JP4080209B2 - Network game system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a network game system, for example, an arcade game installed in a game center. Machine The present invention is suitable when applied to a network game using the.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Recently, participatory network games using personal computers have begun to spread.
[0003]
According to this, a large number of users can participate in the same game via the Internet or the like using personal computers placed at their homes.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, personal computers are also used to use various applications other than games (for example, word processing software, mailers, etc.). When using any of these applications, a comfortable environment is required. It is not necessarily suitable for playing games.
[0005]
In contrast, arcade games installed at game centers Machine Since this is an information processing device dedicated to a game, it has functional specifications most suitable for the game both in terms of software and hardware. However, arcade games Machine Is usually installed only at the game center, so the user cannot easily play the game at home, etc., and needs to go to the game center, and it is not always easy to collect a large number of users participating in the game. There is a problem that attracting customers is low.
[0006]
In particular, arcade games for large-scale game events (such as national tournaments) that attract a large number of participants Machine When playing in the form of a network game using, it is important to gather many participants.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve such a problem, in the present invention, a management center device provided in a management center, a game center system provided in each game center containing a plurality of game machines, a mobile communication terminal, (1) The management center device is (1-1) a plurality of the mobile communication terminals. For each of Email address and , Granted to a user carrying the mobile communication terminal A user database for managing points; (1-2) Including information to give a predetermined point when participating in a network game, (1-3) a mail transmitting unit that transmits an e-mail notifying information related to an event related to a network game to all or some of the mobile communication terminals described in the user database; A predetermined point supply unit for supplying the predetermined value point to the game center system in order to give the predetermined value point to a user carrying the mobile communication terminal related to the intention to participate in the game. (2) the mobile communication terminal (2-1) receives the electronic mail and displays the content of the electronic mail; (2-2) A participation intention display unit that captures an intention display by a user participating in the network game and notifies the management center device of a meaning display of participation; (3) The game center system is (3-1) (3-2) To participate in the network game, with respect to a user who carries the mobile communication terminal related to the intention to participate in the game, and (3-2) to participate in the network game. When the mobile communication terminal accesses And a network game execution unit that operates the game machine to be accommodated as a terminal of the network game.
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
(A) Embodiment
Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described by taking as an example a case where the network game system according to the present invention is applied to a game system using a game center.
[0009]
(A-1) Configuration of the embodiment
An example of the overall configuration of the game system 10 of the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
[0010]
In FIG. 1, the game system 10 includes a management center. apparatus 11, mobile terminals 12A to 12C, and a game center system 13A and 13B and the network 14 , 15.
[0011]
Management center apparatus 11 and the mobile terminals 12A to 12C, and the management center apparatus 11 and game center system A network 15 is interposed between 13A and 13B, and a game center system A network 14 is interposed between 13A and 13B.
[0012]
In the illustrated example, the number of mobile terminals included in the game system 10 is three, and the game center system Although the number of is two, it is needless to say that this number is not necessarily limited to this value. Usually much more mobile devices than three and much more game centers than two system Is included in the game system 10.
[0013]
The network 15 may be the Internet, for example.
[0014]
The network 15 is a management center apparatus 11 is used for delivery of e-mails MA to MC from the mobile terminals 12A to 12C, and a game center. system 13A and management center apparatus 11 is used for two-way communication between the game center and the game center. system 13B and management center apparatus It is also used for bidirectional communication between 11. This two-way communication 12A-12C Is a communication for authenticating the users UA to UC who participate in the network game by carrying, and for point update.
[0015]
If necessary, a dedicated line may be used for the bidirectional communication, or a VPN may be set on the Internet.
[0016]
The authentication is performed when the network game is started, and only users who have a positive authentication result are permitted to participate in the network game, and points are added.
[0017]
The point is an index that becomes more useful to the user as the value is larger. For example, the point value decreases if the game is defeated, increases if the game is won, and a point value of a certain value or more is required to participate in the game. It may be of the nature. The benefit may be reflected in an improvement in the ability value of the character in performing the game, or may be physically exchanged for a medal or the like. Moreover, it is good also as what can be exchanged for cash as needed. The points may be valid only during the event, but here, it is assumed that the points are continuously valid before and after the event, including during the event.
