JP5629352B2 - GAME MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND GAME MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for managing the progress of a battle game that is connected to a plurality of game devices via a communication network and in which a plurality of players form one group and battle against an enemy.

  In recent years, a so-called raid battle game in which a plurality of players cooperate to fight an enemy is known. This raid battle game is a game in which a plurality of characters that are individually operated by each player exist in the same virtual space, and fight against enemies while cooperating on the spot.

  For example, in the prior art document 1, a common life point value is set for each character in the first team, and whenever the character receives damage, the character's health value is reduced. A raid battle game is disclosed in which 1 is subtracted from the life point, and when the life point reaches 0, all the players who operate the characters in the first team have the game over.

JP 2001-239059 A

  However, in the raid battle game of Patent Document 1, the same game space common to each player is set. Therefore, a weak player who cares about whether his play operation will interfere with other players, or a player who wants to fully enjoy his operation without being bothered by other players, will refrain from joining the organization. There was a trend.

  An object of the present invention is to allow a player who has been hesitant to join a group in a battle game that battles a common enemy in the group to join the group casually and with interest. To provide a game management device, a game management program, and a game management method for executing a game.

  (1) A game management apparatus according to the present invention is a game management apparatus that is connected to a plurality of game apparatuses via a communication network, and that manages the progress of a battle game in which a plurality of players form one group and fight against enemies. Display instruction means for individually displaying a battle game screen of each player for executing a battle game in which each player of the group plays against the same enemy on each screen of the game device of each player; Game status acquisition means for acquiring a level value indicating a current game progress level in each competitive game of each player of the group, a total value of current level values of each player of the group, and the current level of each enemy A determination means for determining a battle result between the group and the enemy based on a total value of the values, and a play that constitutes the group when the group wins as the battle result. The greater the number of many, and a reward providing means to increase the award to be given to each player.

  Further, another game management program according to the present invention is connected to a plurality of game devices via a communication network, and a game management device for managing the progress of a battle game in which a plurality of players constitute one group and fight against an enemy. A game management program for causing a computer to function as a game management program for each player to execute a battle game in which each player of the group plays a battle against the same enemy. Display instruction means for individually displaying, game status acquisition means for acquiring a level value indicating the current game progress in each competitive game of each player of the group, and a total value of current level values of the players of the group Determination means for determining a result of a battle between the group and the enemy based on the total value of the current level values of each enemy, When said organization wins As a result, as the number of players constituting the groups is large, causing a computer to function as reward providing means to increase the award to be given to each player.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game management method in which a plurality of players are connected via a communication network, and a plurality of players form a single organization and manage the progress of a battle game in which they fight against enemies. A display instruction step of individually displaying a battle game screen for each player for executing a battle game in which each player of the group plays against the same enemy on each screen of the game device of each player. A game situation acquisition step in which a computer acquires a level value indicating a current game progress level in each competitive game of each player of the group; and a computer calculates a total value of current level values of each player of the group; A determination step for determining a result of a battle between the group and the enemy based on a total value of the current level value of each enemy; If the organization won as the match result, provided as the number of players constituting the groups is large, the reward granted step to increase the award to be given to each player, the.

  (2) When the group wins, the reward granting means, when there is a player who interrupted the battle game in the middle among the players constituting the group, the remaining players excluding the player It is preferable to determine the reward according to the number.

  (3) When the group loses as a result of the battle, it is preferable that the reward granting unit gives each player a reward smaller than a reward to be given when the group wins.

  (4) When the group loses, the reward granting means, when there is a player who interrupts the battle game in the middle among the players constituting the group, the remaining players excluding the player It is preferable to determine the reward according to the number.

  (5) A game management device according to another aspect of the present invention is connected to a plurality of game devices via a communication network, and manages the progress of a battle game in which a plurality of players form one group and play against an enemy. A game management device for each player of the group to individually display a battle game screen for each player for executing a battle game in which each player battles against the same enemy on each screen of the game device of each player Display instruction means, game situation acquisition means for acquiring a level value indicating a current game progress level in each competitive game of each player of the group, a total value of current level values of each player of the group, and each enemy Determination means for determining a result of a battle between the group and the enemy based on a total value of the current level value, and from each level value of each player constituting the group, Generates game status notification data for notifying the game progress of other players in over beam device, transmits the generated game condition reporting data to the respective game devices are displayed on the screen of the gaming device.

  (6) When it is determined based on the determination result of the determination means whether or not the match result is out and the match game is likely to end, and it is determined that the match game is likely to end , Identifying a player in a game progress status that is likely to reach the specified value for determining the match result, and the game progress status of the player is displayed on the screen of each game device. It is preferable to generate the game situation notification data so as to be notified separately from the game progress status.

  (7) A game management device according to yet another aspect of the present invention is connected to a plurality of game devices via a communication network, and a plurality of players form a single organization to play a battle game against an enemy. A game management device for managing each player's individual game game screen for executing a battle game in which each player of the group plays against the same enemy individually on each screen of the game device of each player Display instruction means for performing, game situation acquisition means for acquiring a level value indicating a current game progress in each competitive game of each player of the group, a total value of current level values of each player of the group, Determination means for determining a result of a battle between the group and the enemy based on a total value of the current level values of the enemy, and the enemy is a game player of a player constituting the group. A player of a game device different from the device, which is an enemy organization composed of the same number of players as the organization, and the display instruction means is a player of the enemy organization that competes with each player constituting the organization And the battle game screen is displayed for each player who competes.

  (8) Each player belongs to one of a plurality of circles, and each of the group and the enemy group includes a group in which each member is composed of members in the same circle and has won as a result of the battle. It is preferable to further include a circle reward point giving means for giving a circle reward point to a circle or a circle to which the enemy group belongs.

(9) A game management device according to still another aspect of the present invention is connected to a plurality of game devices via a communication network, and a plurality of players form a single organization to play a battle game. A game management device for managing each player's individual game game screen for executing a battle game in which each player of the group plays against the same enemy individually on each screen of the game device of each player Display instruction means for performing, game situation acquisition means for acquiring a level value indicating a current game progress in each competitive game of each player of the group, a total value of current level values of each player of the group, Based on the current total value of the level of the enemy, a determination means for determining the result of the battle between the group and the enemy, and the player determines the recruitment number of the group, Hosting player registration means for registering a player as a hosting player that hosts the group, and recruitment notification information for notifying other players that the hosting player is recruiting players who want to join their group. Is sent to each game device, and a subscription request notification to the organization is acquired from the game device of the player who wants to join the organization, and the acquired subscription request notification is sent to the game device of the host player. And a subscription permission notification for permitting the subscription of the subscription-requested player from the game device of the hosting player, so that the subscription-requested player is subscribed to the organization, and the subscription is permitted. Group management means for obtaining the subscription permission notice until the number of subscription-permitted players reaches the recruitment number. .

(10) A game management device according to yet another aspect of the present invention is connected to a plurality of game devices via a communication network, and a plurality of players form a single group to play a battle game in which they fight against enemies. A game management device for managing each player's individual game game screen for executing a battle game in which each player of the group plays against the same enemy individually on each screen of the game device of each player Display instruction means for performing, game situation acquisition means for acquiring a level value indicating a current game progress in each competitive game of each player of the group, a total value of current level values of each player of the group, Determination means for determining a result of a battle between the group and the enemy based on a total value of the current level values of the enemy, and the display instruction means includes a match for each player Along with the current game progress in over-time screen, the current game progress in the battle between the enemy and the organization, to be displayed on the same screen.

  According to the present invention, even a weak player who cares about whether his play operation will interfere with other players, or a player who wants to fully enjoy his operation without being bothered by other players, Feel free to join a group and play a battle game.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram of the game management apparatus shown in FIG. 1 is shown. The block diagram of the game device shown in FIG. 1 is shown. It is the flowchart which showed the process performed between a game management apparatus and the game device 2 when a group is established in quest mode. It is the flowchart which showed the process performed between a game management apparatus and a game device when a group is established in a circle battle mode. It is the flowchart which showed the process of the game management apparatus and game device after a game was started. It is the figure which showed the image displayed on the game device of the player who desires to join a group in quest mode. (A)-(C) are the figures which showed the image displayed on the display part of the game device of each player of a group when a battle | competition is started in quest mode. (A)-(C) are the figures which showed the image displayed on the game device of the player who wishes to join a group in the circle battle mode. (A)-(C) are the figures which showed the image displayed on the display part of the game device of each player of a group when a battle | competition is started in a circle battle mode. (A)-(C) are the figures which showed the image displayed on the game device of the player who wishes to join a group in the stray party mode. (A)-(C) are the figures which showed the image displayed on the display part of the game device of each player of a group when a battle | competition is started in a circle battle mode. (A), (B) is the figure which showed an example of the game space image, (C) is the figure which showed an example of the game condition alerting | reporting image. It is the figure which showed an example of the game space image at the time of completion | finish. It is the figure which showed an example of the game condition alerting | reporting image.

