JP6709417B2 - Game control device, game system, and program - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is known a game control device that executes a game while communicating with another terminal capable of wireless communication. For example, in Patent Document 1, in a game control device that can use a plurality of wireless communication standards, a game is executed while wirelessly communicating with another terminal according to any one of the plurality of wireless communication standards. A game controller is described.

JP, 2011-101736, A

However, in the conventional technology, the user confirms the wireless communication standard that can be used by other users playing together, and after confirming whether the wireless communication standard can be used in his/her game control device, Since it is necessary to select the wireless communication standard, the procedure for starting the game is complicated and the user feels complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game control device, a game system, and a game system capable of simplifying a start procedure when playing a game while wirelessly communicating with another terminal. And to provide a program.

In order to solve the above problems, a game control device according to an aspect of the present invention is a game control device that executes a game while communicating with another terminal capable of wireless communication, and is compatible with a plurality of wireless communication standards. By performing a predetermined process via the specified wireless communication, the game is played based on the specifying means for specifying another terminal capable of wireless communication and the wireless communication with the other terminal specified by the specifying means. And executing means for executing.

A game system according to one aspect of the present invention is a game system that executes a game while communicating between terminals capable of wireless communication, and performs a predetermined process via wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards. By including the specification means for specifying a terminal capable of wireless communication by executing the execution, the execution means for executing the game based on the wireless communication with the terminal specified by the specification means.

It is a figure which shows the whole structure of a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of a menu image. It is a figure which shows an example of a menu image when a user selects a local battle button. It is a figure which shows an example of a battle room search image. It is a figure which shows an example of the competition room search image when the user A selects a new creation button. It is a figure which shows an example of the competition room search image when the user A produces a competition room. It is a figure which shows an example of a battle room image. It is a figure which shows an example of the competition room search image displayed on a 2nd game terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the battle room image G3 when users B and C enter the battle room of user A. It is a figure which shows an example of a battle combination image. It is a figure which shows an example of a matching image. It is a figure which shows an example of the game image displayed after the game start. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function relevant to this invention among the functions implement|achieved by a game system. It is a figure which shows the data storage example of a battle room database. It is a figure which shows the data storage example of reception data. It is a figure which shows the data storage example of buffer data. It is a figure which shows the data storage example of room display data. It is a figure which shows an example of the process which a specific part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the process which a specific part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the process which a specific part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the process which a specific part performs. It is a flow figure showing an example of processing performed in a game system. It is a figure which shows the detail of the process of S111. It is a flow figure showing an example of processing performed in a game system. It is a flow figure showing an example of processing performed in a game system. It is a flow figure showing an example of processing performed in a game system.

[1. Overall configuration of game system]
Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding components are designated by the same reference numerals, and repeated description may be omitted.

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

Note that, hereinafter, the first game terminal 10A, the second game terminal 10B, and the third game terminal 10C are simply described as the game terminal 10 unless it is necessary to distinguish them. Further, although the case where the number of the game terminals 10 is three is described in the present embodiment, the number of the game terminals 10 in the game system S is not limited, and may be two or four or more. Good. Similarly, the number of game servers 30 and domain name servers 50 in the game system S is not limited, and there may be two or more game servers 30 or domain name servers 50. Further, computers other than the game terminal 10, the game server 30, and the domain name server 50 may be included in the game system S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[2. Game outline]
The game system S executes a game played by a plurality of users. The game may be a game in which a plurality of users compete with each other, or a game in which a plurality of users cooperate with each other. In the present embodiment, a case where a soccer game is used is described as an example, but it may be any game regardless of the game format and genre. It may be an action game, a role playing game, a simulation game, a racing game, a board game, or a fighting game.

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

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

In this embodiment, each user describes a case of entering a battle room generated in the game in order to play a local battle, but a battle room may not be generated in particular. Here, the user A who operates the first game terminal 10A creates a competition room, and the user B who operates the second game terminal 10B and the user C who operates the third game terminal 10C enter the competition room. A case will be described. For example, when the user A operates the first game terminal 10A to activate the game program, a menu image is displayed on the display unit 15.

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

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

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

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

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

Here, the processing relating to the local league will be mainly described. Therefore, hereinafter, the screen transition when the user A selects the local league button B153 will be described. For example, when the user A selects the local league button B153, the display unit 15 displays a battle room search image for searching for a battle room in which participation is possible.

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

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

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the battle room search image G2 when the user A selects the new creation button B21. As shown in FIG. 5, in the dialog D23, an input form F230 for inputting the name of the battle room is displayed. For example, the user A can give any name to the competition room that he/she creates. When the user A selects the cancel button B231, the dialog D23 is deleted.

Further, for example, in the battle room search image G2, an OK button B232 for confirming the battle room name input by the user A is displayed. When the user A inputs the name of the battle room into the input form F230 and selects the OK button B232, the battle room having the name can be generated. Although the case where only the name of the battle room can be set from the dialog D23 is described here, settings other than the name may be set, for example, the number of users who can enter the battle room can be set. May be

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

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

In the present embodiment, the user who creates the battle room is described as automatically entering the battle room, but it is not necessary to automatically enter the battle room. That is, the user who created the battle room does not necessarily have to enter the battle room. Here, since the user A has created a battle room and entered the room, the display area A300 displays information about the user A. For example, the display area A300 displays the name of the soccer team used by the user A, the name of the user A, and the number of wins in the past local league.

In this embodiment, each game terminal 10 can use a plurality of wireless communication standards, and attempts to establish wireless communication conforming to each of the plurality of wireless communication standards at the same time. Note that the establishment of a plurality of wireless communications does not necessarily need to be performed in parallel at the same time. For example, if one wireless communication establishment is tried for a certain period of time, the next wireless communication establishment is tried for a certain period of time. Communication may be established.

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

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

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the competition room search image G2 displayed on the second game terminal 10B. For example, when the second game terminal 10B wirelessly communicates with the first game terminal 10A, it is specified that the user A has already created the battle room, and as shown in FIG. An entry button B200 for entering the battle room generated by A is displayed. For example, the entry button B200 displays the name of the battle room and the name of the user A who generated the battle room. Other information may be displayed on the entry button B200, for example, the icon image of the user A may be displayed, or the soccer team of the user A may be displayed.

As described above, each game terminal 10 is capable of wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards, but, for example, a plurality of game terminals 10A and 2B are provided between the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B. When wireless communication is possible, if the number of entering buttons B200 displayed by the number of wireless communication standards is displayed, which user B may select, despite the same battle room generated by user A I don't understand. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even in such a case, only one entry button B200 is displayed.

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

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

For example, when the user A confirms that the users B and C have entered the battle room, the user A performs a predetermined operation for starting the local league. After that, for example, the battle combination is determined so as to be a brute force battle among the users A, B, and C, and the battle combination image G4 showing the battle combination is displayed on the display unit 15.

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

For example, in a local league in which the users A, B, and C participate, a total of three games are played in a brute force battle to compete for the points and the difference in points. For example, when the user A performs a predetermined operation to play the first match after the match combination image G4 is displayed, matching for performing matching processing with the second game terminal 10B of the user B who competes in the first match. The image is displayed on the display unit 15.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the matching image. As shown in FIG. 11, the matching image G5 displays a message indicating that matching is being performed, which is a pre-process for starting a match. The matching between the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B is performed by the wireless communication used when the user B enters the competition room of the user A.

For example, after the wireless communication between the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B is established, as a general rule, the established wireless communication is maintained without being cut off, so that the matching or the process after the start of the game is performed as it is. Ready to run. The same applies to the wireless communication between the first game terminal 10A and the third game terminal 10C, and the established wireless communication is maintained without being cut off.

