JP6343778B2 - GAME TERMINAL, COMPUTER PROGRAM USED FOR THE SAME, AND SERVER DEVICE - Google Patents

Description

The present invention provides a game in which a past play situation is reflected in progress through play data described in association with play information indicating the past play situation of each user and user identification information for identifying each user. It is related with the game terminal etc. which provide

  A game providing a game so that past play status is reflected in progress through play data in which play information indicating past play status of each user and user identification information for identifying each user are described in association with each other System exists. A game machine that uses so-called save data that functions as puy data for progress is also known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-6687

  A game using saved data as in Patent Document 1 may be provided to a plurality of users through one game machine. In such a case, save data for a plurality of users is often associated with one game machine, for example, save data for a plurality of users is recorded on one game machine. As a result, in such a case, one game machine is often reused by a plurality of users. Thus, when one game machine is shared by a plurality of users, that is, when a game machine is shared by a group, each user's play is compared to a case where each user uses a dedicated game machine one by one. Time tends to be short, which can adversely affect the progress of the game. As a result, there are few cases where cooperative relationships are established within the group.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a game terminal or the like that can strengthen the relationship between users in a group.

  The game system of the present invention is a game system that provides a game so that the play record is reflected in the progress of each user's play through play record data for managing play information indicating the play record of each user. When one user out of a plurality of users who satisfy the group condition plays the game, the play information of a user different from the one user out of the plurality of users via the play record data And information reflecting means for reflecting the play performance of the other user in the progress of the game played by the one user based on the play information of the other user. ing.

  On the other hand, the computer program of the present invention is configured to cause a computer including a data storage device for storing the play record data to function as each means of the above-described game system.

  The server device of the present invention is a server device connected to the above-described game system via a network, in which the data storage device that stores the play performance data and the one user plays the game Information for providing the game system with the play record data including the play information of the other user so that the play record of the other user is reflected in the progress of the game played by the one user. Providing means.

The figure which shows the outline | summary of the whole structure of the game system which concerns on one form of this invention. The figure which shows the structure of the principal part of the control system of a game system. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the game range for every group. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the group formed by each user. The figure which shows an example typically on a data selection screen. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the content of play data. The figure which shows an example of the flowchart of a performance reflection process routine.

  Hereinafter, a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 includes a center server 2 as a server device. The center server 2 is not limited to an example constituted by a single physical device. For example, one logical center server 2 may be configured by a server group as a plurality of physical devices. Further, the center server 2 may be logically configured using cloud computing.

  A game terminal 5 is connected to the center server 2 via the network 3. The game terminal 5 is a type of network terminal device provided with a function (game function) that allows a user to play a game. In the example of FIG. 1, a mobile phone (including a smartphone) is used as an example of the game terminal 5. For example, the mobile phone may exhibit a game function by executing software distributed from the center server 2. As the game terminal 5, for example, various network terminal devices that can be connected to the network and are used for personal use of the user, such as a personal computer, a portable game machine, and a portable tablet terminal device, may be used. Alternatively, a business (commercial) game machine that plays a predetermined range of games for a fee or free of charge may be used as the game terminal 5.

  As an example, the network 3 is configured to realize network communication using a TCP / IP protocol. Typically, the network 3 is configured by combining the Internet as a WAN and an intranet as a LAN. In the example of FIG. 1, the center server 2 is connected to the network 3 via the router 3a, and the game terminal 5 is connected to the network 3 via the access point 3b.

  The network 3 is not limited to a form using the TCP / IP protocol. As the network 3, various forms using a wired line for communication or a wireless line (including infrared communication, short-range wireless communication, etc.) may be used.

  The center server 2 provides various web services to the user of the game terminal 5 via the network 3. The web service may include, for example, a game information service that provides various types of information related to the game provided by the game terminal 5. Further, for example, in the Web service, a distribution service that distributes various data (including game content such as items used in the game, background images, music) or software to each game terminal 5 (including data update). May be included. Furthermore, the Web service includes a community service that provides a place for information exchange, exchange, and sharing by the user, a service that provides a user ID for identifying each user, and a plurality of users via the network 3. May include services such as a matching service for matching users when playing a common game.

  Next, the main part of the control system of the game system 1 for providing a game will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the control system of the game system 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the center server 2 includes a control unit 10 and a storage unit 11. The control unit 10 is configured as a computer unit combining a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor. Note that an input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a monitor can be connected to the control unit 10. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  The storage unit 11 is connected to the control unit 10. The storage unit 11 is configured by a large-capacity storage medium such as a magnetic tape, for example, so that the storage can be held without power supply. The storage unit 11 stores server data 14 and a server program 15. The server program 15 is a computer program necessary for the center server 2 to provide various services to the game terminal 5. When the control unit 10 reads and executes the server program 15, a Web service management unit 17 is provided inside the control unit 10.

  The web service management unit 17 executes processing necessary for providing the above-described web service. The Web service management unit 17 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program. Various other logical devices may be provided inside the control unit 10. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  The server data 14 is data that is referred to when the server program 15 is executed. For example, the server data 14 may include play data 19 as play record data. The play data 19 is data in which information about past play results of each user is described. The play data 19 is used, for example, to take over the previous play results (past play situations) from the next time onward or to take over the settings specific to each user. Details of the play data 19 will be described later.

