TW201934176A - Game system, server device, game terminal, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

The purpose of present invention is to provide a game system, server device, game terminal, and program that are able to terminate the game while suppressing dissatisfaction of both the user of the game terminal in communication malfunction state and the other user when any one of the plurality of game terminals is in communication malfunction state. Provided is a server device (30) including determination means (3040) for determining whether at least one of the plurality of game terminals (10) is in a communication malfunction state. Each game terminal (10) includes accepting means (1090) for accepting a termination instruction from the user when another game terminal (10) is in a communication malfunction state. A game system (1) includes termination control means (1100 or 3090) which performs control for terminating a game in which a plurality of users who respectively use a plurality of game terminals (10) participate in response to a termination instruction from a user using a game terminal (10) other than the game terminal (10) in the communication malfunction state.

Description

Game system, server device, game terminal and program

The invention relates to a game system, a server device, a game terminal and a program.

Conventionally, there has been known a game system that executes a game in which a plurality of users participate in each using a plurality of game terminals. For example, there is known a game system that executes a battle game in which a plurality of users each use a plurality of game terminals perform a battle.

[Previous Technical Literature] [Patent Literature]

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-013410

In the above-mentioned game system, during the execution of the game, there may be a case where the game is interrupted because any one of the game terminals becomes a communication abnormal state. Under such circumstances, it is difficult to ascertain the reason why the game terminal becomes a communication abnormal state. For example, there are cases where the user intentionally ends the tour The program, or cut off the power or communication function of the game terminal, thereby making the game terminal into a communication abnormal state, or in some cases, the game terminal becomes a communication abnormal state without the user's intention. Therefore, in such a case, on the game system side, it is sometimes impossible to decide whether or not the interrupted game can be completed halfway. It is assumed that when an interrupted game is ended halfway, there may be dissatisfaction with a user of a game terminal that is temporarily in a state of communication aberration that is not intentional by the user. When left unattended, there will be dissatisfaction among other users who only wait for the interrupted game to start again.

The present invention has been developed in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to provide a game system, a server device, a game terminal, and a program. Among the games played by a plurality of users who respectively use a plurality of game terminals, When a game terminal is in a communication abnormal state, it is possible to end the game while suppressing dissatisfaction between the user of the game terminal in the communication abnormal state and the other users.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a game system according to one aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of game terminals and a server device, wherein the server device includes a judgment means for judging among the plurality of game terminals. Whether at least one of them has become a communication abnormal state; each of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals includes an acceptance means which accepts the completion instruction from the user when it is determined that the other game terminals have become the aforementioned communication abnormal state; The foregoing game system further includes an end control means, which is determined to become The completion instruction instructed by the user of the game terminal other than the game terminal in the communication abnormal state is for controlling the completion of the game in which a plurality of users who respectively use the plurality of game terminals participate.

One aspect of the present invention is a server device capable of communicating with a plurality of game terminals, including: determination means for determining whether at least one of the foregoing plurality of game terminals has become a communication abnormal state; Means for receiving a completion instruction from a user using other game terminals among the plurality of game terminals in a case where at least one of the plurality of game terminals becomes the communication abnormal state; and completion control Means is to perform control for ending a game in which a plurality of users who respectively use the plurality of game terminals participate in, in accordance with the foregoing completion instructions instructed by users using the other game terminals.

One aspect of the present invention is a game terminal, which is one of a plurality of game terminals, and includes a receiving means, when it is determined that the other game terminals among the plurality of game terminals have become in a communication abnormal state. And receiving completion instructions from the user; and completion control means, in accordance with the foregoing completion instructions instructed by the foregoing user, to perform control for ending the games participated by the plurality of users who respectively use the foregoing plurality of game terminals.

1‧‧‧Game System

10‧‧‧Game Terminal

10-1‧‧‧The first game terminal

10-2‧‧‧Second Gaming Terminal

10-n‧‧‧th game terminal

11, 11-1, 11-2, 31‧‧‧ Control Department

12, 32‧‧‧Memory Department

13, 33‧‧‧ Ministry of Communications

14‧‧‧Input Department

15‧‧‧Display

16‧‧‧Sound output section

30‧‧‧ server device

1000, 3000‧‧‧Data Memory Department

1010‧‧‧Game Operations Acceptance Department

1020, 3020‧‧‧Department

1030, 3010‧‧‧Receiving Department

1040‧‧‧Game Status Data Update Department

1050‧‧‧Game video display control unit

1060‧‧‧Notification display control unit

1070‧‧‧Notification display restriction section

1080‧‧‧Inquiries

1090‧‧‧Completion instruction acceptance department

1100‧‧‧Completion Control Department

3030‧‧‧Continue Control Department

3040‧‧‧Communication status determination unit

3050‧‧‧End instruction acceptance condition judgment department

3060‧‧‧Return Department

3070‧‧‧End Control Department

3080‧‧‧Decision of Battle Results

3090‧‧‧End notification control

D1001‧‧‧Game Status Information

D3001‧‧‧ Banner Information

DB‧‧‧Database

E11, E21, E22‧‧‧ factors

G10‧‧‧ notification image

G20 ‧‧‧ Completion Instructions

N‧‧‧Internet

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of basic processing performed by a first game terminal, a second game terminal, and a server device during game execution.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of operations performed by the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal is in a communication abnormal state during game execution.

Figure 4 shows an example of a notification image.

Fig. 5 shows an example of an image of the completion instruction acceptance.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of the operation of the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal becomes a communication abnormal state during game execution.

FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of the operation of the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal becomes a communication abnormal state during game execution.

FIG. 7B is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of the operation of the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal becomes a communication abnormal state during game execution.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of operations of the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal becomes a communication abnormal state during game execution.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of functional blocks implemented by a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10A is a diagram showing a situation where the second game terminal becomes a communication abnormal state during game execution between the first game terminal and the server device. A schematic diagram illustrating an example of the processing performed.

FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of processing performed between the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal is in an abnormal communication state during game execution.

FIG. 10C is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of processing performed between the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal is in a communication abnormal state during game execution.

FIG. 10D is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of processing performed between the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal is in a communication abnormal state during game execution.

FIG. 10E is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of processing performed between the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal is in a communication abnormal state during game execution.

Examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[1. Structure of Game System] FIG. 1 shows the overall structure of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 1 of this embodiment includes a plurality of game terminals and a server device 30. The plurality of game terminals includes a first game terminal 10-1 and a second game terminal 10. -2 and so on. Each of the plurality of game terminals and the server device 30 are connected to a network N. Therefore, data communication can be performed between each of the plurality of game terminals and the server device 30. Data communication can also be performed among a plurality of game terminals. Hereinafter, each of the first game terminal 10-1, the second game terminal 10-2, ... is collectively referred to as "game terminal 10".

The game terminal 10 is a computer operated by a user. More specifically, the game terminal 10 is a computer used by a user to play a game. For example, the game terminal 10 refers to a home game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, a business game machine installed in a game facility, etc., a mobile phone (including a smartphone), and portable information Terminals (including tablet computers), desktop computers, or laptop computers.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game terminal 10 includes a control unit 11, a memory unit 12, a communication unit 13, an input unit 14, a display unit 15, and a sound output unit 16. The control unit 11 includes at least one microprocessor, and executes information processing according to an operating system or other programs stored in the memory unit 12. The memory unit 12 includes a main memory unit (such as a RAM (Random Access Memory)) and an auxiliary memory unit (such as a non-volatile semiconductor memory, a hard disk drive, or a solid state hard disk drive). The memory section 12 is used to memorize programs or data. The communication unit 13 is used for data communication with other devices via the network N.

The input unit 14 is used by a user to give instructions for a game. The input section 14 includes, for example, a touch panel, keys (buttons), a joystick (gripstick), a mouse, a microphone, or a sensor. Furthermore, the input unit 14 may be provided as an external device (game controller or the like) connected to the game terminal 10 by wire or wirelessly, or may be provided on the game terminal 10 itself. Hereinafter, the user's behavior of instructing the game through the input unit 14 will be described as "game operation".

The display unit 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, and displays an image under the control of the control unit 11. The sound output unit 16 is, for example, a speaker or a headset, and outputs sound under the control of the control unit 11. Furthermore, the display unit 15 or the sound output unit 16 may be a display device or a sound output device connected to the game terminal 10 in the form of an external device, or may be a display device or a sound output device provided on the game terminal 10 itself.

The server device 30 is, for example, a server computer. As shown in FIG. 1, the server device 30 includes a control unit 31, a memory unit 32, and a communication unit 33. Since the control unit 31, the memory unit 32, and the communication unit 33 are basically the same as the control unit 11, the memory unit 12, and the communication unit 13 of the game terminal 10, descriptions thereof are omitted. The server device 30 can access the database DB. The database DB may be constructed in the server device 30 or in a server computer different from the server device 30.

The game terminal 10 or the server device 30 may also be provided with a component (for example, an optical disk drive or a memory card slot) for reading programs or data stored in an information storage medium (for example, an optical disk or a memory card). The program or data may also be supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server device 30 via the information storage medium, and stored in the storage section 12 or the storage section 32. In addition, programs or data can also be remotely supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server device 30 through the network N.

The following description assumes that a smartphone or a tablet computer with a touch panel is the game terminal 10.

[2. Overview of the game] In the game system 1, various games in which a plurality of users using a plurality of game terminals 10 are participating are executed.

For example, in a case where the plurality of game terminals 10 include a first game terminal 10-1 and a second game terminal 10-2, a first user using the first game terminal 10-1 and a second game terminal The second user of machine 10-2 corresponds to the "plurality of users" described above. For example, when the plurality of game terminals includes the first game terminal 10-1, the second game terminal 10-2, ..., and the n-th game terminal 10-n, the first game terminal 10 is used. The first user of -1, the second user of the second game terminal 10-2, ..., and the nth user of the n-th game terminal 10-n correspond to the "plurality of users" described above.

The "game played by a plurality of users" refers to, for example, a battle game in which a plurality of users compete. For example, a battle sport game such as a baseball game, a football game, a basketball game, or an ice hockey game is equivalent to an example of "a battle game in which a plurality of users compete." For another example, a racing game, a fighting game, or a card game is equivalent to an example of a "competition game in which a plurality of users compete against each other". It is not limited to these games, and other types of battle games are also equivalent to an example of "a battle game in which a plurality of users compete."

In addition, the "game in which a plurality of users participate" may refer to, for example, a game in which a plurality of users cooperate to achieve a common goal. The "purpose" is, for example, defeating in a battle, destroying the enemy, reaching a predetermined place in the game space, obtaining game items or satisfying the game results. Scheduled benchmarks, etc. For example, a sports game in which a plurality of users operate a common team and aim at defeating a team against a rival opponent is equivalent to an example of "a game in which a plurality of users work together to achieve a common goal". Furthermore, the so-called "match" in this case refers to execution as part of a sports game. Another example is an action game or role-playing game in which a plurality of users form a group (team or squad, etc.) and use it to defeat or destroy specific enemies in battle with other groups, or to obtain specific game items. Etc. is also an example equivalent to "a game where a plurality of users work together to achieve a common goal".

Hereinafter, as an example of a game executed in the game system 1, a baseball game in which a baseball game is played between a team operated by a user and a team operated by another user will be mainly described. The following is mainly for baseball between the first team operated by the first user using the first game terminal 10-1 and the second team operated by the second user using the second game terminal 10-2. An example of the situation of the game will be explained. This baseball game is executed by executing a baseball game program in each of the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2. The above-mentioned game is performed as part of a baseball game. That is, the game is equivalent to a part of the entire game processing related to a baseball game.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of basic processing performed by the first game terminal 10-1, the second game terminal 10-2, and the server device 30 in a match. During the game, the processing shown in Fig. 2 is repeatedly performed.

