JP4889070B2 - Game system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a network type game system. To Related.
[0002]
[Background Art and Problems to be Solved by the Invention]
In recent years, with the improvement of processing performance and the like, image quality similar to that of arcade game devices is being realized in home game devices.
[0003]
However, for example, realizing an arcade game apparatus using a bodily sensation simulator such as a motorcycle simulator at home is not realistic in terms of securing the installation location and cost. In other words, the arcade game device has an interest in games that cannot be realized with home game devices, and has the advantage that a more advanced game can be realized.
[0004]
On the other hand, the home game device has an advantage that an individual can easily play a game without waiting for a turn like the arcade game device or feeling of tension as seen by other players.
[0005]
Therefore, the arcade game device and the home game device are not of the nature of being opposed to each other or being integrated, and the overall fun of the game is derived by complementing each other.
[0006]
When considering such interaction between the arcade game device and the home game device, the arcade game device and the home game device need to be closely related.
[0007]
In order to achieve this object, in recent years, for example, data stored in a memory card of a home game device is read by the business game device, so that the business game device and the home game device are related to each other. Attempts have been made.
[0008]
However, it takes time and effort for the player to attach, remove, and carry the memory card.
[0009]
When performing score ranking display or the like in a game, conventionally, it has been score ranking display for a single game device or score ranking display intentionally registered by a player via the Internet.
[0010]
For this reason, it was not only the score ranking of all the players in the whole country, but only the score ranking of some players, and lacked real-time performance.
[0011]
Also, in recent years, score ranking of all players has also been performed. For example, if the game is a mobile phone, the ranking can be confirmed only by the mobile phone, or if it is a business game device, the business game device It was a ranking that could be confirmed only by itself, and the relevance was low.
[0012]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system capable of further enhancing the relevance between a business game device and a home game device. The It is to provide.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to the present invention includes grasping means for grasping a game situation in a plurality of arcade game devices,
Information generating means for generating game situation information indicating the grasped game situation;
Providing means for providing the generated game status information to a predetermined terminal device via a transmission line under a predetermined condition;
Including
The information generation means generates game situation information indicating the game situation based on the grasped game situation,
The providing means provides the generated game situation information to the terminal device.
[0014]
A program according to the present invention is a program for providing a predetermined terminal device with a game situation in a commercial game device, and is a program usable by a computer,
Grasping means for grasping a game situation in a plurality of arcade game devices;
Information generating means for generating game situation information indicating the grasped game situation;
Providing means for providing the generated game status information to a predetermined terminal device via a transmission line under a predetermined condition;
Is realized on a computer,
The information generation means generates game situation information indicating the game situation based on the grasped game situation,
The providing means provides the generated game situation information to the terminal device.
[0015]
The information storage medium according to the present invention is an information storage medium that can be used by a computer, and includes a program for causing the computer to realize the above means.
[0016]
According to the present invention, it is possible to check the game status of the arcade game device on the terminal device as necessary.
[0017]
For example, the current high score, the current ranking, and the like can be confirmed using a terminal device such as a home PC or a home game device.
[0018]
Thereby, the relevance between the arcade game device and the home game device can be further enhanced by a simple method without taking time and trouble such as reading the game situation by the memory card.
[0019]
Here, as the terminal device, for example, a home-use game device, a portable terminal device such as a portable game device or a mobile phone, a PC (Personal Computer), or the like is applicable.
[0020]
In addition, examples of the game situation include a score situation, a ranking, a battle history, a battle situation, and the like.
[0021]
In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the grasping unit ranks the players based on the grasped game situation,
The information generation means generates game situation information indicating the ranking based on the grasped game situation,
The providing means may provide the generated game situation information to the terminal device under a predetermined condition.
[0022]
According to this, for example, when a player confirms his / her high score on a mobile phone and confirms that his / her high score has been repainted by another person, the game for game is used as it is in order to obtain his / her high score again. They will take actions such as going straight to the game facility where the device is located. Thereby, the ratio that a player uses a game facility increases, and a game facility can be activated more.
[0023]
Further, in the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the grasping unit stores history data indicating an operation history of an operation target in a game on the arcade game device of a player in a predetermined storage area,
When there is a reproduction request from the terminal device, the information generation means generates reproduction information as a part of the game situation information based on the history data so that the terminal device can reproduce the operation target operation. ,
The providing means may provide the generated reproduction information to the terminal device.
