TWI697347B - Game system, game terminal, and computer program product - 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 systems, game terminals and computer program products

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

Conventionally, there has been known a game system that executes games played by a plurality of users using a plurality of game terminals, respectively. For example, there is known a game system that executes a battle game in which a plurality of users who use a plurality of game terminals play a battle.

[Prior 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 situations in which the game is interrupted because any one of the game terminals becomes a communication failure state. In such a situation, it is difficult to find out the cause of the gaming terminal becoming a communication malfunction. For example, in some cases, the user deliberately ends the game Play programs, or cut off the power or communication function of the game terminal, thereby causing the game terminal to become a communication abnormal state, and in some cases, the game terminal becomes a communication abnormal state unintentionally by the user. Therefore, in such a situation, it is sometimes impossible to decide whether the interrupted game can be ended midway on the game system side. Suppose that when the interrupted game is ended in the middle, there will be situations where the user of the game terminal that is temporarily in a communication abnormal state without the user’s intention will feel dissatisfied. On the other hand, when the interrupted game is not ended in the middle If it is ignored, other users who only wait for the restart of the interrupted game will feel dissatisfied.

The present invention was developed in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a game system, a server device, a game terminal, and a program, in a game played by a plurality of users using a plurality of game terminals, any of them When a game terminal is in a communication failure state, it is possible to end the game while suppressing dissatisfaction between the user of the game terminal in the communication failure state and other users.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a game system of one aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of game terminals and server devices, wherein: the server device includes a determination means, and the determination means determines among the plurality of game terminals Whether at least one of them is in a communication abnormal state; each of the aforementioned plural game terminals includes an acceptance means, which accepts a completion instruction from the user when it is determined that other game terminals are in the aforementioned communication abnormal state; The aforementioned game system further includes an end control means, which is determined to be The completion instruction instructed by a user of a game terminal machine other than the game terminal machine in the aforementioned communication malfunction state performs control for ending the game played by a plurality of users using the plurality of game terminal machines, respectively.

A server device of one aspect of the present invention is capable of communicating with a plurality of game terminals, and includes: determining means for determining whether at least one of the foregoing plurality of game terminals is in a communication abnormal state; In the case where at least one of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals becomes the aforementioned communication failure state, a control method for accepting a completion instruction from a user who uses other game terminals among the aforementioned plurality of game terminals is performed; and completion control Means, in accordance with the aforementioned completion instruction instructed by the user using the aforementioned other game terminal machines, the control for ending the game played by the plurality of users who respectively use the aforementioned plurality of game terminal machines is performed.

A game terminal of one aspect of the present invention is one of a plurality of game terminals, and includes: an acceptance means, when it is determined that other game terminals among the plurality of game terminals become a communication malfunction state Next, accept the end instruction from the user; and the end control means, in accordance with the foregoing end instruction instructed by the user, performs control for ending the game participated by the plurality of users using the foregoing plurality of game terminals.

1‧‧‧Game System

10‧‧‧Game Terminal

10-1‧‧‧The first game terminal

10-2‧‧‧Second Game Terminal

10-n‧‧‧nth game terminal

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

12, 32‧‧‧Memory Department

13, 33‧‧‧Ministry of Communications

14‧‧‧Input part

15‧‧‧Display

16‧‧‧Sound output

30‧‧‧Server device

1000, 3000‧‧‧Data memory

1010‧‧‧Game Operation Acceptance Department

1020、3020‧‧‧Sending 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 Department

1080‧‧‧Inquiry Department

1090‧‧‧Completion Instructions Acceptance Department

1100‧‧‧Completed Control Department

3030‧‧‧Continued Control Department

3040‧‧‧Communication Status Judgment Unit

3050‧‧‧Completion instruction acceptance condition determination department

3060‧‧‧Return Department

3070‧‧‧Completed Control Department

3080‧‧‧Battle Results Decision Division

3090‧‧‧Completion Notification Control Department

D1001‧‧‧Game status data

D3001‧‧‧Flag Data

DB‧‧‧Database

E11, E21, E22‧‧‧Element

G10‧‧‧Notification image

G20‧‧‧Completion instruction acceptance image

N‧‧‧Internet

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

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of basic processing executed by the first game terminal, the second game terminal, and the 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 becomes a communication failure state during the execution of the game.

Figure 4 shows an example of the notification image.

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

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

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 failure state during the execution of the game.

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

FIG. 8 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 failure state during game execution.

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

Figure 10A shows the communication between the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal is in a communication failure state during game execution. A schematic diagram illustrating an example of the processing performed.

FIG. 10B is a schematic diagram showing an example of processing executed between the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal becomes a communication failure state during the execution of the game.

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

FIG. 10D is a schematic diagram showing an example of processing executed between the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal becomes a communication failure state during the execution of the game.

FIG. 10E is a schematic diagram showing an example of processing executed between the first game terminal and the server device when the second game terminal becomes a communication failure state during the execution of the game.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

[1. Configuration of the game system] Fig. 1 shows the overall configuration of the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Fig. 1, the game system 1 of this embodiment includes a plurality of game terminals and server devices 30, and the plurality of game terminals includes a first game terminal 10-1 and a second game terminal 10 -2 etc. Each of the plurality of game terminals and the server device 30 are connected to the network N. Therefore, data communication can be performed between each of the plurality of game terminal machines and the server device 30. Data communication can also be carried out between multiple game terminals. Hereinafter, the respective names of the first game terminal 10-1, the second game terminal 10-2, ... may also be collectively referred to as "the 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 home game machines (stationary game machines), portable game machines, business game machines installed in game facilities, etc., mobile phones (including smart phones), 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 storage 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 the operating system or other programs stored in the memory unit 12. The memory unit 12 includes a main memory unit (for example, RAM (Random Access Memory; random access memory)) and an auxiliary memory unit (for example, non-volatile semiconductor memory, hard disk drive, or solid state drive). The memory portion 12 is used for storing 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 the user to give instructions to the game. The input unit 14 includes, for example, a touch panel, keys (buttons), joysticks (grips), a mouse, a microphone, or a sensor. Furthermore, the input unit 14 may be provided as an external device (game controller, etc.) connected to the game terminal 10 by wire or wirelessly, or may be provided in the game terminal 10 itself. Hereinafter, the behavior of the user instructing the game through the input unit 14 is described as "game operation".

The display unit 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, etc., and displays an image under the control of the control unit 11. The sound output unit 16 is, for example, a speaker, a headset, or the like, 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 in 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 storage unit 32, and a communication unit 33. Since the control unit 31, the storage unit 32, and the communication unit 33 are basically the same as the control unit 11, the storage unit 12, and the communication unit 13 of the game terminal machine 10, the description is omitted. The server device 30 can access the database DB. The database DB can be constructed in the server device 30, and can also be constructed in a server computer different from the server device 30.

The game terminal 10 or the server device 30 may also have a component (such as an optical disk drive or a memory card slot, etc.) for reading programs or data stored in an information storage medium (such as an optical disc or a memory card, etc.). The program or data can also be supplied to the game terminal 10 or the server device 30 via an information storage medium, and stored in the storage unit 12 or the storage unit 32. Furthermore, programs or data can also be provided remotely to the game terminal 10 or the server device 30 via the network N.

In addition, the following assumes that a smartphone or tablet computer equipped with a touch panel is the gaming terminal 10.

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

For example, in a case where a plurality of game terminals 10 include a first game terminal 10-1 and a second game terminal 10-2, the first user who uses the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal The second user of the machine 10-2 corresponds to the aforementioned "plurality of users". Also, for example, in the case where a plurality of game terminals include a first game terminal 10-1, a second game terminal 10-2, ..., an n-th game terminal 10-n, the first game terminal 10 is used The first user of -1, the second user who uses the second game terminal 10-2,..., the nth user who uses the nth game terminal 10-n correspond to the aforementioned "plurality of users".

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

In addition, the so-called "game played by a plurality of users" may refer to, for example, a game in which a plurality of users work together to achieve a common goal. The so-called "purpose" is, for example, defeating in a battle, eliminating the enemy, reaching a predetermined location in the game space, obtaining game items or satisfying game results The predetermined benchmark, etc. For example, a sports game in which a plurality of users operate a common team and the goal is to win in a match with an opponent's team 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 being executed as part of a sports game. Another example is an action game or role-playing game in which multiple users form a group (team or squad, etc.), and the goal is to defeat or destroy specific enemies in battles with other groups, or to obtain specific game items. It is also equivalent to an example of "a game where multiple users work together to achieve a common goal."

Hereinafter, as an example of the 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 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. The case of the game is explained. The 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. Furthermore, the aforementioned game is executed as part of a baseball game. In other words, the game system corresponds to a part of all game processing related to baseball games.

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

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

"Game operation data" may be data indicating the content of the game operation performed by the first user, or may be data indicating the content of the game control that should be executed in accordance with the game operation. For example, in a baseball game in which the user touches a finger on the touch panel to make the hitter character perform a striking action, the first user makes the hitter character perform a striking action while the hitter character of the first team is standing at the striking position. When the finger is in contact with the touch panel, in step S102-1, the data indicating that the user makes the finger touch the touch panel can be sent to the server device 30 as the game operation data, and the data indicating that the hitter character can The data of the striking action is sent to the server device 30 as game operation data.

