JP4209739B2 - Wireless network game system, game device, game server, and game program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a wireless network game system, a game device, a game server, and a game program, and more particularly to a wireless network game system, a game device, a game server, and a game program capable of playing a communication game by wireless communication, for example.

An example of a conventional game system of this type is disclosed in Patent Document 1. In the content distribution system disclosed in this patent document 1, the game server device is currently receiving the total number of players waiting for the distribution order of content to the accessing player (client), and the total number of the players. Information indicating the order of the players is transmitted to the client terminal device side. On the client terminal device side, each information is graphically displayed (or displayed in text) on the monitor screen. As a result, the players waiting for the content distribution are arranged in a matrix in the virtual space, and each player waits for the content distribution order while checking his / her distribution order on the monitor screen.
JP 2002-197058 [G06F 15/00, A63F 13/12, G06F 3/00, 13/00]

  However, in the conventional technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the distribution order cannot be confirmed unless the client terminal device is connected to the game server device, the operation of the player is troublesome. In this case, the game server device receives inquiries from a large number of client terminal devices, and the burden is large. Furthermore, since the number of client terminal devices that can be connected to the game server device is limited, there is also a problem that the player cannot even confirm the distribution order if the line is busy.

  Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a wireless network game system, a game device, a game server, and a game program that can reduce the burden on the game server and can easily check the waiting order.

Claim 1 is a wireless network game system comprising a game device and a game server, wherein the game device is a connection request transmitting means for transmitting a connection request to the game server, and a waiting for a turn to receive turn waiting information broadcast from the game server. An information receiving means, and a display control means for displaying information related to the waiting order based on the waiting information received by the waiting order information receiving means, and the game server receives the connection request transmitted by the connection request transmitting means. A management means for generating turn-waiting information including identification information corresponding to the game device that has transmitted the connection request, based on the order of the connection requests when receiving the connection request by the connection request receiving means and the connection request receiving means; Bei the broadcasting means for periodically broadcasting the wait information That is a wireless network game system.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a wireless network game system (10: reference numeral corresponding to the embodiment; hereinafter the same) includes a game server (12) and a game device (16) connected thereto, and this game server A communication game by wireless communication is processed between (12) and the game device (16). In the game device (16), the connection request transmission means (16b, 20, S135) transmits a connection request to the game server (12). In the game server (12), the connection request receiving means (16b, 20, S31) receives a connection request from the game device (16). Then, the management means (20, S3, S19) manages the identification information corresponding to the game device (16) that transmitted the connection request in the order of the connection request. The broadcast means (16b, 20, S17) periodically broadcasts the waiting information (queue data in the embodiment) including the identification information. In the game apparatus (16), the waiting information receiving means (16b, 20, S97) receives the waiting information, and the display control means (20, S127) displays information related to waiting. The identification information included in the waiting information is determined by generating an ID stored at the time of manufacture in the game device that transmitted the connection request, an ID stored at the time of manufacture in the cartridge attached to the game device, and a random value. Various things such as an identification number, a reference number issued from a game server as in an embodiment to be described later can be considered.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the game device can obtain information regarding the waiting for a turn without connecting to the game server, the burden on the game server can be reduced. Also, since the turn waiting information is broadcast, there is no limit to the number of game devices that notify the turn waiting information. Furthermore, since the game apparatus can obtain the waiting information and know the current waiting state even before transmitting the connection request, it is possible to obtain information for determining whether or not to make a connection request.

A second aspect of the present invention is a wireless network game system including a game device, a game server, and a connection server. In this game system, the game apparatus is received by a connection request transmitting means for transmitting a connection request to the connection server, an order waiting information receiving means for receiving the order waiting information broadcast from the connection server, and an order waiting information receiving means. Display control means for displaying information related to the waiting order based on the waiting information, the connection server receiving the connection request transmitted by the connection request transmitting means, and receiving the connection request by the connection request receiving means Then, based on the order of the connection requests, the management means for generating the turn waiting information including the identification information corresponding to the game device that transmitted the connection request, the broadcast means for periodically broadcasting the turn waiting information, and the management means Game device that transmitted connection request based on managed order A communication enable means for enabling communication between the game server.

  According to invention of Claim 2, the connection server (13) which performs the connection process which performs a connection process between game devices (16) is provided, and the management means (20, S3, this connection server (13)) Based on the order managed in S19), the communicable means (20, S5) enables communication between the game device (16) that transmitted the connection request and the game server (12). 12) only needs to execute the game process with the game device (16). That is, the burden on the game server can be further reduced as compared with the invention of claim 1.

The claim 3 depending on claim 1, one communication cycle is formed by a second slot from the first slot and the game apparatus to be used for transmission from the game server to the game apparatus is used for transmission to game server The first slot includes turn waiting information and information used for the game, the second slot includes information used for the game, and the first slot is broadcast.

According to the invention of claim 3 , for example, one communication cycle (data cycle) includes a first slot (master unit slot in the embodiment) and a second slot (slave unit slot in the example). In the first slot, the waiting information and information used for the game are transmitted from the game server (12) to the game device (16). In the second slot, information used for the game is transmitted from the game device (16) to the game server (12). Then, the first slot is broadcast. Therefore, the turn waiting information can be transmitted without affecting the game process.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is dependent on the first or third aspect, and the game apparatus further includes order calculation means for calculating its own order based on the identification information corresponding to the game apparatus and the received order waiting information.

According to the invention of claim 4 , in the game device (12), the order calculating means (20, S125) calculates its own order based on the identification information corresponding to itself and the received order waiting information. Since the calculation is performed on the game device side, it is not necessary to directly communicate with the game server, and the burden on the game server is small.

Claim 5 is dependent on claim 1 , 3 or 4, and the game server further includes reference number issuing means for issuing a reference number in response to the connection request, and reference number update means for updating the reference number according to a predetermined rule. The waiting information includes information on the issued reference number.

According to the invention of claim 5 , in the game server (12), the reference number issuing means (20, S39) issues a reference number in response to the connection request from the game apparatus (16). The reference number update means (20, S43) updates the reference number according to a predetermined rule. The order waiting information includes information on the issued reference number. Therefore, since the reference number updated based on a predetermined rule is issued, it is possible to know the turn number and the number of people waiting for the turn by comparing the turn waiting information with the own reference number. For example, when the turn waiting information is managed by the ID of the game device or the like, it is necessary to include the IDs for all the game devices that have issued connection requests in the turn waiting information. However, when the turn waiting information is configured by the reference number, the reference number is updated according to a predetermined rule. Therefore, by comparing the reference number included in the turn waiting information with its own reference number, Since it is possible to know how much of the turn will come, it is not always necessary to include the identification information for all game devices in the turn waiting information, and the amount of communication data can be reduced.

