JP2011072735A - Game system, control method therefor, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game system capable of outputting a regeneration image of an actual climax scene. <P>SOLUTION: Message input receiving means (70) receives an input of a message from a user looking at a game played by other user and/or a user playing a game. Regeneration data storage means (82) stores a regeneration data for regenerating a game play executed in the game, into a regeneration data storage means (83). Output control means (84) outputs the regeneration image of regenerating the game play executed in a regenerated period, based on the regeneration data. regenerated period determining means (85) determines a period based on a given period, as the regenerated period, based on the number of the messages input within the given period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game system, a game system control method, and a program.

  2. Description of the Related Art A game system that outputs a reproduced video that reproduces a game play performed within a given period is known. For example, a game system that executes a sports game may have a highlight scene function. In a game system having a highlight scene function, for example, a scene where a specific play (for example, shooting) is performed is selected as a highlight scene, and an image of the scene is output.

  There is also known a game system in which a user can view a video of a game being played by another user. According to this game system, it is possible to allow the user to enjoy the mood of the audience.

JP 2007-167564 A

  In a game system that outputs a replay video that reproduces a game play performed within a given period, for example, a user watching a game played by another user or a user playing a game If it becomes possible to output a replayed video of a scene that is actually excited and excited, it will be possible to improve the output function of the replayed video.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide, for example, a game system, a game system control method, and a program capable of outputting a reproduction image of a scene that has actually risen. There is.

  In order to solve the above problems, a game system according to the present invention includes a message input receiving unit that receives a message input by a user watching a game played by another user and / or a user playing the game. , Reproduction data storage means for storing reproduction data for reproducing game play performed in the game in reproduction data storage means, and reproduction video obtained by reproducing the game play performed in the reproduction target period. Output control means for outputting based on the above, and a reproduction target period determining means for determining a period based on the given period as a reproduction target period based on the number of messages input within the given period It is characterized by that.

  The game system control method according to the present invention includes a message input receiving step for receiving a message input by a user watching a game played by another user and / or a user playing the game, and the game Based on the reproduction data, a reproduction data storing step for storing reproduction data for reproducing the game play performed in the reproduction data storage means, and a reproduction image reproducing the game play performed in the reproduction target period. An output control step for causing the output means to output, and a reproduction target period determining step for determining a period based on the given period as a reproduction target period based on the number of messages input within the given period It is characterized by that.

  The program according to the present invention is a means for acquiring the reproduction data stored in the reproduction data storage means for storing reproduction data for reproducing a game play performed in the game, and is executed within the reproduction target period. Output control means for outputting a reproduced video obtained by reproducing the game play to the output means based on the reproduction data, and / or a user watching the game played by another user and / or playing the game For causing a computer to function as a reproduction target period determining means for determining a period based on the given period as the reproduction target period based on the number of messages input by the user who has been input within the given period It is a program.

  An information storage medium according to the present invention is a computer-readable information storage medium recording the above program.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to output a reproduction image of a scene that is actually raised.

  In the aspect of the invention, the reproduction target period determination unit may reproduce the period based on the given period when the number of messages input in the given period is larger than a reference number. You may make it determine as an object period.

  In one aspect of the present invention, the reproduction target period determining means includes means for setting the given period based on a timing at which a predetermined game play is performed or a timing at which a predetermined game event occurs. You may make it.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, the reproduction target period determining means determines whether the reproduction target period determining means is based on the number of messages input within a first period among the plurality of periods included in the game play period. , Based on the first period when the increase in the number of messages obtained by subtracting the number of messages input in the second period, which is the period immediately before the first period, is greater than the reference number A period may be determined as the reproduction target period.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the present invention, message storage means for storing message information related to the input message in the message storage means in association with the input timing information related to the input timing of the message may be included. The output control means may output messages input within the given period together with the reproduced video in chronological order.

  In the aspect of the invention, the input timing information may be information indicating a timing at which the message is input using an in-game time.

It is a figure showing the whole game system composition concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of a game device. It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of a delivery apparatus. It is a figure which shows the hardware constitutions of an output device. It is a figure which shows an example of game space. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process performed with a game system. It is a figure which shows an example of a game screen. It is a figure which shows an example of the watching game screen. It is a figure which shows an example of a highlight scene screen. It is a functional block diagram of the game system concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a message table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the relationship between a total period and the reproduction object period. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process performed with a game system. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process performed with a game system. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process performed with a game system. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process performed with a game system. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the process performed with a game system. It is a figure for demonstrating the process performed with a game system. It is a figure for demonstrating the process performed with a game system. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the determination method of the reproduction object period. It is a figure for demonstrating another example of the process performed with a game system.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[Constitution]
FIG. 1 shows an overall configuration of a game system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the game system 10 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of game devices 20, a distribution device 30, and a plurality of output devices 40. The plurality of game devices 20, the distribution device 30, and the plurality of output devices 40 are connected to a communication network 12 including, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) or / and the Internet. Data communication between the game device 20 and the other game device 20 is possible, and data communication between the game device 20 and the distribution device 30 is also possible. In addition, mutual data communication is possible between the distribution device 30 and the output device 40, and mutual data communication is possible between the game device 20 and the output device 40.

  The game device 20 is realized by, for example, a home game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or a personal computer. FIG. 2 shows a hardware configuration of the game apparatus 20. As shown in FIG. 2, the game apparatus 20 includes a control unit 21, a main storage unit 22, an auxiliary storage unit 23, an optical disc reading unit 24, a communication interface 25, an operation unit 26, a display unit 27, and an audio output unit 28. .

  The control unit 21 includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a SPU (Sound Processing Unit), and the like, and executes information processing according to an operating system and other programs. The main storage unit 22 includes, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory). The main storage unit 22 stores programs and data read from the auxiliary storage unit 23 or the optical disc. The main storage unit 22 is also used as a work memory for storing data necessary for the process. The auxiliary storage unit 23 includes, for example, a hard disk device (information storage medium). The optical disk reading unit 34 reads programs and data stored on the optical disk.

  The communication interface 25 is an interface for communication connection of the game apparatus 20 to the communication network 12. The operation unit 26 includes, for example, a game controller, a touch panel, a mouse, a keyboard, and the like, and accepts user operations. The display unit 27 is a home television receiver or a liquid crystal display panel, for example, and displays a screen according to an instruction from the control unit 21. The audio output unit 28 includes, for example, a speaker or headphones, and outputs audio data such as game music, game sound effects, or messages read from the auxiliary storage unit 23 or the optical disc in accordance with instructions from the control unit 21.