  Hereinafter, a game system to which a game management device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game system includes a game management device 1 and a plurality of game devices 2 connected to the game management device 1 via a communication network 3. The game device 2 is constituted by a home game device that can be connected to a communication network, for example.

  The game management device 1 is configured by, for example, a computer having a communication function capable of communication network connection, and provides various services to the game device 2. In the present embodiment, a battle game is adopted in which a plurality of players form one group and play against enemies as a game. Therefore, the game management device 1 provides various services such as establishing an organization for each player and joining the organization.

  As the battle game, a battle game simulating a team game such as soccer, rugby, hockey, and American football can be adopted. In the following description, baseball will be described as an example.

  The communication network 3 employs, for example, the Internet and transmits various data according to a communication protocol such as TCP / IP. During the communication network battle, the game device 2 can directly communicate with the other game devices 2 via the communication network 3 without going through the game management device 1.

  FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the game management apparatus 1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the game management device 1 includes a first control unit 11, a second control unit 12, a storage unit 13, and a communication unit 14. The first control unit 11 and the second control unit 12 perform overall control of the game management device 1 by executing a game management program stored in the storage unit 13. In the present embodiment, the first control unit 11 mainly manages the ongoing battle game, and the second control unit 12 mainly manages the organization established by the player.

  The first control unit 11 includes a game space setting unit 111, a display instruction unit 112, a game situation acquisition unit 113, a total value calculation unit 114, a victory determination unit 115, a battle end unit 116, a reward point grant unit 117, and a chat management unit. 118 is provided.

  The game space setting unit 111 sets a game space for each player for executing a battle game in which each player of the group plays against the same enemy in the game device 2 of each player. Here, the game space is a virtual space in which a baseball game is developed, and each player operates his / her character in this game space to advance the game. Specifically, the game space setting unit 111 secures a storage area in the storage unit 13 for holding the score of each player developed in each game space, data indicating the progress of the game, and the like. Set the game space.

  The group is composed of one host player and one or more non-host players. A plurality of players making up a group operate their own characters and fight against the same enemy in each individual game space. In the present embodiment, since a baseball game is employed, the same baseball team corresponds to the same enemy, for example. Here, the same baseball team means that the ability values of a plurality of characters constituting the team are the same.

  In the player battle where the players play against each other, the baseball team of the player who plays the battle becomes an enemy, and in the CPU battle where the character is operated by the command of the game management device 1, the baseball team of the game management device 1 becomes the enemy.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an individual game space is set for each player making up the group, so that each player has a starting member, a member in a bench, a batting order, a player in the game space set for himself / herself. Change etc. can be freely set according to own preference. In addition, since the progress of the battle game in each game space is completely independent of the progress of the battle game in the other game spaces, the game progress in each game space is not affected by the game progress in the other game spaces. . In other words, the players that make up the group play against the enemy baseball team by their own operations without receiving the assistance of other players in their game space. Then, as will be described later, when the total value of the score of each player constituting the group reaches a specified value, the group has won the enemy.

  The display instruction unit 112 individually displays game space images indicating the game space set by the game space setting unit 111 on each screen of the game device 2 of each player. Here, the display instructing unit 112 displays, for example, data necessary for drawing a baseball field used for a battle, information on an enemy baseball team, and the like on the game devices 2 of the players constituting the group. By transmitting the instruction, the game space image is displayed on the game device 2 of each player. Information on the enemy baseball team includes, for example, data indicating the name of the enemy baseball team, the name and ability value of each character, data indicating the starting member, data indicating the batting order, data for drawing each character, and the like. included.

  The game status acquisition unit 113 acquires game status data indicating the current game progress status in each game space from the game devices 2 of each player constituting the group. Here, the game situation data is transmitted when the game situation data output timing arrives, for example, periodically or by the game device 2 changing the situation of the battle game. Therefore, the game situation acquisition unit 113 acquires the latest game situation data that is sequentially transmitted from the game devices 2 of the players constituting the group as current game situation data, and causes the storage unit 13 to store the latest game situation data.

  Here, the game situation data includes, for example, data indicating the score of the current player and the enemy baseball team (an example of a level value indicating the degree of progress of the current game) and data indicating the progress of the game. As data indicating the progress of the game, for example, data such as “one table, two outs, one runner” is employed. For example, data such as “enemy: 1 point, player: 1 point” is employed as the data indicating the number of points acquired. Note that the level value is not limited to the number of points acquired. For example, in the case of a game in which a plurality of stages are sequentially cleared, data indicating what stage is cleared may be employed.

  In addition, the game situation acquisition unit 113 generates game situation notification data for notifying each game apparatus 2 of the game progress of other players from the game situation data of each player constituting the group, and the generated game situation. The notification data is transmitted to each game device 2 and displayed on the display unit 23 of each game device 2.

  For example, in the organization X composed of the players X1, X2, and X3, the game situation notification data transmitted to the game apparatus 2 of the player X1 includes game situation data of the player X2 and game situation data of the player X3. The game situation acquisition unit 113 transmits game situation notification data including such game situation data to the players X2 and X3, and notifies each player of the game progress of other players.

  The game apparatus 2 that has received the game situation notification data generates a game situation notification image and displays it on the display unit 23.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game situation notification image displayed on the game device 2 of the player X1. As shown in FIG. 15, it can be seen that the game progress status of the other players X2 and X3 belonging to the group X is graphically displayed on the game device 2 of the player X1.

  In the example of FIG. 15, the progress of the game is notified using a small image showing the baseball diamond DA, and the player X2 has a runner on the first base. Runner RP is displayed.

  Further, since the player X2 is under attack, an underscore is added below X in the score column SR indicating the score of the player X2. In addition, since the player X2 has one strike, two balls, and one out, in the ball count field BR, one circle is displayed on the right side of S indicating the strike count, and the circle on the right side of B indicating the ball count. Are displayed, and one circle is displayed on the right side of O indicating the outcount.

  The game situation notification image shown in FIG. 15 is superimposed and displayed, for example, in the lower right corner of the game space image of the player X1 shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B (FIGS. 13A and 13B). Not shown).

  Accordingly, the player X1 can quickly recognize the game progress status of the player X2. Further, since the game progress status is also notified to the player X3 in the same manner as the player X2, the player X1 can quickly recognize the game progress status of the player X3.

  If a lot of information is included in the game situation notification image, the game space image is disturbed. Therefore, the amount of information included in the game situation notification image may be reduced as appropriate based on the relationship between the visibility and the size of the game space image. For example, only the diamond DA shown in FIG. 15 may be superimposed on the game space image, and other information may be displayed using an image different from the game space image.

  Further, when the game situation acquisition unit 113 determines whether or not the match game is highly likely to end based on the determination result of the victory determination unit 115, and determines that the match game is highly likely to end, A player who is in a game progress status that is likely to reach the specified value for the total value is specified, and the game progress status of the player is notified on the display unit 23 of each game device 2 separately from the game progress status of other players. As described above, game situation notification data is generated.

  Here, there is a high possibility that the match will end, and the group X or the enemy total value will reach the specified value in a few more points. For example, the group X or enemy total value is 9 points. There is a case where 10 points, which is the specified value, is reached when one more point is entered. In this case, when the possibility that a runner will come out in a certain game space increases the score, the game situation acquisition unit 113 plays the battle game in the game space (for example, player X3). Is identified. Then, when the game situation notification data is transmitted to the game device 2 of each player, the game situation notification data includes information indicating that the specified player X3 is likely to get a score.

