the mobile player can play the mobile game in an advantageous setting.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for associating a plurality of types of game devices.

  Various games are provided not only for arcade game machines (business-use game machines) and home-use game machines, but also for general-purpose computers such as personal computers and smartphones. Depending on the type of game device, the player base also varies. For example, players of arcade game machines (hereinafter referred to as "arcade players") have a smaller number than players of mobile terminals such as smartphones (hereinafter referred to as "mobile players"), but one game is played thoroughly It is said that it is easy to form a strong support layer.

  Some mobile players also enjoy arcade games, but many mobile players do not know the fun of arcade games. Therefore, several proposals have been made as an attempt to make mobile players aware of the fun of arcade games. For example, in Patent Document 1, by playing an arcade game, a game of a mobile terminal (hereinafter referred to as a "mobile game") is advantageously set to provide an incentive for the mobile player to play the arcade game. (See, eg, paragraph [0007] of Patent Document 1).

JP, 2013-154100, A

  Favoring arcade game experienced people in mobile games is synonymous with treating arcade game inexperienced people disadvantageously in mobile games. With such an incentive, the mobile player may feel forced to play an arcade game, which may adversely affect the continuation rate of the mobile game.

  The present invention is an invention completed based on the above problem recognition, and its main object is to provide a technique for making a player of one game device more naturally interested in playing in another type of game device. It is.

An information processing apparatus according to an aspect of the present invention is a type 1 game apparatus for executing a first game and a type of game apparatus different from the type 1 game apparatus, and is previously associated with the first game. It is connected via a communication network to both of the second type game devices that execute the second game.
This device comprises: a first play information acquisition unit for acquiring first play information as a result of playing a first game by a first player from a first type game device; and a first play information based on the first play information. And a setting change unit configured to change a play condition of a second game played by the second player associated with the player in advance.

The information processing apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention is also a type 1 game apparatus for executing the first game and a type of game apparatus different from the type 1 game apparatus, and can be associated in advance with the first game. It is connected to both of the second type game devices that execute the second game via the communication network.
This device comprises a first moving image acquisition unit for acquiring a first play moving image indicating the play content of a first game played by a first player from a type 1 game device, and a second corresponding to the first player in advance And a moving image reproducing unit for reproducing the first play moving image in the second type game device for the player of

An information processing apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention is connected to a first type game apparatus executing a first game via a communication network.
This device includes a support receiving unit that receives support from other users of the first player who plays the first game, and a number of first users who support the first player. And a setting change unit configured to change a game play condition of the game.

An information processing apparatus according to another aspect of the present invention is a game apparatus of a type different from the plurality of first type game apparatuses executing the first game and the first type game apparatus, and corresponds in advance to the first game. And a device capable of communicating with both of the plurality of second type game devices that execute the second game to be played.
The apparatus includes a team setting unit configured to set a team including a first type game device and a second type game device selected from each of a plurality of first type game devices and a plurality of second type game devices; A play information acquisition unit for acquiring a play result of the first game executed by the seed game device and a play result of the second game executed by the second game device; a play result of the first game and the play result of the first game And a team evaluation unit that evaluates the play result as a team for each team based on the play results in the second game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make the player of one game device more naturally interested in the play of another type of game device.

It is a hardware block diagram of a game system. It is a functional block diagram of a game system. It is a data structure figure of team information in a 1st embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which shows a battle screen. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the 1st battle example in 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram for demonstrating the 2nd battle example in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the battle | competition process in 1st Embodiment. It is a data structure figure of supporter information in a 2nd embodiment. It is a screen figure of a support selection screen. It is a flowchart which shows the battle | competition process in 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the embodiments of the present invention will be described divided into two embodiments of the first embodiment and the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the term "this embodiment" is used in the meaning which does not distinguish "the 1st embodiment" and "the 2nd embodiment" in particular.

  In the present embodiment, a description will be given on the assumption that a battle type action game (hereinafter referred to as “game G”). The game G is an arcade game G1 (first game) executed by an arcade game machine (first type game device) and a mobile game G2 (second game) executed by a smartphone (second type game device) Is a generic term for The arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 are two types of computer games that are associated in advance as a "game G". The arcade player needs to register as a player on the game server in order to play the arcade game G1. Similarly, in order to play the mobile game G2, the mobile player needs to register as a player on the game server. In the present embodiment, the method for giving the mobile player an interest in the arcade game G1 will be mainly described.

FIG. 1 is a hardware configuration diagram of the game system 100. As shown in FIG.
In the game system 100, a plurality of arcade game devices 110a... 110m (hereinafter collectively referred to as “arcade game device 110” when collectively referred to or when not particularly distinguished) for the game server 102, and a plurality of users Terminals 104 a, 104 b,... 104 n (hereinafter collectively referred to collectively as “user terminal 104” when collectively referred to or not distinguished) are connected via the Internet 106.

  The user terminal 104 (mobile terminal) in the present embodiment assumes a smart phone. The user terminal 104 may be a tablet terminal or a laptop PC. The user terminal 104 and the Internet 106 are wirelessly connected but may be wired. The arcade game device 110 is installed in an amusement park or a game center. The arcade game device 110 is connected to the Internet 106 by wire. Arcade game device 110 may be connected to game server 102 by a dedicated line.

  An arcade player ID (hereinafter also referred to as "AID") is assigned to the arcade player. The AID is recorded on the game card owned by the arcade player. The AID may be recorded on the user terminal 104 owned by the arcade player. A mobile player ID (hereinafter also referred to as "MID") is assigned to the mobile player. The MID is recorded in the user terminal 104.

  The arcade player holds the game card over the arcade game apparatus 110 when playing the arcade game G1 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “game G1” as necessary) on the arcade game apparatus 110. At this time, the arcade game apparatus 110 reads an arcade player ID (AID) from the game card by a known short distance communication technology such as NFC (Near Field Communication).

  The arcade game device 110 executes the game G1 in cooperation with the game server 102. The game server 102 executes various controls described later, such as player management and mediation of a match. The user terminal 104 also cooperates with the game server 102 to execute a mobile game G2 (hereinafter also referred to simply as “game G2” as necessary). The game server 102 may be formed as a combination of a first server controlling the arcade game G1 and a second server controlling the mobile game G2.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the game system 100. As shown in FIG.
Each component of the game server 102, the arcade game apparatus 110, and the user terminal 104 is a computing unit such as a central processing unit (CPU) and various coprocessors, a storage device such as a memory or storage, and a wired or wireless communication line connecting them. And software that is stored in the storage device and supplies processing instructions to the computing unit. The computer program may be configured by a device driver, an operating system, various application programs located in the upper layer of them, and a library that provides common functions to these programs. Each block described below indicates not a hardware unit configuration but a function unit block.

(Game server 102)
The game server 102 includes a communication unit 108, a data processing unit 112, and a data storage unit 114.
Communication unit 108 is in charge of communication processing with arcade game apparatus 110 and user terminal 104 via Internet 106. The data storage unit 114 stores various data. The data processing unit 112 executes various processes based on the data acquired by the communication unit 108 and the data stored in the data storage unit 114. The data processing unit 112 also functions as an interface of the communication unit 108 and the data storage unit 114.

  The communication unit 108 includes a first play information acquisition unit 116, a second play information acquisition unit 118, a support reception unit 120, a first moving image acquisition unit 122, a second moving image acquisition unit 124, a certification reception unit 126, and a player registration reception unit 128. , A matching request receiving unit 130 and a support selection screen transmitting unit 132.

