JP6643608B2 - Game system, game control device, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, a game control device, and a program.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a system for generating a battle room is known. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a game system in which another user enters a competition room generated by a user, and the users who enter the competition room play a game.

JP 2014-068870 A

  However, in the technique of Patent Literature 1, since the user can freely create a competition room, a competition room that is not used by anyone is left in an irregular state, and the consumption of game data of the game system may increase. There was sex.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game system, a game control device, and a program capable of preventing an increase in game data consumption.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a generation unit configured to generate a competition room based on a user's request, and an execution state of a game associated with the competition room meeting a predetermined condition. First determining means for determining whether or not the condition is satisfied; and second determining means for determining whether or not to generate a new competition room at the request of the user based on the determination result of the first determining means. Including.

  A game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes a generation unit configured to generate a user group based on a request of a user, and a determination unit configured to determine whether an execution state of a game associated with the user group satisfies a predetermined condition. A first determination unit; and a second determination unit that determines whether to generate a new user group based on a request from the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit.

  A game control device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a first determination unit configured to determine whether a game execution status associated with a competition room generated based on a user's request satisfies a predetermined condition, A second determination unit configured to determine whether to generate a new competition room based on a determination result of the first determination unit based on a request from the user.

  A game control device according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a first determination unit configured to determine whether a game execution status associated with a user group generated based on a user request satisfies a predetermined condition; A second determination unit configured to determine whether to generate a new user group based on a request from the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a game system. It is a figure showing an example of a menu image. It is a figure showing an example of a menu image when a user selects a local battle button. It is a figure showing an example of a battle room search image. It is a figure which shows an example of the match room search image when user A selects the new creation button. It is a figure showing an example of a match room search image when user A generates a match room. It is a figure showing an example of a battle room image. It is a figure showing an example of a battle room search image displayed on the 2nd game terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the battle room image when user B and C enter the battle room of user A. It is a figure showing an example of a battle combination image. It is a figure showing an example of a matching image. It is a figure showing an example of a game image displayed after a game start. It is a figure showing an example of a battle combination picture at the time of the 1st game being over. It is a figure showing an example of an award ceremony image. It is a figure showing an example of a match room search image when a penalty is given. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among functions realized by the game system. It is a figure showing the example of data storage of a user database. It is a figure showing the example of data storage of a battle room database. It is a figure showing the example of data storage of battle room data. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game system. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in a game system.

[1. Overall configuration of game system]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding components have the same reference characters allotted, and description thereof will not be repeated.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the game system. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system S according to the present embodiment includes a first game terminal 10A, a second game terminal 10B, a third game terminal 10C, a game server 30, and a domain name server 50. For example, the third game terminal 10C and the game server 30 are connected to a network N such as the Internet, and the first game terminal 10A, the second game terminal 10B, and the domain name server 50 are connected to a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) or the like. Connected to private network PN.

  In the following, the first game terminal 10A, the second game terminal 10B, and the third game terminal 10C are simply referred to as the game terminals 10 when it is not particularly necessary to distinguish them. Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the number of the game terminals 10 is three will be described. However, the number of the game terminals 10 in the game system S is not limited, and may be two or four or more. Is also good. Similarly, the number of the game servers 30 and the domain name servers 50 in the game system S is not limited, and two or more game servers 30 or the domain name servers 50 may exist. Further, computers other than the game terminal 10, the game server 30, and the domain name server 50 may be included in the game system S. Note that the game system S may not include the private network PN or the domain name server 50 in the private network PN.

  The game terminal 10 is a computer operated by a user. For example, the game terminal 10 is a mobile terminal (for example, a mobile phone such as a smartphone or a tablet computer), a personal computer, a mobile game machine, a stationary game machine, an arcade game machine, or a multifunctional television having an information processing function. John receiver (smart TV). Each game terminal 10 included in the game system S may have a different model, performance, operating system, and the like from other game terminals 10.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game terminal 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication unit 13, an operation unit 14, and a display unit 15. The control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor. For example, the control unit 11 may include a plurality of microprocessors. The control unit 11 executes a process according to an operating system or another program. The storage unit 12 includes a main storage unit (for example, a RAM) and an auxiliary storage unit (for example, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory). The storage unit 12 stores programs and data. For example, when the game terminal 10 is a personal computer or the like, the storage unit 12 may include an auxiliary storage unit such as a hard disk drive or a solid state drive. The communication unit 13 includes a communication module and a communication interface. The communication unit 13 performs data communication via the network N or the private network PN.

  The operation unit 14 is an input device, and may include, for example, a button, a key, a lever, a game controller (game pad), a pointing device such as a mouse or a touch panel, or a keyboard. Further, for example, the operation unit 14 may include a microphone or a camera for the user to perform an input operation by voice or gesture. The display unit 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL display, and displays a screen according to an instruction from the control unit 11. Note that the operation unit 14 and the display unit 15 do not have to be built in the game terminal 10, and may be external devices connected to the game terminal 10.

  The game server 30 is a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1, the game server 30 includes a control unit 31, a storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33. The hardware configuration of the control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication unit 33 may be the same as the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13, respectively. For example, the game server 30 stores a game program, and distributes the game program in response to a request from the game terminal 10.

  The domain name server 50 is a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1, the domain name server 50 includes a control unit 51, a storage unit 52, and a communication unit 53. The hardware configurations of the control unit 51, the storage unit 52, and the communication unit 53 may be the same as those of the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13, respectively. For example, the domain name server 50 is a server for obtaining information such as an IP address from names such as a host name and a domain name, and stores them in the storage unit 52 in association with each other. Here, since the domain name server 50 in the private network PN is used, no information is transmitted to an external domain name server.

  The programs and data described as being stored in the storage units 12, 32, and 52 are supplied to the game terminal 10, the game server 30, or the domain name server 50 via the network N or the private network PN, for example. You may do so. In addition, the game terminal 10, the game server 30, or the domain name server 50 includes a reading unit (for example, an optical disk drive or a memory card) for reading a program or data stored in an information storage medium (for example, an optical disk or a memory card). (Slot). Then, a program or data may be supplied to the game terminal 10, the game server 30, or the domain name server 50 via the information storage medium.

[2. Game Overview]
The game system S executes a game played by a plurality of users. The game may be a game in which a plurality of users compete with each other, or a game in which a plurality of users cooperate with each other. In the present embodiment, a case will be described as an example in which a soccer game in which a plurality of users associated with the same competition room generated in the game compete against each other is used. For example, it may be a sports game other than soccer (for example, a baseball game), a card game, an action game, a role playing game, a simulation game, a racing game, a board game, or a fighting game.

  The battle room is, for example, a room in a game to which a user who wants to play a game that competes with another user is associated. Stated another way, the match room is a room for declaring participation in the game. Further, for example, the battle room is a virtual room existing in the world in the game. Also, for example, the match room may be called with an arbitrary name, for example, a lobby set in the game, or a place in the virtual world. Further, for example, the battle room may be a record on a database or an array using a hash structure on a program memory.

  The generation is, for example, generation of a battle room in the game. Further, for example, generation means registering data indicating a battle room on a computer.

  The fact that the user is associated with the match room means that the user ID is associated with the match room, for example. For example, the user ID is associated with the battle room ID, and the battle room ID and the user ID are stored in the same record. Stated another way, it is to change from a state in which the player does not want to play the game to a desired state, or from a state in which the game is not played to a state in which the player can play the game.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that the user is associated with the competition room may be described as a case where the user enters the competition room. However, a human does not necessarily enter a real competition room. The process of associating the user ID with the room is executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, a portion that states that the user enters the competition room can be read as if the user is associated with the competition room. The same applies to “exit” described later, and the release of the association between the match room and the user may be described as the user exiting the match room, but a human exits the existing match room. Instead, in the game system S, a process of changing the state in which the user ID is associated with the battle room from the state in which the user ID is not associated is executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, a portion indicating that the user leaves the competition room can be read as the association between the user and the competition room is released.

  In the game of the present embodiment, a plurality of battle formats are prepared. Here, as an example of a battle format, a local battle executed while communicating between terminals capable of wireless communication, and an online battle different from the local battle will be described. The wireless communication is, for example, communication using radio waves, and is communication that does not use a wired transmission path.

  For example, in a local match, a plurality of users bring together the game terminals 10 and gather, and the game terminals 10 execute the game while directly communicating with each other by P2P. In other words, in the local battle, the game is executed while communicating with each other in a state where the game terminals 10 are within the communication range of the wireless communication. On the other hand, in the online battle, for example, it is not necessary for a plurality of users to bring the game terminal 10 and gather, and it is possible to battle with a user far away. In other words, an online match can be played regardless of a place, and each game terminal 10 executes a game while indirectly communicating with it via the game server 30 or the like.