  In addition, the server data 14 may include various types of data for realizing a game. For example, such data may include ID management data. The ID management data is data for managing various IDs such as user IDs. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  On the other hand, the game terminal 5 is provided with a control unit 30 as a computer, a storage unit 31, a monitor MO, a touch panel 7, and a speaker 8. The storage unit 31, the monitor MO, the touch panel 7 and the speaker 8 are all connected to the control unit 30. The control unit 30 is configured as a computer unit in which a microprocessor and various peripheral devices such as an internal storage device (for example, ROM and RAM) necessary for the operation of the microprocessor are combined. In addition, for example, various devices for providing a game can be connected to the control unit 30. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  The monitor MO is a known display device for displaying various images and the like based on an output signal from the control unit 30. As an example, the monitor MO displays a game screen for playing a game in accordance with an output signal from the control unit 30. The touch panel 7 is a known input device that outputs a signal corresponding to the contact position when the user touches with a finger or the like. The touch panel 7 may be configured to be transparent, for example, so as to be superimposed on the surface of the monitor MO. For example, the touch panel 7 outputs a signal corresponding to the touch position to the control unit 30 based on the user's touch operation. Similarly, the speaker 8 is a well-known output device (sound reproduction device) for reproducing various sounds based on an output signal from the control unit 30. The speaker 8 reproduces various sounds used in a game such as BGM in accordance with an output signal from the control unit 30, for example.

  On the other hand, the storage unit 31 may be configured by, for example, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, a flash SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like so that the storage can be held without power supply. The storage unit 31 stores a game program 34 and game data 35. The game program 34 is a computer program necessary for the game terminal 5 to provide a game. Along with the execution of the game program 34, a game providing unit 37 is provided inside the control unit 30. The game providing unit 37 executes various processes necessary for providing a game. The game providing unit 37 is a logical device realized by a combination of computer hardware and a computer program. Various other logical devices may be provided inside the control unit 30. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  The game data 35 is data that is referred to when the game program 34 is executed. The game data 35 may include play data 19, for example. Similarly, the game data 35 may include the above-described ID management data, for example. As an example, at least a part of the play data 19 and the ID management data may be provided from the center server 2 so that a necessary part is included. In addition, the game data 35 may include various data for executing the game. For example, such data may include image data and sound effect data. The image data is data for displaying various images necessary for the game. The sound effect data is data for reproducing various sounds necessary for the game, such as BGM. However, those illustrations are omitted.

  Next, the game provided by the game terminal 5 will be described. The game terminal 5 may provide various games, for example. Moreover, the next play may be provided so that those various games may succeed the past play performance using the play data 19. That is, the game terminal 5 may provide the next game so that the game range reflecting the previous play situation is played. And in such a game range, the play data 19 of each user may be reflected per group.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a game range for each group. As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the game terminal 5 may classify each user U that satisfies the group condition into a group UG such as a first group UG1 and a second group UG2. The game range may be provided so that the play data 19 of each user U belonging to each group UG such as the first group UG1 is used in units of groups. That is, for example, when one user U belonging to each group UG plays, the game may be provided so that the play status of another user U belonging to the same group UG is reflected in the game range of the one user U. . Moreover, such reflection to the game range may be realized by, for example, giving a privilege to the game range of one user U according to the play situation of another user U.

  Specifically, for example, the game terminal 5 is provided by the first user U1 when the first user U1 belonging to the first group UG1 plays a game (for example, provided by input through the touch panel 7). ) Based on the user ID, the play data 19 of both the provider of the user ID (first user U1) and other users (for example, the second user U2) of the first group UG1 to which the first user U1 belongs is reflected. As such, the game range may be provided to the first user U1. That is, in this case, the game terminal 5 plays from the center server 2 so as to include both the first A play data 191A of the first user U1 and the first B play data 191B of the second user U2 when the first user U1 plays. Data 19 may be acquired and play data 19 including them may be used for setting a game range.

  The game range may include, for example, a consumption game element, a use game element, and an event. A consumption-type game element is a game element whose amount decreases with use. For example, consumption-type items and various values such as points given through a play situation (purchase by virtual currency, etc.) may function as consumption-type game elements. In addition, the use-type game element is a game element used for progressing the game. The amount of game elements used may not decrease with use. That is, game elements excluding consumption-type game elements among game elements used for the progress of the game may function as use-type game elements. Further, the consumption-type game element and the use-type game element may be given to each user U in accordance with the play situation of the game, for example. As a result, in this case, a consumption-type game element and a use-type game element may function as a grant target of the present invention.

  On the other hand, an event is a game element to which a privilege is given with achievement. An event may be achieved, for example, when an achievement condition is met. For example, the achievement conditions include achievement requirements such as various missions, and may be satisfied when the achievement requirements are executed. For example, as a benefit reflected in the game range of the first user U1, these consumption-type game elements, use-type game elements, and events may be used. That is, the game range of the first user U1 includes not only the first A play data 191A but also the consumption game elements and the like according to the contents of the first B play data 191B so that the contents of the first B play data 191B are reflected. It may be granted as a privilege.