A sixth aspect is dependent on the fifth aspect , and one communication cycle further includes a third slot for issuing a serial number.

According to the invention of claim 6 , since one communication cycle includes the third slot for issuing the reference number, the game server can always accept the issue of the reference number.

Claim 7 is dependent on claim 6 , and the game server calls the game device to be connected in accordance with the order of the connection requests, and the post-rotation device delays the reference number of the game device that has not responded to the call of the call device. Further, a comparison means for comparing the reference number postponed by the post-rotation means with the waiting information, and an interrupt permission means for permitting interruption of the game device for the reference number according to the comparison result of the comparison means are further provided.

According to the invention of claim 7 , in the game server (12), the calling means (16b, 20, S61) calls the game device (16) to be connected according to the order of the connection requests. If the call is not accepted, the postponing means (20, S75) will postpone the reference number of the game apparatus (16). Further, the comparison means (20, S49) compares the postponed reference number with the turn waiting information, and the interrupt permission means (20, S49) determines whether the game device for the reference number is in accordance with the comparison result. Enable interrupts. That is, the reference numbers are rearranged. Therefore, even a game device that has not responded to a call for some reason can be connected later in an order close to the original order.

Claim 8 is dependent on claim 6 or 7 , and the waiting information includes a serial number that is allowed to be connected next.

According to the invention of claim 8 , the turn waiting information includes the reference number that is allowed to be connected next, so by comparing the reference number with your reference number, how much is left in your order You can easily know.

A ninth aspect is dependent on the eighth aspect , and the waiting information further includes a reference number issued last.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the turn waiting information includes the last issued reference number, so that the turn waiting is based on the next reference number that is permitted to be connected and the last issued reference number. It is possible to easily know the number of players who are playing.

A tenth aspect of the present invention is a game device that is connected to a game server so as to be able to perform wireless communication and processes a communication game with the game server. The game apparatus includes: a connection request transmitting unit that transmits a connection request to the game server; an order waiting information receiving unit that receives the order waiting information broadcast from the game server; Based on this, display control means for displaying information related to waiting for a turn is provided.

According to the invention of claim 10 , the game device (16) is connected to the game server (12) so as to be capable of wireless communication, and processes a communication game with the game server (12). In this game apparatus (16), the connection request transmission means (16b, 20, S135) transmits a connection request to the game server (12). Further, the turn waiting information receiving means (16b, 20, S97) receives turn waiting information periodically broadcast from the game server , and the display control means (20, S127) displays information related to turn waiting. The identification information included in the waiting information is determined by generating an ID stored at the time of manufacture in the game device that transmitted the connection request, an ID stored at the time of manufacture in the cartridge attached to the game device, and a random value. Various things such as an identification number, a reference number issued from a game server as in an embodiment to be described later can be considered. Since it is possible to obtain information regarding the waiting order without directly exchanging with the game server, it is possible to reduce the burden on the game server.

Claim 11 is a game server that is connected to a game device so as to be capable of wireless communication and processes a communication game with the game device. When the connection request is received by the connection request receiving unit and the connection request receiving unit that receive the connection request transmitted from the game device, the game server corresponds to the game device that transmitted the connection request based on the order of the connection requests. Management means for generating turn waiting information including identification information to be transmitted, and broadcast means for periodically broadcasting the turn waiting information.

According to the invention of claim 11 , the game server (12) is connected to the game device (16) so as to be capable of wireless communication, and processes a communication game with the game device (16). In the game server (12), the connection request receiving means (16b, 20, S31) receives the connection request from the game device (16). Then, the management means (20, S3, S19) generates order waiting information including identification information corresponding to the game device (16) that transmitted the connection request, based on the order of the connection request. The broadcast means (16b, 20, S17) broadcasts the waiting information. Therefore, the game device (16) receives the waiting information and knows its own turn. Since the waiting information is only broadcast periodically , the burden can be reduced, and the number of game devices that notify the waiting information is not limited.

A twelfth aspect is dependent on the eleventh aspect , further comprising reference number issuing means for issuing a reference number in response to a connection request from the game device, and reference number update means for updating the reference number according to a predetermined rule, and waiting for the turn. The information includes information on the issued reference number.

According to the invention of claim 12 , the reference number issuing means (20, S39) issues the reference number in response to the connection request from the game apparatus (16). The reference number update means (20, S43) updates the reference number according to a predetermined rule. The order waiting information includes information on the issued reference number. Therefore, since the reference number updated based on a predetermined rule is issued, it is possible to know the turn number and the number of people waiting for the turn by comparing the turn waiting information with the own reference number. For example, when the turn waiting information is managed by the ID of the game device or the like, it is necessary to include the IDs for all the game devices that have issued connection requests in the turn waiting information. The amount of data can be reduced.

A thirteenth aspect is dependent on the twelfth aspect , calling means for calling a game apparatus to be connected according to the order of connection requests, postponing means for postponing the reference number of the game apparatus that has not responded to the calling of the calling means, and postponing means A comparison means for comparing the reference number postponed by the step with the waiting information, and an interrupt permission means for permitting interruption of the game device for the reference number according to the comparison result of the comparison means.

According to the invention of claim 13 , the calling means (16b, 20, S61) calls the game device (16) to be connected according to the order of the connection requests. If the call is not accepted, the postponing means (20, S75) will postpone the reference number of the game apparatus (16). Further, the comparison means (20, S49) compares the postponed reference number with the turn waiting information, and the interrupt permission means (20, S49) determines whether the game device for the reference number is in accordance with the comparison result. Enable interrupts. That is, the reference numbers are rearranged. Therefore, even a game device that has not responded to a call for some reason can be connected later in an order close to the original order.

A fourteenth aspect is dependent on the twelfth or thirteenth aspect , and the waiting information includes a serial number that is allowed to be connected next.

According to the invention of claim 14, the waiting information includes the reference number that is allowed to be connected next, so by comparing the reference number with your reference number, how much is left in your order You can easily know.

A fifteenth aspect is dependent on the fourteenth aspect , and the waiting information further includes a reference number issued last.