  Thereby, in the game device 2 of the players X1 and X2, the game progress status of the player X3 is displayed in a display mode different from the game progress status of the other players, and the battle game ends for the players X1 and X2. It is possible to recognize that there is a high possibility, and it is possible to produce a climax feeling.

  Specifically, in the game situation notification image of the player X1 shown in FIG. 15, the diamond DA, the score column SR, and the ball count column BR of the player X3 are displayed in a color different from that of the player X2 or blinking display As a result, it is notified that there is a high possibility that a score will be entered in the game space of the player X3. For example, if the diamond DA, the score field SR, and the ball count field BR of each player are normally displayed in white, these fields of the player X3 are displayed in red or blinking in red, for example.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the game situation acquisition unit 113 periodically transmits a survival inquiry signal to the game devices 2 of the players belonging to the group X, and if there is no response from the game device 2 within a predetermined time, the game device 2 It is determined that the player has interrupted the battle game. That is, if the player turns off the power of the game device 2 or pulls the communication cable away from the game device 2 during the battle game, the game device 2 may send a response to the survival inquiry signal to the game management device 1. Can not. Therefore, the game situation acquisition unit 113 can determine whether or not the player has interrupted the battle game.

  The total value calculation unit 114 uses the game situation data acquired from each game device 2 by the game situation acquisition unit 113, and the total value of the current score of each player and the enemy baseball set in each game space. Calculate the total number of points earned by the team.

  Specifically, when the game situation data of any one player constituting the group is acquired, the total value calculation unit 114 reads out the game situation data of the other players from the storage unit 13 and adds them. The total score is calculated and stored in the storage unit 13.

  For example, if the group X is composed of the players X1, X2, and X3, and the acquired points of the players X1, X2, and X3 are a, b, and c, respectively, a + b + c is the total value T_X of the current acquired points of the group X Is calculated as

  In the CPU battle, if the score of the enemy baseball team in each game space of the players X1, X2, and X3 is α, β, γ, α + β + γ is calculated as the total value T_T of the current score of the enemy baseball team. Is done.

  Further, when the group X is playing against the group Y, the group Y is composed of players Y1, Y2, and Y3, and α, β, and γ are the baseball of the enemy, assuming that the score of the players Y1, Y2, and Y3 is α, β, and γ. Calculated as the total value T_Y of the team's current score.

  When the total value T_X of the score of each player calculated by the total value calculator 114 or the total value T_Y of the score of the baseball team of each enemy reaches the specified value TH1, the victory determination unit 115 calculates the total score. It is determined that the group or enemy whose value has reached the specified value has won.

  In the CPU battle, when the total value T_X first reaches the specified value TH1, it is determined that the group X has won, and when the total value T_T first reaches TH1, the enemy by the game management device 1 has won. Determined.

  In the player battle, when the total value T_X first reaches the specified value TH1, it is determined that the group X has won. When the total value T_Y has previously reached the specified value TH1, it is determined that the group Y has won. The

  When the victory determination unit 115 determines that the group X or the enemy has won, the battle end unit 116 ends the battle game in each game space regardless of the progress of the battle game in each game space.

  Thus, in this competitive game, different game spaces are set for each player belonging to the group X, and each player is independent of other players of the group X in the game space set for itself. The battle game can be progressed.

  For this reason, each player can play a battle game in exactly the same game space as when playing alone against an enemy, even though it is a battle game that faces an enemy in a group, without having to worry about other players. The battle game can be advanced by manipulating the character as desired.

  As a result, even players who have been hesitant to join a group, such as weak players who care about others or players who do not like to reduce their own operation amount, can easily join a group and compete. Can play games.

  When the victory determination unit 115 determines that the organization X has won, the reward point assigning unit 117 increases the reward points to be given to each player as the number of players constituting the organization X increases.

  Here, the reward points indicate rewards given to the players X1, X2, and X3 as compensation for the victory of the organization X. In the present embodiment, for example, experience values are employed. The experience value is a value that indicates the progress of the player in the battle game, or a value that indicates the degree of growth of the character in a breeding battle game that trains characters appearing in the game space.

  In the present embodiment, the reward point B includes a basic point B1 and a bonus point B2. In the baseball game of the present embodiment, the player does not belong to the group X, and the experience value is also given when winning by the CPU pair or player battle alone. In the present embodiment, this experience value is adopted as the basic point B1.

  The bonus point B2 is set to a larger value as the number of players belonging to the organization X increases. For example, if three players X1, X2, and X3 belong to the group X, the bonus point B2 is given 3. Therefore, assuming that the basic point B1 is 10, when the group X wins, 13 reward points B are awarded to the players X1, X2, and X3, respectively. If five players belong to the group X, the bonus point B2 is 5, and 15 reward points B are given to the five players of the group X, respectively.

  This makes it possible to give each player the motivation to join the group X and play the battle game, increase the number of groups, and add vitality to the battle game. Further, by increasing the reward points as the number of players who join the group increases, it is possible to give each player the motivation to establish a larger group. As the number of players that make up the group increases, each player can interact with more players through the group, and the fighting game can be activated.

  Here, when the group X wins, if reward points are unconditionally given to all the players who have joined the group X, the battle game is started as soon as the battle game is started by participating in the battle game for the first time. It is assumed that there are players who aim to receive only reward points, such as interruption.

  Therefore, the reward point granting unit 117 is a player who interrupted the battle game halfway among the players X1, X2, and X3 that constitute the group X when the victory determining unit 115 determines that the group X has won. If there is a reward point, reward points are calculated according to the number of remaining players excluding the player.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a player who interrupts the battle game in the middle, and achieves the original purpose of the battle game in which an opponent fights against an enemy in a group where all players who join the group cooperate to defeat a common enemy. can do.

  The reward point giving unit 117 monitors whether or not there is a player who interrupted the battle game in the middle by the game status acquisition unit 113, and receives the monitoring result and interrupts the battle game midway. The identified player may be specified.

  In addition, when the victory determination unit 115 determines that the organization X has lost, the reward point giving unit 117 gives each player reward points less than the reward points to be given when the organization X wins.

  As a result, when a match game is played by joining a group X, reward points will be awarded even if the player loses, and the motivation to play a battle game belonging to the group X is given to each player. The number of players who join the group can be increased, and the battle game can be further energized.

  In addition, when the victory determination unit 115 determines that the organization X has lost, the reward point granting unit 117 determines that if there is a player who interrupts the battle game on the way among the players making up the organization X, Reward points B are calculated according to the number of remaining players excluding the players.

  As a result, in the same manner as when the group X has won, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a player who interrupts the battle game immediately after starting the battle game, trying to win only reward points.

  The chat management unit 118 supplies a chat service to each player. Specifically, when a message is sent from game device 2 of player X1 to player X2, chat management unit 118 transmits the message to game device 2 of player X2.

  The game device 2 of each player displays the message transmitted from the game device 2 of the other player together with the name of the sender on the display unit. Thereby, each player can talk with other players using characters.

  The second control unit 12 includes a host player registration unit 121, a recruitment notification unit 122, a subscription desired player notification unit 123, and a group management unit 124.

  The host player registration unit 121 causes the player to determine the number of recruiters that constitute the group, and registers the player as a host player that hosts the group. Specifically, the host player registration unit 121 displays an input image that prompts the player to register as a host player in the game device 2 of each player. This input image includes predetermined input items including the recruitment number. A player who wishes to become a host player inputs various data to the input item and uses the input results as host player registration information. From the game device 2 to the game management device 1. Then, the host player registration unit 121 stores the host player registration information in the storage unit 13 to register the player who has transmitted the input data as the host player.

  The recruitment notification unit 122 transmits to each game device 2 recruitment notification information for notifying other players that the hosting player is seeking a player who wants to join its own organization. The recruitment notification information includes the name of the player registered by the hosting player registration unit 121 as the hosting player, the contents of the organization, and the like. Upon receiving the recruitment notification information, the game apparatus 2 displays a list of host names included in the recruitment notification information in accordance with the player's operation command.

  The subscription desired player notification unit 123 acquires a subscription request notification to the organization from the game device 2 of the subscription desired player who wishes to join the organization, and transmits the acquired subscription request notification to the game device 2 of the host player.

