TWI804155B - Game system, game control method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

A game system comprising: a relationship registration department, which registers relationships between multiple users, and a participation processing department, which performs participation process. The participation process comprising, an accepting process, accepting the use of the game value in the game played by the first user among a plurality of users from the second user whose relationship with the first user is registered, and a rewarding process, rewarding the second user according to the result of the game played by the first user.

Description

Game system, game control method and program

The present invention relates to a game.

At present, various technologies have been proposed to provide users with play value such as consuming medals in exchange for playing games. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game system in which a plurality of users who play a medal game can register other users who are friends. Users attending the ride can keep track of their friends within the ride.

〔Patent technical literature〕 〔Patent Document〕

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent No. 6265290

However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, each user can grasp only friends located in the attraction. In view of the above, an aspect of the present invention is to enable multiple users who have registered a predetermined relationship to easily share the game experience.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a game system according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a relationship registration unit for registering relationships between a plurality of users including a first user and a second user; The adding processing unit executes participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting processing, accepting the use of the play value of the game played by the first user from the second user who has registered a relationship with the first user; and granting processing, Responsive to the outcome of the game played by the first user, an award is awarded to the second user.

In the game control method of an aspect of the present invention, the relationship among multiple users is registered, and participation processing is performed, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting processing, among the multiple users, from the registered and the first user A second user in the relationship accepts use of the play value of the game played by the first user; and an award process awards the second user an award in response to an outcome of the game played by the first user.

One aspect of the present invention is a program for causing a computer system to function as the following units: a relationship registration unit that registers a relationship between a plurality of users including a first user and a second user; and a participation processing unit that executes Participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: receiving processing, among a plurality of users, accepting the enjoyment of the game played by the first user from the second user who has registered a relationship with the first user use of value; and awarding, awarding the second user an award in response to an outcome of a game played by the first user.

1: Game system

2: Communication network

10, 10a, 10b: game device

11: Control device

12: storage device

13: Communication device

14: Operating device

15: Display device

16:Lottery draw device

17: Accept device

20: Control system

21: Control device

22: storage device

23: Communication device

31:Relationship registration department

32: Participate in the processing department

33:Status notification department

G: Game screen

G1: Game Graphics

G2: role

F1: focus on image

F2: Relationship image

L1: Candidate list

L2: Friends list

U, Ua, Ub, Uc: users

S: processing

R1: accept processing

R2: Grant processing

N1: the first group

N2: the second group

N: lottery number, selection number

Q1: General participation processing

Q2: Special participation handling

X: user data

x1: identification information

x2: game data

x3: status information

x4: relationship information

x5: exchange points

x6: candidate information

x41: Focus on information

x42: Follower Information

Zb: usage

Zp: reward amount

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of a game system according to a first embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of the game device.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a game screen.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing specific steps of game processing.

Fig. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a control system.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of user information.

Fig. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the control system.

Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the game system.

Fig. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the game system.

Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram of a candidate list.

Fig. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the game system.

Fig. 12 is a schematic diagram of a friend list.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing specific steps of the participation process.

Fig. 14 is a flowchart showing specific steps of the normal participation process.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing specific steps of special participation processing.

Fig. 16 is a schematic diagram of reservation data.

Fig. 17 is a schematic diagram of a game screen of the fourth embodiment.

Fig. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a normal game of the fourth embodiment.

Modes of implementation of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The implementation forms described below include various limitations that are technically appropriate. The scope of the present invention is not limited to the forms illustrated below.

[First implementation type]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the structure of a game system according to a first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1 , the game system 1 of the first embodiment is an information system including a plurality of game devices 10 ( 10 a , 10 b ) and a control system 20 .

A plurality of game devices 10 are respectively installed in different amusement facilities. The amusement facility is, for example, an entertainment facility such as a game center or a casino, or a commercial facility such as a shopping center. Each game device 10 is a computer system that provides games to users U (Ua, Ub) in the attraction. Also, in FIG. 1 , for convenience, among a plurality of game devices 10, the game device 10a used by the user Ua and the game device used by the user Ua are shown. The game device 10b used by the user Ub. The user Ua is an example of the "second user", and the user Ub is an example of the "first user".

The control system 20 is a computer system for controlling the operation of each of the plurality of game devices 10 . For example, a server system installed outside the amusement facility is used as the control system 20 . The plurality of game devices 10 respectively communicate with the control system 20 through the communication network 2 such as the Internet.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the structure of each game device 10 . As shown in FIG. 2 , the game device 10 includes a control device 11 , a storage device 12 , a communication device 13 , an operating device 14 , a display device 15 , a lottery drawing device 16 and a receiving device 17 . The game device 10 can be realized not only as a single device but also by a plurality of devices configured separately from each other.

The control device 11 is constituted by, for example, one or a plurality of processors that control each element of the game device 10 . Specifically, the control device 11 is composed of, for example: CPU (Central Processing Unit, Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit, Graphics Processing Unit), DSP (Digital Signal Processor, Digital Signal Processor), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array, Field Programmable Gate Array) or ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit, Application Specific Integrated Circuit) and more than one processor. The communication device 13 communicates with the control system 20 through the communication network 2 .

The storage device 12 is one or more memories for storing programs executed by the control device 11 and various data used by the control device 11 . As the storage device 12 , for example, a known recording medium such as a semiconductor recording medium or a magnetic recording medium, or a combination of a plurality of recording media can be used. A portable recording medium attached to or detachable from the game device 10 can also be used as the storage device 12, or a recording medium that can be written or read by the control device 11 via, for example, the communication network 2 (such as cloud storage). ).

The operating device 14 is an input device that accepts user U's operation. The operating device 14 is a touch panel, such as a plurality of operators for detecting the user U's operation, or the user U's touch. show The display device 15 displays images under the control of the control device 11. Various display panels such as a liquid crystal display panel or an organic EL (Electroluminescence) panel can be used as the display device 15 .

The receiving means 17 receives valuable media from the user U. Valuable media are, for example, physical medals (tokens) or electronic medals. Specifically, the accepting device 17 includes a transmission path for transmitting the physical medals provided by the user U to the coin slot and a counting machine for counting the aforementioned physical medals. In addition, a communication device capable of communicating with a management server device (not shown) that manages the electronic medal account of each user U may also be used as the receiving device 17 . For example, the accepting device 17 performs withdrawal processing to transfer electronic medals from an account managed by the management server device to the game device 10, and performs deposit processing to transfer electronic medals to an account managed by the management server device. The receiving device 17 may use a reader for transferring electronic medals to the game device 10 from a recording medium such as an IC card on which electronic medals are recorded. The number of play values corresponding to the number of valuable media accepted by the accepting device 17 is set to be usable by the user U. The play value is the value (credit) for the user U to play the game.

The lottery device 16 is a mechanism for performing a physical lottery in which any one of a plurality of lottery numbers is randomly selected. The winning (success)/losing (failure) of the user U is determined according to the result of the physical lottery. As an example of the lottery device 16, for example, a rotating disk (roulette) that allows a lottery body such as a sphere to enter any one of a plurality of lottery holes, or a lottery machine that allows any one of a plurality of lottery bodies to enter more than one lottery hole. It should be noted that electronic lottery drawing can also be used instead of physical lottery drawing, and the electronic lottery drawing determines the user's winning/losing according to the calculation of the control device 11 . In the configuration for executing an electronic lottery, the lottery device 16 may be omitted.

In the game device 10 of the first embodiment, various types of lottery games including normal games and special games are executed. The lottery device 16 is used in the lottery game. The normal game is a lottery game that the user U plays continuously or repeatedly. The special game is executed when a predetermined condition (hereinafter referred to as "execution condition") is satisfied as a result of the normal game. The execution condition is, for example, user U The number of specific items acquired in the normal game reaches a predetermined value. On the other hand, the special game is a lottery game in which winning/losing the user U is awarded a special prize (jackpot) of a large amount. The special game is an example of the "first game", and the normal game is an example of the "second game".

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a play screen G of a normal game displayed on the display device 15 . As shown in FIG. 3 , the game screen G includes a game image G1 and a character G2. The game image G1 is an image showing progress of a normal game. The normal game in the first embodiment is a bingo game (that is, a card game) using lottery cards in which a plurality of lottery numbers are arranged in a matrix. The game image G1 is an image representing a lottery card. Among the multiple lottery numbers on the lottery card, when the lottery numbers selected by the physical lottery sequence using the lottery device 16 are arranged in a column (vertical/horizontal/diagonal), it is determined that the user U wins a prize. The character G2 is a display object owned by the user U.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing specific steps of processing (hereinafter referred to as "game processing") S executed by the control device 11 of each game device 10 .

The user U obtains play value by inputting valuable media into the receiving device 17 . The user U can instruct to use a desired amount of play value (hereinafter referred to as "use amount") by operating the operating device 14 . The use of the play value means that the user U consumes the play value to play (ie bet) the normal game and get rewarded when winning. The control device 11 receives ( S101 ) an instruction to use the attraction value from the user U. Specifically, the control device 11 subtracts the usage amount from the amount of play value held by the user U.

When the acceptance of play value is performed, the control device 11 plays a normal game (S102). Specifically, the control means 11 executes a physical lottery by controlling the lottery means 16 while displaying the play screen G on the display means 15 . In addition, the control device 11 gives the user U items (items) when a predetermined condition is met during the physical lottery drawing. The control device 11 determines whether the user U has won/lost according to the result of the physical lottery drawing (S103). When the user U wins a prize in a normal game (S103: Yes), the control device 11 gives the amount of play value corresponding to the usage amount as a reward (S104) to User U. That is, the amount obtained by multiplying the usage amount by a coefficient (odds) is added to the amount of play value held by the user U as an award. On the other hand, when the user U is defeated in the normal game (S103: No), the award to the user U is not performed (S104).

