JP2019216962A - Game system, terminal-loading game program, server-loading game program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system capable of creating a situation exceeding a normal forecast and expectation range, avoiding rightfulness and necessity of a result, improving a client's willingness of executing a game, or achieving granting of motivation of execution of a game.SOLUTION: A game system includes hiding spot creation means 62 for creating a hiding spot that does not exist in reality and is not displayed on a screen, hiding spot visit determination means 63 for determining whether a current position of a client terminal 50 is within a zone of the hiding spot, and point-granting means 64 for granting points to a client when determining that the current position is within the zone of the hiding spot, thus configuring a game system 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention includes a customer terminal formed of a smartphone or other mobile device carried and operated by a customer who plays a game using location information, and a game providing server connected to the customer terminal via a communication line. In the game system, the terminal-installed game program, and the server-installed game program, for example, for example, a game that gives points that can be used for other games, a competition game that competes for the size of acquired points, The present invention can be used for a competition game for competing for the degree of attainment of the purpose of a moving route by walking or the like, and a game accompanying a pedometer system.

  Generally, in games using position information (referred to as position information games, position games, and the like), customers carry mobile devices such as smartphones and actually go to places set by the game operator. There are things like getting stamps and various items on site.

  In addition, when a customer having a game terminal visits a store after seeing a store advertisement, the game terminal receives a beacon signal transmitted from a beacon device installed in the store, and the game terminal There is known a game system that executes a check-in process by an application in response to the beacon signal (see Patent Document 1).

  In each of these location-based games, in any case, some actual results (values) are obtained by actually going to a certain place. Whether you are walking while walking, or if you happen to walk to the place and get the results of a visit, your customers are aware of where they got the results. . In other words, the places where some results (values) are obtained by the visit are clearly understood by the customer, and the customer usually determines which places have been visited and what results have been obtained. You will be aware when you visit.

JP 2017-228305 A (Paragraph [0027], FIG. 1)

  As described above, in the conventional location-based game, what kind of result (value product) was obtained from a customer visiting which place, that is, a visit to a specific place and the result (value product) Is clearly understood, so the customer's consciousness is that as long as he / she remembers visiting the place, the achievement (value product) is not Although there is pleasure, no further emotions such as surprise, mystery, value, great joy, emotion, and upset are generated. This is because the actions you took (visiting a particular place) and the facts that came from it (acquiring results) did not exceed your normal expectations or expectations, and you visited that place. This is because there is a sense that it is natural that results (values) are obtained.

  Therefore, in the position information game, a situation in which the fact (acquisition of the result) caused by the action taken by the customer (movement of the place by walking or the like) exceeds the range of normal expectations or expectations ( If it is possible to easily create results that cannot be predicted, foreseeed, imagined, or assumed), that is, to create situations where customers do not take results naturally (ie, avoiding the natural or inevitable results). By doing so, it is possible to evoke consciousness and emotions that are different from the consciousness and emotions obtained when the conventional game is executed, thereby increasing the fun and usefulness of the game.

  On the other hand, some game programs are installed on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet terminals, but are never used, and some have been used once but have not been used for a long time. . Therefore, if it is possible to increase the motivation of the customer to execute such a game program, it is convenient for the game operator, and the customer can effectively enjoy the game program that has been installed. It is convenient. Furthermore, downloading, acquiring, installing and executing a game program that has not yet been installed poses an even higher barrier, and in order to achieve this, it is necessary to provide further motivation to customers. is there.

  In such a case, as described above, in the position information game, a situation that exceeds the range of normal expectations or expectations (a situation in which the result cannot be easily predicted, foreseeed, imagined, or assumed), that is, the customer obtains the outcome (value) If it is possible to create a situation in which it is not natural to acquire a product (a situation that avoids the necessity / necessity of the result), the resulting customer's emotions will increase the customer's willingness to execute the game. And may motivate the customer to play the game.

  An object of the present invention is to create a situation that exceeds the range of normal expectations and expectations, avoid the inevitability and necessity of the result, improve the customer's willingness to execute the game, and provide motivation to execute the game. A game system, a game program for a terminal, and a game program for a server.

  The present invention creates a hidden spot that does not actually exist and is not displayed on the screen, determines whether or not the current position of the customer terminal has entered the area of the hidden spot, and determines that it has entered. In order to achieve the above-mentioned object by giving points to the customer, the client terminal executes the main processes of creating a hidden spot, determining whether to visit the hidden spot, and providing points. Depending on whether the program is executed on the game providing server side, roughly three basic configurations (for example, FIGS. 1, 13 and 15 described later) can be taken as follows.

  Note that the game according to the present invention is a type of position information game, since if a customer moves to a location by walking or the like with a customer terminal, points can be obtained with a visit to a hidden spot. is there.

  <First Basic Configuration of the Present Invention: When All Processes of Hidden Spot Creation Process, Hidden Spot Visit Determination Process, and Point Assignment Process Are Executed on the Customer Terminal Side: For example, FIG. 1 described below>

That is, the present invention relates to a customer terminal including a smartphone or other mobile device carried and operated by a customer who plays a game using location information, and a game providing server connected to the customer terminal via a communication line. A game system configured to include:
The customer terminal is
Hidden spot creation means for executing a process of creating a hidden spot that is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal and is made of an area set in the real area without assuming the existence of the real spot,
Using the current position information of the customer terminal obtained from the positioning means provided in the customer terminal, determining whether or not the current position of the customer terminal has entered the area of the hidden spot created by the hidden spot creation means Hidden spot visit determination means for executing
When it is determined by the hidden spot visit determination means that the vehicle has entered the area of the hidden spot, points are given to the customer, and the number of points given is stored in the acquired point storage means provided in the customer terminal. After sending to the game providing server via a communication line for storing in the customer point storing means provided in the game providing server, or storing and storing in the acquired point storing means of the customer terminal, And a point providing means for executing a process of transmitting to the game providing server via the communication line in order to store it in the point storage means.

  Here, the "point" given by the "point giving means" is a quantified value product. Generally, virtual valuables (items in a broad sense) used in games are virtual goods, weapons, currencies, etc. Of these, those that can be grasped as quantities are the “points” referred to here. Corresponds to. Therefore, virtual currency, virtual coin, etc. are also included in the "point" here, and the unit is called "~ coin" instead of "~ point", or a unit using the name of the virtual currency. It may be.

  Also, for example, a pistol in the game is considered as a virtual article or a virtual weapon, but if the pistol bullet is counted as `` ~ departure '', it can be regarded as a quantified valued object, Such a case corresponds to the "point" here. If the pistol itself is counted as "~ cho", it corresponds to the "point" here. In these, instead of counting the number of points given as "~ points", instead of counting units with a pistol and its ammunition, they only count as "~ cho" and "~ departure", so simply the unit of quantity It's just a difference in how they are called. Therefore, when the unit is simulated and counted as, for example, "~ watt", "~ gram", "~ carat", "~ look", "~ light year", etc., it also corresponds to "point" here. I do.

  Similarly, even if it is normally thought of as a virtual article, such as a car or an airplane, if it loses its personality as a car or an airplane (for example, it has a different personality such as car A, car B, ...) If it is just a set of the same kind of car, not a car), it can be regarded as a quantified value by counting as "~ stand" or "~ machine" etc. Applicable. In addition, people, animals, birds, and the like do not perceive each person, one animal, and one wing as a character having individuality, but rather "~ person", "~ animal", or "~ feather". In this case, the point is regarded as a set of the same kind, and is simply counted by comparing it to a person, an animal, a bird, or the like.

  Furthermore, even if the virtual value object has individuality, if there is a plurality of the same type of virtual value object having the individuality, it can be said that the virtual value object can no longer be called individuality. , The virtual valued object corresponds to the “point” here. Specifically, for example, when visiting the hidden spots V1, V2, and V3, the car A can be acquired, and when visiting the hidden spots V4, V5, and V6, the car B can be acquired. If you visit V1 and V4, you will get cars A and B with different personalities. On the other hand, if you visit hidden spots V1, V2, and V3, you will get three cars A. Also, if the visitor visits the hidden spot V1 three times at different times, three vehicles A will be obtained, and a plurality of vehicles of the same type will be obtained. , Car B correspond to the “point” here. In other words, in the present invention, different types of points may be prepared as a value object to be given to the customer. , Only the state that the car B is held as “〜”. Therefore, for example, the number of points of the type A points (the number of vehicles A, the number of pistols, etc.) can be used only for another game X, and the number of points of the type B points (the number of vehicles B, The number of cannon gates may be used only for the other game Y, and the number of class C points (the number of cars C, the number of battleships, etc.) may be used for the other games X and Y. The range of use that can be used may be changed for each type of point, such as that it can be used for both.

  Also, in the processing by the "point giving means", when "to be stored in the obtained point storage means provided in the customer terminal", the stored obtained points are stored on the assumption that the stored obtained points will be transmitted to the game providing server later. Not only the case where the game is provided but also the case where it is stored in the acquired point storage means of the customer terminal without being transmitted to the game providing server is included. In the latter case, for example, when a process relating to the use of the acquired points is performed, it is performed at the customer terminal.

  Further, in the processing by the "point providing means", the case of "sending to the game providing server via a communication line for storing in the customer point storing means provided in the game providing server" This is a case of transmitting to the game providing server. On the other hand, the case where “the accumulated points are stored in the acquired point storage means of the customer terminal and then transmitted to the game providing server via the communication line to be stored in the customer point storage means of the game providing server” means that the acquired points Is temporarily stored in the customer terminal side and then transmitted to the game providing server in a lump. The transmission timing at this time is arbitrary, for example, a predetermined cycle (for example, every 10 minutes, 30 minutes) (Every hour, every hour, etc.), and when the game is transmitted to the game providing server at the end of the game of the day. In any of these cases, if the session with the game providing server is not held, the "point providing means" indicates the number of points given together with the customer ID (customer identification information). Send to

  The “hidden spot area” is an area inside the closed figure. For example, a closed figure such as a circle or a rectangle (draw a line so as not to intersect with one stroke and return to the first point) A region of finite size surrounded by a figure formed by the Therefore, for example, it means that the area is not an infinitely wide area such as the entire area on the north side and the entire area on the east side of a certain line (a line indicated by latitude and longitude). The same applies to the following inventions.

  <Operation and Effect of First Basic Configuration of the Present Invention>

  In such a game system of the present invention (for example, in the case of FIG. 1 and the like), the hidden spot to be created is not a spot that actually exists and is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal. However, even if they enter the hidden spot area and are given points to the customer, the customer does not know when and where they visited and the point was given to themselves In this state, the relevance between the visit location and the points acquired in the visit is not grasped. In addition, while visiting the hidden spot, the user does not recognize that he or she is visiting the hidden spot.

  Therefore, when the customer moves his / her place by walking or the like with the customer terminal, points are accumulated without the customer's knowledge. Depending on the moving route, many points may be obtained.

  For this reason, in the position information game according to the present invention (position information game relating to visits to hidden spots), a situation that exceeds the range of normal expectations or expectations (a situation in which the results cannot be easily predicted, foreseen, imagined, or assumed) In other words, it is possible to create a situation where the customer does not take the points (values) that are the result of the visit as a matter of course (a situation that avoids the inevitability and necessity of the result). It is possible to improve the customer's willingness to execute the game, and to motivate the customer to execute the game.

  Further, the position information game according to the present invention (position information game relating to visits to hidden spots) can be an independent game, such as various competition games involving the movement of customers (customer terminals) by walking or the like, Alternatively, it may be an auxiliary game accompanying another position information game or a game other than the position information game (for example, a mahjong game, etc.), and furthermore, a game other than a game system such as a pedometer system. An auxiliary game that accompanies the system can also be provided, and in each case, the effects of the present invention can be exhibited.

  For example, when the position information game according to the present invention is an auxiliary game accompanying another game, the points obtained in the position information game according to the present invention can be used for other games. , It is possible to give a good feeling to the customer. In other words, since the points are accumulated without knowing, it feels like earned, and if the acquired points are not used for other games, there is no waste, so other games (for example, This means that a game that has never been executed or a game that has not been executed for a long period of time) is to be executed, and the willingness to execute other games can be improved. Furthermore, even if it is another game that has not been installed yet, since there are accumulated points, the user can feel motivated to download and execute the game, so that motivation to execute the other game can be given.

  Further, when the position information game according to the present invention is an auxiliary game associated with a system other than the game system such as the pedometer system, the pedometer system or the like is used to improve health and the like. It is possible to accumulate points in the position information game according to the invention. The accumulated points may be used for various services such as health-related services by a provider or an operator of the pedometer system, or may be used for presenting a souvenir or the like. However, if it can be used for other games, it is an auxiliary game that accompanies the pedometer system and also an auxiliary game that accompanies the other game.

  When the position information game according to the present invention is an independent game, such as various competition games involving the movement of a customer (customer terminal), for example, a jogging competition, a marathon competition, a hiking competition, a swimming competition (However, in the case of swimming, take waterproof measures such as using a waterproof mobile device.), Triathlon tournament, stamp rally tournament (However, stamps will be given to participants, not hidden spots, In this way, it is possible to obtain points by visiting hidden spots while enjoying exercise and group actions such as walking, cycling, and swimming. For this reason, the position information game according to the present invention can be enjoyed at the same time, while achieving the original purpose of sports (holding competitions and gatherings) such as health promotion and friendship.

  In this case, if the winning or losing or ranking of the position information game according to the present invention is determined based on the size of the points acquired by the customer who is the competition participant, for example, the customer who finishes first in the athletic competition or the most Even a customer who has collected stamps may have a small number of points in the position information game according to the present invention, and vice versa. Therefore, when the win / loss and ranking in the time, food intake, the number of stamps acquired, weight loss, etc. in the athletic competition and the win / loss or ranking in the acquired points in the position information game according to the present invention are determined, the results are determined. Does not always match, so that various ways of enjoying can be created.

  In the case of athletic competitions, customers who are participants in the competition can predict and predict the wins and losses and rankings of themselves and others while playing the competition. And usually recognizes the situation or progress that resulted in the outcome (win or loss or ranking). On the other hand, regarding the position information game according to the present invention which progresses at the same time, since the user has not recognized when and where he / she has visited the points, the result (win / loss and ranking) is predicted. And predictions are difficult. As described above, two kinds of sports having different properties proceed at the same time, so that various ways of enjoying can be realized depending on how the two kinds of game results are combined.

  Furthermore, the points obtained by visiting the hidden spots in the competition game may be used not only for determining the winning or losing of the competition or ranking, but also for other games. Is a stand-alone game and is also an auxiliary game accompanying other games. Therefore, while customers are enjoying exercise and group activities, they accumulate points without knowing them, so they feel like they have earned them, and as mentioned above, they have no choice but to use the earned points. It is possible to use the game for another game, and it is possible to improve the motivation to execute the other game, and to motivate the customer to execute the other game. Is achieved.

  <Second Basic Configuration of the Present Invention: When All Processes of Hidden Spot Creation Process, Hidden Spot Visit Determination Process, and Point Assignment Process are Executed on the Game Providing Server Side: For example, FIG. >

The present invention also provides a customer terminal comprising a smartphone or other mobile device carried and operated by a customer who plays a game using location information, and a game providing server connected to the customer terminal via a communication line. A game system configured to include:
The customer terminal is
Current position information transmitting means for executing processing of acquiring the current position information of the customer terminal from the positioning means provided in the customer terminal and transmitting the acquired current position information of the customer terminal to the game providing server via the communication line; Configured with
The game providing server is
Current position information receiving means for executing a process of receiving the current position information of the customer terminal transmitted from the customer terminal via the communication line,
Hidden spot creation means for executing a process of creating a hidden spot that is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal and is made of an area set in the real area without assuming the existence of the real spot,
Using the current location information of the customer terminal received by the current location information receiving means, a process of determining whether or not the current location of the customer terminal has entered the area of the hidden spot created by the hidden spot creating means is executed. Hidden spot visit determination means,
When the hidden spot visit determination means determines that the customer has entered the area of the hidden spot, points are given to the customer, and the number of given points is associated with the customer ID, and the customer provided in the game providing server is provided. And a point providing means for executing a process of storing in the point storage means.

  Here, when the session with the game providing server is not held, the “current position information transmitting unit” transmits the current position information of the customer terminal to the game providing server together with the customer ID.

  In such a game system of the present invention (for example, in the case of FIG. 13), similar to the case of the above-described first basic configuration of the present invention (for example, in the case of FIG. 1, etc.), the hidden spot to be created is However, since the spot is not a real spot and is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal, even if the current position of the customer terminal enters the area of the hidden spot and the customer is given points, When and where they visit, they do not know which points have been given to themselves. Therefore, if the customer moves his / her location by walking or the like with the customer terminal, points will be accumulated without the customer's knowledge. Therefore, the points are the same as in the case of the first basic configuration of the present invention described above. Similarly, it is possible to create a situation that exceeds the range of normal expectations and expectations, avoid the necessity / necessity of the result, improve the motivation to execute the game, and provide motivation to execute the game.

  Note that, in the case of the second basic configuration of the present invention (for example, in the case of FIG. 13 and the like), as in the case of the above-described first basic configuration of the present invention (for example, in the case of FIG. 1 and the like), the present invention Location information game may be an independent game, an auxiliary game that accompanies another game, or an auxiliary game that accompanies a system other than a game system such as a pedometer system. May be combined.

  <Third basic configuration of the present invention: a case where the process of creating a hidden spot and the process of determining whether to visit a hidden spot are executed on the customer terminal side and the point providing process is executed on the game providing server side: For example, described later. In the case of FIG. 15>

Furthermore, the present invention relates to a customer terminal comprising a smartphone or other mobile device carried and operated by a customer who plays a game using location information, and a game providing server connected to the customer terminal via a communication line. A game system configured to include:
The customer terminal is
Hidden spot creation means for executing a process of creating a hidden spot that is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal and is made of an area set in the real area without assuming the existence of the real spot,
Using the current position information of the customer terminal obtained from the positioning means provided in the customer terminal, determining whether or not the current position of the customer terminal has entered the area of the hidden spot created by the hidden spot creation means Hidden spot visit determination means for executing
If the hidden spot visit determination means determines that the vehicle has entered the area of the hidden spot, the hidden spot ID or the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to be entered is transmitted to the game via the communication line. And a visit determination result transmitting means for executing a process of transmitting to the providing server,
The game providing server is
Receiving the hidden spot ID or the hidden spot creation reference point position information of the hidden spot transmitted from the customer terminal via the communication line, and corresponding to the received hidden spot ID or the hidden spot creation reference point position information. Point giving means for giving a point to a customer, associating the number of given points with a customer ID, and storing the same in a customer point storing means provided in the game providing server. It is characterized by having.

  Here, if the session with the game providing server is not held, the “visit determination result transmission unit” may generate a hidden spot ID (hidden spot identification information) or a hidden spot for the hidden spot determined to have entered. The position information of the reference point is transmitted to the game providing server together with the customer ID.

  In such a game system of the present invention (for example, in the case of FIG. 15), the hidden spot to be created is similar to the case of the first basic configuration of the present invention (for example, in FIG. 1). However, since the spot is not a real spot and is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal, even if the current position of the customer terminal enters the area of the hidden spot and the customer is given points, When and where they visit, they do not know which points have been given to themselves. Therefore, if the customer moves his / her location by walking or the like with the customer terminal, points will be accumulated without the customer's knowledge. Therefore, the points are the same as in the case of the first basic configuration of the present invention described above. Similarly, it is possible to create a situation that exceeds the range of normal expectations and expectations, avoid the necessity / necessity of the result, improve the motivation to execute the game, and provide motivation to execute the game.

  In addition, in the case of the third basic configuration of the present invention (for example, the case of FIG. 15), the present invention is similar to the case of the first basic configuration of the present invention (for example, FIG. 1 and the like). Location information game may be an independent game, an auxiliary game that accompanies another game, or an auxiliary game that accompanies a system other than a game system such as a pedometer system. May be combined.

  <Point usage mode: This is a case of using for another game, and the point usage processing means provided in the game providing server uses the customer point storage means provided in the game providing server to determine the number of points to be used. Configuration to be reduced>

In the above-described game system (first, second, and third basic configurations: for example, in the case of FIGS. 1, 13, and 15),
The game providing server is
If there is a customer request to redeem the points earned for virtual value goods used in other games, or to allocate equivalent points used in other games Receiving the customer's request transmitted from the customer terminal via the communication line, and determining the number of points to be used from the number of points of the customer stored in the customer point storage means provided in the game providing server. The number is reduced, and the quantity or value ID of the valuables obtained in the conversion process for exchange or the number of points to be applied is stored in the server-side data storage means for another game provided in the game providing server as the customer ID. And a point use processing means for executing a process of adding or adding and storing the information in association with the information.

  Here, "the customer's request for exchanging the acquired points for virtual value goods used in another game, or the customer's request for apportioning equivalent points used in another game" Is received at the customer terminal, the point use request receiving process is executed as a process of “another game” (including a case where the “other game” is installed but has not been used yet). Alternatively, it may be executed as a game process according to the present invention (a process by a point use request receiving unit provided in the customer terminal). The same applies to the following inventions.

  When the processing of “other game” is performed as in the former case, the processing includes receiving a point use request by a customer selecting operation when installing the downloaded “other game” program on the customer terminal. It is.

  When the processing of the game according to the present invention is performed as in the latter, the processing of handling points for one specific “other game” may be performed, and the processing of points for a plurality of “other games” may be handled. The sharing process may be such that the customer selects one “other game” using the acquired points from a plurality of “other games”. A request for the decentralized use of the acquired points for “other games” may be received.

  In addition, "virtual values used in other games" can be exchanged at a fixed rate with non-equivalent points used in "other games", that is, points given by the point giving means of the present invention. Points are also included. The same applies to the following inventions.

  Further, the present invention is a game system corresponding to a “game using position information” (a so-called position information game) in that points are given using position information. Is not necessarily a location information game, and may be, for example, a mahjong game. The same applies to the following inventions.

