JP2001347072A - Game system, game method, and recording medium with game environment setting information management control program recorded on it - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game with contents suitable for each user. SOLUTION: The game system comprises a user information recording means 33 of recording plural pieces of user information, an input means 22 of inputting user discrimination information, an extraction means 32 of extracting user information from the user information recorded in the user information recording means based on the user discrimination information, a setting means 23 for changing and setting a game environment based on the user extracted from the extraction means, and a game execution means 21 for executing a game under the game environment set by the setting means.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game system including a plurality of game devices for playing various games.
In particular, the present invention relates to a game system, a game method, and a recording medium in which a game environment setting information management control program is recorded, in which a game environment suitable for each user is set based on the use mode and proficiency of the user.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game system in a game facility such as a game center, for example, is disclosed in
There is a network game system described in 1-319319. This network game system includes a plurality of terminals A to D and a server S, for example, as shown in FIG.

[0003] In this network game system, status data indicating the degree of progress of the game being executed in each terminal A to D and the score are supplied to the server S. Then, the server S generates integrated data indicating the order of the terminals A to D and the like based on the input situation data and supplies the integrated data to the terminals A to D.

[0004] With this configuration, each terminal device can automatically acquire the playing situation of the opponent, the order of the player, and the like during the progress of the game, and implement a realistic battle game. be able to.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned game system, only the current situation of the opponent or the player is automatically grasped, and the past use mode of each user is reflected in the game contents. Therefore, there is a problem that an appropriate game environment cannot be set in accordance with the performance of each user.

A system for accumulating past usage results of each user is disclosed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-33798.
There is a play facility management system described in the official gazette.
In this game facility management system, the model of the game machine used, the usage time, and the like are stored, and the game facility is efficiently managed using the stored information. However, the performance of each user cannot be ascertained depending on the model of the game machine, the usage time, and the like stored by the above-mentioned play facility management system. For this reason, there is a problem that an appropriate game environment cannot be set according to the performance of each user.

[0007] In addition, in order to store the results of past battle data and specifically indicate the skill of each player, for example, the registered real number 3
There is a competitive computer game apparatus described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 025772. This competitive computer game device specifically indicates the skill of an individual game by storing the possession amount of specific unique data such as medals. However, in a battle-type computer game apparatus, the skill is merely indicated by the number of specific data acquired or deprived according to the result of the battle with the opponent. Therefore, the competitive computer game apparatus also involves a problem that it is not possible to set an appropriate game environment according to the performance of each user.

[0008] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and provides a game with contents suitable for each user by setting a game environment in which the past usage results of each user are reflected. The purpose is to:

[0009]

In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to the present invention comprises a user information recording means (for example, a user information recording unit 33) in which a plurality of pieces of user information are recorded. , User identification information (for example, user ID)
Input means (for example, user ID input unit 2)
2) extracting means for extracting user information from the user information recorded in the user information recording means according to the user identification information (for example, the user information recording control unit 32); Setting means (for example, the user information control unit 23) for changing and setting the game environment based on the user information extracted by the user, and game execution means (for example, for executing the game in the game environment set by the setting means) , A game control unit 21).

With the above configuration, the game environment can be changed to a game environment set based on the user information.
Various games with different contents can be provided according to the user's achievements and the like. Therefore, it is possible to set a game environment in which the past use results of each user are reflected, and it is possible to provide a game having contents suitable for each user.

A related information storage means (for example, a game control unit 21) for storing user information related information generated during a period in which the game is being executed, and a user information relation stored in the related information storage means. An updated user information creating unit (for example, a user information control unit 23) for creating updated user information based on the information, and the updated user information recorded in a user information recording unit for use. A user information updating unit (for example, the user information recording control unit 32) for updating the storage content of the user information recording unit may be included.

With the above configuration, the user information can be updated and accumulated each time the game is executed. Therefore, the game environment is set based on the user information accumulated up to the previous time. It is possible to provide a game having a content corresponding to the achievement of each user.

