JP2001079270A - Game system, game information preparing device and information memory medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system enabling a player to play a game reflecting various data collected based on the operation data of the player. SOLUTION: In this game system, a player's birthday, etc., included in the distribution requesting information to be transmitted from a cellular phone 200 are stored in user data 126, and the date and time, etc., when the cellular phone 200 accessed to a game data distribution device 100 are measured by a timer part 130 and stored in the user data 126. Game information reflecting the data in the user data 126 is prepared in an image preparing part 111 and distributed to the cellular phone 200 using a transmitting/receiving part 190.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a game system,
Regarding the game information generating device and the information storage medium,
The present invention relates to a game system, a game information generation device, and an information storage medium in which a game is played on a terminal by generating and distributing game information based on a request from the terminal.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A game system in which a game is played by displaying a game image on a screen of a so-called mobile phone has been realized.

In such a game system, game information, for example, page data of a game image is distributed from a predetermined distribution device to a mobile phone, and the game is played by updating the page.

However, in such a game system,
A one-way game that merely distributes game information has been played. For this reason, players were less familiar with the game and were less likely to enter the game world.

[0005] In addition, for example, a time-consuming game such as a parenting game or a practice mode of a baseball game may be performed in a short time in the game. In such a case,
Players get enthusiastic for a while, but get cold quickly,
As a result, you can't really get into the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to collect a variety of information based on operation information of a player, and to provide a game system and a game capable of playing a game in which the information is reflected. An object of the present invention is to provide an information generating device and an information storage medium.

[0007]

In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to the present invention generates game information based on distribution request information transmitted from a terminal device via a transmission path, and In the game system including a distribution device for transmitting to the terminal device, a game image is displayed based on the game information received at the terminal device, and the game is played, the distribution device receives distribution request information from the terminal device Means, control means for identifying the terminal device based on the received distribution request information, and updating user data for the terminal device stored in a predetermined storage area, and a player-specific game based on the user data. Game information generating means for generating information; and distribution-side transmitting means for transmitting the generated game information to the terminal device. It is characterized in.

Further, the information storage medium according to the present invention generates game information based on distribution request information transmitted from a terminal device via a transmission path, and stores information for transmission to the terminal device. In a computer-readable information storage medium, the information is a means for receiving distribution request information from the terminal device, based on the received distribution request information, identifies the terminal device, and is stored in a predetermined storage area. Control means for updating user data for the terminal device; game information generating means for generating player-specific game information based on the user data; and a distribution side for transmitting the generated game information to the terminal device. And transmitting means for realizing the information.

According to the present invention, by generating game information unique to a player, a player can view a screen created only for him / her on a terminal device. This allows the player to play the game with a sense of familiarity and fun.

[0010] Here, the game information corresponds to, for example, data for executing a game, a program, an object in which the data and the program are integrated, and the like.

The game information unique to the player reflects at least one of the player's name, address, birthday, blood type, constellation, game result, game execution time, game interruption time, and game start time. The game image and the like correspond to the game.

It is preferable that the game is a character breeding type game.

[0013] According to this, in the character breeding type game, the player can store the name given to the character and the breeding character on the distribution device side. Thereby, for example, even when playing a game on a terminal having a small storage area such as a mobile phone, the game can be played comfortably.

The character breeding games include, for example, racehorse breeding games, child rearing games, games for breeding baseball players, voice recognition and breeding games, love simulation games, educational games and the like. Various games in which characters and data related to the characters are changed by the operation of the game.

Preferably, the distribution request information includes attribute data of a player, and the control means stores the attribute data included in the distribution request information in the storage area as a part of the user data.

[0016] According to this, since the data registered by the player is reflected in the game, the player can have a close affinity for the game and enjoy the game.

Here, as the attribute data, for example, a player's name, address, date of birth, blood type, constellation, etc. are applicable.

[0018] The present invention further includes a measuring means for measuring at least one of a reception time of the distribution request information and a transmission time of the game information, wherein the control means transmits time data based on a measurement result of the measuring means to the user. Preferably, the data is stored in the storage area as a part of data.

Further, the information includes information for realizing a measuring means for measuring at least one of a reception time of the distribution request information and a transmission time of the game information, and the control means includes: It is preferable that time data based on the measurement result is stored in the storage area as a part of the user data.

According to this, by storing the distribution request information reception time and the game information transmission time, the action of the player can be grasped, and the game processing can be performed in accordance therewith. This allows players to make sure their actions are reflected in the game,
You can enjoy the game more.

Here, the time data corresponds to, for example, numerical data of time, time, and the like. More specifically, the time when the player started the game, the elapsed time since the player started the game, the elapsed time from the last time the player played the game to the time when the game was restarted, the frequency of the game, etc. I do.

