JP2019141163A - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system capable of executing a game that predicts a result of a match game and can execute a game whose match result is hard to predict.SOLUTION: A game system includes: matching means for receiving match requests from a plurality of opponent terminals, performing matching on the basis of a prescribed condition, and arranging matches; match selection means for selecting matches to be an object of a prediction game from matches arranged that are not yet started; match information transmission means for transmitting information about the selected matches to a predictor terminal; and prediction information transmission means for transmitting prediction information including a prediction of results of the selected matches from the predictor terminal to a server system by operation input by the predictor for the predictor terminal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system that realizes a prediction game that predicts the outcome of a battle game.

  Conventionally, various game systems capable of playing a battle game via a communication network such as the Internet have been proposed. Some game systems of this type make it possible to participate as a predictor in a game that predicts victory or defeat of the competitive game (hereinafter, a predicted game) rather than participating in the competitive game as an opponent.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, the game character data of the opponents (racing horse data trained by the opponents) are virtually played against each other, and the data that has been won is further played against the data that has been won in other virtual matches. A game system for executing a tournament game is disclosed. In this system, before conducting a tournament, a third party who does not participate as an opponent expects which objects will win in the tournament and expects to vote within the voting period with a virtual economic value bet. The game is executed. Bonus data is given as a reward to the anticipated middleman of the winning object.

JP 2009-66055 A

  However, in a battle game in which winning or losing depends on the skill of the opponent, a player having a high skill is often widely known among those who anticipate winning or losing of the battle game. When such a battle game is applied to a prediction game, the battle result can be predicted to some extent, and the game performance as the prediction game tends to be lowered.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a game system that can realize a game that predicts the result of a battle game and that is difficult to predict the battle result.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, a game system according to the present invention includes a plurality of opponent terminals to which a plurality of opponents who perform a battle game respectively input an operation, and a prediction game for predicting a result of the battle game. A game system comprising: a plurality of predictor terminals for which a plurality of predictors to perform operation inputs; and a server system that communicates with the plurality of opponent terminals and the plurality of predictor terminals, A match request is received from a plurality of opponent terminals, matched based on a predetermined condition, and a matching means for forming a match, and among the battles that have not yet started, Match selection means for randomly selecting a match of interest, match information transmission means for transmitting information related to the selected match to the terminal for predictors, and The operation input by the predicted user for virtual user terminal includes a prediction information transmitting means for transmitting prediction information including the expected results elected the competition from the expected user terminal to the server system, the.

  According to the above game system, since the battles that are the targets of the predicted game are randomly selected from the battles that have not yet been started, it is difficult to predict the outcome of the battle. Gameability as a game can be enhanced.

  The game system may include a reward determining unit that determines a reward to be given to the predictor when the prediction is hit. According to this game system, since a reward is awarded when a prediction of the prediction game is won, it is possible to increase motivation for encouraging participation in the prediction game.

  The above game system includes, for each of the opponents, an opponent information management unit that manages values related to the strength and / or the number of battles in the battle game. A battle that has not yet started and in which the values of all the opponents in the battle are within a predetermined range may be randomly selected as a battle to be the target of the prediction game. According to this game system, the range selected as the target of the prediction game can be limited by the strength and / or the number of battles in the battle game. Can be removed from. Thereby, it is possible to make the predictor realize the fun of the battle game that is the target of the prediction game.

  In the above game system, the matching means accepts a battle request from the plurality of opponent terminals for a plurality of types of battle games, matches based on predetermined conditions, and forms a battle for each type of battle game, The battle selecting means randomly selects a battle game to be the target of the prediction game from the plurality of types of battle games, and is still starting out of the battles organized for the selected battle game You may select the battle | competition used as the object of the said prediction game at random from the battle | competition which is not carried out. According to this game system, since the battle game to be the target of the prediction game is also randomly selected from a plurality of types of games, it is possible to make it more difficult for participants of the prediction game to predict the result of the battle.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game system which can anticipate the result of a battle | competition game, Comprising: It is hard to predict a battle | competition result can be provided.

