JP7303935B2 - Game server, program, method, game system and information processing terminal - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to game servers, programs, methods, game systems, and information processing terminals.

In recent years, there is a technology that makes a user aware of health management by continuously confirming measured health information. For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses an invention in which game processing is executed in conjunction with the user's sleep-related state, and the user is motivated to continuously check the measurement and analysis results of information related to sleep. there is

WO2016/021235

For health management, it is important to continuously lead a regular life such as waking up at a fixed time in the morning and going to bed at night. Generally, in order to wake up at a fixed time, an alarm device in the form of a clock with an alarm function is used. However, with such a form of alarm device, it is difficult to guide the user to wake up smoothly, and it does not lead to increased motivation to wake up in the morning.

In addition, the invention described in Patent Document 1 only reflects parameters based on sleep itself information such as sleep time and sleep quality in the game, so it is difficult to motivate people to wake up in the morning.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is to generate a training event when the user wakes up in the morning in a virtual creature breeding game, thereby motivating the user to enjoy waking up in the morning. To provide a game server, a program, a method, a game system, and an information processing terminal for managing the progress of a breeding game capable of giving a reward and leading to sufficient awakening.

In order to achieve the above object, a game server according to the present disclosure is a server that manages the progress of a virtual creature breeding game, and includes an acquisition unit that acquires a user's wake-up time, and according to the acquired wake-up time, and a processing unit that executes processing related to the breeding game.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, a program according to the present disclosure is a program for managing the progress of a virtual creature breeding game, comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring a user's wake-up time; It functions as a processing unit that executes processing related to the breeding game according to the request.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, a method according to the present disclosure is a method for managing the progress of a virtual creature breeding game, comprising the step of acquiring a user's wake-up time, according to the acquired wake-up time, and a step of executing processing related to the breeding game.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, a game system according to the present disclosure is a system in which a game server that manages the progress of a virtual creature breeding game and a user terminal are connected via a network, The server includes an acquisition unit that acquires the user's wake-up time, and a processing unit that executes processing related to the breeding game according to the acquired wake-up time.

In order to achieve the above object, an information processing terminal according to the present disclosure is an information processing terminal that executes a virtual creature breeding game, and includes an acquisition unit that acquires a user's wake-up time, and a processing unit that executes processing related to the breeding game accordingly.

Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present disclosure, it is possible to motivate a user to enjoy waking up in the morning, and to guide the user to be sufficiently alert.

1 is a configuration diagram of a game system 1; FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 100; FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a game server 200; FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the user terminal 100; 4 is a flow chart showing processing in the game server 200. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a plus event; It is a figure which shows an example of a bonus event. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a negative event; 10 is a flowchart showing a modified example of processing in the game server 200. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a modified example of processing in the game server 200. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of a user terminal 300; FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings for explaining the embodiments, common constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations are omitted. It should be noted that the following embodiments do not unduly limit the content of the present disclosure described in the claims. Also, not all the components shown in the embodiments are essential components of the present disclosure.

<Embodiment 1>
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a game system 1. As shown in FIG. A configuration of a game system 1 according to Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

The game system 1 includes a user terminal 100 and a game server 200, which are communicably connected via a network NW. The network NW is composed of a WAN (World Area Network), a LAN (Local Area Network), and the like.

Although only one user terminal 100 is shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, the game system 1 includes a plurality of user terminals 100 provided for each user. The game system according to the present embodiment generates a training event when the user wakes up in the morning in the virtual creature breeding game, thereby motivating the user to enjoy waking up in the morning and leading the user to be sufficiently awake. be.

The user terminal 100 detects the wake-up time of the user and transmits it to the game server 200 . The wake-up time represents the time when the user wakes up, and may be, for example, the time when the user wakes up from bed, or the time when the user shifts from a sleeping state to an awake state.

The game server 200 is a game server that manages the progress of the virtual creature breeding game, and provides a game service for breeding virtual creatures in response to a request from the user terminal 100 . For example, the game server 200 distributes a game program to the user terminal 100 that has accessed via the network NW, and the user terminal 100 executes the game program. The user terminal 100 that has executed the game program transmits the user's wake-up time and input for the breeding game to the game server 200 .