  Here, a user A operating the first game terminal 10A generates a competition room, and a user B operating the second game terminal 10B and a user C operating the third game terminal 10C enter the battle room. Will be described. For example, when the user A operates the first game terminal 10A to start the game program, a menu image is displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of the menu image. As shown in FIG. 2, the menu image G1 is an image for selecting various modes prepared for the game. For example, the menu image G1 includes an event button B10 for participating in a game event for a limited time, an online match button B11 for playing an online match, season match buttons B12 and B13 for competing for match results throughout the season, and A local battle button B14 for playing a local battle is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, processing related to a local match will be mainly described. Therefore, hereinafter, the screen transition when the user A selects the local battle button B14 will be described. For example, in the local battle, a plurality of modes are prepared, and when the user A selects the local battle button B14, a dialog for selecting a mode is displayed.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a menu image when the user selects the local battle button B14. As shown in FIG. 3, the dialog D15 displays a plurality of modes in the local match in a selectable manner. Here, a description will be given of a case where two types of local battle modes are prepared, an exhibition in which only one game is played one-on-one and a local league in which a plurality of users compete in a brute force battle. The battle mode may be only one type or three or more types. For example, a tournament-type mode in which a winning match is performed may be provided, or a mode in which a qualifying league is performed in a round-robin match and a final league in a winning match may be provided.

  For example, in the dialog D15, an exhibition button B150 for playing an exhibition is displayed. When the user A selects the exhibition button B150, it is possible to play a local match of only one match one by one while communicating with another terminal capable of wireless communication. Further, for example, in the dialog D15, a game result button B151 for displaying the past game results of the exhibition is displayed. When the user A selects the results button B151, the results of the exhibitions played by the user A in the past can be displayed. Further, for example, a game history button B152 for displaying the history of the exhibition game is displayed in the dialog D15. When the user A selects the game history button B152, the history of the exhibitions played by the user in the past can be displayed.

  Further, for example, a local league button B153 for playing the local league is displayed in the dialog D15. When the user A selects the local league button B153, the local league can be played. Further, for example, a dialogue D15 displays a participation history button B154 for displaying a past participation history of the local league. When the user A selects the participation history button B154, the participation history of the local league can be displayed. When the user A selects the return button B155, the dialog D15 is deleted.

  Here, processing related to the local league will be mainly described. Therefore, hereinafter, the screen transition when the user A selects the local league button B153 will be described. For example, when the user A selects the local league button B153, a match room search image for searching for a match room that can participate can be displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of the match room search image. As shown in FIG. 4, the battle room search image G2 includes a display area A20 for displaying a list of battle rooms to which the user A can enter. If the users B and C near the user A have created a match room, the match room is displayed in the display area A20, but here, no match room has been created yet. Therefore, the match room is not displayed in the display area A20, and a message indicating that the match room is being searched is displayed.

  Further, for example, a new creation button B21 for newly generating a competition room is displayed in the competition room search image G2. When the user A selects the new creation button B21, a new competition room can be generated. For example, when the user A selects the local battle button B14, a dialog for inputting the name of the battle room is displayed. When the user A selects the reload reload button B22, the match room search image G2 can be reloaded.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the match room search image G2 when the user A selects the new creation button B21. As shown in FIG. 5, the dialog D23 displays an input form F230 for inputting the name of the battle room. For example, the user A can give his / her generated match room a favorite name. When the user A selects the cancel button B231, the dialog D23 is deleted.

  Further, for example, in the match room search image G2, an OK button B232 for confirming the name of the match room input by the user A is displayed. When the user A inputs the name of the battle room in the input form F230 and selects the OK button B232, a battle room with the name can be generated. Here, a case will be described in which only the name of the match room can be set from the dialog D23. However, a setting other than the name may be set. For example, the number of users who can enter the match room can be set. It may be.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the match room search image G2 when the user A generates a match room. As shown in FIG. 6, a dialog D24 indicating that the generation of the battle room is completed is displayed on the battle room search image G2. When the user A selects the OK button B240, a battle room image indicating the user who has entered the battle room is displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the battle room image. As shown in FIG. 7, the battle room image G3 includes a display area A30 for displaying information about a user who has entered the battle room. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which up to four players can enter the competition room. However, the number of users who can enter the competition room is not limited to four, and may be two or three, or five. It may be the above. For example, the display area A30 includes display areas A300 to A303, and can display details of a user who has entered the room.

  In the present embodiment, the user who has created the match room will be described as being associated with the match room, but in particular, the user who has created the match room may not be associated with the match room. That is, the user who created the match room does not necessarily need to be associated with the match room. Here, since the user A generates a battle room and the user A is associated with the battle room, information about the user A is displayed in the display area A300. For example, the display area A300 displays the name of the soccer team used by the user A, the name of the user A, and the number of wins in the past local league.

  For example, when the battle room image G3 is displayed on the first game terminal 10A, the first game terminal 10 attempts to establish wireless communication with each of the second game terminal 10B and the third game terminal 10C. On the other hand, in the second game terminal 10B, a process of establishing wireless communication with the first game terminal 10A is executed based on the operation of the user B, and in the third game terminal 10C, the process of establishing the wireless communication is performed based on the operation of the user C. Processing for establishing wireless communication with one game terminal 10A is executed.

  As the wireless communication, any wireless communication standard can be used. For example, Wi-Fi Direct (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), IEEE 802.11 standard wireless LAN, infrared communication, or iBeacon (registered trademark) Etc. may be used. Further, the present invention is not limited to only one wireless communication standard, and a plurality of wireless communication standards may be used. In the case where the wireless LAN is used, the first game terminal 10A registers its IP address and information about the match room in the domain name server 50 in the private network PN in association with each other, You may make it the 2nd game terminal 10B and the 3rd game terminal 10C acquire the said information. As for other wireless communication standards, the second game terminal 10B and the third game terminal 10C may directly acquire information on the battle room from the first game terminal 10A.

  Here, a case will be described in which the user B operates the second game terminal 10B to establish wireless communication with the first game terminal 10A, and enters the competition room generated by the user A. The second game terminal 10B can also display the menu image G1 shown in FIG. 2, and when the user B selects the local match button B14 and selects the local league button B153 from the dialog D15, a match room search is performed on the second game terminal 10B. The image G2 is displayed.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of the match room search image G2 displayed on the second game terminal 10B. For example, by performing wireless communication between the second game terminal 10B and the first game terminal 10A, it is specified that the user A has already created a battle room, and as shown in FIG. An entry button B200 for entering the battle room generated by A is displayed. For example, the entry button B200 displays the name of the battle room and the name of the user A who created the battle room. Note that other information may be displayed on the entry button B200, for example, an icon image of the user A may be displayed, or a soccer team of the user A may be displayed.

  For example, when the user B selects the entry button B200, the user B enters the competition room generated by the user A. Note that the user C can also enter the battle room generated by the user A according to the same flow. When the users B and C enter the battle room of the user A, the display of the battle room image G3 displayed on the first game terminal 10A changes, so that it can be understood that the users B and C have entered the battle room. .

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of the battle room image G3 when the users B and C enter the battle room of the user A. As shown in FIG. 9, for example, detailed information of the user B is displayed in the display area A302. For example, the name of the soccer team used by the user B, the name of the user B, and the number of wins in the past local league are displayed. Is displayed. Further, for example, in the display area A303, detailed information of the user C is displayed. For example, the name of the soccer team used by the user C, the name of the user C, and the number of wins in the past local league are displayed.

  For example, when confirming that the users B and C have entered the competition room, the user A performs a predetermined operation for starting the local league. Thereafter, for example, a battle combination is determined so that a round robin battle is performed among the users A, B, and C, and a battle combination image G4 indicating the battle combination is displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the battle combination image G4. As shown in FIG. 10, the battle combination image G4 includes a display area A40 for displaying a battle combination of the game of the user A. For example, as shown in the display area A40, the user A competes with the user B in the first game, and subsequently competes with the user C in the second game.

  Further, for example, in the display area A40, an exit button B400 for exiting from the battle room is displayed. When the user A selects the exit button B400, the user can exit from the currently-entering competition room. The battle combination image G4 similar to that of FIG. 10 is also displayed on the second game terminal 10B and the third game terminal 10C, and the users B and C can exit the battle room by selecting the exit button B400. it can.

  The exit button B400 may be displayed on an image other than the battle combination image G4. For example, the exit button B400 is displayed on at least one of the menu image G1, the battle room search image G2, and the battle room image G3. The exit button B400 may be displayed in a matching image or a game image described later.

  Further, the user exiting the battle room is not limited to the case where the exit button B400 is selected. In particular, the exit button B400 may not be displayed, and the user may exit when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, if the user has not performed any operation for a certain period of time, the user may be left. Further, for example, when the game server 30 does not receive any information from the game terminal 10 for a certain period of time, the user of the game terminal 10 may be caused to leave the room. Further, for example, the user may be allowed to leave the room when wireless communication with the game terminal 10 of the user who generated the battle room cannot be performed for a certain period of time, or when the game room 10 is out of the communication range of the private network PN.

