JP6684040B2 - Server device and server program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a server device and a server program.

  When a first user registered in the game service invites a second user who has not yet registered in the game service to register, and the invited second user newly registers, A technique of giving a privilege to the invited first user is disclosed (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2012-195415, A

  By the way, the invited user cannot enjoy the game without registering to the game service and going through the tutorial on how to play the game, etc., until the user can actually enjoy the game. There was a fear. Also, until the game was actually started, it was difficult to judge whether the game was suitable for one's taste.

An object of the present invention is to provide a server device and a server program that allow a user invited to a game to be smoothly introduced into the game.

One aspect of the present invention is: log information storage means for storing log information for reproducing a play of an electronic game played on one information terminal; and invitation information including link information for accessing the log information. and invitation information providing means for providing the other information terminal, sent when the link information is selected in the another information terminal, the log information corresponding to the selected link information to the other information terminal and log information transmitting means for a server device comprising a.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a computer is provided with a log information storage unit for storing log information for reproducing a play of an electronic game played on one information terminal, and a link information for accessing the log information. and invitation information providing means for providing the invitation information including the other information terminal, if the link information is selected in the another information terminal, the other information the log information corresponding to the selected link information It is a server program that functions as a log information transmitting means for transmitting to a terminal .

Here, it is preferable that the log information storage means can store a plurality of the log information corresponding to the one information terminal .

Further, it is preferable to include registration information transmitting means for transmitting information for registering to the service of the electronic game to the other information terminal .

Further, it is preferable that the invitation information providing unit provides the invitation information to the other information terminal via a social network service in which a user is not specified .

  Another aspect of the present invention is an invitation information receiving means for receiving invitation information including link information for inviting to a game, and a user of an invitation source preliminarily associated with the selected link information by selecting the link information. An electronic game apparatus comprising: log information receiving means for receiving log information of the electronic game; and game reproducing means for reproducing the history of the electronic game based on the log information.

  Another aspect of the present invention is an invitation information receiving means for receiving invitation information including link information for inviting a computer to a game, and an invitation pre-associated with the selected link information by selecting the link information. It is an electronic game program that functions as log information receiving means for receiving log information of an original user's electronic game, and game reproducing means for reproducing a history of an electronic game based on the log information.

  Here, it is preferable to include a game execution means for causing the user of the invitee to play the electronic game from the state played by the user of the invitee based on the log information.

  According to the present invention, a user who has been invited by another user can be smoothly introduced into the game.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the electronic game system in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the information terminal in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of the server in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of registration of the play database in embodiment of this invention. 6 is a flowchart of an invitation process according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart of the invitation process in the modification of this invention.

  The electronic game system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes an information terminal 100 and a server 102, as shown in FIG. The server 102 is communicatively connected to a plurality of information terminals 100 (100a, 100b ...) Through an information communication network 104. The server 102 provides information so that the information terminal 100 can play an electronic game.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the information terminal 100 includes a processing unit 10, a storage unit 12, an input unit 14, an output unit 16 and a communication unit 18. The information terminal 100 has a basic configuration of a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, or a tablet terminal that can communicate. In the present embodiment, information terminal 100 functions as an electronic game device.

  The processing unit 10 includes means for performing arithmetic processing such as a CPU. The processing unit 10 realizes the functions available in the information terminal 100 by executing the mobile terminal program stored in the storage unit 12. The storage unit 12 includes storage means such as a semiconductor memory or a memory card. The storage unit 12 is connected to the processing unit 10 so as to be accessible, and stores information such as an electronic game program, data necessary for processing an electronic game, and a database. The input unit 14 includes means for inputting information to the information terminal 100. The input unit 14 includes, for example, a touch panel and buttons that receive an input from the user. The output unit 16 includes means for outputting a user interface screen (UI) for receiving input information from the user and a processing result in the information terminal 100. The output unit 16 includes, for example, a display that presents an image to the user. The communication unit 18 includes an interface for exchanging information with other information communication devices via the information communication network 104. The communication by the communication unit 18 may be wired or wireless.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the server 102 includes a processing unit 20, a storage unit 22, an input unit 24, an output unit 26, and a communication unit 28. The server 102 has the basic configuration of a computer having a communication function. In the present embodiment, the server 102 functions as an electronic game providing device.

