JP2002186787A - Cyber game method, cyber game system and storage medium storing cyber game program - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Corrected) [Problem] A virtual game venue display function can provide a sense of presence similar to that of visiting an actual venue, and even when an appropriate opponent cannot be found immediately, the actual game venue Realize watching any match in the same way as. When a member playing a game accesses a server system from a communication terminal via a communication network,
The server system transmits a virtual game venue screen of the game venue to the communication terminal, and according to a member's situation,
Selecting an opponent who is in a battle waiting state and has the same game level, notifies a communication start request to the opponent's communication terminal, notifies the start of the battle, monitors the battle between the communication terminals, The process of updating and combining the screen of the virtual game venue, adding voice information to the communication terminal of the opponent and the communication terminal of the accessing member and transmitting the information is repeated until the battle ends. If the opponent cannot be selected, the additional service is provided to the communication terminal of the accessing member.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a cyber game method, a cyber game system, and a storage medium storing a cyber game program, and more particularly to providing services in games provided via a communication network such as the Internet. And a storage medium storing a cyber game program. Games to which the present invention is applied include game games such as Go, shogi, and chess.
Further, the present invention is also applicable to a battle game with three or more players.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a system for connecting to a predetermined server via a communication network and playing a game such as Go, shogi, chess, etc., which determines an appropriate opponent according to member information prepared in advance. After a user who wishes to play has applied, he waits for the system to select an appropriate game partner. In addition, there is a system that enhances the sense of reality during the battle by using the video and audio of the opponent during the battle.

[0002]

As described above, in the conventional system, the selection of the opponent according to the wishes of the members is performed in accordance with the stored database, and once the battle determined by the members is started, the opponent is visually or audibly detected. There is a mechanism to enhance the presence. However, for example, ordinary Go lovers stay for a long time at the Go-kai, change their opponents, and if they can not find the opponent, watch other games or receive the guidance Go of the high-ranking person dedicated to the Go-kai, or We are spending time in the situation where there is not much sense of waiting, such as browsing the game record of this game, and with a system that is satisfactory in providing such a sense of realism at the actual Gokaisho and increasing the attractiveness as a business Not really.

[0003] Further, there is a system for enhancing the sense of reality at the time of a match by audio or the like of the image of the opponent during the match.
It does not inform the waiting members of the overall situation.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is considered that when a game member accesses a cyber game venue and wishes to play a match, the virtual game venue display function visits the actual venue. A cyber game method, a cyber game system, and a storage medium storing a cyber game program that can provide the same realistic sensation and can realize watching any match as in an actual game venue even when an appropriate opponent is not immediately found The purpose is to provide.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a cyber game method, a cyber game system, and a storage medium storing a cyber game program, which can increase the revenue for the system provider.

[0006]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the principle of the present invention.

[0007] The present invention (claim 1) provides a cyber game method for providing a service in a game provided via a communication network including the Internet, wherein a member playing a game via the communication network receives a server from a communication terminal. When accessing the system (step 101), the server system transmits a virtual game venue screen of the game venue to the communication terminal (step 10).
2) The server system selects an opponent who is in a battle waiting state and has the same game level according to the status of the member (step 103), and requests the communication terminal of the opponent to start the battle. The communication terminal of the accessing member is notified of the start of the battle (step 105), and the battle between the communication terminal of the opponent and the communication terminal of the accessing member is monitored (step 104). 106), the virtual game venue screen is updated (step 107), and the process of adding and transmitting voice information to the communication terminal of the opponent and the communication terminal of the accessing member is repeated until the battle ends. As a result, the battle is relayed (step 108), and when the opponent cannot be selected, the communication terminal of the member who has accessed the supplementary service is transmitted to the communication terminal. Test (step 109).

According to the present invention (claim 2), in the server system, watching an arbitrary match with respect to the communication terminal of the accessing member, even after one match ends, until the next opponent is determined. Is transmitted.

According to the present invention (claim 3), as an additional service, it is possible to connect a communication terminal other than a member to a server system, to interrupt a connection between opponents, to evaluate a battle, and to judge winning and losing. I do.

According to the present invention (claim 4), as an additional service, it is possible to connect to a communication terminal other than the member during the waiting time until the opponent of the member is determined, and to record past battles and battle records as image information. Browse by providing.

The present invention (Claim 5) provides a server system with a service for simultaneously monitoring a plurality of matches, determining a ranking of a participant in a match at any time, and allocating a prize.

