JP4746435B2 - Game management system, game server, and game program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention provides a viable online game player to operate the gaming device through a network line, when the fraud is carried out by the player, the game operating system to determine whether to participate in the online game the player, it contains The present invention relates to a game server and its game program .

  Conventionally, a game device operated by a plurality of players and a game server provided by a manufacturer (game provider) are connected via, for example, the Internet, so that the plurality of players play on the same game screen. A so-called online game is proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-73233 A

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a conceptual configuration when an online game is operated. According to the figure, when a communication connection request for participating in an online game is requested from the game device 92 operated by the player 91 to the game server 94 included in the game providing company 93, the game providing company 93 normally requests the player 91 from the game providing company 93. In response, the billing company 95 is notified to charge (for example, monthly installment).

  The billing business company 95 is an organization outsourced for billing by the player 91 from the game providing company 93. The player 91 registers an ID, a handle name, and the like in the billing business company 95, and performs predetermined billing. Participation in online games is allowed.

  That is, when the player 91 is notified by the billing company 95 to the game provider 93 that the player 91 has charged, and then the player 91 requests the game server 94 for a communication connection to participate in the online game again. Based on the notification from the billing business company 95, the game provider 93 determines whether or not the player 91 that requested the communication connection is charging a predetermined amount, and then turns the player 91 into an online game. It is determined whether or not to participate.

  The player 91 permitted to participate by the game provider 93 inputs the registered ID, handle name, etc. into the game device 92 connected to the network line (not shown), and the information is sent to the game server 94. The online game managed by the game server 94 can be played. An example of the online game is an action game in which a plurality of participants defeats enemy characters (such as monsters) in cooperation.

  In this online game, if there is a problem in execution in the player 91, a support center 96 is provided as an institution corresponding thereto. The support center 96 is an organization of a game provider 93 that provides online games, or an organization to which the business is entrusted, and from a player 91 related to online games at a specified time (for example, from 9:00 to 5:00 on weekdays). This is an organization that appropriately responds to various inquiries in cooperation with the game provider 93.

  By the way, among the players 91 who perform such an online game, for example, those who perform fraud such as falsifying data used in the online game using a dedicated tool or software, and using the altered data in the online game. There are many. In an online game, if a certain player cheats, the player who cheated can advance the game predominately over other players.

  For example, in the above-described action game in which a plurality of people cooperate and defeat an enemy character, by rewriting data, it is possible to give a character that is a substitute for the player 91 a powerful weapon that is usually difficult to obtain. For this reason, an enemy character may be defeated with a single blow of the character, and other players 91 may be upset. In other words, if fraud is performed in an online game, the game balance in the online game is lost, and other players 91 who are not cheating are inconvenienced.

  In view of this, the game providing company 93 instructs each player 91 participating in the online game not to cheat. For example, a measure is taken to allow each player 91 to agree to the terms of use of the online game so as not to cheat. In addition, the player 91 who has cheated is prohibited from participating in the online game for a predetermined period of time, or in some cases, the participation of the online game is permanently prohibited to prevent fraud.

  Conventionally, the support center 96 shown in FIG. 24 has been used to deal with an illegal player 91. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a treatment flow conventionally performed by the game providing company 93 and the support center 96 for the player 91 who has performed the fraud. This procedure flow shows the procedure from when the game server 94 determines that the player 91 has made an illegal act.

  If it is determined by the game server 94 that the player 91 has been cheated while the online game is being executed (T1: YES), the game provider 93 makes a response to the game device 92 operated by the player 91 who has cheated. Since fraud has been detected, a message for cutting off communication between the game server 94 and the game device 92 is transmitted (T2). Thereby, the message is displayed on the game device 92. Next, the game server 94 of the game provider 93 cuts off communication with the game device 92 operated by the player 91 who performed the fraud (T3).

  Thereafter, the game providing company 93 notifies the support center 96 of the fraud information of the player 91 who performed fraud (T4). The fraud information includes the ID of the player 91, the date and time when fraud was detected, the fraud content, and the like. The support center 96 has a fraudster list in which fraud information of a player 91 who has been fraudulent in the past is described, and the support center 96 determines that the player 91 who has been fraudulent this time is the second time. It is determined whether fraud has been performed (T5). If the current fraud is the second fraud (T5: YES), the player 91 will not be admitted to the online game permanently by e-mail or mail (hereinafter referred to as “e-mail etc.”). Is sent (T6).

  On the other hand, if the current fraud is the first time (T5: NO), the fraudulent person himself reflects that the fraud has been detected and that no fraud will be done in the future in order to cancel the communication connection prohibited state. A notice of requesting the submission of a document describing the promise is sent to the player 91 who has made the fraud by e-mail or the like (T7).

  After that, if a response from the player 91 who cheated on the support center 96 is an e-mail or the like (T8: YES), the support center 96 determines whether or not the content of the reply is fraudulent. Is determined (T9). This determination is made after a worker of the support center 96 has carefully read the text such as an e-mail. If it is determined that the content of the response is not an admission of fraud and that no reflection or promise has been made (T9: NO), a response such as canceling the communication connection prohibition state is taken if no fraud is found. Notification of the absence is made by e-mail or the like (T10).

  On the other hand, if the content of the response is a content that admits fraud (T9: YES), it is determined whether or not the fraudulent person's reflection or promise that the fraudulent person will not carry out fraud will be described in the future. (T11). This determination is also made after a worker of the support center 96 has carefully read the text such as an e-mail.

  If it is determined that the content of the reply acknowledges fraud, but the reflection or promise word is insufficient (T11: NO), the support center 96 determines whether or not to cancel the communication connection prohibition state. Therefore, a notification is sent again to the player 91 who has responded by e-mail or the like to request the submission of a document in which reflection or commitment is described (T12).

  If it is determined that the content of the response acknowledges fraud and the reflection or commitment is properly made (T11: YES), the support center 96 examines whether or not to cancel the communication connection prohibition state. Is sent to the player 91 who has responded by e-mail or the like (T13). Then, after the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, one week) (T14: YES), a notification indicating that the prohibition of communication connection is canceled and that the user can participate in the online game again is sent to the player 91 who has responded by e-mail or the like (T15). In addition, the game providing company 93 is notified to allow communication connection (T16).

  Based on the notification, the game server 94 of the game provider 93 releases the communication connection prohibited state of the player 91 (T17). As a result, when the player 91 requests the game server 94 for a communication connection to participate in the online game again, the player 91 can participate in the online game again.

  As described above, when a player 91 performs fraud, after the communication with the game device 92 operated by the player 91 is interrupted, the treatment of whether to cancel the communication connection prohibition state is mainly supported. The center 96 was performed based on exchanges with the player 91 by e-mail or the like. This exchange by e-mail etc. is very troublesome because the workers of the support center 96 must confirm the contents of all e-mails and take appropriate measures according to the contents. was there.

In other words, the above-described work is a work that is individually performed for each player who has performed fraud, and the way of handling differs depending on the degree of reflection of the player 91. For example, it is necessary to check each reflection or promise document written by the unauthorized person to determine whether or not the unauthorized person is really reflecting, and this involves a very complicated operation and provides an electronic device for the player 91. It took time to reply by e-mail . In addition, the number of players 91 who perform fraud increases year by year, and in such a current situation, a burden is imposed on the workers of the support center 96.

  In addition, since the above-described work is performed by an e-mail or the like with the player 91 who has performed fraud, the support center 96, for example, forgetting to send an e-mail to the player 91, There was a case where the contents of e-mail transmission were wrong. In addition, it may forget to notify the game provider 93 of the cancellation of the communication connection prohibition state, and human error may frequently occur.

