JP6905810B2 - Game servers, electronics, and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to game servers, electronic devices, and programs.

Conventionally, a game device having a position detecting device is known. By detecting the current position of the player, this game device can generate different events depending on the region (latitude and longitude). Also, by detecting the current time, different events can be generated depending on the time even in the same area (latitude and longitude).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2001-000745

However, in the prior art, when a player individually moves to an area where an event is generated, an event is only generated in a game in a game device owned by the player. That is, there is a problem that it is difficult for a plurality of friends to enjoy the game because the players can only enjoy the game individually and have nothing to do with the content of the game executed by each player.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is a game server, electronic, which allows each player to enjoy a game with different contents while having a relationship with a game executed by another player. To provide equipment and programs.

In order to solve the above problems, the game server of the present invention has a receiving means for receiving a game execution request from the first electronic device, and a first game in the first electronic device in response to the game execution request. When the first game is executed using the first game data in the first electronic device and the first transmission means for transmitting the first game data indicating the execution condition to the first electronic device, the first game is executed. The second game execution condition in which the first game execution condition is changed according to the game result of the first game in the first electronic device is shown to the first destination set in advance in association with the electronic device. , The second game data is transmitted to the setting means for setting the transmission of the second game data for the second game different from the first game and the second electronic device corresponding to the first destination. It has a second transmission means to be used.

According to the present invention, each player can enjoy a game with different contents while having a relationship with a game played by another player.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the game system in this embodiment. The block diagram which shows an example of the structure of the game server 12 in this embodiment. The block diagram which shows the structure of the electronic device 10 in this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the game event data stored in the game server 12 in this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the friend data stored in the game server 12 in this embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the possession list data stored in the game server 12 in this embodiment. The figure which conceptually shows the friend relationship managed by the friend data in the game server 12 in this embodiment. The figure which shows the propagation of the game data (fighting right data) when the 1st propagation form in this embodiment is used. The figure which shows the propagation of the game data (fighting right data) when the 2nd propagation form in this embodiment is used. The flowchart for demonstrating the operation of the electronic device 10 in this embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the operation of the electronic device 10 in this embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the operation of the electronic device 10 in this embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the operation of the game server 12 in this embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the operation of the game server 12 in this embodiment. The flowchart for demonstrating the operation of the game server 12 in this embodiment. The figure which shows the display screen example of the electronic device 10 in this embodiment. The figure which shows the display screen example of the electronic device 10 in this embodiment. The figure which shows the display screen example of the electronic device 10 in this embodiment. The figure which shows the display screen example of the electronic device 10 in this embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game system according to the present embodiment. The game system shown in FIG. 1 is a system that enables a game to be executed on an electronic device 10 possessed by a player. The game system includes electronic devices 10 (10-1, 10-2, ..., 10-n) owned by players nationwide, a game server 12, a program distribution server 14, and the like, and each of them is a network 2 such as the Internet. Connected via.

The electronic device 10 is a device equipped with a computer function capable of executing a game. The electronic device 10 is realized by, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a personal computer (PC), a tablet PC, a portable game device, or the like. The electronic device 10 has a communication function, and can transmit and receive data to and from the game server 12, the program distribution server 14, and other electronic devices 10.

The electronic device 10 can store a game program distributed from, for example, the program distribution server 14, and execute the game by the game program. The electronic device 10 executes, for example, a card game (trading card game) by using the game data received from the game server 12 by the game program distributed from the program distribution server 14. A trading card game is a game in which a set (deck) of a plurality of cards (card data) is used to play a match (sometimes referred to as a duel in the present embodiment) according to a predetermined rule. In the game system of the present embodiment, for example, there is a case where the players of the electronic device 10 are matched with each other by the game server 12 and the players play against each other, and a player of the electronic device 10 and an opponent (enemy (NPC)) controlled by the game program. )) May be played against. When the game data distributed from the game server 12 at a specific place and time is used, for example, a battle is performed with an opponent (enemy) controlled by a game program. Further, in the game of the present embodiment, a game story is prepared in advance, and a battle or a mission is performed at a predetermined story stage according to the progress of the game story.

In the game system of the present embodiment, a player possessing the electronic device 10 executes a predetermined function (“analyze” described later) provided in the game at a predetermined place, thereby performing a special function from the game server 12. It is possible to receive game data that can execute the game. The game server 12 determines a plurality of locations (target positions) to which the game data is to be distributed and game data to be distributed at each location, and the game data is determined according to the current position of the player (electronic device 10), for example. Game data (data on the right to fight against a specific opponent) that enables a battle with a specific opponent (enemy) is distributed. The electronic device 10 receives the game data distributed from the game server 12, and by executing the game using the game data, the electronic device 10 can receive the privilege from the game server 12 according to the game result. As a privilege obtained from the game server 12, for example, there is special card data (rare card) that can be used in a trading card game.

Further, in the game system of the present embodiment, by executing a game on the electronic device 10 using the first game data distributed by going to a predetermined place (a more specific game result is obtained). In some cases), the game server 12 distributes game data capable of executing a special game to a distribution destination (for example, another player having a friendship relationship) registered in advance in the game server 12. be able to. That is, since it is possible to execute a special game without going to a predetermined place and executing a predetermined function, the right to play a special game (competition with a specific opponent) by distributing game data is given. Can be propagated.