The control device 11 judges whether or not the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (S105). For example, the control device 11 judges whether the number of items acquired by the user U reaches a predetermined value. When the execution condition is satisfied (S105: YES), the control device 11 advances the special game (S106). The content of the special game is arbitrary, for example, a lottery game in which a physical lottery using the lottery device 16 is performed. As understood from the above description, the control device 11 functions as an element (progress control unit) for advancing the lottery game (S102, S106). On the other hand, when the execution condition is not satisfied (S105: No), the control device 11 does not execute the special game.

In the special game, the control device 11 judges (S107) whether the user U has won/lost. When the user U wins a prize in the special game (S107: YES), the control device 11 gives a large amount of play value as a reward to the user U (S108). For example, the amount of play value accumulated every time the normal game is executed is given to the user U as an award for the special game. If the user U is defeated in the special game (S107: NO), the bonus given to the user U is not executed (S108). In addition, a predetermined amount of play value may be given to the user U who is defeated in the special game.

The control device 11 judges whether or not a predetermined end condition is satisfied (S109). The end condition is, for example, an instruction to end the operation of the game device 10 by operating the operation device 14 . If the end condition is not satisfied (S109: NO), the control device 11 shifts the process to step S101. On the other hand, when the end condition is satisfied (S109: YES), the control device 11 ends the game process S. The game process S illustrated above is executed in each of the plurality of game devices 10 .

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system 20 . As shown in FIG. 5 , the control system 20 is realized by a computer system including a control device 21 , a storage device 22 and a communication device 23 . Control System 20 may be implemented as a single device or as multiple devices configured separately from each other.

The control device 21 is constituted by, for example, a single or a plurality of processors that control each element of the control system 20 . Specifically, the control device 21 is composed of one or more processors such as CPU, GPU, DSP, FPGA, and ASIC. The communication device 23 communicates with each game device 10 through the communication network 2 .

The storage device 22 is one or more memories for storing programs executed by the control device 21 and various data used by the control device 21 . As the storage device 22 , for example, a known recording medium such as a semiconductor recording medium or a magnetic recording medium, or a combination of multiple types of recording media can be used. As the storage device 22, a portable recording medium attached to the control system 20 or detachable from the control system 20, or a recording medium that can be written or read by the control device 21 via, for example, the communication network 2 (such as a cloud storage device) can also be used. store).

The storage device 22 stores user data X for a plurality of users U respectively. The user data X of each user U is data in which a plurality of pieces of information on the user U are registered. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of user data X. FIG. As shown in FIG. 6 , user data X includes identification information x1 , game data x2 , status information x3 , relationship information x4 , communication points x5 and candidate information x6 .

The identification information x1 is a code string for identifying the user U. The identification information x1 is given to the user U who has previously registered for use, and is stored in a recording medium (for example, an IC card) owned by the user U. Each game device 10 starts the lottery game using the user data X including the identification information x1 received from the recording medium of the user U, and updates the user data X at any time according to the progress of the lottery game.

The game data x2 is information about the game played by the user U. Specifically, the results of games played by the user U in the past, the player name set by the user U, the character name of the character G2 owned by the user U, the relevant parameters of the character G2, etc. are registered as game data x2. with character G2 Examples of related parameters include the items equipped by the character G2 or the ability value of the character G2. It should be noted that the character G2 does not necessarily appear in the game played by the user U. That is, parameters related to the character G2 may be omitted from the game data x2. The game data x2 is also referred to as data representing the progress of the lottery game (for example, items acquired by the user U).

The status information x3 is data showing the current status of the user U. Specifically, whether the user U is currently playing a game and the name of the amusement facility where the user U is located are registered in the user data X as status information x3.

Each user U can establish a predetermined relationship (hereinafter referred to as "friend relationship") with another user U in the lottery game. The friendship relationship of each user U is divided into a one-way friendship relationship and a two-way friendship relationship. If focusing on user Ua and user Ub, the one-way friendship means that user Ua follows user Ub, but user Ub does not follow user Ua. On the other hand, a two-way friend is a relationship in which the user Ua and the user Ub follow each other. That is, for example, the relationship in which the user Ua follows the user Ub and the user Ub follows the user Ua is a two-way friendship relationship (follower-follower relationship).

The relationship information x4 is information indicating the friendship relationship among the users U. The relationship information x4 of the first embodiment includes follow information x41 and follower information x42. The attention information x41 of each user U includes identification information x1 of another user U that the user U follows. In addition, the follower information x42 of each user includes identification information x1 of another user U who follows the user U. When a two-way friendship relationship is established between the user Ua and the user Ub, the following information x41 and follower information x42 in the user data X of the user Ua and the user Ub respectively include the identification information x1 of another user U .

The exchange point x5 is an in-game value given to each user U due to the friendship between the users U. For example, when the user U consumes exchange points x5, he can change the ability value or equipment of the character G2 he owns. For example, by consuming a predetermined amount of exchange points x5, the user U can obtain props such as decorations equipped by the character G2 owned by the user U. In character G2 no In the form of a lottery game, various prizes are given instead of the user U exchange point x5. Instead of giving the user U the exchange point x5 (or together with the exchange point x5), for example, the user U may be given rewards such as items that are beneficial to advancing the lottery game or the right to play a specific game such as a special game.

Candidate information x6 is information indicating another user U (hereinafter referred to as "candidate user U") that is a target candidate when each user U establishes a friendship relationship. As will be described in detail later, other users U involved in the lottery games played by each user U in the past (especially ordinary games) are registered in the candidate information x6 as candidate users U. Specifically, the identification information x1 of the candidate user U is registered as the candidate information x6. It should be noted that in the first embodiment, the user U who has played the lottery game in the past is registered as the candidate user U, and the candidate user U may also be determined according to the behavior of the user U when the user U is playing the lottery game. User U.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the control system 20 . As shown in FIG. 7 , the control device 21 of the control system 20 executes a plurality of functions (relation registration part 31 , participation processing part 32 and status notification part 33 ) by executing programs stored in the storage device 22 .

The relationship registration unit 31 registers the friendship relationship between the users U. Specifically, the relationship registration unit 31 registers the friendship relationship between users U by updating the relationship information x4 in the user data X of each user U.

Each user U can participate in a lottery game (normal game and special game) played by another user U. When the user U wins a prize in the lottery game, awards are given to other users U participating in the lottery game. The participation processing unit 32 in FIG. 7 controls each user U to participate in the lottery game. That is, the participation of the user U in the lottery game refers to a game in which an award is obtained based on the result of another user U playing the lottery game. For the lottery game, whether to participate in the lottery game does not affect its own result. However, whether or not the user U participates or the number of participations affects the result of the lottery game.

The participation processing unit 32 of the first embodiment executes the participation process Q (refer to FIG. 13 ). Participation process Q is a process for controlling user U's participation in the lottery game. Participation processing Q includes general participation processing Q1 and special participation processing Q2. The normal participation process Q1 is a process for controlling the user U to participate in the normal game. On the other hand, the special participation process Q2 is a process for controlling the user's participation in the special game. In the first embodiment, only the user U who has a two-way friendship with the user U can participate in the special game of the user U. On the other hand, any user U can participate in a normal game played by the user U regardless of the existence and mode (one-way/two-way) of the relationship with the user U.

The status notification unit 33 in FIG. 7 notifies other users U who participate in the lottery game of the status of the lottery game (normal game or special game) played by the user U. Therefore, the user U participating in the lottery game can confirm the progress of the lottery game.

The operation of the game system 1 in the first embodiment will be described below. In the following description, it is assumed that the user Ua participates in another user U's lottery game. The specific procedure of the processing executed by the control device 21 of the control system 20 and the control device 11 of the game device 10a used by the user Ua is as follows.

8 is a specific example of the operation of the game system 1 when a user Ua participates in another user U's lottery game without using the friendship between the users U. The processing of FIG. 8 is also referred to as processing executed in an initial state in which no friendship relationship between the user Ua and other users U is established.

The user Ua instructs the game device 10a to participate in another user U's normal game by operating the operating device 14 . Upon receiving an instruction to participate from the user Ua (Sa101), the control device 11 sends a notification M11 from the communication device 13 to the control system 20 (Sa102). The notification M11 is a message that the user Ua requests to participate in another user U's normal game.

The control device 21 of the control system 20 receives the notification M11 sent by the game device 10a through the communication device 23 (Sb101). When receiving the notification M11, the control device 21 selects one of the plurality of users U whose user data X is recorded in the storage device 22 (hereinafter referred to as "selected user U") (Sb102). For example, the control device 21 randomly selects one user U from a plurality of users U. Also, the control device 21 may select the user U according to a predetermined condition. The control device 21 sends a notification M12 indicating "select user U" from the communication device 23 to the original requesting game device 10a (Sb103). The notification M12 includes the user data X of the candidate user U.

The control device 11 of the game device 10a receives the notification M12 sent by the control system 20 through the communication device 13 (Sa103). The control device 11 causes the display device 15 to display information indicating the user data X (for example, game data x2) in the notification M12 (Sa104). The user Ua confirms the information of the selected user U by visually recognizing the display on the display device 15 . Then, the user Ua instructs the game device 10a to participate in the normal game played by the selected user U by operating the operating device 14 . Upon receiving the participation command from the user Ua (Sa105), the control device 11 transmits a notification M13 from the communication device 13 to the control system 20 (Sa106). The notification M13 includes the identification information x1 of the user Ua and the identification information x1 of the selected user U.

The control device 21 of the control system 20 receives the notification M13 sent by the game device 10a through the communication device 23 (Sb104). The control device 21 having received the notification M13 executes the normal participation process Q1 so that the user Ua participates in the normal game played by the selected user U (Sb105). The specific process of general participation in processing Q1 will be described later.