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

The server device 30 receives the game operation data transmitted from the first game terminal machine 10-1 or the second game terminal machine 10-2 via the communication unit 33 (S300). Then, the control unit 31 of the server device 30 transmits the game operation data received from the first game terminal 10-1 To the second game terminal 10-2, and transmit the game operation data received from the second game terminal 10-2 to the first game terminal 10-1 (S302). Furthermore, 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 from 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 machine 10-1 receives the game operation data sent 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 (the game operation data obtained in the first game terminal 10-1), and the game operation data received in step S104-1 The data (the game operation data acquired in the second game terminal 10-2) is used to update the game situation data stored in the memory section 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 sent to both the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2, control The section 11-1 may also be based on 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" refers to the current status of the game. For example, the game status data includes the present state of the game space Condition information. Here, the “game space” refers to the virtual space constructed in the memory unit 12, and can be 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 (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 player characters or balls are arranged in the game space, and "data representing the current situation of the game space" includes the game showing the game space arranged in the game space. Information about the current state of the object. In this case, data indicating the position, direction, posture, movement direction, movement speed of the player's character, the type of movement currently being performed, whether the ball is held or not, or data indicating the position, movement direction, movement speed, etc. of the ball, It is an example of "data indicating the state of the game object". In addition, the game status data includes data indicating the progress status of the game. For example, in the case of a baseball game, the data indicating the current inning (inning), the scores of the two teams, etc. is an example of "data indicating the progress of the game".

In step S106-1, the game control data is updated by 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 in which the player character of the operation target of the first user performs an action corresponding to the game operation of the first user, and the player character of the operation target of the second user performs an action corresponding to the game operation of the second user, To update the game control information.

After step S106-2 is executed, the control unit 11-1 uses the updated game status data to make the game showing the status of the game The video is displayed on the display unit 15 of the first game terminal 10-1 (S108-1). The so-called "game video" refers to, for example, a video showing how the game space is viewed from a given viewpoint. In the case of a baseball game, the game video refers to a video showing the state of the game space of the baseball stadium from a given viewpoint, and it becomes a game video showing the current situation of the game.

Similarly, the control section 11-2 of the second game terminal machine 10-2 receives the game operation data sent from the server device 30 in step S302 (S104-2). Then, the control unit 11-2 updates the game status data stored in the memory unit 12 of the second game terminal 10-2 based on the received game operation data (S106-2). In addition, the control unit 11-2 displays the game video indicating the status of the game on the display unit 15 of the second game terminal 10-2 based on the updated game status data (S108-2).

In addition, the first game terminal machine 10-1 and the second game terminal machine 10-2 perform processing 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 the algorithm or random number seed for updating the game status data. Therefore, even when the result of the game processing is determined by random numbers, the same result can be obtained in both the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2.

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

The so-called "time when the game ends normally" refers to the time when the game is executed to the end according to predetermined rules and the result of the game has been determined. For example, according to general baseball rules, because at the end of the second half of the ninth game The game will be over if either of the teams is leading (lead), so in this case, the end of the second half of the ninth game is equivalent to the "time when the game has ended normally". Also, when the game ends at the end of the first half of the ninth game because the back attacking team is already leading, the end of the first half of the ninth game is equivalent to the "time when the game has ended normally". Also, if the game ends in the middle of the second half of the ninth inning because the attacking team becomes the leading state, the point of time when the attacking team becomes the leading state after the second half of the ninth inning is equivalent to "the game has been The point of normal completion." At the end of the second half of the ninth inning, the playoff is entered due to the same point, and at the end of the second half of the playoff, the game ends because either team has a lead. The end time point is equivalent to "the time point when the game has ended normally". Furthermore, in the case where the so-called "called game" rule is valid, the time when the game is completed early is equivalent to "the time when the game has ended normally".

Hereinafter, in the above-mentioned baseball game, when either one of the first game terminal machine 10-1 and the second game terminal machine 10-2 becomes the communication malfunction state, while suppressing the game terminal of the party in the communication malfunction state The user of the machine 10 and the user of the game terminal 10 of the other party are dissatisfied, and a technique for ending the game in the middle will be explained.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the actions performed by the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure state during a game . The action shown in Figure 3 is shown in Figures 10A to 10E described later The processing is implemented according to the program.

The “communication failure state” refers to, for example, a state in which the communication between the game terminal 10 and the server device 30 does not proceed normally. In other words, it refers to a state in which data from the game terminal 10 is not received by the server device 30. When the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure 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 game operation data of the second game terminal 10-2 will not be sent 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 the running program is switched from a baseball game program to another program, or the power supply of the game terminal 10 is cut off or the game terminal 10 is put into a sleep state ( In the case of the operation of the resting state, etc., the baseball game program will be in the suspended state (suspend). For example, when the baseball game program in the second game terminal 10-2 is in the suspended state, the second game terminal 10-2 sends a predetermined notification (hereinafter referred to as "suspended state notification") to the server装置30。 Device 30. Then, when the pause state 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.

For another example, each game terminal 10 series will remain connected (Keep-Alive) information is periodically sent to the server device 30. For example, in a case where the keep-alive information from the second game terminal 10-2 has not been received by the server device 30 for a predetermined period of time, the server device 30 will determine that the second game terminal 10-2 is in communication Abnormal state. When the game terminal 10 forcibly completes the baseball game program, etc., although the above-mentioned pause status notification is not sent to the server device 30, in this case, the keep-alive information is also not sent to the server device. 30. Therefore, the server device 30 can detect that the game terminal 10 is in a communication failure state by making the above-mentioned determination regarding the keep-alive information.

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

The so-called "communication failure flag of the second game terminal 10-2" refers to information indicating whether the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication failure state. The value "0" or the value "1" is set as the communication failure flag of the second game terminal 10-2. The value "0" indicates that the second game terminal 10-2 is not in a communication failure state, and the value "1" indicates that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication failure state. Furthermore, the communication failure 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 indicating that the second game terminal 10-2 has entered a communication failure state (hereinafter referred to as "communication failure notification") to the first game terminal 10-1 (OP304).

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

The so-called "completion instruction acceptance condition" refers to a condition that should be satisfied in order to complete the acceptance of the instruction from the first user on the first game terminal 10-1. In addition, the "end instruction" refers to the person who instructs the game to end in the middle. The details of the completion instruction will be described later (refer to Figure 5 below).

For example, it is determined that the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the second game terminal machine 10-2 enters the communication malfunction state. Or, when the server device 30 receives a predetermined number of cutoff notifications from the second game terminal 10-2, it is determined that the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied.

In addition, the "completion instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1" refers to information indicating whether the first game terminal 10-1 accepts the completion instruction from the first user. In other words, it refers to information indicating whether the first user is allowed to perform the completion instruction on the first game terminal 10-1. The value "0" or the value "1" is set as the end instruction acceptance flag. The value "0" means that the end instruction cannot be accepted from the first user at the first game terminal 10-1, and the value "1" means that the end instruction can also be accepted from the first user at the first game terminal 10-1. Furthermore, the completion 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 the communication failure notification (OP100) transmitted from the server device 30. In this case, the first game terminal machine 10-1 is waiting for the situation of the game (match) to become the situation requiring the game operation data of the second user (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 that requires the game operation data of the second user" refers to the situation that the game operation data of the second user is required for the game (match) to proceed. In other words, it refers to the 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 the strike action according to the game operation of the first user, the pitcher character performs the pitch action according to the game operation of the second user, and the player character of the second team acting as the guard performs the defense action under the control of the computer. In this case, after the pitching action of the pitcher character is performed, until the next pitching action of the pitcher character is performed, since the second user does not need to perform game operations, the game operation data of the second user is not required. Therefore, in this case, the first game terminal 10-1 determines that the game situation requires the second user's game operation data when the pitching action is to be performed by the pitcher character.

When the state of the game becomes a situation that requires the 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 that the game operation data of the opponent (second user) is waiting to be received. Figure 4 shows an example of the notification image. As shown in Figure 4, the notification image G10 contains elements that indicate that it is waiting for a response from the opponent (second user), that is, it indicates that it is waiting to receive game operation data from the opponent (second user). E11. Furthermore, "element" refers to elements that constitute an image, such as text or images. By displaying the notification image G10 as shown in Figure 4, the first user can grasp that the second game terminal 10-2 has become a communication failure state and is waiting for a response from the second user (waiting to receive the second user The game operation information).

As described above, in the game system 1, even if the second game terminal 10-2 has become a communication failure state, the first game terminal 10-1 does not interrupt the progress of the game (match) but causes the game to proceed. Until the state of the game becomes a state that requires the game operation data of the second user, and at the time when the state of the game has become a state that requires the game operation data of the second user, the progress of the game is interrupted and displayed on the display unit 15 The image of is changed from the game image (game image) to the notification image. As described later, after the notification image G10 is displayed, if the second game terminal 10-2 returns to the normal state from the communication failure state soon, although the notification image G10 disappears (refer to Figure 6 described later) Action OP128), but in this case, the first user may feel pressure due to the display of the notification image G10. 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 being stressed.

In the case where the notification image G10 is displayed on the display unit 15, at the given timing, the first game terminal 10-1 sends to the server device 30 an inquiry whether or not the acceptance of the completion instruction from the first user can be started ( OP106). For example, in a case where a predetermined time has elapsed after the notification image G10 is displayed on the display unit 15, the first game terminal 10-1 sends the query The question is sent to the server device 30.

The server device 30 receives the 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", then the server device 30 will send the acceptance start permission indicating that acceptance of the completion instruction from the first user can be started to The first game terminal 10-1 (OP310).

In the example shown in Figure 3, although the end instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 has been updated to "1", the server device 30 receives the inquiry, but there are also cases where the An inquiry is received at the server device 30 before the completion instruction acceptance flag of the game terminal 10-1 is updated to "1". In this case, since the completion instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is not "1", the server device 30 will send a notification that the acceptance of the completion instruction from the first user cannot be started to The first game terminal 10-1. In this case, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the first gaming terminal machine 10-1 will send the query 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 the completion instruction acceptance video on the display unit 15 (OP110).