Further, simultaneous play opponent identification information (for example,
A simultaneous play opponent input means (for example, a user ID input unit 22) for inputting a simultaneous play opponent ID) is provided. The user information of the simultaneous play partner is extracted according to the identification information, and the setting unit changes and sets the game environment for the simultaneous play partner based on the user information of the simultaneous play partner extracted by the extraction unit. It is characterized by the following.

[0014] With the above configuration, it is possible to virtually change to a game environment in which an opponent or a cooperating party is set based on user information. The game can be executed with the corresponding virtual opponent or virtual cooperator.

The user information includes proficiency information (for example, user operation speed, reaction speed, command input speed,
(A type of command or technique that has been used, information on the number of times the command or technique is used, a level in a game, etc.) is preferable.

With the above configuration, the difficulty level of the game can be changed in accordance with the user's proficiency, and the game content can be tailored to each user.

It is preferable that the user information includes feature information (for example, information indicating a user's habit or preference of frequently used characters, operations, commands, techniques, etc.).

With the above configuration, it is possible to set a game environment taking into account the characteristics of the user. For example, in the case of a competitive game, a game environment in which a character taking a corresponding action in anticipation of the characteristics of the user appears as an opponent can be set. Further, for example, in the case of a competitive game, a game environment in which a character to be a simultaneous play partner or the like is virtually reproduced according to the characteristics of a user designated as a virtual simultaneous play partner can be set.

It is preferable that the user information includes end state information (for example, information indicating an end state such as the progress of the game at the end of the previous game).

With the above configuration, at the start of the game, for example, the state at the time when the previous game has ended can be set, and the game can be restarted from the continuation of the previous game.

Further, a user result information creating means (for example, a user information totalizing device 50) for creating use result information in which usage conditions are arranged based on user information recorded in the user information recording means is included. Is also good.

With the above configuration, it is possible to browse the usage result information created based on the user information, for example, on a network. Therefore, game related persons including the administrator of the present system can accurately grasp the use situation (use frequency, taste, etc.) of the user, and thus determine, for example, the direction of a newly developed game. It can be used as a reference material.

Further, in the game method of the present invention, a step of transmitting the input user identification information, a step of extracting the user information according to the user identification information input via the network, Transmitting user information; changing and setting a game environment based on the user information input via the network;
Executing the game in the set game environment.

With the above configuration, the game environment can be changed to a game environment set based on user information.
Various games with different contents can be provided according to the user's achievements and the like. Therefore, it is possible to set a game environment in which the past use results of each user are reflected, and it is possible to provide a game having contents suitable for each user.

[0025] Also, a step of storing user information related information generated during a period in which the game is executed, a step of creating updated user information based on the user information related information, and a step of storing updated user information. A step of transmitting user information and a step of newly recording updated user information input via the network may be included.

With the above configuration, the user information can be updated and accumulated each time the game is executed. Therefore, the game environment is set based on the user information accumulated up to the previous time. It is possible to provide a game having a content corresponding to the achievement of each user.

The step of transmitting the inputted simultaneous play partner identification information, the step of extracting user information of the simultaneous play partner in accordance with the simultaneous play partner identification information inputted via the network, The method may include a step of transmitting the user information of the simultaneous play partner and a step of changing and setting the game environment related to the simultaneous play partner based on the user information of the simultaneous play partner input via the network.

With the above configuration, it is possible to virtually change to a game environment in which an opponent or a cooperating partner is set based on user information, and the past performance of the player who actually played the game can be obtained. The game can be executed with the corresponding virtual opponent or virtual cooperator.

The game method according to the present invention further comprises a step of transmitting the input user identification information, a step of obtaining the user information extracted according to the user identification information via a network, And setting the game environment based on the user information acquired via the game, and executing the game in the set game environment.

With the above configuration, the game environment can be changed based on the acquired user information, and various different games can be provided according to the performance of the user. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game environment in which the past use results of each user are reflected, and it is possible to provide a game having contents suitable for each user.