[0024]
According to this, the player can replay (reproduce) the operation of the operation target such as the racing car on the arcade game device on the home game device or the like. Thus, the player can experience the excitement of winning the game at the game facility even at home, and can show off the replay image to the family and friends.
[0025]
Moreover, according to this, it becomes possible to replay the operation of the operation target of the player in the desired order. This makes it possible to study the actions of players who are good at the game, and to support the improvement of the player's game.
[0026]
Note that, as an operation target, for example, a character, a moving body (racing car, racing motorcycle, etc.), an item (character weapon, etc.), and the like are applicable.
[0027]
Further, in the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the grasping unit stores history data indicating an operation history of an operation target in a game on the arcade game device of a player in a predetermined storage area,
The information generation unit generates editing information for editing the attribute when there is a request for editing the attribute to be operated from the terminal device, and a reproduction request is issued from the terminal device after editing the attribute. If there is, based on the history data and the edited data of the attribute, to generate reproduction information that can reproduce the operation of the operation target reflecting the edited attribute as a part of the game situation information,
The providing means may provide the generated editing information to the terminal device and provide the generated reproduction information to the terminal device.
[0028]
According to this, the player edits attributes such as characters appearing in the game with a home terminal device or a portable terminal device that can be used while moving, and the game that reflects the attributes such as the edited character is reflected in the game. You can enjoy it with a terminal device.
[0029]
Specifically, for example, after the player performs coloring of the racing suit on the display screen of the PC, the player goes to the game facility and performs a motorcycle racing game using the character wearing the racing suit edited by himself. Can do.
[0030]
As a result, the player has a sense of familiarity with the game and can become more enthusiastic about the game.
[0031]
This also makes it possible to further increase the relevance between the arcade game device and the home game device.
[0032]
Note that attributes include, for example, color, shape, texture, and the like.
[0033]
Also, according to this, the player can replay the operation of the operation target such as a racing car whose color has been edited by the home game device or the like.
[0034]
In the game system, the program, and the information storage medium, the information generation unit may grasp the reproduction capability of the terminal apparatus and generate the reproduction information according to the grasped reproduction capability.
[0035]
According to this, by providing the reproduction information according to the reproduction capability of the terminal device, the operation of the operation target or the like can be more appropriately reproduced by the terminal device.
[0036]
Further, the game system includes means for authenticating the player in the business game device and the terminal device based on authentication information from the business game device and the terminal device,
A common authentication information storage medium may be used in the arcade game device and the terminal device.
[0037]
Further, the program causes a computer to realize means for authenticating the player in the arcade game device and the terminal device based on authentication information from the arcade game device and the terminal device,
A common authentication information storage medium may be used in the arcade game device and the terminal device.
[0038]
The information storage medium may include the program.
[0039]
According to this, by performing user authentication using a common authentication information storage medium, it is possible to reduce the time and effort of the player and more smoothly when playing a game while switching terminal devices such as a plurality of game devices. You can let the player play the game.
[0040]
Here, as means for performing authentication, for example, an information reader such as a barcode reader or a card reader is applicable.
[0041]
Examples of the authentication information storage medium include a card on which a two-dimensional barcode is printed, a memory card on which personal information is stored, and the like.
[0042]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a case where the present invention is applied to a game system for executing a motorcycle racing game will be described as an example with reference to the drawings.
[0043]
(Outline of the game system)
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment.
[0044]
The game system includes a game facility in which the arcade game device 200 is disposed, a home in which the PC 500, the home game device 600 and the TV 700 are disposed, and a server facility in which the game server 100 and the web server 300 are disposed. It is configured.
[0045]
The server facility and the game facility are connected via a network 720, and the server facility and the home are connected via the Internet 730.
[0046]
The arcade game device 200 transmits game information such as operation history data and score information to the game server 100 as necessary. In addition, the game server 100 transmits game information such as a game program to the arcade game device 200 according to the configuration of the arcade game device 200. In addition, the Web server 300 transmits score ranking information, replay information, and the like to the PC 500 and the home game device 600 as necessary.
[0047]
In practice, a plurality of game facilities, a plurality of homes, and a plurality of various game devices are connected to the server facility.
[0048]
FIG. 2 is an external view of the arcade game apparatus 200 according to an example of the present embodiment.
[0049]
The arcade game apparatus 200 according to the embodiment is a kind of sensation type simulator, which is a simulated racing bike 1090 that imitates an actual racing bike, an image 1050 arranged in front of the simulated racing bike 1090, and a game server 100 via a network 720. It includes transmission / reception means (not shown) for exchanging information.