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

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 A predetermined time has passed 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 the request to "No. The result of "One user wins, the second user loses" sends a completion request that the game is completed midway to the server device 30 (OP114).

Also, 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), and when a predetermined time has passed (OP112: "Yes"), the first game terminal The machine 10-1 will still send a completion request to the server device 30 (OP114) indicating that the result of "the first user is defeated, and the second user is defeated" to end the game in the middle.

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) midway with the result of "the first user wins and the second user loses" (OP314). Furthermore, the server device 30 is directed to the second user Notify that the game has ended in accordance with the end instruction from the first user. For example, when a message or email indicating that the game has been completed in accordance with the end instruction from the first user is sent to the second user, or when the second user restarts the game program, it will be displayed indicating that the game has been completed in accordance with the instructions from the first user. The end message of the user's end instruction. Therefore, the second user can grasp that the game has ended in accordance with the end instruction from the first user.

In the game system 1, when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure during a game between the first user of the first game terminal 10-1 and the second user of the second game terminal 10-2 In the case of the state, by performing the above actions, the first user can end the game halfway according to his own will, and the first user will not be dissatisfied that he can only wait for the interrupted game to start again. . Also, in the above-mentioned case, although it is determined that the second user of the second game terminal 10-2 in the communication failure state is defeated, and the first user who gave the end instruction wins, because the game is played against the opponent The first user's intention is ended and the second user is determined to be defeated, so the second user has to agree, so that the second user's consent can be obtained and the second user's dissatisfaction can be reduced.

In addition, in the game system 1, when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure state, the acceptance of the completion instruction will not be started immediately, but the acceptance of the completion instruction will be started after the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied. Therefore, when the second game terminal 10-2 is temporarily in a communication failure state, the completion instruction may not be accepted. As a result, when the second game terminal 10-2 is temporarily in a communication failure state, it can be used. The game is not over.

Furthermore, 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 will be ended even if the completion instruction operation is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a state where the second game terminal 10-2, which has been in a communication failure state, has not returned to the normal state for a long time, and the completion instruction has not been performed.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of the operations of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure state during a game. Figure 6 shows the first game in the case where the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the abnormal communication state to the normal state before the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied after the second game terminal 10-2 enters the abnormal communication state Examples of operations of the terminal 10-1 and the server device 30. The operation shown in Fig. 6 is also realized by executing the processes shown in Figs. 10A to 10E described later in accordance with the program.

Since the actions OP320 to OP324 in Fig. 6 are the same as the actions OP300 to OP304 in Fig. 3, and the actions OP120 to OP124 in Fig. 6 are the same as the actions OP100 to OP104 in Fig. 3, the description thereof will be 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 machine 10-2 returns from the abnormal communication state to the normal state (normal state) (OP326).

For example, in each game terminal 10, when a baseball game program becomes a running program, etc., a predetermined notification (hereinafter referred to as Described as "operation notification") is sent to the server device 30. Therefore, for example, in the case where 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 to the normal state from the communication failure state .

Furthermore, in each game terminal 10, a predetermined notification (an operation notification) is also sent to the server device 30 in the case where the forcibly 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 restarted, the action notification will be 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 machine 10-2 has returned from the abnormal communication state to the normal state. Furthermore, in the case where the keep-alive information from the second game terminal 10-2 is received by the server device 30, the server device 30 can also determine that the second game terminal 10-2 has returned from the abnormal communication state to Normal state.

When the second game terminal 10-2 returns to the normal state from the communication failure state, the server device 30 updates the communication failure flag of the second game terminal 10-2 to "0" (OP328). In addition, the server device 30 sends a notification indicating that the second game terminal machine 10-2 has recovered from the abnormal communication state to the normal state (hereinafter referred to as "communication recovery notice") to the first game terminal machine 10-1 ( OP330).

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

Furthermore, after that, when the second game terminal machine 10-2 becomes the communication failure state again, the same action as that shown in Figure 3 (or Figure 6) will be performed by the server device 30 and the first The game terminal 10-1 proceeds.

Figures 7A and 7B are used to illustrate another example of the operations of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication malfunction during the game. Schematic. Figures 7A and 7B show a case where the second game terminal machine 10-2 is in a communication failure state, and the second game terminal machine 10-2 returns from the communication failure 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 actions shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B can also be implemented by executing the processes shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E described later in accordance with the program.

Actions OP340 to OP350 in Fig. 7A are the same as actions OP300 to OP310 in Fig. 3, and actions OP130 to OP140 in Fig. 7A are the same as actions OP100 to OP110 in Fig. 3, so descriptions of these are omitted.

In the example shown in Figure 7A and Figure 7B, the end finger After indicating that the acceptance condition is satisfied, the server device 30 detects that the second game terminal machine 10-2 returns from the abnormal communication state to the normal state (OP352).

In this case, the server device 30 updates the communication failure flag of the second game terminal 10-2 to "0" (OP354). In addition, the server device 30 sends a communication resumption notification to the first game terminal 10-1 (OP356). Actions OP354 and OP356 are the same as actions OP328 and OP330 in Figure 6.

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

Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B, after the game restarts as described above, the server device 30 again detects that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication failure state (OP360).

In this case, the server device 30 sets the communication failure flag of the second game terminal 10-2 to "1" (OP362). In addition, the server device 30 sends a communication failure 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" (refer to OP346), the server device 30 will indicate that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication failure state The communication failure notification is sent to the first game terminal 10-1 together with the acceptance start permission indicating that the acceptance of the completion instruction from the first user can be started. At this point, action OP364 is different from action OP304 in Figure 3.

The first game terminal 10-1 is the receiving device from the server 30 The communication failure notification and acceptance start permission sent (OP150). In this case, the first game terminal 10-1 displays the completion instruction acceptance video G20 on the display unit 15 (OP152). In this case, because the acceptance start permission is received together with the communication failure notification system, the first game terminal 10-1 does not display the notification image G10 that only indicates that the second game terminal 10-2 is in the communication failure state. The display unit 15 displays on the display unit 15 the completion instruction acceptance image G20 for accepting the completion instruction from the first user. This is the difference between actions OP150 and OP152 and actions OP100 to OP110 in Figure 3.

Since the actions OP154, OP156, OP366, and OP368 after the completion instruction acceptance video G20 is displayed are the same as the actions OP112, OP114, OP312, and OP314 in Fig. 3, the description of these will be omitted.

In the example shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the game starts again after the acceptance of the completion instruction from the first user is started, and then the second game terminal 10-2 enters the communication failure state again. As described above, in this case, the notification image G10 is not displayed, and the completion instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed immediately, thereby immediately starting the acceptance of the completion instruction from the first user. Therefore, for example, in a case where the second user deliberately repeatedly puts the second game terminal 10-2 into a communication failure state and returns to the normal state during the game in order to harass the first user, the first user system can immediately make the game end.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining another example of the operations of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure state during a game. number 8 The figure 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 An example of the operation of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 in the case of In other words, the first game terminal 10-1 is displayed when the second game terminal 10-2 returns from the abnormal communication 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 operation with the server device 30. The operation shown in Fig. 8 can also be realized by executing the processing shown in Fig. 10A to Fig. 10E described later in accordance with the program.

Actions OP370 to OP384 in Figure 8 are the same as actions OP340 to OP354 in Figure 7A, and actions OP160 to OP170 in Figure 8 are the same as actions OP130 to OP140 in Figure 7A. In addition, the action OP172 in Fig. 8 is the same as the actions OP114 and OP156 in Fig. 3 and Fig. 7B when the completion instruction operation has been performed. Therefore, the description about these is omitted.

In the example shown in Figure 8, the server device 30 detects that the second game terminal 10-2 has returned from the abnormal communication state to the normal state immediately before receiving the completion request from the first game terminal 10-1 (OP382), and change the communication failure flag of the second game terminal 10-2 back to "0" (OP384). However, even before receiving the completion request from the first game terminal machine 10-1, the second game terminal machine 10-2 returns from the communication failure state to the normal state, and when the completion request is received from the first game terminal machine 10-1 If requested (OP386), the server device 30 will still end the game immediately (OP388). Action OP386, OP388 series and the action OP312 in Figure 3, Same as OP314. Furthermore, after the action OP384, before receiving the completion request from the first game terminal 10-1, if the server device 30 has already sent a communication resumption notification to the first game terminal 10-1, then the server device 30 will communicate with The same actions as OP356, OP142, OP144 in Figure 7A, to start the game again.

After that, when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure 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 the operations of the first game terminal 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication malfunction state, However, when the first game terminal 10-1 becomes a communication failure state, the second game terminal 10-2 and the server device 30 will perform the same operations as shown in FIGS. 3 to 8. action.

[3. Function block 1 Next, the configuration for realizing the above-described actions will be described. Fig. 9 shows an example of functional blocks implemented by the game system 1.

As shown in Figure 9, each game terminal machine 10 includes a data storage unit 1000, a game operation accepting unit 1010, a sending unit 1020, a receiving unit 1030, a game situation data update unit 1040, a game video display control unit 1050, and notification display control Unit 1060, notification display restriction unit 1070, inquiry unit 1080, completion instruction acceptance unit 1090, and completion control unit 1100. Among them, the data storage unit 100 is realized by the storage unit 12, and the sending unit 1020 and the receiving unit 1030 are realized by the control unit 11 and the communication unit 13. Other functional blocks are implemented by the control unit 11.

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

[3-1] The data storage unit 1000 of each game terminal 10 stores data necessary for executing the game.