It is a mimetic diagram for explaining an outline of a game system concerning an embodiment of the invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the terminal for opponents. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a server system. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the terminal for anticipation persons. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the game system after a battle | competition request | requirement is transmitted from a player terminal until a prediction game is complete | finished.

<Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[System Overview]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining an outline of a game system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game system 1 according to the present embodiment is a system that executes a battle game via a communication network NW such as the Internet and executes a prediction game that predicts the result (win / loss) of the battle game.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a plurality of opponent terminals 2, a plurality of predictor terminals 3, and a server that communicates with the plurality of opponent terminals 2 and the plurality of predictor terminals 3. System 4 is provided. The opponent terminal 2 is operated and input by a user (hereinafter referred to as an opponent) who participates in the opponent game as an opponent. The predictor terminal 3 is operated and input by a user (hereinafter, a predictor) who participates in the prediction game that predicts the outcome of the battle game. The server system 4 includes a matching server 5 and a prediction game server 6.

  When the opponent accesses the matching server 5 from the opponent terminal 2, the matching server 5 matches the opponent with another opponent who has accessed the matching server 5 and forms a battle. In this way, the opponent terminals 2 of the matched opponents communicate with each other, and a battle game is performed.

  In addition, the prediction game server 6 selects a battle to be a target of the prediction game from the battles formed by the matching server 5, and sends information related to the battle to the anticipation terminal 3. The predictor predicts the match result based on the information about the match sent to the predictor's terminal 3, and predicts the match result with a predetermined economic value from the predictor's terminal 3 to the predictive game server 6. send. When the prediction game server 6 accepts the prediction of the match result from the predictor, the participation of the predictor in the prediction game is completed. In the prediction game, a predetermined reward is given to a predictor who has received a prediction result.

  In this embodiment, as a battle game to be a target of a prediction game, one character selected by a single player from a plurality of characters is operated in a virtual space, and a character operated by a single opponent and 1 A fighting game in which one-on-one fighting is performed will be described as an example. That is, in the competitive game described in the present embodiment, a single opponent is matched with a single opponent to form a battle.

[Competitor terminal configuration]
(Overall configuration of player terminal)
Next, the configuration of the opponent terminal 2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the opponent terminal 2.

  The opponent terminal 2 is a game device on which the above-described battle game is executed. The opponent terminal 2 includes a control unit 21. The control unit 21 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and controls the operation of the opponent terminal 2. An operation unit 22, a display unit 23, a storage unit 24, an acoustic output unit 25, a communication I / F unit 26, and a media I / F unit 27 are electrically connected to the control unit 21 by wire or wirelessly. Yes.

  The operation unit 22 is a device that receives an operation (such as an operation for controlling a character's operation) for playing a battle game by a user and inputs an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the control unit 21. The operation unit 22 is a game controller provided with operation elements such as buttons.

  The display unit 23 is a device that displays a game image in a battle game, and is, for example, a liquid crystal display. More specifically, with respect to the game image, a graphic processing unit (not shown) included in the opponent terminal 2 draws a game image including a virtual space and each character in a moving image format in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 21. The game image drawn in the moving image format is displayed on the display unit 23 as a game screen.

  The storage unit 24 includes, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) that is a large-capacity recording medium, a ROM (Read Only Memory) that is a semiconductor memory such as a mask ROM or PROM, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) that includes a DRAM or an SRAM. ). The storage unit 24 stores a game program 28a and game data 28b necessary for executing a game read from a game medium 28 described later. The storage unit 24 also stores an activation program for activating the opponent terminal 2, a program for controlling an operation when the game media 28 is loaded, and the like.

  The sound output unit 25 is a device that outputs game sound in a battle game, and is, for example, a speaker or headphones. In more detail, the audio processing unit (not shown) included in the opponent terminal 2 plays and synthesizes the digital game sound in accordance with instructions from the control unit 21, and then decodes the game sound into an analog format. Output from the sound output unit 25 to the outside.

  The communication I / F unit 26 is an interface for connecting the opponent terminal 2 to a communication network NW such as the Internet or a LAN. The opponent terminal 2 transmits / receives data to / from other opponent terminals 2 and the matching server 5 via the communication I / F unit 26.

