JP2009233268A - Network system, server, program and information storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

[Purpose] To perform matching processing and login processing under conditions desired by both the user and the administrator without causing the user to feel stress.
[Solution] The object is solved by the following network system.
(1) Automatically generate a room when the automatic room generation request reaches a predetermined number.
(2) Guiding the quality of the group by displaying the time when a predetermined operation was performed in cooperation with the group of a plurality of terminals.
(3) When there is a participation restriction in the group, it is registered in the participation queue based on the player data.
(4) When there is a restriction on participation in the group, participation in the group is terminated based on play or data.
[Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a network system, a server, a program, and an information storage medium.

  In recent years, a so-called network game in which a plurality of players simultaneously enjoy a game through a network such as the Internet and a system in which a plurality of users are connected to a server and receive the same service have become widespread.

In such a system, processing for matching players who play a game at the same time and processing for managing login of a user who receives a service to a server are required.
JP 2002-035424 A

  However, the following problems have been pointed out in the conventional matching method and login management method.

  (1) In the prior art, a specific player (host) creates a room in which a number of participants and game conditions are defined on a server, and matching is performed by other players participating in the room. In this method, when participating in a room, it may be found that the game play attitude of the host or other participants, the setting of the room, etc. do not meet the wishes. If there is no room that suits your needs, you have to wait until the room you want is created or create your own.

  (2) In the prior art, if the user does not participate in the room or the server set by the service provider, the inside situation is not known and the user may feel dissatisfied after participating.

  (3) In addition, in the conventional technology, when a room is created under a game condition that the user wants to play and a new room is created, recruitment of participating players starts from that point, so there are no participating players. In some cases, the participating players would wait until the required number of players had gathered and felt dissatisfied. Since the new room appears on the server in the same manner as an unpopular room (poor quality room) with a small number of participants, there is a problem that other players are shy. Therefore, rather than creating new rooms and recruiting participants, it was more likely to act to find a room that suits the taste of existing rooms. However, I sometimes felt dissatisfied that it was difficult to find a room that suits my taste, or even if I found it, I could not enter it.

  (4) Even if a plurality of players actually desire to play under the same preference game conditions, as described above, the new room creation cannot satisfy the request. Since there is no mechanism to connect multiple players who seek game conditions with the same preference, each player has no choice but to continue searching for a room that suits their preferences, or create a new room by themselves and wait until the required number of people gather. I felt it.

  (5) When waiting for matching or login, the user may not be able to grasp the waiting time or the progress of the queue and may feel stressed.

  (6) It may be necessary to limit the number of participants in the room and the number of logins of the server depending on the content of the game or service and the capacity of the server or line. In addition, there has been a request from both the user and the service provider to change the restriction contents according to the characteristics of the user.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to perform matching processing and login processing under conditions desired by both the user and the administrator without causing the user to feel stress. .

  1st invention for solving the said subject has a server and the some terminal connected with a server via a communication line, The said server is the room information storage part which memorize | stores a some room, The said terminal Is assigned to any room stored in the room information storage unit, receives an automatic room generation signal from the terminal, and when the number of received automatic room generation signals reaches a predetermined number or more, a new A room generation unit configured to generate a room and register the room information storage unit; and when the room generation unit generates a new room, the room generation unit determines the terminal that has transmitted the automatic room generation signal Assigned to a new room, the terminal transmits / receives information to / from another terminal registered in the same room, a communication unit that transmits an automatic room generation signal to the server, Is a network system, comprising a processing unit for executing management.

  Further, as another invention, a room information storage unit that stores a plurality of rooms, a room management unit that allocates a communication-connected terminal to any room stored in the room information storage unit, and an automatic room generation signal from the terminal When the number of received automatic room generation signals reaches a predetermined number or more, a room generation unit that generates a new room and registers it in the room information storage unit, the room management unit, When the room generation unit generates a new room, the terminal that has transmitted the automatic room generation signal is assigned to the new room.

  As another invention, the server includes a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line, a room information storage unit that stores a plurality of rooms, and the terminal that is stored in the room information storage unit. A room management unit to be assigned to any one of the rooms, an automatic room generation signal is received from the terminal, and when the number of received automatic room generation signals reaches a predetermined number or more, a new room is generated and the room information Function as a room generation unit registered in the storage unit, and when the room generation unit generates a new room, the room management unit executes a process of assigning the terminal that has transmitted the automatic room generation signal to the new room A server control program characterized by causing

  As another invention, there is provided a server control method comprising: a room information storage unit that stores a plurality of rooms; and a room management unit that allocates a communication-connected terminal to one of the rooms stored in the room information storage unit. Receiving an automatic room generation signal from the terminal, and determining that the number of received automatic room generation signals has reached a predetermined number or more, generating a new room and registering it in the room information storage unit When the room generation unit generates a new room, the server control method includes a step of assigning the terminal that has transmitted the automatic room generation signal to the new room.

  According to the first invention and the like, the player can save time and labor for searching for a favorite room from existing rooms, and can save time and labor for creating a room by himself and waiting for a participant.

  In the second invention, the processing unit further receives input of room generation condition information, and the room generation unit counts the number of room generation signals received for each room generation condition received from the terminal, 2. The network system according to claim 1, wherein a room having a room generation condition that reaches a predetermined number or more is generated.

  According to the second aspect of the invention, the player can participate in a room of a desired condition without taking the trouble of searching for a favorite room from the existing rooms and creating the room by himself and waiting for the participant. Can do.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the network system according to claim 2, the room generation unit notifies the participation invitation to each player having matching room conditions after generating the room.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, after the room is automatically generated, a player with matching room conditions can smoothly join the room.

  A fourth invention for solving the above-described problems is to register a server, a plurality of terminals connected to the server via a communication line, and the plurality of terminals in a predetermined unit, and cooperate with the terminals of the same group. A network system having a processing unit that operates and executes predetermined processing, and measures the duration of execution of the predetermined processing for each terminal, and the continuation of each terminal belonging to the group for each group A network system comprising: a timer unit that calculates time statistical information; and a display unit that displays the statistical information.

  Further, as another invention, a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line, each terminal in which a group is formed in a predetermined unit, and a predetermined unit in cooperation with a terminal of the same group Information for displaying the statistical information, having a timer unit that measures the duration of execution of processing and calculates statistical information of the duration of each terminal belonging to the group for each group Is transmitted to the terminal.

  As another invention, the server cooperates with a terminal of the same group for each terminal in which a group is formed in a fixed unit, a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line. And measuring the duration of execution of the predetermined processing for each group, functioning as a timer unit that calculates the statistical information of the duration of each terminal belonging to the group, and displaying the statistical information on the communication unit The server control program is characterized by causing the terminal to execute processing for transmitting information to the terminal.

