JP2021159701A - Program, server device and game system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a program that can improve convenience for users, and to provide a server device and a game system.SOLUTION: A program controls a computer to function as: receiving means 221 for receiving movement information that is identified on the basis of movement schedules of multiple users; matching means 222 for matching two or more users on the basis of the movement information; and a transmitting-receiving means 223 for transmitting and receiving game information of a game with respect to a communication terminal 5 that is associated with the matched two or more users.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present disclosure relates to programs, server devices and game systems.

Conventionally, a user matching method for matching users having similar game skills in an online game has been known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a user matching method capable of matching a user by utilizing not only the skill of the user but also various environmental elements of the user.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-046139

In recent years, the automatic driving technology of a vehicle has been rapidly developed, and when the automatic driving is completely performed, a person in the vehicle can play a game on a communication terminal such as a smartphone while moving on the vehicle. Here, if a plurality of users can be matched according to the movement information of the users, the convenience of the users can be improved, but such a system has not existed in the past.

The present disclosure aims to improve the convenience of the user.

The first aspect is
Computer,
A reception means that accepts movement information specified based on the movement schedules of multiple users,
A matching means for matching two or more of the users based on the movement information,
A transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving game information of a game to two or more matched communication terminals associated with the user, and
It is a program characterized by functioning as.

Also, in the first aspect,
Computer, more
The communication terminal functions as a reward giving means for giving a reward to the user according to the result of the game executed based on the game information, and the reward giving means receives the reward based on the movement information. The content can be decided.

Also, in the first aspect,
The reward is a discount on the consideration required for the user to move.
The matching means can match a plurality of the users who are close to each other.

Also, in the first aspect,
Computer, more
It can function as a determination means for determining the content of the game based on the movement information.

in this case,
The determination means can determine the content of the game so that all the matched users can complete the game by the time they arrive at their destination.

Also, in the first aspect,
The transmission / reception means selects a plurality of candidates for the game based on the first movement information specified based on the movement schedule of the first user, and the game identification information of the game of the plurality of candidates is the first. Send to the user's first communication terminal,
The game specific information can include an instruction to display the outline of the game of the plurality of candidates on the first communication terminal.

in this case,
The transmitting / receiving means
The game selection information of the game selected by the first user based on the outline displayed on the first communication terminal is received from the first communication terminal, and a plurality of second communication terminals of the plurality of second users receive a plurality of game selection information. Send the other party information,
The other party information transmitted to the second communication terminal includes an instruction to display the information of the first user received from the first communication terminal and the outline of the selected game on the second communication terminal.
The matching means
The first user responds to the reception of the other party selection information that identifies that the second user has selected to execute the game with the first user from the second communication terminal. And the second user can be matched.

Also, in the first aspect,
Computer, more
It is made to function as a reward giving means for giving a reward to the user according to the result of the game executed based on the game information on the communication terminal.
The transmission / reception means is predetermined based on the first movement information specified based on the movement schedule of the first user and the second movement information specified based on the movement schedule of the plurality of second users. The second user who satisfies the condition of the above is specified, and a plurality of other party information is transmitted to the specified second user.
The other party information may include an instruction to display the information of the first user received from the first communication terminal of the first user on the second communication terminal of the second user with a priority based on the reward. can.

Also, in the first aspect,
In response to the transmission / reception means receiving the matching request from the first communication terminal of the first user and the second communication terminal of the plurality of second users, the matching means is scheduled to move the first user. The second user who satisfies a predetermined condition is automatically matched based on the first movement information specified based on the above and the second movement information specified based on the movement schedule of the second user. can do.

The second aspect is
By running the program
A reception means that accepts movement information specified based on the movement schedules of multiple users,
A matching means for matching two or more of the users based on the movement information,
A transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving game information of a game to two or more matched communication terminals associated with the user, and
It is a server device equipped with a computer that functions as a server.

The third aspect is
A reception means that accepts movement information specified based on the movement schedules of multiple users,
A matching means for matching two or more of the users based on the movement information,
A transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving game information of a game to two or more matched communication terminals associated with the user, and
It is a game system equipped with.

According to the present disclosure, the convenience of the user can be improved.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the game system in this embodiment. This is an example of a game management table. This is an example of a user management table. This is an example of a taxi management table. It is a flow diagram which shows the flow of a series of operations of a game system in this embodiment. It is a chart diagram which shows the transmission and reception of information between each device and a communication terminal when a series of operations are performed in the game system of this embodiment. This is a selection screen for selecting the host side or the guest side displayed on the touch panel of the communication terminal. This is a game selection screen on the host side displayed on the touch panel of the communication terminal. This screen is displayed on the touch panel of the communication terminal and shows the details of the game specific information. This is a standby screen displayed on the touch panel of the communication terminal after selecting the content of the game. This is a screen for selecting an opponent on the guest side, which is displayed on the touch panel of the communication terminal. This screen is displayed on the touch panel of the communication terminal and shows the details of the opponent and the outline of the game.

