JP2023050729A - Game system, program, and game providing method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game system or the like that directs a player's awareness of a game and motivation for a game toward nurturing and growth of a player character and can activate a game.SOLUTION: Since a server device 10 and a game system 1 including it can match players who participate in a game on the basis of a usage history and a usage tendency of a player character, such as a player character used highly frequently, they can match players on the basis of an affinity index to a player character.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a game system, a program, a game providing method, and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an online game called a social game has been provided in which a communication-type networking service called a social networking service (hereinafter referred to as “SNS”) is combined with a game.

In the case of multiplayer online games in which a fixed number of players (registered users) participate and play at the same time, so-called matching is generally performed to automatically match the fixed number of players who wish to participate. be.

Also, recently, in a multiplayer game having a billing element, a new matching technique is known in which there are users who have reached the threshold and users who have not reached the threshold (for example, Patent Literature 1).

Japanese Patent No. 6778561

However, in the game system or the like that performs matching described in Patent Document 1, matching is not executed with the aim of revitalizing the game from the perspective of training and growth of the player character. Further consideration is needed to perform matching as a perspective and purpose.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to make the player's awareness and motivation for the game directed to the development and growth of the player's character, and to activate the game. It is to provide a game system etc. that is possible.

(1) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A game system for controlling a game in which a plurality of players participate using a player character set in a game space and providing information about the game to a terminal device,
a matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
a providing means for providing information on the matching process to a corresponding terminal device as matching-related information;
game control means for progressing the game for the matching players by controlling the player characters of the matching players, which are a plurality of players matched by the matching process;
Registering means for registering, for each player character of each player, player character information including at least a player character cumulative use index indicating a cumulative index relating to use of the player character used in the game by the matching player in the storage means. and,
with
The matching control means is
As the matching process, the two or more players are matched as the matching players based on the player character information of each player registered in the storage means.

With this configuration, the present invention can match players participating in the game based on the usage history and usage tendency of player characters, such as player characters that are frequently used. can be matched.

For example, the present invention can match players who are of the same player character type but are attached to each other, or show a player character that the player has spent time and money to develop even if the player character type is different. Alternatively, since the game can be used as a place where a beginner player can refer to an advanced player character, each player can work hard to develop the player character and satisfy the self-respect of the player.

That is, according to the present invention, the player's awareness and motivation for the game can be directed toward the development and growth of the player character. By intentionally matching the player characters, the game can be activated.

The "game" includes a battle game, a shooting game, an action game, an RPG, a sound game, a sports game, etc., in which you fight or wrestle with enemy characters or other player characters.

The "player character cumulative use index" is an index indicating the degree of attachment of the player to the player character. Time (which may be the time spent in the game (i.e., cumulative usage time, etc.)), cumulative billing amount used for the player character, cumulative point consumption including in-game currency, etc. parameters, and the accumulated time during which customization of the player character is maintained.

Furthermore, the "matching process" is basically to match the players. Not included. however. It is preferable to perform player matching on the assumption that the player character used in the matching process is used.

The "matching process" includes not only matching for determining opponents, but also matching for determining fellow players with whom to cooperate in progressing the game.

(2) In addition, the present invention is
The player character cumulative usage index includes at least the number of times the player character is used in the game, the usage time of the player character, and the cumulative parameters used for the player character,
The matching control means is
As the matching process, two or more players having player characters each having a given common condition with respect to the accumulated use index, or two or more players having player characters having different conditions with different accumulated use indices are matched with each other. It has a configuration in which the above players are matched as the matching players.

With this configuration, the present invention can, for example, match players having a common condition (that is, the same condition) such as the same number of times of use or the same time of use or belonging to the same range, or a difference in the number of times of use, or a difference in the number of times of use. It is possible to match players who have different predetermined conditions, such as a large difference in usage time.

In particular, the present invention enables matching using a favorite player character (that is, a player character that has been used many times or for a long time in the game). It can also be directed to the development and growth of

It should be noted that the ``different conditions with different cumulative use indices'' are preferably conditions in which the cumulative use indices are the same and only numerical values are different. In order to classify the player as a player with a low value, it is more preferable that the values are relative values.

(3) In addition, the present invention is
The matching control means is
It is configured to perform the matching process based on the cumulative usage indicator for a given period of time.

With this configuration, the present invention can match players having a common condition such as the number of times of use or the time of use in a predetermined period, such as from a predetermined past timing to the present time, or belonging to the same range, or , players who meet different predetermined conditions, such as a large difference in the number of times of use or a difference in the time of use in the predetermined period, can be matched.

In particular, according to the present invention, for example, matching can be performed using a player character that has been recently used by preference, so that the recent preferences of the player can be reflected in the matching.

Note that the “given period” includes, for example, the most recent week from the current time, the current season (a preset period indicating a break in the game), and the like.

(4) In addition, the present invention is
The player character information includes relationship information that defines the relationship between the player characters,
The matching control means is
The matching process is executed based on the player character relationship and the player character cumulative use index.

With this configuration, the present invention can match players based on, for example, the characteristics and attributes of the player characters that define the relationships between the player characters, or the relationships between the player characters, such as chemistry based on these. .

Therefore, for example, the present invention enables the player's character to know a state or setting different from that of the own player's character by the same player's character of another player, and by playing a game with the player's character of the other player. Know your movements and actions.

Therefore, the present invention enables other players to discover new possibilities of the player character through the game, and thus can be expected to further improve the degree of affection for the player character, and allows new discoveries of the game and the player character. and improve the interest of the game.

The "relationship between player characters" includes, for example,
(A1) the identity or non-identity of the types of player characters, including the characteristics (attack and defense abilities, equipment, etc.) or attributes (types, levels, etc.) of player characters, and
(A2) A relationship in which the characteristics or attributes of the player characters are compatible with each other or not (assuming that they are preset);
and so on.

(5) In addition, the present invention is
the game control means
When the game is progressed by the matching player, the game control for the corresponding matching player is changed according to the relationship between the player characters.

With this configuration, the present invention can control the game such as making the game more difficult (including penalties) when players with high-level player characters are matched. When a player is matched by a player character whose attributes are not compatible with each other, the game can be controlled by giving a privilege or simplifying the game content.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible not only to perform various shape matching according to the cumulative use index of the player character, but also to control the game content based on it, thereby enhancing the interest of the matching and enhancing the attractiveness of the game. can be done.

(6) In addition, the present invention is
further comprising distribution control means for executing a distribution process of distributing a game matched based on the player character cumulative usage index and satisfying certain conditions to a viewer who desires to view the game. have.

With this configuration, the present invention can, for example, allow the player to view the game of a player with a high player character cumulative use index, so that reference information such as how to raise a player character can be provided, and the player himself/herself can enjoy the game. The existence of a player character with whom a player has an attachment can be made public.

Therefore, the present invention can improve not only the activation of the game but also the interest of the game.

The "fixed condition" includes conditions related to the player character cumulative use index, such as that the player character cumulative use index is equal to or greater than a certain value.

In addition, in the "distribution process", for example, live distribution such as streaming including game commentary etc. and viewing information for viewing the game are stored in the database, and archive distribution for viewing the game based on the stored viewing information and so on.

