JP7397432B1 - Game program, method, information processing device, system - Google Patents

Abstract

[Problem] To create a game that is easy to understand and enjoy even for beginners.
[Solution] A storage step of assigning and storing each of a plurality of users to either a first role or a second role, and a first transmission step of transmitting information from a first information processing terminal of a user in the first role. and a first receiving step in which the first information processing terminal of the user in the first role receives information, and a second transmitting step in which the second information processing terminal of the user in the second role transmits the information, The first transmitting step includes transmitting information to the first information processing terminal of another user in the first role without transmitting the information to the second information processing terminal, and the first receiving step includes transmitting the information to the first information processing terminal of another user in the first role. the second information processing terminal includes the steps of receiving information from the first information processing terminal of another user, and the step of receiving information from the second information processing terminal, and the second transmitting step transmits the information to the first information processing terminal. The second information processing terminal cannot receive information from the first information processing terminal.
[Selection diagram] Figure 11

Description

The present disclosure relates to a game program, method, information processing device, and system.

A game involving the game of tag using an information communication terminal is known.
Patent Document 1 discloses an information processing system that supports children to actively engage in play that improves their physical strength.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-244307

The problem is that it has not been possible to create a game that is easy to understand and enjoy even for beginners.
Therefore, the present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a technology that realizes a game that is easy to understand and enjoy even for beginners.

A game program to be executed by a computer including a processor and a storage unit, the storage step of the processor assigning and storing each of a plurality of users to either a first role or a second role; a first sending step of transmitting information from the first information processing terminal of the user in the first role; a first receiving step in which the first information processing terminal of the user in the first role receives information; a second transmitting step of transmitting information from the second information processing terminal, and the first transmitting step transmits the first information processing of another user in the first role without transmitting the information to the second information processing terminal. The first receiving step includes a step of transmitting information to the terminal, and the first receiving step includes a step of receiving information from a first information processing terminal of another user in the first role, and a step of receiving information from a second information processing terminal. The second information processing terminal includes a step of transmitting information to the first information processing terminal, and the second information processing terminal cannot receive information from the first information processing terminal.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to realize a game that even beginners can easily understand and enjoy.

1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of system 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a server 10. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a first user terminal 21. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of an administrator terminal 30. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure of a user table 1012. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure of a game table 1013. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the data structure of a room table 1014. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure of a participation table 1015. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the data structure of an event table 1016. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of setting processing. It is a flowchart showing the operation of game processing. 2 is a block diagram showing the basic hardware configuration of a computer 90. FIG.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In all the figures explaining the embodiments, common components are given the same reference numerals and repeated explanations will be omitted. Note that the following embodiments do not unduly limit the content of the present disclosure described in the claims. Furthermore, not all components shown in the embodiments are essential components of the present disclosure. Furthermore, each figure is a schematic diagram and is not necessarily strictly illustrated.

<System 1 configuration>
System 1 in the present disclosure is an information processing system that provides a game service related to tag called "Kidoro". The information processing system according to the present disclosure includes a server 10, one or more first user terminals 21A, 21B, 21C..., one or more second user terminals 22A, 22B, 22C..., one or more Third user terminals 23A, 23B, 23C... and one or more administrator terminals 30A, 30B, 30C are included.
The system 1 includes information processing devices such as a server 10, a first user terminal 21, a second user terminal 22, a third user terminal 23, and an administrator terminal 30, which are connected via a network N.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the system 1. As shown in FIG.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the server 10.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the first user terminal 21. As shown in FIG.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the administrator terminal 30.

Each information processing device is composed of a computer including an arithmetic unit and a storage device. The basic hardware configuration of the computer and the basic functional configuration of the computer realized by the hardware configuration will be described later. Regarding each of the server 10, first user terminal 21, second user terminal 22, third user terminal 23, and administrator terminal 30, explanations that overlap with the basic hardware configuration of the computer and the basic functional configuration of the computer, which will be described later, will be omitted. .

<Configuration of server 10>
The server 10 is an information processing device that provides a game service related to tag called "Kedoro".
The server 10 includes a storage section 101 and a control section 104.

<Configuration of storage unit 101 of server 10>
The storage unit 101 of the server 10 includes an application program 1011, a user table 1012, a game table 1013, a room table 1014, a participation table 1015, and an event table 1016.

The application program 1011 is a program for causing the control unit 104 of the server 10 to function as each functional unit.
Application programs 1011 include applications such as web browser applications.

The user table 1012 is a table that stores and manages information about member users (hereinafter referred to as users) who use the service. When a user registers to use a service, the user's information is stored in a new record in the user table 1012. This allows the user to use the service according to the present disclosure.
The user table 1012 is a table that uses the user ID as a primary key and has columns of user ID and user name.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the data structure of the user table 1012.

The user ID is an item that stores user identification information for identifying a user. The user identification information is an item in which a unique value is set for each user.
The user name is an item that stores the user's name. The user name may be any character string such as a nickname instead of a full name.

The game table 1013 is a table for storing and managing information (game information) regarding a game held in which a plurality of users participate.
The game table 1013 is a table having columns of game ID, game name, rules, user ID, start date and time, and end date and time, with game ID as the main key.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the data structure of the game table 1013.

The game ID is an item that stores game identification information for identifying a game. The game identification information is an item in which a unique value is set for each game information.
Game name is an item that stores the name of the game. Any character string can be set for the game name.
The rule is an item that stores information (rule information) regarding the rules applied to the game to be held. The rules include information indicating the type of game, such as "tag", "games", "ice demon", and "kick the can".
The rule information includes termination conditions. Further, the rule information may include win/lose conditions. Generally, in a game of tag, the user is divided into two or more roles (oni, non-oni), and at the end of the game, the win/loss conditions for either role are determined regarding "win", "loss", or "tie". do.
Specifically, the termination conditions for "Kedro" are as follows.
- Game end date and time elapsed - All thieves are captured - Thieves move to a predetermined point (goal, etc.) As an example, the winning/losing conditions in "Kedro" are shown below.
・If all the thieves have been captured at the end of the game, or if more than a certain number of thieves have been captured, the police win. Victory In the present disclosure, it is possible to determine the end condition and the win/loss condition by specifically analyzing the event content (event code) stored in the event data of the event table 1016, which will be described later.
The user ID is an item that stores user identification information of one or more users participating in the game.
This item stores the start date and time of the game.
This is an item that stores the end date and time of the game. The end date and time of the game may be a date and time after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the start date and time of the game.

The room table 1014 is a table for storing and managing information regarding rooms (room information). A room is a virtual conference room (virtual space) in which a plurality of users can virtually enter and communicate with each other using information such as audio, video, images, and character strings. By participating in a room specified by a room ID, a user can send information to and receive information from other users participating in the room.
Each user participating in the room can set whether or not to send information such as audio, video, images, character strings, etc. to the room, and set whether or not to receive information. Rooms can simplify mutual communication processing, especially when communication occurs between three or more parties. Note that a room includes any virtual environment, communication space, channel, or other communication environment in which participants can communicate using at least one of audio, video, image, character string, and the like.
Note that the information processing service related to the room may be provided by the server 10 according to the present disclosure, or may use the functions of any SNS service such as LINE, Facebook Messenger, KakaoTalk, Facetime, etc. operated by an external company. You may do so.
Furthermore, functions of online conference services such as GoogleMeet, Zoom, and Teams may be used. In this case, for example, the room ID to be described later may be a URL (meeting URL) issued when a new conference is held. Thereby, the game service according to the present disclosure can be realized without constructing an information processing system for a complicated virtual conference room.
Note that a predetermined number of rooms are created depending on the type of game being held, and users participating in the game are assigned. Note that users who participate in the room are specified by a participation table 1015, which will be described later.
The room table 1014 is a table that uses the room ID as a primary key and has columns of room ID, game ID, and room name.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the data structure of the room table 1014.

