JP6698342B2 - Program, server and game system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a program and a server.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a timing determination game (music game) in which a player inputs a marker according to the rhythm of music. In the game device for such a music game, the determination reference timing is predetermined in accordance with the rhythm of music and is converted into data. Then, a process of evaluating the player's input is performed based on the degree of deviation between the predetermined determination reference timing and the player's input timing.

  In such a game, score calculation is performed based on the player's input evaluation with respect to the marker, and the player enjoys the game play with the goal of high score (see Patent Document 1).

JP, 2010-88684, A

  By the way, in such a music game, the operator of the game may give a special point (an example of a privilege) to the player when the result of the game progressed by the player is successful. For example, control is performed such that a character with a high degree of rarity (rare value) is given to a person with a higher rank for this point.

  However, if the player is not good at a music game, the game may fail and points may not be earned, which may result in lack of motivation to continue playing the game.

  Further, in the case of a music game, there are players who lose the opportunity to play the game, such as being unable to concentrate on the game because they care about their surroundings.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and allows a player who is not good at game play or a player who is not provided with an opportunity to play a game to have another player play the game on behalf of the player. The purpose is to provide a program and a server that can obtain benefits.

(1) The present invention is
A server program connected to a player terminal via a network,
A recovery process of performing at least one of a process of increasing a predetermined parameter of the player with the passage of time, and a process of increasing the predetermined parameter of the player by using a recovery item owned by the player;
A parameter control unit that, when receiving information for advancing the game of the player from the terminal of the player, performs a consumption process of subtracting a consumption value consumed in exchange for the game progress from a predetermined parameter of the player,
A game progress control unit that advances the game of the player based on an operation input of the player's terminal;
A privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player when the game result of the game of the player is a predetermined result,
An instruction to transmit the instruction information for advancing the game of the player to the terminal of the other player when the request information for advancing the game of the player to the other player on behalf of the player is received from the terminal of the player Make the computer function as a control unit,
The parameter control unit,
When the request information is received from the player terminal, the consumption value is subtracted from the predetermined parameter of the player,
The game progress control unit,
When the instruction control unit transmits the instruction information to the terminal of the other player, the game of the player instructed by the instruction information is advanced based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player,
The privilege granting unit,
The present invention relates to a program for granting a privilege to the player and the other player, when the game result of the game of the player advanced based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player is a predetermined result.

  The present invention also relates to a computer-readable information storage medium, which stores the program for causing a computer to function as each of the units.

  The present invention also relates to a server including the above-mentioned units.

  According to the present invention, a player who is not good at playing a game or a player who does not have an opportunity to play the game can allow another player to proceed with the game of the player.

  Further, the other player can get an opportunity to play the game without the consumption value being subtracted from the predetermined parameter of the other player.

  Further, when the game result of the player's game progressed by the other player is a predetermined result (for example, success), since the privilege is given to the player and the other player, the privilege is given to both the player and the other player. It is possible to provide a game that can be obtained and can be satisfied.

(2) The program, information storage medium, and server of the present invention are
The privilege granting unit,
When the game result of the game played by the player based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player is a predetermined result, a privilege to be given to the player and the other player is set as the operation input of the player. If the game result of the game played by the player based on the game is a predetermined result, the same privilege as the privilege given to the player may be given.

  According to the present invention, since the privilege when the player advances the game and the privilege when the alternative other player advances the game are the same, the player does not have to ask the other player. The same benefits can be obtained, and a game with a satisfying feeling can be provided.

(3) The program, the information storage medium, and the server of the present invention include, for each player, a management unit that stores and manages player information in a storage unit in association with player identification information.
When a candidate request of another player to advance the game of the player on behalf of the player is received from the terminal of the player, the skill of the player is selected from the information of the plurality of players stored in the storage unit. Based on the parameter indicating the other player, the computer is further functioned as a request control unit for transmitting the information of the player extracted as the candidate of the other player to the terminal of the player,
The instruction control unit,
When the request information including the information that one player is selected as the other player from the other player's candidates is received from the player's terminal, the player's game is displayed on the other player's terminal. You may make it transmit the instruction information to advance.

  According to the present invention, the player can select one player who will proceed with the game on behalf of the player, from the candidates of the other players, at the will of the player. Further, according to the present invention, the candidates of the other players are extracted based on the parameter indicating the skill of the player, so that the candidates of the other players most suitable for the player can be listed.

(4) The program, information storage medium, and server of the present invention are
The parameter control unit,
When the request information is received from the player's terminal, the consumption value is determined based on at least one of the parameter indicating the skill of the player and the parameter indicating the skill of the other player, and the predetermined value of the player is determined. You may make it subtract the said consumption value determined from the parameter.

  According to the present invention, the consumption value is determined based on at least one of the parameter indicating the skill of the player and the parameter indicating the skill of another player. Therefore, the consumption value is determined according to the balance between the skill of the player and the skill of another player. The appropriate consumption value can be subtracted from the player's predetermined parameter.

(5) The program, information storage medium, and server of the present invention are
The game progress control unit,
When the instruction control unit transmits the instruction information for advancing the games of a plurality of players for the same game to the terminals of the other players,
Based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player, the same game may be controlled so that the game can be collectively progressed on behalf of each of the plurality of players in one game play.

  According to the present invention, another player can progress the game in a lump on behalf of each of the plurality of players in one game play of the same game, so that the other player can efficiently perform the game play. You can

(6) The program, information storage medium, and server of the present invention are
The privilege granting unit,
Based on an operation input of the terminal of the other player, when the game result of the game in which the game is collectively performed is a predetermined result, the other player is provided with a privilege according to the number of the plurality of players. However, a privilege for one person may be given to each of the plurality of players.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give other players on the side of receiving a request for game play an incentive to accept much game play.

(7) The program, information storage medium, and server of the present invention are
The parameter control unit,
Within the specific period set based on the timing of transmitting the instruction information to the terminal of the other player, the game of the player instructed by the instruction information is advanced based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player. If not, the consumption value may be added to the predetermined parameter of the player after the specific period has elapsed.

  According to the present invention, when another player does not progress the player's game within a specific period, the consumption value is added to the player's predetermined parameter and the predetermined parameter is not wastefully consumed. Can request a game play from another player with peace of mind.

(8) The program, information storage medium, and server of the present invention are
The instruction control unit,
When the request cancellation information for canceling the request information for canceling the request for the other player to proceed with the game of the other player is received from the terminal of the player, the game of the player is advanced to the terminal of the other player. To cancel the instruction information to send the instruction cancellation information,
The parameter control unit,
When the request cancellation information is received from the player terminal, the consumption value may be added to a predetermined parameter of the player.

  According to the present invention, it is possible for a player to cancel a request for another player to proceed with a game of another player at the will of the player, and when cancelled, the consumption value is added to the predetermined parameter of the player to set the predetermined parameter to the predetermined value. Since it is not wastefully consumed, the player can feel free to request the game play from another player.

The figure which shows the game system of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the terminal of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the functional block diagram of the server of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the input evaluation of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the information of the character of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the information of the unit of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the information of the player of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the information of the music of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the game play information of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. Explanatory drawing of the specific period of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the flow of a process of this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the flow of a process of this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the flow of a process of this embodiment. The flowchart which shows the flow of a process of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game image displayed on the display part of the terminal of this embodiment.

  The present embodiment will be described below. The present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are necessary configuration requirements of the invention.

1. Game System FIG. 1 shows a game system (network system, social network system) of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, it is composed of a plurality of terminals 10 and a server 20 (server system). That is, as shown in FIG. 1, in the game system of this embodiment, the server 20 that provides the service and the terminal 10 are configured to be connectable to a network (for example, the Internet).

  The server 20 is an information processing device that provides a service capable of providing communication among a plurality of users (players), and provides a community-type service called SNS (social networking service) in this embodiment. It is a server that does. That is, the server 20 transmits the user information (user name, diary, bulletin information, game field status, etc.) not only to the logged-in user, but also to other users who have a friend relationship with the user, and between the users. I try to communicate. The server 20 may provide services only to users who have registered as members. The server 20 may be configured by one or a plurality of servers (authentication server, game processing server, communication server, billing server, database server, etc.).

  In addition, the server 20 of the present embodiment provides an online game service (social game) in response to a request from the terminal 10. In the present embodiment, a game program is executed in the terminal 10, and in the server 20, the account information of the player, the game result of the game executed in the terminal 10, the game medium (card, object, etc.) usable in the game, Information such as items that can be used in the game, in-game currency that can be used in the game, and information about the stages that make up the game are managed.

  The terminal 10 is an information processing device such as a mobile terminal (smartphone, mobile phone, portable game machine, etc.), personal computer (PC), game device, image generation device, etc., and is connected via a network such as the Internet (WAN) or LAN. Device that can be connected to the server 20. The communication line between the terminal 10 and the server 20 may be wired or wireless.

2. Configuration 2.1 Configuration of Terminal FIG. 2 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the terminal 10 (game device) of the present embodiment. Note that the terminal of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (sections) of FIG. 2 are omitted.

  The input unit 160 is a device for inputting input information from the user, and outputs the input information of the player to the processing unit. The input unit 160 of the present embodiment includes a detection unit 162 that detects the input information (input signal) of the user. The input unit 160 includes, for example, a lever, a button, a steering wheel, a microphone, a touch panel type display, a keyboard, a mouse and the like.

  Although the terminal 10 of the present embodiment is operated by touching a touch panel to play, the terminal 10 may have operators (buttons, direction keys, etc.) such as buttons and direction keys.

  The input unit 160 may be an input device including an acceleration sensor that detects triaxial acceleration, a gyro sensor that detects angular velocity, and an imaging unit. For example, the input device may be one that the user holds and moves, or one that the user wears and moves. In addition, the input device includes a controller made by imitating an actual tool such as a sword-shaped controller or a gun-shaped controller held by the user, or a glove-shaped controller worn by the user (worn by the user). Be done. The input device also includes a game device integrated with the input device, a portable game device, a mobile phone, and the like. The terminal 10 of this embodiment may include a plurality of input units 160.