For example, the game situation data D1001 is stored in the data storage unit 1000. Game status data D1001 refers to the data representing the current status of the game. For example, the game status data D1001 contains data representing the current status of the game space. The "game space" refers to the virtual space constructed in the memory unit 12, and it can be a virtual three-dimensional space assigned an association relationship between three coordinate axes, or a virtual two-dimensional space assigned an association relationship between two coordinate axes. In the "game space", one or more game objects are arranged, and the "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 representing the game venue is constructed, and player characters or balls (an example of game objects) are arranged in the game space . In this case, display the position and direction of the player Data such as orientation, posture, movement direction, movement speed, type of movement currently being performed, whether the ball is held or not, or data showing the position of the ball, movement direction, movement speed, etc., are equivalent to "data indicating the current state of the game object "An example.

For another example, in the case of a racing game, a game space representing a racing field 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 equivalent to an example of "data representing the current state of the game object". For another example, in the case of a fighting game, an action game, or a role-playing game, game characters (an example of game objects) are arranged in the game space. In this case, data indicating the position, direction, posture, movement direction, movement speed of the game character, the type of action currently being performed, the endurance value (hit point) (life point), etc., are equivalent to "display An example of "data on the current state of a game object". For another example, in the case of a card game, game cards (an example of game objects) are arranged in the game space. In this case, the data indicating the position, direction, etc. of the game card is equivalent to an example of "data indicating the current state of the game object".

In addition, the game status data D1001 includes data indicating the progress status of the game. For example, in the case of a baseball game, the data indicating the current round, the scores of the two teams, etc. are equivalent to an example of "data indicating the progress of the game." For another example, in the case of a football game, the data representing the elapsed time from the start of the game, the scores of the two teams, etc. are equivalent to an example of "data representing the progress of the game."

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

For example, the flag data D3001 is stored in the data storage part 3000. The flag data D3001 refers to the data indicating the communication failure flag or the 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 so-called “game operation” refers to the behavior of the user giving instructions to the game via the input unit 14. For example, touching the touch panel, pressing a button, tilting the joystick, moving the mouse, inputting a sound to the microphone, or making the sensor detect gestures is an example of "game operation".

The so-called "accepting game operation" refers to obtaining the content of the game operation performed by the user. For example, obtain information indicating that the touch panel was touched by the user, obtain information indicating the position touched by the user, obtain information indicating the keys operated by the user, obtain information indicating the tilt direction or angle of the joystick that was tilted by the user, and obtain Information indicating the sound input to the microphone, or obtaining information indicating the user's gesture detected by the sensor, etc. are equivalent to an example of "accepting game operations".

In the case of the example of the aforementioned baseball game, the game operation accepting 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 unit 1020 of each game terminal 10 sends data corresponding to the game operation to the server device 30.

The so-called "data corresponding to the game operation" refers to the data that represents the content of the game operation, and it can also refer to the information that should be Information about the content of the game controlled. Furthermore, the content of the game control that should 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 moves in accordance with a game operation, data indicating the content of the action that the game object should perform in accordance with the game operation is an example of "data indicating the content of game control".

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

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

In the case of the aforementioned example of the baseball game, the sending unit 3020 sends the data sent by the sending unit 1020 of the first game terminal 10-1 to the second game terminal 10-2. In addition, the sending unit 3020 sends the data sent from the sending unit 1020 of the second game terminal machine 10-2 to the first game terminal machine 10-1.

Furthermore, the transmitting unit 3020 may also transmit the data received from each of the plurality of game terminal machines 10 to the game terminal machine 10 of the transmission source of the data. That is, the sending unit 3020 may also send the data sent from the sending 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 sending unit 3020 may also send from the sending unit 1020 of the second game terminal 10-2 The sent data is sent to both the first game terminal machine 10-1 and the second game terminal machine 10-2.

[3-7] The receiving unit 1030 of each game terminal 10 receives the data sent from the server device 30. That is, the receiving unit 1030 receives the data sent by the sending 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 game operation received by the game operation accepting unit 1010 and the data received by the receiving unit 1030.

The so-called "update the game situation data based on the game operation accepted by the game operation accepting unit 1010 and the data received by the accepting unit 1030" refers to the game control that should be performed in accordance with the game operation accepted on the game terminal 10 And the game status data should be updated in accordance with the game control method of the game operation accepted by the other game terminal machine 10. Furthermore, "the game control that should be performed in accordance with the game operation accepted by the other game terminal" is specified based on the data received by the receiving unit 1030. In addition, when the sending unit 3020 of the server device 30 also sends data received from each of the plurality of game terminal machines 10 to the game terminal machine 10 other than the source of the data, "should be The game control performed by the game operation accepted by the terminal 10" can also be specified based on the data received by the receiving unit 1030. That is, for example, the sending unit 3020 of the server device 30 also sends 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, "game control that should 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 performs control for displaying the game video representing the game status on the display unit 15 of the game terminal 10 based on the game status data.

The term "control to display an image on the display unit 15" refers to generating and displaying an image on the display unit 15. Furthermore, the so-called "control to display an image on the display unit 15" can 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 how the game space is viewed from the given viewpoint and displays it on the display unit 15.

[3-10] The communication state determination unit 3040 of the server device 30 determines whether or not at least one of the plurality of game terminal machines 10 has become a communication failure state.

The “communication failure state” refers to, for example, a state in which the communication between the server device 30 and the game terminal 10 cannot be performed normally. Specifically, for example, it refers to a state in which the communication between the server device 30 and the game terminal machine 10 has been disconnected (communication disconnected 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 become a suspended state, and the suspended state notification from any one of the game terminals 10 is sent by the server When the device 30 receives it, the communication state determination unit In 3040, it is determined that the game terminal 10 is in a "communication failure 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 in a suspended state. 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 cut off the power of the game terminal 10 is performed, the game program also becomes a suspended state.

For another example, each game terminal 10 will periodically send the keep-alive information to the server device 30, and when the keep-on information from any one of the game terminals 10 is not received by the server device 30, the state continues to a predetermined level. In the case of the period, the communication state determination unit 3040 determines that the game terminal 10 has entered the "communication abnormal state." When the game terminal 10 has forcibly completed the game program, the communication function (wireless LAN communication function or mobile data communication function, etc.) of the game terminal 10 has become OFF, and the game terminal 10 has been set to fly In the case of the flight mode, or when the power of the communication device (router, etc.) to which the game terminal 10 is communicatively connected has been disconnected, the above-mentioned suspension state notification is not sent to the server device 30. However, in this 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" based on the above determination of the keep-alive information. .

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

The "normal state" refers to a state that is not a communication failure state, and for example, refers to a state in which the communication between the game terminal 10 and the server device 30 is proceeding normally. In other words, it is a state in which data from the game terminal 10 can be received by the server device 30 normally.

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

The so-called "control to continue the execution of the game" refers to, for example, a notification to the game terminal 10 to continue the execution of the game. For another example, it can also refer to sending data required to continue the execution of the game to the game terminal 10.

When at least one of the plurality of game terminals 10 becomes a communication failure state, the game terminal 10 other than the game terminal 10 that is in the communication failure state is notified of the situation, and the progress of the game is interrupted. Therefore, the continuation control unit 3030 is used to make the game terminal 10 other than the game terminal 10 in the communication malfunction state when the game terminal 10 in the communication malfunction state has returned to the normal state. Start the control of the game again. For example, the continuation control unit 3030 sends to the game terminal 10 a notification for restarting the progress of the game, or sends to the game terminal 10 data received from the game terminal 10 that has returned from a communication failure state to a normal state The other game terminals 10 perform control for restarting the game.

[3-12] The notification display control unit 1060 of each game terminal 10 is configured to display a predetermined notification on the game terminal 10 when it is determined that the other game terminal 10 is in a communication malfunction 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 failure state until it becomes necessary to update the game status data Up to the data of the other game terminal 10.

The so-called "scheduled notification" is a notification indicating that another game terminal 10 is determined to be in a communication failure state. Or, it may be a notification indicating that it is waiting for another game terminal to return from the abnormal communication state to the normal state. Or, it can be a notification that indicates waiting for data from other game terminals. In addition, the "scheduled notice" can be text or video.

The phrase "until the data of the other game terminal 10 becomes necessary to update the game status data", for example, means "until it becomes necessary to use another game terminal for the game to progress (update the game status data) Up to 10 users’ game operations."

For example, in the case where the game operation of the user using another game terminal 10 is not required until the given timing is reached, "Success Up to the given sequence" is an example equivalent to "until the data of another game terminal becomes necessary to update the game situation data". In other words, when the opportunity to accept game operations by users using other game terminals 10 is limited, "until the opportunity is reached" is equivalent to "until another game terminal becomes necessary to update the game status data The data of the machine is an example.

Specifically, for example, if a user using another game terminal 10 is only operating a pitcher character in a baseball game, "until the next pitch made by the pitcher character" is equivalent to "until for update An example of "game situation data until the data of other game terminal 10 becomes necessary". For another example, in the case of a game where the turns of each user are played in sequence, "until the turn of the user using another game terminal 10 arrives" is equivalent to "until the game status data is updated An example of "Until other game terminal data is needed."

The so-called "restrict the display of the scheduled notification until the data of another game terminal 10 becomes necessary to update the game situation data" means until the data of another game terminal 10 becomes necessary to update the game situation data So far, the scheduled notification is not displayed, and the scheduled notification is displayed after the data of other game terminal 10 becomes necessary in order to update the game status data.