In the present embodiment, it is assumed that wireless communication is also established between the second game terminal 10B and the third game terminal 10C in order to cause the user B and the user C to compete with each other. For example, when the user B enters the battle room, the second game terminal 10B establishes wireless communication with not only the first game terminal 10A but also the third game terminal 10C. Similarly, for example, when the user C enters the competition room, the third game terminal 10C establishes wireless communication not only with the first game terminal 10A but also with the second game terminal 10B. As a result, the game terminal 10 of each user can wirelessly communicate with the game terminals 10 of all other users who participate in the same local league.

The wireless communication standard used between the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B is the same as the wireless communication standard used between the first game terminal 10A and the third game terminal 10C. Or may be different. That is, the wireless communication standard used may be different for each combination of the game terminals 10.

In addition, the game terminal 10 of each user may not be able to wirelessly communicate with the game terminals 10 of all other users who participate in the same local league. For example, the second game terminal 10B and the third game terminal 10C are different from each other. There is no need for direct wireless communication. In this case, the second game terminal 10B may communicate with the third game terminal 10C via the first game terminal 10A or the game server 30. Similarly, the third game terminal 10C may communicate with the second game terminal 10B via the second game terminal 10B or the game server 30. However, even in this case, the first game terminal 10 of the user A who generated the battle room, in order to identify the user who enters the battle room, all other players participating in the local league performed in the battle room. It is assumed that wireless communication is possible with the game terminal 10 of the user.

For example, during matching, data necessary for the game between the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B (for example, data of characters used in the game, data such as tactics and formations selected by the user). Are sent and received. When the matching process is completed, the first game starts and a game image showing the state of the game being executed is displayed on the display unit 15. Note that while the first game is being played, the user C waits for the first game to end, and during that time, the third game terminal 10C, the first game terminal 10A, and the second game terminal 10B, It is assumed that wireless communication between the two is maintained.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a game image displayed after the start of a match. As shown in FIG. 12, in the game image G6, for example, a state where the game space in which the game character is arranged is viewed from the virtual camera is displayed. It is to be noted that, as a method of progressing the game in the local league, various known progress methods can be applied. For example, the user A and the user B each operate one of the characters of their own team to give a score. It aims to.

When the first match ends, the second match between the user A and the user C and the third match between the user B and the user C are executed according to the same flow. For example, in the second game, the matching process is executed between the first game terminal 10A and the third game terminal 10C, and the game is executed while wirelessly communicating. Further, for example, in the third game, the matching process is executed between the second game terminal 10B and the third game terminal 10C, and the game is executed while wirelessly communicating.

When all the games of the local league are finished, the result of the local league is transmitted from any of the game terminals 10 to the game server 30, and the local league played between the users A, B, and C is finished. In this case, the wireless communication connected by each game terminal 10 may be disconnected, or the local league may be repeatedly played while maintaining the wireless communication. Note that not only the result of the local league but also the progress in the middle may be appropriately transmitted to the game server 30.

As described above, in the game system S of the present embodiment, each game terminal 10 executes a game while wirelessly communicating with another game terminal 10 using wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards. This simplifies the procedure for starting the game. Hereinafter, the details of the configuration will be described.

[3. Functions realized in game system]
FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram showing functions related to the present invention among the functions realized by the game system S. In the present embodiment, the functions of the game terminal 10 and the game server 30 will be mainly described.

[3-1. Functions realized by game server]
As shown in FIG. 13, the game server 30 implements a data storage unit 300. The data storage unit 300 is realized mainly by the storage unit 12. The data storage unit 300 stores data necessary for executing a game. Here, the battle room database DB1 will be described as an example of data stored in the data storage unit 300.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a data storage example of the battle room database DB1. As shown in FIG. 14, the battle room database DB1 is data on a battle room generated by a user who uses the game system S. For example, the battle room name is associated with a battle room ID that uniquely identifies the battle room. Stored is generated user information regarding the user who generated the battle room, entry user information regarding the user who entered the battle room, and game data indicating the status and result of the game in the battle room. Hereinafter, each record stored in the battle room database DB1 will be referred to as room information.

As the generated user information, for example, the user identification information of the user who generated the battle room, the terminal identification information for identifying the game terminal 10 of the user, the name of the user, and information such as the number of wins of the user are stored. To be done. The user identification information may be any information that can identify the user, and is, for example, a user ID or a user name. Further, for example, the terminal identification information may be any information that can identify the game terminal 10, and is, for example, an IP address or individual identification information.

As the entering user information, for example, the user identification information of the user who entered the battle room, the terminal identification information for identifying the game terminal 10 of the user, the name of the user, and the information such as the number of wins of the user are stored. To be done. The user identification information may be any information that can identify the user, and is, for example, a user ID or a user name. Further, for example, the terminal identification information may be information that can identify the game terminal 10, and is, for example, an IP address or individual identification information of the terminal.

As the game data, for example, the current situation of the game executed in the battle room and the result of the local league are stored. For example, the game data stores, for each match played in the match room, user identification information of a user competing in the match, match status information, and match result information. For example, the situation information includes the position/posture/direction/movement direction/movement direction of the character in the game space, the position/movement direction/movement speed of the ball, the position/line of sight of the virtual camera, the elapsed time of the game, and the change situation of the character. , And the scores of both teams are stored. The result information of the game stores winning/losing of the game, scores of both teams, stats information of the game (for example, the ball dominance rate and average mileage), and the like. In addition to the above, the game data may also store information such as the number of wins, the number of losses, the number of draws, the number of points, and the ranking of each user.

The data stored in the data storage unit 300 is not limited to the above example. The data storage unit 300 may store data necessary for the game. For example, the data storage unit 300 may store user data in which basic information of each user who uses the game system S is stored. Further, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store the past record/match history of the exhibition in which the user participated, or the participation history of the local league.

[3-2. Functions realized on game terminals]
In the game terminal 10, a data storage unit 100, a specification unit 101, a display control unit 102, a participation unit 103, and an execution unit 104 are realized. With these functional blocks, the game terminal 10 executes the game while communicating with another terminal capable of wireless communication.

[3-2-1. Data storage]
The data storage unit 100 is realized mainly by the storage unit 12. The data storage unit 100 stores data necessary for executing a game. Here, the reception data DT1, the buffer data DT2, and the room display data DT3 will be described as an example of the data stored in the data storage unit 100.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a data storage example of the reception data DT1. As shown in FIG. 15, the reception data DT1 is data for accumulating room information. The data structure of the room information is as described in the battle room database DB1. Every time room information is received from another game terminal 10, the received room information is stored in the reception data DT1. That is, even if a plurality of room information is received from the same game terminal 10, the plurality of room information are stored in the reception data DT1.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a data storage example of the buffer data DT2. As shown in FIG. 16, the buffer data DT2 is data for taking out the room information from the reception data DT1 and temporarily storing it. The room information stored in the buffer data DT2 is compared with the room display data DT3.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a data storage example of the room display data DT3. As shown in FIG. 17, the room display data DT3 is data for displaying the battle room in the battle room search image G2. The reception data DT1 stores room information, whereas the room display data DT3 does not store the room information in duplicate when a plurality of room information is received from the same game terminal 10. Only information is stored in the room display data DT3.

The data stored in the data storage unit 100 is not limited to the above example. The data storage unit 100 may store data necessary for the game. For example, the data storage unit 100 may store basic information related to the user of the game terminal 10 (for example, a user ID or a user name), or may store game identification information or priority order information described later. .. Further, for example, the data storage unit 100 may store the past record/match history of the exhibition in which the user participated, or the participation history of the local league.

[3-2-2. Specific part]
The identifying unit 101 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The identifying unit 101 identifies another game terminal 10 capable of wireless communication by performing a predetermined process via wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards.