  The distribution device 30 includes video data of a game that is currently being executed in the game system 10 (one or a plurality of game devices 20) and video images of games that have been executed in the past by the game system 10 (one or more game devices 20). Deliver data. The distribution device 30 is realized by a server computer, for example. FIG. 3 shows a hardware configuration of the distribution apparatus 30. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the distribution device 30 includes a control unit 31, a main storage unit 32, an auxiliary storage unit 33, an optical disc reading unit 34, and a communication interface 35.

  The control unit 31 includes, for example, a CPU, and executes information processing according to an operating system and other programs. The main storage unit 32 includes a RAM, for example. The main storage unit 32 stores programs and data read from the auxiliary storage unit 33 or the optical disc (information storage medium). The main storage unit 32 is also used as a work memory for storing data necessary for the process. The auxiliary storage unit 33 includes, for example, a hard disk device. The optical disk reading unit 34 reads programs and data stored on the optical disk. The communication interface 35 is an interface for connecting the distribution device 30 to the communication network 12.

  The output device 40 outputs the video data distributed from the distribution device 30. The output device 40 is realized by, for example, a personal computer, a home game machine (stationary game machine), a portable game machine, a mobile phone, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). FIG. 4 shows a hardware configuration of the output device 40. As shown in FIG. 4, the output device 40 includes a control unit 41, a main storage unit 42, an auxiliary storage unit 43, an optical disc reading unit 44, a communication interface 45, an operation unit 46, a display unit 47, and an audio output unit 48. . These are the same as the control unit 21, main storage unit 22, auxiliary storage unit 23, optical disc reading unit 24, communication interface 25, operation unit 26, display unit 27, and audio output unit 28 of the game apparatus 20. Is omitted.

  The program and data are supplied to the game device 20, the distribution device 30, or the output device 40 via an optical disk. That is, the program and data stored on the optical disc are read by the game device 20, the distribution device 30, or the output device 40 and stored in the game device 20, the distribution device 30, or the output device 40. Note that the program and data may be supplied to the game device 20, the distribution device 30, or the output device 40 from a remote location via the communication network 12.

[game]
In the game system 10, a network game in which users of a plurality of game devices 20 participate is executed. For example, a game in which a plurality of users play a game or a game in which a plurality of users play together is executed on the game system 10. In the following, an example in which the game system 10 executes a competitive soccer game between the team A operated by the user A of one game apparatus 20 and the team B operated by the user B of the other game apparatus 20 will be described. Will be described. Hereinafter, the game device 20 of the user A is described as “game device A”, and the game device 20 of the user B is described as “game device B”.

  In order to realize a soccer game, a common game space is constructed in the main storage unit 22 of both game devices A and B. FIG. 5 shows an example of a common game space. A game space 50 shown in FIG. 5 is a virtual three-dimensional space. As shown in FIG. 5, a field 51 that is an object representing a soccer field is arranged in the game space 50. In the field 51, for example, a touch line 52 is represented. On the field 51, a goal 53 that is an object representing a goal, a player character 54 that is an object representing a soccer player, and a ball 55 that is an object representing a soccer ball are arranged.

  Although omitted in FIG. 5, 11 player characters 54 belonging to Team A and 11 player characters 54 belonging to Team B are actually arranged in the game space 50. Any of 11 player characters 54 belonging to the A team is set as an operation target of the user A. Similarly, any one of 11 player characters 54 belonging to the B team is set as the operation target of the user B. A player character 54 that is not set as an operation target of any user behaves according to the operation of the computer.

  The goal 53 is associated with one of the teams, and when the ball 55 moves into the goal 53 associated with one team, a score event of the other team occurs.

  Here, an example of a method for sharing the game space 50 between the game apparatuses A and B will be described. In the present embodiment, the game space 50 is shared between the game apparatuses A and B when one of the game apparatuses A and B plays the role of a game server. Here, the case where the game apparatus A plays the role of a game server will be described. In this case, game situation data indicating the latest game situation is stored in the main storage unit 22 of the game apparatus A. In addition, a copy of the game situation data is stored in the main storage unit 22 of the game apparatus B.

First, the game situation data will be described. For example, the following data is included in the game situation data.
(1) State data (position, movement, etc.) of each player character 54
(2) State data of the ball 55 (position and moving speed, etc.)
(3) Data indicating the player character 54 holding the ball 55 (4) Data indicating the player character 54 operated by the users A and B (5) Score data of the A team and the B team (6) Elapsed time data

  The elapsed time data is data indicating the elapsed time from the start of the first half or the second half. By referring to the elapsed time data, it is possible to grasp at which point the game situation data indicates the game situation.

  Next, a process executed for sharing the game space 50 will be described. FIG. 6 shows an example of processing that is repeatedly executed by the game apparatuses A and B during a match between the A team and the B team.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the game apparatus A plays a role as a game server, the game apparatus B acquires operation data related to the operation performed by the user B (S101), and uses the acquired operation data as a game. It transmits to apparatus A (S102). On the other hand, the game apparatus A acquires operation data related to the operation performed by the user A (S103), and receives the game situation data stored in the game apparatus A from the operation data acquired in step S103 and the game apparatus B. Update based on the operation data (S104). In this way, the game situation data stored in the game apparatus A is updated based on the operations of the users A and B.

  Thereafter, the game apparatus A transmits update data for transmitting the update contents of the game situation data to the game apparatus B (S105). The game device B updates the game situation data stored in the game device B based on the update data received from the game device A (S106). In game device B, the game screen is updated based on the game situation data stored in game device B (S108). Also in the game apparatus A, the game screen is updated based on the game situation data stored in the game apparatus A (S107).

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the game screen. As shown in FIG. 7, an image representing a state in which the game space 50 is viewed from the virtual camera 56 is displayed on the game screen. On the game screen shown in FIG. 7, player characters 54a and 54c belonging to Team A and player characters 54b and 54d belonging to Team B are displayed. In FIG. 7, the cursor 60 a guides the player character 54 operated by the user A, and the cursor 60 b guides the player character 54 operated by the user B.