  The subscription request notification includes data for identifying the organization such as the name of the host player of the organization that the player wishes to join. When one of the sponsored players is selected from the list of hosted players by the player, the game apparatus 2 displays the contents of the group of the selected hosted player and prompts the player to join the group.

  Then, a player who wants to join a certain group inputs an operation command for selecting the group he / she wants to join to his / her game device 2 and transmits the selection result as a subscription request notification. Then, upon receiving the subscription request notification, the subscription request player notification unit 123 transfers the subscription request notification to the sponsored player of the organization indicated by the subscription request notification.

  The group management unit 124 obtains a subscription permission notification permitting the subscription of the player who wants to join from the game device 2 of the host player, thereby joining the player who wants to join the group and the number of players permitted to join. Until the number reaches the recruitment number, the player permission notification is acquired. In addition, the group management unit 124 starts a match when the number of players permitted to join reaches the number of recruited players.

  The storage unit 13 is configured by a storage device such as a hard disk, and various types of game status data acquired by the game status acquisition unit 113, the total value of points acquired by the total value calculation unit 114, input data of the host player, and the like. Store the data.

  The communication unit 14 includes a communication device (for example, a modem) for connecting a computer to the Internet, and transmits data generated by the blocks of the first and second control units 11 and 12 to the communication network 3. Various data are received from the communication network 3 and supplied to each block.

  FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of the game apparatus 2. The game apparatus 2 includes a control unit 21, an operation unit 22, a display unit 23, a storage unit 24, a communication unit 25, and a recording medium drive unit 26. The control unit 21 includes a CPU for executing a battle game, and a GPU that displays various images such as a game space image and a game situation notification image on the display unit 23 under the control of the CPU. Control over the whole.

  In this Embodiment, the control part 21 communicates with the game management apparatus 1 and the other game apparatus 2, and performs a baseball game by running the game control program for implement | achieving said baseball game.

  Further, the control unit 21 controls the progress of the baseball game in accordance with an operation input input from the player via the operation unit 22. FIGS. 13A and 13B are screen views showing a baseball game executed by the game apparatus 2. This baseball game is a baseball game in which a batter character CL1 returns a ball object thrown by a pitcher character CL2 with a bat object (not shown) in a game space which is a virtual three-dimensional space.

  Therefore, when the player X1 is on the defensive side, the control unit 21 causes the pitcher character CL2 to throw the ball object and move and display the ball object on the display unit 23 when a pitching command is input by the player X1. At this time, in the player battle, the control unit 21 controls the game device 2 (hereinafter referred to as game device 2_Y1) of the player who is playing the baseball game against the player X1 (hereinafter referred to as player Y1). The pitching command input by the player X1 is transmitted. The control unit 21 of the game device 2_Y1 that has received this pitching command moves and displays the ball object, similarly to the game device 2 of the player X1 (hereinafter referred to as game device 2_X1).

  When a move command for a meet cursor (not shown) is input by the player Y1, the control unit 21 of the game apparatus 2_Y1 moves and displays the meet cursor on the display unit 23 according to the move command. At this time, the control unit 21 of the game device 2_Y1 transmits a movement command to the game device 2_X1, and the control unit 21 of the game device 2_X1 moves the meet cursor to the display unit 23 of the game device 2_X1 according to the received movement command. Display.

  When the batting command is input by the player Y1, the game apparatus 2_Y1 causes the batter character CL1 to hit the ball object. At this time, the control unit 21 of the game apparatus 2_Y1 transmits the input batting command to the game apparatus 2_X1.

  The control unit 21 of the game device 2_X1 that has received the hitting command also causes the batter character CL1 to hit the ball object.

  Thus, the control unit 21 of the game apparatus 2_X1 advances the baseball game while synchronizing with the control unit 21 of the game apparatus 2_Y1. In the CPU battle, the game management device 1 performs the same processing as the game device 2_Y1 instead of the game device 2_Y1 in the above description, and synchronization is achieved between the game device 2_X1 and the game management device 1. The game progresses.

  The operation unit 22 includes a joystick and various operation buttons, and includes an operation command input to operate a character from the player, an operation command input by the player when registering as a host player, and a group membership. Various operation commands such as operation commands input by the player are received and output to the control unit 21.

  The display unit 23 displays various images such as a game space image and a game situation notification image under the control of the control unit 21. When the game apparatus 2 does not include a display, for example, a home-use television corresponds to the display unit 23.

  The storage unit 24 includes, for example, a RAM, a rewritable ROM, and the like, and is necessary for the game apparatus 2 to execute a baseball game. Image data such as a character and a baseball field, a character ability value, and Reward points B given by the game management device 1 are stored.

  The recording medium driving unit 26 reads a game control program recorded on a removable computer-readable recording medium and outputs it to the control unit 21 as necessary.

  In the baseball game in the present embodiment, three modes, a quest mode, a circle battle mode, and a stray party mode, are prepared in accordance with the establishment mode of the group.

  The quest mode is a CPU battle, and the circle battle mode and the stray party mode are player battles.

  Also, in the quest mode, the host player determines the enemy baseball team and the recruitment number as opponents in advance and establishes a group, and when the number of players reaches the recruitment number, the battle is started.

  In the circle battle mode, the host player decides only the recruitment number without deciding the opponent, establishes an organization, recruits players in the circle to which he belongs, and after the number of players reaches the recruitment number, A group of players is determined as an opponent and the battle is started.

  In the stray party mode, the host player decides the establishment purpose of the organization and the number of people to recruit, establishes the organization, recruits players who support it, regardless of the circle, and after the number of players reaches the number of people recruited, Is determined as an opponent and the battle is started.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing processing performed between the game management device 1 and the game device 2 when a group is established in the quest mode.

  First, the game device 2_X1 of the host player X1 who wishes to establish the organization X transmits host player X1 registration information to the game management device 1 (step S1). In the quest mode, the host player X1 determines in advance the recruitment number X_N and a baseball team to be an opponent. Therefore, those data are included in the host player registration information.

  The host player determines an opponent by selecting a baseball team as an opponent from a plurality of baseball teams prepared in advance by the game management device 1. Therefore, the game management device 1 may display, for example, a list of baseball teams that can be selected as the opponent by the host player X1 on the game device 2_X1, and select a desired baseball team from the baseball team X1.

  Next, the game management device 1 receives sponsored player registration information (step S11), stores it in the storage unit 13, and registers the sponsored player.

  Next, the game management device 1 transmits recruitment notification information to all the game devices 2 other than the host player X1 (step S12). Thereby, the game device 2_X2 of the player X2 other than the host player X1 receives the recruitment notification information (step S21).

  Here, when there is a registered host player other than the host player X1, the game management device 1 includes information about these host players in the recruitment notification information. Then, the game apparatus 2_X2 that has received the recruitment notification information causes the display unit 23 to display a list of the names of all the host players and the baseball teams to play against.

  Therefore, the player X2 determines which group to join by using the name of the player displayed in the list and the baseball team to be played as an index.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an image displayed on the game device 2_X2 of the player X2 who desires to join the group X in the quest mode. This image is displayed when the host player of the group X is selected from the names of all the host players displayed in the list and the baseball team to be played.

  In FIGS. 7A to 7C, the tag “kazu” is displayed in the upper row, and it can be seen that “kazu” is the host player.

  In FIG. 7 (A), a tag Tg of “hiro” is displayed below the tag Tg of “kazu”, and it can be seen that “hiro” has already joined the organization X. Further, in FIG. 7A, since four tags Tg are displayed, it can be seen that the recruiting number X_N is four.

  For example, when the tag Tg of “kazu” is selected by the player, detailed data regarding “kazu” is displayed. Here, as detailed data, for example, information indicating that “kazu” is the hosting player, information on the baseball team that is the opponent, experience value of “kazu”, and a cut that cuts off the match game in the middle Information such as the number of times is included.

  7A to 7C, a chat column CT is provided below the tag Tg. In the chat column CT, conversations of “kazu” and “hiro” are posted, and the player X2 can guess the personality of the player who has joined the group X. In addition, the player X2 can also input characters into the chat column CT and have a conversation with a player who has already joined the organization X.

  Next, the player X2 who desires to join the group X causes the game apparatus 2_X2 to transmit a subscription request notification (step S22).