The wireless communication standard is, for example, a standard for communication by radio waves, and is a standard for communication that does not use wire as a transmission path. Further, for example, it is a standard for wireless communication in the International Organization for Standardization. Further, for example, it may be a short-distance wireless communication standard, or a non-short-distance wireless communication standard (for example, a medium-distance wireless communication standard of several tens to several hundred meters, a long distance of several kilometers to several tens of kilometers). Wireless communication standard).

In the present embodiment, the case where the game terminal 10 can use three types of the first wireless communication standard, the second wireless communication standard, and the third wireless communication standard will be described, but the game terminal 10 can be used. The number of wireless communication standards may be two, or four or more. In the following, Wi-Fi Direct (registered trademark) will be described as an example of a first wireless communication standard, Bluetooth (registered trademark) will be described as an example of a second wireless communication standard, and IEEE 802 will be described as a third wireless communication standard. Although a wireless LAN of 11 standard will be described, various known wireless communication standards can be used as the wireless communication standard itself, and for example, infrared communication or iBeacon (registered trademark) may be used.

The predetermined processing is, for example, transmitting or requesting predetermined information. Further, for example, the predetermined process is to confirm whether or not there is a terminal that is performing a specific service under an arbitrary wireless communication standard in order to establish communication with a communication partner. In the present embodiment, the specific service is a battle room service in which a game battle can be performed.

The other game terminal 10 is, for example, a terminal different from the game terminal 10 having the specifying unit 101. For example, the other game terminal 10 is a terminal operated by a user different from the user of the game terminal 10 having the specifying unit 101 (for example, a user who plays a game together), and is a terminal with which the game terminal 10 communicates. Is. For example, when viewed from the first game terminal 10A, the second game terminal 10B and the third game terminal 10C are other game terminals 10. Further, for example, when viewed from the second game terminal 10B, the first game terminal 10A and the third game terminal 10C are other game terminals 10. Further, for example, when viewed from the third game terminal 10C, the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B are other game terminals 10.

The other game terminals 10 do not need to be able to use all the wireless communication standards that the game terminal 10 can use, as long as they can use at least one of the plurality of wireless communication standards that the game terminal 10 can use. Good. In other words, the game terminal 10 and the other game terminals 10 may have at least one common wireless communication standard. For example, the number of common wireless communication standards may be one, two, or three or more. In the present embodiment, the first game terminal 10A, the second game terminal 10B, and the third game terminal 10C all comply with the first wireless communication standard to the third wireless communication standard for simplification of description. The case where it is available will be described.

Identification is, for example, recognition as a communication partner. Further, for example, the identification is to acquire the identification information of the other game terminal 10, and to confirm whether the service exists on the network N or the private network PN. Further, for example, the identification is to put the data into a state in which it can be transmitted or received. Further, for example, the identification is to establish communication according to the procedure defined by the communication protocol.

For example, the specifying unit 101 executes communication establishment processing based on the communication procedure defined in the communication protocol of the wireless communication standard, and specifies another game terminal 10 capable of wireless communication. The specific processing content of the identifying unit 101 differs depending on the wireless communication standard, and here, the processing content when each of the first wireless communication standard to the third wireless communication standard is used will be described.

[First wireless communication standard]
In the present embodiment, the plurality of wireless communication standards include the first wireless communication standard (specific wireless communication standard) with which the identification information related to the game is transmitted to the surroundings. For example, with respect to the first wireless communication standard, the identifying unit 101 identifies whether another game terminal 10 publishes a particular service by receiving the identification information transmitted to the surroundings. The service is called a daemon depending on the operating system. The service or daemon is prepared by the connected terminal so that another terminal can connect.

The identification information related to the game is, for example, information that a service or a daemon required for executing the game is open to the public. Further, for example, the information is that the battle room service for the game to be played online is openly connectable. The identification information related to the game is common to all game programs. Further, for example, the identification information related to the game is information indicating that the game program is included, that the game program is activated, or that the competition room for online competition is open. Further, for example, the identification information related to the game is a combination of a predetermined symbol string and numbers. Hereinafter, the identification information related to the game is simply referred to as game identification information. The game identification information can also be referred to as information for identifying the presence or absence of the battle room service provided by the game program. The transmission to the surroundings means that the game terminal 10 transmits information to an unspecified number of people via a wireless communication interface, for example.

For example, in the communication protocol of the first wireless communication standard, the information transmitted to the surroundings can be received before the connection with the communication partner is established. Further, for example, the identifying unit 101 receives information transmitted to the surroundings according to the communication protocol of the first wireless communication standard, and determines whether or not it matches the game identification information stored in the data storage unit 100. judge. When the received game identification information and the game identification information stored in the data storage unit 100 match, the identification unit 101 determines that the game identification information is transmitted to another game terminal 10 based on the communication protocol of the first wireless communication standard. To establish a connection.

Even if the information transmitted to the surroundings by the first wireless communication standard includes information such as the user identification information of the user who created the battle room, the user's name, the battle room ID, and the battle room name. Good. In this case, the identifying unit 101 determines whether or not the user identification information, the user's name, the battle room ID, and the battle room name stored in the data storage unit 100 in advance have been received, thereby determining whether another game has been received. The terminal 10 may be specified.

[Second wireless communication standard]
Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of wireless communication standards include a second wireless communication standard (specific wireless communication standard) that requests predetermined information from a communication partner. For example, the identifying unit 101 identifies another game terminal 10 by requesting game identification information and receiving the identification information for a specific wireless communication standard.

The request is, for example, requesting the other party to transmit predetermined information. The request may be made in a format defined by the second wireless communication standard. For example, the request may be made by transmitting a bit string indicating a request for information to the other party. .. For example, the request may be an acquisition request for a pairing code exchanged when performing pairing in the second wireless communication standard. In this case, the game identification information will be used as the pairing code in the second wireless communication standard. Therefore, it is possible to establish (pair) the wireless communication conforming to the second wireless communication standard between the game terminals 10 having the game identification information.

For example, if only the information for identifying the service in the second wireless communication standard can be acquired and the game identification information cannot be received before the communication partner is specified, the specifying unit 101 causes the second wireless communication to be performed. Send a request to the other party who can communicate with the standard. Upon receiving the request, the other game terminal 10 returns the game identification information stored in the other game terminal 10. The identifying unit 101 receives the game identification information returned in response to the request, and determines whether the game identification information matches the game identification information stored in the data storage unit 100. When the received game identification information and the game identification information stored in the data storage unit 100 match, the identification unit 101 determines that the game identification information is transmitted to another game terminal 10 based on the communication protocol of the second wireless communication standard. To establish a connection.

The game identification information requested by the second wireless communication standard may include the user identification information of the user who created the battle room, the user's name, the battle room ID, the battle room name, and the like. In this case, the identifying unit 101 determines whether or not the predetermined user identification information, the user's name, the battle room ID, and the battle room name have been received as a reply in response to the request, and thus the other game. The terminal 10 may be specified.

[Third wireless communication standard]
Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of wireless communication standards include a third wireless communication standard (specific wireless communication standard) that uses the domain name server 50. For example, for the third wireless communication standard, the identifying unit 101 identifies the other game terminal 10 by acquiring the game identification information stored in the domain name server 50.

For example, the domain name server 50 stores game identification information. For example, the domain name server 50 may store the game identification information as a domain name in association with the IP address. For example, the game terminal 10 of the user who has created the battle room requests the domain name server 50 to register its own IP address and game identification information when it has created the battle room. Upon receiving the request, the domain name server 50 registers the IP address of the game terminal 10 and the game identification information in association with each other. The information registered in the domain name server 50 is not limited to the game identification information. For example, the user identification information of the user who created the battle room, the user's name, the battle room ID, and the battle room name are IP addresses. It may be associated and registered.