The present invention has been conceived under the circumstances described above, and can further simplify the countermeasures taken by the support center after the communication connection prohibited state for a player who performs fraud such as data falsification. It is an object to provide a game management system , a game server included therein, and a game program thereof.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention takes the following technical means.

A game management system provided by the first aspect of the present invention includes a game device and a game server connected to the game device through a network line, and the game device is used in an online game executed through the network line. A game management system for determining whether or not a player who performs fraud uses the online game, wherein the game server includes fraud determination means for determining whether fraud has been performed in the game device; When there is a communication connection request from the communication device that blocks communication with the game device that has been determined to be unauthorized by the unauthorizedness determination device, and the game device that has been blocked by the communication block device, the game device Send cancellation guidance data indicating the procedure for canceling the communication interruption state. In response to the request response data from the game device requesting or not requesting the cancellation of the communication cut-off state with the game server for the release guide transmission means and the release guide data transmitted by the release guide transmission means, A disconnection release determining means for determining whether or not to cancel the communication cut-off state with the game apparatus in which the communication is cut off, wherein the game apparatus transmits the release guide transmitted by the release guide transmitting means of the game server. Display control means for displaying data on the display means, response data transmission means for transmitting the request response data based on the operation of the player in response to the release guidance data transmitted by the release guidance transmission means of the game server, (Claim 1).

  According to this configuration, when a fraud is performed by a player participating in an online game, the game server detects the fraud, and the communication with the game device operated by the player is cut off. Thereafter, when there is a communication connection request from the player, release guidance data indicating a procedure method for releasing the communication cut-off state is transmitted to the game device, and the transmitted release guidance data is displayed on the game device. Is done. When the request response data for requesting the cancellation of the communication cut-off state is transmitted by the player according to the displayed release guide data, whether or not the communication cut-off state is to be released according to the request response data is determined. Determine.

  Conventionally, when a player has made an illegal act, the player's subsequent participation in an online game has been done by work such as e-mail exchange by the support center. In addition, since it is decided whether or not to participate in the online game of the player who has performed the fraud without causing the work by the support center, the work cost by the support center can be reduced.

  In the game management system, the game server may provide the game device with the terms of use of the online game when the request response data from the game device is a request to release the communication cut-off state. It is preferable that the display control unit display the contract content data indicating the terms of use of the online game transmitted by the contract data transmission unit on the display unit. Claim 2).

  In this game management system, the rule content data includes consent confirmation data for asking whether or not a player agrees to the online game use rule, and the game device transmits the rule data of the game server. According to the consent confirmation data transmitted by the means, it is preferable to provide consent response data transmitting means for transmitting consent response data indicating that the user agrees or does not agree to the online game terms of service based on the operation of the player (claim) Item 3).

  In the game management system, the disconnection cancellation determining unit cancels the communication disconnection state with the game device when the consent reply data from the game device is a content of agreeing to the terms of use of the online game. Then, it may be determined (claim 4).

  Further, in this game management system, when the game server determines that the communication release state with the game device is to be released by the interruption release determination unit, the game server cancels the release of the communication cutoff state with respect to the game device. It is preferable that a release commitment guide transmission unit for transmitting the commitment guide data is provided, and the display control unit displays the release commitment guide data transmitted by the release commitment guide transmission unit on the display unit.

  Further, in this game management system, the game server permits communication with the game device after a certain period of time has elapsed since it was determined by the disconnection cancellation determination means to cancel the communication cutoff state with the game device. Means may be provided (claim 6).

  Further, in this game management system, the disconnection release determining means is configured such that the request response data from the game device is a content not requesting the release of the communication cutoff state, or the consent response data from the game device is If it is the content of not agreeing to the terms of use of the online game, it may be determined that the communication cut-off state with the game device is maintained (claim 7).

Further, in this game management system, the game server is blocked from maintaining a communication cut-off state for the game device when the cut-off release determining means determines that the communication state with the game device is maintained. When the display control means displays the cutoff maintenance guidance data for maintaining the communication cutoff state, transmitted by the cutoff maintenance guide transmission means, on the display means, the cutoff maintenance guidance transmission means for transmitting maintenance guidance data is provided. Good (claim 8). In the game management system, the release guidance data includes inquiry confirmation data as to whether or not the player makes an inquiry about the online game, and the game device is transmitted by the release guidance transmission unit of the game server. In response to the inquiry confirmation data, an inquiry response data transmission means for transmitting inquiry response data for making an inquiry about the online game based on a player's operation may be provided.

Further, in this game management system, the interruption maintenance guide data includes inquiry confirmation data as to whether or not a player makes an inquiry about the online game, and the inquiry response data transmission means includes the interruption maintenance guide of the game server. Inquiry response data for inquiring about the online game based on the operation of the player may be transmitted according to the interruption maintenance guide data transmitted by the transmitting means. In this game management system, the game server sends an inquiry guide data for the player to make an inquiry to the game device in accordance with the inquiry response data transmitted by the inquiry response data transmission means. Guidance data transmission means may be provided, and the display control means may display the inquiry guidance data transmitted by the inquiry guidance data transmission means on the display means.

A game server provided by the second aspect of the present invention is connected to a game device through a network line, and an online game executed through the network line is performed by a player who performs fraud using the game device. A game server that is applied to a game management system that determines whether or not to participate, and a fraud determination unit that determines whether fraud has been performed in the game device, and the game that has been determined to be fraud by the fraud determination unit A communication blocking means for blocking communication with the device, and a procedural method for releasing the communication blocking state for the game device when there is a communication connection request from the game device whose communication has been blocked by the communication blocking device. Release guide transmission means for transmitting the release guide data shown, and the release guide transmission means Accordingly, the communication with the game device with which the communication has been interrupted in response to the request response data from the game device requesting or not requesting the cancellation of the communication interruption state with the game server with respect to the release guidance data transmitted. It is characterized by comprising: a block cancellation determination means for determining whether or not to cancel the block state (claim 12).

The game program provided by the third aspect of the present invention is an on-line game of a player who connects a computer to a game device through a network line and performs fraud using the game device in an online game executed through the network line. A game program for causing a computer to function as a game server applied to a game management system for determining whether or not to participate in a game, wherein the computer determines whether or not fraud has occurred in the game device. A communication blocking means for blocking communication with the game device determined to be illegal by the fraud determination means, and a communication connection request from the game device for which communication has been blocked by the communication blocking means, For canceling the communication blocking state for The game for requesting or not requesting the cancellation of the communication cut-off state with the game server with respect to the cancellation guidance data transmitted by the cancellation guidance transmission means, the cancellation guidance transmission means for transmitting the cancellation guidance data indicating the connection method In accordance with request response data from the device, the communication device is configured to function as a block cancellation determination unit that determines whether or not to cancel the block communication state with the game device in which the communication is blocked.

  Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description given below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a conceptual configuration of a game management system according to the present invention. This game management system is an online game (network game) that can be executed by the player 3 through a network line (described later), when the player 3 illegally falsifies a program or data and participates in the game. This is to determine whether or not the player 3 participates in the online game without causing the worker to perform work, and to further simplify the handling procedure by the support center.

  As shown in FIG. 1, this game management system includes a game provider 1, a billing company 2, a player 3, and a support center 4. The game provider 1 is an organization that provides online games to the players 3. The accounting business company 2 is an organization that conducts business related to accounting by the player 3 when the player 3 participates in the online game. The support center 4 is an organization that responds appropriately to various inquiries from the player 3 regarding online games in cooperation with the game provider 1.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a more detailed internal configuration of the game management system and a connection configuration of each organization shown in FIG. The game providing company 1 has a game server 5, the player 3 has a game device 6 (or a personal computer), the billing company 2 has a billing server 7, and the support center 4 has a management computer 8 (hereinafter “ Each of the management terminals 8 ") is provided.