  For example, the ownership status (granting status) of the consumption item of the second user U2 may affect the ownership status of the consumption item of the first user U1. More specifically, a consumer item owned by the second user U2 via the first B play data 191B may be similarly owned by the first user U1. That is, the consumption item provided to the second user U2 may be used as a privilege to the first user U1, and may be similarly given to the first user U1. Alternatively, when the second user U2 owns a predetermined number (for example, 10) or more of consumption items, the first user U1 when the consumption items of the second user U2 satisfy a predetermined condition. An advantageous change (for example, the addition of one similar item or the like) may be given to items of the consumption system. Alternatively, a consumption item owned by the second user U2 may be shared (consumed) by the first user U1 as it is. That is, the use of the consumption item owned by the second user U2 may be used as a privilege, and the use of the consumption item owned by the second user U2 may be permitted to the first user U1.

  The same applies to the game elements used. That is, for example, the usage item of the second user U2 may be similarly owned by the first user U1, and an advantageous change is given according to the possession status of the usage item of the second user U2. Also good. Alternatively, the usage item of the second user U2 may be used (shared) by the first user U1.

  Similarly, for example, the event status of the second user U2 may affect the event status of the first user U1. Specifically, for example, when the second user U2 can execute an event provided when a banning condition (for example, a condition that is satisfied according to the play situation of the game) is satisfied, the first user U1 A similar event may be provided. That is, when the provision of the ban is used as a privilege and the second user U2 satisfies the ban, the first user U1 may also satisfy the ban.

  Or the achievement conditions of a common event may be implement | achieved by cooperation of the 1st user U1 and the 2nd user U2. That is, the achievement status (progress status) of the events of the first user U1 and the second user U2 may be reflected in each other or in any one of them. In this case, for example, a plurality of achievement requirements may be executed in cooperation by the first user U1 and the second user U2, or may be executed in a shared manner. When a plurality of achievement requirements are shared, the plurality of achievement requirements may include an achievement requirement that can be executed only by either the first user U1 or the second user U2. That is, the event may be configured such that different parts of the plurality of achievement requirements are respectively executed by the first user U1 and the second user U2. As an example, the contents of the first B play data 191B as well as the first A play data 191A may be reflected in the game range of the first user U1 in this way. In this case, the first user U1 and the second user U2 function as one user and another user of the present invention, respectively.

  Note that, for example, the content reflected in the game range may change according to the number of users U forming each group UG. For example, when the second user U2 gains 100 points, if the number of users U forming the group UG is two, the same 100 points are also given to the first user U1, while the group UG When the number of users U to be formed is 3, 50 points may be given to the other two users U. Or a privilege may be further given to each user U of each group UG according to the number of users U who form each group UG. Specifically, for example, a group UG to which a predetermined number or more of users U belong is provided with a special item, and various benefits such as an increase in the amount of existing consumer items are in the above-described play situation. It may be given in addition to reflection.

  Next, an example of the group UG classified by the game terminal 5 will be described. As described above, the game terminal 5 classifies each user U into a group UG based on the group condition, for example. The group condition may include a related condition related to the play data 19, for example. The group condition may be satisfied when the related condition is satisfied, for example.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the group UG formed by each user U. As shown in FIG. 4, for example, the game terminal 5 includes a first game terminal 51 to an Nth game terminal 5N, and the play data 19 may be generated for each game terminal 5. And the play data 19 corresponding to the same game terminal 5 may satisfy | fill a related condition. That is, the group condition may be satisfied by each user U having the play data 19 corresponding to the same game terminal 5, and each group UG may be formed by these users U.

  Specifically, for example, when the first user U1 and the second user U2 play a game through the first game terminal 51, the first A play data 191A and the first B play data 191B corresponding to the first user U1 are generated. The The first A play data 191A and the first B play data 191B are all associated with the same first game terminal 51. For example, the play data 19 associated with the same first game terminal 51 may be managed as the same group and form the same group UG. That is, the group conditions are satisfied by the first A play data 191A and the first B play data 191B associated with the same first game terminal 51, and the first user U1 and the second user U2 corresponding to these satisfy the first group UG1. It's okay.

  The same applies to the Nth game terminal 5N. That is, when the NA user UNA and the NB user UNB play a game through the Nth game terminal 5N, the NA play data 19NA and the NB play data 19NB associated with the same Nth game terminal 5N are generated. Good. For example, the NA play data 19NA and the NB play data 19NB associated with the same Nth game terminal 5N are managed as the same Nth group, and the corresponding NA user UNA and NB user UNB are the Nth group. UGN may be formed. As an example, each game terminal 5 may classify each user U into a group UG based on such group conditions.