  The media I / F unit 27 is an interface capable of loading a game media 28 for executing a battle game. The game media 28 is a disk-type recording medium such as a DVD-ROM, for example, in which a game program 28a and game data 28b are recorded. The game data 28b includes various data necessary for executing the battle game.

  Note that different account information (unique identification information) is assigned to each opponent terminal 2 and each user (that is, an opponent). And ID (identification code) is provided for every account information.

(Functional configuration of control unit of opponent's terminal)
FIG. 2 shows the functional configuration of the control unit 21 of the opponent terminal 2. The opponent terminal 2 functions as the battle request means 21a, the battle game progress means 21b, the battle start notification means 21c, and the battle result transmission means 21d by executing the game program 28a.

  The match request means 21a transmits a match request (hereinafter referred to as a match request) in the match game to the matching server 5 in response to an operation on the operation unit 22 by the match player. As will be described later, the matching server 5 receives the battle request, and similarly determines the opponent from other opponents who have transmitted the battle request.

  The battle game progression means 21b advances the battle game in synchronization with the opponent terminal 2 of the opponent after the opponent is determined. For example, the battle game progression means 21b of the opponent terminal 2 of a certain user (first opponent) controls the action of the corresponding character based on the operation of the first opponent on the operation unit 22, and is the opponent. Based on the operation information sent from the opponent terminal 2 of another user (second opponent), the movement of the character corresponding to the second opponent is controlled.

  Note that the battle game described in this embodiment is a P2P (peer-to-peer) communication game, and after the opponent is determined, the battle game progress means 21b communicates with each other between the matched opponent terminals 2 And the battle game proceeds.

  The battle start notification means 21c transmits to the prediction game server 6 a notification that the battle game of the assembled battle has started (hereinafter referred to as a start notification).

  The battle result transmitting means 21d transmits the battle result to the matching server 5 after the battle in the battle game is completed.

[Server system configuration]
(Overall configuration of matching server)
Next, the configuration of the matching server 5 in the server system 4 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the server system 4.

  The matching server 5 is a server device that manages the above-described battle game. The matching server 5 includes a control unit 51. The control unit 51 is, for example, a CPU, and controls the operation of the matching server 5. A storage unit 52 and a communication I / F unit 53 are electrically connected to the control unit 51 by wire or wirelessly.

  The storage unit 52 includes, for example, an HDD that is a large-capacity recording medium, a ROM that is a semiconductor memory such as a mask ROM or a PROM, and a RAM that includes a DRAM or an SRAM. The storage unit 52 stores various programs and data necessary for the control of the control unit 51. The storage unit 52 stores information (hereinafter referred to as “competitor information”) 52a related to the opponent described later.

  The communication I / F unit 53 is an interface for connecting the matching server 5 to a communication network NW such as the Internet or a LAN. The matching server 5 transmits / receives data to / from the opponent terminal 2 and the prediction game server 6 via the communication I / F unit 53.

(Functional configuration of control unit of matching server)
FIG. 3 shows a functional configuration of the control unit 51 of the matching server 5. The matching server 5 functions as an opponent information management unit 51a and a matching unit 51b by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 52.

  The opponent information management means 51a manages the opponent information 52a stored in the storage unit 52. The opponent information 52a is data managed on the basis of the battle result sent from the battle player terminal 2 by the battle result transmitting means 21d. The opponent information 52a is managed for each opponent (more specifically, the account of the opponent).

  The opponent information 52a includes a value related to the strength and / or the number of battles in the battle game (hereinafter referred to as battle points). The battle points are managed so that the strength level of each battle player in the battle game is reflected to some extent. For example, when the opponent wins the battle game, the opponent information management means 51a receives the battle result and increases the battle points of the winning opponent. Also, when the opponent loses in the battle game, the opponent information management means 51a receives the result of the battle and reduces the battle points of the defeated opponent or wins in the battle game. Decrease the increase in the number of battle points.

