JP6264489B1 - Game system and server - Google Patents

Abstract

A user in an amusement facility is easily matched. A storage unit that stores user information in which authentication data of each user is set, and selects a user who is close to a game device in an amusement facility from a plurality of users set in the user information. A user selection unit, a matching unit that matches selected proximity users, a server that has a communication unit that transmits authentication data of each matched proximity user to the game device, and authentication data of each matched proximity user A device communication unit that receives from the server, an authentication data input unit that acquires authentication data input by each matched proximity user, a user authentication unit that performs user authentication of each matched proximity user, and user authentication of each proximity user After each of the adjacent users, It is a game system comprising a game apparatus having a game control unit which controls the game play. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system and a server.

  A game system configured to allow a plurality of matched users to play the same game together using a game device installed in an amusement facility is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-236816 A

In such a game system, for example, when a battle game is performed, a user enters an amusement facility and wants to play with another user. Other users to be matched are not determined, and an NPC (non-player character) operated by the CPU is matched as an opponent, resulting in being forced to play alone. In this case, the user cannot play the desired match play, and the paid play fee is wasted.
This invention is made | formed in view of such a situation, The place made into the objective is to make it easy to match the users in an amusement facility.

The main invention of the present invention to solve the above problems is
A storage unit for storing user information in which authentication data for authenticating an individual is set in association with each user;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. User selection department to select nearby users,
From the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for matching users who are opponents to play together on the game device, and
A server having a communication unit for acquiring authentication data of each matched proximity user from the user information and transmitting the authentication data to the game device via a communication network;

An apparatus communication unit that receives authentication data of each proximity user matched by the matching unit from the server via a communication network;
An authentication data input unit for acquiring respective authentication data input by each proximity user matched by the matching unit;
By comparing the authentication data received by the device communication unit and the authentication data acquired by the authentication data input unit, a user authentication unit that performs user authentication of each proximity user matched by the matching unit, and
A game device having a game control unit for controlling the progress of a game played by each of the proximity users after the user authentication of each of the proximity users is performed by the user authentication unit;
A game system characterized by comprising:
Other features of the present invention will become apparent from the description of the present specification and the accompanying drawings.

It is a network block diagram which shows an example of the game system 1 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the server 10 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of user information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of log | history information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of facility information. It is a figure which shows the data structure example of apparatus information. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game device 20 which concerns on this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the user terminal 50 which concerns on this embodiment. Flow chart for explaining processing related to selection of users who entered amusement facility 3 It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process regarding selection of the user who adjoins the game device 20 in a facility. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process regarding the matching of the users who adjoined the game device 20 in a facility. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification screen 500 with respect to a proximity user. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process regarding the matching with the user who is using the game apparatus 20 and the user who adjoins the game apparatus 20 in a facility. It is a figure which shows an example of the notification screen 600 with respect to a proximity user.

At least the following matters will become apparent from the description of the present specification and the accompanying drawings.
That is, a storage unit for storing user information in which authentication data for authenticating an individual is set in association with each user,
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. User selection department to select nearby users,
From the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for matching users who are opponents to play together on the game device, and
A server having a communication unit for acquiring authentication data of each matched proximity user from the user information and transmitting the authentication data to the game device via a communication network;
An apparatus communication unit that receives authentication data of each proximity user matched by the matching unit from the server via a communication network;
An authentication data input unit for acquiring respective authentication data input by each proximity user matched by the matching unit;
By comparing the authentication data received by the device communication unit and the authentication data acquired by the authentication data input unit, a user authentication unit that performs user authentication of each proximity user matched by the matching unit, and
A game device having a game control unit for controlling the progress of a game played by each of the proximity users after the user authentication of each of the proximity users is performed by the user authentication unit;
A game system characterized by comprising:
According to such a game system, a user who is close to the game device in the amusement facility is matched with another user before playing the game device. As a result, it is possible to play a game on the game device after matching with other users in proximity to the game device in the facility is established in advance, so that users in the amusement facility are easily matched with each other. .

A storage unit that stores authentication information for authenticating an individual in association with each user and preset user information;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. User selection department to select nearby users,
Among the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for determining a proximity user to be matched with a user who is not yet determined to play with among the users who are using the game device, and
A server having a communication unit that acquires authentication data of the determined proximity user from the user information and transmits the authentication data to the game device via a communication network;
An apparatus communication unit that receives the proximity user authentication data determined by the matching unit from the server via a communication network;
An authentication data input unit for acquiring self-authentication data input by a proximity user determined by the matching unit;
A user authentication unit that performs user authentication of a proximity user determined by the matching unit by comparing the authentication data received by the device communication unit and the authentication data acquired by the authentication data input unit; and
A game device having a game control unit for controlling the progress of a game played by the proximity user and the matching user after the user authentication of the proximity user is performed by the user authentication unit;
A game system characterized by comprising:
According to such a game system, even if there is a user who has not yet decided who plays with the game device in the facility, the user who is close to the game device is the partner. Will be matched. Thereby, the range of users who become matching candidates is expanded, and users in the amusement facility are easily matched.

Also, in such a game system,
The user selection unit
An admission user who possesses the user terminal among a plurality of users set in the user information by being connected to a user terminal possessed by a user who has moved into the amusement facility through a communication network so that information communication is possible Select
By connecting to a user terminal owned by an entrance user in the vicinity of a game device installed in the amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the entrance user of the amusement facility previously selected is selected from the above To select nearby users with user terminals,
The matching unit is
It is good also as expanding the range of the user who becomes a matching candidate from the range of the selected proximity user to the range of the entrance user selected previously.
According to such a game system, the range of users who become matching candidates is further expanded, so that users in the amusement facility are easily matched.

Also, in such a game system,
The communication unit may transmit the authentication data acquired from the user information before user authentication is performed in the game device.
According to such a game system, when the user authentication is actually performed at the game device in the amusement facility, the game device has acquired in advance the authentication data associated with the user. Authentication can be completed more quickly.

Also, in such a game system,
In the user information stored in the storage unit, user data relating to game devices installed in an amusement facility is set in association with each user,
The communication unit acquires user data related to the game device of a matched proximity user from the user information before the game is started on the game device, and transmits the user data to the game device via a communication network. It is also good.
According to such a game system, when a proximity user actually plays a game on a game device in an amusement facility, the game device acquires user data related to the game device in advance. The game reflecting the user data can be started earlier.

Next, a storage unit that stores user information in which authentication data for authenticating an individual is set in association with each user;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. A user selection section for selecting nearby users,
From the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for matching users who are opponents to play together on the game device,
A communication unit that acquires authentication data of each matched proximity user from the user information, and transmits it to the game device via a communication network;
It is a server characterized by comprising.
According to such a server, users in the amusement facility can be easily matched with each other.

Next, a storage unit that stores user information preset in association with each user authentication data for authenticating an individual;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. A user selection section for selecting nearby users,
Among the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for determining a proximity user to be matched with a user who is not yet determined to play with among the users who are using the game device;
A communication unit that acquires authentication data of the determined proximity user from the user information and transmits the authentication data to the game device via a communication network;
It is a server characterized by comprising.
According to such a server, users in the amusement facility can be easily matched with each other.