  The first play information acquisition unit 116 acquires, from the arcade game apparatus 110, “first play information” indicating the play result of the game G1 by the arcade player (first player). The second play information acquisition unit 118 acquires “second play information” indicating the play result of the game G <b> 2 by the mobile player (second player) from the user terminal 104. The first play information and the second play information are the player's play results such as the operation contents of each player, the achievement status of various missions set in the games G1 and G2, the history of the use of items, weapons, game points, etc. As long as it is information indicating. The first play information acquisition unit 116 and the second play information acquisition unit 118 constitute a “player information acquisition unit”.

  The support reception unit 120 receives, from the mobile player, “support information” specifying an arcade player. The mobile player selects an arcade player that he wants to support. At this time, the user terminal 104 transmits support information including the AID of the designated arcade player and the MID of the mobile player to the game server 102. The support of the arcade player will be described later in relation to the second embodiment. The support selection screen transmission unit 132 transmits, to the user terminal 104, a support selection screen for the mobile player to select an arcade player that he / she wants to support (described later with reference to FIG. 9).

  The first moving image acquisition unit 122 acquires from the arcade game apparatus 110 a “first play moving image” that is a play moving image of the game G1 by the arcade player. The second moving image acquisition unit 124 acquires, from the user terminal 104, a “second play moving image” that is a play moving image of the game G2 by the mobile player. The play moving image is data obtained by moving image recording of game play of the game G1 and the game G2.

  The certification reception unit 126 receives “certification information” specifying the mobile player from the arcade player. The arcade player selects a mobile player (supporter) to be certified from the arcade game apparatus 110 or the user terminal 104. When the certification input is performed in the user terminal 104, the user terminal 104 transmits certification information including the AID of the arcade player and the MID of the designated mobile player (supporter) to the game server 102. The qualification of the mobile player (supporter) will be described later in relation to the second embodiment.

  The player registration accepting unit 128 accepts player registration for the game system 100. The arcade player is issued a game card having an AID recorded at the time of player registration. Further, the MID is transmitted to the user terminal 104 of the mobile player.

  The matching request receiving unit 130 receives a matching request from each player. The player is correlated by the matching request. The matching request here includes a formation request instructing formation of a team, and a participation request instructing participation in the team (described later). For example, a mobile player with MID = M01 (hereinafter referred to as “mobile player (M01)”) transmits a request for participation by specifying a team formed by the arcade player (A01), and the arcade player (A01) When the)) approves this, the mobile player (M01) and the arcade player (A01) become teammates of the same team (described in detail later).

The data storage unit 114 stores a game data storage unit 140, a player data storage unit 142, a moving image storage unit 144, and a matching information storage unit 146.
The game data storage unit 140 stores a game control program that controls the game G1 and a game control program that controls the game G2. The player data storage unit 142 stores player data. The player data indicates the progress of the game for each player, such as the play rank of each player, the character or item to be held, and the like. The video storage unit 144 stores the first play video and the second play video. The matching information storage unit 146 stores various information indicating the association of the players (described later).

  The data processing unit 112 includes a setting change unit 150, a player information management unit 152, an overall evaluation unit 154, a moving image recording unit 156, a moving image reproduction unit 158, a reward providing unit 160, and a game control unit 162.

  The setting change unit 150 changes the “play conditions” of the game G1 and the game G2. The play conditions in the present embodiment indicate settings relating to the degree of difficulty of the games G1 and G2. Specifically, the terrain of the game field, strength and type of enemy characters, change of appearing characters, acquisition of parameters and accessories of characters (hereinafter referred to as "avatar") operated by the player, and easy acquisition of game points and experience points And so on. A game point is a valuable value that functions as a currency in the games G1 and G2, and the player can acquire an item or a weapon in exchange for the game point. In the present embodiment, it will be described that providing game points useful for advancing the games G1 and G2 in an advantageous manner is a kind of play condition.

  The player information management unit 152 (team setting unit) manages player data of each player. The player information management unit 152 updates the player data based on the first play information and the second play information. When the player registration is applied from the arcade player, the player information management unit 152 generates an AID, and instructs issuance of a game card in which the AID is recorded. The player information management unit 152 transmits the MID to the user terminal 104 when the player registration is applied from the mobile player.

  The comprehensive evaluation unit 154 (team evaluation unit) comprehensively evaluates the results of the “team” formed by the arcade player and the mobile player. Details of the comprehensive evaluation will be described later. The moving image recording unit 156 records the first play moving image of the arcade player and the second play moving image of the mobile player in the moving image storage unit 144. The video playback unit 158 causes the arcade game device 110 or the user terminal 104 to play back various play videos stored in the video storage unit 144. The reward providing unit 160 provides a support reward to the mobile player who cheers on the arcade player according to the play result of the arcade player. The support fee will be described later.

  The game control unit 162 controls the game G. The game control unit 162 includes a first game control unit 164 and a second game control unit 166. The first game control unit 164 cooperates with the arcade game device 110 to control the execution of the game G1. The second game control unit 166 cooperates with the user terminal 104 to control the execution of the game G2. The game control unit 162 permits the execution of the games G1 and G2 after the completion of the player registration.

(Arcade game device 110)
Arcade game device 110 includes a user interface processing unit 170, a data processing unit 172, a communication unit 174, and a data storage unit 176.
The user interface processing unit 170 receives an operation from the arcade player via an input device such as a button or a control stick, and takes charge of processing related to a user interface such as image display and sound output. The communication unit 174 takes charge of communication processing with the game server 102 via the Internet 106. The data storage unit 176 stores various data. The data processing unit 172 executes various processes based on the data acquired by the communication unit 174, the operation instruction input via the user interface processing unit 170, and the data stored in the data storage unit 176. The data processing unit 172 also functions as an interface of the communication unit 174, the user interface processing unit 170, and the data storage unit 176. The data storage unit 176 stores various information such as a game program.
The data processing unit 172 includes a first game execution unit 178 that executes the arcade game G1.

(User terminal 104)
The user terminal 104 includes a user interface processing unit 180, a data processing unit 182, a communication unit 184, and a data storage unit 186.
The user interface processing unit 180 receives processing from the mobile player via an input device such as a touch panel, and takes charge of processing related to the user interface such as image display and audio output. The communication unit 184 takes charge of communication processing with the game server 102 via the Internet 106. The data storage unit 186 stores various data. The data processing unit 182 executes various processes based on the data acquired by the communication unit 184, the operation instruction input via the user interface processing unit 180, and the data stored in the data storage unit 186. The data processing unit 182 also functions as an interface of the communication unit 184, the user interface processing unit 180, and the data storage unit 186. The data storage unit 186 stores various information such as a game program.
The data processing unit 182 includes a second game execution unit 188 that executes the mobile game G2.

First Embodiment

  In the first embodiment, the “team” is formed by the arcade player and the mobile player. The aim of the game system 100 in the first embodiment is to give the mobile player an interest in the arcade game (game G1) by playing a match between the mixed teams.

FIG. 3 is a data structure diagram of the team information 190 in the first embodiment.
The team information 190 is stored in the matching information storage unit 146. Team information 190 indicates the members of the team organized by the arcade player and the mobile player. In the first embodiment, the arcade player and the mobile player basically have an equal relationship. When the arcade player (A01) transmits a formation request, the player information management unit 152 sets a team ID (hereinafter also referred to as "TID"). The player information management unit 152 first associates the arcade player (A01) who is the founder with the team (T01). Next, when the mobile player (M01) transmits a request for participation specifying a team (T01), the player information management unit 152 sends a player (M01) to the arcade player (A01) who is the founder of the team (T01). Notify of participation request from When the arcade player (A01) approves the participation request, the player information management unit 152 associates the mobile player (M01) with the team (T01). By such a control method, a team including both the arcade player (A01) and the mobile player (M01) is organized. A team can also be formed with the mobile player as the initiator. Not limited to the above method, the team organization method may be realized by applying a known matching technology in a mobile game or the like.