  Furthermore, the present invention is a position information game system as described above. However, as described above, an independent game (for example, a competition game used in a jogging tournament for competing for good legs) may be used, or as described herein. It may be an auxiliary game accompanying "other game". An independent game is for the purpose of allowing the customer to enjoy the game according to the present invention. On the other hand, an auxiliary game that accompanies "other game" means that the customer Rather, when the main purpose is to enjoy “other games”, the points obtained in the game according to the present invention are used for “other games”. Therefore, when the game is an auxiliary game accompanying the “other game”, the terminal-installed game program constituting the game system of the present invention executes a background process dedicated to one certain “other game”. The program part may be used (a hidden spot is not displayed on the screen, so that the background processing can be performed). In such a case, the present invention is a part that executes the background processing. Although it seems to be integral with the `` other game '' that executes, in the present application, the part that executes the background processing is the game according to the present invention, and the part that executes the foreground processing is It is "other games". The same applies to the following inventions.

  When a session with the customer terminal is not held, the "point use processing means" provided in the game providing server receives the customer's point use request from the customer terminal together with the customer ID.

  Further, "addition" when "added or added to the server-side data storage means for another game in association with the customer ID and stored" refers to a value other than the quantity, such as a value ID for a virtual value. "Addition" is a case where information as a quantity is added and stored, such as the quantity of virtual valuables or the number of points to be allocated. The same applies to the following inventions.

  In this way, when the point use processing means for executing the point use for another game is provided in the game providing server, it is a waste of not using the acquired points, so the customer is conscious of using it for another game. As a result, it is possible to improve the willingness to execute another game, and to motivate the customer to execute another game.

  <Point use mode: a case where the point is used for another game, wherein the point use processing means provided in the customer terminal reduces the number of points to be used from the acquired point storage means provided in the customer terminal. >

In the above-described game system (first basic configuration: for example, in the case of FIG. 1),
The customer terminal is
If there is a customer request to redeem the points earned for virtual value goods used in other games, or to allocate equivalent points used in other games The number of points to be used is subtracted from the number of points stored in the acquired point storage means provided in the customer terminal, and the number of valuables or the valuables ID obtained in the conversion process for exchange or A configuration may be provided that includes point use processing means for executing processing for adding or adding the number of points to be applied to the terminal-side data storage means for another game provided in the customer terminal and storing the added data.

  In the case where the point use processing means for executing the point use for another game is provided in the customer terminal as in the case where the point use processing means is provided in the above-described game providing server, it is wasteful to not use the acquired points. Therefore, since the customer is conscious of using the game in another game, it is possible to increase the motivation to execute the other game, and to motivate the customer to execute the other game. .

  <Usage of points: When used in competition games>

Further, in the above-described game system (first, second, and third basic configurations: for example, in the case of FIGS. 1, 13, and 15),
The game providing server is
By comparing the number of points of a plurality of customers stored in the customer point storage means, the game machine can be configured to include a competition means for executing a process of determining a win or loss or a ranking of a competition game.

  In the case where the competition means that uses the customer's acquired points for the competition game is provided, the customer participates in a movement involving movement, thereby enjoying exercise and group behavior such as walking, cycling, and swimming. Points can be obtained by visiting hidden spots, so that the user can enjoy the position information game according to the present invention at the same time while achieving the essential purpose of sports (holding competitions and gatherings) such as health promotion and friendship. It becomes possible.

  <Detailed configuration of hidden spot visit determination means>

In the above-described game system (first, second, and third basic configurations: for example, in the case of FIGS. 1, 13, and 15),
Hidden spot visit determination means,
In addition to determining whether or not the user has entered the hidden spot area, it also determines whether or not the user has exited the hidden spot area.
The time of entering the area of the hidden spot and the time of leaving the area of the hidden spot are acquired, the stay time of the hidden spot is calculated from the difference between these times, and the calculated stay time is a predetermined threshold. When the number is equal to or less than or equal to or less than that, it is desirable that the configuration is such that a process of determining that the visit does not correspond to a visit to a hidden spot is performed.

  Here, “time when entering the hidden spot area” and “time when leaving the hidden spot area” are determined when the hidden spot visit determination unit is provided in the customer terminal (the first and third basic configurations). : For example, in the case of FIG. 1 and FIG. 15, the system time of the customer terminal is provided, and when the hidden spot visit determination unit is provided in the game providing server (second basic configuration: for example, In the case of FIG. 13 or the like), the system time of the game providing server or the time of occurrence of the current position information (the time obtained from the positioning means) together with the current position information of the customer terminal is transmitted from the customer terminal to the communication line. In this case, it is the system time of the customer terminal.

  In the case where the stay time of the hidden spot is calculated as described above, it is possible to adjust the definition of the visit to the hidden spot according to the purpose of the position information game according to the present invention. Specifically, when targeting visits by walking, while excluding instantaneous visits by means of transportation such as trains, airplanes, cars, and buses, visits by means of human-powered transportation such as bicycles and rickshaws, It is possible to exclude rush visits. It is also possible to exclude visits by means of human-powered transportation such as bicycles and rickshaws, and visits by rush, while excluding instantaneous visits by means of transportation such as trains, airplanes, cars, and buses. Furthermore, visits by swimming, rowing boats, and the like are targeted, and visits by motor boats and the like can be excluded. This means that the traveling speed at the time of visit is restricted (restriction that instantaneous passage does not correspond to visit) from the relationship between the size of the created hidden spot and the stay time. In addition, if only the end of the hidden spot area is grazed, it means that the visit is not regarded as a visit.

  When the size of the hidden spot is changed with time or when a hidden spot of a different size is created, the threshold for determining the staying time may or may not be changed according to the size. At this time, assuming that the moving speed of the customer (customer terminal) is the same and that the customer passes through the central position of the hidden spot, the larger the size of the hidden spot, the longer the stay time of the hidden spot. In other words, assuming that the stay time is the same and the vehicle passes through the central position of the hidden spot, the larger the size of the hidden spot, the faster the moving speed of the customer (customer terminal). . For this reason, if the threshold for stay time determination is not switched in response to a change in size, a visit at a high moving speed is permitted for a large-sized hidden spot (for example, a standard-sized hidden spot). Will allow visits by walking, whereas hidden spots with a large size will be allowed to visit by cycling or cycling, etc.), or hidden spots with a large size will be located at the end of the hidden spot area. Grazing visits will also be tolerated. Therefore, the size of the hidden spot can be changed for the purpose of performing such adjustment. That is, it is possible to prepare a hidden spot having a high probability of being determined to have been visited and a low hidden spot when entering the hidden spot area.

  <Detailed configuration of hidden spot creation means: Configuration for creating hidden spots using hidden spot distribution pattern>

Then, in the game system described above (first, second, and third basic configurations: for example, in the case of FIGS. 1, 13, and 15),
Hidden spot creation means,
Position information of at least one starting point, a pattern reference point prepared in advance and described in a program, or stored in a pattern storage means provided in a customer terminal or a game providing server, and relative to the pattern reference point. Using a hidden spot distribution pattern consisting of a plurality of pattern dependent points determined by the position, by applying a pattern that matches the pattern reference point to the starting point, a plurality of hidden spots with each of the plurality of pattern dependent points as a hidden spot creation reference point It is desirable to have a configuration for executing the creation process.

  Here, the “starting point” may be, for example, the position of an actual event venue such as a jogging tournament, the position of a specific existing spot, or the current position of a customer terminal at the time of starting a game or at a preset time. Or a latitude / longitude position arbitrarily selected and determined by a random number or the like, or may be a latitude / longitude position composed of well-defined numerical values, that is, a position set according to the purpose of the game. The position of the “start point” may be a fixed position that does not fluctuate with time, or may be a position that fluctuates with time (according to a time zone). The switching timing when the position of the “starting point” is changed with time as in the latter case is arbitrary. For example, the switching may be performed between morning and afternoon, between daytime and nighttime, and may be performed every 10 minutes. Switching may be performed at preset time intervals, such as every minute, every hour, or the like.

  Further, the “hidden spot distribution pattern” may be a pattern (for example, see FIG. 4) that extends infinitely, such as a pattern composed of intersections of grid lines arranged in a grid, or a pattern of a finite size (for example, , FIG. 5 to FIG. 10, and FIG. 17). In the former case, for example, the pattern covers the whole of Japan.

  Further, since it is “at least one starting point”, the number of “starting points” may be one or plural, but the meaning of plural starting points here means that the position of the starting point is changed with time. Rather, it means that there may be a plurality of starting points at the same time (at the same time), for example, that there may be starting points in each of Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. Specifically, for example, when a jogging tournament is simultaneously held in each of the event venues in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, the position of each event venue is used as a starting point. In addition, as described above, when the hidden spot distribution pattern is a pattern that extends infinitely, for example, the pattern covers the whole of Japan. Therefore, it is usually unnecessary to set a plurality of starting points at the same time. Although there is almost no case, when a pattern having a finite size is used, a hidden spot can be created from a plurality of starting points. In addition, when using a hidden spot distribution pattern that extends infinitely, a plurality of starting points can be used. In this case, the hidden spot distribution patterns overlap at the same time in the same area. Therefore, for example, one hidden spot distribution pattern is a pattern whose position is fixed without changing the starting point, and another hidden spot distribution pattern is a moving pattern by changing the starting point. May be performed.

  The “starting point” may be an individual starting point set for each customer or a common starting point set commonly to all customers. The former individual starting point is, for example, a case where the starting point is the current position of the customer terminal at a certain point in time, or a case where the starting point is the position of a specific spot in the real world specified by the customer, and the latter common starting point is, for example, The starting point may be an event venue such as a jogging tournament where a large number of customers gather, or the starting point may be a position of an actual specific spot designated by a game operator. For example, if a customer is present at an event venue or a specific real spot specified by the game operator (when a customer terminal is present), the current location information of the customer terminal can be acquired at that location. It is also possible to use the obtained current location information of the customer terminal as the starting point, in which case the location of the event venue or the location of a specific real spot specified by the game operator is not a common starting point but an individual starting point. In this case, assuming that many customers gather at the same place at the same time and get almost the same current location information at that time (in other words, the size of the venue can be ignored) It can be said that the individual origin of each customer is in a state close to the common origin. When the current position of the customer terminal at a certain time is set as the starting point (a kind of individual starting point), if the customer moves, the starting point moves, and therefore, for example, periodically (10 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 minute). The starting position may be moved using the current position of the customer terminal at each time (at a predetermined time interval such as time).

  Further, when the “hidden spot creation means” is provided in the customer terminal (first and third basic configurations: for example, in FIGS. 1 and 15), it is necessary to create a hidden spot. The hidden spot creation instruction information (including the starting position information) may be acquired from the game providing server. That is, the game providing server is provided with hidden spot creation instructing means for executing a process of transmitting hidden spot creation instruction information (including position information of a starting point) to the customer terminal via the communication line, and providing the hidden terminal creation instruction means. The "hidden spot creation means" may be configured to receive hidden spot creation instruction information (including start position information) transmitted from the game providing server via a communication line. Here, as the hidden spot creation instruction information, in addition to the position information of the starting point, for example, the type of the hidden spot distribution pattern and the value of a parameter included in the hidden spot distribution pattern (for example, grid interval, pattern reference point and The distance from the pattern-dependent point, the information on the size of the hidden spot, the information on the number of points of the hidden spot, and the like may be included.

  In addition, since the “hidden spot distribution pattern” is described as “comprising a plurality of pattern dependent points determined by a pattern reference point and a relative position with respect to the pattern reference point”, it has a plurality of pattern dependent points. However, when a plurality of hidden spot distribution patterns are connected by performing continuous pattern application (for example, see FIG. 11), only one pattern dependent point is included in the connected hidden spot distribution patterns. In such a case, not all hidden spot distribution patterns have a plurality of pattern dependent points, but hidden spots having a plurality of pattern dependent points. This means that at least one distribution pattern is required.

  In the case where the hidden spots are created using the hidden spot distribution patterns as described above, the arrangement of the hidden spots can be easily diversified, and the hidden spots can be easily switched by switching the hidden spot distribution patterns. It is possible to easily realize a temporal variation in the arrangement position of the spot.

  <Detailed Configuration of Hidden Spot Creation Unit: Configuration of Connecting Hidden Spot Distribution Patterns by Applying Continuous Patterns: For example, FIG. 11>

Further, in a case where the configuration is such that a hidden spot is created using the above-described hidden spot distribution pattern,
Hidden spot creation means,
As a first process, by applying a first pattern that matches a pattern reference point of a hidden spot distribution pattern with a starting point, the position of each of a plurality of pattern dependent points is obtained, and the obtained position is referred to as a first position. Create multiple hidden spots as a reference point for creating the second hidden spot,
Thereafter, when N is an integer of 2 or more, the (N-1) th processing is performed at each position of a plurality of pattern dependent points obtained by applying the (N-1) th pattern as the Nth processing. The position of each of the plurality of pattern dependent points is obtained by applying the N-th pattern to match the pattern reference points for the same or different hidden spot distribution pattern as the hidden spot distribution pattern applied in the second process. A plurality of hidden spots are created using each position as the Nth hidden spot creation reference point,
It may be configured to execute a process of creating a plurality of hidden spots by repeating pattern application while increasing N by one.

  In the case where the hidden spot distribution patterns are connected by applying the continuous pattern as described above (for example, in the case of FIG. 11, etc.), a large or complicated hidden spot distribution pattern can be prepared without preparing a large or complicated hidden spot distribution pattern. It is possible to create hidden spots arranged in various states in the area.

  <Detailed Configuration of Hidden Spot Creation Means: Configuration that Uses Current Position Information of Customer Terminal When Connecting Hidden Spot Distribution Patterns by Applying Continuous Patterns>

Further, in a case where the hidden spot distribution patterns are connected by the continuous pattern application described above (for example, in the case of FIG. 11),
Hidden spot creation means,
When the second and subsequent patterns are applied, the current position information of the customer terminal is used to select from a plurality of pattern dependent points used as hidden spot creation reference points for hidden spots already created. A pattern dependent point within a predetermined distance from the current position of the customer terminal is selected, and a position of each of the selected pattern dependent points is matched with a pattern reference point for a hidden spot distribution pattern to be applied next. It is desirable to adopt a configuration for performing pattern application.

  As described above, when the hidden spot distribution patterns are connected by continuous pattern application (for example, see FIG. 11), if the current position information of the customer terminal is used, a position far from the current position of the customer terminal is used. For the pattern dependent point in (1), the pattern is not applied to the next hidden spot distribution pattern (that is, the connection of the next hidden spot distribution pattern is not performed). Since it is possible to avoid creation of a hidden spot where there is no possibility that a terminal) will enter, it is possible to increase the efficiency of the hidden spot creation process and the subsequent visit determination process.

  <Detailed Configuration of Hidden Spot Creation Means: When creating a hidden spot using a hidden spot distribution pattern, each time a pattern is applied, the starting position is moved using the current location information of the customer terminal. 17 etc.>

Further, in a case where the configuration is such that a hidden spot is created using the above-described hidden spot distribution pattern,
Hidden spot creation means,
By using the current position information of the customer terminal as the starting point, the process of moving the position of the starting point may be executed each time a pattern using the hidden spot distribution pattern is applied.

  The “hidden spot creation means” here is configured to “move the position of the starting point every time a pattern is applied”, and the starting point at that time is set to “the current position of the customer terminal”. This does not mean that the starting position is moved each time the current position information of the customer terminal is acquired. If the position of the origin is moved and the pattern is applied each time the current position information of the customer terminal is acquired, the customer (customer terminal) will permanently reach the hidden spot created based on the pattern dependent point. Since the game cannot be established, it is natural that the game is not established. Therefore, here, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, after using the current position information of the customer terminal at time T100 as the starting point in the pattern application, the current position of the customer terminal at subsequent times T101, T102, T103,. After obtaining the information and performing the hidden spot visit determination process, and using the current position information of the customer terminal at the subsequent time T200 as a starting point in the next pattern application, the customer at the subsequent times T201, T202, T203,. This means that the current location information of the terminal is acquired, hidden spot visit determination processing is performed, and such processing is repeated.

  When a hidden spot is created using a hidden spot distribution pattern as described above, the position of the starting point is moved using the current location information of the customer terminal every time the pattern is applied (for example, in the case of FIG. 17). ), The hidden spot is created by applying the hidden spot distribution pattern to the current position of the customer terminal every time the pattern is applied, so that the customer (customer terminal) can enter due to the moving speed of the customer. Since it is possible to avoid the creation of a hidden spot having no hidden spots, it is possible to improve the efficiency of the hidden spot creation process and the subsequent visit determination process. In this case, since the position of the starting point moves, the above-described efficiency can be achieved without connecting the hidden spot distribution patterns.

  <Detailed configuration of hidden spot creation means: Configuration that achieves variability and diversity in the size of the hidden spot area>

Further, in the game system described above (first, second, and third basic configurations: for example, in the case of FIGS. 1, 13, and 15),
Hidden spot creation means,
At least one of a process of varying the size of an area of all or some of the hidden spots to be created with time and a process of creating a plurality of hidden spots having different area sizes are performed. It may be configured to execute.

  In the case of such a configuration that realizes the variability and diversity of the size of the hidden spot area, various arrangements of the hidden spots can be realized, and the staying time when entering the hidden spot area can be realized. , It is possible to adjust the probability that the intrusion is determined to be a visit to the hidden spot.

  <Detailed configuration of point providing means: Configuration in which the number of points provided in visits to each hidden spot is not uniform>

Then, in the game system described above (first, second, and third basic configurations: for example, in the case of FIGS. 1, 13, and 15),
Point giving means,
When the hidden spot visit determination means determines that the current position of the customer terminal has entered the area of the hidden spot,
When the hidden spot determined to have entered corresponds to a predetermined specific hidden spot among the plurality of hidden spots created by the hidden spot creating means, a larger number of points than other hidden spots are set. Processing to grant,
It is determined whether or not the area of the hidden spot determined to have entered includes a predetermined real specific spot, and when the real specific spot is included, the number is larger than other hidden spots. A process of giving points of
It is determined whether the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to have entered is inside a predetermined virtual fence, and when it is determined that it is inside, it is larger than the other hidden spots. A process of giving a number of points;
It is determined whether or not the hidden spot creation reference point and the visit time for the hidden spot determined to have entered are within the predetermined virtual fence and within a predetermined time zone, and A process of giving a larger number of points than other hidden spots when it is determined to be satisfied,
At least one of a process of varying the number of points to be given when entering the hidden spots with respect to time for all or some of the plurality of hidden spots created by the hidden spot creating means. It is desirable that the configuration is such that one process is executed.

  In the case where the number of points to be given at each visit to each hidden spot is not uniform as described above, a stronger emotion (surprise, advantageous feeling, impression of hit, etc.) may be generated for the customer. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably increase the motivation to execute the game and to provide motivation for executing the game.

  <Details of point providing processing: Configuration in which position information of a hidden spot creation reference point is used when the number of points provided by the point providing unit is subsequently changed by the point adding unit>

In the game system described above (first, second, and third basic configurations: for example, in the case of FIGS. 1, 13, and 15),
Point giving means,
Execute the process of storing the number of given points and the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to be entered in the customer point storage means provided in the game providing server in association with the customer ID. Configuration,
The game providing server is
Using the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot stored in the customer point storage means, it is determined whether or not the hidden spot creation reference point is within a predetermined virtual fence. Processing to add points when it is determined to be present, or to add points when the number of hidden spot creation reference points that are determined to be included is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. May be provided with point addition means for executing the above.

  When the point adding means is provided in the game providing server as described above, the points can be added after the fact using the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point, not at the time of point addition by the point adding means.

  <Details of Point Assignment Processing: Configuration that Uses Position Information and Visit Time of Hidden Spot Creation Reference Point when Point Number Assigned by Point Adding Means is Ex-post-changed by Point Adding Means>

Further, in the game system described above (first, second, and third basic configurations: for example, in the case of FIGS. 1, 13, and 15),
Point giving means,
The number of points given, and the position information and visit time of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to be entered are stored in the customer point storage means provided in the game providing server in association with the customer ID. It is configured to execute processing,
The game providing server is
Using the position information and visit time of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot stored in the customer point storage means,
It is determined whether the hidden spot creation reference point and the visit time are within the predetermined virtual fence and within the predetermined time zone, and if it is determined that both are satisfied, the points are added. Or, if the number of hidden spot creation reference points determined to satisfy both is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value, or exceeds a threshold value, a point adding unit that executes a process of adding points is provided. Is also good.

  When the point adding means is provided in the game providing server as described above, the points are added after the point using the position information and the visit time of the hidden spot creation reference point, not at the time of point addition by the point adding means. Can be.

  <Details of the point giving process: When the number of points given by the point adding unit is changed later by the point adding unit, it is determined whether or not the visiting route draws a character, a symbol, a constellation, or another figure. Configuration to determine>

In the game system described above (first, second, and third basic configurations: for example, in the case of FIGS. 1, 13, and 15),
Point giving means,
A customer point storage means provided in the game providing server in which the number of points given, the position information and the visit time or visit order of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to be entered are associated with the customer ID, and It is configured to execute processing for storing in
The game providing server is
Using the position information and visit time or visit order of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot stored in the customer point storage means,
Determines whether the line connecting the positions of the hidden spot creation reference points for the hidden spots visited by the customer in the order of visit draws a predetermined character, symbol, constellation or other figure, and decides to draw In such a case, a configuration may be provided that includes point addition means for executing a process of adding points.

  When the number of points given by the point adding means is changed later by the point adding means, whether the visit route to the hidden spot draws a character, a symbol, a constellation or other figures is determined. In the case where the configuration is determined, since the hidden spot is not displayed on the screen, the customer cannot recognize the fact (the fact that he / she has visited) when visiting the hidden spot, but in such a situation, Also, when a proposition is given in advance (for example, a proposition to walk like drawing a constellation such as the Big Dipper in a starry sky jogging tournament held at night), somehow, how to walk along that proposition By doing so, there is a possibility that the number of points that can be acquired may be increased, so that the interest of the game is increased. At this time, since the customer cannot recognize the visit to the hidden spot and cannot surely follow the proposition, it does not make an effort more than necessary. Even if it is not done, many customers think that it is normal, and conversely, when the additional points are obtained, stronger emotions (surprise, profitability, impression of hit, etc.) will be born. Accordingly, it is possible to more reliably realize the motivation to execute the game and the motivation to execute the game. In addition, when a proposition (eg, walking in a constellation) is not given to the customer in advance, but is kept secret, the customer's behavior of walking in accordance with the proposition. However, even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained because the strong emotions as described above (surprise, advantageous feeling, impression of hit, etc.) are generated.