  The storage unit 170 stores programs and various data for causing a computer to function as each unit of the processing unit 100, and also functions as a storage area of the processing unit 100 and the communication unit 196.

  The storage unit 170 includes a temporary storage area and a storage. Storage is a device such as a hard disk, an optical disk, a flash memory, or a magnetic tape, which permanently stores data. The storage unit 170 may also store the programs and data stored in the information storage medium 180.

  The storage unit 170 of this embodiment includes a main storage unit 171 used as a work area, an image buffer 172 for storing display images and the like, a music data storage unit 173, a player information storage unit 174, and another player information storage. Including part 175. It should be noted that a part of these may be omitted.

  The main storage unit 171 can be realized by a RAM or the like. The main storage unit 171 is a storage area used in the processing of this embodiment. For example, the main storage unit 171 stores parameters of each character, player information (parameters such as stamina value, etc., in-game currency, possessed items, etc.).

  The image buffer 172 can be realized by VRAM or the like.

  The music data storage unit 173 stores music (music data) reproduced at the time of play and musical score data of the music.

  For example, the music data storage unit 173 associates music data with identification information (music ID, music name) of music data for each music data, music data to be reproduced, BPM (Beats Per Minute), time signature, and musical score. Store data.

  The musical score data is data of a marker displayed along with the reproduction of the music data in the game of one music. In the present embodiment, the judgment reference timing of each marker (each marker ID) and the length (note type) of the sound reproduced at the judgment reference timing are associated and stored as musical score data.

  The player information storage unit 174 stores information received from the server and associated with the player ID, such as game play information, player unit information, character information, owned items, various parameters, and the like.

  Further, the other player information storage unit 175 stores other player information 176.

  The other player information 176 is information of the auxiliary player that raises the parameter of the player, and stores, for example, information of the main character of the auxiliary player (appeal value or special effect).

  The information storage medium 180 (computer readable medium) stores programs and data, and its function is an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM) or the like. The information storage medium 180 is a storage.

  Further, the information storage medium 180 can store a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute the process of each unit).

  It should be noted that the programs and various data stored in the information storage medium or storage unit of the server 20 may be received via the network, and the received programs or data may be stored in the storage unit 170 or the information storage medium 180. .. Such a case where the computer is made to function as each unit of the processing unit 100 of the terminal 10 by receiving the program and various data is also included in the scope of the present invention. The processing unit 100 performs various processes of the present embodiment based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 170 or the information storage medium 180, as described later.

  The display unit 190 outputs the image generated by the present embodiment, and its function can be realized by a CRT, LCD, touch panel display, HMD (head mount display), or the like.

  The display unit 190 may also function as the input unit 160 with which the player performs a game operation by using a touch panel display. Here, as the touch panel, for example, a touch panel of a resistance film type (4-wire type, 5-wire type), a capacitance type, an electromagnetic induction type, an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave type, an infrared scanning type, or the like can be used.

  The sound output unit 192 outputs the sound generated by the processing unit 100, and the function thereof can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like.

  The communication unit 196 performs various controls for performing communication with the server 20, and the function thereof can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like.

  The processing unit 100 (processor) is based on input information (operation input) from the input unit 160, programs and data stored in the storage unit 170 or the information storage medium 180, data received via the communication unit 196, and the like. Processing such as game processing, image generation processing, and sound generation processing is performed. The processing unit 100 performs various processes using the main storage unit 171 in the storage unit 170 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 100 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

  The processing unit 100 includes a music setting unit 110, a reproduction control unit 111, a selection unit 112, an evaluation unit 113, a parameter calculation unit 114, an auxiliary control unit 115, a game progress control unit 116, a display control unit 117, a communication control unit 120, an image. The generating unit 130 and the sound generating unit 140 are included.

  The music setting unit 110 performs processing for setting a music to be played in response to an operation input. The music setting unit 110 performs processing for setting the difficulty level of the game to be played in response to the operation input.

  The reproduction control unit 111 performs a process for reproducing the music data set by the music setting unit 110. For example, the reproduction control unit 111 performs display control related to musical score display synchronized with the reproduced music.

  The selection unit 112 receives a selection of “normal play” in which the player advances the game, or a “request” in which another player advances the game of the player on behalf of the player.

  In addition, the selection unit 112, when advancing the player's game to other players, selects one player from other candidates of the other players from the server to another player (player requesting game play, request destination). Player) selection is accepted.

  The evaluation unit 113 performs a process of evaluating the input to the marker. For example, when the touch operation is detected, the evaluation unit 113 sets the timing of the touch operation as the operation input timing, and performs the operation input based on the time difference from the determination reference timing associated with the nearest marker that is touch-operated. Evaluate. In this embodiment, the smaller the time difference, the higher the evaluation.

  The parameter calculation unit 114 calculates the parameter of the player based on the input evaluation of the marker. For example, the parameter calculation unit 114 performs score calculation and physical strength value calculation based on the input evaluation of the player.

  In addition, the parameter calculation unit 114 counts the number of consecutive successes (the number of combos) that indicates the number of times the player's input is consecutively successful.

  When the selection input of selecting one player as an auxiliary player from among the auxiliary player candidates is received, the auxiliary control unit 115 performs control to increase the player parameter based on the information of the auxiliary player.

  The game progress control unit 116 advances the game based on the operation input of the player. For example, the game progress control unit 116 advances the game based on the operation input of the player when the selection of “normal play” is accepted based on the input of the player.

  In addition, when the game progress control unit 116 receives the instruction information for advancing the game of the requesting player from the server, that is, when it becomes the side to be requested by itself, the game progress control unit 116 determines the player on behalf of the requesting player. Based on the operation input, the game of the request source instructed by the instruction information is advanced.

  Further, the game progress control unit 116 transmits request information for advancing the player's game to another player on behalf of the player based on the operation input of the player. For example, when the selection of “request” is accepted based on the input of the player, the request information for advancing the game of the player is transmitted to another player on behalf of the player.

  Further, the game progress control unit 116 transmits the game start information and the game result (game end information) to the server to advance the game.

  The display control unit 117 controls to display a game image (game screen). For example, the display control unit 117 displays the marker on the game screen based on the musical score data. Further, the display control unit 117 displays an evaluation display body showing the input evaluation of the player.

  The communication control unit 120 establishes a connection (session or connection) with the server 20 and performs a process of transmitting and receiving data via the network.

  The image generation unit 130 performs drawing processing based on the results of various processing performed by the processing unit 100, thereby generating a game image and outputting the game image to the display unit 190. The image generation unit 130 may generate an image (a so-called three-dimensional image) viewed from a virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space (game space).

  For example, when generating a three-dimensional game image, the image generation unit 130 first performs geometry processing such as coordinate conversion (world coordinate conversion, camera coordinate conversion), clipping processing, or perspective conversion, and the processing result. Based on the above, drawing data (position coordinates of the vertices of the primitive surface, texture coordinates, color data, normal vector or α value, etc.) is created. Then, based on this drawing data (primitive surface data), the object (one or more primitive surfaces) after perspective transformation (after geometry processing) is stored in the image buffer 172 (frame buffer, work buffer, or the like) in image units in pixel units. Drawable in VRAM). As a result, an image viewed from the virtual camera (given viewpoint) in the object space is generated.

  The sound generation unit 140 performs sound processing based on the results of various processes performed by the processing unit 100, generates a game sound such as BGM, sound effect, or sound, and outputs the game sound to the sound output unit 192.

  Note that the terminal 10 of the present embodiment may perform the processing in a single player mode in which only one player can play, or in the multiplayer mode in which a plurality of players can play. In addition, when a plurality of players play, the game image and the game sound to be provided to the plurality of players may be generated using the server 20 or one terminal 10, or a server connected via a network. It may be generated by distributed processing using 20 or a plurality of terminals 10.

2.2 Server Configuration FIG. 3 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the server 20 of the present embodiment. The server according to the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the components (sections) of FIG. 3 are omitted.

  The storage unit 270 stores a program for causing the computer to function as each unit of the processing unit 200 and various data, and also functions as a storage area of the processing unit 200 and the communication unit 296.

  The storage unit 270 includes a temporary storage area and a storage. Storage is a device such as a hard disk, an optical disk, a flash memory, or a magnetic tape, which permanently stores data. The storage unit 270 may also store programs and data stored in the information storage medium 280.

  The storage unit 270 of this embodiment includes a main storage unit 271 used as a work area and a storage unit 260. It should be noted that a part of these may be omitted.

  The main storage unit 271 can be realized by a RAM or the like. The main storage unit 271 is a storage area used in the processing of this embodiment.

  The storage unit 260 stores player information of each player managed by the server 20.

  The player information includes a player ID (player identification information) for playing the game of this embodiment, a login password, and data relating to user relevance. Data relating to user relevance includes relevance to other users (for example, whether they belong to the same group, whether they are friends in the game, whether they are friends in a specific battle (competition), etc.) ) Is included.

  The player information also includes parameters such as stamina value, in-game currency, owned items, player main character ID, appeal values and special effects associated with the player main character ID, and game play information.

  Further, the storage unit 260 may store game progress data of each player managed by the server 20. For example, the game result of success or failure of the game for each stage is stored in the storage unit 260.

  The information storage medium 280 (computer-readable medium) stores programs and data, and its function is an optical disk (CD, DVD), magneto-optical disk (MO), magnetic disk, hard disk, magnetic tape. Alternatively, it can be realized by a memory (ROM) or the like. The processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on a program (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. That is, the information storage medium 280 stores a program for causing a computer to function as each unit of the present embodiment (a program for causing a computer to execute the process of each unit).