  One team may include a plurality of arcade players or may include a plurality of mobile players. The number of arcade players and the number of mobile players may not be the same. In general, the mobile game play population is larger than the arcade game play population. Therefore, it is easy to organize a team whose number of mobile players is larger than the number of arcade players. The team (T01) includes one arcade player and one mobile player. The team (T02) includes one arcade player and three mobile players. The team (T03) includes an arcade player and two mobile players.

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing a battle screen.
The game field GF1 is a battlefield set in the arcade game G1. In the game G1, the avatar of the arcade player is the battle robot 200. The battle robot 200 is equipped with weapons such as sabers and cannons. The arcade player recognizes the game environment from the viewpoint of the battle robot 200. The first moving image acquisition unit 122 acquires a first play moving image as a viewpoint from the battle robot 200, that is, a viewpoint of a pilot of the battle robot 200.

  In the arcade game G1, a team TA to which the arcade player PA belongs and a team TB to which the arcade player PB belongs competes. The arcade player PA operates the battle robot 200A to fight the battle robot 200B operated by the arcade player PB while moving the game field GF1.

  The endurance value is set to the battle robot 200. When the attack of the battle robot 200A hits the battle robot 200B, the endurance value of the battle robot 200B decreases. When the endurance value reaches zero, the battle robot 200 is destroyed. The game G1 is a battle game which aims to operate the battle robot 200 and destroy the battle robot 200 of the opponent team. A time limit is set for the game G1. When the time limit time has passed, the outcome is determined according to the remaining amount of endurance value of each battle robot 200.

  The game field GF2 is a battlefield set in the mobile game G2. In the game G2, the mobile player's avatar is a soldier 202. The soldier 202 is equipped with a knife and a machine gun. The mobile player recognizes the game environment from the viewpoint of the soldier 202. The second moving image acquisition unit 124 acquires a second play moving image as a viewpoint from the soldier 202. In the game G, the game field GF1 and the game field GF2 are the same, but the height of the viewpoint of the battle robot 200 and the height of the viewpoint of the soldier 202 are different. For this reason, although it is the same battlefield, the appearance of the game field GF1 by the arcade player and the appearance of the game field GF2 by the mobile player are different.

  The first play moving image generated during the game play of the arcade game G1 and the second play moving image generated during the game play of the mobile game G2 are generated in real time according to the game progress. The first play video and the second play video are stored in the video storage unit 144 after the game is over. Also, the first play moving image and the second play moving image may be recorded at 144 simultaneously with the game play.

The moving image storage unit 144 may store a moving image in which the position and the direction of the viewpoint are changed, in addition to the moving image actually displayed during the game play. The moving picture storage unit 144 may store information such as position coordinates of an object necessary for generating an image in real time, motion of the object, history of game progress (operation data and the like), etc. as a moving picture.
According to such control, since the replay image can be reproduced in real time, it is possible to reproduce a moving image with a high degree of freedom.

  In the mobile game G2, the mobile players PC and PD belong to the same team TA as the arcade player PA. The mobile player PE belongs to the same team TB as the arcade player PB. The mobile player PC operates the soldier 202C and fights against the soldier 202E operated by the mobile player PE while moving the game field GF2.

  The strength value is set for the soldier 202. When the attack of the soldier 202C hits the soldier 202E, the strength value of the soldier 202E decreases. When the strength value becomes zero, the soldier 202 can not fight. The game G2 is a competition game that aims to operate the soldier 202 and defeat the soldier 202 of the opponent team. A time limit is also set for the game G2. When the time limit has elapsed, the player is determined to win or lose according to the remaining strength value of each soldier 202.

  The battle robot 200 can not attack the soldier 202. The soldier 202 can not attack the battle robot 200 either. Although the arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 have a common world view (story) as the game G, they are games independently executed for the arcade game device 110 and the user terminal 104, respectively.

  However, the game field GF1 and the game field GF2 are the same battlefield. Therefore, when the game G1 and the game G2 are simultaneously executed, the arcade player can view the state of the battle of the soldier 202 by the mobile player while the game G1 is played. Similarly, the mobile player can view the battle of the battle robot 200 by the arcade player while playing the game G2. The two games G1, G2 share the battlefield of those that do not interfere.

  As described above, in FIG. 4, three persons, the arcade player PA, the mobile player PC, and the PD, belong to the team TA. Two players, an arcade player PB and a mobile player PE, belong to the team TB. The arcade player PA fights with the arcade player PB and the battle robot 200 while keeping in mind the battle situation of the mobile players PC and PD who are teammates. The mobile player PC, PD fights with the mobile player PE and the soldier 202 while being aware of the battle situation of the teammate, the arcade player PA.

FIG. 5 is a schematic view for explaining a first match example in the first embodiment.
The first match example shows the match results of the team (T01) and the team (T02) (see FIG. 3). The arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 may be executed in different time zones, but here, the game G1 and the game G2 are described as being simultaneously executed. Specifically, when the arcade player (A01) belonging to the team (T01) and the arcade player (A02) belonging to the team (T02) start the battle from 21:00, the player information management unit 152 selects the team (T01). And notify other mobile players belonging to the team (T02) to start the battle. Here, the mobile player (M01) belonging to the team (T01) and the mobile player (M02) belonging to the team (T02) participate in the game G2, and the arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 are executed concurrently and in parallel. ing.

  In the first match example, the mobile player (M03) and the mobile player (M04) belonging to the team (T02) do not participate in the game G2. As a result, in the first battle example, the arcade player (A01) and the arcade player (A02) play a match, and the mobile player (M01) and the mobile player (M02) play a match.

  In the arcade game G1, 600 game points are distributed according to the outcome. The first game control unit 164 evaluates the degree of activity of the battle robot 200 to determine the distribution of game points. For example, more game points may be allocated as the endurance value remains more after the expiration of the time limit. The game designer may arbitrarily set how to distribute. In the first match example shown in FIG. 5, the first game control unit 164 sets the arcade player (A01) to 500 because the arcade player (A01) of the team (T01) has won the arcade player (A02) of the team (T02). The points are given, and 100 points are given to the losing arcade player (A02).

  In the mobile game G2, 300 game points are distributed according to the outcome. The second game control unit 166 determines the distribution of game points by evaluating the degree of activity of the soldier 202. The allocation method may be arbitrarily set by the game designer, as in the arcade game G1. In the first competition example shown in FIG. 5, the second game control unit 166 sets the mobile player (M02) to 200 because the mobile player (M02) of the team (T02) has won the mobile player (M01) of the team (T01). The point is given, and 100 points are given to the losing mobile player (M01).

  The 500 points given to the arcade player (A01) and the game system 100 points given to the mobile player (M01) are rewards (hereinafter referred to as "personal rewards") given based on the individual's track record. . In the first embodiment, in addition to the individual reward, a reward based on the team performance (hereinafter referred to as “team reward”) is also provided.

  The comprehensive evaluation unit 154 comprehensively evaluates the score as a team based on the play result of each player. In the first embodiment, the comprehensive evaluation unit 154 calculates the team reward of the team (T01) as a comprehensive evaluation value of the team (T01). Specifically, the team reward of the team (T01) is calculated as an average value of 500 points which is an individual reward of the arcade player (A01) and 100 points which is an individual reward of the mobile player (M01) who is a teammate. . In FIG. 5, the team reward of the team (T01) is 300 ((500 + 100) / 2) points. The setting change unit 150 gives the arcade player (A01) a total of 800 points of 500 points for individual remuneration and 300 points for team remuneration. In addition, the setting change unit 150 gives the mobile player (M01) a total of 400 points of 100 points for individual remuneration and 300 points for team remuneration.