Room ID is an item that stores room identification information for identifying a room. Room identification information is an item in which a unique value is set for each room information.
The game ID is an item that stores game identification information of a game that uses the room. One or more rooms are stored in association with one game.
Room name is an item that stores the name of the room. Any character string can be set for the room name.

The participation table 1015 is a table for storing and managing information regarding participation (participation information).
The participation table 1015 is a table having columns of user ID, game ID, room ID, role, status, audio transmission capability, audio reception capability, image transmission capability, image reception capability, character string transmission capability, and character string reception capability. .
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the data structure of the participation table 1015.

The user ID is an item that stores user identification information for identifying users participating in the game.
The game ID is an item that stores game identification information for identifying a game in which a user specified by the user identification information is participating.
The room ID is an item that stores room identification information for identifying a room in which a user specified by the user identification information participates.
The role is an item that stores information regarding the user's role (role information). As the role information, a predetermined value is stored depending on the type of game. For example, when the game type is "Kidoro", the role information includes information (character string) specifying the roles of "police", "thief", and "game master".
Status is an item that stores information regarding the user's status (status information).
Status includes the following general user status information:
・Participating: The user is participating in the game. ・Exiting: The user has left the game. ・Pause: The game is temporarily suspended. ・Completed: The game has been completed. The game status is shown below. Contains status information for users within.
・Waiting: before the game starts or waiting for the next round ・Tracking: (for police) chasing a thief (default state)
・Running: (For thieves) Running away from the police (default state)
・Capturing: (in the case of a thief) being caught by the police ・Resting: temporarily away from the game ・Game ending: when the game has ended The ability to send audio is determined by whether the user can send audio within the room. This is an item that stores information about something. This information is set and changed by the user or the game administrator.
The audio reception capability is an item that stores information on whether or not the user can receive audio within the room. This information is set and changed by the user or the game administrator.
Image transmission permission is an item that stores information on whether the user can send images within the room. This information is set and changed by the user or the game administrator.
Image reception availability is an item that stores information on whether the user can receive images in the room. This information is set and changed by the user or the game administrator.
The character string transmission possibility is an item that stores information on whether or not the user can transmit a character string within the room. This information is set and changed by the user or the game administrator.
Character string reception availability is an item that stores information on whether or not the user can receive character strings within the room. This information is set and changed by the user or the game administrator.

The event table 1016 is a table for storing and managing information regarding events (event information).
The event table 1016 is a table having columns of game ID, user ID, event data, and date and time.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the data structure of the event table 1016.

The game ID is an item that stores game identification information of a game in which an event has occurred.
The user ID is an item that stores user identification information of the user who caused the event. A plurality of pieces of user identification information may be stored.
Event data is an item that stores event information regarding an event.
The event data includes event content information regarding the content of the event that has occurred. The event content information may include an event code or the like for specifying an event managed in a table such as an event master (not shown). For example, in the event master, an event code (event content) when the event condition is satisfied is defined for each event occurrence condition (event condition) depending on the type of game.
The event conditions include "movement to a predetermined point", "contact with a predetermined user", "contact with a predetermined item", "contact with a predetermined person, object, etc.". Contact is defined as a case where the user's information processing terminal detects that it is located within a certain distance from the target object. "Contact" can be detected using any input device, such as a position information sensor, a contact sensor, or a touch sensor of an information processing terminal.
In "Kidoro" of the present disclosure, the event data includes event details such as "capture success", "escape success", and "item acquisition". Further, in the present disclosure, the event data includes event details such as "movement to a plurality of predetermined points, etc.". Further, the event data may include event details such as when the player goes out of the area, when the game time has elapsed, and so on. Further, event details such as "item acquisition" by the user moving to a predetermined location may also be included.
For example, it is assumed that the event condition "move to point A" is stored in association with the event code "A001" in the event master. In this case, when the first user moves to point A, an event code such as "A001" is stored in the event data. Furthermore, in this case, by storing the first user ID 2011 in the user ID field, the first user and the event code "A001" are stored in association with each other.
The date and time is an item that stores the date and time when the event occurred.

<Configuration of control unit 104 of server 10>
The control unit 104 of the server 10 includes a user registration control unit 1041. The control unit 104 realizes each functional unit by executing the application program 1011 stored in the storage unit 101.

The user registration control unit 1041 performs a process of storing information of users who wish to use the service according to the present disclosure in the user table 1012.
Information stored in the user table 1012 is transmitted to the server 10 by a user opening a web page operated by a service provider from any information processing terminal, inputting information into a predetermined input form, and transmitting the information to the server 10 . The user registration control unit 1041 stores the received information in a new record of the user table 1012, and the user registration is completed. This allows the users stored in the user table 1012 to use the service.
Prior to the registration of user information in the user table 1012 by the user registration control unit 1041, the service provider may perform a predetermined examination to restrict whether or not the user can use the service.
The user ID may be any character string or number that can identify the user, and may be any character string or number desired by the user, or may be automatically set by the user registration control unit 1041. .

<Configuration of first user terminal 21>
The first user terminal 21 is an information processing device operated by a user who uses the service. In the present disclosure, the first user terminal 21 is an information processing terminal operated by a user who plays the role of "police" in the game.
The first user terminal 21 may be, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet, a stationary PC (Personal Computer), or a laptop PC. Further, it may be a wearable terminal such as an HMD (Head Mount Display) or a wristwatch type terminal.
The first user terminal 21 includes a storage section 211, a control section 214, an input device 216, and an output device 218.

<Configuration of storage unit 211 of first user terminal 21>
The storage unit 211 of the first user terminal 21 includes a first user ID 2111 and an application program 2112.

The first user ID 2111 is the user's account ID. The user transmits the first user ID 2111 from the user terminal 20 to the server 10. The server 10 identifies the user based on the first user ID 2111 and provides the service according to the present disclosure to the user. Note that the first user ID 2111 includes information such as a session ID temporarily given by the server 10 to identify the user using the user terminal 20.

The application program 2112 may be stored in advance in the storage unit 201, or may be downloaded from a web server operated by a service provider via a communication IF.
Application programs 2112 include applications such as web browser applications.
Application program 2112 includes an interpreted programming language such as JavaScript® that runs on a web browser application stored on user terminal 20.

<Configuration of control unit 214 of first user terminal 21>
The control unit 214 of the first user terminal 21 includes an input control unit 2141 and an output control unit 2142. The control unit 214 realizes each functional unit by executing the application program 2112 stored in the storage unit 211.

<Configuration of input device 216 of first user terminal 21>
The input device 216 of the first user terminal 21 includes a camera 2161, a microphone 2162, a position information sensor 2163, a motion sensor 2164, and a touch device 2165.

<Configuration of output device 218 of first user terminal 21>
The output device 218 of the first user terminal 21 includes a display 2181 and a speaker 2182.