  The communication unit 296 performs various controls for performing communication with the outside (for example, a terminal, another game server, or another game system), and its function is various processors or hardware such as a communication ASIC. It can be realized by software or a program.

  The processing unit 200 (processor) performs processing based on programs and data stored in the storage unit 270 and the information storage medium 280, data received via the communication unit 296, and the like. Specifically, the processing unit 200 performs a process of providing a service in response to a request from the terminal 10.

  Further, the processing unit 200 performs various types of processing by using the main storage unit 271 in the storage unit 270 as a work area. The function of the processing unit 200 can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), or a program.

  In particular, the processing unit 200 of the server 20 of the present embodiment includes the management unit 210, the auxiliary control unit 211, the parameter control unit 212, the game progress control unit 213, the privilege granting unit 214, the request control unit 215, the instruction control unit 216, and the communication. The control unit 220 is included. It should be noted that a part of these may be omitted.

  The management unit 210 stores and manages player information (player game play information, various parameters, etc.) in the storage unit in association with the player identification information for each player.

  When the auxiliary control unit 211 receives from the player's terminal 10 a request for an auxiliary player candidate for increasing a player parameter, the auxiliary control unit 211 selects an auxiliary player candidate from the information of the plurality of players stored in the storage unit 270. The information of the player extracted and extracted as a candidate for the auxiliary player is transmitted to the terminal 10 of the player.

  The parameter control unit 212 performs at least a process of increasing a predetermined parameter (for example, a stamina value) of the player over time, and a process of increasing the predetermined parameter of the player by using a recovery item owned by the player. A recovery process is performed to perform one. The terminal may control the player to own the recovery item through the charging process.

  Further, when the parameter control unit 212 receives information for advancing the game of the player from the terminal of the player, the parameter control unit 212 performs a consumption process of subtracting the consumption value consumed in exchange for the game progress from the predetermined parameter of the player. ..

  Further, when the parameter control unit 212 receives “request information for causing another player to progress the game of the player on behalf of the player” from the terminal of the player, the parameter control unit 212 subtracts the consumption value from the predetermined parameter of the player.

  Further, when the parameter control unit 212 receives “request information for the other player to proceed with the game of the player on behalf of the player” from the terminal of the player, the parameter control unit 212 determines the parameter indicating the skill of the player and the skill of the other player. The consumption value may be determined based on at least one of the parameters shown, and the determined consumption value may be subtracted from a predetermined parameter of the player.

  Further, the parameter control unit 212 of the player instructed by the instruction information based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player within a specific period set based on the timing of transmitting the instruction information to the terminal of the other player. When the game is not in progress, the consumption value may be added to the predetermined parameter of the player after the specific period has elapsed.

  Further, when the parameter control unit 212 receives “request cancellation information for canceling request information for causing another player to proceed with the game of another player on behalf of the player” from the terminal of the player, the parameter control unit 212 uses the predetermined parameter of the player as consumption. You may make it add a value.

  The game progress control unit 213 controls the player's game to proceed based on the operation input of the player's terminal. For example, “progressing a game” means starting one game and proceeding to the end of the game. The game progress control unit 213 receives the game start information and the game result (game end information) from the terminal and advances the game.

  In addition, when the instruction control unit 216 transmits the instruction information to the terminal of the other player, the game progress control unit 213, based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player, the game of the player instructed by the instruction information. To proceed. The game progress control unit 213 advances the game of the player instructed by the instruction information based on the operation input of the terminal of another player only within the specific period.

  In addition, when the instruction control unit 216 transmits the instruction information for advancing the games of a plurality of players for the same game to the terminals of the other players, the game progress control unit 213 operates the terminals of the other players. Based on the input, the game may be controlled so that the game can be progressed collectively in place of each of a plurality of players in one game play for the same game.

  When the privilege granting unit 214 receives from the player terminal 10 the information that the auxiliary player has been selected from the auxiliary player candidates (the information that one player has been selected as the auxiliary player from the auxiliary player candidates). A process of giving a privilege (for example, friendship points) to the auxiliary player is performed.

  In addition, the privilege granting unit 214 grants a privilege (for example, special points) to the player when the game result of the player's game is a predetermined result (for example, success).

  In addition, the privilege giving unit 214, when the game result of the game of the player who advances the game based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player is a predetermined result, gives the player and the other player a privilege (for example, a special point). ) Is given.

  In addition, the privilege granting unit 214, when the game result of the game of the player who advances the game based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player is a predetermined result, grants the privilege to the player and the other player. When the game result of the game of the player who has advanced the game based on the operation input is a predetermined result, the privilege may be the same as the privilege given to the player.

  For example, when the game result of the game of the player who has advanced the game based on the operation input by the player is a predetermined result, the privilege granting unit 214 determines that the privilege granted to the player is the special point value “200”. When the game result of the game of the player who has advanced the game based on the operation input of the other player's terminal is a predetermined result, the special point value “200” is given to the privilege given to the player and the other player.

  In addition, the privilege granting unit 214, based on the operation input of the terminal of another player, has a predetermined game result of a game in which the same game is played collectively on behalf of a plurality of players in one game play. In the case of the result, other players may be provided with a privilege corresponding to the number of players, and each of the plurality of players may be provided with a privilege for one person.

  For example, the privilege granting unit 214, based on the operation input of the terminal of the player P12, of the game in which the game is collectively advanced in place of each of the three players P1, P2, and P3 in one game play of the same game. When the game result is a predetermined result, a special point value “600”, which is a privilege for three players, is given to the player P12, and a special point value “200”, which is a privilege for one player, is given to each of the players P1, P2, and P3. May be added.

  The request control unit 215 receives a plurality of “candidate requests from other players for advancing the game of the player on behalf of the player” from the terminal of the player, and stores the plurality of items stored in the storage unit 270 (storage unit 260). Other player candidates are extracted from the player information based on the parameter indicating the skill of the player, and the player information extracted as the other player candidates is transmitted to the player terminal.

  When the instruction control unit 216 receives, from the player's terminal, the request information for advancing the player's game on behalf of the player, the instruction control unit 216 transmits the instruction information for advancing the player's game to the terminal of the other player. To do.

  When the instruction control unit 216 receives request information including “information that one player is selected as another player from other player candidates”, the instruction control unit 216 receives the other player's terminal. Alternatively, the instruction information for advancing the game of the player may be transmitted.

  In addition, when the instruction control unit 216 receives request cancel information for canceling request information for causing another player to proceed with the game of the player on behalf of the player from the terminal of the player, the instruction control unit 216 notifies the terminal of the other player of the player. Instruction cancel information for canceling the instruction information for advancing the game may be transmitted.

  The communication control unit 220 establishes a connection (session or connection) with the terminal 10 and performs a process of transmitting and receiving data to and from the terminal 10 via the network. That is, the communication control unit 220 transmits information according to the request to the terminal 10 based on the request from the terminal 10 of the player.

3. Game Outline 3.1 Description of Marker As an embodiment, an example of a game system in which a server and a terminal of a social game that executes a music game are connected via a network will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the game screen W4 in the present embodiment. The game screen W4 is displayed on the touch panel. In the music game of this embodiment, circular markers 6 are displayed one after another on the screen along the reference line 4 in accordance with the rhythm of the music to be played. The player touches the detection area and plays by touching the timing when the marker 6 displayed in accordance with the rhythm of the emitted music overlaps the detection area 7.

  In the present embodiment, a unit composed of five characters PA, PB, PC, PD and PE set by the player in advance is formed, and a score and a physical strength value are calculated based on the parameters and input evaluation of each character. And proceed with the game.

  The detection area 7 and the reference line 4 are set for each character. The reference line 4 defines the locus of movement of the marker 6. The reference line 4 is a non-display line that cannot be seen by the player. For example, it is defined by a straight line or a curved line. The markers 6 are displayed so as to appear and disappear one after another along the reference line 4.

  The marker 6 is display-controlled so as to appear from above the reference line 4 a predetermined time before the preset determination reference timing T0. Then, at the determination reference timing T0, an animation is displayed so as to overlap the detection area 7, and thereafter, the animation is displayed so as to flow downward and the game screen W4 is erased.

  The determination reference timing T0 is a target timing at which the player should perform a touch operation on the touch panel, and is a timing at which the marker 6 and the detection region 7 exactly overlap.

  On the music of the play tune output from the sound output unit, a beat such as a melody or a bass line is output at exactly the determination reference timing T0. Therefore, the player can obtain a pleasant sensation as if he/she is virtually playing the music by inputting the operation in accordance with the timing of the marker 6 exactly overlapping the detection area 7 in accordance with the rhythm of the music.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the evaluation display body 3 showing the input evaluation of the player may be displayed in the lower center part of the game screen W4, or the evaluation display body 3 may be displayed around the marker 6. ..

3.2 Description of Input Evaluation The terminal of the present embodiment evaluates the input of the player as follows. For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when the operation input position of the player is detected in the circular detection area 7, the elapsed time from the game start time to the detection of the operation input position based on the musical score data. A time-based marker is searched for, and success or failure of input is determined based on the time difference (temporal deviation) between the determination reference timing of the marker and the input timing of the player. For example, in this embodiment, the smaller the time difference, the higher the evaluation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when evaluating the time difference between the determination reference timing and the input timing, a plurality of time difference widths are provided before and after the determination reference timing, the evaluation is assigned to each time difference width, and the corresponding time difference is assigned. Read width evaluation.