  The team reward of the team (T02) is 150 points by (100 + 200) / 2. Therefore, 250 (= 100 + 150) points are given to the arcade player (A02), and 350 (= 200 + 150) points are given to the mobile player (M02). The team (T01) wins because the team (T01) comprehensive evaluation value (team reward) is 300 points and the team (T02) comprehensive evaluation value (team reward) is 150 points.

  The arcade player (A01) who won both as a team and as an individual has scored the most 800 points. The mobile player (M01) who has defeated as an individual but has won as a team gains more game points than the mobile player (M02) which has defeated as an individual but has won. In the first embodiment, the arcade player is set to easily obtain more individual rewards than the mobile player.

  It is not necessary to simultaneously execute the arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2. First, when the arcade game G1 is executed and then the mobile game G2 is executed, the setting change unit 150 may give each player an individual reward and a team reward after the end of the mobile game G2. For example, it is assumed that a time frame from 21:00 to 22:00 is set, and in this time frame, the arcade game G1 is executed first. After the battle is over, the setting change unit 150 gives individual arcade players individual rewards. Next, it is assumed that the mobile game G2 is executed in the same time frame. The comprehensive evaluation unit 154 calculates team rewards according to the match result of the games G1 and G2. After the end of the mobile game G2, the setting change unit 150 additionally gives a team reward to the arcade player, and collectively gives a personal reward and a team reward to the mobile player. The same applies to the case where the mobile game is executed before the arcade game.

  When the arcade player (A01) and the arcade player (A02) start the battle from 21:00, if only the mobile player (M01) participates in the mobile game G2, the battle is not established. In this case, the video playback unit 158 transmits the first play video of the arcade game G1 to the user terminal 104 of the mobile player (M01) for streaming playback. Even when the mobile player does not play the mobile game G2, the mobile player can view the match status of the arcade player who is a teammate on the user terminal 104 in real time.

FIG. 6 is a schematic view for explaining a second match example in the first embodiment.
The second match example shows the match results of the team (T02) and the team (T03) (see FIG. 3). Also in the second competition example, the arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 will be described as being simultaneously executed. In addition to the arcade player (A02), three mobile players (M02, M03, M04) belong to the team (T02). In addition to the arcade players (A03, A04), two mobile players (M05, M06) belong to the team (T03).

  In the arcade game G1 of the second competition example, the arcade player (A02) of the team (T02) plays a match with the arcade player (A03) of the team (T03). Since the arcade player (A02) has won, the setting change unit 150 gives the arcade player (A02) an individual reward of 500 points, and gives the arcade player (A03) the individual reward of 100 points.

  In the mobile game G2 of the second match example, three mobile players (M02, M03, M04) from the team (T02) participate in the battle, and two mobile players (M05, M06) from the team (T03) I am participating in the war. In the second battle example, when the time limit has elapsed since the start of the mobile game G2, the team having a large total value of the strength values of the soldiers 202 wins. In the mobile game G2 of the second competition example, the team (T03) has won. The setting change unit 150 takes 30 points for the mobile player (M02), 40 points for the mobile player (M03), 30 points for the mobile player (M04), and the mobile player (M05) in consideration of the degree of activity of each mobile player. One hundred and fifty points are awarded to the mobile player (M06) as individual rewards.

  The comprehensive evaluation unit 154 calculates team rewards of the team (T02) and the team (T03). The team reward of the team (T02) is 300 (= (500+ (30 + 40 + 30) / 2) points, and the team reward of the team (T03) is 150 (= (100+ (150 + 50)) / 2) points. Thus, the arcade player (A02) has 800 (= 500 + 300) points, the mobile player (M02) has 330 (= 30 + 300) points, the mobile player (M03) has 340 (= 40 + 300) points, and the mobile player (M04) Is awarded 330 (= 30 + 300) points. Further, 250 (= 100 + 150) points are given to the arcade player (A03), 300 (= 150 + 150) points to the mobile player (M05), and 200 (= 50 + 150) points to the mobile player (M06).

  If the arcade player (A02) wins by competing against two arcade players (A03, A04), the losing arcade players (A03, A04) will be given individual rewards of 50 points each. Good.

  As described above, each player can use game points to obtain valuable items such as weapons, armor, and items. The arcade player can advance the arcade game G1 more advantageously by equipping the battle robot 200 with a powerful weapon. The setting change unit 150 may give an experience value as a reward instead of the game points. The battle robot 200 ranks up whenever the experience value exceeds the threshold. Since the battle robot 200 raises various parameters such as attack power and defense power each time it ranks up, the arcade player can advance the arcade game G1 more advantageously. The same applies to the soldier 202.

  The setting change unit 150 may increase the parameters of the battle robot 200 or the soldier 202 as a team reward and an individual reward. Alternatively, the setting change unit 150 may give the player a weapon, a protective gear, an item or the like as a team reward and an individual reward. Thus, the setting change unit 150 changes the play conditions of the games G1 and G2 based on the first play information and the second play information.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the battle process in the first embodiment.
As described above, the arcade player can earn a team reward according to the play result of the mobile player who is the teammate. The team reward may be game points, experience points, weapons, armor, items, and the like. FIG. 7 shows a flowchart in the case where a powerful weapon W is lent to the arcade player as a team reward when the teammate mobile player wins the game G2.

  First, the game control unit 162 sets a competition time frame. Here, it is assumed that a one-hour competition time frame of 20:00 to 21:00 is set. In FIG. 7, it is assumed that the arcade player (A01) and the arcade player (A02) belonging to the team (T01) play a match.

  If the mobile player (M01) belonging to the team (T01) has played against the mobile player (M02) of the team (T02) and has already won before the start of the arcade game G1 within the competition time frame The setting change unit 150 lends the weapon W to the battle robot 200 of the arcade player (T02) (S12). When the mobile game G2 is not executed before the arcade game G1 or when the teammate mobile player (M01) is defeated (N in S10), the weapon W is sent to the arcade player (A01) Will not be lent. That is, if the teammate's mobile player (M01) wins the start of the arcade game G1, the arcade player (A01) can play the arcade game G1 in an advantageous state. Therefore, the victory of the mobile player (M01) is the support shooting of the teammate arcade player (A01).

  The arcade game device 110 transmits, to the game server 102, image data of a play screen by the arcade player (A01). The first moving image acquisition unit 122 receives the image data as a first play moving image, and the moving image recording unit 156 starts recording of the first play moving image (S14).

  The first game execution unit 178 of the arcade game device 110 starts an arcade game G1 (S16). The first game control unit 164 mediates the competition between the arcade players by relaying the operation input by the plurality of arcade players and the play result associated therewith. After the battle, the player information management unit 152 updates the player data according to the play result (S18). At this time, the setting change unit 150 provides the group reward to the mobile player who has been fighting earlier, according to the play result of the arcade player. The setting change unit 150 also provides the arcade player with the individual reward and the group reward.

  The video playback unit 158 causes the user terminal 104 of the mobile player (M01) who is the teammate to play back the first play video of the arcade player (A01). The mobile player (M01) is aroused an interest in the arcade game G1 by viewing the first play moving image. The first play moving image may be distributed to the mobile player (M01) in real time while the arcade game G1 is played, or may be reproduced on the user terminal 104 at any timing requested by the mobile player. Good.

  Although the game G1 and the game G2 are associated in advance, the game G1 and the game G2 are completely different games. The arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 have independent game features, and the arcade player is not forced to play the mobile game G2. Similarly, the mobile player is not forced to play the arcade game G1. Although not required, it is desirable that the arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 which are associated with each other are games that share a world view (concept, story setting).