Further, the user data includes result data in a player's game, and the control means includes:
Preferably, the result data is stored in the storage area as a part of the user data.

According to this, by storing the result of the game, it becomes possible to confirm the previous result when the player repeatedly plays the game.

Here, the result data includes, for example, points, rankings, lap times, items obtained,
Characters that have been obtained or raised are applicable.

When the game is restarted, the control means:
Based on the transmission time of the game information included in the time data and the reception time of the distribution request information at the time of restarting the game, measured by the measurement unit, a game interruption time is obtained,
Preferably, when the game interruption time is less than a predetermined value, the game information generating means generates game information that is disadvantageous in the progress of the game.

According to this, the game can be prevented from proceeding when the game interruption time is too short. That is,
For example, in training in a competitive horse training game or training in a baseball game, training or training is completed in a short time in a general game, although it actually takes time. For this reason, the interest of the game is lacking. By preventing the game from proceeding until the predetermined time has elapsed, it is possible to provide a game in which the player's interest in the game is maintained and the player is not bored.

Here, the game information disadvantageous in the progress of the game includes, for example, information indicating that the game does not progress, information indicating that the progress of the game is delayed, information that deteriorates the character breeding parameter, and the like. Although it corresponds, it is particularly preferable that the game image indicates that the breeding parameter of the character deteriorates.

According to this, by indicating to the player in the game image that the breeding parameters are degraded, it is possible to clearly communicate to the player that the game will not progress unless the time has elapsed.

When the game is restarted, the control means:
Based on the transmission time of the game information included in the time data and the reception time of the distribution request information at the time of restarting the game, measured by the measurement unit, a game interruption time is obtained,
When the game interruption time exceeds a predetermined value, it is preferable that the game information generation means generates game information that is advantageous in the progress of the game.

According to this, the game can be advanced when the game interruption time is long. That is, for example, in the training in the racehorse training game and the practice in the baseball game, the training and the practice are completed in a short time in a general game although it actually takes time. For this reason, the interest of the game is lacking. By causing the game to proceed only after a predetermined time has elapsed, it is possible to provide a game that keeps the player's interest in the game and hardly gets tired.

Here, the game information that is advantageous in the progress of the game includes, for example, information indicating that the game progresses, information indicating that the game progresses faster, information that improves the character breeding parameter, and the like. However, it is particularly preferable that the game image is a game image indicating that the breeding parameters of the character are improved.

According to this, the improvement in the breeding parameters is indicated to the player in the game image, so that the player can easily understand that the game progresses over time.

Further, the game information generating means generates game information based on a frequency of transmission and reception with the terminal device.

According to this, the game can be made advantageous or disadvantageous according to the frequency. In particular,
For example, in a character breeding type game, it is possible to raise a character to transmit and receive data frequently, but to raise a bad character when data is rarely transmitted and received.

Further, the distribution device includes communication amount measuring means for measuring a transmission / reception amount with the terminal device, and the game information generation means transmits game information based on the transmission / reception amount measured by the communication amount measurement unit. Preferably, it is produced.

Further, the information includes information for realizing a communication amount measuring unit for measuring an amount of transmission / reception with the terminal device, and the game information generation unit includes a transmission / reception amount measured by the communication amount measurement unit. It is preferable to generate game information based on the game information.

According to this, the game can be made advantageous or disadvantageous according to the amount of transmission / reception. Specifically, for example, in a character breeding type game, it is possible to raise a character if the amount of transmission / reception is large, but raise a bad character if data is rarely transmitted / received.

[0038] Further, it is preferable that the game information generating means generates game information indicating billing information based on an elapsed time from a reception time of the distribution request information measured by the measuring means.

According to this, the player can check the billing information and can appropriately prevent overplay of the game. In particular, this is effective when charging based on communication time is performed.

Preferably, the game information generating means generates game information indicating billing information based on the transmission / reception amount measured by the communication amount measuring means.

According to this, the player can check the billing information, and can appropriately prevent the game from being overplayed. This is particularly effective when a pay-as-you-go billing is performed.

[0042] The terminal device may include means for inputting operation information of a player, means for transmitting distribution request information including the operation information to the distribution device, and receiving the game information from the distribution device. It is preferable that the portable communication device includes a display unit that displays a game image included in the received game information.

According to this, in a game system such as a portable communication device having a small storage area and downloading and executing data almost every time, the game information distributed to the distribution device is held. A game can be played comfortably without having to keep game information on the terminal side.

Here, as the portable communication device, for example, a portable information terminal, a portable telephone, a portable game device, a portable PC (Personal Computer)
puter) and the like.