According to the present invention (claim 6), in a server system, the status of competition of all members, the status of connection with third parties other than members, and the status of participation in events are monitored, and based on a predetermined charging system. In addition to charging the member, a third party other than the member is paid according to the service to the member.

According to the present invention (claim 7), in a server system, when a cyber game is Go, a member and a third person other than the member are connected to a Go player during a standby time, and guidance of the Go player is provided. Receiving a go, or using a game browsing function provided in the server system, maintains a connection while browsing a past game or a game record of a person with the Go.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the principle of the present invention.

The present invention (claim 8) is a cyber game system comprising a server system 20 for providing a game service via a communication network 30 including the Internet, and a communication terminal 10 accessing the server system 20. The server system 20 includes a member information database 24 for holding information on members participating in the game and charging information for members, and a communication network 30.
The communication terminal 101 of the member playing the game via
It accepts access from a third party communication terminal 103 other than the member and selects a game to be provided, selects an opponent by referring to the member information database 24, or waits until an opponent is determined. Service selecting means 21 for performing a process of selecting an additional service to be provided
Screen synthesizing means 25 for synthesizing the information of the virtual game venue and the members who are fighting and the information of third parties other than the members based on the contents selected by the service selecting means 21.
The virtual game venue display means 22 for displaying on the communication terminals 101 and 102 the screen information of the virtual game venue synthesized by the screen composition means 25, and the opponent selected by the service selection means 21 are notified to the communication terminal 101. Requesting the opponent's communication terminal 102 to play against the member, prompting both communication terminals 101 and 102 to start the battle, relaying the battle between the opponents, and monitoring the battle situation. A process of instructing the screen synthesizing unit 25 to perform a new screen synthesizing process, a process of instructing the member information database 24 to update the member information, and And a service execution unit 23 for transmitting information, information of a third party other than the member, voice information, and a situation during the battle. The present invention (claim 9)
Selects, in the service selection means 21, an opponent who is in a waiting state and has the same game level according to the situation of the member, and selects the communication terminal 102 of the opponent.
Has a means for notifying the start of the match to the communication terminal 101 of the member who has accessed, and the service execution means 23, the service selection means 21, and the opponent are immediately determined. If it is not possible, or after the end of one match or in the waiting time until the next opponent is determined, the member's communication terminal 10
A means for maintaining the connection with 1 and providing past battles and battle records as image information, enabling connection with a third party communication terminal 103 other than members, and providing guidance services from the third party And additional service means including means for performing the following. According to the present invention (claim 10), in the additional service means, it is possible to connect the communication terminal 103 of a third party other than the member to the server system, to interrupt the connection between the opponents, and to evaluate the competition. Including means for providing a service for determining a win or loss.

The present invention (claim 11) provides a means for providing a service in the service execution means 23 for simultaneously monitoring a plurality of matches and determining the order of the participants by the match at any time and allocating the prize. Including.

According to the present invention (claim 12), the service execution means 23 monitors the battle status of all members, the status of connection with non-members, and the status of participation in events, and based on a predetermined charging system, Means for charging the member with reference to the member information database and for paying a third party other than the member according to the service to the member.

According to the present invention (claim 13), in the service execution means 23, when the cyber game is Go,
Means for connecting a member and a third-party Go player who is a third party other than the member during the standby time, and receiving a guidance Go of the Go player or a game browsing function provided in the server system, so that past games and Means for maintaining the connection while browsing the game record of the Go player is included.

The present invention (claim 14) provides a cyber game system comprising a server system for providing a game service via a communication network including the Internet, and a communication terminal for accessing the server system. A storage medium storing a cyber game program to be installed, wherein the game is selected from a member playing the game via a communication network or a third party communication terminal other than the member, and a game to be provided is selected. Service for selecting an opponent with reference to a member information database holding information of members participating in the event and charging information of the members, or selecting an additional service to be provided during a waiting time until an opponent is determined Selection process and selection process by service selection process A screen synthesis process for synthesizing information of the virtual game venue and the members being played and information of a third party other than the members based on the content, and screen information of the virtual game venue synthesized by the screen synthesis process on the communication terminal. A virtual game venue display process to be displayed on the server and a communication terminal of the member who accessed the opponent selected in the service selection process are notified to the communication terminal of the opponent, and a request is made to the communication terminal of the opponent to play against the member. Processing to prompt the communication terminal to start a battle, processing to relay a battle between opponents, monitoring of the battle situation, processing to instruct a new screen synthesis to the screen synthesis process, and instructing the member information database to update member information. Processing and information on the members in the battle, information on third parties other than the members, voice information, during the battle, synthesized by the screen synthesis process for the communication terminal And a service execution process for sending status.