For example, the identifying unit 101 executes a service inquiry to the domain name server 50 based on the communication protocol of the third wireless communication standard. For example, the identifying unit 101 inquires of the domain name server 50 whether the game identification information stored in the data storage unit 100 exists as a domain name. On the other hand, the domain name server 50 determines whether the game identification information included in the received inquiry is registered. When it is determined that the game identification information is registered, the domain name server 50 transmits the IP address associated with the game identification information. The identifying unit 101 can identify the other game terminal 10 by receiving the IP address.

The information that the identifying unit 101 receives from the domain name server 50 is not limited to the game identification information, and for example, the user identification information of the user who created the battle room, the user name, the battle room ID, and the battle room name. Is registered in the domain name server 50, the identifying unit 101 may receive these pieces of information together with the IP address.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing executed by the identifying unit 101. As shown in FIG. 18, it is assumed that the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B can each use the first wireless communication standard. Then, it is assumed that the first game terminal 10A has started the game, but the second game terminal 10B has not started the game. In this case, the third game terminal 10C receives the information transmitted by the first game terminal 10A through the first wireless communication conforming to the first wireless communication standard. Since the game identification information is included in the information, the third game terminal 10C can specify that the competition room of the first game terminal 10A exists by the game identification information. ..

FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing executed by the identifying unit 101. As shown in FIG. 19, it is assumed that the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B can use the first wireless communication standard, the second wireless communication standard, and the third wireless communication standard, respectively. Then, it is assumed that the first game terminal 10A has activated the game. In this case, the second game terminal 10B receives the information transmitted by the first game terminal 10A by the first wireless communication conforming to the first wireless communication standard. Game identification information is included in the information.

Further, the second game terminal 10B receives the information transmitted by the first game terminal 10A by the second wireless communication conforming to the second wireless communication standard. Game identification information is included in the information. The third game terminal 10C receives the information returned from the domain name server 50 by the third wireless communication conforming to the third wireless communication standard. Game identification information is included in the information. The second game terminal 10B can specify that the competition room of the first game terminal 10A exists based on the game identification information.

FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing executed by the identifying unit 101. As shown in FIG. 20, the first game terminal 10A can use the first wireless communication standard and the second wireless communication standard. The second game terminal 10B can use only the second wireless communication standard. The third game terminal 10C can use only the first wireless communication standard.

In this case, since the first game terminal 10A is uncertain which standard the other terminals support, the first game terminal 10A transmits the game identification information by all communication methods as much as possible. The second game terminal 10C receives the information transmitted by the first game terminal 10A by the second wireless communication conforming to the second wireless communication standard. Since the game identification information is included in the information, the second game terminal 10C can specify that the battle room of the first game terminal 10A exists by the game identification information. ..

The third game terminal 10C receives the information transmitted by the first game terminal 10A by the first wireless communication conforming to the first wireless communication standard. Since the game identification information is included in the information, the third game terminal 10C can specify that the competition room of the first game terminal 10A exists by the game identification information. .

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of processing executed by the identifying unit 101. As shown in FIG. 21, the first game terminal 10A, the second game terminal 10B, and the third game terminal 10C use the first wireless communication standard, the second wireless communication standard, and the third wireless communication standard, respectively. Suppose it was possible. Then, it is assumed that the battle room A is generated in the first game terminal 10A and the battle room B is generated in the second game terminal 10B.

In this case, the third game terminal 10C specifies that the competition room A of the first game terminal 10A exists by wireless communication conforming to each of the first wireless communication standard to the third wireless communication standard. be able to. In this case, as will be described later, the battle room A has only one display. Further, the third game terminal 10C specifies that the battle room B of the second game terminal 10B exists by wireless communication in accordance with each of the first wireless communication standard to the third wireless communication standard. You can In this case, as will be described later, the battle room B is displayed as one. In the case of FIG. 21, since the third game terminal 10C can specify the existence of the battle room A and the battle room B, two battle rooms A and B are displayed in the battle room search image G2. ..

[3-2-3. Display controller]
The display control unit 102 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The display control unit 102 causes the display unit 15 to display the battle room acquired based on the wireless communication with the other game terminal 10 specified by the specifying unit 101. The battle room is an example of a user group according to the present invention. Therefore, the place described as the battle room in the present embodiment can be read as a user group.

The user group is, for example, a group including a plurality of users as members. For example, a plurality of users belonging to the same user group are a plurality of users competing for superiority or inferiority (rank or win/loss) of the game. For example, a user group should be a group of users who want to play games that compete with other users, or who want to work with other users to play games that aim to achieve their goals. It may be.

In other words, the user group may be for declaring participation in the game. For example, the user group represents an object existing in the world in the game. Further, for example, the user group may be a room/lobby set in the game, a predetermined place set in the virtual world, or a friend or guild. It may be called by name. Further, for example, the user group may be a record in a database or an array using a hash structure in memory.

Displaying the battle room means, for example, displaying information about the battle room. For example, the information may be the name of the battle room, an image, the users to which the user belongs, the identification information of the game terminal 10 of each user, and the like. For example, if the battle room is called a lobby, the lobby is displayed. Further, for example, if the battle room is at a predetermined place in the game, that place is displayed. Further, for example, in the case of a friend or a guild instead of the battle room, the name of the friend group or the guild name is displayed.

In the present embodiment, when a plurality of battle rooms are acquired and the identification information of each of the plurality of battle rooms is the same, the display control unit 102 collectively displays the plurality of battle rooms into one display unit 15. To display.

The battle room identification information is, for example, information that can uniquely identify the battle room, and is information such as the battle room ID and the battle room name. In the present embodiment, the battle room ID corresponds to the identification information of the battle room. Therefore, the location described as the battle room ID in the present embodiment can be read as the battle room identification information. The acquisition of the battle room means, for example, acquisition of the battle room ID.

To collectively display one image does not mean to display a plurality of images respectively corresponding to a plurality of battle rooms, but to display one image, for example. For example, the competition room and the image have a many-to-one relationship. For example, the information of any one of the plurality of battle rooms may be displayed as a representative, the whole of the plurality of battle rooms may be displayed as one image, or the plurality of battle rooms are included. The name or image may be displayed.

For example, the display control unit 102 compares the battle room IDs of the respective battle rooms when a plurality of battle rooms are acquired using a plurality of wireless communication standards. Among the plurality of acquired battle rooms, the display control unit 102 collectively displays the ones having the same battle room IDs, instead of displaying them individually.

In other words, in the present embodiment, when the plurality of battle rooms are acquired and the battle room IDs of the plurality of battle rooms are the same, the display control unit 102 determines that the plurality of battle rooms are Any one of them is displayed on the display unit 15. The display control unit 102 causes the display unit 15 to display any one selected by a predetermined method from the acquired plurality of battle rooms. The method may be a predetermined method, for example, it may be randomly selected, the battle room acquired first may be selected, or the battle room acquired last may be selected. You may choose the battle room acquired in the meantime.

For example, the display control unit 102 compares the battle room IDs of the respective battle rooms when a plurality of battle rooms are acquired using a plurality of wireless communication standards. The display control unit 102 does not display each of the plurality of acquired battle rooms with matching battle room IDs separately, but selects and displays any one of them. ..

For example, if the plurality of wireless communication standards include the first wireless communication standard and the second wireless communication standard as in the present embodiment, the display control unit 102 conforms to the first wireless communication standard. A first battle room that can participate through the first wireless communication and a second battle room that can participate through the second wireless communication conforming to the second wireless communication standard are acquired, and When the identification information of the first battle room and the identification information of the second battle room are the same, the first battle room and the second battle room are collectively displayed on the display unit 15. It will be.

