JP2022034509A - Cheer supporting system and cheer supporting method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cheer supporting system and a cheer supporting method having further high taste.

SOLUTION: A cheer supporting system 1 includes a cheer event execution part 233 executing at least one cheer event according to progress of a game on the basis of a user's operation input and presenting a prescribed cheer mission to the user during execution of the cheer event, and a cheer output instruction part 433 executing an output instruction of an output target consisting of at least one of a cheer image and a cheer voice according to a result of the cheer mission executed on the basis of the user's operation input.

SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

COPYRIGHT: (C)2022,JPO&INPIT

Description

The present invention relates to a support support system and a support support method.

Conventionally, there is a support support system that enables a viewing user who watches a game such as soccer or baseball on a TV to support the game by operating a remote control of the TV (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

The cheering support system of Patent Document 1 outputs sound effects such as cheering, whistle, drum, cheering song, flag, and applause to the game venue via a communication line such as the Internet by the viewing user operating the remote controller. It is configured to be output from the device into the venue.

According to the support support system, the viewing user can deliver cheers and the like to the match venue in real time by operating the remote controller while watching the match on the television.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-46982

However, in the cheering support system, the operations performed by the viewing user are not interesting only by pressing buttons such as cheering, whistle, drum, cheering song, flag, and applause. Further, in the support support system, the operation result by the viewing user is not interesting because only the sound effect of the button pressed by the viewing user is output.

The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a more entertaining support system and support method.

The first aspect is a support support system including a computer and outputting at least one of a support voice and a support image for supporting a competition held at a game venue based on a user's operation input. The support event execution unit that executes at least one support event according to the progress of the competition based on the user's operation input and presents a predetermined support mission to the user during the execution of the support event, and the operation of the user. It is a support support system characterized by having a support output instruction unit that gives an output instruction of an output target consisting of at least one of a support image and a support voice according to the result of the support mission executed based on the input. be.

Further, in the first aspect, an output device for outputting the output target is provided in the game venue, and the support output instruction unit transmits an output instruction signal for outputting the output target to the output device. Therefore, the output instruction can be given to the output device.

Further, in the first aspect, the support event execution unit may display the presentation image of the support mission and the video of the competition on the display unit of the terminal device in which the user inputs an operation. can.

Further, in the first aspect, the support event execution unit may present the rhythm game to the user as the support mission.

Further, in the first aspect, the support mission is simultaneously executed by the plurality of users, and the support output instruction unit is based on the result of the plurality of support missions simultaneously executed by the plurality of users. It is possible to give an output instruction by targeting at least one of the corresponding cheering voice and cheering image as the output target.

Further, in the first aspect, the support event execution unit is configured to be able to present a plurality of types of the support missions, and the support event execution unit is configured to provide each user with the plurality of types of support missions. , It is possible to present one support mission selected by one of the plurality of users.

Further, in the first aspect, the support event execution unit is configured to be able to present the support missions of a plurality of types of a plurality of difficulty levels, and the support event execution unit is configured to present the plurality of types to each user. It is possible to present one support mission of one difficulty selected by a selected user among the plurality of users from among a plurality of types of support missions of the same difficulty level.

Further, in the first aspect, the support event execution unit is configured to be able to present the support missions of a plurality of types of a plurality of difficulty levels, and the support event execution unit is configured to present the plurality of types to each user. It is possible to present one support mission selected by one of the plurality of users of one difficulty selected by each user from among a plurality of types of support missions of the above difficulty level. can.

Further, in the first aspect, a progress information acquisition unit for acquiring the progress information of the competition is provided, the support event execution unit is configured to be able to present a plurality of types of the support missions, and the support event execution unit is configured. From the plurality of types of support missions, one support mission according to the progress information of the competition can be presented to the user.

Further, in the first aspect, a progress information acquisition unit for acquiring the progress information of the competition is provided, and the support event execution unit is configured to be able to present a plurality of types of support missions having a plurality of difficulty levels. The support event execution unit shall present to the user one support mission of one difficulty level according to the progress information of the competition from among the multiple types of support missions of the plurality of types of difficulty. be able to.

Further, in the first aspect, a progress information acquisition unit for acquiring the progress information of the competition is provided, and the support event execution unit is configured to be able to present a plurality of types of support missions having a plurality of difficulty levels. The support event execution unit shall present to the user a support mission according to the progress information of the competition of the difficulty level selected by the user from among the support missions of a plurality of types of the plurality of difficulty levels. can do.

Further, in the first aspect, the progress information acquisition unit may acquire the progress information based on the position information of the athletes participating in the competition.

The second aspect is to provide a server device and a plurality of terminal devices connected to the server device, and to play a competition held at the game venue based on the operation input of each user who operates each terminal device. A support support system that outputs at least one of a support voice and a support image, wherein each terminal device includes an operation information transmission unit that transmits operation information input by each user to the server device. The server device executes at least one support event according to the progress of the competition based on the operation information of each user, and executes a support event that presents a predetermined support mission to each user during the execution of the support event. It is provided with a unit and a support output instruction unit that gives an output instruction of an output target consisting of at least one of a support image and a support voice according to the result of the support mission executed based on the operation information of each user. It is a support support system characterized by.

Further, the third aspect is a support support method in which at least one of a support voice and a support image for supporting a competition held at a game venue is output by a computer based on a user's operation input, and the computer outputs the support method. A step of executing at least one cheering event according to the progress of the competition based on the operation input of the user and presenting a predetermined cheering mission to the user during the execution of the cheering event, and the computer of the user. It is a support support method characterized by including a step of outputting an output target consisting of at least one of a support image and a support voice according to the result of the support mission executed based on the operation input.

According to the present invention, since the output target is output according to the result of the support mission executed based on the operation input of the user, it is possible to provide a support support system and a support support method with high interest.

It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the support support system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the game apparatus. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of an output device. It is a flowchart which illustrates the flow of the series of processing performed in the support support system of Embodiment 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the game image at the time of displaying a moving image for viewing. It is a figure which shows an example of the game image at the time of execution of a support mission. It is a figure which shows the state of the game venue where the output device was provided. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the support support system of Embodiment 2. It is a flowchart which illustrates the flow of the series of processing performed in the support support system of Embodiment 2.

Hereinafter, the support support system and the support support method in the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The same or corresponding parts in the drawings are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

The "game" used in the following description refers to an activity to achieve some purpose according to a predetermined rule, and is a game (video game) played by using a computer.

In particular, the following describes a support support system and a support support method using a support game in which at least one support event progresses according to the progress of the competition based on the operation input of the user who watches the competition held in the real world. ..

In the following description, the "user" means a person who participates in a support event (viewer of a video of the competition) in the support support system.

[Embodiment 1]
The support support system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In the first embodiment, a case where the “competition” is a soccer match played at a match venue 100 in the real world will be taken as an example.

Further, in the first embodiment, a case where the user watches the game on the user terminal (game device 3) instead of in the game venue 100 will be described as an example.

In the first embodiment, one cheering party is composed of one cheering party leader user who plays a role as a cheering squad leader and a plurality of supporter users who play a role as a supporter, and the cheering performed by the cheering squad members (member users). The case where at least one of the cheering image and the cheering voice according to the result of the mission is output is taken as an example.

[Overview of support support system]
As shown in FIG. 1, the support support system 1 includes a game server device (computer) 2, a plurality of game devices (computers) 3, ..., 3, a support server device (computer) 4, and an output device 5. To prepare for. The game server device 2, the plurality of game devices 3, ..., 3, the support server device 4, and the output device 5 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and a LAN.