[Watching game function]
The game system 10 has a watching function. That is, in the game system 10, an image representing the current game situation is distributed from the distribution device 30 to the output device 40 in real time. For this reason, the user of the output device 40 can see the video of the match between the team A and the team B, and can feel the mood of the audience. Hereinafter, the user of the output device 40 is referred to as “audience user”.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen (hereinafter referred to as “watching screen”) displayed on the output device 40. As shown in FIG. 8, an image representing a state in which the game space 50 is viewed from the virtual camera 56 is displayed on the watching screen. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the watching screen includes a message input field 61, a transmission button 62, and a message display field 63.

  The audience user can input a message (comment) while watching the video. For example, the audience user inputs a message using a keyboard (or software keyboard). The input message is displayed in the message input field 61. When the audience user instructs the send button 62, the input message is transmitted to the other output device 40 via the distribution device 30 and displayed in the message display field 63 on the watching screen of the other output device 40. The input message may also be displayed in the message display field 63 on the watching screen of the output device 40 of the spectator user who has input the message.

  Note that a menu for selecting at least one of a plurality of prepared messages may be displayed on the watching screen. In this way, the audience user may be able to input a message by selecting at least one of the plurality of messages.

[Highlight Scene Function]
Furthermore, the game system 10 has a highlight scene function. That is, the users A and B and the audience user can view the video (replay video) of the highlight scene of the match after the match between the team A and the team B is completed.

  For example, in the game system 10, a scene with a large number of messages input by audience users is determined as a highlight scene. Then, the video of the scene is output from the game device 20 or the output device 40.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a screen on which a video of a highlight scene is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “highlight scene screen”). As shown in FIG. 9, the highlight scene screen includes a message display field 64. In the message display field 64, messages input by the audience users regarding the scene determined as the highlight scene are displayed in chronological order. For example, the latest message is displayed at the top of the message display field 64 and is displayed in order from the new message from the top to the bottom of the message display field 64.

  According to this highlight scene function, the user can enjoy a replay video of a scene in which a large number of spectator users input messages, and can also enjoy a message input by spectator users.

[Function block]
Hereinafter, a configuration for realizing the watching function and the highlight scene function will be described. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram showing functional blocks related to the watching function and the highlight scene function among the functional blocks realized by the game system 10. As shown in FIG. 10, the game system 10 includes a message input receiving unit 70, an output unit 71, a message data storage unit 80, a message data storage unit 81, a reproduction data storage unit 82, a reproduction data storage unit 83, and an output control unit. 84 is included.

  For example, the message input receiving unit 70 is realized in the output device 40, and the output unit 71 is realized in the game device 20 or the output device 40. Further, for example, the message data storage unit 80, the message data storage unit 81, the reproduction data storage unit 82, the reproduction data storage unit 83, and the output control unit 84 are realized in the distribution device 30.

  The message input receiving unit 70 is realized by the control unit 41 of the output device 40, for example. The message input receiving unit 70 receives a message input by a user (audience user) watching a game played by another user.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the message input receiving unit 70 receives an input of a message performed by the audience user using a keyboard (or software keyboard). Note that the message input receiving unit 70 may display a menu for selecting one or a plurality of messages from a plurality of messages on the watching screen, and may receive a message selection performed by the audience user. Alternatively, the message input receiving unit 70 may receive a voice input of a message.

  The message data storage unit 80 is realized by, for example, the control unit 31 of the distribution device 30, and the message data storage unit 81 is realized by, for example, the auxiliary storage unit 33 of the distribution device 30. The message data storage unit 80 causes the message data storage unit 81 to store data related to the message input received by the message input receiving unit 70 (hereinafter referred to as “message data”). For example, the message data includes at least one of information related to the content of the input message (hereinafter referred to as “message information”) and information related to the message input timing (hereinafter referred to as “input timing information”). including.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of a message table stored in the message data storage unit 81. In the message table shown in FIG. 11, message information and input timing information are associated with each other. In the message table shown in FIG. 11, character string information indicating the input message itself is stored as message information. For example, when the message input receiving unit 70 receives a message selection, the identification information of the selected message may be stored as message information. For example, when the message input receiving unit 70 receives a voice input of a message, the voice data of the message may be stored as message information.

  In the message table shown in FIG. 11, information indicating the timing at which a message is input using in-game time (more specifically, the elapsed time since the first or second half of the game is started) is input timing information. Is remembered as The in-game time is set so that the actual first time (for example, 15 minutes) corresponds to the second time (for example, 45 minutes) in the in-game time. In general, the in-game time is set to advance faster than the actual time. As described above, in the present embodiment, the timing at which a message is input is stored using the in-game time, so that it is possible to specify at what timing the audience user is viewing the message. Yes.

  The reproduction data storage unit 82 is realized by, for example, the control unit 31 of the distribution device 30, and the reproduction data storage unit 83 is realized by, for example, the auxiliary storage unit 33 of the distribution device 30. The reproduction data storage unit 82 stores reproduction data for reproducing the game play performed in the game in the auxiliary storage unit 33. The reproduction data can also be referred to as data for reproducing a change in the game situation.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the reproduction data is data for reproducing a match between team A and team B. More specifically, the reproduction data is data for reproducing a scene determined as a highlight scene. That is, the reproduction data is data for reproducing the movement of the player character 54 and the ball 55 in the scene determined as the highlight scene.

  For example, the reproduction data storage unit 82 stores the game situation data in the reproduction data storage unit 83 by copying the updated game situation data to the reproduction data storage unit 83 every time the game situation data is updated. For example, when the game situation data is updated every predetermined time (for example, 1/60 seconds), the game situation data is copied to the reproduction data storage unit 83 every predetermined time (for example, 1/60 seconds). In this case, the game situation data group accumulated in the reproduction data storage unit 83 corresponds to the reproduction data.

  The output control unit 84 is realized by the control unit 31 of the distribution device 30, for example. The output unit 71 is realized by the display unit 27 of the game device 20, for example. Alternatively, the output unit 71 is realized by the display unit 47 of the output device 40, for example.

  The output control unit 84 causes the output unit 71 to output a reproduction video obtained by reproducing the game play performed within the reproduction target period. For example, the output control unit 84 causes the output unit 71 to output the reproduced video by transmitting the reproduced video data for outputting the reproduced video to the game device 20 or the output device 40.