  More specifically, referring to FIG. 5, a predetermined period is provided at the determination reference timing. Then, the predetermined period is further divided into periods t1 to t4 according to four evaluation stages, and it is determined whether the input timing of the player belongs to the periods t1 to t4, or the period, or does not belong. The input evaluation of the player is performed based on the determination result.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the period t1 is a period that is the same as or substantially coincides with the determination reference timing T0, and is set, for example, before and after the period t1 based on the determination reference timing T0. There is. Further, the period t2 is set to a period before and after (t1+t2) period (excluding the t1 period) with reference to the determination reference timing T0. Further, the period t3 is set, for example, to a period before and after (t1+t2+t3) (excluding the periods t1 and t2) with respect to the determination reference timing T0. Further, the period t4 is set to, for example, a period before and after (t1+t2+t3+t4) (except the periods t1, t2, and t3) with reference to the determination reference timing T0.

  For example, with respect to the determination reference timing T0, when the input timing of the player is acquired in the period t1, the input of the player at the determination reference timing T0 is evaluated as “Perfect”. When the player's input timing is acquired in the period t2, the player's input at the determination reference timing T0 is evaluated as “Great”. Further, when the input timing of the player is acquired in the period t3, the input of the player at the determination reference timing T0 is evaluated as “Nice”. Further, when the input timing of the player is acquired in the period t3, the input of the player at the determination reference timing T0 is evaluated as “Bad”.

  When the player's input timing is acquired during a period other than the predetermined period, or when the player's input is not acquired during the predetermined period, the player's input at the determination reference timing T0 is evaluated as “Miss”.

  In the present embodiment, when the input timing of the player is “Perfect”, “Great” or “Nice”, it is determined that the input timing of the player is successful, and the input timing of the player is “Bad” or “Miss”. In the case of, it is determined that the input timing of the player has failed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of markers 6 may be used. Although any type of marker is a marker that indicates the determination reference position or the determination reference timing, there is a marker that requires a long press, a marker that indicates the flick direction, or the like.

  For example, in the case of a marker that requires a long press, a marker indicating the determination reference timing of the contact start and the determination reference timing (release timing) of the contact end is displayed, and the evaluation based on the operation input timing of the player and the determination reference timing of the contact start. Is successful, and whether the evaluation based on the timing (release timing) at which the player's touch is no longer detected and the contact end determination reference timing is successful is determined.

  For the marker indicating the flick direction, a marker indicating the determination reference direction is displayed to determine whether the flick direction (operation input direction) is the determination reference direction, and the flick direction (operation input direction) is the determination reference direction. If it is, it is determined that the input is successful.

3.3 Description of Number of Successful Successes (Combo Value) Next, the combo of the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the number of consecutive successes K (combo value) of each player is set for each player. In the present embodiment, by setting the number of consecutive successes K of the individual, the player's motivation for the game is increased, and the player is motivated to continuously succeed.

  In this embodiment, the initial value of the continuous success count K is set to 0 at the start of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the player's input to the marker is successful, the continuous success number K is counted so as to be incremented by 1, and when it is determined that the player's input is unsuccessful, A process of resetting the number of consecutive successes K to an initial value (0) (returning process) is performed.

  Then, in the present embodiment, control for increasing the score of the player is performed based on the number of consecutive successes.

3.4 Explanation of Character Information and Unit Information In the present embodiment, processing for setting a character used in the game is performed based on the input of the player before the game starts. That is, a unit composed of a plurality of characters (for example, five characters) is formed, and the game is executed in unit.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of character information owned by the player. In the present embodiment, in association with each character ID (character identification information), the physical strength value (life value), appeal value, attribute (type) of the character, and special effects when the character is the main character are stored in the storage unit of the terminal. Remember.

  The “physical strength value” is a parameter that is decreased when the input evaluation for the marker is unsuccessful.

  The “appeal value” is a parameter that affects the increase of the score when the input evaluation for the marker is successful.

  In addition, the “attribute” indicates the characteristic of the character, and one of “cute”, “cool”, and “passion” is set for each character.

  The "special effect" indicates the skill of the character. For example, the “special effect” has an effect of increasing a parameter (appeal value or physical strength value).

  The character information stored in the terminal is transmitted to the server at a given timing. That is, the server stores and manages character information having the same content as the terminal.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of unit information. In the present embodiment, the unit level, the character ID configuring the unit, and the main character ID are stored in the storage unit of the terminal in association with each unit ID (unit identification information). Multiple units can be set. In this embodiment, one main unit is determined for each player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, before the game starts, the main unit is presented as a unit used in the game play, the unit is controlled to be changeable by the input of the player, and finally, based on the input of the player, Determine the units to use in gameplay.

  The unit information stored in the terminal is transmitted to the server at a given timing. That is, the server stores and manages the information of the unit having the same content as the terminal.

3.5 Player Information The server of this embodiment manages player information for each player.

  For example, the server stores parameters such as stamina value, in-game currency, friendship points, and level as player information in association with the player ID, as shown in FIG.

  The “stamina value” is a parameter that increases with the lapse of time, up to an upper limit value that is predetermined for each player. For example, the server adds "1" for each player every time the player's stamina value elapses for 5 minutes.

  In the present embodiment, when starting one game (game of one song), the consumed stamina value associated with the song ID is subtracted from the stamina value of the player. For example, if the stamina value of the player P1 is 40, the consumption stamina required for playing the song "ABC" is "11", and if the game is started with the song "ABC", the stamina value of the player is Is updated to "39".

  The server may increase the stamina value of the player to the upper limit value by using a recovery item for the player to recover (raise) the stamina. For example, the player can immediately play the game of the next song by using the recovery item without waiting for the time until the stamina value is recovered. Note that the server may give the recovery item to the player when the player executes the charging process.

  The “in-game currency” is a currency in the game, and a predetermined currency is given to the player by a privilege or a billing process. For example, a player can subtract (spend) a predetermined amount from the in-game currency to acquire an item.

  The “friendship point” is a parameter required for executing the lottery process (gasha) for giving a new character to the player. For example, on condition that "100" points are subtracted (consumed) from the friendship points of the player, the player can perform the lottery process once for acquiring a new character.

  In the present embodiment, when the player selects the auxiliary player and plays the game, a predetermined point (for example, 20 points) is added to the friendship points of the player and the auxiliary player.

  The “level” is a parameter indicating the degree of game progress of the player.

  The player information includes information other than the stamina value and the like. That is, the player information includes, for example, information about the main character ID of the player (main character ID of the main unit of the player) (for example, information associated with the main character ID (appeal value, physical strength value, attribute, special effect)). including.

  The “special point” is a parameter accumulated according to the game result for each player during the event period (for example, one week period), and an initial value 0 is set at the start of the event.

  For example, the server adds 200 points to the player's special points when the player has played one music game during the event and the game result is successful.

3.6 Selection of Music, Difficulty, and Unit As shown in FIG. 9, the server of the present embodiment associates music data (music name or music identification information) with music data (for example, MP3 data), Music score data, consumption stamina, and attributes are stored in the storage unit as music information. Then, the server transmits the music information to the terminal in response to the request from the terminal.

  The musical score data defines the determination reference timing (time from the start of the game) and the length of the note (note type) in association with the marker ID. In the present embodiment, five levels of difficulty are provided for one song, and music score data for each difficulty is prepared in association with the song ID.

  Further, the “consumed stamina” of the music indicates a stamina value required when the player plays the game of one music ID, and a value subtracted from the stamina value of the player with the start of the game. The “consumption stamina” may be determined in association with only the music ID, or may be determined in association with the music ID and the difficulty level.

  Further, as the “attribute” of the music, any one of “all types”, “cute”, “cool”, and “passion” is set. “All types” means that all attributes of “cute”, “cool”, and “passion” are supported.

  In the present embodiment, when the "attribute" of the music and the "attribute" of the character of the unit match, the score is controlled to increase. When the "attribute" of the music is "all types", it is determined that all "attributes" of the character match.

  Further, the degree of difficulty is in five levels from 1 to 5, and a lower number means a lower degree of difficulty, and a higher number means a higher degree of difficulty.

  In the present embodiment, before the game starts, the selection of the music to be played is accepted based on the selection input by the player.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of a music selection screen displayed on the display unit of the terminal.

  In the present embodiment, the information, which is the information of the selected music, the attribute, the center of the screen, and the lower part of the screen are displayed. Also, the consumption stamina of the selected song is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  Further, in the present embodiment, before the game starts, the selection of the difficulty level of the selected music is accepted based on the selection input of the player.

  For example, in the example of FIG. 10, one song (for example, “ABC”) is selected from a plurality of songs, the attribute of the song is “all types”, the consumption stamina is “11”, and the difficulty level is set. Is selected by "1".

  Then, when the player receives the operation input (touch input) of “decide”, the selected music and the difficulty level are determined as the music and the difficulty level of the game to be started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a unit (character) used in the game is selected according to the selected music and the difficulty level.

  Unless the player makes a particular selection, the game is started based on the character of the main unit.

3.7 Game Processing In this embodiment, when a game start input is received (for example, the game start button area is touched), the game is started, and parameters (score, physical strength value) are calculated.

(1) Description of Score First, the score calculation of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the present embodiment, points according to the evaluation based on the player's input to the marker are added to the player's score.

  At the start of the game, the player's score is set to an initial value (0 point), and after the game is started, points corresponding to the evaluation are added to each marker.

  For example, for one marker, 500 points are added to the player's score in the case of "Perfect" evaluation, 100 points are added to the player's score in the case of "Great" evaluation, and "Nice" is calculated. In the case of evaluation, 50 points are added to the score of the player, and in the case of evaluation of "Bad" or "Miss", 0 point is added.

  In this embodiment, the score is increased according to the appeal value of the character of the unit.

  For example, when the total appeal value of the characters of the unit is in the range of 0 to 10000, the points are multiplied by 1.0. If the total appeal value of the characters of the unit is in the range of 10001 to 20000, the score is multiplied by 1.1. If the total appeal value of the characters in the unit is in the range of 20000 to 30,000, the points are multiplied by 1.2.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, control is performed to further increase the player's score based on the number of consecutive consecutive successes in one game. For example, a coefficient (coefficient is 1 or more) that increases as the value of the number of consecutive successes increases is set, and the score is multiplied by the score.