The method of acquiring the battle room ID by the first wireless communication and the method of acquiring the battle room ID by the second wireless communication are as described in the description of the identifying unit 101. For example, the display control unit 102 , The battle room ID acquired using the first wireless communication is compared with the battle room ID acquired using the second wireless communication. When the display control unit 102 determines that the battle IDs match, the display control unit 102 collectively displays the first battle room and the second battle room on the display unit 15.

[3-2-4. Participation department]
The participation unit 103 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The participation unit 103 causes the competition room designated by the user to participate in the competition room displayed on the display unit 15.

The designation means that the user selects the image displayed on the display unit 15, for example. Further, for example, the designation is to select the generated battle room. For example, any one of the plurality of battle rooms may be designated, and if only one battle room exists, the one battle room may be designated.

Participation is, for example, belonging to the battle room as a member. For example, joining is making a game with another user playable. Further, for example, participation is entry (registration registration) for the game. Further, for example, participation is to add a user to the battle room. Further, for example, participation is associating the identification information (user ID, user name, etc.) of the user with the battle room ID.

Also, for example, adding to the list of users who belong to the battle room. Further, for example, if the battle room is called a lobby, participation means entering the lobby. Also, for example, if the battle room is in a location in the virtual world, joining is to go to that location. Further, for example, in the case of a friend or a guild rather than a battle room, participation means adding to a member of the friend or guild.

In the present embodiment, the participation unit 103 selects any one of the plurality of battle rooms based on the priority order information defined in each of the plurality of wireless communication standards, and the user selects the selected battle room. To participate.

The priority order information is, for example, the order defined in each of a plurality of wireless communication standards, and is information represented by a numerical value or a symbol. For example, the priority information is the high priority of the wireless communication standard. It should be noted that the priority order may be set in advance by the game creator, and for example, the priority order may be set based on the communication speed, communication stability, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the case where three wireless communication standards are available has been described. Therefore, the priority order information indicates the priority order of each of these three wireless communication standards. Here, it is assumed that the first wireless communication standard has the highest priority, the second wireless communication standard has the second highest priority, and the third wireless communication standard has the lowest priority. May be arbitrary, and may be, for example, the first wireless communication standard, the third wireless communication standard, and the second wireless communication standard in descending order of priority. Alternatively, for example, the second wireless communication standard or the third wireless communication standard may have the highest priority.

[3-2-5. Execution section]
The execution unit 104 is realized mainly by the control unit 11. The executing unit 104 executes the game based on the wireless communication with the other terminal specified by the specifying unit 101.

Running the game means, for example, causing a plurality of users to participate in the game. For example, the execution unit 104 causes a plurality of users to play against each other. In addition, for example, the execution unit 104 causes a plurality of users to cooperate with each other to compete with an opponent (computer or other user). Further, for example, the execution unit 104 is for each of a plurality of users to play a game and compete with other users for a score and the like. Further, for example, the execution unit 104 is to establish a connection (session) between the game terminals 10. Further, for example, the execution unit 104 is to transmit the operation of one user among the plurality of users to the game terminal 10 of another user.

In the present embodiment, the execution unit 104 uses different wireless communication standards for executing the game while communicating with the first other terminal and for executing the game while communicating with the second other terminal. It is available. That is, in the game system S, the wireless communication standard to be used may be different depending on the combination of the game terminals 10.

For example, taking the first game terminal 10A as an example, the execution unit 104 of the first game terminal 10A executes the game while communicating with the second game terminal 10B, and the execution unit 104 communicates with the third game terminal 10C. It is possible to use different wireless communication standards in the case of executing. More specifically, the first game terminal 10A and the second game terminal 10B use the n-th (n is a natural number) wireless communication standard, and the first game terminal 10A and the third game terminal 10C use the k-th ( For k, a natural number other than n) may be used.

[4. Processing executed in game system]
22 to 26 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in the game system S. 22 to 26 are executed by the control unit 11 operating according to the program stored in the storage unit 12 and the control unit 31 operating according to the program stored in the storage unit 32. The process described below is an example of the process executed by the functional block.

As shown in FIG. 22, first, in the game terminal, the control unit 11 causes the display unit 15 to display the menu image G1 when the game program is activated (S101). The control unit 11 determines whether or not the local battle button B14 is selected based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S103). If it is not determined that the local match button B14 has been selected (S103; N), the event button B10, the online match button B11, and the season match buttons B12 and B13 have been selected, so the control unit 11 selects these buttons. Perform the corresponding process.

When it is determined that the local match button B14 has been selected (S103; Y), the control unit 11 displays the dialog D15 on the menu image G1 (S105). The control unit 11 identifies the user's operation based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S107). Here, the operation of selecting the exhibition button B150, the operation of selecting the battle record button B151, the operation of selecting the match history button B152, the operation of selecting the local league button B153, the operation of selecting the participation history button B154, or the return button B155. Any of the operations for selecting is performed. When the user has not selected the local league button B153 (S107; other), the process corresponding to the button selected by the user is executed.

When the user selects the local league button B153 (S107; local battle button), the control unit 11 causes the display unit 15 to display the battle room search image G2 (S109), and the wireless communication conforms to each of the plurality of wireless communication standards. Predetermined processing is performed via communication (S111). In S111, the control unit 11 performs a predetermined process for each wireless communication standard via wireless communication conforming to the wireless communication standard, and determines whether another game terminal 10 is specified. ..

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing details of the processing in S111. As shown in FIG. 23, the control unit 11 determines whether or not it has the function of the first wireless communication standard (S1111). When it is determined that the wireless communication terminal has the function of the first wireless communication standard (S1111; Y), the control unit 11 receives the room information received by the first wireless communication conforming to the first wireless communication standard. The data is stored in the data DT1 (S1113). If it is not determined that the mobile phone has the function of the first wireless communication standard (S1111; N), the process of S1113 is not executed.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not it has the function of the second wireless communication standard (S1115). When it is determined that the wireless communication terminal has the function of the second wireless communication standard (S1115; Y), the control unit 11 determines that the information received by the second wireless communication conforming to the second wireless communication standard is the first information. It is determined whether or not it matches the game identification information (S1117).

If it is not determined that the mobile phone has the function of the second wireless communication standard (S1115; N), the processing of S1117 and subsequent S1119 to S1127 is not executed. Further, when it is not determined that the information received by the second wireless communication matches the first game identification information (S1117; N), the processes of S1119 to S1127 are not executed.

Here, the case where the second wireless communication standard has two pieces of game identification information will be described. Since the second wireless communication standard cannot receive a lot of information without connecting, it is necessary to specify which one should be connected when there are a plurality of second wireless communication and to perform a brute force check. The first game identification information for saving and the second game identification information that plays the same role as the game identification information of other wireless communication standards are prepared.

When it is determined that the information received by the second wireless communication matches the first game identification information (S1117; Y), the control unit 11 performs the second wireless communication with other terminals based on the information received in S1117. Connect by communication (S1119). The control unit 11 requests the second game identification information from the other terminal of the connection destination (S1121). The control unit 11 determines whether the information received from another terminal matches the second game identification information (S1123).

When it is determined that the information received from the other terminal matches the second game identification information (S1123; Y), the control unit 11 receives the room information received by the second wireless communication conforming to the second wireless communication standard. Is stored in the reception data DT1 (S1125). On the other hand, if it is determined that the information received from the other terminal does not match the second game identification information (S1123; N), the process of S1125 is not executed.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not other information is received by the second wireless communication conforming to the second wireless communication standard (S1127). When it is determined that other information has been received by the second wireless communication (S1127; Y), the process returns to S1117, and the first game identification information and the second game identification information are checked again.