As shown in Figure 2, the control of the first game terminal 10-1 The unit 11 (hereinafter referred to as the "control unit 11-1") acquires game operation data (S100-1) regarding the game operation performed by the first user, and sends the game operation data to the servo via the communication unit 13 Device 30 (S102-1).

The "game operation data" may be data indicating the content of the game operation performed by the first user, and may also be data indicating the content of the game control to be performed in accordance with the game operation. For example, in a baseball game where a user makes his or her character hit with a touch panel by touching his or her finger to the touch panel, the first user uses the hitting character to make the hitting character in a state where the hitting character of the first team is standing. When a finger is in contact with the touch panel, in step S102-1, information indicating that the user brought the finger in contact with the touch panel may be sent to the server device 30 as game operation data, and the indication may be used to make the player character perform The data of the strike action is transmitted to the server device 30 as game operation data.

Similarly, the control unit 11 (hereinafter referred to as "control unit 11-2") of the second game terminal 10-2 acquires game operation data indicating the content of the game operation performed by the second user (S100 -2), and transmits the game operation data to the server device 30 via the communication unit 13 (S102-2). Steps S100-2 and S102-2 are the same as steps S100-1 and S102-1.

The server device 30 receives the game operation data transmitted from the first game terminal 10-1 or the second game terminal 10-2 via the communication unit 33 (S300). Then, the control unit 31 of the server device 30 sends the game operation data received from the first game terminal 10-1. To the second game terminal 10-2, and send the game operation data received from the second game terminal 10-2 to the first game terminal 10-1 (S302). In addition, the control unit 31 may also send the game operation data received from the first game terminal 10-1 to both the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2, and the The game operation data received by the second game terminal 10-2 is sent to both the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2.

The first game terminal 10-1 receives the game operation data transmitted from the server device 30 in step S302 through the communication unit 13 (S104-1). Then, the control unit 11-1 is based on the game operation data obtained in step S100-1 (game operation data obtained in the first game terminal 10-1) and the game operation received in step S104-1. The data (game operation data obtained in the second game terminal 10-2) is used to update the game status data stored in the storage unit 12 of the first game terminal 10-1 (S106-1).

Furthermore, in step S302, when the game operation data received from the first game terminal 10-1 is transmitted to both the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2, control is performed. The unit 11-1 may also use the game operation data obtained in step S104-1 (the game operation data obtained in the first game terminal 10-1 and the game operation data obtained in the second game terminal 10-2 ) To update the game status data stored in the memory section 12 of the first game terminal 10-1.

"Game status data" is data indicating the current status of the game. For example, the game status data contains the current state of the game space. Information. Here, the “game space” refers to a virtual space constructed in the memory section 12 and may be either a virtual three-dimensional space associated with three coordinate axes or a virtual two-dimensional plane associated with two coordinate axes. One or more game objects are arranged in the "game space". For example, in the case of a baseball game, a game space representing a baseball field is constructed, and a player character or a ball is arranged in the game space, and "data indicating the current state of the game space" includes a game representing the game space. Information about the current state of the object. In this case, data indicating the position, direction, posture, moving direction, moving speed, type of action being performed, whether the ball is held, etc., or data showing the position, moving direction, moving speed of the ball, etc. This is an example equivalent to "data indicating the state of game objects". The game status data includes data indicating the progress of the game. For example, in the case of a baseball game, data indicating the current inning, the scores of both teams, and the like are examples of "data indicating the progress of the game".

In step S106-1, the game control data is updated in a manner of performing game control corresponding to the game operation of the first user or game control corresponding to the game operation of the second user. For example, in a manner that causes the player character of the operation object of the first user to perform an action corresponding to the game operation of the first user, and causes the player character of the operation object of the second user to perform an action corresponding to the game operation of the second user, To update game control information.

After executing step S106-2, the control unit 11-1 makes the game indicating the status of the game based on the updated game status data. The video is displayed on the display unit 15 of the first game terminal 10-1 (S108-1). The “game video” refers to, for example, an image showing a state in which a game space is viewed from a given viewpoint. In the case of a baseball game, a game image refers to an image showing a state of a game space of a baseball field when viewed from a given viewpoint, and becomes a game image showing the current state of the game.

Similarly, the control unit 11-2 of the second game terminal 10-2 receives the game operation data transmitted from the server device 30 in step S302 (S104-2). Then, the control unit 11-2 updates the game status data stored in the storage unit 12 of the second game terminal 10-2 according to the received game operation data (S106-2). In addition, the control unit 11-2 causes a game image indicating the state of the game to be displayed on the display unit 15 of the second game terminal 10-2 based on the updated game situation data (S108-2).

In addition, the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2 are processed to make the game situation data the same. That is, in the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2, a common algorithm or random number seed is used as an algorithm or random number seed or the like for updating game status data. Therefore, even when the result of the game processing is determined by random numbers, the same result can be obtained on both the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2.

In a baseball game, a user who scores more points at the time when the game normally ends becomes the winner, and a user who scores less points becomes the loser.

The so-called "time when the game ends normally" refers to the time when the game is performed to the end according to predetermined rules and the result of the game has been determined. For example, according to general baseball rules, at the end of the second half of the ninth inning The game will end when any of the teams at the time point is lead, so in this case, the end time point of the second half of the ninth inning is equivalent to "the time point when the game has ended normally". In addition, in the case of the end time of the first half of the ninth inning due to the back-off team having already led the game, the end time of the first half in the ninth inning is equivalent to "the time when the game has ended normally". Also, in the case of the end of the game in the second half of the ninth inning due to the back team becoming the leading state, the time point of the back of the attacking team in the second half of the ninth inning will be equivalent to "the game has ended At the time of normal completion. " In the end of the second half of the ninth game, due to the same points, enter the playoff, and if the end of the second half of the playoff game is due to the lead of either team, the second half of the game The end time point is equivalent to "the time point when the game has ended normally". Furthermore, in the case where the rule of the so-called called early game is valid, the time when the early game is established is equivalent to the "time when the game has been normally completed".

In the following baseball game, in the case where either of the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state, the game terminal in which the communication abnormal state is suppressed is suppressed. A technique of dissatisfaction between the user of the game machine 10 and the user of the game terminal 10 of the other party, and explaining the game halfway will be described.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of operations performed by the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication abnormal state during a match. . The operation shown in Fig. 3 is shown in Figs. 10A to 10E described later. The processing is implemented programmatically.

The "communication abnormality state" refers to a state in which communication between the game terminal 10 and the server device 30 is not normally performed, for example. In other words, it means a state where the data from the game terminal 10 is not received by the server device 30. When the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state, the game operation data of the second game terminal 10-2 is not received by the server device 30 (refer to step S300 in FIG. 2). As a result, the first The game operation data of the second game terminal 10-2 will not be transmitted to the first game terminal 10-1 (refer to step S302 in FIG. 2).

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the server device 30 detects that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state during the game (OP300).

For example, in each game terminal 10, when a running program is switched from a baseball game program to another program, or an operation to cut off the power of the game terminal 10 or put the game terminal 10 into a sleep state ( In the case of operation such as the "rest state", the baseball game program is suspended. For example, when the baseball game program is suspended in the second game terminal 10-2, the second game terminal 10-2 sends a predetermined notification (hereinafter referred to as a "pause notification") to the server装置 30。 Device 30. Then, when the pause status notification from the second game terminal 10-2 is received by the server device 30, the server device 30 determines that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state.

As another example, each game terminal 10 series will remain connected (Keep-Alive) information is periodically sent to the server device 30. For example, if the state where the connection information from the second game terminal 10-2 is not received by the server device 30 continues for a predetermined period, the server device 30 determines that the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication Abnormal state. When the game terminal 10 forcibly ends the baseball game program, etc., although the above-mentioned suspension status notification is not sent to the server device 30, in this case, the connection information is not sent to the server device. 30. Therefore, by performing the above determination on the connection keeping information, the server device 30 can detect that the game terminal 10 becomes a communication abnormal state.

In the case where the second game terminal 10-2 has become a communication abnormal state, the server device 30 sets the communication abnormal flag of the second game terminal 10-2 to "1" (OP302).

The "communication abnormality flag of the second game terminal 10-2" refers to information indicating whether or not the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state. The value "0" or the value "1" is set as the communication abnormality flag of the second game terminal 10-2. The value "0" indicates that the second game terminal 10-2 is not in a communication abnormal state, and the value "1" indicates that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state. Furthermore, the communication abnormality flag of the second game terminal 10-2 is initialized to the value "0" at the start of the game.

Furthermore, the server device 30 transmits a notification (hereinafter referred to as a "communication abnormality notification") indicating that the second game terminal 10-2 has entered a communication abnormal state to the first game terminal 10-1 (OP304).

In addition, the server device 30 determines whether the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied, and if the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied, The end instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 (first user) is updated to "1" (OP306).

The "end instruction acceptance condition" refers to a condition that should be satisfied in order to start acceptance of an end instruction from the first user on the first game terminal 10-1. In addition, the "end instruction" refers to a person who instructs the game to end halfway. Details of the completion instruction will be described later (refer to FIG. 5 described later).

For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the second game terminal 10-2 has become the communication abnormal state, it is determined that the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied. Alternatively, in a case where the server device 30 receives the cut-off notification a predetermined number of times from the second game terminal 10-2, it is determined that the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied.

The "end instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1" refers to information indicating whether or not the end instruction is accepted from the first user at the first game terminal 10-1. In other words, it is information indicating whether the first user is allowed to give an end instruction on the first game terminal 10-1. A value of "0" or a value of "1" is set as the end instruction acceptance flag. A value of "0" indicates that the end instruction cannot be accepted from the first user at the first game terminal 10-1, and a value of "1" indicates that the end instruction can also be accepted from the first user at the first game terminal 10-1. The end instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is initialized to the value "0" at the start of the game.

The first game terminal 10-1 receives a communication abnormality notification (OP100) sent from the server device 30. In this case, the situation where the first game terminal 10-1 is waiting for a game (match) becomes a situation where the second user's game operation data is required (OP102).

The "game operation data of the second user" refers to the game operation data obtained at the second game terminal 10-2 (step S100-1 in FIG. 2). In addition, "the situation where the game operation data of the second user is required" refers to the situation where the game operation data of the second user is required for the game (match) to proceed. In other words, it refers to a situation where the game operation data of the second user is required in order to update the game situation data.

For example, in the scene where the hitter character performs a strike action in accordance with the game operation of the first user, the pitcher character performs a pitch action in accordance with the game operation of the second user, and the player character serving as the defensive second team performs a defensive action according to computer control In this case, since the pitching action of the pitcher character is performed until the next pitching action of the pitcher character is performed, the game operation data of the second user is not necessary because the second user does not need to perform the game operation. Therefore, in this case, when the first game terminal 10-1 becomes a situation where a pitching character is to be pitched, it is determined that the situation of the game is a situation where the game operation data of the second user is required.

In a case where the game situation requires a game operation data of the second user, the first game terminal 10-1 interrupts the progress of the game (game), and displays a notification image on the display unit 15 (OP104).