<Configuration of second user terminal 22>
The second user terminal 22 is an information processing terminal operated by a user who plays the role of "thief" in the game. Since it has the same configuration as the first user terminal except that the user ID stored in the storage unit 221 is the second user ID 2211, detailed explanation will be omitted.
The second user terminal 22 includes a storage section 221, a control section 224, an input device 226, and an output device 228.

<Configuration of storage unit 221 of second user terminal 22>
The storage unit 221 of the second user terminal 22 includes a second user ID 2211 and an application program 2212.

<Configuration of control unit 224 of second user terminal 22>
The control unit 224 of the second user terminal 22 includes an input control unit 2241 and an output control unit 2242. The control unit 224 realizes each functional unit by executing the application program 2212 stored in the storage unit 221.

<Configuration of input device 226 of second user terminal 22>
The input device 226 of the second user terminal 22 includes a camera 2261, a microphone 2262, a position information sensor 2263, a motion sensor 2264, and a touch device 2265.

<Configuration of output device 228 of second user terminal 22>
The output device 228 of the second user terminal 22 includes a display 2281 and a speaker 2282.

<Configuration of third user terminal 23>
The third user terminal 23 is an information processing terminal operated by a user who has the role of "game master" in the game. Since it has the same configuration as the first user terminal except that the user ID stored in the storage unit 231 is the third user ID 2311, detailed explanation will be omitted.
The third user terminal 23 includes a storage section 231, a control section 234, an input device 236, and an output device 238.

<Configuration of storage unit 231 of third user terminal 23>
The storage unit 231 of the third user terminal 23 includes a third user ID 2311 and an application program 2312.

<Configuration of control unit 234 of third user terminal 23>
The control unit 234 of the third user terminal 23 includes an input control unit 2341 and an output control unit 2342. The control unit 234 realizes each functional unit by executing the application program 2312 stored in the storage unit 231.

<Configuration of input device 236 of third user terminal 23>
The input device 236 of the third user terminal 23 includes a camera 2361, a microphone 2362, a position information sensor 2363, a motion sensor 2364, and a touch device 2365.

<Configuration of output device 238 of third user terminal 23>
The output device 238 of the third user terminal 23 includes a display 2381 and a speaker 2382.

<Configuration of administrator terminal 30>
The administrator terminal 30 is an information processing device operated by an administrator who manages the service. The administrator terminal 30 may be, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet, a stationary PC (Personal Computer), or a laptop PC. Further, it may be a wearable terminal such as an HMD (Head Mount Display) or a wristwatch type terminal.
The administrator terminal 30 includes a storage section 301, a control section 304, an input device 306, and an output device 308.

<Configuration of storage unit 301 of administrator terminal 30>
The storage unit 301 of the administrator terminal 30 includes an administrator ID 3011 and an application program 3012.

Administrator ID 3011 is the user's account ID. The user transmits the administrator ID 3011 from the administrator terminal 30 to the server 10. The server 10 identifies the user based on the administrator ID 3011 and provides the user with the service according to the present disclosure. Note that the administrator ID 3011 includes information such as a session ID temporarily given by the server 10 to identify the user using the administrator terminal 30.

The application program 3012 may be stored in advance in the storage unit 301, or may be downloaded from a web server operated by a service provider via a communication IF. Application program 3012 includes an interpreted programming language such as JavaScript (registered trademark) that is executed on a web browser application stored on administrator terminal 30 .

<Configuration of control unit 304 of administrator terminal 30>
The control unit 304 of the administrator terminal 30 includes an input control unit 3041 and an output control unit 3042. The control unit 304 realizes each functional unit by executing the application program 3012 stored in the storage unit 301.

<Configuration of input device 306 of administrator terminal 30>
The input device 306 of the administrator terminal 30 includes a camera 3061, a microphone 3062, a position information sensor 3063, a motion sensor 3064, and a keyboard 3065.

<Configuration of output device 308 of administrator terminal 30>
The output device 308 of the administrator terminal 30 includes a display 3081 and a speaker 3082.

<Operation of system 1>
Each process of the system 1 will be explained below.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the setting process.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of game processing.

<Setting process>
The setting process is a process of making various settings when starting the game.

<Overview of setting process>
The setting process involves accepting game-related settings from users (hereinafter referred to as administrators), accepting registration of participating users who will participate in the game, executing room creation, and performing various settings regarding participating users who will participate in the game. This is a series of processes.

<Details of setting process>
The details of the setting process will be explained below.

In step S101, the control unit 104 of the server 10 executes an event storage step of storing one or more preset event information.
Specifically, the administrator operates the input device 306 of the administrator terminal 30, runs a browser application, etc., and enters the URL of a web page (setting page) for executing the setting process, thereby accessing the setting page. Open D1. The control unit 304 of the administrator terminal 30 transmits a request including the administrator ID 3011 for opening the settings page to the server 10.
In this disclosure, an example in which the setting process is performed by an administrator will be described as an example, but the setting process may be configured to be executed by a user who participates in the game.

Upon receiving the request, the server 10 generates a settings page and sends it to the administrator terminal 30. The control unit 304 of the administrator terminal 30 displays and presents the setting page on the display 3081 of the administrator terminal 30.
Specifically, the administrator opens the settings page by operating the input device 306 of the administrator terminal 30, and enters information in a predetermined input field to add a new record to the game table 1013 that will be held from now on. Store game information about the game. Note that the details of the game information have been explained in the game table 1013.
For example, the control unit 104 of the server 10 presents to the administrator a list of one or more games that can be held and is stored in a table (game master), etc. (not shown) in which rules are stored in association with each game. , the administrator may select a game to be held from the list of games presented, and rule information associated with the game may be stored in the rule item of the game table 1013. Thereby, for example, the administrator can easily hold a game by selecting the desired rule information from a plurality of games having different rule information.
In the present disclosure, as an example, a process will be described in which a game related to "Kedro" is selected and rule information related to "Kedro" is stored in the "Rules" item of a new record of the game table 1013.
Furthermore, by operating the input device 306 of the administrator terminal 30, the administrator inputs the start date and time and end date and time of the game to be held, which are included in the setting page D1. The control unit 304 of the administrator terminal 30 transmits the input start date and time and end date and time to the server 10. The control unit 104 of the server 10 stores the received start date and time and end date and time in the start date and time and end date and time fields of the record related to the game being held on the game table 1013, respectively.
As a result, the contents (rule information) of the game to be held and the period from the start date and time to the end date and time are stored in the game table 1013.

In step S102, the administrator operates the input device 206 of the administrator terminal 30 to enter the user name, user ID, and email in the user input field for inputting the users who will participate in the game to be held, which is included in the setting page D1. Enter user information such as address. The control unit 304 of the administrator terminal 30 transmits the input user information to the server 10. The control unit 104 of the server 10 stores the received user information in the user ID field of the record related to the game being held on the game table 1013.
As a result, the game name of the game to be held, the content of the game such as the rules, the user ID of the participant, and the period of the game (start date and time, end date and time) are stored in the game table 1013 in association with each other. New game identification information is assigned to the game ID field of the new record of the game table 1013.