  When the battle combination image G4 is displayed, the game of the local league starts. For example, in a local league in which users A, B, and C participate, a total of three games are played in a round robin game, and they compete for the points to be won and the difference in points. For example, when the user A performs a predetermined operation for playing the first match after the match combination image G4 is displayed, the matching for performing the matching process with the second game terminal 10B of the user B playing in the first match. The image is displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the matching image. As shown in FIG. 11, a message indicating that matching is being performed, which is preprocessing for starting a match, is displayed on matching image G5. For example, during the matching, data necessary for the game (for example, data of a character used in a game or data of a tactic or formation selected by a user) between the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B. Is transmitted and received.

  When the matching process is completed, the first game is started, and a game image showing the state of the running game is displayed on the display unit 15. Note that while the first game is being performed, the user C waits for the first game to end, but also during that time, the third game terminal 10C, the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B, It is assumed that wireless communication between is maintained.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game image displayed after the start of a match. As shown in FIG. 12, for example, a state in which a game space in which a game character is arranged is viewed from a virtual camera is displayed in the game image G6. In addition, various well-known progress methods can be applied to the progress method itself of the game in the local league. For example, the user A and the user B each operate any character of their own team to increase the score. It aims to. When the first match is over, the display returns to the match combination image G4 after the result of the first match and the like are displayed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of the battle combination image G4 when the first game has ended. As shown in FIG. 13, in the display area A40 of the battle combination image G4, the completed battle combination of the first game is deleted, and the battle combination of the second game is displayed. That is, in the battle combination image G4, it is possible to easily grasp which match remains in the local league. Thereafter, the second game between the user A and the user C and the third game between the user B and the user C are executed in the same flow as the first game.

  For example, in the second game, a matching process is executed between the first game terminal 10A and the third game terminal 10C, and the game is executed while performing wireless communication. Further, for example, in the third game, a matching process is executed between the second game terminal 10B and the third game terminal 10C, and the game is executed while performing wireless communication. When all the games in the local league are finished, an award ceremony image indicating the award ceremony in the local league is displayed on the display unit 15.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an award ceremony image. As shown in FIG. 14, the commendation ceremony image G7 displays a state where the commendation ceremony is performed in the virtual world. For example, the ranking of the user is determined in the order of higher winning points, and when the winning points are the same, the ranking is determined by the difference between the score and the result of the direct confrontation. When the award ceremony image G7 is displayed, the local league between the users A, B, and C ends.

  When the local league is played to the end (that is, when the award ceremony image G7 is displayed on the game terminal 10), the rewards such as game items and in-game currency are given to the users A, B, and C. It may be. Thereafter, the wireless communication between the game terminals 10 may be disconnected, or the local league may be repeatedly played while maintaining the wireless communication. In addition, when the award ceremony image G7 is displayed and the local league ends, the data on the match room may disappear, or when the user performs an operation for eliminating the match room, the data on the match room disappears. May be.

  As described above, even before the commendation ceremony image G7 is displayed (that is, without playing the local league to the end), the user can leave the battle room halfway by selecting the exit button B400. I can do it. A local league in which the user who created the match room leaves the room halfway, or the total number of people in the match room becomes less than a certain number (for example, less than 3) due to the user's leaving, cannot play the game to the end. However, unnecessary data remains in the game server 30 as it is, which causes an increase in game data consumption.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, if any user who has participated in the local league has left the room halfway, the user who has created the competition room cannot create a new competition room for a certain period of time. Stated another way, if any user who has participated in the local league has left the room halfway, a penalty will be given to the user who created the competition room. If a penalty is given to the user, a new match room cannot be generated even if the new create button B21 of the match room search image G2 is selected. The penalty may be given to not only the user who created the competition room, but also all users who entered the competition room, or a penalty may be given to only some of the users who entered the competition room. You may.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of the match room search image G2 when a penalty is given. As shown in FIG. 15, a message indicating that a match room cannot be created is displayed on the dialog D25, and a new match room cannot be created even if the user selects the new creation button B21. The user may not be able to select the new creation button B21. For example, the new creation button B21 may be grayed out, or the new creation button B21 itself may not be displayed. Further, the remaining time in which the penalty is imposed may be displayed on the dialog D25.

  The number of match rooms that can be created by one user may be limited to one. However, when one user can create a plurality of match rooms, a leaving room occurs in any one of the match rooms. In such a case, a penalty may be given, or a penalty may be given when a predetermined number of match rooms are left halfway. In the present embodiment, a penalty is given to a user when three or more of the battle rooms created by a user have left the game room halfway.

  As described above, in the game system S according to the present embodiment, when a player exits halfway in a match room generated by a certain user, by giving a penalty to the user, the match rooms in which the local league does not end may be insulated. , And an increase in the consumption of game data in the game system S can be prevented. Hereinafter, the details of the configuration will be described.

[3. Function realized in game system]
FIG. 16 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among functions realized by the game system S. In the present embodiment, functions of the game terminal 10 and the game server 30 will be mainly described.

[3-1. Function realized by game server]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the game server 30, the data storage unit 300, the generation unit 301, the entry unit 302, the exit unit 303, the first determination unit 304, the second determination unit 305, the third determination unit 306, and the fourth determination The unit 307, the reward giving unit 308, and the display control unit 309 are realized.

[3-1-1. Data storage unit]
The data storage unit 300 is realized mainly by the storage unit 32. The data storage unit 300 stores data necessary for executing a game. Here, a user database DB1 and a battle room database DB2 will be described as examples of data stored in the data storage unit 300.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of data storage in the user database DB1. As shown in FIG. 17, the user database DB1 is data on a user who uses the game system S. For example, the user database DB1 is associated with a user ID that uniquely identifies the user, and the user name, image, soccer team name, Penalty information is stored. Here, the information for uniquely identifying the user may be any information that can identify the user, and for example, a user name instead of a user ID may be used.

  The penalty information is information indicating whether or not a penalty for preventing a new competition room from being generated is being generated. For example, the penalty information includes the number of times of leaving the room prematurely, the date and time when the penalty has occurred, and the occurrence flag.

  The number of times of leaving the room halfway is, for example, information indicating how many of the battle rooms generated by the user have left the room halfway. The number of times increases each time a leaving room occurs in the match room generated by the user, and a penalty occurs when the number of times exceeds a threshold value (here, 3).

  The threshold value is not limited to 3, but may be 2 or 4 or more. Further, the threshold may be different for each user. For example, a penalty may be reduced to reduce the threshold value of a user to make it easier to generate a penalty, or conversely, a penalty may be reduced to a user who has not generated a penalty for a certain period of time to reduce the penalty. Good.

  The occurring flag is information indicating whether a penalty is occurring. For example, when the occurring flag is on, it indicates that a penalty is occurring, and when the occurring flag is off, it indicates that no penalty is occurring. When the number of times of leaving the room halfway exceeds the threshold value, the occurrence flag is turned on and a penalty occurs. On the other hand, when a certain period of time has elapsed after the occurrence of the penalty, the in-progress flag is turned off, and the penalty is released. In this case, the number of times of leaving the room halfway is reset.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of data storage in the battle room database DB2. As shown in FIG. 18, the match room database DB2 is data on the match room generated by the user. For example, the match room name and the match room are generated in association with the match room ID that uniquely identifies the match room. Stored are generated user information on the user, entry user information on the user who has entered the competition room, and game data indicating the status and results of the game in the competition room. Hereinafter, each record stored in the battle room database DB2 is referred to as room information.

  As the generated user information, for example, information such as the user ID of the user who generated the competition room, terminal identification information for identifying the game terminal 10 of the user, the name of the user, and the number of wins of the user are stored. You. Further, for example, the terminal identification information only needs to be information capable of identifying the game terminal 10, and is, for example, an IP address or individual identification information. As the entry user information, for example, information such as the user ID of the user who has entered the competition room, terminal identification information for identifying the game terminal 10 of the user, the name of the user, and the number of wins of the user are stored. You.

  As the game data, for example, the current situation of the game executed in the competition room and the result of the local league are stored. For example, the game data stores, for each game played in the competition room, a user ID of a user who competes in the game, game situation information, and game result information. For example, the situation information includes the position, posture, direction, moving direction, and moving direction of the character in the game space, the position, moving direction, and moving speed of the ball, the position and gaze direction of the virtual camera, the elapsed time of the game, and the character replacement situation. , And the scores of both teams are stored. The game result information stores the win / loss of the game, the scores of both teams, stats information of the game (for example, ball dominance and average mileage). The game data may also store information such as the number of wins, the number of losses, the number of draws, the points, and the ranking of each user.