According to the present invention (claim 15), in the service selection process, an opponent who is in a battle waiting state and has the same game level is selected according to the situation of the member, and the communication terminal of the opponent is selected. Has a process of notifying the start of the match to the communication terminal of the member who has accessed, and a process of notifying the start of the match.If the opponent cannot be immediately determined in the service selection process, Alternatively, a process of continuing connection with the member's communication terminal and providing a past match or match record as image information after the end of one match or in a waiting time until the next opponent is determined, Has a supplementary service process including a process of enabling connection with a third party communication terminal and providing a guidance service from the third party. The present invention (claim 16) enables a connection of a communication terminal of a third party other than a member to a server system in an additional service process, enables interruption of connection between opponents, and evaluates and wins or loses a battle. Including a process of providing a service for making a determination.

[0021] The present invention (claim 17) provides a service execution process in which a plurality of matches are simultaneously monitored in a service execution process, and a service is provided for deciding the order of a participant in a match and allocating a prize at any time. The status of all members, the status of connections with non-members, and the status of participation in events are monitored, and based on a predetermined charging system, the member is referred to the member information database and charged to the members. The process of paying a third party for a fee for the service to the member.

According to the present invention (claim 18), in the service execution process, when the cyber game is Go,
During the standby time, the process of connecting with the member and the third person other than the member, the Go player, and receiving the guidance Go of the Go player, or the game record browsing function provided in the server system, the past game and related Includes the process of maintaining a connection while browsing the Go player's game record.

As described above, according to the present invention, in consideration of the recent service provision at a fixed rate in Internet connection services and the reduction in Internet access charges, a service form premised on long-term connection of members is provided.
In addition, by providing a virtual screen in real time by transferring a large amount of data by increasing the communication speed using an optical fiber or the like, a service closer to a real game venue is provided.

According to the present invention, the battle status between all members is monitored and recorded in real time, and the battle status is transferred to the member's communication terminal in the form of virtual video by a technique such as computer graphics. Until the opponent's decision is made or even during the game, it is possible to enjoy the realism of playing with a large number of people at the actual game venue. An application program that can access the system of the present invention is downloaded to the user's communication terminal in advance by Java or the like, and a display screen of an opponent or a virtual game venue is displayed by a multi-window among screens of all communication terminals. Display the reception desk for various additional services. In addition, by applying the downloadable terminal software, a high-ranking person (such as a professional chess player) who expects additional income, in addition to members who want to play, can remotely access the system at any time. The member can continue to connect to the present system without being aware of the waiting time by playing against these high-ranked players until the opponent is determined.

For example, if the game is Go, the server system monitors and records the game situation between all members in real time, and also uses computer graphics or the like to generate virtual video. By transferring the screen of Cyber Go Kai and the screen of the game situation to the communication terminals of the members, the game can be played among a large number of people at the actual Go Kai until the opponent is determined or even during the game. You can enjoy the realism. For the user's communication terminal, an application program that can access the system of the present invention is downloaded in advance by Java or the like, and the display screen of the opponent or the virtual go-kai, through the multi-window among the screens of all the communication terminals,
Display the reception desk for various additional services. Also,
By applying the downloadable terminal software, professional players who expect supplementary income, as well as members who wish to play, can remotely access the system at any time. The member can continue the connection to the system without being aware of the waiting time by playing with these high-ranked players until the opponent is determined (standby time).

[0026]

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

In the following, a description will be made on the assumption that the battle game is Go and the game venue is a cyber go meeting place.

FIG. 3 shows the configuration of a cyber game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The cyber go meeting system of the present invention includes a server system (cyber go meeting) 20 and a cyber go meeting 2 via a communication network 30 such as the Internet.
The communication terminal 10 is connected to the communication terminal 10.

The cyber go meeting place 20 is a service selecting unit 2
1, a virtual Go meeting place display section 22, a service executing section 23, a member information database 24, and a virtual go meeting place screen synthesizing section 25. The service selection unit 21 has an access member status list 27, and the member information database 24 has a charge meter 26.