The game server 200 acquires the wake-up time from the user terminal 100 and stores it as sleep history. Then, the game server 200 executes processing related to the raising game based on the wake-up time based on the sleep history and the acquired wake-up time, and transmits information about the progress of the raising game to the user terminal 100 .

As described above, in this embodiment, the user terminal 100 detects the wake-up time of the user and transmits the wake-up time to the game server 200 . Also, the game server 200 executes processing related to the breeding game based on the wake-up time, and transmits the processing result to the user terminal 100 . In other words, the user enjoys waking up in the morning and is fully awakened by the training game in which the user's wake-up time is used as game input.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 100. As shown in FIG. Note that the user terminal 100 of the present embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each unit) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

The user terminal 100 is an information processing device. It is a multifunctional device such as a wearable terminal or a multifunctional television receiver (smart TV) having an information processing function.

That is, the user terminal 100 has various functions (for example, an input function, an output (display) function, an information processing function, a network communication function, a sensor function, a call function, a camera function, etc.) that a general multifunction device has. are doing.

Note that the network communication function is a communication function via the Internet or the like and/or a communication function via a mobile communication network. The user terminal 100 may be realized by installing predetermined functions in an off-the-shelf multifunction device. In this embodiment, the user terminal 100 is used to detect the wake-up time and to execute the breeding game, in addition to being used as the multifunctional device.

The user terminal 100 includes a communication section 110 , an input section 120 , an output section 130 , a storage section 140 , a sensor section 150 and a processing section 160 .

The communication unit 110 performs various controls for communicating with the game server 200 via the network NW, and its functions can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like.

The input unit 120 is an interface for accepting input from the user, and sends the user's input to the processing unit 160 . The input unit 120 is, for example, a touch panel, buttons, a microphone, or a controller. Sensing data detected by the sensor unit 150, which will be described later, may be used as an input from the user. The user can input to the breeding game via the input unit 120 .

The output unit 130 is, for example, a display device such as a display or an audio output device such as a speaker. It displays and outputs various images and sounds based on data received from the server 200 . The output unit 130 includes an artificial intelligence-equipped speaker (smart speaker).

The output unit 130 may also have a notification function that prompts the user to wake up by means of sound (alarm, etc.), light, vibration, or the like. For example, when the set time comes or the time is approaching, the cry or movement (vibration) of the virtual creature, or the light imagining the virtual creature may be output. In addition, it is also possible to output sounds of a virtual creature different from the virtual creature being raised by the user, music such as items, etc., so that the user can anticipate the progress of the game. This can give the user motivation to wake up in the morning.

The storage unit 140 is a storage device for storing programs and various data for operating the computer. The storage unit 140 may include a temporary storage area and storage.

The sensor unit 150 is various devices that detect various states of the user terminal 100 . The sensor unit 150 includes, for example, an orientation sensor (acceleration sensor or gyro sensor) that detects the orientation and tilt of the terminal itself, a gaze sensor that detects the direction of the user's line of sight, an optical sensor that detects the brightness of the surroundings, and a user's motion. is an infrared sensor that detects Further, the sensor unit 150 is a microphone that collects sounds around the user terminal 100, a humidity sensor that detects the humidity around the user terminal 100, a geomagnetic sensor that detects a magnetic field at the location where the user terminal 100 is located, or the like. may

Moreover, the sensor unit 150 may detect various types of information using the sensor function described above. For example, the sensor unit 150 may detect the number of steps of the user who owns the user terminal 100 using the function of an acceleration sensor. Further, the sensor unit 150 uses the function of an acceleration sensor to detect motion information indicating whether the user terminal 100 is moving or stationary at regular time intervals or at each timing when the user terminal 100 moves. You may Further, the sensor unit 150 may detect the position of the user terminal 100 using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System). The sensor unit 150 sends sensing data detected as described above to the processing unit 160 .

The sensor unit 150 is an information processing terminal (a so-called wearable terminal) that can be worn by a user and is communicably connected to the user terminal 100, such as a wristwatch-type terminal or a ring-type terminal. may be detected. The sensor unit 150 determines the user's heart rate by, for example, photoplethysmography, and sends it to the processing unit 160 as sensing data. Sensing data detected by the sensor unit 150 is not limited to these, and biometric information related to the user's sleep, such as breathing, pulse, and body movement, may be detected.