[Embodiment]
The game system 1 of the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Explanation of game system 1>
In the game system 1 shown in FIG. 1, the server device 2 (computer), the vehicle control device 3, and the communication terminal 5 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via the communication network 6. The vehicle control device 3 is mounted on a taxi and automatically drives the taxi.

The communication terminal 5 is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, or the like. In the following, a case where the communication terminal 5 is a smartphone will be illustrated.

<Overview of Game System 1>
The server device 2 (computer) stores a game program and game data, and causes each communication terminal 5 to play a game by transmitting and receiving a control signal related to the game to each of the plurality of communication terminals 5.

The communication terminal 5 executes a predetermined game based on the operation of the user. Therefore, the communication terminal 5 receives (specifically, downloads and installs) a game program and game data from the server device 2 via the communication network 6.

Account information including identification information and a password is assigned to each user in association with the communication terminal 5. This account information is transmitted from the communication terminal 5 to the server device 2 at the time of login, and is used for user authentication in the server device 2.

After user authentication, mutual communication between the server device 2 and the communication terminal 5 becomes possible. After logging in, when the communication terminal 5 receives the data necessary for the progress of the game (data related to the progress of the game) from the server device 2, the communication terminal 5 outputs the game image and sound to the touch panel 57 and the speaker 58 based on the user's operation while outputting the game image and sound to the touch panel 57 and the speaker 58. Advance the game.

In the present embodiment, when a user in a taxi in which automatic driving is performed plays a game on the communication terminal 5, the server device 2 matches two or more users in different taxis. Matching two or more users means enabling two or more users to play the same game in multiplayer on the communication terminal 5.

<Configuration of game system 1>
Hereinafter, each hardware configuration of the server device 2, the vehicle control device 3, and the communication terminal 5 will be described with reference to FIG.

<Configuration of server device 2>
As shown in FIG. 1, the server device 2 has a network interface 21, a control unit 22, and a storage unit 23. The network interface 21 and the storage unit 23 are electrically connected to the control unit 22 via the bus 24.

The network interface 21 is communicably connected to the vehicle control device 3 and the communication terminal 5 via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and a LAN.

The control unit 22 is composed of a microprocessor including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the server device 2.

The control unit 22 functions as a reception means 221, a matching means 222, a transmission / reception means 223, a reward giving means 224, and a determination means 225 by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 23 described later.

The reception means 221 receives the movement information specified based on the movement schedules of a plurality of users. The movement schedule is information necessary for identifying the movement mode, such as the user's current location and destination. The travel information includes information on the travel distance, travel time, and consideration required for travel, which are specified based on the travel schedule.

The travel distance is the distance from the user's current location to the destination, for example, the distance from the departure point where the user took a taxi to the destination, or if the taxi has already departed, the taxi The distance from your current location to your destination. The travel distance may be a straight-line distance between the current location and the destination, but is preferably the distance between the current location and the destination when an efficient travel route is taken in consideration of various road traffic information. ..

The travel time is the time required for the taxi to travel from the current location to the destination as described above, and is preferably a time reasonably expected in consideration of various road traffic information. The consideration required for transportation is typically a taxi fare, but may be a highway fare, fuel cost, or the like. If the vehicle is something like a train or an airplane, it may be a fare.

The matching means 222 matches two or more users who are in a taxi in which automatic driving is performed, based on the movement information of a plurality of users.

The transmission / reception means 223 transmits / receives game information for executing a game on the communication terminal 5 associated with two or more matched users. The game information transmitted by the transmission / reception means 223 to the communication terminal 5 is information necessary for the user to play a game on the communication terminal 5. Specifically, it is data for executing a game session such as a quest, data for controlling various parameters and actions of each character, and data for virtual game space objects and textures.

The game information received by the transmission / reception means 223 from the communication terminal 5 is information input by the user to the communication terminal 5 during the game. Specifically, it is data for specifying the action content and action result of the character operated by the user, and data for various options selected by the user.

Further, the transmission / reception means 223 transmits the game information received from one communication terminal 5 to another communication terminal 5. As a result, in another communication terminal 5, the actions of the opponent's character, the result of selecting various options, and the like are reflected in the game, so that multiplayer can be performed on the plurality of communication terminals 5. The game played by two or more matched users is not particularly limited, but typically includes a competitive game and a cooperative game.

The reward giving means 224 gives a reward to the user according to the result of the game executed based on the game information on the communication terminal 5. Any in-game reward or out-of-game reward can be adopted as the reward. In the present embodiment, for example, as an out-of-game reward, at least a part of the consideration required for the movement of the user may be provided. Specifically, it is to provide the above-mentioned taxi fare, fare discount, and a part of fuel cost.

The reward given to the user is issued by the sponsor company. Instead of paying the sponsor company, the advertisement video of the sponsor company is played on the user's communication terminal 5 or the monitor installed in the taxi. The timing at which such an advertising video is played is the waiting time for downloading game data, the time between multiple games such as three games or five games, and the time before the reward is displayed after the game is attached. .. In this way, the sponsor company pays the taxi company the source of the reward as the sponsor fee.