  When the player 3 wants to participate in the online game, the player 3 usually registers an ID, a handle name, and the like in the accounting business company 2 and performs predetermined accounting (for example, monthly installment). When there is an application for participation in such an online game from the player 3, the billing company 2 notifies the game provider 1 to that effect.

  In the game provider 1, in order to participate in the online game, the game server 5 is connected to the game server 5 through, for example, a network line (described later) based on the input of the registered ID, handle name, etc. to the game device 6 from the charged player 3. When there is a request for communication connection, it is determined whether or not to allow participation in the online game based on a notification from the accounting business company 2. Based on this, the player 3 permitted to participate by the game provider 1 can play an online game.

  As an online game applied to this game management system, characters operating on a game screen by a plurality of players 3 operating each game device 6 cooperate with each other and enemy characters on the game (virtual space). An action game such as defeating (for example, monster) is listed. The online game applied to the game management system is not limited to the action game.

  The player 3 can make inquiries to the support center 4 using e-mail, mail, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “e-mail etc.”) when various inquiries are made during the online game. It has become.

  In this game management system, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of game devices 6 are connected to a game server 5 via, for example, a network line 9 as an Internet line. In addition, a billing server 7 and a management terminal 8 are connected to the network line 9, respectively. For example, an e-mail or an unauthorized person list described later can be exchanged between the game server 5 and the management terminal 8. Yes.

  The game server 5 controls communication with each game device 6 via the network line 9 and also controls the progress of online games performed on each game device 6 via the network line 9. For example, the game server 5 has a function of detecting a fraud when the player 3 participating in the online game has performed a fraud, and prohibiting communication connection with the game device 6 of the player 3 who has performed the fraud.

  The game server 5 is connected to the management terminal 8 of the support center 4 via the network line 9, and when the communication connection with the game device 6 of the player 3 who has performed the fraud is prohibited, the support center 4 The management terminal 8 is notified. In addition, when the game server 5 receives a notification from the management terminal 8 of the support center 4 that permits the player 3 who has performed the fraud to participate in the online game, the game server 5 prohibits communication connection with the game device 6 of the player 3. It has a function to release the state.

  Specifically, the game server 5 includes a CPU 11, a RAM 12, a ROM 13, a hard disk device 14, and an I / F 15. Each unit is connected by a bus line 16, and each unit can exchange data through the bus line 16.

  The CPU 11 serves as a control center of the game management system, and performs various data processing based on the program stored in the hard disk device 14 to obtain information on each game device 6 and game progress through the I / F 15. Interact. Thereby, in each game device 6, a game progresses in real time.

  The RAM 12 functions as a work area for the CPU 11, and the RAM 12 stores data necessary for the progress of the game as needed.

  The ROM 13 mainly stores a communication connection control program for performing communication connection with each game apparatus 6.

  The hard disk device 14 includes an operation program for performing operation management control of the online game, a game program, a fraud detection program (described later) for detecting fraud by the player 3, and a fraud for dealing with the player 3 who has performed fraud. Corresponding programs are stored.

  The operation program is a control program that returns image data to each game device 6 in real time in accordance with operation information and control information from each game device 6. The game program describes processing procedures and various instructions to be executed by the CPU 11, and controls the game screen, sound and the like according to the operation signal from the player 3 from each game device 6. Contains content for.

  Also, the hard disk device 14 stores various data for proceeding with this online game. For example, a plurality of types of display data (described later) to be transmitted to the game device 6 of the player 3 who has performed the fraud are stored. The display data is output and displayed on the monitor 23 (described later) of the game apparatus 6 operated by the player 3.

  Further, the hard disk device 14 is provided with an area for storing fraud information in the form of a fraudster list when fraud of the player 3 is detected by the fraud detection program. The fraudster list is a list of persons who have been fraudulent in the past, and when the fraud is detected, the ID of the fraudster, the date and time when the fraud was detected, and the contents of the fraud are stored. Is. This fraudster list can be output to the outside (for example, printed out) or transmitted as data to the support center 4 by a worker of the game provider 1 or the like. This fraudster list is used by referring to the game server 5 when another fraud is detected, and it is determined whether or not the player who has performed the fraud has performed a second fraud.

  The I / F 15 transmits a program and data read from the hard disk device 14 to each game device 6 via the network line 9, receives an operation signal from each game device 6 and control information related to the game, and receives the CPU 11. Or to transmit to.

  The network line 9 is a communication line that connects the game server 5, the plurality of game devices 6, the accounting server 7, and the management terminal 8, and connects the devices so that bidirectional communication is possible. Then, for example, an Internet line is applied.

  The game device 6 is a so-called video game machine used for home use, and has a communication function connectable to the network line 9. Specifically, the game apparatus 6 includes a main body 21, an operation controller 22, a monitor 23, a network adapter 24, a disk 25 set in the main body 21 when a game is executed, and a memory card 26.

  The main body 21 includes a control unit 31, an I / O interface unit 32, a disk drive unit 33, and a memory card connection unit 34. An I / O interface unit 32 is connected to the control unit 31. In addition, a disk drive unit 33, a memory card connection unit 34, an operation controller 22, a monitor 23, and a network adapter 24 are connected to the I / O interface unit 32. Has been.

  The control unit 31 includes a microcomputer that controls the entire operation of the main body 21, and the microcomputer includes a CPU 35, a RAM 36, a ROM 37, and the like, and each unit is connected to each other via a bus line 38. The CPU 35 controls the display of the game screen displayed on the monitor 23 by performing data processing based on the game program stored in the disk 25 set in the main body 21, or from the speaker 23a of the monitor 23. Process the output audio signal.

  The RAM 36 stores necessary data while the game is in progress.

  The ROM 37 stores basic functions such as a basic function of the main body 21 such as a disk loading function, a procedure for reading a game program stored in the disk 25, and the like.

  The disk drive unit 33 reads game programs and data recorded on the disk 25.

  The memory card connection unit 34 allows the memory card 26 to be connected. The memory card 26 is an external storage memory for storing data indicating the progress of the game (for example, game level, game points, etc.), and data is written by the CPU 35 or read out as necessary. To do.

  The I / O interface unit 32 transmits the program and data read by the disk drive unit 33 and the memory card connection unit 34, the operation signal from the operation controller 22, etc. to the control unit 31, and the video from the control unit 31. Signals, audio signals, and the like are transmitted to the monitor 23.

The disc 25 stores a game program for the game and various data. In this game management system, an online mode in which an online game can be executed and an offline mode in which the game device 6 and its peripheral devices (such as the monitor 23) are enjoyed without being connected to the network line 9 are prepared. The game program for offline mode is mainly recorded on the disc 25. This game program is composed of polygon data, texture data, etc., and includes 3D image data such as character image data and background image data constituting the game screen, data representing the progress of the game, etc., BGM and various types of data audio data that is used as the sound effects are included.

  The operation controller 22 is operated by the player 3 to perform various settings relating to the movement of the character appearing in the game and the game, and includes a plurality of buttons 22a (including a ○ button described later), a left lever 22b and a right It has a lever 22c. When the operation controller 22 is operated by the operation of the player 3, the operation signal is transmitted to the control unit 31, and the main character displayed on the monitor 23 performs a predetermined operation. Examples of the predetermined action include a movement action such as running, squatting, climbing a cliff, and an attack action such as attacking an enemy character using a sword or the like. The moving operation is mainly operated by the left lever 22b, and the attacking operation is mainly operated by the right lever 22c.