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 7C, an image for selecting whether or not to join the organization X is displayed on the display unit 23 of the game apparatus 2_X2, and “Yes” is selected by the player X2. The subscription request notification is transmitted from the game apparatus 2_X2.

  In step S13, the game management device 1 that has received the subscription request notification transmits a subscription request notification of the player X2 to the game device 2_X1 (step S14).

  In step S2, the game device 2_X1 receives a subscription request notification from the player X2 (step S2). The game apparatus 2_X1 that has received the player X2 subscription request notification displays on the display unit 23 an image for notifying the player X1 that the player X2 wishes to join the organization X.

  Thereby, the player X1 can recognize that the player X2 desires to join the organization X. In the image informing that the player X2 wishes to join the group X, the name of the player X2, the number of times of cutting the battle game and the experience value, etc. are displayed. The player X1 uses this information as an index to determine whether or not the player X2 should join the organization X.

  Next, since the player X1 has permitted the player X2 to join the organization X, the game apparatus 2_X1 transmits a notice of permission to join the organization X of the player X2 to the game management apparatus 1 (step S3). Next, the game management device 1 receives from the game device 2_X1 a notification of permission to join the organization X of the player X2 (step S15).

  If “Poke” shown in FIG. 7B is a player X2, a tag “Tg” of “Poke” is displayed, and it can be seen that the player X2 joins an organization.

  Next, when the number of players permitted to join the organization X reaches the recruitment number X_N (YES in step S16), the game management device 1 sends a start possibility notification permitting the start of the battle game to all of the organizations X. This is transmitted to the game device 2 of the player (step S17). Thereby, game device 2_X1 and game device 2_X2 receive a start possible notification (steps S4 and S23). On the other hand, if the number of players permitted to join the group X has not reached the recruitment number X_N (NO in step S16), the process returns to step S12.

  For example, assuming that the recruitment number X_N is four, when the game device 2_X1 transmits a subscription permission notification for three players, it is determined that the number of players has reached the recruitment number X_N.

  FIGS. 8A to 8C are diagrams showing images displayed on the display unit 23 of the game device 2 of each player of the group X when the battle is started in the quest mode. 8A is an image displayed on the game devices 2 of all players belonging to the group X, and FIG. 8B is a display on the display unit 23 of the game device 2 of the player “kazu” belonging to the group X. 8C is an image displayed on the display unit 23 of the game device 2 of the player “hiro” belonging to the group X. FIG.

  When the group X players are ready in the quest mode and the battle is started, first, an image shown in FIG. 8A is displayed on the display unit 23 of the game apparatus 2 of all players of the group X. In this image, a tag Tg described as “2009XXX ...” (XXX ... indicates a professional baseball team in 2009) is displayed on the right side, and all players belonging to the organization X are displayed on the left side. Tag Tg is displayed.

  Therefore, it is possible to make each player recognize that he / she is playing with a baseball team in accordance with the professional baseball team of 2009 in cooperation with each player, and can give an uplifting feeling. Here, the baseball team corresponding to the professional baseball team in 2009 means that the ability value of each character is set by simulating the actual performance of the professional baseball team players in 2009. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8A, a tag Tg of “kazu” and a tag Tg of “2009XXX ...” are displayed side by side on the display unit 23 of the game device 2 of “kazu”. An image is displayed. This makes it possible to recognize that “kazu” can finally be played against a baseball team in line with the professional baseball team of 2009, and to give an uplifting feeling. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, an image similar to FIG. 8B is also displayed on the display unit 23 of the game device 2 of “hiro”.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing performed between the game management device 1 and the game device 2 when a group is established in the circle battle mode.

  Steps S32 to S33 are the same as steps S2 to S3 in FIG. 4, steps S41 and S43 to S46 are the same as steps S11 and S13 to S16 in FIG. 4, and steps S71 to S72 are the same. Is the same as steps S21 to S22 in FIG. In the circle battle mode, the host player X1 does not predetermine the baseball team to be the opponent, so the host player registration information transmitted in step S31 includes the recruitment number X_N, but becomes the opponent. Baseball teams are not included.

  In the circle battle mode, the group X is composed of players in the same circle. Therefore, in step S42, the game management device 1 transmits recruitment notification information only to players belonging to the same circle as the player X1.

  Since the game management device 1 stores in advance information indicating which circle each player belongs to in the storage unit 13, if a player belonging to the same circle as the player X 1 is identified based on this information, Good.

  In step S47, the game management device 1 transmits the opponent selection permission notification to the game device 2_X1 since the players of the group X have reached the recruitment number X_N (step S47).

  The game device 2_X1 receives the opponent selection permission notification (step S34). Here, the game management device 1 includes information on the group that has the same recruitment number as the group X and is the competition candidate of the group X in the opponent selection permission notification. Then, the game apparatus 2_X1 causes the display unit 23 to display a list of groups that are candidates for the group X according to the group information included in the opponent selection permission notification. As a result, the host player X_1 can recognize a group that is a candidate for a match.

  Here, when the sponsor player X_1 selects any one of the groups displayed in the list, an image indicating detailed information about the selected group is displayed on the display unit 23. This image includes the names of players that make up the group, experience values, the number of cuts, and the like. Therefore, the host player X_1 determines whether or not to play against this group using these pieces of information as indices.

  Then, when the host player X_1 wishes to play against the group Y, the game apparatus 2_X1 transmits a battle request notification indicating that the group X wants to play against the group Y to the game management apparatus 1 (step S35). ).

  Next, when the game management device 1 receives the battle request notification (step S48), the game management device 1 transmits the battle request notification to the game device 2 of the host player Y1 of the group Y indicated by the battle request notification. As a result, the game device 2 of the host player Y1 displays information indicating that a match has been applied from the group X on the display unit 23.

  When the host player Y1 selects to receive a group X match application, the game device 2 of the host player Y1 transmits a match permission notification with the group X to the game management device 1.

  Thereby, the game management device 1 recognizes that the battle between the group X and the group Y has been determined. Then, the game management device 1 transmits a battle group determination notification indicating that the battle between the group X and the group Y has been determined to the game devices 2 of the players constituting the group X and the group Y (step S49).

  When the game apparatuses 2_X1 and 2_X2 receive the battle group determination notification (steps S36 and S73), the game devices 2_X1 and 2_X2 display an image indicating that the battle with the group Y has been determined on the display unit 23. Thereby, each player of the group X recognizes that the battle with the group Y has been decided.

  Next, the game management device 1 determines a player who will be an opponent of each player constituting the group X from the group Y, and sends a player notification including the determined opponent to each player of the group X and the group Y. It transmits to the game device 2 (step S50).

  For example, if the group X is made up of players X1, X2, X3, and X4 and the group Y is made up of players Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4, the game management device 1 plays a match against the player X1 by random, for example. The opponent is determined from the players Y1 to Y4, and the opponent of the player X2 is determined from the players Y1 to Y4, so that the opponent of each player is determined.

  In steps S37 and S74, the game devices 2_X1 and 2_X2 that have received the battle player notification display images indicating the opponents of the players of the group X on the display unit 23.

  FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams showing images displayed on the game device 2_X2 of the player X_2 who wishes to join the group X in the circle battle mode.

  In the example of FIGS. 9A to 9C, “recruitment of circle competition party” is displayed in the upper row, and it can be seen that players of the organization X are recruited in the circle battle mode. Other than this title, the images in FIGS. 9A to 9C are the same as the images in FIGS. 7A to 7C.

  FIGS. 10A to 10C are diagrams showing images displayed on the display unit 23 of the game apparatus 2 of each player of the group X when the battle is started in the circle battle mode. 10A is an image displayed on the game devices 2 of all players belonging to the group X, and FIG. 10B is displayed on the display unit 23 of the game device 2 of the player “kazu” belonging to the group X. 10C is an image displayed on the display unit 23 of the game device 2 of the player “hiro” belonging to the group X. FIG.

  When the players of the group X are prepared in the circle battle mode and the opponents of each player are determined from the players of the group Y, first, the display unit 23 of the game apparatus 2 of all the players of the group X displays FIG. ) Is displayed. In this image, a tag Tg indicating the name of each player of the group X is displayed on the left side, and a tag Tg indicating the name of each player of the group Y is displayed on the right side.

  The tags Tg of two players who are opponents are connected by a solid line. Thereby, each player can recognize not only the player himself but also the opponents of other players.