The game server device 2 stores a game program and game data for executing a support game. The game server device 2 executes a support event according to the progress of a competition such as an actual soccer game. During the support event, the game server device 2 executes a support mission based on the user's operation input. Further, the game server device 2 provides the result of the support mission to the support server device 4.

In addition, in the present embodiment 1, in addition to executing the support event, the game server device 2 presents information on the support event that can be participated in, accepts participation in the support event, assigns roles to each user (matching), and is for viewing. Sends video information (including audio information), evaluates user operations, and gives rewards to users.

The game device 3 is a commercially available device such as a personal computer, a PlayStation (registered trademark), an XBox (registered trademark), and a Nintendo Switch (registered trademark). The game device 3 has a display 301 (display unit), a speaker 302, and a game controller 303 externally connected or built-in. The game device 3 displays a support event in which the game server device 2 progresses, and transmits operation information (operation signal) input by the user to the game server device 2.

In the first embodiment, the game device 3 displays the support event, transmits the information (operation information) operated and input by the user, requests the support event information that can be participated, and requests to participate in the support event. It displays video for viewing, plays audio for viewing, displays evaluation information and reward information, and so on.

The support server device 4 determines an output target according to the result of the support mission transmitted from the game server device 2 from a plurality of types of support images and a plurality of types of support voices stored in advance as output targets. An output instruction of the determined output target is given to the output device 5.

In the first embodiment, the support server device 4 determines the output target and gives an output instruction, as well as acquires and views video information (including audio information) for viewing the competition (soccer game) to be supported. Send video information, etc.

A display 501 and a speaker 502 are connected to the output device 5. The display 501 and the speaker 502 are installed in the game venue 100. The output device 5 displays the support image on the display 501 and outputs (reproduces) the support voice from the speaker 502 according to the output instruction of the output target from the support server device 4.

[Hardware configuration of game server device]
As shown in FIG. 1, the game server device 2 includes a network interface 21, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 23. The network interface 21 and the storage unit 22 are electrically connected to the control unit 23 via the bus 29.

The network interface 21 is communicably connected to each game device 3 and a support server device 4 via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and a LAN.

The storage unit 22 stores various information and data. The storage unit 22 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 22 stores a game program and game data for executing the support game. Further, the user DB 221 is stored in the storage unit 22.

The user DB 221 is a database that stores information about users who use the support support system 1. For example, the user DB 221 stores each user's account information (user ID 351 and password), each user's game information, and the like as one record. The game information of each user includes, for example, a grade, an evaluation and a rank for each role operated in the past.

The control unit 23 controls the operation of the game server device 2. The control unit 23 transmits / receives various information and data, and processes various information and data. The control unit 23 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). A program or the like for operating the CPU is stored in the semiconductor memory.

[Hardware configuration of game equipment]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game device 3 has a network interface 31, a graphic processing unit 32, an audio processing unit 33, an operation unit 34, a storage unit 35, and a control unit 36. The network interface 31, the graphic processing unit 32, the audio processing unit 33, the operation unit 34, and the storage unit 35 are electrically connected to the control unit 36 via the bus 39.

The network interface 31 is communicably connected to the communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data between the game device 3 and the game server device 2 or the support server device 4.

The graphic processing unit 32 is connected to the display 301. The graphic processing unit 32 outputs (displays) various images on the display 301 according to various image information output from the control unit 36. For example, the graphic processing unit 32 displays the game image of the cheering event being executed, the viewing image transmitted from the cheering server device 4, and the like as various images on the display 301 in a moving image format.

The audio processing unit 33 is connected to the speaker 302. The audio processing unit 33 outputs (reproduces) various voices to the speaker 302 according to various voice information output from the control unit 36. For example, the audio processing unit 33 causes the speaker 302 to output the game voice of the cheering event being executed, the viewing voice transmitted from the cheering server device 4, and the like as various voices.

The operation unit 34 is connected to the game controller 303. The operation unit 34 transmits / receives data (operation information) related to the operation input to / from the game controller 303. The user inputs operation information (operation signal) to the game device 3 (operation unit 34) by operating various controls such as buttons of the game controller 303.

The storage unit 35 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 35 stores game data downloaded from the game server device 2, various programs including a part of the game program, and the like. Further, the storage unit 35 stores the user ID 351 used in the game server device 2.

The control unit 36 controls the operation of the game device 3. The control unit 36 transmits / receives various information and data, and processes various information and data. The control unit 36 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). A program or the like for operating the CPU is stored in the semiconductor memory.

[Hardware configuration of support server device]
As shown in FIG. 1, the support server device 4 includes a network interface 41, a storage unit 42, and a control unit 43. The network interface 41 and the storage unit 42 are electrically connected to the control unit 43 via the bus 49.

The network interface 41 is communicably connected to the game server device 2 and the output device 5 via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and a LAN.

The storage unit 42 stores various information and data. The storage unit 42 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 42 stores a program and data for executing an output instruction process of determining an output target of the output device 5 and giving an output instruction to output the determined output target to the output device 5. Further, the support DB 421 is stored in the storage unit 42.

The support DB 421 is a database that stores a plurality of types of support image information and a plurality of types of support voice information that are output targets of the output device 5 as data for executing the output instruction process. In the first embodiment, the support DB 421 contains information on the result of the support mission (content and achievement level of the support mission) and an output target (at least one of the support image information and the support voice information) according to the result of the support mission. It is stored as one record.

The control unit 43 controls the operation of the support server device 4. The control unit 43 transmits / receives various information and data, and processes various information and data. The control unit 43 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). A program or the like for operating the CPU is stored in the semiconductor memory.

[Hardware configuration of output device]
As shown in FIG. 3, the output device 5 includes a network interface 51, a graphic processing unit 52, an audio processing unit 53, a storage unit 54, and a control unit 55. The network interface 51, the graphic processing unit 52, the audio processing unit 53, and the storage unit 54 are electrically connected to the control unit 55 via the bus 59.

The network interface 51 is communicably connected to the communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data to and from the support server device 4.

The graphic processing unit 52 is connected to the display 501. The graphic processing unit 52 outputs (displays) various images (support images, messages, etc.) on the display 501 according to various image information output from the control unit 55.

The audio processing unit 53 is connected to the speaker 502. The audio processing unit 53 outputs (reproduces) various voices to the speaker 502 according to various voice information output from the control unit 55.

The storage unit 54 stores various information and data. The storage unit 54 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 35 stores a program and data for executing an output process for outputting the output target to the display 501 and the speaker 502 in response to the output instruction from the support server device 4.

The control unit 55 controls the operation of the output device 5. The control unit 55 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). A program or the like for operating the CPU is stored in the semiconductor memory.

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the game server device]
The control unit 23 includes a participation reception unit 231, an allocation unit 232, a support event execution unit 233, a mission result transmission unit 234, an evaluation processing unit 235, and a reward processing unit 236. Specifically, the control unit 23 has a participation reception unit 231, an allocation unit 232, a support event execution unit 233, a mission result transmission unit 234, an evaluation processing unit 235, and a reward processing unit 236 when the CPU executes various programs. Functions as.

The participation reception unit 231 presents information on support events that can be participated in, and receives requests from users to participate in support events for each role.

The allocation unit 232 allocates one support event to each user who has requested participation. Further, the allocation unit 232 assigns one role to each user from a plurality of roles (cheerleader, supporter) preset for each support event.