  Further, in the present embodiment, control for increasing the score is performed based on the attribute of the music and the attribute of each character of the unit. For example, when there is a character that matches the attribute of the music, the appeal value of the character may be controlled to be increased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, control for increasing the score is performed based on the special effect of the character. For example, since the special effect of the character PA is 30% UP as the appeal value of the cute attribute character, the appeal value of the character having the cute attribute belonging to the unit is further increased by 30%.

(2) Description of Physical Strength Value In the present embodiment, the total value of the physical strength values of the characters forming the unit selected by the player is determined as the physical strength value of the unit.

  Then, after the game starts, a value corresponding to the evaluation is subtracted from the physical strength value of the unit according to the evaluation based on the player's input to the marker. For example, when the player's input evaluation of the marker is unsuccessful (for example, “Bad” or “Miss”), “10” is decreased from the physical strength value. In other words, if the input evaluation is successful (for example, “Perfect”, “Great” or “Nice”), the physical fitness value is not decreased.

  Then, when the physical strength value reaches a predetermined value (for example, 0), the game is forcibly ended even during the game. It is also possible for the player to restart the game by setting the physical strength value to the upper limit value on condition that the player uses a predetermined item.

3.8 Game Result In the present embodiment, when the player can play the game to the end before the physical strength value of the unit reaches a predetermined value (for example, 0), that is, of all the markers of the musical score data of the music ID. When the input evaluation is performed, it is determined that the game is “successful”. The game success may be restated as a game clear. On the other hand, when the physical strength value reaches the predetermined value during the game and the player retires without using the predetermined item, it is determined that the “game has failed”.

  In addition, the terminal of the present embodiment transmits the game result and the score to the server in association with the player ID, the song ID, and the difficulty level. When the server receives the game result and the like from the terminal, the server stores the game result and the score as a part of the player information in association with the player ID, the song ID, and the difficulty level, and the game play count of the song, Update the probability of success (the number of successes per number of times the song has been played).

  Moreover, the terminal of this embodiment transmits the history information (input evaluation for each marker) of the music to the server when the game result is successful. The server stores the history information of the song received from the terminal in the storage unit.

3.9 Privilege Then, when it is determined that the game is successful, a privilege is given to the player. The privilege is a reward for a game success, such as a new character or a new item (an item that can be restarted by setting the physical strength value to the upper limit when the physical strength value reaches a predetermined value, or stamina). Items that can increase the value) etc. Note that the control for recovering the stamina value and the control for increasing the upper limit value of the stamina value are also examples of benefits.

4. Description of Auxiliary Player 4.1 Overview Next, the auxiliary player will be described. In the present embodiment, the player's parameter (eg, score) is further increased based on the parameter of the other player (eg, the appeal value of a character owned by the other player, special effect) so as to be advantageous to the player. It is performing the process.

  Hereinafter, a case where the player other than the player P1 is an auxiliary player when the player P1 plays the game will be described as an example.

  First, the terminal transmits a candidate request for an auxiliary player to the server before determining the music and the difficulty level and before starting the game. The terminal transmits the information of the player P1 (player P1 identification information and the like) to the server together with the candidate request.

  Then, the server extracts candidate auxiliary players from the plurality of players managed by the server. For example, the server randomly extracts a predetermined number (for example, 20) of players from the plurality of players other than the player P1 as auxiliary player candidates.

  Note that the server may extract at least one player from the players having a predetermined relationship (for example, a friend relationship) with the player P1 as a candidate for an auxiliary player.

  Then, the server transmits the information of the extracted player who is the auxiliary player candidate to the terminal of the player P1. The "information about the player who is a candidate for the auxiliary player" is, for example, a player ID (player name), a main character ID, an attribute, a physical strength value, an appeal value, a special effect of the main character ID, or a friend relationship with the player P1. Information about whether or not it is.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11, when the terminal receives the information of the player who is the candidate of the auxiliary player from the server, the terminal displays the candidate of the auxiliary player on the game screen W.

  For example, for each auxiliary player who has been selected as a candidate, a player ID (for example, player P2), a main character ID (for example, QA), an attribute (for example, cute), a physical strength value (for example, 50), an appeal value (for example, 15300). ), special effects of the main character (for example, appeal value 30% UP of the cute attribute character), presence or absence of friendship with the player P1 (for example, when there is friendship, “friend” is displayed), acquired friendship points ( For example, 20) is displayed. The “acquired friendship points” are the values of friendship points that can be acquired by the player P1 and the auxiliary player when the player is selected as the auxiliary player to play the game.

  When the terminal receives a selection input from the player P1 for selecting the player P2 as an auxiliary player (for example, when a touch input of the character image area of the player P2 is received), the terminal determines the player P2 as an auxiliary player.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12, information indicating that the character QA of the auxiliary player P2 is added to each character PA, PB, PC, PD, PE of the player's unit UA is displayed. For example, the total physical strength value and total appeal value of the character QA of the auxiliary player P2 are displayed on each character PA, PB, PC, PD, PE.

  Further, the terminal may accept the unit change based on the operation input by the player after the auxiliary player is determined.

  Then, when the terminal receives the game start input of the player P1 (for example, when the touch input of the game start button area is received), the game is started and the parameter calculation is performed.

  That is, the player P1 can raise the score by adding the appeal value of the character QA to the total appeal value of each character of the unit UA. Further, the physical strength value of the character QA is added to the total physical strength value of each character of the unit UA, whereby the physical strength value can be increased.

  In this way, the player P1 can increase the possibility of playing the game until the end of the music by raising the physical strength value, and can aim for a high score by adding the appeal value of the character QA of the auxiliary player.

4.2 Privilege The server of the present embodiment grants a privilege to the auxiliary player P2 when the information of selecting the auxiliary player P2 from the auxiliary player candidates is received from the terminal of the player P1. For example, when the player P1 and the player P2 have a friend relationship, the friendship point “20” is given to the auxiliary player P2 as a privilege. When the player P1 and the player P2 are not in a friend relationship, the friendship point “10” is given to the auxiliary player P2 as a privilege. Note that the server also gives the player P1 friendship points having the same value as the auxiliary player P2.

  Further, the server gives friendship points to the player P1 and the auxiliary player P2 regardless of whether the game result is successful or not. The server gives friendship points to the player P1 and the auxiliary player P2 when the player P1 receives the information of the game start input from the terminal or receives the game result.

5. Processing for Requesting Game Play to Other Players In the present embodiment, a parameter called special point (event point) is set for each player during an event period (for example, one week period) of the game. The server sets the initial value of the special points of each player to 0 at the start of the event period, and gives the player special points as a privilege each time the player succeeds in the game. That is, the player's special point is a parameter that increases according to the number of successful games. Then, the server gives a character having a high scarcity value, an item, a special song, or the like, which is difficult to obtain in a normal game, to a person who has a higher special point at the end of the event period.

  Therefore, each player tries to increase the number of games and the number of successful games in order to obtain more special points during the event period.

  However, in the game of the present embodiment, it is necessary for the player to input the marker at a reference timing that matches the rhythm of music, and some players are not good at such a music game. In addition, some players do not have the opportunity to sit down and play the game.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, instead of subtracting the consumed stamina from the stamina value on the player side, the game is played to another player for a player who is not good at game play or a player who is not given the opportunity to play the game. The player and other players are controlled so that special points can be obtained. In other words, a player can enjoy special points by investing stamina in other players, so that even players who are not good at music games or who do not have the opportunity to play games can easily obtain special points. You will be able to earn it and improve your motivation to continue playing games.

  Hereinafter, an example in which the player P1 requests the player P12 for game play and the player P12 performs the game play on behalf of the player P1 for the game with the music ID “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” will be described.

5.1 Game Play Request In the present embodiment, a “normal play” in which the player P1 advances the game based on an operation input, or a “request” in which the player P1 causes another player to proceed in the game instead of the player P1 Either one is controlled so that it can be selected based on the operation input of the player P1.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the selection screen W13 displayed on the display unit of the terminal.

  For example, when one song (for example, “ABC”) is selected from a plurality of songs and the difficulty level is selected as “1”, “normal play” is selected based on the operation input of the player P1 ( For example, when a “normal play” button a1 area touch input) is accepted, as described above, as shown in FIG. 11, after the auxiliary player selection screen is displayed, the player P1's input based on the operation input of the player P1 itself. To progress the game.

  On the other hand, when one song (for example, “ABC”) is selected from the plurality of songs and the difficulty level is selected as “1”, “request” is selected based on the operation input of the player P1 (for example, , "Request" button a2 area touch input), the screen shifts to a selection screen of another player who advances the game instead of the player P1, and the game of the player P1 advances based on the operation input of the other player.

5.2 Management of Game Play Information By the way, as shown in FIG. 14, the server of the present embodiment manages the player who associates the ID of each player with the game play information of the player. Here, "management" of the game play information is storage, update, deletion, etc. of the game play information. Further, the “game play information” in the present embodiment is the number of game plays, the number of successes, the number of failures, the probability of success, the achievement rate, and the score for each song ID and each difficulty level. The achievement rate and score indicate the latest achievement rate and score.

  The “game play count” is the number of times the player has played the game with the music ID and the difficulty level.

  The “success count” is the success count (game clear count) of the game play counts, and the “failure count” is the failure count of the game play counts.

  The “success probability” indicates the ratio of the number of successes to the number of game plays. For example, when the player P12 plays the music ID “ABC” difficulty level “1” 10 times, succeeds 9 times, and fails once, the success probability is 90%.

  The “achievement rate” is the ratio of the number of successful input evaluations (“Perfect”, “Great”, “Nice”) to the total number of markers when the player plays the game corresponding to the song ID and the difficulty level. Indicates. For example, when the total number of markers of the music ID “ABC” difficulty “1” is 100 and the player P12 succeeds in inputting 80 markers, the achievement rate is 80%.