  <Invention of program>

  In addition, the terminal-installed game program of the present invention can be used as a customer terminal that constitutes the above-described game system (first and third basic configurations: for example, in the case of FIGS. 1 and 15) as a smartphone or other arithmetic processing. It is for making a mobile device capable of functioning.

  Furthermore, the server-installed game program of the present invention is for causing a computer to function as a game providing server that configures the above-described game system (second basic configuration: for example, the case of FIG. 13).

  The above-described terminal-installed game program, server-installed game program, or a part thereof is, for example, a magneto-optical disk (MO), a compact disk (CD), a digital versatile disk (DVD), a flexible disk, or the like. Disk (FD), magnetic tape, read only memory (ROM), electrically erasable and rewritable read only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, random access memory (RAM), hard disk drive (HDD), solid state It can be recorded on a recording medium such as a drive (SSD) and a flash disk and can be stored and distributed. For example, a wired network such as a LAN, a MAN, a WAN, the Internet, an intranet, an extranet, or a wireless communication network can be used. Network, further it is possible to transmit using a transmission medium such as a combination thereof, also can be delivered by placing the carrier. Further, the terminal-installed game program and the server-installed game program described above may be a part of another program, or may be recorded on a recording medium together with a separate program.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the hidden spot to be created is not a real spot and is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal. Even if you get inside and give points to a customer, the customer does not know when and where you visited, Because points are accumulated, creating situations that exceed the normal expectations and expectations, avoiding the natural and inevitable results, increasing the motivation to play the game due to the unique emotions of the customers caused by them, There is an effect that motivation to execute the game can be provided.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a game system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the hidden spot of 1st Embodiment, and the situation of in / out to the area of a hidden spot. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a relationship between a hidden spot area and a specific real spot or virtual fence according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P1) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P2) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P3) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P4) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a configuration diagram of a hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P5) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P6) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P7) according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a situation of continuous pattern application to a finite-sized hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P2 to P7, etc.) according to the first embodiment. The figure of the flowchart which shows the flow of the processing of the position information game by the game system of 1st Embodiment. FIG. 7 is an overall configuration diagram of a game system according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The figure of the flowchart which shows the flow of the processing of the position information game by the game system of 2nd Embodiment. FIG. 13 is an overall configuration diagram of a game system according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The figure of the flowchart which shows the flow of the process of the position information game by the game system of 3rd Embodiment. FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of a hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P8) showing a modified embodiment of the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 12 are drawings of the game system 10 of the first embodiment, FIGS. 13 and 14 are drawings of a game system 200 of the second embodiment, and FIGS. 15 and 16 are diagrams of the third embodiment. FIG. 17 is a diagram of a game system 300 according to an embodiment, and FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating modifications thereof. Each of these first, second, and third game systems 10, 200, and 300 creates a hidden spot that does not exist and is not displayed on the screen, and the current positions of the customer terminals 50, 250, and 350 are changed. It is a position information game system in which it is determined whether or not the user has entered the area of the hidden spot, and when it is determined that the user has entered, points are given to the customer.

  [First Embodiment]

  FIG. 1 shows the overall configuration of a game system 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows the configuration of the hidden spot and the situation of in / out of the hidden spot area, and FIG. 3 shows the relationship between the hidden spot area and a specific real spot or virtual fence. Have been. 4 to 10 show a configuration of a hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P1 to P7), and FIG. 11 shows a hidden spot distribution pattern of a finite size (pattern type = P2 to P7, etc.). ) Is shown for a continuous pattern application situation. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of the processing of the position information game by the game system 10.

  <Overall Configuration of Game System 10 (Including Hardware Configuration)>

  In FIG. 1, a game system 10 executes a process required for a service for providing a location information game according to the present invention, and stores a game providing server 20 that stores data necessary for the process. One or more (usually many) customer terminals 50 to be operated are connected via a network 1 which is a communication line.

  Here, the network 1 is, for example, the Internet or a wired network combining the Internet with an intranet, an extranet, a LAN, a MAN, a WAN, and the like, and a connection environment to a wired network centered on the Internet or the Internet. It is composed of a carrier network to be formed (a packet communication network or the like managed by a carrier (a communication carrier such as a mobile phone company)) or a wireless communication network such as a public wireless LAN.

  The game providing server 20 is constituted by one or a plurality of computers, and includes a program transmission unit 21, a game setting data transmission unit 22, a hidden spot creation instruction unit 23, a point management unit 24, and a point addition unit 25. Point processing means 26, competition means 27, server processing means 31 of another game X, server processing means 32 of another game Y, provided program storage means 41, pattern storage means 42, A real spot information storage unit 43, a virtual fence information storage unit 44, a hidden spot creation instruction information storage unit 45, a customer point storage unit 46, another server data storage unit 47 for game X, And a server-side data storage means 48 for the game Y.

  Among these, the means 21 to 27, 31 and 32 for executing each processing define a central processing unit (CPU) provided inside a computer main body constituting the game providing server 20, and an operation procedure of the CPU. It is realized by one or more programs, a working memory (main memory or cache memory), and the like.

  Each of the storage units 41 to 48 is preferably implemented by, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or the like. , A USB memory, a DVD, an MO, a magnetic tape, or another recording medium. The storage format of the data in each of the storage units 41 to 48 is arbitrary, and may be a database or a file system.

  The customer terminal 50 is configured by a mobile device such as a smartphone (multifunctional mobile phone), a tablet terminal, and a portable personal computer such as a notebook or a book. Since these mobile devices are used while being carried by a customer who plays the game, a terminal capable of performing wireless data communication with the game providing server 20 and capable of performing arithmetic processing for a position information game (broadly defined) Computer), a central processing unit (CPU), a working memory (main memory or cache memory), a non-volatile memory, display means such as a liquid crystal display, a touch panel, a touch pad, a trackball, a stylus pen, Input means such as a mouse and a keyboard.

  In the present embodiment, the customer terminal 50 is configured by a general-purpose device that can be used for purposes other than the game, and a terminal-installed game program for executing the position information game according to the present embodiment from the game providing server 20. Although it is designed to be downloaded, the customer terminal of the present invention may be a special-purpose machine in which a terminal-installed game program is installed from the beginning.

  The customer terminal 50 includes a program acquisition unit 51, a positioning unit 52, a terminal-side processing unit 53 of another game X, a terminal-side processing unit 54 of another game Y, a game processing unit 60, and an acquisition program. Storage means 71, pattern storage means 72, real spot information storage means 73, virtual fence information storage means 74, acquired point storage means 75, terminal-side data storage means 76 for another game X, And a terminal-side data storage unit 77 for the game Y.

  Further, the game processing means 60 includes a game setting data acquisition means 61, a hidden spot creation means 62, a hidden spot visit determination means 63, a point giving means 64, a retained point notification means 65, a point use request reception means, 66, a point use processing means 67, and a competition result display means 68.

  In the above, the means 51 to 54, 60 (61 to 68) for executing each processing are the central processing unit (CPU) provided inside the customer terminal 50 and one or It is realized by a plurality of programs, a main memory, and the like. Among them, the positioning means 52 includes a GPS module and the like.

  The acquisition program storage unit 71 is a non-volatile memory. When the customer terminal 50 is a smartphone (multifunctional mobile phone), a relatively small tablet terminal, or the like, for example, a flash memory, an EEPROM, or the like is used. When the customer terminal 50 is a portable personal computer of a notebook type or a book type, a relatively large tablet terminal, or the like, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or the like is used. The storage means 72 to 75 used for the progress of the position information game according to the present invention by the game processing means 60, the terminal-side data storage means 76 for another game X used for the progress of another game X, and The terminal-side data storage unit 77 for another game Y used for the progress of another game Y is, for example, a RAM, but may be a non-volatile memory such as a flash memory.

  <Configuration of game providing server 20 / program transmission unit 21, game setting data transmission unit 22>

  The program transmission means 21 receives a program acquisition request signal from the customer transmitted from the customer terminal 50 via the network 1, and receives various types of games stored in the provided program storage means 41 (the position information game according to the present invention). , For executing another game X, Y, etc.) via the network 1 to the customer terminal 50 that has issued the program acquisition request. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the program transmission unit 21 and the provided program storage unit 41 are provided on the same server as the units 22 to 27, 31, 32, and the other storage units 42 to 48 that execute other processes. Although described as described above, it may be provided in another server for providing the program.

  The game setting data transmitting unit 22 connects the network 1 from the customer terminal 50 after the terminal-mounted game program for executing the position information game according to the present embodiment is started (however, the background processing is started). In response to a request to acquire game setting data transmitted via the PC, information on the hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern data) stored in the pattern storage means 42 and identification of the real existence stored in the real spot information storage means 43 The processing of transmitting the information of the spot and the information of the virtual fence stored in the virtual fence information storage means 44 to the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 is executed.

  When the information (pattern data) of the hidden spot distribution pattern is described in the terminal-mounted game program for executing the position information game according to the present embodiment, it is not necessary to transmit the information to the customer terminal 50. In such a case, the pattern storage means 42 and the pattern storage means 72 of the customer terminal 50 do not need to be installed, and are therefore indicated by two-dot chain lines in FIG.

  In addition, when the point giving means 64 of the customer terminal 50 does not perform the point giving process using the information of the actual specific spot or the information of the virtual fence, the information needs to be transmitted to the customer terminal 50. In such a case, the installation of the actual spot information storage means 73 and the virtual fence information storage means 74 of the customer terminal 50 can be omitted. On the other hand, the real spot information storage unit 43 and the virtual fence information storage unit 44 need to be installed if the point addition unit 25 of the game providing server 20 performs the subsequent point addition processing. If the subsequent point addition process by 25 is not performed, the installation can be omitted.

  Further, information on a specific real spot or information on a virtual fence is acquired by another game X, Y for use in another game X, Y, and the real spot information storage unit 73 of the customer terminal 50 or the virtual fence is obtained. If the information has already been stored in the information storage unit 74, such information may be used, and there is no need to transmit the information to the customer terminal 50 by the game setting data transmission unit 22.

  If it is not necessary to transmit any of the information on the hidden spot distribution pattern, the information on the specific real spot, and the information on the virtual fence to the customer terminal 50, the game setting data transmitting means 22 and the customer The installation of the game setting data acquisition means 61 of the terminal 50 can be omitted.

  <Configuration of Game Providing Server 20 / Hidden Spot Creation Instruction Means 23>

  The hidden spot creation instruction means 23 acquires hidden spot creation instruction information (including start position information) necessary for the hidden spot creation processing in the customer terminal 50 from the hidden spot creation instruction information storage means 45, The processing for transmitting the information to the hidden spot creation means 62 of the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 is executed.

  Here, as the hidden spot creation instruction information, in addition to the position information of the starting point, for example, the type of the hidden spot distribution pattern to be used, the value of a parameter included in the hidden spot distribution pattern (for example, grid interval, pattern reference point) And information on the size of hidden spots, information on the number of points of hidden spots, and the like. Examples of the parameterized portion of the pattern data are shown in FIGS. The hidden spot creation instruction information is input and set by the game operator from an operator terminal (not shown) and stored in the hidden spot creation instruction information storage unit 45.

  The transmission timing of the hidden spot creation instructing information by the hidden spot creation instructing means 23 is such that the position information of the starting point is used when applying the pattern, the type of the hidden spot distribution pattern, and the parameters included in the hidden spot distribution pattern. If the value is not determined, the pattern cannot be applied in the first place, so this is the timing before the pattern is applied. Therefore, in the case where the pattern application is repeated, if it is necessary to apply the pattern by moving the position of the starting point, switching the type of the pattern, and switching the value of the parameter, a hidden spot is created each time such a pattern is applied. The instruction information is transmitted.

  The origin position information needs to be transmitted to the customer terminal 50 when a common origin set for all customers is adopted as the origin. For example, many customers gather at the event venue. This is a case where it is necessary to transmit information that satisfies the same condition to a plurality of customer terminals 50, such as when a game is played. On the other hand, when an individual starting point set for each customer is adopted, the starting point may be set at each customer terminal 50, so that transmission of the starting position information to the customer terminal 50 is not always necessary. Since the common starting point and the individual starting point have already been described in detail, the detailed description is omitted here.

  For the same reason, the type of the hidden spot distribution pattern and the value of the parameter included in the hidden spot distribution pattern also need to be transmitted to the customer terminal 50 mainly because the plurality of customer terminals 50 need to be transmitted. In such a case, it is necessary to transmit information satisfying the same condition. If there is only one type of hidden spot distribution pattern in the first place, or if there is no parameter included in the hidden spot distribution pattern and it is a fixed pattern, such information needs to be transmitted to the customer terminal 50. There is no.

  The hidden spot distribution pattern is stored in the pattern storage means 42, 72 or described in the program, but the default value (initial setting value) of the parameter when the parameter is included in the pattern is also It is stored in the storage means 42, 72 or described in a program. Therefore, the “parameter value included in the hidden spot distribution pattern” transmitted by the hidden spot creation instruction means 23 to the customer terminal 50 as hidden spot creation instruction information is a value other than the default value, and other than the default value. It is transmitted when performing a process of creating a hidden spot or a process of giving a point using a parameter value. When a parameter is included in the pattern, the default value of the parameter is not stored in the pattern storage units 42 and 72 and is not described in the program. Alternatively, a default value of a parameter may be transmitted as hidden spot creation instruction information.

  Further, in the case where the parameter is included in the pattern and the process of changing the value of the parameter with time is performed, the hidden spot creation instructing unit 23 sets the hidden spot creation instruction information as the hidden spot creation instruction information in accordance with the timing of the change. The value of the parameter included in the hidden spot distribution pattern "may be transmitted to the customer terminal 50, but some values (one or a plurality of values) other than the default value (initial setting value) of the parameter may be transmitted. The value for switching may be stored in the pattern storage means 42, 72, or may be described in a program. It should be noted that the value for switching in such a case may be considered as a kind of default value (initial setting value), and it may be considered that there are a plurality of default values. In some cases, when it is necessary to use a value other than the plurality of default values, the hidden spot creation instructing means 23 outputs “included in the hidden spot distribution pattern” as hidden spot creation instruction information in accordance with the timing of the change. May be transmitted to the customer terminal 50.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of the east-west north-south pattern (pattern type = P2) which is an example of the finite-sized hidden spot distribution pattern shown in FIG. 5, the information (pattern data) of the hidden spot distribution pattern is used. Is stored in the pattern storage means 42, 72 or described in the program because the north, south, east, west, and north patterns are dependent on the pattern reference point B2 and the pattern dependent point disposed at a distance ΔE2 in the east direction from B2. A point E2, a pattern dependent point W2 arranged westward from the B2 by a distance ΔW2, a pattern dependent point S2 arranged southward from the B2 by a distance ΔS2, and a distance ΔN2 northward from the B2. This is data indicating that the pattern is constituted by the pattern dependent points N2 that are arranged at a distance.

  In the example of FIG. 5, the distance between the pattern reference point B2 and each of the pattern dependent points E2, W2, S2, and N2 is parameterized. For example, ΔE2 = 40 m, ΔW2 = 20 m, ΔS2 = 20 m, ΔN2 = Since the length is 50 m, ΔE2, ΔW2, ΔS2, and ΔN2 are parameters. On the other hand, numerical values of 40 m, 20 m, 20 m, and 50 m are parameter values, which are default values (initial setting values) or values after switching.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 5, the size of the area of the hidden spot is parameterized, and for example, the radius R of the M size is 2 m, the radius R of the L size is 3 m, and the radius R of the S size is 1 m. Therefore, the radius R of the M size, the radius R of the L size, and the radius R of the S size are parameters. On the other hand, numerical values of 2 m, 3 m, and 1 m are parameter values, which are default values (initial setting values) or values after switching.

  For example, the application point of the L size is “pattern dependent point E2 in the application of odd-numbered patterns”, the application point of the S size is “none”, and the application point of the M size is all other Since they are pattern dependent points, the L size application point and the S size application point are parameters, and “pattern dependent point E2 in application of odd-numbered patterns” and “none” are parameter values.

  In the example of FIG. 5, the number of points to be given in a visit to a hidden spot is parameterized, and, for example, a standard number of given points = 1 point, a given number of hits = 5 points, and a number of big hits = 10 points , The number of losing points = 0 points, the standard number of losing points, the number of hitting points, the number of jackpots, and the number of losing points are parameters. On the other hand, numerical values of 1 point, 5 points, 10 points, and 0 points are parameter values, which are default values (initial setting values) or values after switching.

  Then, for example, the application point of the number of hits given is “pattern dependent point N2 in the third pattern application”, the application point of the number of big hits is “none”, and the application point of the number of loses given is It is set to "None", and the application points of the standard number of grants are all other pattern dependent points, so the application points of the number of hits, the number of jackpots, and the number of loss The parameters are "pattern dependent point N2 in the third pattern application", "none", and "none".

  <Configuration of game providing server 20 / point management means 24>

  The point management means 24 receives the customer's acquired point information (including the number of acquired points) transmitted together with the customer ID from the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 by the point providing means 64 of the customer terminal 50, and The processing for storing the point information in the customer point storage means 46 in association with the customer ID is executed.

  Here, the acquired point information includes a hidden spot ID (hidden spot identification information) of a hidden spot determined to have been visited (hereinafter, the hidden spot), and position information of a hidden spot creation reference point of the hidden spot ( (Latitude / Longitude), the number of pattern application for the hidden spot (when continuous pattern application is performed (see FIG. 11), what number of pattern application is the hidden spot? , The size information of the hidden spot (different L, M, S, radius, etc.), the in-time (visit time) to the hidden spot, the out-time from the hidden spot, Stay time (difference between out time and in time), visit order of the hidden spot (order of the hidden spot visited Re information indicating which spot), the number of points earned in the visit to the hidden spots (early stage) and the like are included.

  At this time, the point management means 24 receives the customer's acquired point information transmitted via the network 1 every time points are provided by the point provision means 64 of the customer terminal 50, and the customer point storage means 46 Alternatively, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1, after being accumulated and stored in the acquired point storage means 75 by the point giving means 64 of the customer terminal 50, they are transmitted collectively via the network 1. The acquired point information of the accumulated state may be received and stored in the customer point storage means 46.

  In addition, the point management unit 24 uses the number of points held by the customer stored in the customer point storage unit 46 or information indicating that points are stored as held point notification information to the customer terminal 50 via the network 1. A process for transmitting the information to the possessed point notifying means 65 is also executed.

  At this time, the transmission timing to the customer terminal 50 may be periodically transmitted, for example, once a day, once a week, or the number of held points reaches a certain number. At this time, transmission may be performed at an appropriate timing, such as when a new game is released, when the non-use period of the games X and Y has exceeded a certain period, or the like.

  In the case where the number of points given to the customer by the point giving means 64 is only stored in the acquired point storage means 75 of the customer terminal 50 and is not transmitted to the game providing server 20, this point management is performed. The installation of the means 24 and the customer point storage means 46 can be omitted.

  <Configuration of game providing server 20 / point adding means 25>

  The point addition means 25 uses the visit information to the hidden spot of the customer stored in the customer point storage means 46 to determine the points after the fact (that is, after the points are given by the point giving means 64 of the customer terminal 50). Then, it is determined whether or not a condition that can be added is satisfied. If the addition condition is satisfied, a process of storing the number of points to be added in the customer point storage means 46 is executed.

  Specifically, the point adding means 25 uses the hidden spot creation reference point position information on the hidden spot (the hidden spot determined to have been visited) stored in the customer point storage means 46 to generate the hidden spot. It is determined whether or not the reference point is within a predetermined virtual fence. [1] If it is determined that the reference point is included, the point is added, or it is determined that [2] is included. When the number of hidden spot creation reference points is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value or exceeds a threshold value, a process of adding points is executed. In short, it is a process of determining whether a visit to a hidden spot also corresponds to a visit to a virtual fence, and adding a point if the visit is made.

  However, this addition processing for the virtual fence is not to be repeated when the same processing is performed by the point providing means 64, but is to be performed by the point providing means 64. Is not performed, the point addition means 25 performs point addition processing on the virtual fence. The state where the hidden spot creation reference point is inside the virtual fence is as shown in FIG. Judgment of the inclusion relationship between areas (areas) is complicated, and the hidden spot is represented by a hidden spot creation reference point.

  In the case of [1], there are K hidden spots having hidden spot creation reference points in the virtual fence (meaning that there are K hidden spot creation reference points in one virtual fence). Rather, it means that each of the K hidden spot creation reference points is within one of the virtual fences.) The points are added. In the case of [2], there are K hidden spots whose hidden spot creation reference points are within the virtual fence, and if the K spots are equal to or more than a predetermined threshold, the number of K spots is K. A predetermined number of points are added to the customer, not to each of the hidden spots.

  Here, the predetermined virtual fence is a virtual fence stored in the virtual fence information storage unit 44. This virtual fence is a virtual fence (fence) set in the real area (meaning that the fence itself is not a real thing, but partitions a real area indicated by latitude and longitude), so-called geo-fence It is similar to a virtual fence set for fencing. Therefore, this virtual fence is also referred to as a geopoint, but is not defined as a point, but as an area (area) having a certain area. The shape and size of the virtual fence are arbitrary. A virtual fence is similar to a hidden spot in that it is an area (area) set in a real area, but a virtual fence is prepared and prepared in advance (at least in the present embodiment). At the start of the position information game, the virtual fence information is stored in the virtual fence information storage means 44), whereas the hidden spot does not exist from the beginning, and the position according to the present embodiment is different. The difference is that it is created in the processing of the information game. The virtual fence may be a virtual fence prepared for the position information game of the present embodiment, or a virtual fence prepared for use in another game X, Y. The virtual fence prepared for the games X and Y of this embodiment will be used in the position information game of the present embodiment.

  In the case of [1], the number of added points is the number of points for each virtual fence stored in the virtual fence information storage unit 44 in association with each virtual fence (each virtual fence ID) (that is, which virtual fence is entered. The number of points to be added is determined for each virtual fence.), Or a uniform number of points determined irrespective of which virtual fence has entered. In the case of [2], the number of added points may be a point number corresponding to the number (K) of hidden spot creation reference points determined to be inside the virtual fence, and is a uniform point independent of the K points. It can be a number.