  In the present embodiment, in the world view of the game G, the battle by the battle robot 200 is realized by the arcade game G1, and the battle by the soldier 202 is realized by the mobile game G2. The games G1 and G2 form a parallel world sharing the world view, so to speak. The mobile player is aware of the arcade game G1 while enjoying the mobile game G2, and the arcade player is aware of the mobile game G2 while enjoying the arcade game G1. The “awareness” by setting a team battle or transmitting a video enables the mobile player to recognize the pleasure of the arcade game G1, and the arcade player to recognize the pleasure of the mobile game G2. If the enjoyment of the arcade game G1 can be recognized, it is possible to motivate the mobile player to challenge the arcade game G1.

The following modification can be considered as how the arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 relate to each other.
(Example 1) Non-interference type arcade game G1 and mobile game G2 are simultaneously executed. In the non-interference type, the setting change unit 150 gives individual reward but not team reward. Therefore, the mobile player is not affected by the play result of the teammate's arcade player. On the other hand, the mobile player can view the teammate's first play video. The video playback unit 158 permits viewing of the first play video only for the teammate's mobile player. The mobile player is aroused an interest in the arcade game G1 by viewing the first play moving image. As described above, it is possible to convey the fun of the arcade game G1 to the mobile player just by watching the teammate's first play video.

(Example 2) Weak interference type In the weak interference type, the mobile player and the arcade player are indirectly involved. The soldier 202 can not attack the battle robot 200 directly. The battle robot 200 can not also attack the soldier 202. However, the soldier 202 can mine the game field GF2. The battle robot 200 receives damage when moving to a place where there is a land mine. According to such a control method, the mobile player can assist the arcade player with the land mine. Even when the game G1 and the game G2 are executed in different time zones, the weak interference type is effective. First, the mobile player sets a mine at an arbitrary place. The second game control unit 166 records the set coordinates of the land mine. The first game control unit 164 reads in the position coordinates of the land mine installed before the start of the arcade game G1, and when the position coordinates of the battle robot 200 match the position coordinates of the land mine, the endurance value of the battle robot 200 is calculated. Reduce. Mobile players install radars in the game field GF2 as well as land mines, and raise parameters that represent the combat ability (such as the hit rate) of the friendly combat robot 200 when the enemy battle robot 200 is within the search range of the radar. By doing this, you may help the search opponents of allied arcade players.

(Example 3) Strong Interference Type In the strong interference type, the mobile player and the arcade player are directly involved. The arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 are simultaneously executed. The soldier 202 can attack not only the enemy soldier 202 but also the enemy battle robot 200. The battle robot 200 can attack not only the enemy battle robot 200 but also the enemy soldier 202. According to such a control method, the mobile player and the arcade player can fight against the enemy team while performing support shooting in real time.

Second Embodiment
In the second embodiment, the mobile player supports the arcade player. In other words, the mobile player is a supporter of the arcade player. The aim of the game system 100 in the second embodiment is to give the mobile player an interest in the arcade game (game G1) by having the mobile player look forward to the activity of the arcade player.

FIG. 8 is a data structure diagram of the supporter information 210 in the second embodiment.
The supporter information 210 is stored in the matching information storage unit 146. In the supporter information 210 of the second embodiment, an arcade player is associated with a mobile player supporting and supporting the arcade player (hereinafter, also referred to as a "supporter"). Because the mobile game play population is larger than that of the arcade game, a large number of mobile players (supporters) can be easily associated with one arcade player. The supporter is identified by a supporter ID (hereinafter also referred to as "SID"). The supporter ID may be the same as the MID, but in the second embodiment, in order to clearly indicate that it is a "supporter", it will be described using a SID different from the MID.

In the second embodiment, a game tournament of the arcade game G1 is assumed. In the game tournament, the battle conditions of the arcade players are generally released on the large display.
The mobile player (supporter) transmits support information specifying the AID of the arcade player from the user terminal 104 to the game server 102. When the support reception unit 120 receives the support information, the player information management unit 152 associates the arcade player with the supporter and registers it in the supporter information 210. Although details will be described later, when the arcade player plays an active role, the reward providing unit 160 provides a supporter of the arcade player with a reward (hereinafter, referred to as “support reward”). Alternatively, when the arcade player plays an active role, the setting change unit 150 may change the setting of the play condition when the supporter plays the game G2 to the supporter (mobile player) in an advantageous manner.

  The arcade player is idolized as a "representative player" by providing a mechanism for the supporter to want to support the arcade player. In the second embodiment, interest of the mobile player (supporter) for the arcade game G1 is aroused through the support of the arcade player.

  In FIG. 8, four supporters (S01, S02, S03, S04) are associated with the arcade player (A01). The supporter (S01) is a player of the mobile game G2, and the player rank indicating the proficiency of the mobile game G2 is "4". Also in the second embodiment, the mobile game G2 is a game previously associated with the arcade game G1. Three days have passed since the supporter (S01) supported the arcade player (A01).

  In the supporter (S02), the player rank of the mobile game G2 is "12", and the support period is 15 days. That is, the supporter (S02) is more familiar with the mobile game G2 than the supporter (S01), and has supported the arcade player (A01) for a long time.

  An arcade player can "certify" a supporter. In FIG. 8, the supporter (S02) is certified as an arcade player (A01). The arcade player can certify a predetermined number of supporters. In the second embodiment, the arcade player can authorize up to 10% of supporters who support themselves. For example, an arcade player with 300 supporters can authorize 30 of them. In addition to this, the arcade player may be able to newly authorize the supporter with a predetermined number per month as the upper limit. The authorization reception unit 126 may change the level of proficiency of the arcade player (player, rank of owned character, etc.) and the number of authorized persons according to the play time.

  The arcade player selects a supporter to be authorized in the user terminal 104 or the arcade game device 110. When a certified supporter is selected in the user terminal 104, the user terminal 104 transmits certification information including an SID to the game server 102, and the certification receiving unit 126 receives certification information. The player information management unit 152 updates the supporter information 210 when the certification information is received.

  When the arcade player wins the game G1, for example, a supporter of the arcade player is provided with a total of 100,000 game points. If there are 200 supporters, 500 (= 100,000 ÷ 200) points will be awarded as a basic support fee (hereinafter referred to as "basic support fee") per supporter. If there are only 20 supporters, the basic support reward per supporter is 5,000 (= 100,000 ÷ 20) points. When an arcade player with few supporters wins, the basic support reward (share) also increases.

  The reward providing unit 160 adjusts the support fee according to the player rank, the support period, and the presence or absence of approval. In the second embodiment, the reward providing unit 160 adds one point of support reward each time the play rank is increased by one. For example, when the basic support reward is 100 points, a supporter with a player rank of "20" in the game G2 is given a support reward of 120 points. The supporter can obtain more support rewards as the player rank is raised in the mobile game G2, in other words, as the mobile game G2 is continuously played. According to such a control method, it is easy to motivate the mobile player to play the mobile game G2.

  Also, the reward providing unit 160 adds 10 points to the support fee each time the support period increases by 10 days. For example, when the basic support fee is 100 points, supporters with a support period of "35 days" are given a support fee of 130 points. The supporters can receive more support rewards as they support one arcade player for a long time. When a long-supporting arcade player plays an active role, the reward for the support also increases, and it becomes easy for the arcade player to form a strong support layer. In addition, by supporting one arcade player for a long time, the bond between the supporter and the arcade player is deepened.

  The reward providing unit 160 increases the support fee to the certified supporter by 1.5 times. For example, if the basic support fee is 100 points, the support fee for certified supporters will be 1.5 points, 150 points. By being recognized as an arcade player, the support for supporters becomes more rewarding, so that the official supporters are more eager to support the arcade players. The official supporters form a particularly strong support layer, which makes it easier to integrate the arcade player and the supporters as a profit community.