Further, the portable communication device is a portable telephone, and the display means displays the game image on the display integrally formed with the telephone and the display on the display. Preferably, a browser is included.

According to this, various game screens can be displayed by the browser, and the player can enjoy various games. As a service that provides information that can be displayed using a browser of such a portable telephone, for example, an i-mode service of NTT Mobile Communication Network Co., Ltd., and a cdmaOne service of Nippon Mobile Communication Co., Ltd. are realized. Have been.

Here, as a portable telephone,
For example, mobile phones, PHS (Personal Han)
(Dyphone System), iridium telephones, and the like.

Further, the game information generating device according to the present invention comprises: a measuring means for measuring a start time and an end time of a game; a means for storing a result of the measurement by the measuring means; Means for obtaining a game interruption time based on the end time and the start time at the time of resuming the game, and generating game information disadvantageous to the progress of the game when the game interruption time is less than a predetermined value. It is characterized by.

Further, another information storage medium according to the present invention comprises:
In a computer readable information storage medium storing information for playing a game, the information is a measuring means for measuring a start time and an end time of the game, a means for storing a measurement result of the measuring means, a game restart Sometimes
Means for obtaining a game interruption time based on the stored game end time and the game restart start time, and generating game information that is disadvantageous in game progress when the game interruption time is less than a predetermined value. And information for realizing the above.

According to the present invention, the game can be prevented from proceeding or the game can be disadvantageous when the game interruption time is too short. That is, for example, in the training in the racehorse training game and the practice in the baseball game, the training and the practice are completed in a short time in a general game although it actually takes time. For this reason, the interest of the game is lacking. By preventing the game from proceeding until the predetermined time has elapsed, it is possible to maintain a player's interest in the game and to provide a game that is less tiring.

Further, another game information generating apparatus according to the present invention has a measuring means for measuring a start time and an end time of a game, a means for storing a measurement result of the measuring means, and a memory for resuming the game. Means for obtaining a game interruption time based on the game end time and the game restart start time, and generating game information that is advantageous in the progress of the game when the game interruption time exceeds a predetermined value. It is characterized by the following.

Further, another information storage medium according to the present invention includes:
In a computer readable information storage medium storing information for playing a game, the information is a measuring means for measuring a start time and an end time of the game, a means for storing a measurement result of the measuring means, a game restart Sometimes
Means for obtaining a game interruption time based on the stored game end time and the game restart start time, and generating game information that is advantageous for the game progress if the game interruption time exceeds a predetermined value; , Is included.

According to the present invention, the game can be made advantageous by advancing the game when the game interruption time is long. That is, for example, in training in a racehorse training game or practice in a baseball game,
In spite of the fact that it takes time, training and practice are completed in a short time in a general game. For this reason, the interest of the game is lacking. By causing the game to progress only after the predetermined time has elapsed, it is possible to maintain a player's interest in the game and provide a game that is less tiring.

[0054]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking an example in which the present invention is applied to a game system using a mobile phone.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment.

The game system generates a game information based on a mobile phone 200 as a terminal device and distribution request information transmitted from the mobile phone 200 via a transmission path, and transmits the game information to the mobile phone 200. And a data distribution device 100.

Here, the game data distribution device 100 and the mobile phone 200 are connected via a packet communication network 300. The transmission path between the game data distribution device 100 and the mobile phone 200 includes a wireless transmission path 320 and a wired transmission path 310.

In the packet communication network 300, a base station for the mobile phone 200, a packet disassembly apparatus and the like are interposed, and data is transmitted between the game data distribution apparatus 100 and the mobile phone 200 in the form of a packet. Sent and received. Actually, a plurality of mobile phones 200 are connected to the packet communication network 3.
00 is connected to the game data distribution device 100.

First, the player connects to the packet communication network 300 using the mobile phone 200, and the mobile phone 200
The distribution request data generated based on the operation of the player is transmitted to the game data distribution device 100. The game data distribution device 100 generates game information according to the distribution request and transmits the generated game information to the mobile phone 200.

The mobile phone 200 receives the game information from the game data distribution device 100, displays a game image on a screen, and executes the game.

FIG. 2 is an external view of the mobile phone 200.

The mobile phone 200 includes a plurality of keys functioning as an operation unit 210 and a display unit 2 on which characters and images are displayed.
The mobile phone 200 includes a liquid crystal screen which is a display integrally formed with the main body of the mobile phone 200 functioning as a part of the mobile phone 200, and an antenna functioning as the transmission / reception unit 290.

The player operates the numeric keys 211, 212,
The game is played by pressing 213 or the like.

Hereinafter, a case where a racehorse training game is performed will be described as an example. In the present embodiment, a game process corresponding to a predetermined item is performed by causing the player to input a predetermined item.