The service selecting section 21 attaches the game application A1 of the member through the communication terminal 10 and collects the admission fee by transmitting and receiving the billing information B1, and then displays the virtual Go meeting place screen on the virtual Go meeting place display section 22. At the same time as transmitting the notification instruction B2, the player selects a game partner with reference to the member information B3 of the member information database 24, and takes over the processing to the service execution unit 23. If the opponent is not found, an additional service such as introduction of a high-ranked player (such as a professional shogi player) is selected.

The service execution unit 23 notifies the communication terminal 10 of the game partner of each member, prompts the start of the game, and exchanges the game players with each other when the game start instruction A2 is transmitted and received and the game is started. It relays move information, video information, audio information A3, and the like. In addition, the service execution unit 23 monitors the game situation, transmits a virtual Go meeting place screen combining instruction B4 to the virtual Go meeting place screen combining unit 25, and instructs synthesis of a new virtual go meeting place screen. In addition, game end notification A
4 is transmitted and received, and a change of member information is instructed.
Further, the additional service selected by the service selecting unit 21 is provided to the member.

The virtual Go meeting place display unit 22 sends the screen data of the newly accessed member to the virtual Go meeting place screen synthesizing unit 25 based on the virtual go meeting place screen notification instruction B2 transmitted from the service executing unit 23. The reference B6 is instructed, and the virtual Go meeting place screen notification A5 is transmitted. Also, when the virtual Go meeting place screen is changed, the virtual Go meeting place screen synthesizing unit 25 is also provided.
, An instruction for screen data reference B6 is issued, and a new virtual Gokaikan screen notification A5 is transmitted to the communication terminal 10 of each member.

Means for realizing the transmission of such a virtual Go-kaisho screen include, for example, transfer technology between a Web server and a browser via the Internet, Java (registered trademark) / CO
There is an application of RBA technology.

The virtual Go-kaisho screen synthesizing unit 25 refers to the member information B7 such as the face photograph, age, and gender registered in the member information database 24, and identifies a newly accessed member by a method such as computer graphics. Synthesize on the virtual Gokaisho screen. Further, in response to the notification of the virtual Go meeting place screen synthesis instruction B4 from the service execution unit 23, the board of the go board being played is updated in real time. In addition, the board of the game board being played is updated in real time by the notice of the cyber go meeting screen synthesis instruction B4. In addition, according to the service content of the Cyber Go Kaijo, a composite screen of accessible high-ranking players (such as professional shogi players) and receptionists can be displayed.

FIG. 4 is an example of a virtual go-house composition screen according to one embodiment of the present invention.

These composite screens can be made highly operable by, for example, writing them in HTML and displaying them on a browser of a Web terminal. It is possible to enlarge the go board.

The communication terminal 10 includes a service selection unit 11, a virtual Gokaisho display unit 12, and a service execution unit 13.

A registered member of the Cyber Go Kaisho receives services such as a game of Go and guidance from a high-ranking player (such as a professional shogi player) via the communication terminal 10. Also, if a high-ranking person (such as a professional shogi player) accesses the cyber go meeting place from home or the like via the communication terminal 10 at an unoccupied time, guidance can be provided by receiving a nomination from a member.

As the communication terminal 10, a special multimedia terminal may be used in order to enable video transfer and audio transfer, or a general PC terminal may be configured by a Web application or commercially available conference software. It is also possible.

FIG. 5 shows an example of a screen configuration displayed on the communication terminal in one embodiment of the present invention.

These are the game partner screen 15, the go board screen 1
6, a virtual Go-kaisho screen 17, a service selection screen 18, and a game control screen 19. In FIG. 5, these screens are collectively referred to as communication terminal screens 14. For example, the virtual Go meeting place screen 17 can be described in HTML, transferred to a browser on a communication terminal and displayed on the screen, so that an arbitrary game can be clicked on the screen to display the status of the go board being played. It is possible. FIG. 6 shows a connection configuration of service components to a communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Each of the cyber go meeting place 20 and a plurality of communication terminals 10 used by members of the service or high-ranking players (such as professional shogi players) can use a communication network such as the Internet via a telephone line, a wireless interface, or a dedicated line. The members or high-ranked players (such as professional chess players) can access the cyber go meeting place 20 from a remote place such as home or office.