  The reproduced video can also be referred to as an image formed by reproducing a change in the game situation during the reproduction target period. In the case of the present embodiment, the reproduced video is a video obtained by reproducing a scene determined as a highlight scene of a match between the A team and the B team. That is, the reproduced video is a video that reproduces the movement of the player character 54 and the ball 55 in the scene determined as the highlight scene. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the reproduction target period is a period corresponding to the scene determined as the highlight scene. For example, when the scene determined as the highlight scene is a scene from “first half 10:00” to “first half 12:00”, the period from “first half 10:00” to “first half 12:00” is to be reproduced. It corresponds to a period.

  The output control unit 84 includes a reproduction target period determination unit 85. The reproduction target period determination unit 85 determines a period based on the given period as a reproduction target period based on the number of messages input during the given period in the game. For example, if the statistic (for example, the total) of the number of messages input within a given period (hereinafter referred to as “aggregation period”) satisfies a predetermined condition, the reproduction target period determination unit 85 performs the aggregation. A period based on the period is determined as a reproduction target period.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the reproduction target period determination unit 85 determines, as the reproduction target period, a period having a predetermined relationship with the total period when the number of messages input in the total period is larger than the reference number.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of the relationship between the aggregation period and the reproduction target period.
In FIG. 12, the t-axis represents the time axis. ΔTa indicates the length of the total period X, for example, 1 minute in the in-game time. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the start time Tb of the reproduction target period Y is set to a time before a predetermined time ΔTb (for example, 2 minutes in the in-game time) before the start time To of the counting period X. The end point Ta of the reproduction target period Y is set to the end point of the counting period X.

  Note that the end time Ta of the reproduction target period Y may not coincide with the end time of the counting period X, and may be set to a time before the end time of the counting period X, for example. Specifically, the end time Ta of the reproduction target period Y may be set to the start time To of the counting period X. Alternatively, the end time Ta of the reproduction target period Y may be set to a time later than the end time of the counting period X.

  For example, it is considered that a large number of messages are input by a large number of audience users immediately after a play (for example, a shoot) that excites the audience users is performed. Similarly, it is considered that a large number of messages are input by a large number of audience users immediately after a game event (for example, a scoring event) that excites the audience users. In this regard, in the present embodiment, when the number of messages is larger than the reference number as described above, the reproduction target period (that is, the scene to be a highlight scene) is determined, so that many users are excited. A raised scene is determined as a highlight scene, and an image of the highlight scene is output.

[processing]
Processing executed in the game system 10 to realize the watching function and the highlight scene function will be described.

  FIG. 13 illustrates a process that is repeatedly executed by the game device A (game device 20 serving as a game server), the distribution device 30, and the output device 40 during a match between the team A and the team B. FIG. The control unit 21 of the game device A, the control unit 31 of the distribution device 30, and the control unit 41 of the output device 40 execute the process shown in FIG. 13 according to the program. The reproduction data storage unit 82 is realized by the control unit 31 of the distribution apparatus 30 executing the process (S203) shown in FIG. Note that the processing in steps S102 to S105 and S107 is the same as that in FIG.

  Although omitted in FIG. 6, the control unit 21 of the game apparatus A distributes update data for transmitting the update contents of the game situation data after updating the game situation data stored in the game apparatus A in step S <b> 104. It transmits also to the apparatus 30 (S201). This update data is the same data as the update data transmitted to the game apparatus B in step S105.

  Like the game device B, the distribution device 30 stores a copy of the game situation data, and the control unit 31 of the distribution device 30 receives the game situation data stored in the distribution device 30 from the game device A. Update based on the update data (S202). Thereafter, the control unit 31 (reproduction data storage unit 82) copies the updated game situation data to leave the game situation data at this time in the auxiliary storage unit 33 (reproduction data storage unit 83) (S203). ). By executing the process of step S203, game situation data at each time point from the start to the end of the game is accumulated in the auxiliary storage unit 33.

  In addition, the control unit 31 generates a game screen based on the updated game situation data (S204). In step S <b> 204, a game screen representing a state in which the game space 50 is viewed from the virtual camera 56 is generated. Thereafter, the control unit 31 generates streaming data based on the generated game screen (S205). This streaming data is streaming data of a video of a match between team A and team B. Then, the control unit 31 distributes the streaming data to each output device 40 (S206).

  The control unit 41 of the output device 40 updates the watching screen (FIG. 8) (S207). For example, streaming data received from the distribution device 30 is displayed on the watching screen. That is, a video of a match between team A and team B is displayed on the watching screen.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining processing executed when a spectator user inputs a message on the output device 40 displaying the watching screen (FIG. 8). The process shown in FIG. 14 is also a process that is executed during the match, similarly to the process shown in FIG. 13, and the process shown in FIG. 14 is repeatedly executed in parallel with the process shown in FIG.

  The control unit 31 of the distribution device 30 and the control unit 41 of the output device 40 execute the process shown in FIG. 14 according to the program. When the control unit 41 of the output device 40 executes the processing (S301, S302) shown in FIG. 14, the message input receiving unit 70 is realized, and the control unit 31 of the distribution device 30 performs the processing (S303) shown in FIG. By executing, the message data storage unit 80 is realized.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the control unit 41 (message input receiving unit 70) of the output device 40 monitors whether or not the spectator user has input a message on the watching screen (S301). More specifically, the control unit 41 determines whether or not the transmission button 62 is instructed.

  When a message is input by the audience user (that is, when the send button 62 is instructed), the control unit 41 (message input reception unit 70) transmits message data to the distribution device 30 (S302). The message data includes message information and input timing information. For example, as the message information, character string information indicating the input message itself is transmitted. For example, as the input timing information, information indicating the reproduction position of the streaming data at the timing when the message is input is transmitted.

  The control unit 31 (message data storage unit 80) of the distribution device 30 stores the message data received from the output device 40 in the auxiliary storage unit 33 (message data storage unit 81) (S303). More specifically, a combination of message information and input timing information is additionally registered in the message table (FIG. 11).

  As described above, the input timing information transmitted from the output device 40 to the distribution device 30 is information indicating the reproduction position of the streaming data at the timing when the message is input. In the distribution apparatus 30, as described below, the input timing information is converted into information indicating the timing at which the message is input using the in-game time, and is additionally registered in the message table.