  Further, as another invention, there is provided a control method for a server having a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line, and the same group for each terminal in which a group is formed in a predetermined unit. Measuring the duration of execution of a predetermined process in cooperation with the terminal, calculating statistical information of the duration of each terminal belonging to the group for each group, and displaying the statistical information A server control method comprising a step of transmitting information to the terminal.

  According to the fourth invention and the like, when the player selects a group to participate, the player can determine whether the group is a good quality group or a poor quality group based on statistical information. That is, when the processing continuation time of each terminal belonging to the group is short, it can be determined that the quality of the group is poor and the player has not settled in the group.

  In the fifth invention, the processing unit registers a plurality of terminals logged in to the same server as a group, and the timer unit sets a time from each terminal logging in to the server to logging out. The network system according to claim 4, wherein measurement is performed as follows.

  According to the fifth aspect, in a system in which a plurality of terminals access the same server and predetermined processing is performed in the server, the player can determine whether the server is good or bad.

  In addition, the sixth invention, the server has a room information storage unit that stores a plurality of rooms, a room management unit that assigns a terminal to any room stored in the room information storage unit, the processing The unit registers a plurality of terminals assigned to the same room as a group, and the timer part cancels the assignment to the room after the terminal is assigned to the room and starts the predetermined process. 5. The network system according to claim 4, wherein a time until the time is measured as the duration time.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, in a system in which a plurality of rooms are stored in the server and the player selects one of the plurality of rooms and participates, the player can determine whether the quality of the room is good or bad.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention for solving the above problems, a server, a plurality of terminals connected to the server via a communication line, and the plurality of terminals are group-registered in a predetermined unit and cooperated with terminals in the same group. A communication system for receiving a signal requesting participation in the group from a terminal, and accepting to determine whether the group is in a participation restricted state. A queue management unit for registering a terminal in a queue when the reception unit determines that the group is in a participation restricted state, and a player data storage unit for storing player data of a player who operates the terminal. The queue management unit registers a terminal in a queue based on the player data.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line, and a plurality of terminals that cooperate to execute predetermined processing are registered as a group and participate in the group. When a request signal is received from a terminal outside the group, a reception unit that determines whether or not the group is in a participation restriction state, and when the reception unit determines that the group is in a participation restriction state, the terminal is queued A queue management unit for registering the player, and a player data storage unit for storing player data of a player who operates the terminal. The queue management unit registers the terminal in the queue based on the player data. It is a feature server.

  In another aspect of the invention, a server, a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line, and a plurality of terminals that collaborately execute a predetermined process are registered as a group. A reception unit that determines whether or not the group is in a participation restricted state when a signal requesting participation is received from a terminal outside the group, and the terminal when the reception unit determines that the group is in a participation restricted state, Function as a queue management unit for registering in the queue, and a player data storage unit for storing player data of the player who operates the terminal, and registering the terminal in the queue based on the player data in the queue management unit A server control program characterized by causing a process to be executed to be executed.

  Another invention is a server control method including a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line, and a player data storage unit that stores player data of a player who operates the terminal. Registering the plurality of terminals as a group that performs predetermined processing in cooperation with each other, receiving a signal requesting participation in the group from a terminal outside the group, and the group restricting participation A server control method comprising: determining whether or not a state is present; and registering a terminal in a queue based on the player data when the group is determined to be in a participation restricted state.

  According to the seventh invention and the like, when there is a restriction on participation in the group, it is possible to wait for participation based on the player data, and to preferentially join the player according to the intention of the service provider. Can do.

  In addition, according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the reception unit determines that the group is in a participation restriction state when a terminal satisfying the participation upper limit number of persons set in the group is registered. 7. The network system according to 7.

  According to the eighth aspect of the invention, there is an upper limit on the number of participants in the group in advance depending on the server and line capabilities, or processing characteristics, and the player data is used when the player needs to wait for participation. It is possible to wait for participation with the priority that was.

  In addition, the ninth invention further includes a processing load calculation unit that measures a load on the server or the communication line, and the processing unit registers a plurality of terminals logged in to the same server as a group, and the reception unit The network system according to claim 7, wherein when the load measured by the processing load calculation unit exceeds a predetermined value, it is determined that the participation restriction state is set, and login to the server is restricted. .

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, in a system that dynamically restricts participation in a group by processing load on a server or a line, when a player needs to wait for participation, participation with priority based on player data You can make it wait.

  The tenth aspect of the present invention is the network system according to any one of claims 7 to 9, further comprising a display unit that displays the status of the queue.

  According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent a player who is waiting for participation from feeling dissatisfied without knowing when the player can join the group.

  The eleventh invention is the network system according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the queue management unit updates the queue based on an operation of a terminal registered in the queue. is there.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the invention, the player registered in the queue is given an opportunity to change the status of the queue, so that the waiting time can be kept from getting tired. In addition, it is possible to provide motivation for the player to perform an operation desired by the server administrator (such as clicking on an advertisement).

  A twelfth invention for solving the above-mentioned problem is to register a server, a plurality of terminals connected to the server via a communication line, and the plurality of terminals in a predetermined unit, and cooperate with the terminals of the same group. A network system having a processing unit that operates and executes a predetermined process, a player data storage unit that stores player data of a player who operates the terminal, and a group for each terminal based on the player data The network game system includes a management unit that determines participation continuation conditions and terminates participation of each terminal in the group based on the participation continuation conditions.

  Further, another invention is based on a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line, a player data storage unit that stores player data of a player who operates the terminal, and player data. A group continuation condition is determined for each of a plurality of terminals that are formed in a predetermined unit and cooperate to execute a predetermined process, and the participation of each terminal in the group is determined based on the participation continuation condition. It is a server characterized by having a management part to be terminated.

  In another aspect of the invention, a server includes a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line, a player data storage unit that stores player data of a player who operates the terminal, and the player data. Accordingly, a group participation continuation condition is determined for each of a plurality of terminals that are formed in a predetermined unit and cooperate to execute a predetermined process, and the group of each terminal is determined based on the participation continuation condition. It is a server control program characterized by functioning as a management unit that terminates the participation of.

  Another invention is a server control method including a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line, and a player data storage unit that stores player data of a player who operates the terminal. Registering the plurality of terminals as a group that performs predetermined processing in cooperation with each other, determining a participation continuation condition for the group for each terminal based on the player data, and continuing the participation A server control method comprising a step of terminating participation of each terminal in the group based on a condition.

  According to the twelfth invention and the like, in the case where the number of participants in the group is limited, it is possible to determine a terminal for terminating participation in the group based on the player data. Player participation can be terminated.

  In addition, in the thirteenth aspect, the participation continuation condition is participation continuation time, and the management unit terminates participation of a terminal whose actual participation time greatly exceeds the participation continuation time among the terminals. The network system according to claim 12, wherein:

  According to the thirteenth aspect, it is possible to manage the end of participation by determining the duration of participation of the terminal in the group based on the player data.