  The point adding means 25 uses the hidden spot creation reference point position information and the visit time (in time) for the hidden spots (hidden spots determined to have been visited) stored in the customer point storage means 46. It is determined whether the hidden spot creation reference point and the visit time are within a predetermined virtual fence and within a predetermined time zone, and when it is determined that both of the conditions are satisfied [1]. , Adding points, or, when the number of hidden spot creation reference points determined to satisfy both [2] is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value or exceeds a threshold value, a process of adding points is performed. It may be.

  Here, the predetermined time zone may be a time zone for each virtual fence stored in the virtual fence information storage unit 44 in association with each virtual fence (each virtual fence ID). A uniform time zone determined regardless of whether the player has entered (for example, a time zone determined according to the purpose of the game, and specifically, for example, a specific time zone of morning, day, night, Time period from 1 hour to 2 hours after the start of an event such as a competition event, during the broadcasting time of a specific TV program, the date, week and month of a specific sports event such as baseball or soccer For example, during a holding period or during play time, individual information for each customer stored in a customer information storage means (not shown) in association with a customer ID is required. Birthday, birthday week, birth month, another, age, family time zone in accordance with, such as the configuration of the job title, address, and men and women customers, normal commuting time zone of the customer, etc.) may be used.

  Further, the point adding means 25 outputs the position information and the size information of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot (the hidden spot determined to have been visited) stored in the customer point storage means 46 (when the size is variable). , And the like, or the radius, etc.) of the hidden spot is created and reproduced afterwards (calculating the position information of the area of the hidden spot), and It is determined whether or not a specific real spot (defined by one point as shown in FIG. 3) is included in the area. [3] When it is determined that the spot is included, Points are added, or [4] a process of adding points is performed when the number of hidden spots determined to be included is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. In short, it is a process of determining whether a visit to a hidden spot also corresponds to a visit to an actual specific spot, and adding a point if the visit is made.

  However, the addition processing relating to the specific spot of the real spot is not to be repeated when the similar processing is performed by the point adding means 64, but is performed by the point adding means 64. This means that, when the point addition processing for the spot is not performed, the point addition means 25 performs the point addition processing for the actual specific spot. FIG. 3 shows a state in which an actual specific spot is included in the hidden spot area.

  In the case of [3], if there are K hidden spots including a real specific spot, a predetermined number of points is added to each of the K hidden spots. In the case of [4], there are K hidden spots including a specific real spot, and when the K spots are equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value or exceed a threshold value, K hidden spots are determined. A predetermined number of points is added to the customer, not to each of them.

  Here, the number of added points in the case of [3] is the number of points for each specific real spot (stored in the real spot information storage unit 43 in association with each specific real spot (each spot ID)). In other words, the number of points to be added when a specific spot in the real world is included is determined for each specific spot in the real world.), And any specific spot in the real world is included. It may be a uniform number of points determined irrespective of this. In addition, since the hidden spot area is a relatively small area (area), it is unlikely that a single hidden spot area includes a plurality of actual specific spots. When such a state occurs, for example, processing such as summing the number of points corresponding to a plurality of actual specific spots, taking an average value, and adopting the largest or smallest point number is performed. Just do it. In the case of [4], the number of added points may be a point number corresponding to the number (K) of hidden spots including a specific actual spot, or may be a uniform point number irrelevant to the K spots.

  In addition, the point adding means 25 calculates the position information and the size information (when the size is variable) of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot (the hidden spot determined to be visited) stored in the customer point storage means 46. , And the like, and the radius, etc.) of the hidden spot is created and reproduced ex post facto (calculating the position information of the area of the hidden spot), and furthermore, the hidden spot is reproduced. Using the spot and the visit time (in time) to the hidden spot stored in the customer point storage means 46, a specific actual spot is included in the area of the reproduced hidden spot and the hidden spot is included. It is determined whether or not the visit to the spot is during a predetermined time period, and if it is determined that both [3] are satisfied, points are added or [4] The number of the hidden spots is determined to satisfy the both, if it exceeds a predetermined threshold or more or the threshold may be configured to execute processing for adding points.

  Further, the point adding means 25 uses the position information and the visit time or visit order of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot (the hidden spot determined to have been visited) stored in the customer point storage means 46, A line connecting the positions of the hidden spot creation reference points of the hidden spots visited by the customer in the order of visit draws a predetermined character, symbol, constellation or other figure (hereinafter referred to as a target figure, etc.). It is determined whether or not to draw, and if it is determined to draw, a process of adding points is also performed.

  Here, in addition to the constellation, the figure includes a logo mark of an event organizer or a game operator, an artistic figure, a historical or mysterious figure such as a Nazca line drawing, and the like. Therefore, by giving a theme to a target graphic or the like, it is possible to realize a competition game that competes for the degree of attainment of the purpose of a moving route by walking of a customer or the like and the artistry.

  At this time, the point adding means 25 can execute a process of determining whether or not to draw a target graphic or the like, for example, by a pattern recognition process. Note that the processing by the point adding means 25 is not a processing during a movement such as walking (processing requiring real-time property), but is a post-processing, and therefore may require a certain amount of time.

  In the case of pattern recognition, for example, from among the hidden spots (hidden spots determined to have been visited) stored in the customer point storage means 46, according to the shape of the target figure, etc. The information of the hidden spots is taken out, a line connecting the positions of the hidden spot creation reference points for those hidden spots in order of visit is drawn, and it is imaged to obtain image data. Then, a plurality of image data is obtained while shifting the leading hidden spot at the time of extraction one by one. For example, there are a total of 100 hidden spots V1, V2, V3,..., V100 determined to have been visited in this order of visits, and a minimum of seven hidden spots are required to draw a target figure or the like. (For example, seven constellations of the Big Dipper require at least seven, etc.), with V1 at the top, seven of V1 to V7, eight of V1 to V8, nine of V1 to V9, and ten of V1 to V10 , And then, with V2 at the top, 7 V2 to V8, 8 V2 to V9, 9 V2 to V10, 10 V2 to V11,. , V3 to V9,... Are extracted, and each is imaged to obtain a plurality of image data.

  Then, the obtained plural pieces of image data are sequentially input to a pattern recognizer constituted by the point adding means 25, and a likelihood indicating a degree similar to a target figure or the like is output. If there is a likelihood that is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value or exceeds the threshold value, it is determined that a target graphic or the like has been drawn. This pattern recognizer stores a model (parameter) obtained by prior learning performed using a large amount of learning data in a model storage means (not shown), and uses the model (parameter) to perform pattern-based analysis. Perform recognition processing. Although the algorithm of the pattern recognition processing is arbitrary, for example, a neural network, a linear classifier, or the like can be adopted. Note that the number of target figures and the like is not limited to one, and a plurality of target figures and the like may be used. Prior learning is performed for each target figure and the like, and models (parameters) are prepared to prepare a plurality of pattern recognizers. Alternatively, the likelihood indicating that a certain image is the target figure A, the likelihood indicating the probability of being the target figure B, and the likelihood indicating the probability that the image is the target figure C are By performing prior learning so as to output the degrees,... Collectively, one pattern recognizer may be used.

  Further, the point adding means 25 may execute the process of determining whether or not to draw a target graphic or the like by a process other than the pattern recognition process. For example, with respect to a line connecting the positions of the hidden spot creation reference points of the hidden spots visited by the customer in the order of visit, the angle formed by the adjacent line segments among the line segments constituting the line (polyline) and the adjacent angle Using the ratio of the lengths of the line segments, it may be determined whether or not the image corresponds to a target graphic or the like. For example, as in the case of the above-described pattern recognition processing, the processing of extracting information of several hidden spots is repeated while shifting the leading hidden spot one by one. Next, for each of them, a normalization process is performed with the length of the first line segment as 1, and 1 → (89 degrees) → 1.8 → (95 degrees) → 3.3 → (−124 degrees) →. And the like (path data obtained by quantifying a line connecting the positions of the hidden spot creation reference points for a plurality of hidden spots having consecutive visit orders). Then, in the obtained route data, when there is route data in which the difference from the route data obtained by normalizing the target graphic or the like is equal to or less than the threshold or less than the threshold, the target graphic or the like is drawn. to decide. The path data obtained by normalizing the target graphic or the like is stored in a graphic or the like storage means (not shown). In addition, since the same figure or the like can be drawn even if the path data is traced in the reverse order, the path data obtained by normalizing the target figure or the like is prepared in the reverse order, and any one of the path data is prepared. If the difference from the threshold value is equal to or less than the threshold value or less than the threshold value, it is determined that the target graphic or the like has been drawn.

  Such a process of determining whether or not to draw a target graphic or the like by the point addition means 25 is more effective when combined with the competition means 27, and provides the customer with an emotion that is not tasted in a normal game. Can occur. For example, if a target figure or the like (for example, a constellation) can be drawn in a walking tournament or the like while watching the starry sky, additional points can be obtained by the point adding means 25, so that a large number of points can be obtained. As a result, the competition results (win / loss and ranking) of the position information game according to the present embodiment are improved, and the acquired points can be used for other games X and Y. In addition, at the same time, it is also possible to promote health and fellowship with other customers who are competitors, and if the purpose of the actual competition is to compete for weight loss, etc., Some kind of competition result can be obtained there as well. Therefore, various situations are mixed. On the other hand, even if the customer has been given in advance the proposition to draw a certain figure or the like (for example, constellation), the customer cannot recognize the visit to the hidden spot, and somehow draw the desired figure or the like. You may walk in a path, but do not make any extra effort. In other words, it is not considered to struggle desperately or to surely follow the path along the target figure or the like. This is because it is impossible to reliably trace. Therefore, even if the points added by the point adding means 25 cannot be obtained, many customers consider it to be normal, and can obtain the result of participating in a tournament or the like from another viewpoint and find significance. Many customers think. As a result, as a result, the user can walk along the path along the target figure or the like, and when the added points are obtained, stronger emotions (surprise, advantageous feeling, impression of hit, etc.) are obtained. Therefore, the motivation to execute the game and the motivation to execute the game can be more reliably realized. The above is true even when the proposition to draw a certain figure or the like (for example, constellation) is not given to the customer in advance, but is kept secret.

  <Configuration of Game Providing Server 20 / Point Use Processing Means 26>

  The point use processing means 26 requests the customer to exchange the acquired points for virtual valuables used in other games X and Y, or equivalent points used in other games X and Y Is received from the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 (including the customer ID), and is stored in the customer point storage means 46. The number of points to be used (the number of points related to the use request of the customer) is subtracted from the number of points of the customer in question, and the number of valuables or the valued goods ID obtained in the conversion process for exchange or appropriated. The number of points is added to or added to the server-side data storage means 47, 48 for the other games X, Y in association with the customer ID and stored.

  Further, when receiving the customer's point use request from the customer terminal 50, the point use processing means 26 performs [α] the other game X, Y terminal process as the other game X, Y process. In the case of receiving the customer request transmitted from the side processing means 53, 54, [β] of the customer transmitted from the point use request receiving means 66 of the customer terminal 50 as the processing of the position information game of the present embodiment. Sometimes a request is received. In either case of [α] and [β], the customer's point use request includes a request to use all of the customer's owned points and a request to use a part of the customer's points.

  In the case of [α], another game X (for example, a position information game different from the position information game of the present embodiment) and another game Y (for example, a mahjong game, etc.) are installed, but still 1 It may be in a state that has not been used. Further, the case where a point use request by a customer's selection operation when installing a game program for terminal installation of another game X and Y downloaded from the provision program storage means 41 of the game provision server 20 to the customer terminal 50 is received is also included. It is. For example, a message such as “Do you want to use your points?” Is displayed on the screen during installation, and “YES” is selected there.

  In the case of [β], it may be a process that handles the use of points for a specific one “other game” (for example, only another game X or only another game Y), and a plurality of “other games” ( For example, shared processing that can handle the use of points for other games X and Y) may be used. In the case of the present embodiment, the latter shared processing is performed.

  Therefore, the point use processing means 26 receives a request to use all or a part of the retained points for another game X as a customer request transmitted from the point use request reception means 66 of the customer terminal 50. A case where a request to use all or a part of the possessed points for another game Y is received, and a request for distributing all or a part of the possessed points to another game X or Y is received. There are times when you do.

  Specifically, the point use processing means 26 uses the number of points related to the customer's use request, which is subtracted from the number of points held by the customer stored in the customer point storage means 46, in another game X, Y. A process of converting the value into a virtual value product is performed, and the converted value product value is added to the server-side data storage means 47 and 48 for the other games X and Y in association with the customer ID. Or store a value object ID of a virtual value object corresponding to the number of points related to the use request of the customer, in association with the customer ID, and store the server-side data storage means 47 for other games X and Y. 48 or store the number of points related to the use request of the customer to the equivalent points used in the other games X and Y in association with the customer ID. Sa for Y It was added to the server-side data storage means 47, 48 executes the process of storing.

  Here, the virtual valuables used in other games X and Y are virtual goods, weapons, currency, and the like that can be used in the game, such as goods, weapons, and specific coupons. Includes items for which uses are specified (items in a narrow sense) and items for which uses are not specified, such as currency and discount coupons (however, discount coupons that can be used for anything or many things), such as virtual currency Is synonymous with an item in a broad sense. Although the virtual valuables include points, the points acquired in the position information game of the present embodiment are equivalent to the points used in other games X and Y (the value ratio is 1: 1). If not, the conversion process using the conversion ratio is performed. On the other hand, if they are equivalent, the number of points related to the use request of the customer is directly applied to the points used in other games X and Y.

  <Configuration of game providing server 20 / competition means 27>

  The competition means 27 determines the winning or losing or ranking of the competitive game by comparing the number of points of the plurality of customers stored in the customer point storing means 46, and determines the determined competition result (winning or losing or ranking). A process for transmitting the competition result to the competition result display means 68 of the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 while executing the processing for storing the competition result in the customer point storage means 46 in association with the customer ID.

  Further, the competition means 27 may be configured to execute management processing such as payment of a participation fee collected from a customer before the start of the competition, fund transfer processing such as remittance generated according to the competition result, and the like.

  <Configuration of Game Providing Server 20 / Server-side Processing Units 31 and 32 of Other Games X and Y>

  The server-side processing unit 31 of the other game X communicates with the terminal-side processing unit 53 of the other game X of the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 so that the server-side data storage unit 47 of the other game X is provided. The processing of another game X (for example, a position information game other than the position information game of the present embodiment) is executed by using the data stored in the.

  The server-side processing unit 32 of the other game Y communicates with the terminal-side processing unit 54 of the other game Y of the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 so that the server-side data storage unit 48 of the other game Y The processing of another game Y (for example, a mahjong game, etc.) is executed using the data stored in the game.

  For convenience of explanation, the server-side processing units 31 and 32 for the other games X and Y and the server-side data storage units 47 and 48 for the other games X and Y are processing for the position information game of the present embodiment. Are described as being installed on the same server as the respective units 22 to 27 and the respective storage units 42 to 46 for executing the same. However, these are respectively provided on separate servers (servers for other games X, servers for other games, Y server).

  <Configuration of Game Providing Server 20 / Each Storage Means 41 to 48>

  The provided program storage means 41 stores a terminal information game program for executing the position information game according to the present embodiment and other games X and Y.

  The pattern storage means 42 stores information (pattern data) of the hidden spot distribution pattern. Details of this pattern data are illustrated in FIGS. When a parameter is included in the hidden spot distribution pattern (see FIGS. 4 to 10), a default value (initial setting value) of the parameter is also stored in the pattern storage unit 42. However, the pattern data and the default value (initial setting value) of the parameter when the parameter is included in the pattern are in a terminal-installed game program (terminal application) for executing the position information game of the present embodiment. In such a case, the installation of the pattern storage means 42 can be omitted, so that it is indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. When the process of creating a hidden spot is executed on the game providing server 20 side as in a second embodiment (see FIG. 13) described later, when the installation of the pattern storage unit 42 is omitted, pattern data, The default value (initial setting value) of the parameter when the parameter is included in the pattern is described not in the terminal application but in the server-installed game program (server application).

  The real spot information storage means 43 stores information on a specific real spot. The real spot information storage means 43 may be prepared for other games X and Y. Unlike a hidden spot, a specific real spot is not a region (area) but a point. Examples of the information of a specific actual spot include a spot ID, spot position information (latitude / longitude), a type of spot (different types of convenience stores, restaurants, parks, etc.), and the number of points to be given when visiting a spot. (The number of points in the initial stage used by the point providing means 64) or the number of points to be added afterward (the number of added points used by the point adding means 25) is included.

  The virtual fence information storage means 44 stores information on the virtual fence. This virtual fence information storage means 44 may be prepared for other games X and Y. Since the virtual fence has been described in detail in the description of the point addition means 25, the detailed description is omitted here. The information of the virtual fence includes, for example, a virtual fence ID, position information (latitude / longitude) for defining the virtual fence, and the number of points to be given when entering the virtual fence (the initial number used by the point providing means 64). The number of points to be added afterward (the number of points to be added by the point adding means 25) or the like is included. The size of the virtual fence is arbitrary, and the shape is arbitrary, such as a circle, an ellipse, a fan, a rectangle, a triangle, and the like. For example, in the case of a circle, the position information (latitude / longitude) and the radius of the center are used. A virtual fence can be defined, and if it is a quadrangle, a virtual fence can be defined by position information (latitude / longitude) of four corners, and the definition format of such a virtual fence is arbitrary.

  The hidden spot creation instruction information storage unit 45 stores, as hidden spot creation instruction information, for example, the starting position information (latitude / longitude), the type of hidden spot distribution pattern to be used, and the value of a parameter included in the hidden spot distribution pattern (for example, , Grid intervals, distances between pattern reference points and each pattern dependent point, hidden spot size information, information on the number of hidden spot points, etc.).

  The customer point storage means 46 stores a hidden spot ID (hidden spot identification information) for the hidden spot determined to have been visited (hereinafter referred to as the hidden spot), and position information (latitude / latitude information) of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot. In the case of a pattern application number (continuous pattern application (see FIG. 11)) for the hidden spot, the number indicates the order of the hidden spot created by applying the pattern. Information), size information of the hidden spot (different L, M, S, radius, etc.), in time (visit time) to the hidden spot, out time from the hidden spot, stay time of the hidden spot (The time of the difference between the out time and the in time), the order of visits to the hidden spot (the order of the hidden spot Information indicating whether the spot is a spot), the number of points acquired in the visit to the hidden spot (initial stage), the number of points added to the visit to the hidden spot afterward, etc. The information is stored in association with the customer ID, and the number of points added ex post for visits to a plurality of hidden spots (collection of visits), the total number of all acquired points of the customer, the customer In this case, collective information and overall information such as event IDs and the results of the competitions (win / loss and ranking) of the competitions in which the game participated are stored in association with the customer IDs.

  Note that the hidden spot ID (hidden spot identification information) is a hidden spot ID common to all customers when a common starting point is used, but is hidden only for that customer when an individual starting point is used. ID. In the case of adopting an infinitely spread hidden spot distribution pattern such as a grid type (see FIG. 4), an array such as grid coordinates (i, j) is used. Is a two-dimensional array.) Is the hidden spot ID. In this case, if the starting point moves, the combination of the position information (latitude / longitude) of the starting point and the array information is the hidden spot ID. ID. On the other hand, when a hidden spot distribution pattern having a finite size is adopted, the pattern is applied regardless of whether the patterns are connected (see FIG. 11) or not (see FIG. 17). Is repeated a plurality of times to expand the creation range of the hidden spots (and depending on the situation at the time, for example, depending on the customer's travel route, the process of expanding the creation range of the hidden spots may differ. During the processing of each customer terminal 50, a serial number corresponding to the hidden spot ID may be temporarily assigned to the created hidden spot, but the temporary hidden spot ID Need not necessarily be stored and stored in the customer point storage means 46. In such a case, the hidden spot ID is the position of the hidden spot creation reference point. It may be substituted for broadcast (latitude and longitude).

  The server-side data storage means 47 for another game X stores data used in processing of another game X.

  The server-side data storage means 48 for another game Y stores data used in processing of another game Y.

  <Configuration of Customer Terminal 50 / Program Acquisition Means 51, Positioning Means 52>

  The program acquisition means 51 is realized by a program for accessing a market site mounted on the customer terminal 50 (normally, pre-installed when the customer terminal 50 is a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like). Various terminal applications, including a terminal-installed game program for executing the location information game and other games X and Y, are provided on a market site server for a fee or free of charge (in this embodiment, the game is provided for convenience of explanation). From the server 20) to the customer terminal 50 via the network 1, and acquire the acquired program (the terminal-installed game program for the location information game and other games X and Y according to the present embodiment). Is stored in the acquisition program storage unit 71.

  The positioning means 52 executes processing for measuring the current position of the customer terminal 50. The positioning means 52 includes a GPS module that performs positioning using a global positioning system (GPS: global positioning system). Further, as the positioning means 52, a position information providing system using base station information may be used or may be used together. In the position information providing system, the customer terminal 50 captures base station information and communicates with a position information providing server installed by a mobile phone company or the like to execute a process of acquiring current position information.

  <Configuration of Customer Terminal 50 / Terminal-side Processing Units 53 and 54 for Other Games X and Y>

  The terminal-side processing unit 53 of the other game X communicates with the server-side processing unit 31 of the other game X via the network 1 to thereby provide a terminal-side data storage unit for another game X. The processing of another game X (for example, a position information game other than the position information game of the present embodiment) is executed by using the data stored in 76.

  The terminal-side processing unit 54 of the other game Y communicates with the server-side processing unit 32 of the other game Y via the network 1 to provide the terminal-side data storage unit for the other game Y. The processing of another game Y (for example, a mahjong game, etc.) is executed using the data stored in the storage 77.

  The terminal-side processing means 53 and 54 for these other games X and Y are realized by a terminal-installed game program for executing the other games X and Y stored in the acquisition program storage means 71. is there.

  <Configuration of customer terminal 50 / game processing unit 60 / game setting data acquisition unit 61>

  The game processing means 60 is realized by a terminal-installed game program for executing the position information game of the present embodiment stored in the acquisition program storage means 71.

  The game setting data acquisition means 61 acquires the game setting data after the terminal-mounted game program for executing the position information game according to the present embodiment is started (however, the background processing is started). The request is transmitted to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 and the game setting data transmitted from the game providing server 20 via the network 1, that is, stored in the pattern storage means 42 of the game providing server 20. Receiving the information on the hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern data), the information on the specific real spot stored in the real spot information storage means 43, and the information on the virtual fence stored in the virtual fence information storage means 44; The received information is stored in a pattern storage unit 72, a real spot information storage unit 73, And it executes a process of storing each virtual fence information storage unit 74.