  The processing unit 20 includes means for performing arithmetic processing such as a CPU. The processing unit 20 controls the functions available in the information terminal 100 by executing the server program stored in the storage unit 22. The storage unit 22 includes storage means such as a semiconductor memory and a hard disk. The storage unit 22 is connected to the processing unit 20 so as to be accessible, and stores information such as an electronic game providing program, data used in the electronic game acquired from the information terminal 100, and a database. The input unit 24 includes means for inputting information to the server 102. The input unit 24 includes, for example, a keyboard that receives an input from the user. The output unit 26 includes means for outputting a user interface screen (UI) for receiving input information from the user and a processing result in the server 102. The output unit 26 includes, for example, a display that presents an image to the user. The communication unit 28 is configured to include an interface for exchanging information with the information terminal 100 and other information communication devices via the information communication network 104. The communication by the communication unit 28 may be wired or wireless.

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the user A has the information terminal 100a and the user B has the information terminal 100b. Further, it is assumed that the user A is registered in the electronic game service provided by the server 102 using the information terminal 100a and is playing the electronic game provided by the service. On the other hand, it is assumed that the user B has not registered with the electronic game service provided by the server 102 and cannot play the electronic game provided by the service.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the electronic game program executed in information terminal 100 includes a function of acquiring information about the electronic game played by the user and uploading it to server 102. The server 102 registers information (log information) about the electronic game uploaded from the information terminal 100 in the play database of the storage unit 22 for each user.

  The information (log information) about the electronic game may be a photograph or a moving image in which an image of the electronic game being played is stored, or an input log made by the player on the electronic game. Further, the upload of the information regarding the electronic game may be automatically performed or may be performed according to an instruction from the player of the electronic game.

  As shown in the registration example of FIG. 4, the play database stores a user ID, a play data ID, a reproduction URL, and a game URL in association with each other. The play database is stored in the storage unit 22 of the server 102.

  The user ID is an identifier that identifies a user registered in the electronic game service provided by the server 102. The user ID is assigned a unique identifier for each user.

  The play data ID is an identifier used for reading parameters and data for executing the electronic game played by the user identified by the associated user ID. In the storage unit 22 of the server 102, parameters and data used when providing an electronic game while communicating with the information terminal 100 are registered in association with the play data ID. When the play data ID is designated, the server 102 reads out the parameters and data associated with the play data ID, and executes the electronic game based on the information.

  It should be noted that specific processing in the electronic game is not a characteristic of the present invention, so specific description will be omitted.

  The reproduction URL is link information for browsing the past play of the electronic game of the first user when the first user identified by the associated user ID invites the second user to the electronic game service. Is. In the storage unit 22 of the server 102, a record (log information such as a still image, a moving image, and an input log) when the first user plays the electronic game as a player and registers the play data ID is associated with the reproduction URL. Remembered By accessing the reproduction URL, the log information associated with the reproduction URL is read, and the play of the electronic game can be reproduced by the log information.

  The game URL is a URL for inviting another user to the electronic game system. The game URL is link information for starting the electronic game from the stage based on the result of playing the electronic game by the user who is the invitation source when selected by another user who is the invitation target. In the storage unit 22 of the server 102, log information for restarting the electronic game from the state when the user specified by the associated user ID registers the play data ID is stored in association with the game URL. By accessing the game URL, the information associated with the game URL is read, and the game can be started from the state in which the user identified by the associated user ID is playing.

  A plurality of play data IDs, reproduction URLs, and game URLs may be registered for the same user. In the example of FIG. 4, four sets of play data IDs, reproduction URLs, and game URLs are registered for the user whose user ID is a0001.