  That is, the distribution device 30 stores data in which the reproduction position of the streaming data is associated with the in-game time (elapsed time from the start of the first half or the second half). Based on this data and the input message information received from the output device 40 (the playback position of the streaming data at the timing when the message is input), the in-game time at the timing when the message is input is acquired. The acquired in-game time is registered in the message table as input timing information.

  Further, the control unit 31 distributes the message data received from the output device 40 to other output devices 40 (S304). In this case, in the output device 40 that has received the message data from the distribution device 30, a message is displayed in the message display field 63 of the watching screen (FIG. 8).

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining processing executed after the match between team A and team B is completed. The control part 31 of the delivery apparatus 30 performs the process shown in FIG. 15 according to a program. The output control unit 84 is realized by the control unit 31 executing the process shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the control unit 31 (output control unit 84) acquires video data of the highlight scene in the first half of the game (S401). 16 and 17 are diagrams for explaining an example of processing for acquiring video data of the highlight scene in the first half.

First, an overview of the processing shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an overview of the processing illustrated in FIGS. 16 and 17. In the process shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, as shown in FIG. 18, the first half of the game has a plurality of periods (X ₀ , X ₁ , X ₂ ,..., X _M ) having a predetermined time length (ΔTa). ₋₁ , X _M ). Each period is set as the total period X, and the reproduction target period is determined based on the number of messages input in each period.

Details of the processing shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, the control unit 31 initializes a variable i to 0 (S501). The variable i is a variable that plays a role for specifying any of the plurality of periods (X ₀ , X ₁ , X ₂ ,..., X _M−1 , X _M ) shown in FIG. , A variable that plays a role in identifying the elapsed time since the first half was started.

Thereafter, the control unit 31 sets the period X _i as the total period X, and acquires the number (n) of messages input in the period X _i based on the message table (FIG. 11) (S502). The period X _i is a period in which the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half of the game is ΔTa * i ≦ t <ΔTa * (i + 1). Also, ΔTa * i corresponds to the start time of the counting period X (To in FIG. 12), and ΔTa * (i + 1) corresponds to the end time of the counting period X.

Here, ΔTa is, for example, 1 minute. For example, when the variable i is 0, the period X ₀ from “first half 0:00” to “first half 1:00” is the total period X, and the number (n) of messages input during this period X ₀ is acquired. The For example, when the variable i is 15, the period X ₁₅ from “first half 15:00” to “first half 16:00” is the total period X, and the number (n) of messages input during this period X ₁₅ is To be acquired.

  Then, the control unit 31 (reproduction target period determining unit 85) determines whether or not the number (n) of messages acquired in step S502 is larger than the reference number (N) (S503). For example, the reference number (N) is a predetermined numerical value. If the number of messages (n) is not greater than the reference number (N), the control unit 31 updates the value of the variable i to i + 1 (S504), and executes the process of step S514. The process of step S514 will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the number (n) of messages is larger than the reference number (N), the control unit 31 (reproduction target period determining unit 85) executes the processes of steps S505 to S509. Here, the significance of the processing in steps S505 to S509 will be described first. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the significance of the processing in steps S505 to S509.

  For example, when a play is performed in which a large number of audience users are excited or when a game event occurs in which a large number of audience users are excited, a large number of plays or game events related to the play or game events are generated over a relatively long period of time. A message may be entered.

For example, if the scoring event when Te shown in FIG. 19 occurs, not only the period X _i immediately thereafter, even in the period X _i period later than X _{i + 1, X} i + _2, a large number of messages related to the scoring event May be entered. As a result, the number (n) of input messages may be larger than the reference number (N) in each of a plurality of consecutive periods X _i , X _{i + 1} , and X _{i + 2} .

In such a case, if a reproduction target period (highlight scene) is determined for each of the three periods X _i , X _{i + 1} , and X _{i + 2} , there is actually one scene that should be a highlight scene (score). Despite being only (event), the three scenes are highlighted. That is, a scene that should not be a highlight scene is a highlight scene. Therefore, in this embodiment, in such a case, one reproduction target period Y (highlight scene) is determined for the entire three consecutive periods X _i , X _{i + 1} , and X _{i + 2} .

That is, as shown in FIG. 16, when it is determined in step S503 that the number of messages (n) is larger than the reference number (N), the control unit 31 initializes the variable j to 1 (S505). Then, the control unit 31 sets the period X _{i + j} as the total period X, and acquires the number (n) of messages input in the period X _{i + j} based on the message table (FIG. 11) (S506). Here, the period X _{i + j} is a period in which the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half of the game is ΔTa * (i + j) ≦ t <ΔTa * (i + j + 1).

For example, when the variable j is 1, the next time X _{i + 1} of the period X _i is set in the aggregation period X. Further, for example, if the variable j is 2, so that the period X _{i + 1} of the next period X _{i + 2} is set to the aggregation period X.

  Thereafter, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the number of messages (n) acquired in step S506 is larger than the reference number (N) (S507). When the number of messages (n) is larger than the reference number (N), the control unit 31 updates the value of the variable j to j + 1 (S508), and executes the process of step S506.

  On the other hand, when the number of messages (n) is not larger than the reference number (N), the controller 31 determines that the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half of the game is (ΔTa * i) −ΔTb ≦ t < A period that is ΔTa * (i + j) is set as a reproduction target period Y (S509). That is, a scene in a period in which the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half of the game is (ΔTa * i) −ΔTb ≦ t <ΔTa * (i + j) is determined as a highlight scene.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17, the control unit 31 reads out the game situation data in the reproduction target period Y as data for reproducing the movements of the player character 54 and the ball 55 in the reproduction target period Y (S510). . That is, the game situation data in a period in which the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half of the game is (ΔTa * i) −ΔTb ≦ t <ΔTa * (i + j) is read.

  As described above, the game situation data includes elapsed time data. By referring to the elapsed time data, it is possible to grasp at which point the game situation data indicates the game situation. Therefore, in step S510, for example, by referring to the elapsed time data included in the game situation data, the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half of the game is (ΔTa * i) −ΔTb ≦ t <ΔTa. * Game situation data in a period of (i + j) is specified.