[0018]
The mobile terminals 12A to 12C are communication terminals carried by users UA to UC who can be participants in the network game, but may be mobile phones equipped with mailers, for example. When the mobile terminals 12A to 12C are mobile phones, the management center apparatus 11 and the mobile terminals 12A to 12C intervene with each mobile phone network operated by each mobile phone operator in addition to the Internet.
[0019]
A configuration example of a main part of the mobile terminals 12A to 12C is shown in FIG. Since the configuration of the mobile terminals 12A to 12C is substantially the same, it can be considered that the internal configuration of all the mobile terminals 12A to 12C is shown in FIG. 8, but in the following description, FIG. The description will proceed mainly assuming that the configuration of the mobile terminal 12A carried by the user UA is shown.
[0020]
(A-1-1) Configuration example of mobile terminal
In FIG. 8, the mobile terminal 12 </ b> A includes a communication unit 30, a control unit 31, a terminal ID unit 32, a mailer unit 33, and a storage unit 34.
[0021]
Of these, the communication unit 30 is a part that directly communicates with a base station in the cellular phone network, and performs not only voice calls necessary for telephone calls but also transmission / reception of e-mails. If necessary, for example, a short-range wireless communication function such as Bluetooth, an infrared communication function such as an IrDA infrared port, and a wired communication function using a cable or the like can be mounted here. The short-range wireless communication function, the infrared communication function, or the wired communication function is used for the portable terminal 12A to communicate with a game machine at a game center when performing authentication or referencing character data (for example, CH1). It is.
[0022]
The control unit 31 is the portable terminal 12A CPU (central processing unit).
[0023]
The terminal ID unit 32 is a part that stores a terminal ID that is identification information for uniquely identifying the portable terminal 12A from another portable terminal (for example, 12B). Usually, transmission from the communication unit 30 is accompanied by transmission of the terminal ID. Here, the terminal ID of the portable terminal 12A is TE1, the terminal ID of the portable terminal 12B is TE2, and the terminal ID of the portable terminal 12C is TE3.
[0024]
The mailer unit 33 is a part on which a mailer that is a MUA (message user agent) necessary for sending / receiving e-mails and reading / writing is installed. The management center apparatus 11 is also received by the mailer unit 33 via the Internet and the mobile phone network and read by the user UA.
[0025]
Although it depends on the mobile phone network, in many mobile phone networks, when an e-mail arrives at a mobile phone, the incoming call is immediately transmitted to the mobile phone user (here, UA) by ringtone or vibration. Therefore, the electronic mail in the mobile phone can be used as a substantially real-time communication means. Therefore, even when the destinations are dispersed throughout the country, for example, it is possible to notify that the event is held almost simultaneously.
[0026]
The storage unit 34 is a storage device of the portable terminal 12A and is a volatile or nonvolatile storage unit.
[0027]
It is assumed that the character data CH1, which is a collection of data related to characters operating in the game world in place of the user UA or in response to the user UA, is stored and saved in the storage unit 34. The character data CH1 may be stored in an independent memory card or the like instead of being stored in the storage unit 34 as necessary.
[0028]
In any case, the character data CH1 is referred to when the character participates in the game (the contents of the character data may be rewritten as the game progresses). It is necessary to store in a format that allows normal communication with an interface of a game machine (for example, 44A shown in FIG. 9) installed in a game center which is a reference side.
[0029]
That is, when storing the character data CH1 in the storage unit 34, the game machine needs to be able to refer to the character data CH1 in the storage unit 34 via the communication unit 30 by installing a communication function corresponding to the Bluetooth or the like. There is.
[0030]
When stored in a memory card or the like, the game machine needs to be equipped with a memory card and a slot for referring to the character data CH1 in the memory card.
[0031]
For example, when the character is a horse running in a horse racing game, the content of the character data CH1 may be as shown in FIG. 11 as an example.
[0032]
On the other hand, a management center that transmits the e-mail MA apparatus A configuration example of 11 main parts is as shown in FIG. Management center apparatus The 11 functions may be realized as a site on the Internet, for example. In addition, the management center apparatus 11 may be equipped with a function of verifying the validity of character data (for example, CH1).
[0033]
(A-1-2) Management center apparatus Configuration example
In FIG. 7, the management center apparatus 11 includes a communication unit 20, a control unit 21, a mail creation unit 22, an authentication unit 23, a point management unit 24, and a user database 25.