  The "score" is a score when the player plays the game corresponding to the music ID and the difficulty level (score at the end of the game).

  Further, when the game of one music ID ends, the terminal of this embodiment sends the game result, the achievement rate, and the score to the server in association with the player ID, the music ID, and the difficulty level.

  Then, when the server receives the game result, the achievement rate, and the score from the terminal, the server updates the game play count, the success count or the failure count, and the success probability in association with the player ID, the song ID, and the difficulty level. Further, the server updates the achievement rate and the score with the received content in association with the player ID, the song ID, and the difficulty level.

5.3 Extraction of Candidates of Other Players First, the terminal of the player P1 proceeds to the game with the music ID “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” instead of the player P1 after determining the music and the difficulty level and before starting the game. Request a candidate for another player to be made to the server. For example, the terminal of the player P1 transmits a candidate request of another player including the information of the player P1 (for example, the player P1 identification information), the music ID “ABC”, and the difficulty level “1” to the server.

  When the server receives the candidate request from the terminal of the player P1, the server replaces the player P1 among the plurality of players who have succeeded at least once in the game with the music ID “ABC” and the difficulty level “1”. The candidates of other players to be asked to progress the game are extracted.

  For example, the server randomly extracts a predetermined number (for example, 20) of a plurality of players who have succeeded once or more in the game with the music ID “ABC” and the difficulty level “1”. This is because, in this way, it is possible to list players with variations in good and bad game play as candidates.

  Further, the server, based on player information (for example, player parameter (level)) from among a plurality of players who have succeeded once or more in the game with the song ID “ABC” and the difficulty level “1”). Then, another player may be extracted. For example, players close to the player level may be extracted as candidates. For example, if the level of the player P1 is “4”, the server may extract another player in the range of levels 4 to 6.

  It should be noted that the server has a player having a predetermined relationship (for example, friend relationship) with the player P1 among the plurality of players who have succeeded once or more in the game having the music ID “ABC” and the difficulty level “1”. In this case, at least one player having a predetermined relationship with the player P1 may be extracted as a candidate for another player.

5.4 Change of Consumption Stamina Value In the present embodiment, the consumption stamina is set in association with the music ID (for example, “ABC”), but the parameter indicating the skill of the player and the skill of another player are indicated. The value of the consumption stamina may be changed based on at least one of the parameters. The parameter indicating the skill is, for example, a level, a success probability, an achievement rate, or the like.

  For example, if the other player has a higher level than the player, the consumption stamina may be increased. That is, when the consumption stamina associated with the song ID “ABC” is set to “11” in advance and the level of another player is higher than the level of the player, the consumption stamina is changed to “12”. However, if the level of another player is lower than the level of the player, the consumption stamina may be changed to “10”.

  Usually, a player often asks a player having a higher level than himself to play the game. Therefore, when the level of another player is higher than that of the player, the consumption stamina may be controlled to be higher as the level difference is larger. For example, when the consumption stamina associated with the music ID “ABC” is set to “11” in advance and the level of the player is “1” and the level of the other player is “11”, the consumption stamina is When the player's level is “1” and the other player's level is “100”, the consumption stamina may be changed to “30”.

  Further, when the success probability of another player is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 80% or higher), the consumption stamina may be increased. That is, when the consumption stamina associated with the song ID “ABC” is set to “11” in advance, the success probability of another player associated with the song ID “ABC” difficulty “1” is 90%. If so, the consumption stamina may be changed to “12”.

  If the achievement rate of the other player is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (for example, 80% or higher), the consumption stamina may be increased. That is, when the consumption stamina associated with the song ID “ABC” is set to “11” in advance, the achievement rate of the other player associated with the song ID “ABC” difficulty “1” is 90%. If so, the consumption stamina may be changed to “12”.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the player needs to consume a large amount of stamina when requesting the game play to another player having skill, but the probability of being able to obtain special points by the success of the game is increased. Can be higher.

5.5 Display of Other Player Candidates Then, the server transmits the extracted other player information to the terminal of the player P1. The "information of other players" includes, for example, a player ID (player name), a main character ID of the player (main character ID of a main unit of the player), a level, and game play information (game play count, success count, failure count). , Success probability, achievement rate, score, etc.), information on whether or not the player P1 has a friend relationship, consumption stamina, and the like.

  Then, when the terminal of the player P1 receives the information of the other player from the server, the terminal of the player P1 displays the information of the other player on the game screen W15, as shown in FIG. For example, player ID (for example, player P12), main character ID (for example, RA), level, number of game plays, number of successes, number of failures, success probability, achievement rate, score, consumption stamina, presence/absence of friend relationship (for example, If there is a friend relationship, display "Friend").

5.6 Selection of Other Player and Explanation of Request Information Then, as shown in FIG. 15, the terminal of the player P1 selects the player P12 as another player to play the game on the basis of the operation input of the player P1. (For example, when a touch input of the character image area of the player P12 is received), a confirmation screen W16 is displayed as shown in FIG.

  For example, the terminal of the player P1 determines from the music ID, the difficulty level information b1, the information b2 confirming that the player P12 should play the game instead, the current stamina value “40” of the player P1, and the consumption stamina “11”. The information b3 indicating that the stamina value of the player P1 becomes “39” by subtracting “”, the value of the special point “200” that the player P1 and the player P2 can obtain when the game succeeds Content) b4 is displayed.

  Then, when the terminal of the player P1 receives the input of the request determination based on the operation input (for example, when the touch input of the area of the “request determination” button b5 is received), the player P12 sets the music piece on behalf of the player P1. It is determined as the other player who progresses the game of ID "ABC" and difficulty "1". Then, the terminal of the player P1 associates the player P1 with the information of the player P1 (for example, the ID of the player P1), sets the player P12 as another player from the music ID “ABC”, the difficulty level “1”, and the candidates of other players. Request information including the selected information (for example, the ID of the player P12) is transmitted to the server.

  When the server receives the request information from the player P1's terminal, the server consumes the stamina value (eg, “40”) of the player P1 and the consumed stamina value (eg, “11”) associated with the song “ABC”. The process of subtracting is performed.

  When the server changes the consumption stamina value based on at least one of the parameter indicating the skill of the player and the parameter indicating the skill of another player, the consumption power after the change is changed from the stamina value of the player P1. Subtract the stamina value.

  Further, the server controls not to perform the control of subtracting the stamina value of the player P12 who is the request destination of the game play. By doing so, it is possible to increase the motivation for the player P12 to play the game at the request of the player P1.

5.7 Instructions to Other Players Further, when the server receives the request information from the terminal of the player P1, the server instructs the terminal of the player P12 to play the music “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” on behalf of the player P1. Send instruction information to proceed.

  This instruction information includes a requester player ID (for example, player P1), a song ID, a difficulty level, and information about a specific period. The information regarding the specific period includes at least one of the start time of the specific period (for example, the transmission time of the instruction information), the length of the specific period, and the end time of the specific period.

  Then, upon receiving the instruction information, the terminal of the player P12 displays the instruction information on the display unit. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the instruction information c1 indicating who the request is, which music, and the difficulty level at which the game should be played is displayed. Further, the terminal of the player P12 displays information c2 of the value of special points (for example, 200) that can be acquired when the game shown in the instruction information c1 succeeds, and the player P12 plays the game of the game of the instruction information c1. The remaining time c3 that can be executed (remaining time until the end of the specific period) is displayed.

  Then, when the terminal of the player P12 receives an input for playing the game requested based on the operation input of the player P12 (for example, a touch input of the play button c4), the musical piece “ABC” instructed by the instruction information, You can play games with difficulty level "1".

  It should be noted that the player P12 can play the game of the song “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” instructed by the instruction information without subtracting the stamina value of the player P12.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the server is instructed by the player P12 with the instruction information within a specific period (for example, 24 hours) from the time T10 when the instruction information is transmitted to the terminal of the player P12. If the game with the song “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” is not executed, the instruction is invalidated (expired) after the elapse of the specific period.

  In other words, the player P12 plays the game of the song “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” instructed by the instruction information at a given timing within the specific period (for example, at timing T11), and the game result is successful. In addition, the player P1 and the player P12 can obtain the special point "200". Then, the terminal of the player P12 or the server controls so that the game of the song “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” instructed by the instruction information cannot be played after the lapse of the specific period. That is, the player P12 loses the opportunity to obtain the special point “200” without consuming the stamina of the player P12 after the lapse of the specific period.

  Further, when the server does not advance the game instructed by the instruction information based on the operation input of the player P12 within the specific period, after the specific period has elapsed, the stamina value of the player P1 is subtracted. The consumption stamina is added and the stamina value of the player P1 is returned to the original value. For example, when the consumption stamina “11” is subtracted from the stamina value “40” of the player P1 to request the game play to the player P12, the stamina value of the player P1 is “ 11” is added. In this way, the player P1 is not injured even if the player P12 does not play the game, and therefore can request the game play with peace of mind.

5.8 Game Progress Control of Other Players As shown in FIG. 17, the terminal of the player P12 accepts an input (for example, a touch input of the play button c4) for playing the requested game based on the operation input of the player P12. In this case, for the song “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” instructed by the instruction information, the selection of the auxiliary player is accepted as shown in FIG. 11, and the unit selection of the player P12 is accepted as shown in FIG. The game is started when the input for starting the game is received. That is, the player P12 selects his own unit for the requested game, sets the auxiliary player, and executes the game.

  The terminal of the player P12 of the present embodiment performs input evaluation on the game requested by the player P1 based on the operation input of the player P12, and calculates parameters (for example, calculation of physical strength value and score calculation).