[0050]
While watching the game image displayed on the image 1050, the player 1092 operates the handle 1070, the accelerator and brake provided on the handle 1070, and the left and right sides of the chassis (body) imitating a real motorcycle Tilt to.
[0051]
Then, when the player 1092 operates the accelerator and the brake, the moving body (bike) 1100 displayed in the image 1050 is accelerated or decelerated. Further, when the player 1092 steers the handle 1070 or tilts the simulated racing bike 1090 to the left or right, the moving body 1100 bends to the left or right.
[0052]
The simulated racing bike 1090 is configured to be tilted in the left-right direction, and the player 1092 straddling the simulated racing bike 1090 moves its center of gravity to the right or left, thereby tilting the bike body to the left and right, and moving in the game space. The traveling mobile body 1100 is configured to move.
[0053]
When the simulated racing motorcycle 1090 of the embodiment is tilted in the left-right direction, a restoring force corresponding to the traveling speed of the moving body 1100 traveling in the game space is given as a reaction force toward the neutral position direction. As a result, the player 1092 can obtain the same feeling of operation as when riding an actual motorcycle, and also experience the same difficulty in operating a motorcycle as when operating an actual racing motorcycle. .
[0054]
Thus, in the arcade game apparatus 200, the player 1092 can experience a game sensation that cannot be experienced at home.
[0055]
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a racing game image according to an example of the present embodiment.
[0056]
In the image 10 which is an example of the racing game image, the background 12, the ranking, the lap time, the score, the running speed, and the like are displayed in addition to the motorcycle 12 which is the moving body 1100, the ghost motorcycle 14 which is the competitor of the motorcycle 12.
[0057]
The ghost bike 14 is displayed in a translucent state so that the background can be seen through.
[0058]
The player 1092 plays a game to win the ghost bike 14.
[0059]
When the ghost bike 14 is actually won, a replay image that reproduces the running image of the bike 12 is displayed on the image 1050, and the player 1092 inputs information such as his / her nickname to the game server 100. The results of 1092 are registered.
[0060]
In the conventional game device, since the player's score and the like are registered for each arcade game device 200, the player cannot know his / her rank in the whole country. In addition, in order to grasp the ranking of the whole country, conventionally, the game results are registered on the home PC 500 via the Internet.
[0061]
However, this is a ranking only among players who have made some registrations, and it cannot be said that it is truly a national ranking.
[0062]
In addition, the replay image of the running image of the motorcycle 12 can be seen only by the business game device 200 that actually played the game, and is connected to the screen of the home PC 500 or the home game device 600. I couldn't see it on the screen of TV700.
[0063]
For this reason, the player could not boast by showing his achievements to his friends and family despite the hard work and winning the ghost bike 14.
[0064]
In some cases, the motorcycle 12 or a suit of a character straddling the motorcycle 12 may be viewed with a coloring (color scheme) different from that at the time of executing the game, or with a customized coloring at the time of executing the game.
[0065]
In the present embodiment, game results and the like on the arcade game device 200 can be confirmed at home or replayed at home, and characters used in the arcade game device 200 can be edited at home. I am doing so.
[0066]
Thereby, the relevance of the game between the home and the game facility is enhanced, and the player can fully enjoy the fun of the game both at the game facility and at home.
[0067]
Next, editing of characters and the like used in the arcade game apparatus 200 will be described.
[0068]
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an editing image according to an example of the present embodiment.
[0069]
The editing image 20 or the like displayed on the display of the home PC 500 can edit the color of the racing bike, edit the color of the racing suit, edit the color of the helmet, and the like.
[0070]
In the image 20, a desired racing suit is selected from the racing suits displayed in the selection area 24 and subjected to a plurality of types of coloring.
[0071]
When the selection is completed and the player clicks the decision button 26, the next helmet selection screen is displayed.
[0072]
When the player clicks the return button 28, the previous racing bike selection screen is displayed.
[0073]
Here, it is assumed that in the image 20, the player selects the racing suit 22 with a thick horizontal line from the racing suits displayed in the selection area 24 and having a plurality of types of coloring.
[0074]
When the racing suit 22 is selected, the following screen is displayed during replay.
[0075]
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a racing game image after editing according to an example of the present embodiment.