According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the turn waiting information includes the last issued reference number. Therefore, the turn waiting information is waited for based on the next assigned reference number and the last issued reference number. It is possible to easily know the number of players who are playing.

A sixteenth aspect of the present invention is a game program for a game device that is connected to a game server so as to be capable of wireless communication and processes a communication game with the game server. The game program includes a connection request transmitting step for transmitting a connection request to the game server processor, a turn waiting information receiving step for receiving turn waiting information periodically broadcast from the game server, and a turn waiting information reception. Based on the turn waiting information received by the step, a display control step for displaying information related to turn waiting is executed.

In the invention of claim 16, as in the invention of claim 10 , it is not necessary to directly communicate with the game server, and the burden on the game server is small.

Claim 17 is a game program of a game server that is connected to a game device so as to be capable of wireless communication and processes a communication game with the game device. When the game program receives the connection request in the connection request receiving step and the connection request receiving step for receiving the connection request transmitted from the game device to the processor of the game server, the game program sends the connection request based on the order of the connection requests. A management step for generating turn waiting information including identification information corresponding to the transmitted game device and a broadcast step for periodically broadcasting the turn waiting information are executed.

In the invention of claim 17, as in the invention of claim 11 , since only the waiting information is broadcast, the burden can be reduced, and the number of game devices that notify the waiting information is not limited. .

An eighteenth aspect is dependent on the sixteenth or seventeenth aspect , further comprising a reference number issuing step for issuing a reference number in response to a connection request from a game device, and a reference number updating step for updating the reference number according to a predetermined rule. The waiting information includes information on the issued reference number.

In the invention of claim 18 as well as the invention of claim 12 , a reference number updated based on a predetermined rule is issued. Therefore, by comparing the waiting information with one's reference number, You can know the turn and the number of people waiting for the turn.

A nineteenth aspect is dependent on the eighteenth aspect , wherein a calling step for calling a game device to be connected in accordance with the order of connection requests, a postponing step for postponing the reference number of the game device that has not responded to the calling of the calling means, and a postponing step A comparison step of comparing the reference number postponed by the step and the waiting information, and an interrupt permission step of permitting interruption of the game device for the reference number according to the comparison result of the comparison means.

In the nineteenth aspect, as in the case of the thirteenth aspect , even a game device that has not responded to a call once for some reason can be connected later in the order close to the original order.

  According to the present invention, the waiting information can be acquired without connecting to the game server, so that it is possible to easily know one's turn and to reduce the burden on the game server.

  The above object, other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

  A wireless network game system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a station 12 that functions as a game server, and a plurality of portable game devices 16 are connected to the station 12 via an access point 14. The station 12 is connected to the access point 14 by radio, for example. However, it may be connected by wire. Further, the station 12 need not be provided in the vicinity of the access point 14, but may be connected to the access point 14 via a network such as the Internet or a LAN. Alternatively, the station 12 and the portable game device 16 may be directly connected without providing the access point 14. On the other hand, each portable game device 16 is connected to the access point 14 wirelessly.

  In FIG. 1, a plurality of portable game devices 16 are described so that they can be connected to the station 12 at one time. However, in this embodiment, only one portable game device 16 can access the access point 14 of the station 12. When a certain portable game device 16 establishes a connection (communication) with the station 12, another portable game device 16 cannot establish a connection with the station 12.

  The station 12 has the same configuration as the portable game device 16 described later, and includes a memory (station memory) 12a. As shown in FIG. 2, the station memory 12a includes a ROM 120 and a RAM 122. A boot ROM 24 and a WRAM 28 provided in the portable game machine 16a, which will be described in detail later, correspond to the station memory 12a.

  The ROM 120 stores in advance a communication game program 120a, a slave call program 120b, a serial number processing program 120c, timeout time (T1) data 120d, maximum call count data 120e, and the like.

  The communication game program 120 a is a main processing program for a communication game performed with the portable game device 16. The handset calling program 120b is a program for calling the portable game device 16 that permits the next communication game among the portable game devices 16 waiting for the order of the communication game with the station 12. The reference number processing program 120c issues a new reference number, discards the reference number assigned (assigned) to the mobile game device 16 that has already played the communication game, or applies to the mobile game device 16 that has not responded to the call. This is a program to postpone the assigned reference number, or to postpone the assigned reference number. The time-out time data 120d is data about the maximum time for determining whether or not to stop calling the portable game device 16 when the portable game device 16 that permits the communication game is called next but there is no response. It is. The maximum number-of-calls data 120e is used to determine whether or not to discard the reference number or the like for the portable game device 16 that does not respond even though the station 12 calls the portable game device 16 that permits the communication game next time. This is data indicating the maximum number of calls.

  The RAM 122 is used as a work area or a buffer area of the processor of the station 12, and stores data such as queue data 122a, new serial number data 122b, waiting order pointer data 122c, and CNUM data 122d. The queue data 122a is data about a queue as shown in FIG. 3, and the queue corresponds to the order of waiting, the reference number, the number of calls, and the child device ID (identification number or name of the portable game device 16). Is described. The queue shown in FIG. 3 has six mobile game devices 16 that have finished the communication game with the mobile game device 16 to which the reference numbers “1” to “4” have been assigned and are currently waiting for the turn. (Reference numbers “5” to “10”). Among the mobile game devices 16 waiting for the turn, the mobile game device 16 to which the reference number “5” is assigned is called, but the mobile game device 16 does not respond, so that the waiting order is backward (at the end). (6th).

  The new serial number data 122b is data regarding a serial number to be assigned when a communication game connection request is received from the portable game device 16 next time. For example, in the state shown in FIG. 3, “11” is set as the new reference number. However, when an upper limit value (for example, 100) is set for the reference number, if the upper limit value is set as the new reference number, the first reference number “1” is set as the next new reference number. become. The waiting order pointer data 122c is a pointer (indicated by an arrow mark in FIG. 3) for indicating the portable game device 16 to be called, and for example, indicates the first waiting order and the waiting order is the first portable game device 16. Is not responding to the call, the waiting order pointer is moved to indicate the second in the waiting order in order to read out the next-order portable game device 16. The CNUM data 122d is data regarding a reference number (reference number assigned to the portable game device 16) transmitted from the portable game device 16 serving as a child device.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the portable game device 16 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the portable game device 16 includes a portable game machine 16a such as Game Boy Advance (GAMEBOY ADVANCE), a wireless communication unit 16b and a cartridge connector connected to the communication connector 46 of the portable game machine 16a. 40 includes a game cartridge 16 c connected to 40. That is, in this embodiment, the portable game device 16 is constituted by the portable game machine 16a, the wireless communication unit 16b, and the cartridge 16c.