[0034]
Among these, the communication part 20 is the game center mentioned above. system This is a part used for bidirectional communication with 13A and 13B, transmission of the e-mails MA to MC, and the like.
[0035]
Further, the control unit 21 is connected to the management center. apparatus 11 CPUs.
[0036]
Further, the mail creating unit 22 is a part that creates the e-mails MA to MC.
[0037]
In creating the e-mails MA to MC, data stored in the user database 25 is used. The contents (main part) of the body message of the e-mails MA to MC may be manually created by the person in charge of e-mail. It is more efficient that the e-mail creating unit 22 automatically determines whether to transmit or not using the contents of the user database 25.
[0038]
The contents of the user database 25 may be as shown in FIG. 10 as an example.
[0039]
In FIG. 10, the user database 25 includes, as data items, a user ID for uniquely identifying each user in the game system 10 and an e-mail address corresponding to each portable terminal (for example, 12A to 13C). E-mail address shown, terminal ID regarding each portable terminal, name of each user (for example, UA to UC, etc.), residence area of each user, and points of each user.
[0040]
Each tuple in FIG. 10 corresponds to one user. For example, the uppermost tuple corresponds to the user UA who carries the portable terminal 12A. That is, the user ID of the user UA is 1, the mail address of the mobile terminal 12A is AD1, the terminal ID is TE1, the name of the user UA is NAME1, the residential area is DIST1, and the point value is PT1.
[0041]
Most of the values (registration contents) of each data item in the user database 25 are determined according to the registration process for the user. Each value may be generated based on the contents entered in the questionnaire by each user while browsing the homepage related to the game. Of the data items in FIG. 10, items other than the e-mail address and name are each user. It is also possible to obtain automatically when playing a network game.
[0042]
User ID is management center apparatus 11 is automatically generated by each mobile terminal (such as 12A), and the residence area is the location registration information of the mobile terminal (so-called simultaneous call in the mobile phone network). The location registration information indicating the location of each mobile phone is constantly monitored and stored), and the location of the game center where each user played the network game can be inferred. Is automatically transmitted during the game.
[0043]
Of the data items that cannot be acquired automatically, the mail address is essential for the configuration of the present embodiment, but the name is not essential and can be omitted. Alternatively, a name may be provided as a data item, and a null value may be allowed for the value.
[0044]
The contents of the body messages of the emails MA to MC created by the mail creation unit 22 include, for example, a sentence that tells the date and time of holding an event such as a national tournament (e.g., Kanto tournament) of a horse racing game, and participation in this event. A sentence that gives a predetermined value point to the user without omission is described. By giving this point, each user is encouraged to participate, and a sufficiently large number of users can participate in the horse racing game.
[0045]
The contents of the body message of the e-mail addressed to each user may be basically the same. However, when a name is described, it is preferable that only the name is made different for each user.
[0046]
In addition, when the mail creation unit 22 automatically determines to whom the e-mail is to be sent, the value of the residence of each tuple may be referred to. For example, if the event is a national tournament, users in all domestic residences are the destination, but in the Kanto tournament, etc., only users who live in the Kanto region are the destination. When the mail creation unit 22 automatically fills in the destination e-mail address in the To field of the e-mail, the value of the mail address of each tuple may be referred to.
[0047]
The authentication unit 23 performs authentication based on data stored in the user database 25 for a user who intends to participate in the event. For example, the authentication unit 23 performs authentication based on the terminal ID. As long as the terminal ID is used, the authentication is not strictly the user authentication for verifying the validity of the user but the terminal authentication for verifying the validity of the terminal. If necessary, the user authentication is performed. Also good. If the user is allowed to input a password, for example, at the time of authentication, it is possible to distinguish between those that can input the password correctly and those that cannot input the password, thereby realizing user authentication.
[0048]
The location where authentication is performed is not necessarily the management center. apparatus Not only 11 but each game center system (For example, 13A) may be performed. In this case, whether the authentication result is positive or negative Result of Just the management center apparatus You may tell 11.
[0049]
The point management unit 24 is a part that manages the value of each user's point stored in the user database 25 (for example, the point value of the user UA of the user ID 1 is PT1).