  Further, the control unit 31 reads out message data (message information and input timing information) of the message input during the reproduction target period Y from the message table (FIG. 11) (S511). That is, the message data of the message input during the period in which the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half of the game is (ΔTa * i) −ΔTb ≦ t <ΔTa * (i + j) is read. In the present embodiment, since the reproduction period Y includes the aggregation period X (FIGS. 6 and 12), in this step S511, the message data of the message input within the aggregation period X is read. It has been issued.

  Then, based on the data read in steps S510 and S511, the control unit 31 acquires reproduction video data (that is, video data of the highlight scene) for the reproduction target period Y (S512). Here, the reproduction video data of the reproduction target period Y outputs a reproduction video obtained by reproducing the movements of the player character 54 and the ball 55 within the reproduction target period Y, and the message input within the reproduction target period Y is displayed. This is data for output in chronological order. The reproduction video data (highlight scene video data) of the reproduction target period Y acquired in step S512 is stored in the auxiliary storage unit 33.

  Thereafter, the control unit 31 updates the value of the variable i to i + j + 1 (S513). And the control part 31 determines whether (DELTA) Ta * i is larger than Tf (S514). Here, Tf is the end time of the first half, for example, a time obtained by adding a so-called loss time to a normal time (45 minutes).

  When ΔTa * i is not larger than Tf, the control unit 31 executes the process of step S502. On the other hand, the case where ΔTa * i is larger than Tf is the case where the video data of all highlight scenes in the first half of the match have been acquired. In this case, the control unit 31 ends this process and executes the process of step S402 in FIG. That is, the control unit 31 acquires video data of a highlight scene in the second half of the match (S402). The process for acquiring the video data of the highlight scene in the second half of the game is the same as the process (FIGS. 16 and 17) for acquiring the video data of the highlight scene in the first half.

  When acquisition of the video data of the highlight scene is completed, the control unit 31 monitors whether or not a distribution request for the video data of the highlight scene has been received from the game device 20 or the output device 40 (S403). When the distribution request is received, the control unit 31 distributes the video data of the highlight scene acquired in steps S401 and S402 to the game device 20 or the output device 40 that transmitted the distribution request (S404).

  The control unit 31 determines whether or not to end the delivery request for the video data of the highlight scene (S405). For example, when a predetermined period (for example, 24 hours) has elapsed since the game ended, the control unit 31 determines that the reception of the distribution request for the video data of the highlight scene is ended. In this case, the control unit 31 ends this processing, and ends the reception of the distribution request for the video data of the highlight scene. On the other hand, when the reception of the distribution request for the video data of the highlight scene is not terminated, the control unit 31 executes the process of step S403 and continues the reception of the distribution request for the video data of the highlight scene.

[Summary]
In the game system 10 described above, a scene in which a large number of messages are input by a large number of audience users is selected as a highlight scene, and a video of the highlight scene is output. That is, a scene that is actually excited is selected as a highlight scene, and an image of the highlight scene is output. According to the game system 10, it is possible to improve the highlight scene function.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above.

  (1) For example, in the above description, it has been described that the highlight scene is determined after the match is finished and the video of the highlight scene is output. However, the timing for determining the highlight scene and the timing for outputting the highlight scene are not limited to this. For example, at a given timing during a game, a highlight scene may be determined from the scenes so far, and an image of the highlight scene may be output.

(2) Further, for example, the reference number (N) in steps S503 and S507 in FIG. 16 is the period (X ₀ , X ₁ , X ₂ ,..., X _M−1 , X _M ) shown in FIG. It may be determined based on the number of input messages.

Specifically, the number of messages input in each period (X ₀ , X ₁ , X ₂ ,..., X _M−1 , X _M ) is acquired in advance, and each period (X ₀ , X ₁ , Of the number of messages input in X ₂ ,..., X _M−1 , X _M ), the kth (for example, fifth) largest number may be used as the reference number (N). Alternatively, based on the maximum number (Max) and the minimum number (Min) of the number of messages input in each period (X ₀ , X ₁ , X ₂ ,..., X _M−1 , X _M ). The reference number (N) may be determined. For example, as shown in the following formula (A), an intermediate value between the maximum number (Max) and the minimum number (Min) may be used as the reference number (N).
N = ((Max−Min) / 2) + Min (A)

(3) Further, for example, in the processing shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the period (X ₀ , X ₁ , X ₂ ) having a time length ΔTa (for example, 1 minute) in order from the start time of the first half (or second half) of the game. ,..., X _M−1 , X _M ) are sequentially set as the total period X. For example, first, the period X ₀ from “first half 0:00” to “first half 1:00” is set as the total period X. After that, the period X ₁ from the "first half 1:00" to "the first half of 2:00" was adapted to be set as the next counting period X.

  However, the reproduction target period determination unit 85 may detect a timing at which a predetermined play (for example, a shot) is performed or a timing at which a predetermined game event (for example, a score event) occurs. Then, the reproduction target period determination unit 85 may set the total period X based on the above timing. For example, the aggregation period X may be set with the above timing as the start point of the aggregation period X (To in FIG. 12). That is, the period from when the predetermined play is performed or when the predetermined time (ΔTa) elapses from the timing when the predetermined game event occurs may be set as the total period X.

  In this way, the number of times that the process of obtaining the number (n) of messages input within the counting period X and the process of determining whether or not the number (n) of messages is larger than the reference number is reduced. Therefore, the processing load can be reduced.

(4) Further, for example, the reproduction target period determining unit 85 determines the reproduction target period Y by a method described below instead of determining the reproduction target period Y based on a period in which the number of input messages is larger than the reference number. The period Y may be determined. That is, the reproduction target period determination unit 85 includes a plurality of periods (X ₀ , X ₁ , X ₂ ,..., X _M−1 , X _M ) included in the game play period (first half or second half of the game). from period X _i number of messages input to the _(first period) in is input to the period X _i in period X _i-1 is the period of the immediately preceding _(first period) _(second period) When the number of messages obtained by subtracting the number of messages is larger than the reference number, a period having a predetermined relationship with the period X _i may be determined as the reproduction target period Y.

FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining another example of the method for determining the reproduction target period Y. The “period” column in FIG. 20 indicates each period (X ₀ , X ₁ , X ₂ ,...), And the “number of messages” column indicates the number of messages input in each period. Yes. Also, the “increase / decrease number” column indicates a difference from the number of messages input in the immediately preceding period. “+” Indicates that the number of messages has increased from the immediately preceding period, and “−” indicates that the number of messages has decreased from the immediately preceding period.