Further, a recording medium on which the game environment setting information management control program of the present invention is recorded is a recording medium on which a control program for managing information for setting a game environment is recorded. Extracting the user information according to the identification information; transmitting the extracted user information to change and set the game environment; and associating the changed user information with the user identification information. Recording).

With the above configuration, a control program for managing user information for causing the game device to change and set the game environment and for managing user information used in the next game. For example, by using the above-described recording medium in the user information recording device 30, it is possible to provide a game device with various different contents according to the user's achievements and the like. Can be. Therefore, it is possible to set a game environment in which the past use results of each user are reflected, and it is possible to provide a game having contents suitable for each user.

[0033]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a game system 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the game device 20A and the user information recording device 30 in the game system 10 of the present example.

The game system 10 includes a game device 20A
20C and a user information recording device 30. The game devices 20A to 20C and the user information recording device 30 are connected to a network (for example, the Internet, a dedicated line, a public line, or a wireless communication line) 40.
Note that any number of game devices may be provided. Also, since each of the game devices 20A to 20C has the same configuration, the game device 20A will be described as a representative.

The game device 20A includes a game control unit 2 for controlling the progress of a game executed by the device 20A.
1, a user ID input unit 22 for inputting various information such as a user ID by the user, a user information control unit 23 for performing various controls on user information described later, a user ID and user information And the like, for transmitting and receiving various types of information to and from the user information recording device 30 via the network 40.

The game device 20A has a function of providing game contents having different settings and situations according to user information. The game provided by the game device 20A may be any game such as a shogi game, a go game, a mahjong game, an action game, a racing game, a shooting game, and the like.

The game control unit 21 includes a user information control unit 2
3, depending on the setting of the initial state and the start state of the game,
It has a game mode changing function for changing the game content and situation such as the difficulty level and the action pattern of the opponent character to perform control. Further, the game control unit 21 temporarily stores a process and a result of the game executed by the user, and outputs the stored user information at a specific timing such as, for example, the end of the game or every elapse of a predetermined time. It has various functions such as a function to supply to the information control unit 23.

The user ID input unit 22 is composed of, for example, a keyboard and a card reader, and is used by the user to execute his or her own user ID or the user ID of the simultaneous play partner (virtual opponent or virtual cooperator) (simultaneous play). Opponent I
D) is input. In this case, the user ID need not be specified by an input operation by the user or by reading the card. For example, the user ID and the simultaneous play partner ID can be selected by selecting the user and the simultaneous play partner from a part or all (for example, a name) of the user information displayed on the display screen of the display device (not shown). May be specified.

The user information control section 23 transmits information such as a user ID input from the user ID input section 22 and updated user information input from the game control section 21 to the transmission / reception section 24, the network 40, and the like. And a function of supplying the information to the user information recording device 30 via the. Further, the user information control unit 23 has a function of acquiring corresponding user information from the user information recording device 30 via the network 40 or the like based on, for example, a user ID (including a simultaneous play partner ID). It has various functions. It should be noted that the user information control unit 23 has search conditions (for example, name, proficiency level, etc.) different from the user ID supplied from the user ID input unit 22.
Based on this, a configuration may be provided in which a function of acquiring the corresponding user information from the user information recording device 30 via the network 40 or the like is provided.

The transmitting / receiving unit 24 has a function of transmitting / receiving various information such as user information via the network 40.
In this example, the transmission / reception unit 24 has a configuration capable of taking in various communication facilities and communication technologies.
(Internet Protocol) [RFC (Request For Comme)
nts) 791] and performs communication processing according to a general-purpose protocol.

The user information recording device 30 includes a transmitting / receiving unit 31 for transmitting / receiving various information to / from each game device via the network 40, a user information recording control unit 32 for managing user information, A user information recording unit 33 that records a plurality of pieces of user information in a state associated with a user ID assigned to a user. In this example, the transmission / reception unit 31 performs communication processing according to a general-purpose protocol, similarly to the transmission / reception unit 24.