(7) In addition, the present invention is
The registration means
The game viewing information used for allowing the viewer to view the game executed by matching the player is converted into game character information indicating information on the player character used in the corresponding game in association with each of the game viewing information. associated with each other and stored in the storage means;
the delivery control means,
For the viewer, each player is matched from among the games registered in the storage means, and the information stored in the storage means has a given relationship with the game character information in the game executed. Identify player character information for each player in the
The game viewing information associated with the corresponding game character is provided to the player having the identified player character information.

With this configuration, the present invention enables a player who has a player character related to the player character used in the game to view the game executed after the player is matched by the matching process.

Therefore, the present invention is Since the game of a player with a high player character cumulative use index can be viewed, it is possible to provide not only the setting and ability status of the player character, but also reference information such as tactics such as how to attack, and The trained player character can be made public to other players.

The "given relationship" means, for example, that the player character is of the same type as the game character, or that the game character is of the same player character type and that the player character has The case where the player character cumulative use index has a certain condition (e.g., equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value) is included.

(8) In addition, the present invention is
The registration means
for each player, registering player character information related to use in the game in the storage means as the player character information;
The providing means is
It has a configuration in which the player character information that has already been registered is provided to the corresponding player at a given timing.

With this configuration, the present invention can recognize the information of the player characters owned by the player, so that it is possible to encourage each player to use further accumulated player characters.

(9) In addition, the present invention is
The player character information includes specification change information indicating the content of the specification change of the player character based on the operation of the player, and the player character cumulative use index for the corresponding player when executing the content of the specification change. given information about the operation, and
The matching control means is
When executing the matching process based on the specification change information, the degree of matching indicating the rate of matching in the specification change in each player's player character, or the complementary relationship that complements the elements in the specification change of each player character Execute the calculation process to calculate the degree of complementarity by digitizing the
The matching process is executed based on the result of the calculation process and the player character cumulative use index.

With this configuration, the present invention not only matches players who perform similar specification changes (that is, customization), but also enables the operation time when the specification change is performed, the time during which the specification change content is held, or the Matching can be performed in consideration of the player's passion for customization based on the given information regarding the operation of the corresponding player when executing the contents of the specification change, such as the billing amount when executing the specification change.

Therefore, the present invention can match players who are of the same player character type and are attached to each other, or can match player characters of different player character types that have been trained by the players by spending time and money. Or, since the game can be used as a place for beginner players to refer to advanced player characters, each player should strive to develop player characters, and the player's self-esteem can satisfy

The "specification change information" includes, for example, the player character's appearance (physical appearance and accessories), equipment (not only weapons but also weapons to be operated or driven or means of transportation, accompanying or acting on the player character). (including items and characters that are used together), and abilities (types of attacks such as attack power and special moves, or character attributes such as water and fire attributes).

In particular, the "matching degree" may be based on color information, for example, in the case of "appearance matching degree". The degree of matching is defined to be high for the parts as a whole, and the degree of matching is defined to be high even when the player characters are of different types but have the same hairstyle and the same accessories.

Further, the "complementary relationship degree" indicates a high numerical value when, for example, an advantageous effect is exhibited in the game by complementing the abilities and attributes of the player character, and even if the complementing is performed, it is advantageous in the game. A low value indicates no effect.

Furthermore, the ``given information regarding the operation of the player when executing the contents of the specification change (that is, customization)'' includes, for example, the operation time of the player when the specification change is executed, Information related to the player's operation when executing the contents of the specification change, such as the retention time and the billing amount when executing the specification change, which quantifies the player's passion for customization. is.

(10) In addition, the present invention is
The specification change information includes a specification change retention time, which is an element functioning as the player character cumulative use indicator and indicates a time period during which the specification-changed part of the player character is held,
The matching control means is
The matching process is executed based on the calculated result of the relationship calculation process and the specification change retention time as the player character cumulative use index.

With this configuration, the present invention can match the customization based on the feature points in a game in which the player character can be customized.

In other words, the present invention considers that many customizations or holding customizations for a long period of time is a favorite player character, and is used as an attachment degree index from the viewpoint of player character customization. Based on this, player matching can be performed.

(11) In addition, the present invention is
The matching control means is
executing a matching execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute the matching process according to at least one of the play status of the matching target player and the instruction of the matching target player;
The matching processing is executed when it is determined by the matching execution determination processing that the matching processing is to be executed, or it is determined whether or not to accept the matching processing that has already been executed.

With this configuration, the present invention can reflect the intention and situation of the player in the matching, so that the matching can be performed in accordance with the wishes of the player.

The "play status" may include, for example, that the player character's level has increased, that the player character has lost in the most recent game, that the number of losses in the game during a predetermined period is more than a certain amount, or that the winning rate is less than a certain amount, or that cooperation This includes cases where the task by play is not achieved.

(12) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A program for controlling a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters set in a game space and providing information about the game to a terminal device,
Matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
providing means for providing information on the matching process to a corresponding terminal device as matching-related information;
game control means for progressing the game for the matching players by controlling the player characters of the matching players, which are a plurality of players matched by the matching process;
Registering means for registering, for each player character of each player, player character information including at least a player character cumulative use index indicating a cumulative index relating to use of the player character used in the game by the matching player in the storage means. ,
make the computer function as
The matching control means is
As the matching process, the two or more players are matched as the matching players based on the player character information of each player registered in the storage means.

With this configuration, the present invention can match players participating in the game based on the usage history and usage tendency of player characters, such as player characters that are frequently used. can be matched.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the player's awareness and motivation for the game can be directed toward the development and growth of the player character. By intentionally matching the player characters, the game can be activated.

(13) In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention
A game system in which information about a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters set in a game space is provided from a server device to a terminal device,
The server device
a matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
a providing means for providing information on the matching process to a corresponding terminal device as matching-related information;
game control means for progressing the game for the matching players by controlling the player characters of the matching players, which are a plurality of players matched by the matching process;
Registering means for registering, for each player character of each player, player character information including at least a player character cumulative use index indicating a cumulative index relating to use in the game of the player character used in the game by the matching player, in a storage means. and,
and
The matching control means is
When matching the two or more players as the matching player based on the player character information of each player registered in the storage means as the matching process,
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to the server device;
It is configured to receive game-related information from the server device that executes the game-related processing.

With this configuration, the present invention can match players participating in the game based on the usage history and usage tendency of player characters, such as player characters that are frequently used. can be matched.

Therefore, according to the present invention, the player's awareness and motivation for the game can be directed toward the development and growth of the player character. By intentionally matching the player characters, the game can be activated.

It is a figure which shows an example of the system configuration|structure which shows the structure of the game commentary delivery system of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the game server apparatus of one Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the terminal device of one Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining an overview of matching processing according to an embodiment; FIG. 12 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining an overview of matching processing according to an embodiment; It is an example of the player character information memorize|stored in the player character information storage part of one Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining the basic principle of matching processing executed by the server device of one embodiment; FIG. 2 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining the basic principle of matching processing executed by the server device of one embodiment; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining modification 1 (viewing control processing) of one embodiment; It is a figure for demonstrating the modification 2 (viewer matching process) of one Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation|movement of the matching process performed by the server apparatus of one Embodiment.