[0076]
As can be seen by comparison with the motorcycle 12 in FIG. 3, the character's racing suit straddling the motorcycle 32 is colored with a thick horizontal line. That is, the racing suit 22 selected by the player in the image 200 displayed on the image 200 on the PC 500 is reflected in the game on the arcade game device 200 in the game facility.
[0077]
Accordingly, the player can observe the motorcycle 32 or the like with his favorite coloring on the display of the PC 500 or the TV 700 or display the image 1050 of the arcade game device 200.
[0078]
This increases the sense of familiarity with the game, and allows you to become more enthusiastic about the game. This also increases the relevance between the game at home and the game at the game facility.
[0079]
Next, functional blocks of main devices such as the game server 100 in the server facility for realizing these functions will be described.
[0080]
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of a main device group in a server facility according to an example of the present embodiment.
[0081]
The game server 100 includes a transmission / reception unit 190 that exchanges operation information and game information with the arcade game device 200 via the network 720, and a game information generation unit that generates game information for playing game images and game sounds. 110, a game score calculation unit 120 that calculates game scores such as scores and rankings in a game, and a storage unit 130 that stores game statuses such as calculated game scores.
[0082]
The game score calculation unit 120 and the storage unit 130 function as grasping means for grasping the game situation in the arcade game apparatus 200, and the game information generation part 110 creates game situation information indicating the grasped game situation. The transmission / reception unit 190 functions as a providing unit that provides the game situation information to a predetermined terminal device via a transmission path under a predetermined condition.
[0083]
The Web server 300 includes a transmission / reception unit 390 that exchanges operation information and Web data with the home PC 500 via the Internet 730, a Web data generation unit 310 that generates Web data, and various data. And a storage unit 330 for storing.
[0084]
Further, the function of the game information generation unit 110 can be realized using, for example, an IC, the function of the game result calculation unit 120 can be realized using, for example, a CPU, and the function of the web data generation unit 310 is, for example, It can be realized using software using CGI (Common Gateway Interface).
[0085]
Further, the functions of the transmission / reception means of the transmission / reception unit 190, the transmission / reception unit 390, and the arcade game apparatus 200 can be realized using, for example, a router.
[0086]
Further, the game server 100 or the like can be configured to realize a function such as grasping a game situation by reading a program from the information storage medium 180.
[0087]
The program stored in the information storage medium 180 may be embodied on a carrier wave. In other words, the game server 100 or the like can realize the various functions described above by reading a program from a predetermined host terminal or the like via the network instead of from the information storage medium 180, for example.
[0088]
As the information storage medium 180, for example, a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, IC card, ROM, RAM, memory card, storage medium using a laser, magnetism, or the like such as a hard disk can be applied. The information reading method from the information storage medium 180 may be a contact type or a non-contact type.
[0089]
Further, the arcade game device 200 can also realize a function of reading a game from an information storage medium 1108 (for example, a semiconductor memory) on the game board 1106 shown in FIG.
[0090]
(Game processing flow)
Next, the flow of game processing using each unit such as the game score calculation unit 120 will be described with reference to flowcharts.
[0091]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing from user authentication to game result display according to an example of the present embodiment.
[0092]
First, the player 1092 inserts a card printed with a two-dimensional barcode for identifying the player 1092 into the card slot 1072 of the arcade game device 200 and starts the game.
[0093]
This card is created, for example, when the player 1092 accesses the Web server 300 via the Internet 730 using the PC 500, displays the user information registration page, and registers user information. This card is sent from the server facility to the player 1092 by mail or the like in a state where user information (user name, e-mail address, etc.) and authentication information (identification information, etc.) are written.
[0094]
The arcade game apparatus 200 identifies the player 1092 based on the information of the two-dimensional barcode and performs user authentication (step S2).
[0095]
Based on the operation information of the player 1092, the arcade game device 200 displays a game image on the image 1050 or outputs a game sound to execute the game (step S4).
[0096]
Then, the arcade game apparatus 200 stores the operation information (operation data) of the player 1092 as history data as the game is executed (step S6).
[0097]
For example, by storing the history data of the player 1092, it is possible to grasp what travel line the motorcycle 12 operated by the player 1092 has passed, and the operation of the motorcycle 12 can be reproduced accurately and in detail.
[0098]
After the game is over, the arcade game device 200 has the player 1092's history information and game results information (lap time, etc.) as needed (for example, when the arcade game device 200 is in the top five) Send to server 100.