The user information is, for example, as shown in FIG.
In this example, the information includes personal information of the user, game information, progress state information, feature information, and proficiency level information. In this example, the user information is recorded in the user information recording unit 33 in association with the user ID. If the user plays a plurality of types of games, the user I
D may be provided. Alternatively, when the user plays a plurality of types of games, game information, progress state information, feature information, and proficiency level information may be recorded separately for each game title, for example.

The personal information of the user includes, for example, personal information of the user such as the user's name, age, gender, and residential area. The game information includes, for example, information on the names and places (names of game centers) of games played by users in the past. The progress state information includes, for example, information indicating a state at the time of ending the game when the user played the last game. The characteristic information includes, for example, information on characteristics of the user when playing a game such as a user's habits and preferences, such as characters, operations, commands, and techniques frequently used by the user. The proficiency information is, for example, information on the user's proficiency, such as the user's operation speed, reaction speed, command input speed, the type and number of commands and techniques that have been used, and the user's level in the game. including.

The user information recording control unit 32 has a function of reading information (user information) of the user from the user information recording unit 33 based on, for example, a designated user ID (including a simultaneous play partner ID). The user information recording unit 33 has a function of recording user information and changed user information.

The user information recording control unit 32 has various functions such as a function of transmitting and receiving various information such as user information to and from each of the game devices 20A to 20C via the transmission / reception unit 31 and the network 40. Having. The user information may be read based on the user ID, or may be read based on another search condition (for example, proficiency level information).

The user information recording section 33 is, for example, an EEPR
It is configured by a storage medium such as an OM, and records a user ID and user information under the control of the user information recording control unit 32. Various types of information such as user information recorded in the user information recording unit 33 are subjected to processes such as recording, reading, updating, changing, deleting, and searching under the control of the user information recording control unit 32.

Next, a process of assigning a user ID to a user of the game system 10 of the present embodiment and registering user information will be described.

In this example, the user makes an application by presenting personal information (see FIG. 3) to, for example, a manager of a play facility. In this case, the application is made, for example, at a window of a game facility or on a network using a terminal device (may be a game device) such as a personal computer. May be provided).

When there is an application, a user ID is given to the user.
The user ID and personal information are first recorded in the user information recording unit 33. In this case, the recording process of the user ID and the personal information is performed by, for example, operating the terminal device of the administrator in the case of application at the counter. In the case of an application to a WWW server, for example, WW
The recording process is automatically performed according to the application by the function of the W server.

Then, the user is assigned the user ID
When the game is input and the game is executed, other user information (user information excluding personal information) is created according to the progress and the result of the game by the same processing as the processing of FIG. The data is recorded in the corresponding area of the recording unit 33.

In this way, the user ID is given and the user information is registered. The user ID may be given by other means, and the initial registration of the user information may be performed in any manner.

Next, a game execution process of the game system 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, a description will be given of a process performed when the game is executed by the user A operating the game device 20A. Here, it is assumed that the user ID has already been assigned to the user A, and the user information of the user A has already been registered in the user information recording unit 33.

First, the user A operates the user ID input section 22 to input a user ID previously assigned to the user A (step S401).

In this example, the user A operates the user ID input unit 22 to input the simultaneous play partner ID. It should be noted that the user is the user ID (simultaneous play opponent I
It is considered normal to not know D). For this reason, for example, part or all of the user information (for example, name and proficiency) is displayed in a list on a display screen of a display device (not shown), and the user can display the list based on the displayed information. An appropriate opponent or cooperator may be selected (for example, the displayed name is selected) to specify the simultaneous play opponent. It should be noted that whether to determine the opponent or the cooperating partner is determined arbitrarily by the user.

When the user ID and the simultaneous play partner ID are input by the user A, the user information control unit 23
Transmits and receives the user ID and the simultaneous play partner ID to and from the transmitting / receiving unit 2
4 and output to the user information recording device 30 via the network 40 (step S402).