The present embodiment will be described below. It should be noted that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all the configurations described in the present embodiment are essential constituent elements of the present invention.

[1] Game System First, the outline and outline configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration showing the configuration of the game system 1 of the present embodiment.

In the game system 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a server device 10 that provides game services and terminal devices 20 (eg, terminal devices 20A, 20B, and 20C) are connected to the Internet (an example of a network). configured to be connectable.

A user (that is, a player) can play a game transmitted from the server device 10 via the Internet by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20 . Furthermore, by accessing the server device 10 from the terminal device 20, the user can communicate with other users (players).

The server device 10 is an information processing device capable of providing a service for allowing a user to play a game using a terminal device 20 connected for communication via the Internet. Further, the server device 10 may function as an SNS server that provides communication-type services. Here, the SNS server may be an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication among a plurality of users.

Further, for example, when the server device 10 functions as an SNS server, the server device 10 uses a social game that is executed using the operating environment (API (application programming interface), platform, etc.) of the provided SNS. It is now possible to provide a game called.

In particular, the server device 10 is written in various languages such as HTML, FLASH, CGI, PHP, shockwave, Java (registered trademark) applet, and JavaScript (registered trademark) for games provided on the web browser of the terminal device 20 . A browser game (a game that is started by simply opening the installation site with a Web browser) can be provided.

Note that social games include games that, unlike existing online games, do not require dedicated client software and can be used only with a web browser and an SNS account. In addition, the server device 10 can connect to terminals of other users (smartphones, personal computers, game consoles, etc.) via a network and provide an online game in which the same progress of the game can be shared online at the same time. have a configuration.

On the other hand, the server device 10 may be composed of one (device, processor), or may be composed of a plurality of (devices, processors).

billing information stored in a storage area (storage unit 140 described later) of the server device 10;
Information such as game information may be stored in a database (storage device or memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet). The information stored in the player information storage unit 146, etc., may be stored in a database (storage device or memory in a broad sense) connected via a network (intranet or Internet).

Specifically, the server device 10 of the present embodiment receives input information based on the operation of the user of the terminal device 20 (that is, the player who executes the game), and performs game processing based on the received input information. It has become. Then, the server device 10 transmits the game processing result to the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 performs various processes for providing the game processing result received from the server device 10 to the terminal device 20 so that the user can view it. It has become.

The terminal device 20 is an information processing device such as an image generation device such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a PHS, a computer, a game device, a PDA, a portable game machine, etc., and a server device via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. 10 can be connected. A communication line between the terminal device 20 and the server device 10 may be wired or wireless.

In addition, the terminal device 20 includes a web browser capable of browsing web pages (HTML format data). That is, the terminal device 20 performs display control using a communication control function for communicating with the server device 10 and data received from the server device 10 (Web data, data created in HTML format, etc.). , a web browser function for transmitting user operation data to the server device 10, etc., performs various processes for providing a game screen to the user, and allows the user to execute the game. However, the terminal device 20 may acquire game control information provided from the server device 10, execute predetermined game processing, and execute a game based on the game processing.

Specifically, when the terminal device 20 makes a request to the server device 10 to play a predetermined game, the terminal device 20 is connected to the game site of the server device 10 and the game is started. In particular, the terminal device 20 causes the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server to perform predetermined processing by using an API as necessary, or the player information storage unit managed by the server device 10 functioning as an SNS server. 146 is acquired and the game is executed.

[2] Server Device Next, the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the server device 10 of this embodiment. Further, the server apparatus 10 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The server device 10 includes an input unit 120 for use by an administrator and other inputs, a display unit 130 for performing predetermined display, an information storage medium 180 storing predetermined information, and a communication device for communicating with the terminal device 20 and others. It includes a unit 196, a processing unit 100 that mainly executes processing related to the game to be provided, and a storage unit 140 that stores various data mainly used for the game.

The input unit 120 is used by a system administrator or the like to input game-related settings and other necessary settings and data. For example, the input unit 120 of this embodiment is configured by a mouse, a keyboard, or the like.

The display unit 130 displays an operation screen for the system administrator. For example, the display unit 130 of this embodiment is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

The information storage medium 180 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The communication unit 196 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, terminals, other servers, and other network systems), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs. It consists of software, programs, etc.

The storage unit 140 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100, the communication unit 196, and the like, and its function is configured by a RAM (VRAM) or the like. Information stored in the storage unit 140 may be managed by a database.

In addition to the main storage unit 142, the storage unit 140 of this embodiment includes a game data storage unit 144 that stores game information indicating information about the game, player information indicating information about each player, and information about the player's game. (hereinafter referred to as "player-related information"), and a player character information storage unit 148 for storing, as player character information, information on player characters owned by each player. .

The game data storage unit 144 stores information on the game field where the game is played, condition information used for various determinations, information on each object on the game field, information for changing each object, and various table information. , information about player characters of each player, and the like.

The player information storage unit 146 stores, for each player, as player-related information,
(A1) player's nickname, player ID, and team name and ID if belonging to a team (hereinafter referred to as "affiliation information");
(A2) Information on individual and team performance such as current score, earned rewards, or game time (hereinafter also referred to as “performance information”);
(A3) positional information indicating the position of each player or team within the game field;
(A4) Information (hereinafter also referred to as "energy parameter information") of parameter values (hereinafter referred to as "energy parameter values") directly linked to the victory or defeat of the player character of each player, such as experience points and life energy, and defeat Information on the presence or absence of (game over or not) (hereinafter also referred to as "defeat information"), and
(A5) Billing information such as billing history and billing amount;
is stored.

As will be described later, the player character information storage unit 148 stores various pieces of information used for player character matching in association with the player ID and the player character ID for each player and for each player character. .

The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 142 in the storage unit 140 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 100 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 180 . That is, the information storage medium 180 stores a program for causing the computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

For example, the processing unit 100 (processor) controls the entire server device 10 based on a program stored in an information storage medium, and performs various processes such as control of data transfer between units. Further, processing for providing various services according to requests from the terminal device 20 is performed.

Specifically, the processing unit 100 of the present embodiment includes a communication control unit 101, a web processing unit 102, a game management unit 103, a player character management unit 104, a matching processing unit 105, a distribution control unit 106, a timer management unit 109, And it has at least an information providing unit 110 .

In addition, for example, the game management unit 103 of the present embodiment constitutes the game control means of the present invention. The player character management unit 104 constitutes registration means of the present invention. Also, for example, the matching processing unit 105 of this embodiment constitutes the matching control means of the present invention, and the distribution control unit 106 constitutes the distribution control means of the present invention. Further, for example, the information providing unit 110 of this embodiment constitutes the providing means of the present invention.

The communication control unit 101 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal device 20 via the network. That is, the server device 10 performs various processes based on information received from the terminal device 20 or the like by the communication control unit 101 . In particular, the communication control unit 101 of this embodiment performs processing for transmitting a game screen to the terminal device 20 of the player based on a request from the terminal device 20 of the player.

The web processing unit 102 functions as a web server. For example, the web processing unit 102 performs processing for transmitting data in response to a request from a web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20 through a communication protocol such as HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol), and processing for transmitting data to the web browser 211 installed in the terminal device 20. 211 performs processing for receiving data transmitted by H.211.