  For example, when the basic support reward is 100 points, the support reward given to the official supporter with a player rank of “20” and a support period of 65 days is 270 (= (100 + 20 + 60) × 1.5) points.

  The reward provision unit 160 changes the support reward in accordance with the play result (first play information) of the arcade player. Further, the setting change unit 150 changes the play condition in the mobile game G2 of the mobile player according to the first play information. For example, when the arcade player wins, the setting change unit 150 may add 1 to the attack power of the avatar of the supporter (the soldier 202).

  On the other hand, the setting change unit 150 changes the play condition in the arcade game G1 of the arcade player according to the play result (second play information) of the mobile player (supporter). The number and quality of supporters are the power of the arcade player.

  In the second embodiment, the setting change unit 150 sets the offensive power of the battle robot 200 higher as the number of supporters increases. The setting change unit 150 sets the defense power of the battle robot 200 higher as the average value of the player ranks of the supporters increases, and sets the mobility of the battle robot 200 higher as the average value of the support period increases. That is, the arcade player can advance the game G1 more advantageously as the supporters with higher player ranks are supported longer and as the number of supporters increases.

  The arcade player tries to hold a supporter by certifying an important supporter. A supporter tries to become an "important supporter" by raising the player rank of the game G2 and continuing persistently supporting the arcade player. If authorized by the arcade player, the supporter's commitment to the arcade player is further strengthened. As a result, a strong support layer is formed for the arcade player, and in the future, an arcade player that is charisma may appear.

  For the arcade player, the support from the supporter is not only a psychological encouragement but also a cause of changing the playing conditions. The arcade player supported by many supporters wants to win the game G1 and to reward the expectation by the support reward. By providing an environment for playing the game G1 while feeling expectation and responsibility, it is possible to further enhance the immersiveness of the arcade player with respect to the game G1.

  In summary, the arcade player tries to master the game G1 in order to be supported by many supporters. The arcade player supported by the supporter can advance the game G1 in an advantageous manner. If the game G1 can be advanced advantageously, the possibility of winning in the game G1 becomes high, and more supporters can be attracted. The arcade player is making more effort to hold the supporters or to meet the supporters' expectations. By enhancing the immersive feeling to the game G1, the arcade player can enjoy a more serious game than ever.

  On the other hand, the mobile player can obtain a support reward when the supporting arcade player wins the game G1. This makes it possible to share the joy of victory with the arcade player or with other supporters. Furthermore, the mobile player not only cheers on the arcade player but also is motivated to play the arcade game G1 and to be in a cheering position.

FIG. 9 is a screen view of the support selection screen 220. As shown in FIG.
The support selection screen 220 is displayed on the user terminal 104. When the supporter accesses the game server 102 from the user terminal 104, the support selection screen transmission unit 132 causes the user terminal 104 to display the support selection screen 220. The support selection screen 220 displays a list of arcade player information. The support selection screen 220 displays a plurality of player information areas 226. The player information area 226 shows information such as the player name of the arcade player, the player rank (skill level) in the arcade game G1, and the number of supporters. Further, in the comment area 228, a comment introducing an arcade player is displayed. By selecting the pull-down button 224, it is possible to display the continuation of comments that do not fit in the comment area 228.

  The supporter selects the arcade player who wants to support on the support selection screen 220. When the supporter selects the support button 222, support information is transmitted from the user terminal 104 to the game server 102. When one supporter S1 has already supported the arcade player A1, when another one of the arcade players A2 is selected for support, the player information management unit 152 updates the supporter information 210 and associates the supporter S1 with the arcade player A2. A supporter can not support two or more arcade players at the same time.

  The arcade player (A14) is a very strong player with a player rank of "105". The arcade player (A14) has 2484 supporters. The arcade player (A14) is highly likely to win the game G1, but has a large number of supporters, so the basic support fee is low.

  On the other hand, the arcade player (A37) is an immature player with a player rank of "28". The arcade player (A37) has only 22 supporters. The arcade player (A37) is unlikely to win the game G1, but can win many basic support rewards when winning. The supporter selects the arcade player to be cheered while comparing the possibility of acquiring the support reward with the size of the basic support reward.

  The supporter can post various comments to the arcade player. This comment is useful information for selecting an arcade player. The supporter can post a comment for a supporting arcade player with the same interface as posting on a regular bulletin board. The arcade player may post his / her appeal comment in the comment area 228.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the battle process in the second embodiment.
As described above, the playing conditions of the game G1 change according to the number and quality of the supporters. FIG. 10 shows an arcade player battle process. First, the setting change unit 150 adjusts the offensive power and the like of the battle robot 200 operated by the arcade player according to the number and quality of the supporters (S20). The arcade game device 110 transmits image data of a play screen by the arcade player to the game server 102. The first moving image acquisition unit 122 receives this image data as a first play moving image, and the moving image recording unit 156 starts recording of the first play moving image (S22).

  The first game execution unit 178 of the arcade game device 110 starts an arcade game G1 (S24). The first game control unit 164 mediates a match between arcade players. When the arcade player wins the battle (Y in S26), the reward providing unit 160 provides the supporter with a support reward (S28). When defeated (N in S26), the reward providing unit 160 does not provide a support fee. When the arcade player wins, the setting change unit 150 may give a weapon or an item to the mobile player. After the game is over, the player information management unit 152 updates the player data in the player data storage unit 142 according to the play result (S30).

  The video playback unit 158 plays back the first play video of the arcade player (A01) in a streaming manner at the user terminal 104 of the supporter. The video playback unit 158 may display the video of the match image of the arcade player on a large screen such as public viewing. The supporter is aroused interest in the arcade game G1 by viewing the first play moving image of the arcade player.

The game system 100 has been described above based on the present embodiment.
Changing the playing conditions of the mobile game in favor of the player only to those experienced in the arcade game is also to discriminate against inexperienced arcade game players. The idea of giving preferential treatment to game G1 players in another game G2 may force the game G1 to play.

  In the case of a system (multiplatform) in which both the arcade game and the mobile game can play the same game, the mobile player does not have to dare to play the arcade game. "Multi-platform" may even encourage players to drain from arcade games to mobile games.

  The arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 in this embodiment are different games. The arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 preferably share the world view, but may be completely different games. The arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 are executed on each of the arcade game apparatus 110 and the user terminal 104, and are only loosely associated. The mobile player is not forced directly or indirectly to play the arcade game G1 to enjoy the mobile game G2. The same applies to the arcade player. In the first embodiment, the mobile player is made aware of the play status of the arcade game G1 by forming a mixed team of the arcade player and the mobile player. By causing the mobile player to recognize the arcade game G1 through the mechanism of "team", an interest in the arcade game G1 is given.

  Mobile players tend to be fragmented because mobile games have a large number of play people but a large number of game titles. Also, many mobile games can be played free of charge, and mobile players tend to be interested in changing from one mobile game to another. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to enhance the attraction effect of the arcade game by causing the mobile game to generally recognize an arcade game having many more serious games. Of course, it is also possible to guide a player from a popular arcade game to a mobile game by introducing various mobile games through the arcade game.

  In the first embodiment, the mobile player can obtain an individual reward by trying the game G2. If the teammate arcade player wins the game G1, a team reward can also be obtained as a bonus. For this reason, the mobile player is obliged to be interested in the result of the arcade player. A team may be formed by nominating the arcade player by the mobile player, or when the mobile player registers as a player, the player information management unit 152 matches the mobile player with any arcade player to create a hybrid. You may form a team. If a player who is good at the arcade game G1 and a player who is good at the mobile game G2 form a team, there is a merit for both the arcade player and the mobile player. Thus, it is more efficient for a player who is good at one game to become acquainted with a player who is good at the other game than to try to master both the arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2. For this reason, in order to enjoy one game, the play of the other game is not forced directly or indirectly. In addition, since it is possible to effectively make each other's game aware, it is possible to realize a mechanism that is not for reward but not for the player who is purely interested and newly starts the other game.