=== Embodiment ===
<< Configuration of Game System 1 >>
FIG. 1 is a network configuration diagram showing an example of a game system 1 according to the present embodiment.
In the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, a user who has entered the amusement facility 3 may receive a game service using the game device 20 after performing user authentication with the game device 20 in the facility. it can.

  In the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, a server 10, one or a plurality of game devices 20 installed in one or a plurality of amusement facilities 3, and a user possessed by one or a plurality of users who enter the amusement facility 3 A terminal 50 is connected to be able to communicate information via a network.

  The server 10 performs user authentication and game management and control performed by the user on the game device 20, and also manages and controls various applications performed by the user on the user terminal 50. The server 10 is connected to the communication network 4 of the amusement facility 3 through the communication network 2.

  The communication network 2 forms an external network of the amusement facility 3, and includes the Internet, a mobile radio communication network, and the like. The communication network 4 forms an internal network of the amusement facility 3, and includes a wired LAN (Local Area Network), a wireless LAN such as WiFi (registered trademark), a short-range wireless network such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), and the like. Including.

  The access point 5 transmits and receives data as a wireless LAN relay device. The access point 5 mutually converts a wireless LAN and a wired LAN, and a router function for allowing a plurality of user terminals 50 to connect to a network simultaneously. Etc. The radio wave reception area of the access point 5 is set in the facility area 6 associated with the amusement facility 3. Therefore, the access point 5 performs a wireless connection with the user terminal 50 that has entered the facility area 6. Thereby, depending on which amusement facility 3 access point 5 the information of the user terminal 50 is acquired, which amusement facility 3 the user terminal 50 is located in (which amusement facility 3 the user who owns the user terminal 50 has The server 10 can manage whether it has moved in).

  The game device 20 is configured so that a plurality of users can play the same game together, and can communicate with the server 10 via the communication network 4 in the amusement facility and the communication network 2 outside the amusement facility. Connected. In addition, the game apparatus 20 can transmit beacon information to the surroundings using Bluetooth. The device area 7 associated with the game device 20 is set as a radio wave reception area for beacon information. Therefore, the game device 20 performs a short-range wireless connection with the user terminal 50 that has received the beacon information in the device area 7. Thereby, to which game device 20 the user terminal 50 is installed in which amusement facility 3 depending on which amusement facility 3 access point 5 has acquired the information of the user terminal 50 that is short-distance wirelessly connected to the game device 20. The server 10 can manage the proximity.

  The user terminal 50 is a terminal device such as a smartphone operated by a user, and communicates information with the server 10 via the access point 5 and the communication network 4 inside the amusement facility and the communication network 2 outside the amusement facility. Connected as possible. In addition, the user terminal 50 is connected to the game device 20 through the communication network 4 (short-range wireless network) so as to be able to perform information communication.

<< Configuration of Server 10 >>
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the server 10 according to the present embodiment.
The server 10 is an information processing apparatus (for example, a workstation or a personal computer) used when a system administrator or the like operates and manages various services.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the server 10 in this embodiment includes a server control unit 11, a server storage unit 12, a server input unit 13, a server display unit 14, and a server communication unit 15.

  The server control unit 11 exchanges data between each unit and controls the entire server 10, and is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program stored in a predetermined memory. . The server control unit 11 in this embodiment includes a management unit 111, a user selection unit 112, and a matching unit 113.

  The management unit 111 has a function of managing various information. The management unit 111 according to the present embodiment manages a user who has entered the amusement facility 3, a user in the vicinity of the game apparatus 20, or the like regularly or at a predetermined timing. In addition, the management unit 111 according to the present embodiment manages the usage status of the game apparatus 20 in the amusement facility 3 (for example, usage users, availability, reserved users, reserved number, etc.) regularly or at a predetermined timing.

  The user selection unit 112 has a function of executing a process of selecting (identifying) some users from all users set in advance. The user selection unit 112 according to the present embodiment is configured such that a user terminal 50 possessed by a user who has entered the amusement facility 3 is connected so as to be able to perform information communication with a network, so that a plurality of users set in advance in user information can be selected. The user who is located in the facility is selected from. Then, the user selection unit 112 connects the user terminal 50 possessed by the user in the vicinity of the game device 20 of the amusement facility 3 so as to be able to communicate information with the communication network, so that the amusement facility 3 previously selected is selected. The user who is close to the game apparatus 20 is selected from the users located in the position.

  The matching unit 113 has a function of executing processing for matching users who play together on the game device 20 in the amusement facility. The matching unit 113 in the present embodiment matches users who are opponents to play together on the game device 20 from among the users close to the game device 20 in the amusement facility. In addition, the matching unit 113 in the present embodiment matches a user who is close to the game device 20 in the amusement facility with a user who has not yet decided who to play with among the users who are using the game device 20. To do.

  The server storage unit 12 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) that is a read-only storage area in which system programs are stored, and a RAM (a rewritable storage area that is used as a work area for arithmetic processing by the server control unit 11. Random Access Memory), for example, realized by a nonvolatile storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk. The server storage unit 12 in the present embodiment stores at least user information, which is information about users, and facility information, which is information about amusement facilities.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example data structure of user information. This user information includes items such as user ID, user name, authentication data, history information, terminal ID, and mail address. The user ID is identification information for identifying a member user. The user name is information indicating the display name of the member user. The authentication data is information for identifying an individual used for user authentication. Here, biometric data obtained from a human body (for example, image data corresponding to a face, a fingerprint, a fingertip vein pattern, etc.) is set. The history information is information related to the use history of each facility by the user. The user terminal ID is identification information for identifying the user terminal 50 possessed by the user, and is identification information unique to the terminal (terminal ID) such as a MAC address. The e-mail address is address information used when sending an e-mail to the user.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a data structure example of history information. This history information includes items such as history ID, facility ID, device ID, game start date / time, game end date / time, game result, and save data. The history ID is identification information for identifying the facility usage history. The facility ID is information for identifying a facility used in the past. The device ID is information for identifying the game device 20 that has been used in game play in the past. The game start date and time is information indicating the date and time when the game play was started. The game end date and time is information indicating the date and time when the game play ends. The game result is information indicating a result of a game played by the user immediately before (for example, a game score, the number of wins, a win rate, the number of consumed medals, the number of acquired medals, etc.). The save data is data in which the progress state of the game played by the user immediately before (user rank, game stage, acquired item, item equipment, acquired character, character parameter (level, etc.), number of possessed medals, etc.) is stored.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example data structure of facility information. This facility information includes items such as a facility ID, a facility name, an access point ID, an entrance user list, and device information. Facility ID is identification information which identifies the amusement facility 3 which exists in each place of the whole country. The facility name is information indicating the display name of the amusement facility 3. The access point ID is identification information for identifying the access point 5 installed in the amusement facility 3, and is terminal-specific identification information (terminal ID) such as BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier). The entrance user list is a list of users who have entered the amusement facility 3 (hereinafter also referred to as “entrance users”), and includes the terminal ID of the user terminal 50 possessed by the user. This list is updated regularly or at a predetermined timing. The device information is information regarding the game device 20 installed in the amusement facility 3.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example data structure of device information. This device information includes items such as a device ID, a device name, a beacon ID, a proximity user list, a reserved number of people (reserved users), a use user, and matching data. The device ID is identification information for identifying the game device 20 installed in the amusement facility 3. The device name is information indicating a display name (title name) of the game device 20. The beacon ID is identification information for identifying a beacon transmitter included in the game apparatus 20, and is identification information (device ID) unique to a device such as a UUID (Universally Unique Identifier). The proximity user list is a list of users close to the game apparatus 20 (hereinafter also referred to as “proximity users”), and includes the terminal ID of the user terminal 50 possessed by the user. This list is updated regularly or at a predetermined timing. The number of reservations is information indicating the number of member users who have made reservations. Here, a reserved user is also set. The use user is information indicating a member user who uses the game apparatus 20. The user is updated regularly or at a predetermined timing. The matching data is data for specifying matched users (users who play together on the game device 20).