In this embodiment, a case where the server device 10 also functions as an SNS server will be described as an example. good too. Further, the game processing of the present embodiment may be partially or wholly performed by the server device 10, or may be partially performed by the terminal device 20. FIG.

The game management unit 103 works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 to construct a game space as a virtual space. Various game processes related to various competitive games such as battle games, action games, RPGs, sound games, and sports games are executed.

The player character management unit 104 manages player characters used by each player during the game.

Specifically, the player character management unit 104 stores the number of times each player character is used, the usage time, whether or not there is customization (that is, whether there is specification change based on the player's operation), and the contents of the customized part (that is, Contents of specification change based on player's operation) and time during which the state is maintained (i.e. retention time), and relevant information in player character information as necessary (i.e. number of times of use, use time, presence/absence of customization) and information on the retention time of that state).

The matching processing unit 105 determines a player (hereinafter referred to as a “matching player”) or a player character who will cooperate in playing a game such as a match between individuals or groups, or a player who cooperates in a game such as cooperative play. Execute the matching process.

The distribution control unit 106 executes various types of distribution control for providing game viewing information for allowing viewers to view the corresponding game commentary.

A timer management unit 109 has a timer function and is used to manage the progress of the game. In particular, the timer management unit 109 works in conjunction with the game management unit 103 and outputs the current time and the preset time to each unit. Also, the timer management unit 109 is used for synchronizing with each terminal device.

The information providing unit 110 generates various types of game information and provides the corresponding terminal device 20 with the game information so that the terminal device 20 can process the game.

In particular, the information providing unit 110 generates information (that is, game information) for controlling the target player character of each player by the corresponding terminal device 20 and provides the generated game information to the corresponding terminal device 20 .

[3] Terminal Device Next, the terminal device 20 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the terminal device 20 of this embodiment. Also, the terminal device 20 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each part) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

The input unit 260 is a device for inputting input information from the player, and outputs the player's input information to the processing unit 200 . The input unit 260 of this embodiment includes a detection unit 262 that detects player input information (input signal). The input unit 260 includes, for example, levers, buttons, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, and a mouse.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200 and the communication unit 296, and its function can be realized by RAM (VRAM) or the like. The storage unit 270 of this embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area, and an image buffer 272 in which final display images and the like are stored. In addition, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate|omits some of these.

The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its functions include optical discs (CD, DVD), magneto-optical discs (MO), magnetic discs, hard disks, and magnetic tapes. , or a memory (ROM) or the like.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280 . The information storage medium 280 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each part of the present embodiment (a program for causing the computer to execute the processing of each part).

In addition, in this embodiment, the program and game data for causing the computer to function as each part of this embodiment stored in the information storage medium 180 and the storage unit 140 of the server device 10 are received via the network, The received program and data are stored in the information storage medium 280 . Programs and data received from the server device 10 may be stored in the storage unit 270 . Receiving programs and data in this way to make the network system function is also included within the scope of the present invention.

The display unit 290 outputs an image generated according to this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mounted display), or the like. The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like. In addition, for example, the display unit 290 constitutes the display means of the present invention.

The communication unit 296 performs various controls for communicating with the outside (for example, another terminal, server), and its function is implemented by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, etc. realizable.

The processing unit 200 (processor) performs game processing, display control, image Processing such as generation processing or sound generation processing is performed.

The processing unit 200 performs various processes using the main storage unit 271 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The functions of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs.

The processing unit 200 includes a communication control unit 210 , a web browser 211 , a game processing unit 212 , a display control unit 213 , a drawing unit 220 and a sound processing unit 230 . In addition, it is good also as a structure which abbreviate|omits some of these.

The communication control unit 210 performs processing for transmitting and receiving data to and from the server device 10 . The communication control unit 210 also performs processing for storing data received from the server device 10 in the storage unit 270, processing for analyzing the received data, and other control processing related to transmission and reception of data.

Note that the communication control unit 210 may store server destination information (IP address, port number) in the information storage medium 280 and perform processing for managing it. Then, the communication control unit 210 may communicate with the server device 10 when input information for starting communication is received from the player.

In particular, the communication control unit 210 transmits player identification information and operation information to the server device 10, and sends information about the game (player information, game card information, player's web page, game screen, etc.) to the server device 10. Perform processing to receive from.

The communication control unit 210 may perform data transmission/reception with the server device 10 at a predetermined cycle, or may perform data transmission/reception with the server device 10 when input information from the input unit 260 is received. In particular, the communication control unit 210 of this embodiment performs processing for receiving the game screen from the server device 10 .

The web browser 211 is an application program for browsing web pages (game screens), downloads HTML files, image files, and the like from the web server (server device 10), analyzes layouts, and controls display. The web browser 211 also transmits data to the web server (server device 10) using input forms (links, buttons, text boxes, etc.).

The web browser 211 of this embodiment can implement a browser game. For example, the web browser 211 may execute a program written in JavaScript (registered trademark), FLASH, Java (registered trademark), etc. received from the web server (server device 10).

The terminal device 20 can display information from a web server specified by a URL via the Internet using the web browser 211 . For example, the terminal device 20 can display a game screen (data such as HTML) received from the server device 10 using the web browser 211 .

The game processing unit 212 performs various game calculation processes. For example, there are a process of starting the game when the game start condition is satisfied, a process of executing the game, and a process of ending the game when the game end condition is satisfied.

The game processing unit 212 is composed of various objects (primitives such as polygons, free-form surfaces, subdivision surfaces, etc.) representing display objects such as player characters, buildings, stadiums, cars, trees, pillars, walls, and maps (terrain). A process for arranging and setting the object in the object space may be performed.

Here, the object space is a virtual space and includes both two-dimensional space and three-dimensional space. A two-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged at two-dimensional coordinates (X, Y), and a three-dimensional space is, for example, a space in which objects are arranged at three-dimensional coordinates (X, Y, Z). be.

In addition to setting game card deck data, the game processing unit 212 controls the transmission and reception of various types of information at the time of login. Game processing including execution of game processing based on the received automatic calculation data and reproduction of received automatic calculation data when the game is executed by automatic calculation is executed.
The display control unit 213 also performs processing for displaying on the display unit 290 . For example, the display control unit 213 may display using the web browser 211 .

The drawing unit 220 performs drawing processing based on various types of processing (for example, game processing) performed by the processing unit 200 to generate an image, and the display control unit 213 outputs the image to the display unit 290 . The image generated by the rendering unit 220 may be a so-called two-dimensional image or a so-called three-dimensional image.

The sound processing unit 230 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 200 , generates game sounds such as BGM, sound effects, or voices, and outputs the game sounds to the sound output unit 292 .

[4] Method of this Embodiment [4.1] Overview Next, an overview of the matching process executed by the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 . 4 and 5 are diagrams for explaining the outline of the matching process executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment.

The server device 10 of the present embodiment works in conjunction with the terminal device 20 operated by each player, for example, forms one game space (that is, a game field in a virtual three-dimensional space), and in the game field, a plurality of Various games are executed by a plurality of player characters that are controlled by the players.

In particular, the server device 10 of the present embodiment executes various controls for executing competitive games such as battle games, action games, RPGs, sound games, sports games, etc., or cooperative play games.