  The monitor 23 is a device for projecting a game screen in accordance with a video signal and an audio signal sent from the main body 21 and for outputting sound from speakers 23 a provided at both ends of the monitor screen. The monitor 23 is configured by, for example, a television receiver having an external input terminal for inputting a video signal and an audio signal.

  The network adapter 24 is a device for connecting the main body 21 of the game apparatus 6 to the network line 9.

  The player 3 preferably has a communication device capable of communicating with the management terminal 8 in the support center 4 by e-mail or the like. In other words, in the present embodiment, the player 3 is fraudulent and thus the communication connection with the game server 5 is prohibited, and in order to cancel the prohibited state, the management terminal 8 is exchanged by e-mail or the like. Therefore, it is preferable that the player 3 possesses a device capable of exchanging electronic mail and the like with the management terminal 8.

  When the player 3 plays an online game using, for example, a personal computer (when a personal computer game software is loaded and the online game is enjoyed), the player 3 can execute an e-mail transmission / reception function. The personal computer includes a game device 6 and a communication device.

  In addition, when the player 3 does not have a communication device, the communication with the support center 4 that owns the management terminal 8 may be performed using a transmission means such as a facsimile or mail. Note that the transmission means is determined in advance so that it cannot be used because it does not remain as text.

  The management terminal 8 is configured by a personal computer, for example, and has a function of receiving an e-mail from the player 3 or transmitting an e-mail to the player 3. Further, the management terminal 8 has a function of receiving an unauthorized person list sent from the game server 5. The management terminal 8 stores the received unauthorized person list, and the contents of the unauthorized person list are updated as needed by notification from the game server 5.

  The accounting server 7 of the accounting business company 2 is for managing the accounting status of the player 3 participating in the online game for participating in the online game. The charging server 7 stores the ID, handle name, etc. of the player 3 and monitors the charging of the player 3 for each predetermined date. For example, when charging from the player 3 is delayed, the player 3 is prompted and the fact is output to the game server 5.

  Next, the control operation in the game management system will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. In the following description, it is assumed that the player 3 makes a predetermined charge to the charge business company 2.

  First, the control process of the game server 5 in the case where the player performs an illegal act during the execution of the online game will be described. When the player 3 loads the disc 25 into the disc drive unit 33 of the main body 21, the disc drive unit 33 reads the contents of the disc 25. Thereafter, when the player 3 performs an operation for starting the game in the online mode, the CPU 35 of the game apparatus 6 transmits a game start request signal to the game server 5 based on the operation setting. That is, the CPU 35 of the game apparatus 6 transmits a line connection request signal, the ID of the player 3 using the game apparatus 6, and the like to the game server 5 through the network line 9.

  The game server 5 constantly monitors whether or not there is a connection request from any of the game devices 6, and if there is a communication connection request to start a game from any of the game devices 6 (S1: YES), it is determined whether or not the time point when the communication connection is requested is in a predetermined period during which communication with the game server 5 is prohibited (hereinafter referred to as “communication prohibited period”) (S2). In this online game, a certain reflection period during which the online game cannot be executed is provided for the player 3 who has been fraudulent but has re-agreeed to the terms of use of the online game. You can join the online game again after the lapse.

  If the game server 5 is not in the communication prohibition period when the communication connection is requested (S2: NO), that is, if the player 3 has never cheated, or once cheated but has already communicated If the prohibition period has elapsed, it is determined that the game apparatus 6 may be connected, and a connection permission signal indicating that the connection is permitted is transmitted to the game apparatus 6 (S3). As a result, the game server 5 and the game apparatus 6 are both in a communication state, and the game apparatus 6 can execute an online game (S4).

  When the online game is executed, the game server 5 executes the fraud detection program, and detects whether or not fraud has been performed in the player 3 operating the game device 6 that is in communication connection (S5). . Here, when the game server 5 detects that the player 3 has been cheated based on the execution of the cheating detection program (S5: YES), the game server 6 has detected that the cheating has been detected. The display data of the fraud detection message is transmitted to the game device 6 (S6), and communication with the game device 6 is blocked (S7).

  When the game device 6 receives the display data of the fraud detection message, as shown in FIG. 7, the game device 6 is disconnected from the server because “a state that cannot be a normal play has been detected. A fraud detection message (example) is displayed. Thereafter, in the game device 6, communication with the game server 5 is forcibly cut off, and the online game cannot be continued.

  In this game management system, the fraud detection message indicates that the player 3 who is operating the game device 6 has been fraudulent during the execution of the online game, so that communication with the game server 5 has been blocked. It is made to recognize. Moreover, in the game management system, the communication is immediately interrupted after detecting the fraud in order to minimize the influence caused by the fraud.

  In the game server 5, the ID number of the player 3 who uses the game device 6 in which the injustice is detected, the date and time when the injustice is detected, the contents of the injustice, etc. are stored in the hard disk device 14 as injustice information (injustice list). (S8).

  On the other hand, when the communication connection is requested in step S2 during the communication prohibition period (S2: YES), the game server 5 determines whether or not the player 3 has re-agreeed with the online game usage rules. A determination is made (S9). The fraudster list is provided with a flag indicating that the online game terms of use have been re-agreeed, and the determination in step S9 is performed based on detecting the presence or absence of this flag. Also, if the player 3 has re-agreeed to the online game terms of use, the date and time of re-agreement is recorded in the fraudster list. Note that the re-agreement with the terms of use in step S9 is not the agreement that is made when the player 3 participates in the online game for the first time, but the second time that is performed when the player 3 participates in the online game again after cheating as described later. Means the consent.

  When the player 3 has re-agreeed with the online game usage rules (S9: YES), the game server 5 transmits display data of the prohibited guidance message to the game device 6 (S10), Communication with game device 6 is blocked (S11). In this online game, if a player 3 who has made a fraudulent conversion converts and again agrees to the terms of use, the online game may not be immediately executed, but may participate in the online game again after the communication prohibition period has elapsed. It can be done.

  When the game apparatus 6 receives the display data of the prohibited guidance message, as shown in FIG. 8, the game device 6 prohibits the current connection because it is connected to the customer of “MMBB login ID [a123456789]” with the modified data. Since we have promised that we will not violate the terms of service in the future, we will lift the connection prohibition on ●●●● year ●● month ●● day ●●: ●●. If you have any questions, please contact us by e-mail. "

Here, “MMBB” is the name of a service operated by the accounting business company 2, and the login ID is an ID required when the player 3 in the service participates in this online game. 3 is registered in advance. The “ Capcom ID” is an ID uniquely set by the game provider 1 for the character appearing in the online game .

  In this game management system, the in-prohibition guidance message displayed on the monitor 23 causes the player 3 to recognize that the communication prohibition period has not yet passed and the online game cannot be executed at present. I have to.

  In step S9, if the player 3 has not re-agreeed with the online game usage rules (S9: NO), the game server 5 determines whether the fraud is the first time (S12). The fraudulent list stores the number of frauds detected in the past, and the determination in step S12 is performed based on the stored number of frauds.

  If the player 3 has made a fraud once (S12: YES), the process proceeds to a fraud handling process (S15) described later. In other words, in this case, it is detected that the player 3 has made an illegal act during the previous online game and the communication is temporarily interrupted, but then a communication connection with the game server 5 is requested. The case where consent has not yet been determined in an consent selection message (see FIG. 16) described later.

  In step S12, if the player 3 has not made a fraud once in the past (S12: NO), that is, if the number of frauds is twice or more, the game server 5 displays display data of a prohibition cancellation impossible message to the game device 6. Is transmitted (S13), and communication with the game apparatus 6 is blocked (S14).