When the user ID and the simultaneous play partner ID are input, the user information recording device 30 is associated with the input user ID and the simultaneous play partner ID under the control of the user information recording control unit 32. The user information is searched and read (step S403).

When the user information is read, the user information recording device 30 transmits the read user information to the transmission / reception unit 31 under the control of the user information recording control unit 32.
To the user terminal 20A via the network 40.
(Step S404).

When the user information of the user A is input, in the game device 20A, the user information control unit 23 changes the content and situation of the game in accordance with the obtained user information and sets the game control unit 21. (Step S405).

That is, the user information control section 23 sets the previous state of the game based on, for example, the end state information. Further, the user information control unit 23 changes the action pattern of the opponent character (for example, in the case of a competitive game) or the enemy character (for example, in the case of a shooting game) based on the feature information (for example, the user A's (Changed to take an action pattern in anticipation of the feature). Further, the user information control unit 23 sets a game level (for example, an opponent character or an enemy character that matches the level of the user A) that matches the level reached up to the previous time, based on, for example, the skill level information. I do.

When the user information of the simultaneous play opponent is input, the user information control unit 23 is
With the above control, the game status and the contents are set in the game control unit 21 according to the acquired user information of the simultaneous play partner (step S405).

That is, the user information control unit 23 sets the characteristics of the simultaneous play partner based on the characteristic information included in the user information of the simultaneous play partner, for example. Further, the user information control unit 23 sets the level of the simultaneous play opponent, for example, based on the proficiency information included in the user information of the simultaneous play opponent. Therefore, control based on the features and levels set in the user information control unit 23 is performed by the game control unit 21 that controls the opponent and the cooperating partner. Therefore, the character to be a simultaneous play partner or the like performs substantially the same processing (for example, determination and operation) as when the person having the simultaneous play partner ID operates.

When the setting according to the user information is performed, the game apparatus A starts the game in accordance with the operation of the user A (for example, presses a start button (not shown)) and executes the game program (step S406). ). When the game is started, the game control unit 21 transmits information (user information related information) related to the user information in the process of the game being played by the user A or the end situation until the game is ended. It is stored (step S407). It should be noted that the information on the end status is determined by the user A at the end of the game, for example, by the game control unit 21.
Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to save.

When the game is over (step S
408), the game control unit 21 supplies the stored user information related information to the user information control unit 23. When the user information related information is input, the user information control unit 23
Updates the stored user information of the user A based on the acquired user information-related information (additional record, change,
Update, deletion, etc.) (step S409).

When the user information is updated, the user information control unit 23 supplies the updated user information to the transmission / reception unit 24, and sends the updated user information to the user information recording device 3 via the network 40.
Output to 0 (step S410).

When the updated user information is input, the user information recording device 30 is controlled by the user information recording control unit 32 to use the user A associated with the user ID of the user A in the user information recording unit 33. The updated user information is recorded in the user information storage area (step S411).

When the updated user information is recorded, the game execution processing in the game system 10 of the present embodiment ends.

As described above, by setting the game based on the user information updated each time the game is executed, the game set in the game environment based on the user information is played. Thus, it is possible to provide a variety of different games according to the performance of the user. Therefore, it is possible to set a game environment in which the past use results of each user are reflected, and it is possible to provide a game having contents suitable for each user.

Further, as described above, by setting the game based on the end state information updated each time the game is executed, the state at the time of starting the game and the state at the time when the previous game ended can be obtained. Can be set, and the game can be restarted from the continuation of the previous time when the previous game ended. At the end of the game, the user may be allowed to select whether to save the end state.

As described above, the game is set based on the skill level information updated each time the game is executed, so that the difficulty level of the game can be adjusted in accordance with the skill level of the user. The game contents can be changed, and the game contents can be adapted to individual users.