The processing unit 160 executes various types of information processing executed in the user terminal 100 . The processing unit 160 has a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory. In the user terminal 100, the CPU executes the information processing program stored in the storage unit 140 using the memory, thereby executing the above-described various types of information processing. In the present embodiment, the processing unit 160 executes, as the above information processing, a process of calculating the wake-up time, a process of presenting information regarding the progress of the breeding game received from the game server 200 to the user, and the like. Also, when the user terminal 100 operates as a multifunctional device, the processing unit 160 executes information processing for realizing each function. The processing unit 160 also obtains the current date and time using the system clock.

The processing unit 160 calculates the user's wake-up time based on the sensing data sent from the sensor unit 150 . The processing unit 160 then instructs the communication unit 110 to transmit the calculated wake-up time to the game server 200 . It should be noted that the calculation of the wake-up time may use the sleep analysis function provided in the general multifunctional device as described above. may be set by For example, the wake-up time may be set to the time at which the user performs an operation to wake up the virtual creature in the breeding game, or the user input to the user terminal 100 that the user has woken up (e.g. stop, etc.) may be set as the time when the request was received. The operation to wake up the virtual creature may be, for example, tapping the virtual creature displayed on the display or shaking the terminal. Also, the processing unit 160 may be configured to transmit the sensing data sent from the sensor unit 150 to the game server 200 via the communication unit 110 and calculate the wake-up time in the game server 200 .

FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the game server 200. As shown in FIG. Note that the game server 200 of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each unit) in FIG. 3 are omitted.

The game server 200 includes a communication section 210 , an acquisition section 220 , a storage section 230 and a processing section 240 .

The communication unit 210 performs various controls for communicating with the user terminal 100 via the network NW, and its functions can be realized by hardware such as various processors or communication ASICs, programs, and the like.

The acquisition unit 220 acquires the wake-up time received by the communication unit 210 from the user terminal 100 and sends it to the storage unit 230 .

The storage unit 230 is a storage device for storing programs and various data for operating the computer, and includes a wake-up history 231 and game information 232 .

The wake-up history 231 stores (accumulates) the user's wake-up time acquired by the acquisition unit 220 . The game information 232 stores information relating to a game for breeding virtual creatures. Note that the storage unit 230 may include a temporary storage area and a storage. The storage unit 230 may also be configured to store sensing data received by the communication unit 210 from the user terminal 100 .

The processing unit 240 executes various types of information processing executed in the game server 200 . The processing unit 240 has a CPU and memory, and the CPU uses the memory to execute various information processing programs stored in the storage unit 230 . In the present embodiment, the processing unit 240 executes processing related to the breeding game based on the wake-up time stored in the wake-up history 231 as the information processing. Also, the processing unit 240 may execute processing related to the breeding game based on various information detected by the user terminal 100 . A processing result regarding the breeding game is transmitted to the user terminal 100 . Note that the processing unit 240 may perform progress processing of the breeding game according to the obtained random number result corresponding to the wake-up time. The processing unit 240 also obtains the current date and time using the system clock.

In this embodiment, the term "server" refers to one information processing device (ie, server device), and when the server is composed of a plurality of server devices, a group of server devices (ie, server system) It means the whole. Also, in the present embodiment, the game server 200 is described as an integrated configuration, but the game server 200 may include a plurality of server devices divided according to functions and/or roles. For example, the game server 200 may include a data server that stores the wake-up time acquired from the user terminal 100 and a service server that provides game services based on the wake-up time. Furthermore, the game server 200 may be configured to include a shop server that provides items and charges when providing items as part of the game service.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the user terminal 100. As shown in FIG. An example of processing in the user terminal 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the user terminal 100 may use the user's input operation to go to bed as a trigger for starting the process. The input operation to go to bed is, for example, an operation to interrupt the breeding game or an operation to put the virtual creature to sleep (stroking the virtual creature via a touch panel, turning off the light used by the virtual creature, etc.). good too. In addition, the user terminal 100 constantly performs sensing by the sensor unit 150, and can detect the user's going to bed from sensing data (for example, movement of the terminal, ambient brightness, voice, etc.). Also, when a preset time to go to bed approaches, the user may be urged to go to bed by making the virtual creature look sleepy or changing the game world to night.