  <Configuration of customer terminal 50 / game processing means 60 / hidden spot creation means 62>

  The hidden spot creation unit 62 executes a process of creating a hidden spot that is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal 50 by a background process. The hidden spot is an area (partitioned area) set in the real area without assuming the existence of a real spot (for example, a convenience store, a restaurant, a park, or the like).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, each hidden spot has a hidden spot creation reference point (a point having no area), and is created based on the hidden spot creation reference point. In the case of a standard hidden spot, the shape is circular, and the center of the circle is used as a hidden spot creation reference point, and is an area (area) separated by a radius R therefrom. The radius R is arbitrary, and therefore the size of the area of the hidden spot is arbitrary, but is usually not so large, for example, the radius R is on the order of one meter to several meters. In the present embodiment, the radius R is made variable by parameterization, and a plurality of types of sizes (as shown in FIGS. 4 to 10, for example, three types of L size, M size, and S size) are prepared. In addition, each type of size can be freely set.

  Further, the shape of the hidden spot is not limited to a circle, but is arbitrary. In the case of a non-standard hidden spot, for example, various shapes such as a square, an ellipse, and a sector can be adopted. However, from the viewpoint of facilitating the process of creating the hidden spot and facilitating the definition, it is preferable to use a standard circular hidden spot or a simple rectangular hidden spot. In the case of a non-standard hidden spot having a shape other than a circle, the size is arbitrary, and a plurality of types of sizes may be prepared as variable sizes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the positional relationship between the hidden spot creation reference point and a figure such as a circle or a rectangle that defines the outer shape of the hidden spot (the shape of the boundary line between the inside and the outside of the hidden spot) is arbitrary, and is not necessarily required. It is not necessary that the center or center position of a figure such as a circle or a rectangle be a hidden spot creation reference point. For example, in the case of a rectangular hidden spot, the hidden spot creation reference point may be a corner, an inside near the corner, an inside other than the center, an end, an outside, etc., instead of the center. However, as shown in FIG. 3, when determining whether or not the vehicle has entered the virtual fence indicated by the dotted line in the figure, a hidden spot having an area may be represented by one point, a hidden spot creation reference point. Therefore, it is preferable that the hidden spot creation reference point is located at the center or the center of the figure.

  More specifically, the hidden spot creation unit 62 uses the hidden spot distribution pattern for the starting point using the position information (latitude / longitude) of at least one starting point and the hidden spot distribution pattern to obtain a plurality of hidden spots. Execute the process of creating hidden spots.

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 10, the hidden spot distribution pattern is composed of a pattern reference point and a plurality of pattern dependent points determined by a relative position with respect to the pattern reference point. Is performed by applying a pattern that matches the positions of the plurality of pattern-dependent points, and a process of creating a plurality of hidden spots is performed using the obtained positions as hidden spot creation reference points. In addition, when the pattern is applied, not only a plurality of hidden spots corresponding to a plurality of pattern dependent points are created, but also a hidden spot corresponding to the pattern reference point (that is, the position of the pattern reference point is set to the hidden spot creation reference). A hidden spot as a point) may be created.

  This hidden spot distribution pattern is prepared in advance and described in a terminal-installed game program (terminal application), or stored in the pattern storage means 72 and 42 provided in the customer terminal 50 or the game providing server 20. ing. When the process of creating a hidden spot is executed on the game providing server 20 side as in a second embodiment (see FIG. 13) described later, the hidden spot distribution pattern is set to a server-installed game program (server application). ).

  Although only one type of hidden spot distribution pattern may be prepared, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 10, a plurality of types of hidden spot distribution patterns (pattern types = P1 to P7) are prepared. I have. Broadly speaking, there are hidden spot distribution patterns that spread infinitely, and hidden spot distribution patterns of finite size.In the latter case, multiple hidden spot distribution patterns are linked by continuous Hidden spots can be created in the area. As shown in FIG. 17, which will be described later, even in the case of a hidden spot distribution pattern having a finite size, a hidden spot can be created in a wide range without connecting the patterns.

  FIG. 4 shows a grid-type hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P1) as an example of an infinitely expanding hidden spot distribution pattern. However, this means that the pattern can be infinitely spread as a definition. In performing the visit determination processing of the hidden spot for any one customer (one customer terminal 50), the infinite number of hidden spots that are infinitely expanded are all determined. It does not mean to create (for example, create a hidden spot all over Japan). For example, when performing a visit determination process of a hidden spot for a customer (customer terminal 50) walking in Tokyo, it is not necessary to create a hidden spot in Osaka, and if it is created within a movement range of walking or the like in Tokyo. It is enough. Therefore, when creating a hidden spot, the current position of the customer terminal 50 is considered using the current position information (latitude / longitude) of the customer terminal 50 acquired from the positioning means 52, taking into account the traveling speed of the customer due to walking or the like. It is sufficient to create a hidden spot around (for example, within a certain radius from the current position). This means that, after applying the hidden spot distribution pattern, when each hidden spot corresponding to a plurality of pattern dependent points constituting the hidden spot distribution pattern is created, the hidden spots are simultaneously or almost simultaneously (that is, at a certain time). It does not need to be created (in a concentrated manner), but rather follows the movement of customers and gradually creates hidden spots. For this reason, if a certain customer (one customer terminal 50) roams all over Japan, a hidden spot will be created all over Japan as a result. It takes a long time to create.

  In FIG. 4, the grid-type hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P1) is such that the intersection positions of vertical and horizontal grid lines arranged in a grid form correspond to the pattern reference point (0, 0) and each pattern dependent point (i, j). Here, i and j of each pattern dependent point are integers (including negative integers), and (0, 0) is excluded because it is a pattern reference point. The grid coordinates (i, j) function as a hidden spot ID. Also, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 4, after the position of the starting point is moved (after the movement from the starting point at time T1 to the starting point at time T2), this grid-type hidden spot distribution pattern is applied again ( That is, if the position of the pattern reference point (0, 0) is moved), the position of each pattern dependent point (i, j) naturally moves. In this case, the position information of the starting point (latitude The combination of (longitude) and grid coordinates (i, j) functions as a hidden spot ID. Since the hidden spot ID has already been described in detail in the description of the customer point storage means 46, the detailed description is omitted here.

  The pattern data (data to be stored in the pattern storage units 42 and 72) includes, for example, grid intervals. In the present embodiment, the parameters are parameterized, and the horizontal arrangement interval (interval between vertical grid lines) is, for example, ΔX = 50 m, and the vertical arrangement interval (interval between horizontal grid lines) is, for example, ΔY = 40 m. These values may vary over time.

  If the grid interval is specified as the pattern data and the position information (latitude / longitude) of the starting point where the pattern is applied is present, the position of the grid coordinates (i, j) is determined. i, j), that is, the position of the hidden spot creation reference point for each hidden spot is determined. The position of the pattern dependent point (i, j) is a position moved by i × ΔX in the X direction and j × ΔY in the Y direction from the starting point.

  The pattern data includes the size of a hidden spot area. This data is data for defining a hidden spot rather than defining a pattern. However, since the position where the hidden spot is created is determined by the pattern, the data is included in the pattern data. In the present embodiment, parameters are prepared and three types of sizes are prepared. For example, the radius R of the M size is 2 m, the radius R of the L size is 3 m, and the radius R of the S size is 1 m. These values may vary over time.

  For example, the application point of the L size is “pattern dependent point where i = j”, the application point of the S size is “none”, and the application point of the M size is all other pattern dependent points. It has become. These may be varied over time.

  Further, the pattern data includes the number of points given when visiting a hidden spot. This data is also not data for defining a pattern, but it depends on the number of points to be given to which hidden spot is a visit to, and the position where the hidden spot is created is determined by the pattern. ing. In the present embodiment, the parameters are parameterized, and for example, the standard number of grants is 1 point, the number of bonuses is 5 points, the number of bonuses is 10 points, and the number of loses is 0 point. These values may vary over time.

  The application point of the number of hits is "pattern dependent point where i is a multiple of 5 and j is a multiple of 3", and the application point of the number of hits is "pattern dependent point (7, 7 ), (−7, −7), (28, −21) ”, and the application point of the number of loss assignments is“ none ”, and the application point of the standard number of assignments is dependent on all other patterns. Points. These may be varied over time.

  FIG. 5 shows an east-west north-south pattern (pattern type = P2) in which pattern dependent points are arranged in four directions, east-west-north-south, as an example of a finite-sized hidden spot distribution pattern. The east-west north-south pattern includes a pattern reference point B2, a pattern dependent point E2 arranged eastward from the B2 by a distance ΔE2, a pattern dependent point W2 arranged west from the B2 a distance ΔW2, It is composed of a pattern dependent point S2 disposed at a distance ΔS2 in the south direction from B2, and a pattern dependent point N2 disposed at a distance ΔN2 in the north direction from B2.

  The pattern data (data stored in the pattern storage means 42 and 72) includes, for example, the distance between the pattern reference point B2 and each of the pattern dependent points E2, W2, S2, and N2. In the present embodiment, parameters are set, for example, ΔE2 = 40 m, ΔW2 = 20 m, ΔS2 = 20 m, and ΔN2 = 50 m. These values may vary over time.

  The pattern data includes the size of a hidden spot area. In the present embodiment, the parameters are parameterized, and for example, the radius R of the M size is 2 m, the radius R of the L size is 3 m, and the radius R of the S size is 1 m. These values may vary over time.

  For example, the application point of the L size is “pattern dependent point E2 in the application of odd-numbered patterns”, the application point of the S size is “none”, and the application point of the M size is all other It is a pattern dependent point. These may be varied over time.

  Further, the pattern data includes the number of points given when visiting a hidden spot. In the present embodiment, the parameters are parameterized, and for example, the standard number of grants is 1 point, the number of bonuses is 5 points, the number of bonuses is 10 points, and the number of loses is 0 point. These values may vary over time.

  Then, for example, the application point of the number of hits given is “pattern dependent point N2 in the third pattern application”, the application point of the number of big hits is “none”, and the application point of the number of loses given is "None", and the application points of the standard awarded number are all other pattern dependent points. These may be varied over time.

  FIG. 6 shows, as an example of a hidden spot distribution pattern of a finite size, an east-west north pattern (pattern type = P3) in which pattern dependent points are arranged in three directions of east-west. This east-west north-east pattern includes a pattern reference point B3, a pattern dependent point E3 arranged eastward from the B3 by a distance ΔE3, and a pattern dependent point W3 arranged westward from the B3 by a distance ΔW3. And a pattern dependent point N3 arranged at a distance ΔN3 in the north direction from B3. The pattern data is almost the same as the east-west-north-south pattern in FIG. 5, except that there is no data in the south direction among the east-west-south-north directions.

  FIG. 7 shows an east-west south pattern (pattern type = P4) in which pattern-dependent points are arranged in three directions east-west, as an example of a finite-sized hidden spot distribution pattern. The east / west south pattern includes a pattern reference point B4, a pattern dependent point E4 arranged eastward from the B4 by a distance ΔE4, and a pattern dependent point W4 arranged westward from the B4 by a distance ΔW4. And a pattern dependent point S4 disposed at a distance ΔS4 in the south direction from B4. The pattern data is substantially the same as the east-west-north-south pattern of FIG.

  FIG. 8 shows an east-south-north pattern (pattern type = P5) in which pattern-dependent points are arranged in three directions of east-south and north, as an example of a finite-sized hidden spot distribution pattern. The east-south-north pattern includes a pattern reference point B5, a pattern dependent point E5 arranged eastward from the B5 by a distance ΔE5, a pattern dependent point S5 arranged southward from the B5 by a distance ΔS5, And a pattern dependent point N5 arranged at a distance ΔN5 in the north direction from B5. The pattern data is substantially the same as the east-west north-south pattern in FIG. 5, except that there is no west-direction north-south data.

  FIG. 9 shows a west-south-north pattern (pattern type = P6) in which pattern dependent points are arranged in three directions, west-south and north, as an example of a finite-sized hidden spot distribution pattern. The west south-north pattern includes a pattern reference point B6, a pattern dependent point W6 arranged westward from the B6 by a distance ΔW6, and a pattern dependent point S6 arranged southward from the B6 by a distance ΔS6. And a pattern dependent point N6 arranged at a distance ΔN6 in the north direction from B6. The pattern data is substantially the same as the east-west north-south pattern in FIG. 5, except that there is no east-west north-south data.

  In the above, the four-directional pattern (pattern type = P2) and the four types of three-directional patterns (pattern type = P3 to P6) have been described, but a two-directional pattern or a one-directional pattern may be prepared. Good. FIG. 10 illustrates a Tohoku pattern in two directions (pattern type = P7). The same applies to the other two-directional patterns (northwest, southwest, southeast, eastwest, and north-south patterns).

  If only one-directional patterns are prepared, the arrangement positions of the hidden spots extend only in one direction, and it is difficult to obtain a spread. It is preferable to combine with It should be noted that if various types of unidirectional patterns having different directions are prepared, it is possible to expand the positions of the hidden spots in multiple directions. However, this is an inefficient process. It is preferable to combine with a pattern.

  Furthermore, the finite-sized hidden spot distribution pattern is limited to a pattern in which each pattern dependent point is arranged in the east-west-north-south direction when viewed from the above-mentioned pattern reference points (see FIGS. 5 to 10). Instead, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 described later, a pattern in which each pattern dependent point is arranged in an arbitrary direction when viewed from the pattern reference point may be used. Note that the example of FIG. 17 is not an example in which a plurality of hidden spot distribution patterns are connected by applying a continuous pattern, but patterns such as those in FIG. 17 may be connected. Conversely, the east-west-north-north pattern as shown in FIG. 5 may be utilized by applying a pattern as shown in FIG. 17 without being connected.

  Although FIG. 4 shows a grid-type infinitely spread hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern type = P1), a grid-type hidden spot distribution pattern having a finite size may be prepared. Thus, the hidden spot can be arranged such that the go stone is placed on the eyes of the go board (the intersection of a plurality of lines drawn vertically and horizontally on the go board).

  Further, the hidden spot distribution pattern having a finite size may not be a fixed or semi-fixed pattern as described above, but may be a random pattern which is randomly formed at each time using a random number. For example, using (r, θ) coordinates, (0,0) is used as a pattern reference point, r = 20 m (minimum radius) to 50 m (maximum radius), θ = 0 to 2π (360 degrees) By forming a plurality of (U = 10) pattern dependent points using random numbers, a finite-sized hidden spot distribution pattern composed of a pattern reference point and U pattern dependent points is formed. can do. Regarding the size of the area of the hidden spot and the number of points to be given at the visit to the hidden spot, for example, setting of the number of pattern dependent points created out of U to be L size, number of hits given, etc. Should be performed. Thereby, although a random number is used, a pattern called a pattern formed according to a predetermined rule can be prepared.

  The hidden spot creating means 62 performs a process of creating a plurality of hidden spots by using the hidden spot distribution pattern of a finite size described above and performing continuous pattern application to connect a plurality of patterns. Can be performed.

  More specifically, the hidden spot creating means 62 first performs a plurality of pattern dependent points by applying a first pattern that matches the pattern reference point of the hidden spot distribution pattern to the starting point as the first processing. Are obtained, and a plurality of hidden spots are created using each obtained position as a first hidden spot creation reference point.

  After that, when N is an integer of 2 or more, the hidden spot creation unit 62 performs, as the N-th process, the position of each of the plurality of pattern dependent points obtained by applying the (N-1) -th pattern. , The position of each of the plurality of pattern dependent points is determined by applying the N-th pattern that matches the pattern reference points for the same or different hidden spot distribution pattern as the hidden spot distribution pattern applied in the (N-1) th process. And the obtained positions are used as the Nth hidden spot creation reference point to create a plurality of hidden spots. By repeating such a pattern application while increasing N by one, a plurality of hidden spots are obtained. Is executed.

  When applying the second and subsequent patterns, the hidden spot creation unit 62 uses the current position information of the customer terminal 50 acquired from the positioning unit 52 to generate a hidden spot for the hidden spot that has already been created. From a plurality of pattern dependent points used as the creation reference points, a pattern dependent point within a predetermined distance from the current position of the customer terminal 50 is selected, and at each position of the selected pattern dependent point. It is preferable to adopt a configuration in which pattern application is performed to match the pattern reference point of the next applied hidden spot distribution pattern.

  FIG. 11 shows a situation in which a continuous pattern is applied to a hidden spot distribution pattern of a finite size (pattern type = P2 to P7, etc.). However, after the pattern application is performed, many points overlap and it is difficult to explain. Therefore, FIG. 11 shows a state immediately before the pattern application is performed.

  In the example of FIG. 11, first, the first pattern application for matching the pattern reference point B2 of the east-west north-south pattern (pattern type = P2, see FIG. 5) with the starting point is performed. As a result, after the first pattern is applied, the respective positions of the four east-west north-south north-south pattern-dependent points E2, W2, S2, and N2 of the east-west north-south pattern are determined. Two hidden spots are created.

  When the second and subsequent patterns are applied, the east-west north-south pattern (pattern type = P2, see FIG. 5) used in the first pattern application may be repeatedly used. In this embodiment, from the viewpoint of avoiding the overlap of the patterns as much as possible, in the second and subsequent patterns, the pattern application is performed using different types of patterns instead of the east-west north-south pattern. .

  For example, when applying a pattern to a pattern dependent point N2 arranged in the north direction viewed from the pattern reference point B2, an east-west northeast pattern having no pattern dependent points arranged in the south direction (pattern type = P3, Using FIG. 6), a second pattern application is performed to match the pattern reference point B3 for the east / west north pattern with the pattern dependent point N2.

  When a pattern is applied to a pattern dependent point S2 arranged in the south direction as viewed from the pattern reference point B2, an east-west south pattern having no pattern dependent points arranged in the north direction (pattern type = P4, Using FIG. 7), a second pattern application for matching the pattern reference point B4 of the east / west south pattern with the pattern dependent point S2 is performed.

  Further, when applying the pattern to the pattern dependent point E2 arranged east when viewed from the pattern reference point B2, the east-south-north pattern without the pattern dependent point arranged west (pattern type = P5, Using FIG. 8), a second pattern application for matching the pattern reference point B5 for the east / south / north pattern with the pattern dependent point E2 is performed.

  When a pattern is applied to the pattern dependent point W2 arranged in the west direction as viewed from the pattern reference point B2, the west south-north pattern without the pattern dependent point arranged in the east direction (pattern type = P6, Using FIG. 9), a second pattern application for matching the pattern reference point B6 of the west north-south pattern with the pattern dependent point W2 is performed.

  Thus, in the third, fourth,... Pattern application, when the pattern is applied to a pattern dependent point arranged in a certain direction from the pattern reference point, the direction is A pattern is applied using a pattern arranged in the opposite direction and having no pattern dependent points.

  When a plurality of patterns are connected by applying a continuous pattern as shown in FIG. 11, the arrangement positions of the hidden spots may overlap. That is, the positions (latitude / longitude) of the hidden spot creation reference points may overlap. For this reason, it is necessary to set a rule in the case of overlapping. This rule is, for example, a rule that gives priority to information on a newly created hidden spot or gives priority to information on an old hidden spot. Such a rule is required because the size of the hidden spot area and the number of points to be given in visiting the hidden spot differ depending on whether the rule is new or old. Therefore, the size and the number of points for the hidden spots which are prioritized (selected) according to the rules are adopted.

  Specifically, for example, a pattern dependent point obtained by applying the first pattern (or a hidden spot created using the same as a hidden spot creation reference point) and a pattern obtained by applying the third pattern If a dependent point (or a hidden spot created using it as a hidden spot creation reference point) overlaps (when the latitude and longitude are completely the same), it is created when the first pattern is applied. The size and the number of points of the hidden spots are selected, or the size and the number of points of the hidden spots created when the third pattern is applied.

  <Configuration of customer terminal 50 / game processing means 60 / hidden spot visit determination means 63>

  The hidden spot visit determination unit 63 uses the current position information of the customer terminal 50 obtained from the positioning unit 52 to determine whether the current position of the customer terminal 50 has entered the area of the hidden spot created by the hidden spot creation unit 62. The process of determining whether or not to perform the process is performed as a background process.

  The hidden spot visit determination unit 63 also determines whether or not the vehicle has exited the hidden spot area determined to have entered, in addition to determining whether or not the vehicle has entered the hidden spot area, as shown in FIG. As described above, the time when the user enters the hidden spot area (in time, visit time) and the time when the user exits the hidden spot area (out time) are obtained, and the stay time of the hidden spot is obtained from the difference between these times. If the calculated stay time is less than or less than a predetermined threshold value, a process of determining that the visit does not correspond to a visit to a hidden spot is also executed.

  At this time, the in time and the out time may be obtained from the system time held by the customer terminal 50, but may be the time associated with the current position information from the positioning unit 52 used for the in determination and the out determination. The time may be the time when it is determined that the vehicle has entered or when it is determined that the vehicle has exited.

  <Configuration of customer terminal 50 / game processing means 60 / point giving means 64>

  When the hidden spot visit judging means 63 judges that the vehicle has entered the area of the hidden spot, the point giving means 64 gives points to the customer, and the number of points given to the customer is used as the customer's acquired point information. The ID is transmitted to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 via the network 1 or, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. This is to execute the transmission process. In addition, the point giving means 64 may be configured to store the acquired point information of the customer in the acquired point storage means 75 without transmitting it to the game providing server 20.

  Here, the acquired point information transmitted to the game providing server 20 includes various information in addition to the number of points given to the customer (the number of acquired points of the customer). Since the point management means 24 has already been described, the detailed description is omitted here.

  In addition, when the hidden spot visit determination means 63 determines that the current position of the customer terminal 50 has entered the area of the hidden spot, the point giving means 64 determines the hidden spot determined to have entered the hidden spot creation means 62. When a specific hidden spot among a plurality of hidden spots created by the above is applicable, a process of giving a larger number of points than other hidden spots is executed. In the present embodiment, this processing is realized by including information on the number of points to be given in a visit to a hidden spot in the pattern data (see FIGS. 4 to 10). In addition, in the examples of FIGS. 4 to 10, in addition to the standard number of grants, the number of hits and the number of jackpots are provided, and the number of points to be given in multiple stages (three or more) is set. You have set.