  A fourteenth aspect of the invention is a communication unit that receives a signal requesting participation in the group from a terminal, a reception unit that determines whether or not the group is in a participation restriction state, and the reception unit is in a participation restriction state of the group. A queue management unit for registering the terminal in the queue, the management unit, when there is a terminal registered in the queue, of the terminals participating in the group 14. The network system according to claim 12, wherein participation in the group is terminated, and a terminal registered at the head of the queue is allowed to participate in the group.

  According to the fourteenth aspect, participation of terminals participating in the group can be terminated only when there are terminals waiting to participate in the queue. Thereby, when there are no terminals in the queue, the terminals participating in the group can continue to participate.

  The best mode for carrying out the invention will be described below. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all the configurations described in the following embodiments are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. First Example 1-1. Network System FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a network game system according to the present embodiment. This network game system includes a plurality of game terminals a 1 to a 5, b 1 to b 5, c 1 to c 5, and a matching server MS connected to these game terminals via a network 10. Here, the network 10 (communication line) means a communication path through which data can be exchanged. That is, the network 10 includes a communication line such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, and the Internet in addition to LAN using a dedicated line (dedicated cable) or Ethernet (registered trademark) for direct connection, and communication. The method may be either wired or wireless.

  The matching server MS performs processing for allocating terminals to a plurality of groups (rooms). In the present embodiment, the matching server MS allocates terminals to three rooms Ra to Rc. The matching server MS creates a room in which the number of game participants and game conditions are set in the server in response to a request from the host terminal. In FIG. 1, terminals a1, b1, and c1 are host terminals. And according to the request | requirement from each terminal a2-a5, b2-b5, c2-c5 other than a host, the process which allocates these each terminal to each room is performed. The terminals a2 to a5, b2 to b5, and c2 to c5 other than the host do not communicate with the matching server MS after being assigned to the room, but directly communicate with each terminal in the same room to execute the network game. . During the execution of the network game, only the host terminals a1, b1, and c1 communicate with the matching server MS and transmit the status of the network game.

1-2. Device Configuration FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the matching server MS and terminals. Note that the matching server MS and the terminal may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 2 are omitted.

  The storage units 200 and 262 serve as work areas for storing programs and data or processing units 220 and 264 and communication units 240 and 266. The function can be realized by HDD (hard disk drive), memory (ROM, RAM, etc.), optical disk (CD, DVD), etc. The storage unit 200 of the matching server MS includes a room information storage unit 202, a queue storage unit 204, a player data storage unit 206, an automatic room generation wait information storage unit 208, and a game continuation condition storage unit 210. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The processing units 220 and 264 (processors) perform various processes for matching, and control transmission / reception of signals with the terminal through the communication units 240 and 266. Further, the processing unit 264 on the terminal side performs a game calculation process. The function can be realized by hardware such as various processors (CPU), ASIC (gate array, etc.), and programs. The processing unit 220 of the matching server MS includes a reception unit 222, a room generation unit 224, a timer unit 226, a queue management unit 228, a player data update unit 230, and a room management unit 232. Note that some of these may be omitted.

  The communication units 240 and 266 communicate with the outside (a host terminal, a terminal other than the host, a matching server, or another server) via a wired or wireless network. The function can be realized by hardware such as communication ASIC or communication processor, or communication firmware.

  A display unit 268 included in the terminal displays a game image and a matching image. The function can be realized by LCD, CRT, touch panel type display, HMD (head mounted display) or the like.

  An operation unit 270 of the terminal is used by the player to input operation data. The function can be realized by a direction key, an operation button, an analog stick, a lever, a microphone, a touch panel display, a keyboard, and the like.

1-3. Characteristic method of the present embodiment 1-3-1. Room Status Display The conventional matching method has a problem in that a player who feels dissatisfied with the quality of the participating room is generated because the situation in the room is not known until the user joins the room. Here, the quality of the room is poor, for example, a situation in which a game is not established because there are players who do not perform any operation at all, or an enemy player collaborates in a team battle game and loses the game balance. It is the situation.

  When participating in such a poor quality room, the player's satisfaction with the game is significantly reduced. Therefore, generally, a player who participates in a poor quality room leaves the room immediately. In the present embodiment, this is utilized, and a technique of informing the quality of the room in advance by measuring and displaying the average room stay time of the player is adopted.

  Specifically, when the room management unit 232 of the matching server MS registers the player in any room stored in the room information storage unit 202, the timer unit 226 starts measuring the player's room stay time. When the room management unit 232 deletes the player's registration in the room in response to a request from the terminal, the timer unit 226 ends the player's room stay time measurement. The room management unit 232 updates the average stay time of the rooms registered in the room information storage unit 202 based on the measured room stay time.

  FIG. 3 is an example of a room selection screen displayed on the display unit 268 of the terminal. When receiving from the terminal, the receiving unit 222 of the matching server MS reads the room information stored in the room information storage unit 202, and transmits the room information to the terminal via the communication unit 240. The terminal receives room information through the communication unit 266 and displays icons 302 to 306 representing rooms on the display unit 268. In 302 to 304 in FIG. 3, average stay times of the rooms Ra to Rc are displayed as room information. In the case of FIG. 3, the room Ra is already full of participants, and in order to participate here, it is necessary to wait for participation. Therefore, when the player wants to play the game immediately, the room Rb or the room Rc is selected. Here, the average stay time of the room Rb is very short at 5:00. This may be because the quality of the room is poor and the player is not well established. On the other hand, since the average stay time of the room Rc is as long as 20:00, it can be determined that the possibility that the room quality is bad is low.

  In addition, when a detailed icon displayed in 302 to 304 in FIG. 3 is selected, a distribution map of room stay time of each player is displayed. FIG. 4 is a stay time distribution diagram of the room Ra. With such a distribution map, for example, it is possible to display a situation where there are a small number of specific players who stay in the room for a long time and many other players stay in the room for a very short time, and a small number of specific players with poor manners. It can be determined that the room condition is poor. On the other hand, a room with a long stay time of a large number of players with a distribution of room stay time can be determined as an excellent room. In this embodiment, an example in which a distribution map is displayed by selecting a detailed icon has been described, but a distribution map may be displayed on the same screen as 302 to 304 without displaying the average time. Also, other statistical values (cumulative time, maximum time, minimum time, etc.) may be displayed instead of the average stay time.

1-3-2. Automatic room generation The conventional matching method that only participates in the room created by the host has the problem that it is difficult for the player to find the desired room or that it takes time to create the desired room by himself. there were. In order to solve this problem, in this embodiment, the player automatically creates a room in accordance with the number of players who want to participate in a room created by a conventional host and the number of players who desire the same game conditions. A selectable method was adopted.

  When the player operates the operation unit 270 to select one of the icons 302 to 306 shown in FIG. 3 displayed on the display unit 268 of the terminal, a selection signal is transmitted by the communication unit 266. The room management unit 232 of the matching server MS that has received the selection signal via the communication unit 240 performs a process of registering the player in the selected room.