FIG. 3 is a view showing an input screen according to an example of the present embodiment.

[0066] For example, the screen 400 of the display unit 220 "admission notice to go to Hello all means game Kingdom Please Join" in the mobile phone 200 is displayed, the player, in order to select the "admission" from the three choices Press the numeric key 212. As a result, the selection of the player is transmitted to the game data distribution device 100, and the message “Enrollment Please enter the following items Name birth date” is displayed and prompted for input. The screen 402 is displayed on the display unit 220.

Here, the player uses the operation unit 210 to input and transmit characters. Thereby, a screen 404 for confirmation is displayed on the display unit 220 based on the game information from the game data distribution device 100. By selecting “register” on the screen 404, a screen 406 indicating the end of registration is displayed on the display unit 220.

As described above, by allowing the player to input the attribute data of the player such as the name and the date of birth,
It is possible to generate game information unique to each player, reflecting the player's name, date of birth, and the like.

FIG. 4 shows a screen unique to each player according to an example of the present embodiment. FIG. 4A shows a screen 410 displayed on a birthday, and FIG. 4B shows a screen 412 when a game is not played for a while. FIG.

When a game is played on a birthday by inputting the player's name and date of birth on the input screen, FIG.
A screen 410 such as “Happy birthday! Namco Miura” as shown in FIG. As a result, the player is always motivated to play the game on the birthday and can enjoy the game more.

By storing the final distribution date and time of the game information from the game data distribution device 100 to the mobile phone 200, if the game is restarted using the mobile phone 200 and the interruption period is long, A screen 412 "Long time no see Miura Namuko-san" shown in FIG.
Is displayed.

As described above, various functions can be realized by allowing the player to input data such as a birthday and storing the transmission date and time of the game information from the game data distribution device 100.

Next, the functional blocks of the game data distribution device 100 and the mobile phone 200 for realizing these functions will be described.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment.

As described above, the portable telephone 200 transmits the operation section 210 and the transmission / reception section 290 which transmits the distribution request information including the operation information from the operation section 210 and receives the game information from the game data distribution apparatus 100. , A storage unit 230 for temporarily storing received game information, and a storage unit 230
And a display unit 220 for shaping the game information stored in the PC using a browser and displaying the game information on a liquid crystal screen. Although the storage unit 230 has a small capacity, it can temporarily store the transmitted game image page.
It is possible to return to the previous screen and display the game image by using the return key of.

Here, the game information is, for example,
It refers to data, a program for executing the game, an object in which the data and the program are integrated, and the like.
Further, the game information may include not only a game image but also a game sound.

On the other hand, the game data distribution apparatus 100 receives the distribution request information from the mobile phone 200, and transmits and receives the game information. And a control unit 112 that updates the user data 126 for the mobile phone 200 stored in the storage unit 120, and an image generation unit 111 that is a game information generation unit that generates game information based on the received distribution request information. It is comprised including.

The game data distribution apparatus 100 also includes a determination unit 114 for determining whether the received distribution request information is a request according to a screen transition specified in the game. If it is determined that the game information does not match, the image generation unit 111 transmits the game information different from the game information based on the normal screen transition.
Control.

The game data distribution device 100 also includes a timer unit 130 which is a measuring means for measuring the date and time of receiving the distribution request information from the mobile phone 200, the date and time of transmitting the game information to the mobile phone 200, and the like.

Further, the game data distribution device 100
It includes a communication amount measuring unit 140 for measuring the amount of transmission and reception with the mobile phone 200.

The image generation unit 111, the control unit 112, and the determination unit 114 are integrated as a processing unit 110, and their functions are realized by, for example, a CPU. Further, in detail, the image generation unit 111 performs CGI (Common Gateway).
It is configured to dynamically generate a game image page by software using an ay interface.

The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a RAM or the like, and the transmission / reception unit 190 is realized by, for example, a communication device having a PAD (packet disassembly and assembly) function.
The timer unit 130 is realized by, for example, a system clock or the like. In addition, a general packet amount measuring device can be applied to the communication amount measuring unit 140.

The game data distribution device 100 includes:
It is also possible to configure so that the information storage medium 180 is connected and the function is realized by reading information from the information storage medium 180.

Here, as the information, for example, when the transmission / reception unit 190, the image generation unit 111, and the control unit 112 are realized, the means for receiving the distribution request information from the terminal device, the received distribution request information Control means for identifying the terminal device based on the user data and updating user data for the terminal device stored in a predetermined storage area; and game information generating means for generating player-specific game information based on the user data. And information for implementing distribution side transmitting means for transmitting the generated game information to the terminal device. The functions of the timer unit 130, the communication amount measuring unit 140, and the like can also be realized by reading information from the information storage medium 180.