The following processing is performed in the cyber go meeting place system configured as described above. In order to explain the operation of this system, a cyber go meeting place 20 shown in FIG.
And FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the operation in the communication terminal 10.
To FIG.

First, the processing performed by the cyber go meeting place 20 will be described. At the Cyber Go Kaisho 20, which receives the game application from the communication terminal 10, first, the service selection unit 2
1 has an initiative in the processing and executes the game application processing while accessing other processing means.

First, the operation in the case where a member has applied for a game in the server system will be described.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart for explaining the processing in the service selection unit at the time of applying for a game in one embodiment of the present invention.

Step 1) Upon receiving the access from the communication terminal 10 to the new cyber go meeting place 20, the service selection unit 21 checks the member by referring to the member information database 24 and checks whether the access is unauthorized. To check.

Step 2) If the member is a valid member, the information database 2 is used to separately charge a predetermined admission fee.
4 is counted in the charge meter 26 of the corresponding member.

Step 3) The service selection unit 21 issues an instruction to the virtual Go meeting place display unit 22 to make the accessing communication terminal 10 start transmitting the virtual Go meeting place screen.

Step 4) Further, the service selection unit 2
1 refers to the member information database 24 and searches for information on the accessing member such as chess power. The service selection unit 21 manages a list of members already receiving the service and their status (access member status list 27), and from this list, is in a game waiting state and has the same level of playing power. For example, select an appropriate member as the opponent.

Step 5) If an opponent is found, the process proceeds to step 6. If no game partner is found, the member is set to "game waiting state" on the access member state list 27, and the process proceeds to step S7.

Step 6) The communication terminal 10 notifies the service execution unit 23 of the identification number of each of the selected game members, requests the start of the game, and shifts to a process of accepting a new access.

Step 7) The service selection unit 21 sets the access member status list 27 to “opponent waiting status”. Thereafter, with respect to the members in this state, it is periodically checked whether an appropriate opponent is in the “opponent waiting state”. When an opponent is found, the processing is executed from step 6.

Step 8) Accessed communication terminal 10
Ask if you want to provide additional services such as instruction of high-ranking players (such as professional shogi players) or browsing past game records.

Step 9) If the member desires the supplementary service, the supplementary information such as the member identification number and the high-ranking person identification number is notified to the service execution unit 23, and after requesting the start of the supplementary service provision, The process returns to the process of accepting a proper access. When the additional service is not desired, the process returns to the process of accepting a new access.

Next, the operation after the service execution unit 23 receives a service provision start request from the service selection unit 21 will be described.

FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the operation of the service execution unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

Step 11) The service execution unit 23
The contents of the service providing start request from the service selecting unit 21 are analyzed.

Step 12) In the case of a game start request, the process proceeds to step 13. If an additional service is desired, the process proceeds to step 20.

Step 13) A service start request is notified to the game partner selected by the service selection unit 21.

Step 14) A request to start a game is sent to the other member who wants to play.

Step 15) When the game is started, the move information, video information, audio information, etc. from each player are relayed to the other player, so that the move and face of the opponent are displayed on both communication terminal screens. Etc. can be displayed or a voice can be produced. Here, instead of directly exchanging such information between the terminals, the cyber go meeting place 20 relays the information so that all information can be monitored.
It is possible to combine realistic Go-kaisho screens.

Step 16) The game situation is monitored, and the virtual go-kaiseki screen synthesizing unit 25 is instructed to synthesize a new virtual go-kaisou screen. Whenever a new move occurs, an instruction is given to combine the changed portion of the virtual Gokaisho screen. This process continues until the game ends.

Step 17) Upon receiving the game end notification, the relay of information between the players and the monitoring of the game status are stopped.

Step 18) At the end of the game, the player instructs the member information database 24 to change the member information such as the playing power based on the result of the game.

Step 19: The service selection unit 21 is notified that both players have finished playing. As a result, the service selection unit 21 sets the status of the corresponding member on the access member status list 27 to the “game waiting status”. After that, it waits for the reception of a new service provision start request.

Step 20) Connect to the desired high-ranking person (such as a professional shogi player) or a database for browsing the game record.

Step 21) In order to separately charge a predetermined additional charge, the charge is counted in the charge meter 26 of the corresponding member of the information database 24.

Step 22) If a notification that an opponent has been selected is received by the cycle check in the service selection unit 21, the process proceeds to step 13.