In the case of the aforementioned example of the baseball game, the notification video G10 (element E11) is equivalent to an example of the aforementioned "scheduled notification". For example, in a case where the second game terminal 10-2 has become a communication failure 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 in order to play the game, and after the status is reached, displays the notification image G10 on the display unit 15 (Actions OP102, OP104 in Figure 3). In other words, when the second game terminal 10-2 has become a communication failure 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. 2 to the second user’s game operation data.

[3-13] The completion instruction acceptance condition determination unit 3050 of the server device 30 determines whether the predetermined condition is satisfied after it is determined that the other game terminal 10 has become a communication malfunction state.

The so-called "predetermined condition" refers to the condition that serves as a criterion for determining whether to start the acceptance of the completion instruction (the completion instruction acceptance condition). For example, after it is determined that the other game terminal 10 is in a communication failure state, if the other game terminal 10 does not return to the normal state and a predetermined period has passed, the completion instruction acceptance condition determination unit 3050 determines The "predetermined conditions" are met. For another example, after it is determined that another game terminal 10 is in a communication failure state, and a predetermined number of pause state notifications are received from the other game terminal 10, the completion instruction acceptance condition determination unit 3050 determines that "scheduled Condition" is met.

[3-14] The inquiry section 1080 of each game terminal 10 displays a predetermined notice through the notice display control section 1060, and at the given timing, sends an inquiry about whether the acceptance of the completion instruction can be started to the server器装置30。 Device 30.

The so-called "end instruction" refers to the game system 1 instructing the game played by a plurality of users to end in the middle. Here, the so-called "make the game end midway" refers to the end of the game at a point in time before the normal end of the game. The so-called "game ends normally", in the case of a battle game, means that the battle is executed in accordance with predetermined rules to the end and ends. That is, it means that the battle is executed to the end according to the predetermined rules, and the final battle result is officially determined and the battle is completed. In addition, the so-called "game ends normally" can also refer to the end as a game clear (the end of the game can be achieved), or the end as a game over (the end of the game cannot be achieved) ).

The so-called "inquiry" refers to data used to inquire the server device 30 whether the acceptance of the completion instruction can be started. In other words, it refers to data for inquiring of the server device 30 whether the acceptance image for the acceptance completion instruction can be displayed on the display unit 15. In addition, the term "at the given timing" means "every time a predetermined time elapses", for example.

In the case of the aforementioned example of the baseball game, the inquiry unit 1080 sends an inquiry to the server device 30 as to whether the acceptance of the completion instruction can be started every time a predetermined time elapses while the notification image G10 is displayed (third Figure OP106).

[3-15] The return unit 3060 of the server device 30 is determined to be in a communication failure state after the other game terminal machine 10 is determined to be in a communication failure state, and when it is determined that the predetermined condition (the completion instruction acceptance condition) is satisfied, follow The inquiry is permitted to be sent to the game terminal 10 of the sending source of the inquiry to start acceptance of the completion instruction.

The so-called "acceptance start permission" refers to the data used to allow the start of the acceptance of the completion instruction. In other words, it refers to data for allowing the acceptance image for acceptance completion instructions to be displayed on the display unit 15.

In the aforementioned example of the baseball game, for example, it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 has become a communication malfunction, and the inquiry from the inquiry section 1080 of the first game terminal 10-1 has been sent by the server device 30. In the case of receiving (action OP308 in Figure 3), the return unit 3060 only needs to satisfy the completion instruction acceptance condition (that is, as long as the completion instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is "1"), The acceptance start permission of the completion instruction is sent to the first game terminal 10-1 (action OP310 in FIG. 3).

[3-16] The completion instruction accepting unit 1090 of each game terminal 10 receives the completion instruction from the user when it is determined that the other game terminal 10 is in a communication malfunction state.

The so-called "acceptance completion instruction" refers to the operation of accepting the completion instruction (completion instruction operation). Furthermore, it can also refer to receiving data indicating completion instructions. For example, the completion instruction accepting unit 1090 performs control for displaying an acceptance image for accepting the completion instruction on the display unit 15 to receive the completion instruction from the user. Here, the “acceptance 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 for the operation of the completion instruction.

Furthermore, the completion instruction accepting unit 1090 starts accepting 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 malfunction state. For example, the completion instruction acceptance unit 1090 is based on the The sent acceptance begins to allow, and the acceptance of the end instruction begins.

In the case of the aforementioned example of the baseball game, the completion 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 failure state, and the reception sent by the return unit 3060 of the server device 30 starts to allow the first game terminal 10-1 to receive In this case, the completion instruction acceptance unit 1090 displays the completion instruction acceptance image G20 on the display unit 15 to start acceptance of the completion instruction (actions OP108 and OP110 in FIG. 3).

Furthermore, the completion instruction acceptance unit 1090 determines that the second game terminal machine 10-2 is in a communication failure state and the predetermined condition (commission instruction acceptance condition) is satisfied, and the second game terminal machine 10-2 returns from the communication failure state. In the normal state (action OP352 in Fig. 7A), if it is determined that the other game terminal 10 is in a communication failure state again (action OP360 in Fig. 7B), even before the predetermined conditions are satisfied , The acceptance of the completion instruction will still begin (action OP152 in Figure 7B).

[3-17] The completion control section 1100 of each game terminal 10 or the completion control section 3070 of the server device 30 is based on the completion of users from the game terminal 10 other than the game terminal 10 that is determined to be in a communication malfunction state Instructs to perform control for ending the game played by the plurality of users who use the plurality of game terminals 10 respectively.

The so-called "control performed to end the game" refers to control performed to end the game in the middle. In addition, the so-called "control to complete the game in accordance with the completion instruction" means that the If it is shown, the control to end the game is performed unconditionally. Or, in the case of accepting an end instruction, under predetermined conditions, control for ending the game can be performed.

In addition, the completion control unit 1100 or the completion control unit 3070 may also be determined that another game terminal 10 is in a communication failure state, and a predetermined period has elapsed after the acceptance of the completion instruction started, even if the completion instruction is not accepted, The control for ending the game is still in progress.

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

For another example, after it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication failure state, and the completion instruction acceptance image is displayed on the display unit 15 of the first game terminal 10-1 (that is, the first user After the acceptance of the completion instruction), when a predetermined period has elapsed, the completion control unit 1100 will send the completion request to the server device 30 even if the completion control unit 1100 does not receive the completion instruction from the first user as a control for ending the game (second Action OP114 in Figure 3).

In addition, in the case where the completion request received from the first game terminal 10-1 is received by the server device 30, the completion control unit 3070 will perform control for ending the game even in the middle of the game (No. Action OP312, OP314 in Figure 3). For example, the end control unit 3070 notifies each game terminal 10 to end the game, or stop the game to be executed. The data required for the game 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 used to play a game, the battle result determination unit 3080 of the server device 30 is one of the plurality of game terminals 10 determined When at least one of them is in a communication failure state, and in accordance with a completion instruction from a user who uses a game terminal 10 other than the game terminal 10 that is determined to be in a communication failure state, and the battle game is completed, it is determined that the use is determined. The user of the game terminal 10 that has become a communication failure state is defeated.

The so-called "the user who decides to use the game terminal 10 determined to be in the communication malfunction state to be defeated" refers to the situation (score, etc.) of the battle regardless of the point in time when any one of the game terminals 10 became the communication malfunction state, and The user who decides to use the game terminal 10 determined to be in the communication malfunction state is defeated, and the user who uses the other game terminal 10 is defeated. For example, in the case of a competition game with a competitive score, the user who decides to use the game terminal 10 determined to be in a communication failure state may be defeated by a predetermined score difference.

In the example of the aforementioned baseball game, for example, it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication failure state, and the game is completed in accordance with the completion instruction from the first user using the first game terminal 10-1. In the case of the match result determination unit 3080, the first user who uses the first game terminal 10-1 will win the game, and the second user who uses the second game terminal 10-2 will lose the game (Figure 3 The action OP314). in In this case, even if the team of the second user is leading, the match result determining unit 3080 still determines that the first user will win the game and the second user will lose the game.

[3-19] The end notification control unit 3090 of the server device 30 is performed to notify the user of the game terminal machine 10 that has been determined to be in a communication failure state to notify the game terminal that has been determined to be in a communication failure state according to the user's use The user of the game terminal 10 other than the machine 10 gives an instruction to end the game control.

The so-called "control to notify the user of the game terminal that is determined to be in a communication failure state to notify the user of the end of the game" means that the display can also be displayed for games other than the game terminal 10 that is determined to be in the abnormal state according to use The text or video that the user of the terminal 10 has instructed to finish the game halfway is displayed on the display unit 15 of the game terminal 10 when there is an access from the game terminal 10 that is determined to be in a communication failure state . Or, as a message or e-mail, a text or video indicating that the game was completed in the middle according to a completion instruction from a user who used the game terminal 10 other than the game terminal 10 determined to be in an abnormal state is sent to the judged A user of the gaming terminal 10 who has become a communication malfunction.

In the example of the aforementioned baseball game, for example, it is determined that the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication failure state, and the game is completed in accordance with the completion instruction from the first user using the first game terminal 10-1. In the case of, the completion notification control unit 3090 performs control for notifying the second user that the game is completed in accordance with the completion instruction from the first user. example For example, when there is an access from the second game terminal 10-2 of the second user, the completion notification control unit 3090 displays the text or video indicating that the game is completed in accordance with the completion instruction from the first user. The display unit 15 of the second game terminal 10-2. For another example, the completion notification control unit 3090 sends a message or e-mail to the second user indicating that the game is completed in accordance with the completion instruction from the first user.