  The data stored in the data storage unit 300 is not limited to the above example. The data storage unit 300 may store data necessary for the game. For example, the data storage unit 300 may store data relating to the character of the user's soccer team (for example, the name of the character and the ability parameter). Further, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store data on game items and in-game currency held by the user. Further, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store a past game record / game history of an exhibition in which the user has participated or a local league participation history.

[3-1-2. Generation unit]
The generation unit 301 is realized mainly by the control unit 31. The generation unit 301 generates a competition room based on a user request. The request is, for example, performing an operation for generating a battle room. Further, for example, the request is to transmit information indicating that the operation has been performed to the game server 30. Hereinafter, this request is referred to as a generation request. In the present embodiment, when the user selects the new creation button B21, a generation request is made.

  The generation request may be made by transmitting data in a predetermined format. For example, the generation request includes a user ID and the name of the battle room input in the input form F230. However, the generation request may include other information, for example, the identification information of the game terminal 10, the user name, the number of winning of the user, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, since the generation unit 301 is implemented in the game server 30, the generation unit 301 determines whether a generation request has been received from the game terminal 10. When it is determined that the generation request has been received, the generation unit 301 generates a competition room based on the information included in the generation request, and updates the competition room database DB2.

  For example, the generation unit 301 generates a battle room ID of the battle room. The battle ID may be generated according to a predetermined ID generation rule, and may be generated so as not to overlap with the battle ID of another battle room. Then, the control unit 31 generates a new record in the battle room database DB2, and associates the battle room name, the user ID of the user who generated the battle room, the terminal identification information, and the number of wins with the generated battle room ID. Stored in generated user information / entered user information. The generation of the battle room is completed by storing these pieces of information in the battle room database DB2.

  In the present embodiment, since the user can generate a plurality of competition rooms, the generation unit 301 generates a competition room every time a user's generation request is made. For example, the user can make a request to generate a new competition room in a state where the competition room generated by the user remains. In other words, the user can repeatedly request generation, and the generation unit 301 can repeatedly generate a competition room.

[3-1-3. Entry section]
The entry unit 302 is realized mainly by the control unit 31. The entry unit 302 associates the user with the competition room based on the user's entry request. As described above, associating the user with the competition room means that the user enters the competition room, and therefore, the entry unit 302 causes the user to enter the competition room based on the user's entry request.

  Entering a room means, for example, changing from a state where the user is not associated with the competition room to a state where the user is associated with the battle room. For example, associating a user with a battle room means that the user enters the battle room. Further, for example, associating a user ID with a battle room ID corresponds to entering a room. Also, for example, the entry of the match room ID and the user ID in the same record corresponds to entry into the room. Stated another way, it is to change from a state in which the player does not want to play the game to a desired state, or from a state in which the game is not played to a state in which the player can play the game.

  The entry request is, for example, an operation for entering a battle room. Also, for example, the entry request is to transmit information indicating that the operation has been performed to the game server 30. In the present embodiment, an entry request is made when the user selects the entry button B23. The entry request may be made in a predetermined data format, and includes, for example, a match room ID of a match room specified by the user, a user ID, terminal identification information, a user name, and information on the number of wins. The match room designated by the user is a match room that can be entered by selecting the entry button B23. For example, the entry button B23 and the competition room ID of a possible entry room are associated in advance, and when the user selects the entry button B23, the competition room ID of the entry room to be entered can be specified. Has become.

  In the present embodiment, since the entry unit 302 is implemented in the game server 30, the entry unit 302 determines whether an entry request has been received from the game terminal 10. When it is determined that the entry request has been received, the generation unit 301 causes the user to enter the competition room based on the information included in the entry request. For example, the entry unit 302 refers to the battle room database DB2, and enters the user ID, the terminal identification information, the user name, and the victory included in the entry request in the entry user information of the record in which the battle ID included in the entry request is stored. Stores information such as the number of times. When the information on the user is stored in the battle room database DB2, entry into the battle room is completed.

[3-1-4. Exit section]
The exit unit 303 is realized mainly by the control unit 31. The exit unit 303 cancels the association of the user associated with the battle room. The exit unit 303 is an example of a release unit.

  Canceling the association means, for example, changing from a state where the user is associated with the battle room to a state where the user is not associated with the battle room. To release the association means to leave the battle room. For example, when the user ID is no longer associated with the battle room ID, this corresponds to cancellation. Further, for example, when the match room ID and the user ID are not stored in the same record, this corresponds to cancellation. In other words, to cancel the desire to play the game, that is, to change the game from a playable state to a non-playable state.

  For example, the exit unit 303 exits the user from the battle room based on the user's exit request. The exit request is, for example, an operation for exiting the battle room. Further, for example, the exit request is to transmit information indicating that the operation has been performed to the game server 30. In the present embodiment, when the user selects the exit button B400, an exit request is made.

  The exit request may be made in a predetermined data format. For example, information such as the match room ID of the match room specified by the user, the user ID of the game terminal 10, the terminal identification information, the user name, and the number of wins including. The battle room designated by the user here is a battle room that can be exited by selecting the exit button B400. For example, the exit button B400 and the competition room ID of the competition room that can be exited are associated in advance, and when the user selects the exit button B400, the competition room ID of the competition room to be exited can be specified. Has become.

  In the present embodiment, since the exit unit 303 is implemented in the game server 30, the exit unit 303 determines whether a exit request has been received from the game terminal 10. When it is determined that the exit request has been received, the generation unit 301 exits the user from the battle room based on the information included in the exit request. For example, the exit unit 303 refers to the battle room database DB2 and, based on the entry user information of the record in which the battle ID included in the exit request is stored, the user ID included in the exit request, the terminal identification information, the user name, and the victory. Delete information such as the number of times. When the information on the user is deleted from the battle room database DB2, the exit to the battle room is completed.

  In order to leave the user from the battle room, it is not necessary to delete information from the battle room database DB2. For example, a flag indicating whether the user has left the room is prepared, and the exit unit 303 By changing the value of the flag while leaving the user information, the user may be in a state of leaving the room.

  Further, as described above, the exit unit 303 may exit the user when a predetermined condition is satisfied, even if the user does not specifically request an exit. For example, the exit unit 303 determines whether the state in which the user has not performed any operation has continued for a certain period of time based on the communication content with the game terminal 10, and what the user has done for a certain period of time. If it is determined that no operation has been performed, the user may be caused to leave the room.

  Further, for example, the exit unit 303 determines whether or not a state in which no information is received from the game terminal 10 has continued for a certain period of time based on the communication content with the game terminal 10. If it is determined that no information has been received from the game terminal 10, the user may be caused to leave the room. Further, for example, the room exit unit 303 inquires the game terminal 10 of the user who has generated the competition room for a predetermined time whether or not there is another game terminal 10 that cannot perform wireless communication, and based on a response result to the inquiry. Thus, the user of the other game terminal 10 may be left. Further, for example, the room exit unit 303 inquires of a communication device in the private network PN whether or not there is a game terminal 10 out of the communication range, and based on a response result to the inquiry, The user may be left.

[3-1-5. First determination unit]
The first determination unit 304 is realized mainly by the control unit 31. The first determination unit 304 determines whether the execution state of the game associated with the competition room (the competition room generated based on the user's request) satisfies a predetermined condition.

  The game associated with the competition room is, for example, a game played in the competition room, and is a game in which the user associated with the competition room competes. Note that, as described above, that the user is associated with the match room means that the user ID is associated with the match room, for example. Also, for example, a game associated with a match room is a game in which a user plays against another user associated with the same match room. Further, for example, a game associated with a match room is a game in which a plurality of users associated with the match room play together. Further, for example, a game associated with a battle room is a game in which game data indicating a game situation is associated with information for identifying a battle room ID.

  The game execution status is, for example, how much the game is progressing, and is a status specified by the game data. For example, whether or not the match is over. Further, for example, the execution state of the game is whether or not a predetermined number of matches have been completed. When a plurality of matches are performed, the game execution status is the number of completed matches. Further, for example, the execution state of the game is an elapsed time from the start of the game. For example, the game execution status is the current stage in a game in which a plurality of stages are sequentially advanced. Also, for example, the game execution status is the current score if the game is to acquire a score. In the case of a sports game, the execution state of the game is, for example, how much the game is progressing. In the case of a baseball game, the execution state of the game is, for example, the current inning. In the case of a soccer game, the execution state of the game is, for example, the elapsed time of the game.

  The predetermined condition may be, for example, a predetermined condition, and means that a predetermined event occurs. Further, for example, the predetermined condition is that the game execution status is a predetermined status. Also, for example, the predetermined condition is that, before the execution state of the game reaches the predetermined state, the association with the competition room is released, a certain time elapses, the communication is disconnected, and the state where there is no operation is constant. For example, time elapses.