After executing the normal participation process Q1, the control device 21 registers the identification information x1 of the selected user U this time in the candidate information x6 of the user data X of the user Ua (Sb106). That is, the user U is selected to play a normal game that the user Ua participates in, and the selected user U is registered as a candidate user U in the user profile X of the user Ua. By repeating the above process, two or more users U among the plurality of users U in the normal game in which the user Ua participates are registered as the candidate users U of the user Ua. In the above description, although it is exemplified that the control system 20 selects one type of selection user U, the control system 20 can also select a plurality of users U, and the user Ua can select a desired selection from the plurality of users U. User U.

FIG. 9 is a specific example of the operation of the game system 1 when the user Ua establishes a friendship relationship with another user U. The user Ua instructs the game device 10a to present the candidate user U by operating the operating device 14 . Upon receiving the participation instruction from the user Ua (Sa201), the control device 11 sends a notification M21 from the communication device 13 to the control system 20 (Sa202). The notification M21 is a message requesting to remind the user U, which includes the identification information x1 of the user Ua.

The relationship registration unit 31 of the control system 20 receives the notification M21 sent from the game device 10a through the communication device 23 (Sb201). Upon receiving the notification M21, the relationship registration unit 31 extracts a plurality of candidate users U related to the user Ua (Sb202). Specifically, the relationship registration unit 31 retrieves the user data X of the user Ua corresponding to the identification information x1 in the notification M21 from the storage device 22, and specifies multiple candidates represented by the candidate information x6 of the user data X. User U. That is, a plurality of candidate users U who have played past normal games in which the user Ua has participated are specified. The relationship registration unit 31 sends a notification M22 indicating a plurality of candidate users U from the communication device 23 to the original requesting game device 10a (Sb203). Notification M22 contains user data X of multiple candidate users U

The control device 11 of the game device 10a receives the notification M22 sent by the control system 20 through the communication device 13 (Sa203). The control device 11 makes the display device 15 display the image (hereinafter referred to as "candidate list) L1 (Sa204) represented by each user data X in the notification M22 (Sa204). As can be seen from the above description, the relationship registration part 31 of the control system 20 makes the game The display device 15 of the device 10 a displays a candidate list L1 including a plurality of candidate users U.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the candidate list L1. As shown in FIG. 10 , for each candidate user U among the plurality of candidate users U, the candidate list L1 is an image in which the information of its user data X is arranged. For example, for each candidate user U, the player name and character name represented by the game data x2 of the user data X, the game facility represented by the status information x3, and the numerical values of the communication points x5 are displayed.

In addition, the attention image F1 is displayed for the candidate user U having the attention user Ua among the plurality of candidate users U. The attention image F1 is an image showing that the candidate user U is paying attention to the user Ua. Specifically, the control device 11 displays the attention image F1 of the candidate user U for the candidate user whose attention information x41 of the relationship information x4 includes the identification information x1 of the user Ua among the plurality of candidate users U. As can be understood from the above description, the relationship registration unit 31 presents to the user Ua a plurality of candidate users U that are related to the user Ua when playing normal games in the past. In addition, the attention image F1 may be displayed for candidate users U whom the user Ua is paying attention to. By operating the candidate list L1, the user U can also cancel the following relationship with the candidate user U that the user Ua is following.

The user Ua can select any one of the plurality of candidate users U displayed in the candidate list L1 by operating the operating device 14 . The user Ua's selection of the candidate user U is equivalent to an instruction from the user Ua to pay attention to the candidate user U. When the control device 11 accepts the user Ua's selection of the candidate user U (Sa205), as shown in FIG. 9, a notification M23 is sent from the communication device 13 to the control system 20 (Sa206). The notification M23 includes the identification information x1 of the user Ua and the identification information x1 of the candidate user U selected by the user Ua.

The relationship registration unit 31 of the control system 20 receives the notification M23 transmitted from the game device 10a through the communication device 23 (Sb204). Upon receiving the notification M23, the relationship registration unit 31 registers the relationship between the user Ua and the candidate user U (Sb205). Specifically, the relationship registration unit 31 retrieves the user data X of the user Ua corresponding to the identification information x1 in the notification M23 from the storage device 22, and registers the identification information x1 of the candidate user U in the notification M23 in the User profile X's attention information x41. In addition, the relationship registration unit 31 may also register the identification information x1 of the user Ua in the follower information x42 of the user profile X of the candidate user U. As can be understood from the above description, the relationship registration unit 31 registers the relationship between the user U selected by the user Ua among the plurality of users U and the user Ua. By repeating the above processing for each of the plurality of users U, a friendship relationship (one-way friendship or two-way friendship) is established among the plurality of users U. That is, in the first embodiment, the user Ua can establish a friend relationship with the candidate user U associated with the lottery game played in the past.

FIG. 11 is a specific example of the operation of the game system 1 when the user Ua participates in another user U's lottery game using the friendship relationship with the user U. By operating the operating device 14, the user Ua instructs the game device 10a to present another user U who has friendship with the user Ua (hereinafter referred to as "logged-in user U"). When the control device 11 receives an instruction from the user Ua (Sa301), the control device 11 sends a notification M31 from the communication device 13 to the control system 20 (Sa302). The notification M31 is a message requesting to prompt the user U to log in, and includes the identification information x1 of the user Ua.

The participation processing unit 32 of the control system 20 receives the notification M31 transmitted from the game device 10a through the communication device 23 (Sb301). When receiving the notification M31, the participation processing unit 32 extracts a plurality of registered users U related to the user Ua (Sb302). Specifically, the participation processing unit 32 retrieves the user data X of the user Ua corresponding to the identification information x1 in the notification M31 from the storage device 22, and specifies the user data X in which the identification information x1 is registered in the relationship information x4 of the user data X. Multiple candidate users U. That is, a plurality of logged-in users U who have either one (one-way friend relationship) or both (two-way friend relationship) of a following relationship and a follower relationship with the user Ua are specified. The participation processing unit 32 transmits a notification M32 indicating a plurality of logged-in users U from the communication device 23 to the originally requested game device 10a (Sb303). The notification M32 includes the respective user data X among the plurality of logged-in users U.

The control device 11 of the game device 10a receives the notification M32 sent by the control system 20 through the communication device 13 (Sa303). The control device 11 causes the display device 15 to display an image (hereinafter referred to as "friend list") L2 indicated by each user data X in the notification M32 (Sa304). As can be seen from the above description, the participation processing unit 32 of the control system 20 causes the display device 15 of the game device 10a to display the friend list L2 including a plurality of logged-in users U.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of the friend list L2. As shown in FIG. 12 , for each of the plurality of logged-in users U, the friend list L2 is an image in which the information of the user data X is arranged. The friend list L2 of the first embodiment includes information displaying the user profile X of one or more logged-in users U who actually play the lottery game among the plurality of logged-in users U. For example, something like In the candidate list L1, for each candidate user U, the player name and character name represented by the game data x2 of the user data X, the game facility represented by the state information x3, and the numerical value of the exchange point x5 are displayed. In addition, the logged-in user U who has finished playing the lottery game can also be deleted from the friend list L2.

Furthermore, a relationship image F2 is displayed for each logged-in user U. The relationship image F2 is an image showing the relationship between the user Ua and each logged-in user U. Specifically, the relationship image F2 indicates whether the relationship between the logged-in user U and the user Ua is a one-way friendship (a following relationship or a follower relationship) or a two-way friendship. For example, the relationship image F2 of the registered user U who has a one-way friend relationship with the user Ua and the relationship image F2 of the registered user U who has established a two-way friend relationship with the user Ua are displayed in different ways.

The user Ua can select any one of the plurality of logged-in users U displayed in the friend list L2 by operating the operating device 14 . That is, the user Ua selects the logged-in user U who actually plays the lottery game. In addition, the user Ua can instruct participation in the lottery game played by the selected logged-in user U by operating the operating device 14 . Specifically, for a logged-in user U who has a one-way friend relationship, the user Ua may instruct to participate in an ordinary game played by the logged-in user U. That is, the control device 11 receives an instruction from the user Ua to participate in the normal game with respect to the logged-in user U who has a one-way friend relationship with the user Ua. The control device 11 does not accept the user Ua's instruction to participate in the special game of the logged-in user U who has a one-way friendship relationship.

On the other hand, for the logged-in user U who has a two-way friend relationship, the user Ua can instruct to participate in a normal game or a special game played by the logged-in user U. Specifically, the user Ua selects a lottery game that the user Ua wants to participate in from among ordinary games and special games by operating the operating device 14 . That is, for the logged-in user U who has a two-way friend relationship with the user Ua, the control device 11 receives an instruction from the user Ua to participate in a normal game or a special game. It can be understood from the above description that the user Ua is prohibited from participating in the special game of the logged-in user U who has a one-way friendship relationship. On the other hand, the user Ua is allowed to participate in a special game of the logged-in user U who has a two-way friendship relationship.

When the control device 11 receives from the user Ua the selection of the logged-in user U and the instruction to participate in the lottery game (Sa305), as shown in Figure 11, the control device 11 sends a notification M33 from the communication device 13 to the control system 20 (Sa306) . The notification M33 includes the identification information x1 of the user Ua, the identification information x1 of the candidate user U selected by the user Ua, and information indicating the lottery game (normal game/special game) selected by the user Ua.