That is, the server device 10 of this embodiment is a server device that controls a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters set in a game space and provides information about the game to the terminal device 20 .

Then, the server device 10 of the present embodiment is configured to execute a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game based on the player character information (that is, player character information) of each player. have.

Specifically, the server device 10
(A1) executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
(A2) providing information about the matching process to the relevant terminal device 20 as matching-related information;
(A3) Execute a game control process for progressing the game for the matching player by controlling the player characters of the matching player, which is a plurality of players matched by the matching process;
have a configuration.

Then, the server device 10
(B1) For each player character of each player, a cumulative indicator (hereinafter referred to as "player character cumulative use indicator" or simply "cumulative indicator") relating to the game use of the player character used in the game of the matching player. ) and character type information indicating the type of the player character are registered in the storage unit 140 as player character information,
(B2) As a matching process, two or more players are matched as matching players based on the player character information of each registered player.
have a configuration.

FIG. 4 shows three player characters possessed by a specific player as player characters used in the game, while giving and receiving player instructions and game control information between the server device 10 and the terminal device 20 of the specific player. An example in which one player character (character CH3) is selected from character CH1, character CH2, and character CH3 is shown.

4, the character CH3 selected by the player is started to be used in the game (which may be a single game or a matching game), and the player character information in the storage unit 140 is displayed. An example of updating the type of player character information (character CH3) of the corresponding player and the number of times of use (plus 1) indicating the player character cumulative use index stored in the storage unit 148 is shown.

FIG. 5 shows a case where matching processing in a specific game is executed based on the player character information of each player that has been appropriately registered and updated as shown in FIG. An example of matching processing (matching of player 1, player 2, player 3, and player 4) executed based on this is shown.

In particular, FIG. 5 shows matching processing in two games that are matched according to the number of times of use (10 times or more) and the number of times of use (9 times or less), regardless of the character type, and the result thereof is provided to the terminal device 20. An example is given.

With such a configuration, the server device 10 and the game system 1 including the server device 10 of the present embodiment can match players participating in the game based on the usage history and usage tendency of player characters such as frequently used player characters. Therefore, the player can be matched based on the degree of attachment index for the player character.

That is, the server device 10 of the present embodiment and the game system 1 including the Each player can use the game as a place for a beginner player to refer to an advanced player character by participating in the game. can work hard to develop the player character and satisfy the player's self-esteem.

Therefore, the server device 10 and the game system 1 including the server device 10 of the present embodiment can make the player's awareness and motivation for the game directed to the training and growth of the player character, so that various player characters can play the matching game. and by purposely matching player characters with different abilities, the game can be activated.

In the matching process of this embodiment, at least two or more players need to be matched. may be matched.

In addition, in the matching process of the present embodiment, player matching is performed on the premise that the player character to be used in the game is set in advance for the player. However, for each player, not only one player character but also a plurality of player characters may be set as player characters to be used in the game.

Furthermore, in the matching process of this embodiment, the matching process may be directly executed for the player character. However, the following will be described using matching processing for matching players unless otherwise specified.

[4.2] Player Character Information and Its Registration Processing Next, the player character information stored in the player character information storage unit 148 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 6 shows an example of player character information stored in the player character information storage unit 148 of this embodiment.

The player character information is specified for each player and for each player character in association with a player character ID (hereinafter simply referred to as "character ID") that also functions as information on the player ID and the type of the player character. Various types of information used for matching of player characters are stored.

In particular, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the player character information includes, for each player character of each player, associated with a player ID and a player character ID, information relating to usage of the player character used in the game of the matching player in the game. A player character cumulative use index (cumulative index) indicating a cumulative index is defined.

In particular, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the player character cumulative use index of this embodiment includes:
(A1) Information on usage history (hereinafter referred to as “usage history information”) such as the number of times the game was used (hereinafter referred to as “usage count”) and the time spent (hereinafter referred to as “usage time”).
(A2) Cumulative parameters (hereinafter also referred to as “cumulative parameters”) such as cumulative billing amounts and cumulative consumption points used for game characters;
(A3) Information related to customization (specification change) of the applicable game character (hereinafter referred to as "customization information");
and so on.

The game data storage unit 144 stores information about display and behavior of each player character in the game, and data about basic specifications.

In addition to the above, the player character cumulative use index of the present embodiment may include information such as the billing amount spent for training the player character.

Furthermore, the player character management unit 104 stores the number of times each player character is used, the time of use, whether or not customization is performed, and the customized portion and the time during which the state is maintained (that is, the retention time) in the player character information storage unit 148. register.

In particular, the player character management unit 104 updates information such as the number of times of use, time of use, presence/absence and state of customization, billing amount, etc. at each predetermined timing during the game.

[4.3] Matching Processing Next, the matching processing in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7 and 8 are diagrams for explaining the basic principle of the matching process executed by the server device 10 of this embodiment.

(Basic principle of matching processing)
The matching processing unit 105 of this embodiment matches at least two or more players out of a plurality of players before the start of the game or at a given timing during the game, and selects the matched players as matching players. Execute the matching process to determine.

That is, the matching processing unit 105 executes matching processing in order to determine an opponent in a competitive game, or to select a plurality of players through cooperative play in order to clear a game task.

Then, the matching processing unit 105 of the present embodiment uses the player character information of each player as a matching condition as a matching process, and matches two or more players who meet the matching condition as matching players.

Specifically, the matching processing unit 105 uses, as a matching condition, a cumulative index related to use in the game and an index indicating the degree of attachment of each player to the player character (that is, a player character cumulative use index). Execute the process.

In particular, the matching processing unit 105 uses, as the player character cumulative use index,
(A1) the number of uses of the player character used in the game (accumulated number of times);
(A2) cumulative usage time of the player character; and
(A3) Accumulated billing amount used for the player character and accumulated point consumption including in-game currency;
is used as a matching condition.

7 and 8, the matching processing unit 105 has a common matching condition (hereinafter, also referred to as a "common condition") in which the player character cumulative use index is given as the matching process. Two or more players having player characters, or two or more players having player characters having different conditions with different accumulated usage indices are matched as matching players.

FIG. 7 shows an example of matching processing using a common condition, in which the same player character type (CH1) and the common condition of "used 10 times or more" are used. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing;

In particular, FIG. 7 shows an example where player 1 and player 2 are matched.

Also, FIG. 8 shows an example of matching processing using different conditions. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a case where different conditions such as "the number of times is 10 or more" are used.

In particular, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example in which player 1 and player 4 are matched.

In the present embodiment, the different conditions for different player character cumulative use indices may be conditions for which the cumulative use indices are the same and only numerical values are different. In order to classify the player into the player with high frequency and the player with low usage frequency, a condition is included in which the numerical values are opposite numerical values. However, the conditions are not limited to these, and the conditions such as the type of the player character may be different as described above.

In addition, the player character type is, in principle, a base attribute set to the player character that is irrelevant to the difference in level and customization, and is classified by name, appearance, attribute, characteristic, or ability, for example. indicates that

That is, the matching processing unit 105 uses them as the same type if they have the same name, appearance, or attributes, even if there is a difference in level or customization. However, the matching processing unit 105 may use different types when there is a level difference or a difference in customization.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the index within a given period may be used as the player character cumulative use index.