5.9 Explanation of Game Results and Benefits When the terminal of the player P12 finishes the game requested by the player P1, that is, the game of the music “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” instructed by the instruction information, Send the game result (success or failure) to the server. The terminal of the player P12 transmits information in which the game result to be transmitted relates to the game instructed by the instruction information. That is, the terminal of the player P12 sends information indicating that the game result to be transmitted is not the normal play of the player P12 itself but the game result of the game requested by the player P1 (game instructed by the instruction information) to the server. Send to.

  Upon receiving the game result of the game instructed by the instruction information from the terminal of the player P12, the server determines whether or not to grant the privilege (special point 200) to the players P1 and P12 based on the game result. .. In other words, the server gives the player P1 and the player P12 a special point “200” when the player P12 succeeds in the game of the music “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” instructed by the instruction information.

  The server according to the present embodiment is a special point that the player P1 can obtain by playing the game of the music "ABC" and the difficulty level "1" by the player P1 by the operation input of the player himself during the event period, for example. The player can obtain the value g1 and the player P1 by requesting the other player P12 to play the game of the music "ABC" and the difficulty level "1" by the operation input of the other player P12, thereby obtaining the player P1 and the other player P12. The value g2 of the special point is set to the same value.

  In this way, the player can request the game play with peace of mind because the privilege contents that can be obtained are the same when the player plays the game by himself and when the player requests the game play to the other player. You can

  The server receives not only the game result (success or failure of the game), but also the achievement rate and the score of the game from the terminal of the player P12. The server updates the game play information associated with the player P12 based on the game result of the player P12. For example, the game play count of the player P12 is incremented by one, and if the game result is successful, one is incremented by the success count, and if the game result is unsuccessful, the failure count is incremented by one and the success probability is updated. Further, the server updates the score and achievement rate of the player P12 with the received content.

  It should be noted that the server updates the game play information (game play count, success count, failure count, success probability, achievement rate, score, etc.) of the requesting player P1 regardless of whether the game result of the player P12 is successful or unsuccessful. Control not to.

5.10 Ranking of Special Points The server of the present embodiment totals the special points of each player at the end of the event period and gives a special privilege to the top 100 players.

  After the end of the event period, each terminal receives a list of the top 100 players by transmitting a ranking request to the server and displays the ranking on the game screen W19 as shown in FIG. By doing so, it is possible to increase the motivation for each player to aim for higher ranks and obtain special points.

  For example, the terminal displays each player ID and special points from the player with the highest rank. In addition, among the special points, the terminal obtains “player acquisition special point x” obtained by the player's own operation input, and “other player acquisition” obtained by the player requesting another player to play the game. "Special point y" may be displayed.

5.11 When Other Players Receive Requests for Game Play from Multiple Players In the present embodiment, the player P12 plays the same game (for example, a song “ABC” and a game of difficulty “1”) by the player P1. Not only that, when the player P2 also receives a game play request, the game play may be performed by collectively receiving the requests from the players P1 and P2.

  For example, the server transmits, to the terminal of the player P12, the instruction information for advancing the game of the music “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” on behalf of the player P1, and the server further notifies the terminal of the player P12 to the player. Instead of P2, the instruction information for advancing the game with the music "ABC" and the difficulty level "1" is transmitted.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the terminal of the player P12 displays the contents c1 and d1 of each instruction information and the information c2 and d2 of the value of the special point (for example, 200), and the game instructed by the instruction information c1 and d1. The remaining time c3, d3 during which the game play can be executed is displayed, and the game may be executed by individually receiving the touch input of the play buttons c4, d4 of each request, but an instruction that summarizes the requests of the players P1, P2. The information e1, the acquired privilege points e2 when the game is collectively played, and the remaining time e3 when the game can be collectively played may be displayed, and the touch input of the collective play button e4 may be received to collectively execute the game.

  That is, the terminal of the player P12 may collectively execute the game on behalf of the plurality of players P1 and P2 in one game play of the same game.

  In this way, the player P12 can efficiently execute the requested game and can efficiently obtain the special points.

  Further, when the player P12 executes the games collectively, the player P12 transmits the game result (success or failure) to the server. The terminal of the player P12 transmits information indicating that the result is the game result of the game requested by the players P1 and P2 (game instructed by the instruction information) to the server.

5.12 Cancel In this embodiment, the terminal of the player P1 accepts cancellation of the request information based on the operation input of the player P1. For example, when the terminal of the player P1 accepts the cancellation of the request information requested to the player P12, the requester player ID (player P1), the requestee player ID (player P12), and the player P12 are transmitted to the server. Request cancellation information including information indicating cancellation of request information for advancing the game on behalf of the player P1 is transmitted to the server.

  Then, when the request cancellation information is received, the server of the present embodiment transmits the instruction cancellation information for canceling the instruction information for advancing the game of the player P1 to the terminal of the player P12. The instruction cancellation information includes the requester player ID (player P1) and information indicating that the instruction information is canceled.

  Then, when the server receives the request cancel information from the terminal of the player P1, the server controls to add the subtracted consumption value to the stamina value of the player P1 and restore the original value.

  In this way, the player P1 can cancel the request of the other player to proceed with the game by the intention of the player P1, and the stamina value is not wastefully consumed. You can request play.

  When the instruction cancellation information is received, the terminal of the player P12 deletes the instruction information of the player ID (player P1) corresponding to the instruction cancellation information.

6. Flowchart Next, in the present embodiment, a flow of processing for granting special points, which is an event privilege, during an event period will be described with reference to FIGS. 21A to 21D.

  First, the terminal A determines a music piece based on a player's operation input (step S101), a difficulty level based on a player's operation input (step S102), and a unit based on a player's operation input (step S103). ).

  Then, the terminal A determines whether or not the selection of the normal play is accepted based on the operation input of the player (step S106).

  When the selection of the normal play is accepted (Y in step S106), the process proceeds to step S110 in FIG. 21B.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the game is started (step S110), the terminal A transmits the game start information to the server (step S111), and the parameters of the characters constituting the unit and the parameters of the characters of the auxiliary player are transmitted. The parameters are calculated based on the above (step S112). For example, score calculation and physical strength value calculation are performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the game has ended (step S113), and when the game has not ended (N in step S113), the control of step S112 is continued. When the game ends (Y in step S113), the game result is transmitted to the server (step S114).

  Upon receiving the game start information from the terminal A (step S210) and the game result (step S211), the server determines whether the game has succeeded (step S212). When the game is successful (Y in step S212), special points are given to the player (step S213). If the game has failed (N in step S212), the process ends without giving special points to the player.

  On the other hand, returning to FIG. 21A, when the selection of the normal play is not accepted (N in step S106), the process proceeds to step S121 in FIG. 21C.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21C, the terminal A transmits to the server a candidate request for another player to proceed with the game of the player on behalf of the player (step S121).

  When the server receives the other player's candidate request from the terminal A (step S221), the server extracts the information of the other player (candidate) and transmits it to the terminal A (step S222).

  When the terminal A receives the information of the other player (candidate) (step S122), it accepts the selection of the other player based on the operation input of the player (step S123), and sends the request information to the other player to advance the game of the player to the server. (Step S124), and the process of the terminal A ends.

  Upon receiving the request information from the terminal A (step S223), the server subtracts the consumed stamina value from the player's stamina value (step S224). Then, it progresses to step S230 of FIG. 21D.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21D, the server transmits instruction information for advancing the game of the player to the terminal B of the other player (step S230).

  When the terminal B receives the instruction information (step S300), the terminal B determines whether or not the game instructed by the instruction information is started (step S301), and when the game instructed by the instruction information is started (step S301). Y), the game start information of the game specified by the instruction information is transmitted to the server (step S302).

  The terminal B calculates the parameter based on the parameter of the character forming the unit of the other player and the parameter of the character of the auxiliary player (step S303). For example, score calculation and physical strength value calculation are performed.

  Then, the terminal B determines whether or not the game has ended (step S304), and when the game has not ended (N in step S304), continues to control step S303. When the game ends (Y in step S304), the game result is transmitted to the server (step S305).

  The server receives the game start information from the terminal B (step S231) and then receives the game result (step S232), and then determines whether the game has succeeded (step S233). When the game is successful (Y in step S233), special points are awarded to the player and the other players (step S234). If the game has failed (N in step S233), the process ends without giving the privilege to the player and the other player.

  If the server does not receive the game start information within a specific period from the time when the instruction information is transmitted, the server controls to cancel the instruction information and adds the consumed stamina to the player's stamina value. Control to return to the original value. This is the end of the process.

7. Application Example 7.1 Example of Determining Music ID and Difficulty Level when Selecting Other Player The terminal of the present embodiment has been described with reference to an example in which the request destination player is selected after determining the music ID and the difficulty level. When selecting another player, the music ID and the difficulty level for which the other player is requested to play the game may be determined.

For example, the terminal of the player P1 requests the server for a candidate of another player to proceed on behalf of the player P1 before the game starts. For example, the terminal of the player P1 transmits a candidate request of another player including the information of the player P1 (for example, the player P1 identification information) to the server.

  When the server receives the candidate request from the terminal of the player P1, the server extracts candidates of other players who will play the game on behalf of the player P1 from the plurality of players managed by the server, and the music of each candidate. Determine ID and difficulty.

  For example, the server shows the music ID having the highest score and its difficulty level, or the music ID having the highest probability of success and its difficulty level in the extracted game played by the other player, and the music ID indicated to the player P1. Determine as a degree. Alternatively, the server determines the music ID having the highest difficulty level among the extracted games played by the other players as the music ID indicated to the player P1 and the difficulty level thereof. When there are a plurality of music IDs having the highest difficulty level, the music ID having the highest score or the music ID having the highest probability of success is determined as the music ID shown to the player P1.

  Then, the server transmits the extracted information of the other player to the terminal of the player P1. The “information of other player” includes, for example, a player ID (player name), a main character ID of the player (main character ID of a main unit of the player), a level, game play information (game play count, success count, failure count, (Success probability, achievement rate, score, etc.), consumption stamina, information regarding whether or not the player P1 has a friend relationship, as well as the determined music ID and difficulty level.