In step S401, the processing unit 160 of the user terminal 100 instructs the sensor unit 150 to perform sensing. Specifically, the sensor unit 150 senses the movement of the user terminal 100 and biological information such as the user's heart rate. The processing unit 160 acquires sensing data from the sensor unit 150 .

In step S<b>402 , the processing unit 160 determines whether or not the wake-up time can be calculated based on the sensing data sent from the sensor unit 150 . If the processing unit 160 determines that sufficient sensing data has not been acquired to calculate the wake-up time (N in step S402), the process returns to step S401.

Otherwise (Y in step S402), processing unit 160 calculates the wake-up time, and the process proceeds to step S403. For example, the processing unit 160 may detect a change in the posture of the user terminal 100 from sensing data, determine that the user has woken up, and calculate the time when the change occurred as the wake-up time. Further, for example, the processing unit 160 detects a change in the user's heart rate from the sensing data, and if the heart rate pattern at the time of waking up is stored in advance, determines that the user has woken up, and determines that the change has occurred. This time may be calculated as the wake-up time. It is also possible to determine that the user has woken up by detecting that the user has performed an operation such as tapping the virtual creature displayed on the display or shaking the terminal, and using the detected time as the wake-up time. However, calculation of the wake-up time is not limited to these, and a known calculation method may be employed.

In step S<b>403 , the processing unit 160 instructs the communication unit 110 to transmit the calculated wake-up time to the game server 200 .

In step S<b>404 , the communication unit 110 receives the game information transmitted from the game server 200 in accordance with the wake-up time transmitted in step S<b>403 and transmits the information to the processing unit 160 .

In step S405, the processing unit 160 instructs the output unit 130 to output the game information received in step S404, and ends the processing.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing processing in the game server 200. As shown in FIG. An example of processing in the game server 200 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, the game server 200 uses reception of the wake-up time from the user terminal 100 as a trigger to start processing.

In step S<b>501 , the acquisition unit 220 of the game server 200 acquires the user's wake-up time transmitted from the user terminal 100 via the communication unit 210 and sends it to the storage unit 230 .

In step S502, storage unit 230 stores the wake-up time in wake-up history 231 as wake-up history.

In step S503, the processing unit 240 determines whether or not the wake-up time acquired in step S501 is in the morning. The morning time period is generally the time when people start their activities, for example, from about 6:00 am to about 9:00 am. Note that the time period may be arbitrarily set by the user or the developer of the game, but the time period until 9:00 am is preferable.

Processing unit 240 determines an event (detailed in steps S504, 506, and 507) to occur in the breeding game based on determination of whether or not the wake-up time is in the morning. This is based on the following reasons. That is, it is generally said that human beings have a morning-type lifestyle rhythm, and it is believed that by waking up in the morning, the lifestyle rhythm is adjusted and good health is maintained. Therefore, in this embodiment, the user is motivated to wake up in the morning by progressing the game in the morning time zone. A user who enjoys games does not find it difficult to get up in the morning, but rather enjoys it. By acquiring a morning lifestyle, the user will be able to stay in good physical condition.

In step S503, when processing unit 240 determines that the wake-up time is not in the morning (N in step S503), processing unit 240 performs processing to generate a negative event in the breeding game in step S504, The processing result is stored in the game information 232 of the storage unit 230 . Details of events in the breeding game will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the wake-up time is in the morning time zone (Y in step S503), in step S505, processing unit 240 determines that the wake-up time continues for a predetermined period or longer based on the wake-up history. or whether or not the wake-up time matches a preset designated time. The specified time is, for example, the wake-up time set by the user, such as 7:00 am or 6:30 am. Note that the specified time may have a time width (for example, about 10 minutes).

If it is determined based on the wake-up history that the wake-up time does not satisfy the morning time zone continuously for a predetermined period or more, or the wake-up time is not the preset designated time (N in step S505), in step S506, The processing unit 240 performs processing for generating a plus event in the breeding game, and stores the processing result in the game information 232 of the storage unit 230 .