Next, the communication terminal 10 in the case where the member accesses the cyber go meeting place 20 to receive a service such as a game.
Will be described.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the operation of the communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Step 31) The member sets the communication terminal 10
After the power is turned on and the system is started, a communication application is started to connect to the cyber go meeting place 20 via a communication network 30 such as the Internet.

Step 32) The system application programs of the cyber go meeting place 20 for executing the service selecting section 11, the virtual go meeting place displaying section 12 and the service executing section 13 on the communication terminal 10 necessary for receiving the service are as follows: For example, using a technology such as Java, Cyber Go Kaisha 2
Download from 0. It is not necessary to download each time, and only the difference data may be used for the second and subsequent accesses.

Step 33) When the application program for the cyber go meeting place system is started on the communication terminal 10, the communication terminal screens 14 are displayed.

Step 34) When the member specifies a game request using the service selection screen 18, the service selection unit 11 transmits the request to the cyber go meeting place 20. From the cyber go meeting place 20, transmission of a virtual go meeting place screen is started, and the virtual go meeting place display section 12 of the communication terminal 10 displays a virtual go meeting place screen 17 as shown in FIG.

Step 35) When an opponent is found at the cyber go meeting place 20, the process proceeds to step 36. If no opponent is found, the process proceeds to step 50.

Step 36) The cyber go meeting place 20
When a game partner is found, a game start instruction signal is sent to the communication terminal 1.
0, and transmits a game start instruction signal to the communication terminal 10 of the other party, and starts relaying of the game signal and the video / audio signal between the two terminals.

Step 37) Upon receiving the game start instruction signal from the cyber go meeting place 20, the communication terminal 10 displays the game start message on the game control screen 19 by the service execution unit 13 to urge the player to start the game. When the game starts, the game board screen of the game control screen 19 is updated by signals transmitted and received by both communication terminals.

Step 38) When the game is over, the service execution unit 13 determines the game. If the number of matches with the same opponent has reached the specified number, the next opponent is requested, and whether to continue the game is displayed on the game control screen 19, and the intention of the member is confirmed.

Step 39) If the member requests continuation, the process returns to step 34. When the continuation is not requested, the service termination request is transmitted from the communication terminal 10.

Step 50) The member uses the service selection screen 18 to specify whether he or she wants or does not want an additional service with respect to how to spend time until a partner is found. The service selection unit 11 specifies this designation as Cyber Go Kaisha 2
Send to 0.

Step 51) If the additional service is not specified, the flow shifts to step 53. If an additional service is desired, step 52-a or step 5
It moves to 2-b.

Step 52-a) If instruction from a high-ranking person (such as a professional chess player) is specified, the cyber go
Notifies the communication terminal 10 of the designated high-ranking player (such as a professional shogi player) that an instruction request has occurred, and, when consent is obtained, connects the member with the high-ranking player (such as a professional shogi player). . During the connection, the communication terminal screens 14 make it possible to conduct the instructed go, and the real-time conversation is made possible by transmitting and receiving video information and audio information.

Step 52-b) When a database or the like for browsing a game record is designated, the cyber go-kaisho 20
Enables access to the database in its own server.
Thereafter, the service selection screen 18 of the communication terminal 10 makes it possible to search for a game record such as a series of game holy wars.

Step 53) The cyber go meeting place 20
When the opponent is found, it notifies the communication terminal 10 of that fact,
Thereafter, the process proceeds from step 36.

In the above description, the description has been given of the service providing method in the Go game. However, the target game can be applied to other game games such as shogi and chek. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a battle game involving three or more players.

Although the above embodiment has been described based on the configuration shown in FIG. 3, the service selecting unit 21, the virtual Go meeting place display unit 22, and the service selecting unit 21 of the server system (cyber go meeting place) 20 shown in FIG. The execution unit 23 and the virtual Gokai screen composition unit 25 are constructed as programs, and are connected to a computer used as a server system, such as a disk device, a floppy (registered trademark) disk, and a CD-RO.
The present invention can be easily realized by storing it in a portable storage medium such as M and installing it when implementing the present invention.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, but can be variously modified and applied within the scope of the claims.