  The server input unit 13 is used by a system administrator or the like to input various data, and is realized by, for example, a keyboard or a mouse. The server 10 may be configured to connect and use the server input unit 13 when necessary.

  The server display unit 14 is for displaying an operation screen for a system administrator based on a command from the server control unit 11, and is realized by, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD). The server 10 may be configured to connect and use the server display unit 14 when necessary.

  The server communication unit 15 is for communicating with the game device 20 and the user terminal 50 installed in the amusement facility 3 and receives various data and signals transmitted from the game device 20 and the user terminal 50. And a function as a transmission unit that transmits various data and signals to the game apparatus 20 and the user terminal 50 in accordance with a command from the server control unit 11.

<< Configuration of Game Device 20 >>
FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game apparatus 20 according to the present embodiment.
The game device 20 according to the present embodiment is a device that is installed in the amusement facility 3 and executes a game in response to an operation of one or a plurality of users. This game apparatus 20 performs user authentication using biometric data obtained from the human body before the start of game play.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the game device 20 in the present embodiment includes a device control unit 21, a device storage unit 22, a device operation unit 23, a device display unit 24, a device communication unit 25, and an audio output unit 26. And an authentication data input unit 27 and a play fee settlement unit 28.

  The device control unit 21 is for controlling the entire game device 20 and is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit) executing a program stored in a predetermined memory.

  The apparatus control unit 21 in this embodiment includes a user authentication unit 211, a game control unit 212, a screen display processing unit 213, and the like. The user authentication unit 211 has a function of executing user authentication processing. The user authentication unit 211 in the present embodiment performs user authentication using biometric data obtained from a human body. The game control unit 212 has a function of controlling the progress of the game. In the present embodiment, the game control unit 212 stores user save data in the device storage unit 22 at the end of the game, and performs control for storing in the server storage unit 12 of the server 10. The screen display processing unit 213 has a function of executing screen display processing such as an operation screen and a game screen.

  The device storage unit 22 is used as a ROM (Read Only Memory), which is a read-only storage region in which various programs and various information necessary for the game device 20 are stored, and a work region for arithmetic processing by the device control unit 21. For example, it is realized by a non-volatile storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk.

  The device storage unit 22 in this embodiment includes device information (device ID of the game device 20, beacon ID of the beacon transmitter included in the game device 20, matching data, etc.) and user information (user ID, terminal ID of the user terminal 50). Biometric data, save data, etc.). Note that biometric data, saved data, matching data, and the like of the proximity user can be stocked in advance before performing user authentication.

  The device operation unit 23 is for a user or the like to perform various operations, and is realized by, for example, an operation button or the like provided on the operation panel. The game device 20 in this embodiment has a plurality of device operation units 23, and each user can use each operation unit when selecting a game type or operating a player character.

  The device display unit 24 is for displaying a game screen in accordance with the progress of the game based on a command from the device control unit 21 or displaying an operation screen in accordance with the progress of user authentication. This is realized by a display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like. The game device 20 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of device display units 24, and each user can view an operation screen and a game screen on each display unit when performing user authentication or playing a game.

  The device communication unit 25 is for performing communication with the server 10, and functions as a receiving unit that receives various data and signals transmitted from the server 10, and according to commands from the device control unit 21. It has a function as a transmission unit that transmits various data and signals to the server 10. The device communication unit 25 is for performing short-range wireless communication with the user terminal 50. The device communication unit 25 functions as a reception unit that receives various data and signals transmitted from the user terminal 50, and device control. It has a function as a transmission unit that transmits various data and signals to the user terminal 50 in accordance with an instruction from the unit 21.

  The device communication unit 25 according to the present embodiment includes a beacon transmitter that transmits beacon information including a beacon ID by using short-range wireless communication with low power consumption based on BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy). Since the device area 7 associated with the game device 20 is set as a radio wave reception area, the beacon transmitter repeatedly transmits beacon information at regular intervals so as to cover the device area 7. Then, the user terminal 50 entering the device area 7 can receive the beacon information and establish short-range wireless connection without performing pairing.

  The audio output unit 26 is provided in association with each of the plurality of device display units 24. The audio output unit 26 outputs audio signals (audio information) such as music, audio, and sound effects output from the device control unit 21 with a digital amplifier or the like. It amplifies and outputs sound. For example, it is realized by a speaker or the like.

  The authentication data input unit 27 is provided in association with each of the plurality of device operation units 23, and acquires authentication data input by the user in order to perform user authentication. In this embodiment, biometric data (for example, face, fingerprint, fingertip vein pattern, etc.) obtained from the human body is input by the user as an example of authentication data. The authentication data input unit 27 in this embodiment includes a sensor that reads a user's face, fingerprint, finger vein pattern, and the like as an image. The input by the user includes not only the user's conscious input but also the unconscious input. For example, when performing face authentication, the user may input data by consciously bringing the face close to the reading range of the sensor, or the position of the user's face seated on the game device is included in the reading range of the reading sensor. Therefore, data input may be performed only by the user sitting (without being aware of the sensor).

  The play fee settlement unit 28 executes a play fee settlement process. When the payment is completed by the user paying a fee for one play or the number of medals by inserting coins or medals or an electronic money function of the IC card, the play fee settlement unit 28 executes game processing on the device control unit 21 Request to start.

<< Configuration of User Terminal 50 >>
FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the user terminal 50 according to the present embodiment.
The user terminal 50 according to the present embodiment is an information processing apparatus (for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone terminal, etc.) that can be carried and used by a user.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the user terminal 50 in the present embodiment includes a terminal control unit 51, a terminal storage unit 52, a terminal operation unit 53, a terminal display unit 54, and a terminal communication unit 55.

  The terminal control unit 51 controls the entire user terminal 50, and is realized by the CPU executing a program stored in a predetermined memory. The terminal control unit 51 according to the present embodiment has a function of executing a facility application for connecting to a communication network or acquiring useful data in a facility according to a movement situation in the facility, etc. It has a function of executing screen display processing such as a screen, an application screen, and a browser screen.

  The terminal storage unit 52 is a ROM that is a read-only storage area in which various applications and various information necessary for the user terminal 50 are stored, and a rewritable storage that is used as a work area for arithmetic processing by the terminal control unit 51. It has RAM which is an area. The terminal storage unit 52 in the present embodiment stores a user's mail address, a terminal ID of the user terminal 50, and the like.

  The terminal operation unit 53 is for accepting an operation from a user who operates the user terminal 50. The terminal operation unit 53 in the present embodiment includes a touch panel, and can accept operations specific to the touch panel such as a tap, swipe, and flick operation from the user.