The determination means 225 determines the content of the game based on the movement information of a plurality of users. In the present embodiment, the determination means 225 automatically selects a game name and rules so that all matched users can complete the game while on the move.

The storage unit 23 is composed of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an SSD (Solid State Drive), and the like. In the storage unit 23, in addition to various programs including a part of the game program of the present embodiment, various data such as the game management table 231 and the user management table 232 are stored.

The game management table 231 manages games played by a plurality of matched users. As shown in FIG. 2, the game management table 231 includes information such as a game name, a game type, a game rule, a reward, and a minimum play time. The game name is a name for identifying the game. A game type is information about a game genre such as a fighting game or a puzzle game, which is helpful when a user selects a game. The rule of the game is, for example, information on how many games are played.

The minimum play time is the minimum time required for the user to play one game on the communication terminal 5. In order for the user to end the game while moving, the movement time must be at least longer than the minimum play time, which is a guide for identifying the game that the user can play based on the user's movement schedule.

The user management table 232 manages information on users who play the game. As shown in FIG. 3, the user management table 232 includes information such as user identification information, various user attributes, and game results. The user identification information is information necessary for identifying the user, for example, a number of several digits. In addition, various attributes of the user include information on the gender and age of the user.

The game results are the number of wins and losses for each game type. In addition, the game results are the results when the user plays the game via the dedicated application (the number of wins and losses of the "E-sports taxi" in FIG. 3), and the user through the game application corresponding to the game. Includes the results of playing (the number of wins and losses of "other than E-sports taxi" in Fig. 3). Further, the game result may be specified by integrating both the result when the user plays the game through the dedicated application and the result when the user plays the game through the game application.

The dedicated application is provided by a taxi company that owns a taxi that operates unmanned, and is used by a user who has taken the taxi to operate the taxi. Specifically, when the user who got on the taxi inputs the destination information with the dedicated application of the communication terminal 5, the taxi is unmanned driven to the input destination. In addition, the user can also play a game provided by a game company with a dedicated application while driving a taxi unattended.

The game application is provided by the game company, and the user can play the game on the game application of the communication terminal 5 regardless of whether it is inside or outside the taxi. The content of the game that the user can play with the dedicated application is the same as the content of the game that the user can play with the game application.

<Configuration of vehicle control device 3>
As described above, the vehicle control device 3 is mounted on the taxi. As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle control device 3 has a network interface 31, a control unit 32, and a storage unit 33. The network interface 31 and the storage unit 33 are electrically connected to the control unit 32 via the bus 34.

The network interface 31 is communicably connected to the server device 2 and the communication terminal 5 via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and a LAN.

The control unit 32 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the vehicle control device 3.

The control unit 32 functions as an operation control means 321, a transmission means 322, a movement calculation means 323, a charge calculation means 324, and a current location confirmation means 325 by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 33 described later.

The driving control means 321 automatically drives the taxi.

The current location confirmation means 325 acquires the current location information of the taxi equipped with the vehicle control device 3 based on GPS (Global Positioning System) or the like.

The movement calculation means 323 calculates the movement distance and the movement time based on the movement schedule of the user. Specifically, when the vehicle control device 3 receives the destination information input by the user who got on the taxi, the movement calculation means 323 identifies the current location acquired by the current location confirmation means 325 and the destination. , Identify the user's move schedule. The movement calculation means 323 identifies the movement means from the current location to the destination, and calculates the movement distance and the movement time based on the movement means.

The fare calculation means 324 calculates the consideration required for the movement based on the calculated travel distance and travel time.

The transmission means 322 transmits the movement information to the server device 2. The travel information includes information on the travel distance and travel time calculated by the travel calculation means 323, and the consideration required for the travel calculated by the charge calculation means 324.

The storage unit 33 is composed of an HDD, a RAM, a ROM, an SSD, and the like. In addition to various programs required for automatic taxi driving, the storage unit 33 stores various data such as a taxi management table 331 and map data.

The taxi management table 331 manages information such as the movement schedule of the taxi on which the user has boarded. As shown in FIG. 4, the taxi management table 331 includes information such as user identification information, current location, destination, route, travel distance, travel time, and consideration required for travel. The user identification information in the taxi management table 331 is preferably information that can be associated with the user information in the user management table 232. In that case, it is preferable to associate various user attributes in a form that cannot identify an individual, such as canceling the association.

<Configuration of communication terminal 5>
As shown in FIG. 1, the communication terminal 5 has a touch panel 57 and a speaker 58. Further, the communication terminal 5 has a network interface 51, a control unit 52, a graphic processing unit 53, an operation unit 54, an audio processing unit 55, and a storage unit 56. The network interface 51, the graphic processing unit 53, the operation unit 54, the audio processing unit 55, and the storage unit 56 are electrically connected to the control unit 52 via the bus 59.