[0090]

As described above, according to the present invention, when a member desires a game by accessing the cyber go meeting of the present invention, the virtual go meeting display function is used to visit the actual go meeting. You can get the same sense of presence as in the case,
Even if an appropriate opponent cannot be found immediately, similar to an actual Gokaijo, by providing additional services such as watching games, members have a much higher probability of maintaining a connection until the opponent is determined. , The profitability can be expected to increase for the service provider as well.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the principle of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a principle configuration diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a cyber game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an example of a virtual Go meeting place synthesis screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an example of a screen configuration displayed on a communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a connection mode of service components to a communication network according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the operation of the service selection unit when applying for a game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a service execution unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of an operation of the communication terminal according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Communication terminal 11 Service-selection part 12 Virtual Go meeting place display part 13 Service execution part 14 Communication terminal screens 15 Play partner screen 16 Go board screen 17 Virtual Go meeting place screen 18 Service selection screen 19 Game control screen 20 Server system, cyber go meeting place 21 Service selecting unit 22 virtual go-kai display unit 23 service executing unit 24 member information database 25 virtual go-kai screen synthesizing unit 26 fee meter 27 access member status list 30 communication network

Claims (18)

[Claims] 1. A cyber game method for providing a service in a game provided via a communication network including the Internet, wherein a member playing a game accesses a server system from a communication terminal via the communication network. The server system transmits a virtual game venue screen of the game venue to the communication terminal, and the server system is in a battle waiting state and has an opponent of the same game level according to the status of the member. And notifies the communication terminal of the opponent of a request to start a battle, and also notifies the communication terminal of the accessing member of the start of the battle, and the communication terminal of the opponent and the accessing member Monitors the competition between the communication terminals of the virtual game venue, updates the screen of the virtual game venue, synthesizes the By repeating the process of adding and transmitting voice information to the communication terminal and the accessing member's communication terminal until the match ends,
A cyber game method comprising relaying a match and providing an additional service to a communication terminal of the accessing member when the opponent cannot be selected. 2. In the server system, a synthesized image and voice of a watching game related to an arbitrary match with respect to the communication terminal of the member who has accessed, even after one match is completed or until a next opponent is determined. 2. The cyber game method according to claim 1, wherein 3. As an additional service, a communication terminal other than a member can be connected to the server system, and a third party other than the member can interrupt a connection between opponents. 2. The cyber game method according to claim 1, wherein a third party evaluates the match and judges the outcome. 4. As the additional service, it is possible to connect to a communication terminal of a third party other than the member during a waiting time until an opponent of the member is determined, and provide past battles and battle records as image information. The cyber game method according to claim 1, wherein the browsing is made by browsing. 5. The cyber game method according to claim 1, wherein the server system provides a service for simultaneously monitoring a plurality of matches and determining a ranking of a participant in a match at an arbitrary time and allocating a prize. 6. The server system according to claim 1, wherein the status of the battle of all members, the status of connection with a third party other than the members, and the status of participation in the event are monitored, and the members are charged based on a predetermined charging system. 2. The cyber game method according to claim 1, wherein a fee is paid to a third party other than the member according to a service to the member. 7. In the server system, in a case where the cyber game is Go, a member and a third person other than the member are connected to a Go player in a standby time, and a Go player of the Go player is received. 2. The cyber game method according to claim 1, wherein the connection is maintained while browsing a game record of a past game or the Go player by a game record browsing function provided in the server system. 8. A server system for providing a game service via a communication network including the Internet,
A cyber game system including a communication terminal that accesses the server system, wherein the server system includes: a member information database that holds information on members participating in the game and billing information of the members; A member playing a game, or accepting access from a communication terminal of a third party other than the member, selecting a game to be provided, selecting an opponent by referring to the member information database, or
Service selection means for performing a process of selecting an additional service to be provided during a waiting time until an opponent is determined; and information on a virtual game venue and members in a match based on the content selected by the service selection means. Screen combining means for combining information of a third party other than members, virtual game venue display means for displaying the screen information of the virtual game venue combined by the screen combining means on the communication terminal, selection by the service selecting means Notifying the communication terminal of the member who accessed the opponent, requesting the communication terminal of the opponent to play against the member, prompting both communication terminals to start the battle, and performing the battle between the opponents. Relaying, monitoring the battle situation, instructing the screen combining means to perform a new screen combining, and updating the member information in the member information database. Service execution means for transmitting to the communication terminal the information of the fighting member or the information of the third party other than the member, the voice information, and the situation of the fighting synthesized by the screen synthesizing means to the communication terminal. A cyber game system comprising: 9. The service selecting means selects, in accordance with the status of the member, an opponent who is in a battle waiting state and has the same game level, and requests the communication terminal of the opponent to start the battle. And a means for notifying the communication terminal of the member who has accessed the start of the battle, wherein the service execution means is a service selection means, when an opponent cannot be determined immediately, or Means for continuing connection with the member's communication terminal and providing past matches and match records as image information after one match ends or in a waiting time until the next opponent is determined; 9. The cyber game system according to claim 8, further comprising additional service means for enabling connection with a communication terminal of a third party and including means for providing an instruction service from said third party. . 