  It is possible to make the mobile player aware of the arcade game, even in a system in which the teammate's activity does not provide pragmatic benefits. In the first embodiment, by causing the mobile player to view the first play moving image of the arcade player, interest in the arcade game G1 of the mobile player is aroused. Similarly, by causing the arcade player to view the second play moving image of the mobile player, interest in the mobile game G2 of the arcade player can be aroused.

  The mobile game and the arcade game may be performed simultaneously or may be performed at different time zones. In the case of simultaneous execution, if the first play video of the arcade game G1 is transmitted live to the mobile player, the mobile player can enjoy the mobile game G2 while paying attention to the battle situation of the arcade game G1. Also, if the second play moving image of the mobile game G2 is transmitted live to the arcade player, the arcade player can also play the arcade game G1 while paying attention to the battle situation of the mobile game G2.

  If not simultaneous execution, the mobile player can check the activity of the teammate at any time. The first play moving image of the arcade player is stored in the moving image storage unit 144. The mobile player who is a teammate can download this first play video to the user terminal 104 at any time. If the teammate arcade player wins, the mobile player may be inspired by the teammate's struggle. In addition, if the teammate arcade player loses, the mobile player may work for the team's reverse victory by trying the mobile game G2. By making the mobile player aware of the play result of the arcade player, it is possible to enhance the immersion into the mobile game G2 of the mobile player. The same applies to the case where the arcade player is made aware of the play result of the mobile player.

  In the present embodiment, the arcade player operates the battle robot 200, and the mobile player operates the soldier 202. By watching the first play video, the mobile player may want to fight with the battle robot 200 instead of the soldier 202 on the same battlefield. On the other hand, the arcade player may also want to fight from a viewpoint close to the ground such as the soldier 202 instead of the battle robot 200 by watching the second play video. Thus, preparing different avatars for the arcade game G1 and the mobile game G2 is also effective in giving an interest to one game from the other.

  In the second embodiment, a control method is described in which the mobile player supports the arcade player to bring merits to both the arcade player and the mobile player. The older supporters with longer support periods can earn more support rewards when the arcade player plays an active role. Also, supporters who have long supported popular arcade players can show "Foresight" to new supporters. In this way, by cheering on popular arcade players, it is possible not only to obtain support rewards reliably, but also to provide "conscientious" fun by selecting arcade players that are likely to be popular. The supporter can have a sense of fulfillment like raising an arcade player, when the arcade player of the nephew plays an active part. Furthermore, the supporter can also cooperate with the arcade player's "sell" by putting a tagline on the arcade player and commenting on the highlight and the feeling.

  The mobile player may support a strong arcade player but may also support a weak arcade player. The mobile player can change the play conditions of the arcade player by an action such as raising the player rank in the mobile game G2. So to speak, the action of the mobile player can add to the arcade player. The mobile player can enjoy the process of growing up with the arcade player and a two person tripod.

  The mobile player may want to become a player as an arcade player because he admires the arcade player. The game competition of the arcade game G1 is effective as an event for charismaizing the arcade player. The game tournament may be held at an arcade game store or may be held at an event venue.

  The arcade player can appeal other than strength. The appearance and character of the arcade player, or the play style may attract many supporters. Even if an arcade player who is not familiar with the arcade game G1 can collect supporters even by self-production, the arcade game G1 can be advanced advantageously. On the other hand, although there are few supporters, that is, there may be a truly strong arcade player who leaves a good score in the arcade game G1 although there is little assistance from the supporters. Such arcade players may demonstrate their presence as goals to be defeated.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and modification, and the components can be modified and embodied without departing from the scope of the invention. Various inventions may be formed by appropriately combining a plurality of components disclosed in the above-described embodiment and modifications. Moreover, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the above-mentioned embodiment and modification.

  Although the game system 100 is described as being configured by the user terminal 104, the arcade game device 110, the game server 102, etc., part of the functions of the arcade game device 110 and the user terminal 104 may be realized by the game server 102 Part of the functions of the game server 102 may be assigned to the user terminal 104 and the game server 102. Also, a third device other than the game server 102, the user terminal 104, and the arcade game device 110 may play a part of the functions of these devices.

  An aggregate of the functions of the game server 102, the user terminal 104, and the arcade game apparatus 110 described in FIG. 2 can also be generally grasped as one “information processing apparatus”. The game server 102 may be formed as a collection of a plurality of devices. How to distribute a plurality of functions necessary to realize the present invention to one or more hardwares is considered in view of the processing capability of each hardware, the specification required of the game system 100, etc. It should be decided.

  In the present embodiment, the method of giving the mobile player an interest in the arcade game has been mainly described, but the same applies to the case of giving the arcade player an interest in the mobile game. The present invention is also applicable to a game executed by a general-purpose machine such as a home-use dedicated game machine or a personal computer, in addition to the game executed by the arcade game apparatus 110 and the user terminal 104. That is, the game system 100 described in the present embodiment can be applied to give the player of the first type of game device an interest in the game executed by the second type of game device.

  The concept of the present invention is applicable not only between different game devices but also between game devices of the same type. For example, an arcade game apparatus 110A that executes a game GA of a motorcycle race and an arcade game apparatus 110B that executes a game GB of an F1 race are assumed. In this case, by forming a team by the player PA of the game GA and the player PB of the game GB, it is possible to give the player PA an interest in the game GB and give the player PB an interest in the game GA.

  Although the battle game is described in the present embodiment, application of the present invention to other than the battle game is also possible. For example, an action game executed by arcade game device 110 may be associated with a role playing game executed by user terminal 104. In addition, by preparing a story for the arcade game apparatus 110 and a story for the user terminal 104 for one role playing game, two types of games having a common world view but independently executed on different platforms are provided. You may prepare.

  A common game in which an arcade player and a mobile player play a game may be prepared. For example, a game in which one arcade player operates the battle robot 200 and a plurality of mobile players (solders 202) cooperate to fight the battle robot 200 may be considered. Or, a mobile player avatar may be hidden and an arcade player may search for hidden avatars.

  It is assumed that the mobile game G2 is executed between the team (T01) and the team (T02), and then the arcade game G1 is executed. In this case, at the start of the arcade game G1, the setting change unit 150 may change the play condition of the arcade game based on the play result of the latest mobile game G2. For example, if the teammate's mobile player has won in the latest mobile game G1, the weapon W may be lent to the arcade player (see FIG. 7). In addition, the comprehensive evaluation unit 154 may calculate the team reward for the play result of the latest mobile game G2.

  At the game competition, the number of supporters of each arcade player may be displayed on a monitor in real time. It is considered that the number of supporters of each arcade player will increase or decrease during the tournament depending on the outcome of the arcade player and the way they fight. It is considered that the game competition can be further enhanced by displaying the movements of the supporters in the game competition. For example, if you beat the opponent's avatar from behind, the supporters may move away.

  In the second embodiment, the mobile player has been described as supporting the arcade player. The supporter of the arcade player may not be a mobile player. Anyone who has the user terminal 104 may be a supporter of the arcade player. According to such an aspect, the supporters of the arcade player can be further expanded. An arcade player may support another arcade player.

  The reward provision unit 160 may provide items such as game points, weapons, and armor usable in the mobile game as the support reward. In addition, the reward providing unit 160 may provide, as a support reward, valuable items that can be used in the real world, such as movie tickets and retail store coupons. Specifically, the reward provision unit 160 may instruct the external electronic commerce site to post or transmit the support fee to the supporter as a destination. Also in the second embodiment, the setting change unit 150 may change the play conditions of the supporter (mobile player) in the mobile game G2 according to the play result of the teammate's arcade player.