The support event execution unit 233 executes the support event. Specifically, the support event execution unit 233 advances the support event by reflecting the user's operation input based on the user's operation information (operation signal).

In the first embodiment, the cheering event is a game that progresses by multiplayer of a plurality of member users (one leader user and a plurality of supporter users) of the cheering party, and is a rhythm game.

The rhythm game is a game that requires the user to perform a predetermined operation at a predetermined instruction timing displayed on the game image in accordance with the game voice. Generally, in a rhythm game, the smaller the difference between the instruction timing and the operation timing by the user, the higher the evaluation.

Further, the support event execution unit 233 sets a predetermined support mission for each user during the execution of the support event. Specifically, the support event execution unit 233 sets a support mission for each member user to perform a support operation according to the support song in the support event. In the first embodiment, the support event execution unit 233 sets the support mission based on the request from the group leader user.

The mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the result information (contents and achievement level of the support mission) of the support mission executed based on the operation input of the user to the support server device 4. In the first embodiment, the mission result transmission unit 234 calculates the achievement level calculated by aggregating the results of the support missions by a plurality of member users simultaneously executed by the multiplayer, and the content of the support mission (support song) as the mission result. It is transmitted to the support server device 4 as information.

The evaluation processing unit 235 evaluates the operation performed by each user, and transmits the result (evaluation information) to each user.

The reward processing unit 236 grants a reward according to the evaluation result (evaluation information) to each user (corresponds the reward to the user ID 351).

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the game device]
The control unit 36 functions as a communication processing unit 361, an output processing unit 362, and an operation information transmission unit 363 by the CPU executing various programs.

The communication processing unit 361 is a function of communicating with the game server device 2 via the network interface 31. Specifically, the communication processing unit 361 transmits various requests such as a request for support event information that can participate and a request for participation in the support event to the game server device 2 together with the user ID 351. The communication processing unit 361 receives support event information that can be participated, information on whether or not to participate in the support event, assigned roles, information about the game such as evaluation and reward, game progress information (progress information of the support event), and the like.

The output processing unit 362 reads game image information and game voice information suitable for the role (cheerleader, supporter) assigned by the allocation unit 232 of the game server device 2 from the game progress information received from the game server device 2, and graphics. Output (display and play) via the processing unit 32 and the audio processing unit 33.

Further, the output processing unit 362 outputs (displays and reproduces) the moving image and the sound based on the viewing moving image information transmitted from the support server device 4 via the graphic processing unit 32 and the audio processing unit 33.

The operation information transmission unit 363 transmits the operation information (operation signal) input to the operation unit 34 to the game server device 2 by each user operating various controls such as buttons of the game controller 303.

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the support server device]
The control unit 43 includes a moving image acquisition unit 431, a moving image transmission unit 432, and a support output instruction unit 433. Specifically, the control unit 43 functions as a moving image acquisition unit 431, a moving image transmission unit 432, and a support output instruction unit 433 by the CPU executing various programs.

The video acquisition unit 431 acquires video information (including audio information) for viewing the competition (soccer game) to be supported. The video information for viewing is acquired from, for example, a video server device (not shown) via the communication network 6.

The moving image transmission unit 432 transmits the viewing moving image information (including audio information) acquired by the moving image acquisition unit 431 to the game server device 2.

The support output instruction unit 433 is a support transmitted from the game server device 2 from among a plurality of output targets (a plurality of types of support images and a plurality of types of support voices) managed by the support DB 421 stored in the storage unit 42. Determine the output target according to the mission result information (contents and achievement level of the support mission). Further, the support output instruction unit 433 transmits (output instruction) an output instruction signal including the determined information of the output target to the output device 5.

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the output device]
The control unit 55 has a communication processing unit 561 and an output processing unit 562. Specifically, the control unit 55 functions as a communication processing unit 561 and an output processing unit 562 when the CPU executes various programs.

The communication processing unit 561 is a function of communicating with the support server device 4 via the network interface 51. Specifically, the communication processing unit 561 receives an output instruction signal including information to be output to be output from the support server device 4.

The output processing unit 562 extracts information to be output (support image information, support voice information) from the output instruction signal received from the support server device 4, and outputs the information to the graphic processing unit 52 and the audio processing unit 53. As a result, the graphic processing unit 52 outputs (displays) the cheering image to the display 501, and the audio processing unit 53 outputs (reproduces) the cheering voice from the speaker 502.

[Flow of a series of processes performed in the support support system]
The flow of processing performed in the support support system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, [Cheerleader] indicates a leader user to which the role of the cheerleader (role to select and execute the support mission) is assigned, and [Supporter] indicates the role of the supporter (role to execute the support mission). Indicates the assigned supporter user.

<Step S1>
First, the participation reception unit 231 of the game server device 2 presents information on support events that can be participated in based on a request (event information request signal) from the game device 3 connected via the Internet.

Specifically, the participation reception unit 231 can participate in the types of support events (support event A that supports team A in competition 1 of team A vs. team B, support event B that supports team B in competition 1, and team. Information such as the support event C, etc. that supports Team C in the competition 2 of C vs. Team D), the date and time of the event, and the types of operable roles (cheerleader, supporter, etc.) is transmitted to the game device 3. The information transmitted from the participation reception unit 231 to the game device 3 is displayed on the display 301 connected to the game device 3.

<Step S2>
Next, the participation reception unit 231 of the game server device 2 participates in each support event (for example, support event A that supports team A in competition 1) from each user based on the participation request (participation request signal) by the user. Accept requests for each role (cheerleader, supporter).

Specifically, the participation reception unit 231 has account information of each user included in the participation request transmitted from each game device 3, information on the support event for which participation is desired, and a role for which operation is desired (supporter leader,). A list linked with the information of the supporter) is created for each support event and for each role, and the participation request is accepted by storing it in the storage unit 22.

<Step S3>
Next, the allocation unit 232 of the game server device 2 assigns a support event and one role (cheerleader, supporter) to each user who has requested participation.

In the first embodiment, the allocation unit 232 assigns to each user the desired role in the support event desired by the user in the order of participation request (for example, the cheerleader of the support event A).

<Step S4>
After the allocation by the allocation unit 232, the support event execution unit 233 of the game server device 2 starts the support event. For example, the support event execution unit 233 starts the support event at a predetermined time according to the start time of the competition (match) (for example, 30 minutes before the start of the match).

The support event execution unit 233 first requests the support server device 4 to transmit information on the competition that is the support target of the support event (for example, competition 1 of team A vs. team B) (transmits a competition information request signal). do).

The support server device 4 acquires and transmits the corresponding competition information based on the competition information request from the support event execution unit 233. In the first embodiment, the video acquisition unit 431 acquires the video information for viewing the competition as the competition information, and the video transmission unit 432 transmits the video information for viewing the competition to the game server device 2 as the competition information. ..

In the game server device 2, the support event execution unit 233 transmits the video information for viewing the competition received from the support server device 4 to each game device 3. As shown in FIG. 5, each game device 3 outputs (displays) the viewing video 71 and the viewing audio based on the transmitted viewing video information (including audio information) from the display 301 and the speaker 302. ,Reproduce). As a result, the user of each game device 3 can watch the competition video, and each user starts watching the competition video.

<Step S5>
The support event execution unit 233 supports the group leader user based on information (operation signal) of a specific operation (pressing a predetermined button of the game controller 303, etc.) transmitted from the game device 3 of the group leader user (selected user). The selection screen information prompting the selection of the mission is transmitted to the game device 3 of the leader user. In the game device 3 of the leader user, a selection screen prompting the selection of a fighting mission is displayed on the display 301 based on the received selection screen information.