The participation processing unit 32 of the control system 20 receives the notification M33 transmitted from the game device 10a via the communication device 23 (Sb304). Upon receiving the notification M33, the participation processing unit 32 executes the participation process Q (Sb305). As described above, the participation process Q is a process of causing the user Ua to participate in the lottery game played by the logged-in user U.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing specific steps of the participation process Q. FIG. When the participation process Q starts, the control device 21 of the control system 20 determines whether the lottery game that the user Ua instructed to participate is a normal game (Sc101). That is, it is judged whether the normal game or the special game is specified in the notification M33. When the user Ua selects a normal game (Sc101: YES), the control device 21 executes the normal participation process Q1 (Sc102). On the other hand, when the user Ua selects a special game (Sc101: No), the control device 21 executes the special participation process Q2 (Sc103). As can be understood from the above description, when the user Ua selects a login user U who has a one-way friend relationship with the user Ua, the ordinary participation process Q1 is executed, and when the user Ua selects a login user U who has a two-way friend relationship with the user Ua When the user U logs in, the normal participation process Q1 or the special participation process Q2 is executed. In the following description, it is assumed that the user Ua participates in a lottery game played by the user Ub through the game device 10b through the game device 10a.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing specific steps of the normal participation process Q1. When the normal participation process Q1 is started, the status notification unit 33 of the control system 20 acquires status data indicating the progress of the normal game from the game device 10b (Q101). Specifically, the state notification unit 33 inquires of the game device 10b Ask about the state of the normal game, and accept the state data sent from the game device 10b through the communication device 23. The state notification unit 33 transmits the state data of the normal game from the communication device 23 to the game device 10a (Q102). The control device 11 of the game device 10a receives the status data sent from the control system 20 through the communication device 13 (Sd101), and makes the display device 15 display the progress status indicated by the status data (Sd102).

The state notification unit 33 of the control system 20 refers to the state data received from the game device 10b, and judges whether the normal game is finished (Q103). When the normal game has not ended (Q103: NO), the state notification unit 33 shifts the process to step Q101. That is, until the end of the ordinary game, the operation of notifying the progress of the ordinary game to the game device 10a is repeated (Q101-Q102). On the other hand, when the normal game ends (Q103: Yes), the participation processing unit 32 judges whether or not the user Ub has won a prize in the normal game (Q104).

As described with reference to FIG. 4, the control device 11 of the game device 10b awards a prize to the user Ub who has won a prize in the normal game (S104). When the user Ub wins the normal game (Q104: Yes), the participation processing unit 32 rewards the user Ua who participated in the normal game (Q105). For example, a predetermined amount of play value is given to the user Ua as an award. The play value given to the user Ua is an example of the "first bonus".

Incidentally, in the normal participation process Q1 (Sb105) shown in FIG. 8, no friendship (one-way friendship and two-way friendship) is established between the user Ua and the user Ub (selected user U). In addition, in the normal joining process Q1 (Sc102) shown in FIG. 13, a one-way friendship or a two-way friendship is established between the user Ua and the user Ub (logged-in user U). When the user Ub wins a prize in an ordinary game (Q104: Yes) and rewards the user Ua, the participation processing unit 32 determines whether a two-way friendship relationship has been established between the user Ua and the user Ub (Q106).

In the case where no two-way friend relationship has been established between user Ua and user Ub (Q106: No), there is no friend relationship established between user Ua and user Ub, and there is an established friendship relationship between user Ua and user Ub. One-way friendship. If the two-way friendship has not been established (Q106: No), the participation processing unit 32 determines whether the user Ua and the user Ub have established a one-way friendship (Q107).

When there is a one-way friendship established (Q107: Yes), the participation processing unit 32 adds a predetermined value to the exchange point x5 of the user Ua who is a normal game participant (Q108). On the other hand, when the friendship between the user Ua and the user Ub is not established (S107: NO), the communication point x5 is not given to the user Ua (Q108).

Also, when there is a two-way friendship (Q106: Yes), the participation processing unit 43 adds a predetermined value to the exchange point x5 of the user Ub who plays the normal game and the exchange point x5 of the participant user Ua. on both. Also, if the user Ub is defeated in the normal game (Q104: No), the payout of the play value and the exchange point x5 is not performed (Q105-Q109). Even if the user Ub loses the normal game, the exchange point x5 can be given to the user Ua (and the user Ub). That is, as a benefit for participating in the normal game, the user Ua (and the user Ub) may be given exchange points x5 regardless of the result of the normal game of the user Ub. On the other hand, regarding the play value, it is preferable to control whether to give the play value to the user Ua according to the winning/losing of the normal game. Also, the exchange point x5 is an example of the "second bonus".

From the above example, it can be seen that when there is a two-way friendship between the user Ua and the user Ub (Q106: Yes), the user Ua and the user Ub are given x5 communication points. In the case of a two-way friendship (Q106: No), communication points x5 are given to the user Ua. Moreover, when the friendship relationship is not established between the user Ua and the user Ub (Q107: No), the exchange point x5 is not given to the user Ua or the user Ub. That is, when the user Ua has a friendship relationship with the user Ub, in the case that the user Ub wins a prize, the user Ua can To obtain communication points x5, on the other hand, when no friendship relationship has been established between the user Ua and the user Ub, the user Ua is not allowed to obtain the communication points x5. It can be understood from the above description that the user Ua who has not registered a friend relationship with the user Ub is allowed to operate the normal game of the user Ub, and the user Ua who has a registered friend relationship with the user Ub is allowed to operate the normal game of the user Ub. Compared with the operation of the game, the operation of the user Ua who has not registered the friendship relationship is relatively restricted. On the other hand, when the user Ub wins a prize in a normal game, no matter whether there is a friend relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub and the type (one-way friend relationship/two-way friend relationship), the user Ua and the user Ub are given Rewards for both parties

The state notification unit 33 transmits state data indicating the result of the normal game to the game device 10a (Q11). The control device 11 of the game device 10a receives the status data sent from the control system 20 by the communication device 13 (Sd103), and the display device 15 displays the result of the normal game indicated by the status data (Sd104). The specific process for general participation in handling Q1 is as described above.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing specific steps of the special participation process Q2. When the user Ua selects the user Ub with a two-way friend relationship from the friend list L2 (Figure 11: Sa305), by operating the operating device 14, the user Ua can specify the desired amount of usage and instruct the game device 10a to use the game. value. The use of play value means that user Ua consumes play value (ie bet) in exchange for participating in a special game played by user Ub and is rewarded when user Ub wins a prize.

The control device 11 of the game device 10a receives an instruction to use the play value from the user Ua (Se101). Specifically, the control device 11 subtracts the usage amount from the number of play points held by the user Ua. The control device 11 transmits a notification M41 from the communication device 13 to the control system 20 (Se102). The notification M41 is a message indicating that the user Ua uses the play value for the special game of the user Ub, and includes the identification information x1 of the user Ua and the usage amount of the play value.

The participation processing unit 32 of the control system 20 executes the acceptance process R1 (Q201). The receiving process R1 is a place where the user Ua receives the use of the play value in the special game played by the user Ub. reason. Specifically, the acceptance process R1 is a process in which the participation processing unit 32 receives the notification M41 including the usage amount of the attraction value from the communication device 23 .

The state notification unit 33 of the control system 20 acquires state data indicating the progress state of the special game from the game device 10b (Q202). Specifically, the state notification unit 33 inquires the game device 10b about the state of the special game, and receives the state data transmitted from the game device 10b through the communication device 23 . The state notification unit 33 transmits the state data of the special game from the communication device 23 to the game device 10a (Q203). The control device 11 of the game device 10a receives the status data sent from the control system 20 through the device communication 13 (Se103), and causes the display device 15 to display the progress status indicated by the status data (Se104).

The control device 11 of the game device 10a refers to the status data received from the control system 20, and judges whether or not the special game is over (Se105). If the special game has not ended (Se105: NO), the control device 11 transfers the processing to step Se101. That is, until the end of the special game played by the user Ub, the process of accepting the instruction of using the play value (command including the usage amount) from the user Ua (Se101, Se102) and the state display of the special game (Se103, Se104) are repeated. That is, the user Ua can adjust (for example, increase) the amount of play value used in the special game while checking the state of the special game at any time through the display of the display device 15 .

The state notification unit 33 of the control system 20 refers to the state data received from the game device 10b, and judges whether or not the special game has ended (Q204). If the special game has not ended (Q204: NO), the state notification unit 33 shifts the process to step Q201. That is, until the end of the special game, the operation of accepting the participation of the user Ua (Q201) and the operation of notifying the progress of the special game to the game device 10a (Q202-Q203) are repeated. On the other hand, when the special game ends (Q204: Yes), the participation processing unit 32 judges whether or not the user Ub has won a prize in the special game (Q205).

When the user Ub wins a prize in the special game (Q205: Yes), the entry processing unit 32 executes the payout process R2 (Q206). The award process R2 is awarded by the user Ub who won a prize in the special game. Processing of rewards to user Ua. The participation processing unit 32 of the first embodiment gives the user Ua as a reward the amount of play value (hereinafter referred to as "reward amount") corresponding to the usage amount designated by the user Ua. For example, an amount obtained by multiplying the usage amount by a predetermined coefficient is calculated as the bonus amount. In addition, in the award processing R2, the participation processing unit 32 awards communication points x5 to both the user Ua and the user Ub. Specifically, a predetermined value is added to the exchange points x5 of each of the user Ua and the user Ub. On the other hand, when the user Ub loses the special game (Q205: No), the participation processing unit 32 does not execute the payout process.

Specifically, in the payout process R2, the participation processing unit 32 transmits a notification M42 indicating the reward amount of the play value from the communication device 23 to the game device 10a. After the special game ends (Se105: Yes), the control device 11 of the game device 10a receives the notification M42 sent from the control system 20 through the communication device 13 (Se106). The control device 11 adds the reward amount indicated by the notification M42 to the amount of play value held by the user Ua (Se107). That is, the play value that the user Ua can use for the lottery game increases.