  The matching means 51b receives a match request from a plurality of opponent terminals 2, and performs matching processing for matching based on a predetermined condition to form a match. In the matching process in the present embodiment, in order to match opponents having the same strength, the competition points included in the above-described opponent information are used. Specifically, in the matching process, the matching means 51b performs matching so that the battle points of other opponents as opponents are within a certain range based on the battle points of one opponent.

  After determining the opponent in this way, the matching means 51b transmits the opponent information to each of the opponents of the assembled opponent, and P2P communication is performed between the matched opponents. That is, the operation information corresponding to the operation on the operation unit 22 is sent between the opponent terminals 2 with each other.

  Furthermore, the matching means 51b transmits information related to the assembled battle to the prediction game server 6 so that a battle assembled in a battle list to be described later is added. Here, the information relating to the battles assembled includes the battle points of the battle players.

(Entire game server configuration)
Next, the configuration of the prediction game server 6 in the server system 4 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The prediction game server 6 is a server device that manages the above-described prediction game. As shown in FIG. 3, the prediction game server 6 includes a control unit 61. The control unit 61 is, for example, a CPU, and controls the operation of the prediction game server 6. A storage unit 62 and a communication I / F unit 63 are electrically connected to the control unit 61 in a wired or wireless manner.

  The storage unit 62 includes, for example, an HDD that is a large-capacity recording medium, a ROM that is a semiconductor memory such as a mask ROM or a PROM, and a RAM that includes a DRAM or an SRAM. The storage unit 62 stores various programs and data necessary for the control of the control unit 61. The storage unit 62 stores a list of battles that have been started by the matching means 51b and have not yet been started (hereinafter referred to as a battle list) as battle list information.

  The communication I / F unit 63 is an interface for connecting the prediction game server 6 to a communication network NW such as the Internet or a LAN. The anticipation game server 6 transmits / receives data to / from the opponent terminal 2, the anticipation terminal 3, and the matching server 5 via the communication I / F unit 63. .

(Functional configuration of control unit of anticipation game server)
FIG. 3 shows a functional configuration of the control unit 61 of the prediction game server 6. The anticipation game server 6 executes various programs stored in the storage unit 62, so that the battle list management means 61a, the battle selection means 61b, the battle information transmission means 61c, the reward determination means 61d, and the battle video transmission means 61e Function.

  The battle list management means 61a manages a battle list that has been started by the matching means 51b and has not yet been started as battle list information. Specifically, the battle list management unit 61a receives information about the battles set by the matching unit 51b from the matching server 5, and adds the set battles to the battle list. Also, the battle list management means 61a receives the start notification from the battle start notification means 21c of the opponent terminal 2, and excludes the battle started from the battle list.

  The battle selection means 61b randomly selects a battle to be a target of the prediction game from the battles that have not yet started among the battles formed by the matching means 51b. Specifically, the battle selection unit 61b randomly selects a battle to be a target of the predicted game from the battle list managed by the battle list management unit 61a.

  In the present embodiment, the battle selection means 61b uses the above-described battle points stored in the storage unit 52 to limit the range of battles to be randomly selected as the target of the predicted game. Specifically, the battle selection means 61b is randomly selected from battles that are included in the battle list and whose battle points are within a predetermined range (more specifically, a set value or more). Selected as a match for the game.

  In addition, the battle selection means 61b notifies the selected battle opponent (that is, the player terminal 2) that the assembled battle has been selected as the target of the expected game, and until the battle start. Send a standby instruction to instruct the standby.

  The battle information transmission unit 61c transmits information on the battle selected by the battle selection unit 61b (hereinafter referred to as battle information) to the anticipation terminal 3.

  The competition information includes the content of the competition game (information on how to determine victory or defeat), the opponent's opponent points, the winning percentage for each character, the winning percentage against the opponent, the type of character selected by each opponent, etc. , Information that can be used when the anticipator predicts the match result is included. The match information also includes information on the time until the match starts, that is, the time limit for the prediction game server 6 to accept the prediction. Note that the battle information transmission means 61c extracts part of the battle information to be sent to the anticipation terminal 3 from the battle player information 52a stored in the storage unit 52 of the matching server 5.