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the predetermined condition, it is described that the association between at least one user and the competition room is released (that is, the user leaves the room) before the game enters a predetermined execution state. The predetermined execution state may be a predetermined execution state. Here, a case where the award ceremony image G7 is displayed on the game terminal 10 will be described as an example. For example, the predetermined execution state may be set when the commendation ceremony image G7 is displayed on the game terminal 10 at all, or when the commendation ceremony in the commendation ceremony image G7 is completely displayed. The execution status may be changed, or a predetermined execution status may be set when the award ceremony is displayed up to an arbitrary time during that time.

  For example, the predetermined condition may be that a result is displayed by a display control unit 309 described later, and the game terminal 10 determines whether or not the award ceremony image G7 is displayed on its own display unit 15; If it is determined that the display has been displayed, the game server 30 is notified that a predetermined execution status has been reached. The first determination unit 304 determines whether or not the game has reached a predetermined execution state by determining whether or not the notification has been received from the game terminal 10.

  Further, for example, the first determination unit 304 determines whether at least one user has left the battle room halfway based on the processing result of the exit unit 303. At least one person may be only one person or two or more people. In the present embodiment, a case will be described where a penalty occurs when at least one person leaves the room halfway, but a penalty may occur when two or more persons leave the room halfway. The first determination unit 304 determines whether a predetermined number of users have left the battle room halfway based on the processing result of the exit unit 303.

  For example, the first determination unit 304 refers to the entry user information stored in the battle room database DB2, and determines that the user has left the battle room when the number of users decreases. Further, for example, when a flag indicating whether or not the player has left the room is prepared in the battle room database DB2, the first determination unit 304 refers to the flag stored in the battle room database DB2, and the user determines from the battle room. It is determined whether the user has left the room.

[3-1-6. Second determination unit]
The second determination unit 305 is realized mainly by the control unit 31. The second determination unit 305 determines whether to generate a new competition room at the request of the user based on the determination result of the first determination unit 304.

  For example, when the first determination unit 304 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the second determination unit 305 determines that a new competition room is to be generated, and the first determination unit 304 does not satisfy the predetermined condition. Is determined, a new competition room is not generated. Conversely, depending on how the predetermined condition is determined, the second determination unit 305 generates a new competition room when the first determination unit 304 determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied. When the first determination unit 304 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, it may be determined that a new competition room is not generated.

  The determination that the second determination unit 305 generates a new competition room is, for example, to permit the generation unit 301 to generate a competition room, and to instruct the generation unit 301 to generate a competition room. is there. On the other hand, the determination that the second determination unit 305 does not generate a new competition room means that it does not determine that a new competition room is to be generated. For example, the generation request itself cannot be performed to the game terminal 10; Not accepting a creation request, ignoring a creation request and not creating a match room, prohibiting the creation unit 301 from creating a match room, and not instructing the creation unit 301 to create a match room. And so on.

  The second determination unit 305 determines a new competition room according to the user's request based on the determination result of the first determination unit 304 for a predetermined number or more of the plurality of competition rooms generated by the user's request. It is determined whether or not to generate. The predetermined number may be, for example, a predetermined threshold, and is, for example, two, three, four or more times. The predetermined number may be stored in the data storage unit 300 in advance.

  For example, the second determination unit 305 refers to the penalty information in the user database DB1, and determines whether the number of times of leaving the room halfway has exceeded a threshold. For example, the second determination unit 305 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied for a predetermined number or more of the competition rooms by determining whether the number of times of leaving the room halfway is equal to or greater than a threshold.

  For example, the second determination unit 305 determines whether a predetermined period has elapsed from the time when the competition room was generated or the time when the local league was started. Further, for example, the start time for determining whether the predetermined period has elapsed may be the time when the exit button B400 is pressed, but the reason described above is because the purpose of the invention is to prevent the competition room from being disturbed. This is because, for example, when a local league is played for a long time and the league cannot be ended normally in the end, if a penalty period occurs from the time of leaving the room, it becomes severe for the user. Specifically, assuming that the predetermined period is three hours, a match room is generated, and the local league cannot be ended two hours after the start of the local league. In the case of leaving the room, after waiting for one hour from the time of leaving the room, the second determination unit 305 determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied. With this configuration, the main purpose is not to disturb the battle room, and it is possible to prevent the play activity of the user from being disturbed.

[3-1-7. Third determination unit]
The third determination unit 306 is realized mainly by the control unit 31. The third determination unit 306 determines whether a state in which a new competition room is not generated at the request of the user has continued for a predetermined period. The predetermined period may be, for example, a predetermined period, for example, about 1 to 12 hours, or about several days.

  For example, the third determination unit 306 refers to the penalty information in the user database DB1, and determines whether a predetermined period has elapsed from the date and time when the penalty occurred. The third determination unit 306 acquires the current date and time based on a real-time clock or a GPS signal or the like, and determines whether or not the interval between the date and time when the penalty has occurred and the current date and time has exceeded a threshold value.

  Further, for example, the third determination unit 306 acquires the server time in the game server 30 and determines whether or not the interval between the date and time when the penalty has occurred and the current date and time has become equal to or greater than a threshold based on the server time. Good. For example, the server time may be acquired when the game terminal 10 connects to the game server 30. Also, for example, when the terminal time (first time) at the time of acquiring the server time is stored and it is desired to know the current server time, the game server 30 does not go to acquire the server time, but the current terminal time. The server time may be acquired by acquiring (second time) and setting the previously acquired server time + (second time−first time). When the suspend of the game program or the time from the second time to the first time becomes larger than a predetermined number, the server time may be queried again to the game server 30 to update the server time and the first time. With this configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of inquiries to the server and minimize the deviation from the server time.

  For example, the second determination unit 305 determines whether to generate a new competition room at the request of the user based on the determination result of the first determination unit 304 and the determination result of the third determination unit 306. . The second determination unit 305 determines that a new competition room is to be generated when the third determination unit 306 determines that a state in which a new competition room has not been generated has continued for a predetermined period. When it is determined that the state in which a new competition room is not generated has not continued for a predetermined period, it is determined that a new competition room is not generated.

[3-1-8. Fourth determination unit]
The fourth determination unit 307 is realized mainly by the control unit 31. The fourth determination unit 307 determines whether the execution of the game has been started. The start is, for example, an operation for starting a game. Alternatively, it is to receive information indicating that the operation has been performed. Displaying a screen of a running game on a terminal. This is to update data indicating the status of the game.

  For example, when an operation for starting a game is performed, the game terminal 10 transmits a game start request to the game server 30. The third determination unit 306 determines whether a start request has been received from the game terminal 10. For example, when it is determined that the start request has been received from the game terminal 10, the third determination unit 306 determines that the execution of the game has been started, and has determined that the start request has not been received from the game terminal 10. In this case, it is determined that the execution of the game has not been started.

  For example, the second determination unit 305 determines whether to generate a new competition room at the request of the user based on the determination result of the first determination unit 304 and the determination result of the fourth determination unit 307. . The second determination unit 305 determines that a new competition room is to be generated when the execution of the game has not been started by the fourth determination unit 307, and the fourth determination unit 307 determines that the execution of the game has been started. In this case, it is determined that a new competition room is not generated.

[3-1-9. Reward granting section]
The reward giving unit 308 is realized mainly by the control unit 31. The reward giving unit 308 gives a reward to the user associated with the competition room based on the determination result of the first determining unit 304. The reward is, for example, to provide a game item or in-game currency (point coin, etc.). For example, the reward giving unit 308 gives the user a game item by associating information for identifying the game item with the user ID. In addition, for example, the reward giving unit 308 gives the user the in-game currency by increasing the in-game currency associated with the user ID.

  For example, when the first determination unit 304 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the reward providing unit 308 determines that a reward is to be provided to the user, and determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied by the first determination unit 304. It is determined that no reward is given to the user when the request is made. Conversely, depending on how the predetermined condition is determined, the reward providing unit 308 determines that a reward is to be provided to the user when the first determination unit 304 determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied. Alternatively, when the first determination unit 304 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, it may be determined that no reward is given to the user.

[3-1-10. Display control section]
The display control unit 309 is realized mainly by the control unit 31. For example, the display control unit 309 sends the information for identifying the game execution status to the display unit 15 corresponding to the user associated with the competition room and the display unit 15 corresponding to the user who generated the competition room. Display at least one of them. At least one may be only the display unit 15 corresponding to the user who entered the competition room, only the display unit 15 corresponding to the user who generated the competition room, or both. You may.

  The information for identifying the execution state of the game is, for example, information capable of identifying how much the game is progressing. For example, when a certain user plays with a plurality of users, a user who has not yet played together is displayed. For example, displaying a user who has not yet battled is displayed. Further, for example, it is information that can identify how much time is left before reaching a predetermined execution status. Also, for example, the current number of matches. Also, for example, the number of completed matches. Also, for example, the elapsed time from the start of the game. Also, for example, if the game is to advance a plurality of stages in order, the current stage is the current stage. For example, in the case of a game for acquiring a score, the current acquired score is used. Also, for example, in the case of a sports game, the current situation of the game is shown. If it is a baseball game, it is the current inning. For a soccer game, this is the elapsed time of the match.