When the display data of the prohibition cancellation impossible message is received, the game device 6 displays on the monitor 23, as shown in FIG. 9, the character [CAPCOM used for “●●●● year ● month ● day ●●: ●●”. ID: AAAAAA, HN: BBBBBBBBB] The data modification was found.The customer with MMBB login ID [a123456789] has been prohibited from connecting with the modification data on the year, month, and day, and the terms of service Although we have re-agreeed with you, we have found the modified data again.We apologize, but we will not be able to comply with the terms of service anymore, and we will refuse future connections. Please note that the basic monthly fee will be incurred unless you cancel the multi-matching BB service. Prohibition such as "cancellation impossible message (an example) is displayed. “HN” is the handle name of the character.

  In this game management system, since the player 3 has not re-agreeed with the terms of use by the prohibition cancellation impossible message displayed on the monitor 23, the communication connection with the game server 5 is prohibited, and the online game cannot be played. It is made to recognize that it cannot be executed.

  In the fraud handling process shown in FIG. 4, the game server 5 transmits display data of a previous fraud guidance message indicating that fraud has been detected during execution of the previous online game to the game device 6 (S21). ).

  In the game device 6, when the display data of the previous fraudulent guidance message is received, as shown in FIG. 10, “Remodeled data was found at the previous login. Please do not reset. Please press the ○ button. ”The previous fraud message (example) is displayed. In this game management system, the player 3 is made to recognize that the fraud performed at the previous login was detected by the previous fraud guidance message.

  When the player 3 of the game apparatus 6 presses the ○ button of the operation controller 22, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When the game server 5 receives the control signal indicating that the ○ button has been pressed (S22: YES), the display data of the cancellation guidance message indicating that the illegal content, the connection prohibition, and the connection prohibition are canceled under certain conditions Is transmitted to the game apparatus 6 (S23). Here, the fraudulent content is data read from the content of the fraud information stored in the hard disk device 14 when fraud is detected (see step S8 in FIG. 3).

  When the display data of the release guidance message is received, the game device 6 receives “MMBB login ID [a123456789] customer ●●●● year ● month ● day ●●: ● on the monitor 23 as shown in FIG. ● Data modification was found for the character used in [Capcom ID: AAAAAAA, HN: BBBBBBBBB] Playing the network mode with the modified data is a violation of the Terms of Use, so connection is prohibited. In the future, if you promise not to violate the Terms of Service, the connection prohibition message will be released after about one week. "

  On the display screen of the release guidance message, a “request to release” button 41 for requesting cancellation of connection prohibition, a “not sure” button 42 for indicating that the fraud has been performed is not stored, and A “logout” button 43 for cutting off the communication connection is provided. Any one of these buttons 41 to 43 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

  In this game management system, the player 3 recognizes that the fraudulent operation is detected by the release guidance message, so that the communication connection with the game server 5 is prohibited and the online game cannot be executed. If the user agrees again with the online game terms of use, the user is made aware that the online game can be executed again after the communication prohibition period (about one week in FIG. 11) has elapsed.

  When the player 3 who has made the fraud looks at the display screen of the release guidance message and wants to play the online game again and selects the “release request” button 41, a control signal indicating the release request is transmitted to the game server 5. Is done. If the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “cancel release” button 41 has been selected is received (S24: YES), the game device displays display data of a usage agreement message indicating an excerpt of the usage agreement relating to this online game. 6 (S25).

  When the game device 6 receives the display data of this usage rule message, as shown in FIG. 12, the contractor (Keiyaku-sama) must read the monitor 23 as shown in FIG. Broadband line connection) * Excerpts 9. Responsibilities of registered users 9.3 Users shall not engage in the following acts (prohibited acts) in connection with this service: (15) Software for the communication game subject to this service A usage agreement message (an example) such as “an act of modifying or modifying a program or data (referred to as a cheat act)” is displayed.

  The display screen for the usage agreement message is provided with a “return” button 44 indicating return to the previous screen and a “next” button 45 indicating advance to the next screen. One of these buttons 44 and 45 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the player 3 who has performed fraud wants to cancel the prohibited state of the communication connection, the user agreement is requested to be re-agreeed after the usage agreement is re-read.

  Here, when the player 3 selects the “return” button 44, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “return” button 44 has been selected is received (S26: YES), the game server 5 displays the display data of the release guidance message (see FIG. 11) which is the content of the previous screen. 6 again (S23).

In the game apparatus 6 , the display data of the release guidance message transmitted previously is temporarily stored in the RAM 36 or the like, and the “return” button 44 is selected when the display screen for the usage agreement message is displayed. Then, the stored display data of the release guidance message may be read out and displayed on the monitor 23.

  On the other hand, when the player 3 selects the “next” button 45 without selecting the “return” button 44, a control signal indicating this is transmitted to the game server 5. If the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “next” button 45 has been selected has been received (S27: YES), the game server 5 transmits the display data of the terms of use (part 2) to the game device 6 (S28). ).

  When the game device 6 receives the display data of the usage agreement (part 2) message, as shown in FIG. 13, the monitor 23 reads “Be sure to read by the contractor (Keiyaku-sama). Registration and ID issuance / management 4.4 When an ID is issued, it is the user's responsibility to manage the ID. It is considered the responsibility of the user who owns it.Capcom shall not be liable for any damage caused by unauthorized use of ID, etc. "(2) A message (example) is displayed.

  On the display screen of this usage agreement (No. 2) message, a “Previous” button 46 indicating return to the previous screen, a “Full agreement” button 47 indicating that the entire usage agreement is displayed, and a next screen are displayed. A “Next” button 48 is provided to indicate progress. Any one of these buttons 46 to 48 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

  Here, when the player 3 selects the “Previous” button 46, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. If the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “Previous” button 46 has been selected has been received (S29: YES), the game server 5 displays the display data of the usage agreement message (see FIG. 12) as the content of the previous screen. It transmits again to the apparatus 6 (S25).

  Further, when the player 3 selects the “full text of the agreement” button 47, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “full text of the contract” button 47 has been selected (S30: YES), the game server 6 displays the display data of the full text of the use contract indicating the full text of the use contract. Transmit (S31).

  When the game apparatus 6 receives the display data of this usage agreement full-text message, the usage agreement full-text message is displayed on the monitor 23 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 14, the contents of the terms of use are omitted. As described above, in this embodiment, the player 3 who wants to view the full terms of use can see the full terms of use by a predetermined operation.

  On the display screen for the usage agreement full text message, there are provided a “return” button 49 indicating return to the previous screen and a “next” button 50 indicating advance to the next screen. One of these buttons 49 and 50 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

  Here, when the player 3 selects the “return” button 49, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “return” button 49 has been selected is received (S32: YES), the game server 5 displays the display data of the usage agreement message (see FIG. 12) which is the content of the previous screen. 6 is transmitted again (S25).

  On the other hand, when the player 3 selects the “next” button 50 without selecting the “return” button 49, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. If the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “next” button 50 has been selected has been received (S33: YES), the game server 5 transmits display data of the full usage agreement (part 2) message to the game device 6 ( S34).

  When the game apparatus 6 receives the display data of the full usage agreement (part 2) message, the full usage agreement (part 2) message is displayed on the monitor 23 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 15, the contents of the terms of use are omitted.