10. The supplementary service means enables connection of a communication terminal of a third party other than the member to the server system, enables interruption of connection between opponents, and evaluates the competition and determines whether or not the game is won or lost. 10. The cyber game system according to claim 9, further comprising means for providing a service for making a determination. 11. The cyber service according to claim 8, wherein said service execution means includes means for simultaneously monitoring a plurality of matches, and providing a service for determining a ranking of a participant in a match at an arbitrary time and allocating a prize. Game system. 12. The service execution means includes: a battle status of all members, a connection status with non-members,
Monitor the participation status of the event, charge the member by referring to the member information database based on a predetermined charging system, and respond to third parties other than the member according to the service to the member. 9. The cyber game system according to claim 8, including means for paying a fee. 13. The service execution means, when the cyber game is Go, means for connecting to a member and a third person who is a third person other than the member during a standby time, 9. The cyber game system according to claim 8, further comprising: means for receiving a game or browsing a game record of a past player or the Go player by using a game record browsing function provided in the server system, and holding a connection. 14. In a cyber game system comprising a server system for providing a game service via a communication network including the Internet, and a communication terminal accessing the server system, a cyber game program installed in the server system is provided. A storage medium storing information of a member who participates in a game, accepting access from a member who plays a game via the communication network or a communication terminal of a third party other than the member and selecting a game to be provided. A service selection process of selecting an opponent by referring to a member information database holding member and billing information of members, or selecting an additional service to be provided during a waiting time until an opponent is determined; The selection process allows you to A screen synthesis process for synthesizing information of the virtual game venue and the members being played and information of a third party other than the member; and displaying the screen information of the virtual game venue synthesized by the screen synthesis process on the communication terminal. A virtual game venue display process to be performed, and a communication terminal of the member who accessed the opponent selected in the service selection process is notified, and a request is made to the communication terminal of the opponent for a battle with the member. Processing for prompting the terminal to start a match, processing for relaying a match between opponents, monitoring the match status, instructing the screen synthesis process to perform a new screen synthesis, and instructing the member information database to update member information. Processing, and information of members in battle and information of third parties other than members, synthesized in the screen synthesis process for the communication terminal, A storage medium storing a cyber game program, comprising: a service execution process for transmitting voice information and a situation during a battle. 15. The service selection process according to the status of the member, selects an opponent who is in a battle waiting state and has the same game level, and requests the communication terminal of the opponent to start the battle. And a process of notifying the communication terminal of the member who has accessed the start of the battle, wherein the service execution process is performed when the opponent cannot be immediately determined in the service selection process, or A process of continuing the connection with the member's communication terminal and providing a past match or match record as image information after the end of one match or in a waiting time until the next opponent is determined; Claims having an additional service process including a process of enabling connection with a communication terminal of a third party and providing a guidance service from the third party. A storage medium storing the cyber game program according to 14. 16. The supplementary service process enables connection of a communication terminal of a third party other than the member to the server system, enables interruption of connection between competitors, and evaluates competition and determines whether or not a game is won or lost. 16. The storage medium storing the cyber game program according to claim 15, including a process of providing a service for making a determination. 17. The service execution process is a process of simultaneously monitoring a plurality of competitions, providing a service for determining a ranking of a participant in a competition at an arbitrary time point, and allocating a prize, and a competition situation of all members. , Connection status with non-members,
Monitor the participation status of the event, charge the member by referring to the member information database based on a predetermined charging system, and respond to third parties other than the member according to the service to the member. 15. The storage medium storing the cyber game program according to claim 14, including a process of paying a fee. 18. The service execution process, wherein when the cyber game is Go, a process of connecting a member and a third-party Go player who is a third party other than the member during a standby time; The cyber game program according to claim 14, further comprising a process of receiving or receiving a game record browsing function provided in the server system, and holding a connection while browsing a game record of a past game or the Go player. Storage medium.