On the other hand, if it is determined based on the wake-up history that the wake-up time satisfies the morning time zone continuously for a predetermined period or more, or that the wake-up time matches the preset specified time (Y in step S505), step In S<b>507 , the processing unit 240 performs processing for generating a bonus event different from a plus event in the breeding game, and stores the processing result in the game information 232 of the storage unit 230 .

As the predetermined period, the user may set any number of days, such as three days or one week. By setting a predetermined period for the user to generate the bonus event by himself/herself, it is possible to make it an effort target to continue the morning lifestyle rhythm, and the generation of the bonus event can give the user a sense of accomplishment. can.

Alternatively, the predetermined period may be set as an internal parameter of the game by the developer of the game. The user can maintain motivation to lead a morning lifestyle while anticipating when the bonus event will occur, and the occurrence of the bonus event can give the user a sense of satisfaction as well as surprise.

In step S508, the processing unit 240 transmits the processing in the game as game information to the user terminal 100 via the communication unit 210, and ends the processing.

If it is considered that there is a problem with sensing in the user terminal, such as the wake-up time not being calculated from the sensing data acquired from the user terminal 100, the processing unit 240 You may assume the wake-up time based on the amount of activity of. For example, when the processing unit 240 determines that there is a problem in the sensing of the user terminal, the processing unit 240 acquires sensing data regarding the amount of activity of the user from the user terminal 100 . Then, if the amount of activity of the user on that day is the average amount of activity of the user, it is assumed that it was the average wake-up time calculated based on the user's past wake-up history. As a result, even if there is a problem in calculating the wake-up time, the progress of the breeding game can be prevented from being disadvantageous for the user by taking such remedial measures.

Moreover, the processing unit 240 may generate a mini-game along with generating each of the above-described events. By having the user play the mini-game, it is possible to prevent the user from sleeping twice. A mini-game requires the user to perform some kind of work. A game that requires an operation of actually moving the body, such as catching a virtual creature by walking, is preferable. As a result, an effect of surely waking the user up can be expected.

Furthermore, the mini-game may be played within a predetermined period of time from the occurrence of each event. When the mini-game is cleared, points (described later) or the like are given as an incentive, thereby motivating the user not to sleep again.

6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining an example of an event in the breeding game. An example of a plus event, a bonus event, and a minus event in the breeding game will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 8. FIG. Note that the processing unit 240 may change the content of each event according to the obtained random number result corresponding to the wake-up time.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a plus event. A plus event is an event that is caused by the fact that the user wakes up in the morning and is used to advance the breeding game advantageously. It is an event that adds , and an event that gives items and benefits in the breeding game.

Growing a virtual life means, for example, outwardly becoming bigger, stronger, more beautiful, becoming an adult from a child, evolving, and becoming mature internally. Not limited.

Also, the points may be the experience value of the virtual creature, or in-game currency for purchasing in-game items. Depending on the point value, the level of the virtual creature may be determined, or various virtual creatures may appear. Plus events can incentivize users to wake up in the morning hours.

In FIG. 6, character A, which is a virtual creature, acquires experience points (equivalent to points) and levels up (equivalent to growth) in response to the fact that the user wakes up in the morning. That is, character A grows when the user wakes up in the morning. Thereby, the user can grow the character A by sending a morning lifestyle rhythm and enjoy the breeding game.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a bonus event. A bonus event is a breeding game that occurs when the wake-up time stored in the wake-up history is continuously included in the morning time zone for a predetermined period or longer, or when the wake-up time is a preset specified time. An event for making progress advantageous, for example, an event that promotes the growth of virtual life forms, an event that adds points related to virtual life forms as a bonus, an event that gives items and benefits that make the progress of the breeding game advantageous However, it is not limited to this example. For example, it may be an event in which a character comes to take care of a new virtual creature. By raising a virtual creature on behalf of the character, the character can send a message of thanks or receive points.

Also, the user may be notified of the occurrence of a bonus event. Thereby, it is possible to motivate to keep the reference sleep pattern continuously. For example, it announces that a new virtual creature will appear next Sunday, that points will be added, etc., and makes the user expect a bonus event to occur. The bonus event can give the user an incentive to keep waking up in the morning for a predetermined period or longer or to wake up at a specified time. Also, the bonus event can be generated only within a predetermined time (for example, several minutes of about 5 minutes) from the designated time, so that the user can wake up at the designated time and be fully awakened.