  The group condition is not limited to the above-described form. The group condition may be satisfied by the user U who uses the same game terminal 5, for example. That is, regardless of the game terminal 5 (game terminal 5 played in the past) for which the play data 19 has been created, the group condition may be satisfied by the user U who shares the game terminal 5 that currently plays the game. For example, when group information for specifying each game terminal 5 such as a PIN code is provided from the user U via the touch panel 7, such information may be used for determining the group condition. Specifically, for example, when a group condition is satisfied by a common PIN code, such a user U is grouped into a common group UG so that the users U who input the common PIN code are grouped into a common group UG. Group conditions may be met. Alternatively, for example, when each user U belonging to each group UG is separately managed by a user ID or the like, the user ID may function as group information.

  Further, the group condition is, for example, each game terminal existing in the same local network (part of the network 3) such as the game terminal 5 using the common access point 3b or the game terminal 5 using the common intranet. 5 may be satisfied. Alternatively, for example, when each game terminal 5 can provide GPS information, the group condition may be satisfied by the game terminals 5 when the game terminals 5 form a predetermined positional relationship. That is, the group condition includes a position condition related to the position of each game terminal 5 (or each user U), and position related information related to the position of each user U such as GPS information is acquired via each game terminal 5. In the case of being performed, for example, it may be satisfied when each user U satisfies the position condition based on the position related information, such as within a predetermined range or near field communication range. Further, the group condition may include the permission of each user U as a requirement. That is, for example, in addition to the above-described requirements, the group condition may be satisfied when each user U is allowed to belong to the group UG.

  Next, an example of a data selection screen for selecting the play data 19 will be described. As described above, the same game terminal 5 may be used by a plurality of users U. For this reason, the game terminal 5 may display a data selection screen for selecting the play data 19 corresponding to each user U through the monitor MO, for example.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of the data selection screen. As shown in FIG. 5, the data selection screen 60 may include a data selection area 61, for example. The data selection area 61 is an area indicating the play data 19 for each user U. For example, the data selection screen 60 corresponding to the first game terminal 51 includes, as the data selection area 61, the first data selection area 61A corresponding to the first A play data 191A for the first user U1, and the second user U2. And a second data selection area 61B corresponding to the first B play data 191B. When the first data selection area 61A is selected, the game range using the first A play data 191A is used. When the second data selection area 61B is selected, the game range using the first B play data 191B is used. Are provided as play targets. Further, the related condition may be satisfied by the first A play data 191A and the first B play data 191B that can be selected through the data selection screen 60.

  The data selection area 61 may further include an unused data selection area 61S. The unused data selection area 61S is a data selection area 61 that is selected when the game is played for the first time. That is, the unused data selection area 61S may be selected when playing a game range in which the play data 19 does not yet exist and the past play situation (play results) is not reflected. As an example, the play data 19 for each user U may be selected through such a data selection screen 60.

  Next, details of the play data 19 will be described. As described above, the play data 19 is data for realizing inheritance of past results. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of the contents of the play data 19. As shown in FIG. 6, the play data 19 includes, for example, “user ID” as user identification information, “actual data” as play information, “attribute data”, and “terminal ID” information as terminal specifying information. Contains.

  “User ID” is information of the above-mentioned user ID (ID for identifying each user). “Attribute data” is information indicating the attribute of each user U. “Attribute data” includes, for example, information such as “sex” and “age”. “Gender” is information indicating the gender of each user U, and “age” is information indicating the age of each user U. The “attribute data” may include other information (such as various individual information) indicating the name and address of the user U, for example.

  “Result data” is information indicating a past play situation (play result). “Actual data” is used, for example, to take over past achievements in subsequent play. The “result data” may include, for example, information on “game ID”, “item”, “point”, “score”, “event”, “progress status”, and “play date”.

  “Game ID” is information indicating a unique game ID for each game. The information of “game ID” is used for identifying each game when a plurality of types of games are provided through the game terminal 5, for example. “Item” is information indicating an item given in the game. As “item”, information indicating a unique item ID for each item may be used. That is, information for identifying each item may be used as “item”. Specifically, for example, item ID information corresponding to items owned by each user U (including both consumption and use systems) may be described as “item” information. “Point” is information indicating the remaining amount of points (value that increases or decreases depending on the game situation). “Score” is information indicating a past game score. Further, for example, when an item or a point is used as a grant target of the present invention, “item” or “point” information may function as the grant status information of the present invention.

  “Event” is information indicating each event included in the game. For example, information indicating a unique event ID for each event may be used as “event”. That is, information for identifying each event may be used as the “event”. More specifically, for example, event ID information corresponding to an event currently being executed may be described as “event” information.

  “Play date” is information indicating the date and time when the game was played. “Progress status” is information indicating the progress status of the game. The “progress status” may include information on the progress status of the event (for example, including the execution status of each achievement requirement). Further, the “progress status” information may be used, for example, to start the next play from the continuation of the progress status up to the previous time. That is, for example, the play data 19 may function as so-called save data by including “progress status” information. As a result, the “progress status” information may function as the progress status of the game and the progress status of the event of the present invention.

  On the other hand, “terminal ID” is information indicating a unique terminal ID for each game terminal 5. That is, the “terminal ID” is information for identifying the game terminal 5 with which the play data 19 is associated. The information of “terminal ID” is used to specify each game terminal 5, for example. Further, for example, information of a terminal ID corresponding to the game terminal 5 that created the play data 19 for the first time may be described as “terminal ID”. As an example, the play data 19 is configured as a set of records described so that these pieces of information are associated with each other.