In step S103, when the control unit 104 of the server 10 determines that the game information is stored in the game table 1013, the control unit 104 associates the game ID of the game to be held with the room name specified based on the rule information and creates a room. A new record is stored in the table 1014 in the game ID and room name fields. New room identification information is assigned to the room ID item of the new record in the room table 1014.
The control unit 104 of the server 10 accesses an information service regarding virtual conference rooms operated by an external business operator, and controls a predetermined number of virtual conference rooms specified based on rule information from the start date and time of the game to the end date and time of the game. Create a conference room and store it in association with room information. In addition, the control unit 104 of the server 10 performs necessary settings and the like in creating a virtual conference room based on the rule information. In the present disclosure, two rooms are created: a first room (first virtual conference room) and a second room (second virtual conference room).

In step S104, the control unit 104 of the server 10 executes a storage step of assigning and storing each of the plurality of users to either the first role or the second role. Further, in the storing step, each of the plurality of users may be assigned to one of the first role, the second role, or the third role and stored.
Specifically, by operating the input device 306 of the administrator terminal 30, the administrator sets, for each user registered in step S101, the room in which the user will participate and the role of the user. Note that the participating room and role for each participating user may be automatically (for example, randomly) assigned based on rule information of the game in which the user participates.
The control unit 104 of the server 10 stores the room identification information and role information of the room assigned by the administrator or automatically assigned, the game ID of the game to be held, and the user ID in the participation table 1015. It is stored in the room ID, role, game ID, and user ID items of the new record. As a result, the information (participation information) of the users participating in the game registered in step S101 is stored in a new record of the participation table 1015.

As an example, in the "Kidoro" game, the user in the first role is a player in the role of "police" who captures the user in the second role. The user in the second role is a player in the role of a "thief" who runs away from the user in the first role. The user in the third role is a player who does not participate in the progress of the game and conveys the status of the user in the second role to the user in the first role, but allows the game to proceed smoothly.
In addition, in the present disclosure, the information processing terminals of the users in the first role (first information processing terminals) are the first user terminals 21A, 21B, and 21C, and the information processing terminals of the users in the second role (second information processing terminals) are the first user terminals 21A, 21B, and 21C. 2 user terminals 22A, 22B, and 22C, and the information processing terminals of users in the third role (third information processing terminals) are assumed to be third user terminals 23A, 23B, and 23C.

The control unit 104 of the server 10 refers to the rule information to determine the status, voice transmission capability, voice reception capability, image transmission capability, image reception capability, and character string for each user of the participants stored in the participation table 1015. Set initial values for items such as whether to send or not and whether to receive character strings.

Setting values in the participation table 1015 for users in the first role, second role, and third role in "Kidoro" are illustrated below.

The settings for the first role user (police) are as follows.
- Setting values for the user in the 1st role (1st room, for police information sharing) Status: Waiting, Audio transmission possible: Yes, Audio reception possible: Yes, Image transmission possible: Yes, Image reception possible: Yes, Character string transmission Possibility: Yes, Character string reception possibility: Yes
- Setting values for the user in the first role (second room, for acquiring thief information) Status: Waiting, Audio transmission possible: No, Audio reception possible: Yes, Image transmission possible: No, Image reception possible: Yes, Character string transmission Possibility: No, Character string reception possibility: Yes

The settings for the second role user (thief) are as follows.
・Second role user (1st room, for acquiring thief information) Setting values Status: Waiting, Audio transmission possible: No, Audio reception possible: No, Image transmission possible: No, Image reception possible: No, Character string transmission Possibility: No, Character string reception possibility: No
Note that the user in the second role may not participate in the first room. In this case, the second information processing terminal cannot receive information from the first information processing terminal.
・Second role user (second room, for acquiring thief information) Setting values Status: Waiting, Audio transmission possible: Yes, Audio reception possible: No, Image transmission possible: No, Image reception possible: No, Character string transmission Possibility: No, Character string reception possibility: No

The settings for the third role user (game master) are as follows.
・Third role user (1st room, for police information sharing) Setting values Status: Waiting, Audio transmission possible: Yes, Audio reception possible: Yes, Image transmission possible: Yes, Image reception possible: Yes, Character string transmission Possibility: Yes, Character string reception possibility: Yes
- Setting values for the user in the first role (second room, for acquiring thief information) Status: Waiting, Audio transmission possible: No, Audio reception possible: Yes, Image transmission possible: No, Image reception possible: Yes, Character string transmission Possibility: No, Character string reception possibility: Yes

This provides information on the game being held, the content of the game (rule information), the participating users, the role of each participating user, the room that the participating users will enter, and information on the participating users, which are necessary to start the game. Setting information regarding the state of participation in the room is stored in association with the setting information.

<Game processing>
The game process is a process that provides a game service related to the game to the user over a period from the start date and time of the game to the end date and time set by the setting process.

<Overview of game processing>
Game processing starts the game when the game start date and time arrives, and as the game progresses, users participating in the game generate various events and perform event-related processing. This is a series of processes that will end the game if

<Details of game processing>
The details of the game processing will be explained below.

In step S301, the game is started when the start date and time of the game information stored in the game table 1013 in the setting process arrives. For example, the control unit 104 of the server 10 controls the information processing terminals (first user terminal 21, second user terminal 22, , sends information indicating the start of the game to the third user terminal 23) via an app, email, message app, etc. The user's information processing terminal presents information indicating the start of the game to the participant. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a link or the like including room identification information such as the URL of a room in which the user participates is presented to the user.
A user who is a participant participates in one or more rooms of a game that is started by operating an information processing terminal. For example, the user may participate in a room for a game by selecting a link or the like presented on an information processing terminal.
Note that it is assumed that the application installed on the user's information processing terminal has a function related to a virtual conference room (room). In this case, an application installed on the user's information processing terminal may detect that the start date and time has arrived and automatically join the room for the game. Thereby, the game is started by the user participating in the game.

Note that in "Kidoro" according to the present disclosure, a plurality of first role users and a plurality of second role users start the game from different points. Note that the users in the first role and the users in the second role may start the game from the same point. Note that the user in the third role acts together with the user in the second role during the game period. Furthermore, by acquiring location information, etc. of the users in the second role, the user in the third role may act together with some or all of the users in the second role for a part of the game period. It may also be used as a configuration.
The user in the third role can smoothly progress the game by sharing the surroundings of the user in the second role to the user in the first role.

The first information processing terminal is not capable of transmitting information to the second virtual space, the first information processing terminal is capable of receiving information, and the second information processing terminal is capable of transmitting information to the second virtual space. The information processing terminal realizes a state in which it is not capable of receiving information.
Specifically, this can be realized by the server 10, the first user terminal 21, the second user terminal 22, and the third user terminal 23 executing the following processes.

The control unit 104 of the server 10 executes a first participation step in which the user in the first role participates in the first virtual space and the second virtual space via the first information processing terminal.
The control unit 104 of the server 10 executes a second participation step in which the user in the second role participates in the second virtual space via the second information processing terminal without participating in the first virtual space.
The control unit 104 of the server 10 allows the user in the third role to participate in the first virtual space and the second virtual space via the third information processing terminal.
Based on the information stored in the participation table 1015 in the setting process, the information processing terminal (first user terminal 21) of the user in the first role operates in the first room (first virtual space) and the second room (second virtual space). )I will participate in. The first virtual space and the second virtual space are virtual shared spaces in which participants can mutually send and receive information via information processing terminals.
Based on the information stored in the participation table 1015 in the setting process, the information processing terminal (second user terminal 22) of the user in the second role participates in the second room without participating in the first room.
Based on the information stored in the participation table 1015 in the setting process, the information processing terminal (third user terminal 23) of the user in the third role participates in the first room and the second room.