As described above, the game is set based on the feature information updated each time the game is executed, so that the characteristics of the user (for example, the reaction speed, the frequently used character And commands, etc.) can be set. For example, in the case of a competitive game, a game environment in which a character taking a corresponding action in anticipation of the characteristics of the user appears as an opponent can be set. Further, for example, in the case of a competitive game, a game environment in which a character to be a simultaneous play partner or the like is virtually reproduced according to the characteristics of a user designated as a virtual simultaneous play partner can be set.

Further, since the user information recording device 30 and a plurality of game devices are connected via a network as described above, the user can play using any game device. In addition, since the game environment can be set based on the user information, the game device installed in a remote place at a different time (for example, a game installed in a game center different from the game center played last time). Even when playing a game with the (device), it is possible to receive a game with various different contents according to the user.

Further, as described above, the game environment is set such that an opponent or a cooperator is virtually set based on the user information specified by the user, so that the game environment of the person who actually played the game can be improved. A game can be executed with a virtual opponent or a virtual cooperator according to past achievements. Therefore, for example, when trying to play a game with a plurality of players, even if there is a person who cannot participate in the game,
That person can virtually participate in the game. For this reason, even if all the players who play the game do not play at the same time, those who are actually playing can enjoy the game as if they were playing simultaneously with all the players.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in the case where the game environment is set using the user information has been described. May be performed. In this case, the game system may be configured, for example, as shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a game system when managing the mode of use of a game. The game system 10A includes game devices 20A to
20C, a user information recording device 30, and a user information totaling device 50. The user information totaling device 50 is connected to the network 40. The user information totalizing device 50 may be configured to be connected to the user information recording device 30 without going through the network 40.

The user information totalizing device 50 is constituted by an information processing device such as a network server.
The user information totalizing device 50 has a function of obtaining various statistics based on the user information recorded in the user information recording device 30 and a function of performing various analyzes such as the usage status of each user. In this example, the user information totalizing device 50 has a function as a WWW server, and has a function of displaying information (use result information) obtained by statistics and analysis on a homepage.

In the usage result information, for example, users are ranked (ranked) under certain conditions (all users, users in a specific area, users playing in a specific game facility). Various information such as information is included. The ranking of the users is determined from various viewpoints such as the score, the number of times of use, and the result of the virtual battle. The ranking may be performed not only for the user but also for a game or a game center that is frequently used, for example. Further, the usage result information is not limited to the ranking information, and includes, for example, usage distribution information, usage age distribution, and all information processed and aggregated based on user information such as usage status for each game title.

When the user operates a browser of a terminal device (not shown) connected to the network 40 to access a homepage provided by the user information totalizing device 50, usage result information such as various ranking information is displayed on the terminal. It is displayed on the display screen of the device.

With the configuration including the user information totalizing device 50, the use result information created based on the user information can be browsed on the network. Therefore, game related persons including the administrator of the present system can accurately grasp the use situation (use frequency, taste, etc.) of the user, and thus determine, for example, the direction of a newly developed game. It can be used as a reference material.

In the above-described embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the game apparatus is installed in a game facility. However, the present invention can be applied to, for example, a home game machine. in this case,
For example, a home game machine may be connected to the network 40, and information such as user information may be transmitted and received between the home game machine and the user information recording device 30.

Further, a configuration may be adopted in which a recording medium on which a control program for performing each process executed by the user information recording device 30 in the above-described embodiment is mounted. In this case, a control program that causes the user information recording device 30 to execute processing such as extraction, transmission, and updating of user information may be mounted on a recording medium. Similarly, a configuration may be used in which a recording medium on which a control program for performing each process executed by the game device 20A is installed is used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, each device is configured to be connected by a network. However, a system can be configured without a network (for example, a system in a single amusement facility). It is needless to say that such a case may be adopted.