On the other hand, when it is not determined that the other information is received by the second wireless communication (S1127; N), the control unit 11 is connected to the third wireless communication conforming to the third wireless communication standard. Is determined (S1129). When it is determined that the connection is made to the third wireless communication (S1129; Y), the control unit 11 inquires of the domain name server 50 whether there is room information (S1131).

The control unit 11 determines whether or not there is room information in the reply from the domain name server 50 (S1133). When it is determined that the reply has room information (S1133; Y), the control unit 11 stores the received room information in the reception data DT1 (S1135). On the other hand, if it is not determined that there is room information in the reply (S1133; N), the process of S1135 is not executed.

The control unit 11 moves any of the reception data DT1 to the buffer data DT2 (S1137). The control unit 11 determines whether or not the content of the buffer data DT2 is the room display data DT3 (S1139). When it is determined that the content of the buffer data DT2 is not in the room display data DT3 (S1139; N), the control unit 11 moves the content of the buffer data DT2 to the room display data DT3 and saves it (S1141). On the other hand, when it is determined that the content of the buffer data DT2 is the room display data DT3 (S1139; Y), the process of S1141 is not executed.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not there is received data DT1 (S1143). When it is determined that there is the reception data DT1 (S1143; Y), the process returns to S1135. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no received data DT (S1143; N), the process proceeds to S113.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not the battle room is detected based on the result of the process in S111 (S113). In S113, for example, the control unit 11 may determine whether or not the other game terminal 10 is specified by any wireless communication, or whether the battle room ID is received from the other game terminal 10. It may be determined whether or not.

When it is not determined that the battle room is detected (S113; N), the control unit 11 determines whether the new creation button B21 is selected based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S115). When it is not determined that the user has selected the new creation button B21 (S115; N), the process returns to S109. If the user selects the reload button B22, the process of S109 is executed. On the other hand, when the user selects the new creation button B21 (S115; Y), the control unit 11 displays the dialog D23 on the battle room search image G2 (S117).

24, the control unit 11 identifies the user's operation based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S119). Here, either the operation of inputting the name of the battle room, the operation of selecting the cancel button B231, or the operation of selecting the OK button B232 is performed on the input form F230.

When the user inputs the name of the battle room to the input form F230 (S119; name input), the control unit 11 sets the name of the battle room input by the user in the input form F230 and records it in the storage unit 12. (S121) and the process returns to S119. If the user selects the cancel button B231 (S119; cancel), the process returns to S109.

On the other hand, when the user selects the OK button B232 (S119; OK), the control unit 11 transmits a battle room generation request to the game server 30 (S123). The generation request may be made by transmitting data in a predetermined format. For example, the generation request includes the user identification information of the user of the game terminal 10 and the name of the battle room input in the input form F230, but the generation request includes other information. Alternatively, for example, the identification information of the game terminal 10, the user name, and the number of times the user has won may be included.

Information such as the user identification information included in the generation request may be stored in the storage unit 12 in advance. For example, also in the following description, when some information is transmitted from the game terminal 10 to the game server 30, the user identification information is also transmitted to identify which game terminal 10 the game server 30 is communicating with. It is possible. Further, when the name of the battle room is not entered in the input form F230, the generation request may not be transmitted even if the user selects the OK button B232.

In the game server 30, when the generation request is received, the control unit 31 executes a battle room generation process (S301). In S301, the control unit 31 generates the battle room ID of the battle room generated by the generation request. The battle ID may be generated according to a predetermined ID generation rule, and may be generated so as not to overlap with the battle IDs of other battle rooms. The control unit 31 generates a new record in the battle room database DB1 and associates the generated battle room ID with the battle room name, the user identification information of the user who generated the battle room, the terminal identification information, and the number of wins. The generated user information and the entry user information are stored in the battle room database DB1.

The control unit 31 transmits a completion notification of the competition room generation process (S303). The completion notification may be performed in a predetermined data format. For example, the battle room ID generated in S301 is included in the completion notification.

In the game terminal 10, when the completion notification is received, the control unit 11 causes the dialog D24 to be displayed on the battle room search image G2 (S125), and another game terminal 10 executes a process for identifying itself ( S127). In S127, the control unit 11 executes a process for another game terminal 10 to identify itself via wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards. For example, in S127, the processes related to the first to third wireless communication standards described below are simultaneously performed in parallel. Note that these processes do not have to be performed in parallel at the same time, and are performed one by one such that the process of the second wireless communication standard is executed when the process of the first wireless communication standard is completed. Good.

For example, in the first wireless communication standard, the game terminal 10 that has created the battle room transmits the game identification information. Therefore, in S111, the control unit 11 controls the other game terminals 10 to receive the game identification information. The game identification information, the competition room ID, and the like are transmitted via the first wireless communication conforming to the first wireless communication standard.

Further, for example, in the second wireless communication standard, the game terminal 10 that has created the battle room accepts a request for game identification information from another game terminal 10. Therefore, in S111, the control unit 11 conforms to the second wireless communication standard. The reception of a request from another game terminal 10 is awaited via the second wireless communication according to the above. When the control unit 11 receives a request from another game terminal 10, the control unit 11 transmits the game identification information to the other game terminal 10.

Further, for example, in the third wireless communication standard, it is necessary to register the game identification information in the domain name server 50. Therefore, in S111, the control unit 11 performs the third wireless communication conforming to the third wireless communication standard. A request for registering the IP address and the game identification information, the competition room ID, and the like in association with each other is transmitted to the domain name server 50 via. Upon receiving the request, the domain name server 50 registers the IP address of the game terminal 10, the game identification information, and the competition room ID in association with each other.

The control unit 11 determines whether the OK button B240 is selected based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S129). When it is determined that the OK button B240 has been selected (S129; Y), the control unit 11 displays the battle room image G3 on the display unit 15 (S131), and moves to FIG. 25, where the game terminal 10 and the game server 30 are connected. During this period, the battle room image G3 is updated (S133, S305). In the present embodiment, the game server 30 manages the battle room, and when the user enters the battle room, each game terminal 10 transmits a room entry request to the game server 30. Therefore, the game terminal 10 that has generated the battle room acquires the latest entry status (entry user information in the battle room database DB1) from the game server 30 through the processing of S133 and S305. The processes of S133 and S305 may be repeatedly executed, and for example, the latest entry status may be periodically acquired.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not there is a user who has entered the battle room based on the data received in S133 (S135). In S135, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the data received from the game server 30 includes the user identification information of another user. When it is not determined that there is a user who has entered the battle room (S135; N), the process returns to S133, and the update process of the battle room image G3 is executed again.

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a user who has entered the battle room (S135; Y), the control unit 11 causes the display area A30 to display information regarding the entered user (S137). In S137, the control unit 11 refers to the entry user information received in S133, and updates the display in the display area A30 based on the user name and the number of wins stored in the entry user information. The entering user information may include the soccer team used by the user and may be displayed in the display area A30. The control unit 11 also stores the entry user information received in S133 in the room display data DT3.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not a start operation for starting the local league is performed based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S139). When it is not determined that the start operation has been performed (S139; N), the process returns to S133. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start operation is performed (S139; Y), the control unit 11 determines the battle combination based on the entry user information of the room display data DT3, and displays the battle combination image G4 on the display unit 15. Is displayed on the screen (S141). In S141, the control unit 11 determines a battle combination so that a plurality of users who enter the room entry user information form a round-robin battle, and stores it as game data in the room display data DT3.