A first sending step of sending information from a first information processing terminal of a user in a first role is executed.
The first transmitting step includes transmitting the information to the first information processing terminal of another user in the first role without transmitting the information to the second information processing terminal.
A first information processing terminal of a user in a first role executes a first receiving step of receiving information.
The first receiving step includes receiving information from the first information processing terminal of another user in the first role, and receiving information from the second information processing terminal. The first receiving step includes a step of receiving at least one of a character string, an image, and a sound from the second information processing terminal.
According to the information stored in the participation table 1015 in the setting process, the first user terminals 21A, 21B, and 21C, which are the user information processing terminals of the plurality of first users, enter the first room through participation in the first room. It is possible to send audio, images, character strings, etc. Further, the first user terminals 21A, 21B, and 21C can receive audio, images, character strings, etc. transmitted to the first room. This allows the plurality of first users to communicate with each other using voice, images, character strings, and the like.
The first user terminals 21A, 21B, and 21C do not transmit audio, images, character strings, etc. to the second room. The first user terminals 21A, 21B, and 21C can receive audio, images, character strings, etc. transmitted to the second room. Thereby, information such as audio, images, character strings, etc. transmitted to the second room by the user in the second role can be received.

A second sending step of sending information from a second information processing terminal of a user in a second role is executed.
The second sending step includes a step of sending information including at least one of a character string, an image, and a sound to the first information processing terminal.
According to the information stored in the participation table 1015 in the setting process, the second user terminals 22A, 22B, and 22C, which are the information processing terminals of the users of the plurality of second roles, can participate in the second room through participation in the second room. You can send audio, images, character strings, etc. to the room. On the other hand, it is not possible to receive audio, images, character strings, etc. transmitted to the second room. Basically, the user in the second role cannot obtain information about other users (the user in the first role, the user in the second role, the user in the third role) from the first room and the second room.

The second transmitting step includes a step of constantly transmitting information to the first information processing terminal.
Specifically, the plurality of second user terminals 22A, 22B, and 22C constantly transmit audio, images, character strings, etc. to the second room during the game period. Thereby, the user in the first role can always grasp the state of the surroundings of the user in the second role during the game period.

The second transmitting step includes transmitting the audio to the first information processing terminal.
If the information sent to the second room is not images, character strings, etc., but only audio, the user in the first role can send the information to the second room based on the audio received from the information processing terminal of the user in the second role. It is possible to provide users with a highly interesting game in which they search for a role user.

A third sending step of sending information from a third information processing terminal of a user in a third role is executed. The third transmitting step includes periodically transmitting an image of the surroundings of the user in the second role to the first virtual space or the second virtual space as information related to the surroundings of the user in the second role.
According to the information stored in the participation table 1015 in the setting process, the third user terminals 23A, 23B, and 23C, which are the user information processing terminals of the plurality of third users, enter the first room through participation in the first room. It is possible to send audio, images, character strings, etc.
By operating the third user terminals 23A, 23B, and 23C, the plurality of users in the third role take pictures of the surrounding scenery of the user in the second role, and send the captured image data to the first room or the second room. Send to room. Thereby, the user in the first role can rely on the shared information to obtain information regarding the status of the user in the second role. The game can proceed smoothly. Note that the surroundings of the user in the third role are periodically and automatically photographed by cameras connected to the third user terminals 23A, 23B, and 23C worn by the user in the third role. It may also be configured to be transmitted to the room or the second room.

In step S301, the control unit 104 of the server 10 executes a third receiving step in which the third information processing terminal of the user in the third role receives information.
According to the information stored in the participation table 1015 in the setting process, the third user terminals 23A, 23B, and 23C, which are the user information processing terminals of the plurality of third users, enter the first room through participation in the first room. It is possible to receive transmitted sounds, images, character strings, etc. Thereby, the user in the third role can smoothly progress the game by indirectly conveying information about the surroundings of the user in the second role to the user in the first role.

When the game starts, each of the first role user, the second role user, and the third role user uses their respective information processing terminals, the first user terminal 21, the second user terminal 22, and the third user terminal. The user terminal 23 participates in one or more rooms according to the participation information set in the setting process. Each of the users in the first role, the users in the second role, and the users in the third role can send and receive information about their own surroundings to other game participants via the participating rooms. This allows you to obtain the status of other participants and communicate with other users.

After the game starts, the user in the first role and the user in the second role can move freely. Further, the user in the third role moves along with the user in the second role. The user in the first role and the user in the second role act to achieve a predetermined event defined in the rule information so that the role to which they each belong wins. Note that each of the first role user and the second role user transmits information regarding the game, such as event details, victory conditions, and defeat conditions specified in the rule information, to the first user terminal 21 and the second user terminal 22. It may also be a configuration that can be obtained via .
For example, in the case of "Kidoro", the purpose of the game is for the user in the first role to "capture" the user in the second role. The purpose of the user in the second role is to move to one or more predetermined points (achievement points). Note that the ending conditions and winning conditions have been explained in the rule information of the game table 1013.

In step S302, the control unit 104 of the server 10 determines that an event occurs when a predetermined event condition is met during the game period, and a bonus that has a positive impact on the user or a bonus that has a negative impact on the user is generated. give a penalty. Note that in this disclosure, positive influences and negative influences on the user are collectively referred to as benefits. The benefits are stored in a table such as an event master (not shown) in association with event conditions, event identification information (event code), and the like.
The control unit 104 of the server 10 determines whether the event condition is satisfied based on the information received from the first user terminal 21, the second user terminal 22, and the third user terminal 23, and determines that the event condition is satisfied. In this case, the user ID of the user who satisfied the event condition and event identification information for specifying the event that satisfied the event condition are associated and stored in the user ID and event data fields of the event table 1016, respectively.
For example, the control unit 104 of the server 10 responds to input data from a camera, microphone, position information sensor, motion sensor, touch device, etc. received from the first user terminal 21, second user terminal 22, and third user terminal 23. It is possible to determine whether an event condition has occurred.

In "Kidoro", the following events are defined.

- Successful capture: When it is determined that the first user terminal 21A is located near the second user terminal 22A, the user connected to the first user terminal 21A succeeds in capturing the user connected to the second user terminal 22A. The event condition indicating is met. The control unit 104 of the server 10 stores event data indicating "successful capture", the first user ID 2111A, and the second user ID 2211A in association with the event data and user ID items of the event table 1016, respectively.
Note that the determination that the first user terminal 21A is located near the second user terminal 22A is based on analysis of image data taken by a camera, position information sensors of the first user terminal 21A and the second user terminal 22A, This can be determined based on information provided by a touch device, short-range wireless communication, or the like.
When the control unit 104 of the server 10 detects that event data related to "capture success" is stored in the event table 11, it changes the status in the user participation table 1015 related to the second user terminal 22A to "capture". .

- Successful escape: When it is determined that the second user terminal 22B is located in the vicinity of the second user terminal 22A, the user connected to the second user terminal 22B succeeds in capturing the user connected to the second user terminal 22A. The event condition indicating is met. The control unit 104 of the server 10 stores the event data indicating "successful escape", the second user ID 2111B, and the second user ID 2211A in association with the event data and user ID items of the event table 1016, respectively. The determination of the vicinity position of the user terminal is the same as in the case of successful capture, so the explanation will be omitted.
When the control unit 104 of the server 10 detects that event data related to "successful escape" is stored in the event table 11, the control unit 104 changes the status in the participation table 1015 of the user associated with the second user terminal 22A from the state of "capture". Update to "escape" status.