Here, in the game data distributed through other players having a friendship relationship, the user ID of the player who received the game data first distributed at a predetermined place (the opponent of the special opponent game is first. Represents the discoverer found). In addition, in a game using game data distributed through other players, the contents common to the game data first distributed at a predetermined location (for example, opponents, benefits obtained according to the game result, etc.). It is assumed that the game execution conditions have been changed. The game execution conditions include, for example, the time during which the competitive game can be executed (remaining time), the difficulty level of the game, and the arrival point of the game story that permits the execution of the game.

Further, when the game is executed on the other electronic device 10, the game is executed on the electronic device 10 by using the game data distributed from the game server 12, so that the player can perform the game in advance on the game server 12 in the same manner. It is possible to distribute game data capable of executing a special game from the game server 12 to the distribution destination registered in. That is, the right to play a special game (competition with a specific opponent) can be propagated as long as the game execution condition included in the game data is satisfied.

In the game system of the present embodiment, the game data distributed from the game server 12 according to the current position of the player (electronic device 10) is propagated to other players (friends, etc.) having a friend relationship, and each of them is propagated. Players can enjoy the game on the electronic device 10. Since the game data includes common contents such as opponents and benefits obtained according to the game result, it is possible to enjoy related games among friends. Further, since the game execution condition indicated by the game data is changed by propagating the game data, the content of the game executed by each player is changed, and the game quality can be improved.

The game server 12 controls a game executed by the electronic device 10 and manages various data related to the player. The game server 12 stores various data for executing the game for each player (user ID assigned to each player), and controls the execution of the game according to the player.

The program distribution server 14 is a server for distributing a game program executed by the electronic device 10 through the network 2. The game program may be distributed from the game server 12.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the game server 12 in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game server 12 includes a processor 24a, a memory 24b, a storage device 24c, a display unit 24d, an input unit 24e, and a communication unit 24f.

The processor 24a executes various processes such as overall control of the game server 12 and management of data stored in the storage device 24c based on the programs and data stored in the memory 24b.

The memory 24b stores various programs executed by the processor 24a, temporary data executed by various processes, and the like. The program stored in the memory 24b includes a basic program (OS (Operating System)), a game control program that controls a game in cooperation with a game program executed by the electronic device 10, and the like.

The storage device 24c stores various programs including a basic program and a game control program, data used in various programs, and the like. In the storage device 24c, for example, game event data for executing a game using the current position of the player in the electronic device 10 is stored (see FIG. 4). The game event data is referred to in order to determine whether or not to distribute game data for executing a special game according to the current position of the player (position information transmitted from the electronic device 10). Further, the storage device 24c stores various data for executing the game for each player who executes the game in the electronic device 10. Various data for executing the game include, for example, profile data (title, user name, high score, avatar data, etc.), friend data (see Fig. 5), owned card data (see Fig. 6), match record, possessed items. , Player level, player skill, possession list data, etc. The friend data is data indicating another player for which a friend relationship has been set, and indicates a transmission destination (electronic device 10 used by the player) when distributing player data. The possession list data is data that lists the game data distributed to each player for each player (electronic device 10). The player data is distributed from the game server 12 according to the position information, and is also distributed according to an instruction from another player when another player having a friend relationship executes the game using the game data.

The display unit 24d displays a screen corresponding to the processing by the processor 24a on a display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

The input unit 24e inputs data and instructions corresponding to various processes by the processor 24a through an input device such as a keyboard and a mouse.

The communication unit 24f controls communication with the electronic device 10 and the like via the network 2 under the control of the processor 24a.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electronic device 10 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic device 10 includes a processor 26a, a memory 26b, a storage device 26c, a display unit 26d, an input unit 26e, a communication unit 26f, and a position detection unit 26g.

The processor 26a executes various processes such as overall control of the electronic device 10 based on the programs and data stored in the memory 26b. The processor 26a executes game processing based on the game program of the game selected by the operation of the player.

The memory 26b stores various programs executed by the processor 26a, temporary data executed by various processes, and the like. The program stored in the memory 26b includes a basic program (OS (Operating System)) as well as a game program downloaded from the program distribution server 14.

The storage device 26c stores various programs including a basic program and a game program, data used in various programs, and the like. In the storage device 26c, for example, in addition to friend data and possession list data of a player (user ID) who uses the own device, an image (thumbnail or the like) for displaying a screen for a game, game data, and the like are stored. NS.

The display unit 26d displays a screen corresponding to the processing by the processor 26a on a display such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).

The input unit 26e inputs data and instructions corresponding to various processes by the processor 26a through an input device such as a joystick, a button, a game-dedicated input device, and a touch panel. When the electronic device 10 is composed of a smartphone, various instructions for executing the game are input by operating the touch panel.

The communication unit 26f controls communication with the game server 12 and the program distribution server 14 via the network 2 under the control of the processor 26a.

The position detection unit 26g detects position information (latitude / longitude) indicating the current position of the own device by using, for example, GPS (Global Positioning System). The position detection unit 26g can use not only GPS but also another position detection method (for example, acquisition of position information of a base station capable of communicating with the communication unit 26f).

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of game event data stored in the game server 12 in the present embodiment. The game event data is data that is referred to for determining whether or not to distribute game data for executing a special game, and includes, for example, enemy information, target position information, target time information, determination condition information, and the like. It is associated.