  Next, the image shown in FIG. 10B is displayed on the game device 2 of “kazu”, and the image shown in FIG. 10C is displayed on the game device 2 of “hiro”. As in (C), the display unit 23 of the game apparatus 2 of each player displays an image in which the own tag Tg and the tag Tg of the opponent player are connected by a solid line.

  Next, processing when a group is established in the stray party mode will be described. The processing between the game management device 1 and the game device 2 when establishing a group in the stray party mode is almost the same as that in FIG. However, in the stray party mode, when the player X1 establishes an organization, it is necessary to indicate the establishment purpose in addition to the recruitment number. Therefore, the host player registration information transmitted in step S31 shown in FIG. In addition to the information indicating, information indicating the purpose of establishment is included. Here, as information indicating the purpose of establishment, for example, information for recruiting a professional baseball team fan such as “recruiting players for XX fans”, or players in a specific area (for example, Osaka Prefecture) Information to recruit is applicable, and there is no particular limitation.

  In the stray party mode, the players belonging to the group X are not limited to the players in the same circle as the player X1, and the players of all the game devices 2 connected to the game management device 1 are applicable. Therefore, the game management device 1 transmits recruitment notification information to all players, not to players in the same circle as the player X1, in step S42 shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 11A to 11C are diagrams showing images displayed on the game device 2_X2 of the player X_2 who wants to join the group X in the stray party mode. In the example of FIGS. 11A to 11C, “Recruit Party Battle Recruitment (XX Fans Gather!)” Is displayed in the upper row, and it can be seen that players in Group X are recruited in the circle battle mode. Other than this title, the images in FIGS. 11A to 11C are the same as the images in FIGS.

  FIGS. 12A to 12C are diagrams showing images displayed on the display unit 23 of the game apparatus 2 of each player of the group X when the battle is started in the circle battle mode. 12A is an image displayed on the game devices 2 of all players belonging to the group X, and FIG. 12B is displayed on the display unit 23 of the game device 2 of the player “kazu” belonging to the group X. 10C is an image displayed on the display unit 23 of the game device 2 of the player “hiro” belonging to the group X. FIG. Since these images are the same as those shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing of the game management device 1 and the game device 2 after the battle game is started. In the following description, the game apparatus 2_X1 of the player X1 of the group X will be described as an example. Further, the group X will be described by taking as an example a case where a CPU battle is played with an enemy baseball team provided by the game management device 1. The organization X is composed of three players, players X1, X2, and X3. The enemies of the players X1, X2, and X3 are t1, t2, and t3, respectively.

  First, in the game device 2_X1, an operation command for starting a battle is input by the player X1. A battle start instruction is transmitted to the game management device 1 (step S101). Next, the game management device 1 receives a battle start instruction (step S121). Next, the game management device 1 sets a game space for the player X1 (step S122). When a game start instruction is transmitted from the game devices 2_X2 and 2_X3 of the other players X2 and X3 constituting the group X, the game management device 1 sets individual game spaces for the players X2 and X3. .

  Next, the display instruction unit 112 transmits to the game apparatus 2_X1 a display instruction including data necessary for drawing the baseball field used for the battle and information regarding the enemy baseball team (step S123). Next, when the game apparatus 2_X1 receives the display instruction (step S102), the game apparatus 2_X1 generates a game space image of the player X1 and displays it on the display unit 23 (step S103).

  Thereby, the player X1 can advance the battle game by operating his / her character in the game space.

  Next, when the game apparatus 2_X1 reaches the game situation notification timing (YES in step S104), the game apparatus 2_X1 receives data indicating the progress status of the current competitive game, and data indicating the score of the current enemy baseball team and player. The game situation data including it is transmitted to the game management device 1 (step S105).

  Next, the game management device 1 receives game situation data (step S124). Next, the game management device 1 calculates, from the received game situation data, the total value T_X of the points acquired by the players X1, X2, and X3 of the group X and the total value T_T of the points acquired by the enemies t1, t2, and t3. (Step S125).

  Here, the game management device 1 stores the total value T_X, T_T of the acquired points in the storage unit 13 and stores the total value T_X, T_T of the latest acquired points in the storage unit 13 every time it calculates. The total value T_X, T_T of the old acquired points is updated with the latest total number T_X, T_T of the acquired points. Therefore, the game management device 1 extracts the score of the player X1 and the score of the enemy t1 from the game situation data received in step S124, and the score of the player X1 is stored in the storage unit 13. By adding to the total value T_X and adding the acquired points of the enemy t1 to the total value T_T of the acquired points stored in the storage unit 13, the total values T_X and T_T of the latest acquired points may be calculated.

  Next, when the total value T_X or the total value T_T has reached the specified value TH1, it is determined that the battle has ended (YES in step S126). On the other hand, if neither the total value T_X nor the total value T_T has reached the specified value TH1, it is determined that the battle has not ended (NO in step S126).

  Next, when it is determined that the match has not ended, the game management device 1 determines whether or not the match is highly likely to end (step S127). Here, since the prescribed value TH1 is 10 points, when either one of the total values T_X and T_T has reached 9 points, the game management device 1 determines that the possibility that the battle will end is high. Note that the prescribed value TH1 increases as the number of players that make up the organization X increases, and decreases as the number of players that make up the organization X decreases. It is adjusted accordingly.

  As a result, compared to the case where the prescribed value TH1 is fixed, the battle time becomes extremely long because the number of players in the group X is small, or the battle time becomes extremely short because the number of players in the group X is large. Can be avoided.

  Next, the game management device 1 reads the latest game situation data of the players X2 and X3 from the storage unit 13, generates game situation notification data of the player X1 including the game situation data of the players X2 and X3, and the game device 2_X1 (Step S128), and the process returns to step S124.

  That is, the game management device 1 always acquires game situation data from each player during a match, calculates the total value T_X, T_T each time the game status data is acquired, and compares it with the prescribed value TH1 to determine the match. It is determined whether or not the game has ended. If the game has not ended, game status notification data is transmitted to the game devices 2_X1, 2_X2, and 2_X3.

  In step S106, when the game apparatus 2_X1 receives the game situation notification data (step S106), the game apparatus 2_X1 generates a game situation notification image shown in FIG. 15 and displays it superimposed on the game space image (step S107).

  As a result, the player X1 can be made aware of whether the group X is currently winning or losing, and the latest game progress status of other players, so that a sense of urgency can be enhanced. In addition, since the same game situation notification image is displayed for the players X2 and X3, it is possible to enhance a sense of urgency as with the player X1.

  FIGS. 13A and 13B show an example of the game space image of the player X1. In the upper left of the game space image of FIG. 13A, “K0-0T” is displayed, and the current score of the player X1 and the enemy t1 is shown. In this example, it can be seen that the player X1 is represented by K, the enemy t1 is represented by T, and both the player X1 and the enemy t1 are 0 points.

  In addition, “white 0-0 red” is displayed in the upper right of the game space image, and total values T_X and T_T are displayed. In this example, it can be seen that the organization X is represented by “white”, the enemy is represented by “red”, the total value T_X of the organization X is 0 point, and the total value T_T of the enemy is 0 point. Further, in FIG. 13B showing the situation in which the game has progressed, it can be seen that the total value T_X of the group X is 9 points and the total value T_T of the enemy is 3 points.

  Thereby, the player X1 can recognize whether the organization X to which the player X1 belongs has won the enemy. Further, when the player X1 wants to know the game progress status of each player in more detail, when a predetermined operation is performed, a game status notification image shown in FIG. 13C is displayed. Here, the detailed information of FIG. 13B is shown.

  In the game situation notification image shown in FIG. 13C, the total value T_X, T_T of the current score of the group X and the enemy is displayed in the first row, and the player X1 and the enemy are displayed in the second row. The current number of points earned with t1 is displayed, and the current number of points earned by the other players X2 and X3 on and after the third row is displayed. In the example of FIG. 13C, a game situation notification image in the case where the organization X is composed of four players is shown. Assuming that the group X is composed of players X1, X2, and X3, in the game status notification image of FIG. 13C corresponding to the player X1, the number of points acquired is shown in the second level, and the third level. Indicates the points acquired by the player X2 and the enemy t2, and the fourth row indicates the points acquired by the player X3 and the enemy t3.