  A new creation icon 308 is also displayed on the display unit 268 of the terminal. When the player selects this icon, a new room creation signal is transmitted to the matching server MS. Upon receiving the new room creation signal, the room generation unit 224 of the matching server MS accepts the setting of detailed room information (number of participants, level, etc.) from the player, creates a new room based on the setting, and creates room information. The room created in the storage unit 202 is registered.

  An automatic generation icon 310 is also displayed on the display unit 268 of the terminal. When the player selects this icon, an automatic room generation signal is transmitted to the matching server MS. When the automatic room generation signal is received, the room generation unit 224 of the matching server MS registers the player in the automatic room generation wait information storage unit 208. When the number of players waiting for automatic room generation exceeds a predetermined number, the room generation unit 224 automatically generates a new room and registers it in the room information storage unit 202. Then, the room management unit 232 registers a player waiting for automatic room generation in the generated room. Here, when receiving the automatic room generation signal, the room generation unit 224 may receive the generated room conditions (number of participants, level, etc.) from the player. In this case, the room generation unit 224 registers the player in the automatic room generation wait information storage unit 208 together with the received conditions. Then, a new room is automatically generated when the registered conditions are satisfied. For example, when the number of players set with the same number of participants and the same level as conditions reaches the set number of participants, a new room is generated.

  When a new room is created, it is preferable that invitation invitations are made to the desired player. When participating in another room during the waiting time, each player may be allowed to select whether to continue participation in an existing room or to join a new room.

1-3-3. Waiting for room entry When the maximum number of players set in a room have already joined, a player who intends to newly join the room cannot enter until the player who has already participated leaves the room. . When there are a plurality of new players who want to join, these players enter the queue and are allowed to join the room in order.

  Note that the maximum number of participants in a room may be set by the player who creates the room as described above, or may be automatically set according to the characteristics of the game. For example, in the case of a mahjong game, the maximum number of participants is automatically set to four.

  In this embodiment, a specification for determining the queue order based on the player data stored in association with each player is adopted. The player data includes, for example, game play frequency, paid billing, participation in cooperative play, participation in a specific game event, active communication with other players (chat, exchange of items in game) , Have seen in-game advertisements, purchased paid items, cheated, past game scores, evaluations from other players, abandoned games (forced disconnection), new players (network Data such as whether this is the first time that a game is played or a player who plays a predetermined number of times or less), a player using a trial version, or a player who participates as a spectator is included.

  Accordingly, it is possible to give preferential treatment to a player who has made an action that contributes to the sales of the game, or a player with a good game play attitude, and the player can be encouraged to have such an action / attitude. In addition, the network game operator can preferentially play a player who wants to know the fun of the game by preferentially playing, and can easily acquire a new player.

  In this embodiment, a case where paid item purchase data is used as player data will be described as an example. The player data storage unit 206 of the matching server MS stores paid item purchase data for each player. Each time a player purchases a paid item via the network, the player data update unit 228 adds points according to the amount of the purchased paid item to the player's paid item purchase data.

  FIG. 5 is an example of a queue list stored in the queue storage unit 204 of the matching server MS. The queue list 402 is a queue for participation in the room Ra in FIG. The queue storage unit 204 stores a plurality of queue lists in association with each room.

  In the queue list 402, five players A to E are registered. Here, the player A having the highest value of the pay item purchase data as the player data is registered at the head of the queue, and the player E having the lowest pay item purchase data is registered at the tail of the queue.

  A case where the player F wishes to newly participate in the room Ra in this state will be described. It is assumed that the paid item purchase data of the player F is 4000.

  When receiving a request for participation in the room Ra from the player F via the communication unit 240, the reception unit 222 refers to the room information stored in the room information storage unit 202. Here, since a player who satisfies the participation upper limit number of people has already participated in the room Ra, the reception unit 222 determines that it is necessary to add the player F to the queue.

  Then, the queue management unit 228 refers to the queue list 402 stored in the queue storage unit 204. Since the paid item purchase data of the player F is 4000, the queue management unit 228 registers the player F between the player B and the player C, that is, in the third waiting order, and sets the waiting order of the players C to E one by one. Decrease and update queue list.

  The queue manager 228 also updates the player data in the queue list 402 based on the time measured by the timer unit 226. For example, every time the timer unit 226 counts 1 minute, 100 points are added to the player data of all the players registered in the queue list. By doing so, it is possible to prevent new players who want to participate from being registered in the queue one after another, so that a player with a low player data value can not participate in the room indefinitely.

  The queue manager 228 also updates the queue list 402 based on the actions of the players registered in the queue. For example, the processing unit 264 of the terminal displays an advertisement on the display unit 268 of the terminal of the player registered in the queue. When the player selects the advertisement and views the detailed advertisement, the communication unit 266 transmits a signal to that effect to the matching server MS. The queue management unit 228 that has received the signal via the communication unit 240 adds 100 points to the player data of the player who viewed the advertisement. Then, the player data of each player after the point addition is compared. If the value of the player data of the later player exceeds the value of the player data of the previous player, the waiting order of both players is switched. The queue list 402 is updated.

  The queue management unit 228 also transmits queue information stored in the queue storage unit 204 to the terminal through the communication unit 240. The processing unit 264 of the terminal that has received the information on the waiting information via the communication unit 266 displays the queue status on the display unit 268 based on the information. The displayed information is, for example, waiting order, player data, expected waiting time, and the like.

  It is preferable that the degree of congestion of the server (game), the total number of queues, and the position in one's own queue are displayed graphically. Since the player can visually grasp the congestion situation, there is an effect of reducing opacity and distrust rather than just waiting.

  At the same time, it is preferable to present the degree of congestion by time. Players can access the server by avoiding the crowded time, and the server load during the crowded time can be reduced and the quiet time zone can be activated.

1-3-4. As described above, when the maximum number of players set in a room have already participated, the player who intends to newly participate in the room enters until the player who has already participated leaves the room. I can't. Here, if it is assumed that a player who has already participated does not leave the room until he / she selects himself, there will be a situation in which a player waiting to enter cannot enter the venue indefinitely. In order not to cause such a situation, it is desirable to forcibly leave a player who has already participated in a predetermined condition from the room. Furthermore, if the game continuation condition is determined according to the characteristics of the player, it is possible to give preferential treatment to a player who has acted to contribute to the sales of the game or a player with a good game play attitude. Encourage behavior and attitude. In addition, the network game operator can preferentially play a player who wants to know the fun of the game by preferentially playing, and can easily acquire a new player.

  In the present embodiment, a specification is adopted that determines a player to be forced to leave the room based on the player data stored in association with each player. As the player data, paid item purchase data is used as described above.

  Specifically, the room management unit 232 refers to the purchase data of each player's pay item stored in the player data storage unit 206 and the game continuation condition table stored in the game continuation condition storage unit 210 to participate in the room. The game continuation condition of the player who has played is determined and stored in the room information storage unit 202.