The leader user selects a cheering mission (cheering song) to be executed by operating various controls such as buttons of the game controller 303. For example, on the selection screen, multiple types of cheering songs of multiple types of difficulty (for example, cheering songs 1 to 24 in the first embodiment) are classified according to the progress of the match (competition) as follows. It is displayed. The cheering songs 1 to 24 have different tunes.

<Before the match>
Cheer Song 1 (Easy) / Cheer Song 2 (Normal) / Cheer Song 3 (Heaby)
<At the time of attack>
Cheer Song 4 (Easy) / Cheer Song 5 (Normal) / Cheer Song 6 (Heaby)
Cheer Song 7 (Easy) / Cheer Song 8 (Normal) / Cheer Song 9 (Heaby)
<When defending>
Cheer Song 10 (Easy) / Cheer Song 11 (Normal) / Cheer Song 12 (Heaby)
Cheer song 13 (Easy) / Cheer song 14 (Normal) / Cheer song 15 (Heaby)
<Half time>
Cheer Song 16 (Easy) / Cheer Song 17 (Normal) / Cheer Song 18 (Heaby)
<At the time of scoring>
Cheer Song 19 (Easy) / Cheer Song 20 (Normal) / Cheer Song 21 (Heaby)
<At the time of victory>
Cheer Song 22 (Easy) / Cheer Song 23 (Normal) / Cheer Song 24 (Heaby)

The team leader user operates various controls such as buttons on the game controller 303 to select one cheering song according to the progress of the game (competition) from among the multiple types of cheering songs displayed on the selection screen. Select one cheering mission (cheering song).

In the game device 3 of the group leader user, when one support mission is selected by the group leader user, the support mission request signal including the operation information (selection information of the support song) input by the group leader user is sent to the game server device 2 (support event). It is transmitted to the execution unit 233).

The support event execution unit 233 determines the execution of the support mission with the support song selected by the group leader user based on the support mission request signal from the game device 3 of the group leader user.

<Step S6>
Next, the support event execution unit 233 presents the support mission determined based on the support mission execution request from the game device 3 of the leader user to each game device 3. Specifically, the support event execution unit 233 transmits game progress information for performing a support mission to each game device 3.

In each game device 3, based on the received game progress information, the operation screen of the rhythm game as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display 301, and the cheering song (voice) is output from the speaker 302.

Each user operates various controls such as buttons of the game controller 303 to play a rhythm game. Each game device 3 transmits the input operation information (operation signal) to the game server device 2 at a predetermined timing (for example, for each operation for Notes N described later). By such processing, the support mission is executed in the support event.

The processing of the support mission will be explained in detail below.

On the screen shown in FIG. 6, a viewing moving image 71 is drawn on the upper right side, and an image 72 (present image of the support mission) urging each user to execute the support mission is displayed on the lower side.

The image 72 urges each user to press the button of the game controller 303 at the timing when the musical note (Notes) N traveling from the right side to the left side overlaps the determination line L (operation position).

Each user executes a cheering mission by pressing the button of the game controller 303 at the timing when the notes N overlaps with the determination line L in accordance with the cheering song. The operation information (operation signal) input to each game device 3 by each user is transmitted to the game server device 2.

The support event execution unit 233 determines the operation timing for each Notes N for each user based on the input operation information.

Specifically, the support event execution unit 233 determines the operation timing of each user depending on how small the deviation between the operation timing of each user and the preset just timing (the timing at which Notes N and the determination line L overlap) is small. Judgment is made.

For example, the support event execution unit 233 is "Great" when the deviation between the operation timing and the just timing by each user is within the first determination width, which is relatively small, and the deviation is larger than the first determination width. If it is within the determination width, it is determined as "Good", and if the deviation is larger than the second determination width, it is determined as "Bad".

Further, the support event execution unit 233 adds the points of each user according to the result of the timing determination for each Notes N. The addition points are highest in the case of "Great" determination, and decrease in the order of "Good" determination and "Bad" determination.

Further, when the result of the timing determination is "Great" or "Good" consecutively for a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or more, the support event execution unit 233 considers that the combo is established and determines the number of times (the number of combos). The addition points are corrected accordingly. On the other hand, if the determination for the predetermined Notes N is "Bad", the number of combos is reset (interrupted).

For example, the support event execution unit 233 doubles the points to be added when the number of combos is 30 to 59, increases the points to be added four times when the number of combos is 50 to 99, and increases the points to be added eight times when the number of combos is 100 or more. increase.

The support event execution unit 233 grants a privilege to the user when the judgment for all Notes N throughout one song is a "Great" or "Good" judgment (a full combo is established). For example, the user is given benefits such as adding 100 points to the score and multiplying the score by 1.5 times.

Further, in the first embodiment, the difficulty level (Easy / Normal / Heavy) is set for each cheering song. Therefore, the difficulty level of the cheering mission changes depending on which cheering song the leader user selects. For example, when the leader user selects the cheering song 7 at the time of attack, the difficulty level of the cheering song 7 is set to "Easy", so that the difficulty level of the cheering mission becomes "Easy".

In the first embodiment, the number of notes set for one cheering song has the lowest difficulty level "Easy" and the highest difficulty level "Heavey". Further, the arrangement of Notes N, the timing to be operated, and the operation method for Notes N (for example, tap, long press, flick) differ depending on the difficulty level. As for the number of special operation methods other than tapping, such as long press and flick operation, which are set for one cheering song, the difficulty level "Easy" is the smallest and the difficulty level "Heaby" is the largest. Therefore, when the leader user selects a cheering song with a difficulty level of "Heavy", the highest score is higher than when a cheering song with another difficulty level is selected.

The support event execution unit 233 has game progress information (image information in which the support object clapping hands and its sound effect information, rhythm determination result information, each user) reflecting the user's operation input, rhythm determination result, and score processing result. (Including score information, etc.) is created and transmitted to each game device 3. Each game device 3 outputs a game image and a game sound according to the received game progress information.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the display 301 connected to each game device 3 has images 71 and 72, a rhythm determination result 73, a user's score 74, a support mission difficulty level 75, and a combo number 76. , A game screen including a score list 77 of another user (a member user of the same cheering party) performing the same cheering mission, an image 78 cheering by the cheering object, and the like is displayed. Further, a game voice (a cheering song) reflecting an operation result by each user is output from the speaker 302 of each game device 3.

In addition, the support event execution unit 233 enables chat between users who perform the same support event during the support mission. This makes it possible to send a message between users who perform the same support event. In particular, the group leader user looks at the score list 77 of other users, and if the score is low overall, he / she can raise the morale by throwing a sword at everyone, or to the user with a low score (U2 and U9 in FIG. 6). I can give you some advice.

As described above, the support event execution unit 233 executes the support mission based on the operation input of the member (member user) of the support group.

<Step S7>
When the support mission is completed, the mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the result of the support mission executed based on the user's operation input to the support server device 4.

In the first embodiment, the mission result transmission unit 234 has the content of the cheering mission executed by the cheering party (for example, the cheering mission of the cheering song 7 at the time of attack) and the achievement level of the cheering mission of the entire cheering party (same). Achievement level of a plurality of support missions set for each member user of one support group participating in the support event) is transmitted to the support server device 4 as a support mission result.