  Referring to FIG. 4, the portable game machine 16 a includes a processor 20, and the processor 20 is a CPU core 22, a boot ROM 24, an LCD controller 26, and a WRAM (working RAM: hereinafter the same) 28. , VRAM 30 and peripheral circuit 32. However, the peripheral circuit 32 includes a sound (sound) circuit, a DMA (Direct Memory Access) circuit, a timer circuit, an input / output interface (IO), and the like.

  The LCD 18 provided on the front surface of the portable game machine 16a is supplied with a display signal from the processor 20, in this embodiment, an RGB signal, so that the game image is displayed in color on the LCD 18. From the processor 20, an audio signal is given to a sound circuit (audio amplifier) 34, and sound (sound) such as game music and sound effects is output from the speaker 36 by the audio signal. Further, a cross key, a start key, a select key, an A button, and a B button provided with the LCD 18 in front of the portable game machine 16a are collectively shown as an operation switch 38, and an operation signal from the operation switch 38 is sent to the processor 20 as a result. Is input. Therefore, the processor 20 executes processing according to the player's instruction given through the operation switch 38.

  Further, the portable game machine 16 a has a cartridge connector 40, and the cartridge 16 c is connected or inserted into the cartridge connector 40. The cartridge 16c incorporates a ROM 42 and a backup RAM 44. As shown in FIG. 5, the ROM 42 stores in advance a local game program 42a, a communication game program 42b, a serial number acquisition program 42c, a serial number advance program 42d, and the like. . The local game program 42a is a game program for playing the portable game machine 16a alone. The communication game program 42 b is a program for playing a communication game with the station 12 and other portable game devices 16. The reference number acquisition program 42 c is a program for acquiring a reference number from the station 12.

  Although not shown, the ROM 42 stores game image (including character images) data, sound (sound effect), data (sound data) about sound necessary for the game such as music (BGM) and voice, and further. In addition, data (text data) regarding messages to be displayed during the game is stored in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the RAM 44 stores a local game flag 44a, a communication game flag 44b, reference number data 44c, game data (backup data) 44d, and the like. The local game flag 44a is a flag that is turned on when a game is being played by the portable game device 16 alone, and is turned off otherwise, and is configured by a 1-bit register, for example. Therefore, if the local game flag 44a is on, the data value of the register is set to “1”. Conversely, if the local game flag 44a is off, the data value of the register is set to “0”.

  The communication game flag 44b is a flag that is turned on when a communication game is played while connected to the station 12 or another game device 16, and is turned off otherwise. The communication game flag 44b includes, for example, a 1-bit register. The The setting of the register data value is the same as in the case of the local game flag 44a. The reference number data 44c is data (numerical data) about the reference number assigned and transmitted by the station 12. The game data 44d is game data (backup) that is updated and stored as the local game and the communication game progress, and backup data for each of the local game and the communication game is stored (saved).

  Returning to FIG. 4, when the power of the portable game machine 16a is turned on, the CPU core 22 executes the boot program stored in the boot ROM 24 and performs the boot process of the portable game machine 16a. Thereafter, the CPU core 22 executes the game program stored in the ROM 42 of the cartridge 16c, and executes the game process while storing the temporary data being executed in the WRAM 28. The image data generated by the CPU core 22 executing the game program is stored in the VRAM 30, and the image data stored in the VRAM 30 is output to the LCD 18 by the LCD controller 26.

  The portable game machine 16a is further provided with a communication connector 46, and a connector 48 of the wireless communication unit 16b is connected to the communication connector 46. As described above, the portable game machine 16a used in this embodiment is, for example, Game Boy Advance (product name). In this case, the above-described cartridge connector 40 has the upper surface rear side when the LCD 18 is the front surface (front surface). The communication connector 46 is a 6-pin connector provided on the front side of the upper surface.

  The wireless communication unit 16 b includes a baseband IC 50, and the baseband IC 50 includes a ROM 52. The ROM 52 contains, for example, a one-cartridge download program and other programs, and the baseband IC 50 operates according to those programs.

  The one-cartridge download program is an OC mode (one-cartridge mode: a mode in which a game cartridge is attached only to the master unit and the slave unit operates by receiving a slave unit program download from the master unit cartridge). This is a program for downloading a program to the slave unit.

  The wireless communication unit 16b is further provided with an EEPROM 54, and for example, a player name is uniquely set in the EEPROM 54. The base band IC 50 sends game data transferred from the portable game machine 16 a via the connectors 46 and 48 and data including the player name of the EEPROM 54 to the RF (Radio Frequency) -IC 56. The RF-IC 56 modulates the data and transmits a radio wave from the antenna 58. However, the radio wave intensity is very weak, and is set to a value that is small enough to be used unlicensed by the user in the Radio Law. The wireless communication unit 16b is provided with a power supply circuit 60. The power supply circuit 60 is typically a battery and supplies direct current power to each component of the wireless communication unit 16b.

  In the wireless communication unit 16b, the radio wave transmitted from the station 12 or other portable game device 16 is received by the antenna 58, demodulated by the RF-IF 56, and the demodulated signal is input to the baseband IC 50. Therefore, the baseband IC 50 decodes the demodulated signal, restores the data, and transfers the data to the portable game machine 16a, that is, the WRAM 28 via the connectors 48 and 46.

  A player can play a game (local game) alone using the mobile game device 16, and can also play a communication game by communicating with the station 12 or another mobile game device 16. .

  Note that the case of playing a game alone is already well known and is not an essential content of the present invention, and therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted in this embodiment.

  For example, when playing a communication game with the station 12 (the same applies to other portable game devices 16) using the portable game device 16, the player operates the operation switch 38 of the portable game device 16. Then, a connection request is transmitted to the station 12. At this time, when there is another portable game device 16 that is already connected to the station 12 and is processing the communication game, or when there is another portable game device 16 that is waiting for the turn of the communication game, The station 12 issues a reference number for the portable game device 16 that has requested connection, and transmits the issued reference number to the portable game device 16. Further, the station 12 periodically broadcasts the queue data as shown in FIG. 3, calls the portable game device 16 that should play the communication game according to the waiting order pointer, and sequentially processes the communication game.