  The number of losing is usually a small positive number or zero, but may be a negative number. In the case of a negative number, if you visit a hidden spot by walking etc., the number of retained points will decrease, so for example, to the customer, "If you do not use points early, the number of retained points will decrease, May be extinguished. Use early. "Or the like (notice by the owned point notifying means 65). Therefore, it is possible to improve motivation to execute the other games X and Y and provide motivation for execution. However, if the minus number (absolute value) is too large, the customer will not use the position information game of the present embodiment in the first place. To prevent this, the minus loss given number (absolute value) is set to a standard value. It is preferable to set the number to be smaller than or equal to the number given, or to reduce the number of points to which the number of loses is applied. It is preferable to set

  Note that even if an expiration date is set for the points to be given, the same effect as when the number of negative losses is set can be obtained, and thus the expiration date may be set. The expiration date is, for example, within several days or weeks from the grant date (visit date of the hidden spot), and within months from the grant month (visit month of the hidden spot). The expiration date is managed by storing the in-time (in date and time) to the hidden spot as the acquired point information in the customer point storage means 46 or the acquired point storage means 75, so that the visit time, visit date, and visit month are stored.・ Because it is possible to know the year of visit, etc., management can be performed using this. However, when the number of losing points is set to a negative number rather than the setting of the expiration date, it is not clear when the points will be reduced, and the use of points may be promoted.

  When the hidden spot visit determination means 63 determines that the current position of the customer terminal 50 has entered the area of the hidden spot, the point giving means 64 adds the real spot information to the area of the hidden spot determined to have entered. It is determined whether or not a predetermined real specific spot stored in the storage means 73 is included, and when the specific real spot is included, a larger number of points than the other hidden spots are given. Execute the processing to be performed.

  Here, the actual specific spot is not defined as an area (area) but as a point as shown in FIG. 3, and is, for example, a convenience store or a restaurant. The information of the specific spot of the real spot stored in the real spot information storing means 73 is the same information as the information stored in the real spot information storing means 43, and has already been described in detail in the description of the real spot information storing means 43. Therefore, detailed description is omitted here.

  Here, "giving a larger number of points than other hidden spots" means a visit to another hidden spot (a hidden spot that does not include a specific real spot) and a point determined by pattern data. If you can only get the number (any of the standard number of grants, the number of hits, the number of big hits, the number of loses, etc.), it means that you can get more points than that Means that there is a difference in the number of points to be given between a case where the visit corresponds to a visit to an actual specific spot and a case where the visit does not correspond. The number of points corresponding to the difference (the number of points that increase when a visit to a hidden spot also corresponds to a visit to an actual specific spot) is added by the point addition means 25 of the game providing server 20. As in the case of the point number, the point number may be the point number for each specific actual spot (stored in the real spot information storage unit 73 for each specific real spot) or may be the uniform point number.

  The process for the specific real spot by the point providing unit 64 is substantially the same as the process for the specific real spot by the point adding unit 25 of the game providing server 20, and the point adding unit 25 performs the subsequent process. On the other hand, the processing of the point providing means 64 is different in that it is a processing at the time of visiting a hidden spot.

  More specifically, the point addition means 25 is a position information and a size of a hidden spot creation reference point for a hidden spot (a hidden spot determined to be visited) stored in the customer point storage means 46 of the game providing server 20. Using the information, the hidden spot is subsequently created and reproduced (calculating the position information of the area of the hidden spot), and the reproduced specific area of the hidden spot includes a real specific spot. By judging whether or not there is, the points are added ex post facto. On the other hand, since the hidden spots are created by the hidden spot creating means 62, the point providing means 64 does not need to reproduce the hidden spots afterward, and the point providing means 64 is in the state created by the hidden spot creating means 62. Points are awarded by determining whether or not a specific real spot is included in an area of a certain hidden spot.

  Furthermore, when the hidden spot visit determination means 63 determines that the current position of the customer terminal 50 has entered the area of the hidden spot, the point giving means 64 determines a hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to be entered. Is determined to be within a predetermined virtual fence stored in the virtual fence information storage means 74, and if it is determined to be inside, a larger number of points than other hidden spots are determined. Execute the process of giving.

  In addition, when the hidden spot visit determination means 63 determines that the current position of the customer terminal 50 has entered the area of the hidden spot, the point giving means 64 determines a hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to be entered. It is determined whether or not the visit time (in time) is within a predetermined virtual fence stored in the virtual fence information storage means 74 and is within a predetermined time zone. If it is determined to be satisfied, a process of giving a larger number of points than other hidden spots may be executed.

  Here, the virtual fence is an area (area) as shown by a dotted line in FIG. 3, and the details thereof have already been described in the description of the point adding means 25, and thus the detailed description is omitted here. The information of the predetermined virtual fence stored in the virtual fence information storage unit 74 is the same information as the information stored in the virtual fence information storage unit 44, and has already been described in detail in the description of the virtual fence information storage unit 44. Therefore, detailed description is omitted here.

  Here, "giving a larger number of points than other hidden spots" means that a visit to another hidden spot (hidden spot creation reference point is a hidden spot that is not inside the virtual fence) If only the number of points determined by the data (either the standard number of awards, the number of hits, the number of big hits, the number of losses, etc.) can be obtained, this means that more points can be obtained. This means that there is a difference in the number of points to be given depending on whether the visit to the hidden spot corresponds to the virtual fence-in or not. The number of points corresponding to the difference (the number of points that increase when the visit to the hidden spot also corresponds to the virtual fence-in) is the same as the number of points added by the point addition unit 25 of the game providing server 20. Similarly, the number of points for each virtual fence (stored in the virtual fence information storage unit 74 for each virtual fence) may be used, or the number of points may be uniform.

  The processing related to the virtual fence by the point providing means 64 is substantially the same as the processing related to the virtual fence by the point adding means 25 of the game providing server 20, and the point adding means 25 is post-processing. The processing of the point giving means 64 is different in that it is processing at the time of visiting a hidden spot.

  More specifically, the point addition means 25 uses the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot (the hidden spot determined to have been visited) stored in the customer point storage means 46 of the game providing server 20. Then, it is determined later whether or not the hidden spot creation reference point is within a predetermined virtual fence stored in the virtual fence information storage means 44, and the points are added retrospectively. On the other hand, the point providing means 64 sets the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot (the hidden spot determined to have been visited) in the state created by the hidden spot creating means 62 as the virtual fence information storage means 74. Is determined by determining whether or not the vehicle is within a predetermined virtual fence stored in the fence.

  <Configuration of Customer Terminal 50 / Game Processing Means 60 / Holding Point Notification Means 65>

  The possessed point notifying means 65 is provided by the point managing means 24 of the game providing server 20. The retained point notification information transmitted from the game providing server 20 via the network 1 (the number of points owned by the customer or the information that Information) is received and displayed on the screen of the customer terminal 50.

  Further, the owned point notifying unit 65 uses the acquired point information (including the acquired point number) stored in the acquired point storage unit 75 to transmit the customer's owned point number or information indicating that points are accumulated. Alternatively, a process of displaying on the screen of the customer terminal 50 may be executed. In particular, when the acquired point information is not transmitted to the game providing server 20 but is merely stored in the acquired point storage unit 75, the display process needs to be performed.

  <Configuration of customer terminal 50 / game processing means 60 / point use request receiving means 66>

  The point use request receiving unit 66 receives a customer's point use request, and transmits the received request to the point use processing unit 26 of the game providing server 20 via the network 1 or transmits the received request to the customer terminal. The processing to be passed to the 50 point use processing means 67 is executed. This process is a foreground process because it accepts a customer's operation, which is different from the processes performed by the hidden spot creation unit 62, the hidden spot visit determination unit 63, and the point giving unit 64 executed in the background process. ing.

  Since the processing by the point use request receiving means 66 is executed as the processing of the position information game of the present embodiment (the processing by the game processing means 60), the processing of the other games X and Y (the processing of the other games X and Y) is performed. Exclusive reception processing for each of the other games X and Y (processing by the terminal-side processing means 53 and 54) (processing of the other game X that accepts use of the other game X and use of the other game Y) It is not the other game Y that accepts the game). Therefore, a process common to all other games including the other games X and Y is executed. Note that the customer's point use request includes a request to use all of the customer's owned points and a request to use a part of the points.

  As described above, the point use request accepting unit 66 accepts a point use request as a process shared by all other games including the other games X and Y. A request to use the game X, a request to use the other game Y, and a request to distribute the game to the other games X and Y (for example, 50 points out of 100 points owned are used for the other game X). , 30 points for another game Y, and a request to reserve the remaining 20 points). The same applies to a case where there is another game other than the other games X and Y, and it is possible to receive a use request for one other game and a distributed use request for a plurality of other games.

  <Configuration of Customer Terminal 50 / Game Processing Means 60 / Point Use Processing Means 67>

  The point use processing means 67 is a customer request for exchanging the acquired points for virtual valuables used in other games X and Y, or equivalent points used in other games X and Y When there is a request from the customer to allocate the number of points, the number of points to be used (the number of points related to the use request of the customer) is calculated from the number of points of the customer stored in the acquired point storage means 75. At the same time, the number of valuables or the value of the valuables obtained in the conversion process for exchange or the number of points to be allocated is added or added to the terminal-side data storage means 76, 77 for other games X, Y. This is to execute processing for storing.

  The point use processing means 67 has substantially the same function as the point use processing means 26 of the game providing server 20. The difference is that, since the point use processing means 26 is provided in the game providing server 20, the number of possessed points stored in the customer point storage means 46 of the game providing server 20 is reduced, which corresponds to the reduced amount. While the virtual valuables (including points) are added to or added to the server-side data storage units 47 and 48 for the other games X and Y of the game providing server 20 and stored, the point use processing unit 67 Provided in the customer terminal 50, the information stored in the acquired point storage means 75 provided in the customer terminal 50 and the terminal-side data storage means 76, 77 for other games X, Y are handled. It is.

  In addition, since the point use processing means 67 includes the point use processing means 26 of the game providing server 20, the installation may be omitted, and in that sense, it is indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. However, when the acquired point information is not transmitted to the game providing server 20 but is merely stored in the acquired point storing means 75, the customer point storing means 46 of the game providing server 20 is not installed. Since the point use processing means 26 is not provided, the point use processing means 67 needs to be provided in that case.

  When accepting a customer's point use request, like the point use processing means 26 of the game providing server 20, the point use processing means 67 executes [α] other game X, Y as a process of another game X, Y. , Y, and a customer request from the point use request receiving means 66 as a process of the position information game of the present embodiment. . In either case of [α] and [β], the customer's point use request includes a request to use all of the customer's owned points and a request to use a part of the customer's points.

  Specifically, the point use processing means 67 uses the number of points related to the use request of the customer, which is subtracted from the number of points held by the customer stored in the acquired point storage means 75, in another game X, Y. A process of converting the value into a virtual valuables quantity, and adding and storing the converted quantity of the valuables in the terminal-side data storage means 76 and 77 for the other games X and Y, The value object ID of the virtual value object corresponding to the number of points related to the use request of the customer is added to the other terminal data storage means 76, 77 for the other game X, Y, or is stored. A process of adding and storing the number of points related to the usage request to the terminal-side data storage units 76 and 77 for other games X and Y in order to allocate the points to equivalent points used in other games X and Y. Execute

  <Configuration of customer terminal 50 / game processing means 60 / competition result display means 68>

  The competition result display means 68 receives the competition result (win or loss or ranking of the competition game) transmitted from the game providing server 20 via the network 1 by the competition means 27, and displays the received competition result on the screen of the customer terminal 50. This is to execute the processing displayed above.

  <Configuration of Customer Terminal 50 / Each Storage Means 71 to 77>

  The acquisition program storage unit 71 stores the position information game according to the present embodiment downloaded and acquired by the program acquisition unit 51 and a terminal-installed game program (terminal application) including other games X and Y. .

  The pattern storage means 72 stores information having the same contents as the information stored in the pattern storage means 42 of the game providing server 20. Note that the information of the hidden spot distribution pattern (pattern data) and the default value (initial setting value) of the parameter when the parameter is included in the pattern are used for mounting the terminal for executing the position information game of the present embodiment. It may be described in a game program, and in this case, the installation of the pattern storage means 72 can be omitted, and therefore it is shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG.

  The real spot information storage means 73 stores information having the same content as the information stored in the real spot information storage means 43 of the game providing server 20. In the case where the point giving means 64 does not perform the point giving processing in consideration of the visit to a specific actual spot, the installation of the real spot information storage means 73 can be omitted. Then, even if the installation is omitted, if there is the real spot information storage means 43 of the game providing server 20, the same point addition processing can be performed later by the point addition means 25.

  The virtual fence information storage unit 74 stores information having the same content as the information stored in the virtual fence information storage unit 44 of the game providing server 20. If the point providing means 64 does not perform the point providing processing in consideration of the intrusion into the virtual fence, the provision of the virtual fence information storage means 74 can be omitted. Then, even if the installation is omitted, if there is the virtual fence information storage unit 44 of the game providing server 20, the same point addition processing can be performed by the point addition unit 25 ex post facto.

  The acquired point storage unit 75 stores substantially the same information as the information stored in the customer point storage unit 46 of the game providing server 20. For the hidden spots determined to have been visited (hereinafter, the hidden spots). Hidden spot ID (hidden spot identification information), position information (latitude / longitude) of a hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot, pattern application number for the hidden spot (when continuous pattern application is performed ( In FIG. 11), information indicating which number of patterns the hidden spot is applied to, and information on the size of the hidden spot (different L, M, S, radius, etc.). , The in-time (visit time) to the hidden spot, the out-time from the hidden spot, the stay time of the hidden spot (out Time of the difference between the time and the IN time), the order of visits to the hidden spot (information indicating the order of the hidden spot visited by the hidden spot), the number of points acquired by visiting the hidden spot (initial The information of the hidden spot unit such as step) is stored.

  When transmitting the acquired point information stored in the acquired point storage unit 75 to the game providing server 20 (when storing and storing the acquired point information in the customer point storage unit 46 of the game providing server 20), the hidden point described above is used. It is only necessary to store the information in spot units, but not to transmit to the game providing server 20 (when the use process of the acquired points is performed at the customer terminal 50 using the information stored in the acquired point storage means 75). Includes total information such as the total number of all points acquired for the customer operating the customer terminal 50, event IDs for the competitions in which the customer participated, and collective information and overall information such as competition results (win / loss and ranking). Is also preferably stored.

  The other game X terminal-side data storage unit 76 stores information having the same content as the information stored in the other game X server-side data storage unit 47 of the game providing server 20.

  The other game Y terminal-side data storage means 77 stores the same information as the information stored in the other game Y server-side data storage means 48 of the game providing server 20.

  <Process of Position Information Game Process by Game System 10 of First Embodiment>

  In the first embodiment, the game system 10 executes the processing of the position information game (the position information game relating to the visit of the hidden spot) as described below.

  In FIG. 12, first, a terminal-installed game program (terminal application) required to execute a position information game (a position information game relating to a visit to a hidden spot) according to the present embodiment, or another game X, The processing on the customer terminal 50 side (step S1) and the processing on the game providing server 20 side (step S2) for acquiring a terminal application required for executing Y are executed. If the position information game according to the present embodiment (the position information game relating to the visit to the hidden spot) is an auxiliary game accompanying the other games X and Y, the terminal application of the other games X and Y Acquisition of the terminal application of the position information game according to the present embodiment is performed simultaneously or substantially simultaneously with the acquisition of the terminal application.

  Specifically, the program acquisition unit 51 of the customer terminal 50 transmits a terminal application acquisition request to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 (step S1). Then, after receiving the acquisition request, the terminal application according to the acquisition request stored in the provided program storage means 41 is transmitted to the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 (step S2), and the customer terminal 50 executes the program. The transmitted terminal application is received by the acquisition unit 51 and stored in the acquisition program storage unit 71 (step S1).

  Subsequently, a process (step S3) on the customer terminal 50 side for acquiring game setting data necessary for executing the position information game (a position information game relating to visiting a hidden spot) according to the present embodiment, and a game providing server The processing on the 20 side (step S4) is executed. However, this is not essential processing.

  Specifically, the game setting data acquisition unit 61 of the customer terminal 50 transmits a game setting data acquisition request to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 (step S3). After the acquisition request is received by the game setting data transmission unit 22, the information (pattern data) of the hidden spot distribution pattern stored in the pattern storage unit 42 and the real spot information stored in the real spot information storage unit 43. The information of the specific spot and the information of the virtual fence stored in the virtual fence information storage means 44 are transmitted as game setting data to the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 (step S4), and the customer terminal 50 side. The game setting data acquisition means 61 receives the transmitted game setting data, Storage means 72, the real spot information storage unit 73, is stored in the virtual fence information storage unit 74 (step S3).

  Then, the customer terminal 50 for acquiring hidden spot creation instruction information (for example, starting point position information, type of hidden spot distribution pattern, values of parameters included in the hidden spot distribution pattern, etc.) required for creating a hidden spot. Side processing (step S5) and the processing on the game providing server 20 side (step S6). However, this is not essential processing. Although the acquisition timing of the hidden spot creation instruction information is described once in FIG. 12 for convenience of explanation, actually, the acquisition process may be repeated every time a pattern is applied. Since the acquisition (transmission) timing has been described in detail in the description of the hidden spot creation instructing means 23, the detailed description is omitted here.

  Specifically, the hidden spot creation means 62 of the customer terminal 50 transmits a request to obtain hidden spot creation instruction information to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 before applying the pattern (step S5). On the providing server 20 side, after the acquisition request is received by the hidden spot creation instruction means 23, the hidden spot creation instruction information stored in the hidden spot creation instruction information storage means 45 is transmitted to the customer terminal 50 via the network 1. The information is transmitted (step S6), and the hidden spot creation means 62 receives the hidden spot creation instruction information on the customer terminal 50 side (step S5).

  Then, in the customer terminal 50, the hidden spot creating means 62 acquires the current position information (latitude / longitude) of the customer terminal 50 from the positioning means 52 (step S7). In FIG. 12, the process of acquiring the current position information is described as one time for convenience of explanation, but actually, the position information game according to the present embodiment (a position information game relating to visits to hidden spots). Is performed continuously during the execution of.

  Subsequently, the hidden spot creation unit 62 creates a hidden spot by applying a pattern using the starting point and the hidden spot distribution pattern (step S8). At this time, if necessary, information stored in the pattern storage means 72 (pattern data and default values of parameters in the pattern) is used. Since the hidden spot creation processing has been described in detail in the description of the hidden spot creation means 62, the detailed description is omitted here. This hidden spot creation processing is described as one time in FIG. 12 for convenience of explanation, but in actuality, the position information game according to the present embodiment (the position information game related to visits to hidden spots) is actually executed. It is performed continuously during execution.

  Further, the hidden spot visit determination unit 63 uses the current position information (latitude / longitude) of the customer terminal 50 acquired from the positioning unit 52 to determine the current position of the customer terminal 50 by the hidden spot creation unit 62. It is determined whether or not the vehicle has entered the spot area (step S9). This hidden spot visit determination process is described as one time in FIG. 12 for convenience of description, but in reality, the position information game according to the present embodiment (the position information game related to the visit to the hidden spot) ) Is performed continuously during the execution of).

  Subsequently, when the hidden spot visit determination unit 63 determines that the current position of the customer terminal 50 has entered the area of the hidden spot, the point giving unit 64 gives points to the customer (step S10). At this time, if necessary, the information stored in the actual spot information storage means 73 and the virtual fence information storage means 74 is used. In FIG. 12, the point giving process is described as once for convenience of explanation, but actually, the position information game according to the present embodiment (the position information game relating to visits to hidden spots) is being executed. Is done continuously.

  Then, the number of points given to the customer by the point giving means 64 is transmitted to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 together with the customer ID as customer's acquired point information every time the customer is given, or As shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1, after being accumulated and stored in the acquired point storage means 75, it is transmitted to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 (step S11).

  In the game providing server 20, the point management means 24 uses the point providing means 64 of the customer terminal 50 to transmit the customer's acquired point information (including the acquired point number) transmitted from the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 together with the customer ID. The received point information is received and stored in the customer point storage means 46 in association with the customer ID (step S12).

  Further, the point addition means 25 converts the visit information of each customer to the hidden spot stored in the customer point storage means 46 and the information stored in the real spot information storage means 43 and the virtual fence information storage means 44. It is then used to determine whether or not the conditions for adding points are satisfied ex post facto (that is, after the points are provided by the point providing means 64 of the customer terminal 50). The number of points to be performed is stored in the customer point storage means 46 (step S13). However, this is not essential processing.

  Thereafter, when the competition game is not being played, the point management means 24 uses the information stored in the customer point storage means 46 at appropriate timing to notify the held point notification information (the number of points held by the customer). Or information indicating that points are accumulated) to the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 (step S14).

  On the customer terminal 50 side, the owned point notification means 65 receives the owned point notification information transmitted from the game providing server 20 via the network 1 and the number of owned points of the customer or information indicating that points are accumulated. Is displayed on the screen of the customer terminal 50 (step S15). The held point notifying means 65 uses the information stored in the acquired point storage means 75 of the customer terminal 50 to display the number of points held by the customer or information indicating that points are stored on the screen of the customer terminal 50. It may be displayed above.

  Subsequently, in the customer terminal 50, the point use request receiving unit 66 receives the customer's point use request, and transmits the received request to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 (step S16).

  On the game providing server 20 side, the point use processing unit 26 receives a customer's point use request transmitted from the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 and stores the request in the customer point storage unit 46 according to the request. The number of points to be used (the number of points related to the use request of the customer) is subtracted from the number of points of the customer, and the number or value of valuables obtained by the conversion process for exchange or the points to be allocated Is added or added to the server-side data storage means 47, 48 for the other games X, Y in association with the customer ID and stored (step S17).

  Note that the customer's point use request transmitted from the customer terminal 50 via the network 1 is transmitted by the terminal side processing means 53, 54 of another game X, Y, as shown by the dashed line in FIG. Since there is also a request made, the same processing is executed by the point use processing means 26 in that case (step S17).

  Also, in the above-described step S16, when the point use request receiving unit 66 receives the point use request from the customer, the received request is not transmitted to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 but is transmitted to the customer terminal. It may be passed to 50 point use processing means 67.