Specifically, the mission result transmission unit 234 first obtains the total score of the entire cheering party from the score information of each user stored in the storage unit 22. Then, when the total score of the entire cheering party is equal to or higher than the preset first score, the mission result transmission unit 234 determines that the achievement level is "S", and the second score preset below the first score (<first score). If it is 1 score) or more, it is determined to be the achievement level "A", and if it is less than the second score, it is determined to be the achievement level "B".

The mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the information on the achievement level of the support mission determined as described above to the support server device 4 as the result information of the support mission together with the contents of the support mission.

<Step S8>
When the support server device 4 receives the result information of the support mission from the mission result transmission unit 234, the support server device 4 determines the output target based on the result information of the support mission.

Specifically, the support output instruction unit 433 of the support server device 4 is selected from a plurality of output targets (a plurality of types of support images and a plurality of types of support voices) managed by the support DB 421 stored in the storage unit 42. , Select and determine the output target according to the result information of the support mission (contents and achievement level of the support mission).

For example, when the content of the executed support mission is the support song 7 at the time of attack and the achievement level of the support mission is "S", the support output instruction unit 433 is an image s in which the support object bounces or raises the hand to cheer. And the voice 7s of the loud cheering song 7 including the loud cheering are determined as the output target.

When the content of the executed cheering mission is the cheering song 7 at the time of attack and the achievement level of the cheering mission is "A", the cheering output instruction unit 433 does not bounce or raise the hand of the cheering object and clapping while standing. The image a to be cheered on and the voice 7a of the medium-volume cheering song 7 including the medium-volume cheering are determined as output targets.

When the content of the executed cheering mission is the cheering song 7 at the time of attack and the achievement level of the cheering mission is "B", the cheering output instruction unit 433 does not bounce or raise the hand of the cheering object and clapping while sitting. The image b to be cheered on and the voice 7b of the low-volume cheering song 7 including the low-volume cheering are determined as output targets.

After determining the output target, the support output instruction unit 433 transmits (output instruction) an output instruction signal including information on the determined output target to the output device 5.

<Step S9>
When the output device 5 receives the output instruction signal from the support output instruction unit 433, the output device 5 outputs an output target (output target according to the result of the support mission) based on the output instruction.

Specifically, the output processing unit 562 of the output device 5 reads out the information to be output (support image information, support voice information) from the output instruction signal received from the support output instruction unit 433, and outputs the support image information to the graphic processing unit. It is output to 52, and the cheering voice information is output to the audio processing unit 53.

As shown in FIG. 7, the graphic processing unit 52 displays the cheering image on the display 501 installed in the game venue 100 according to the cheering image information. Further, the audio processing unit 53 outputs (reproduces) the cheering voice from the speaker 502 installed in the game venue 100 according to the cheering voice information.

It should be noted that steps S5 to S9 are repeated a plurality of times during the soccer match. Specifically, the leader user presses a predetermined button on the game controller 303 before the start of the game, when switching between offense and defense, during half-time, when scoring, when winning (at the end of the game), etc., to perform a support mission. By selecting and requesting execution, steps S5 to S9 are repeated.

In this way, in the cheering support system 1, in the soccer match held at the match venue 100, the cheering squad is used before the start of the match, when switching between offense and defense, during half-time, when scoring, when winning (at the end of the match), and the like. The support mission is executed based on the operation input of the member user. Then, in the support support system 1, each time the support mission is executed, the support image and the support voice corresponding to the result of the support mission are output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 provided in the match venue 100. Become.

In the first embodiment, the display 501 and the speaker 502 connected to the output device 5 are provided only in the spectator seats on the home side of the game venue 100. Then, for example, when the competition 1 of Team A vs. Team B is held, the support image and the support voice according to the result of the support mission executed in the support event A to support Team A on the home side are displayed on the home side spectators. It is output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 installed in the seat.

<Step S10>
In the support server device 4, when the soccer game is over and the video acquisition unit 431 cannot acquire the video information (including audio information) for viewing the soccer game, the video transmission unit 432 receives the video information for viewing (including audio information). The transmission of (including voice information) to the game server device 2 is terminated.

When the transmission of the video information for viewing (including audio information) from the video transmission unit 432 is interrupted, the game server device 2 ends the support event and ends the transmission of the video information for viewing to each game device 3. As a result, the viewing of the competition video is completed on each game device 3.

<Step S11>
After the end of the support event, the game server device 2 (evaluation processing unit 235 and reward processing unit 236) evaluates the operation performed by each user and performs evaluation reward processing for giving a reward to each user.

In the first embodiment, the evaluation processing unit 235 evaluates each user based on the achievement level (score) of the support mission operated by each user in the support event.

Specifically, the evaluation processing unit 235 first determines the degree of achievement of all the support missions executed by each user in the support event from the history of the operation information (operation signal) stored in the storage unit 22 by each user. demand. Next, the evaluation processing unit 235 determines the user's evaluation by referring to the correlation data between the support mission achievement level and the evaluation, which is predetermined for each role of the user and is stored in the storage unit 22.

The evaluation processing unit 235 transmits the determined evaluation result (evaluation information) of each user to the game device 3 of the corresponding user.

Next, the reward processing unit 236 of the game server device 2 gives each user a reward according to the evaluation result (evaluation information) (corresponds the reward to the user ID 351).

In the first embodiment, the reward processing unit 236 refers to the correlation data between the evaluation stored in the storage unit 22 predetermined for each role and the reward to be given to each user, and responds to the evaluation. The reward is determined, and the reward information is associated with the corresponding user ID 351.

On the other hand, the game device 3 of each user displays the evaluation information and the reward information transmitted from the game server device 2 on the display 301.

[Summary of Embodiment 1]
Summarizing the above, the support support system 1 of the present embodiment is equipped with computers (game server device 2, game device 3, support server device 4), and a competition to be held at the game venue 100 based on the user's operation input. A cheering support system that outputs at least one of a cheering voice and a cheering image for cheering, wherein the computer is at least one cheering event (soccer match) according to the progress of the competition (soccer game) based on the operation input of the user. It is executed based on the support event execution unit 233 that executes the support event A) that supports the team A in the competition 1 and presents a predetermined support mission to the user during the execution of the support event, and the operation input of the user. It is provided with a support output instruction unit 433 that gives an output instruction of an output target consisting of at least one of a support image and a support voice according to the result of the support mission.

Further, in the support support method of the present embodiment, at least one of the support voice and the support image for supporting the competition held at the game venue 100 is set to a computer (game server device 2, game device 3, support) based on the user's operation input. It is a cheering support method output by the server device 4), and at least one cheering event (team A in the competition 1) according to the progress of the competition (soccer game) based on the operation input of the user by the computer. Step S6, which executes the support event A) to support and presents a predetermined support mission to the user during the execution of the support event, and the support mission executed by the computer based on the operation input of the user. It is provided with step S9 for outputting an output target including at least one of a cheering image and a cheering voice according to the result.

[Effect of Embodiment 1]
In the first embodiment, in the support support system and the support support method that output at least one of the support image and the support voice for supporting the competition held at the game venue 100, the result of the support mission executed based on the user's operation input. It was decided to change the output target according to. That is, in the first embodiment, the target output for the competition support changes according to the operation result of the user for the support mission.