Enemy information is data about an opponent, and indicates, for example, the type of opponent. The target position information is data indicating a place to which the game data is to be distributed, and indicates, for example, a rectangular range specified by latitude and longitude. As the target position, a range around a specific store, a place where a famous building or an object is installed, or the like is set. The target time information is data indicating the time for which the game data is to be distributed, and for example, the start and end times of the target time are set. The determination condition information is data indicating various conditions for permitting the distribution of game data. The game server 12 refers to the data set in the game event data based on the position information and the reception time transmitted from the electronic device 10 by executing a predetermined function (“analyze”) in the electronic device 10. It is determined whether or not to distribute the game data.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of friend data stored in the game server 12 in the present embodiment. The friend data is associated with the user ID of each player, and the user IDs of other players for which friend relationships are set are set in association with each other. The friend relationship is set by, for example, the player who applied for a friend approves the specific player. The friend request can be made, for example, by the player specifying another player (user ID) desired to be a friend, or the game server 12 can select from a plurality of players and automatically make a friend request to the other player. ..

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of possession list data stored in the game server 12 in the present embodiment. In the possession list data, data indicating the right to play a special game (competition with a special opponent) that can be executed by the game data distributed to the player is set. The possession list data is associated with the user ID, for example, enemy information, discoverer (user ID indicating the player who first delivered the game data from the game server 12), and time information (remaining time during which the game can be executed). ) And other data are set. In the possession list, in addition to the game data first distributed from the game server 12 by executing a predetermined function (“analyze”) at a specific location in advance, the game data distributed through other players in a friendship relationship. Data is set according to. In the present embodiment, the game data (competition right) is limited by the valid time by the time information, and is deleted from the possession list after the valid time has elapsed.

Next, the propagation of game data (competition right) for playing a special game (competition with a specific opponent) of the game system in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, as a mode of propagating game data, the game data first distributed from the game server 12 by executing a predetermined function (“analyze”) at a predetermined place is one player ( One player (user ID) can be possessed in duplicate by propagating through the first propagation form that prevents duplicate possession of user ID) and other players having a friend relationship. There are two forms of propagation.

FIG. 7 is a diagram conceptually showing a friend relationship managed by friend data in the game server 12 in the present embodiment. For example, it is assumed that the game data is distributed from the game server 12 by the player A shown in FIG. 7 going to a predetermined place and executing a predetermined function (“analyze”). For example, when a game is executed by player A based on game data and a specific game result is obtained, the game data is propagated to other players (for example, players B and C) who have a friendship with player A. Can be made to. The game data distributed through the player A includes the user ID of the player A representing the discoverer of the opponent. In addition, when a specific game result is obtained, for example, there is a case where a battle is won, or a case where a preset point or item is acquired in a battle game.

First, the case of the first propagation form will be described. When the game is executed by the player B based on the game data received through the player A, the game data can be propagated to the players A, D, and E who have a friendship with the player B. However, each time the game data is propagated, the game execution conditions (for example, remaining time) indicated by the game data are different. In the case of the first propagation mode, the game data is not propagated to the player indicated by the user ID and the player who has already received the game data including the user ID based on the user ID included in the game data. .. Therefore, among the players A, D, and E having a friendship with the player B, the game data is propagated only to the players D and E.

Further, for example, when the game is executed by the player D based on the game data received through the player B, the user of the player A among the other players B, C, E, and F having a friendship with the player D. The game data is not propagated to the players B, C, and E that have received the game data including the ID, and the game data is propagated only to the player F.

In the case of the first propagation mode, the game data is sequentially propagated from the player A who first received the game data from the game server 12 to other players having a friendship, and the game data is played against a specific opponent. You can hand over the rights. Normally, one player has a friendship with a plurality of other players. Therefore, by preventing the game data including the user ID of the player A from being propagated in duplicate, the game data can be transmitted to the other players. It is possible to avoid an increase in the number of other players to be propagated each time the game is propagated.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the propagation of game data (fighting right data) when the first propagation mode in the present embodiment is used. Here, it is assumed that the time during which the competitive game can be executed (remaining time) is changed as a game execution condition when the game data is propagated. For example, depending on the time required to win the battle game, the time during which the battle game can be executed is shortened at the propagation destination of the game data. For example, the time during which the battle game can be executed (remaining time) is set to the time when the game data is received from the game server 12 as the start time, and is set to a predetermined time from the start time. The time during which the battle game can be executed shall decrease as the real time elapses, regardless of whether or not the battle game is played.

The predetermined time from the start time may be different for each game data (opponent). For example, when executing an event in a store, it is set to a relatively short time, for example, 3 hours, and when the intention is to spread the fighting right data to players nationwide to execute the game, it is set to a relatively long time, for example, 24 hours. It is possible.

As shown in FIG. 8, the player A propagates the game data to the players B and C by winning the battle game. At this time, the remaining time a is determined according to the time required for the battle game by the player A. Players B and C can propagate the game data to the player D if they win as a result of playing a battle game using the game data propagated from the player A, respectively. However, in the case of the first propagation mode, the game data including the user ID of the player A is not duplicated and propagated to the player D. Therefore, if the player B wins the battle game before the player C, the game data is propagated to the player D through the player B. In this case, the remaining time (ab) is determined according to the time required for the battle game by the player B. Note that the game data is not propagated between the players B and C.