  In the present embodiment, the battle combination of the remaining games displayed in the display area A40 of the battle combination image G4 corresponds to an example of information for identifying a game execution state. The display control unit 309 specifies the remaining matches based on the game data, and updates the display of the display area A40.

  Further, for example, based on the execution result of the game, the display control unit 309 causes the display unit 15 corresponding to the user to display the performance of the user associated with the battle room. The result is, for example, winning a game, for example. In addition, for example, the number of wins, the win rate, the number of losses, and the number of draws in the game. Also, for example, the ranking in the game. Another example is a ranking among users who have participated in the game. Another example is a score of a user in a game.

  In the present embodiment, a case where the results of the user are displayed on the award ceremony image G7 will be described as an example. The display control unit 309 specifies the user's performance based on the game data, and displays the commendation ceremony image G7.

[3-2. Functions realized by game terminals]
In the game terminal 10, a data storage unit 100 and a battle execution unit 101 are realized.

[3-2-1. Data storage unit]
The data storage unit 100 is realized mainly by the storage unit 12. The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing a game. Here, the battle room data DT1 will be described as an example of data stored in the data storage unit 100.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a data storage example of the battle room data DT1. As shown in FIG. 19, the room information of the battle room in which the user has entered is stored in the battle room data DT1. The data structure of the room information is as described in the battle room database DB2.

  The data stored in the data storage unit 100 is not limited to the above example. The data storage unit 100 may store data necessary for the game. For example, the data storage unit 100 may store basic information (for example, a user ID or a user name) relating to the user of the game terminal 10, or may record past game results / game history or local league of an exhibition in which the user participated. May be stored.

[3-2-2. Match execution section]
The battle execution unit 101 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The battle execution unit 101 executes a battle based on a user operation. For example, the battle execution unit 101 updates the game data based on a user operation from the operation unit 14 and another user operation from the operation unit 14 of another game terminal. For example, the battle execution unit 101 moves the character based on the operation of the user, and determines the user's advantage when the game ends.

[4. Processing executed in game system]
20 to 21 are flowcharts illustrating an example of a process executed in the game system S. 20 to 21 are executed by the control unit 11 operating according to the program stored in the storage unit 12, and the control unit 31 operating according to the program stored in the storage unit 32. The processing described below is an example of the processing executed by the functional block. Here, a process in the case where the user selects the new creation button B21 from the match room search image G2, inputs the name of the match room in the input form F230, and selects the OK button B232 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 20, first, in the game terminal 10, the control unit 11 transmits a battle room generation request (S101). Information such as a user ID included in the generation request may be stored in the storage unit 12 in advance. In the following description, when some information is transmitted from the game terminal 10 to the game server 30, the user ID is also transmitted, and the game server 30 can specify which game terminal 10 is communicating with the game server 30. ing. When the name of the battle room is not input in the input form F230, the generation request may not be transmitted even if the user selects the OK button B232.

  In the game server 30, when receiving the generation request, the control unit 31 determines whether or not to generate a new competition room based on the generation request based on the penalty information in the user database DB1 (S301). In S301, the control unit 31 refers to the penalty information of the record corresponding to the user ID included in the generation request in the user database DB1. The control unit 31 determines that a new competition room is generated when the penalty information generation flag is off, and determines that a new competition room is not generated when the penalty information generation flag is on.

  When it is not determined that a new competition room is to be generated (S301; N), the control unit 31 transmits a notification indicating that a new competition room is not generated to the game terminal 10 (S303). In this case, the process of S305 is not executed, and no competition room is generated.

  In the game terminal 10, upon receiving the notification, the control unit 11 causes the battle room search image G2 to display a dialog D25 indicating that a battle room has not been generated (S103), and the process ends. It is assumed that data for displaying the dialog D25 is stored in the storage unit 12 in advance.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S301 that a new competition room is to be created (S301; Y), the control unit 31 creates a competition room based on the received creation request (S305), and causes the game terminal 10 to play the competition room. A completion notification indicating that the generation of the room has been completed is transmitted (S307). In S305, the control unit 31 generates a competition room ID based on a predetermined ID generation rule. Further, the control unit 31 generates a new record in the battle room database DB2, and stores information such as a user ID included in the generation request as generated user information and room entry user information. The completion notification in S307 may be performed in a predetermined data format. For example, it is assumed that the battle room ID generated in S305 is included in the completion notification.

  In the game terminal 10, upon receiving the completion notification, the control unit 11 transmits room information such as a battle ID to the other game terminals 10 (S105). In S105, the control unit 11 transmits the room information to the other game terminals 10 based on at least one wireless communication standard. When the other game terminal 10 acquires the room information based on the wireless communication conforming to at least one wireless communication standard, the match room is displayed in the match room search image G2, and the game is performed when the entry button B23 is selected. The entry request is transmitted to the server 30. The entry request may be transmitted to the game server 30 via the game terminal 10 that has generated the competition room.

  In the game server 30, the control unit 31 determines whether or not an entry request has been received from the game terminal 10 (S309). When it is determined that the entry request has been received (S309; Y), the control unit 31 causes the user who has made the entry request to enter the competition room (S311), and indicates to the game terminal 10 that the entry has been completed. The notification is transmitted (S313). In S311, the control unit 31 stores the information included in the entry request in the entry user information of the record corresponding to the competition room ID included in the entry request in the competition room database DB2. The completion notification in S313 may be performed in a predetermined data format, and includes, for example, entry user information of a user who has entered the battle room.

  In the game terminal 10, when receiving the completion notification, the control unit 11 updates the battle room data DT1 (S107). In S107, the control unit 11 stores the entry user information included in the completion notification in the battle room data DT1. Thereby, the game terminal 10 can specify that another user has entered the competition room generated by the user.

  Referring to FIG. 21, when the start operation for starting the local league is performed from the operation unit 14, the control unit 11 transmits a start notification indicating that the local league is started to the game server 30 ( S109). Note that the start notification in S109 may be made in a predetermined data format, and includes, for example, the competition room ID of the competition room for starting the local league.

  In the game server 30, the control unit 31 determines whether a start notification has been received (S315). When it is not determined that the start notification has been received (S315; N), the process returns to S309. In this case, the user waits for another user to enter the battle room. In this state, even if the user who has entered the competition room exits, no penalty is generated because the processes of S319 to S325 described below are not executed.

  When the start operation is performed in S109, the game terminal 10 determines a match combination so that a plurality of users who have entered the room entry user information have a round robin match, and executes a matching process with another game terminal 10. Is done. The game is executed by transmitting and receiving data indicating the status of the game being executed and user operation contents while performing wireless communication established between the game terminal 10 and another game terminal 10. During this time, game data indicating the latest game situation and the result of the match may be transmitted from the game terminal 10 to the game server 30.

  The control unit 11 determines whether the user has selected the exit button B400 based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S111). When the user selects the exit button B400 (S111; Y), the control unit 11 transmits an exit request for exiting the battle room to the game server 30 (S113). In addition, in other game terminals 10, when the exit button B400 is selected, an exit request is transmitted to the game server 30.

  In the game server 30, the control unit 31 determines whether a leaving request has been received (S317). When it is not determined that the exit request has been received (S317; N), the process proceeds to S327 described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the exit request has been received (S317; Y), the control unit 31 exits the user who has issued the exit request from the competition room (S319), and increases the number of times indicated by the penalty information (S321). In S319, the control unit 31 deletes information corresponding to the user ID included in the entry request from the entry user information of the record corresponding to the competition room ID included in the exit request in the competition room database DB2. Further, in S321, the control unit 31 increases the number of times indicated by the penalty information of the record corresponding to the battle room ID included in the exit request in the user database DB1 by one.

  The control unit 31 determines whether to generate a penalty based on the penalty information in the user database DB1 (S323). In S323, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the number of times indicated by the penalty information has exceeded a threshold. The control unit 31 determines that a penalty is generated when the number of times is equal to or more than the threshold, and does not determine that a penalty is generated when the number of times is less than the threshold.

  When it is determined that a penalty is to be generated (S323; Y), the control unit 31 updates the penalty information of the user who generated the competition room (S325). In S325, the control unit 31 refers to the generation user information of the record corresponding to the battle room ID included in the exit request in the battle room database DB2. The control unit 31 stores the current date and time in the date and time of the penalty information of the record corresponding to the user ID included in the generated user information in the user database DB1, and turns on the occurrence flag. The game server 30 periodically refers to the penalty information in the user database DB1, and turns off the occurrence flag and resets the number of records for which a certain period has elapsed from the date and time of the penalty information.