When the payout process R2 is executed, or when the user Ub loses the special game (Q205: No), the state notification unit 33 transmits state data representing the result of the special game (winning/losing) to the game device 10a (Q207). The control device 11 of the game device 10a receives the state data sent from the control system 20 through the communication device 13 (Se108), and causes the display device 15 to display the result of the special game represented by the state data (Se109). The specific procedures for special participation in handling Q2 are as described above.

As explained above, in the first embodiment, the user Ua who has a relationship (two-way friendship) with the user Ub can participate in the special game played by the user Ub. Specifically, the user Ua participates in a special game by using the play value, and receives rewards according to the result of the special game played by the user Ub. That is, the user Ua can easily share the experience of the special game with the user Ub (who has a relationship of logging in with the user Ua).

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the user Ua can participate in the special game while confirming the state of the special game played by the user Ub. Therefore, the user Ua can participate in the special game while confirming the state of the special game played by the user Ub. For example, the user Ua determines the usage amount (betting amount) of the play value while confirming the game state of the user Ub.

Incidentally, as shown in the first embodiment, the user Ua who has established a two-way friendship with the user Ub is allowed to participate in a special game played by the user Ub. On the other hand, the user Uc (third user) who has not established a two-way friendship relationship with the user Ub is not allowed to participate in the special game played by the user Ub. It can be understood from the above description that the operations of the user Uc are relatively limited due to the operations allowed by the user Uc due to the relationship with the user Ub and the operations allowed by the user Ua due to the relationship with the user Ub. The user Ua is a user U that has a login relationship with the user Ub, and the user Uc is a user U that has no login relationship with the user Ub. According to the above-described configuration, by registering the relationship with the user Ub, restrictions on operations permitted for the lottery game are relaxed. Therefore, the registration relationship between users U can be facilitated.

[Second Implementation Type]

The second embodiment of the present invention will be described, and in each of the embodiments exemplified below, for elements having the same functions as those of the first embodiment, the reference numerals used in the description of the first embodiment will be used. , and its detailed description is omitted appropriately.

In the first embodiment, a mode in which the user Ua participates in a special game that the user Ub is actually playing is shown. However, during the period when the user Ua is playing the lottery game, it is expected that the state where the user Ub is playing the special game may not occur at all. Considering the above situation, in the second embodiment, the user Ua can make a reservation to participate in a special game that the user Ub will play later. That is, even if the user Ub does not play the special game while the user Ua is playing the lottery game, the user Ua can use the play value for the special game of the user Ub and obtain rewards according to the result of the special game.

When the user Ua selects a desired logged-in user U from the friend list L2 (Sa305), and designates the number of game values to be used in the special game (Se101), the participation processing unit 32 of the second embodiment executes the acceptance process. Process R1(Q201). The user Ua selects the command to log in the user U and the usage amount of the play value, which is equivalent to the command to reserve and participate in the special game. When the reservation for participation is instructed, the user Ua can end the lottery game without waiting for the participation of the special game.

In the acceptance process R1 of the second embodiment, the participation processing unit 32 stores the reservation data D indicating that the user Ua has made a reservation to participate in the storage device 22 . As shown in FIG. 16 , the reservation data D includes identification information x1 of the user Ua, identification information x1 of the user Ub who is a special game selected by the user Ua to participate in, and the amount of play value Zb used. After the reservation data D is stored, the special game played by the user Ub starts. When the special game is over, the participation processing unit 32 adds to the reservation data D a material showing the result of the special game, as shown by a dotted line in FIG. 16 . Also, when the user Ub wins a prize in the special game, the participation processing unit 32 also adds to the reservation data D the reward amount Zp of the play value given to the user Ua as a reward.

At any time (eg, at a later date) after the end of the special game, the user Ua starts the lottery game. For example, when the user Ua logs into the game system 1, the lottery game starts. When it is detected that the user Ua has started the lottery game, the participation processing unit 32 of the control system 20 executes the payout process R2. In the payout process R2 of the second embodiment, the participation processing unit 32 sends a notification M42 indicating the reward amount Zp added to the reservation material D to the game device 10a (Q206). Similar to the first embodiment, the control device 11 of the game device 10a adds the bonus amount Zp indicated by the notification M42 to the amount of play value held by the user Ua (Se107). Furthermore, the status notification unit 33 transmits the status data indicating the result of the special game added to the reservation data D to the game device 10a (Q207). The control device 11 of the game device 10a causes the display device 15 to display the result of the special game indicated by the situation data (Se108, Se109).

As can be understood from the above description, the participation processing unit 32 of the second embodiment executes the reward processing R2 after the user Ua starts the user game system 1 after executing the acceptance processing R1 when the user Ua instructs to reserve participation. That is, after the user starts the user game system (for example, logs in), the payout process R2 is executed. Therefore, during the progress of the special game of the user Ub, the user Ua does not necessarily need to be using the game system 1 . For example, the user Ua returns home after instructing to make an appointment to participate, for example, starts to use the game system 1 after tomorrow, and can obtain rewards according to the results of the special game. Also, in the second embodiment, the same effect as that of the first embodiment is achieved.

[Third Implementation Type]

In each of the above-mentioned types, it is assumed that the user Ua and the user Ub use the game device 10 (10a, 10b) (hereinafter referred to as "state A") in different amusement facilities, but the user Ua and the user Ub are not related to the game. The relationship of the device 10 is not limited to the above examples. For example, it is also possible to assume that the user Ua and the user Ub use different game devices located in one amusement facility (hereinafter referred to as "state B"), or that the user Ua and the user Ub use the same game device 10 state (hereinafter referred to as "state C"). The state B can also be said to be a state where the game device 10a and the game device 10b are installed in one attraction. In addition, the state C can also be said to be a state in which the game device 10a used by the user Ua and the game device 10b used by the user Ub constitute a single device. The participation processing unit 32 can identify whether the states of the user Ua and the user Ub correspond to the states A to C by referring to the state information x3 of each user profile X.

The participation processing unit 32 of the third embodiment changes the form of the participation process Q according to whether the user Ua and the user Ub are in the above-mentioned state A to state C. Specifically, the participation processing section 32 sets the maximum value of the amount of play value that the user Ua can use for the special game played by the user Ub (hereinafter referred to as "maximum usage amount"). It differs depending on the situation of the user Ua and the user Ub. For example, the participation processing unit 32 notifies the game device 10 of the maximum usage amount according to the status of the user Ua and the user Ub. The amount of usage that the control device 11 of the game device 10 will receive from the user Ua and the user Ub Zb is limited within the range notified from the participation processing unit 32 to be equal to or less than the maximum usage amount. For example, the maximum usage amount of state C exceeds the maximum usage amount of case B, and the maximum usage amount of state B exceeds the maximum usage amount of state A, and the maximum usage amount is set separately for each state. That is, state B is treated more favorably than state A with respect to participation in the special game. Therefore, attendance of the user Ua and the user Ub at the same attraction together (case B or case C) is more promoted than that of the user Ua and user Ub attending different attractions (case A). Also, state C is more favorable than state A. Therefore, the user Ua and the user Ub are more encouraged to play together on the same game device 10 (state C) than the user Ua and the user Ub use different game devices 10 (state B).

The same effects as in the first embodiment are achieved in the third embodiment. In addition, in the third embodiment, there is an advantage of diversifying the modes of participating in the process Q according to the relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub and the game system 1 (the positional relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub).

[Fourth Implementation Type]

Fig. 17 is a schematic diagram of a game image G1 used in a normal game of the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17 , the game image G1 of the fourth embodiment is an image in which a plurality of lottery numbers N selected by the lottery device 16 by lottery are arranged on a plane. A plurality of lottery numbers N are divided into a first group N1 and a second group N2. A plurality of lottery numbers N constituting the first group N1 are arranged in a circular shape. On the other hand, a plurality of lottery numbers N constituting the second group N2 are arranged in an annular shape in the area surrounded by the first group N1. The control device 11 moves the plurality of lottery numbers N of the second group N2 in the circumferential direction in response to an instruction from the user U to the operating device 14 . On the other hand, the position of each lottery number N in the first group N1 is fixed. However, a configuration in which the plurality of lottery numbers N of the first group N1 move in the circumferential direction can also be assumed.

All the multiple lottery numbers N are adjacent to two or more other lottery numbers N respectively. For example, each lottery number N of the second group N2 is adjacent to two lottery numbers N of the second group N2 and one lottery number N of the first group N1 located on both sides in the circumferential direction. In addition, the specific lottery numbers N (specifically, "1" to "5") in the first group N1 are related to the two numbers of the first group N1 located on both sides in the circumferential direction. N adjacent lottery numbers, the remaining lottery numbers N of the first group N1 (specifically, "6" to "15") are adjacent to one lottery number N of the first group N1 and one lottery number N of the second group N2

A plurality of lottery numbers N are respectively set to a valid state or an invalid state. The lottery number N in the valid state and the lottery number N in the invalid state are displayed in different ways. In the initial stage after the normal game starts, as shown in Figure 17. Among the plurality of lottery numbers N, set specific lottery numbers N (specifically, "1" to "5") to the valid state, and set the remaining lottery numbers N (specifically, "6" to "25") ) is set to an invalid state.

In an ordinary game, the lottery device 16 repeats a lottery operation of randomly selecting any one of a plurality of lottery numbers N (hereinafter referred to as "selected number N") a predetermined number of times. When the selected number N is in the invalid state, the control device 11 changes the selected number N from the invalid state to the valid state. For example, in state 1 of FIG. 18 , when the selection number N "7" in the invalid state is selected by lottery, as in state 2, the selection number N "7" is changed from the invalid state to the valid state.