  Here, a data packet format when the station 12 (master device) and the portable game device 16 (slave device) communicate wirelessly will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the data cycle (one communication cycle) includes one parent device slot and two child device slots. The parent device slot, that is, the station transmission slot is a slot for transmitting a parent device packet from the station 12 to the portable game device 16 as a child device. The two handset slots are slot 0 and slot 1, slot 0 is a game slot, and slot 1 is a reference number issuing slot. Such a slave unit slot is a slot for transmitting a slave unit packet from the slave unit to the station 12. Specifically, a parent device packet as shown in FIG. 7A is broadcasted in the parent device slot, and a child device packet as shown in FIG. 7B is transmitted to the station 12 in the child device slot. The

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the base unit packet is composed of handset transmission slot allocation data, queue data, call data, and payload. The slave unit transmission slot allocation data is data for indicating the use status of the slave unit slot in the data cycle. In the slot in use, an ID (child device ID) of the child device that uses the slot, that is, the portable game device 16 is described. In this embodiment, the handset ID is the MAC address of the wireless communication unit 16 b of the portable game device 16.

  However, the player name stored in the EEPROM 54 provided in the wireless communication unit 16b may be used. On the other hand, when no slot is used, data indicating an empty slot (in this embodiment, “00”) is described.

  The queue data is data regarding the serial number described in the queue according to the order indicated by the queue order pointer (Nth: N is an integer of 1 or more), and further includes a carry flag. The carry flag is numerical data indicated by “0” or “1”. If the carry flag is off, “0” is described. Conversely, if the carry flag is on, “1” is described. Is done. This is used, for example, to notify other players that there is an interruption when the order is advanced when the portable game device 16 that has not responded to the call subsequently requests interruption.

  The call data is data for calling the portable game device 16 to play the communication game next, and the arrangement number assigned to the portable game device 16, that is, the arrangement corresponding to the order (th) indicated by the waiting order pointer. Number data is described.

  The payload is a field for transmitting data necessary for the communication game to the child device, and describes data about the communication game (game data, reference number data, etc.) and its transmission destination data (child device ID). However, when the reference number is assigned to the portable game device 16 that has requested connection, the reference number data assigned to the portable game device 16 is described in the payload.

  If there are a large number of mobile game devices 16 waiting in order, the queue data also increases, and in such a case, they cannot be accommodated in a single parent device packet. In this case, only a certain number of the queue data from the beginning may be included in the parent device packet, or the queue data is divided into several parent device packets and divided and transmitted (time division). May be.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the slave unit packet includes a CID (slave unit ID) and a payload. As described above, the child device ID is an ID of the portable game device 16 as a child device. The payload is a field for transmitting data (game data, reference number data, etc.) necessary for the communication game to the station 12. When a communication game is played with the station 12, a slave unit packet is transmitted using the slot 0. At this time, game data to be transmitted from the child device to the parent device is stored in the payload. When responding to a connection request or call to the station 12, a slave unit packet is transmitted using the slot 1. At this time, the payload stores data indicating a connection request to the parent device and reference number data.

  Therefore, the slave unit acquires a reference number according to the master unit packet transmitted from the master unit, acquires a queue to check the order, responds to a call, and further plays a communication game. It is.

  Specific operations will be described below with reference to flowcharts. The operations will be described separately for operations on the station 12 side (FIGS. 8 to 10) and operations on the portable game machine 16a side (FIGS. 11 to 15). I will decide.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the CPU of the station 12 (corresponding to the processor 20 of the portable game machine 16a) starts processing, “1” is set as a new reference number in step S1. That is, a new reference number is initialized. In subsequent step S3, reference number processing (see FIG. 9) described later is executed, and the processing in steps S5 to S15, the processing in step S17, and the processing in step S19 are executed in parallel.

  In step S5, a handset calling process (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, is executed. In the next step S9, communication processing with the slave unit is executed using the payload of the station slot and the slave unit communication slot 0. That is, game data necessary for the communication game is exchanged.

  In step S11, it is determined whether or not the game is over. If “YES” in the step S11, that is, if the game is ended, the process proceeds to a step S15 as it is. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S11, that is, if the game is not ended, whether or not the communication with the slave device during the communication game process has been disconnected for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) in a step S13. Judging.

  If “NO” in the step S13, if the time during which the communication with the child machine during the communication game process is disconnected does not exceed the predetermined time, the process returns to the step S7 as it is to continue the game process. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S13, that is, if the communication with the child device during the communication game processing is interrupted for a predetermined time, the process proceeds to a step S15. In step S15, the slave unit transmission slot 0 is released, and the process returns to step S5. That is, “00” is set (allocated) to slot 0. Therefore, the calling process (step S5) of the portable game apparatus 16 indicated by the waiting order pointer is executed next.

  In parallel with the processing from step S5 to step S15, the queue data is broadcast in step S17. For example, the process of step S17 is repeated every predetermined time (periodically). Further, in parallel with these processes, a reference number process (see FIG. 9) is executed in step S19.

  In this way, the station 12 plays a communication game with the portable game device 16, broadcasts the queue data, informs the waiting player of the turn, or organizes the portable game device 16 that has requested connection. Or sending a number.

  As shown in FIG. 9, when the processor of the station 12 starts the serial number processing, it is determined whether or not the handset ID is transmitted to the slot 1 in step S31. If “NO” in the step S31, that is, if the slave unit ID is not transmitted to the slot 1, it is determined that there is no connection request, and the process returns to the same step S31. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S31, that is, if the slave unit ID is transmitted to the slot 1, the slave unit ID is set to the slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data of the master unit packet in the step S33. Broadcast the received base unit packet. In subsequent step S35, the serial number (CNUM) data sent from the slave unit in slot 1 is received. In step S37, it is determined whether the CNUM data is null (0).

  Note that a slave unit that wishes to issue a new serial number in order to request a new connection transmits null data, and a slave unit that has already issued a serial number and has already issued a serial number issues a sequence interrupt. If you wish to do so, send the reference number that has already been issued. In step S35, these null data or reference number data that has already been issued are received, and it is determined whether the handset wants a new connection request or an order interruption. ing.