  The reward determining means 61d determines a reward to be given to the predictor when a prediction is made. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the reward determining means 61d aggregates the forecasts based on the forecast information transmitted by the forecast information transmitting means 31a described later of the forecaster terminal 3, and the forecaster receives a forecast. Determine the rewards to be granted. However, the method for determining the reward is not particularly limited.

  The battle video transmission means 61e transmits the battle video of the battle selected by the battle selection means 61b to the anticipation terminal 3. In the present embodiment, the prediction game server 6 generates a game image and a game sound for watching a battle game that is a target of the prediction game on the predictor terminal 3.

  Specifically, when the selected player who performs the battle operates the operation unit 22, operation information corresponding to this operation is sent from each player terminal 2 to the prediction game server 6. That is, each opponent terminal 2 sends operation information to both the opponent opponent player terminal 2 and the prediction game server 6. The battle video transmission means 61e draws the same game image as the game image drawn on each player terminal 2 based on the operation information sent from each player terminal 2, and each player terminal 2 Data of the same sound as the generated digital game sound is generated. Thus, the battle video transmission means 61e streams the video data and audio data of the battle game that is the target of the prediction game to the predictor's terminal 3 of the predictor who has accessed the prediction game server 6 via the communication network NW. .

[Configuration of the terminal for anticipation]
(Overall structure of terminal for anticipation)
Next, the configuration of the predictor terminal 3 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the anticipation terminal 3.

  The predictor terminal 3 is a computer device on which the above-described prediction game is executed, for example, a personal computer. The anticipation terminal 3 includes a control unit 31. The control unit 31 is a CPU, for example, and controls the operation of the anticipation terminal 3. An operation unit 32, a display unit 33, a storage unit 34, an acoustic output unit 35, and a communication I / F unit 36 are electrically connected to the control unit 31 by wire or wirelessly.

  The operation unit 32 is a device that receives an operation (such as an operation for inputting a prediction of a battle result) for a user to perform a prediction game and inputs an operation signal corresponding to the operation to the control unit 31. The operation unit 32 is, for example, a mouse and a keyboard.

  The display unit 33 is a device that displays a game image in the prediction game, and is, for example, a liquid crystal display. The display unit 33 displays a screen for inputting a prediction of a predictor in the prediction game, a video of a battle game sent from the prediction game server 6, and the like.

  The storage unit 34 includes, for example, an HDD that is a large-capacity recording medium, a ROM that is a semiconductor memory such as a mask ROM or a PROM, and a RAM that includes a DRAM or an SRAM.

  The sound output unit 35 is a device that outputs a game sound that is played in the prediction game, and is, for example, a speaker or headphones. From the sound output unit 25, the voice of the battle game sent from the prediction game server 6 is output.

  The communication I / F unit 36 is an interface for connecting the opponent terminal 2 to a communication network NW such as the Internet or a LAN. The predictor terminal 3 transmits / receives data to / from the prediction game server 6 via the communication I / F unit 36.

  Note that different account information (unique identification information) is assigned to each predictor terminal 3 and each user (that is, a predictor). And ID (identification code) is provided for every account information.

(Functional configuration of control unit of anticipation terminal)
FIG. 4 shows a functional configuration of the control unit 31 of the anticipation terminal 3. The anticipation person's terminal 3 functions as anticipation information transmission means 31a and battle video reception means 31b.

  The anticipation information transmitting means 31a transmits anticipation information including the anticipation of the selected match result from the anticipation terminal 3 to the anticipation game server 6 by the operation input by the anticipation person to the operation unit 32 of the anticipation terminal 3 . The prediction information includes not only the predicted match result but also a bet amount of a predetermined economic value (medals, money, points, in-game items, etc.) in the predicted game.

  The battle video reception means 31b receives the battle video sent by the battle video transmission means 61e of the prediction game server 6 and displays it on the display unit 33. On the display unit 33, the same game screen as the game screen displayed on the display unit 23 of the opponent terminal 2 performing the battle that is the target of the predicted game is displayed. For this reason, the anticipation person can watch the battle | competition used as the object of the anticipation game in real time.