  FIG. 6 is an example of a game continuation condition table. In this example, the game duration of a player whose player data is 0 to 2000 points is 10 minutes. That is, the player whose player data is 0 to 2000 satisfies the forced exit condition when 10 minutes have elapsed since the game started, and the player waiting for room entry appears in the queue list stored in the queue storage unit 204 at this time. If registered, you will be forced to leave the room. In the example of FIG. 6, the game duration increases as the player data increases, and the game duration of a player with player data of 8000 or more is 1 hour.

  The timer unit 226 measures the game play time for each player who enters the room and starts the game, and stores the time in the room information storage unit 202. The room management unit 232 refers to the queue storage unit 204 and determines whether there is a player registered in the queue list. When there is a player registered in the queue, the room management unit 232 refers to the game play time of each player stored in the room information storage unit 202. When there is a player whose game play time exceeds the game continuation time among the players stored in the room information storage unit 202, the player's game is ended and the player is forced to leave the room. Thereafter, the players registered in the queue are entered into the room.

  When there are a plurality of players whose game play time exceeds the game duration, the room management unit 232 forcibly leaves the player with the longest time. In addition, a notice display may be performed before the forced exit, and the exit may be performed by terminating the game when a predetermined time has elapsed since the notice display. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from suddenly ending and feeling unpleasant.

  In this embodiment, the play time is described as an example of the game continuation condition, but the game continuation condition is not limited to this. For example, the number of game plays may be determined based on player data. Alternatively, the player data may be determined by comparing the player data values themselves. Further, the game continuation conditions may be updated according to the situation during the game (game results, etc.). A player who is forced to leave may be determined by combining these multiple conditions.

  It is preferable to display and present the degree of congestion of the server, the amount of queue, and the staying time for players who are forced to leave. By clearly informing you that you cannot stay for a long time because it is crowded, you can reduce distrust about forced exit.

  At the same time, it is preferable to present the degree of congestion by time. Players can access the server by avoiding the crowded time, and the server load during the crowded time can be reduced and the quiet time zone can be activated.

1-4. Process flow 1-4-1. Overall Processing FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the overall processing flow of the matching server MS.

  First, the accepting unit 222 accepts a matching request from the terminal (step S602). Then, the reception unit 222 transmits the information stored in the room information storage unit 202 to the terminal in order to display the room information as shown in FIG. 3 on the display unit 268 of the terminal (step S604).

  Next, the matching server MS determines whether the player is requesting participation in an existing room stored in the room information storage unit 202 (step S606). Specifically, when the player selects an icon representing an existing room (302 to 306 in FIG. 3) displayed on the display unit 268 of the terminal, a signal to that effect is transmitted from the terminal to the matching server MS, and the signal is received. The matching server MS determines that the player is requesting participation in the existing room (step S606: Y).

  If it is determined that the player is requesting participation in an existing room, the matching server MS performs room entry processing (step S608). On the other hand, when it is determined that the player does not request participation in the existing room (step S606: N), the matching server MS performs room generation processing (step S610).

  When the room entrance process or the room generation process is completed, the matching server MS performs a game transition process for shifting the player registered in the room to the network game process (step S612). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 1, P2P (peer-to-peer) connection is established between the player terminals registered in the same room, and the network game process is performed between the terminals without going through the matching server MS. During the network game process, only the terminal that is the host of the room (the terminal of the player who created the room or the terminal selected by the matching server MS) communicates with the matching server MS, and the necessary information (game status, etc.) Send.

  When the condition for forced leaving from the room is satisfied during the network game process, the room management unit 232 of the matching server MS performs a process of leaving the player who satisfies the condition out of the room among the players registered in the room ( Step S614).

1-4-2. Room Generation Processing FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the flow of room generation processing.

  The matching server MS first determines whether or not the player requests automatic room participation (step S702). Specifically, when the player selects a newly created icon (308 in FIG. 3) displayed on the display unit 268 of the terminal, a signal to that effect is transmitted from the terminal to the matching server MS, and the matching server MS that has received the signal Determines that the player does not request automatic room participation (step S702: N). On the other hand, when the player selects the automatically generated icon (310 in FIG. 3) displayed on the display unit 268 of the terminal, a signal to that effect is transmitted from the terminal to the matching server MS. It is determined that automatic room participation is requested (step S702: Y).

  When it is determined that the player does not request automatic room participation (when the player selects a newly created icon), the room generation unit 224 of the matching server MS performs room generation processing by the player (step S704). Specifically, a room is generated based on conditions (level, participation upper limit number of people, etc.) set by the player operating the terminal, and registered in the room information storage unit 202.

  When it is determined that the player requests automatic room participation (when the player selects an automatically generated icon), the room generation unit 224 of the matching server MS firstly sets the room participation condition (level, upper limit participation number, etc.) of the player. ). Then, 1 is added to the waiting number of the participation condition stored in the automatic room generation waiting information storage unit 208 (step S706).

  Next, the room generation unit 224 refers to the automatic room generation wait information storage unit 208, and determines whether or not the number of automatic room participation waiters under a specific participation condition has reached a predetermined number or more (step S708). Then, a room with participation conditions determined to have reached the predetermined number or more is automatically generated (step S710), and the generated room is registered in the room information storage unit 202. For example, if the participation condition that the player is level 1 and the participation upper limit number of people is 5 is registered in the automatic room generation waiting information storage unit 208, a player who requests automatic room generation under the participation condition is newly added. When the number of people reaches 5, the room is automatically generated under the participation condition.

1-4-3. Room Admission Processing FIGS. 9 to 11 are flowcharts showing a flow of a series of processing relating to room entry.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of the room entrance process.

  First, the receiving unit 222 of the matching server MS receives a room selection signal (for example, a signal indicating that the icons 302 to 306 in FIG. 3 have been selected) from the player (step S802).

  Next, the room information storage unit 202 is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the room selected by the player is in entrance restriction (step S804). The entry restriction means a state in which, for example, a number of players who satisfy the upper limit number of participants set in the room are already registered in the room, so that no more new players can enter the room.

  If it is determined that the selected room is not in entry restriction (step S804: N), the room management unit 232 causes the player to enter the selected room and registers it in the room information storage unit 202 (step S806).

  If the room in which the player has entered satisfies the game start condition, the room entrance process ends (step S808: Y), and the process proceeds to the game transition process (step S612). Here, the game start condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of participants reaches the number required for starting the game as a result of entering the player, or when the game is started among players who have already participated. In some cases, a new player participates.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the selected room is in the entrance restriction (step S804: Y), the matching server MS performs a room entrance waiting process (step S810).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the room entrance waiting process.

  The queue management unit 228 registers a player in the queue list stored in the queue storage unit 204 based on the player data stored in the player data storage unit 206 (step S902).

  Next, the queue management unit 228 transmits the information stored in the queue storage unit 204 to the terminal (step S904). Information on the queue is displayed on the display unit 268 of the terminal based on the transmitted information.