  If “YES” in the step S37, that is, if the CNUM data is null, it is determined that the slave unit desires to issue a new serial number, and the slave unit ID is designated as a transmission destination in a step S39. , Send the new reference number data in the payload. That is, a serial number is assigned (set) to the slave unit that has transmitted the transmission request. Subsequently, in step S41, the reference number and handset ID are added to the back of the queue, and the new reference number is updated in step S43. That is, 1 is added to the new reference number. In step S45, slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data is set to “00”, and the serial number processing is returned.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S37, that is, if the CNUM data is not null, it is determined that the slave unit desires an interruption in order, and in the step S47, the serial number indicated by the CNUM data is a queue. Determine if it is in the box. If “NO” in the step S47, that is, if the serial number indicated by the CNUM data is not in the queue, it is determined that the serial number has already been discarded, and the process proceeds to a step S39 to assign a new serial number. As will be described later, the serial number of the slave unit that does not respond even if it is called a predetermined number of times is discarded (step S65). On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S47, that is, if the reference number indicated by the CNUM data exists in the queue, the queue number is determined in a step S49 according to the value (numerical value) of the reference number. Interrupt in the previous order and proceed to Step S45.

  When an interrupt is generated in step S49, the carry flag included in the queue data of the parent packet transmitted next time is turned on. Further, in the interrupt processing, the queues are rearranged (sorted) so that the order numbers are in ascending order by comparing their own order numbers with the order numbers included in the queue data. For example, in the queue shown in FIG. 3, when the slave unit with the reference number “5” desires an interruption in order, the data with the reference number “5” is carried up first.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, when the processor of the station 12 starts the slave unit call process, in step S61, the serial number indicated by the waiting order pointer is set in the call data, and the slave unit transmission slot assignment of slot 0 is assigned. A slave unit ID corresponding to the reference number is set in the data, and the master unit packet is broadcast. In the next step S63, it is determined whether or not there is a response from the slave unit indicated by the slave unit ID. If “YES” in the step S63, that is, if there is a response from the slave unit indicated by the slave unit ID, the serial number assigned to the slave unit is deleted from the queue in a step S65, and the waiting order pointer is determined in a step S67. Is moved to the next, and the slave unit call processing is returned. That is, the portable game device 16 that should play (or call) the next communication game is set.

  In step S65, not only the reference number but also the number of calls and the handset ID are deleted.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S63, that is, if there is no response from the slave unit indicated by the slave unit ID, it is determined whether or not a timeout has occurred in a step S69. That is, it is determined whether or not the time when there is no response from the slave unit has passed the time (T1) indicated by the timeout time (T1) data 120d. If “NO” in the step S69, that is, if the time-out has not occurred, the process returns to the step S61 to transmit the parent device packet again.

  However, if “YES” in step S69, that is, if a time-out occurs, 1 is added to the number of calls for the reference number in step S71, and the number of calls for the reference number is the maximum number of calls data in step S73. It is determined whether the number of times indicated by 120e (maximum number of calls) has been reached. If “YES” in the step S73, that is, if the number of calls for the reference number reaches the maximum number of calls, the process proceeds to a step S65 to discard the reference number. On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S73, that is, if the number of calls for the reference number is less than the maximum number of calls, the reference number is moved to the back of the queue in the step S75. In S77, the waiting order pointer is moved to the next, and the process returns to step S61. That is, when the call is not answered, the order is postponed, and the communication game is played with the portable game device 16 in the next order.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, the processor 20 of the portable game machine 16a initializes the local flag 44a and the communication game flag 44b in step S81 when processing is started. That is, both flags are turned off. In the next step S83, a reference number acquisition process (see FIG. 14), which will be described later, is executed. In step S85, although not shown, for example, a message “Do you play a local game while waiting for a turn?” Displayed on the LCD 18.

  In this message display screen, characters or buttons (“Yes” and “No”) for selecting an answer to this message (question) are displayed, and the player operates the operation switch 38 to move the cursor. It is possible to select whether or not to play the local game by making or determining.

  In the subsequent step S87, if the player selects whether or not to play the local game, in step S89, it is determined whether or not the player has selected “Yes”, that is, whether or not to play the local game. If “YES” in the step S89, that is, if the player selects “Yes”, the local game flag 44a is turned on in a step S91, and the processing in the next steps S93 and S95, FIG. The processes in steps S97 to S127 shown in FIG. 13 are processed in parallel.

  In step S93, it is determined whether the local game flag 44a is on. If “NO” in the step S93, that is, if the local game flag 44a is turned off, the process returns to the step S93 as it is. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S93, that is, if the local game flag 44a is turned on, the local game process is executed in a step S95, and the process returns to the step S93.

  In parallel with the processing of step S93 and step S95, as shown in FIG. 12, in step S97, it is determined whether broadcast data, that is, a parent device packet has been received. If “NO” in the step S97, that is, if the parent device packet is not received, the process returns to the same step S97. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S97, that is, if the parent device packet is received, it is determined whether or not the reference number indicated by the call data included in the parent device packet is the own reference number in a step S99. . That is, whether the reference number indicated by the reference number data 44c acquired by reference number acquisition processing (see FIG. 14) described later and stored in the RAM 44 of the cartridge 16c matches the reference number indicated by the call data of the parent device packet. Judging.

  If “NO” in the step S99, that is, if the reference number indicated by the call data is not the own reference number, the process proceeds to a step S113 shown in FIG. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S99, that is, if the reference number indicated by the call data is the own reference number, a response is made using the slot 0 in a step S101. For example, a handset packet in which a request for starting a communication game (in this embodiment, its own serial number) is described in the payload is transmitted to the station 12.

  In the following step S103, the local game flag 44a is turned off and the communication game flag 44b is turned on. In step S105, the communication game process is executed. In subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the slave unit transmission slot allocation data of slot 0 has its own slave unit ID. That is, it is determined whether or not the communication game is continuing.

  If “NO” in the step S107, that is, if the own slave unit ID is not included in the slave unit transmission slot allocation data of the slot 0, it is determined that the communication game is ended, and the process is ended. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S107, that is, if the slave unit transmission slot assignment data of the slot 0 has its own slave unit ID, in the step S109, the station slot and the slave unit communication slot 0 are used. Execute communication processing with the machine. That is, game data is transmitted.