The control unit 11 determines whether or not an operation for advancing to the previous screen is performed based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S143). When it is determined that the operation to proceed further is performed (S143; Y), the matching process is executed between the game terminal 10 and another game terminal 10 (S145). At the time of S145, since the wireless communication with the game terminal 10 is established when the other game terminal 10 enters the battle room, the control unit 11 is a pre-match process while performing the wireless communication. Execute the matching process.

When the matching process in S145 is completed, the game is executed between the game terminals 10 (S147). In S147, the control unit 11 transmits and receives data indicating the status of the game being executed and operation content of the user while performing wireless communication established between the game terminal 10 and another game terminal 10, Run the game.

The game terminal 10 determines whether or not all games in the local league have ended based on the room display data DT3 (S149). When it is determined that all the games have ended (S149; Y), this processing ends. On the other hand, when it is not determined that all the games are finished (S149; N), the process returns to S145, and the matching process of the next game is executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S113 that the battle room has been detected (S113; Y), the process moves to FIG. 26, and the control unit 11 displays the battle room in the battle room search image G2 (S151). In S151, even if a plurality of battle rooms are acquired, the control unit 11 collectively displays the battle rooms in the display area A20.

The control unit 11 determines whether the entry button B23 is selected based on the detection signal of the operation unit 14 (S153). When it is determined that the room entry button B23 has been selected (S153; Y), the control unit 11 transmits a room entry request for entering the competition room to the game server 30 (S155). The entry request may be made in a predetermined data format. For example, the battle room ID of the battle room designated by the user, the user identification information of the game terminal 10, the terminal identification information, the user name, the number of wins, etc. Contains information.

When the game server 30 receives the entry request, the control unit 31 performs entry processing (S157). In S157, the control unit 31 refers to the battle room database DB1 and, in the entry user information of the record in which the battle ID included in the entry request is stored, the user identification information, the terminal identification information, and the user name included in the entry request. , And information such as the number of wins. The control unit 31 transmits a completion notification of the room entry process to the game terminal 10 (S159).

In the game terminal 10, when the completion notification is received, the process proceeds to S133, and the battle room image G3 is displayed. After that, the user who has created the battle room may wait for the start operation, or the user who has entered the battle room may perform the start operation.

According to the game system S described above, another game terminal 10 capable of wireless communication is specified by performing a predetermined process via wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards, and the other game. Since the game is executed based on the wireless communication with the terminal 10 and the user can check the wireless communication standard used in the game and then select the wireless communication standard, the complexity can be prevented.
It is possible to simplify the starting procedure when playing a game while wirelessly communicating with another terminal. It is also possible to prevent the user from erroneously selecting a wireless communication standard that cannot be used and starting the game.

Further, even if a plurality of battle rooms are acquired based on wireless communication with other game terminals 10, if the battle room IDs are the same, they are displayed together in one battle room, so that a large number of battle rooms are displayed. Can be prevented from being displayed and the user cannot know which to specify.

Further, even if the first battle room and the second battle room are acquired, if these battle room IDs are the same, they are collectively displayed in one battle room, so that two battle rooms are displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the user from not knowing what to specify.

Further, since it is possible to participate in the battle room selected based on the priority information of the wireless communication standard, it is possible to play the game in a stable communication environment.

Further, even if a plurality of battle rooms are acquired based on wireless communication with another game terminal 10, any one of the plurality of battle rooms is displayed when the battle room IDs are the same. It is possible to prevent a large number of battle rooms from being displayed and the user not knowing what to specify.

In addition, since the wireless communication standard may be different when executing a game while communicating with a certain terminal and when executing a game while communicating with another terminal, it is easy to play the game without being restricted by the wireless communication standard. Will be able to play.

With regard to the first wireless communication standard, the procedure for starting a game can be simplified by identifying another game terminal 10 by using the game identification information transmitted to the surroundings.

Regarding the second wireless communication standard, the procedure for starting the game can be simplified by identifying the other game terminal 10 using the game identification information obtained by the request.

Regarding the third wireless communication standard, the procedure for starting the game can be simplified by acquiring the battle room using the game identification information stored in the domain name server.

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

For example, in the embodiment, the local league has been described as an example. However, even in the exhibition, the game terminals 10 communicate with each other by performing a predetermined process via wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards. May be specified. In the exhibition, after the competition room is not particularly generated and the game terminals 10 are specified, the matching may be started immediately without performing the entry process or the like. Further, for example, the other terminal with which the game terminal 10 communicates does not have to have the same configuration as the game terminal 10, and may be a mobile terminal with few available wireless communication standards, or conversely. It may be a personal computer having many wireless communication standards.

For example, in the embodiment, the case where the main processing of the game is executed in the game terminal 10 and the game terminal 10 corresponds to the game control device according to the present invention has been described, but each function realized in the game terminal 10 is It may be implemented in the game server 30. For example, the specification unit 101, the display control unit 102, the participation unit 103, and the execution unit 104 may be realized in the game server 30. In this case, each of these functions is realized mainly by the control unit 31.

For example, when the identifying unit 101 is realized by the game server 30, the identifying unit 101 acquires the communication status of the game terminal 10 via the network N or the private network PN, and another game capable of wirelessly communicating with the game terminal 10 concerned. The terminal 10 is specified. Further, for example, when the display control unit 102 is realized by the game server 30, the display control unit 102 transmits display data such as the menu image G1, the battle room search image G2, and the battle room image G3 via the network N or the private network PN. It is transmitted to the game terminal 10. Further, for example, when the participation unit 103 is realized by the game server 30, the participation unit 103 acquires the competition room ID of the competition room designated by the user via the network N or the private network PN, and executes the entry process of the user. To do. Further, for example, when the execution unit 104 is realized by the game server 30, the execution unit 104 acquires the operation content of the user via the network N or the private network PN, updates the game data in the competition room database DB1, and is updated. The game data is transmitted to the game terminal 10.

Further, for example, each function may be shared by a plurality of game terminals 10. In this case, the processing results may be transmitted and received between the game terminals 10. For example, the specifying unit 101 may be realized in the first game terminal 10A and the display control unit 102 may be realized in the second game terminal 10B. Further, for example, the participation unit 103 may be realized in the first game terminal 10A and the execution unit 104 may be realized in the second game terminal 10B.

[6. Note]
From the above description, the present invention can be understood as follows, for example.

1) A game control device (10) according to one aspect of the present invention is a game control device (10) that executes a game while communicating with another terminal capable of wireless communication, and is compatible with each of a plurality of wireless communication standards. By performing a predetermined process through conforming wireless communication, the wireless communication between the specifying means (101) for specifying the other terminal capable of wireless communication and the other terminal specified by the specifying means (101) is performed. And executing means (104) for executing the game based on the above.

10) A game system (S) according to an aspect of the present invention is a game system (S) that executes a game while communicating between terminals capable of wireless communication, and is wireless according to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards. The game is executed based on the wireless communication between the specifying unit (101) for specifying a terminal capable of wireless communication by performing a predetermined process through communication and the terminal specified by the specifying unit (101). Execution means (104) for executing.

11) A program according to an aspect of the present invention causes a computer to function as the game system (S) described in the game control device (10) or 10) described in any one of 1) to 9).

12) An information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium that records the program of 11).