[0099]
The game server 100 uses the game score calculation unit 120 to compare and calculate the total score data in the storage unit 130 and the game score information from the arcade game device 200, thereby calculating the total score of the player 1092 (step S8). .
[0100]
Thereby, the arcade game apparatus 200 can display the total score on the game screen at the end of the game, for example, by receiving the information indicating the total score from the game server 100.
[0101]
Further, the game server 100 manages the history data and game result data of the player 1092 for each player and stores it in the storage unit 130 as necessary (for example, when the overall score of the player 1092 is within the top 100). Remember.
[0102]
Note that the game server 100 deletes lower-order history data and the like as appropriate according to the capacity of the storage unit 130.
[0103]
For example, the fastest lap time of each player in a motorcycle game is centrally managed by the storage unit 130, so that the game situation such as the ranking of the players nationwide can be properly grasped.
[0104]
Furthermore, when a game score display request is received from the PC 500, the game server 100 uses the game score calculation unit 120 and the game information generation unit 110 to transmit data necessary for generating Web data using the transmission / reception unit 190. Transmit to the Web server 300.
[0105]
The Web server 300 receives the data using the transmission / reception unit 390, and processes the data into Web data that can be displayed by the browser using the Web data generation unit 310 (step S10).
[0106]
This Web data is temporarily stored in the storage unit 330.
[0107]
When the distribution request information is received from the home PC 500 or the like via the Internet 730, the Web server 300 uses the distribution data to store the Web data stored in the storage unit 330 based on the distribution request information. Send to etc.
[0108]
In the PC 500 or the like, game results and the like are displayed based on the Web data using a browser (step S11).
[0109]
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game result display screen according to an example of the present embodiment.
[0110]
For example, on the screen 40, the names of the players from the first to the tenth place (NAME), the place where the game was played (PLACE), the date when the game was played (DATE), the fastest lap time (TIME), and the player input at the end of the game Comment (COMMENT) is displayed.
[0111]
Conventionally, such a screen has been displayed based on data managed by the arcade game device 200 alone or data intentionally input by each player using the Internet.
[0112]
For this reason, the player could not accurately grasp his / her ranking in the whole country.
[0113]
As in this embodiment, the game results in each arcade game device 200 in each game facility are centrally managed by the storage unit 130, and further, the game system is configured so that the game results can be confirmed on a home PC 500 or the like. By doing so, the player can accurately grasp his / her ranking in the whole country.
[0114]
Furthermore, since the player can be proud of showing his / her game results on his / her TV screen or the like to his / her family and friends, the player can obtain greater satisfaction with the game.
[0115]
Next, the flow of processing from data editing to replay will be described.
[0116]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing from data editing to replay according to an example of the present embodiment.
[0117]
For example, the player 1092 may return home after the game at the game facility and study the driving line of the motorcycle 12 in his / her own home, or perform various coloring on the motorcycle 12 to immerse himself in the afterglow of victory. is there.
[0118]
For example, when performing various coloring on the motorcycle 12 and soaking in the afterglow of victory, the player 1092 displays an editing image such as the image 20 shown in FIG. Click a link to the page.
[0119]
As a result, the distribution request information of the editing image page is generated by the PC 500 and the distribution request information is transmitted to the Web server 300 via the Internet 730.
[0120]
Based on the distribution request information received by the transmission / reception unit 390, the Web server 300 uses the transmission / reception unit 390 to transmit the editing information for editing attributes such as the appearance of the motorcycle 12 that is a moving body. Send to the PC 500 that sent it. The editing information specifically corresponds to data for editing image pages (for example, HTML files) stored in the storage unit 330, for example.
[0121]
The PC 500 displays the editing image page using a browser. Thereby, the image 20 or the like is displayed, and the player 1092 edits the color or the like of the character or the motorcycle (step S12).
[0122]
Then, when the player clicks the determination button 26 or the like, the edited data is transmitted (uploaded) to the Web server 300 by the transmission / reception unit 390 (step S14).
[0123]
The web server 300 transfers the received edited data to the game server 100. The storage unit 130 manages and stores the edited data for each player.
[0124]
For example, when the player 1092 selects replay on the browser screen, distribution request information requesting replay is transmitted from the PC 500 to the Web server 300.