  Further, the registration in the play database may be performed after the user finishes playing the electronic game. Further, the user may be allowed to register according to an instruction from the user while playing the electronic game.

  Hereinafter, the invitation process to the electronic game system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the following description, an example in which the user A who uses the information terminal 100a invites the user B who uses the information terminal 100b to the electronic game system via the server 102 will be described. The information terminals 100a and 100b and the server 102 function as means for performing the respective processings by performing the following processings.

  In step S10, the information terminal 100a receives an instruction to invite another user to the electronic game service. The processing in this step corresponds to the invitation instruction receiving means. While the user A, who is the first user, plays the electronic game or after the play is finished, the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100a displays a selection unit for inviting another user to the electronic game service. When the user A selects (tap in the case of a touch panel) the selection unit on the screen, the invitation process to another user is started.

  In step S12, information terminal 100a posts to a messaging tool or SNS. The process in this step corresponds to the posting acceptance means. The information terminal 100a displays a messaging tool for inviting another user to the electronic game system and an interface screen for prompting posting to the SNS. Along with this, the user A specifies another user (user B) who is the target of the invitation to the electronic game system. The user A inputs, for example, a destination address of a message to the user B who is an invitation target and access information of SNS. The information terminal 100a transmits, to the server 102, the user ID of the user A who is the introduction source and the access information to the user B specified as the invitation target.

  The posting to the messaging tool or SNS may be performed without specifying the user. That is, the post of the user who is the invitation source is transmitted to the messaging tool or the server of the SNS, and is disclosed to a plurality of users such as the friend of the transmission source user and other SNS users. Then, when the user accesses the messaging tool or the SNS server, the post is displayed on the information terminal 100 of the user.

  It is also possible to accept the input of a message from the user of the invitation source to the user to be invited and send the message to the server 102.

  When the invitation process is started, the server 102 transmits information (hypertext or the like) about a messaging tool for inviting another user to the electronic game system to the information terminal 100a and an interface for prompting posting to the SNS. Alternatively, the information terminal 100a may post using the interface.

  In step S14, an invitation is given to the user who has been invited. The process in this step corresponds to the invitation information transmitting means. When the server 102 receives the user ID of the invitation source user A and the access information of the invitation target user B from the information terminal 100a, the server 102 transmits the invitation information to the information terminal 100b of the user B. The server 102 refers to the play database stored in the storage unit 22, reads the reproduction URL and the game URL associated with the user ID of the user A who is the invitation source, and the read reproduction URL and the game URL are the invitation information ( It is transmitted to the information terminal 100b by including it in a hypertext or the like.

  Further, when posting to a messaging tool or SNS without specifying the user, the posting includes the reproduction URL and the game URL associated with the user ID of the user A who is the invitation source. The server 102 transmits post information including the reproduction URL and the game URL to a server that provides a messaging tool or SNS service. Thereby, other users can receive the invitation from the user A by accessing the messaging tool or the SNS.

  At this time, if there is a message from the user of the invitation source to the user to be invited, the message may be included in the invitation information and transmitted.

  When a plurality of sets of reproduction URLs and game URLs are registered for the user who is the invitation source, all the information may be included in the invitation information and transmitted. Also, the user of the transmission source may be allowed to specify which reproduction URL and game URL to use.

  In step S16, the invitation information is displayed on the information terminal 100b of the user B who is the invitation target. This step corresponds to the invitation information receiving means and the invitation information displaying means. The information terminal 100b of the user B receives the invitation information from the server 102 and causes the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100b to display information for inviting the user B to the electronic game system. It is preferable that the displayed screen includes hyperlinks of the reproduction URL and the game URL.

  In step S18, an instruction to browse the play of the electronic game is received from the user B. The processing in this step corresponds to the browsing instruction receiving means. When the user B who receives the invitation from the user A wants to know what kind of electronic game it is before registering in the electronic game system, the user B specifies a reproduction URL (hyperlink). When the reproduction URL is designated, the information terminal 100b transmits a request for reproducing the play data of the user A to the server 102.