Next, the second propagation form will be described. When the game is executed by the player B based on the game data received through the player A, the game data can be propagated to the players A, D, and E who have a friendship with the player B. Further, for example, when the game is executed by the player D based on the game data received through the player B, the game data can be propagated to the players B, C, E, and F who have a friendship with the player D. In the case of the second propagation mode, the user data can be repeatedly propagated between two players in a friendship relationship. In addition, the game data distributed to other players may be distributed to itself through further other players. Therefore, the game data including the user ID of the player A can be distributed a plurality of times by one player through another player (however, the game execution conditions indicated by the game data are different). The number of times the user data is propagated between two players in a friend relationship can be limited to a predetermined number of times (for example, one round trip) so that the number of distributions does not easily increase. ..

In the case of the second propagation mode, the game data is propagated from the player A who first received the game data from the game server 12 through other players having a friendship, and the game data is propagated for a plurality of times to play against a specific opponent. You can hand over the rights. Normally, one player has a friendship with a plurality of other players, but by allowing the game data including the user ID of player A to be propagated in duplicate, one player can be used. On the other hand, a plurality of game data that enable the battle with the same opponent can be propagated to enable the battle game to be executed. For example, when the number of times the game data can be propagated is limited by the game execution conditions (for example, the remaining time) included in the game data, the players having a friendship close to the player A are the same. It is possible to execute a game multiple times using the game data.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the propagation of game data (fighting right data) when the second propagation mode in the present embodiment is used.
As shown in FIG. 9, the player A propagates the game data to the players B and C by winning the battle game. If the player B wins as a result of playing a battle game using the game data propagated from the player A, the player B can propagate the game data to the players A, B, and D. At this time, the remaining time (ab) is determined according to the time b required for the battle game by the player B. On the other hand, if the player C does not win as a result of playing the battle game using the game data propagated from the player A, the player C does not propagate the game data. However, the player C propagates the game data through each of the players B and D. The remaining time of the game data differs depending on the propagated route (A → B → C, A → B → D → C). For example, the player C can execute a battle game with a specific opponent a plurality of times according to the game data by distributing a plurality of game data.

It should be noted that which of the first propagation mode and the second propagation mode is used may be set in advance in the game system, or may be determined for each game event.

Next, the operations of the electronic device 10 and the game server 12 in this embodiment will be described. 10, 11, and 12 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the electronic device 10 in the present embodiment. 13, 14 and 15 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the game server 12 in this embodiment.

The electronic device 10 can access the program distribution server 14 and download the game program. The processor 26a of the electronic device 10 executes the game program in response to the operation of the player, and displays the home screen on the display unit 26d (FIG. 10, step A1). The home screen is provided with a menu for instructing, for example, execution of a battle (duel), execution of an analyze function for searching an opponent, and the like.

The player goes to a predetermined specific place and performs the analyze function within a predetermined time in order to acquire game data (fighting right data) capable of playing a battle game with a special opponent. Let it run. The specific place and time when the game data (fighting right data) is distributed is, for example, the notification column on the screen during game execution or the home screen, SNS (Social Networking Service), e-mail, TV, radio, etc. Notifications can be made by various methods such as media, newspapers, magazines, and store advertisements.

When the player instructs the execution of the analyze function (step A2, Yes), the processor 26a of the electronic device 10 displays the initial screen (analyze top screen) of the analyze function (step A3).

FIG. 16A shows an example of the analyze top screen. The analyze top screen is provided with, for example, a display area (level D1, title D2, user name D3) for displaying information about the player, and an analyze image display area D4 representing the analyze top screen. Further, the analyze top screen is provided with a plurality of buttons for accepting input operations of the player. For example, a menu button B1, a duel button B2, a card button B3, a summon button B4, a shop button B5, a home button B6, and the like are provided. The execution of the battle game can be instructed by operating the duel button B2.

Further, on the analyze top screen, a search button B7 for instructing the search execution of the opponent, a possession list button B8 for instructing the display of game data (fighting right data) possessed by the player, and a player from the game server 12 A receipt list button B9 for instructing the display of the game data (receipt list) distributed to the user is provided.

Here, when the player is instructed to execute the search for the opponent by operating the search button B7 (steps A4, Yes), the processor 26a displays, for example, the search confirmation screen shown in FIG. 16B. On the search confirmation screen, for example, there are a "No" button B11 for instructing to cancel the search, a "Yes" button B12 for instructing the start of the search, and a "Close" button B13 for instructing to return to the analyze top screen. It is provided.

When the start of the search is instructed by the operation of the "Yes" button B12, the processor 26a determines whether or not the preset searchable conditions are satisfied. It is assumed that the searchable conditions include, for example, a limit on the number of times of use and a limit on the possession list. The limit on the number of times of use limits the number of times a search can be performed in a day, and is set to, for example, twice. By limiting the number of searches that can be performed, game data (fighting right data) will not be distributed indefinitely. The possession list limit limits the upper limit of the game data (fighting right data) that can be recorded in the possession list, and is set to 10, for example. By limiting the upper limit of the game data that can be recorded in the possession list, it is possible to limit the number of game data possessed by one player, that is, the number of times that a competitive game can be executed.

When the processor 26a determines that the search is not possible due to the usage count limitation, the processor 26a displays the usage count limit confirmation screen shown in FIG. 16C and notifies the player. On the usage count limit confirmation screen, today's usage count display D6 is displayed, and a "No" button B14 and a "Yes" button B15 for accepting a confirmation operation by the player are provided. When the "Yes" button B15 is operated (steps A4, No), the processor 26a returns to the state of displaying the analyze top screen.