On the display screen of the full usage agreement (part 2) message, there are provided a “return” button 51 for returning to the previous screen and a “go to consent screen” button 52 for requesting consent from the player 3. One of these buttons 51 and 52 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

  Note that the full usage agreement message may be divided into three or more display screens. The display screen except the last display screen is provided with a “return” button and a “next” button as shown in FIG. 14, and the last display screen has a “return” button and a “return” button as shown in FIG. There is a button “Go to consent screen”. When the player 3 selects a “next” button provided on each display screen, data is sequentially exchanged with the game server 5, and a full usage agreement message is displayed each time.

  When the full terms of use (part 2) message is displayed, when the player 3 selects the “return” button 51, a control signal indicating that is sent to the game server 5. When the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “return” button 51 has been selected has been received (S35: YES), the game server 5 displays the display data of the terms of use full-text message (see FIG. 14) as the content of the previous screen. It transmits again to the apparatus 6 (S31).

  Further, when the player 3 selects the “go to consent screen” button 52, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. If the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “to consent screen” button 52 has been selected is received (S36: YES), the game server 5 allows the player 3 to select whether or not to agree again to the terms of use. The display data of the selection message is transmitted to the game device 6 (S37).

  When the game device 6 receives the display data of the consent selection message, as shown in FIG. 16, the monitor 23 reads “Be sure to read by the contractor (Keiyakusha-sama). Do you agree not to do so and agree to the terms of service again? * If you select "I agree", the connection prohibition will be lifted after a review period of about one week. "A consent selection message (example)" is displayed.

  In this game management system, the consent selection message allows the user to recognize that the prohibited state of communication connection is released after the reflection period has elapsed by re-agreeing.

  On the other hand, when the “Next” button 48 is selected by the player 3 on the display screen of the usage agreement (part 2) message shown in FIG. 13, the control signal is transmitted to the game server 5. If it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “next” button 48 has been selected is received (S38: YES), the game server 5 transmits display data of the consent selection message (see FIG. 16) to the game device 6 (see FIG. 16). S37).

  That is, the consent selection message display screen is displayed when the “Terms of Agreement” button 52 is selected on the full usage agreement (Part 2) message display screen (see FIG. 15) or when the usage agreement (Part 2) message is displayed. When the “Next” button 48 is selected on the screen (see FIG. 13), it is displayed on the monitor 23. In consideration of the player 3 who does not need to refer to the full text of the usage agreement, the player can move directly from the usage agreement (Part 2) message display screen to the consent selection message display screen.

  On the display screen of the consent selection message, a “return” button 53 indicating that the user returns to the previous screen, an “agree” button 54 indicating that the user agrees again to the terms of service, and “agree” indicating that the terms of service are not re-accepted. A “No” button 55 is displayed. Any of these buttons 53 to 55 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

  Here, when the player 3 selects the “return” button 53, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. If the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “return” button 53 has been selected has been received (S39: YES), whether or not the display screen displayed at the previous time is a full usage agreement (part 2) message. Is discriminated (S40).

  When the display screen displayed at the previous time is the full usage agreement (part 2) message (S40: YES), the game server 5 displays the display data of the full usage agreement (part 2) message (see FIG. 15) to the game device 6. It transmits again (S34). On the other hand, when the display screen displayed at the previous time is not the full usage agreement (part 2) message (S40: NO), the game server 5 displays the display data of the usage agreement (part 2) message (see FIG. 13) on the game device 6. It transmits again (S28).

  The above processing is provided because there are two operations for displaying the consent selection message, and when returning to the previous screen, it is necessary to return to one of the previous screens.

  Further, when the player 3 selects the “Agree” button 54 in order to re-agree with the terms of use in order to re-enter the online game, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “agree” button 54 has been selected has been received (S41: YES), the game server 5 displays display data of a release commitment message that promises to release the connection prohibition after a predetermined period. It transmits to the game device 6 (S42 in FIG. 5).

  When the game device 6 receives the display data of the release confirmation message, as shown in FIG. 17, the connection to the customer of “MMBB login ID [a123456789] is connected with the modification data, and the connection is currently prohibited. Since we have promised that we will not violate the terms of service in the future, we will lift the connection prohibition on ●●●● year ●● month ●● day ●●: ●●. If you have any questions, please contact the following e-mail address. "A cancellation confirmation message (example) is displayed.

  Note that the date for canceling the communication connection prohibition state in the cancellation confirmation message is calculated by the game server 5 based on the date and time when the player 3 agrees to the terms of use by referring to the unauthorized information.

  In this game management system, the release cancellation message allows the player 3 to recognize that the communication connection prohibition state is released when the designated date is reached. In addition, in the future, if further fraud is performed, it is made to recognize that the prohibition state of communication connection is not released permanently.

  A “next” button 56 is provided on the display screen of the cancellation confirmation message to indicate that the screen proceeds to the next screen. When the player 3 selects the “Next” button 56, a control signal indicating that is sent to the game server 5. If it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “next” button 56 has been selected is received (S43: YES), the game server 5 transmits the display data of the cancellation commitment (part 2) message to the game device 6 (S44). ).

  When the game device 6 receives the display data of the cancellation commitment (part 2) message, as shown in FIG. 18, on the monitor 23, “* Notes when making an inquiry * ◎ Inquiries are accepted only by e-mail. * Please make sure to write your MMBB login ID, game title, and HN (character name) in the email. ◎ The personal information in the e-mail you send will be used only for the purpose of answering inquiries from customers CAPCOM Co., Ltd. User Support Center Contact: ●●●@capcom.co Cancel (2) message (example) such as “.jp” is displayed.

  In this game management system, when it is desired to make an inquiry to the player 3 by using the release commitment (part 2) message, the e-mail address of the support center 4 displayed in the release commitment (part 2) message is used. To make it easier to make inquiries.

  As described above, when canceling the communication connection prohibition state, the worker of the support center 96 does not need to exchange with the player 3 by e-mail or the like as in the prior art. Can be greatly reduced.

On the display screen of the cancellation commitment (part 2) message, a “logout” button 57 for requesting logout is provided. When the player 3 selects the “logout” button 57, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. If it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “logout” button 57 has been selected is received (S45: YES), the game server 5 cuts off communication with the game apparatus 6 (S46).

  On the other hand, when the player 3 selects the “do not agree” button 55 in the consent selection message (see FIG. 16), a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. If it is determined that the game server 5 has received a control signal indicating that the “not agree” button 55 has been selected (S47: YES in FIG. 4), the connection prohibition cannot be lifted unless the terms of use are agreed. Is transmitted to the game apparatus 6 (S48 in FIG. 5).

  When the game apparatus 6 receives the display data of the warning message, the monitor 23 displays on the monitor 23, as shown in FIG. 19, “To cancel the connection prohibition, it is necessary to agree to the terms of use. In such a case, please return to the previous screen and agree to the terms of service. * Until the connection prohibition is canceled, you cannot connect even with data that has not been remodeled. A warning message (example) will be displayed as “Please note that a basic monthly fee will be incurred unless you cancel the service.”

  In this game management system, the warning message reminds the player 3 that the prohibited state of communication connection is not released unless the user agreement is agreed again.

  The warning message display screen is provided with a “return” button 58 indicating return to the previous screen, an “inquiry” button 59 indicating advance to the inquiry message, and a “logout” button 60 indicating logout. Yes. Any one of these buttons 58 to 60 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

When the player 3 decides not to re-agree once but thinks to re-agree by the warning message and selects the “return” button 58, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “return” button 58 has been selected has been received (S49: YES), it transmits the display data of the consent selection message (see FIG. 16) to the game device 6 again (see FIG. 16). S37 in FIG.

  Further, when the player 3 selects the “logout” button 60 indicating that he / she does not intend to re-consent, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “logout” button 60 has been selected is received (S50: YES), the game server 5 cuts off communication with the game apparatus 6 (S46).