[0082]

As described above, according to the game system of the present invention, user information recording means for recording a plurality of pieces of user information, input means for inputting user identification information, and user information Extracting means for extracting user information from the user information recorded in the recording means according to the user identification information; and changing and setting the game environment based on the user information extracted by the extracting means. Since it includes a setting means and a game execution means for executing a game in the game environment set by the setting means, the game environment can be changed to the game environment set based on the user information, and the game environment can be changed according to the user's performance and the like. Games with different contents. Therefore, it is possible to set a game environment in which the past use results of each user are reflected, and it is possible to provide a game having contents suitable for each user.

Further, the related information storage means for storing the user information related information generated during the execution of the game, and the updated user information related information stored in the related information storage means. An updated user information creating means for creating user information; and a user information updating means for recording the updated user information in the user information recording means and updating the storage contents of the user information recording means. In this case, the user information can be updated and stored each time the game is executed, so that the game environment can be set based on the user information stored up to the previous time. Thus, it is possible to provide a game having contents corresponding to the achievements of each user.

[0084] The apparatus further comprises a simultaneous play opponent input means for inputting the simultaneous play opponent identification information, and the extracting means selects the simultaneous play opponent identification information from the user information recorded in the user information recording means. A case wherein the user information of the simultaneous play opponent is extracted, and the setting means changes and sets the game environment for the simultaneous play opponent based on the user information of the simultaneous play opponent extracted by the extracting means. Can be changed to a game environment in which an opponent or cooperator is virtually set based on user information, and a virtual opponent or virtual cooperator according to the past performance of the person who actually played the game. You can play the game with your opponent.

Further, when the user information is configured to include the skill level information, the difficulty level of the game can be changed according to the user's skill level, and the game contents adapted to the individual user can be changed. It can be.

When the user information is configured to include the characteristic information, a game environment in which the characteristics of the user are added can be set. For example, in the case of a competitive game, a game environment in which a character taking a corresponding action in anticipation of the characteristics of the user appears as an opponent can be set. In the case of a competitive game, a game environment in which a character to be a simultaneous play partner or the like is virtually reproduced according to characteristics of a user designated as a virtual simultaneous play partner can be set.

When the user information includes the end state information, the state at the time of starting the game, for example, the state at the time of ending the previous game can be set. The game can be restarted from.

Further, if it is assumed that the apparatus includes a use result information creating means for creating use result information in which use situations are arranged based on the user information recorded in the user information recording means, it is based on the user information. For example, the use result information created in this way can be browsed on a network. Therefore, game related persons including the administrator of the present system can accurately grasp the use situation (use frequency, taste, etc.) of the user, and thus determine, for example, the direction of a newly developed game. It can be used as a reference material.

According to the game method of the present invention, the step of transmitting the input user identification information, the step of extracting the user information according to the user identification information input via the network, Transmitting the set user information, changing and setting the game environment based on the user information input via the network, and executing the game in the set game environment. The game environment can be changed to a game environment set based on the user information, and games having various different contents can be provided according to the performance of the user. Therefore, it is possible to set a game environment in which the past use results of each user are reflected, and it is possible to provide a game having contents suitable for each user.

Further, a step of storing user information related information generated during a period in which the game is being executed, a step of creating updated user information based on the user information related information, When the game includes a step of transmitting user information and a step of newly recording updated user information input via the network, the user information is updated each time the game is executed. Therefore, the game environment can be set based on the user information accumulated up to the previous time, and a game having the content corresponding to the achievement of each user can be provided.

Further, a step of transmitting the input simultaneous play opponent identification information, a step of extracting user information of the simultaneous play opponent according to the simultaneous play opponent identification information input via the network, Transmitting the user information of the play opponent, and changing and setting the game environment for the simultaneous play opponent based on the user information of the simultaneous play opponent input via the network, Can be changed to a game environment in which an opponent or cooperator is virtually set based on user information, and a virtual opponent or virtual cooperator according to the past performance of the person who actually played the game Together with the game.