[Game system processing flow]
Next, the flow of each operation executed in the game system 1 described above will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the game system 1 from when the battle request is transmitted from the opponent terminal 2 until the predicted game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the opponent accesses the matching server 5 from the opponent terminal 2 and performs a predetermined operation on the operation unit 22 of the opponent, the match request means 21 a Send a match request. (Step S1). The matching means 51b receives a battle request from the opponent terminal 2 and performs matching processing using the battle points as described above to form a battle (step S2).

  When the matching process is completed, the matching means 51b transmits the opponent information to the opponent of the assembled battle (step S3), and P2P communication is performed between the matched opponents.

  Further, the matching means 51b transmits information relating to the assembled battle to the prediction game server 6 (step S4). The battle list management means 61a receives information on the battles that have been set, and adds the battles that have been set to the battle list (step S5).

  In the following description, the description will be made on the assumption that the battle set up against the opponent terminal 2 shown in FIG. The predicted game start time is announced to a large number of people in advance, and a user who is interested in the predicted game (that is, a predicted person) accesses the predicted game server 6 from the predicted person terminal 3 to start the predicted game. Wait until.

  When the predicted game start time is reached, the match selection means 61b is selected from the matches that are included in the match list managed by the match list management means 61a, and all of the battle points are within a predetermined range. Randomly select the battles to be targeted (step S6). Furthermore, the battle selection means 61b notifies the selected battle opponent (that is, the opponent's opponent's terminal 2) that the assembled battle has been selected as the target of the expected game, A standby instruction for instructing standby until the battle starts is sent (step S7).

  In this embodiment, when sending a stand-by instruction to start a match in step S7, the match selection means 61b changes the communication method between the opponents that will perform the selected match from the P2P communication to the server via the prediction game server 6 once. Switch to via communication. Thereafter, the battle selecting means 61b notifies the opponent terminal 2 of the waiting time until the battle starts. Thereby, for example, a waiting time (for example, 5 minutes) until the start of the battle is counted down and displayed on the display unit 23.

  Also, the battle information transmitting means 61c extracts the selected battle opponent information from the battle player information stored in the storage unit 52 of the matching server 5, and transmits the battle information to the anticipation terminal 3 (step) S8).

  The predictor predicts the match result based on the match information sent to the predictor terminal 3, operates the operation unit 32 of the predictor terminal 3, and inputs the prediction and the bet amount. The anticipation information transmitting means 31a transmits anticipation information including the anticipation of the battle result and the betting amount from the anticipation terminal 3 to the anticipation game server 6 by the operation of the anticipation person on the operation unit 32 (step S9).

  The reward determining means 61d determines a reward to be given to the predictor when the prediction is made, and transmits the determined reward information to the predictor terminal 3 (step S10).

  When the match starts and the match is started, the match start notifying means 21c transmits a start notification notifying that the set match game has started from the matcher terminal 2 to the prediction game server 6. (Step S11).

  The battle list management unit 61a receives the start notification transmitted by the battle start notification unit 21c, and updates the battle list so as to exclude the battle started from the battle list. Also, the battle video transmission means 61e transmits the battle video of the battle selected by the battle selection means 61b to the predictor terminal 3 (step S12).

  During the battle, each player terminal 2 sends operation information to the opponent terminal 2 for the opponent and the prediction game server 6. In each opponent terminal 2, the battle game progression means 21b advances the battle game based on the received operation information. In the anticipation game server 6, the battle video transmission means 61e generates the same game image based on the received operation information and streams it to the anticipation terminal 3 of the anticipation person who has accessed the anticipation game server 6 via the communication network NW To deliver.

  When the match is over, the match result transmission means 21d transmits the match result to the matching server 5 and the prediction game server 6 (step S13).

  When the matching server 5 receives the battle result, the player information management unit 51a updates the player information 52a stored in the storage unit 52 (step S14). In addition, the prediction game server 6 executes a reward granting process for granting the reward determined in step S10 to a predictor who has made a prediction based on the received competition result (step S15).