  The terminal display unit 54 displays an operation screen in accordance with the progress of various applications based on instructions from the terminal control unit 51, and displays a Web page described in a language such as HTML (Hyper Text Markup Language) by a browser function. For example, it is realized by a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The terminal communication unit 55 is for communicating with the server 10, and functions according to a function as a reception unit that receives various data and signals transmitted from the server 10 and a command from the terminal control unit 51. It has a function as a transmission unit that transmits various data and signals to the server 10. In addition, the terminal communication unit 55 is for performing short-range wireless communication with the game apparatus 20, functions as a reception unit that receives various data and signals transmitted from the game apparatus 20, and terminal control. It has a function as a transmission unit that transmits various data and signals to the game apparatus 20 in accordance with an instruction from the unit 51.

  The terminal communication unit 55 in the present embodiment can receive the beacon information transmitted from the beacon transmitter included in the game apparatus 20 by the short-range wireless communication using BLE and can make a short-range wireless connection.

  Note that the user terminal 50 omits the terminal operation unit 53, the terminal display unit 54, and the like, and has only functions necessary for entering the amusement facility 3 and performing user authentication in the game device 20 in the facility. (For example, a facility dedicated terminal lent at an amusement facility).

<< Operation of Game System 1 >>
An operation example of the game system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In this game system 1, when a user having a user terminal 50 enters the amusement facility 3, the user terminal 50 is connected to the network via the access point 5, so that the user terminal 50 is connected to the network from all the member users. Is selected by the server 10 as an admission user located at.

  Thereafter, when the entry user approaches the game device 20 in the facility, the user terminal 50 possessed by the entry user is wirelessly connected to the game device 20 via a short-distance wireless connection, and then connected to the network via the access point 5. By being connected, the server 10 is selected as a proximity user from among all the entering users.

  Then, after all the proximity users are selected in this way, matching between the proximity users who can play the game on the game device 20 in the facility, or any of the proximity users and the game device 20 already Matching with other users is performed.

  In addition, before the matched proximity user actually performs user authentication or game play at the game device 20 that has approached, the server 10 provides the game device 20 with authentication data or save data of the proximity user. Send.

  In this way, after narrowing down the users who are likely to use the game device 20 in the facility in stages, it is possible to identify the user who actually uses the game device 20 in the facility. Therefore, the target user can be identified earlier than searching among all member users, so that user authentication can be completed earlier. As a result, the waiting time until the game device 20 in the facility can actually play a game can be shortened.

  Instead of one game device 20, a terminal device that integrates a plurality of game devices 20 of the same type may be used. Then, the user terminal 50 may be selected as a proximity user by being short-range wirelessly connected to the terminal device. In addition, this terminal device can be used as an information processing device having a function of selling game items (physical cards or virtual cards) having actual conditions and a function of displaying various ranking information.

  Further, the game device 20 in the facility acquires the authentication data, save data, etc. of the proximity user in advance, and accesses the server 10 immediately before the proximity user actually performs user authentication or game play, and the authentication data. It is no longer necessary to acquire save data. As a result, no waiting time until data acquisition is given to neighboring users, so that user authentication can be completed early and a game reflecting the saved data can be started earlier. Become.

<Selection of users who entered amusement facility 3>
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining processing related to selection of users who entered the amusement facility 3.

  When the user who has the user terminal 50 moves to the facility area 6 associated with the amusement facility 3 (when entering the amusement facility 3), the user terminal 50 of the entering user uses the WiFi from the access point 5 in the facility. An access point ID (terminal ID) or the like, which is identification data, is received. When the user terminal 50 of the entrance user receives the access point ID or the like from the access point 5, the facility application is activated and connected to the communication network 4 (wireless LAN network) via the access point 5 (step S101). ).

  It is also possible to allow the user to set in advance whether or not to automatically start the facility application of the user terminal 50 when entering the amusement facility 3. Further, it is possible to notify the user who has entered the amusement facility 3 to manually activate the facility application using the user terminal 50.

  Next, the user terminal 50 relays the received access point ID of the access point 5 and the terminal ID, which is identification data of the user terminal of itself, to the access point 5 in the facility and communicates with the communication network 4 (wireless LAN network, The data is transmitted to the server 10 via the wired LAN network) and the communication network 2 (step S102).

  Next, the server 10 uses the information received from the user terminal 50 via the communication network, and the user terminal 50 is selected from the amusement facilities around the country set in the facility information stored in the server storage unit 12. The amusement facility 3 located is specified (step S103).

  Specifically, the user selection unit 112 of the server 10 specifies the amusement facility associated with the access point ID (terminal ID) received from the user terminal 50 by referring to the facility information shown in FIG.

  Next, the server 10 uses the information received from the user terminal 50 via the communication network to select the specified amusement facility from all the member users set in the user information stored in the server storage unit 12. Is selected as an entrance user (step S104).

  Specifically, the user selection unit 112 of the server 10 selects a user associated with the terminal ID received from the user terminal 50 from all the member users by referring to the user information shown in FIG. To do.

  Next, when the entry user is selected from all the member users in this manner, the server 10 updates the entry user list of the specified amusement facility set in the facility information stored in the server storage unit 12. Is performed (step S105).

  Specifically, the management unit 111 of the server 10 obtains the amusement facility entrance user list specified by the process of step S103 described above from the facility information shown in FIG. 5, and is selected by the process of step S104 described above. New users will be listed as visitors to the facility.

  As described above, in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, one or a plurality of user terminals 50 existing in the radio wave reception area of the access point corresponding to the amusement facility are scanned periodically or at predetermined timing using wireless communication by WiFi. As a result, it is possible to select and list all the users currently in the facility from all the member users set in the user information stored in the server storage unit 12.

<Selection of users in proximity to the game device 20 in the facility>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining processing related to selection of a user who is close to the game apparatus 20 in the facility.

  When an entrance user possessing the user terminal 50 moves to the device area 7 associated with the game device 20 in the amusement facility 3, the user device 50 of the entrance user is connected to the game device 20 by short-range wireless communication using BLE. The beacon information transmitted from the beacon transmitter is received. And the user terminal 50 of the entrance user will connect with the communication network 4 (short-distance wireless network) according to the application for facilities, if the beacon information transmitted from the beacon transmitter which the game device 20 has is received (step S201).

  Next, the user terminal 50 accesses the beacon ID (device ID) included in the received beacon information, the terminal ID which is identification data of its own user terminal, the access point ID of the access point 5, etc. within the facility. The point 5 is relayed and transmitted to the server 10 via the communication network 4 (wireless LAN network, wired LAN network) and the communication network 2 (step S202).

  Next, the server 10 uses the information received from the user terminal 50 via the communication network, and the user terminal 50 is selected from the amusement facilities around the country set in the facility information stored in the server storage unit 12. The amusement facility 3 located is specified (step S203).

  Specifically, the user selection unit 112 of the server 10 specifies the amusement facility associated with the access point ID (terminal ID) received from the user terminal 50 by referring to the facility information shown in FIG.

  Next, the server 10 uses the information received from the user terminal 50 via the communication network, and the user terminal out of all the game devices in the store set in the device information stored in the server storage unit 12. The game apparatus 20 with which 50 is close is specified (step S204).