  In step S20, log information for reproducing the play of the electronic game is transmitted to the information terminal 100b. The processing in this step corresponds to the log information transmitting means. Upon receiving the reproduction URL designated by the user B, the server 102 reads the log information registered in the storage unit 22 in association with the reproduction URL, and transmits the log information to the information terminal 100b. Further, in addition to the log information, a registration URL (preferably a hyperlink) for registering in the electronic game service after the reproduction of the log information is transmitted to the information terminal 100b.

  In step S22, the electronic game play is reproduced based on the log information. The processing in this step corresponds to the log information receiving means and the game reproducing means. When the information terminal 100b receives the log information from the server 102, the information terminal 100b reproduces the play of the electronic game based on the log information. When the log information is a moving image, the moving image data stored in the storage unit 22 of the server 102 may be reproduced on the information terminal 100b. When the log information is the input log, the game may be automatically executed on the information terminal 100b based on the input log.

  For example, if the information for reproducing the scene when the user A successfully clears the electronic game is registered as the log information, the user B displays a reproduction screen of how to clear the electronic game. You can learn from Further, by registering, as the log information, information that reproduces a scene when the user A makes an interesting failure in the electronic game, the user B can know the interestingness when making a failure in the electronic game.

  In this way, by reproducing the situation of playing the electronic game and presenting it to the user B who is the invitation target, communication between the user A and the user B is activated. In addition, it is possible to reduce the psychological hurdle until the user B registers with the electronic game service and smoothly guide the user B to the electronic game. In addition, the user B can determine whether or not the electronic game provided in the invited electronic game service is interesting before registering as a user in the electronic game service.

  In step S24, a user registration instruction is accepted from the user of the invitee. The processing in this step corresponds to the user registration instruction receiving means. When the reproduction of the log information is completed on the information terminal 100b, the registration URL (hyperlink) is displayed on the output unit 16 of the information terminal 100b. User B selects the displayed registration URL when registering for the electronic game service. When the registration URL is selected, the information terminal 100b transmits the registration URL to the server 102.

  In step S26, the registration process of the electronic game service of user B is started. This process corresponds to user registration means. Upon receiving the registration URL from the information terminal 100b, the server 102 transmits information for registering to the electronic game service to the information terminal 100b. The information for registration may be, for example, hypertext of a registration website.

  At this time, based on the information transmitted from the information terminal 100b of the user B, it is determined whether the user B is a registered user who is already registered in the electronic game service or a new user who is not registered, and the user B is a new user. The user registration process may be performed only when it is determined that there is. This process corresponds to the user registration determination means.

  Thereby, the user B can be registered as a new user of the electronic game service. Since the existing method can be applied to the registration process, the description thereof will be omitted.

  When the user B completes the user registration of the electronic game service, a friend application for establishing a friend relationship in the electronic game service may be sent to the inviting user A. Alternatively, the user B and the user A may be friends when the user B completes the user registration of the electronic game service. These processes correspond to the friend relationship building means. As a result, the user A can start the game with friends present, and thus the motivation for the user A to start the game can be increased.

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In the above embodiment, the reproduction URL is pointed out by the user B, and the log information of the electronic game is reproduced. However, the information regarding the invitation provided to the user B is not limited to this, and the invited user B may be allowed to actually play the electronic game.

  Hereinafter, the invitation process to the electronic game system according to the present modification will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the following description, an example in which the user A who uses the information terminal 100a invites the user B who uses the information terminal 100b to the electronic game system via the server 102 will be described. The same steps as those in the above embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. By performing the following processing, the information terminals 100a and 100b and the server 102 function as means for performing the respective processing. Note that the play data of the user A may be reproduced after step S16, and then the process of step S30 may be executed. In this case, the reproduction of the play data of the user A is performed by the same processing as that in steps S18 to S20 described above.