  In step S111, it is determined whether or not the game is over. If “NO” in the step S111, that is, if the game is not ended, the process returns to the step S105 to continue the communication game. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S111, that is, if the game is ended, the process is ended as it is.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in step S113, it is determined whether the queue number has its own serial number. If “NO” in the step S113, that is, if there is no own serial number in the queue data, a serial number acquisition process (see FIG. 14) described later is executed in a step S115, as shown in FIG. The process returns to step S97. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S113, that is, if the own serial number is included in the queue data, it is determined whether or not the order of the other slave units has been increased in a step S117. Specifically, it is determined whether there has been a carry depending on whether the carry flag included in the queue data of the received parent device packet is on.

  If “NO” in the step S117, that is, if the carry flag is off, it is determined that there is no carry of another child device, and the process proceeds to a step S121 as it is. However, if “YES” is determined in the step S117, that is, if the carry flag is on, it is determined that there is a carry of another slave unit, and in the step S119, “the carry of another slave unit has occurred. "Is displayed on the LCD 18 and then the process proceeds to step S121.

  In step S121, it is determined whether or not there is a reference number greater than the reference number in the queue data at a position before the reference number. If “NO” in the step S121, that is, if there is no reference number larger than the own reference number, the process proceeds to a step S125 as it is. However, if “YES” in the step S121, that is, if there is a serial number larger than the own serial number, in a step S123, a serial number advance request process (see FIG. 15) described later is executed, and then the process proceeds to the step S125. move on.

  In step S125, one's own number is compared with the first number in the queue to calculate his order. For example, if the own reference number is “10” and the first reference number in the queue is “6”, it is calculated that the turn is fifth. In this method, if only the first reference number and one's own reference number are known, one's own order can be known, so that there are a large number of mobile game devices 16 waiting for the turn and the queue data increases, so that the entire queue data Useful when cannot be broadcast. However, if all of the queue data can be broadcast, it is possible to know the exact order by detecting the position of the serial number in the queue data.

  In step S127, the calculation result, that is, the order is displayed on the LCD 18, and the process returns to step S97. However, the waiting number may be calculated in step S125, and the calculated waiting number may be displayed on the LCD 18 in step S127. Further, the order and the number of waiting persons may be output by voice, or may be notified by both screen display and voice.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the processor 20 of the portable game machine 16a starts the reference number acquisition process, it determines whether or not the station 12 has been found in step S131. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a parent device packet has been received. If “NO” in the step S131, that is, if the parent device packet is not received, it is determined that the station 12 has not been found, and the process returns to the step S131 as it is. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S131, that is, if the master unit packet is received, it is determined that the station 12 has been found, and “00” is described in the slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data in a step S133. Determine whether it has been.

  If “NO” in the step S133, that is, if “00” is not described in the slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data, it is determined that the slot 1 is being used by another slave unit, and is left as it is. The process returns to step S131. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S133, that is, if “00” is described in the slot 1 of the slave transmission slot assignment data, it is determined that the slot 1 is not used, and in a step S135, It transmits its own handset ID to slot 1.

  In the subsequent step S137, it is determined whether or not its own slave unit ID is returned to slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot assignment data. If “NO” in the step S137, that is, if the own slave unit ID is not returned to the slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data, the process returns to the step S131 as it is. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S137, that is, if the own slave unit ID is returned to the slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data, a null (0) is set to the slot 1 of the slave unit slot in the step S139. In step S141, the reference number sent by the payload from the station 12 is received. In step S143, the received reference number is stored in the RAM 44, and the reference number acquisition process is returned.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the processor 20 of the portable game machine 16a starts the reference number advance request process, it determines whether or not the station 12 has been found in step S151. That is, it is determined whether a base unit packet has been received. If “NO” in the step S151, that is, if the parent device packet is not received, it is determined that the station 12 has not been found, and the process returns to the step S151 as it is. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S151, that is, if the master unit packet is received, it is determined that the station 12 has been found, and “00” is described in the slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data in a step S153. Determine if you are.

  If “NO” in the step S153, that is, if “00” is not described in the slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data, it is determined that the slot 1 is in use, and the process returns to the step S151 as it is. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S153, that is, if “00” is described in the slot 1 of the slave transmission slot assignment data, it is determined that the slot 1 is not used, and in the step S155, It transmits its own handset ID to slot 1.

  Then, in the subsequent step S157, it is determined whether or not its own slave unit ID is returned to slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data. If “NO” in the step S157, that is, if the own slave unit ID is not returned to the slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data, the process returns to the step S151 as it is. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S157, that is, if the own slave unit ID is returned to the slot 1 of the slave unit transmission slot allocation data, in the step S159, the own serial number ( CNUM) is transmitted, and the reference number advance request processing is returned.

  According to this embodiment, since the station only manages the queue and broadcasts the queue data, the processing load on the station can be reduced. Further, since the slave unit only acquires the broadcast queue, it is not necessary to perform connection to the station in order to confirm the order, and the player's operation is not troublesome.

  In this embodiment, the queue includes the child device ID. However, since the reference number is issued, it is not necessary to manage the child device ID. However, only the child device ID may be managed and broadcast as queue data. However, in this case, since it is necessary to transmit the handset IDs for all portable game apparatuses waiting for the communication game as queue data, the amount of data becomes enormous.

  In this embodiment, the station 12 executes both the game process and the connection process with the portable game device 16, but as shown in FIG. 16, a server (connection server) 13 that executes the connection process is provided. It may be provided that the station 12 executes the game process and the connection server 13 executes the connection process. In this case, among the programs and data shown in FIG. 2, the communication game program 120 a is stored in the station 12, and the remaining programs and data are stored in the connection server 13. Further, the station 12 that performs game processing and the connection server 13 that performs connection processing may be provided in the vicinity of the access point 14, or may be provided in another place via the Internet or the like. At this time, the station 12 and the connection server 13 are connected to the access point 14 by wire or wirelessly. Further, the access point 14 may not be provided and the station 12 may be directly connected. Furthermore, one of the portable game devices 16 may function as the station 12.