Therefore, according to the first embodiment, the target to be output for the competition support changes according to the operation result of the user, so that the system is different from the conventional support support system that only outputs a predetermined sound effect by a simple operation. It is possible to provide a highly entertaining support support system.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, at least one of the support image and the support voice is output from the output device 5 into the match venue 100. According to such a support support system 1, even if the user is not at the match venue 100, the user can execute the support mission at a remote location to perform the support image and the support voice from the output device 5 into the match venue 100. It is possible to support the competition by outputting at least one of them.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, when the support event execution unit 233 presents the support mission to each user, the support mission is displayed on the display 301 (display unit) of the game device 3 (terminal device). The presented image 72 and the video for viewing the competition 71 are displayed at the same time. With such a configuration, the user can also support the competition by performing an operation of executing the support mission while watching the competition. That is, the user can simultaneously watch and support the competition by using one game device 3.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, the support mission is composed of a rhythm game. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to encourage a user who is not interested in a soccer game but is interested in a rhythm game to participate in a support event to support the soccer game.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, the support mission is composed of a rhythm game that is simultaneously executed by multiplayer of a plurality of users (member users of the support team) who support the same team. Therefore, when executing a support mission, a sense of solidarity is likely to be created between users who support the same team. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide a more interesting support support system.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, the leader user (selected user) is given the authority to select a support mission (support song) according to the progress of the game. Therefore, the leader user can influence the determination of the output target output for cheering by the selection operation of the cheering mission. Therefore, according to the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, it is possible to promote the motivation of the leader user to participate in the support event.

[Embodiment 2]
The support support system 1 of the second embodiment changes a part of the configuration of the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, and the game server device 2 automatically supports the game based on the competition progress information acquired by the support server device 4. The mission is selected and presented.

Specifically, in the support support system 1 of the second embodiment, the configuration of the game server device 2 and the support server device 4 and the flow of a series of processes performed in the support support system 1 are the same as the support support system 1 of the first embodiment. different. In the following, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the same parts as the first embodiment will be omitted.

In the second embodiment, one cheering party is composed of a plurality of supporter users who do not have a role as a cheering party leader and play a role as a supporter, and a cheering image according to the result of the cheering mission executed by the members of the cheering party. And at least one of the cheering voices is output.

[Hardware configuration of game server device]
As shown in FIG. 8, the components themselves in the hardware configuration of the game server device 2 are the same as those in the first embodiment, but are different from the first embodiment in that the mission DB 222 is stored in the storage unit 22.

The mission DB 222 is a database in which a plurality of types of support missions are accumulated as data for executing the support mission selection process. In the mission DB 222, the progress information of the competition and the cheering mission (cheering song) are stored as one record.

[Hardware configuration of support server device]
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the support server device 4 includes the network interface 41, the storage unit 42, the control unit 43, and the graphic processing unit 44, as in the first embodiment. It is provided with a unit 45. The network interface 41, the storage unit 42, the graphic processing unit 44, and the operation unit 45 are electrically connected to the control unit 43 via the bus 49.

The configurations of the network interface 41, the storage unit 42, and the control unit 43 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

A display 401 is connected to the graphic processing unit 44. The graphic processing unit 44 outputs (displays) various images to the display 401 according to various image information output from the control unit 43.

A keyboard 402 is connected to the operation unit 45. The operation unit 45 transmits / receives data (operation information) related to the operation input to / from the keyboard 402. The operating user who operates the support support system 1 inputs operation information (operation signal) consisting of character information to the support server device 4 (operation unit 45) by operating the keyboard 402.

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the game server device]
As shown in FIG. 8, the components themselves in the functional configuration of the control unit of the game server device 2 are the same as those in the first embodiment, but one of the functions of the participation reception unit 231, the allocation unit 232, and the support event execution unit 233. The unit is different from the first embodiment.

Specifically, in the second embodiment, since the participation reception unit 231 does not have the role of the cheering party leader, the participation request from the user to the cheering event is not accepted for each role, but is collectively accepted.

The allocation unit 232 allocates one support event to each user who has requested participation, and does not assign a role.

The support event execution unit 233 selects one support mission according to the progress information of the competition received from the support server device 4 from among a plurality of types of support missions managed by the mission DB 222 stored in the storage unit 22. .. Then, the support event execution unit 233 sets the selected support mission for each member user (in the second embodiment, all supporter users).

The mission result transmission unit 234, the evaluation processing unit 235, and the reward processing unit 236 function in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the support server device]
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 43 has a video acquisition unit 431, a video transmission unit 432, a support output instruction unit 433, and a progress information acquisition unit, as in the first embodiment. It has a 434 and a progress information transmission unit 435. Specifically, the control unit 43 functions as a video acquisition unit 431, a video transmission unit 432, a support output instruction unit 433, a progress information acquisition unit 434, and a progress information transmission unit 435 by executing various programs by the CPU. ..

The moving image acquisition unit 431, the moving image transmission unit 432, and the support output instruction unit 433 function in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

The progress information acquisition unit 434 acquires the progress information of the competition (soccer game) to be supported. The progress information acquisition unit 434 inputs the progress information of the competition to the operating user of the support support system 1 by displaying a screen for inputting the progress information of the competition on the display 401, for example, via the graphic processing unit 44. prompt. The progress information acquisition unit 434 acquires the character information input by the operating user via the keyboard 402 as the progress information of the competition.

The progress information transmission unit 435 transmits the progress information of the competition acquired by the progress information acquisition unit 434 to the game server device 2.

[Flow of a series of processes performed in the support support system]
The flow of processing performed in the support support system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, as in FIG. 4, [supporter] indicates a supporter user to which the role of the supporter (the role of executing the support mission) is assigned.

<Step S21>
First, the participation reception unit 231 of the game server device 2 presents information on support events that can be participated in based on a request (event information request signal) from the game device 3 connected via the Internet. The specific processing is the same as in step S1 of the first embodiment.

<Step S22>
Next, the participation reception unit 231 of the game server device 2 receives a participation request for each support event from each user based on the participation request (participation request signal) by the user. The specific processing is almost the same as step S2 of the first embodiment, but in the second embodiment, the participation reception unit 231 participates in the same cheering event as in the first embodiment because there is no role of the cheering party leader. Requests are not accepted by role, but are accepted collectively.

<Step S23>
Next, the allocation unit 232 of the game server device 2 allocates a support event permitting participation to each user who has made a participation request. In the second embodiment, the allocation unit 232 allocates the support event desired by the user to each user in the order of the participation request.

<Step S24>
After the allocation by the allocation unit 232, the support event execution unit 233 of the game server device 2 starts the support event. For example, the support event execution unit 233 starts the support event at a predetermined time according to the start time of the competition (match) (for example, 30 minutes before the start of the match).

Similar to the first embodiment, the support event execution unit 233 first requests the support server device 4 to transmit information on the competition (for example, team A vs. team B competition 1) to be supported by the support event. (Send a competition information request signal).

The support server device 4 acquires and transmits the corresponding competition information based on the competition information request from the support event execution unit 233. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the video acquisition unit 431 acquires the video information for viewing the competition as the competition information, and the progress information acquisition unit 434 acquires the progress information of the competition. Get as information. Then, the moving image transmission unit 432 and the progress information transmission unit 435 transmit the video information for viewing the competition and the progress information of the competition to the game server device 2 as the competition information.

In addition, the progress information acquisition unit 434 is used before the start of the game, when the starting member is announced, when the player enters, the first half, half time, the second half, the number of points scored, whether or not a score is scored, at the time of a corner kick, at the time of a free kick, and at the time of a penalty kick. , At the time of attack, at the time of defense, victory / defeat, etc. are acquired as progress information of the competition.

In the game server device 2 and each game device 3, the same processing as in step S4 of the first embodiment is performed. As a result, the user of each game device 3 can watch the competition video, and each user starts watching the competition video.