  In the game terminal 10, the control unit 11 determines whether or not all the games in the local league have ended based on the battle room data DT1 (S115). In S115, the control unit 11 determines whether or not all the matches for which the match combination has been determined have ended based on the game data stored in the match room data DT1. When it is not determined that all the games have been completed (S115; N), the process returns to the processing of S111, the matching processing of the next game is executed, and the remaining games of the local league proceed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that all the games have been completed (S115; Y), the control unit 11 displays the commendation ceremony image G7 based on the battle room data DT1 (S117), and instructs the game server 30 to perform the commendation ceremony. An end notification indicating that the image G7 has been displayed is transmitted (S119). Note that the end notification in S119 may be made in a predetermined data format, and includes, for example, the competition room ID of the competition room in which the local league has ended.

  In the game server 30, when receiving the end notification, the control unit 31 gives a reward to the user in the battle room (S327), and this processing ends. In S327, the control unit 31 specifies the user ID of the user who has entered the competition room with reference to the entry user information of the competition room database DB2, associates a new game item with the user ID, or associates the user ID with the user ID. Or increase the associated in-game currency. The reward may be given by the user performing a predetermined receiving operation from the notification section in the game.

  Note that the game server 30 may not consider that the local league has ended unless it receives an end notification from all the game terminals 10 that have entered the competition room. In this case, if there is any user who has not finished viewing the award ceremony image G7, no reward is given. Further, when there is a user who has not finished viewing the award ceremony image G7 even if only one of the users has finished, if any of the users has left the room, it may be considered that the user has left the room halfway.

  According to the game system S described above, when the execution state of the game does not satisfy the predetermined condition, it is determined that a new competition room is not generated, thereby preventing generation of a new competition room by the same user. it can. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an increase in the consumption of the game data due to the inconsistency of the competition rooms.

  In addition, if at least one user has left the competition room before the game enters the predetermined execution state, it is determined that a new competition room is not to be created, and a new game room created by the user who created the competition room is determined. The generation of a match room can be prevented.

  In addition, when a state in which a new match room is not generated by a user's request continues for a predetermined period, it is determined that a new match room is to be generated, thereby preventing a new match room from being generated forever. . For example, when a new competition room cannot be generated for a reason not intended by the user, it is possible to prevent improper heavy penalties from being imposed.

  In addition, when the execution of the game has not started, it is determined that a new match room is to be generated, so that an unduly heavy penalty is imposed when there is a valid reason that the game could not be started. Can be prevented.

  In addition, when the game execution condition satisfies a predetermined condition, a reward is given as well as a new competition room can be generated, so that motivation to play until the game execution condition satisfies the predetermined condition is provided. Can be.

  In addition, if the execution status of the game in a predetermined number or more of the plurality of competition rooms generated by the same user does not satisfy the predetermined condition, it is determined that a new competition room is not generated, and the penalty is unreasonable. Weight can be prevented.

  In addition, the user can confirm the execution status of the game. Therefore, it is possible to make the user confirm whether or not the situation is determined not to generate a new competition room.

  In addition, it is possible to give motivation to play the game until each user looks at the results of the game.

[5. Modification]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. Changes can be made as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  (1) For example, in the embodiment, the case where the penalty occurs when there is a user who has left the room before the award ceremony image G7 is displayed has been described. However, the predetermined conditions under which the penalty occurs are described in the embodiment. It is not limited to the example. For example, the predetermined condition is that a predetermined time limit set when a competition room is generated elapses without a predetermined execution state of the game.

  The predetermined time limit is, for example, a period from the time when the competition room is generated to a time after a predetermined time after the time. The predetermined time may be a predetermined time, and may be, for example, about several hours, or several days or weeks.

  For example, in the modification (1), the generation date and time when the battle room was generated is stored in the battle room database DB2. After generating the competition room, the generation unit 301 stores the generation date and time of the generated competition room in the competition room database DB2. The generation date and time may be the date and time when the generation of the competition room is completed, may be a date and time that is a predetermined time before or after the generation date and time, or may be the reception date and time of the generation request.

  The first determination unit 304 of the modified example (1) determines whether or not the time interval between the generation date and time of the competition room and the current date and time is equal to or greater than a threshold when the game is not in the predetermined execution state. The first determination unit 304 determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied when determining that the time interval is equal to or greater than the threshold, and determines that the predetermined condition is not satisfied when determining that the time interval is equal to or greater than the threshold. The second determination unit determines that a new competition room is to be generated when the first determination unit 304 determines that the time interval is less than the threshold, and determines that the time interval is equal to or greater than the threshold by the first determination unit 304. When it is determined, it is determined that a new competition room is not generated.

  According to the modified example (1), when a predetermined time limit elapses without a predetermined execution state of the game, it is determined that a new competition room is not generated. Since the remaining time can be prevented, the data consumption of the game system can be reduced.

  (2) Also, for example, a case has been described in which a battle room is generated in order for a user to battle another user, but the room need not be in the form of a room. For example, a user group may be generated, and a user who wants to play with another user may belong to the user group.

  The user group is, for example, a group including a plurality of users as members. For example, a plurality of users belonging to the same user group are a plurality of users competing for superiority (rank or win / loss) of the game. For example, a user group is a group of users who want to play a game that competes with other users, or who want to play a game that aims to achieve a goal in cooperation with other users. There may be.

  Stated another way, the user group may be for declaring participation in the game. For example, the user group indicates an object existing in the world in the game. Also, for example, the user group may be what is called a room / lobby set in the game, may be a predetermined place set in the virtual world, or may be another friend such as a guild. It may be called by name. Further, for example, the user group may be a record on a database or an array using a hash structure on a memory.

  A match room is an example of a user group, and the place described as a match room in the embodiment can be read as a user group. For this reason, the generation unit 301 generates a user group based on a user request. The first determination unit 304 determines whether the execution status of the game associated with the user group satisfies a predetermined condition. The second determination unit 305 determines whether to generate a new user group at the request of the user based on the determination result of the first determination unit 305. Details of these processes are as described in the embodiment.

  According to the modified example (2), when the execution state of the game does not satisfy the predetermined condition, it is determined that a new user group is not to be generated, so that generation of a new competition room by the same user can be prevented. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the consumption of the game data from increasing due to the inconsistency of the user groups.

  (3) Also, for example, in the embodiment, the local league has been described as an example. However, the same processing as the embodiment may be applied to the exhibition, or the same processing as the embodiment may be applied to the online match. Is also good.

  Further, for example, in the embodiment, the case where a penalty occurs when any user leaves the competition room has been described as an example, but the condition for generating the penalty may be a predetermined condition, for example, The condition may be that the user who created the match room leaves the room, or that a user other than the user who created the match room leaves the room and the number of users in the match room becomes less than a predetermined number. Is also good. In addition, for example, the condition may be that a predetermined number of users or more leave the room.

  Further, for example, in the embodiment, the case where the main processing related to the management of the match room is executed in the game server 30 and the game server 30 corresponds to the game control device according to the present invention has been described. Each function may be realized in the game terminal 10. For example, the generation unit 301, the entry unit 302, the exit unit 303, the first determination unit 304, the second determination unit 305, the third determination unit 306, the fourth determination unit 307, the reward giving unit 308, and the display control unit 309 are used for the game. It may be realized in the terminal 10. In this case, these functions are implemented mainly by the control unit 11.

  For example, when the generation unit 301 is realized by the game terminal 10, the generation unit 301 generates a battle room by generating a battle room ID and transmitting data including the user ID and the battle room ID to the game server 30. You may. Further, for example, when the entry unit 302 is realized by the game terminal 10, information such as a user ID may be acquired from another game terminal 10 and another user may be entered by updating the entry user information. Further, for example, when the exit unit 303 is realized by the game terminal 10, information such as a user ID may be acquired from another game terminal 10 and another user may be exited by updating the entry user information. Further, for example, when the first determination unit 304 is implemented by the game terminal 10, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied by referring to the game data stored in the battle room data DT1. Further, for example, when the second determination unit 305 is realized by the game terminal 10, the determination result of whether to generate a new competition room may be transmitted to the game server 30.

  Further, for example, each function may be shared between the game terminal 10 and the game server 30. In this case, the processing result may be transmitted and received between the game terminal 10 and the game server 30. For example, the generation unit 301 may be realized in the game terminal 10, and the first determination unit 304 and the second determination unit 305 may be realized in the game server 30. Further, for example, the generation unit 301 and the first determination unit 304 may be realized in the game terminal 10, and the second determination unit 305 may be realized in the game server 30.

[6. Appendix]
From the above description, the present invention is grasped as follows, for example.

  1) A game system (S) according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a generation unit (301) that generates a competition room based on a user's request; and a game execution status associated with the competition room is determined by a predetermined condition. A first determination unit (304) for determining whether or not a condition is satisfied, and a second determination unit for determining whether to generate a new competition room at the request of the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit (304). 2 determination means (305).