The information stored in the information recording medium 180 may be embodied in a carrier wave. That is, the game data distribution device 10
0 can read information not from the information storage medium 180 but from a predetermined host terminal or the like via a network, for example, to realize the various functions described above.

The information storage medium 180 includes, for example, CD-ROM, DVD-RAM, IC card, RO
A storage medium using a laser, magnetism, or the like such as M, RAM, and hard disk can be applied.

Further, since it is determined using the determination unit 114 whether or not the screen transition specified in the game is followed,
The page-related data 124 is stored in the storage unit 120, and the page data 122 is also stored in the storage unit 120.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of page data 122 and page-related data 124 according to an example of the present embodiment.

Further, user data 126 for storing user input data and measurement data of the timer section 130 is stored in the storage section 120.

The page data 122 includes “menu”,
This is data for managing pages such as “A”, “B”, “C”, and “D”. Also, page-related data 12
Reference numeral 4 denotes data for managing the relation between pages, which describes the relation between the request source page and the request page permitted for the request source page.

For example, the page “A” from the mobile phone 200
The pages to which the distribution request is permitted after the distribution request is "B", "C", and "D". Thus, for example, if the page "E" is requested after the page "A" is requested, the description is different from the description of the page-related data 124, so that the determination unit 114 determines that the request is invalid.

In this embodiment, the request page and the request source page (game information identification data) are shown for easy understanding.
Is indicated by the page name of the game image, but the page number of the game image is actually used.

It is preferable that the page-related data 124 be stored in the storage unit 120 before the start of the game. Since it is stored in advance, the process of determining the consistency of the page association can be performed at a higher speed as compared with a method of dynamically generating and checking a page association table. In particular,
In a game such as a quiz game in which screen transitions are easily defined, a method of storing in advance is easily applied.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the user data 126 according to an example of the present embodiment.

As for the user data 126, a storage area for the player is secured in the storage unit 120 when the player registers for playing the game.

The user data 126 includes the name and the date of birth, which are data input by the player, and the date and time when the mobile phone 200 starts and ends accessing the game data distribution device 100 measured by the timer unit 130. It is stored for each player.

By generating game information peculiar to the player by reflecting data input to the player like a name, the player can view a screen created only for him / her on the mobile phone 200. This allows
Players can play the game with a sense of familiarity with the game.

[0098] Further, by storing the reception time of the distribution request information, the transmission time of the game information, the access start date and time, and the access end time, it is possible to grasp the action of the player and perform the game processing in accordance therewith. Can be. Thereby, the player can confirm that his / her action is reflected in the game, and can enjoy the game more.

Here, the time data corresponds to, for example, numerical data of time, time, and the like. More specifically, the time when the player started the game, the elapsed time since the player started the game, the elapsed time from the last time the player played the game to the time when the game was restarted, the frequency of the game, etc. I do.

The user data 126 stores a user ID and a request source page. The user ID is a user ID registered based on the registration information of the mobile phone 200, and the request source page is a page number of a game image transmitted from the game data distribution device 100 to the mobile phone 200.

As described above, by storing the page number of the game image transmitted last by using the control unit 112, when the game is interrupted in the middle of the game due to the deterioration of the radio wave condition or when the illegal operation is performed. Can also be properly processed.

Also, by storing the access start date and time and the access end date and time,
The interruption time is obtained by measuring the access start date and time when the game is restarted.

In particular, training actual racehorses takes time for training. For example, in addition to training in a competitive horse training game, in practice in a baseball game and the like, training and practice are completed in a short time in a general game, although it takes time in practice. For this reason, the interest of the game is lacking. By preventing the game from proceeding until the predetermined time has elapsed, it is possible to provide a game in which the player's interest in the game is maintained and the player is not bored.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing screen transition during training according to an example of the present embodiment.

First, "Oh, what training do you do?
The screen 420 "Shiba Dartwood" is displayed on the mobile phone 2
00 is displayed on the display unit 220, and when the player selects, a screen 422 saying "Training. Please come after a while, please come to an end" is displayed. The player selects to end the game, but in the present embodiment, the training result differs depending on the interruption time from the end of the game to the restart of the game.

FIGS. 9A and 9B are views showing a training result screen according to an example of the present embodiment, wherein FIG. 9A shows a screen 430 when there is a sufficient interruption time, and FIG. This is the screen 432 when it has passed.

As shown in FIG. 9 (A), if there is a sufficient interruption time, “the work has been successfully completed.
A screen 430 "Race training" is displayed, indicating that the training was successful.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), if the interruption time is too short, a screen 432 stating “The training is still in progress. The horse is distracted and the training does not start! Physical Down is over” is displayed. Is displayed, indicating that the training failed.