[0050]
In this way, the point value apparatus By managing on the 11th side and not managing on the user side, such as a portable terminal, it becomes difficult to manipulate the point value illegally, and thus fairness can be ensured.
[0051]
On the other hand, the game center system For example, 13A and 13B have a configuration as shown in FIG.
[0052]
Game center system 13A, 13B entity is a wide variety of arcade games Machine (For example, game machines 44A to 44N). Game center system The network 14 interposed between 13A and 13B may be the Internet, but the network 14 is exclusively used for communication necessary for the execution of the network game main body.
[0053]
Game center system Since the configurations of 13A and 13B are substantially the same, FIG. system Although it can be considered that all the internal configurations of 13A and 13B are shown, in the following description, FIG. system The description will proceed assuming that the configuration of 13A is shown.
[0054]
(A-1-3) Game center system Configuration example
In FIG. 9, the game center system 13A includes a communication control device 40 and a plurality of arcade game machines 44A to 44N.
[0055]
Among these, the communication control device 40 includes communication units 41 and 43 and a control unit 42.
[0056]
Communication unit 43 is its own game center system The communication unit 41 is a part for communicating with the game machines 44A to 44N accommodated in the 13A. apparatus 11 or other game center system This is a part for communicating with the communication control device (for example, 13B).
[0057]
The game center composed of a plurality of game machines 44A to 44N system Since the network in 13A can be regarded as one LAN (local area network), the communication control device 40 can be configured as a device mainly composed of a router.
[0058]
In FIG. 9, the game center system Although all the game machines 44A to 44N in 13A are connected to the communication unit 43 through a common transmission path, the configuration of the LAN does not necessarily have to be physically illustrated. That is, the LAN may include a bridge and a router, and may include a plurality of broadcast domains and collision domains.
[0059]
In the network game, game machines for the same kind of game are connected via a network. Therefore, as long as the game machines play the same kind of game, the same game center is used. system A single game world that imitates the real world (for example, horse racing in the real world) is formed by a plurality of game machines without being conscious of whether it is inside or outside of 13A. Then, a game is played by each character. If it is a national tournament, many game centers distributed throughout the country system Through this, users all over the country participate in the game.
[0060]
For example, in the case of a horse racing game, if the game machines 44A and 44B are game machines for the same horse racing game, system If there is a game machine for the same horse racing game in 13B, users (for example, UA to UC) who play a game with these three game machines run their respective horses in the same horse racing game, Can race.
[0061]
In general, when playing a network game, communication of a considerably large amount of data may be required or communication for a considerably long time may be required, and communication charges may be a problem. In order to accommodate a large number of users at the same time, it is relatively easy to use a dedicated line or the like as an access line to the Internet, unlike ordinary personal user homes.
[0062]
Game center system (For example, the communication fee of the network game performed via (for example, 13A, 13B) is considered to be borne by the users UA to UC in the form of the fee of the game. Considering this, there is a high possibility that the individual users UA to UC can be given a cheaper feeling related to the communication fee than when a network game is played at home.
[0063]
The operation of the present embodiment having the above configuration will be described below. The operation of this embodiment is shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 to 6 and the operation sequences of FIGS. In addition, the flowchart of FIG. apparatus 11, the flowchart of FIG. 5 shows the operation of the mobile terminal (for example, 12A), and the flowchart of FIG. system The operation of (for example, 13A) is shown. The operation sequence of FIGS. 2 and 3 is almost the same as that of the flowcharts of FIGS. apparatus 11, a mobile terminal (for example, 12A), a game center system (For example, 13A) is shown.
[0064]
The flowchart of FIG. 4 is composed of steps P40 to P43, the flowchart of FIG. 5 is composed of steps P50 to P53, and the flowchart of FIG. 6 is composed of steps P60 to P63.
[0065]
Further, the operation sequence of FIG. 2 is composed of steps P10 to P17, and the operation sequence of FIG. 3 is composed of steps P20 to P34.
[0066]
(A-2) Operation of the embodiment
The following operation in the present embodiment is executed on the assumption that the values of the respective data items shown in FIG. 10 are obtained in advance.
[0067]
As shown in FIG. apparatus 11, for example, when it is decided to carry out an event such as the national tournament of a horse racing game, an e-mail (for example, MA to MC) having the above-mentioned text message is sent to the corresponding portable terminal. (P41 and P42).