  As described above, according to the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, the battles targeted for the prediction game are randomly selected from the battles that have not yet started among the battles that have been assembled. It is difficult to predict the result of the battle, and the game characteristics as a prediction game can be improved.

  In addition, according to the game system 1 of the present embodiment, since a reward is awarded when a prediction of a prediction game is won, motivation for encouraging participation in the prediction game can be enhanced.

  Further, according to the game system 1 of the present embodiment, the battle selection means 61b randomly selects a battle as a target of the prediction game from battles in which the battle points of all the opponents are within a predetermined range. For this reason, since the range selected as the target of the prediction game can be limited by the strength and / or the number of battles in the battle game, for example, a battle between beginners of the battle game may be excluded from the target of the prediction game. it can. Thereby, it is possible to make the predictor realize the fun of the battle game that is the target of the prediction game.

  In summary, in the present invention, a plurality of opponent terminals 2 for performing operation input respectively by a plurality of opponents performing a battle game, and a plurality of predictors performing a prediction game for predicting the result of the battle game, respectively. A game system 1 comprising a plurality of predictor terminals 3 for performing operation input, and a server system 4 that communicates with the plurality of opponent terminals 2 and the plurality of predictor terminals 3. A match request is received from the opponent terminal 2 and matching is performed based on a predetermined condition, and a matching means 51b that forms a match, and among the battles that have not yet started, A match selection means 61b for randomly selecting a target match, a match information transmission means 61c for transmitting information about the selected match to the predictor terminal 3, and a match for the predictor terminal 3 An anticipation information transmission means 31a for transmitting anticipation information including an anticipation of the selected result of the match by the operation input by the anticipation person from the anticipation terminal 3 to the server system 4. is there.

<Other embodiments>
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, the game program 28a and the game data 28b for executing the battle game may be stored in the storage unit 24 without using the game media 28. For example, the game program 28a and the game data 28b may be stored in the storage unit 24 by being received via the communication network NW from the server system 4 or a server device different from the server system 4.

  Further, each device 2, 3, 5, 6 constituting the game system 1 does not need to be a single device, and may be configured by a plurality of devices. For example, the operation unit 22, the display unit 23, the storage unit 24, and the sound output unit 25 are separate devices that are electrically connected by wire or wireless to the device body including the control unit 21 of the opponent terminal 2. There may be.

  The predictor terminal 3 does not have to be a personal computer. For example, the predictor terminal 3 may be the same game device as the opponent terminal 2. In addition, the anticipation game may be incorporated in a part of the game program 28a of the battle game. In this case, the anticipation terminal 3 that can access the prediction game server 6 is executed in the storage unit 34 to execute the battle game. The game program 28a and the game data 28b may be limited to those stored. The predictor terminal 3 may be a mobile terminal having a touch screen. In this case, the operation unit and the display unit of the predictor terminal 3 shown in FIG. 4 are replaced with a touch screen.

  Note that the anticipation terminal 3 is a device that is widely used even among people who do not usually play a battle game, such as a smartphone (multifunctional mobile phone), a tablet terminal, and a personal computer, rather than a device dedicated to games. It is desirable to be. This is because a person who does not usually play a battle game can be interested in the battle game as a target of the prediction game through the prediction game.

  Each function of the server system 4 is not limited to the example described in the above embodiment. The server system 4 may include one server device that includes the functions of both the matching server 5 and the prediction game server 6. Further, for example, instead of the prediction game server 6, the matching server 5 may function as the battle list management means 61a. In this case, the battle list information 62a is stored in the storage unit 52 of the matching server 5, and the battle start notification by the battle start notification means 21c is sent to the matching server 5.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the battle selection means 61b randomly selects a battle to be the target of the predicted game, the battle that has been selected is selected as the target of the predicted game for the selected battle opponent. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, the battle selecting means 61b may not notify the opponent of the battle selected as the target of the predicted game that it has been the target of the predicted game.

  Moreover, although the battle game demonstrated by the said embodiment was a game which advances by a P2P communication system, the battle game performed with the game system of this invention is not limited to this. For example, the competitive game executed in the game system of the present invention may be an online game that manages the progress of the game in the server system 4 to which each opponent terminal 2 is connected.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although one battle game (fighting game) was illustrated as a battle game used as the object of a prediction game, the kind of battle game used as the object of a prediction game is not limited to this. For example, the battle game may be a game in which three or more opponents participate and battle each other, or may be a team-to-team battle game.