- Participation state change event The control unit 104 of the server 10 controls the first role of the user of the first role or the user of the second role when the user of the first role or the user of the second role satisfies a predetermined condition. A state changing step is performed to change the state of participation in the virtual space or the second virtual space.
Specifically, when the user in the first role or the user in the second role satisfies a predetermined condition, the control unit 104 of the server 10 controls whether the user joins a new different room or leaves the predetermined room. The user may leave the room, or change the participation status of a predetermined room, such as whether or not audio can be sent, whether audio can be received, whether images can be sent or not, whether images can be received, whether character strings can be sent or not, and whether character strings can be received.
The change in participation status may continue (become valid) for a certain period of time after the event occurs, and the event may disappear or become invalid after the certain period of time has elapsed.

The state changing step includes a step of causing some of the one or more second information processing terminals to participate in the first virtual space, and at least some of the one or more first information processing terminals participating in the first virtual space. Execute at least one of the following steps: preventing the user from participating in the first virtual space.
For example, when the user in the second role meets the event condition of visiting a predetermined point, the control unit 104 of the server 10 stores a predetermined event code in the event data of the event table 1016. For example, the user in the second role may generate an event in which a predetermined item is acquired when event conditions are met.
When the control unit 104 of the server 10 detects the event code, it sets the user ID of the user in the second role to the first room and the following information: “Audio transmission possible: No, Audio reception possible: Yes, Image transmission possible: No. , image reception possibility: Yes, character string transmission possibility: No, character string reception possibility: Yes” are stored in the participation table 1015 in association with each other. This allows the user in the second role to intercept information being exchanged by the users in the first role in the first room. The user in the second role can proceed with the game advantageously. Note that whether the user in the second role has visited a predetermined point is determined based on analysis of image data taken by a camera, information from a position information sensor of the second user terminal 22, a touch device, short-range wireless communication, etc. be able to.
For example, when the user in the second role meets the event condition of visiting a predetermined point, the control unit 104 of the server 10 stores a predetermined event code in the event data of the event table 1016. For example, the user in the second role may generate an event in which a predetermined item is acquired when event conditions are met.
When the control unit 104 of the server 10 detects the event code, it inputs the user ID of the user in the predetermined first role to the first room and the following information: “Audio transmission possible: No, Audio reception possible: No, Image transmission possible: No. "No, image reception possibility: No, character string transmission possibility: No, character string reception possibility: No" are stored in the participation table 1015 in association with each other. Further, in the participation table 1015, the association between the user ID of the user in the predetermined first role and the first room may be deleted. As a result, the user in the predetermined first role is forced to leave the first room, and is no longer able to communicate with other users in the first role. This allows the user in the second role to intercept information being exchanged by the users in the first role in the first room. The user in the second role can proceed with the game advantageously.

A state changing step of changing the frequency of transmitting information related to the surroundings of the second role user in the third sending step when the first role user or the second role user satisfies a predetermined condition. Execute. In the state change step, when the user in the first role satisfies a predetermined condition, the step of increasing the frequency of transmitting information related to the surroundings of the user in the second role in the third sending step is executed. In the state change step, when the second role user satisfies a predetermined condition, the third transmitting step is performed to reduce the frequency of transmitting information related to the surroundings of the second role user.
Specifically, when the user in the second role satisfies the event condition of visiting a predetermined point, the control unit 104 of the server 10 stores a predetermined event code in the event data of the event table 1016. For example, the user in the second role may generate an event in which a predetermined item is acquired when event conditions are met.
When the control unit 104 of the server 10 detects the event code, it notifies the third user terminal 23 of the user in the third role of a message urging the third user terminal 23 to increase or decrease the shooting frequency. Further, by controlling the application of the third user terminal 23, the frequency of shooting may be increased or decreased.
As a result, when the user in the first role satisfies conditions such as acquiring items, the user in the first role is given a benefit that increases or decreases the frequency of sharing information about the surrounding state of the user in the second role. be done. A more interesting game can be provided to the user.

In step S303, the control unit 104 of the server 10 executes an end determination step of determining the end of the game when the second role user achieves one or more events.
Specifically, the control unit 104 of the server 10 monitors the contents of the game table 1013, participation table 1015, and event table 1016 based on the rule information, and ends the game when a predetermined end condition is met.

The game ending conditions are as follows.
・The end date and time of the game has passed (timeout)
・The status of more than a predetermined number of users in the second role becomes "captured" (the thief captures some or all of them)
- The user in the second role moves to a predetermined point or area (goal).
- The user in the first role and the user in the second role acquire (contact) a predetermined item.

The control unit 104 of the server 10 transmits information indicating the end of the game to user information processing terminals (first user terminal 21, second user terminal 22, third user terminal 23), etc. of the participants via an application, email, message application, etc. etc. to send via. In addition, the information indicating the end of the game also displays information indicating the outcome of the game, including information indicating victory or loss (whether the police or the thief won), the contents of the event table 1016, and status information of participating users. Also good.

The winning/losing conditions of the game are as follows.
・If all the thieves are captured at the end of the game, or if more than a certain number of thieves are captured, the police win.・If all the thieves are not captured at the end of the game, or if more than a certain number of thieves are captured, the thief wins. The winner is determined based on the type of item, number of items, etc. obtained by the user in the first role and the user in the second role.
- The winner is determined based on indicators (scores) such as points that are given according to events caused by the user in the first role and the user in the second role.

<Basic hardware configuration of the computer>
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing the basic hardware configuration of the computer 90. The computer 90 includes at least a processor 901, a main storage device 902, an auxiliary storage device 903, and a communication IF 991 (interface). These are electrically connected to each other by a communication bus 921.

The processor 901 is hardware for executing an instruction set written in a program. The processor 901 includes an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, and the like.

The main storage device 902 is for temporarily storing programs, data processed by the programs, and the like. For example, it is a volatile memory such as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The auxiliary storage device 903 is a storage device for storing data and programs. Examples include flash memory, HDD (Hard Disc Drive), magneto-optical disk, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, semiconductor memory, and the like.

The communication IF 991 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals for communicating with other computers via a network using a wired or wireless communication standard.
The network is composed of various mobile communication systems constructed using the Internet, LAN, wireless base stations, and the like. For example, the network includes 3G, 4G, 5G mobile communication systems, LTE (Long Term Evolution), a wireless network (for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark)) that can be connected to the Internet through a predetermined access point, and the like. When connecting wirelessly, communication protocols include, for example, Z-Wave (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), and the like. In the case of a wired connection, the network includes a network that is directly connected using a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable or the like.

Note that the computers 90 can be virtually realized by distributing all or part of each hardware configuration to a plurality of computers 90 and interconnecting them via a network. In this way, the concept of the computer 90 includes not only the computer 90 housed in a single housing or case, but also a virtualized computer system.

<Basic functional configuration of computer 90>
The functional configuration of the computer realized by the basic hardware configuration (FIG. 12) of the computer 90 will be described. The computer includes at least functional units of a control section, a storage section, and a communication section.

Note that the functional units included in the computer 90 can also be implemented by distributing all or part of each functional unit to a plurality of computers 90 interconnected via a network. The computer 90 is a concept that includes not only a single computer 90 but also a virtualized computer system.