[0068]
On the other hand, when the mobile terminal (for example, 12A) receives an e-mail (in this case, MA) having the text message (the branch on the Yes side of P51), the user UA immediately receives the e-mail MA of the e-mail MA by a ringtone or the like. Since it is possible to know the incoming call, it is possible to determine whether or not to participate (P52).
[0069]
If the mobile terminal 12A is compatible with the Reply-To function, a reply mail is used to indicate whether or not the user UA will participate at this time. apparatus 11, the operation burden on the user UA is small.
[0070]
Further, if the mobile terminal 12A is also equipped with a Web browser and the mailer unit 33 supports the URL link function, the URL of the questionnaire page is described in the body message of the email MA. By the operation of the URL description, the Web browser of the mobile terminal 12A is apparatus It is also possible to configure to access 11 web servers. And by this access, displaying the questionnaire screen on the portable terminal 12A and displaying the intention as to whether or not the user UA will participate will further reduce the operation burden.
[0071]
Of course, it is obvious that the user UA may be made to display this intention by ordinary e-mail. However, it is considered that when a large operation load is generated, the user is more likely not to create or send such an e-mail.
[0072]
As a result of confirming the intention of participation in this manner, if the number of users expressing the intention of participation is less than the event organizer's assumption, various measures to encourage more users to participate may be taken. it can. As an example, if an e-mail (such as MA) is first sent only to a user residing in the Kanto region in step P41, the e-mail is also expanded to a user in the Tohoku region, etc. It is also possible to take this measure by sending.
[0073]
As described above, since the e-mail of the mobile terminal is an almost real-time communication means, an e-mail (for example, MA) is transmitted to a new user until the start of the event to encourage participation in the event. Is also possible. Of course, if necessary, an e-mail (for example, MA) may be transmitted even after the event is started so that a new user (for example, UB) can participate at any time.
[0074]
If the user UA decides to participate by looking at the e-mail MA, the user UA determines the nearest game center (for example, Game center system By going to 13A), it is possible to participate in a horse racing game using a horse corresponding to the character data (for example, CH1) as a running horse. This is because in the horse racing game, which is a network game, each user can participate in the game regardless of his / her geographical position in the real world.
[0075]
In the processing up to this point, since steps P10 to P12 have been completed in FIG. 2, if the authentication using the terminal ID described above is performed in steps P13 and P14 and the authentication result is affirmative, e-mail The point value just promised by (for example, MA) is given to the user UA (P15).
[0076]
On the other hand, if an operation corresponding to the operation sequence of FIG. 3 is performed, the character data CH1 stored in the storage unit 34 of the portable terminal 12A is stored in the game center as shown in steps P23 and P24. system Referenced by the corresponding game machine in (for example, 13A).
[0077]
Management center apparatus When managing the validity of the character data CH1 on the 11th side, as shown in steps P25 and P26, the game center system Check data from 13A apparatus 11 will be transmitted. As the check data, the content of the character data CH1 may be transmitted as it is, but only the minimum data necessary for verification of validity may be transmitted.
[0078]
Management center apparatus 11 determines that the character data CH1 is not valid based on the check data, it is necessary to issue an alarm or stop using the character data CH1. In the case of a game center system Even in 13A, the validity of the character data CH1 is recognized and the subsequent processing is performed (P27).
[0079]
Thereafter, the management center, which is a precondition for executing Step P15 apparatus 11 to Game Center system The point value is assigned to 13A (P28). Game center system In 13A, the point value is assigned to the user UA related to the character data CH1 whose validity has been confirmed.
[0080]
Then, the first race, the second race, and the like are sequentially performed according to the configuration of the horse racing game (P29), and when the game ends (P30), the contents of the character data CH1 are updated according to the result of winning or losing. For this update, accumulation processing of the character data CH1 for the portable terminal 12A (the storage unit 34 thereof) is started (P31), and the character data necessary for the update is transmitted (P32). Also at this time, the communication function corresponding to the Bluetooth or the like is used between the portable terminal 12A and the game machine.
[0081]
It is not always necessary to update the character data when the game is over, but it may be performed during the game as the game progresses.
[0082]
Among many items shown in FIG. 11, for example, grades are subject to update because it is necessary to change the contents at the end of the race.