  In addition, the battle game that is the target of the prediction game is not limited to a game in which winning or losing is determined by direct battle between the player characters operated by the opponent, but can be determined by the opponents according to a predetermined rule. I just need it. For example, the battle game that is the target of the prediction game may be a game in which a player character operated by each of the matched opponents battles a non-player character (NPC) controlled by the CPU. In this case, it may be a game in which a player who has a short time to defeat the NPC is a winner (so-called time attack), or a game in which a player who received less damage from the NPC within a predetermined time is a winner.

  In addition, the battle game that is the target of the prediction game is a match selection means 61b selected from a plurality of types of battle games (for example, the above-described one-on-one fighting game, team-to-team battle game, and racing game). May be elected.

  That is, the matching means 51b may receive a battle request from a plurality of opponent terminals 2 for a plurality of types of battle games, and match based on a predetermined condition to form a battle for each type of battle game. This is realized, for example, by providing the server system 4 with a plurality of matching servers that perform matching on different types of competitive games. Then, the battle selection means 61b may randomly select a battle game as a target of the prediction game from a plurality of types of battle games. Thereby, since the battle | competition game used as the object of an anticipation game is also selected at random from multiple types of games, it can make it difficult for the participant of an anticipation game to predict the result of an opposition.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the battle game as a target of the prediction game is not normally performed (for example, when communication between the matched opponent terminals 2 is interrupted, the operation is performed on the opponent terminal 2). Or the like), the prediction game may be invalidated.

  Further, the battle video transmission means 61e of the prediction game server 6 may transmit the operation information transmitted from each opponent terminal 2 to the anticipator terminal 3 as it is. In this case, in the anticipation terminal 3, the battle video receiving means 31b draws the same game image as the game image drawn in each opponent terminal 2 based on the sent operation information, and for each opponent The same voice data as the digital game voice generated by the terminal 2 is generated.

  Even when these other embodiments are employed, the effects of the present invention are exhibited. In addition, this embodiment, other embodiments, and other embodiments can be appropriately combined.

1: Game system
2: Player terminal
3: Expectant terminal
4: Server system
21a: Battle request means
31a: Expected information transmission means
51a: Matching means
51b: Competitor information management means
61b: Match selection method
61c: Battle information transmission means
61d: Reward determining means
NW: Communication network

Claims (4)

A plurality of opponent terminals for performing operation input by a plurality of opponents performing a battle game, and a plurality of predictor terminals for performing operation input by a plurality of predictors performing a prediction game for predicting the result of the battle game, respectively And a server system that communicates with the plurality of opponent terminals and the plurality of anticipator terminals,
Matching means for accepting a match request from the plurality of opponent terminals and matching based on a predetermined condition to form a match;
A match selection means for randomly selecting a match that is the target of the predicted game from among the battles that have not yet been started,
A battle information transmitting means for transmitting information on the selected battle to the anticipation terminal;
A prediction information transmitting means for transmitting, from the predictor terminal to the server system, prediction information including prediction of the selected result of the battle by an operation input by the predictor to the predictor terminal. system.   The game system according to claim 1, further comprising reward determination means for determining a reward to be given to the predictor when the prediction is hit. For each of the opponents, the player information management means for managing values related to the strength and / or the number of matches in the battle game,
The battle selection means is a battle that has not yet been started among the battles that have been set, and that the values of all the opponents are within a predetermined range, and is randomly selected as the target of the predicted game. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game system is selected as a match to be played. The matching unit accepts a battle request from the plurality of opponent terminals for a plurality of types of battle games, matches based on a predetermined condition, and forms a battle for each type of battle game,
The battle selecting means randomly selects a battle game to be the target of the prediction game from the plurality of types of battle games, and is still starting out of the battles organized for the selected battle game The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a battle that is a target of the predicted game is randomly selected from battles that are not played.

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