That is, the matching processing unit 105 may perform matching processing based on the cumulative usage index in a given period.

In this case, for example, the matching processing unit 105, based on the time of executing the matching processing, based on the cumulative usage index in the last week and the current season (a period indicating a break in the game set in advance) matching process may be executed.

(Application Example 1: Matching Processing Based on Relationships Between Player Characters)
The matching processing unit 105 of the present embodiment may execute matching processing based on the player character cumulative use index and the relationship between the player characters.

That is, the matching processing unit 105 narrows down the conditions of the player characters that can be matched, such as the characteristics and attributes of the player characters that define the relationship between the player characters, or compatibility based on these, and determines whether the conditions match or do not match. A matching process may be executed among the player characters based on the player character cumulative use index.

Specifically, the matching processing unit 105, as the relationship between the player characters,
(B1) the identity, similarity or non-identity of the types of player characters, including the characteristics (attack and defense abilities or equipment) or attributes (types or levels) of player characters; Relationships that have good or bad compatibility in terms of characteristics and attributes (assuming that they are set in advance),
Use

For example, when the matching condition is to match players having player characters with the same characteristic A (specifically, SS rare exclusive weapon possessed, etc.) whose number of times of use is 10 or more, the matching processing unit 105 The player character information of the player is searched, and the player having the player character of characteristic A that has been used 10 times is matched as a matching player.

Note that when the player character cumulative use index and the player character relationship are used in the matching process, the game management unit 103, in the matching game, determines the corresponding matching player according to the player character relationship. A special control on the game may be executed.

Specifically, in this case, the game management unit 103 may execute game control that makes the game content more difficult when, for example, players with high-level player characters are matched.

In addition, in a matching game in which a player is matched by a player character whose characteristics or attributes are not compatible, the game management unit 103 provides benefits that are not given when a player is matched by a player character whose characteristics or attributes are compatible. Alternatively, game control may be executed such as making the game content simpler than when a player is matched with a player character that has a good affinity for characteristics or attributes.

(Application example 2: Use of customization information)
The matching processing unit 105 of the present embodiment executes matching processing using specification change information (that is, customization information) indicating details of the specification change of the player character based on the operation of the layer as the player character cumulative use index. good too.

That is, in the present embodiment, not only are players who perform similar specification changes (that is, customization) matched with each other, but also the operation time when the specification change is executed, the time during which the specification change content is held, or The player's enthusiasm for the quantified specification change is defined as a player character cumulative use index based on given information related to the player's operation when the specification change is carried out, such as the billing amount for executing the specification change. may be used.

Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the customization information included in the player character information includes flag information indicating customization,
(C1) customization content information (specification change information) indicating the content of customization (specification change content) of the player character based on the player's operation;
(C2) information on the operation of the corresponding player when executing the contents of the specification change as the player character cumulative use index (hereinafter referred to as "player operation information for customization");
It consists of specification information including

In particular, the customization content information includes, for example,
(C1-1) Appearance of the player character (physical appearance and accessories),
(C1-2) Equipment (weapons or means of transportation to operate or drive, as well as weapons,
(C1-3) Includes items and characters that accompany or act together with the player character. ),as well as,
(C1-4) Ability (type of attack such as attack power or special move, or character attribute such as water attribute or fire attribute)
and so on.

Further, the player operation information for customization includes, for example,
(C2-1) the player's operation time when the specification change (that is, customization) is executed, (C2-2) the time during which the contents of the specification change are held, and
(C2-3) Charge amount when executing the specification change,
and so on.

On the other hand, when executing the matching process based on the customization content information, the matching processing unit 105 executes a calculation process for calculating the degree of matching indicating the ratio of matching in the specification change in the player character of each player. Matching processing is executed based on the result of (that is, degree of matching) and the player character cumulative use index.

Specifically, the matching processing unit 105 identifies a player character that satisfies a predetermined condition for the degree of matching, such as a player character that has a degree of matching equal to or greater than a predetermined value, based on the customization content information.

For example, the matching processing unit 105 compares each item of appearance, characteristics, attributes, and abilities of each player character, scores the matching portions (if there is a match, it is scored as 1 point), and determines the matching degree of appearance, The degree of matching of characteristics, the degree of matching of attributes, and the degree of matching of abilities are calculated, and the sum thereof is used as the degree of matching.

In particular, FIG. 8 shows an example of matching processing using different conditions. and "used 10 times or more", and the type of player character CH2 and "used 10 times or more".

Then, the matching processing unit 105 identifies a player having a player character whose calculated degree of matching is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold as a matching candidate player.

Further, the matching processing unit 105 selects from among the specified matching candidate players, the operation time of the player when the specification change (that is, customization) is executed, the time during which the specification change content is held, and the specification change execution time. A plurality of players with high numerical values are set as matching players according to the current billing amount or a combination thereof.

That is, in this case, when using the specification change retention time indicating the time during which the specification-changed portion of the player character is retained, the matching processing unit 105 functions as the player character cumulative use index. The matching process is executed based on the result of the relationship calculation process and the specification change retention time as the player character cumulative use index.

Further, the matching processing unit 105 may use the degree of matching based on color information as the degree of matching of appearance.

In other words, in this case, although there are changes in details, it is specified that the parts such as hairstyles as a whole have a high degree of matching. can also be determined to have a high degree of matching, so that player characters having similar color information can be matched.

Note that the matching processing unit 105 may specify, as a matching candidate player, a player having a player character whose calculated degree of matching is equal to or lower than a predetermined threshold.

On the other hand, the matching processing unit 105 may use a complementary relation degree obtained by quantifying the complementary relation that complements the elements in the specification change of each player character instead of the above-described degree of coincidence.

In particular, the degree of complementarity in the present embodiment indicates a high numerical value when the player character's abilities and attributes are complemented and an advantageous effect is exhibited in the game. A low value indicates no effect.

Then, when executing the matching process based on the customization content information, the matching processing unit 105 executes a calculation process for calculating the degree of complementarity in the customization of the player character of each player, and the result of the calculation process (that is, Complementary relationship degree) and the player character cumulative use index, matching processing is executed.

That is, the matching processing unit 105 identifies a player character that satisfies a predetermined condition for the degree of complementarity, such as a player character that has a degree of complementarity greater than or equal to a predetermined value, based on the customization content information.

For example, the matching processing unit 105 compares the appearance, characteristics, attributes, and abilities of each player character, and selects a weapon that is compatible with a predetermined weapon (a weapon that increases the ability of another player by 20% or more when matched). or have a predetermined similarity such as uniform red clothes (when playing against an enemy character of another color, the ability of an ally is 50 % or more) are scored using table data in which items and scores are defined in advance, and the total is calculated as the degree of complementarity.

Then, the matching processing unit 105 identifies a player having a player character whose calculated degree of complementarity is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold as a matching candidate player.

For example, using predetermined table data, the matching processing unit 105 assigns points based on predetermined items, such as when another player character has the same weapon, and selects a player character whose score is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold. Players who have the number are specified as matching candidate players.

[4.4] Information provision processing Next, the information provision processing of this embodiment will be described.