  Specifically, the user selection unit 112 of the server 10 acquires device information associated with the amusement facility 3 specified by the processing in step S203 described above from the facility information shown in FIG. Then, the user selection unit 112 of the server 10 specifies the game device 20 in the facility associated with the beacon ID received from the user terminal 50 by referring to the device information shown in FIG.

  Next, the server 10 uses the information received from the user terminal 50 via the communication network, and enters the specified amusement facility from the entrance user list set in the facility information stored in the server storage unit 12. A user close to the game device is selected as a close user (step S205).

  Specifically, the user selection unit 112 of the server 10 acquires an entrance user list associated with the amusement facility 3 specified by the process of step S203 described above from the facility information shown in FIG. Then, the user selection unit 112 of the server 10 selects a user associated with the terminal ID received from the user terminal 50 from all the entrance users set in the acquired entrance user list.

  As described above, it is more efficient to search from all the already-selected entrance users than to search from all the member users, because the proximity user can be identified earlier.

  Next, when the proximity user is selected from all the entrance users in this way, the server 10 updates the proximity user list of the specified game device set in the device information stored in the server storage unit 12. Is performed (step S206).

  Specifically, the management unit 111 of the server 10 acquires the proximity user list of the game apparatus specified by the process of step S204 described above from the apparatus information illustrated in FIG. 6, and is selected by the process of step S205 described above. New users are listed as close users of the game device.

  As described above, in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, one or a plurality of user terminals 50 existing in the radio wave reception area corresponding to the game device in the amusement facility are periodically or at a predetermined timing using short-range wireless communication by BLE. By scanning, it is possible to select and list all the users who are currently close to the game device in the facility from all the entrance users set in the facility information stored in the server storage unit 12. It is like that.

<Matching operation>
(Specific example 1)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining processing related to matching between users in proximity to the game device 20 in the facility.

  First, when the server 10 is updated with respect to the proximity user list of the game device 20 in the amusement facility, the server 10 performs matching between the proximity users (step S301).

  Specifically, when the proximity user list set in the device information shown in FIG. 6 is updated, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 is updated together with the adjacent game device 20 from the proximity user list. Select and match any two nearby users who will play.

  At this time, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 can match adjacent users of the same user rank based on the save data set in the history information shown in FIG. It is also possible to match each other.

  Further, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 can also exclude a proximity user who is also a user of the game device 20 in the vicinity from the matching candidates based on the user set in the device information shown in FIG. It is.

  Note that the number of close users matched by the matching unit 113 of the server 10 is not limited to two, and it is possible to match three or more close users.

  Next, when the proximity users are matched in this way, the server 10 inquires each matched proximity user about whether or not to participate in the game play on the game device 20 in the proximity. (Step S302).

  Specifically, the server communication unit 15 of the server 10 inquires the user terminal 50 possessed by each matched proximity user about whether or not to participate in game play on the adjacent game device 20. Send notification screen data.

  When the user terminal 50 possessed by each matched proximity user receives the data transmitted from the server 10, the user terminal 50 displays a notification screen based on the received data on the terminal display unit 54.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification screen 500 for the proximity user. Here, an example of a screen when “user A” in proximity to “game device A” in the amusement facility is matched with “user G” in proximity to “game device A” is shown. This notification screen 500 includes operation buttons (“Yes” and “No”) for selecting whether or not to participate in the game play on the “game device A”.

  The user terminal 50 possessed by the matched proximity user, when this notification screen 500 is displayed, when one of the operation buttons is selected by the proximity user, the user terminal 50 gives an answer regarding whether to participate based on the selection. Send to server 10.

  Next, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 determines whether there is a participation answer from each of the matched proximity users based on the selection operation of the proximity user on the notification screen 500 (step S303).

  As a result of this determination, if there is no participation answer from each of the matched proximity users (step S303: NO), it is determined that the consent of the two has not been obtained for the current matching, and this process ends. . On the other hand, if there is a participation answer from each matched proximity user (step S303: YES), the matching data set in the device information shown in FIG. 6 is updated and the newly matched proximity user Is added, the process proceeds to the next step S304.

  Next, when there is a participation answer from each of the matched proximity users, the server communication unit 15 of the server 10 obtains the biometric data, save data, etc. of each of the matched proximity users from the user information shown in FIG. get. Further, the server communication unit 15 of the server 10 acquires the matching data and the like from the device information shown in FIG. Then, the server communication unit 15 of the server 10 transmits the acquired biometric data, save data, matching data, and the like to the adjacent game device 20 (step S304).

  Next, when receiving the data transmitted from the server 10, the device communication unit 25 of the game device 20 requests the device control 21 of the game device 20 to store the received data in the device storage unit 22. When the device control unit 21 of the game device 20 receives a request from the device communication unit 25 of the game device 20, the device storage unit 22 stores biometric data, save data, matching data, and the like of each adjacent user transmitted from the server 10. (Step S305).

  As a result, the biometric data, save data, and the like of each matched proximity user are stocked in advance in the game device 20 before each proximity user actually uses the game device 20 in the amusement facility. Become.

  Thereafter, when each of the matched proximity users actually uses the game device 20 in the amusement facility, the play fee settlement unit 28 of the game device 20 causes each matched proximity user to receive a coin or medal. It is determined whether or not the settlement is completed by paying the fee for one play or the number of medals by inserting the IC card or the electronic money function of the IC card (step S306).

  As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the fee for one play or the number of medals has not been paid and the settlement has not been completed (step S306: NO), the process waits until the settlement is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fee or the number of medals for one play has been paid and the settlement is completed (step S306: YES), the play fee settlement unit 28 of the game device 20 The game control unit 212 is requested to start execution of the game process. When the game control unit 212 of the game device 20 receives a request from the play fee settlement unit 28, the game control unit 212 requests the user authentication unit 211 of the game device 20 to execute user authentication processing.

  Next, the user authentication unit 211 of the game device 20 sends a request from the game control unit 212 of the game device 20 when the matched proximity users complete the payment by paying a charge for one play or the number of medals, respectively. User authentication is performed for each proximity user who has received and paid the play fee before starting the game (step S307).

  Specifically, first, when the authentication data input unit 27 of the game apparatus 20 acquires the biometric data input by the matched proximity users, the user authentication unit 211 of the game apparatus 20 receives the biometric data. . Next, the user authentication unit 211 of the game device 20 includes the biometric data of each proximity user acquired by the authentication data input unit 27 and each proximity user stored in advance in the device storage unit 22 by the process of step S305 described above. By comparing and comparing the biometric data and matching data, both biometric authentications are performed, and authentication that both are matching partners is performed in advance.

  Next, the user authentication unit 211 of the game device 20 determines whether or not the user authentication is successful (step S308). If the user authentication fails (step S308: NO), the process ends and the game is completed. Transition to processing. On the other hand, if the user authentication is successful (step S308: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S309.

  Next, when the user authentication unit 211 of the game apparatus 20 succeeds in user authentication, the game control unit 212 of the game apparatus 20 reflects the saved data of each adjacent user who has been correctly authenticated in the game to be started. A request is made (step S309).