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

[4-1] For example, by executing the processing shown in Fig. 2 according to the program, the game operation receiving unit 1010, the sending unit 1020, the receiving unit 1030, the game situation data update unit 1040, and the game of the game terminal 10 are realized. The image display control unit 1050 or the receiving unit 3010 and the sending 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 the program to realize the notification display control unit 1060, notification display restriction unit 1070, and inquiry unit 1080 of the game terminal 10 The completion instruction accepting unit 1090, the completion control unit 1100, or the continuation control unit 3030, the communication state determination unit 3040, the completion instruction acceptance condition determination unit 3050, the return unit 3060, the completion control unit 3070, and the match result determination unit of the server device 30 3080. The completion notification control unit 3090.

Figures 10A to 10E mainly show that the first user using the first gaming terminal 10-1 and the second user using the second gaming terminal 10-2 are playing a baseball game. The second gaming terminal When 10-2 becomes a communication failure state, the first game terminal 10-1 The processing performed with the server device 30. By executing the processing shown in FIGS. 10A to 10E according to the program, the actions described in FIGS. 3 to 8 are realized.

Furthermore, although FIGS. 10A to 10E show that the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication malfunction during the above-mentioned game, the first game terminal 10-1 becomes a communication malfunction during the above-mentioned game. In the case of the state, the same processing as in FIGS. 10A to 10E is executed between the second game terminal machine 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 failure flags of the first game terminal machine 10-1 and the second game terminal machine 10-2 to " 0", and initialize the completion instruction acceptance flag of each of the first game terminal 10-1 and the second game terminal 10-2 to "0" (S310).

In addition, the control unit 31 monitors whether the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication failure state (S312). For example, when the pause state 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. For another example, if the state in which the keep-alive 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 failure status.

Furthermore, since Fig. 10A to Fig. 10E show the processing that will be executed between the first game terminal machine 10-1 and the server device 30 when the second game terminal machine 10-2 becomes a communication failure state, So although It is not shown in 10A, but in fact, the control unit 31 also determines whether the first game terminal 10-1 has become a communication failure state.

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

After step S318 is executed, the control unit 31 of the server device 30 determines whether the second game terminal machine 10-2 returns from the abnormal communication state to the normal state (S320). For example, in a case where an operation notification 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 has returned from the abnormal communication state to the normal state.

When the second game terminal 10-2 has not returned from the abnormal communication 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 machine 10-2 enters the communication failure state, the control unit 31 determines that the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied. For another example, when the server device 30 receives a predetermined number of pause state notifications from the second game terminal machine 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 or not the second game terminal machine 10-2 has returned from the abnormal communication state to the normal state (S326). Step S326 is the same as step S320.

The first game terminal 10-1 receives the communication malfunction 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 the situation of the game (match) becomes a situation that requires the game operation data of the second user (S112). When the situation of the game becomes a situation requiring the game operation data of the second user (S112: "Yes"), the control unit 11-1 displays the notification image G10 on the display unit 15 (S114).

In the case where the notification image G10 is displayed on the display unit 15, as shown in FIG. 10B, the control unit 11-1 monitors whether the time sequence (inquiry sequence) for accepting the acceptance of the completion instruction has come (S120) . For example, the query sequence will come every scheduled 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 acceptance of the completion instruction can be started (S122).

The server device 30 receives the inquiry sent from the first game terminal 10-1 in step S122 via the communication unit 33 (S330). In this case, the control unit 31 determines that the first game terminal 10-1 is completed Check whether the acceptance flag is "1" (S332). Then, based on the result of this determination, the control unit 31, via the communication unit 33, allows the acceptance of the acceptance indicating that the acceptance of the completion instruction can be started at the first game terminal 10-1 and indicating that the acceptance cannot be completed at the first game terminal 10-1. Any one of the parties who are not allowed to accept the instruction is sent to the first game terminal 10-1 (S334). That is, when the completion 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 the first game terminal 10-1 If the end instruction acceptance flag of the terminal 10-1 is not "1", the control unit 31 will not allow the 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 the acceptance start permission or non-allowance sent from the server device 30 in step S334 via the communication unit 13 (S124). In this case, the control unit 11-1 determines whether the acceptance start permission is accepted (S126). Then, when the acceptance start permission is received (S126: "Yes"), the control unit 11-1 displays the completion instruction acceptance video G20 on the display unit 15 (S128). On the other hand, when the acceptance start permission has not been received (S126: No), the control unit 11-1 returns to step S120.

In step S316 in FIG. 10A, when it is determined that the completion instruction acceptance flag of the first game terminal 10-1 is not "0" (S316: "No"), that is, in the first game When the completion instruction acceptance flag of the terminal 10-1 is "1", as shown in Figure 10C, the control unit 11-1 through the communication unit 13 will indicate that the second game terminal 10-2 has become a communication The communication failure notification of the abnormal state, and the indication can be in the first game The terminal 10-1 starts the acceptance of the acceptance of the completion instruction and is permitted to be sent to the first game terminal 10-1 (S340).

The first game terminal 10-1 receives the communication failure notification and acceptance start permission sent 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 video G10, but immediately displays the completion instruction acceptance video G20 (S132).

In step S320 or step S326 in Fig. 10A, when it is determined that the second game terminal machine 10-2 returns from the abnormal communication state to the normal state (S320 or S326: "Yes"), as shown in Fig. 10D , The control unit 31 updates the communication failure flag of the second game terminal 10-2 to "0" (S350). In addition, the control unit 31 transmits a communication recovery notification indicating that the second game terminal machine 10-2 has returned from the communication failure state to the normal state to the first game terminal machine 10-1 via the communication unit 33 (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), when the completion request has been received from the first game terminal 10-1 (in Figure 10E described later) Step S360), the control unit 31 preferentially processes the completion request. That is, in this case, the control unit 31 does not send a communication resumption notification to the first game terminal 10-1 (step S352 is not executed), but executes processing for ending the game in the middle (the second described later). Steps S362 to S366 in Figure 10E).

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 system starts the game again (S142). For example, the control unit 11-1 changes the video displayed on the display unit 15 from the notification video G10 or the completion instruction acceptance video G20 to the game video (game video) 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 the element E22 of the completion instruction acceptance video 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 passed after the end instruction image G20 is displayed (S152). When the predetermined time has not elapsed after the end instruction image G20 is displayed (S152: "No"), the control unit 11-1 returns to step S150.

On the other hand, when the completion instruction operation is performed (S150: "Yes"), or when a predetermined time has passed after the completion instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed (S152: "Yes"), the control unit 11- The system 1 sends a completion request indicating that the game is completed halfway through the communication unit 13 to the server device 30 (S154).

The server device 30 receives the completion request sent from the first game terminal machine 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 determines the first user who has given the completion instruction as the comparison The winner of the game and the second user is determined as the loser of the game.

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 the completion notification process to the second user (S366). The so-called "end notification process to the second user" refers to the process used to notify the second user that the game is over in accordance with the end instruction of the first user. For example, the control unit 31 sends a message or e-mail indicating that the game is over according to the end instruction of the first user to the second user, 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 on the display unit 15 of the second game terminal 10-2 is executed.

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 result of the game on the display unit 15, and ends the game (S158).

[5. Summary] According to the game system 1, for example, in a game between the first user of the first game terminal 10-1 and the second user of the second game terminal 10-2, the second game terminal 10-2 In the case of a communication failure, the game is over according to the end instruction from the first user, so the first user can end the game halfway according to his own will, and can only wait to be interrupted without giving it to the first user The dissatisfaction of the game started again. Moreover, as long as the game is ended by the first user of 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 prevent the use from becoming a communication malfunction. The second user of the second game terminal 10-2 in a state of dissatisfaction with the first user of the opponent is dissatisfied, and the game ends.

According to the game system 1, for example, when the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication failure state, and the game ends in accordance with the completion instruction from the first user, it can be decided to use the second game terminal in the communication failure state. The second user of 10-2 is defeated, and the first user who made the end instruction is defeated. According to the game system 1, because the second user’s defeat is determined as the result of the game being ended according to the first user’s will of the opponent, the second user has to agree, and the second user’s consent can be obtained, and the second user’s consent can be reduced. 2. User dissatisfaction.

According to the game system 1, for example, when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure state, and the game has ended in accordance with the end instruction from the first user, the second user is notified of this situation, so the first Second, the user can grasp that the game has ended in accordance with the end instruction from the first user. As a result, the second user's dissatisfaction with the end of the game can be reduced.

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

According to the game system 1, for example, when the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure state, the display of the notification image G10 is restricted until it becomes a situation where the game operation data of the second user is required. Try not to display the notification video G10 as much as possible. For example, after the notification image G10 has been displayed, the second game terminal 10-2 stands by That is, in the case of returning from the abnormal communication state to the normal state, although the notification image G10 disappears, in such a case, the notification image G10 may be displayed and the first user may feel pressure. In this regard, according to the game system 1, it is possible to prevent the user from being stressed as much as possible.

According to the game system 1, for example, after the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure state, the acceptance of the completion instruction is unconditionally started, and the acceptance of the completion instruction is started when the completion instruction acceptance conditions are met, Therefore, when the second game terminal 10-2 is temporarily in a communication failure state, the end instruction may not be accepted. As a result, the game can not be accepted when the second game terminal 10-2 is temporarily in a communication failure state. Be over.

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

According to the game system 1, by installing the completion instruction acceptance condition determination unit 3050 in the server device 30, it is possible to install on the server device 30. Set 30 uniformly manages whether the completion instruction acceptance condition is met. According to the game system 1, because the first game terminal 10-1 sends an inquiry about whether the acceptance of the completion instruction can be started to the server device 30, and in accordance with the inquiry, the server device 30 sends the acceptance start permission to the first The game terminal 10-1, therefore, compared to the server device 30 actively sending the acceptance start permission to the first game terminal 10-1 when the completion instruction acceptance condition is satisfied, the game system can also be The composition of 1 is simplified.