In FIG. 7, if the wake-up time stored in the wake-up history is continuously included in the morning time zone for a predetermined period or more, or if the wake-up time is a preset specified time, the virtual creature , Earn more experience points than you earn in plus events and level up significantly. In addition, items (rewards) that favor the progress of the breeding game are given. For example, if the item is used to put the virtual creature to sleep, it will make it easier for the virtual creature to raise its level, another virtual creature will appear, and other special effects will be performed.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a negative event. A negative event is an event that disadvantageously progresses the breeding game and is caused by the fact that the user's wake-up time is not included in the morning time zone. , subtract points for the virtual creature, etc., but is not limited to this example. For example, if the user's wake-up time is not included in the morning time zone, the training speed may be slowed down, for example, by making the virtual creature look sleepy during the daytime. In other words, if the user sleeps in late in the morning, the virtual creature is made difficult to grow while the user is awake. A negative event can make the user aware of waking up in the morning.

In FIG. 8, character A, which is a virtual creature, cannot obtain an experience value because the user's wake-up time is not included in the morning time zone, and the level has not increased. Also, points indicating the health and vitality of character A may be consumed (subtracted) to produce a low-energy effect.

As described above, based on the wake-up time, for example, the breeding game processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 is executed.

In the breeding game, a difficulty level may be set for putting the virtual creature to sleep. For example, at the start of the breeding game, a virtual creature with a low degree of difficulty in putting it to sleep may be grown to make it easier to raise the level of the virtual creature. As a result, the breeding game can be easily enjoyed, leading to a regular life.

Also, as the breeding game progresses, the difficulty level of putting the virtual creature to sleep may be increased. That is, since it becomes difficult to raise the level of the virtual creature, it is possible to make the user aware that a plus event or a bonus event will occur in order to raise the level, and allow the user to continue a regular life.

Also, a plurality of virtual life forms may be nurtured, and the difficulty of putting one virtual life form to sleep may affect the sleep of other virtual life forms, thereby enhancing the game. . For example, if the user stays up late at night (that is, after a predetermined time), a virtual creature that is difficult to put to sleep appears, and the virtual creature that is being raised is made difficult to sleep (that is, it is difficult to put him to sleep). increase). The appearance of a virtual creature with a high degree of difficulty in putting it to sleep increases the difficulty of putting the virtual creature currently being raised to sleep, making it difficult to raise the level. earlier) can be made conscious of going to bed. As a result, the user can continue to enjoy the game, which in turn motivates the user to continue a regular life.

(Explanation of effect)
The game system according to this embodiment executes a process related to a breeding game according to the wake-up time of the user. Since waking up in the morning leads to training of the virtual creature, the user can enjoy the training game while maintaining motivation to lead a morning-oriented lifestyle. In general, it is said that human beings have a morning-type lifestyle rhythm, and it is believed that waking up in the morning adjusts the lifestyle rhythm and maintains a good health condition. Therefore, in this embodiment, the user is motivated to wake up in the morning by progressing the game in the morning time zone. A user who enjoys games does not find it difficult to get up in the morning, but rather enjoys it. That is, it is possible to make the user acquire a morning lifestyle and maintain a good health condition.

Also, the game system according to the present embodiment causes various events in the breeding game according to the wake-up time. By generating different events, the user can enjoy the game without getting bored and at the same time can be given an incentive to lead a morning lifestyle.

<Modification>
In the game system 1, when the input to the breeding game is received in the nighttime, the processing in the breeding game corresponding to the input may be put on hold, and the put-on processing may be executed when the user wakes up in the morning. . By preventing the breeding game from progressing at night, it is possible to encourage the user to go to bed early, and by executing the processing that was put on hold at night in the morning, it is possible to motivate the user to wake up in the morning.

9 and 10 are flowcharts showing a modification of the processing in the game server 200. FIG. A modification of the processing in the game server 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. In FIG. 9, the game server 200 is triggered by the fact that the communication unit 210 receives an input for the breeding game from the user terminal 100, and starts processing.

In step S<b>901 , the acquisition unit 220 of the game server 200 acquires the user's input to the breeding game transmitted from the user terminal 100 via the communication unit 210 and sends the input to the processing unit 240 .