It is a block diagram which shows an example of the wireless network game system of this invention. It is an illustration figure which shows the memory map of the memory provided in the station shown in FIG. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the queue produced in the station shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the portable game device (a station is also the same) shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is an illustrative view showing a memory map of ROM and RAM provided in the cartridge of the portable game device shown in FIG. 1. It is an illustration figure which shows an example of the data cycle in FIG. 1 Example. FIG. 7 is an illustrative view showing one example of a parent device packet sent to a parent device slot and a child device packet sent to a child device slot in the embodiment in FIG. 6; It is a flowchart which shows the whole process of the station shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reference number process of the station shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subunit | mobile_unit call process of the station shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a part of whole process of the portable game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows another part of the whole process of the portable game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the other one part of the whole process of the portable game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reference number acquisition process of the portable game machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the reference number advance request | requirement process of the portable game machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows another example of the wireless network game system of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 ... Wireless network game system 12 ... Station (game server)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 14 ... Network 16 ... Portable game device 16a ... Portable game machine 16b ... Wireless communication unit 16c ... Cartridge 18 ... LCD
20 ... Processor 22 ... CPU core 24 ... Boot ROM
28 ... WRAM
38 ... Operation switch 42 ... ROM
44 ... Backup RAM

Claims (19)

In a wireless network game system comprising a game device and a game server,
Game device
Connection request transmitting means for transmitting a connection request to the game server;
A turn waiting information receiving means for receiving turn waiting information broadcast from the game server, and a display control means for displaying information on turn waiting based on the turn waiting information received by the turn waiting information receiving means,
The game server
A connection request receiving means for receiving a connection request transmitted by the connection request transmitting means;
When the connection request is received by the connection request receiving means, a management means for generating turn waiting information including identification information corresponding to the game device that has sent the connection request based on the order of the connection requests, and the turn waiting information A wireless network game system comprising broadcast means for periodically broadcasting. In a wireless network game system comprising a game device, a game server, and a connection server,
Game device
A connection request transmitting means for transmitting a connection request to the connection server;
A turn waiting information receiving means for receiving turn waiting information broadcast from the connection server, and a display control means for displaying information on turn waiting based on the turn waiting information received by the turn waiting information receiving means,
The connection server is
A connection request receiving means for receiving a connection request transmitted by the connection request transmitting means;
A management unit that generates turn waiting information including identification information corresponding to the game device that has transmitted the connection request, based on the order of the connection request when the connection request is received by the connection request receiving unit;
Broadcast means for periodically broadcasting the waiting information, and communicable means for enabling communication between the game device that has transmitted the connection request and the game server based on the order managed by the management means A wireless network game system. One communication cycle is configured by a first slot used for transmission from the game server to the game device and a second slot used for transmission from the game device to the game server,
The first slot includes waiting information and information used for the game,
The second slot contains information used for the game,
The first slot is broadcast, according to claim 1 Symbol placement of the wireless network game system. The game apparatus further comprises an order calculating means for calculating their turn on the basis of the waiting information received and the identification information corresponding to itself, claim 1 or 3 Symbol placement of the wireless network game system. The game server further comprises reference number issuing means for issuing a reference number in response to a connection request, and reference number update means for updating the reference number according to a predetermined rule,
The waiting information including the information about the published reference number, claim 1, 3 or 4 SL placement of the wireless network game system. 6. The wireless network game system according to claim 5 , wherein one communication cycle includes a third slot for issuing a serial number. The game server is postponed by calling means for calling a game device to be connected according to the order of connection requests, postponing means for postponing the serial number of the game device that has not responded to the calling of the calling means, and postponing means. 7. The wireless network according to claim 6 , further comprising: comparing means for comparing the reference number and the waiting information, and interrupt permission means for permitting interruption of the game device for the reference number in accordance with a comparison result of the comparison means. Game system. The wireless network game system according to claim 6 or 7 , wherein the waiting information includes a reference number that is allowed to be connected next. The wireless network game system according to claim 8 , wherein the order waiting information further includes a reference number issued last. A game device that is wirelessly communicable with a game server and processes a communication game with the game server,
Connection request transmitting means for transmitting a connection request to the game server;
Order waiting information receiving means for receiving order waiting information periodically broadcast from the game server, and display control means for displaying information on order waiting based on the order waiting information received by the order waiting information receiving means A game apparatus comprising: A game server that is wirelessly communicable with a game device and processes a communication game with the game device,
A connection request receiving means for receiving a connection request transmitted from the game device;
When the connection request is received by the connection request receiving means, a management means for generating turn waiting information including identification information corresponding to the game device that has sent the connection request based on the order of the connection requests, and the turn waiting information A game server comprising broadcast means for periodically broadcasting. A reference number issuing means for issuing a reference number in response to a connection request from the game device; and a reference number update means for updating the reference number according to a predetermined rule;
The game server according to claim 11 , wherein the order waiting information includes information on an issued reference number. Calling means for calling game devices to be connected in accordance with the order of connection requests, postponing means for postponing the serial number of the game apparatus that has not responded to the calling of the calling means, serialization number and order postponed by the postponing means 13. The game server according to claim 12 , further comprising comparison means for comparing with waiting information, and interrupt permission means for permitting interruption of the game device for the reference number in accordance with a comparison result of the comparison means. The game server according to claim 12 or 13 , wherein the waiting information includes a reference number that is allowed to be connected next. The game server according to claim 14 , wherein the waiting information further includes a reference number issued last. A game program of a game device connected to a game server so as to be capable of wireless communication and processing a communication game with the game server,
In the processor of the game device,
A connection request transmission step of transmitting a connection request to the game server;
A turn waiting information receiving step for receiving turn waiting information periodically broadcast from the game server, and a display control step for displaying information about turn waiting based on the turn waiting information received by the turn waiting information receiving step. A game program that runs. A game program of a game server that is connected to a game device so as to be capable of wireless communication and processes a communication game with the game device,
In the game server processor,
A connection request receiving step for receiving a connection request transmitted from the game device;
When the connection request is received by the connection request receiving step, a management step for generating turn waiting information including identification information corresponding to the game device that has transmitted the connection request based on the turn of the connection request, and the turn waiting information A game program for executing a broadcast step of periodically broadcasting. A reference number issuing step for issuing a reference number in response to a connection request from the game device, and a reference number update step for updating the reference number according to a predetermined rule;
The game program according to claim 16 or 17 , wherein the waiting information includes information on an issued reference number. A calling step for calling a game device to be connected in accordance with the order of connection requests, a postponing step for postponing the serial number of the game device that did not respond to the call of the calling means, and a serial number and order postponed by the postponing step 19. The game program according to claim 18 , further comprising: a comparison step for comparing with waiting information; and an interrupt permission step for permitting an interrupt of the game device for the reference number according to a comparison result of the comparison means.

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