  Returning to FIG. 6, when it is determined in step S126 that the battle has ended (YES in step S126), the game management device 1 transmits a battle end notification to the game device 2_X1 (step S127). At this time, the game management device 1 also transmits a battle end notification to the game devices 2_X2 and 2_X3. Thereby, all the players of the organization X can recognize that the battle has ended.

  Next, the game management device 1 calculates reward points B based on the number of players of the organization X that have participated in the battle until the end (step S130). Since the specific calculation method of the reward points B has been described above, a description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, the game management device 1 transmits a reward point notification for notifying the calculated reward points to the game device 2_X1 (step S131). In this case, if there is a player who is interrupted in the middle of the group X, the game management device 1 does not transmit a reward point notification to the player. Thereby, the reward point B is not given to the player who interrupted the battle game in the middle, and it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a player who interrupts the battle game in the middle of the battle.

  In step S108, when the game apparatus 2_X1 receives the battle end notification (YES in step S108), the game device 2_X1 determines that the battle has ended, and receives a reward point notification (step S109).

  FIG. 14 shows a game space image when the battle is over. In this example, it can be seen that the pitcher character CL2 is swinging, the batter character CL1 is standing in the batter box, and the game progress state of the player X1 is in the middle. In this game space image, “white 10-3 red” is displayed as a large character in the center of the screen, and it can be seen that the battle game is forcibly ended in the middle. Thereby, the player can recognize the victory of the organization X.

  On the other hand, when the battle end notification is not received (NO in step S108), the game device 2_X1 returns the process to step S104. In other words, the game apparatus 2_X1 transmits game situation data to the game management apparatus 1 as needed until the battle is completed, and transmits the game progress status developed in its game space to the game management apparatus 1 as needed. .

  In the above-mentioned circle battle mode, when the reward point granting unit 117 (an example of the circle reward point granting means) is added to the reward point for the winning group, the circle reward point is given to the circle to which the group belongs. May be. By doing so, it becomes possible to make the battle game compete between circles, and the battle game can be further energized. For example, a predetermined numerical value may be adopted as the circle reward point. And the reward point grant part 117 manages the circle reward point of each circle by making the memory | storage part 13 memorize | store the accumulation value of the circle reward point for every circle, and determines a circle ranking in an order from a circle with a high accumulation value. However, it may be notified to players belonging to each circle.

  (1) A game management apparatus according to the present invention is a game management apparatus that is connected to a plurality of game apparatuses via a communication network, and that manages the progress of a battle game in which a plurality of players form one group and fight against enemies. A game space setting means for setting a game space of each player for executing a battle game in which each player of the group plays against the same enemy in the game device of each player; and the game space setting means. A level indicating the current game progress in each game space from display instruction means for individually displaying the set game space on each screen of the game device of each player and the game devices of each player constituting the group Game status acquisition means for acquiring values, a total value of current level values of each player acquired by the game status acquisition means, and each enemy A total value calculating means for calculating the total value of the current level values; and when the total value of each player or the total value of each enemy calculated by the total value calculating means reaches a specified value, the total value is Victory determining means for determining that the group or the enemy that has reached a prescribed value has won, and the progress state of the battle game in each game space when the victory determining means determines that the group or the enemy has won Regardless of this, a battle ending means for ending the battle game in each game space is provided.

  Further, another game management program according to the present invention is connected to a plurality of game devices via a communication network, and a game management device for managing the progress of a battle game in which a plurality of players constitute one group and fight against an enemy. A game management program for causing a computer to function as a game space setting for setting a game space of each player for executing a battle game in which each player of the group plays against the same enemy in a game device of each player Each game space from each means, display instruction means for individually displaying the game space set by the game space setting means on each screen of the game device of each player, and game devices of each player constituting the group Game status acquisition means for acquiring a level value indicating the current game progress in the game, and the game status acquisition means Thus, total value calculation means for calculating the total value of the current level values of each player and the total value of the current level values of each enemy, and the total of each player calculated by the total value calculation means When the value or the total value of each enemy reaches the specified value, the group or the enemy is determined by the victory determining means for determining that the group or the enemy whose total value has reached the specified value has won, and the victory determining means. If it is determined that the game has won, the computer is caused to function as a battle ending means for ending the battle game in each game space regardless of the progress of the battle game in each game space.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game management method in which a plurality of players are connected via a communication network, and a plurality of players form a single organization and manage the progress of a battle game in which they fight against enemies. A game space setting step in which a computer sets a game space for each player for executing a battle game in which each player of the group plays against the same enemy in the game device of each player, and the computer A display instruction step for individually displaying the game space set by the game space setting step on each screen of the game device of each player, and a computer from each game device of each player constituting the group, A game situation acquisition step for acquiring a level value indicating the current game progress in the game space; A total value calculating step of calculating a total value of the current level values of each player acquired by the game situation acquisition step and a total value of the current level values of each enemy, and a computer, A victory determination step of determining that the group or the enemy that has reached the specified value when the total value of each player or the total value of each enemy calculated by the calculating step has reached the specified value; When the computer determines that the group or the enemy has won in the victory determination step, a battle end step for ending the battle game in each game space regardless of the progress of the battle game in each game space; Is provided.

  According to these configurations, a separate game space for each individual is set for each player belonging to the group, and each player proceeds with the battle game independently of the other players in the game space set for the player. To do. Note that the game spaces in which each player battles are different, but the opponents are the same enemy. Here, the same meaning indicates that they have the same name, ability, and characteristics. For example, assuming a case where a plurality of players A, B, and C constituting the group P battle with the enemy Q, the same enemy Q appears in the game space of each player. However, for example, in the game space of the player A, the damage received by the enemy Q is not reflected in the enemy Q in the game space of the player B, and the enemy Q in the game space of each player becomes independent from each other. ing. The battle state is determined as follows.

  That is, a level value indicating the degree of progress of the current game in the game space of each player is acquired, and the total value of the current level values of each player and the total value of the current level values of each enemy are calculated. When the total level value of each player reaches the specified value first, it is determined that the group has won. When the total value of the enemy reaches the specified value first, it is determined that the enemy has won. . When it is determined that either the group or the enemy has won, the battle game in each game space is ended at once regardless of the game progress status of each player.

  Therefore, even though it is a battle game in which a group battles with an enemy, each player can realize a new game that can be played in exactly the same game space as when playing alone against an enemy. .

  In addition, the winning or losing of the competitive game is determined by whether or not the total value of the level values of each player or the total value of the enemy level has reached a specified value. As a result, each player's contribution to the victory (specifically, a level value. For example, in the case of a baseball game, how many points each player has acquired) becomes clear. Conversely, even in the case of a defeat, since each player's goal is clear, information on who is the reason for the defeat is also clarified. Therefore, since the player also has a sense of tension in the form of responsibility as a member of the group, a game having an unprecedented interest can be realized.

  Furthermore, in this game, each player plays in an individual game space, so that the battle game can be advanced by manipulating the character as he / she wants without worrying about other players.

  As a result, even a timid player who cares about whether his play operation will interfere with other players, or a player who wants to fully enjoy his operation without being bothered by other players, feel free to You can join this to play a battle game.

  (2) When the victory determination means determines that the group has won, the reward determination means further includes reward point giving means for increasing the reward points given to each player as the number of players constituting the group increases. Is preferred.

  According to this configuration, when a player joins a group and wins an enemy, reward points are awarded, so that each player can be motivated to join the group. Further, since reward points increase as the number of players belonging to the group increases, it is possible to give each player a motivation to establish a larger group. As the number of players that make up the group increases, each player can interact with more players through the group, and the battle game can be further energized.

  (3) When the reward determination means determines that the group has won by the victory determination means, among the players making up the group, there is a player who interrupted the battle game halfway. In this case, it is preferable to calculate the reward points according to the number of remaining players excluding the player.

  When a group wins, if reward points are unconditionally granted to all players who participate in the group, the battle game will be interrupted as soon as the battle game is started by participating in the battle game for the first time. It is assumed that a player who aims to receive only reward points is generated. Therefore, by adopting the configuration (3), it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a player who interrupts the battle game in the middle, and all the players participating in the group cooperate with each other to defeat the common enemy. It is possible to achieve the original purpose of the fighting game to be played.