  Next, the result reflection process will be described. The achievement reflecting process is a process for reflecting the play situation of each user U in the game range of other users U belonging to the same group UG. The achievement reflecting process may be realized by the cooperation of the control unit 30 of the game terminal 5 and the control unit 10 of the center server 2 through the routine of FIG. More specifically, the routine of FIG. 7 may be executed through the game providing unit 37 of the control unit 30 and the Web service management unit 17 of the control unit 10 as an example. In the example of FIG. 7, the process mainly executed by the game providing unit 37 is described as the game terminal 5, and the process mainly executed by the Web service management unit 17 is described as the center server 2. Note that the control unit 30 of the game terminal 5 and the control unit 10 of the center server 2 execute various known processes in addition to this process, either alone or in cooperation with each other. However, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart of a result reflection process routine for realizing the result reflection process. More specifically, FIG. 7 shows an example of a flowchart of a result reflection process routine for realizing a result reflection process when a privilege is given based on the number of users U forming the group UG. The routine of FIG. 7 may be executed, for example, before the game is provided every time the game is provided. When the routine of FIG. 7 is started, the game terminal 5 first requests the play data 19 of the current user U from the center server 2 in step S11.

  On the other hand, when the play data 19 is requested from the game terminal 5, the center server 2 starts the routine of FIG. And the center server 2 will specify the play data 19 of the object user U first in step S21, if the routine of FIG. 7 is started.

  In subsequent step S22, the center server 2 determines whether or not the target user U satisfies the group condition. The group condition may be satisfied when the related condition is satisfied as described above, for example. Further, the related condition may be satisfied by, for example, play data 19 associated with the same game terminal 5. That is, the group condition is, for example, when there is play data 19 associated with the same game terminal 5 as the play data 19 corresponding to the current user U (play data 19 specified in step S21). Filled with data 19. More specifically, for example, when the first user U1 is the current target user U, the first A play data 191A is specified in step S21. Further, the first game terminal 51 is associated with the first A play data 191A. Then, the same first game terminal 51 is also associated with the first B play data 191B of the second user U2. That is, there is other play data 19 associated with the same first game terminal 51. For this reason, the group condition is satisfied.

  When the determination result of step S22 is a negative result, that is, when the group condition is not satisfied (there is no other play data 19 associated with the same game terminal 5 as the play data 19 specified in step S21), the center server 2 Skips step S23 and proceeds to step S24.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S22 is a positive result, that is, if the group condition is satisfied (there is another play data 19 associated with the same game terminal 5 as the play data 19 specified in step S21), The center server 2 proceeds to step S23. In step S23, the center server 2 acquires other play data 19 satisfying the group condition, that is, play data 19 of other users U of the same group UG (of course, only a necessary part of the play data 19 is targeted). May be). More specifically, for example, when the first user U1 is the current user U, the center server 2 acquires the first B play data 191B of the second user U2 belonging to the same first group UG1.

  In subsequent step S <b> 24, the center server 2 provides (transmits) the play data 19 to the game terminal 5. For example, when the process of step S23 is executed (when the current target user U satisfies the group condition), the center server 2 adds the group condition in addition to the play data 19 of the current target user U in step S24. The play data 19 is provided to the game terminal 5 so as to include the play data 19 of the other user U that satisfies the conditions (play data 19 acquired in step S23). More specifically, for example, when the target user U of this time is the first user U1, the center server 2 plays data to the game terminal 5 so as to include both the first A play data 191A and the first B play data 191B. 19 is provided.

  On the other hand, when the process of step S23 is not executed (when the target user U of this time does not satisfy the group condition), the center server 2 provides the play data 19 specified in step S21 to the game terminal 5 in step S24. To do. That is, the play data 19 of the current user U that does not include the play data 19 of other users U is provided to the game terminal 5. And the center server 2 complete | finishes this routine, after finishing the process of step S24. Note that the center server 2 may provide not only the play data 19 but also information on the determination result of the group condition to the game terminal 5 in step S24.

  On the other hand, the game terminal 5 acquires the play data 19 transmitted from the center server 2 in step S12. In subsequent step S13, the game terminal 5 reflects the play data 19 acquired in step S12 in the game range. Specifically, for example, when the play data 19 of the current target user U that does not include the play data 19 of another user U is provided from the center server 2 (or the group condition based on the information on the determination result of the group condition) Game terminal 5 reflects only the play data 19 of the current target user U in the game range.

  On the other hand, for example, when both the play data 19 of the target user U and the play data 19 of the other user U are provided from the center server 2, for example, the first A play data 191A and the first B play data 191B are play data. When it is acquired as 19 (or when it is determined that the group condition is satisfied by the information of the determination result of the group condition), the game terminal 5 determines both of the first A play data 191A and the first B play data 191B. Reflect the contents to the game range. This reflection may be performed as described above, for example. In other words, when there is a user U that satisfies the group condition, the game terminal 5 displays, for example, a consumption-type game element in accordance with the play status of the other user U in addition to the play data of the target user U this time. By giving a privilege such as granting or permitting use of a consumption-type game element to the game range, the play situation of another user U of the same group UG is reflected in the game range of the user U targeted this time.