The control unit is realized by the processor 901 reading various programs stored in the auxiliary storage device 903, loading them into the main storage device 902, and executing processing according to the programs. The control unit can implement a functional unit that performs various information processing depending on the type of program. Thereby, the computer is realized as an information processing device that performs information processing.

The storage unit is realized by a main storage device 902 and an auxiliary storage device 903. The storage unit stores data, various programs, and various databases. Further, the processor 901 can secure a storage area corresponding to the storage unit in the main storage device 902 or the auxiliary storage device 903 according to the program. Further, the control unit can cause the processor 901 to execute processing for adding, updating, and deleting data stored in the storage unit according to various programs.

A database refers to a relational database, which is used to manage a data set called a master, which is a tabular table whose structure is defined by rows and columns, in relation to each other. In a database, a table is called a table or a master, a table column is called a column, and a table row is called a record. In a relational database, you can set and associate relationships between tables and masters.
Usually, each table and each master is set with a column that serves as a primary key to uniquely identify a record, but it is not essential to set a primary key on a column. The control unit can cause the processor 901 to add, delete, or update records to a specific table or master stored in the storage unit according to various programs.
Further, by storing data, various programs, and various databases in the storage unit, the information processing device and the information processing system according to the present disclosure can be considered as manufactured.

Note that the database and master in the present disclosure may include any data structure (list, dictionary, associative array, object, etc.) in which information is structurally defined. Data structures include data that can be considered as a data structure by combining data with functions, classes, methods, etc. written in any programming language.

The communication unit is realized by a communication IF 991. The communication unit realizes a function of communicating with other computers 90 via a network. The communication unit can receive information transmitted from other computers 90 and input it to the control unit. The control unit can cause the processor 901 to execute information processing on the received information according to various programs. Further, the communication unit can transmit information output from the control unit to another computer 90.

<Additional notes>
The matters explained in each of the above embodiments are additionally described below.

(Additional note 1)
A game program to be executed by a computer including a processor and a storage unit, the storage step in which the processor assigns and stores each of the plurality of users as either a first role or a second role (S104) a first sending step (S301) of transmitting information from the first information processing terminal of the user in the first role; and a first receiving step (S301) in which the first information processing terminal of the user in the first role receives the information. and a second transmitting step (S301) of transmitting information from the second information processing terminal of the user in the second role, and the first transmitting step (S301) transmits the information to the second information processing terminal. The first receiving step (S301) includes the step of transmitting the information to the first information processing terminal of the other user in the first role without transmitting the information to the first information processing terminal of the other user in the first role. and a step of receiving information from the second information processing terminal, and the second transmission step (S301) includes a step of transmitting information to the first information processing terminal, and the second information processing terminal includes a step of transmitting information to the first information processing terminal. A game program in which the terminal cannot receive information from the first information processing terminal.
As a result, the user in the first role searches for the second user by relying on information such as character strings, images, and sounds received from the information processing terminal of the user in the second role to provide the user with a highly entertaining game. can do. A game that even beginners can easily understand and enjoy can be realized through an information processing terminal.

(Additional note 2)
The processor performs a first participation step (S301) in which the user in the first role participates in the first virtual space and the second virtual space via the first information processing terminal, and the user in the second role participates in the second information processing terminal. a second participation step (S301) of participating in the second virtual space without participating in the first virtual space via the processing terminal; It is a virtual shared space in which information can be sent and received from each other, and the first information processing terminal cannot send information to the second virtual space, but the first information processing terminal can receive information. The game program according to supplementary note 1, wherein the second information processing terminal is capable of transmitting information, and the second information processing terminal is not capable of receiving information.
As a result, even when a game is played by a large number of users in the first role and users in the second role, it is possible to realize a large-scale game with a simple configuration by combining the two virtual spaces.

(Additional note 3)
The storing step (S104) is a step of assigning and storing each of the plurality of users to one of the first role, the second role, or the third role, and the processor stores the third information processing of the user in the third role. A third sending step (S301) in which the terminal transmits information and a third receiving step (S301) in which the third information processing terminal of the user in the third role receives the information, and the user in the third role , participates in the first virtual space and the second virtual space via the third information processing terminal (S301), and the third transmission step (S301) includes periodically sending the second virtual space to the first virtual space or the second virtual space. The game program according to appendix 2, including the step of transmitting information related to the surroundings of the user in the role.
As a result, the user in the third role can periodically share information about the surroundings of the user in the second role with the user in the first role, and the user in the first role can rely on the shared information to Information about the status of a user in a role can be obtained. The game can proceed smoothly.

(Additional note 4)
The game program according to appendix 3, wherein the third sending step (S301) includes a step of periodically sending an image of the surroundings of the user in the second role to the first virtual space or the second virtual space.
Thereby, the user in the first role can estimate the position of the user in the second role based on the shared photographic image of the surroundings of the user in the second role. By indirectly estimating the position of the user in the second role without directly knowing the position of the user in the second role, a more interesting game can be provided to the user.

(Appendix 5)
The processor causes the user in the first role or the user in the second role to participate in the first virtual space or the second virtual space when the user in the first role or the user in the second role satisfies a predetermined condition. The game program according to supplementary note 2, which executes a state changing step (S302) of changing a state.
As a result, when the user in the first role or the user in the second role satisfies conditions such as acquiring items, the state of participation in the virtual space can be changed, and the state of mutual information sharing can be changed to make it more interesting. Therefore, it is possible to provide a game with a high level of quality to the user.

(Appendix 6)
The state change step (S302) includes a step of causing a part of the one or more second information processing terminals to participate in the first virtual space, and a step of making a part of the one or more first information processing terminals participating in the first virtual space. The game program according to appendix 5, wherein the game program executes at least one of the steps of: preventing at least a portion of the game from participating in the first virtual space.
As a result, when the user in the first role or the user in the second role satisfies conditions such as acquiring items, the user in the second role can participate in the first virtual space that the user in the first role cannot participate in, or The state of mutual information sharing is changed by causing users to leave the first virtual space in which they are participating. A more interesting game can be provided to the user.

(Appendix 7)
A state in which the processor changes the frequency of transmitting information related to the surroundings of the user in the second role in the third transmission step when the user in the first role or the user in the second role satisfies a predetermined condition. The game program according to supplementary note 3, which executes the changing step (S302).
As a result, when the user in the first role or the user in the second role satisfies a condition such as acquiring an item, the information sharing state of the second user's surroundings by the third user is changed. A more interesting game can be provided to the user.

(Appendix 8)
The state change step (S302) is a step of increasing the frequency of transmitting information related to the surroundings of the user in the second role in the third transmission step when the user in the first role satisfies a predetermined condition. The game program described in Appendix 7.
As a result, when the user in the first role satisfies conditions such as obtaining an item, the user in the first role is given a benefit that increases the frequency of sharing information about the state of the surroundings of the second user. A more interesting game can be provided to the user.

(Appendix 9)
The state change step (S302) is a step of reducing the frequency of transmitting information related to the surroundings of the second role user in the third transmission step when the second role user satisfies a predetermined condition. The game program described in Appendix 7.
As a result, when the user in the second role satisfies conditions such as obtaining an item, the user in the second role is given a privilege that reduces the frequency of sharing information about the state of the surroundings of the second user. A more interesting game can be provided to the user.