As described above, the character does not grow unless time is spent in accordance with actual training or practice, that is, it is set so that the game does not progress. By making settings that are disadvantageous in the progress, it is possible to provide a game system that makes it difficult for the player to get tired, increases the joy when raising the character well, and allows the player to be more involved in the game.

In particular, in this case, it is preferable to display character breeding parameters as a game image, such as 40 points of physical strength and 30 points of energy.

According to this, it is easy for the player to understand that the character does not grow during this suspension time.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the character breeding type game, the player can store the name given to the character and the breeding character on the distribution device side. Thereby, even when playing a game on a terminal having a small storage area, such as the mobile phone 200, the game can be played comfortably.

Although the preferred embodiment to which the present invention is applied has been described, the application of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

The game can be made advantageous or disadvantageous according to the frequency of access from the mobile phone 200 to the game data distribution device 100. In particular,
For example, in a character breeding type game, it is possible to raise a character to transmit and receive data frequently, but to raise a bad character when data is rarely transmitted and received. Further, when the frequency of access is low, the image generation unit 111 may be configured to generate a game image by including characters such as "Long time no see" in the game image. The access frequency can be determined by continuously monitoring the access start date and time and the access end date and time of the user data 126.

Further, the image generation unit 111 is connected to the timer unit 1
The game information indicating the billing information may be generated based on the elapsed time from the reception time of the distribution request information measured by 30.

According to this, when charging is performed based on the communication time, the player can check the charging information, and it is possible to appropriately prevent overplay of the game. In this case, a billing information table describing the correspondence between the distance, the elapsed time, and the fee may be stored in the storage unit 230, and the game information may be generated with reference to the billing information table. The game information may be generated based on the billing information distributed from.

Similarly, the image generation unit 111 may be configured to generate game information indicating billing information based on the amount of transmission / reception with the mobile phone 200 measured by the communication amount measurement unit 140.

According to this, when the pay-as-you-go billing is performed, the player can check the billing information and appropriately prevent the game from being overplayed. In the case of the packet switching system as in the present embodiment, the pay-as-you-go system is charged.

In this case, a billing information table describing the correspondence between the packet amount and the fee may be stored in the storage unit 230, and the game information may be generated with reference to the billing information table. The game information may be generated based on charging information distributed from the system.

The user data 126 includes result data of the player in the game, and the control unit 112
May store the result data in the user data 126.

According to this, by storing the result of the game, it becomes possible to confirm the previous result when the player repeatedly plays the game.

Here, as the result data, for example, the score, the ranking, the lap time, the item obtained,
Characters that have been obtained or raised are applicable.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the mobile phone 200 is applied as the terminal device has been described. However, in addition to the mobile phone 200, a mobile phone such as a PHS (Personal Handyphone) may be used.
e System), an iridium telephone, or the like. In addition to a portable telephone, for example, a PC (Personal Computer),
It is also possible to apply a portable information terminal, a home game device having a communication function, a portable game device having a communication function, an arcade game device having a communication function, and the like.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a packet communication network is applied as a network form has been described. However, for example, various network forms such as a line communication network such as an ISDN and a broadband communication network such as an ATM network are used. The present invention can be applied. Actually, the game data distribution device 100 and the mobile phone 200
Is connected not only to packet communication networks but also to the Internet.

In the above-described embodiment, the application form in the network has been described. However, the present invention can be applied to a single game information generation device.

As attribute data indicating the attribute of the player stored in the user data 126 described above,
In addition to the above-mentioned name and date of birth, for example, an address, blood type, constellation, and the like can be applied. For example, when a constellation is input, a fortune-telling game can be executed, and a display such as “You are in Taurus Lucky Day” can be displayed on the display unit 220.

In the above-described example, a racehorse-breeding game has been described as an example of a character-breeding game. The present invention can be applied to various games, such as games and educational games, in which characters and data relating to the characters change according to player operations. The present invention can be applied to games other than the character breeding type games.

In the above embodiment, the mobile phone 200
When the communication interruption time of the game data distribution apparatus 100 is less than the predetermined time, the example of delaying the breeding of the character, deteriorating the breeding parameter, or not growing the character has been described. If it exceeds, it is also possible to speed up the breeding of the character, improve the breeding parameters, and grow the character.

Further, instead of generating the game information based on the transmission / reception frequency, it is also possible to generate the game information based on the transmission / reception amount measured by the communication amount measuring unit 140.

According to this, it is possible to make the game advantageous or disadvantageous according to the transmission / reception amount. Specifically, for example, in a character breeding type game, it is possible to raise a character if the amount of transmission / reception is large, but raise a bad character if data is rarely transmitted / received.