Further, when the processor 26a determines that the search is not possible due to the possession list restriction, the processor 26a displays the possession list restriction confirmation screen shown in FIG. 16D and notifies the player. On the possession list restriction confirmation screen, the possession list restriction message D7 is displayed together with the number of times of use today, and a "No" button B16 and a "Yes" button B17 for accepting a confirmation operation by the player are provided. When the "Yes" button B17 is operated (steps A4, No), the processor 26a returns to the state of displaying the analyze top screen.

On the other hand, when the processor 26a determines that the searchable condition is satisfied (steps A5, Yes), the processor 26a transmits a search request to the game server 12 through the communication unit 26f together with the position information detected by the position detection unit 26g. (Step A6). The processor 26a causes the display unit 26d to display the search-in-progress screen until there is a response from the game server 12, for example, as shown in FIG. 17A.

On the other hand, when the processor 24a of the game server 12 receives the search request from the electronic device 10 (FIG. 13, step B1), the processor 24a distributes the game data when the reception of the search request (position information) satisfies a preset condition. Perform a fighting entitlement process for. The processor 24a refers to the game event data (FIG. 4) based on the position information received from the electronic device 10 and the time of the search request, and determines whether or not there is game data to be distributed (step B2). .. That is, the processor 24a determines whether or not there is game event data in which the position information received from the electronic device 10 is within the range indicated by the target position information and the time of the search request is within the time indicated by the target time information.

Here, if there is no target game data (step B3, No), the processor 24a transmits to the electronic device 10 that there is no target data (without granting the right to fight) (step B6).

On the other hand, when there is target game data (step B3, Yes), the processor 24a further determines whether the determination condition is satisfied when the determination condition information is set in the game event data. .. As the determination condition, a plurality of different conditions can be set, and for example, the following setting contents can be used.

(1) The game data is distributed when the number of players who have made a search request at a predetermined place / time indicated by the target position information and the target time information is equal to or greater than the preset number. For example, the effect of attracting customers can be enhanced by distributing the right data to fight when a certain number of players gather in a certain store.

(2) The game data is distributed when the player who has sent the search request has reached a predetermined story stage of the game story. Even if the target position information and the target time information are the same, the game server 12 may prepare game data capable of executing different special games according to each of the plurality of different story stages indicated by the determination condition information. Further, a plurality of sets of target position information and target time information may be prepared for one story stage. Further, when the story stage is used for the determination condition information, when the search request is transmitted from the electronic device 10, the information indicating the game stage of the game story executed in the electronic device 10 is transmitted together with the position information. do.

(3) The game data is distributed when a plurality of different game data determined in advance have been acquired. As a result, it is possible to encourage the player to visit a plurality of places to execute the analyze function and improve the game quality. In this case, when the search request is transmitted from the electronic device 10, the game data recorded in the possession list is transmitted together with the position information.

When the processor 24a determines that the determination condition indicated by the determination condition information is not satisfied in response to the search request (steps B4, No), the processor 24a transmits to the electronic device 10 that there is no target data (without granting the right to fight). (Step B6).

On the other hand, when the processor 24a determines that the determination condition is satisfied for the search request (step B4, Yes), the processor 24a distributes the game data (fighting right data) to the electronic device 10 (step B5).

When the game server 12 notifies the search request that there is no target data (without granting the right to fight) (FIG. 10, steps A7, No), the processor 26a of the electronic device 10 is recorded in the current possession list. Display the possession list screen for displaying the list of the game data (step A12).

On the other hand, when the processor 26a of the electronic device 10 receives the game data (fighting right data) in response to the search request (FIG. 10, steps A7, Yes), for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the fighting right The right acquisition screen (effect image) indicating that the player has been acquired (the opponent has been found) is displayed on the display unit 26d, and the player is notified (step A8). The processor 26a newly adds the game data received from the game server 12 to the possession list, and displays a possession list screen that displays a list of game data recorded in the possession list, for example, as shown in FIG. 17 (C). Display (step A12).

The possession list screen is provided with display areas D20, D21, D22, ... For displaying information representing the contents of the game data for each game data, for example. The same parts as those of the analyze top screen shown in FIG. 16A are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

For example, in the display area D20, the thumbnail area D20a for displaying the character image (character thumbnail) corresponding to the enemy information indicated by the game data, the name of the opponent (enemy), and the game data are first distributed from the game server 12. An information display area D20b for displaying various information such as the name of the player (who found the enemy) and a remaining time display area D20c for displaying the time (remaining time) during which the battle game can be executed using the game data are provided. There is.

On the possession list screen, the display area of other game data that cannot be displayed on one screen can be displayed by scrolling the screen, and the opponent corresponding to any game data can be confirmed. The player can select any game data (opponent) in the possession list and instruct the execution of the battle.

For example, on the possession list screen shown in FIG. 17C, when the display area D20 is selected (steps A13, Yes) and the execution of the battle is instructed by the operation of the duel button B2 (steps A14, Yes), the processor 26a Displayes the battle confirmation area D30 as shown in FIG. 17 (D), for example, in order to confirm the execution of the battle game using the game data corresponding to the display area D20.

In the battle confirmation area D30, for example, the display area D20, the "No" button B21 for instructing the cancellation of the battle, the "Yes" button B22 for instructing the start of the battle, and the game data (fighting right data) are displayed from the possession list. A "delete" button B23 for instructing to delete and a "profile" button B24 for displaying the profile of the discoverer of the game data are provided.