<Step S25>
The support event execution unit 233 is one of the multiple types of support missions (support songs) managed in the mission DB 222 stored in the storage unit 22 in advance, according to the progress information of the competition received from the support server device 4. Select a support mission. For example, in the mission DB 222, a plurality of types of cheering songs having a plurality of types of difficulty are managed in association with the progress information of the game (competition) as follows. In the second embodiment, when the match is in a disadvantageous situation (for example, when losing or when a goal is scored), it is more difficult than when the match is in an advantageous situation (for example, when winning or scoring). The cheering song and the progress information of the game are associated so that the cheering mission with a high degree is selected.

Competition progress information-Support mission / Before the start of the game-Support song 1 (Easy)
・ At the time of starting member announcement-Cheer song 2 (Easy)
・ At the time of player entrance-Cheer song 3 (Easy)
・ During the first half attack-Cheer song 4 (Normal)
・ First half defense-Cheer song 5 (Normal)
・ First half chance-Cheer song 6 (Heaby)
・ During the first half pinch-Cheer song 7 (Heaby)
・ Half time (when winning) -Cheer song 8 (Easy)
・ Half time (when losing) -Cheer song 9 (Normal)
・ During the first half attack-Cheer song 10 (Normal)
・ First half defense-Cheer song 11 (Normal)
・ First half chance-Cheer song 12 (Heaby)
・ During the first half pinch-Cheer song 13 (Heaby)
・ At the time of scoring-Cheer song 14 (Easy)
・ At the time of goal-Cheer song 15 (Heaby)
・ At the corner kick-Cheer song 16 (Heaby)
・ At the time of free kick-Cheer song 17 (Heaby)
・ At the time of penalty kick-Cheer song 18 (Heaby)
・ At the time of victory-Cheer song 19 (Easy)

<Step S26>
Next, the support event execution unit 233 presents the selected support mission to each game device 3. The execution process of the support mission is the same as in step S6 of the first embodiment. Also in the second embodiment, the support event execution unit 233 executes the support mission based on the operation input of the member (member user) of the support group.

<Step S27>
When the support mission is completed, the mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the result of the support mission executed based on the user's operation input to the support server device 4.

In the second embodiment, the mission result transmission unit 234 determines the content of the cheering mission executed by the cheering party (for example, the cheering mission of the cheering song 6 selected at the first half chance) and the achievement level of the cheering mission of the entire cheering party. (Achievement level of a plurality of cheering missions set for each member user of one cheering party participating in the same cheering event) is transmitted to the cheering server device 4 as a cheering mission result. The process of determining the achievement level of the support mission is the same as in step S7 of the first embodiment.

<Step S28>
When the support server device 4 receives the result information of the support mission from the mission result transmission unit 234, the support server device 4 determines the output target based on the result information of the support mission.

Specifically, the support output instruction unit 433 of the support server device 4 is selected from a plurality of output targets (a plurality of types of support images and a plurality of types of support voices) managed by the support DB 421 stored in the storage unit 42. , Select and determine the output target according to the result information of the support mission (contents and achievement level of the support mission).

For example, if the content of the executed cheering mission is the cheering song 6 selected at the first half chance and the achievement level of the cheering mission is "S", the cheering output instruction unit 433 bounces the cheering object or raises the hand to cheer. The image s to be output and the voice 6s of the loud cheering song 6 including the loud cheering are determined as output targets.

When the content of the executed cheering mission is the cheering song 6 selected at the first half chance and the achievement level of the cheering mission is "A", the cheering output instruction unit 433 stands without bouncing or raising the hand. The image a that is clapping and cheering while still and the voice 6a of the medium-volume cheering song 6 including the medium-volume cheering are determined as output targets.

When the content of the executed cheering mission is the cheering song 6 selected at the first half chance and the achievement level of the cheering mission is "B", the cheering output instruction unit 433 sits without bouncing or raising the hand. The image b that is clapping and cheering as it is and the voice 6b of the low-volume cheering song 6 including the low-volume cheering are determined as output targets.

After determining the output target, the support output instruction unit 433 transmits (output instruction) an output instruction signal including information on the determined output target to the output device 5.

<Step S29>
When the output device 5 receives the output instruction signal from the support output instruction unit 433, the output device 5 outputs an output target (output target according to the result of the support mission) based on the output instruction. The output process is the same as in step S9 of the first embodiment.

Further, in the second embodiment, steps S25 to S29 are repeated a plurality of times during the soccer match. Specifically, when the support event execution unit 233 matches the progress information of the competition received from the support server device 4 with the progress information associated with the plurality of types of support missions managed by the mission DB 222, the support event execution unit 233 supports the support. By selecting and presenting a mission, steps S25 to S29 are repeated.

In this way, in the cheering support system 1, in the soccer game held at the game venue 100, the cheering mission is executed based on the operation input of the member user of the cheering party at the predetermined progress. Then, in the support support system 1, each time the support mission is executed, the support image and the support voice corresponding to the result of the support mission are output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 provided in the match venue 100. Become.

As in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, the display 501 and the speaker 502 connected to the output device 5 are provided only in the spectator seats on the home side of the match venue 100. Then, for example, when the competition 1 of Team A vs. Team B is held, the support image and the support voice according to the result of the support mission executed in the support event A to support Team A on the home side are displayed on the home side spectators. It is output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 installed in the seat.

<Step S30>
In the support server device 4, when the soccer match is over, the video acquisition unit 431 cannot acquire the video information (including audio information) for watching the soccer match, and the progress information acquisition unit 434 proceeds with the soccer match. Information cannot be obtained. As a result, the transmission of the video information for viewing (including audio information) by the video transmission unit 432 to the game server device 2 and the transmission of the progress information by the progress information transmission unit 435 to the game server device 2 are completed.

In the game server device 2, when the transmission of the video information for viewing (including audio information) from the video transmission unit 432 and the transmission of the progress information from the progress information transmission unit 435 are interrupted, the support event is terminated and each game device 3 Ends the transmission of video information for viewing to. As a result, the viewing of the competition video is completed on each game device 3.

<Step S31>
After the end of the support event, the game server device 2 (evaluation processing unit 235 and reward processing unit 236) evaluates the operation performed by each user and performs evaluation reward processing for giving a reward to each user. The evaluation reward processing is the same as in step S11 of the first embodiment.

[Effect of Embodiment 2]
The same effect as that of the support system 1 and the support support method of the first embodiment can be obtained by the support support system 1 and the support support method of the second embodiment. For example, according to the second embodiment, since the target to be output for competition support changes according to the operation result of the user, unlike the conventional support support system that only outputs a predetermined sound effect by a simple operation, it is a hobby. It is possible to provide a highly sexual support support system.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the second embodiment, the game server device 2 automatically selects and presents a support mission based on the progress information of the competition acquired by the support server device 4. Therefore, compared to the case where the support mission is selected by the operation of the user who watches the competition, the support mission is surely executed at the intended timing during the competition, so that the support is performed at the intended timing (at least the support image and the support voice). One output) can be reliably performed.

[Other embodiments]
The various control units and processing procedures described in the first embodiment are merely examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, its application, or its use. The various control units and processing procedures can be appropriately redesigned without changing the gist of the present invention.

The cheering support system and the cheering support method according to the present invention are not limited to those applied to the illustrated sports games such as soccer and baseball. The support system and support method according to the present invention include, for example, a fighting game, a competition for scoring a time such as a marathon, a score such as figure skating, a computer game game (for example, each game in an E-sports competition), and the like. , Applicable to various types of competitions.