  When the game control unit 212 of the game device 20 receives the request from the user authentication unit 211, the game control unit 212 acquires save data of each correctly authenticated proximity user stocked in advance in the device storage unit 22 to play the game. To reflect. In this case, since it is not necessary to access the server 10 after the user authentication is completed and acquire the save data of each correctly authenticated proximity user, it is possible to shorten the waiting time until the game can be played. .

  As described above, in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, when a user in proximity to the game device 20 in the amusement facility is added to the proximity user list, it is matched with another nearby user before actually playing the game device 20. Become so. As a result, the user added to the proximity user list can play a game on the game device after matching with other proximity users who are also close to the game device 20 is established in advance. Users in the facility can be easily matched.

(Specific example 2)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart for explaining processing related to matching between a user who is close to the game apparatus 20 in the facility and a user who is using the game apparatus 20.

  First, the game control unit 212 of the game device 20 in the amusement facility determines whether there is a user who is playing alone among the users who are using the game device 20 regularly or at a predetermined timing. (Step S401).

  Specifically, the game control unit 212 detects whether or not there is a user who is playing alone by detecting whether or not there is an unused device operation unit 23 among the plurality of device operation units 23. Determine. In the present embodiment, two device operation units 23 associated in advance are set as one group, and two users belonging to the respective groups operate their device operation units 23, thereby allowing the same game to be played. Are configured to play together. Therefore, when one of the two device operation units 23 included in one group has not been used yet, there is a user who is playing alone.

  In the present embodiment, the two device operation units 23 are not limited to one group, and three or more device operation units 23 associated in advance can be set as one group. It is.

  Next, when it is determined that there is no user who is playing alone among the users who are using the game apparatus 20 (step S401: NO), the game control unit 212 ends this process. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a user who is playing alone among the users who are using the game apparatus 20 (step S401: YES), the game control unit 212 makes a matching request to the server 10. Is transmitted (step S402).

  Next, when the server 10 receives the matching request transmitted from the game device 20 in the amusement facility, the server 10 among the users who are using the game device 20 among the close users close to the game device 20. Proximity users to be matched with users who have not yet been determined to play together (that is, users who are playing alone) are determined (step S403).

  Specifically, when the matching unit 113 of the server 10 receives the matching request transmitted from the game device 20 in the facility, the matching unit 113 acquires the proximity user list set in the device information shown in FIG. From the close proximity user list, one of close proximity users to be played together on the close game device 20 is selected.

  In this manner, by expanding the range of users who are candidates for matching from the range of users who are currently using the game apparatus 20 to the range of nearby users, users in the amusement facility can be easily matched.

  At this time, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 can select a close user with the same user rank as a matching partner based on the save data set in the history information shown in FIG. It is also possible to select a nearby user as a matching partner.

  Further, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 can also exclude a proximity user who is also a user of the game device 20 in the vicinity from the matching candidates based on the user set in the device information shown in FIG. It is.

  Next, when any of the proximity users is selected as a matching partner in this way, the server 10 performs game play on the adjacent game device 20 with respect to the proximity user selected as the matching partner. An inquiry about whether or not to participate is made (step S404).

  Specifically, the server communication unit 15 of the server 10 determines whether or not to participate in game play on the adjacent game device 20 with respect to the user terminal 50 possessed by the adjacent user selected as the matching partner. Send notification screen data for inquiries.

  When the user terminal 50 possessed by the proximity user selected as the matching partner receives the data transmitted from the server 10, the user terminal 50 displays a notification screen based on the received data on the terminal display unit 54.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification screen 600 for a proximity user. Here, an example of a screen when “user A” close to “game device A” in the amusement facility is selected as a matching partner of “user S” who is also playing alone on “game device A” is shown. This notification screen 600 includes operation buttons (“Yes” and “No”) for selecting whether or not to participate in the game play on the “game device A”.

  The user terminal 50 possessed by the proximity user selected as the matching partner, when this operation is selected by the proximity user while the notification screen 600 is displayed, participates based on the selection. An answer regarding availability is sent to the server 10.

  Next, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 determines whether or not there is a participation answer from the proximity user selected as the matching partner based on the selection operation of the proximity user on the notification screen 600 (step S405).

  As a result of this determination, if there is a participation answer from the proximity user selected as the matching partner (step S405: YES), the matching data set in the device information shown in FIG. 6 is updated and a new matching is performed. After the added proximity user is added, the process proceeds to step S409 described later. On the other hand, when there is no participation answer from the proximity user selected as the matching partner (step S405: NO), it is determined that the agreement for the current matching has not been obtained, and the process proceeds to the next step S406. Proceed with the process.

  Next, when there is no participation answer from the proximity user selected as the matching partner, the server 10 selects the user who is using the game device 20 from the entrance users who have entered the amusement facility 3. Among them, an entry user to be matched with a user who has not yet been determined to play together (that is, a user who is playing alone) is determined (step S406).

  Specifically, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 acquires the entrance user list set in the facility information shown in FIG. 5 when there is no participation answer from the proximity user selected as the matching partner. Then, from the acquired entry user list, one of the entry users to be played with the game device 20 in the vicinity thereof is selected.

  In this way, by further expanding the range of users who are candidates for matching from the range of adjacent users close to the game device 20 to the range of users entering the amusement facility 3, Users in the facility are more easily matched.

  At this time, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 can select the same user rank as the matching user based on the save data set in the history information shown in FIG. It is also possible to select an admission user as a matching partner.

  Further, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 can exclude an entrance user who is also a user of the game device 20 in the vicinity from the matching candidate based on the user set in the device information shown in FIG. It is.

  Furthermore, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 can exclude an entrance user who is also a proximity user of the game device 20 from matching candidates based on the proximity user list set in the device information shown in FIG. .

  Next, when the server 10 selects any one of the entry users as a matching partner in this way, the game apparatus 20 in which another user is playing alone with respect to the entry user selected as the matching partner. An inquiry is made as to whether or not to participate in the game play (step S407).

  Specifically, the server communication unit 15 of the server 10 plays a game on the game device 20 in which another user is playing alone against the user terminal 50 possessed by the entry user selected as the matching partner. Send notification screen data for inquiring whether to participate.

  Then, when the user terminal 50 possessed by the entrance user selected as the matching partner receives the data transmitted from the server 10, the user terminal 50 displays a notification screen based on the received data on the terminal display unit 54. At this time, the notification image displayed on the user terminal 50 is the same as the notification screen 600 shown in FIG.

  Next, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 determines whether or not there is a participation reply from the entry user selected as the matching partner based on the selection operation of the entry user on the same notification screen (step S408).

  As a result of this determination, if there is no participation answer from the entry user selected as the matching partner (step S408: NO), it is determined that the consent for the current matching has not been obtained, and the process ends. To do. On the other hand, if there is a participation reply from the entry user selected as the matching partner (step S408: YES), the matching data set in the device information shown in FIG. 6 is updated and newly matched. After the added user is added, the process proceeds to the next step S409.

  Next, the server communication unit 15 of the server 10 receives the participation answer from the proximity user selected as the matching partner in the process of step S405 described above, or in the process of step S408 described above, When there is a participation answer from the entrance user selected as the opponent, the matched proximity user or entrance user's biometric data, save data, etc. are obtained from the user information shown in FIG. Further, the server communication unit 15 of the server 10 acquires the matching data and the like from the device information shown in FIG. Then, the server communication unit 15 of the server 10 transmits the acquired biometric data, save data, matching data, and the like to the game device 20 in which another user is playing alone (step S409).