  In this case, in the customer terminal 50, the points used by the point use processing means 67 are calculated based on the number of points of the customer stored in the acquired point storage means 75 in accordance with the request received from the point use request reception means 66. And the number of valuables obtained by the conversion process for exchange, the value of the valuables ID, or the number of points to be allocated to other games X and Y are reduced. Is added or stored in the terminal-side data storage means 76, 77 (step S18).

  In the customer terminal 50, the point use request of the customer received by the point use processing means 67 includes a request received from the terminal side processing means 53, 54 of another game X, Y. According to 67, a similar process is executed (step S18).

  In addition, after performing the processing in step 13 described above, if the game is a competition game, the competition means 27 compares the number of points of a plurality of customers stored in the customer point storage means 46 by comparing the numbers of points. The winning or losing or ranking of the competition game is determined, the determined competition result (win or loss or ranking) is stored in the customer point storage means 46 in association with the customer ID, and the competition result is transmitted to the customer terminal 50 via the network 1. (Step S19). Further, the competition means 27 executes a fund transfer process such as remittance generated according to the competition result, if necessary.

  On the customer terminal 50 side, the competition result display means 68 receives the competition result (win or loss or ranking of the competition game) transmitted from the game providing server 20 via the network 1, and displays the received competition result on the customer terminal 50. (Step S20).

  <Effect of First Embodiment>

  According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. That is, since the game system 10 includes the hidden spot creation unit 62, the hidden spot visit determination unit 63, and the point giving unit 64, the game system 10 creates a hidden spot and sets the current position of the customer terminal 50 to the area of the hidden spot. It is determined whether or not the vehicle has entered, and if it is determined that the vehicle has entered, points can be given to the customer.

  At this time, since the hidden spot to be created is not a spot that actually exists and is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal 50, the current position of the customer terminal 50 enters the area of the hidden spot, and a point Is given, the customer does not know when and where he / she has visited, and therefore does not know where the points have been given to himself / herself. Therefore, when the customer moves his / her location by walking or the like with the customer terminal 50, it is possible to create a state where points are accumulated without the customer's knowledge, and depending on the movement route, many points are obtained. Give them the opportunity to do so.

  For this reason, in the position information game according to the present embodiment (a position information game relating to visits to hidden spots), a situation that exceeds the range of normal expectations or expectations (a situation in which results cannot be easily predicted, foreseen, imagined, or assumed) In other words, it is possible to create a situation where the customer does not take the points (values) that are the result of the visit as a matter of course (a situation that avoids the inevitability and necessity of the result). Can increase the customer's willingness to execute the game and motivate the customer to execute the game.

  In addition, since the game system 10 includes the point use processing means 26 and 67, the customer obtains the points acquired in the position information game (the position information game relating to the visit to the hidden spot) according to the present embodiment to another game X. , Y. In the position information game according to the present embodiment, as described above, the creation of a situation that exceeds the range of normal expectations and expectations and the avoidance of the natural and inevitable results are realized. Since there is no waste in using the game, the customer is more conscious of using it for other games X and Y because of the trouble, and the desire to execute the other games X and Y can be improved. On the other hand, it is possible to motivate the execution of other games X and Y.

  For example, it is possible to give the customer a sense of value that does not occur in a normal game. In other words, since the points are accumulated without knowing, the player feels as if he / she has gained it. (A game that has been installed but has never been executed, or a game that has not been executed for a long period of time), and thus the willingness to execute other games X and Y can be improved. . Furthermore, even in the other games X and Y that have not been installed yet, since there are accumulated points, the user is in a hurry to download and execute the game, and motivates the execution of the other games X and Y. Can be given.

  The game system 10 includes a point use request receiving unit 66, and the point use request receiving unit 66 receives a point use request as a process shared by all other games including the other games X and Y. Therefore, the customer can easily make various point use requests. Specifically, the customer requests all or a part of the possessed points to be used for another game X, a request to use it for another game Y, and a request for distributed use of other games X and Y ( For example, a request to use 50 points out of the 100 points held for another game X, use 30 points for another game Y, and reserve the remaining 20 points can be easily made. .

  In addition, since the game system 10 includes the competition means 27, it is possible to determine the winning or losing or ranking of the competition game by comparing the number of acquired points of a plurality of customers.

  For this reason, by participating in athletic sports involving movement, customers can enjoy points of interest by visiting hidden spots while enjoying exercise and group activities such as walking, cycling, swimming, etc. It is possible to simultaneously enjoy the position information game according to the present embodiment (a position information game relating to visits to hidden spots) while achieving the original purpose of sports (holding competitions, gatherings, etc.).

  For example, the position information game according to the present embodiment includes a jogging tournament, a marathon tournament, a hiking tournament, a swimming tournament (however, in the case of swimming, waterproof measures such as using a waterproof mobile device are taken), and a triathlon tournament. , Stamp rally tournament (however, stamps are given not to hidden spots, but to places clearly indicated to participants), etc., so that exercise by walking, cycling, swimming, etc. You can earn points by visiting hidden spots while enjoying or group activities.

  In this case, for example, even the customer who finishes the earliest in the athletic competition or the customer who collects the most stamps may have a case where the position information game according to the present embodiment has few points or vice versa. . Therefore, when the win / loss and ranking in the time / food intake / number of acquired stamps / weight loss etc. in the athletic competition and the winning / losing / ranking in the acquired points in the position information game according to the present embodiment are determined, those Since the results do not always match, a variety of ways of enjoying can be created.

  And, in athletic competitions, customers who are the participants of the competition can predict and predict the win and loss and ranking of themselves and others during the competition, and have expectations in the middle of the competition It is also usually aware of the circumstances and progress that resulted in the outcome (win or loss or ranking). On the other hand, regarding the position information game (position information game relating to visits to hidden spots) according to the present embodiment, which progresses at the same time, when and where were visited, the points were not recognized. For this reason, it is difficult to predict or predict the result (win / loss or ranking). As described above, two kinds of sports having different properties proceed at the same time, so that various ways of enjoying can be realized depending on how the two kinds of game results are combined.

  Further, the points obtained by visiting the hidden spots in the competition game can be used not only for determining the victory or loss of the competition and for determining the ranking, but also for other games X and Y. And while customers are enjoying exercise and group behavior, they will accumulate points without knowing it, so they will feel like they have gained, and as mentioned above, it is a waste to not use the earned points, Therefore, the user intends to use the game in another game X, Y, and can increase the willingness to execute the game X, Y. In addition, the customer is motivated to execute the game X, Y. Can be given.

  The hidden spot visit determination unit 63 also determines whether or not the vehicle has exited the hidden spot area in addition to the determination as to whether or not the vehicle has entered the hidden spot area, and calculates the stay time of the hidden spot. Since the configuration is adopted, the definition of the visit to the hidden spot (the definition of the type of visit as a game) is adjusted according to the purpose of the position information game according to the present embodiment. Can be.

  Specifically, when targeting visits by walking, while excluding instantaneous visits by means of transportation such as trains, airplanes, cars, and buses, visits by means of human-powered transportation such as bicycles and rickshaws, Fast running visits can also be excluded. It is also possible to exclude a momentary visit by means of transportation such as a train, an airplane, a car, or a bus, while permitting visits by human-powered transportation means such as bicycles and rickshaws, and visits by rushing. Furthermore, visits by swimming or rowing boats are targeted, and visits by motor boats or the like can be excluded.

  Further, since the hidden spot creating means 62 is configured to create the hidden spot using the hidden spot distribution pattern, the arrangement of the hidden spots can be easily diversified, and the hidden spot distribution pattern , It is possible to easily realize a temporal variation in the arrangement position of the hidden spot.

  Further, the hidden spot creating means 62 is configured to connect hidden spot distribution patterns of finite size (for example, pattern types = P2 to P7 in FIGS. 5 to 10) by applying a continuous pattern. Therefore, hidden spots arranged in various states in a wide area can be created without preparing a large or complicated hidden spot distribution pattern.

  Further, the hidden spot creating means 62 is configured to use the current position information of the customer terminal 50 when connecting the finite size hidden spot distribution pattern by applying a continuous pattern. For the pattern dependent point located far from the current position of, the pattern application for the next hidden spot distribution pattern is not performed (that is, since the connection of the next hidden spot distribution pattern is not performed), the moving speed of the customer This makes it possible to avoid creating a hidden spot where the customer (customer terminal 50) is unlikely to enter. Therefore, the efficiency of the hidden spot creation process and the subsequent visit determination process can be improved.

  Further, the hidden spot creating means 62 is configured to realize the variability and diversity of the size of the hidden spot area, so that various arrangements of the hidden spots can be realized, and the hidden spots can be included in the hidden spot area. In this case, it is possible to adjust the probability that the intrusion is determined to be a visit to the hidden spot in the determination based on the stay time.

  Furthermore, the point giving means 64 is configured not to make the number of points given at each visit to the hidden spot uniform (for example, the number of hits given, the number of big hits given, and the number of loses given in addition to the standard number of given points). Configuration, etc.), it is possible to cause the customer to have stronger emotions (surprise, profit, impression of hit, etc.). For this reason, it is possible to more reliably realize the motivation to execute the game and the motivation to execute the game.

  In addition, since the game system 10 includes the point addition unit 25, the points can be added ex post fact, not at the time of the point provision by the point provision unit 64. In addition, at the time of this point addition, since a visit to a specific real spot or a virtual fence-in is determined, this also gives a stronger feeling to the customer (surprise / Feeling, impression of hit, etc.).

  Further, since the point adding means 25 is configured to determine whether or not the visit route to the hidden spot draws a character, a symbol, a constellation, or another figure, the customer can make a visit to the hidden spot. Sometimes I cannot recognize the fact (the fact that I have visited) myself, but even in such a situation, draw a constellation such as the Big Dipper in a starry sky jogging tournament held at night. Is given in advance, it is possible to increase the number of points that can be earned by walking along the proposition somehow. it can. At this time, since the customer cannot recognize the visit to the hidden spot and cannot surely follow the proposition, it does not make an effort more than necessary. Even if it is not done, many customers think that it is normal, and conversely, when the additional points are obtained, stronger emotions (surprise, profitability, impression of hit, etc.) will be born. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably realize the motivation to execute the game and the motivation to execute the game. In addition, when a proposition (eg, walking in a constellation) is not given to the customer in advance, but is kept secret, the customer's behavior of walking in accordance with the proposition. However, even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained because the strong emotions as described above (surprise, advantageous feeling, impression of hit, etc.) are generated.

  In this way, the point addition means 25 determines whether the visiting route to the hidden spot draws characters, symbols, constellations or other figures. Competition games that compete for degree and artistry can also be played.

  [Second embodiment]

  FIG. 13 shows the overall configuration of a game system 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of processing of the position information game by the game system 200.

  <Configuration of the game system 200>

  The game system 200 includes many parts having the same functions and configurations as the game system 10 of the first embodiment. The game system 200 mainly performs a hidden spot creation process, a hidden spot visit determination process, and a point awarding process. The only difference is that the game is executed on the game providing server 220 side instead of on the terminal 250 side. Therefore, the same parts as those of the game system 10 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted. In the following, different parts will be mainly described.

  In the game system 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the customer terminal 50 is provided with the hidden spot creation unit 62, the hidden spot visit determination unit 63, and the point giving unit 64. In the game system 200 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, a hidden spot creation unit 222, a hidden spot visit determination unit 223, and a point addition unit 224 are provided to the game providing server 220 instead of the customer terminal 250. Is provided.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the hidden spot creating unit 62 acquires the current position information of the customer terminal 50 directly from the positioning unit 52 provided in the customer terminal 50. . On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the current position information transmitting means 261 provided in the customer terminal 250 is transmitted from the positioning means 52 provided in the customer terminal 250 to the customer terminal 250. The current position information transmitting means 261 transmits the obtained current position information of the customer terminal 250 together with the customer ID to the game providing server 220 via the network 1, and then provides the game The current position information receiving means 221 provided in the server 220 receives the current position information of the customer terminal 250 transmitted via the network 1 together with the customer ID from the customer terminal 250, and thereafter, the hidden spot creating means 222 The current position information of the customer terminal 250 is acquired from the current position information receiving means 221.

  From the viewpoint of reducing the load on the game providing server 220, the process of transmitting the current position information of the customer terminal 250 to the game providing server 220 by the current position information transmitting unit 261 is performed by the hidden spot creating unit 62 ( The process of acquiring the current location information of the customer terminal 50 from the positioning means 52 by the positioning means 52 (see FIG. 1) may be performed at a longer time interval.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the hidden spot creation unit 62 is transmitted from the game providing server 20 via the network 1 by the hidden spot creation instructing unit 23 provided in the game providing server 20. Incoming hidden spot creation instruction information (position information of the starting point, etc.) is received. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the hidden spot creation unit 222 is provided in the game providing server 220, so that the hidden spot creation instruction information storage provided in the game providing server 220 is stored. From the means 45, hidden spot creation instruction information (position information of the starting point, etc.) is obtained. Therefore, the game providing server 220 of the second embodiment is not provided with a component corresponding to the hidden spot creation instructing means 23 of the first embodiment.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the hidden spot creation unit 62 acquires the pattern data and the default value of the parameter in the pattern from the pattern storage unit 72 provided in the customer terminal 50. Or pattern data or the like is described in a terminal-installed game program (terminal application). On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, whether the hidden spot creation unit 222 acquires pattern data or the like from the pattern storage unit 42 provided in the game providing server 220, Alternatively, pattern data and the like are described in a server-installed game program (server application). Therefore, the customer terminal 250 of the second embodiment is not provided with the pattern storage means 72.

  Other processing contents of the hidden spot creating means 222 of the second embodiment are the same as those of the hidden spot creating means 62 of the first embodiment.

  The hidden spot visit determination unit 223 of the second embodiment is similar in processing content to the hidden spot visit determination unit 63 of the first embodiment.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the point giving means 64 uses information stored in the real spot information storage means 73 and the virtual fence information storage means 74 provided in the customer terminal 50. The information (acquired point information) such as the assigned points is transmitted to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 together with the customer ID, or stored in the acquired point storage means 75. . On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the point giving means 224 is stored in the real spot information storage means 43 and the virtual fence information storage means 44 provided in the game providing server 220. Points are given using the information, and information such as the number of given points (acquired point information) is stored in the customer point storage means 46 provided in the game providing server 220 in association with the customer ID. . Therefore, the customer terminal 250 according to the second embodiment is not provided with the real spot information storage unit 73, the virtual fence information storage unit 74, and the acquired point storage unit 75.

  Other processing contents of the point providing means 224 of the second embodiment are the same as those of the point providing means 64 of the first embodiment.

  Further, as described above, the customer terminal 250 (see FIG. 13) of the second embodiment is not provided with the pattern storage unit 72, the existing spot information storage unit 73, and the virtual fence information storage unit 74. Therefore, a device corresponding to the game setting data obtaining means 61 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment for obtaining information to be stored therein is not provided. Accordingly, the game providing server 220 (see FIG. 13) of the second embodiment is not provided with a game setting data transmission unit 22 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment. .

  Further, the owned point notifying unit 65 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment can also notify the number of owned points and the like using the information stored in the acquired point storing unit 75. . On the other hand, the possessed point notifying means 262 (see FIG. 13) of the second embodiment does not have such a function because the customer terminal 250 is not provided with the acquired point storing means 75. Other processing contents are the same as the owned point notifying means 262 (see FIG. 13) of the second embodiment as with the owned point notifying means 65 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the customer terminal 50 is provided with the point use processing means 67. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, since the customer terminal 250 is not provided with the acquired point storage means 75, the point use processing is performed using the information stored therein. No equivalent to the point use processing means 67 is provided. Along with this, the point use request receiving means 66 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment also has a function of passing the received customer's point use request to the point use processing means 67. The point use request receiving means 263 (see FIG. 13) of the embodiment does not have such a function.

  <Process of Flow of Position Information Game by Game System 200 of Second Embodiment>

  In the second embodiment, the game system 200 executes the processing of the position information game (the position information game relating to the visit to the hidden spot) as follows.

  14, the processes in steps S31 and S32 are the same as the processes in steps S1 and S2 of the first embodiment (see FIG. 12). Note that, in the second embodiment (see FIG. 14), the processing corresponding to the processing in steps S3 to S6 of the first embodiment (see FIG. 12) is not performed.

  Subsequently, in the customer terminal 250, the current location information transmitting unit 261 acquires the current location information of the customer terminal 250 from the positioning unit 52, and transmits the acquired current location information of the customer terminal 250 together with the customer ID via the network 1. To the game providing server 220 (step S33). In FIG. 14, the transmission process of the current location information of the customer terminal 250 is described as once for the sake of explanation, but in practice, the location information game according to the present embodiment (for the visit of the hidden spot). The game is continuously performed during the execution of the position information game). However, from the viewpoint of reducing the load on the game providing server 220, it takes longer time than the process of acquiring the current position information of the customer terminal 50 from the positioning means 52 by the hidden spot creation means 62 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment. It may be performed at intervals.

  On the game providing server 220 side, the current position information receiving means 221 receives the current position information of the customer terminal 250 transmitted from the customer terminal 250 via the network 1 together with the customer ID (step S34).

  Subsequently, in the game providing server 220, the hidden spot creation unit 222 acquires the current position information of the customer terminal 250 from the current position information receiving unit 221 and stores the current position information in the hidden spot creation instruction information storage unit 45 before applying the pattern. The stored hidden spot creation instruction information (position information of the starting point, etc.) is read. The hidden spot creation unit 222 creates a hidden spot by applying a pattern using the starting point and the hidden spot distribution pattern (step S35 in FIG. 14). At this time, if necessary, information stored in the pattern storage means 42 (pattern data and default values of parameters in the pattern) is used. The process of creating a hidden spot is the same as that of the hidden spot creating means 62 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment. This hidden spot creation process is described as one time in FIG. 14 for convenience of explanation. However, in actuality, the location information game according to the present embodiment (the location information game relating to visits to hidden spots) is actually used. It is performed continuously during execution.

  Further, the hidden spot visit determination unit 223 creates the current position of the customer terminal 250 using the current location information (latitude / longitude) of the customer terminal 250 acquired from the current location information receiving unit 221, and creates the current location of the customer terminal 250 by the hidden spot creation unit 222. It is determined whether or not the user enters the area of the hidden spot (step S36). The process of determining the visit to the hidden spot is the same as that of the hidden spot visit determination unit 63 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment. This hidden spot visit determination process is described as one time in FIG. 14 for convenience of explanation, but actually, the position information game according to the present embodiment (the position information game related to the visit to the hidden spot) ) Is performed continuously during the execution of).

  Subsequently, when the hidden spot visit determination unit 223 determines that the current position of the customer terminal 250 has entered the area of the hidden spot, the point is provided to the customer by the point providing unit 224, and the number of provided points and the like. Is stored in the customer point storage means 46 as acquired point information in association with the customer ID every time the information is given (step S37). At this time, if necessary, the information stored in the real spot information storage means 43 and the virtual fence information storage means 44 is used. The point giving process is the same as that of the point giving means 64 of the first embodiment (see FIG. 1). In FIG. 14, the point giving process is described as one time for convenience of explanation, but actually, the position information game according to the present embodiment (the position information game relating to visits to hidden spots) is being executed. Is done continuously.

  The processes in steps S38 to S44 in FIG. 14 are substantially the same as the processes in steps S13 to S20 in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment, except that there is no process in step S18.

  <Effect of Second Embodiment>

  According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. That is, in the game system 200, similarly to the game system 10 of the first embodiment, the hidden spot to be created is not a spot that actually exists and is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal 250. Even if the current location falls within the area of the hidden spot and points are given to the customer, the customer recognizes when and where they visited and the points were given to themselves. Not in a state. Therefore, if the customer moves his / her location by walking or the like with the customer terminal 250, points will be accumulated without the customer's knowledge. It is possible to realize a situation that exceeds the range of expectations and expectations, avoids the inevitability and necessity of the result, improves the motivation to execute the game, and gives motivation to execute the game.

  [Third embodiment]

  FIG. 15 shows the overall configuration of a game system 300 according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the processing of the position information game by the game system 300.

  <Configuration of the game system 300>

  The game system 300 has many parts having functions and configurations similar to those of the game system 10 of the first embodiment. Mainly, the point providing process is not executed on the customer terminal 350 side, but on the game providing server 320 side. Therefore, the same parts as those of the game system 10 of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, detailed description thereof will be omitted, and the following description will focus on the different parts.

  In the game system 10 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the customer terminal 50 is provided with the point giving means 64. However, in the game system 300 of the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. In addition, a point providing means 322 is provided not in the customer terminal 350 but in the game providing server 320.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the point giving means 64 receives information on the hidden spot determined to have been visited from the hidden spot visit determination means 63 provided in the customer terminal 50. Had become. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, first, the visit determination result transmitting unit 362 provided in the customer terminal 350 transmits the hidden spot visit determination unit 63 Upon receiving the spot information, the visit determination result transmitting means 362 transmits the information of the hidden spot determined to have been visited (the hidden spot ID of the hidden spot, the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point, etc.) to the customer. The ID is transmitted to the game providing server 320 via the network 1 together with the ID. Then, on the game providing server 320 side, the point providing means 322 transmits the hidden spot transmitted from the customer terminal 350 via the network 1 together with the customer ID. Information (the hidden spot ID of the hidden spot determined to have been visited, It is adapted to receive location information, etc.) of the reference point.

  The information on the hidden spot (information on the hidden spot determined to have been visited) transmitted from the visit determination result transmitting means 362 to the point giving means 322 via the network 1 includes the hidden spot on the hidden spot. In addition to the ID (hidden spot identification information) and the position information (latitude / longitude) of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot, a pattern application number for the hidden spot (when continuous pattern application is performed) (Refer to FIG. 11) In FIG. 11, information indicating what number of pattern the hidden spot is applied to, the size information of the hidden spot (different L, M, S, radius, etc.) ), In time (visit time) to the hidden spot, Out time from the hidden spot, Stay time of the hidden spot The difference between the out time and the in time), the order of visits to the hidden spot (information indicating the order of the hidden spot visited by the hidden spot), and the points to be given when visiting the hidden spot Number (provisional) is included.