Further, according to the game method of the present invention, a step of transmitting the input user identification information, a step of acquiring the user information extracted according to the user identification information via a network, Since the method includes a step of changing and setting the game environment based on the user information obtained via the network and a step of executing the game in the set game environment, the game environment is set based on the obtained user information. Can be changed, and games having various different contents can be provided according to the achievements of the user. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game environment in which the past use results of each user are reflected, and it is possible to provide a game having contents suitable for each user.

Further, according to the recording medium storing the game environment setting information management control program of the present invention,
A recording medium storing a control program for managing information for setting a game environment, wherein the control program causes a step of extracting user information according to user identification information, and a step of changing and setting the game environment. Transmitting the extracted user information, and recording the changed user information in association with the user identification information. It is possible to provide a recording medium storing a control program for managing user information for changing and setting and for managing user information used in the next game, for example, user information recording The use of the above-described recording medium in the device 30 allows the game device to provide various different games according to the user's achievements and the like. Door can be. Therefore, it is possible to set a game environment in which the past use results of each user are reflected, and it is possible to provide a game having contents suitable for each user.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a game device and a user information recording device of the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a recording state of a user information recording unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game execution process of the game system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a game system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a conventional game system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 10A game system 20A, 20B, 20C game device 21 game control unit 22 user ID input unit 23 user information control unit 24 transmission / reception unit 30 user information recording device 31 transmission / reception unit 32 user information recording control unit 33 user Information recording unit 40 Network 50 User information totaling device

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[Claims] 1. A user information recording means for recording a plurality of pieces of user information, an input means for inputting user identification information, and a user information recorded in the user information recording means. Extracting means for extracting user information according to the user identification information; setting means for changing and setting a game environment based on the user information extracted by the extracting means; and setting means for setting the game environment. A game system comprising: a game execution unit that executes a game in a game environment. 2. A related information storage means for storing user information related information generated during a period in which a game is being executed, and updated based on the user information related information stored in the related information storage means. An updated user information creating means for creating user information; and a user information updating means for recording updated user information in the user information recording means and updating the storage contents of the user information recording means. The game system according to claim 1. 3. A simultaneous play opponent input means for inputting simultaneous play opponent identification information, wherein the extracting means selects one of the user information recorded in the user information recording means in accordance with the simultaneous play opponent identification information. The user information of the simultaneous play partner is extracted, and the setting means changes and sets a game environment related to the simultaneous play partner based on the user information of the simultaneous play partner extracted by the extracting means. Item 1
Or the game system according to claim 2. 4. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the user information includes skill level information. 5. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the user information includes feature information. 6. The game system according to claim 1, wherein the user information includes end state information. 7. The game system according to claim 1, further comprising use result information creating means for creating use result information in which use situations are organized based on the user information recorded in the user information recording means. . 8. A step of transmitting input user identification information, a step of extracting user information according to the user identification information input via a network, and a step of transmitting the extracted user information. A game method, comprising: changing and setting a game environment based on user information input via a network; and executing a game in the set game environment. 9. A step of storing user information-related information generated during a period in which a game is being executed, a step of creating updated user information based on the user information-related information, 9. The game method according to claim 8, further comprising: transmitting user information; and newly recording updated user information input via a network. 10. A step of transmitting the input simultaneous play opponent identification information, a step of extracting user information of the simultaneous play opponent according to the simultaneous play opponent identification information input via the network, 9. The method according to claim 8, further comprising the steps of: transmitting user information of a play opponent; and changing and setting a game environment relating to the simultaneous play opponent based on the user information of the simultaneous play opponent input via the network. Item 10. The game method according to Item 9. 11. A step of transmitting the input user identification information, a step of acquiring user information extracted according to the user identification information via a network, and a step of transmitting user information acquired via the network. A game method, comprising: changing and setting a game environment based on the game environment; and executing a game in the set game environment. 12. A recording medium recording a control program for managing information for setting a game environment, the recording medium comprising:
The control program includes a step of extracting user information according to the user identification information, a step of transmitting the extracted user information for changing and setting the game environment, and a step of transmitting the changed user information. Recording the game environment setting information management control program in association with user identification information.