The processor 26a displays the possession list screen when the "No" button B21 is operated, and displays the possession list screen in which the selected game data is deleted when the "Delete" button B23 is operated. (Steps A15 (No), A9).

On the other hand, when the "Yes" button B22 is operated, the processor 26a executes a battle process using the selected game data (step A15).

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a battle process by the electronic device 10.
First, the processor 26a of the electronic device 10 transmits to the game server 12 a battle request with the opponent indicated by the game data selected in the possession list (step A21). When the processor 24a of the game server 12 receives the battle request from the electronic device 10 (FIG. 14, step B11), the processor 24a determines the battle conditions indicated by the game data (step B12), and executes the preparatory process for the battle (step B12). B13). For example, the processor 24a determines an opponent (enemy), a player's name, a title, a level, a game execution condition, etc. indicated by game data, and sets (deck) a plurality of cards (card data) used in a trading card game. Make settings such as. Specific examples of game execution conditions will be described later.

After the battle preparation process is completed, the processor 26a of the electronic device 10 displays the battle (duel) start screen, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), and then displays the screen for executing the game (for example, a plurality of cards). Display the screen on which the image is placed) and start the battle game. The processor 26a executes a competitive game process that executes a game in response to a player's input operation on the game execution screen (step A23). On the other hand, the processor 24a of the game server 12 executes a competitive game process that appropriately controls the game progress according to the input operation of the player (step B14).

When the battle game is completed, the processor 26a of the electronic device 10 executes the result process according to the victory or defeat of the battle game (steps A25 and A30). The game server 12 executes result processing and ranking processing according to the result of the battle game in the electronic device 10 (step B15).

In the result processing, parameters for each player such as score, experience value, level, and skill are updated according to the outcome. Further, when the player wins the battle game in the electronic device 10 (steps A24, Yes), the processor 24a of the game server 12 determines whether to give the player a privilege. As a privilege, for example, there is special card data (rare card) that can be used in a trading card game. The granting of benefits is not always executed when the opponent game is won, but is executed, for example, when a predetermined condition is met in the game or at random.

When it is determined by the result processing of the game server 12 that the privilege is given, the processor 26a of the electronic device 10 is a card that has acquired the given privilege (rare card), for example, as shown in FIG. 18B. Along with the image D30, a message D31 indicating that the privilege has been acquired is displayed.

After that, the processor 26a of the electronic device 10 displays a confirmation screen (friend grant screen) for distributing (giving) the game data to another player as shown in FIG. 18C, for example, by winning the battle game. (Step A26). On the friend grant screen, in addition to the display area D20 for displaying information indicating the contents of the game data, the "No" button B31 for instructing not to grant the game data, and the "No" button B31 for instructing the grant of the game data. A "Yes" button B32 and a "Profile" button B34 for displaying the profile of the discoverer of the game data are provided.

Here, when the "No" button B31 is operated (steps A27, No), the processor 26a ends the battle process and displays the possession list screen. On the other hand, when the "Yes" button B32 is operated (step A27, Yes), the processor 26a notifies the game server 12 of the friend grant notification for instructing the distribution of the game data (fighting right data). Transmit (step A28). The friend grant notification includes, for example, game data used in the battle game (fighting right data), a user ID of the player who executed the battle game, time information indicating the time during which the battle game can be executed (remaining time), and the like.

Based on the friend data preset for the player, the processor 26a displays the friend grant screen as shown in FIG. 18D, for example, and distributes the game data to other players having a friend relationship. Notify that you have instructed. Here, it is assumed that the game data is distributed to all the players who have a friend relationship.

On the other hand, when the processor 24a of the game server 12 receives the friend grant notification from the electronic device 10 (FIG. 15, step B21, Yes), the processor 24a executes the fighting right friend grant process. That is, the processor 24a acquires the game data (fighting right data, player ID, time information) notified by the friend grant notification (step B22), and the game data is based on the player ID and the preset friend data. The destination, that is, another player who has a friendship with the player who is the source of the friend grant notification is determined (step B23). The processor 24a sets the game data (fighting right data) as a target for granting (distributing) to other players having a friend relationship (step B24).

When the electronic device 10 used by the player to which the game data is transmitted requests the reception of the game data (steps B25, Yes), the processor 24a of the game server 12 refers to the electronic device 10 of the reception request source. The game data (fighting right data) set as the target of grant (distribution) is distributed (step B26). Here, if the distribution of a plurality of different game data is set to the electronic device 10 of the reception request source in response to the friend grant notification from the plurality of other players having a friend relationship, the game data is collectively distributed. And distribute multiple game data.

When the receipt list button B9 is operated (FIG. 10, step A9, Yes) on the analyze top screen (FIG. 16 (A)) displayed by executing the analyze function, the processor 26a of the electronic device 10 determines the game server 12 A receipt process for displaying the game data (receipt list) distributed to the player from the server is executed (step A10).

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a receiving process in the electronic device 10.
The processor 26a transmits a reception request for the game data set to be distributed through another player having a friend relationship to the own device (player ID) to the game server 12 (step A41). As described above, the game server 12 distributes game data (fighting right data) set as a transmission target to the reception request source electronic device 10 in response to the reception request from the electronic device 10.

When the electronic device 10 newly receives the game data (fighting right data) (step A42), the electronic device 10 adds the game data propagated through other players to the receiving list, and receives the game data, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (A). The receipt list screen for displaying the list of game data recorded in the list is displayed (step A43).