  Next, when receiving the data transmitted from the server 10, the device communication unit 25 of the game device 20 requests the device control 21 of the game device 20 to store the received data in the device storage unit 22. When the device control unit 21 of the game device 20 receives a request from the device communication unit 25 of the game device 20, the device control unit 21 transmits the biometric data, save data, matching data, etc. It memorize | stores in the memory | storage part 22 (step S410).

  As a result, the biometric data, save data, etc. of the user selected as the matching partner are pre-stocked in the game device 20 before the user actually uses the game device 20 in the amusement facility. become.

  Thereafter, when the proximity user or the entrance user selected as the matching partner and another user who was playing alone actually use the game device 20 in the amusement facility, the game device 20 The play fee settlement unit 28 determines whether or not settlement has been completed by each of the matched users paying a one-play fee or the number of medals by inserting coins or medals or using an electronic money function of an IC card. (Step S411).

  As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the fee for one play or the number of medals has not been paid and the settlement has not been completed (step S411: NO), the process waits until the settlement is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fee for one play or the number of medals is paid and the settlement is completed (step S411: YES), the play fee settlement unit 28 of the game device 20 The game control unit 212 is requested to start execution of the game process. When the game control unit 212 of the game device 20 receives a request from the play fee settlement unit 28, the game control unit 212 requests the user authentication unit 211 of the game device 20 to execute user authentication processing.

  Next, the user authentication unit 211 of the game device 20 receives a request from the game control unit 212 of the game device 20 when payment is completed by each of the matched users paying a fee for one play or the number of medals. The user authentication is performed for each of the received and matched users (step S412).

  Specifically, first, the user authentication unit 211 of the game device 20 is input by biometric data input by a proximity user or an entrance user selected as the matching partner and other users who were playing alone. When the authentication data input unit 27 of the game apparatus 20 acquires the biometric data, the biometric data is received. Next, the user authentication unit 211 of the game apparatus 20 includes the biometric data of each user matched with each other acquired by the authentication data input unit 27 and the biometric data of the proximity user or the entrance user stored in advance in the device storage unit 22. The biometric authentication of each user matched with each other is performed by comparing the data, the biometric data of another user who has already been stored in the device storage unit 22 and the matching data, and matching data. At the same time, the proximity user or the entrance user is authenticated as a matching partner of another user who was playing alone.

  Next, the user authentication unit 211 of the game device 20 determines whether or not the user authentication is successful (step S413). If the user authentication fails (step S413: NO), the process is terminated and the game is finished. Transition to processing. On the other hand, if the user authentication is successful (step S413: YES), the process proceeds to the next step S414.

  Next, when the user authentication unit 211 of the game apparatus 20 succeeds, the game control unit of the game apparatus 20 reflects the saved data of the correctly authenticated proximity user or the entrance user in the game to be started. A request is made to 212 (step S414).

  When the game control unit 212 of the game device 20 receives the request from the user authentication unit 211, the game control unit 212 acquires saved data of a correctly authenticated proximity user or entrance user stocked in advance in the device storage unit 22. Reflect in the game. In this case, it is not necessary to access the server 10 after the user authentication is completed and acquire the save data of the correctly authenticated proximity user or the entrance user, so that it is possible to shorten the waiting time until the game play can be performed. It becomes.

  As described above, in the game system 1 according to the present embodiment, even when there is a user who has not yet decided who plays with the game device 20 in the amusement facility, the proximity to the game device 20 is present. The user who enters the amusement facility will be matched. Therefore, the range of users who become matching candidates is expanded, and users in the amusement facility are easily matched.

=== Others ===
The above embodiments are for facilitating the understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from the gist thereof, and the present invention includes equivalents thereof. In particular, the embodiments described below are also included in the present invention.

<Nearby user list>
In the above-described embodiment, the case of selecting a proximity user as a matching partner from the proximity user list has been described as an example. However, a part of all proximity users included in the proximity user list that are narrowed down according to a predetermined condition. It is also possible to select a proximity user to be a matching partner from among the proximity users.
For example, the matching unit 113 of the server 10 refers to the device information stored in the server storage unit 12 to narrow down the proximity users who are also reserved users from all the proximity users included in the proximity user list, You may select the proximity user who becomes a matching partner from the proximity users who are also reservation users.

<User selection department>
In the above-described embodiment, the user selection unit 112 of the server 10 uses all of the member users by using the first wireless communication (that is, wireless communication with the user terminal by the access point 5 in the above-described embodiment). After selecting an entrance user located in the facility, the second wireless communication (that is, wireless communication with the user terminal by the game device 20 in the above-described embodiment, and the radio wave reception area is larger than the first wireless communication). Although a case has been described in which a nearby user who has approached the game device is selected from all the previously selected entrance users by small short-range wireless communication), the present invention is not limited to this. Absent.
For example, by omitting the selection of entry users (without step-by-step narrowing), only those close to the game device in the facility from among all member users by using short-range wireless communication Can also be selected.
Also, for example, by omitting the selection of nearby users (without step-by-step narrowing), by using wireless communication, only the entrance users located in the facility are selected from all member users. Is also possible. In this case, the server communication unit 15 of the server 10 may transmit in advance the user data (authentication data, game data, etc.) of the entrance user included in the entrance user list to all the game devices in the facility. Good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the user selection unit 112 of the server 10 selects an entrance user located in the facility from all the member users by using WiFi wireless communication has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the entering user may be selected by using GPS (Global Positioning System) communication using a positioning satellite or the like or using short-range wireless communication by BLE. Further, for example, an entrance user may be selected by holding an IC card held by the user over a card reader installed near the entrance of the amusement facility 3.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the user selection unit 112 of the server 10 selects a nearby user who has approached the game device from all the previously selected entrance users by using short-range wireless communication by BLE. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the proximity user may be selected by using GPS (Global Positioning System) communication using a positioning satellite or the like, using infrared communication, or using near field communication by NFC (Near Field Communication). Further, for example, the proximity user may be selected by holding an IC card or the like held by the user over a card reader installed near the periphery of the game apparatus 20.

<Server>
In the above-described embodiment, the game system 1 including one server 10 is described as an example of the server, but the game system 1 including a plurality of servers 10 may be used as an example of the server. For example, the functions may be distributed by dividing the server 10 into a game server, a management server, an authentication server, and the like.