  10) The game system (S) according to one aspect of the present invention includes a generation unit (301) that generates a user group based on a user request, and a game condition associated with the user group that meets a predetermined condition. First determining means (304) for determining whether or not a condition is satisfied; and determining whether to generate a new user group at the request of the user based on the determination result of the first determining means (304). 2 determination means (305).

  11) A game control device (10, 30) according to an aspect of the present invention determines whether or not an execution state of a game associated with a competition room generated based on a user's request satisfies a predetermined condition. A first determination unit (304), and a second determination unit (305) that determines whether or not to generate a new competition room at the request of the user based on the determination result of the first determination unit (304). ,including.

  12) The game control device (10, 30) according to one aspect of the present invention determines whether or not the execution state of the game associated with the user group generated based on the request of the user satisfies a predetermined condition. A first determination unit (304), and a second determination unit (305) that determines whether to generate a new user group based on the request of the user based on the determination result of the first determination unit (304). ,including.

  13) A program according to one embodiment of the present invention causes a computer to function as the game system (S) according to any one of 1) to 10) or the game control device (10, 30) according to 11) or 12). .

  14) An information storage medium according to one embodiment of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium storing the program of 13).

  According to the inventions according to 1) or 10) to 14), when the execution state of the game does not satisfy the predetermined condition, it is determined that a new competition room is not to be generated, so that the same user can generate a new competition room. Can be prevented. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an increase in the consumption of the game data due to the inconsistency of the competition rooms.

  2) In one aspect of the present invention, the game system (S) further includes a cancellation unit (303) for canceling the association of the user associated with the competition room, and the predetermined condition is that the game is executed when a predetermined game is executed. Before the execution state is reached, the association between at least one user and the competition room is released. According to the aspect of 2), when the association between at least one user and the competition room is released before the game enters the predetermined execution state, it is determined that a new competition room is not generated. Generation of a new competition room by the user who created the competition room can be prevented.

  3) In one aspect of the present invention, the game system (S) determines whether or not a state in which the new competition room has not been generated at the request of the user has continued for a predetermined period of time. The second determination means (305) further includes: a second determination means (305) configured to perform the second determination means (305) based on a determination result of the first determination means (304) and a determination result of the third determination means (306). Determines whether to create a new match room. According to the aspect of 3), if a state in which a new match room is not generated by a user's request continues for a predetermined period, it is determined that a new match room is to be generated, so that a new match room cannot be generated forever. Can be prevented. For example, when a new competition room cannot be generated for a reason not intended by the user, it is possible to prevent improper heavy penalties from being imposed.

  4) In one aspect of the present invention, the game apparatus further includes a fourth determining means (307) for determining whether or not the execution of the game has been started, and wherein the second determining means (305) includes the first determining means (304). ) And the determination result of the fourth determination means (307), it is determined whether or not to generate the new competition room at the request of the user. According to the aspect of 4), when the execution of the game has not been started, it is determined that a new competition room is to be generated. For example, if there is a valid reason that the game could not be started, an unduly heavy penalty Can be prevented from being imposed.

  5) In one aspect of the present invention, the game system (S) provides a reward granting unit (308) for rewarding a user associated with the competition room based on the determination result of the first determining unit (304). ). According to the aspect of 5), when the game execution condition satisfies the predetermined condition, not only a new competition room can be generated, but also a reward is given, so that the game is played until the game execution condition satisfies the predetermined condition. Can be motivated.

  6) In one aspect of the present invention, the generation unit (301) generates the competition room each time the user makes a request, and the second determination unit (305) generates the competition room according to the user's request. It is determined whether or not to generate the new competition room at the request of the user based on the determination result of the first determination means (304) for a predetermined number or more of the competition rooms among the plurality of competition rooms. I do. According to the aspect of (6), when the execution state of the game in a predetermined number or more of the plurality of competition rooms generated by the same user does not satisfy the predetermined condition, it is determined that a new competition room is not generated. This can prevent the penalty from becoming unduly heavy.

  7) In one aspect of the present invention, the game system (S) may display information for identifying an execution state of the game with display means (15) corresponding to a user associated with the match room, And display means (309) for displaying on at least one of the display means (15) corresponding to the user who created the room. According to the mode (7), the user can confirm the execution status of the game. Therefore, it is possible to make the user confirm whether or not the situation is determined not to generate a new competition room.

  8) In one aspect of the present invention, the game system (S) displays, based on an execution result of the game, a result of the user associated with the battle room on display means (15) corresponding to the user. And a display control unit (309) for causing the display control unit (309) to display a result. According to the mode (8), it is possible to give a motivation to play the game until each user watches the results of the game.

  9) In one aspect of the present invention, the predetermined condition is that a predetermined time limit set when the competition room is generated elapses without the predetermined execution state of the game. According to the aspect of 9), when a predetermined time limit elapses without a predetermined execution state of the game, it is determined that a new competition room is not to be generated. Since the remaining data can be prevented, the data consumption of the game system can be reduced.

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Claims (13)

Generating means for generating a competition room based on a user request;
Canceling means for canceling the association of the user associated with the battle room;
A first determination unit configured to determine whether or not the association between at least one user and the competition room has been released before the game associated with the competition room enters a predetermined execution state ;
A second determination unit configured to determine whether a new competition room is to be generated based on a request from the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit;
Game system including. Generating means for generating a competition room based on a user request;
First determining means for determining whether or not the execution state of the game associated with the competition room satisfies a predetermined condition;
Third determination means for determining state by Ri new was Do match room to request is not generated in the user whether or not continued for a predetermined period of time,
And a determination result of said first determination means, the determination result of the third judging means, based on the second determination means for determining whether to generate the new competition room at the request of the user,
Game system including . Generating means for generating a competition room based on a user request;
First determining means for determining whether or not the execution state of the game associated with the competition room satisfies a predetermined condition;
Fourth determining means for determining whether or not the execution of the game has been started ;
And a determination result of said first determining means, and determination result of the fourth determination means, based on a second determination means for determining whether to generate a Do competition room was new Ri by the request of the user ,
Game system including . Generating means for generating a user group based on a user request;
Canceling means for canceling the association of the user associated with the user group;
First determining means for determining whether or not the association between at least one user and the user group has been released before the game associated with the user group enters a predetermined execution state ;
A second determination unit configured to determine whether to generate a new user group based on a request of the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit;
Game system including. Generating means for generating a user group based on a user request;
First determining means for determining whether or not the execution state of the game associated with the user group satisfies a predetermined condition;
Third determining means for determining whether or not a state in which a new user group is not generated by the request of the user has continued for a predetermined period;
A second determination unit configured to determine whether to generate the new user group based on a request of the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit and a determination result of the third determination unit;
Game system including. Generating means for generating a user group based on a user request;
First determining means for determining whether or not the execution state of the game associated with the user group satisfies a predetermined condition;
Fourth determining means for determining whether or not the execution of the game has been started;
A second determination unit configured to determine whether to generate a new user group based on a request of the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit and a determination result of the fourth determination unit;
Game system including. Before the game associated with the competition room generated based on the user's request enters the predetermined execution state, it is determined whether or not the association between at least one user and the competition room has been released . Determining means;
A second determination unit that determines whether to generate a new competition room based on a request of the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit;
A game control device including: First determining means for determining whether or not the execution state of the game associated with the competition room generated based on the user's request satisfies a predetermined condition;
Third determining means for determining whether or not a state in which a new competition room is not generated at the request of the user has continued for a predetermined period;
A second determination unit that determines whether to generate the new competition room at the request of the user based on the determination result of the first determination unit and the determination result of the third determination unit;
A game control device including: First determining means for determining whether or not the execution state of the game associated with the competition room generated based on the user's request satisfies a predetermined condition;
Fourth determining means for determining whether or not the execution of the game has been started;
A second determination unit configured to determine whether to generate a new competition room based on a request of the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit and a determination result of the fourth determination unit;
A game control device including: Before a game associated with a user group generated based on a user request enters a predetermined execution state, it is determined whether or not the association between at least one user and the user group has been released . Determining means;
A second determination unit configured to determine whether to generate a new user group based on a request of the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit;
A game control device including: First determining means for determining whether or not the execution status of the game associated with the user group generated based on the request of the user satisfies a predetermined condition;
Third determining means for determining whether or not a state in which a new user group is not generated by the request of the user has continued for a predetermined period;
A second determination unit configured to determine whether to generate the new user group based on a request of the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit and a determination result of the third determination unit;
A game control device including: First determining means for determining whether or not the execution status of the game associated with the user group generated based on the request of the user satisfies a predetermined condition;
Fourth determining means for determining whether or not the execution of the game has been started;
A second determination unit configured to determine whether to generate a new user group based on a request of the user based on a determination result of the first determination unit and a determination result of the fourth determination unit;
A game control device including: A program for causing a computer to function as the game system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 or the game control device according to any one of claims 7 to 12 .

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