The notification image refers to an image used to notify the first user of waiting to receive game operation data of the opponent (second user). Figure 4 shows an example of a notification image. As shown in Figure 4, the notification image G10 contains elements indicating that it is waiting for a response from the opponent (second user), that is, indicating that it is waiting to receive the game operation data of the opponent (second user). E11. The "element" refers to an element constituting an image, and is, for example, text or an image. By displaying the notification image G10 as shown in FIG. 4, the first user can grasp that the second game terminal 10-2 has become a communication abnormal state and is waiting for a response from the second user (waiting to receive the second user) Game operation information).

As described above, in the game system 1, even if the second game terminal 10-2 has become in a communication abnormal state, the first game terminal 10-1 does not interrupt the game (match) but causes the game to proceed. Until the state of the game becomes a state requiring game operation data of the second user, and the game is interrupted at a point when the state of the game has become a state requiring game operation data of the second user, and will be displayed on the display portion 15 Is changed from a game image (a game image) to a notification image. As described later, after the notification image G10 is displayed, when the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state, the notification image G10 disappears (refer to FIG. 6 described later). Action OP128), but in such a case, the first user may be stressed because the notification image G10 is displayed. In this regard, according to the game system 1, it is possible to prevent the notification image G10 from being displayed as much as possible, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling pressure.

When the notification image G10 is displayed on the display unit 15, at the given timing, the first game terminal 10-1 sends an inquiry to the server device 30 as to whether or not to accept the completion instruction from the first user. OP106). For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the notification image G10 is displayed on the display unit 15, the first game terminal 10-1 refers to the above query. The question is sent to the server device 30.

The server device 30 receives an inquiry (OP308) sent from the first game terminal 10-1. In this case, if the completion instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is "1", the server device 30 will send the acceptance start permission indicating that the acceptance of the completion instruction from the first user can be sent to The first game terminal 10-1 (OP310).

In the example shown in FIG. 3, although the inquiry instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 has been updated to "1", an inquiry is received at the server device 30. A game terminal 10-1 receives an inquiry at the server device 30 before the end instruction acceptance flag is updated to "1". In this case, since the end instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is not "1", the server device 30 sends a disallowed message indicating that the acceptance of the end instruction from the first user cannot be started to First game terminal 10-1. In this case, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first game terminal 10-1 sends the inquiry to the server device 30 again.

The first game terminal 10-1 receives the acceptance start permission sent from the server device 30 (OP108). In this case, the first game terminal 10-1 displays an end instruction acceptance image on the display unit 15 (OP110).

Ending instruction acceptance image means the image used to accept the completion instruction. Fig. 5 shows an example of a video for the completion instruction acceptance. As shown in Figure 5, the end instruction acceptance image G20 contains: element E21, which shows that it is waiting for a response from the opponent (second user), that is, waiting to receive the response The game operation data of the opponent (second user); and element E22, which is used to accept the end instruction. The so-called "completion instruction" refers to instructing the game system 1 not to wait to receive the game operation data of the second user, but to finish the game midway with the result of "the first user wins, the second user defeats".

While the end instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed, the first game terminal 10-1 monitors whether the end instruction operation has been performed by the first user (that is, whether the element E22 has been selected by the first user), or whether the A predetermined time elapses after the completion instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed on the display unit 15 (OP112).

In the case where the completion instruction operation has been performed by the first user, that is, when the element 22 has been selected by the first user (OP112: "Yes"), the first game terminal 10-1 will indicate that it is required to start with "the first As a result of "one user wins, the second user defeats", the completion request for the game to be completed halfway is sent to the server device 30 (OP114).

In addition, even after the completion instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed on the display unit 15, the completion instruction operation is not performed (element E22 is not selected), but when a predetermined time elapses (OP112: "YES"), the first game terminal The machine 10-1 will still send a completion request indicating that the first user is defeated and the second user is defeated to cause the game to end halfway through to the server device 30 (OP114).

The server device 30 receives the completion request (OP312) sent from the first game terminal 10-1. In this case, the server device 30 ends the game (game) halfway with the result of "the first user wins and the second user defeats" (OP314). Moreover, the server device 30 Notify that the game has ended in accordance with the end instructions from the first user. For example, when sending a message or email indicating that the game has ended in accordance with the end instruction from the first user to the second user, or when the second user restarts the game program, a message indicating that the game has been played according to the first End message from user's end instruction. Therefore, the second user can grasp that the game has been completed in accordance with the end instruction from the first user.

In the game system 1, when the game between the first user of the first game terminal 10-1 and the second user of the second game terminal 10-2 is the second game terminal 10-2 becomes communication abnormal In the case of the state, by performing the above actions, the first user can finish the game halfway according to his own wishes, and can not bring the dissatisfaction to the first user who can only wait for the interrupted game to start again. . In addition, in the case described above, although it was decided to defeat the second user of the second game terminal 10-2 in the communication abnormal state, and the first user who gave the end instruction was defeated, the match was played against the opponent The intention of the first user is ended and the second user is defeated. Therefore, the second user also has to agree. In this way, the consent of the second user can be obtained, and the dissatisfaction of the second user can be reduced.

In addition, in the game system 1, when the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state, the acceptance of the completion instruction will not be started immediately, but the acceptance of the completion instruction will be started until the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied. Therefore, it is not necessary to accept the end instruction when the second game terminal 10-2 is temporarily in an abnormal communication state. As a result, it is possible to make the second game terminal 10-2 temporarily in an abnormal communication state. The game is not finished.

Further, in the game system 1, if a predetermined time elapses after the completion instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed on the display unit 15 of the first game terminal 10-1, the game is ended even if the completion instruction operation is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a state in which the second gaming terminal 10-2 that has been in a communication-abnormal state for a long time has not returned to the normal state, and the end instruction has not been performed.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of the operation of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication abnormal state during a match. FIG. 6 is a first game showing a situation where the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state before the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied after the second game terminal 10-2 becomes the communication abnormal state. An example of operations of the terminal 10-1 and the server device 30. The operation shown in FIG. 6 is also realized by executing the processing shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E described later in accordance with a program.

Since the operations OP320 to OP324 of FIG. 6 are the same as the operations OP300 to OP304 of FIG. 3, and the operations OP120 to OP124 of FIG. 6 are the same as the operations OP100 to OP104 of FIG. 3, the description of these systems is omitted.

In the example shown in FIG. 6, before the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied, the server device 30 detects that the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state (normal state) (OP326).

For example, in each game terminal 10, a predetermined notification is made when a baseball game program becomes a running program, etc. It is described as "operation notice") and transmitted to the server device 30. Therefore, for example, when the operation notification from the second game terminal 10-2 is received by the server device 30, the server device 30 determines that the second game terminal 10-2 has returned from the communication abnormal state to the normal state. .

Furthermore, in each game terminal 10, a predetermined notification (operation notification) is transmitted to the server device 30 when the forcedly completed baseball game program is restarted. Therefore, for example, if the baseball game program is forcibly terminated in the second game terminal 10-2, and then the baseball game program is started again, the action notification is sent from the second game terminal 10-2 to the server device 30, When the operation notification is received by the server device 30, the server device 30 determines that the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state. Furthermore, if the keep-alive information from the second game terminal 10-2 is received by the server device 30, the server device 30 may also determine that the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to Normal status.

When the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state, the server device 30 updates the communication abnormal flag of the second game terminal 10-2 to "0" (OP328). In addition, the server device 30 sends a notification (hereinafter, referred to as a “communication restoration notification”) indicating that the second game terminal 10-2 has returned from the communication abnormal state to the normal state (hereinafter referred to as a “communication restoration notification”) ( OP330).

The first game terminal 10-1 receives a communication resume notification (OP126) sent from the server device 30. In this case, the first game terminal 10-1 restarts the game (game) (OP128). here In the case, since the second game terminal 10-2 has returned from the communication abnormal state to the normal state, the game operation data of the second user will be supplied to the first game terminal 10-1 via the server device 30 (see FIG. 2). Steps S102-2, S300, S302, and S104-1), so the first game terminal 10-1 will finish the notification of the display of the image G10 and display the game image (match image) on the display unit 15, thereby starting to be interrupted again. the match of.

Moreover, after that, when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication abnormal state again, the same operation as that shown in FIG. 3 (or FIG. 6) will be performed by the server device 30 and the first The game terminal 10-1 proceeds.

7A and 7B are diagrams for explaining another example of the operation of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes in a communication abnormal state during a game. schematic diagram. Figures 7A and 7B show a situation in which the second game terminal 10-2 has become in a communication abnormal state, and the second game terminal 10-2 has returned from the communication abnormal state to the normal state after the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied. An example of operations of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30. The operations shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B can also be realized by executing the processes shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E described later in accordance with a program.

The operations OP340 to OP350 in FIG. 7A are the same as the operations OP300 to OP310 in FIG. 3, and the operations OP130 to OP140 in FIG. 7A are the same as the operations OP100 to OP110 in FIG.

In the example shown in Figures 7A and 7B, After the acceptance conditions are satisfied, the server device 30 detects that the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state (OP352).

In this case, the server device 30 updates the communication abnormality flag of the second game terminal 10-2 to "0" (OP354). The server device 30 sends a communication resume notification to the first game terminal 10-1 (OP356). The operations OP354 and OP356 are the same as the operations OP328 and OP330 in Fig. 6.

The first game terminal 10-1 receives a communication resume notification (OP142) sent from the server device 30. In this case, the control unit 11-1 restarts the game (game) (OP144). The operations OP142 and OP144 are the same as the operations OP126 and OP128 in FIG. 6.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, after the game is restarted as described above, the server device 30 detects that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state (OP360).

In this case, the server device 30 sets the communication abnormality flag of the second game terminal 10-2 to "1" (OP362). In addition, the server device 30 transmits a communication abnormality notification and acceptance start permission to the first game terminal 10-1 (OP364). In this case, since the completion instruction acceptance flag of the first user is set to "1" (see OP346), the server device 30 will indicate that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state. The communication abnormality notification is transmitted to the first game terminal 10-1 together with the acceptance start permission indicating that the completion instruction from the first user can be accepted. The operation OP364 at this point is different from the operation OP304 in FIG. 3.

The first game terminal 10-1 receives the slave device 30 The communication abnormality notification and acceptance of the sent start (OP150). In this case, the first game terminal 10-1 displays the end instruction acceptance image G20 on the display unit 15 (OP152). In this case, because the reception start permission is received together with the communication abnormality notification, the first game terminal 10-1 does not display a notification image G10 indicating only that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state. The display unit 15 displays an end instruction acceptance image G20 for receiving an end instruction from the first user on the display unit 15. This is the difference between actions OP150 and OP152 and actions OP100 to OP110 in Figure 3.

Since the operations OP154, OP156, OP366, and OP368 after the completion instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed are the same as the operations OP112, OP114, OP312, and OP314 in FIG. 3, the description of these systems is omitted.

In the example shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, the game is resumed after the completion instruction from the first user is started, and thereafter, the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state again. As described above, in such a case, instead of displaying the notification image G10, the completion instruction acceptance image G20 is immediately displayed, thereby immediately starting the acceptance of the completion instruction from the first user. Therefore, for example, in a case where the second user deliberately repeats the second game terminal 10-2 into a communication abnormal state and returns to the normal state in order to harass the first user, the first user can immediately make the game end.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of operations of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication abnormal state during a game. number 8 The diagram shows that in the example shown in FIG. 7A, the server device 30 has received the completion request from the first game terminal 10-1 before the server device 30 sends the communication resume notification to the first game terminal 10-1. This is an example of the operation of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30. In other words, the first game terminal 10-1 displaying the situation where the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state immediately before the server device 30 receives the completion request from the first game terminal 10-1. An example of the operation with the server device 30. The operation shown in FIG. 8 can also be implemented by executing the processes shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E described later in accordance with a program.