The network interface 51 is communicably connected to the communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data between the communication terminal 5 and the server device 2 and the vehicle control device 3. Further, the communication terminal 5 and the vehicle control device 3 may be communicably connected by short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark).

The graphic processing unit 53 describes a game image including various objects related to the character and the virtual game space in a moving image format according to the game image information output from the control unit 52 described later. The graphic processing unit 53 is connected to, for example, the touch panel 57, and the game image depicted in the moving image format is displayed on the touch panel 57 as a game screen.

The operation unit 54 is connected to the touch panel 57, and transmits / receives data related to operation input to the touch panel 57 to / from the touch panel 57. The user touches the touch panel 57 to input an operation signal to the communication terminal 5.

The audio processing unit 55 is connected to the speaker 58, and when the game sound is reproduced and synthesized according to the instruction of the control unit 52 described later, this is output from the speaker 58.

The control unit 52 is composed of a microcomputer including a CPU and a semiconductor memory, and controls the operation of the communication terminal 5.

The control unit 52 functions as the communication means 521, the game execution means 522, and the notification control means 523 by executing various programs stored in the storage unit 56, which will be described later.

The communication means 521 is a function of communicating with the server device 2 via the network interface 51.

The communication means 521 generates and transmits information that can be grasped by the server device 2 in response to various operation signals received from the touch panel 57 by the operation unit 54. For example, the communication means 521 transmits account information, new game data download request information, quest execution request, and the like to the server device 2. Further, the communication means 521 receives new game data or the like sent from the server device 2 in response to the download request information.

The game executing means 522 reads data such as virtual game space objects and textures included in the game data from the storage unit 56, which will be described later, or receives data from the server device 2 in accordance with the operation of the touch panel 57 by the user of the communication terminal 5. It is used to generate two-dimensional or three-dimensional game image information while executing a game program. By processing the game image information by the graphic processing unit 53, the processed game images are sequentially displayed on the touch panel 57.

Then, the game execution means 522 arranges the character on the game image according to the operation of the user of the communication terminal 5, and controls the behavior of the character in the virtual game space according to the operation of the user and the progress of the game. For example, the game execution means 522 causes the quest to be executed in the game in response to the user's operation via the touch panel 57.

When executing the game, the notification control means 523 controls the display of the touch panel 57 and the voice output of the speaker 58 according to the operation of the user of the communication terminal 5.

The storage unit 56 is composed of an HDD, a RAM, a ROM, an SSD, and the like. The storage unit 56 stores game data downloaded from the server device 2, various programs including a part of the game program, account information of the communication terminal 5, and the like.

<Flow of operation of game system 1>
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of a series of operations of the game system 1 in the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 6 is a chart diagram showing transmission / reception of information between the server device 2, the vehicle control device 3, and the communication terminal 5 when a series of operations are performed in the game system 1 in the present embodiment. 7 to 12 are screens displayed on the touch panel 57 of the communication terminal 5.

When the user gets on a taxi that is operated unmanned, the user activates the dedicated application on the communication terminal 5 (step st1). Then, the user inputs the destination information with the dedicated application of the communication terminal 5. The destination information input to the communication terminal 5 by the user and the user identification information corresponding to the communication terminal 5 are transmitted from the communication terminal 5 to the vehicle control device 3. Alternatively, the user may directly input the destination information into the vehicle control device 3.

When the vehicle control device 3 receives the destination information, the current location confirmation means 325 acquires the current location information of the taxi, and the movement calculation means 323 identifies the current location and the destination acquired by the current location confirmation means 325. And identify the user's move schedule. Further, the operation control means 321 specifies the movement information based on the specified movement schedule as described above. Then, the driving control means 321 automatically calculates the route to the destination based on the movement information, and automatically drives the taxi along the calculated route.

The fare calculation means 324 calculates the consideration required for the movement based on the specified movement schedule.

The movement schedule and movement information of the specified user are managed in the taxi management table 331 of the storage unit 33. Further, the information managed in the taxi management table 331 is also transmitted to the server (not shown) of the taxi company via the communication network 6 by the transmission means 322.

Further, the user's movement information is transmitted to the server device 2 by the transmission means 322. The movement information transmitted to the server device 2 includes information on the movement distance, the movement time, and the consideration required for the movement. The receiving means 221 of the server device 2 receives the movement information transmitted from the vehicle control device 3. After that, the vehicle control device 3 transmits the authentication information to the user's communication terminal 5.

When the authentication information is transmitted to the communication terminal 5 of the user who got on the taxi, the user can play a game with the dedicated application of the communication terminal 5. Specifically, the screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the touch panel 57 of the communication terminal 5. The screen shown in FIG. 7 is a selection screen for the user to select the host side or the guest side.

The host user first selects the content of the game to play, and then waits for the guest user to join as an opponent. The guest side user selects an opponent from a plurality of host side users. Further, on the screen shown in FIG. 7, it is possible to select not to play a match in the game.