  When the player 3 wants to make an inquiry and selects an “inquiry” button 59, a control signal indicating that is sent to the game server 5. When it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “inquiry” button 59 has been selected is received (S51: YES), the game server 5 transmits display data of an inquiry message indicating the point of inquiry to the game device 6 (FIG. 6). S52).

  When the game device 6 receives the display data of the inquiry message, the monitor 23 displays “Please be sure to read the following four precautions carefully as shown in FIG. 20. Attention * ◎ Inquiries are accepted only by e-mail.We cannot answer anything by phone. ◎ Please make sure to write your MMBB login ID, game title, and HN (character name) in the e-mail. A message (example) is displayed.

  The inquiry message display screen is provided with a “return” button 61 indicating return to the previous screen and a “next” button 62 indicating advance to the next screen. One of these buttons 61 and 62 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

  When the player 3 selects the “return” button 61, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “return” button 61 has been selected is received (S53: YES), the game server 5 further determines whether or not the display screen displayed at the previous time is a warning message ( S54).

  When the display screen displayed at the previous time is a warning message (S54: YES), the game server 5 transmits display data of the warning message (see FIG. 19) to the game device 6 again (S48 in FIG. 5). On the other hand, when the display screen displayed at the previous time is not a warning message (S54: NO), the game server 5 transmits display data of a confirmation message (see FIG. 22) described later to the game device 6 (S61 in FIG. 4).

  As described above, the inquiry message has two operations for displaying the inquiry message in the same manner as the consent selection message (see FIG. 16), and when returning to the previous screen, return to one of the previous screens. Has been.

  Further, when the player 3 selects the “Next” button 62 on the inquiry message display screen, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “next” button 62 has been selected has been received (S55: YES), the game server 5 transmits display data of the next inquiry (part 2) message to the game device 6 ( S56).

  When the game device 6 receives the display data of the inquiry (part 2) message, the game device 6 displays on the monitor 23, as shown in FIG. ◎ The personal information in the email you send will be used only for the purpose of answering inquiries from customers CAPCOM Co., Ltd. User Support Center Contact: ●●●@capcom.co.jp Inquiry (part 2) message (example) is displayed.

  In this game management system, the inquiry message (see FIGS. 20 and 21) is used to cause the player 3 to recognize items to be noted when making an inquiry.

  The inquiry (part 2) message display screen is provided with a “Previous” button 63 indicating return to the previous screen and a “Logout” button 64 indicating logout. Any one of these buttons 63 and 64 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

When the player 3 selects the “Previous” button 63, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. If the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “Previous” button 63 has been selected has been received (S57: YES), it transmits the display data of the inquiry message (see FIG. 20) to the game device 6 again (see FIG. 20). S52).

  Further, when the player 3 selects the “logout” button 64, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “logout” button 64 has been selected is received (S58: YES), the game server 5 cuts off communication with the game apparatus 6 (S59).

  After that, when any inquiry occurs, the player 3 writes the contents by e-mail and makes an inquiry to the support center 4, but the method for making an inquiry according to the contents displayed in the inquiry message described above is reliable. Can be recognized. The support center 4 can make an appropriate response to the inquiry from the player 3.

  Returning to step S24 in FIG. 4, if there is no memory in which the player 3 has made a fraud on the display screen of the release guidance message shown in FIG. A control signal is transmitted to the game server 5. If the game server 5 determines that it has received a control signal indicating that the “don't know” button 42 has been selected (S60: YES), the game server 5 is not the player 3 but can be operated by another game device 6. Display data of a confirmation message requesting confirmation from the player 3 (for example, family or friend) is transmitted to the game device 6 (S61).

  When the game apparatus 6 receives the display data of the confirmation message, as shown in FIG. 22, the game device 6 confirms that “there are no family members or friends who are familiar with the data modification this time. * Even if anyone uses modified data, it will be the responsibility of the contractor. * Until the connection prohibition is lifted, even unmodified data cannot be connected. If you have any questions, please contact us. "A confirmation message (example) is displayed.

  In this game management system, the confirmation message allows the player 3 to recognize that the person who has the possibility of operating the game apparatus 6 confirms that the player 3 is operating.

  The confirmation message display screen is provided with a “return” button 65 indicating return to the previous screen and an “inquiry” button 66 indicating display of the inquiry message. One of these buttons 65 and 66 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

When the player 3 selects the “return” button 65, a control signal indicating that is sent to the game server 5. If it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “return” button 65 has been selected is received (S62: YES), the game server 5 transmits the display data of the release guidance message to the game device 6 again (S23).

Further, when the player 3 confirms with the person who can use the game apparatus 6 but the fact that the fraud has been made is not revealed, when the “inquiry” button 66 is selected, a control signal indicating that is displayed. It is transmitted to the game server 5. If it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “inquiry” button 66 has been selected is received (S63: YES), the game server 5 transmits display data of an inquiry message (see FIG. 20) to the game device 6 (FIG. 6). S52). Thereby, the display screen of the inquiry message shown in FIG. 20 is displayed on the monitor 23 of the game apparatus 6, and an inquiry can be made to the support center 4.

  Further, when the player 3 selects the “logout” button 43 on the release guidance message display screen shown in FIG. 11, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. If the game server 5 determines that the control signal indicating that the “logout” button 43 has been selected has been received (S64: YES), the game server 5 displays display data of a prohibition maintenance message indicating that the communication connection prohibition state is maintained. It transmits to the game device 6 (S65).

  When the game apparatus 6 receives the display data of the prohibition maintenance message, as shown in FIG. 23, the connection to the monitor 23 is prohibited because the connection is currently prohibited. Please note that you will not be able to connect even if you have not modified the data until you cancel the service, and if you do not wish to cancel, you will be charged a basic monthly fee unless you cancel the MMBB service. If you select, you will return to the previous screen. "A prohibition maintenance message (example) is displayed.

  In this game management system, the prohibition maintaining message is used to allow the player 3 to recognize that the communication connection prohibition state continues without being released.

  The prohibition maintenance message display screen is provided with a “Yes” button 67 indicating that the prohibition maintenance message is accepted and a “No” button 68 indicating that the prohibition maintenance message is not accepted. One of these buttons 67 and 68 can be selected by the operation of the operation controller 22 by the player 3.

  When the player 3 selects the “No” button 68, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “No” button 68 has been selected is received (S66: YES), the game server 5 controls to display the display screen of the release guidance message shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the player 3 selects the “Yes” button 67, a control signal indicating that is transmitted to the game server 5. When it is determined that the control signal indicating that the “Yes” button 67 has been selected is received (S67: YES), the game server 5 blocks communication with the game apparatus 6 (S68).

  In this way, when the player 3 performs an illegal act, after prohibiting the communication connection with the game apparatus 6 operated by the player 3, the action whether or not to cancel the communication connection prohibition state is determined by the player 3. Except for the processing for the inquiry from, all of the operations are performed by exchanging control signals (data) between the game device 6 of the player 3 and the game server 5, so that the work by the support center 4 is greatly reduced. For this reason, for example, it is not necessary to check each document of reflections and promises written by the fraudulent one by one to determine whether the fraudulent is really reflecting, and it does not cost time. Therefore, the work cost in the support center 4 can be greatly reduced.

  In addition, since there is no room for the operator to intervene due to whether or not the communication connection prohibition state is released according to the present embodiment, for example, forgetting to send an e-mail to the player 3. Can be reliably prevented. Further, since it is not necessary to return an e-mail to the player 3, it is not necessary to manage the e-mail address of the player 3.