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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a game system according to an example of the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an external view of a mobile phone.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an input screen according to an example of the embodiment.

4A and 4B show screens unique to each player according to an example of the present embodiment, wherein FIG. 4A shows a screen displaying a birthday, and FIG. 4B shows a screen in a case where a game has not been played for a while;

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a game system according to an example of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of page data and page-related data according to an example of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of user data according to an example of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing screen transitions during training according to an example of the present embodiment.

9A and 9B are diagrams illustrating a screen of a training result according to an example of the present embodiment, wherein FIG. 9A is a screen when a sufficient interruption time is provided, and FIG. Screen.

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 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 game data distribution device 111 image generation unit 112 control unit 114 determination unit 122 page data 124 page-related data 126 user data 130 timer unit 140 communication amount measurement unit 180 information storage medium 200 mobile phone

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Claims (36)

[Claims] The game device includes a distribution device that generates game information based on distribution request information transmitted from a terminal device via a transmission path, and transmits the generated game information to the terminal device. In a game system in which a game image is displayed and a game is played based on the distribution device, the distribution device receives distribution request information from the terminal device, and identifies the terminal device based on the received distribution request information. A control unit that updates user data for the terminal device stored in a storage area of the game device; a game information generation unit that generates game information unique to a player based on the user data; And a distribution-side transmitting means for transmitting the information to the device. 2. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game is a character breeding type game. 3. The distribution request information according to claim 1, wherein the distribution request information includes attribute data of a player, and the control unit sets the attribute data included in the distribution request information as a part of the user data. A game system stored in the storage area. 4. The measuring device according to claim 1, further comprising a measuring unit that measures at least one of a receiving time of the distribution request information and a transmitting time of the game information. A game system storing time data based on the measurement result in the storage area as a part of the user data. 5. The user data according to claim 1, wherein the user data includes result data of a player's game, and the control unit stores the result data as a part of the user data in the storage area. A game system characterized by: 6. The game device according to claim 4, wherein at the time of resuming the game, the control means transmits the transmission time of the game information included in the time data measured by the measuring means and the time of resumption of the game. A game interruption time is calculated based on the reception time of the request information, and when the game interruption time is less than a predetermined value, the game information generating means is configured to generate game information that is disadvantageous in the progress of the game. Game system. 7. The game system according to claim 6, wherein the game information disadvantageous in the progress of the game is a game image indicating that the breeding parameter of the character deteriorates. 8. The game device according to claim 4, wherein at the time of restarting the game, the control unit transmits the transmission time of the game information included in the time data measured by the measuring unit and the distribution at the time of restarting the game. A game interruption time is calculated based on the reception time of the request information, and when the game interruption time exceeds a predetermined value, the game information generation means generates game information that is advantageous in the progress of the game. system. 9. The game system according to claim 8, wherein the game information that is advantageous in the progress of the game is a game image indicating that the breeding parameter of the character is improved. 10. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the game information generation unit generates game information based on a frequency of transmission and reception with the terminal device. 11. The communication device according to claim 1, wherein the distribution device includes a communication amount measuring unit that measures a transmission / reception amount with respect to the terminal device. A game system for generating game information based on a measured transmission / reception amount. 12. The game information generation unit according to claim 4, wherein the game information generation unit generates game information indicating billing information based on an elapsed time from a reception time of the distribution request information measured by the measurement unit. A game system characterized by: 13. The game system according to claim 11, wherein the game information generating means generates game information indicating billing information based on a transmission / reception amount measured by the communication amount measurement means. 14. The distribution device according to claim 1, wherein: the terminal device transmits, to the distribution device, distribution request information including operation information of a player; A game system comprising: a portable communication device including: a unit configured to receive the game information from a game device; and a display unit configured to display a game image included in the received game information. 15. The portable communication device according to claim 14, wherein the portable communication device is a portable telephone, and the display unit includes: a display formed integrally with the telephone; and the game image displayed on the display. A game system, comprising: a browser for formatting and displaying; 16. A measuring means for measuring a start time and an end time of a game, a means for storing a measurement result of the measuring means, and when the game is restarted, the stored end time of the game and the start time when the game is restarted. Based on, determine the game interruption time,
A means for generating game information that is disadvantageous in the progress of the game when the game interruption time is less than a predetermined value. 17. A measuring means for measuring a start time and an end time of a game, a means for storing a measurement result of the measuring means, and a game end time and a game start time when the game is restarted. Based on, determine the game interruption time,