The receiving list screen is provided with display areas D40, D41, D42, ... For displaying information representing the contents of the game data for each game data, for example. The same parts as the possession list screen shown in FIG. 17C are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

For example, in the display area D40, the thumbnail area D40a for displaying the character image (character thumbnail) corresponding to the enemy information indicated by the game data, the name of the opponent (enemy), and the game data are first distributed from the game server 12. An information display area D40b for displaying various information such as the name of the player (who found the enemy) and a remaining time display area D40c for displaying the time (remaining time) during which the battle game can be executed using the game data are provided. There is.

For example, in the receipt list screen shown in FIG. 19A, when any display area (for example, display area D40) is selected (steps A44, Yes), the processor 26a corresponds to the selected display area D40. For the game data, for example, the confirmation area D50 as shown in FIG. 19B is displayed.

In the confirmation area D50, for example, the display area D40, the "No" button B41 for instructing the cancellation of the addition to the possession list, the "Yes" button B42 for instructing the addition to the addition list, and the game data (fighting right data). ) Is provided with a "Delete" button B43 for instructing to delete the game data from the receiving list, and a "Profile" button B44 for displaying the profile of the discoverer of the game data.

When the "No" button B41 is operated, the processor 26a displays the receipt list screen (step A43), and when the "delete" button B43 is operated (step A49, Yes), the processor 26a is selecting. The possession list screen from which the game data has been deleted is displayed (step A12).

On the other hand, when the "Yes" button B42 is operated (step A46, Yes), the processor 26a adds the selected game data to the possession list (step A47) and deletes it from the receiving list (step A47). A48), the possession list screen to which new game data is added is displayed (step A12).

By adding the game data to the possession list in this way, the electronic device 10 can execute the battle game using the game data. That is, with a special opponent who may benefit from using game data acquired through other players with whom he has a friendship, without having to perform the analyze function at a specific predetermined location and time. You can play a competitive game.

However, in the game system of the present embodiment, when the battle game is played using the game data acquired through other players having a friend relationship, the game is the same as when the other player executes the battle game using the game data. Execution conditions change.

As described above, as the game execution conditions, the time during which the competitive game can be executed (remaining time), the difficulty level of the game, the arrival point of the game story that permits the execution of the game, and the like are changed. As described above, the time during which the competitive game can be executed (remaining time) decreases with the passage of real time from the time when the game data is first distributed from the game server 12. Therefore, the remaining time becomes shorter as the game data is propagated to a plurality of players.

The time during which the battle game can be executed (remaining time) is not only shortened, but also predetermined conditions based on, for example, the result (win / loss, points, level, item) of the battle game using the game data. If the condition is satisfied, the remaining time may be lengthened.

The difficulty level of the game is such that the strength of the opponent (enemy) is changed depending on how many players are propagated. For example, the more players the game data is propagated, the stronger the opponent (enemy) becomes (the more difficult it becomes to win). As a result, the player who has a friendship relationship with the player whose game data is first distributed from the game server 12 can be more likely to win in the competitive game (the possibility of acquiring the privilege is higher).

For example, in FIG. 9, among the game data possessed by the player C, the difficulty level of the competitive game using the game data propagated through the players A, B, and D is the case where the game data propagated through the player A is used. Will be more difficult than. Therefore, when the second propagation mode is used, the player C can select game data that is easy to win from a plurality of game data and play a competitive game.

It should be noted that the more the game data is propagated through more players, the stronger the opponent (enemy) is, and the weaker the opponent (enemy) may be. In the same manner as described above, the battle using the game data may be performed. The strength of the opponent (enemy) may be changed based on the result of the game or the like.

Further, when the second propagation mode shown in FIG. 9 is used, the game data of the same opponent can be received through other players having a plurality of friendships. Therefore, the number of battles against the same opponent (enemy) can be increased. In the above description, one player A is the first player to whom the game data is distributed from the game server 12, but for example, a plurality of players X, Y, and Z also receive the game data distribution at the same location. In the case (the execution time of the analyze function may be different), if there is a friendship in common with the players A, X, Y, Z, a plurality of game data through each player A, X, Y, Z. Is propagated. Even in the case of the first propagation mode, it is possible to acquire a plurality of game data for the same opponent.

Further, although the game data is individually used for the battle game, a plurality of game data may be combined so that the battle game can be executed. For example, the remaining time of the two game data may be added up and used in the battle game.

Further, in the above description, it is stated that the game data can be used by recording the game data in the possession list in the electronic device 10, but the game is played according to the arrival point of the game story of the game executed in the electronic device 10. It may be determined whether or not the battle game using the data can be executed. For example, if the destination of the story is determined according to the game data (opponent) and it is determined that the electronic device 10 has not reached this destination, the electronic device 10 plays a battle game using the game data. Make it impossible to execute.

In the above description, when the battle game executed by the electronic device 10 is won, the game data used for the battle is distributed to other players having a preset friendship. Even if you lose the battle game, you may be able to distribute the game data if the predetermined conditions are met. For example, it is possible to preset conditions such as completing a specific mission, reaching a predetermined level, and acquiring a specific item.

Further, in the above description, the game data (fighting right data) is transmitted to all the players having a friend relationship, but the distribution (propagation) target of the game data may be restricted. For example, if a player who is allowed to distribute game data among other players in a friend relationship is set in advance, or when distribution of game data is instructed on the confirmation screen (friend grant screen), the game data is in a friend relationship. A list of players may be displayed and a player to which the game data is distributed may be selected.