  The game server 102 may include a ranking management unit (not shown) that performs ranking for the arcade player and the mobile player, respectively. The ranking management unit determines the ranking of the players based on the player rank and the amount of the acquired game points. Since there is also an arcade player and a mobile player, the ranking management unit may calculate the overall ranking by putting together the ranking of the arcade game and the ranking of the mobile game.

  For example, the overall ranking may be competed based on the sum of game points earned in the arcade game and game points earned in the mobile game. According to such a control method, it is possible not only to earn a large number of game points in the mobile game, but also to further enhance the motivation for wanting to obtain a team reward by forming an arcade player and a team. The same is true for support fees. The higher the rank, the more personal rewards, support rewards, and team rewards may be provided.

  In the second embodiment, the reward providing unit 160 may increase the support fee for the players ranked in the first to tenth places. For example, when the arcade player supported by the third player wins, the reward providing unit 160 may add a bonus associated with the ranking to the basic support reward. Further, when the ranked player earns game points in the arcade game rather than the mobile game, the reward providing unit 160 may further provide an additional bonus. According to such a control method, the arcade player can be slightly favored over the mobile player.

  In the first embodiment, it has been described that in addition to the individual reward, the team reward is also given along with the team battle. Team rewards may be set to be less than individual rewards. According to such a setting, the game nature of expecting the team remuneration by the team battle is realized while making the basis of the individual battle.

  In the first embodiment, it has been described that the first play moving image of the arcade player is transmitted to the teammate's mobile player. Such a play animation may be uploaded to an existing animation site. The first play moving image and the second play moving image may be reproduced in real time on the moving image site when the game is executed.

  100 game system, 102 game server, 104 user terminal, 106 Internet, 108 communication unit, 110 arcade game apparatus, 112 data processing unit, 114 data storage unit, 116 first play information acquisition unit, 118 second play information acquisition unit, 120 support reception unit, 122 first moving image acquisition unit, 124 second moving image acquisition unit, 126 recognition reception unit, 128 player registration reception unit, 130 matching request reception unit, 132 support selection screen transmission unit, 140 game data storage unit, 142 Player data storage unit, 144 moving image storage unit, 146 matching information storage unit, 150 setting change unit, 152 player information management unit, 154 overall evaluation unit, 156 moving image recording unit, 158 moving image reproduction unit, 160 reward providing unit, 162 game control Part 164 first gear Control unit 166 second game control unit 170 user interface processing unit 172 data processing unit 174 communication unit 176 data storage unit 178 first game execution unit 180 user interface processing unit 182 data processing unit 184 communication unit, 186 data storage unit, 188 second game execution unit, 190 team information, 200 battle robots, 202 soldiers, 210 supporter information, 220 support selection screen, 222 support button, 224 pull-down button, 226 player information area, 228 Comment area

Claims (15)

A first type game device that executes a first game, and a second type game device that is a game device of a type different from the first type game device and that is associated in advance with the first game Connected to both sides of the game device via a communication network,
A first play information acquisition unit that acquires first play information as a result of playing the first game by a first player from the first type game device;
An information processing apparatus comprising: a setting change unit configured to change a play condition of the second game by a second player associated in advance with the first player based on the first play information; . A second play information acquisition unit for acquiring second play information as a result of playing the second game by the second player from the second type game device;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the setting change unit further changes a play condition of the first game played by the first player based on the second play information. The first game and the second game are both competition games, and
The first play information includes information indicating the outcome of the first player in the first game,
The setting change unit according to claim 1, wherein when the first player wins the first game, the setting change unit advantageously changes the second game with respect to the second player. Information processing equipment. Play as a team including the first player and the second player based on the play result of the first player in the first game and the play result of the second player in the second game The general evaluation unit that evaluates the result, further comprising
The setting change unit gives a personal reward to the second player according to a play result of the second game by the second player, and the second according to the play result of the team. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a team reward is given to the player. A first type game device that executes a first game, and a second type game device that is a game device of a type different from the first type game device and that is associated in advance with the first game Connected to both sides of the game device via a communication network,
A first moving image acquisition unit that acquires a first play moving image indicating the play content of the first game played by a first player from the first type game device;
An information processing apparatus comprising: a moving image reproduction unit for reproducing the first play moving image in the second type game device, targeting a second player who is associated with the first player in advance. Connected via a communication network to a first-type game device that executes a first game,
A support receiving unit that receives support from the other user for the first player playing the first game;
An information processing apparatus, comprising: a setting change unit configured to change a play condition of the first game by the first player according to the number of users who support the first player. In addition to the first type game device, the second type game device is a game device of a type different from the first type game device and executes a second game that is associated with the first game in advance. Connected via a network,
The support reception unit is characterized in that the support from the other user to the first player is received on condition that the user supporting the first player is a player of the second game. An information processing apparatus according to Item 6. The game system further includes a first play information acquisition unit that acquires first play information as a result of playing the first game by the first player from the first type game device.
8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the setting change unit changes a play condition of the second game by a player supporting the first player according to the first play information. . A second play information acquisition unit for acquiring second play information as a play result of the second game by a second player supporting the first player from the second type game device;
9. The information processing according to claim 7, wherein the setting change unit changes a play condition of the first game by the first player according to a play result of the second player. apparatus. A certification accepting unit that accepts certification instructions for any user who supports the first player from the first player;
A first play information acquisition unit that acquires first play information as a result of playing the first game by the first player from the first type game device;
And a reward providing unit that grants a support fee to a user who supports the first player according to the first play information.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the reward providing unit provides different support rewards for the user who is not identified as the first player and the identified user. A plurality of first type game devices for executing a first game, and a plurality of types of game devices which are different in type from the first type game device and which execute a second game that is associated with the first game in advance Communicable with both of the second type game devices of
A team setting unit configured to set a team composed of a first type game device and a second type game device selected from each of the plurality of first type game devices and the plurality of second type game devices;
A play information acquisition unit that acquires a play result of the first game executed by the first type game device and a play result of the second game executed by the second type game device;
An information processing apparatus comprising: a team evaluation unit that evaluates, for each team, a play result as a team based on a play result in the first game and a play result in the second game. A first type game device that executes a first game, and a second type game device that is a game device of a type different from the first type game device and that is associated in advance with the first game The ability to communicate with both sides of the gaming device;
A function of acquiring first play information as a play result of the first game by a first player from a first type game device that executes the first game;
A game program that causes a computer to exhibit a function of changing a play condition of the second game by a second player associated with the first player in advance based on the first play information . A first type game device that executes a first game, and a second type game device that is a game device of a type different from the first type game device and that is associated in advance with the first game The ability to communicate with both sides of the gaming device;
A function of acquiring, from the first type game device, a first play moving image indicating a play content of the first game by a first player;
A game program characterized by causing a computer to exhibit a function of causing the second type game device to reproduce the first play moving image for a second player who is associated in advance with the first player. A function of communicating with a first type game device executing a first game;
A function of receiving support from another user for the first player playing the first game;
A game program characterized by causing a computer to exhibit a function of changing a play condition of the first game by the first player according to the number of users supporting the first player. A plurality of first type game devices for executing a first game, and a plurality of types of game devices which are different in type from the first type game device and which execute a second game that is associated with the first game in advance A function of communicating with both of the second type game devices of
A function of setting a team composed of a first type game device and a second type game device selected from each of the plurality of first type game devices and the plurality of second type game devices;
A function of acquiring a play result of the first game executed by the first type game device and a play result of the second game executed by the second type game device;
A game program characterized by causing a computer to exhibit a function of evaluating a play result as a team based on a play result in the first game and a play result in the second game.

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