When the selected number N is already in the valid state, the control device 11 sets one or more lottery numbers N adjacent to the selected number N to the valid state. For example, in state 2 of FIG. 18 , when the lottery number N "1" that is already in a valid state is selected by lottery, just like state 3, the lottery number N "6" adjacent to the lottery number N "1" is changed from An invalid state transitions to a valid state. In addition, when the lottery number N adjacent to the selected number N in the valid state is already in the valid state, the control device 11 sets another lottery number N adjacent to the selected number N to the valid state. For example, in state 2 of Figure 18, when the lottery number "7" adjacent to the lottery number N "1" is already in a valid state, just like state 3, the lottery number N" adjacent to the lottery number N "7" 17" also transitioned from an invalid state to a valid state. As described above, when the lottery number N adjacent to the selected number N is already in the valid state, other lottery numbers N adjacent to the lottery number N are also set to be valid in a chain.

The control device 11 counts the number N of lottery numbers N that are valid when the physical lottery drawing performed by the lottery drawing device 16 is repeated for a predetermined number of times, and rewards the user U according to the number. For example, the number corresponding to the lottery number N in the valid state is added to the number of amusement value held by the user U.

The same effects as in the first embodiment are achieved in the fourth embodiment. In addition, in the fourth embodiment, there is a possibility that a plurality of lottery numbers N are sequentially changed into a valid state. That is, a large number of lottery numbers N can be converted into a valid state at one time according to the result of one physical lottery draw. Therefore, it is possible to provide the user U with an ordinary game with high entertainment value.

〔Modification〕

Various modifications can be made in each of the above-mentioned exemplary forms, respectively. Specific modifications that can be respectively applied to the above-mentioned embodiments will be described below. Two or more aspects arbitrarily selected in the following examples may be combined within a non-contradictory range.

(1) The method for establishing friendship between users U is not limited to the examples of various types mentioned above. For example, when the user Ub agrees to the request of the user Ua, the control device 21 of the control system 20 may also register the friendship between the user Ua and the user Ub (for example, a two-way friendship).

In addition, for example, the friendship relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub can be registered by using an authentication code composed of numeric characters. Specifically, the game device 10a presents the authentication code to the user Ua through the display device 15 . The user Ua notifies, for example, the user Ub who is an acquaintance of the user Ua of the authentication code presented by the game device 10a. For example, the authentication code can be notified to the user Ub by any method such as email or SMS (Short Message Service). The user Ub inputs the authentication code notified by the user Ua into the game device 10b. When the authentication code prompted to the user Ua matches the authentication code input by the user Ub, the control device 21 of the control system 20 registers the friendship relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub.

The total number of users U with whom each user U can establish a friendship relationship may be limited within a range below a predetermined value. In addition, it is assumed that the friendship between users U can be canceled according to an instruction from each user U. Also preferably, a locking function that does not accept instructions to cancel the friendship between users U can be set for the friendship between users U.

(2) Among the above-mentioned types, the establishment of a two-way friendship between the user Ua and the user Ub is a condition for the user Ua to participate in the special game played by the user Ub. However, the relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub required for the user Ua to participate in the user Ub's special game is not limited to a two-way friendship. For example, if there is a one-way friendship between the user Ua and the user Ub, the user Ua can also be allowed to participate in the special game of the user Ub. That is, a relationship in which the user Ua pays attention to the user Ub or a relationship in which the user Ua is followed by the user Ub is a condition for the user Ua to participate.

(3) In each of the above types, the user U who has played the normal game that the user Ua participated in is registered as the candidate user U, but the conditions of the candidate user U are not limited to the above examples. For example, another user U who participates in a normal game played by the user Ua may also be registered as the candidate user U. That is, a user U associated with the user Ua in a past game (for example, a normal game) is selected as a candidate user U as a candidate for establishing a friendship relationship with the user Ua. However, prior association with user Ua is not a necessary condition for candidate user U. That is, any user U that has no connection with the user Ua in the past may be selected as the candidate user U.

(4) In each of the above-mentioned forms, when the user Ub wins a prize in a special game, the play value of the bonus amount is given to the user Ua according to the usage amount designated by the user Ua. However, the award amount given to the user Ua according to the result of the special game of the user Ub is not limited to the above example. For example, the user Ua may be provided with a bonus amount of play value corresponding to the amount of play value obtained by the user Ub winning a special game. For example, it is assumed that the greater the amount of play value the user Ub obtains by winning a special game, the greater the amount of reward given to the user Ua.

(5) In each of the above-mentioned forms, the play value is given as a reward to the user Ua participating in the special game of the user Ub, but the type of reward given to the user Ua is not limited to the above example. For example, the game value different from the game value used (bet) by the user Ub in the special game, objects such as items or characters that can be used in the lottery game, or the right to play a predetermined game can also be used as part of the special game. The reward of the game is given to the user Ub.

(6) In each of the above-mentioned types, although the user Ua who has registered a two-way friendship relationship with the user Ub is allowed to participate in the special game played by the user Ub as an example, whether to control whether the user has a relationship with the user Ub or not The operations allowed by the user Ua are not limited to participating in a special game. For example, when a specific relationship (eg, one-way friendship or two-way friendship) is established between the user Ua and the user Ub, it can be assumed that the user Ua and the user Ub are allowed to exchange messages. In addition, under the condition that a specific relationship is established between the user Ua and the user Ub, it can be assumed that the display device 15 of each game device 10 displays the relationship among a plurality of users U including the user Ua and the user Ub. ranking. The control device 21 of the control system 20 calculates the total value of the acquired amount of play value in the group including the user Ua and the user Ub, compares the total value with other groups and performs ranking, and the ranking can also be displayed on each display device 15 .

In addition, the degree of operation allowed by each user U can be gradually controlled according to the relationship between users U. Preferably, in a particular game played by the user Ub, the upper limit (maximum usage amount) of the play value allowed to the user Ua is changed according to the relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub. For example, the control device 21 controls the maximum amount of usage according to the relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub. The maximum amount of usage when there is a two-way friend relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub is greater than that when there is only a one-way friend between the two. The maximum usage of the relationship. In addition, for example, it is also conceivable that when there is a two-way friendship relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub, compared with only the establishment of a one-way friendship relationship, the user Ua and the user Ub can establish a two-way friendship relationship. Types of messages to be exchanged or patterns in which the number of characters increases.

(7) The information displayed in the friend list L2 is not limited to the information illustrated in FIG. 12 . For example, whether or not each logged-in user U is playing a game may be displayed in the friend list L2. In addition, when the logged-in user U uses the game device 10 capable of selectively playing any one of a plurality of game modes, the game mode selected by the logged-in user U may be displayed in the friend list L2. It is also conceivable that the user U who participates in the lottery game can choose which type of game mode he wants to participate in.

(8) In each of the above-mentioned types, although the user Ua and the user Ub play the same type of lottery game as an example, when the user Ua and the user Ub play different types of games, the above-mentioned same rules can also be applied. type. That is, the game provided by the game device 10a and the game provided by the game device 10b may be different kinds of games. In the above mode, the game type that each logged-in user U is currently playing may also be displayed in the friend list L2.

(9) In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, although the use amount of the play value is exemplified in a structure in which the value is variable according to the instruction from the user Ua, the play value used by the user Ua in the special game of the user Ub The amount of value (used amount) may be a fixed value that does not depend on an instruction from the user Ua. Similarly, the reward amount given to the user Ua may be a fixed value that does not depend on a particular game result. Similarly, for an ordinary game played by the user Ub, both the form in which the user Ua can indicate the amount of play value used and the form in which the amount of play value used is a fixed value can be adopted. Therefore, the amount of play value given (Q105) to the user Ua when the user Ub wins in the normal game may be a variable value or a fixed value.

(10) In the above-mentioned various types, the type in which the user Ua participates in the special game played by the user Ub is taken as an example, but the type of the lottery game that the user Ub participates in is not limited to the special game. For example, it is conceivable that the user Ua participates in games other than normal games and special games. As can be understood from the above examples, any user Ua can participate in games other than the special game played by the user Ub, regardless of whether he has a friend relationship with the user Ub. It is preferable that only the user Ua who has registered a friendship relationship (one-way friendship or two-way friendship) with the user Ub can participate in the game. In addition, the lottery game is taken as an example in the above-mentioned embodiments, but the types of games of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned examples.

(11) In the above-mentioned various types of ordinary games, when a friendship relationship is established between the user Ua and the user Ub, then one or both of the user Ua and the user Ub will be given the exchange point x, if not Establishing a friendship relationship does not give user Ua and user Ub exchange points x5. The structure in which rewards to the user U are different depending on whether there is a friendship between the user Ua and the user Ub is not limited to the above example. For example, when the user Ub wins a prize in a normal game, the amount of play value given (Q105) to the user Ua may differ depending on whether there is a friend relationship between the user Ua and the user Ub. For example, it is also conceivable that when a friendship relationship is established between the user Ua and the user Ub, the amount of play value assigned to the user Ua is greater than the amount of play value assigned to the user Ua when the friendship relationship is not established.

(12) In each of the above-mentioned forms, the form in which the game device 10a and the game device 10b are separately constituted is taken as an example, but the game device 10a and the game device 10b may also be integrally constituted. It is also conceivable, for example, that the gaming unit comprises a lottery unit provided with a lottery device 16 and a plurality of stations used by different users U. One of the plurality of stations corresponds to the game device 10a, and the other station corresponds to the game device 10b. Also shown in State C in the third embodiment is a state in which the user Ua uses one of the stations of the game unit (game device 10a) and the user Ub uses the other station (game device 10b).