In the following description, an example in which the matching means 222 matches the first user on the host side and the second user on the guest side on different taxis will be described. In the following description, the communication terminal 5 of the first user will be referred to as the first communication terminal 5A, and the communication terminal 5 of the second user will be referred to as the second communication terminal 5B. Further, the movement information of the first user is referred to as the first movement information, and the movement information of the second user is referred to as the second movement information.

When the destination of the first user who got on the taxi is accepted by the vehicle control device 3, the current location confirmation means 325 acquires the current location information of the taxi, and the movement calculation means 323 acquires the current location acquired by the current location confirmation means 325. , And the destination is specified, and the movement schedule of the first user is specified. Further, the operation control means 321 specifies the first movement information based on the specified movement schedule, and the specified first movement information is transmitted from the vehicle control device 3 to the server device 2 ((1) in FIG. 6). )).

Further, the authentication information is transmitted from the vehicle control device 3 to the first communication terminal 5A of the first user ((2) in FIG. 6). Then, the screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the first communication terminal 5A.

After that, when the first user taps "Select a playable game" on the screen shown in FIG. 7 on the first communication terminal 5A to make a game selection request (YES in step st2), the game selection request is the first communication. It is transmitted from the terminal 5A to the server device 2 ((3) in FIG. 6), and this game selection request is received by the transmission / reception means 223.

Then, the transmission / reception means 223 selects a plurality of candidates for the game based on the first movement information, and transmits the game specific information of the games of the plurality of candidates to the first communication terminal 5A. The game specific information is information that can be used as a reference when the first user on the host side selects the content of the game. The game specific information includes an instruction to display an outline of a plurality of candidate games on the first communication terminal 5A. The game overview includes the game name, game type, rules and minimum play time.

Specifically, the transmission / reception means 223 selects a plurality of game candidates from various games managed in the game management table 231 based on the first movement information, and identifies the games of the selected plurality of games. Information is transmitted to the first communication terminal 5A. At this time, a game whose minimum play time is shorter than the movement time of the first movement information is selected.

When the game specific information of the plurality of games is transmitted from the server device 2 to the first communication terminal 5A, the screen shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the touch panel 57 of the first communication terminal 5A (step st3). The screen shown in FIG. 8 is a game selection screen on the host side. On such a game selection screen, game specific information of a plurality of games is displayed. Further, when the first user taps "Game A" on the screen shown in FIG. 8, the details of the game specific information as shown in FIG. 9 are displayed on the touch panel 57 of the first communication terminal 5A.

On the screen of the details of the game specific information shown in FIG. 9, the first user can select the rules of the game. Specifically, the first user can select how many games to play out of "one game", "three games", and "five games". The rules of the game that can be selected by the first user are limited to those that can finish the game by the time the first user arrives at the destination. Specifically, only the rule that the time obtained by multiplying the minimum play time by the maximum number of games is shorter than the first movement time is displayed on the first communication terminal 5A.

If the first movement time is shorter than the predetermined threshold value, the first user cannot play the game on the first communication terminal 5A because there is not enough time for the first user to play the game. The predetermined threshold value is a value smaller than the minimum play time of any game managed in the game management table 231 of the storage unit 23 of the server device 2.

Then, the transmission / reception means 223 receives the game selection information of the game selected by the first user based on the outline of the game displayed on the first communication terminal 5A from the first communication terminal 5A, and receives the game selection information of the plurality of second users. 2 A plurality of other party information is transmitted to the communication terminal 5B. The game selection information is information on the game name and rules selected by the first user. Further, the other party information transmitted to the second communication terminal 5B includes an instruction to display the information of the first user received from the first communication terminal 5A and the outline of the selected game on the second communication terminal 5B.

Specifically, when the first user taps any of the buttons "1 game", "3 games", and "5 games" on the screen shown in FIG. 9, the game name and rules are selected by the first user. (YES in step st4). Then, the game selection information is transmitted from the first communication terminal 5A to the server device 2 ((5) in FIG. 6). As a result, the transmission / reception means 223 receives the game selection information transmitted from the first communication terminal 5A. After that, the standby screen as shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the first communication terminal 5A of the first user.

Further, the transmission / reception means 223 transmits the outline of the first user on the host side and the selected game that received the game selection information to the plurality of second users on the guest side, which will be described in detail below.

When the destination of the second user who got on the taxi is accepted by the vehicle control device 3, the current location confirmation means 325 acquires the current location information of the taxi, and the movement calculation means 323 acquires the current location acquired by the current location confirmation means 325. , And the destination is specified, and the movement schedule of the second user is specified. Further, the operation control means 321 specifies the second movement information based on the specified movement schedule, and the specified second movement information is transmitted from the vehicle control device 3 to the server device 2 ((6) in FIG. 6). )).

Further, the authentication information is transmitted from the vehicle control device 3 to the second communication terminal 5B of the second user ((7) in FIG. 6). Then, the screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the second communication terminal 5B.