In step S902, the processing unit 240 determines whether or not the time at which the input is acquired is in the evening. The night time period is generally the time when a person is done with activities, for example, from 9:00 pm to 6:00 am the next day (ie, until the morning time period). The time period may be arbitrarily set by the user or the developer of the game, but is preferably set in consideration of the minimum sleep time according to the user's age and health condition.

When processing unit 240 determines that the input is not during the night time (N in step S902), processing corresponding to the input is executed in the breeding game in step S903. Then, the processing result is stored in the game information 232 of the storage unit 230, and the processing result is transmitted to the user terminal 100 via the communication unit 210. FIG.

On the other hand, when processing unit 240 determines that the input is in the night time period (Y in step S902), in step S904 processing corresponding to the input is suspended in the breeding game. For example, the processing corresponding to the input is temporarily stored in the storage unit 230 . Then, the process proceeds to step S1001 in FIG. (In FIG. 10, the processes other than those of steps S1004 and S1006 are the same as those described in FIG.

In step S1001 of FIG. 10 , the acquisition unit 220 of the game server 200 acquires the user's wake-up time transmitted from the user terminal 100 via the communication unit 210 and sends it to the storage unit 230 .

In step S1002, storage unit 230 stores the wake-up time in wake-up history 231 as wake-up history.

In step S1003, processing unit 240 determines whether or not the wake-up time acquired in step S1001 is in the morning. If the processing unit 240 determines that the wake-up time is not in the morning (N in step S1003), in step S1004, the processing unit 240 instructs the user terminal to not execute the processing suspended in step S904 of FIG. 100 is processed.

Next, in step S<b>1005 , the processing unit 240 performs processing for generating a negative event in the breeding game, and stores the processing result in the game information 232 of the storage unit 230 .

On the other hand, if it is determined that the wake-up time is in the morning (Y in step S1003), in step S1006, processing unit 240 executes the processing suspended in step S904 of FIG. 230 is stored in the game information 232 .

In step S1007, based on the wake-up history, the processing unit 240 determines whether the wake-up time satisfies the morning time zone continuously for a predetermined period or longer, or whether the wake-up time matches a preset specified time. .

If it is determined based on the wake-up history that the wake-up time does not satisfy the morning time slot continuously for a predetermined period or more, or that the wake-up time does not match the preset specified time (N in step S1007), step S1008. , the processing unit 240 performs processing for generating a plus event in the breeding game, and stores the processing result in the game information 232 of the storage unit 230 .

On the other hand, if it is determined based on the wake-up history that the wake-up time satisfies the morning time zone continuously for a predetermined period or more, or that the wake-up time matches the preset specified time (Y in step S1007), step In S<b>1009 , the processing unit 240 performs processing for generating a bonus event different from a plus event in the breeding game, and stores the processing result in the game information 232 of the storage unit 230 .

In step S1010, the processing unit 240 transmits the processing in the game as game information to the user terminal 100 via the communication unit 210, and ends the processing.

As described above, in the game system 1, which is a modification of the first embodiment, when the input to the breeding game is received in the evening, the processing in the breeding game corresponding to the input is put on hold, and the user wakes up in the morning. Execute pending actions. By preventing the breeding game from progressing at night, it is possible to encourage the user to go to bed early, and by executing the processing that was put on hold at night in the morning, it is possible to motivate the user to wake up in the morning.

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The user terminal 300 according to the second embodiment executes a game program stored in a storage unit, thereby allowing the user to play a virtual lifeform breeding game based on the user's wake-up time. Note that the game program stored in the user terminal may be configured to be updated via a network or a recording medium.

FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal 300. As shown in FIG. The user terminal 300 according to the second embodiment corresponds to an information processing terminal, and differs from the user terminal 100 according to the first embodiment (see FIG. 2) in that it includes a storage unit 340 and a processing unit 360 . However, since the other components with the same reference numerals have the same functions, repeated explanations will be omitted. Note that the user terminal 300 of this embodiment may have a configuration in which some of the constituent elements (each section) in FIG. 11 are omitted.

The storage unit 340 is a storage device for storing programs and various data for operating the computer, and includes a wake-up history 341 and game information 342 .