In this determination method, a period in which the number of increase / decrease of the message (Δn) is larger than the first reference number (ΔN1; for example, 5) is a period immediately after a play or game event in which many audience users are excited. And the reproduction target period Y is determined based on the period. Here, the first reference number (ΔN1) is, for example, a predetermined numerical value. The first reference number (ΔN1) is determined based on the increase / decrease number (Δn) in each period (X ₀ , X ₁ , X ₂ ,..., X _M−1 , X _M ) shown in FIG. You may make it do. For example, the kth (for example, the third) largest number among the increase / decrease numbers (Δn) in each period may be used as the first reference number (ΔN1).

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20, period _{X 4,} increasing or decreasing the number of _{X 10} ([Delta] n) is the first reference number; for greater than (.DELTA.N1 5), periods _{X 4, X 10,} a large number of spectators user excitement It is determined that it is a period immediately after such a play or game event occurs. In this case, reproduction target period Y is determined based on the period X _4, further based on the duration X _10, another reproduction period Y is determined.

One or a plurality of periods (X _{i + 1} , X _{i + 2} ,...) Following the period (X _i ) determined to be a period immediately after a play or game event in which many audience users are excited. When the increase / decrease number (Δn) in is greater than or equal to the second reference number (ΔN2; for example, 0), the one or more periods (X _{i + 1} , X _{i + 2} ,...) Are also caused by the play or game event. Assuming that the excitement continues, one reproduction target period Y is determined for the entire period (X _i , X _{i + 1} , X _{i + 2} ,...). The reason for this is the same as the reason for executing the processing of steps S505 to S509 of FIG. 16 described with reference to FIG.

Here, the second reference number (ΔN2) is, for example, a predetermined numerical value. Alternatively, the second reference number (ΔN2) is determined based on the increase / decrease number of messages in each period (X ₀ , X ₁ , X ₂ ,..., X _M−1 , X _M ) shown in FIG. You may do it.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20, since the increase / decrease number (Δn) of the periods X ₅ and X ₆ following the period X ₄ is equal to or greater than the second reference number (ΔN2; 0), these three periods X ₄ and X _5, one reproduction period Y based on X ₆ is determined. Incidentally, increasing or decreasing the number of periods _{X 11} following the period _{X 10} ([Delta] n) and the second reference number; for less than (.DELTA.N2 0), one reproduction period Y based on only the period _{X 10} is determined.

When the determination method described above is employed, the process shown in FIG. 21 is executed instead of the process shown in FIG. In the process shown in FIG. 21, first, the control unit 31 initializes variables i and nb to 0 (S601). The variable i is the same as the variable i in step S501 in FIG. The variable nb is used to hold the number of messages input in the immediately preceding period X _i−1 .

Thereafter, the control unit 31 sets the period X _i as the total period X, and acquires the number of messages (na) input within the period X _i based on the message table (FIG. 11) (S602). Here, as in step S502 of FIG. 16, the period X _i is a period in which the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half (or second half) of the game is ΔTa * i ≦ t <ΔTa * (i + 1). .

  Further, the control unit 31 calculates the number of increase / decrease (Δn) of the message by subtracting the value of the variable nb from the value of the variable na (S603). Further, the control unit 31 updates the value of the variable nb to the value of the variable na (S604). Thereafter, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the increase / decrease number (Δn) calculated in step S603 is greater than the first reference number (ΔN1; for example, 5) (S605). When the increase / decrease number (Δn) is not larger than the first reference number (ΔN1), the control unit 31 updates the value of the variable i to i + 1 (S606), and executes the process of step S514 of FIG.

  On the other hand, when the increase / decrease number (Δn) is larger than the first reference number (ΔN1), the control unit 31 executes the processes of steps S607 to S613. Note that the significance of the processing in steps S607 to S613 is the same as the significance of the processing in steps S505 to S509 in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined in step S605 that the increase / decrease number (Δn) is larger than the first reference number (ΔN1), the control unit 31 initializes the value of the variable j to 1 (S607). Then, the control unit 31 sets the period X _{i + j} as the total period X, and acquires the number of messages (na) input in the period X _{i + j} based on the message table (FIG. 11) (S608). Here, in the period X _{i + j} , the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half (or second half) of the game is ΔTa * (i + j) ≦ t <ΔTa * (i + j + 1), as in step S506 of FIG. It is a period.

  Thereafter, the control unit 31 calculates the number of increase / decrease (Δn) of the message by subtracting the value of the variable nb from the value of the variable na (S609). Further, the control unit 31 updates the value of the variable nb to the value of the variable na (S610). Thereafter, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the increase / decrease number (Δn) calculated in step S609 is equal to or greater than the second reference number (ΔN2; for example, 0) (S611). When the increase / decrease number (Δn) is equal to or greater than the second reference number (ΔN2), the control unit 31 updates the value of the variable j to j + 1 (S612), and re-executes the process of step S608.

  On the other hand, when the increase / decrease number (Δn) is not equal to or greater than the second reference number (N2), the control unit 31 performs the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half (or second half) of the game, as in step S509 of FIG. Is set as the reproduction target period Y (S 612), where (ΔTa * i) −ΔTb ≦ t <ΔTa * (i + j). That is, a scene in a period in which the elapsed time (t) from the start of the first half (or second half) of the game is (ΔTa * i) −ΔTb ≦ t <ΔTa * (i + j) is determined as the highlight scene. Then, the control part 31 performs the process (step S510-S514) shown in FIG.

  (5) Further, for example, the users A and B playing the game may enjoy chatting. That is, a message input by a user on one game device 20 (for example, game device A) may be transmitted to another game device 20 (for example, game device B) and output on the other game device.

  In this case, message data related to a message input by the user in the game device 20 may be transmitted to the distribution device 30 and received by the distribution device 30. And the message which the user input in the game device 20 may be handled similarly to the message which the audience user input in the output device 40. That is, in the message display fields 63 and 64 of the audience screen (FIG. 7) and highlight scene screen (FIG. 8), not only the messages of the audience users but also the messages of the users A and B playing the game are displayed. You may make it do.