According to the game system 1, for example, when the second game terminal 10-2 is in a communication failure state and the completion instruction acceptance image G20 is displayed on the display section 15 of the first game terminal 10-1, a predetermined period of time has passed , Even if the end instruction operation is not performed, the game will still end, so it can avoid the second game terminal 10-2, which will continue to be in a communication failure state for a long time, not return to the normal state, and the end instruction has not been performed. .

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

Above, although the description has been mainly focused on the case where the first user who uses the first game terminal 10-1 and the second user who uses the second game terminal 10-2 play against each other, the present invention can also be applied. The situation of playing against more than three users. For example, it may also be the first user who uses the first game terminal 10-1, the second user who uses the second game terminal 10-2, and the third user who uses the third game terminal 10-3. When the second game terminal 10-2 becomes a communication failure state during the match, when the completion instruction acceptance condition is met, the first game Each user of the first user and the third user accepts the end instruction, and the game ends when the end instruction is received from both the first user and the third user. In this case, the game can also be ended when the end instruction is received from one of the first user and the third user.

In addition, the present invention can also be applied to games other than a battle game in which a plurality of users compete. The present invention can also be applied to games where multiple users work together to achieve a common goal. The present invention can also be applied to a game played by a plurality of users using a plurality of game terminals 10 respectively.

[7. Supplement] 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 described in brackets as appropriate, the present invention is not limited to the aspects shown in the drawings by this.

1) A game system (1) of one 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 determination Means (3040), the judging means (3040) is to judge whether at least one of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) is in a communication abnormal state; the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10 Each of -2) includes an acceptance means (1090) which accepts an end instruction from the user when it is determined that another game terminal is in the aforementioned communication malfunction state; the aforementioned game system (1 ) Further includes a completion control means (1100 or 3090) which is based on the use of a game terminal (10- 2) other than the game terminal (10-2) determined to be in the aforementioned communication malfunction state. 1) User’s aforementioned completion instructions It is shown to perform control for ending the game played by a plurality of users using the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2).

9) The server device (30) of one aspect of the present invention is capable of communicating with a plurality of game terminal machines (10-1, 10-2), and the server device (30) includes: judging means (3040) , Used to determine whether at least one of the aforementioned plurality of game terminal machines (10-1, 10-2) has become a communication malfunction; among the aforementioned plurality of game terminal machines (10-1, 10-2) determined When at least one of the above-mentioned communication malfunctions is in the state, control is performed to accept the completion instruction from the user who uses the other game terminal (10-1) among the above-mentioned plural game terminals (10-1, 10-2) The means; and the completion control means (3090), in accordance with the aforementioned completion instructions from the users who use the aforementioned other game terminals, to complete the game for the plural users who use the aforementioned plural game terminals respectively control.

10) The game terminal (10-1) of one aspect of the present invention is one of a plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2), the game terminal (10-1) -1) Including: Acceptance means (1090), when it is determined that the other game terminals (10-2) among the aforementioned plural game terminals (10-1, 10-2) are in a communication malfunction state , Accepting the end instruction from the user; and the end control means (1100), in accordance with the foregoing end instruction from the foregoing user, performs control for ending the game participated by the plurality of users using the foregoing plurality of game terminals.

11) In addition, a program of one aspect of the present invention is used to make the computer function as the server device (30) described in 9) or the game terminal (10-1) described in 10).

12) Furthermore, an information storage medium of one aspect of the present invention is a computer readable information storage medium on which the program described in 11) is recorded.

13) The control method of the game system (1) of one aspect of the present invention is a control method of the 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 is to determine whether at least one of the aforementioned plurality of game terminal machines (10-1, 10-2) is in a communication malfunction state; an acceptance step (S128, S132, S150), When it is determined that at least one (10-2) of the aforementioned plurality of game terminal machines (10-1, 10-2) has become the aforementioned communication malfunction state, from using the aforementioned plurality of game terminal machines (10-1) , 10-2) The user of the other game terminal (10-1) accepts the completion instruction; and the completion control step (S154 to S158, S360 to S366) is determined to be in the aforementioned communication abnormal state according to the usage The user of the game terminal (10-1) other than the game terminal (10-2) gives the above completion instruction to make the use of the plural game terminals (10-1, 10-2) respectively Control the end of the game the user has participated in.

14) The control method of the server device (30) of one aspect of the present invention is a control method of the server device (30) capable of communicating with a plurality of game terminal machines (10-1, 10-2), the The control method includes: a determination step (S312), which determines whether at least one of the aforementioned plural game terminals (10-1, 10-2) is in a communication malfunction state; steps (S330 to S334, S340), when it is determined If at least one of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-2) becomes the aforementioned communication failure state, the game is played to use the other of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) terminal The user of the game terminal (10-1) accepts the control of the end instruction; and the end control steps (S360 to S366) are performed in accordance with the foregoing end instruction from the user who uses the aforementioned other game terminal (10-1) to use Control of the end of the game participated by a plurality of users using the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2).

15) The control method of a game terminal (10-1) of one aspect of the present invention is a control method of a game terminal (10-1) among a plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) , The control method includes: acceptance steps (S128, S132, S150), and other game terminals (10-2) among the aforementioned plural game terminals (10-1, 10-2) are determined to become In the case of a communication malfunction, a completion instruction is received from the user; and the completion control step (S154 to S158) is performed in accordance with the completion instruction from the aforementioned user to use the aforementioned plural game terminals (10-1, 10-2) Control of the end of the game participated by multiple users.

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 failure state, it is determined by the use of a game terminal other than the game terminal in the communication failure state. The user’s end instruction is used to control the end of the game that multiple users have participated in. Therefore, the user who uses a game terminal other than the game terminal that is in a communication failure state can end the game halfway according to his own will , And may not bring dissatisfaction to the user who can only wait for the interrupted game to start again. Also, as long as the game is ended by the user who uses a game terminal other than the one that has become a communication malfunction (that is, other users who play the game together), the use becomes a communication malfunction. The user of the game terminal in the normal state has to agree, and the user's dissatisfaction can be reduced. In this way, according to the present invention, it is possible to end the game while suppressing dissatisfaction between the user who uses the game terminal machine that has become a communication malfunction and other users.

2) In one aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned game is a battle game in which a plurality of users compete against each other, and the aforementioned game system (1) may further include a battle result determining means (3080), the battle result determining means (3080) When it is determined that at least one (10-2) of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) has become the aforementioned communication failure state, and it is determined to be the aforementioned communication failure state according to the usage If the user of the game terminal (10-1) other than the game terminal (10-2) has completed the above-mentioned battle game by the above completion instruction, it is determined to use the game terminal (10 -2) users are defeated.

According to the invention described in 2), when the battle game is completed in accordance with the instruction from the user who uses a game terminal other than the game terminal that is in a communication failure state, it is determined to use the game terminal that is in a communication failure state. Of users are defeated. According to the present invention, because the user of the game terminal that is determined to be in the communication failure state is defeated, the user of the game terminal other than the game terminal that is in the communication failure state is used as the battle game (that is, other users who play the battle game together) As a result, the user of the game terminal in the communication failure state has to agree, and the user's consent can be obtained, and the user's dissatisfaction can also be reduced.

3) In one aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned plural games end Each of the terminals (10-1, 10-2) may further include: in the case where it is determined that the aforementioned other game terminal (10-2) has become the aforementioned communication malfunction state, proceed to make a reservation The notification (G10) is displayed on the control means (1060) of the display means (15); the aforementioned acceptance means (1090) can also be used after it is determined that the aforementioned other game terminal (10-1) has become the aforementioned communication malfunction If the predetermined conditions (for example, completion instruction acceptance conditions) are met, the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction starts.

According to the invention described in 3), after it is determined that the other game terminal is in a communication failure state, and the predetermined condition is met, the acceptance of the completion instruction starts, so it can be temporarily used in other game terminals. If the communication is in the abnormal state, the end instruction is not accepted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from ending when other game terminals temporarily enter the communication abnormal state. According to the present invention, since it is determined that other game terminals are in a communication malfunction state, control is performed to display a predetermined notification on the display means, so users who use other game terminals can grasp that there is communication A gaming terminal in an abnormal state.

4) In one aspect of the present invention, each of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10-2) may further include an interrogation means (1080), and the interrogation means (1080) displays the aforementioned predetermined After the notification (G10), at the given timing, an inquiry about whether the acceptance of the completion instruction can be started is sent to the server device (30); the server device (30) may also include: predetermined condition determination means ( 3050), after it is determined that the aforementioned other game terminal (10-2) is in the aforementioned communication malfunction state, it is determined whether the aforementioned predetermined condition is satisfied; and the return means (3060) is determined to be the aforementioned After the other game terminals (10-2) become the aforementioned communication failure state, if it is determined that the aforementioned predetermined conditions are satisfied, in accordance with the aforementioned inquiry, the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction is permitted and sent to the source of the inquiry The game terminal (10-1); the aforementioned acceptance means (1090) can also start the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction according to the aforementioned acceptance start permission.

According to the invention described in 4), after it is determined that other game terminals have become a communication failure state, the server device can collectively manage whether the predetermined conditions are met. According to the game system, since each game terminal machine sends an inquiry about whether the acceptance of the completion instruction can be processed to the server device, and according to the inquiry, the server device sends the acceptance start permission to each game terminal machine, so compared to the server When the predetermined condition is satisfied after it is determined that the other game terminal is in a communication malfunction state, the game device actively sends the acceptance start permission to each game terminal, and the game system can be formed into a simple configuration.