[0083]
Management center apparatus When managing the validity of the character data CH1 on the 11th side, as shown in step P33 of FIG. system Check data from 13A apparatus 11 will be transmitted. Management center apparatus If it is determined by the check data that the character data CH1 is not valid, it is necessary to issue an alarm or stop using the character data CH1, but if it is determined to be valid Then, the character data storage process ends as it is (P34).
[0084]
In the flowchart of FIG. apparatus 11 and the mobile terminal (for example, 12A) corresponding to the flowcharts of FIGS. system (For example, 13A) operates (P60 to P63).
[0085]
Note that the contents of the game process (P62) do not have to be limited here, and thus it is possible to hold not only the horse racing game described above but also various game events such as a role playing game and a simulation game.
[0086]
(A-3) Effects of the embodiment
According to the present embodiment, an arcade game that is not necessarily easy to participate in many users Machine In the network game via the network, it is possible to encourage the participation of many users and enhance the ability to attract customers.
[0087]
From the user's point of view, in addition to being able to have an opportunity to play the game comfortably in the most suitable environment dedicated to the game, points can also be obtained by participating in the event, which has many advantages.
[0088]
(B) Other embodiments
In the above embodiment, authentication is performed using the terminal ID of each mobile terminal, but the terminal ID can be replaced with a telephone number, a barcode, or the like.
[0089]
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the said portable terminal (for example, 12A) shall be a mobile telephone, a portable terminal does not necessarily need to be a mobile telephone. For example, a PDA, a PHS terminal, a mail terminal, etc. can be used as the portable terminal.
[0090]
Further, although the present invention has been realized mainly in hardware in the above embodiment, the present invention can also be realized in software.
[0091]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, in the network game system, it is possible to achieve high customer attraction and provide a comfortable operating environment.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an operation explanatory diagram of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is an operation explanatory diagram of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an operation explanatory diagram of the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is an operation explanatory diagram of the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an operation explanatory diagram of the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a management center used in the embodiment. apparatus It is the schematic which shows the structural example of the principal part.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of a main part of a mobile terminal used in the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a game center used in the embodiment. system It is the schematic which shows the structural example of the principal part.
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of a user database used in the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating a configuration example of character data used in the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 ... Game system, 11 ... Management center apparatus , 12A to 12C ... mobile terminals, 13A, 13B ... game center system , 14 , DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 15 ... Network, 22 ... Mail preparation part, 23 ... Authentication part, 24 ... Point management part, 25 ... User database, 32 ... Terminal ID part, 33 ... Mailer part, 44A-44N ... Game machine, MA-MC ... E-mail , UA to UC ... user, CH1 to CH3 ... character data.

Claims (2)

A management center device provided in the management center, a game center system provided in each game center containing a plurality of game machines, and a mobile communication terminal;
The management center device
For each of the plurality of mobile communication terminals , a user database that manages e-mail addresses and points assigned to users carrying the mobile communication terminals ,
An e-mail notifying information related to an event related to a network game including information indicating that a predetermined value point is given when participating in the network game is sent to all or some of the mobile communication terminals described in the user database An email sender to send,
A predetermined point supply unit for supplying the predetermined value point to the game center system in order to give the predetermined value point to the user carrying the mobile communication terminal related to the intention to participate in the game ;
The mobile communication terminal is
A mail reception processing unit that receives the email and displays the content of the email;
A participation intention display unit that captures an intention display by a user participating in the network game and notifies the management center device of a meaning display of participation;
The game center system includes:
For a user carrying the mobile communication terminal related to the intention to participate in the game, a point granting unit for granting the predetermined value point supplied from the management center device;
And a network game execution unit that causes the game machine to be accommodated to operate as the terminal of the network game when the mobile communication terminal accesses to participate in the network game. The mobile communication terminal is
A character data management unit that stores and manages data about characters that can be network game characters;
In response to a request from the game center system, a character data transmission processing unit that reads character data stored in a character data management unit and transmits the character data to the game center system;
A character data storage processing unit that stores the character data in the character data management unit when character data is given from the game center system;
The network game system according to claim 1, wherein the game center system includes a character data acquisition unit that requests character data from the mobile communication terminal related to the participation application and takes in the character data.

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