  In this case, the message input receiving unit 70 is also realized in the game apparatus 20. The message input receiving unit 70 in the game device 20 receives a message input by a user who is playing the game. In addition, message data related to a message input in each game device 20 may be transmitted to the distribution device 30 by each game device 20, or via the game device 20 serving as a game server. You may make it transmit to the delivery apparatus 30. FIG.

  (6) For example, in the above description, one of the game devices A and B has been described as playing the role of a game server. However, a server computer different from the game devices A and B plays the role of the game server. May be. For example, the distribution device 30 may play the role of a game server. Alternatively, a server computer different from the distribution device 30 may play the role of a game server. The hardware configuration of this server computer is the same as that of the distribution apparatus 30 (see FIG. 3).

  In the case of this modification, the game space 50 is shared between the game apparatuses A and B as described below. That is, in this modification, game situation data indicating the latest game situation is stored in the auxiliary storage unit 33 of the game server (the distribution device 30 or another server computer). In addition, a copy of the game situation data is stored in the main storage unit 32 of the game apparatuses A and B, respectively.

  In the case of this modification, game devices A and B each transmit operation data to the game server. The game server updates the game situation data stored in the game server based on the operation data received from the game devices A and B. Then, the game server transmits update data for transmitting update contents of the game situation data to the game apparatuses A and B. Then, the game apparatus A updates the game situation data stored in the game apparatus A based on the update data received from the game server, and displays the updated game situation data on the display unit 27 of the game apparatus A. Display the game screen. The same applies to game device B.

  (7) Further, for example, the game devices A and B may transmit operation data to each other. In this case, it is not necessary to cause one of the game apparatuses A and B to play the role of the game server, or to prepare a server computer for playing the role of the game server.

  In the case of this modification, the game space 50 is shared between the game apparatuses A and B as described below. That is, in this modification, game situation data indicating the latest game situation is stored in the main storage unit 22 of the game apparatuses A and B, respectively. In this modification, the game apparatus A transmits operation data related to operations performed on the game apparatus A to the game apparatus B. Similarly, game device B transmits operation data related to the operation performed on game device B to game device A.

  Then, the game apparatus A updates and updates the game situation data stored in the game apparatus A based on the operation data related to the operation performed on the game apparatus A and the operation data received from the game apparatus B. The game screen is displayed on the display unit 27 of the game apparatus A based on the game situation data. The same applies to game device B.

  (8) Further, for example, the game system 10 may not be a so-called network game system, and includes a plurality of operation units, a plurality of display units corresponding to the plurality of operation units, a control unit, and a storage unit. Such a game device (for example, an arcade game machine) may be used.

  (9) Further, for example, the game space 50 shared by the plurality of game devices 20 may be a two-dimensional space in which the positions of the player character 54 and the ball 55 are managed by two coordinate elements.

  (10) Further, for example, the game provided by the game system 10 may be a game other than a soccer game (for example, another sports game, a fighting game, or a racing game). Further, for example, the game provided by the game system 10 may be a game in which game character groups (for example, teams) battle each other like a soccer game, or one game character and one game character battle each other. It may be a game, or a game in which one game character and a game character group battle each other. For example, the game provided by the game system 10 may be a game in which three or more users participate. Further, for example, the game provided by the game system 10 may be a game that a plurality of users play in cooperation. For example, the game provided by the game system 10 may be a game played by one user.

  10 game system, 12 communication network, 20 game device, 21, 31, 41 control unit, 22, 32, 42 main storage unit, 23, 33, 43 auxiliary storage unit, 24, 34, 44 optical disc reading unit, 25, 35 , 45 Communication interface, 26, 46 Operation unit, 27, 47 Display unit, 28, 48 Audio output unit, 30 Distribution device, 40 output device, 50 Game space, 51 Field, 52 Touch line, 53 Goal, 54 Player character, 55 balls, 56 virtual cameras, 60a, 60b cursor, 61 message input field, 62 send button, 63, 64 message display field, 70 message input reception unit, 71 output unit, 80 message data storage unit, 81 message data storage unit, 82 reproduction data storage, 83 reproduction data憶部, 84 an output control unit, 85 reproduction target period determination module.

Claims (8)

Message input accepting means for accepting input of a message by a user watching a game played by another user or / and a user playing the game;
Reproduction data storage means for storing reproduction data for reproducing game play performed in the game in reproduction data storage means;
Output control means for outputting a reproduction video obtained by reproducing a game play performed within a reproduction target period based on the reproduction data;
A reproduction target period determining means for determining a period based on the given period as the reproduction target period based on the number of messages input in the given period;
A game system comprising: The game system according to claim 1,
The reproduction target period determining means determines a period based on the given period as the reproduction target period when the number of messages input within the given period is larger than a reference number. Game system to play. The game system according to claim 1 or 2,
The reproduction target period determining means includes means for setting the given period based on a timing at which a predetermined game play is performed or a timing at which a predetermined game event occurs. The game system according to claim 1,
The reproduction target period determining means determines the number of messages input within a first period among a plurality of periods included in the game play period, and immediately before the first period among the plurality of periods. When the number of messages increased by subtracting the number of messages input within the second period, which is a period, is greater than the reference number, the period based on the first period is determined as the reproduction target period. A game system characterized by that. The game system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Message storage means for storing message information related to the input message in the message storage means in association with the input timing information related to the input timing of the message;
The output control means, together with the reproduced video, outputs messages input within the given period in chronological order,
A game system characterized by that. The game system according to claim 5,
The game system according to claim 1, wherein the input timing information is information indicating a timing at which the message is input using an in-game time. A message input accepting step for accepting a message input by a user watching a game played by another user or / and a user playing the game;
Reproduction data storage step for storing reproduction data for reproducing game play performed in the game in reproduction data storage means;
An output control step for causing the output means to output a reproduction video obtained by reproducing the game play performed within the reproduction target period, based on the reproduction data;
A reproduction target period determining step for determining a period based on the given period as the reproduction target period based on the number of messages input within the given period;
A game system control method comprising: Means for acquiring the reproduction data stored in reproduction data storage means for storing reproduction data for reproducing game play performed in the game;
Output control means for causing the output means to output a reproduced video obtained by reproducing the game play performed within the reproduction target period; and
A time period based on the given time period based on the number of messages entered within a given time period by a user watching the game played by another user and / or a user playing the game Reproducible period determination means for determining the reproducible period,
As a program to make the computer function.

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