(13) In each of the above-mentioned forms, although the form in which the user Ua indicates the usage amount of the play value in the special game is taken as an example, it is also conceivable that the user Ua who participates in the special game of the user Ub can select a plurality of one of the options. For example, the user Ua may select any one of a plurality of usage amounts related to play value. The participation processing unit 32 accepts the user Ub in the acceptance processing R1 The selection of the amount to use serves as an instruction to use the game value. When the user Ub wins a prize in the special game, the play value of the bonus amount corresponding to the usage amount selected by the user Ua is given to the user Ua.

In addition, it is also conceivable that in the special game in which the user Ub wins one of a plurality of lottery prizes, the user Ua participating in the special game can select one of a plurality of lottery prizes. The reward amount given to the user Ua by the participation processing unit 32 may also be changed according to the difference between the prize drawn by the user Ub and the prize selected by the user Ua. As can be seen from the above example, it is better to select one of multiple options for the user Ua who participates in the special game, and give rewards to the user Ua according to the result of the user Ub playing the special game. For example, when the user Ua and the user Ub select a common lottery prize, when the user Ub wins a prize in a special game, a reward is also given to the user Ua. In addition, when the user Ua and the user Ub select different draw prizes, there may be a situation where one of the user Ua and the user Ub wins while the other loses. For example, it is conceivable that the user Ua is rewarded for winning a lottery, while the user Ub is not rewarded for losing, or the user Ub is rewarded for winning a lottery, while the user Ua is not. Cases where no award is given due to failure

(14) In each of the above-mentioned forms, although the game system 1 provided with the control system 20 separated from the plurality of game devices 10 is taken as an example, it is also conceivable that the functions of the control system 20 illustrated in the above-mentioned various forms are mounted on Any one of a plurality of game devices 10 is a double type, or the function is installed in a plurality of game devices 10 in a distributed manner. That is, the control system 20 separate from the plurality of game devices 10 is not essential. Also, some functions of the control system 20 may be installed on one or more game devices 10 .

(15) The functions of the control system 20 in each of the above embodiments are realized by cooperation of one or more processors constituting the control device 21 and programs stored in the storage device 22 . The programs according to each of the above-mentioned modes can be provided in a form stored in a computer-readable recording medium and installed in a computer. The recording medium is, for example, a non-transitory recording medium, Optical recording media (optical discs) such as CD-ROMs are a good example, but also include any known type of recording media, such as semiconductor recording media or magnetic recording media. Non-transitory recording media includes any recording media other than transitory, propagating signals, and does not exclude volatile recording media. In addition, in the configuration in which the transmitting device transmits the program via the communication network 2, the recording medium for storing the program in the transmitting device corresponds to the above-mentioned non-transitory recording medium.

〔Supplementary explanation〕

For example, the following preferred aspects of the present invention can be understood from the above description. In addition, in order to make each aspect easy to understand, reference numerals are shown in parentheses for convenience below, but it is not intended to limit the present invention to the aspects of the drawings.

[Supplementary Note 1]

A game system (1) according to an aspect of the present invention (Supplementary Explanation 1) includes a relationship registration unit (31) for registering a plurality of users (Ub) including a first user (Ub) and a second user (Ua). U) the relationship between; and the participation processing part (32), which executes the participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: acceptance processing (R1), from the second user who has registered the relationship with the first user (Ub) The user (Ua) accepts the use of the play value of the game played by the first user (Ub); and the conferring process (R2), in response to the As a result, an award is awarded to the second user (Ua). According to the above aspect, the second user (Ua) who has a login relationship with the first user (Ub) can participate in the game played by the first user (Ub). Specifically, the second user (Ua) participates in the game using the play value, and obtains rewards according to the game result of the first user (Ub). Therefore, the second user (Ua) can easily share the gaming experience with the first user (Ub) (who has a login relationship with the second user (Ua)).

A "relationship" between multiple users (U) is, for example, a relationship established by a one-way request from one of user A and user B to the other (one-way friendship), or, user A A relationship established with user B through a two-way request (two-way friend relationship).

"Game" can be of any type. For example, as an example of a "game", a lottery game in which a lottery process (for example, a physical lottery or an electronic lottery) is executed for determining the winning/losing (losing) of the user (U). However, the invention is applicable to any game, for example, a fighting game, where the first user (Ub) plays against other users; a competitive game, where the first user (Ub) plays against another user (U) in a sports or chess Competition among games (board game) etc.; music game, the first user (Ub) operates in time along with the music; action game, the first user (Ub) achieves various purposes by operating the character; search game, the first user (Ub) Ub) Search various places by manipulating characters.

"Play value" is a tangible or intangible value used as consideration for playing a game. Tangible play value is, for example, physical medals (tokens), money (coins) or tickets. Intangible play value is, for example, electronic medals, electronic money (electronic money), credits or points.

The "use" of play value is equivalent to consuming play value, as a consideration for playing the game, or as a consideration for obtaining rewards. The act of using play value as consideration for obtaining a reward is also known as "staking".

The "reward" is a value given to the second user (Ua) as a consideration for participating in the game. The type of "reward" may be arbitrary, and for example, the same play value as that used by the user (U) is an example of a reward. However, the type of play value used by the second user (Ua) to participate in the game and the type of reward given to the second user (Ua) may be different. For example, the virtual objects (such as props or characters) that the user (U) can use in the game, or the points that can be used in the game, can also be given to the second user (Ua) as a "reward". In addition, the right to play a specific game, or a tangible object such as an item related to the game may also be given to the second user as a "reward".

"Awarding the second user (Ua) with an award according to the result of the game" means that whether or not the second user (Ua) is given an award or not depends on the result of the game. For example, when the first user (Ub) wins a prize in the lottery game, the second user (Ua) will get a reward, and when the first user (Ub) loses the lottery game, no reward will be given to the second user (Ua) . The amount of rewards given to the second user (Ua) may vary according to the amount of play value used by the second user (Ua), or may be a fixed amount.

[Supplementary Note 2]

A specific example of Supplementary Note 1 (Supplementary Note 2), wherein the plurality of users (U) further includes a third user (U) who has an unregistered relationship with the first user (Ub). The relationship between the third user (U) and the first user (Ub) and the operation that the third user (U) is allowed to perform on the game is the same as the relationship between the second user (Ua) and the Compared with the relationship of the first user (Ub) and the operation of the second user (Ua) allowed for the game, the operations performed by the third user (U) are more restricted. According to the above aspect, by registering the relationship between users (U), restrictions on the operations allowed by each user (U) are relaxed. It is thus possible to facilitate the login relationship between users (U).

"Due to the relationship between the third user (U) and the first user (Ub), the third user (U) is allowed to perform operations on the game, and because the second user (Ua) is related to the first user ( The relationship between Ub) and the second user (Ua) is allowed to operate on the game, and the operation of the third user (U) is relatively restricted" refers to including, for example, in [Aspect 1], the first The operation that is not allowed by the third user (U) is allowed for the second user (Ua), or in [Aspect 2] the second user (Ua) and the third user (U) Both parties are allowed to perform specific operations, the third user (U) and the second The user (Ua) is relatively restricted. As a specific example of Aspect 1, for example, a type in which the second user (Ua) is allowed to participate in the game played by the first user (Ub) and the third user (U) is not allowed to participate , or a dialogue (message exchange) with the first user (Ub), the second user (Ua) is allowed but the third user (U) is not allowed. Also, as a specific example of aspect 2, it is conceivable that in the game played by the first user (Ub), the amount of play value that the third user can use is limited to a predetermined value or less, while the second user can A pattern of using an amount of play value that exceeds a predetermined value.

[Supplementary Note 3]

In the specific example of Supplementary Note 2 (Supplementary Note 3), the game is the first game, and the participation processing unit (32) allows the second user (Ua) to use the play value of the first game. , and is allowed to use the play value of the second game played by the first user (Ub), for the third user (U) is allowed to use the play value of the second game, and is not allowed to use the play value of the second game The play value of a game. According to the above structure, the user (U) can participate in the first game of the first user (Ub) by registering the relationship with the first user (Ub), and the registration relationship between the users (U) can be promoted.

[Supplementary Note 4]

In the specific example of Supplementary Note 2 (Supplementary Note 3), the game is the first game, and the participation processing unit (32), when the first user (Ub) and the second user (Ua) In the case of a two-way relationship, the second user (Ua) is allowed to use the play value of the first game, and the play value of the second game played by the first user (Ub) is allowed to be used. Value, when the first user (Ub) and the second user (Ua) are registered as a one-way relationship, the second user (Ua) is allowed to use the second game Play value, does not allow said second user (Ua) to use the play value of said first game. In the above aspect, when there is a two-way login relationship between the first user (Ub) and the second user (Ua), the second The user (Ua) is allowed to use the play value of the first game. That is, it is possible to facilitate registration of a bidirectional relationship between users (U).

In the specific example of Supplementary Note 4 (Supplementary Note 5), the participation processing unit (32) rewards the second user (Ub) in response to the second game play result of the first user (Ub). Ua) The first reward, when the log-in relationship between the first user (Ub) and the second user (Ua) is a two-way relationship, it is awarded to the first user (Ub) and the second user (Ua) The second reward for both users (Ua) is given to the first user when the first user (Ub) and the second user (Ua) log into a one-way relationship. or (Ub) the second reward. According to the above aspect, when there is a two-way log-in relationship between the first user (Ub) and the second user (Ua), the second reward is given to the first user (Ub) and the second user (Ua). Therefore, the effect of promoting the user (U) to log into the bidirectional relationship is particularly significant.

[Supplementary Note 6]

A specific example of any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 5 (Supplementary Note 6), wherein the plurality of users (U) further includes a fourth user (U), the relationship registration unit (31), in the multiple Among the users (U), prompt two or more users (U) related to the fourth user (U) when playing the first game in the past, among the two or more users prompted In (U), the relationship between the user (U) selected by the fourth user (U) and the fourth user (U) is registered. According to the above aspect, it is possible to register the relationship between the related users (U) in the games played by each user (U) in the past.