During the game, the information providing unit 110 provides various game information relating to game control and display as well as information relating to the matching process to the relevant terminal device 20 as matching related information.

In addition, the information providing unit 110, at a predetermined timing during the game, such as the timing when the player character information is updated or the timing before the start of the matching process, the information of the already registered own player or other players The player character information is provided to the terminal device 20 of the corresponding player.

[4.5] Modification Next, a modification of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining Modification 1 (viewing control processing) of this embodiment, and FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining Modification 2 (viewer matching processing) of this embodiment. is.

(Modification 1: viewing control processing)
In this embodiment, the game matched based on the player character cumulative use index may be distributed to viewers who desire to view it. In this case, the game satisfying certain conditions should be distributed. is preferred.

In particular, the constant condition includes that the player's character cumulative use index is equal to or greater than a constant value.

Specifically, the distribution control unit 106 acquires game sound data including game images, BGM, sound effects, and character voices (that is, game control data) in the game being executed from the game management unit 103 . , a game viewing information generating process is executed for generating game viewing information composed of the acquired data.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the distribution control unit 106 executes distribution control processing for distributing the game viewing information generated by the game viewing information generation processing to the terminal devices 20 of the viewers who desire to view the game.

In addition, the distribution control unit 106 requests the game viewing information generated in a predetermined format such as streaming format to the terminal devices 20 of one or more viewers registered in advance or during the live game play. A distribution control process for distributing to the terminal device 20 of the viewer in real time may be executed.

In addition, the distribution control unit 106 stores the generated game viewing information in the storage unit 140, and distributes the stored game viewing information in non-real-time distribution (hereinafter also referred to as “archive distribution”). Delivery control may be performed.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game viewing information is simply distributed for viewing the content of the game. good.

In this case, the distribution control unit 106 acquires the game control data based on the operation of the player who is playing the live game (hereinafter also referred to as the "play live game player") and From the device 20, live content information such as images and sounds of a particular player is obtained.

Then, the distribution control unit 106 executes a game viewing information generation process for generating game viewing information based on the acquired game play information and live content information, and distributes the generated game viewing information to the corresponding viewer's terminal. Distribute to device 20 .

(Modification 2: Viewer matching process)
In the above modification 1, the game viewing information for allowing viewers to view a specific game is simply distributed to those who wish to view it. matching process (hereinafter referred to as "viewer matching process").

That is, for example, in the above-described embodiment, a game played by a player with a high cumulative player character usage index is viewed, and reference information about the player character such as how to raise the player character is provided. An audience matching process may be performed to expose the existence of a player character to players using the same player character.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the matching processing unit 105 executes matching processing (hereinafter referred to as "game matching processing" to distinguish from viewer matching processing) by matching a plurality of players. Based on the information of the characters used in the game matching process (hereinafter referred to as "matching game character information") and the player character information of each player, the matching game is performed. A viewer matching process is performed to recommend viewing to the desired player.

More specifically, when the distribution control unit 106 generates the game viewing information used for allowing the viewers to view the matching game, the distribution control unit 106 associates each game viewing information with each matching player used in the matching game. Along with the game character information indicating the player character information, the matching game ID is attached and the game viewing information is registered in the storage unit 140 .

Then, as shown in FIG. 10, the distribution control unit 106 identifies player character information having a given relationship with the game character information, and directs the player having the identified player character information to view the matching game. is specified as a desired player (hereinafter referred to as "viewing candidate player").

For example, the distribution control unit 106 determines that the given relationship is that the type of player character is the same as that of the game character, or that the game character is the same type of player character and that the player character has used the number of times or A case where a player character cumulative use index such as time satisfies a certain condition (e.g., a predetermined threshold value or more) is used.

Further, when the viewing candidate player is determined, the distribution control unit 106 provides the terminal device 20 of the viewing candidate player with information for prompting viewing of the game viewing information of the corresponding matching game ([1] in FIG. 10). , waits for the viewing request ([2] in FIG. 10), and directly provides the game viewing information ([3] in FIG. 10).

FIG. 10 shows that when a matching game is executed by matching a player 1 having a player character CH1 and a player 4 having a player character CH2, the number of times the player character CH2 is used as a viewer of the matching game is 12 is a diagram showing an example in which 12 players 12 are identified (matched) as viewing candidate players. FIG.

In particular, FIG. 10 shows a player who has the same player character as that of the matching game, and who satisfies a given condition (specifically, 10 times or more) for the number of uses of the owned player character as the player character cumulative use index. , the player 12 has been matched.

(Modification 3: Matching execution determination process)
In the present embodiment, when the game matching process is executed, the game matching process is performed based on the play status of the matching target player (hereinafter referred to as the "matching target player") or the instructions of the matching target player. may be determined whether to execute

That is, in the present embodiment, whether or not the game matching process is executed is based on the play status of the matching target player or the instructions of the matching target player, reflecting the player's intention and situation in the matching. You may perform the execution determination process which determines whether.

Specifically, the matching processing unit 105, before the game matching process is executed or after the game matching process is executed, determines at least one of the play status of the matching target player and the instruction of the matching target player. , a matching execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute the matching process is executed.

Then, the matching processing unit 105 executes the matching processing when it is determined to execute the matching processing by the matching execution determination processing, or performs the execution determination processing for determining whether or not to accept the already executed matching processing. Execute.

If the execution determination process is executed before the game matching process is executed, the matching target player may be set in advance based on the player character cumulative use index in the player character information.

(Modification 4: Another configuration example of the server device)
In the game system 1 of this embodiment, the single server device 10 executes the game and the matching process, but a plurality of server devices may be used.

[5] Operation in this Embodiment Next, the operation of matching processing executed by the server device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 11 .

Note that FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing the operation of the matching process executed by the server device 10 of the present embodiment.

In this operation, it is assumed that player character information including the number of uses for each type of player character is stored as a player character cumulative use index.

Also, this operation shows the operation when it is time for each player to perform the matching process.

Furthermore, this operation will be described using an example in which the number of times of use is detected as the player character cumulative use index at the stage when the matching game is started.

First, when the game management unit 103 receives an operation instruction from the player, an instruction to execute matching processing such as the arrival of a predetermined timing, and an execution start instruction (step S101), the player character management unit 104 stores the information in the player character information storage unit 148. Access is made, and player character information (player character cumulative use index) of each player is read out (step S102).

Next, the matching processing unit 105 executes matching processing in one or more games based on the read player character information (step S103).

Next, the information providing unit 111 transmits the result of matching processing to the corresponding terminal device 20 (step S104).

Next, the game management unit 103 starts a matching game based on various information set by the matched players (step S105).

Next, the game management unit 103 determines whether or not the started matching game has ended (step S106), and terminates this operation when it determines that the started matching game has ended.

On the other hand, when the game management unit 103 determines in the process of step S105 that the started matching game has not ended, the process proceeds to step S107.

Next, the player character management unit 104 determines whether or not it is a predetermined timing or a given game situation (step S107). For example, the player character management unit 104 determines whether or not the matching game operation has been started.

At this time, if the player character management unit 104 determines that it is the predetermined timing, it proceeds to the processing of step S108, and if it determines that it is not the predetermined timing, it proceeds to the processing of step S106. .