The wake-up history 341 stores (accumulates) the user's wake-up time calculated by the processing unit 360, which will be described later. The game information 342 stores information relating to a game for breeding virtual creatures. Note that the storage unit 340 may include a temporary storage area and a storage. Further, the storage unit 340 may be configured to store sensing data detected by the sensor unit 150 .

The processing unit 360 executes various types of information processing executed in the user terminal 300 . The processing unit 360 has a CPU and memory, and the CPU uses the memory to execute various information processing programs stored in the storage unit 340 . In the present embodiment, the processing unit 360 executes the process of calculating the wake-up time and the process related to the breeding game based on the wake-up time as the information processing. Also, the processing unit 360 may execute processing related to the breeding game based on various information detected by the sensor unit 150 . A processing result regarding the breeding game is output to the output unit 130 . Note that the processing unit 360 may perform progress processing of the breeding game according to the random number result corresponding to the calculated wake-up time. The processing unit 360 also obtains the current date and time using the system clock.

As described above, the user terminal according to the present embodiment can provide a virtual creature breeding game based on the user's wake-up time. Thereby, the user can enjoy the breeding game even in an environment where the game server is not connected via the network.

The above embodiment can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and their equivalents as well as included in the scope and gist of the invention.

Further, the method described in the above embodiment can be executed by a computer as a program (software means) such as a magnetic disk (flexible disk, hard disk, etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), It can be stored in a recording medium such as a semiconductor memory (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), or can be transmitted and distributed via a communication medium. The programs stored on the medium also include a setting program for configuring software means (including not only the execution program but also tables and data structures) to be executed by the computer. A computer that realizes this server reads a program recorded on a recording medium, and in some cases, builds software means by a setting program, and executes the above-described processes by controlling the operation by this software means. Note that the recording medium in this specification is not limited to those for distribution, and includes storage media such as magnetic disks and semiconductor memories provided inside computers or devices connected via a network.

1 game system, 100,300 user terminal, 110,210 communication unit, 120 input unit, 130 output unit, 140,230,340 storage unit, 150 sensor unit, 160,240,360 processing unit, 200 game server, 220 acquisition part, 231, 341 wake-up history, 232, 342 game information

Claims (5)

An information processing device that manages the progress of a game using sleep information executed on a user terminal ,
an acquisition unit that acquires sleep information of a user;
A processing unit that executes processing related to the game based on the sleep information ;
a storage unit that stores information of a plurality of characters as virtual creatures that appear in the game;
The storage unit stores a type of notification mode associated with a type of voice for each of the plurality of characters,
The processing unit performs a notification prompting the user to wake up before going to bed with a notification mode type associated with a second character different from the first character selected in the game by the user. An information processing device that controls the user terminal . The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said processing unit performs said notification at a time preset by said user. A program for managing the progress of a game using sleep information executed on a computer as a user terminal,
the computer,
an acquisition unit that acquires sleep information of a user;
A processing unit that executes processing related to the game based on the sleep information;
functioning as a storage unit that stores information of a plurality of characters as virtual creatures appearing in the game;
The storage unit stores a type of notification mode associated with a type of voice for each of the plurality of characters,
The processing unit, before going to bed by the user, in a type of notification mode associated with a second character different from the first character being selected in the game, notifies the user to wake up. . A method for managing the progress of a game using sleep information executed by a computer as a user terminal,
The computer
obtaining sleep information for the user;
a step of executing a process related to the game based on the sleep information;
a step of storing information of a plurality of characters as virtual creatures appearing in the game;
In the storing step, the type of notification mode associated with the type of voice is stored for each of the plurality of characters;
In the step of executing the process, before the user goes to bed, a notification prompting the user to wake up is provided in a notification mode type associated with a second character different from the first character selected in the game. do, how . A game system in which a game server that manages the progress of a game using sleep information and a user terminal are connected via a network,
an acquisition unit that acquires sleep information of a user;
A processing unit that executes processing related to the game based on the sleep information;
a storage unit that stores information of a plurality of characters as virtual creatures that appear in the game;
The storage unit stores a type of notification mode associated with a type of voice for each of the plurality of characters,
The processing unit performs a notification prompting the user to wake up before going to bed with a notification mode type associated with a second character different from the first character selected in the game by the user. A game system that controls the user terminal .

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