The operations OP370 to OP384 in Fig. 8 are the same as the operations OP340 to OP354 in Fig. 7A, and the operations OP160 to OP170 in Fig. 8 are the same as the operations OP130 to OP140 in Fig. 7A. The operation OP172 in FIG. 8 is the same as the operations OP114 and OP156 in FIG. 3 and FIG. 7B when the end instruction operation has been performed. Therefore, descriptions about these are omitted.

In the example shown in FIG. 8, immediately before the completion request is received from the first game terminal 10-1, the server device 30 detects that the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state. (OP382), and change the communication abnormality flag of the second game terminal 10-2 back to "0" (OP384). However, even before the completion request is received from the first game terminal 10-1, the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the abnormal communication state to the normal state, and when the end is received from the first game terminal 10-1 If required (OP386), the server device 30 will still end the game immediately (OP388). The operations OP386 and OP388 are the operations OP312 and OP312 in Figure 3. OP314 is the same. In addition, after the operation OP384 and before the server device 30-1 receives the completion request from the first game terminal 10-1, the server device 30 has sent a communication restoration notification to the first game terminal 10-1, Figure 7A shows the same actions as OP356, OP142, and OP144. Let's start the game again.

After that, when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes the communication abnormal state again, the server device 30 and the first game terminal 10-1 perform the same operation as that shown in FIG. 7B.

Furthermore, although FIGS. 3 to 8 show examples of operations of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state, However, if the first game terminal 10-1 is in a communication abnormal state, the second game terminal 10-2 and the server device 30 will perform the same operations as those shown in Figs. 3 to 8. action.

[3. Function Block 1] Next, the configuration for realizing the operations described above will be described. FIG. 9 shows an example of functional blocks implemented by the game system 1.

As shown in FIG. 9, each game terminal 10 includes a data storage unit 1000, a game operation receiving unit 1010, a transmitting unit 1020, a receiving unit 1030, a game status data updating unit 1040, a game video display control unit 1050, and a notification display control. A unit 1060, a notification display restriction unit 1070, an inquiry unit 1080, an end instruction receiving unit 1090, and an end control unit 1100. Among them, the data storage section 100 is implemented by the storage section 12, and the transmission section 1020 and the reception section 1030 are implemented by the control section 11 and the communication section 13, The other functional blocks are realized by the control unit 11.

The server device 30 includes a data storage unit 3000, a receiving unit 3010, a transmitting unit 3020, a continuation control unit 3030, a communication state determination unit 3040, an end instruction acceptance condition determination unit 3050, a return unit 3060, and an end control unit 3070. The match result determination unit 3080 and the completion notification control unit 3090. Among them, the data memory unit 300 is implemented by the memory unit 32 or the database DB, the receiving unit 3010 and the sending unit 3020 are implemented by the control unit 31 and the communication unit 33, and other function blocks are implemented by the control unit 31 achieve.

[3-1] The data storage unit 1000 of each game terminal 10 stores data required to execute a game.

For example, the game status data D1001 is stored in the data storage unit 1000. The game status data D1001 refers to data indicating the current status of the game. For example, the game status data D1001 contains data indicating the current status of the game space. The “game space” refers to a virtual space constructed in the memory section 12 and can be either a virtual three-dimensional space that is associated with three coordinate axes, or a virtual two-dimensional space that is associated with two coordinate axes. One or more game objects are arranged in the "game space", and "data indicating the current state of the game space" includes data indicating the current state of the game objects arranged in the game space.

For example, in the case of a sports game such as a baseball game, a football game, a basketball game, or an ice hockey game, a game space indicating a game venue is constructed, and a player character or a ball (an example of a game object) is placed in the game space. . In this case, the position and position of the players are displayed. Data such as orientation, posture, moving direction, moving speed, type of action being performed, whether or not the ball is held, or information showing the position, moving direction, and moving speed of the ball are equivalent to "data indicating the current state of game objects ".

As another example, in the case of a racing game, a game space representing a racing track is constructed, and race cars (an example of game objects) are arranged in the game space. In this case, the position, direction, moving direction, moving speed, etc. of the racing vehicle are examples of "data indicating the current state of game objects". As another example, in the case of a fighting game, an action game, or a role-playing game, a game character (an example of a game object) is placed in a game space. In this case, data indicating the position, direction, posture, moving direction, moving speed, type of action being performed, hit point (life point), etc. of the game character is equivalent to "indication An example of the current state of game objects. As another example, in the case of a card game, a game card (an example of a game object) is placed in a game space. In this case, the data indicating the position and orientation of the game card is an example equivalent to "data indicating the current state of the game object".

The game status data D1001 includes data indicating the progress of the game. For example, in the case of a baseball game, data indicating the current game, the scores of two teams, and the like are examples of "data indicating the progress of the game". As another example, in the case of a football game, data indicating the elapsed time from the start of the game, the scores of the two teams, and the like are examples of "data indicating the progress of the game".

[3-2] The data storage unit 3000 of the server device 30, also Memorize the information needed to execute the game.

For example, the flag data D3001 is stored in the data storage unit 3000. The flag data D3001 refers to data indicating a communication abnormality flag or completion instruction acceptance flag of each game terminal 10.

[3-3] The game operation accepting unit 1010 of each game terminal 10 accepts game operations.

The “game operation” refers to an action in which a user instructs a game via the input unit 14. For example, touching a touch panel, pressing a button, tilting a joystick, moving a mouse, inputting a sound into a microphone, or causing a sensor to detect gestures are examples of "game operations".

The "accepting a game operation" refers to obtaining the content of a game operation performed by a user. For example, obtain information indicating that the touch panel is touched by the user, obtain information indicating the position touched by the user, obtain information indicating the key operated by the user, obtain information indicating the dumping direction or angle of the joystick that the user has fallen over, and obtain Examples of the "accepting a game operation" are information indicating sound input to a microphone, or obtaining information indicating a gesture of a user detected by a sensor.

In the case of the aforementioned baseball game, the game operation receiving unit 1010 accepts, for example, a striking operation for causing a hitter character to perform a striking action, or a pitching operation for causing a pitcher character to perform a pitching action.

[3-4] The sending section 1020 of each game terminal 10 sends data corresponding to the game operation to the server device 30.

The so-called "data corresponding to game operations" refers to both data indicating the content of game operations and Information on the content of the game controls being played. Furthermore, the content of the game control to be performed in accordance with the game operation is specified based on the correspondence information showing the correspondence between the game operation and the content of the game control. For example, in the case of a game in which a game object operates in accordance with a game operation, data indicating the content of the game object's operation in accordance with the game operation is an example equivalent to "data indicating the content of game control".

[3-5] The receiving unit 3010 of the server device 30 receives data transmitted from each of the plurality of game terminals 10. That is, the receiving unit 3010 receives data transmitted by the respective transmitting units 1020 of the plurality of game terminals 10.

[3-6] The transmitting unit 3020 of the server device 30 transmits the data received from each of the plurality of game terminals 10 to at least the game terminal 10 other than the transmission source of the data.

In the case of the aforementioned baseball game, the transmitting unit 3020 transmits the data transmitted from the transmitting unit 1020 of the first game terminal 10-1 to the second game terminal 10-2. The transmitting unit 3020 transmits data transmitted from the transmitting unit 1020 of the second game terminal 10-2 to the first game terminal 10-1.

Furthermore, the transmitting unit 3020 may transmit the data received from each of the plurality of game terminals 10 to the game terminal 10 where the data is transmitted. That is, the transmitting unit 3020 may also send the data sent from the transmitting unit 1020 of the first game terminal 10-1 to both the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2. Similarly, the transmitting unit 3020 may also transmit from the transmitting unit 1020 of the second game terminal 10-2. The sent data is sent to both the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2.

[3-7] The receiving unit 1030 of each game terminal 10 receives the data transmitted from the server device 30. That is, the receiving unit 1030 receives data transmitted by the transmitting unit 3020 of the server device 30.

[3-8] The game status data update unit 1040 of each game terminal 10 updates the game status data based on the data received by the game operation accepting unit 1010 and the data received by the receiving unit 1030.

The so-called "update game status data based on the data received by the game operation accepting unit 1010 and the game operation receiving unit 1030" refers to the game control to be performed in accordance with the game operations accepted on the game terminal 10. The game status data should be updated in accordance with the game control method performed by the game operation accepted by the other game terminal 10. Furthermore, "the game control to be performed in accordance with the game operation accepted by other game terminals" is specified based on the data received by the receiving unit 1030. In addition, when the transmitting unit 3020 of the server device 30 also transmits the data received from each of the plurality of game terminals 10 to the game terminal 10 other than the transmission source of the data, The game control by the game operation accepted by the terminal 10 may be specified based on the data received by the receiving unit 1030. That is, for example, the transmitting section 3020 of the server device 30 also transmits the data received from the first game terminal 10-1 to the second game terminal 10-2 and also to the first game terminal 10- In the case of 1, in the first game terminal 10-1, Based on the data received by the receiving unit 1030, "the game control to be performed in accordance with the game operation accepted by the first game terminal 10-1" is specified.

[3-9] The game video display control unit 1050 of each game terminal 10 controls the display of the game video indicating the status of the game on the display unit 15 of the game terminal 10 based on the game status data.

The “control for displaying an image on the display unit 15” refers to generating an image and displaying it on the display unit 15. In addition, the “control for displaying an image on the display unit 15” may also mean that an image received from another device is displayed on the display unit 15. For example, the game video display control unit 1050 generates a game video showing a state in which a game space is viewed from a given viewpoint and displays the game video on the display unit 15.

[3-10] The communication state determination unit 3040 of the server device 30 determines whether at least one of the plurality of game terminals 10 has become a communication abnormal state.

The "communication abnormal state" refers to a state in which communication between the server device 30 and the game terminal 10 is not normally performed, for example. Specifically, it means, for example, a state in which communication between the server device 30 and the game terminal 10 has been cut off (communication cut-off state). In other words, the data from the game terminal 10 cannot be received by the server device 30.

For example, in each game terminal 10, a predetermined notification (reservation notification) is sent to the server device 30 when the game program has been suspended, and the notification of the suspension status from any of the game terminals 10 is sent by the server When the receiver device 30 receives, the communication state determination unit The 3040 series determines that the game terminal 10 is in a "communication abnormal state". Furthermore, in the game terminal 10, when the running program is switched from the game program to another program, the game program will be suspended. In addition, in the game terminal 10, when an operation to put the game terminal 10 into a sleep state (rest state) or an operation to turn off the power of the game terminal 10 is performed, the game program also becomes a pause state.

As another example, each game terminal 10 periodically sends the keep-alive information to the server device 30, and when the keep-alive information from any one of the game terminals 10 is not received by the server device 30, it continues to reach a predetermined state. During the period, the communication state determination unit 3040 determines that the game terminal 10 has entered the "communication abnormal state". In the case where the game terminal 10 has forcibly ended the game program, and the communication function (wireless LAN communication function or mobile data communication function) of the game terminal 10 has been turned OFF, the game terminal 10 has been set to fly In the case of an airplane mode, or when the power of a communication device (router, etc.) to which the game terminal 10 is connected is disconnected, the suspension status notification described above is not sent to the server device 30. However, in such a case, since the keep-alive information has not been sent to the server device 30, it can be determined that the game terminal 10 has become a "communication abnormal state" by the above determination regarding keep-alive information. .