Next, when the player character management unit 104 determines that it is the predetermined timing, the player character management unit 104 extracts the player character cumulative use index (simply, cumulative use index; for example, the number of times the player character is used) during the game of the matching player. (Step S108), the extracted player character cumulative use index is registered and updated in the player character information storage unit 148, and the process proceeds to step S105.

[6] Others The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible. For example, a term cited as a broad definition or a synonymous term in the description in the specification or drawings can be replaced with a broad definition or a synonymous term in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

In this embodiment, each game may be provided to the terminal device 20 by one server device 10, or a server system may be constructed by linking a plurality of server devices 10 and each game may be provided to the terminal device. good.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the game provided by the server device 10 is executed by the terminal device 20. Except for the operation input, each function of the processing unit 200 of the terminal device 20 and execution of the game program are performed. The above game may be realized by executing the game on the server device 10 and by executing the operation input and image display by streaming on the terminal device 20 .

Further, in this embodiment, the game system of the present invention is applied to the server device 10 that is executed in conjunction with the terminal device 20 through the network, but the game system is installed in a tablet information terminal device, a personal computer, or an amusement park. It can also be applied as a game device to be played.

The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations that have the same function, method, and result, or configurations that have the same purpose and effect). Moreover, the present invention includes configurations in which non-essential portions of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. In addition, the present invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects or achieves the same purpose as the configurations described in the embodiments. In addition, the present invention includes configurations obtained by adding known techniques to the configurations described in the embodiments.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail as above, those skilled in the art will easily understand that many modifications are possible without substantially departing from the novel matters and effects of the present invention. . Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this invention.

1: Game system 10: Server device 20: Terminal device 100: Processing unit 101: Communication control unit 102: Web processing unit 103: Game management unit 104: Player character management unit 105: Matching processing unit 106: Distribution control unit 109: Timer Management unit 110 : Information providing unit 111 : Information providing unit 120 : Input unit 130 : Display unit 140 : Storage unit 142 : Main storage unit 144 : Game data storage unit 146 : Player information storage unit 148 : Player character information storage unit 180 : Information storage medium 196: communication unit 200: processing unit 210: communication control unit 211: web browser 212: game processing unit 213: display control unit 220: drawing unit 230: sound processing unit 260: input unit 262: detection unit 270: storage Unit 271 : Main storage unit 272 : Image buffer 280 : Information storage medium 290 : Display unit 292 : Sound output unit 296 : Communication unit 310 : Distribution control unit

Claims (13)

A game system for controlling a game in which a plurality of players participate using a player character set in a game space and providing information about the game to a terminal device,
a matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
a providing means for providing information on the matching process to a corresponding terminal device as matching-related information;
game control means for progressing the game for the matching players by controlling the player characters of the matching players, which are a plurality of players matched by the matching process;
Registering means for registering, for each player character of each player, player character information including at least a player character cumulative use index indicating a cumulative index relating to use of the player character used in the game by the matching player in the storage means. and,
with
The matching control means is
A game system, wherein, as the matching process, the two or more players are matched as the matching players based on the player character information of each player registered in the storage means. The game system according to claim 1,
The player character cumulative usage index includes at least the number of times the player character is used in the game, the usage time of the player character, and the cumulative parameters used for the player character,
The matching control means is
As the matching process, two or more players having player characters each having a given common condition with respect to the accumulated use index, or two or more players having player characters having different conditions with different accumulated use indices are matched with each other. A game system in which the above players are matched as the matching players. In the game system according to claim 2,
The matching control means is
A gaming system that performs the matching process based on the cumulative usage metric for a given period of time. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The player character information includes relationship information that defines the relationship between the player characters,
The matching control means is
A game system that executes the matching process based on the player character relationship and the player character cumulative use index. In the game system according to claim 4,
the game control means
A game system that, when progressing the game for the matching player, changes game control for the corresponding matching player according to the relationship between the player characters. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A game system further comprising distribution control means for executing a distribution process of distributing a game matched based on the player character cumulative usage index and satisfying certain conditions to viewers who desire to view the game. . In the game system according to claim 6,
The registration means
The game viewing information used for allowing the viewer to view the game executed by matching the player is converted into game character information indicating information on the player character used in the corresponding game in association with each of the game viewing information. associated with each other and stored in the storage means;
the delivery control means,
For the viewer, each player is matched from among the games registered in the storage means, and the information stored in the storage means has a given relationship with the game character information in the game executed. Identify player character information for each player in the
A game system that provides a player having the specified player character information with game viewing information associated with the corresponding game character. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The registration means
for each player, registering player character information related to use in the game in the storage means as the player character information;
The providing means is
A game system that provides player character information that has already been registered at a given timing to a corresponding player. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The player character information includes specification change information indicating the content of the specification change of the player character based on the operation of the player, and the player character cumulative use index for the corresponding player when executing the content of the specification change. given information about the operation, and
The matching control means is
When executing the matching process based on the specification change information, the degree of matching indicating the rate of matching in the specification change in each player's player character, or the complementary relationship that complements the elements in the specification change of each player character Execute the calculation process to calculate the degree of complementarity by digitizing the
A game system that executes the matching process based on the result of the calculation process and the player character cumulative use index. In the game system according to claim 9,
The specification change information includes a specification change retention time, which is an element functioning as the player character cumulative use indicator and indicates a time period during which the specification-changed part of the player character is held,
The matching control means is
A game system that executes the matching process based on the calculated result of the relationship calculation process and the specification change retention time as the player character cumulative use index. In the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The matching control means is
executing a matching execution determination process for determining whether or not to execute the matching process according to at least one of the play status of the matching target player and the instruction of the matching target player;
A game system that executes the matching process or decides whether or not to accept the matching process that has already been executed when the matching process is judged to be executed by the matching execution judgment process. A program for controlling a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters set in a game space and providing information about the game to a terminal device,
Matching control means for executing a matching process for matching two or more players participating in the game;
providing means for providing information on the matching process to a corresponding terminal device as matching-related information;
game control means for progressing the game for the matching players by controlling the player characters of the matching players, which are a plurality of players matched by the matching process;
Registering means for registering, for each player character of each player, player character information including at least a player character cumulative use index indicating a cumulative index relating to use of the player character used in the game by the matching player in the storage means. ,
make the computer function as
The matching control means is
A program characterized in that, as the matching process, the two or more players are matched as the matching players based on the player character information of each player registered in the storage means. A game providing method for providing information about a game in which a plurality of players participate using player characters set in a game space from a server device to a terminal device, comprising:
The server device
a matching control means for executing matching processing for matching two or more players participating in the game;
providing means for providing information on the matching process to a corresponding terminal device as matching-related information;
game control means for progressing the game for the matching players by controlling the player characters of the matching players, which are a plurality of players matched by the matching process;
Registering means for registering, for each player character of each player, player character information including at least a player character cumulative use index indicating a cumulative index relating to use in the game of the player character used in the game by the matching player, in a storage means. and,
and
The matching control means is
When matching the two or more players as the matching player based on the player character information of each player registered in the storage means as the matching process,
transmitting information about the player's operation received by the terminal device to the server device;
receiving information about the game from a server device that executes processing about the game;
A game providing method characterized by:

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