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 memorizes game status data representing the status of the game The game operation acceptance means (1010) is to accept game operations; and the first sending means (1020) is to send 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 for receiving the aforementioned data sent from each of the aforementioned plural game terminals (10-1, 10-2); and the second sending means (3020) is for receiving the aforementioned data from the aforementioned plural game terminals (10-1, 10-2). 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 of the data; the aforementioned plural 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); and an updating means (1040), Based on the aforementioned game operation accepted by the aforementioned game operation accepting means (1010) and the aforementioned data received by the aforementioned first receiving means (1030), the aforementioned game status data is updated; display control means (1050), Based on the aforementioned game situation data, control is performed to display the game image representing the aforementioned game situation on the display means (15) of the game terminal; and the restriction means (1070) is determined to be the aforementioned other When the game terminal is in the aforementioned communication failure state, the display of the predetermined notification (G10) is restricted until the data of the other game terminal is required to update the game situation data.

According to the invention described in 5), when it is determined that another game terminal is in a communication failure state, the display of the predetermined notification is restricted until the data of the other game terminal is required to update the game status data So far, it is possible to avoid displaying notifications as much as possible. For example, after a predetermined notification is displayed, if other game terminals return from the abnormal communication state to the normal state immediately, the notification will disappear. In this case, although there are cases where the notification is displayed and the user feels pressure, according to the present invention, it is possible to make the user feel pressure-free as much as possible.

6) In one aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned server device (30) may further include a continuous control means (3030), and the continuous control means (3030) is connected to the aforementioned plurality of game terminals (10-1, 10). -2) If at least one (10-2) of the aforementioned communication failure state returns to the normal state, proceed It is used to make the game terminal (10-1) other than the at least one game terminal (10-2) continue the control of the execution of the aforementioned game; the aforementioned acceptance means (1090) can also be determined after the aforementioned other game When the terminal (10-2) enters the aforementioned communication failure state, and after the aforementioned predetermined conditions are met, the other game terminal (10-2) returns from the aforementioned communication failure state to the aforementioned normal state, and the situation is determined again When other game terminals (10-2) become the aforementioned communication failure state, even before the aforementioned predetermined conditions are satisfied, the aforementioned completion instruction will still be accepted.

According to the invention described in 6), when another game terminal becomes a communication failure state, and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the other game terminal returns from the communication failure state to the normal state, when the other game terminal When the device becomes the communication failure state again, by starting the acceptance of the completion instruction even before the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the user can immediately finish the game if there are other game terminals that repeatedly become the communication failure state. For example, in some cases, there are other users who deliberately repeatedly put the game terminal into a communication failure state and return to the normal state in order to harass others. According to the present invention, when there are other users as described above, the user can formally end the game.

7) In one aspect of the present invention, the aforementioned completion control means (1100 or 3090) can also be determined that the aforementioned other game terminal (10-2) is in the aforementioned communication malfunction state, and the aforementioned completion instruction is accepted After a predetermined period has elapsed, even if the completion instruction is not accepted, the control to end the game is still performed.

According to the invention described in 7), it is judged that other travel When the play terminal becomes a communication malfunction and a predetermined period has passed after the acceptance of the completion instruction, even if the completion instruction is not accepted, the control to end the game is still performed, so it can avoid the communication malfunction that continues for a long time The state of the game terminal is not restored to the normal state, and the completion instruction has not been performed.

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

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

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1010‧‧‧Game Operation Acceptance Department

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1040‧‧‧Game Status Data Update Department

1050‧‧‧Game video display control unit

1060‧‧‧Notification display control unit

1070‧‧‧Notification Display Restriction Department

1080‧‧‧Inquiry Department

1090‧‧‧Completion Instructions Acceptance Department

1100‧‧‧Completed Control Department

3030‧‧‧Continued Control Department

3040‧‧‧Communication Status Judgment Unit

3050‧‧‧Completion instruction acceptance condition determination department

3060‧‧‧Return Department

3070‧‧‧Completed Control Department

3080‧‧‧Battle Results Decision Division

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Claims (10)

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 is in a communication abnormal state; Each of the game terminals includes: notification display control means for displaying a predetermined notification on the display when it is determined that the other game terminal has become the aforementioned communication malfunction state Control of means, the predetermined notification means that it is determined that the other game terminal has become the aforementioned communication abnormal state; and the acceptance means, when it is determined that the other game terminal has become the aforementioned communication abnormal state Next, the elements used to accept the completion instruction from the user are displayed on the aforementioned display means together with the aforementioned predetermined notification in a selectable state, thereby accepting the completion instruction from the user; the aforementioned game system further includes a completion control means, The completion control means is based on the completion instruction from the user who uses the game terminal other than the game terminal determined to be in the aforementioned communication malfunction state to perform the control for the plurality of users who use the aforementioned plurality of game terminals. Control of the end of the participating game. The game system described in item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the aforementioned game is a battle game in which a plurality of users compete against each other; The aforementioned game system further includes a battle result determining means, which is determined when it is determined that at least one of the aforementioned plurality of game terminals has become the aforementioned communication malfunction, and when it is determined to be the aforementioned communication according to the user's use If the user of a game terminal other than the game terminal in the abnormal state completes the above-mentioned battle game by the above completion instruction, the user who decides to use the game terminal determined to be in the communication abnormal state is defeated. For example, the game system described in item 1 or item 2 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the aforementioned acceptance means is determined after the aforementioned other game terminal has become the aforementioned communication malfunction, and the predetermined condition is satisfied. The aforementioned element for accepting the aforementioned completion instruction is displayed on the aforementioned display means in a selectable state, thereby starting the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction. For the game system described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein each of the plurality of game terminals further includes an inquiry means, and the inquiry means is after the predetermined notice is displayed, and at the given timing, An inquiry about whether the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction can be started is sent to the aforementioned server device; the aforementioned server device includes: a predetermined condition determination means, which determines the aforementioned predetermined condition after it is determined that the aforementioned other game terminal is in the aforementioned communication malfunction state Is it satisfied; and the return method is determined by the aforementioned other game terminals After becoming the aforementioned communication failure state, if it is determined that the aforementioned predetermined conditions are satisfied, according to the aforementioned inquiry, the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction is allowed to be sent to the game terminal of the origin of the inquiry; the aforementioned acceptance means is in accordance with the aforementioned Acceptance start permission, the aforementioned elements used to accept the aforementioned completion instruction are displayed on the aforementioned display means in a selectable state, thereby starting the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction. For example, the game system described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein each of the aforementioned plural game terminals further includes: memory means, which memorize game status data representing the status of the game; game operation acceptance means, which accept games Operation; and a first sending means for sending data corresponding to the aforementioned game operation to the aforementioned server device; the aforementioned server device includes: a second receiving means for receiving data from each of the aforementioned plural game terminals The aforementioned data sent; and the second sending means, the aforementioned data received from each of the aforementioned plural game terminal machines, at least to the game terminal machine other than the sending source of the data; the aforementioned plural game terminals Each of the machines further includes: a first receiving means, which receives the aforementioned data sent from the aforementioned server device; an update means, based on the aforementioned game operation accepted by the aforementioned game operation acceptance means and by the aforementioned first Received by a receiving means To update the aforementioned game status data; based on the aforementioned game status data, to control the display means of the game terminal to display the game image indicating the status of the game; and the restriction means, which are When it is determined that the other game terminal is in the communication abnormal state, the display of the predetermined notification is restricted until the data of the other game terminal is required to update the game situation data. For the game system described in item 3 of the scope of patent application, wherein the server device further includes a continuous control means, and the continuous control means is used when at least one of the plurality of game terminal machines returns from the communication abnormal state to the normal state. In the case of the state, control is performed to make the game terminal other than the at least one game terminal continue the execution of the aforementioned game; the aforementioned accepting means is determined that the aforementioned other game terminal is in the aforementioned communication abnormal state, and the aforementioned After the predetermined condition is met, the other game terminal machine returns from the aforementioned communication malfunction state to the aforementioned normal state, and it is determined that the other game terminal machine becomes the aforementioned communication malfunction state, even if the aforementioned predetermined condition is The acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction will still start before the satisfaction. For example, the game system described in item 1 or item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the completion control means is determined after it is determined that the aforementioned other game terminal is in the aforementioned communication abnormal state and the acceptance of the aforementioned completion instruction is passed. Period, even if the aforementioned end instruction has not been If accepted, the control to end the aforementioned game will still be performed. For example, the game system described in item 1 or item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the aforementioned game system further includes a completion notification control means, and the completion notification control means is used to perform a game that is determined to be in the aforementioned communication abnormal state The user of the terminal is notified that the control of the aforementioned game has been completed in accordance with the aforementioned completion instruction from the user of the gaming terminal other than the gaming terminal determined to be in the aforementioned communication malfunction state. A game terminal is one of a plurality of game terminals, the game terminal includes: a notification display control means, and it is determined that the other game terminals among the aforementioned plurality of game terminals have become In the case of a communication malfunction, control is performed to display a predetermined notification on the display means. The predetermined notification means that it is determined that the other game terminal has become the aforementioned communication malfunction; the acceptance means is determined to be If the other game terminal among the aforementioned plural game terminals becomes a communication failure state, the element for accepting the completion instruction from the user is displayed on the aforementioned display means together with the aforementioned predetermined notification in a selectable state, In this way, the end instruction is received from the user; and the end control means is to control the end of the game participated by the plurality of users using the plurality of game terminals according to the foregoing end instruction from the foregoing user. A computer program product that enables a computer to function as a game terminal described in item 9 of the scope of patent application.

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