[3-11] The continuation control unit 3030 of the server device 30 is used to make the at least one game terminal 10 other than the at least one game terminal 10 when at least one of the plurality of game terminals 10 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state. The game terminal 10 continues the control of the execution of the game.

The “normal state” refers to a state other than a communication abnormal state, and for example, a state in which communication between the game terminal 10 and the server device 30 is normally performed. In other words, it is a state in which the data from the game terminal 10 can be normally received by the server device 30.

The “case where at least one of the plurality of game terminals 10 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state” refers to a case where the game terminal 10 determined to be the communication abnormal state has returned to the normal state. For example, when the operation notification from the game terminal 10 which is determined to be in the communication abnormal state is received by the server device 30, it is determined that the game terminal 10 returns to the normal state from the communication abnormal state. As another example, when the keep-alive information from the game terminal 10 which has been determined to be in a communication abnormal state is received by the server device 30, it is determined that the game terminal 10 returns to the normal state from the communication abnormal state. .

The “control to continue the execution of the game” is, for example, a notification to the game terminal 10 to continue the execution of the game. For another example, it may also refer to sending data required for game execution to the game terminal 10.

When at least one of the plurality of game terminals 10 is in a communication abnormal state, the game terminal 10 other than the game terminal 10 in a communication abnormal state is notified of the situation, and the game is interrupted. Therefore, the continuation control unit 3030 performs a game terminal 10 other than the game terminal 10 that has become the communication abnormal state when the game terminal 10 that has become the communication abnormal state has returned to the normal state. Restart the control of the game. For example, the continuation control unit 3030 sends to the game terminal 10 a notification for restarting the game, or sends the data received by the game terminal 10 that has returned from the communication abnormal state to the normal state to The other game terminals 10 perform control for restarting the game.

[3-12] The notification display control unit 1060 of each game terminal 10 performs a predetermined notification display on the game terminal 10 when it is determined that other game terminals 10 are in a communication abnormal state. Control of the display unit 15. In addition, the notification display restriction unit 1070 of each game terminal 10 restricts the display of the above-mentioned predetermined notification when it is determined that the other game terminal 10 is in a communication abnormal state until it becomes necessary to update the game status data. The other game terminal 10 has data.

The "scheduled notification" is a notification indicating that it is determined that another gaming terminal 10 is in a communication abnormal state. Alternatively, it may be a notification indicating waiting for another gaming terminal to return from the communication abnormal state to the normal state. Alternatively, it may be a notification indicating waiting for data from another game terminal. The "scheduled notice" can be either text or video.

The so-called "until the data of the other game terminal 10 is needed to update the game status data" means, for example, "until it becomes necessary to use another game terminal to make the game play (update the game status data). Up to 10 users. "

For example, when it is not necessary to perform a game operation by a user using another game terminal 10 until the given timing is reached, The time sequence given is an example equivalent to "until data of other game terminals becomes necessary to update game situation data". That is, in a case where the opportunity to accept a game operation of a user using another game terminal 10 is limited, "until this opportunity" is equivalent to "until another game terminal becomes necessary in order to update game situation data. Machine data ".

Specifically, for example, in a baseball game, when a user using another game terminal 10 operates only a pitcher character, "until the next pitch by the pitcher character" is equivalent to "until for the update For example, the game situation data becomes necessary until other game terminal 10 data is required. For another example, in the case of a game in which each user's turn is played in order, “until the turn of a user using another game terminal 10 arrives” is equivalent to “until it becomes necessary to update the game status data. "As long as the information of other game terminals is needed", for example.

The so-called "restriction of the display of scheduled notifications until the information of other game terminals 10 becomes necessary in order to update the game status information" means that the information of other game terminals 10 becomes necessary until the update of the game status information. Until now, the scheduled notification is not displayed, and the scheduled notification is displayed only after it becomes necessary to update the data of other game terminals 10 in order to update the game status data.

In the case of the aforementioned baseball game, the notification image G10 (element E11) is an example corresponding to the "scheduled notification". For example, when the second game terminal 10-2 has become a communication abnormal state, the communication It is known that the display control unit 1060 waits for the status of the game operation data of the second user who needs to use the second game terminal 10-2 for the game to progress, and displays the notification image G10 on the display unit after the situation has been reached 15 (operations OP102 and OP104 in Fig. 3). In other words, when the second game terminal 10-2 has become in a communication abnormal state, the notification display restriction unit 1070 restricts the display of the notification image G10 until it becomes necessary to use the second game terminal 10- for the game to proceed. The status of the game operation data of the second user of 2 till now.

[3-13] The completion instruction acceptance condition determination unit 3050 of the server device 30 determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied after determining that the other game terminal 10 has become a communication abnormal state.

The "predetermined condition" refers to a condition that serves as a criterion for judging whether or not acceptance of an end instruction can be started (end instruction acceptance condition). For example, after it is determined that the other game terminal 10 is in a communication abnormal state, when the other game terminal 10 has not returned to the normal state and a predetermined period has elapsed, the end instruction acceptance condition determination unit 3050 determines The "predetermined condition" is satisfied. As another example, when it is determined that another gaming terminal 10 has become in a communication abnormal state, and a predetermined number of suspension status notifications have been received from the other gaming terminal 10, the end instruction acceptance condition determining unit 3050 determines that "scheduled The condition is met.

[3-14] The inquiry unit 1080 of each game terminal 10 displays a predetermined notification by the notification display control unit 1060, and then sends an inquiry to the servo as to whether or not to accept the completion instruction at the given timing.器 装置 30。 Device 30.

The "completion instruction" refers to the game system 1 and instructs the game system 1 to end a game in which a plurality of users participate. Here, the term "finish the game midway" means to finish the game at a point before the game is normally completed. The so-called "completion of the game is normal", in the case of a battle game, means that the battle is executed to the end and completed in accordance with predetermined rules. That is, it means that the battle is executed to the end according to predetermined rules, and the final battle result is officially determined and the battle is ended. In addition, the so-called "normal completion of the game" can also refer to the completion of a game clear (to complete the game's purpose) or the completion of a game over (to fail to achieve the game's purpose) ).

The "inquiry" refers to data for inquiring the server device 30 as to whether the acceptance of the completion instruction can be started. In other words, it refers to data for inquiring the server device 30 as to whether or not the acceptance image for the acceptance completion instruction can be displayed on the display unit 15. In addition, the "in the given timing" means, for example, "each time a predetermined time elapses."

In the case of the above-mentioned baseball game, the inquiry unit 1080 sends an inquiry to the server device 30 whether or not to accept the completion instruction every time a predetermined time elapses while the notification image G10 is displayed (the third device 3 Figure action OP106).

[3-15] After the return unit 3060 of the server device 30 is determined that the other game terminal 10 is in a communication abnormal state, when it is determined that the predetermined condition (end instruction acceptance condition) is satisfied, Inquiry, the acceptance of the completion instruction is started and allowed to be transmitted to the game terminal 10 which is the source of the inquiry.

The "allowance of acceptance of acceptance" refers to the materials used to allow the acceptance of the completion instruction. In other words, it is a material for allowing the reception image for the reception completion instruction to be displayed on the display unit 15.

In the aforementioned baseball game example, for example, it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 has become in a communication abnormal state, and the inquiry from the inquiry unit 1080 of the first game terminal 10-1 has been made by the server device 30. In the case of receiving (action OP308 in FIG. 3), as long as the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied (that is, as long as the completion instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is "1"), The acceptance of the completion instruction is started to be transmitted to the first game terminal 10-1 (action OP310 in FIG. 3).

[3-16] The end instruction receiving unit 1090 of each game terminal 10 accepts the end instruction from the user when it is determined that the other game terminals 10 are in a communication abnormal state.

The "acceptance completion instruction" refers to the operation of accepting the completion instruction (the completion instruction operation). Furthermore, it may also refer to receiving data indicating completion instructions. For example, the completion instruction acceptance unit 1090 accepts the completion instruction from the user by performing control to display the acceptance image for the acceptance completion instruction on the display unit 15. Here, the “received image” refers to an image displayed on the display unit 15 in order to accept the completion instruction. That is, it is an image displayed on the display unit 15 in order to perform an operation for an end instruction.

In addition, the completion instruction accepting unit 1090 starts the acceptance of the completion instruction when a predetermined condition (end instruction acceptance condition) is satisfied after it is determined that the other game terminal 10 is in a communication abnormal state. For example, the end instruction receiving unit 1090 is based on the returning unit 3060. The acceptance of the sent start begins, and the acceptance of the end instruction begins.

In the case of the aforementioned baseball game, the end instruction acceptance image G20 is an example equivalent to the "acceptance image". For example, when it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state, and the acceptance sent by the return unit 3060 of the server device 30 starts to allow the reception by the first game terminal 10-1 In this case, the completion instruction acceptance unit 1090 starts the acceptance of the completion instruction by displaying the completion instruction acceptance image G20 on the display unit 15 (operations OP108 and OP110 in FIG. 3).

Furthermore, the completion instruction accepting unit 1090 returns the second game terminal 10-2 from the communication abnormal state after determining that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state and a predetermined condition (end instruction acceptance condition) is satisfied. In the normal state (action OP352 in FIG. 7A), when it is determined again that the other game terminal 10 is in a communication abnormal state (action OP360 in FIG. 7B), even before the predetermined condition is satisfied , The acceptance of the completion instruction will still be started (action OP152 in Figure 7B).

[3-17] The end control unit 1100 of each game terminal 10 or the end control unit 3070 of server device 30 is based on the end of users from game terminals 10 other than the game terminal 10 determined to be in a communication abnormal state. The instruction is to perform control for ending a game in which a plurality of users using the plurality of game terminals 10 have participated.

The so-called "control for ending the game" refers to the control for ending the game. In addition, the so-called "control to complete the game in accordance with the end instruction" means that the end instruction has been accepted In the case shown, control to end the game is performed unconditionally. Alternatively, in the case where an end instruction is accepted, control for ending the game may be performed under predetermined conditions.

In addition, the completion control unit 1100 or the end control unit 3070 may determine that another game terminal 10 is in an abnormal communication state and a predetermined period has elapsed after the completion of the acceptance of the completion instruction, even if the completion instruction is not accepted. The control to complete the game is still carried out.

In the aforementioned baseball game example, for example, when it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state, the end control unit 1100 is based on the first from the first game terminal 10-1. The user's completion instruction sends a completion request to the server device 30 as a control for ending the game (action OP112 in FIG. 3).

As another example, after it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 has become in a communication abnormal state, and the completion instruction acceptance image is displayed on the display section 15 of the first game terminal 10-1 (that is, the video from the first user starts to be transmitted). After the completion instruction is accepted) If a predetermined period has elapsed, the completion control unit 1100 sends a completion request to the server device 30 as a control for ending the game (even if the completion instruction is not accepted from the first user). OP114 in Figure 3).

When the completion request received from the first game terminal 10-1 is received by the server device 30, the end control unit 3070 performs control for ending the game even in the middle of the game (No. Figure 3 (OP312, OP314). For example, the end control unit 3070 notifies each game terminal 10 to end the game, or stops the game terminal 10 The data required for the play is sent to each game terminal 10 as a control for ending the game.

[3-18] In the case of a battle game in which a plurality of users of a plurality of game terminals 10 are engaged in a battle, the battle result determination unit 3080 of the server device 30 is determined among the plurality of game terminals 10 In the case where at least one is in a communication abnormal state, and when the battle game is completed in accordance with an end instruction from a user who uses a game terminal 10 other than the game terminal 10 which is determined to be in a communication abnormal state, the use determination is determined The user of the gaming terminal 10 that has become in a communication abnormal state is defeated.