  In step S30, an instruction to play (try) the electronic game is accepted. The process in this step corresponds to the play instruction receiving means. When the user B who receives the invitation from the user A wants to play the electronic game before registering in the electronic game system, the user B specifies the game URL (hyperlink). When the game URL is designated, the information terminal 100b transmits the game URL to the server 102.

  In step S32, log information for playing the electronic game is transmitted to the information terminal 100b. The processing in this step corresponds to the log information transmitting means. When the server 102 receives the game URL designated by the user B, the server 102 reads the log information for restarting the game registered in the storage unit 22 in association with the game URL, and transmits the log information to the information terminal 100b. At this time, if there is an application or the like necessary to execute the electronic game on the information terminal 100b, the application and the like are transmitted. In addition to the log information, a registration URL (preferably a hyperlink) for registering in the electronic game service after playing the electronic game is transmitted to the information terminal 100b.

  In step S34, the electronic game is started based on the log information. The processing in this step corresponds to the log information receiving means and the game executing means. When the information terminal 100b receives the log information from the server 102, the information terminal 100b starts the electronic game based on the log information. At this time, an application necessary for playing the electronic game may be executed as needed.

  For example, if the log information is registered as the log information so that the electronic game is started from a scene immediately before the user A can clear a certain stage of the electronic game, how the user B clears the electronic game. You can easily know if you should. In addition, it is possible to experience the joy of clearing an electronic game. If the log information is registered as log information so that the electronic game is restarted from the scene where the user A is fighting the raid boss in the electronic game or the scene where the user A is playing on a special stage, the user B can: You can experience the fun unique to the electronic game without reducing complicated procedures.

  In this way, communication between the user A and the user B is activated by allowing the user of the invitation source to play the electronic game from the scene where the user of the invitation source plays the electronic game. In addition, it is possible to reduce the psychological hurdle until the user B registers with the electronic game service and smoothly guide the user B to the electronic game. In addition, the user B can determine whether or not the electronic game provided in the invited electronic game service is interesting before registering as a user in the electronic game service.

  The start of the electronic game and the user registration may be performed at the same time.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the server 102 manages log information and the like, but part or all of the processing performed by the server 102 may be performed by the information terminal 100a or 100b. Alternatively, it may be performed by another information terminal 100.

  10 processing unit, 12 storage unit, 14 input unit, 16 output unit, 18 communication unit, 20 processing unit, 22 storage unit, 24 input unit, 26 output unit, 28 communication unit, 100 (100a, 100b) information terminal, 102 Server, 104 information communication network.

Claims (8)

Log information storage means for storing log information for reproducing the play of the electronic game played on one information terminal;
An invitation information providing means for providing invitation information including link information for accessing the log information without receiving a request from the user to be invited to another information terminal used by the user to be invited;
Log information transmitting means for transmitting the log information corresponding to the selected link information to the other information terminal when the link information is selected in the other information terminal,
A server device including. The server device according to claim 1, wherein
The log information storage means is a server device capable of storing a plurality of the log information corresponding to the one information terminal. The server device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
A server device comprising registration information transmitting means for transmitting information for registering to the electronic game service to the other information terminal. The server device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The invitation information providing unit, server device that provides the invitation information regardless of specific user via the source over interstitial network service to the other information terminal. Computer,
Log information storage means for storing log information for reproducing the play of the electronic game played on one information terminal;
An invitation information providing means for providing invitation information including link information for accessing the log information without receiving a request from the user to be invited to another information terminal used by the user to be invited;
Log information transmitting means for transmitting the log information corresponding to the selected link information to the other information terminal when the link information is selected in the other information terminal,
A server program that functions as a. The server program according to claim 5,
The log information storage means is a server program capable of storing a plurality of the log information corresponding to the one information terminal. The server program according to claim 5 or 6, wherein
A server program that causes the computer to function as registration information transmitting means for transmitting information for registering to the service of the electronic game to the other information terminal. The server program according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
The invitation information providing unit, server program for providing the invitation information regardless of specific user via the source over interstitial network service to the other information terminal.

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