Means for generating game information that is advantageous in the progress of the game when the game interruption time exceeds a predetermined value. 18. The terminal device according to claim 16, wherein distribution request information including operation information of a player transmitted from the terminal device via a transmission path is received, and the generated game information is directed to the terminal device. Transmitting means, the measuring means measuring a start time and an end time of the game based on the distribution request information, and the game information generating means generating the game information based on the operation information A game information generation device characterized by the above-mentioned. 19. A computer-readable information storage medium that generates game information based on distribution request information from a terminal device transmitted via a transmission path and stores information for transmission to the terminal device, Means for receiving distribution request information from the terminal device; identifying the terminal device based on the received distribution request information; and updating the user data for the terminal device stored in a predetermined storage area. Control means for generating, game information generation means for generating game information unique to a player based on the user data, and distribution-side transmission means for transmitting the generated game information to the terminal device. An information storage medium containing information. 20. The information storage medium according to claim 19, wherein the game is a character breeding type game. 21. The distribution request information according to claim 19, wherein the distribution request information includes attribute data of a player, and the control unit sets attribute data included in the distribution request information as a part of the user data. An information storage medium stored in the storage area. 22. The control method according to claim 19, further comprising information for realizing a measuring unit that measures at least one of a reception time of the distribution request information and a transmission time of the game information. The information storage medium, wherein the means stores time data based on a measurement result of the measuring means in the storage area as a part of the user data. 23. The user data according to claim 19, wherein the user data includes result data of a player's game, and the control unit stores the result data as a part of the user data in the storage area. An information storage medium characterized by the following. 24. The game device according to claim 22, wherein at the time of resuming the game, the control means transmits the transmission time of the game information included in the time data measured by the measuring means and the time of resumption of the game. A game interruption time is calculated based on the reception time of the request information, and when the game interruption time is less than a predetermined value, the game information generating means is configured to generate game information that is disadvantageous in the progress of the game. Information storage medium. 25. The information storage medium according to claim 24, wherein the game information disadvantageous in the progress of the game is a game image indicating that the breeding parameter of the character deteriorates. 26. The game device according to claim 22, wherein the control unit controls the transmission time of the game information included in the time data and the distribution at the time of restart of the game, when the game is restarted. A game interruption time is calculated based on the reception time of the request information, and when the game interruption time exceeds a predetermined value, the game information generation means generates game information that is advantageous in the progress of the game. Storage medium. 27. The information storage medium according to claim 26, wherein the game information that is advantageous in the progress of the game is a game image indicating that a breeding parameter of the character is improved. 28. An information storage medium according to claim 19, wherein said game information generating means generates game information based on a frequency of transmission and reception with said terminal device. 29. The communication amount measurement unit according to claim 19, further comprising information for realizing a communication amount measurement unit for measuring a transmission / reception amount with respect to the terminal device. An information storage medium characterized by generating game information based on a transmission / reception amount measured by a computer. 30. The game information generation unit according to claim 22, wherein the game information generation unit generates game information indicating billing information based on an elapsed time from a reception time of the distribution request information measured by the measurement unit. An information storage medium characterized by the following. 31. An information storage medium according to claim 29, wherein said game information generating means generates game information indicating billing information based on a transmission / reception amount measured by said communication amount measurement means. 32. The terminal device according to claim 19, wherein the terminal device is configured to input operation information of a player, and to transmit the distribution request information including the operation information to the distribution device. An information storage medium, characterized by being a portable communication device including: means for receiving the game information from a game device; and display means for displaying a game image included in the received game information. 33. The portable communication device according to claim 32, wherein the portable communication device is a portable telephone, wherein the display unit includes: a display formed integrally with the telephone; and the game image displayed on the display. An information storage medium characterized by comprising: a browser for formatting and displaying; 34. A computer-readable information storage medium storing information for playing a game, wherein the information is a measuring means for measuring a start time and an end time of a game, and a measurement result of the measuring means is stored. Means for determining a game interruption time based on the stored game end time and the game restart time at the time of restarting the game;
Means for generating game information that is disadvantageous in the progress of the game when the game suspension time is less than a predetermined value; and information for realizing the following. 35. A computer-readable information storage medium storing information for playing a game, wherein the information stores measurement results of a start time and an end time of a game, and a measurement result of the measurement means. Means for determining a game interruption time based on the stored game end time and the game restart time at the time of restarting the game;
Means for generating game information that is advantageous in the progress of the game when the game suspension time exceeds a predetermined value; and an information storage medium including information for realizing the following. 36. The terminal device according to claim 34, further comprising: receiving distribution request information including operation information of a player transmitted from the terminal device via a transmission path, and directing the generated game information to the terminal device. Including information for realizing a transmitting unit, wherein the measuring unit measures a start time and an end time of the game based on the distribution request information, and the game information generating unit, based on the operation information, An information storage medium for generating game information.