  In the above list, the point number (provisional) to be given at the visit to the hidden spot described last is included in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the information on the number of points is included in the pattern data. Therefore, when the hidden spot visit determination unit 63 determines that the user has visited any of the hidden spots, the number of points to be given to the visit to the hidden spot is determined. The “point number (provisional)” is described to the customer by using the information stored in the actual spot information storage unit 43 and the virtual fence information storage unit 44 by the point giving unit 322. When the number of points to be given is changed (change to increase the number of points given to customers by the number of points obtained by visiting a specific real spot or falling under virtual fence-in) This is because, even when this change is not made, the point adding means 25 may perform post point addition processing for the visit to the hidden spot.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the point giving means 64 uses information stored in the real spot information storage means 73 and the virtual fence information storage means 74 provided in the customer terminal 50. The information (acquired point information) such as the assigned points is transmitted to the game providing server 20 via the network 1 together with the customer ID, or stored in the acquired point storage means 75. . On the other hand, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, the point giving means 322 is stored in the real spot information storage means 43 and the virtual fence information storage means 44 provided in the game providing server 320. Points are given using the information, and information such as the number of given points (acquired point information) is stored in the customer point storage means 46 provided in the game providing server 320 in association with the customer ID. . Therefore, the customer terminal 350 of the third embodiment is not provided with the real spot information storage means 73, the virtual fence information storage means 74, and the acquired point storage means 75.

  Further, the point providing means 322 (see FIG. 15) of the third embodiment transmits a network from the visit determination result transmitting means 362 when providing points using the information stored in the real spot information storing means 43. 1 using the position information (latitude / longitude) of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot included in the information of the hidden spot (hidden spot determined to have been visited) received via A process for reproducing the area is performed, and this process is the same as the reproduction process by the point adding means 25. This is because, in the first embodiment (see FIG. 1), since the customer terminal 50 has information on the area of the hidden spot created by the hidden spot creating means 62, the point giving means 64 uses the information. On the other hand, in the third embodiment (see FIG. 15), the game providing server 320 does not have information on the area of the hidden spot created by the hidden spot creating means 62, so that the information is reproduced by the point giving means 322. It is necessary. In addition, when giving a point using the information stored in the virtual fence information storage means 44, the point giving means 322 uses the position information (latitude) of the hidden spot creation reference point received from the visit determination result transmitting means 362. (Longitude) may be used to determine whether or not the virtual fence-in is applicable. Therefore, there is no difference from the processing of the point providing means 64 of the first embodiment.

  The other points of the content of the point giving means 322 of the third embodiment are the same as those of the point giving means 64 of the first embodiment.

  Further, as described above, the customer terminal 350 (see FIG. 15) of the third embodiment is not provided with the real spot information storage means 73 and the virtual fence information storage means 74. While the game setting data obtaining unit 61 (see FIG. 1) executes a process of obtaining information to be stored therein, the game setting data obtaining unit 361 (see FIG. 15) of the third embodiment. 2), the acquisition process of the information stored in the pattern storage unit 72 is executed, but the acquisition process of the information stored in the real spot information storage unit 73 and the virtual fence information storage unit 74 is not executed.

  Accordingly, the game setting data transmitting unit 22 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment executes a process of transmitting information stored in the real spot information storing unit 43 and the virtual fence information storing unit 44. On the other hand, the game setting data transmitting unit 321 (see FIG. 15) of the third embodiment executes the transmission process of the information stored in the pattern storage unit 42, but executes the transmission processing of the actual spot information storage unit 43. The transmission processing of the information stored in the virtual fence information storage means 44 is not executed.

  The point management means 24 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment is provided with point acquisition means 64 provided in the customer terminal 50. The acquired point information is transmitted from the customer terminal 50 together with the customer ID via the network 1. (The number of acquired points, etc.). On the other hand, the point management means 323 (see FIG. 15) of the third embodiment does not execute the reception processing of the acquired point information (the number of acquired points, etc.), and the acquisition stored in the customer point storage means 46. Using the point information (the number of acquired points, etc.), the held point notification information (the number of points held by the customer or the points are accumulated) via the network 1 to the held point notification means 363 provided in the customer terminal 350. Information).

  Further, the possessed point notifying means 65 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment can also notify the number of possessed points and the like using the information stored in the acquired point storing means 75. . On the other hand, the possessed point notifying unit 363 (see FIG. 15) of the third embodiment does not have such a function because the customer terminal 350 is not provided with the acquired point storing unit 75. Other processing contents are the same as the possessed point notifying means 363 (see FIG. 15) of the third embodiment as with the possessed point notifying means 65 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment.

  Further, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the customer terminal 50 is provided with the point use processing means 67. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, since the customer terminal 350 is not provided with the acquired point storage means 75, the point use processing is performed using the information stored therein. No equivalent to the point use processing means 67 is provided. Accordingly, the point use request receiving means 66 (see FIG. 1) of the first embodiment has a function of passing the received customer's point use request to the point use processing means 67. The point use request receiving means 364 (see FIG. 15) of the embodiment does not have such a function.

  <Process of Position Information Game Process by Game System 300 of Third Embodiment>

  In the third embodiment, the game system 300 executes the processing of the position information game (the position information game relating to the visit to the hidden spot) as described below.

  In FIG. 16, the processing of steps S61 to S69 is substantially the same as the processing of steps S1 to S9 of the first embodiment (see FIG. 12), and in steps S63 and S64, the real spot information storage unit 43 and the virtual fence The only difference is that transmission / reception processing of information stored in the information storage means 44 is not performed.

  After performing the processing of the hidden spot visit determination means 63 (step S69), the visit determination result transmitting means 362 receives from the hidden spot visit determination means 63 the information of the hidden spot determined to have been visited and receives the received information. The information of the hidden spot (the hidden spot ID of the hidden spot, the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point, etc.) is transmitted to the game providing server 320 via the network 1 together with the customer ID (step S70).

  On the game providing server 320 side, information on the hidden spot (a hidden spot ID of the hidden spot determined to have been visited, , Position information of a hidden spot creation reference point, etc.). Then, points are given by the point giving means 322 using the information stored in the real spot information storage means 43 and the virtual fence information storage means 44, and information such as the number of points given (acquired point information) is sent to the customer. It is stored in the customer point storage means 46 in association with the ID (step S71).

  The processing in steps S72 to S78 in FIG. 16 is substantially the same as the processing in steps S13 to S20 in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment, except that there is no processing in step S18.

  <Effect of Third Embodiment>

  According to the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained. That is, in the game system 300, similarly to the game system 10 of the first embodiment, the hidden spot to be created is not a spot that actually exists and is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal 350. Even if the current location falls within the area of the hidden spot and points are given to the customer, the customer recognizes when and where they visited and the points were given to themselves. Not in a state. Therefore, if the customer moves his or her location by walking or the like with the customer terminal 350, points will be accumulated without the customer's knowledge. It is possible to realize a situation that exceeds the range of expectations and expectations, avoids the inevitability and necessity of the result, improves the motivation to execute the game, and gives motivation to execute the game.

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  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and modifications and the like within a range that can achieve the object of the present invention are included in the present invention.

  For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, a hidden spot distribution pattern having a finite size (such as the pattern types P2 to P7 shown in FIGS. 5 to 10) is formed by connecting a plurality of patterns by applying a continuous pattern. In this case, the processing is provided on the assumption that the processing of increasing the arrangement locations of the hidden spots (see FIG. 11) is performed.

  However, the hidden spot distribution pattern having a finite size is not a pattern based on the assumption that continuous pattern application (see FIG. 11) is performed from one starting point as used in each of the above embodiments. By using the current positions of the customer terminals 50, 250, and 350 as starting points, for example, each time a pattern is applied at predetermined time intervals, the starting point is moved, and one pattern application is applied to one starting point. May be performed on the premise that only the above operation is performed.

  FIG. 17 shows a hidden spot distribution pattern of a finite size (pattern type = P8) on the assumption that such a usage (a usage of moving the position of the starting point every time a pattern is applied), that is, 1 An example of a pattern that does not assume that a continuous pattern application from one starting point is performed is shown.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the movement of the position of the starting point is allowed. However, the starting point is fixed while a plurality of patterns are connected to increase the location of the hidden spot. (Refer to FIG. 11) In the state where the starting point is fixed, the pattern application is repeated and the patterns are connected one after another, thereby expanding the arrangement range of the hidden spots. On the other hand, the use of the pattern shown in FIG. 17 is different in that the starting point moves, but for each starting point, only one pattern application is performed.

  The pattern (pattern type = P8) in FIG. 17 is a pattern defined by using the (r, θ) coordinates. (0, 0) is used as a pattern reference point, and other than (0, 0) is a pattern dependent point. (R, θ). The number of pattern dependent points (r, θ) is arbitrary, and the maximum value of r is also arbitrary. However, if the number of pattern dependent points (r, θ) is too large or the maximum value of r is too large, the processing amount increases, so that the pattern usage shown in FIG. (The method of moving the position) is not preferred.

  However, although the maximum value of r is arbitrary, it needs to be determined in relation to the moving speed of the customer (customer terminal 50, 250, 350). The current position of (350) immediately goes out of the range of the pattern, and the visit to the hidden spot is not established. Accordingly, the maximum amount of r is set so that the amount of movement of the customer (customer terminal 50, 250, 350) within the time interval for moving the starting point (the time for moving from one starting point to the next starting point) falls within the range of the pattern. What is necessary is just to determine a value.

  Therefore, the maximum value of r may be determined so that the following state continues. In FIG. 17, for example, first, the current position of the customer terminals 50, 250, and 350 at time T100 is set as a starting point, and a pattern is applied to match the starting point with the pattern reference point (0, 0). , T103, T104,..., The current position information of the customer terminals 50, 250, and 350 is acquired, and the pattern is applied to the starting point at time T100 while the visit determination to the hidden spot is repeated. Is within the range of the customer. Next, starting from the current position of the customer terminal 50, 250, 350 at the time T200, a pattern is applied to match the pattern reference point (0, 0) with the starting point, and thereafter, the time T201, T202, T203, T204, .., The current position information of the customer terminals 50, 250, and 350 is acquired, and while the visit determination to the hidden spot is repeated, the customer is within the range of the pattern applied to the starting point at time T200. Is in the state of being. Then, the current positions of the customer terminals 50, 250, and 350 at the time T300 are set as starting points, and a pattern is applied so as to match the pattern reference point (0, 0) with the starting points. In the process of acquiring the current location information of the customer terminals 50, 250, and 350 and repeating the visit determination to the hidden spot, the customer falls within the range of the pattern applied to the starting point at time T300. State. What is necessary is just to make such a state continue.

  In the case of using the pattern as described above (moving the position of the starting point every time a pattern is applied), a finite-sized hidden spot distribution pattern prepared as shown in FIG. , Θ) coordinate (pattern type = P8), for example, a pattern in which pattern dependent points are arranged in the north, south, east and west directions as in the above-described embodiments (FIGS. 10 or the like of pattern types P2 to P7) or a pattern in which pattern dependent points are arranged at grid positions.

  When the pattern is used as described above (the starting point is moved every time the pattern is applied), the pattern is hidden at the current position of the customer terminals 50, 250, and 350 each time the pattern is applied. Since the hidden spot is created by applying the spot distribution pattern, it is possible to avoid the creation of the hidden spot where the customer (customer terminal 50, 250, 350) cannot enter due to the moving speed of the customer. Thus, the efficiency of the hidden spot creation process and the subsequent visit determination process can be improved.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game systems 10, 200, and 300 are auxiliary games accompanying the other games X and Y in that the acquired points can be used for the other games X and Y. Yes, the game is an independent game in that a competitive game can be played. However, the position information game according to the present invention (a position information game relating to visits to hidden spots) is a game system such as a pedometer system. It may be an auxiliary game attached to a system other than the above.

  As described above, the game system, the terminal-installed game program, and the server-installed game program of the present invention are, for example, a game for giving points that can be used for other games, a competition game for competing for acquired points. It is suitable for use in competition games for competing for the degree of attainment of the purpose of a moving route by a customer's walking or the like and artistic arts, games attached to a pedometer system, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Network which is a communication line 10, 200, 300 Game system 20, 220, 320 Game provision server 25 Point addition means 26 Point use processing means provided in game provision server 27 Competition means 42, 72 Pattern storage means 46 Customer point storage Means 47 Server-side data storage means for another game X 48 Server-side data storage means for another game Y 50, 250, 350 Customer terminal 52 Positioning means 62, 222 Hidden spot creation means 63, 223 Hidden spot visit determination means 64, 224, 322 Point giving means 67 Point use processing means provided in the customer terminal 75 Acquired point storage means 76 Terminal-side data storage means for another game X 77 Terminal-side data storage means for another game Y

Claims (18)

It is configured to include a customer terminal formed of a smartphone or other mobile device carried and operated by a customer who plays a game using location information, and a game providing server connected to the customer terminal via a communication line. A game system,
The customer terminal,
Hidden spot creation means for executing a process of creating a hidden spot that is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal and that includes an area set in a real area without assuming the existence of a real spot,
Using the current location information of the customer terminal obtained from the positioning means provided in the customer terminal, whether or not the current location of the customer terminal has entered the area of the hidden spot created by the hidden spot creation means Hidden spot visit determination means for performing a process of determining whether
When the hidden spot visit determination means determines that the vehicle has entered the area of the hidden spot, points are given to the customer, and the number of points given is stored in the acquired point storage means provided in the customer terminal. Or transmitted to the game providing server via a communication line to be stored in the customer point storing means provided in the game providing server, or stored and stored in the obtained point storing means of the customer terminal. Point providing means for executing a process of transmitting to the game providing server via a communication line for later storing in the customer point storing means of the game providing server. . It is configured to include a customer terminal formed of a smartphone or other mobile device carried and operated by a customer who plays a game using location information, and a game providing server connected to the customer terminal via a communication line. A game system,
The customer terminal,
A current position for executing a process of acquiring the current position information of the customer terminal from the positioning means provided in the customer terminal and transmitting the acquired current position information of the customer terminal to the game providing server via a communication line. Comprising information transmission means,
The game providing server,
Current position information receiving means for executing a process of receiving current position information of the customer terminal transmitted from the customer terminal via a communication line,
Hidden spot creation means for executing a process of creating a hidden spot that is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal and that includes an area set in a real area without assuming the existence of a real spot,
Using the current location information of the customer terminal received by the current location information receiving means, determine whether the current location of the customer terminal has entered the area of the hidden spot created by the hidden spot creation means Hidden spot visit determination means for executing a process to perform
When the hidden spot visit determination means determines that the vehicle has entered the area of the hidden spot, points are provided to the customer, and the number of provided points is provided in the game providing server in association with the customer ID. And a point giving means for executing a process of storing the customer point in the customer point storing means. It is configured to include a customer terminal formed of a smartphone or other mobile device carried and operated by a customer who plays a game using location information, and a game providing server connected to the customer terminal via a communication line. A game system,
The customer terminal,
Hidden spot creation means for executing a process of creating a hidden spot that is not displayed on the screen of the customer terminal and that includes an area set in a real area without assuming the existence of a real spot,
Using the current location information of the customer terminal obtained from the positioning means provided in the customer terminal, whether or not the current location of the customer terminal has entered the area of the hidden spot created by the hidden spot creation means Hidden spot visit determination means for performing a process of determining whether
When the hidden spot visit determination means determines that the vehicle has entered the area of the hidden spot, the hidden spot ID or the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to be entered is transmitted via the communication line. Visit determination result transmission means for executing processing for transmitting to the game providing server,
The game providing server includes:
Receiving the hidden spot ID or the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot transmitted from the customer terminal via a communication line, and receiving the hidden spot ID or the received hidden spot creation reference point. Point giving means for giving a point corresponding to the position information to a customer, and storing the number of given points in a customer point storing means provided in the game providing server in association with a customer ID. A game system comprising: and a game system. The game providing server,
If there is a customer request to redeem the points earned for virtual value goods used in other games, or to allocate equivalent points used in other games Receiving the request of the customer transmitted from the customer terminal via a communication line, and using the number of points of the customer stored in the customer point storage means provided in the game providing server. In addition to reducing the number of points per minute, the number of valuables or the valuables ID obtained in the conversion process for exchange or the number of points to be allocated is determined on the server side for another game provided in the game providing server. The data storage means is provided with a point use processing means for executing a process of adding or adding the customer ID in association with the customer ID and storing the data. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The customer terminal,
If there is a customer request to redeem the points earned for virtual value goods used in other games, or to allocate equivalent points used in other games Subtracting the number of points to be used from the number of points stored in the acquired point storage means provided in the customer terminal, and the quantity or value of the valuable product obtained in the conversion process for exchange Point use processing means for executing processing for adding or adding the object ID or the number of points to be applied to the terminal-side data storage means for another game provided in the customer terminal and storing the result. The game system according to claim 1, wherein: The game providing server,
Competition means for executing a process of determining a winning or losing or ranking of a competition game by comparing the number of points of a plurality of customers stored in the customer point storage means. The game system according to claim 1. The hidden spot visit determination means,
In addition to determining whether or not to enter the area of the hidden spot, and also to determine whether or not to exit from the area of the hidden spot entered,
The time of entering the area of the hidden spot and the time of leaving the area of the hidden spot are obtained, the stay time of the hidden spot is calculated from the difference between these times, and the calculated stay time is determined in advance. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein when the difference is equal to or less than or equal to the threshold value, a process of determining that the visit does not correspond to the visit to the hidden spot is performed. system. The hidden spot creation means,
Position information of at least one starting point, and a pattern reference point prepared in advance and described in a program or stored in pattern storage means provided in the customer terminal or the game providing server, and the pattern reference point Using a hidden spot distribution pattern composed of a plurality of pattern dependent points determined by relative positions with respect to each other, each of the plurality of pattern dependent points is set as a hidden spot creation reference point by applying a pattern that matches the pattern reference point with the starting point. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the game system is configured to execute a process of creating the plurality of hidden spots. The hidden spot creation means,
As a first process, by applying a first pattern that matches the pattern reference point of the hidden spot distribution pattern with the starting point, the position of each of the plurality of pattern dependent points is obtained, and each obtained Creating a plurality of said hidden spots using the position as a first hidden spot creation reference point;
Thereafter, when N is an integer of 2 or more, the (N-1) th processing is performed at each position of a plurality of pattern dependent points obtained by applying the (N-1) th pattern as the Nth processing. The position of each of the plurality of pattern dependent points is obtained by applying the N-th pattern to match the pattern reference points for the same or different hidden spot distribution pattern as the hidden spot distribution pattern applied in the second processing. Creating a plurality of the hidden spots using each of the obtained positions as an Nth hidden spot creation reference point;
The game system according to claim 8, wherein a process of creating a plurality of the hidden spots is performed by repeating pattern application while increasing N by one. The hidden spot creation means,
When performing the second and subsequent patterns, using the current position information of the customer terminal, the plurality of pattern dependent points used as hidden spot creation reference points for the hidden spots already created are used. From among the selected pattern dependent points within a predetermined distance from the current position of the customer terminal, at each position of the selected pattern dependent points, for the hidden spot distribution pattern to be applied next 10. The game system according to claim 9, wherein a pattern is applied to match the pattern reference point. The hidden spot creation means,
By using the current position information of the customer terminal as the start point of the current position of the customer terminal, a process of moving the position of the start point is performed each time the pattern is applied using the hidden spot distribution pattern. The game system according to claim 8, wherein the game system is configured. The hidden spot creation means,
At least one of a process of changing the size of an area of all or a part of the hidden spots to be created among the plurality of hidden spots with time, and a process of creating a plurality of the hidden spots having different area sizes. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the game system is configured to execute two processes. The point giving means,
When it is determined by the hidden spot visit determination means that the current position of the customer terminal has entered the area of the hidden spot,
If the hidden spot determined to have entered corresponds to a predetermined specific hidden spot among the plurality of hidden spots created by the hidden spot creating means, a larger number of hidden spots than other hidden spots A process of giving points,
It is determined whether or not the area of the hidden spot determined to have entered includes a predetermined real specific spot, and when the real specific spot is included, the number is larger than other hidden spots. A process of giving points of
It is determined whether the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to have entered is inside a predetermined virtual fence, and when it is determined that it is inside, it is larger than the other hidden spots. A process of giving a number of points;
It is determined whether or not the hidden spot creation reference point and the visit time for the hidden spot determined to have entered are within the predetermined virtual fence and within a predetermined time zone, and A process of giving a larger number of points than other hidden spots when it is determined to be satisfied,
Of all or some of the plurality of hidden spots created by the hidden spot creating means, the time varying the number of points to be given when entering these hidden spots. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein at least one of the following processes is executed. The point giving means,
The number of points given and the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to be entered are stored in the customer point storage means provided in the game providing server in association with the customer ID. It is configured to execute processing,
The game providing server,
Using the position information of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot stored in the customer point storage means, it is determined whether the hidden spot creation reference point is within a predetermined virtual fence. Judgment, if it is determined that it is included, add a point, or, if the number of the hidden spot creation reference points determined to be included, is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold, or, The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising point addition means for executing a process of adding points. The point giving means,
The customer point storage means provided in the game providing server, in which the number of given points and the position information and visit time of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to be entered are associated with a customer ID. It is configured to execute processing for storing in
The game providing server,
Using the position information and visit time of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot stored in the customer point storage means,
It is determined whether or not the hidden spot creation reference point and the visit time are within a predetermined virtual fence and within a predetermined time zone. Addition or, if the number of the hidden spot creation reference points that are determined to satisfy both are greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold value or more than a threshold value, a point addition means that executes a process of adding points The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the game system is configured. The point giving means,
The number of points given, and the position information and visit time or visit order of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot determined to have entered, in association with the customer ID, the customer provided in the game providing server. It is configured to execute processing to be stored in the point storage means,
The game providing server includes:
Using the position information and visit time or visit order of the hidden spot creation reference point for the hidden spot stored in the customer point storage means,
Determine whether the line connecting the positions of the hidden spot creation reference points for the hidden spots visited by the customer in the order of visit draws a predetermined character, symbol, or constellation or other figure, and draws it. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising a point adding unit that executes a process of adding points when it is determined that the point is determined.   A terminal-installed game program for causing a smartphone or other mobile device capable of performing arithmetic processing to function as the customer terminal constituting the game system according to claim 1.   A server-installed game program for causing a computer to function as the game providing server configuring the game system according to claim 2.

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