  In addition, in the process of step S13, for example, the game terminal 5 may refer to a use condition regarding use of the play situation of another user U and reflect the play situation in the game range according to the use condition. Specifically, the use condition may be used, for example, to specify how to reflect when the play situation of another user U is reflected in the game range. For example, the use condition may be set by a specific user U. That is, the reflection mode in the case where the play situation of another user U is reflected in the game range may be changed through the use conditions. More specifically, for example, a privilege that is more advantageous to some users U in the group UG (for example, when a total of 100 points of privilege is given to each user U in the group UG, one user 90 points may be given to U, and the remaining user U may be equally divided). That is, the inclination may be set in the manner of reflection to each user U in the group UG. Thereby, when reflecting the play condition of the other user U in the progress of the game of one user U, the intention of the specific user U can be reflected in the reflected content through the use conditions.

  In the next step S14, the game terminal 5 further determines whether or not a privilege condition is satisfied. The privilege condition may be satisfied, for example, when the number of users U that form the group UG to which the current user U belongs is a predetermined number or more. If the determination result is a negative result, that is, if the privilege condition is not satisfied, the game terminal 5 skips the process of step S15 and ends the current routine. That is, in this case, the game is provided so that the game range in which the content of the play data 19 is reflected in step S13.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S14 is an affirmative result, that is, when the privilege condition is satisfied, the game terminal 5 further gives a privilege to the game range of the target user U at this time. That is, the game range is set so that another privilege is given in addition to the privilege according to the content of the play data 19. And the game terminal 5 complete | finishes this routine, after finishing the process of step S15.

  According to the routine of FIG. 7, when the current user U satisfies the group condition, that is, when there is another user U belonging to the same group UG as the current user U, the play data 19 of the current user U is updated. Not only the contents but also the contents of the play data 19 of other users U are reflected in the game range. Further, when the group UG to which the target user U belongs this time satisfies the privilege status, the privilege is further given to the game range. That is, the game is provided to the current user U so that the game range to which the privilege is given in addition to the content of the play data 19 of the other user U is played.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, another user U (e.g., the first group UG1) belonging to the same group UG (e.g., the first group UG <b> 1) can be selected as the game of one user U (e.g., the first user U <b> 1) proceeds. The play situation of the second user U2) is reflected via the play data 19. That is, each user U in the same group UG can influence the play situation of other users U via the play data 19. Thereby, the relationship of each user U in the group UG can be strengthened. As a result, for example, the progress of one user U can be reinforced by the play situations of other users U in the group UG.

  More specifically, for example, when the group condition includes a related condition and the related condition is satisfied by the play data 19 corresponding to the same game terminal 5, each group UG sharing one game terminal 5 The relationship of the user U can be strengthened. As a result, for example, it is possible to suppress adverse effects that may occur in the group, such as shortening the play time when one game terminal 5 is shared. In particular, each user who is physically sharing one game terminal 5 is likely to have a close relationship, such as a relative relationship such as a parent-child relationship. For this reason, there is a high possibility of having an intimate relationship in daily life such as information exchange other than games. As a result, the relationship of each user U in the group UG having such an intimate relationship can be strengthened. And such an intimate relationship of reality can be reflected in the progress of the game.

  Furthermore, when a privilege is further given to the game range when the privilege condition is satisfied, a more advantageous game range can be provided to the group UG. Thereby, the relationship of each user U in the group UG can be further strengthened through the privilege condition.

  In the above embodiment, the control unit 30 of the game terminal 5 functions as an information acquisition unit, a situation reflection unit, and a privilege provision unit of the present invention by executing the routine of FIG. On the other hand, the control unit 10 of the center server 2 functions as information providing means of the present invention by executing the routine of FIG. Further, the storage unit 11 of the center server 2 functions as the data storage device of the present invention by storing the play data 19.

  This invention is not limited to the above-mentioned form, It can implement with a suitable form. For example, in the above-described form, the related condition is satisfied by the play data 19 associated with the same game terminal 5. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the related condition may be satisfied by the play data 19 of each user U for which a specific relationship is set in the same game terminal 5. Further, such a specific association may be set in advance by a specific user U (for example, a parent of a parent-child relationship group). In other words, the related condition may include a setting result by a specific user U as a requirement, and may be satisfied by a limited user U to which a relation in the group UG is set. In this case, it is possible to leave the target user U whose relationship within the group UG is to be strengthened to the setting of the specific user U. By this. The intention of a specific user U can be reflected in strengthening the relationship.

  In the above-described form, the play data 19 is used for sharing the play results of each user U. More specifically, in order to share the play record within the group UG, play data in which the play record of each user U and the user ID are directly associated is used. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, such sharing may be realized through group play data in which play results are managed in groups. Specifically, for example, items acquired by each user U are not managed by the play data 19 as belongings of each user U, but are managed by group play data so as to be commonly owned within the group UG. May be. That is, the play performance of each user U of the group UG may be managed in common as the play performance of the group UG, not as an individual play performance. Such group play data may be newly generated separately from the play data 19, for example. Or group play data may be formed by play data 19 of all the users U who belong to group UG so that group play data may function as play data 19 of each user U of group UG. In these cases, group play data may function as play performance data of the present invention.