When the second user taps "Search for an opponent who is looking for an opponent" on the screen shown in FIG. 7 on the second communication terminal 5B to make a search request for the opponent (YES in step st5), the opponent search request is made. Is transmitted from the second communication terminal 5B to the server device 2 ((8) in FIG. 6). Then, the other party search request is received by the transmission / reception means 223. The transmission / reception means 223 transmits a plurality of other party information to the second communication terminal 5B to which the other party search request has been sent ((9) in FIG. 6).

The other party information includes an instruction to display the information of the first user on the host side received from the first communication terminal 5A and the outline of the selected game on the second communication terminal 5B.

As a result, the information of the plurality of first users on the host side and the outline of the selected game are displayed on the touch panel 57 of the second communication terminal 5B (step st6). Specifically, the touch panel 57 of the second communication terminal 5B displays a list of a plurality of first users on the host side and an outline of the game as shown in FIG. Further, when the item of the first user having the second user is tapped on the screen shown in FIG. 11, the details of the outline of the game selected by the first user are displayed on the second communication terminal 5B as shown in FIG. NS.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the transmission / reception means 223 transmits a plurality of other party information to the second communication terminal 5B to which the other party search request is sent ((9) in FIG. 6), the movement time is close to the second. One user is extracted, and the extracted information of the first user and the outline of the game are preferentially transmitted to the second communication terminal 5B.

As a result, on the partner selection screen displayed on the second communication terminal 5B as shown in FIG. 11, the first user having a short travel time is preferentially displayed. Therefore, the second user can easily select the first user whose travel time is close. When the second user selects the first user whose travel time is close, each of the first user and the second user can play the game for a long time by making maximum use of the travel time. Specifically, a large number of games can be played.

In this case, since the number and time of the advertising video of the sponsor company being played in the taxi increases, the reward given to the user who wins the game also increases, and the user's satisfaction can be increased. Also, when the second user selects the first user whose movement time is close and plays the game with the same opponent for a long time, it is compared with the case where the game is played for a short time and then the opponent is reselected each time in another game. The user can play the game efficiently.

The matching means 222 receives the opponent selection information that identifies that the second user has selected to execute the game with the first user from the second communication terminal 5B, and the first user and the second user. And match. The other party selection information is information of the first user selected by the second user.

Specifically, when the second user taps "Select" on the screen of the second communication terminal 5B shown in FIG. 12, the first user as an opponent is selected by the second user ("YES" in step st7. "). Then, the information of the first user is transmitted from the second communication terminal 5B to the server device 2 as the other party selection information ((10) in FIG. 6).

When the transmission / reception means 223 of the server device 2 receives the other party selection information from the second communication terminal 5B, the matching means 222 matches the first user selected by the second user with the second user (step st8). .. Then, the transmission / reception means 223 transmits / receives game information of the game to the first communication terminal 5A of the first user and the second communication terminal 5B of the second user (step st9).

At this time, the transmission / reception means 223 transmits game information such as a character's action received from one of the communication terminals 5A and the second communication terminal 5B to the other communication terminal 5. As a result, in the other communication terminal 5, the actions of the opponent's character and the like are reflected in the game, so that the first communication terminal 5A and the second communication terminal 5B can perform multiplayer.

Further, among the first user and the second user, the winner of the game is rewarded by the reward granting means 224. The reward giving means 224 determines the content of the reward based on the movement information of the user. Specifically, as a reward, at least a part of the consideration required for the movement of the user who is the winner of the game among the first user and the second user is provided. Information on the reward given by the reward giving means 224 is transmitted from the server device 2 to the vehicle control device 3 and the server of the taxi company.

Summarizing the above, the program uses the control unit 22 (computer) of the server device 2 to receive the movement information specified based on the movement time of a plurality of users 221 and two or more based on the movement information. It functions as a matching means 222 for matching users and a transmission / reception means 223 for transmitting / receiving game information of a game to a communication terminal 5 associated with two or more matched users.

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According to the present embodiment, in order to match two or more users based on the movement information specified based on the movement schedules of a plurality of users, for example, a user in a taxi in which automatic driving is performed has an estimated movement time. You can play games with other nearby users in multiplayer. Therefore, the convenience of the user can be improved.

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The various control means and processing procedures described in the embodiments are examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, its applications or its uses. Various control means and processing procedures can be appropriately redesigned without changing the gist of the present invention.

For example, the transmission / reception means 223 sets a second user who satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that the movement time of the first user is close to the movement time of the second user) based on the first movement information and the second movement information. When a plurality of other party information is transmitted to the specified second user, the other party information is the information of the first user received from the first communication terminal 5A, which is the priority of the second user based on the reward. It may include an instruction to be displayed on the second communication terminal 5B.

Specifically, when transmitting a plurality of other party information to the second communication terminal 5B ((9) in FIG. 6), the transmission / reception means 223 first extracts the first user whose travel time is close, and then further among them. The first user whose price required for movement is close may be extracted from the above, and the extracted information of the first user and the outline of the selected game may be preferentially transmitted to the second communication terminal 5B.