[0125]
Based on the distribution request information received by the transmission / reception unit 390, the Web server 300 requests the game server 100 to transfer player operation data, edited data, and the like in the storage unit 130. The game server 100 transfers these data to the web server 300. Then, the Web data generation unit 310 of the Web server 300 combines the images so that the bike 32 and the character are displayed with the appearance selected (or edited) by the player 1092, and the combined image is sent to the transmission / reception unit 390. The distribution request information is transmitted to the PC 500 that transmitted the information.
[0126]
The PC 500 displays the replay image using a browser (step S16). Thus, the image 30 or the like changed to the racing suit 22 or the like selected by the player 1092 as shown in the image 30 of FIG. 5 is displayed.
[0127]
As described above, the replay image can be displayed, so that the player 1092 has a sense of familiarity with the game and is more enthusiastic about the game. Further, the relevance between the arcade game device 200 and the home game device can be further increased.
[0128]
Note that the replay image may be displayed with the order specified. According to this, by looking at the replay image of the upper player, it is possible to confirm what kind of travel line should be taken and to support the improvement of the game.
[0129]
Further, the edited motorcycle 32 and the like may be displayed not only on the home PC 500 and the like but also in a game on the arcade game device 200. Further, the replay image may be displayed on the arcade game device 200. Also by these, the relationship between the arcade game device 200 and the home game device can be further enhanced.
[0130]
(Modification)
The preferred embodiments to which the present invention is applied have been described above, but the application of the present invention is not limited to the above-described examples.
[0131]
For example, in the above-described example, the motorcycle game has been described as an example, but the present invention can be applied to various games other than the motorcycle racing game. For example, the present invention can be applied to various games such as a shooting game, a simulation game, an adventure game, and a quiz game.
[0132]
In particular, the present invention can be used for various games such as a business game apparatus 200 that cannot be installed in a home but can be installed in a game facility, and a PC 500 installed in a home, such as the simulated racing bike 1090 shown in FIG. This is effective when playing a game while cooperating with other terminal devices.
[0133]
Note that the terminal device for the game is not limited to the PC 500 disposed at home, and various terminal devices such as the home game device 600 and portable terminal devices such as a mobile phone and a portable information terminal can be applied.
[0134]
Further, the PC 500 described above may be arranged in a game facility so that the order can be confirmed in the game facility.
[0135]
In addition, each function of the game server 100 and the Web server 300 can be realized by a single device, and can also be realized by being distributed to many devices.
[0136]
Further, the player authentication method is not limited to the above-described card on which the two-dimensional barcode is printed, and various methods such as a memory card in which personal information is registered and fingerprint authentication can be adopted.
[0137]
In addition, it is preferable to use a common authentication information storage medium (for example, a card on which a two-dimensional barcode is printed, a memory card in which personal information is registered, etc.) in a game facility and a home.
[0138]
For example, when using a card on which a two-dimensional barcode is printed, a card reader is provided in each of the arcade game device 200 and the home game device 600, and personal information is read by the card reader.
[0139]
The game server 100 is provided with means for authenticating the player based on the authentication information from the arcade game device 200 and the home game device 600.
[0140]
According to this, by performing user authentication using a common authentication information storage medium, it is possible to reduce the time and effort of the player and more smoothly when playing a game while switching terminal devices such as a plurality of game devices. You can let the player play the game.
[0141]
In addition, without providing hardware such as a card reader, it is also possible to perform user authentication with software that allows a player to input an identification number printed on a card and authenticates with the identification number.
[0142]
Further, the Web data generation unit 310 identifies the terminal device based on the distribution request information from the terminal device such as the PC 500, grasps the reproduction capability of the terminal device, and is the game situation information according to the reproduction capability. You may comprise so that the data for Web may be produced | generated.
[0143]
According to this, since the image etc. according to the reproduction capability of the terminal device can be reproduced, the image etc. can be reproduced more appropriately. The reproduction ability includes, for example, image display ability (resolution, color display, monochrome display, etc.), sound reproduction ability (stereo, monaural, etc.), processing ability (CPU speed, etc.), and the like.
[0144]
Further, the Web data generation unit 310 does not generate the Web data obtained by combining the images so that the attributes and the like are reflected, but the Web data so that the image combination that reflects the attributes and the like is performed in the terminal device. May be configured to generate.
[0145]
For example, the game device and data indicating the editing result are stored in the terminal device, and the Web data generation unit 310 is configured to generate Web data including operation information on the arcade game device as reproduction information.
[0146]
The terminal device can reproduce the movement of the operation target based on the reproduction information and the game program, and can reflect the color specified by the player on the operation target based on the data indicating the editing result.