The so-called "decision of the user who decides to use the game terminal 10 which has been determined to be in a communication disorder state" refers to the status of the game (scoring, etc.) irrespective of the point in time when any of the game terminals 10 has become in a communication state disorder, The user who decides to use the game terminal 10 determined to be in a communication abnormal state is defeated, and the user who uses the other game terminal 10 is defeated. For example, in the case of a competition game in which scores are competed, a user who decides to use the game terminal 10 which has been determined to be in a communication abnormal state may be defeated by a predetermined score difference.

In the aforementioned baseball game example, for example, it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state, and the game is ended in accordance with the end instruction from the first user using the first game terminal 10-1. In the case of the game result determination unit 3080, the first user using the first game terminal 10-1 was defeated in the game, and the second user using the second game terminal 10-2 was defeated in the game (Figure 3 OP314). in In this case, even if the second user's team is leading, the battle result determination section 3080 still decides that the first user will win the game and the second user will lose the game.

[3-19] The completion notification control unit 3090 of the server device 30 is used to notify the user of the game terminal 10 determined to be in a communication abnormal state to notify the user that the game terminal 10 has been determined to be in a communication abnormal state according to use The end of the game is controlled by the end instruction of the user of the game terminal 10 other than the machine 10.

The so-called "control for notifying the end of the game to the user of the game terminal which is judged to be in an abnormal communication state" refers to a game other than the game terminal 10 which is judged to be in an abnormal state by using the display. The text or image of the end of the game by the user of the terminal 10 to end the game midway is displayed on the display portion 15 of the game terminal 10 when there is access from the game terminal 10 which is determined to be in a communication abnormal state. . Alternatively, a text or image indicating that the game is completed halfway in accordance with an end instruction from a user who uses the game terminal 10 other than the game terminal 10 which has been determined to be abnormal may be sent as a message or e-mail to the judged The user of the game terminal 10 which is in a state of communication disturbance.

In the aforementioned baseball game example, for example, it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state, and the game is ended in accordance with the end instruction from the first user using the first game terminal 10-1. In this case, the end notification control unit 3090 performs control to notify the second user of the completion of the game in accordance with the end instruction from the first user. example For example, in the case where there is access from the second game terminal 10-2 of the second user, the end notification control unit 3090 displays the text or video showing the end of the game in accordance with the end instruction from the first user on the Display section 15 of second game terminal 10-2. As another example, the end notification control unit 3090 sends a message or an e-mail indicating that the game is completed in accordance with the end instruction from the first user to the second user.

[4. Processing] Next, processing performed in the game system 1 to implement the functional blocks described above will be described.

[4-1] For example, the processing shown in FIG. 2 is executed in accordance with a program to implement the game operation accepting unit 1010, transmitting unit 1020, receiving unit 1030, game status data updating unit 1040, and game of the game terminal 10. The image display control unit 1050, or the receiving unit 3010 and the transmitting unit 3020 of the server device 30.

[4-2] For another example, the processing shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E is executed in accordance with a program to implement the notification display control unit 1060, notification display restriction unit 1070, inquiry unit 1080, Ending instruction acceptance unit 1090, end control unit 1100, or continuation control unit 3030 of server device 30, communication status determination unit 3040, end instruction acceptance condition determination unit 3050, return unit 3060, end control unit 3070, and battle result determination unit 3080. End notification control unit 3090.

Figures 10A to 10E mainly show that the first user using the first game terminal 10-1 and the second user using the second game terminal 10-2 are playing a baseball game. The second game terminal 10-2 In the case of communication abnormality, the first game terminal 10-1 And the server device 30. The processes shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E are executed in accordance with a program to realize the operations described in FIGS. 3 to 8.

In addition, although FIGS. 10A to 10E show the case where the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication abnormal state during the above-mentioned game, the first game terminal 10-1 becomes a communication abnormal state during the above-mentioned game. In the case of the state, the same processes as those in FIGS. 10A to 10E are executed between the second game terminal 10-2 and the server device 30.

As shown in FIG. 10A, at the start of the game, the control unit 31 of the server device 30 initializes the respective communication abnormality flags of the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2 to " "0", and the completion instruction acceptance flags of the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2 are initialized to "0" (S310).

The control unit 31 monitors whether the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state (S312). For example, when the pause status notification from the second game terminal 10-2 is received by the server device 30, the control unit 31 determines that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state. As another example, when the state where the connection information from the second game terminal 10-2 is not received by the server device 30 continues for a predetermined period of time, the control unit 31 determines that the second game terminal 10-2 has a communication disorder. status.

In addition, FIGS. 10A to 10E show the processing to be performed between the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication abnormal state, So though Although it is not shown in the 10A, the control unit 31 actually determines whether or not the first game terminal 10-1 has become a communication abnormal state.

When the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state (S312: YES), the control unit 31 updates the communication abnormal flag of the second game terminal 10-2 to "1" (S314) . The control unit 31 determines whether the end instruction flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is "0" (S316), and when the end instruction flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is "0" (S316: "Yes"), the control unit 31 sends a communication abnormality notification indicating that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state to the first game terminal 10-1 via the communication unit 33 (S318).

After executing step S318, the control unit 31 of the server device 30 determines whether the second game terminal 10-2 has returned from the communication abnormal state to the normal state (S320). For example, when the operation notification or the like from the second game terminal 10-2 has been received by the server device 30, the control unit 31 determines that the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state.

When the second game terminal 10-2 has not returned from the communication abnormal state to the normal state (S320: NO), the control unit 31 determines whether the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied (S322). For example, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the second game terminal 10-2 has become the communication abnormal state, the control unit 31 determines that the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied. As another example, when the server device 30 receives the suspension status notification a predetermined number of times from the second game terminal 10-2, the control unit 31 determines that the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied.

When the completion instruction acceptance condition is not satisfied (S322: NO), the control unit 11-1 returns to step S320. On the other hand, when the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied (S322: "Yes"), the control unit 11-1 updates the completion instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 to "1" (S324 ). After that, the control unit 31 monitors whether the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state (S326). Step S326 is the same as step S320.

The first game terminal 10-1 receives the communication abnormality notification transmitted from the server device 30 in step S318 via the communication unit 13 (S110). In this case, the control unit 11-1 monitors whether or not the status of the game (match) becomes a status that requires game operation data of the second user (S112). When the state of the game is a state in which the game operation data of the second user is required (S112: YES), the control unit 11-1 displays the notification image G10 on the display unit 15 (S114).

When the notification image G10 is displayed on the display unit 15, as shown in FIG. 10B, the control unit 11-1 monitors whether or not the timing (inquiry timing) of the inquiry to be able to start acceptance of the completion instruction has arrived (S120) . For example, the inquiry sequence comes every predetermined time.

When the inquiry time has come (S120: YES), the control unit 11-1 sends an inquiry to the server device 30 via the communication unit 33 as to whether or not to accept the completion instruction (S122).

The server device 30 receives the inquiry transmitted from the first game terminal 10-1 in step S122 via the communication unit 33 (S330). In this case, the control unit 31 determines the completion of the first game terminal 10-1. The closing instruction acceptance flag is "1" (S332). Then, based on the result of the determination, the control unit 31 via the communication unit 33 passes the acceptance start permission indicating that the completion instruction can be started on the first game terminal 10-1 and indicates that it cannot be completed on the first game terminal 10-1. Either one of the acceptance of the instruction is not allowed, and sends it to the first game terminal 10-1 (S334). That is, when the end instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is "1", the control unit 31 sends the acceptance start permission to the first game terminal 10-1, and in the first game When the end instruction acceptance flag of the terminal 10-1 is not "1", the control unit 31 will not allow transmission to the first game terminal 10-1. After that, the control unit 11-1 returns to step S326.

The first game terminal 10-1 receives, via the communication unit 13, the acceptance start permission or disallowance transmitted from the server device 30 in step S334 (S124). In this case, the control unit 11-1 determines whether the reception start permission is accepted (S126). When the reception start permission is accepted (S126: YES), the control unit 11-1 displays the completion instruction reception image G20 on the display unit 15 (S128). On the other hand, in a case where the acceptance of the start of acceptance is not accepted (S126: NO), the control unit 11-1 returns to step S120.

In step S316 of FIG. 10A, when it is determined that the end instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is not "0" (S316: "No"), that is, in the first game When the end instruction acceptance flag of the terminal 10-1 is "1", as shown in FIG. 10C, the control unit 11-1 transmits the communication unit 13 to indicate that the second game terminal 10-2 has become a communication Aberration status notification of communication aberrations, and indications available in the first game The reception start acceptance of the terminal 10-1 start completion instruction is permitted to be transmitted to the first game terminal 10-1 (S340).

The first game terminal 10-1 receives the communication abnormality notification and reception start permission transmitted from the server device 30 in step S340 through the communication unit 13 (S130). In this case, the control unit 11-1 does not display the notification image G10, but immediately displays the completion instruction acceptance image G20 (S132).

In step S320 or step S326 of FIG. 10A, when it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state (S320 or S326: Yes), as shown in FIG. 10D The control unit 31 updates the communication abnormality flag of the second game terminal 10-2 to "0" (S350). The control unit 31 transmits a communication resume notification indicating that the second game terminal 10-2 has returned from the communication abnormal state to the normal state via the communication unit 33 to the first game terminal 10-1 (S352). After that, the control unit 31 returns to step S312.

Furthermore, before the communication resumption notification is sent to the first game terminal 10-1 (before step S352 is executed), a completion request has been received from the first game terminal 10-1 (described later in FIG. 10E). Step S360), the control unit 31 preferentially performs the processing of the completion request. That is, in this case, the control unit 31 does not send the communication resume notification to the first game terminal 10-1 (step S352 is not performed), but executes processing for ending the game halfway (the first section to be described later) 10E steps S362 to S366).

The first game terminal 10-1 receives the communication resume notification sent from the server device 30 in step S352 via the communication unit 13. (S140). In this case, the control unit 11-1 starts the game again (S142). For example, the control unit 11-1 changes the image displayed on the display unit 15 from the notification image G10 or the end instruction acceptance image G20 to a game image (game image) to restart the interrupted game.

After the completion instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed on the display unit 15 in step S128 in FIG. 10B or step S132 in FIG. 10C, as shown in FIG. 10E, the control unit 11-1 determines whether the completion instruction operation has been performed (S150 ). That is, the control unit 11-1 determines whether or not the element E22 of the end instruction reception image G20 is selected.

When the end instruction operation has not been performed (S150: NO), the control unit 11-1 determines whether a predetermined time has elapsed after the end instruction image G20 is displayed (S152). When the predetermined time has not elapsed after the completion instruction image G20 is displayed (S152: NO), the control unit 11-1 returns to step S150.

On the other hand, when the end instruction operation is performed (S150: "Yes"), or when a predetermined time has elapsed after the end instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed (S152: "Yes"), the control unit 11- The first unit sends a completion request indicating that the game is to be completed halfway through the communication unit 13 to the server device 30 (S154).

The server device 30 receives the completion request transmitted from the first game terminal 10-1 in step S154 via the communication unit 33 (S360). In this case, the control unit 31 executes a completion process for ending the game halfway (S362). For example, the control unit 31 determines the result of the game. That is, the control unit 31 decides the first user who has performed the end instruction as a comparison The winner of the match, and the second user is determined as the loser of the match.