  Next, the queue management unit 228 performs a waiting order change process (step S906). Details of the waiting order changing process will be described later.

  Next, the queue manager 228 determines whether or not the entrance restriction for the room corresponding to the queue has been released (step S908). Specifically, since a player who has already participated in the room has left the room, the entrance restriction is lifted when the room participant does not reach the maximum number of participants.

  If it is determined that the room entrance restriction has been removed (step S908: Y), the queue manager 228 deletes the player registered at the head of the queue list from the queue list. Then, the room management unit 232 enters the player into the room and stores it in the room information storage unit 202 (step S910).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of the waiting order changing process.

  The queue management unit 228 determines whether or not the player registered in the queue has clicked on the advertisement image displayed on the display unit 268 of the terminal (step S1002). If it is determined that the advertisement image has been clicked (step S1002: Y), the queue management unit 228 changes the player data of the player who clicked the advertisement in the queue list stored in the queue storage unit 204 ( Step S1004). Then, the player data of each changed player is compared (step S1006), and the waiting order is changed based on the comparison result (step S1008).

1-4-4. Room Exit Processing FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of room exit processing.

  First, the room management unit 232 sets game continuation conditions for all players who enter the room based on the player data stored in the player data storage unit 206, and stores them in the room information storage unit 202 (step S1102). . As a game participation condition, for example, there is a game play duration.

  Next, the queue management unit 228 refers to the queue storage unit 204 and determines whether or not a player is registered in the queue list associated with the room (step S1104).

  When a player is registered in the queue list (step S1104: Y), the room management unit 232 refers to the room information storage unit 202, and the player who has a lower game continuation condition among the players already participating in the room. Is selected (step S1106). A player having a lower game continuation condition refers to a player whose actual game play time is the largest and exceeds the game continuation time, for example, when the game continuation condition is a game continuation time.

  Then, the room management unit 232 transmits information for notifying a player who has a lower game continuation condition selected to the exit notice to the terminal, and then the timer unit 226 starts timing (step S1108). When the timer unit 226 measures the predetermined time, the player whose game continuation condition is lower is withdrawn from the room (step S1110). Specifically, the room management unit 232 deletes the registration of the player who has a lower game condition from the room information storage unit 202.

2. Second Embodiment In the first embodiment, the server performs only matching processing, and the game processing is described by taking an example of a system performed by a game terminal connected by P2P (peer-to-peer). However, in the second embodiment, the server also performs game processing. A system will be described as an example.

  In recent years, a so-called MMORPG or metaverse has been constructed in which a virtual space is constructed in a server, and a large number of players connect to the server through a line such as the Internet and make their own character called an avatar act in a common virtual space. The system is popular.

  Even in such a system, how to manage player access is a problem. In particular, compared to a matching server system, such a system has a very large processing load on servers and lines. This is because the server must perform game processing, and it must receive avatar operation signals from a large number of terminals and transmit game situation data to the terminals. Therefore, access management considering the processing load of the server and line is required.

The second embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, the points common to the first embodiment are omitted, and portions unique to the second embodiment will be mainly described.
2-1. Network System FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the network game system of this embodiment. This network game system includes a plurality of game terminals g <b> 1 to gn and a game server GS connected to these game terminals via a network 10.

  The game server GS builds a virtual space in the server, receives signals from the game terminals g1 to gn via the network 10, and performs game calculations in the virtual space. Then, the game calculation result is transmitted to the game terminal. In addition, login / logout processing to the server of the game terminal is performed. In the present embodiment, the game server GS is described as a single server, but the game server GS may be a server group including a plurality of servers. This is because if the information for configuring the virtual space increases or the number of connected game terminals increases, the storage capacity and processing capacity of a single server will be insufficient.

  Each of the game terminals g1 to gn is connected to the game server GS via the network 10, and transmits information necessary for game calculation such as operation information of the player to the game server GS. The game image is received and displayed on the display device. Since the same game calculation result by the game server GS is displayed on the game terminals g1 to gn, players operating the game terminal can share a common virtual space. Note that the game terminals may be directly connected separately, and specific information (message information, chat information, etc.) may be transmitted and received between the terminals without going through the game server GS.

2-2. Device Configuration FIG. 14 shows a block diagram of a game server GS and a game terminal. Note that the game server GS and the game terminal may have a configuration in which some of the components (each unit) in FIG. 14 are omitted.

  The game server GS includes a storage unit 1300, a processing unit 1320, and a communication unit 1340. The storage unit 1300 includes a login information storage unit 1302, a queue storage unit 1304, a player data storage unit 1306, a game continuation condition storage unit 1308, and a game data storage unit 1310. The processing unit 1320 includes a receiving unit 1322, a login management unit 1324, a timer unit 1326, a queue management unit 1328, a player data update unit 1330, a processing load calculation unit 1332, a game calculation unit 1334, and a virtual space generation unit 1336.

2-3. Characteristic Method of the Present Embodiment A login process that is a characteristic method of the present embodiment will be described below. In the first embodiment, room entry is restricted based on the maximum number of participants set in the room, but in this embodiment, login is restricted based on the processing load of the server and the line. The processing load can be obtained, for example, by measuring the server CPU occupancy rate, the line bandwidth occupancy rate, and the like.

  The processing load calculation unit 1334 of the game server GS measures the server processing load and the line load every predetermined time. When the reception unit 1322 receives a player login request from the terminal, the login management unit 1324 refers to the processing load calculated by the processing load calculation unit 1332. When the processing load is equal to or less than a predetermined value, the login management unit 1324 permits the login of the player who made the login request and registers it in the login information storage unit 1302. On the other hand, when the processing load exceeds a predetermined value, the login management unit 1324 does not log in the player and registers the player in the queue list stored in the queue storage unit 1304. At this time, the queue order is determined based on the player data stored in the player data storage unit 1306.

2-4. Flow of processing 2-4-1. Overall Process FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the overall process flow of the game server GS.

  First, the game server GS receives a login request signal from the terminal, and the reception unit 1322 receives the login (step S1402). Then, the reception unit 1322 transmits the information stored in the login information storage unit 1302 to the terminal in order to display the server information on the display unit 1368 of the terminal (step S1404). The login information storage unit 1302 stores the number of login users, the average login time of players, and the like. The average login time is an average of the time from each player logging in to logging out, and the timer unit 1326 calculates this.

  Next, the game server GS performs a login process for the player who has made the login request (step S1406). A detailed flow of the login process will be described later.

  When the login process is completed, the game calculation unit 1334 causes the logged-in player to participate in the game and performs the game process (step S1408).