  Of course, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, the contents of each message exemplified in the present embodiment, the presence / absence of each button, and the like are not limited to the above-described embodiment. The procedure flow for displaying each message is not limited to the above-described embodiment. In the present embodiment, when a second fraud is detected, the connection is permanently rejected. However, the number of frauds is not limited to the above number. Further, the configuration of the game server 5 and the game device 6 is not limited to the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment.

  Some online games are provided with a chat function for communicating with other players connected to the network line 9, but examples of fraud in this embodiment are as follows. In addition to falsification of programs and data, the above chat function (including voice chat) may also include using prohibited terms, characters, etc. in the game.

It is a figure which shows an example of a notional structure of the game management system which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the detailed internal structure of a game management system, and the connection structure of each institution shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the control action in a game management system. It is a flowchart which shows the control action in a game management system. It is a flowchart which shows the control action in a game management system. It is a flowchart which shows the control action in a game management system. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a fraud detection message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the guidance message during prohibition. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a prohibition cancellation impossible message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the last fraud guidance message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a cancellation | release guidance message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a usage agreement message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a usage rule (the 2) message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a usage agreement full text message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a usage rule full text (the 2) message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a consent selection message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a cancellation | release confirmation message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a cancellation | release promise (the 2) message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a warning message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an inquiry message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an inquiry (the 2) message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a confirmation message. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a prohibition maintenance message. It is a figure which shows the notional structure of the conventional game management system. It is a figure which shows an example of the treatment flow performed by the conventional game provider and support center.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game provider 2 Billing business company 3 Player 4 Support center 5 Game server 6 Game device 7 Billing server 8 Management terminal 9 Network line 11 CPU
12 RAM
13 ROM
14 Hard disk device 15 I / F
21 Main unit 22 Operation controller 23 Monitor 24 Network adapter 25 Disk 26 Memory card 31 Control unit 32 I / O interface unit 33 Disk drive unit 34 Memory card connection unit 35 CPU
36 RAM
37 ROM

Claims (13)

A game device and a game server connected to the game device through a network line, and whether or not a player who performs fraud using the game device in an online game executed through the network line is to participate in the online game. A game management system to be determined,
The game server
Fraud determination means for determining whether fraud has been performed in the game device;
Communication blocking means for blocking communication with the game device determined to be unauthorized by the fraud determining means;
A release guidance transmission means for transmitting release guidance data indicating a procedure method for releasing the communication cut-off state to the game device when there is a communication connection request from the game device whose communication is cut off by the communication cut-off means; ,
In response to the request response data from the game device requesting or not requesting the release of the communication cut-off state with the game server for the release guide data transmitted by the release guide transmission means, the communication is cut off. A disconnection release determining means for determining whether to cancel the communication cutoff state with the game device;
The game device includes:
Display control means for displaying the release guide data transmitted by the release guide transmission means of the game server on the display means;
A game data management system comprising: response data transmission means for transmitting the request response data based on a player's operation in response to the release guidance data transmitted by the release guidance transmission means of the game server. The game server
When the request response data from the game device is a content for requesting the cancellation of the communication cut-off state, the game device further includes a rule data transmitting means for transmitting rule content data indicating a use rule of the online game to the game device. ,
The display control means includes
2. The game management system according to claim 1, wherein rule content data indicating a use rule of the online game transmitted by the rule data transmission unit is displayed on the display unit. The contract content data is
Including consent confirmation data for asking whether or not the player agrees to the online game terms of use;
The game device includes:
According to the consent confirmation data transmitted by the contract data transmitting means of the game server, consent reply data transmission for transmitting consent reply data for agreeing to or disagreeing with the online game use rules based on the operation of the player The game management system according to claim 2, comprising means. The blocking release determining means includes
4. The game management system according to claim 3, wherein when the consent response data from the game device is a content of agreeing to the terms of use of the online game, it is determined that the communication cut-off state with the game device is released. The game server
When it is determined that the communication interruption state with the game apparatus is to be released by the interruption release determination means, a release commitment guidance transmission means for transmitting release commitment guidance data for releasing the communication interruption state to the game apparatus is provided. ,
The display control means includes
The game management system according to claim 4, wherein the release commitment guide data transmitted by the release commitment guide transmission unit is displayed on the display unit. The game server
The game according to claim 4, further comprising a communication permission unit that permits communication with the game device after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since it was determined by the block cancellation determination unit that the communication cutoff state with the game device is released. Management system. The blocking release determining means includes
If the request response data from the game device is a content that does not request the cancellation of the communication cut-off state, or if the consent response data from the game device is content that does not agree to the terms of use of the online game, The game management system according to claim 3, wherein it is determined that the communication cutoff state with the game device is maintained. The game server
When it is determined by the disconnection release determining means that the communication with the game apparatus is to be maintained, the apparatus is provided with a disconnection maintenance guide transmitting means for transmitting interruption maintenance guide data for maintaining the communication disconnected state to the game apparatus. ,
The display control means includes
The game management system according to claim 7, wherein the interruption maintenance guide data for maintaining the communication cutoff state transmitted by the cutoff maintenance guide transmission unit is displayed on the display unit. The release guidance data is
Including inquiry confirmation data as to whether or not the player makes an inquiry about the online game,
The game device includes:
Inquiry response data transmission means for transmitting inquiry response data for making an inquiry about the online game based on a player's operation according to the inquiry confirmation data transmitted by the release guidance transmission means of the game server. Item 9. A game management system according to any one of Items 1 to 8. The blocking maintenance guide data is
Including inquiry confirmation data as to whether or not the player makes an inquiry about the online game,
The inquiry response data transmission means includes
The inquiry response data for making an inquiry about the online game based on the operation of the player is transmitted according to the interruption maintenance guide data transmitted by the interruption maintenance guidance transmission means of the game server. Game management system. The game server
Inquiry guidance data transmission means for transmitting inquiry guidance data for a player to make an inquiry to the game device according to the inquiry response data transmitted by the inquiry response data transmission means,
The display control means includes
The game management system according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the inquiry guidance data transmitted by the inquiry guidance data transmission means is displayed on the display means. A game server connected to a game device through a network line, and applied to a game management system for determining whether or not a player who performs fraud using the game device in an online game executed through the network line decides whether or not to participate in the online game Because
Fraud determination means for determining whether fraud has been performed in the game device;
Communication blocking means for blocking communication with the game device determined to be unauthorized by the fraud determining means;
A release guidance transmission means for transmitting release guidance data indicating a procedure method for releasing the communication cut-off state to the game device when there is a communication connection request from the game device whose communication is cut off by the communication cut-off means; ,
In response to the request response data from the game device requesting or not requesting the release of the communication cut-off state with the game server for the release guide data transmitted by the release guide transmission means, the communication is cut off. A disconnection release determining means for determining whether or not to cancel the communication cutoff state with the game device;
A game server comprising: The present invention is applied to a game management system in which a computer is connected to a game device through a network line and a player who performs fraud using the game device in an online game executed through the network line determines whether or not to participate in the online game. A game program for functioning as a game server,
The computer,
Fraud determination means for determining whether fraud has been performed in the game device;
Communication blocking means for blocking communication with the game device determined to be unauthorized by the fraud determining means;
A release guidance transmission means for transmitting release guidance data indicating a procedure method for releasing the communication cut-off state to the game device when there is a communication connection request from the game device whose communication is cut off by the communication cut-off means; ,
In response to the request response data from the game device requesting or not requesting the release of the communication cut-off state with the game server for the release guide data transmitted by the release guide transmission means, the communication is cut off. A game program for functioning as a disconnection release determining unit that determines whether or not to cancel a communication interrupted state with a game device.

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