[0147]
It is also possible to provide a program or the like for reproducing information for reproduction on each terminal device to each terminal device as a browser plug-in. According to this, it is possible to perform replay on various terminal devices using the plug-in function added to the browser.
[0148]
Further, as attributes such as a character, a moving object, and an item that can be edited with the editing image 30 shown in FIG. 4, for example, in addition to coloring, a shape, texture, or the like may be used.
[0149]
If the data processing load between the arcade game device 200 and the game server 100 is large, such as during the execution of a game with high real-time characteristics, data with a large amount of information such as operation history is updated at night. May be performed.
[0150]
According to this, although the immediacy of acquisition of ranking information and replay information is slightly reduced, it is possible to reduce the communication load during the game, and a game system can be realized with less cost (time and expense).
[0151]
Further, in the above-described game processing flow, the game calculation is performed by the arcade game device 200 alone, and the total score is calculated based on the game results of the arcade game device 200. The present invention can also be applied to a case where a network battle type game is connected and a game program or the like is distributed from the game server 100 to the arcade game device 200 to play a game. Of course, the game processing method is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made.
[0152]
Furthermore, the calculation of the player's total score may be performed in real time for each lap during the game. In this case, it is desirable to display the total score on the game screen of the arcade game device 200 in real time.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an external view of an arcade game device according to an example of the present embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a racing game image according to an example of the present embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of an editing image according to an example of the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an edited racing game image according to an example of the present embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of a main device group in a server facility according to an example of the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing from user authentication to game result display according to an example of the present embodiment;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing from data editing to replay according to an example of the embodiment;
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a game results display screen according to an example of the present embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 game server
110 Game information generator
120 Game performance calculator
190, 390 transceiver
200 arcade game machine
310 Web data generator
500 PC
600 Home game machine

Claims (6)

A game system including a game server and a web server,
The game server
A game server-side transmitting / receiving unit that receives at least one of operation information indicating operation contents in a game in the arcade game device and game information indicating the game status of the game from a plurality of arcade game devices;
A game server side generating unit that generates at least one of game status information indicating the game status and game score information indicating the score of the game;
Including
The web server
-Out based on at least one of the game situation information and the game result information transmitted by the game server side transceiver, and the Web data generating unit that generates a Web data can be displayed using a browser,
Web server-side transmission / reception that receives at least one of the game situation information and the game results information and transmits the Web data to a terminal device that is different from the arcade game device and has the browser And
including,
Game system. In claim 1,
The arcade game device has a function of authenticating a player,
The operation information and the game information include information indicating a player related to the information,
The game server includes means for storing at least one of operation history data for each player and game result data for each player based on at least one of the operation information and the game information,
The game server side generation unit generates at least one of the game situation information and the game result information based on at least one of the operation history data and the game result data.
Game system. In claim 1 or claim 2,
The game server side generation unit includes a total score calculation unit that calculates the total score of the player in the game,
The web server-side transmitting / receiving unit transmits the web data indicating the overall score of the player to the terminal device based on distribution request information including information indicating the player transmitted from the terminal device.
Game system. A game system including a web server and a game server,
The web server
A device other than a commercial game device, and receives the distribution request information from the terminal device having a browser-out based on the distribution request information, to generate the Web data can be displayed by using the browser A server-side transmission / reception unit for transmitting the information transfer request information to the game server, receiving information for generating the Web data, and transmitting the Web data to the terminal device;
A web data generator for generating the web data;
Including
The game server
A game server-side transmitting / receiving unit that receives the transfer request information from the Web server and transmits information for generating the Web data to the Web server;
A game server-side generating unit that generates at least one of game situation information indicating a game situation in the plurality of arcade game devices and game result information indicating a result of the game as information for generating the Web data; ,
including,
Game system. In claim 4,
The terminal device has a function of authenticating a player,
The distribution request information includes information indicating the player,
The game server includes means for storing at least one of operation history data for each player and game results data for each player,
The game server side generation unit generates at least one of the game situation information and the game result information based on at least one of the operation history data and the game result data.
Game system. In claim 4 or claim 5,
The game server side generation unit includes a total score calculation unit that calculates the total score of the player in the game,
The Web server-side transmitting / receiving unit transmits the Web data indicating the overall result of the player to the terminal device based on the distribution request information including information indicating the player transmitted from the terminal device.
Game system.

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