1 game system 2 communication network 3 amusement facility 4 communication network 5 access point 6 facility area 7 device area 10 server 11 server control unit 12 server storage unit 13 server input unit 14 server display unit 15 server communication unit 20 game device 21 device control unit 22 device storage unit 23 device operation unit 24 device display unit 25 device communication unit 26 audio output unit 27 authentication data input unit 28 play fee settlement unit 50 user terminal 51 terminal control unit 52 terminal storage unit 53 terminal operation unit 54 terminal display unit 55 Terminal communication unit 111 Management unit 112 User selection unit 113 Matching unit 211 User authentication unit 212 Game control unit 213 Screen display processing unit 500 Notification screen 600 Notification screen

Claims (11)

A storage unit for storing user information in which authentication data for authenticating an individual is set in association with each user;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. User selection department to select nearby users,
From the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for matching users who are opponents to play together on the game device, and
A server having a communication unit for acquiring authentication data of each matched proximity user from the user information and transmitting the authentication data to the game device via a communication network;
An apparatus communication unit that receives authentication data of each proximity user matched by the matching unit from the server via a communication network;
An authentication data input unit for acquiring respective authentication data input by each proximity user matched by the matching unit;
By comparing the authentication data received by the device communication unit and the authentication data acquired by the authentication data input unit, a user authentication unit that performs user authentication of each proximity user matched by the matching unit, and
A game device having a game control unit for controlling the progress of a game played by each of the proximity users after the user authentication of each of the proximity users is performed by the user authentication unit;
Equipped with a,
The user selection unit
An admission user who possesses the user terminal among a plurality of users set in the user information by being connected to a user terminal possessed by a user who has moved into the amusement facility through a communication network so that information communication is possible Select
By connecting to a user terminal owned by an entrance user in the vicinity of a game device installed in the amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the entrance user of the amusement facility previously selected is selected from the above To select nearby users with user terminals,
The matching unit is
Extend the range of users that are candidates for matching from the range of the selected proximity users to the range of the previously selected entrance users,
A game system characterized by that. A storage unit for storing user information in which authentication data for authenticating an individual is set in association with each user;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. User selection department to select nearby users,
From the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for matching users who are opponents to play together on the game device, and
A server having a communication unit for acquiring authentication data of each matched proximity user from the user information and transmitting the authentication data to the game device via a communication network;
An apparatus communication unit that receives authentication data of each proximity user matched by the matching unit from the server via a communication network;
An authentication data input unit for acquiring respective authentication data input by each proximity user matched by the matching unit;
By comparing the authentication data received by the device communication unit and the authentication data acquired by the authentication data input unit, a user authentication unit that performs user authentication of each proximity user matched by the matching unit, and
A game device having a game control unit for controlling the progress of a game played by each of the proximity users after the user authentication of each of the proximity users is performed by the user authentication unit;
Equipped with a,
The communication unit transmits the authentication data acquired from the user information before user authentication is performed on the game device.
A game system characterized by that. A storage unit for storing user information in which authentication data for authenticating an individual is set in association with each user;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. User selection department to select nearby users,
From the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for matching users who are opponents to play together on the game device, and
A server having a communication unit for acquiring authentication data of each matched proximity user from the user information and transmitting the authentication data to the game device via a communication network;
An apparatus communication unit that receives authentication data of each proximity user matched by the matching unit from the server via a communication network;
An authentication data input unit for acquiring respective authentication data input by each proximity user matched by the matching unit;
By comparing the authentication data received by the device communication unit and the authentication data acquired by the authentication data input unit, a user authentication unit that performs user authentication of each proximity user matched by the matching unit, and
A game device having a game control unit for controlling the progress of a game played by each of the proximity users after the user authentication of each of the proximity users is performed by the user authentication unit;
Equipped with a,
In the user information stored in the storage unit, user data relating to game devices installed in an amusement facility is set in association with each user,
The communication unit acquires user data related to the game device of a matched proximity user from the user information before the game is started on the game device, and transmits the user data to the game device via a communication network.
A game system characterized by that. A storage unit for storing user information preset in association with authentication data for authenticating an individual;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. User selection department to select nearby users,
Among the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for determining a proximity user to be matched with a user who is not yet determined to play with among the users who are using the game device, and
A server having a communication unit that acquires authentication data of the determined proximity user from the user information and transmits the authentication data to the game device via a communication network;
An apparatus communication unit that receives the proximity user authentication data determined by the matching unit from the server via a communication network;
An authentication data input unit for acquiring self-authentication data input by a proximity user determined by the matching unit;
A user authentication unit that performs user authentication of a proximity user determined by the matching unit by comparing the authentication data received by the device communication unit and the authentication data acquired by the authentication data input unit; and
A game device having a game control unit for controlling the progress of a game played by the proximity user and the matching user after the user authentication of the proximity user is performed by the user authentication unit;
A game system characterized by comprising: The game system according to claim 4 ,
The user selection unit
An admission user who possesses the user terminal among a plurality of users set in the user information by being connected to a user terminal possessed by a user who has moved into the amusement facility through a communication network so that information communication is possible Select
By connecting to a user terminal owned by an entrance user in the vicinity of a game device installed in the amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the entrance user of the amusement facility previously selected is selected from the above To select nearby users with user terminals,
The matching unit is
Extend the range of users that are candidates for matching from the range of the selected proximity users to the range of the previously selected entrance users,
A game system characterized by that. The game system according to claim 4 or 5 , wherein
The communication unit transmits the authentication data acquired from the user information before user authentication is performed on the game device.
A game system characterized by that. The game system according to claim 4 ,
In the user information stored in the storage unit, user data relating to game devices installed in an amusement facility is set in association with each user,
The communication unit acquires user data related to the game device of a matched proximity user from the user information before the game is started on the game device, and transmits the user data to the game device via a communication network.
A game system characterized by that. A storage unit that stores user information in which authentication data for authenticating an individual is set in association with each user;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. A user selection section for selecting nearby users,
From the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for matching users who are opponents to play together on the game device,
A communication unit that acquires authentication data of each matched proximity user from the user information, and transmits it to the game device via a communication network;
Equipped with a,
The user selection unit
An admission user who possesses the user terminal among a plurality of users set in the user information by being connected to a user terminal possessed by a user who has moved into the amusement facility through a communication network so that information communication is possible Select
By connecting to a user terminal owned by an entrance user in the vicinity of a game device installed in the amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the entrance user of the amusement facility previously selected is selected from the above To select nearby users with user terminals,
The matching unit is
Extend the range of users that are candidates for matching from the range of the selected proximity users to the range of the previously selected entrance users,
A server characterized by that. A storage unit that stores user information in which authentication data for authenticating an individual is set in association with each user;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. A user selection section for selecting nearby users,
From the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for matching users who are opponents to play together on the game device,
A communication unit that acquires authentication data of each matched proximity user from the user information, and transmits it to the game device via a communication network;
Equipped with a,
The communication unit transmits the authentication data acquired from the user information before user authentication is performed on the game device.
A server characterized by that. A storage unit that stores user information in which authentication data for authenticating an individual is set in association with each user;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. A user selection section for selecting nearby users,
From the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for matching users who are opponents to play together on the game device,
A communication unit that acquires authentication data of each matched proximity user from the user information, and transmits it to the game device via a communication network;
Equipped with a,
In the user information stored in the storage unit, user data relating to game devices installed in an amusement facility is set in association with each user,
The communication unit acquires user data related to the game device of a matched proximity user from the user information before the game is started on the game device, and transmits the user data to the game device via a communication network.
A server characterized by that. A storage unit for storing user information preset in association with authentication data for authenticating an individual;
By connecting to a user terminal possessed by a user in the vicinity of a game device installed in an amusement facility so that information communication is possible via a communication network, the user terminal is selected from a plurality of users set in the user information. A user selection section for selecting nearby users,
Among the proximity users selected by the user selection unit, a matching unit for determining a proximity user to be matched with a user who is not yet determined to play with among the users who are using the game device;
A communication unit that acquires authentication data of the determined proximity user from the user information and transmits the authentication data to the game device via a communication network;
A server characterized by comprising:

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