In addition, the control unit 31 sends a completion notification indicating that the game has been completed to the first game terminal 10-1 via the communication unit 33 (S364). Furthermore, the control unit 31 executes a completion notification process for the second user (S366). The so-called "end user notification processing" refers to a process for notifying the second user of the completion of the game in accordance with the first user's end instruction. For example, the control unit 31 sends a message or e-mail to the second user indicating that the game is completed in accordance with the first user's end instruction, or when the second user plays the game next time (using the game system 1 next time), A process for displaying a message indicating the end of the game in accordance with the end instruction of the first user is executed on the display unit 15 of the second game terminal 10-2.

The first game terminal 10-1 receives the completion notification sent from the server device 30 in step S366 via the communication unit 13 (S156). In this case, the control unit 11-1 displays the game result on the display unit 15 and ends the game (S158).

[5. Induction] According to the game system 1, for example, the second game terminal 10-2 in a match between the first user of the first game terminal 10-1 and the second user of the second game terminal 10-2 When the communication is abnormal, the game is completed in accordance with the end instruction from the first user, so the first user can complete the game halfway according to his own wishes, and can not wait for the first user to be interrupted Dissatisfaction with the start of the game again. In addition, as long as the match is completed by the first user against the opponent, the second user also has to agree, which can also reduce the dissatisfaction of the second user. In this way, according to the game system 1, it is possible to suppress the use of communication disorders while suppressing use. The dissatisfaction of both the second user of the second game terminal 10-2 and the first user of the opponent opponent ends the game.

According to the game system 1, for example, when the second game terminal 10-2 is in an abnormal communication state, and the game is completed in accordance with the end instruction from the first user, it is possible to decide to use the second game terminal in the abnormal communication state. The second user of 10-2 was defeated, and the first user who gave the end instruction was defeated. According to game system 1, because the second user's defeat is decided as the result of the first user of the opponent, the second user also has to agree, and can obtain the consent of the second user, and can reduce the Dissatisfaction of two users.

According to the game system 1, for example, when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes in a communication abnormal state and the game has been completed in accordance with the end instruction from the first user, the second user is notified of the situation. The second user can grasp that the game has been completed in accordance with the end instruction from the first user. As a result, the second user can reduce the dissatisfaction of the second user.

According to the game system 1, for example, since the notification image G10 is displayed on the display unit 15 of the first game terminal 10-1 when the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state, the first user can grasp The second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state.

According to the game system 1, for example, when the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state, the display of the notification image G10 is restricted until it becomes a situation that requires the second user's game operation data, so it can be The notification image G10 is not displayed as much as possible. For example, after the notification image G10 has been displayed, the second game terminal 10-2 stands That is, if the notification image G10 disappears when returning from the communication abnormal state to the normal state, the first user may be stressed by the notification image G10 being displayed in such a case. In this regard, according to the game system 1, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling pressure as much as possible.

According to the game system 1, for example, after the second game terminal 10-2 becomes in a communication abnormal state, the acceptance of the completion instruction is unconditionally started, and the acceptance of the completion instruction is started when the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied, Therefore, the end instruction may not be accepted when the second game terminal 10-2 is temporarily in an abnormal communication state. As a result, the game may not be performed in the case where the second game terminal 10-2 is temporarily in an abnormal communication state. Was finished.

According to the game system 1, for example, when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes in a communication abnormal state, and after the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied, the second game terminal 10-2 returns to the normal state from the communication abnormal state, When the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication abnormal state again, the completion instruction acceptance image G20 is immediately displayed on the display unit 15 of the first game terminal 10-1 to start acceptance of the completion instruction. In the case where the second game terminal 10-2 repeatedly becomes a communication abnormal state, the first user can immediately finish the game. For example, in a case where the second user deliberately repeatedly makes the second game terminal 10-2 into a communication abnormal state and returns to the normal state in order to harass the first user, the first user can quickly finish the game.

According to the game system 1, the completion instruction acceptance condition determination unit 3050 is provided on the server device 30, so that it can be installed on the server The device 30 uniformly performs management of whether or not the acceptance condition is satisfied. According to the game system 1, the first game terminal 10-1 sends an inquiry to the server device 30 as to whether or not to accept the completion instruction, and according to the inquiry, the server device 30 sends the acceptance start permission to the first device. The game terminal 10-1, compared with the situation where the server device 30 actively sends acceptance start permission to the first game terminal 10-1 when the completion instruction acceptance condition is met, the game system can also be The structure of 1 is simplified.

According to the game system 1, for example, when the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state and the end instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed on the display unit 15 of the first game terminal 10-1, a predetermined period has elapsed. Even if the end instruction operation is not performed, the game will still be over, so the second game terminal 10-2, which will continue to be in a communication abnormal state for a long time, can be avoided from returning to the normal state, and the end instruction is not performed. .

[6. Modification] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above.

In the above, although the case has been described mainly in the case of a battle between a first user using the first game terminal 10-1 and a second user using the second game terminal 10-2, the present invention can also be applied A battle with more than three users. For example, three users including a first user using the first game terminal 10-1, a second user using the second game terminal 10-2, and a third user using the third game terminal 10-3 In the case where the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication abnormal state during the game, when the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied, Each of the user and the third user accepts the completion instruction, and completes the game if the completion instruction is received from both the first user and the third user. In this case, the game may be ended when the completion instruction is received from one of the first user and the third user.

The present invention can also be applied to games other than a battle game in which a plurality of users play a battle. The present invention can also be applied to a game in which a plurality of users work together to achieve a common goal. The present invention can also be applied to games in which a plurality of users using a plurality of game terminals 10 participate respectively.

[7. Supplementary note] From the above description, the present invention can be grasped as follows, for example. In addition, in order to make the present invention easy to understand, although the symbols described in the drawings are appropriately described in parentheses, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated form by this.

1) A game system (1) according to an aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) and a server device (30), wherein the aforementioned server device (30) includes a judgment Means (3040), the determining means (3040) determines whether at least one of the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) has become a communication abnormal state; the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10) Each of -2) includes an acceptance means (1090), which accepts the completion instruction from the user when it is determined that other game terminals have become the aforementioned communication abnormal state; the aforementioned game system (1 ) Further includes an end control means (1100 or 3090). The end control means (1100 or 3090) is a game terminal (10-) other than the game terminal (10-2) which is determined to be in the aforementioned abnormal communication state according to use. 1) User's previous conclusion As shown in the figure, control is performed to end the game in which a plurality of users using the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) participate respectively.

9) A server device (30) according to an aspect of the present invention is capable of communicating with a plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2), and the server device (30) includes: determination means (3040) To determine whether at least one of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) has become a communication abnormal state; among which it is determined that the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) In a case where at least one of the aforementioned communication abnormalities is in progress, control is performed to accept a completion instruction from a user using the other game terminals (10-1, 10-2) among the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2). And ending control means (3090), in accordance with the above-mentioned ending instructions from users using the other gaming terminals described above, to perform a game for ending a game in which a plurality of users using the aforementioned plurality of gaming terminals participate respectively. control.

10) A game terminal (10-1) according to an aspect of the present invention is one of a plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2), and the game terminal (10 -1) Contains: Acceptance means (1090), in the case where it is determined that the other game terminals (10-2) among the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) are in a communication abnormal state. And accepting an end instruction from the user; and an end control means (1100), in accordance with the aforementioned end instruction from the aforementioned user, to perform control for ending the game in which a plurality of users who respectively use the aforementioned plurality of game terminals participate.

11) Furthermore, one aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer to function as a server device (30) according to 9) or a game terminal (10-1) according to 10).

12) Furthermore, the information storage medium according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium having recorded the program described in 11).

13) A method for controlling a game system (1) according to one aspect of the present invention, which is a method for controlling a game system (1) including a plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) and a server device (30). The control method further includes a determination step (S312), which determines whether at least one of the foregoing plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) has become a communication abnormal state; and an acceptance step (S128, S132, S150), When it is determined that at least one (10-2) of the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) has become the communication abnormal state, the use of the plurality of game terminals (10-1) , 10-2) among other game terminal (10-1) users accept end instructions; and end control steps (S154 to S158, S360 to S366), which are judged to be in the aforementioned abnormal communication state based on usage. The aforementioned end instruction of the user of the game terminal (10-1) other than the game terminal (10-2) is to make use of each of the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2). Control over the end of the game the user is participating in.

14) A control method of a server device (30) according to an aspect of the present invention is a control method of a server device (30) capable of communicating with a plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2). The control method includes a determination step (S312), which determines whether at least one of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) has become a communication abnormal state; and steps (S330 to S334, S340) are judged In the case where at least one of the plurality of game terminals (10-2) is in the aforementioned abnormal communication state, a game is performed to use the other games among the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2). terminal The user of the game machine (10-1) receives the completion instruction control; and the completion control steps (S360 to S366) are performed in accordance with the foregoing completion instructions from the user using the other game terminal (10-1). Control over the completion of the game in which the plurality of users of the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) participated respectively.

15) A method for controlling a game terminal (10-1) according to one aspect of the present invention is a method for controlling one game terminal (10-1) among a plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2). The control method includes a receiving step (S128, S132, S150), and the other game terminals (10-2) among the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) which are determined to become In the case of an abnormal communication state, an end instruction is accepted from the user; and an end control step (S154 to S158) is performed in accordance with the above-mentioned end instruction from the aforementioned user to enable the use of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) Control over the end of a game in which a plurality of users participate.

According to the inventions described in 1), 9) to 15) above, when it is determined that at least one game terminal is in a communication aberration state, it is based on the use of game terminals other than the game terminal in a communication aberration state. The end instructions of the user are used to control the completion of the game in which the plurality of users participate, so the users who use game terminals other than the game terminal in a communication abnormal state can finish the game halfway according to their own wishes. Without dissatisfaction for the user who can only wait for the interrupted game to start again. In addition, as long as the game is completed in accordance with the meaning of the user who uses a game terminal other than the game terminal which is in a state of communication aberration (that is, other users who play the game together), the use becomes a communication failure. The user of the game terminal in the normal state also has to agree, and the dissatisfaction of the user can be reduced. As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to end the game while suppressing dissatisfaction between the user who uses the game terminal that has become in a communication abnormal state and other users.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, the game is a battle game in which the plurality of users compete, and the game system (1) may further include a battle result determination means (3080), which is a battle result determination means (3080) In the case where it is determined that at least one (10-2) of the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) has become the aforementioned communication abnormal state, and it is determined that it has become the aforementioned communication abnormal state according to the usage When the user of the game terminal (10-1) other than the game terminal (10-1) finishes the above-mentioned battle game with the foregoing completion instruction, it is decided to use the game terminal (10) which is determined to be in the state of the aforementioned communication disorder. -2) The user is defeated.

According to the invention described in 2), when a battle game is completed in accordance with an end instruction from a user who uses a game terminal other than a game terminal in a communication abnormal state, a game terminal in a communication abnormal state is decided to be used Of users are defeated. According to the present invention, the user of the game terminal that is determined to be in an abnormal communication state is defeated, and the user of the game terminal other than the game terminal that is in the abnormal state of communication is used as the battle game (that is, other users who play the battle game together). ), The user of the game terminal that has become in a communication abnormal state has to agree, and can obtain the user's consent, and can also reduce the user's dissatisfaction.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned plurality of game ends Each of the terminal machines (10-1, 10-2) may further include: when it is determined that the other game terminal (10-2) has become the aforementioned communication abnormal state, performing The notification (G10) is displayed on the control means (1060) of the display means (15); the aforementioned acceptance means (1090) may also be determined after the other game terminal (10-1) has become the aforementioned communication abnormal state, and then When a predetermined condition (for example, an acceptance instruction acceptance condition) is satisfied, acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction is started.