(Appendix 10)
The first receiving step (S301) includes a step of receiving at least one of a character string, an image, and a sound from the second information processing terminal, and the second transmitting step (S301) includes a step of receiving at least one of a character string, an image, and a sound from the second information processing terminal. The game program according to appendix 1, comprising the step of transmitting at least one of a character string, an image, and a sound to the game program.
As a result, the user in the first role searches for the second user by relying on information such as character strings, images, and sounds received from the information processing terminal of the user in the second role to provide the user with a highly entertaining game. can do.

(Appendix 11)
The game program according to supplementary note 1, wherein the second transmission step (S301) includes a step of constantly transmitting information to the first information processing terminal.
Thereby, the user in the first role can always grasp the state of the surroundings of the user in the second role.

(Appendix 12)
The first receiving step (S301) includes the step of receiving audio from the second information processing terminal, and the second transmitting step (S301) includes the step of transmitting the audio to the first information processing terminal. The game program described in Appendix 1.
Thereby, the user in the first role can provide the user with a highly interesting game of searching for the second user by relying on the voice received from the information processing terminal of the user in the second role.

(Appendix 13)
an event storage step (S101) in which the processor stores one or more preset event information; and an end determination step in which the game is determined to end when the second role user achieves one or more events. (S303), and the game program according to supplementary note 1.
Thereby, the game can be ended when the user in the second role accomplishes a predetermined event. A user in the second role can be prompted to accomplish a predetermined event. A more interesting game can be provided to the user.

(Appendix 14)
The game program according to appendix 13, wherein the event information includes an event in which the user in the second role moves to a predetermined point or area.
Thereby, the user in the second role can be prompted to move to a predetermined point. It is possible to encourage the user in the second role to visit, for example, a predetermined location or area. For example, the user in the second role can be allowed to sightsee at a predetermined point or area while enjoying the game. It is possible to provide services with higher satisfaction to users.

(Appendix 15)
The game program according to appendix 1, wherein the user in the first role is a player who captures the user in the second role.
As a result, it is possible to further improve the interest of games such as tag and skateboarding.

(Appendix 16)
The game program according to appendix 3, wherein the user in the third role is a player who conveys the status of the user in the second role to the user in the first role to facilitate the progress of the game.
This allows the game to proceed more smoothly when playing games such as tag and chess over a wide area.

(Appendix 17)
A method executed by a computer comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the processor executes all steps performed in the invention according to any one of appendices 1 to 16.
As a result, the user in the first role searches for the second user by relying on information such as character strings, images, and sounds received from the information processing terminal of the user in the second role to provide the user with a highly entertaining game. can do. A game that even beginners can easily understand and enjoy can be realized through an information processing terminal.

(Appendix 18)
An information processing device comprising a control unit and a storage unit, wherein the control unit executes all steps performed in the invention according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 16.
As a result, the user in the first role searches for the second user by relying on information such as character strings, images, and sounds received from the information processing terminal of the user in the second role to provide the user with a highly entertaining game. can do. A game that even beginners can easily understand and enjoy can be realized through an information processing terminal.

(Appendix 19)
A system comprising means for executing all steps performed in the invention according to any one of appendices 1 to 16.
As a result, the user in the first role searches for the second user by relying on information such as character strings, images, and sounds received from the information processing terminal of the user in the second role to provide the user with a highly entertaining game. can do. A game that even beginners can easily understand and enjoy can be realized through an information processing terminal.

1 system, 10 server, 101 storage unit, 104 control unit, 106 input device, 108 output device, 21 first user terminal, 211 storage unit, 214 control unit, 216 input device, 218 output device, 22 second user terminal, 221 storage unit, 224 control unit, 226 input device, 228 output device, 23 third user terminal, 231 storage unit, 234 control unit, 236 input device, 238 output device, 30 administrator terminal, 301 storage unit, 304 control unit , 306 input device, 308 output device

Claims (18)

A game program to be executed by a computer including a processor and a storage unit,
The processor,
a storing step of assigning and storing each of the plurality of users to either a first role or a second role;
a first participation step in which the user in the first role participates in a first virtual space and a second virtual space via a first information processing terminal;
a second participating step in which the user in the second role participates in the second virtual space without participating in the first virtual space via a second information processing terminal;
Run
The first virtual space is a virtual shared space in which participants can mutually send and receive information via information processing terminals,
to the second virtual space;
The first information processing terminal is not capable of transmitting information,
The first information processing terminal is capable of receiving information,
The second information processing terminal is capable of transmitting information,
the second information processing terminal is not capable of receiving information;
game program. The storage step is a step of assigning and storing each of the plurality of users to one of the first role, the second role, or the third role,
The processor,
a third sending step of sending information from a third information processing terminal of the user in the third role;
a third receiving step in which the third information processing terminal of the third role user receives information;
Run
The user in the third role participates in the first virtual space and the second virtual space via the third information processing terminal,
The third transmitting step includes periodically transmitting information related to the surroundings of the user in the second role to the first virtual space or the second virtual space.
The game program according to claim 1. The third sending step includes a step of periodically sending an image of the surroundings of the user in the second role to the first virtual space or the second virtual space.
The game program according to claim 2. The processor,
When the user in the first role or the user in the second role satisfies a predetermined condition,
a state changing step of changing the participation state of the first role user or the second role user in the first virtual space or the second virtual space;
execute,
The game program according to claim 1. The state change step includes:
a step of causing part of one or more of the second information processing terminals to participate in the first virtual space;
Preventing at least some of the one or more first information processing terminals participating in the first virtual space from participating in the first virtual space;
execute at least one of the following;
The game program according to claim 4. The processor,
When the user in the first role or the user in the second role satisfies a predetermined condition,
a state changing step of changing the frequency of transmitting information related to the surroundings of the user in the second role in the third transmitting step;
execute,
The game program according to claim 2. The state changing step is a step of increasing the frequency of transmitting information related to the surroundings of the second role user in the third sending step when the first role user satisfies a predetermined condition. ,
The game program according to claim 6. The state changing step is a step of reducing the frequency of transmitting information related to the surroundings of the second role user in the third sending step when the second role user satisfies a predetermined condition. ,
The game program according to claim 6. The second information processing terminal is capable of transmitting information including at least one of a character string, an image, and a sound to the first information processing terminal,
The first information processing terminal is capable of receiving information including at least one of the character string, image, and sound from the second information processing terminal.
The game program according to claim 1. The second information processing terminal is capable of constantly transmitting information to the first information processing terminal,
The game program according to claim 1. The second information processing terminal is capable of transmitting information including audio to the first information processing terminal,
the first information processing terminal is capable of receiving information including the audio from the second information processing terminal;
The game program according to claim 1. The processor,
an event storage step for storing one or more event information set in advance;
an end determination step of determining the end of the game when the user in the second role achieves the one or more events;
execute,
The game program according to claim 1. The event information includes an event in which the second role user moves to a predetermined point or area.
The game program according to claim 12. The first role user is a player who captures the second role user.
The game program according to claim 1. The user in the third role is a player who conveys the status of the user in the second role to the user in the first role to ensure smooth progress of the game.
The game program according to claim 2. A method implemented in a computer comprising a processor and a memory, wherein the processor performs all the steps performed in the invention according to any of claims 1 to 15. An information processing device comprising a control section and a storage section, wherein the control section executes all steps executed in the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 15. A system comprising means for performing all steps performed in the invention according to any of claims 1 to 15.