In this way, in the present embodiment, by executing the analyze function at a predetermined specific place and time, it is possible to acquire game data capable of playing against a specific opponent, and the game data can be obtained. By executing the used battle game, the game data can be distributed to other players having a preset friendship. As a result, other players can also play a battle game with a special opponent using the game data, so that the game using the player's current position can be enjoyed with friends.

Furthermore, since the game execution conditions are changed by propagating the game data between players, it is related to the game executed by other players by executing the battle game using the same game data (opposite). However, the content of the game can be changed, and each player can enjoy the competitive game with different content.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment as it is, and at the implementation stage, the components can be modified and embodied within a range that does not deviate from the gist thereof. In addition, various inventions can be formed by an appropriate combination of the plurality of components disclosed in the above-described embodiment. For example, some components may be removed from all the components shown in the embodiments. In addition, components across different embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

In addition, the method described in the embodiment includes, for example, a magnetic disk (flexible disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, Blu-ray) as a program (software means) that can be executed by a computer. It can also be stored in a recording medium such as a registered trademark), a semiconductor memory (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), or transmitted and distributed by a communication medium. The program stored on the medium side also includes a setting program for configuring the software means (including not only the execution program but also the table and the data structure) to be executed by the computer in the computer. A computer that realizes this device reads a program recorded on a recording medium, constructs software means by a setting program in some cases, and executes the above-described processing by controlling the operation by the software means. The recording medium referred to in the present specification is not limited to distribution, and includes a storage medium such as a magnetic disk or a semiconductor memory provided in a device connected inside a computer or via a network.

2 ... Network, 10 (10-1, 10-2, ..., 10-n) ... Electronic device, 12 ... Game server, 14 ... Program distribution server, 16 ... Video distribution server, 24a ... Processor, 24b ... Memory, 24c ... storage device, 24d ... display unit, 24e ... input unit, 24f ... communication unit.

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A receiving means for receiving a game execution request from the first electronic device,
A first transmission means for transmitting first game data indicating a first game execution condition in the first electronic device to the first electronic device in response to the game execution request.
If the first game is executed with the first game data in the first electronic device, the first transmission destination that is set in advance in association with the first electronic device, the first electronic device shows a second game execution condition changing said first game execution conditions according to the first game game result in, sets the transmission of the second game data for a different second game from the first game Setting means and
A game server having a second transmission means for transmitting the second game data to a second electronic device corresponding to the first destination. The setting means refers to a second destination set in advance in association with the second electronic device when the second game is executed using the second game data in the second electronic device. A third game for a third game different from the second game, which indicates a third game execution condition in which the second game execution condition is changed according to the game result of the second game on the second electronic device. Set the transmission of game data,
The game server according to claim 1, wherein the second transmission means transmits the third game data to a third electronic device corresponding to the second destination. The game server according to claim 2, wherein the second transmission means transmits a plurality of third game data indicating a plurality of different third game execution conditions to the third electronic device. The game server according to claim 1 , wherein the setting means sets transmission of second game data indicating the second game execution condition in which the executable time of the first game included in the first game execution condition is changed. .. The game server according to claim 1 , wherein the setting means sets transmission of second game data indicating the second game execution condition in which the difficulty level of the first game included in the first game execution condition is changed. A transmission means for sending a game execution request to the game server,
A first receiving means for receiving first game data indicating a first game execution condition from the game server in response to a game execution request.
In the case of executing the first game using the first game data, to the game server, for an electronic device transmits the game result of the first game, corresponding to the preset destination, the first Transmission instruction means for instructing transmission of second game data for a second game different from the first game, which indicates a second game execution condition in which the first game execution condition is changed according to the game result of one game. When,
A reception request transmission means for transmitting a game data reception request to the game server, and
A second receiving means for receiving the third game data indicating a third game execution condition different from the first game data from the game server in response to the transmission of the reception request, and
An electronic device having a game processing means for executing a third game different from the first game by using the third game data received by the second receiving means. Computer,
A receiving means for receiving a game execution request from the first electronic device,
A first transmission means for transmitting first game data indicating a first game execution condition in the first electronic device to the first electronic device in response to the game execution request.
If the first game is executed with the first game data in the first electronic device, the first transmission destination that is set in advance in association with the first electronic device, the first electronic device shows a second game execution condition changing said first game execution conditions according to the first game game result in, sets the transmission of the second game data for a different second game from the first game Setting means and
A program for causing a second electronic device corresponding to the first destination to function as a second transmission means for transmitting the second game data. Computer,
A transmission means for sending a game execution request to the game server,
A first receiving means for receiving first game data indicating a first game execution condition from the game server in response to a game execution request.
In the case of executing the first game using the first game data, to the game server, for an electronic device transmits the game result of the first game, corresponding to the preset destination, the first Transmission instruction means for instructing transmission of second game data for a second game different from the first game, which indicates a second game execution condition in which the first game execution condition is changed according to the game result of one game. When,
A reception request transmission means for transmitting a game data reception request to the game server, and
A second receiving means for receiving the third game data indicating a third game execution condition different from the first game data from the game server in response to the transmission of the reception request, and
A program for using the third game data received by the second receiving means to function as a game processing means for executing a third game different from the first game.

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