  Then, when the terminal of the player P1 receives the information of the other player from the server, the terminal of the player P1 displays the player information received from the server on the display unit as shown in FIG. The terminal displays the music title and the difficulty level in addition to the player ID when displaying on the display unit. Then, when the terminal of the player P1 receives the selection of the player P12 based on the operation input of the player P1 (for example, when the touch input of the character image area of the player P12 is received), the confirmation screen W23 is displayed as shown in FIG. Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23, when the terminal of the player P1 receives the request determination input based on the operation input, the player P12 is assigned the music ID “ABC” and the difficulty level “3” on behalf of the player P1. Determined as the other player who will advance the game.

7.2 Application to other games In the present embodiment, not only music games but also various games such as action games, quiz games, role playing games, competitive games, race games, fighting games, shooting games, flight shooting games, etc. It can be applied.

  For example, in the case of an action game, if there is a game (quest, battle, stage) that the player P1 is not good at, the consumed stamina value is subtracted from the stamina value of the player P1, and based on the operation input of another player. The player P1 may be controlled to progress the game.

7.3 Evaluation of Other Players In the present embodiment, when a player (for example, the player P1) requests another player (for example, the player P12) to play a game, the play evaluation of the other player may be performed. The play evaluation is represented by, for example, five levels of "1" to "5", and the higher the numerical value, the higher the evaluation. The server receives and stores the evaluation information regarding the game play of each player from each terminal.

  For example, the case where the server receives the evaluation information regarding the game play of the player P12 will be described as an example. First, the server receives the evaluation information regarding the game play of the player P12 from a player terminal other than the player P12.

  Then, the server may calculate an average evaluation value of the play evaluation of the player P12 and change the consumption stamina based on the average evaluation value. For example, when the player requests game play to a player with a high average evaluation value, the player may consume more consumption stamina.

  For example, when the consumption stamina associated with the song ID “ABC” is set to “11” in advance, the player P1 sends to the server the instruction information for causing the player P12 to proceed with the game for the game with the song ID “ABC”. When transmitted, the server may further increase the consumed stamina by “1” (for example, may be changed to “12”) when the average evaluation value of the player P12 is 4 or more.

7.4 Example of Application to Instructions to Other Players In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the player P1 selects, from the candidates of the other players, another player to have the game proceed instead of the player P1. Instead of the player P1, the server may automatically select another player to have the game proceed.

  That is, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when the selection of “request” (for example, touch input of the “request” button a2 area) is accepted based on the operation input of the player P1, the server receives the song ID “ABC. , Request information for advancing the game of difficulty “1” to another player instead of the player P1 is transmitted to the server.

  Then, when the server receives the request information, the server with the song ID “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” is the player other than the player P1 among the plurality of players who have succeeded once or more, and is the player P1. Instead, select one player to play the game.

  For example, when the server P12 is selected, the server transmits, to the terminal of the player P12, instruction information to advance the game for the music “ABC” and the difficulty level “1” on behalf of the player P1.

  In this way, the player P1 can save the trouble of selecting another player, and can easily request the other player to play the game.

7.5 Others The present invention is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, terms referred to as broad or synonymous terms in the description or drawings can be replaced with broad or synonymous terms in other descriptions in the specification or drawings.

  The present invention includes configurations that are substantially the same as the configurations described in the embodiments (for example, configurations having the same function, method and result, or configurations having the same purpose and effect). Further, the invention includes configurations in which non-essential parts of the configurations described in the embodiments are replaced. Further, the present invention includes a configuration that achieves the same effects as the configurations described in the embodiments or a configuration that can achieve the same object. Further, the invention includes configurations in which known techniques are added to the configurations described in the embodiments.

10 terminals, 20 servers, 100 processing unit, 110 music setting unit, 111 reproduction control unit, 112 selection unit, 113 evaluation unit, 114 parameter calculation unit, 115 auxiliary control unit, 116 game progress control unit, 117 display control unit, 120 Communication control unit, 130 image generation unit, 140 sound generation unit, 160 input unit, 162 detection unit, 170 storage unit, 171 main storage unit, 172 image buffer, 173 song data storage unit, 174 player information storage unit, 175 other player Information storage unit, 176 other player information, 180 information storage medium, 190 display unit, 192 sound output unit, 196 communication unit, 200 processing unit, 210 management unit, 211 auxiliary control unit, 212 parameter control unit, 213 game progress control unit , 214 privilege granting section, 215 request control section, 216 instruction control section, 220 communication control section, 260 storage section, 261 player information, 270 storage section, 272 main storage section, 280 information storage medium, 296 communication section

Claims (8)

A game system in which a plurality of terminals and a server are connected via a network,
The server is
A recovery process of performing at least one of a process of increasing a predetermined parameter of the player with the passage of time, and a process of increasing the predetermined parameter of the player by using a recovery item owned by the player;
A parameter control unit that, when receiving information for advancing a game of the player from the terminal of the player, performs a consumption process of subtracting a consumption value consumed in exchange for the game progress from a predetermined parameter of the player,
A game progress control unit that advances the game of the player based on an operation input of the player's terminal;
A privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player when the game result of the game of the player is a predetermined result,
When receiving request information for advancing the game of the player from another player's terminal on behalf of the player, an instruction to transmit instruction information for advancing the game of the player to the terminal of the other player And a control unit ,
Each of the terminals is
A display control unit for displaying given information on the display unit,
The parameter control unit of the server ,
When the request information is received from the player terminal, the consumption value is subtracted from the predetermined parameter of the player,
The game progress control unit of the server ,
When the instruction information is transmitted to the terminal of the other player by the instruction control unit, the game of the player instructed by the instruction information is advanced based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player,
The privilege granting unit of the server ,
When the game result of the game of the player who has proceeded the game based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player is a predetermined result, a privilege is given to the player and the other player ,
The game progress control unit of the server,
When the instruction control unit transmits instruction information for advancing a game of each of a plurality of players to the terminal of the other player,
Based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player, the game is controlled so that the game can be collectively progressed on behalf of each of the plurality of players in one game play of the same game,
The display control unit of the terminal of the other player is
A game system which displays collective instruction information in which the instruction information of each of the plurality of players is collected for the same game. In claim 1,
The display control unit of the terminal of the other player is
A game system, which displays the remaining time that the same game can be collectively played on behalf of each of the plurality of players. In claim 1 or 2 ,
The privilege granting unit of the server ,
Based on an operation input of the terminal of the other player, when the game result of the game in which the game is collectively performed is a predetermined result, the other player is provided with a privilege according to the number of the plurality of players. Then, the game system is characterized in that a privilege for one person is given to each of the plurality of players. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The same game means that the identification information and the difficulty level associated with the game are the same. A server connected to multiple terminals via a network,
A recovery process of performing at least one of a process of increasing a predetermined parameter of the player with the passage of time, and a process of increasing the predetermined parameter of the player by using a recovery item owned by the player;
A parameter control unit that, when receiving information for advancing the game of the player from the terminal of the player, performs a consumption process of subtracting a consumption value consumed in exchange for the game progress from a predetermined parameter of the player,
A game progress control unit that advances the game of the player based on an operation input of the player's terminal;
A privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player when the game result of the game of the player is a predetermined result,
An instruction to transmit, to the terminal of the other player, instruction information for advancing the game of the player, when the request information for advancing the game of the player to the other player is received from the terminal of the player on behalf of the player. And a control unit,
The parameter control unit,
When the request information is received from the player terminal, the consumption value is subtracted from the predetermined parameter of the player,
The game progress control unit,
When the instruction control unit transmits the instruction information to the terminal of the other player, the game of the player instructed by the instruction information is advanced based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player,
The privilege granting unit,
When the game result of the game of the player who has proceeded the game based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player is a predetermined result, a privilege is given to the player and the other player ,
The game progress control unit,
When the instruction control unit transmits instruction information for advancing a game of each of a plurality of players to the terminal of the other player,
A server which, based on an operation input of a terminal of the other player, controls so that the game can be collectively progressed on behalf of each of the plurality of players in one game play of the same game . In claim 5,
The privilege granting unit,
Based on an operation input of the terminal of the other player, when the game result of the game in which the game is collectively performed is a predetermined result, the other player is provided with a privilege according to the number of the plurality of players. Then, a server for giving a privilege for one person to each of the plurality of players. In Claim 5 or 6,
The same game means that the identification information and the difficulty level associated with the game are the same, which is a server. A game system program in which a plurality of terminals and a server are connected via a network,
A recovery process of performing at least one of a process of increasing a predetermined parameter of the player with the passage of time, and a process of increasing the predetermined parameter of the player by using a recovery item owned by the player;
A parameter control unit that performs, when a game of the player progresses, a consumption process of subtracting a consumption value consumed in exchange for the game progress from a predetermined parameter of the player;
A game progress control unit that advances the game of the player based on an operation input of the player;
A privilege granting unit that grants a privilege to the player when the game result of the game of the player is a predetermined result,
Let the computer function as a display control unit that displays given information on the display unit of each terminal,
The parameter control unit,
Subtracting the consumption value from the predetermined parameter of the player who has transmitted the instruction information for advancing the game of the player to another player on behalf of the player,
The privilege granting unit,
When the game result of the game of the player who has proceeded the game based on the operation input of the terminal of the other player is a predetermined result, a privilege is given to the player and the other player,
The game progress control unit,
Based on the operation input on the terminal of the other player receiving the instruction information for advancing the same game of each of the plurality of players, the game is collectively performed on behalf of each of the plurality of players in one game play by the other player. Control the same game to progress,
The display control unit,
A program for displaying collective instruction information in which instruction information for advancing the same game of each of the plurality of players is collected.

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