According to the invention described in 3), after it is determined that other game terminals have become in a communication abnormal state, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the completion of the instruction for acceptance is started, so it can be temporarily stopped in other game terminals. In the case where the communication is abnormal, the completion instruction is not accepted. As a result, the game may not be completed when the other game terminal is temporarily in the communication abnormal state. According to the present invention, since it is determined that other game terminals are in a communication abnormal state, the control to display a predetermined notification on the display means is performed. Therefore, users using other game terminals can grasp that there is communication. Gaming terminal in abnormal state.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, each of the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) may further include an inquiry means (1080), and the inquiry means (1080) is for displaying the aforementioned reservation After the notification (G10), at the given time sequence, an inquiry is sent to the server device (30) as to whether the acceptance of the completion instruction can be started; the server device (30) may also include: predetermined condition determination means ( 3050), after determining that the other game terminal (10-2) has become the communication abnormal state, determining whether the predetermined condition is satisfied; and the return means (3060), when determining that the foregoing After the other game terminal (10-2) becomes the aforementioned communication abnormality, when it is determined that the aforementioned predetermined condition is satisfied, according to the aforementioned inquiry, the acceptance of the completion instruction is allowed to be sent to the source of the inquiry. Game terminal (10-1); the aforementioned means of acceptance (1090) may also start the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instructions in accordance with the aforementioned acceptance of the start of acceptance.

According to the invention described in 4), after it is determined that other game terminals have become in a communication abnormal state, the server device can uniformly manage whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied. According to the game system, each game terminal sends an inquiry to the server device as to whether or not the processing instruction can be processed, and according to the inquiry, the server device sends the acceptance start permission to each game terminal. The player device actively sends the reception start permission to each game terminal when the predetermined conditions are satisfied after it is determined that the other game terminals are in a communication abnormal state, and the game system can be formed into a simple structure.

5) In one aspect of the present invention, each of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) may further include: a memory means (1000), which is game state data that indicates the state of the game. ; Game operation acceptance means (1010), which accepts game operations; and a first sending means (1020), which sends data corresponding to the aforementioned game operations to the aforementioned server device; the aforementioned server device (30) may also include: The second receiving means (3010) is to receive the aforementioned data sent from each of the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2); and the second sending means (3020) is to receive the aforementioned data from the plural ones Each of the aforementioned data received by each of the game terminals (10-1, 10-2) is sent to at least a game terminal other than the source from which the data was sent; the aforementioned plurality of game terminals Each of the terminals (10-1, 10-2) may further include: a first receiving means (1030), which receives the aforementioned data sent from the aforementioned server device (30); an updating means (1040), Updating the game status data based on the game operation accepted by the game operation acceptance means (1010) and the data received by the first receiving means (1030); the display control means (1050), The display means (15) for displaying a game image indicating the status of the game on the game terminal is controlled based on the foregoing game status data; and the restriction means (1070) is determined when the other When the game terminal is in the aforementioned abnormal communication state, the display of the predetermined notification (G10) is restricted until the aforementioned information of the other gaming terminal is required to update the aforementioned game status information.

According to the invention described in 5), when it is determined that the other game terminal is in a communication abnormal state, the display of the predetermined notification is restricted until the information of the other game terminal is needed to update the game status information. So far, you can try not to display notifications as much as possible. For example, after a predetermined notification is displayed, the other gaming terminal immediately disappears from the communication abnormal state to the normal state. In such a case, although the user may be stressed by the notification being displayed in some cases, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling stress as much as possible.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, the server device (30) may further include a continuation control means (3030), and the continuation control means (3030) is based on the plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10). -2) If at least one of them (10-2) returns from the aforementioned abnormal communication state to the normal state, enter Control for causing a game terminal (10-1) other than the at least one game terminal (10-2) to continue the execution of the aforementioned game; the aforementioned acceptance means (1090) may also be determined when the aforementioned other game is determined After the terminal (10-2) becomes the aforementioned communication abnormal state, and the aforementioned predetermined condition is satisfied, the other game terminal (10-2) returns from the aforementioned communication abnormal state to the aforementioned normal state, and is again determined to be the When other game terminals (10-2) are in the aforementioned abnormal communication state, acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction will be started even before the aforementioned predetermined conditions are met.

According to the invention described in 6), when the other game terminal becomes a communication abnormal state and the predetermined condition is satisfied, when the other game terminal returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state, the other game terminal When the device becomes a communication abnormal state again, by accepting the completion instruction even before the predetermined condition is satisfied, the user can immediately end the game in the presence of another game terminal that repeatedly becomes a communication abnormal state. For example, there may be other users who deliberately repeatedly make a game terminal into a communication abnormal state and return to a normal state in order to harass others. According to the present invention, when there are other users as described above, the user can officially complete the game.

7) In one aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned completion control means (1100 or 3090) may also be in the aforementioned abnormal communication state when it is determined that the other gaming terminal (10-2) is in the aforementioned abnormal communication state, and the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction is started In the case where a predetermined period has elapsed thereafter, even if the end instruction is not accepted, the control for ending the game is still performed.

According to the invention described in 7), In the case where the game terminal becomes in a communication abnormal state and a predetermined period has elapsed after the completion instruction is accepted, even if the completion instruction is not accepted, the control for ending the game is still performed, so it can be avoided for a long time to become a communication abnormality. The state of the game terminal is not restored to the normal state, and the end instruction is not performed.

8) In one aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned game system (1) may further include an end notification control means (3090), and the end notification control means (3090) is performed to determine that the communication abnormal state is caused. The user of the game terminal (10-2) of the notification terminal notifies that the aforementioned completion instruction has been received from the user of the game terminal (10-1) other than the game terminal (10-2) which has been determined to be in the aforementioned abnormal communication state. And finish the control of the aforementioned game.

According to the invention described in 8), the user of the game terminal which is determined to be in a communication disorder state is notified that the game has been completed in accordance with the end instruction from a user who uses a game terminal other than the game terminal in which the communication state is abnormal. Therefore, the user of the game terminal that has become a communication disorder state can grasp the fact that the game has been completed in accordance with the end instruction from the user of the game terminal other than the game terminal that has become the communication disorder state. As a result, it can be reduced to communication Dissatisfaction with the end of the game by the user of the aberrant gaming terminal.

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A game system includes a plurality of game terminals and a server device, wherein: the server device includes a determination means that determines whether at least one of the plurality of game terminals has become a communication abnormal state; the foregoing plurality Each of the game terminals includes an acceptance means that accepts the completion instruction from the user in the event that it is determined that the other game terminals are in the aforementioned abnormal communication state; the aforementioned game system further includes an end control means, This end control means is performed in accordance with the above-mentioned end instruction from a user who uses a game terminal other than the game terminal which has been determined to be in the aforesaid communication disorder state, so that a plurality of users each using the plurality of game terminals are used. Control over the end of the participating game. The game system according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the game is a battle game in which the plurality of users play against each other; the game system further includes a battle result determination means which is determined when the foregoing In the case where at least one of the plurality of game terminals is in the aforementioned communication disorder state, the aforementioned battle game is completed in accordance with the aforementioned completion instruction from a user who uses a gaming terminal other than the gaming terminal which is determined to be in the aforementioned communication disorder state. In the case of the user, it is determined that the user who uses the game terminal which has been determined to be in the aforementioned abnormal communication state is defeated. The game system as described in claim 1 or 2, in which: Each of the plurality of game terminals further includes: a means for controlling a predetermined notification to be displayed on a display means when it is determined that the other game terminal has become the communication abnormal state; the aforementioned acceptance The method is to start the acceptance of the completion instruction when a predetermined condition is satisfied after it is determined that the other game terminal has become the communication abnormal state. The game system according to item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein each of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals further includes an inquiry means, which is displayed after the predetermined notification is displayed, at the time sequence given, An inquiry is made as to whether the acceptance of the completion instruction can be started and sent to the server device; the server device includes: predetermined condition determination means for determining the predetermined condition after determining that the other game terminal has become the communication abnormal state. Whether it is satisfied; and the means of return, after it is determined that the other game terminal has become the communication abnormal state, and it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the acceptance of the completion instruction is started according to the inquiry. If allowed, the game terminal is sent to the source of the inquiry; the aforementioned means of acceptance is to start the acceptance of the completion instruction in accordance with the permission to start the acceptance. The game system according to item 3 or item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein each of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals further includes: The memory means is to memorize game status data indicating the status of the game; the game operation accepting means is to accept game operations; and the first sending means is to send data corresponding to the aforementioned game operation to the aforementioned server device; the aforementioned server device , Including: a second receiving means for receiving the aforementioned data transmitted from each of the plurality of game terminals; and a second transmitting means for receiving the aforementioned data from each of the plurality of game terminals The foregoing materials are sent to at least game terminals other than the source from which the materials were sent; each of the plurality of game terminals further includes: a first receiving means for receiving the foregoing materials sent from the foregoing server device; updates Means is to update the game status data based on the game operation accepted by the game operation acceptance means and the data received by the first receiving means; and to perform display based on the game status data. The game image of the aforementioned game condition is displayed on the control of the display means of the game terminal And restriction means, in a case where it is determined that the other game terminal has become the communication abnormal state, the display of the predetermined notification is restricted, until the other game terminal is required to update the game status information. Up to the aforementioned information. The game system according to any one of claims 3 to 5, in which the aforementioned server device further includes a continuation control means which is at least one of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals. When returning from the aforementioned abnormal communication state to the normal state, control is performed to cause a game terminal other than the at least one game terminal to continue the execution of the game; the acceptance means is determined when the other game terminal is determined A situation in which the other gaming terminal returns to the normal state from the communications abnormal state after the predetermined condition is satisfied, and it is determined again that the other gaming terminal becomes the communications abnormal state. Even before the aforementioned predetermined conditions are met, the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction will still be started. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 in the scope of patent application, wherein the completion control means is determined when the other game terminal is determined to be in the abnormal communication state, and the completion of the completion instruction is started. In the case where a predetermined period has elapsed after the acceptance, even if the end instruction is not accepted, the control for ending the game is still performed. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, in which the aforementioned game system further includes a completion notification control means for performing a communication to be determined to become the aforementioned communication. The user of the game terminal in an abnormal state notifies that the control of the game has been completed in accordance with the above-mentioned completion instruction from a user using a game terminal other than the game terminal determined to be in the aforementioned communication abnormal state. A server device capable of communicating with a plurality of game terminals, the server device comprising: a determining means for determining whether or not at least one of the plurality of game terminals has become a communication abnormal state; When at least one of the plurality of game terminals is in the aforementioned abnormal communication state, a means for receiving a completion instruction from a user using other game terminals among the plurality of game terminals; and a completion control method In accordance with the aforementioned end instructions from users using the aforementioned other game terminals, control is performed to end the games in which a plurality of users who respectively use the aforementioned plurality of game terminals participate. A game terminal is one of a plurality of game terminals, and the game terminal includes: a receiving means, in which it is determined that the other game terminals in the plurality of game terminals are in a communication abnormal state. In the case, the end instruction is accepted from the user; and the end control means is to perform the control for ending the game in which the plurality of users who respectively use the plurality of game terminals participate in according to the end instruction from the aforementioned user. A program for making a computer function as a server device described in item 9 of the scope of patent application or a game terminal described in item 10 of the scope of patent application.