  When the player logs out from the server during the game process, the login management unit 1324 performs a logout process for deleting the player from the login information storage unit 1302 (step S1410). Logout includes arbitrary logout at the request of the player and forced logout in which the login management unit 1324 forcibly logs out a player that satisfies a predetermined condition. The forced logout is performed when a player waiting for login is registered in the queue storage unit 1304. The player to be forcibly logged out is determined based on the game continuation condition set for each player registered in the login information storage unit 1302. The game continuation condition is determined based on the player data stored in the player data storage unit 1306 and the game continuation condition data stored in the game continuation condition storage unit 1308.

2-4-2. Login Process FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of the login process.

  First, the processing load calculation unit 1332 measures the processing load on the server or the load on the line (step S1502). When the processing load does not exceed the predetermined first value (step S1504: N), the login management unit 1324 permits the player to log in, and registers the player in the login information storage unit 1302 (step S1506).

  On the other hand, when the processing load exceeds a predetermined first value (step S1504: Y), the login management unit 1324 requests login as a game spectator whether the player requests login as a game participant. Is determined (step S1508). Here, the game participant is directly involved in the result of the network game by operating an avatar in a virtual space constructed on the server or playing against other players according to his / her operation. Say the player. On the other hand, a game spectator refers to a player who is not directly involved in the results of the network game but only observes the status of the network game. For example, the player is a player who does not perform operation input himself / herself and only displays on the display unit 1368 of the terminal a virtual space image photographed by a virtual camera set in the virtual space.

  If it is determined that the player is requesting login as a game participant (step S1508: Y), the login management unit 1324 does not permit the player to log in, and performs login waiting processing (step S1512).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the player is requesting login as a game spectator rather than a game participant (step S1508: N), the login management unit 1324 determines whether the processing load exceeds a predetermined second value. It is determined whether or not (step S1510). If it is determined that the processing load exceeds the second value (step S1510: Y), the log-in waiting process is performed without allowing the player to log in (step S1512). On the other hand, if it is determined that the processing load does not exceed the second value (step S1510: N), the player is permitted to log in, and the player is registered in the login information storage unit 1302 (step S1506).

  Here, the second value is a value larger than the first value (a value with a large processing load). For example, when the processing load is measured by the CPU occupation ratio, the first value is set to 80%, and the second value is set to 90%. This is because the game spectator places a smaller load on the server and the line than the game participant, so the game spectator can log in even under a higher load than the game participant.

  In the login waiting process, the queue management unit 1328 registers the player in the queue list stored in the queue storage unit 1304 based on the player data stored in the player data storage unit 1306. Further, the queue manager 1328 changes the waiting order of the players according to the actions of the players registered in the queue list. If the processing load calculated by the processing load calculation unit 1332 falls below the first value due to, for example, the logged-in player logging out, the player registered at the head of the queue list is permitted to log in.

3. Modifications As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the application form of the present invention is not limited to this, and appropriate modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. A modification will be described below.

  (1) When the game server GS provides a plurality of games and services, player data used for login processing and logout processing may be selected according to the game selected by the player.

  (2) The terminal may be responsible for some of the functions of the matching server MS and the game server GS. For example, the player data storage unit may be provided in the terminal, and the player data may be transmitted from the terminal to the server when the player data is used in the room entrance process, the room exit process, the login process, and the logout process.

  (3) The present invention is applicable not only to games but also to services other than games using a network (for example, online karaoke and virtual store services).

Network system configuration diagram of the first embodiment Block diagram of matching server MS and terminal Example of the room selection screen displayed on the terminal Example of distribution chart Queue list example Example of game continuation condition table Flowchart for explaining the overall processing flow of the first embodiment The flowchart explaining the flow of room generation processing Flow chart explaining the flow of room entrance processing Flowchart explaining the room admission waiting process Flow chart showing flow of waiting order change process Flow chart showing the flow of room exit processing Network system configuration diagram of the second embodiment Block diagram of game server GS and terminal Flowchart explaining the overall processing flow of the second embodiment Flow chart explaining the flow of login processing

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Network line 200 Storage part 202 Room information storage part 204 Queue storage part 206 Player data storage part 208 Automatic room generation waiting information storage part 210 Game continuation condition storage part 220 Processing part 222 Reception part 224 Room generation part 226 Timer part 228 Waiting Matrix management unit 230 Player data update unit 232 Room management unit 240 Communication unit 262 Terminal side storage unit 264 Terminal side processing unit 266 Terminal side communication unit 268 Display unit 270 Operation unit 302 to 306 Room display icon 308 New creation icon 310 Automatic generation icon 402 queue list 502 game continuation condition table 1300 storage unit 1302 login information storage unit 1304 queue storage unit 1306 player data storage unit 1308 game continuation condition storage unit 1310 game Data storage unit 1320 processing unit 1322 reception unit 1324 login management unit 1326 timer unit 1328 queue management unit 1330 player data update unit 1332 processing load calculation unit 1334 game calculation unit 1336 virtual space generation unit 1340 communication unit 1362 terminal side storage unit 1364 terminal Side processing unit 1366 Terminal side communication unit 1368 Display unit 1370 Operation unit

MS matching server Ra, Rb, Rc room a1-a5, b1-b5, c1-c5 terminal
GS game server g1-gn terminal

Claims (26)