According to the invention of 1) or 10) to 12), by performing a predetermined process via wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards, another terminal capable of wireless communication is specified, and Since the game is executed based on wireless communication with other terminals and the user can check the wireless communication standard used in the game and then select it, it is possible to play the game while wirelessly communicating with other terminals. The starting procedure for playing can be simplified. It is also possible to prevent the user from erroneously selecting a wireless communication standard that cannot be used and starting the game.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) displays on the display means (15) the user group acquired based on the wireless communication with the other terminal specified by the specifying means (101). The display control means further includes display control means (102) for displaying, and participation means (103) for participating in a user group designated by the user among the user groups displayed on the display means (15). (102) When a plurality of user groups are acquired and the identification information of each of the plurality of user groups is the same, the plurality of user groups are combined into one and displayed on the display means (15). .. According to the aspect of (2), even if a plurality of user groups are acquired based on wireless communication with another terminal, if the identification information is the same, they are collectively displayed in one user group. It is possible to prevent that the user group of is displayed and the user does not know which to specify.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, the plurality of wireless communication standards include a first wireless communication standard and a second wireless communication standard, and the display control means (102) includes the first wireless communication standard. A first user group that can participate via a first wireless communication that complies with the above, and a second user group that can participate through a second wireless communication that complies with the second wireless communication standard. When the identification information of the first user group and the identification information of the second user group that are acquired are the same, the first user group and the second user group are combined into one. The information is collectively displayed on the display means (15). According to the aspect of 3), even if the first user group and the second user group are acquired, if these pieces of identification information are the same, they are collectively displayed in one user group. It is possible to prevent one user group from being displayed and the user not knowing what to specify.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, the participation means (103) selects any one of the plurality of user groups based on priority information defined in each of the plurality of wireless communication standards. Then, the user is allowed to participate in the selected user group. According to the aspect of 4), since it is possible to participate in the user group selected based on the priority information of the wireless communication standard, it is possible to play the game in a stable communication environment.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) displays on the display means (15) a user group acquired based on wireless communication with another terminal specified by the specifying means (101). The display control means further includes display control means (102) for displaying, and participation means (103) for participating in a user group designated by the user among the user groups displayed on the display means (15). (102) In the case where a plurality of user groups are acquired and the identification information of each of the plurality of user groups is the same, any one of the plurality of user groups is displayed on the display means (15). Display it. According to the aspect of 5), even if a plurality of user groups are acquired based on wireless communication with another terminal, if the identification information is the same, any one of the plurality of user groups is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a large number of user groups from being displayed and the user not knowing what to specify.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, the game control device (10) executes the game while communicating with the first other terminal and executes the game while communicating with the second other terminal. Different wireless communication standards can be used depending on the case. According to the aspect 6), since the wireless communication standard may be different between the case where the game is executed while communicating with a certain terminal and the case where the game is executed while communicating with another terminal, the wireless communication standard is different. You will be able to play games easily without being tied up.

7) In one aspect of the present invention, the plurality of wireless communication standards include a specific wireless communication standard in which identification information related to the game is transmitted to the surroundings, and the specifying unit (101) includes the specific wireless communication. Regarding the standard, the other terminal is specified by receiving the identification information transmitted to the surroundings. According to the aspect 7), regarding the specific wireless communication standard, the procedure for starting the game can be simplified by identifying the other terminal by using the identification information transmitted to the surroundings. ..

8) In one aspect of the present invention, the plurality of wireless communication standards include a specific wireless communication standard for requesting predetermined information from a communication partner, and the specifying unit (101) includes the specific wireless communication standard. With respect to, the other terminal is specified by requesting the identification information related to the game and receiving the identification information. According to the aspect 8), for the specific wireless communication standard, the procedure for starting the game can be simplified by identifying the other terminal by using the identification information obtained by the request. ..

9) In one aspect of the present invention, the plurality of wireless communication standards include a specific wireless communication standard that uses a domain name server, and the domain name server stores identification information related to the game, The specifying unit (101) specifies the other terminal by acquiring the identification information stored in the domain name server for the specific wireless communication standard. According to the aspect of 9), regarding the specific wireless communication standard, the procedure for starting the game can be simplified by acquiring the user group using the identification information stored in the domain name server. it can.

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Claims (11)

A game control device for executing a game while communicating with another terminal capable of wireless communication,
By performing a predetermined process via wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards, specifying means for specifying another terminal capable of wireless communication,
Executing means for executing the game based on wireless communication with another terminal specified by the specifying means,
Display control means for displaying on the display means a user group acquired based on wireless communication with another terminal specified by the specifying means;
Joining means for joining a user group designated by the user among the user groups displayed on the display means,
Including,
When a plurality of user groups are acquired and the identification information of each of the plurality of user groups is the same, the display control unit causes the display unit to collectively display the plurality of user groups.
Game control device. The plurality of wireless communication standards include a first wireless communication standard and a second wireless communication standard,
The display control means establishes a first user group that can participate via a first wireless communication conforming to the first wireless communication standard and a second wireless communication conforming to the second wireless communication standard. A second user group that can participate via the first user group is acquired, and the identification information of the first user group and the identification information of the second user group are the same, the first user A group and the second user group are combined into one and displayed on the display means.
The game control device according to claim 1. The joining means selects any one of the plurality of user groups based on priority information defined in each of the plurality of wireless communication standards, and joins the user to the selected user group. Let
The game control device according to claim 1. A game control device for executing a game while communicating with another terminal capable of wireless communication,
By performing a predetermined process via wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards, specifying means for specifying another terminal capable of wireless communication,
Executing means for executing the game based on wireless communication with another terminal specified by the specifying means,
Display control means for displaying on the display means a user group acquired based on wireless communication with another terminal specified by the specifying means;
Joining means for joining a user group designated by the user among the user groups displayed on the display means,
Including,
When a plurality of user groups are acquired and the identification information of each of the plurality of user groups is the same, the display control means causes the display means to display any one of the plurality of user groups. ,
Game control device. The game control device can use different wireless communication standards when executing the game while communicating with the first other terminal and when executing the game while communicating with the second other terminal. Is,
The game control device according to claim 1. The plurality of wireless communication standards include a specific wireless communication standard in which the identification information related to the game is transmitted to the surroundings,
The specifying unit specifies the other terminal by receiving the identification information transmitted to the surroundings for the specific wireless communication standard.
The game control device according to claim 1. The plurality of wireless communication standards include a specific wireless communication standard for requesting predetermined information from a communication partner,
The specifying unit specifies the other terminal by requesting the identification information of the game and receiving the identification information for the specific wireless communication standard.
The game control device according to claim 1. The plurality of wireless communication standards include a specific wireless communication standard that utilizes a domain name server,
The domain name server stores identification information related to the game,
The specifying unit specifies the other terminal by acquiring the identification information stored in the domain name server for the specific wireless communication standard.
The game control device according to claim 1. A game system for executing a game while communicating between terminals capable of wireless communication,
By performing a predetermined process via wireless communication conforming to each of a plurality of wireless communication standards, specifying means for specifying a terminal capable of wireless communication,
Executing means for executing the game based on wireless communication with the terminal specified by the specifying means,
Display control means for displaying on the display unit a user group that has been acquired based on the radio communication with a terminal where specified by the specifying means,
Joining means for joining a user group designated by the user among the user groups displayed on the display means,
Including,
When a plurality of user groups are acquired and the identification information of each of the plurality of user groups is the same, the display control unit causes the display unit to collectively display the plurality of user groups.
Game system. A game system for executing a game while communication between the wireless communication can end the end,
By performing a predetermined process through a wireless communication in conformity with each of the plurality of radio communication standards, and identifying means for identifying the wireless communication possible end late,
And execution means for, based on radio communication with a terminal where identified, executing the game by the specifying unit,
Display control means for displaying on the display unit a user group that has been acquired based on the radio communication with a terminal where specified by the specifying means,
Joining means for joining a user group designated by the user among the user groups displayed on the display means,
Including,
When a plurality of user groups are acquired and the identification information of each of the plurality of user groups is the same, the display control means causes the display means to display any one of the plurality of user groups. ,
Game system. Game controller according to any one of claims 1-8, or a program for causing a computer to function as a game system, according to claim 9 or 1 0.

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