As a result, in the second communication terminal 5B, as the information of the plurality of first users on the host side, the information of the first user and the selected game in which both the travel time of the second user and the consideration required for the travel are close to each other. The summary of is displayed with priority. In this case, it is possible to prevent an unfair feeling from occurring due to a large difference between the reward of the first user and the reward of the second user obtained when the game is won.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the first user on the host side makes a game selection request on the first communication terminal 5A, a case where the game can be selected from a plurality of game information has been illustrated. May give priority to game specific information of a game having a high reward and transmit it to the first communication terminal 5A. In this case, the game specific information of the game with a high reward is preferentially displayed on the touch panel 57 of the first communication terminal 5A.

Here, a game having a short play time generally has a low reward, but the game specific information of the game with a high reward is preferentially transmitted to the first communication terminal 5A by the transmission / reception means 223, so that the play time is as close as possible to the travel time. The game specific information of the game (that is, the game in which the reward is high) can be preferentially transmitted to the first communication terminal 5A.

Further, the transmission / reception means 223 gives priority to the information of the first user who has selected the game with the higher reward when transmitting the information of the plurality of first users on the host side and the outline of the selected game to the second communication terminal 5B. Then, it may be transmitted to the second communication terminal 5B. In this case, the information of the first user who has selected the game with the higher reward is preferentially displayed on the touch panel 57 of the second communication terminal 5B.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the matching means 222 illustrates an example of matching two or more users based on the movement time calculated by the movement calculation means 323. However, as another method, when the user makes a matching request by the communication terminal 5, the time for playing the game may be set within the range of the travel time. In this case, the matching means 222 matches two or more users based on the time input by the user to play the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the first user is the host side and the second user is the guest side is illustrated. However, as another method, the matching means 222 may automatically match two or more users whose travel time or consideration required for travel is close when matching requests are received from a plurality of users.

Specifically, the matching means 222 automatically performs a second user who satisfies a predetermined condition with respect to the first user based on the first movement information of the first user and the second movement information of the second user. Match. Here, the predetermined condition is that, for example, the travel time of the first user and the travel time of the second user are close to each other, or the consideration required for the movement of the first user and the consideration required for the movement of the second user are close to each other. That is. Further, the matching means 222 extracts the first user whose travel time is close to that of the second user, and then extracts the first user whose travel time is close to that of the second user, and extracts the extracted first user and the first user. You may match with 2 users.

Further, when the matching means 222 automatically matches two or more users, the determination means 225 of the server device 2 may automatically determine the content of the game based on the movement time of each user. At this time, the determination means 225 determines the content of the game so that all the matched users can complete the game by the time they arrive at the destination.

Further, the determination means 225 may determine the rules of the game based on the travel time of each user. Specifically, if the movement time of each user is short, the determination means 225 is a one-game game, and if the movement time of each user is long, the determination means 225 is a plurality of games such as three games or five games. It is a game of games. Further, the determination means 225 may determine the rules of the game by changing the content of the game selected by the first user when the opponent cannot be found in the content of the game selected by the first user on the host side. ..

Further, the control unit 22 of the server device 2 can calculate the winning percentage of the user from the number of wins and the number of losses in the game results of the user management table 232 stored in the storage unit 23. The winning percentage of the user may be calculated based only on the results when the user plays the game via the dedicated application (the number of wins / losses of the "E-sports taxi" in FIG. 3).

Alternatively, in addition to the results when the user plays the game via the dedicated application, the results when the user plays through the game application corresponding to the game (the number of wins of "other than E-sports taxi" in FIG. 3). -The winning percentage of the user may be calculated in consideration of the number of losses). Then, the matching means 222 may automatically match a second user having a winning percentage close to that of the first user.

Further, the control unit 22 of the server device 2 may calculate the rating value for each user based on the game performance of each user. The rating value increases according to the rating value of this opponent when the opponent is defeated, and decreases according to the rating value of this opponent when the opponent loses.

More specifically, the larger the rating value of the opponent, the larger the amount of increase in the rating value when winning the opponent. On the other hand, the smaller the rating value of the opponent, the larger the amount of decrease in the rating value when losing to the opponent.

Such an increase or decrease in the rating value may be calculated based only on the battle result when the user plays the game via the dedicated application. Alternatively, the rating value may be calculated in consideration of the result when the user plays the game through the dedicated application and the battle result when the user plays the game through the game application corresponding to the game. ..

The user management table 232 stored in the storage unit 23 may also manage the rating value calculated by the control unit 22. Then, the matching means 222 may automatically match a second user whose rating value is close to that of the first user.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a user in a taxi in which automatic driving is performed plays a game by a communication terminal 5 has been described. However, as another example, when a user in a vehicle such as a private car to be automatically driven plays a game by the communication terminal 5, the matching means 222 of the server device 2 may match two or more users. ..

In this case, it is not possible to provide the winner of the game with the consideration required for movement as a reward. Therefore, the winning user of the game is given a card, an item, or the like used in the game as a reward, or a sample of a product related to the advertising video played on the user's communication terminal 5.