[Supplementary Note 7]

The game system (1) of any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 6 (Supplementary Note 7), which has a status notification unit (33) for notifying the second user (Ua) of the first user (Ub) progress of playing the first game. According to the above aspect, the second user (Ua) can participate in the game while confirming the state of the game played by the first user (Ub). For example, the second The user (Ua) can determine the usage amount (betting amount) of the play value while confirming the game state of the first user (Ub).

[Supplementary Note 8]

In the specific example (Supplementary Note 8) of any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 7, when the second user (Ua) instructs to make a reservation for participation, the participation processing unit (32) executes the After receiving the process (R1), when the second user (Ua) starts to use (for example, log in) the game system, the payout process (R2) is executed. That is, during the game of the first user (Ub), the second user (Ua) does not necessarily have to be using the game system (1). For example, after the second user (Ua) indicates to go home after making an appointment to participate, for example, after starting to use the game system (1) tomorrow, rewards can be obtained according to the results of the game.

[Supplementary Note 9]

In the specific example (Supplementary Note 9) of any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 8, in the participation processing unit (32), in response to the first user (Ub) and the second user (Ua) Whether one game device (10) is used, a different game device (10) in one facility is used, or a game device (10) in a different facility is used, and the aspect of the participation process is changed. According to the above aspect, the form of participating in the process can be diversified according to the positional relationship of the game devices (10) used by the first user (Ub) and the second user (Ua).

[Supplementary Note 10]

"State of participation in processing" is a condition or method related to participation in processing. Examples of the conditions related to the participation process in the specific example of Supplementary Note 9 (Supplementary Note 10) are, for example, the maximum value of the number of play points that can be used by the second user (that is, the maximum number of bets), or the maximum number of bets given to the second user. 2. A range or condition of the amount of incentives for the user (eg in relation to the amount of play value used). In addition, methods related to participating in processing, such as methods of participating in processing related visual or auditory effects.

[Supplementary Note 11]

A game control method according to an aspect (Supplementary Note 11) of the present invention, wherein the relationship between multiple users (U) is registered, and participation processing is performed, wherein the participation processing includes: acceptance processing (R1), among multiple Among the users (U), the use of the play value of the game played by the first user (Ub) is accepted from the second user (Ua) who has registered a relationship with the first user (Ub); and the giving process ( R2), rewarding the second user (Ua) in response to the result of the game played by the first user (Ub).

[Supplementary Note 12]

A program according to an aspect of the present invention (Supplementary Note 12) is a program that enables a computer system to function as the following units, and includes: a relationship registration unit (31) for registering relationships including a plurality of users (U); And the participation processing unit (32) executes participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: acceptance processing (R2), among multiple users (U), from the second user who has registered the relationship with the first user (Ub) The user (Ua) accepts the use of the play value of the game played by the first user (Ub); and the conferring process (R2), in response to the result of the game played by the first user (Ub) A reward is awarded to said second user (Ua).

21: Control device

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Claims (12)

A game system comprising: a relationship registration unit for registering a relationship between a plurality of users including a first user and a second user; and a participation processing unit for executing participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting the second user logging in a relationship with the first user accepts use of play value of a game played by the first user; and an award process, responsive to the outcome of the game played by the first user, Give the second user a reward; wherein the plurality of users further includes a third user who is not registered with the first user, and the third user is not registered due to the relationship between the third user and the first user. operations that the third user is allowed to perform on the game, compared to operations that the second user is allowed to perform on the game due to the relationship between the second user and the first user, the operations performed by the third user are less Restricted; wherein the game is a first game, the participation processing unit allows use of play value of the first game for the second user, and allows use of play value of a second game played by the first user, The third user is allowed to use the play value of the second game, but not allowed to use the play value of the first game. A game system comprising: a relationship registration unit for registering a relationship between a plurality of users including a first user and a second user; and The participation processing unit executes the participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting processing, accepting the use of the play value of the game played by the first user from the second user who has registered a relationship with the first user; and awarding processing, in response to the result of the game played by the first user, awarding the second user an award; wherein the game is the first game, the participation processing unit, when the first user and the second user In the case of a two-way relationship, the second user is allowed to use the play value of the first game and the play value of the second game played by the first user, when the first user and In the case of a one-way relationship between the second users, the second user is allowed to use the play value of the second game, and the second user is not allowed to use the play value of the first game. A game system comprising: a relationship registration unit for registering a relationship between a plurality of users including a first user and a second user; and a participation processing unit for executing participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting the second user logging in a relationship with the first user accepts use of play value of a game played by the first user; and an award process, responsive to the outcome of the game played by the first user, awarding the second user with an award; Wherein, when the second user instructs to reserve participation, the participation processing unit executes the bonus processing when the second user starts to use the game system after executing the acceptance processing. A game system comprising: a relationship registration unit for registering a relationship between a plurality of users including a first user and a second user; and a participation processing unit for executing participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting the second user logging in a relationship with the first user accepts use of play value of a game played by the first user; and an award process, responsive to the outcome of the game played by the first user, rewarding the second user; wherein in the participation processing part, in response to whether the first user and the second user use one game device, use different game devices in one facility, or use different game devices in different facilities game device, and change the appearance of the participation process. A game control method implemented by a computer system, wherein: registering a relationship between a plurality of users, and executing participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting processing, among the plurality of users, starting from the registered and first user The second user in the relationship accepts the use of the play value of the game played by the first user; and awarding process, responsive to the outcome of the game played by the first user, awarding the second user an award; wherein The multiple users further include a third user who is not registered with the first user, The operations that the third user is allowed to perform on the game because of the relationship between the third user and the first user are not the same as the operations that the second user is allowed to perform due to the relationship between the second user and the first user. Compared with the operation allowed for the game, the operation performed by the third user is relatively restricted; wherein the game is the first game, and the participation processing unit allows the second user to use the play value of the first game , and the play value of the second game played by the first user is allowed to be used, the play value of the second game is allowed to be used for the third user, and the play value of the first game is not allowed to be used. A game control method implemented by a computer system, wherein: registering a relationship between a plurality of users, and executing participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting processing, among the plurality of users, starting from the registered and first user The second user in the relationship accepts the use of the play value of the game played by the first user; and awarding process, responsive to the outcome of the game played by the first user, awarding the second user an award; wherein The game is the first game, and the participation processing unit allows the second user to use the play value of the first game when the first user and the second user are registered in a two-way relationship, and allows using the play value of the second game played by the first user, When the registration between the first user and the second user is a one-way relationship, the second user is allowed to use the play value of the second game, and the second user is not allowed to use the play value of the first game. play value. A game control method implemented by a computer system, wherein: registering a relationship between a plurality of users, and executing participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting processing, among the plurality of users, starting from the registered and first user The second user in the relationship accepts the use of the play value of the game played by the first user; and awarding process, responsive to the outcome of the game played by the first user, awarding the second user an award; wherein When the second user instructs to reserve participation, the participation processing unit executes the bonus processing when the second user starts to use the game system after executing the acceptance processing. A game control method implemented by a computer system, wherein: registering a relationship between a plurality of users, and executing participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting processing, among the plurality of users, starting from the registered and first user The second user in the relationship accepts the use of the play value of the game played by the first user; and awarding process, responsive to the outcome of the game played by the first user, awarding the second user an award; wherein In the participation processing section, the participation process is changed in response to whether the first user and the second user use one game device, use different game devices in one facility, or use game devices in different facilities. appearance. A program that causes a computer system to function as: a relationship registry that registers relationships between multiple users; and The participation processing unit executes the participation processing, wherein the participation processing includes: accepting processing, among multiple users, accepting the play value of the game played by the first user from the second user who has registered a relationship with the first user and rewarding processing, rewarding the second user in response to the result of the game played by the first user; wherein the plurality of users further includes a third user who has an unregistered relationship with the first user Or, the operation that the third user is allowed to perform on the game due to the relationship between the third user and the first user is different from the operation that the second user is allowed to perform due to the relationship between the second user and the first user. Compared with the operation that the user is allowed to perform on the game, the operations performed by the third user are relatively restricted; wherein the game is the first game, and the participation processing unit allows the second user to use the first game. The play value, and the play value of the second game played by the first user is allowed to be used, the play value of the second game is allowed to be used by the third user, and the play value of the first game is not allowed to be used for the third user. A program for making a computer system function as the following parts: a relationship registration part, which registers a relationship including a plurality of users; , accepting use of play value of a game played by the first user from a second user who has registered a relationship with the first user; the second user award; Wherein the game is the first game, the participation processing unit allows the second user to use the play value of the first game when the first user and the second user are registered in a two-way relationship, and Allowing the use of the play value of the second game played by the first user, allowing the second user to use the second game when the first user and the second user are registered in a one-way relationship The play value of the first game is not allowed for the second user to use the play value of the first game. A program for making a computer system function as the following parts: a relationship registration part, which registers a relationship including a plurality of users; , accepting use of play value of a game played by the first user from a second user who has registered a relationship with the first user; The second user award; wherein, when the second user instructs to reserve participation, the participation processing unit executes the award when the second user starts to use the game system after executing the accepting process deal with. A program for making a computer system function as the following parts: a relationship registration part, which registers a relationship including a plurality of users; , accepting use of play value of a game played by the first user from a second user who has registered a relationship with the first user; and award processing, awarding the second user an award in response to the result of the game played by the first user; wherein in the participation processing section, in response to the first user and the second user using a game device, or use a different game device in one facility, or use a game device in a different facility, and change the aspect of the participation process.

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