A server and a plurality of terminals connected to the server via a communication line;
The server
A room information storage unit for storing a plurality of rooms,
A room management unit that assigns the terminal to any room stored in the room information storage unit;
When receiving the automatic room generation signal from the terminal and the number of the received automatic room generation signals reaches a predetermined number or more, a room generation unit that generates a new room and registers it in the room information storage unit,
When the room generation unit generates a new room, the room management unit assigns the terminal that has transmitted the automatic room generation signal to the new room,
The terminal
A communication unit for transmitting an automatic room generation signal to the server;
A network system comprising: a processing unit that transmits and receives information to and from other terminals registered in the same room and executes predetermined processing. The processing unit further receives input of room generation condition information,
The room generation unit counts the number of room generation signals received for each room generation condition received from the terminal, and generates a room having a room generation condition that reaches a predetermined number or more. The network system described.   The network system according to claim 2, wherein the room generation unit notifies the participation invitation to each player having matching room conditions after generating the room. A server, a plurality of terminals connected to the server via a communication line, and a processing unit for registering the plurality of terminals in a predetermined unit and executing a predetermined process in cooperation with the terminals of the same group A network system comprising:
A timer unit that measures the duration of execution of the predetermined process for each terminal and calculates statistical information of the duration of each terminal belonging to the group for each group;
A network system comprising a display unit for displaying the statistical information. The processing unit registers a plurality of terminals logged into the same server as a group,
The network system according to claim 4, wherein the timer unit measures, as the duration time, a time from each terminal logging into the server to logging out. The server
A room information storage unit for storing a plurality of rooms,
A room management unit that assigns a terminal to any room stored in the room information storage unit,
The processing unit registers a plurality of terminals assigned to the same room as a group,
The timer unit measures the time from when the terminal is assigned to the room and starts the predetermined processing until the assignment to the room is released as the duration time. The network system described. A server, a plurality of terminals connected to the server via a communication line, and a processing unit for registering the plurality of terminals in a predetermined unit and executing a predetermined process in cooperation with the terminals of the same group A network system comprising:
A communication unit for receiving a signal requesting participation in the group from a terminal;
A reception unit for determining whether or not the group is in a participation restriction state;
If the reception unit determines that the group is in a participation restricted state, a queue management unit that registers the terminal in a queue,
A player data storage unit for storing player data of a player who operates the terminal;
The network system, wherein the queue management unit registers a terminal in a queue based on the player data.   The network system according to claim 7, wherein the reception unit determines that the group is in a participation restriction state when a terminal satisfying the participation upper limit number set for the group is registered. It further has a processing load calculation unit that measures the load on the server or communication line,
The processing unit registers a plurality of terminals logged into the same server as a group,
The network according to claim 7, wherein the reception unit determines that the participation limit state is established when the load measured by the processing load calculation unit exceeds a predetermined value, and restricts login to the server. system.   The network system according to claim 7, further comprising a display unit that displays a status of the queue.   The network system according to claim 7, wherein the queue management unit updates the queue based on an operation of a terminal registered in the queue. A server, a plurality of terminals connected to the server via a communication line, and a processing unit for registering the plurality of terminals in a predetermined unit and executing a predetermined process in cooperation with the terminals of the same group A network system comprising:
A player data storage unit for storing player data of a player who operates the terminal;
A network game comprising: a management unit that determines a participation continuation condition for each terminal based on the player data, and terminates the participation of each terminal in the group based on the participation continuation condition system. The participation continuation condition is participation continuation time,
The network system according to claim 12, wherein the management unit terminates participation of a terminal whose actual participation time greatly exceeds the participation continuation time among the terminals. A communication unit for receiving a signal requesting participation in the group from a terminal;
A reception unit for determining whether or not the group is in a participation restriction state;
When the reception unit determines that the group is in a participation restriction state, the reception unit further includes a queue management unit that registers the terminal in a queue,
When there is a terminal registered in the queue, the management unit terminates participation of the terminal participating in the group into the group, and causes the terminal registered at the head of the queue to participate in the group. The network system according to claim 12, wherein the network system is a network system. A room information storage unit for storing a plurality of rooms,
A room management unit for assigning a terminal connected to the communication to any room stored in the room information storage unit;
When receiving the automatic room generation signal from the terminal and the number of the received automatic room generation signals reaches a predetermined number or more, a room generation unit that generates a new room and registers it in the room information storage unit,
The room management unit, when the room generation unit generates a new room, assigns the terminal that has transmitted the automatic room generation signal to the new room. A communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line;
For each terminal in which a group is formed in a predetermined unit, the duration of execution of a predetermined process in cooperation with the terminals of the same group is measured, and the duration statistics of each terminal belonging to the group for each group It has a timer part that calculates information,
The said communication part transmits the information for displaying the said statistical information to the said terminal, The server characterized by the above-mentioned. A communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line;
When a plurality of terminals that cooperate to execute predetermined processing are registered in a group and a signal requesting participation in the group is received from a terminal outside the group, it is determined whether or not the group is in a participation restriction state. Reception desk,
If the reception unit determines that the group is in a participation restricted state, a queue management unit that registers the terminal in a queue,
A player data storage unit for storing player data of a player who operates the terminal;
The queue management unit registers a terminal in a queue based on the player data. A communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line;
A player data storage unit for storing player data of a player who operates the terminal;
Based on the player data, a group continuation condition is determined for each of a plurality of terminals that are formed in a predetermined unit and cooperate to execute a predetermined process, and the participation continuation condition is determined based on the participation continuation condition. A server comprising a management unit for terminating participation in a group of terminals. Server
A communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line;
A room information storage unit for storing a plurality of rooms,
A room management unit that assigns the terminal to any room stored in the room information storage unit;
When an automatic room generation signal is received from the terminal and the number of received automatic room generation signals reaches a predetermined number or more, it functions as a room generation unit that generates a new room and registers it in the room information storage unit,
A server control program that causes the room management unit to execute a process of assigning a terminal that has transmitted the automatic room generation signal to the new room when the room generation unit generates a new room. Server
A communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line;
For each terminal in which a group is formed in a predetermined unit, the duration of execution of a predetermined process in cooperation with the terminals of the same group is measured, and the duration statistics of each terminal belonging to the group for each group Function as a timer to calculate information,
A server control program that causes the communication unit to execute processing for transmitting information for displaying the statistical information to the terminal. Server
A communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line;
When a plurality of terminals that cooperate to execute predetermined processing are registered in a group and a signal requesting participation in the group is received from a terminal outside the group, it is determined whether or not the group is in a participation restriction state. Reception desk,
If the reception unit determines that the group is in a participation restricted state, a queue management unit that registers the terminal in a queue,
Function as a player data storage unit for storing player data of a player who operates the terminal;
A server control program that causes the queue management unit to execute a process of registering a terminal in a queue based on the player data. Server
A communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line;
A player data storage unit for storing player data of a player who operates the terminal;
Based on the player data, a group continuation condition is determined for each of a plurality of terminals that are formed in a predetermined unit and cooperate to execute a predetermined process, and the participation continuation condition is determined based on the participation continuation condition. A server control program that functions as a management unit that terminates participation of a terminal in a group. A room information storage unit for storing a plurality of rooms,
A control method of a server having a room management unit that assigns a terminal connected for communication to any room stored in the room information storage unit,
Receiving an automatic room generation signal from the terminal;
When determining that the number of received automatic room generation signals has reached a predetermined number or more, generating a new room and registering it in the room information storage unit,
When the room generation unit generates a new room, the server control method includes a step of assigning a terminal that has transmitted the automatic room generation signal to the new room. A method for controlling a server having a communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line,
For each terminal in which a group is formed in a predetermined unit, a step of measuring a duration of executing a predetermined process in cooperation with a terminal of the same group;
Calculating statistical information of the duration of each terminal belonging to the group for each group;
The server control method characterized by including the step which transmits the information for displaying the said statistical information to the said terminal. A communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line;
A method for controlling a server having a player data storage unit for storing player data of a player who operates the terminal,
Registering the plurality of terminals as a group that performs predetermined processing in cooperation with each other;
Receiving a signal requesting participation in the group from a terminal outside the group;
Determining whether the group is in a participation restriction state;
A server control method comprising a step of registering a terminal in a queue based on the player data when it is determined that the group is in a participation restricted state. A communication unit that transmits and receives information to and from a plurality of terminals connected via a communication line;
A method for controlling a server having a player data storage unit for storing player data of a player who operates the terminal,
Registering the plurality of terminals as a group that performs predetermined processing in cooperation with each other;
Determining a participation continuation condition for the group for each terminal based on the player data;
The server control method characterized by including the step which terminates participation to the said group of each said terminal based on the said participation continuation conditions.

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