  In the above-described form, the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 are provided in the game terminal 5. However, the game terminal 5 of the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, the control unit 30 and the storage unit 31 may be logically provided on the network using cloud computing. That is, the game terminal 5 may be configured as a terminal that displays and provides the processing result of the control unit 30 through the network 3. Alternatively, the game terminal 5 may function as the center server 2 on the contrary.

  Similarly, in the above-described form, the result reflection process is realized by the cooperation of the control unit 30 of the game terminal 5 and the control unit 10 of the center server 2. However, the result reflection process is not limited to such a form. For example, the game terminal 5 may acquire the play data 19 from the center server 2 in advance. Alternatively, the center server 2 may be omitted, and the game system 1 may be realized by only one game terminal 5. In these cases, for example, the process from step S21 to step S24 in the routine of FIG. Conversely, all or some of the processes handled by the game terminal 5 in the routine of FIG. 7 may be executed by the center server 2.

  Hereinafter, an example of the present invention obtained from the above contents will be described. In addition, in the following description, in order to make an understanding of this invention easy, the reference sign of the accompanying drawing was attached in parenthesis, but this invention is not limited to the form of illustration by it.

  The game system of the present invention provides a game so that the play results are reflected in the progress of each user's play through play result data (19) for managing play information indicating the play results of each user. (1), and when one user (U1) of a plurality of users (U) satisfying the group condition plays the game, the user of the plurality of users via the play record data Based on the information acquisition means (30) for acquiring the play information of the user (U2) different from the one user and the play information of the other user, the progress of the game played by the one user Situation reflecting means (30) for reflecting the play performance of the other user.

  According to the present invention, the play situation of another user belonging to the same group is reflected in the progress of one user's game. Thereby, the relationship of each user in a group can be strengthened. As a result, for example, since the progress of one user can be reinforced by the play situation of another user in the group, it occurs in the group such as shortening the play time when sharing one game terminal. The adverse effect obtained can also be suppressed.

  As the play record data, for example, various data such as play data for managing the play record of each user individually or group play data for managing the play record in a group so that the play record is shared within the group are used. It's okay. For example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, play data described in association with the play information and user identification information for identifying each user may be used as the play performance data. Similarly, various modes may be adopted as play data. For example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the play result includes a progress status of the game, and the game is started to play next time from a continuation of a past progress status based on the progress status. May be provided. That is, the play data may function as so-called save data.

  As an aspect of the game system of the present invention, an aspect may further be adopted that further includes privilege granting means (30) for granting a privilege according to the number of the plurality of users. In this case, since a privilege is given according to the number of users who form the group, the privilege can be further given to the group. Thereby, the relationship of each user in the group can be further strengthened.

  Various conditions may be adopted as the group condition. For example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the group condition includes a related condition related to the play data, and the play data related to each user via the user identification information satisfies the related condition May be satisfied at least.

  Further, in an aspect in which the group condition includes a related condition, the group condition includes at least one game terminal (5) that provides each user with the game, and the play data includes a terminal specification for the play information to identify the game terminal. It is comprised so that it may be further linked | related with information, The said related condition may be satisfy | filled when the said play data are linked | related with the same game terminal via the said terminal specific information. Alternatively, the terminal identification information is configured to be able to identify a plurality of game terminals that provide the game, and the related condition is satisfied by the play data including the terminal identification information corresponding to the same game terminal. Also good. In these cases, it is possible to strengthen the relationship between each user in the group sharing one game terminal. In particular, each user who has a physical sharing of one game terminal is likely to be intimate in the first place, and is highly likely to have an intimate relationship such as information being exchanged outside the game. For this reason, the relationship of each user in the group having such an intimate relationship can be strengthened. As a result, the actual close relationship can be reflected in the progress of the game.

  Further, in an aspect in which the group condition includes a related condition, the related condition further includes a setting result set by a specific user as a requirement, and is satisfied by the play data of each user whose relationship is set by the specific user. May be. In this case, it is possible to entrust the user who is to strengthen the relationship in the group to the setting of a specific user. Thereby, the intention of a specific user can be reflected in strengthening the relationship.

  In one aspect of the game system of the present invention, when the use condition regarding the use of the play record is set by a specific user among the plurality of users, the situation reflecting unit is configured to perform the operation according to the use condition. The play performance of the other user may be reflected in the progress of the game played by one user. In this case, it is possible to reflect the intention of a specific user through the use conditions in the content of the progress of another user's game.

  The play situation of one user may be reflected in the progress of another user's game in various ways. For example, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the game includes a grant target given to each user according to a play status of the game, and the play performance includes a grant status of the grant target, The status reflecting means may reflect the grant status of the other user in the progress of the game of the one user. Further, in this aspect, the situation reflecting means grants a privilege to the one user based on the grant situation of the other user, so that the progress of the game of the one user is increased. The grant status may be reflected. Furthermore, in this aspect, the situation reflection means uses the grant target as the privilege, and gives the grant target given to the different user to the different user so that the grant target is shared by the one user. The one user may be permitted to use the granted grant target. Or the said condition reflection means may use the said grant object as the said privilege, and may give the grant object provided to the said another user to said one user.