  (4) Preferably, the reward point giving means gives each player reward points less than the reward points given when the group wins, when the victory determining means determines that the group has lost. .

  According to this configuration, even if the player loses, reward points are given, and each player can be motivated to join a group and play a battle game. The number increases, and the battle game can be further energized.

  (5) In the case where the reward point granting unit determines that the group has lost by the victory determining unit, among the players constituting the group, there is a player who interrupts the battle game halfway. The reward points are preferably calculated according to the number of remaining players excluding the player.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a player who performs an illegal act such as interrupting the game immediately after the start of the game, while entering the battle, trying to win only reward points, as in the case of the group winning. it can.

  (6) The game status acquisition means generates game status notification data for notifying each game device of the game progress status of another player from the level value of each player constituting the group, and the generated game status It is preferable that the notification data is transmitted to each game device and displayed on the screen of each game device.

  According to this configuration, each player can advance the game while grasping the game situation of the other players, and can enhance the fun of the game.

  (7) The game situation acquisition unit determines whether or not the battle game is highly likely to end based on the determination result of the victory determination unit, and determines that the match game is highly likely to end. In such a case, a player who is in a game progress status that is likely to reach the specified value for the total value is identified, and the game progress status of the player is the game progress status of another player on the screen of each game device It is preferable to generate the game situation notification data so as to be distinguished from the notification.

  According to this configuration, at the end of the game, for example, in a situation where the game is finished when one more point is entered, the player who is likely to be identified is specified, and this is notified to each player. It is possible to make the player recognize that the game is highly likely to end, and it is possible to produce a climax feeling. Especially in this game, as described in (1) above, the end of the game is more tensioned because the battle game in each game space is ended all at once regardless of the game progress of each player. Can be increased.

  (8) The enemy is a player of a game device different from the game device of the player constituting the group, and is an enemy group composed of the same number of players as the group, and the game space setting means It is preferable that a player of the enemy group that battles with each player that constitutes the group is determined, and the game space is set for each of the players that compete.

  According to this configuration, groups established by players can play against each other, and the game can be energized.

  (9) Each player belongs to one of a plurality of circles, and each of the group and the enemy group is determined that each member is composed of members in the same circle and has won by the victory determination unit. It is preferable to further include a circle reward point giving means for giving a circle reward point to the circle to which the group that has been assigned or the circle to which the enemy group belongs.

  According to this configuration, since the circle reward points are given to the circle to which the winning organization belongs, it becomes possible to compete the battle game between the circles, and the battle game can be further energized.

  (10) An organizer player registration means for causing a player to determine the recruiting number of members constituting the organization and registering the player as an organized player that hosts the organization; and a player that the sponsored player desires to join his organization. Recruitment notification means for transmitting to each game device recruitment notification information for notifying other players that it is recruiting, and a player wishing to join the organization wants to join the organization from the game device Obtaining a notification, and sending a subscription request player notification means for transmitting the acquired subscription request notification to the game device of the host player, and acquiring a subscription permission notification permitting the subscription of the player who wants to join from the game device of the host player. Then, the player who wants to join is joined to the group, and the number of players permitted to join is the number of recruited players. It is preferable to provide a collective management means for acquiring the admission notification until.

  According to this configuration, the hosting player is registered in advance, and the non-hosting player joins the group established by the hosting player, so that members of the group are recruited. Therefore, although there is no willingness to establish an organization, even a player who can join if there is an existing organization can easily join the organization. In addition, since the hosting player determines the number of recruited persons in advance at the time of registration, the non-hosting player can determine whether or not to join a group using the number of recruited persons as an index.

  According to the present invention, although a game in which a plurality of players form a group and play against enemies, each player can realize an unprecedented new game in which each player plays in a separate game space.

  In addition, although it is a game played as a group, it is possible to clarify the degree of contribution of each player to the victory and defeat, and to that extent, a sense of tension in the form of responsibility is created for the player. It is possible to realize a game having

  Furthermore, since each player is playing in an individual game space, the battle game can be advanced by operating the character as he / she wants without worrying about other players.

  As a result, even a timid player who cares about whether his play operation will interfere with other players, or a player who wants to fully enjoy his operation without being bothered by other players, feel free to You can join this to play a battle game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game management apparatus 2 Game apparatus 3 Communication network 11 1st control part 12 2nd control part 13 Storage part 14 Communication part 111 Game space setting part (game space setting means)
112 Display instruction section (display instruction means)
113 game situation acquisition part (game situation acquisition means)
114 Total value calculation unit (total value calculation means)
115 Victory determination unit (Victory determination means)
116 Battle end part (match end means)
117 reward point granting unit (reward point granting means, circle reward point granting means)
121 Hosted Player Registration Unit (Hosted Player Registration Unit)
122 Recruitment notification section (recruitment notification means)
123 Subscription desired player notification unit (joined player notification means)
124 Group management department (group management means)

Claims (10)

A game management device that is connected to a plurality of game devices via a communication network, and that manages the progress of a battle game in which a plurality of players constitute one organization and fight against enemies,
A game space for each player for executing a battle game in which each player of the group plays against the same enemy, the game space in which the battle game proceeds independently of other players of the group , Game space setting means for setting in the game device of each player;
Game status acquisition means for acquiring a level value indicating the current game progress in each competitive game of each player of the group;
Determining means for determining a result of a battle between the group and the enemy based on a total value of the current level value of each player of the group and a total value of the current level value of each enemy;
When the group has won as a result of the battle, the reward granting means increases the reward to be given to each player as the number of players constituting the group increases .
The game status acquisition means generates game status notification data for causing each game device to notify the game progress status of another player from the level value of each player constituting the group, and generates the generated game status notification data. A game management device that transmits to each game device and displays it on the screen of each game device.   When the group wins, the reward awarding means determines the number of remaining players excluding the player when there is a player who interrupts the battle game in the middle of the players constituting the group. The game management device according to claim 1, wherein the reward is determined in response.   The game management device according to claim 1, wherein, when the group loses as a result of the battle, the reward granting unit gives each player a reward smaller than a reward given when the group wins.   When the group loses, the reward awarding means determines the number of remaining players excluding the player when there is a player who interrupts the battle game in the middle among the players constituting the group. 4. The game management device according to claim 3, wherein the reward is determined in response. Based on the determination result of the determination means, it is determined whether or not the match result is likely to end and the match game is likely to end, and if it is determined that the match game is likely to end, the total A player who is in a game progress status that is likely to reach a specified value that determines the battle result is identified, and the game progress status of the player is the game progress status of another player on the screen of each game device The game management device according to claim 4 , wherein the game situation notification data is generated so as to be notified separately. Before Kiteki is a player of another game apparatus and a game device of the player constituting the groups, a enemy organization composed of players of the groups and the same number, each player of the organizations the enemy Playing with any of the players that make up the group means that each player of the group will play against the same enemy,
Said game space setting means determines each player constituting the enemy organization play against each player constituting the groups, any one of claims 1 to set the game space for each player with each other to play against 5 The game management device according to item . Each player belongs to one of several circles,
Each of the group and the enemy group is composed of members in the same circle,
The game management device according to claim 6 , further comprising: a circle reward point giving means for giving a circle reward point to a circle to which a group that has won as the battle result belongs or a circle to which the enemy group belongs. To determine the recruitment number constituting the front Symbol organizations to the player, the organizer player registration means for registering the player as a sponsored player to host the organization,
Recruitment notification means for transmitting, to each game device, recruitment notification information for notifying other players that the hosting player is recruiting players who want to join their own organization;
A subscription request player notification means for acquiring a subscription request notification to the organization from a game device of a player who wants to join the organization, and transmitting the acquired subscription request notification to the game device of the host player;
By obtaining a subscription permission notification permitting the subscription of the player who wants to join from the game device of the hosting player, the player who wants to join is subscribed to the organization, and the number of players who are allowed to join is the recruited number of players. The game management device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising group management means for obtaining the subscription permission notice until reaching. 9. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for displaying a current game progress status in a battle between the group and the enemy together with a current game progress status in each player's individual game space on the same screen. The game management device described . A game management program for operating the game management device according to the computer in any one of claims 1 to 9, game management for the computer to function as each means comprises said game management device program.

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