Specifically, as the reward given to the winner of the game, a predetermined number of characters are selected (granted) by lottery from changes in parameters applied in the virtual game space, character assignment, and a plurality of grant candidate characters. Includes the right to execute an event (so-called gacha ticket), items, etc.

Specifically, when a change in the parameter is given as a reward, the parameter (for example, attack power, defense power, physical strength value) of the user's player character changes. In addition, when a gacha ticket is given as a reward, the content of the gacha right may change. For example, the probability of winning a high rarity character is increased, or the right to always select a high rarity character is granted.

As yet another example, when a user in a vehicle other than a vehicle (for example, a ship or an airplane) plays a game using the communication terminal 5, the matching means 222 of the server device 2 matches two or more users. May be good.

Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the server device 2 functions the program has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. All means of the program, that is, reception means 221, matching means 222, transmission / reception means 223, reward giving means 224, determination means 225, etc. are the vehicle control device 3 alone, the communication terminal 5 alone, or the vehicle control device 3 and the communication terminal. It may be provided in a single communication terminal different from 5.

Further, among the communication terminals 5 of a plurality of users, the first communication terminal 5A of the first user serves as a host, and the control unit 52 of the first communication terminal 5A executes a program to execute the reception means 221 and the matching means. It may function as 222, transmission / reception means 223, reward giving means 224, and determination means 225. In this case, the installation of the server device 2 can be omitted.

Further, a plurality of devices among the server device 2, the vehicle control device 3, and the communication terminal 5 may be integrated to function the program. That is, the reception means 221, the matching means 222, the transmission / reception means 223, the reward giving means 224, the determination means 225, and the like function in a distributed manner among a plurality of the server device 2, the vehicle control device 3, and the communication terminal 5. May be good. In this case, it is possible to appropriately change which means is to be operated by which device.

Even when these other embodiments are adopted, the effects of the present embodiment are exhibited. It is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments and other embodiments.

1 Game system 2 Server device (computer)
5 Communication terminal 221 Reception means 222 Matching means 223 Transmission / reception means 224 Reward giving means 225 Determining means

Claims (11)

Computer,
A reception means that accepts movement information specified based on the movement schedules of multiple users,
A matching means for matching two or more of the users based on the movement information,
A transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving game information of a game to two or more matched communication terminals associated with the user, and
A program characterized by functioning as. Computer, more
The communication terminal functions as a reward giving means for giving a reward to the user according to the result of the game executed based on the game information, and the reward giving means receives the reward based on the movement information. The program according to claim 1, which determines the content. The reward is a discount on the consideration required for the user to move.
The program according to claim 2, wherein the matching means matches a plurality of the users whose movement schedules are close to each other. Computer, more
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which functions as a determining means for determining the content of the game based on the movement information. The program according to claim 4, wherein the determination means determines the content of the game so that all the matched users can complete the game by the time they arrive at the destination. The transmission / reception means selects a plurality of candidates for the game based on the first movement information specified based on the movement schedule of the first user, and the game identification information of the game of the plurality of candidates is the first. Send to the user's first communication terminal,
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the game specific information includes an instruction for displaying an outline of the game of the plurality of candidates on the first communication terminal. The transmitting / receiving means
The game selection information of the game selected by the first user based on the outline displayed on the first communication terminal is received from the first communication terminal, and a plurality of second communication terminals of the plurality of second users receive a plurality of game selection information. Send the other party information,
The other party information transmitted to the second communication terminal includes an instruction to display the information of the first user received from the first communication terminal and the outline of the selected game on the second communication terminal.
The matching means
The first user responds to the reception of the other party selection information that identifies that the second user has selected to execute the game with the first user from the second communication terminal. 6. The program according to claim 6, which matches the second user with the second user. Computer, more
It is made to function as a reward giving means for giving a reward to the user according to the result of the game executed based on the game information on the communication terminal.
The transmission / reception means is predetermined based on the first movement information specified based on the movement schedule of the first user and the second movement information specified based on the movement schedule of the plurality of second users. The second user who satisfies the condition of the above is specified, and a plurality of other party information is transmitted to the specified second user.
The other party information includes an instruction to display the information of the first user received from the first communication terminal of the first user on the second communication terminal of the second user with a priority based on the reward. Item 1 The program. In response to the transmission / reception means receiving the matching request from the first communication terminal of the first user and the second communication terminal of the plurality of second users, the matching means is scheduled to move the first user. The second user who satisfies a predetermined condition is automatically matched based on the first movement information specified based on the above and the second movement information specified based on the movement schedule of the second user. The program according to any one of claims 1 to 5. By running the program
A reception means that accepts movement information specified based on the movement schedules of multiple users,
A matching means for matching two or more of the users based on the movement information,
A transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving game information of a game to two or more matched communication terminals associated with the user, and
A server device with a functioning computer. A reception means that accepts movement information specified based on the movement schedules of multiple users,
A matching means for matching two or more of the users based on the movement information,
A transmission / reception means for transmitting / receiving game information of a game to two or more matched communication terminals associated with the user, and
A game system equipped with.

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