  Similarly, in one aspect of the game system of the present invention, the game includes an event in which a privilege is given in accordance with achievement, the event is achieved when an achievement condition is satisfied, and the play performance is The progress of the event may be reflected on the progress of the game of the one user, including the progress of the event. Further, in this aspect, the achievement condition includes a plurality of achievement requirements, and the situation reflecting means is configured to allow the one user and the other user to execute the plurality of achievement requirements, respectively. The progress of the event may be reflected in the progress of the game. Alternatively, the achievement condition includes a plurality of achievement requirements, and the situation reflecting means includes the different user so that different parts of the plurality of achievement requirements are respectively executed by the one user and the other user. The progress of a part of the event different from the progress of the other user may be reflected in the progress of the game of the one user.

  On the other hand, the computer program of the present invention is configured to cause a computer (30) including a data storage device (31) for storing the play record data to function as each means of the above-described game system.

  The server device of the present invention is a server device (2) connected to the game system (1) via the network (3), and a data storage device (11) for storing the play performance data. When the one user plays the game, the play information of the other user is included so that the play performance of the other user is reflected in the progress of the game played by the one user. Information providing means (10) for providing the play record data to the game system. By executing the computer program or server device of the present invention, the game system of the present invention can be realized.

1 Game system 2 Center server (server device)
3 Network 5 Game terminal 10 Control unit (information providing means)
11 Storage unit (data storage device)
30 control unit (computer, information acquisition means, status reflection means, privilege grant means)
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U user U1 first user (one user)
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Using the play record data corresponding individually to each user so that the play results through play record data for managing the play information for each user indicating the playing performance of each user are reflected in the progress of the play of each user a single gaming machine that provides exclusively game to each user while,
When one user among a plurality of users who satisfy the group condition plays the game, the play information of a user different from the one user among the plurality of users is obtained via the play record data. Information acquisition means to acquire;
Based on the play information of the other user, the situation reflecting means for reflecting the play performance of the other user in the progress of the game played by the one user;
With
The game terminal characterized in that the group condition is satisfied by each user who plays to share the game at different times. The game terminal according to claim 1, wherein play data described in association with the play information and user identification information for identifying each user is used as the play record data. The play record includes the progress of the game,
The game terminal according to claim 2, wherein the game is provided so that a next play is started from a continuation of a past progress state based on the progress state. The group condition includes a related condition related to the play data, and is satisfied at least when the play data related to each user via the user identification information satisfies the related condition. Game terminal . The game terminal according to claim 4, wherein the related condition further includes a setting result set by a specific user as a requirement, and is satisfied by the play data of each user for which the relationship is set by the specific user. When the usage condition regarding the use of the play record is set by a specific user among the plurality of users, the situation reflection unit is configured to progress the game played by the one user according to the usage condition. It said further reflecting the play record of the user, the game terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The game includes a grant target given to each user according to the play status of the game,
The play record includes the grant status of the grant target,
The game terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the situation reflecting means reflects the grant situation of the other user in the progress of the game of the one user. The situation reflecting means reflects the grant status of the other user to the progress of the game of the one user by granting a privilege to the one user based on the grant status of the another user. The game terminal according to claim 7 . The situation reflecting means uses the grant target as the privilege, and the grant target given to the other user so that the grant target given to the different user is shared by the one user. The game terminal according to claim 8 , wherein use of the one user is permitted. The game terminal according to claim 8 , wherein the situation reflecting means uses the grant target as the privilege and grants the grant target given to the other user to the one user. The game includes an event in which a privilege is given as a result of achievement,
The event is achieved when the achievement condition is met,
The play performance includes the progress of the event,
The game terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 10 , wherein the situation reflecting means reflects the progress of the event of the other user in the progress of the game of the one user. The achievement condition includes a plurality of achievement requirements,
The status reflecting means reflects the progress status of the event of the other user in the progress of the game of the one user so that the one user and the different user can execute the plurality of achievement requirements, respectively. The game terminal according to claim 11 . The achievement condition includes a plurality of achievement requirements,
The situation reflecting means is different from the progress of the other user among the events of the different user so that different parts of the plurality of achievement requirements are respectively executed by the one user and the different user. The game terminal according to claim 11 , wherein the progress of the part is reflected in the progress of the game of the one user. Wherein the plurality of depending on the number of users further comprising a privilege providing means for providing a benefit, the game terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 13. The playing computer having a data storage device for storing actual data, according to claim 1-14 or configured computer programmed to function as each unit of a game terminal according to one of. A server device connected to the game terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 14 via a network,
A data storage device for storing the play record data;
When the one user plays the game, the play information of the other user is included so that the play performance of the other user is reflected in the progress of the game played by the one user. Information providing means for providing play result data to the game terminal ;
A server device comprising:

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