In the first and second embodiments, each user is assigned a role (a cheerleader, a supporter, etc.) instead of an object, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. The support support system 1 may be one in which a support mission is executed by assigning a support object (for example, a support team leader object, a supporter object) to each user and operating the support object by each user.

Further, in the first embodiment, the participation reception unit 231 accepts the participation request for the same support event for each role (cheerleader, supporter), but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. Participation reception department 231 does not accept participation requests for the same support event by role, but accepts them together (request to participate in a predetermined support game without distinguishing between participation in the role of cheerleader and participation in the role of supporter). It may be accepted as).

In addition, the participation reception department 231 does not present information on the support events that can be participated, and accepts the participation request in the role of the cheerleader and the participation request in the role of the supporter separately without specifying the support event. There may be. In such a case, the allocation department 232 matches each user who wants to participate in the role of cheerleader and the user who wants to participate in the role of supporter for each support event that can participate, and one support. You can assign it to an event.

Further, in the first embodiment, if the participation in the role of the cheerleader is not permitted, the participation in the role of the supporter may be permitted. Specifically, the participation reception unit 231 may be configured to collectively accept a plurality of participation requests ranked as "first choice: cheerleader, second choice: supporter".

In addition, the participation reception department 231 requests participation in the role of the cheering team leader by a user (for example, a member of the fan club of team A) who has registered the team (for example, team A) supported by the cheering event as a favorite team. If not, it may be configured not to be accepted.

Further, in the first embodiment, the role of executing the support mission is described by taking the cheerleader and the supporter as an example, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the role of executing a cheering mission may be a cheerleader, a cheerleader, a mascot, etc., or a musical instrument (a playing tool such as a trumpet or a drum) or an item (equipment such as a harisen, a towel, or a megaphone). There may be.

Further, when the game venue 100 is a stadium in which a plurality of actual spectator seats for watching baseball, soccer, etc. are installed, the stadium spectator seats (seat IDs that specify seats) and the user (user ID 351) May be associated with. The allocation of spectator seats is determined according to the participation request by the user.

In addition, the support server device 4 identifies which spectator seat in the stadium (match venue 100) an object such as a home run, an out-of-bounds such as a foul, a ball thrown by a player, or a stuffed mascot character collides with. It may be provided with a spectator seat specific section. Then, the reward processing unit 236 may be configured to benefit the user associated with the spectator seats specified by the spectator seat identification unit. For example, when the competition is baseball, it is specified which spectator seat the hit ball hitting the home run collides with, and a privilege is given to the user associated with the spectator seat.

The audience seat identification unit is specified, for example, by image recognition by a camera or by inputting seat ID information via a keyboard 402 by an operating user of the support support system 1. In addition, the reward processing unit 236 may, for example, an object such as a ball or a stuffed animal, an item that can be used by a video game (for example, a skin such as a title or a costume of a cheering object operated by a user, or an item to be possessed by a cheering object). Benefits can be given to the user.

Further, in the first embodiment, the allocation unit 232 is configured to assign roles according to the participation request to each user in the order of the participation request. However, the allocation unit 232 may be configured to randomly assign one role to each user by performing a lottery after a predetermined time from the start of acceptance of participation.

Further, in the first embodiment, the allocation unit 232 serves as a cheerleader only for one user among a plurality of users who have requested participation as a cheerleader for one cheer event. I was assigned. However, the allocation unit 232 may assign a role as a cheering team leader to a plurality of users for one cheering event. In such a case, the selection of the support mission is determined by, for example, a majority vote of a plurality of leader users.

Further, the allocation unit 232 may be configured to allocate each role of the support game based on the evaluation by the past evaluation processing unit 235 when there is a request for participation of the capacity or more for each role of the support game. .. For example, when the participation request of the cheerleader exceeds the capacity, the allocation unit 232 allocates the cheerleader in the order of evaluation (highest order) given as the leader user in the past.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, for example, for one competition 1 in which team A and team B compete, a support event for supporting only team A on the home side who competes at the game venue 100 set as the home base. Although the case where only A is executed has been described, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. In one competition, two support events (for example, support event A to support team A and support event B to support team B) are executed to support one team in competition. You may.

In the first and second embodiments, the display 501 and the speaker 502 are provided only in the audience seats on the home side. However, when executing two cheering events per competition as described above, the cheering support system 1 is provided with at least two sets of a display 501 and a speaker 502, and has a spectator seat on the home side and a spectator seat on the away side. A display 501 and a speaker 502 are provided for each.

Then, for example, when the competition 1 of Team A vs. Team B is held, the support image and the support voice according to the result of the support mission executed in the support event A to support Team A on the home side are the audience on the home side. It is output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 installed in the seat. On the other hand, the support image and the support sound according to the result of the support mission executed in the support event B to support the team B on the away side are output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 installed in the audience seats on the away side. ..

Further, when the match venue 100 is a stadium in which a plurality of spectator seats are installed, the display 501 connected to the output device 5 is not a large one as shown in FIG. 7, but one by one of the spectator seats. It may be installed in. In such a case, the audience seats (seat IDs that specify seats) and the users (user ID 351) are associated with each other, and support images and comments according to the results of each user's support mission are displayed on the display 501 of each audience seat. It may be that.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the allocation unit 232 has a match venue 100 in which the number of members (number of users) of the cheering squad A of the home side team A who competes in the match venue 100 set as the home base is not the home base. The role may be assigned so as to be larger than the number of members (number of users) of the cheering squad of team B on the away side competing in. Specifically, for example, the maximum number of participants in the number of members A (number of users) of the cheering party of team A on the home side is the maximum number of participation in the number of members (number of users) of the cheering party B of team B on the away side (the number of users). For example, set the maximum number of participants (for example, 50,000) to be larger than (20,000).

By the way, in the above case, if the scores (achievement level) of the individual cheering missions of the cheering teams A and B are the same, the cheering squad A of the team A with a large number of participants has the total score of the cheering missions. (Achievement) will be higher. Therefore, the larger the number of members (the number of users who execute the support mission), the higher the achievement level of the support mission is likely to be.

Therefore, as described above, by setting the number of members of the cheering party A of the home side team A to be larger than the number of members of the cheering party B of the away side team B, the number of members of the cheering team A on the home side is set to be larger than that of the team A on the home side. The intensity of the cheering output is increased (the size and activity of the cheering object in the cheering image is increased, and the volume of the cheering voice is increased).

In the first and second embodiments, the difficulty level is set for each cheering song. Therefore, even if the number of participants is less than the cheering party A on the home side and the cheering party B on the away side (the cheering party with a small number of members), the achievement level is judged to be "S" by the cheering song of high difficulty (Heavy). By executing the cheering mission so as to output cheering with higher strength than cheering by cheering party A on the home side (cheering image that cheers while the cheering object is actively moving, loud cheering voice). Can be done.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the cheering image displayed on the display 501 is not limited to the image in which the cheering object cheers. The cheering image displayed on the display 501 may be an image that completes a human character (choreography) indicating a message, an emblem of each team, or the like by displaying a panel of colors assigned to each user.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the cheering event execution unit 233 sets the operation of the rhythm game having different contents (arrangement of notes, etc.) as a cheering mission for the members (users) of the cheering party. May be good.

Specifically, for example, it is assumed that each user is assigned a different role (user A: drum player, user B: trumpet player, user C: cheering song singer). In this case, even if users A to C play a rhythm game in which the same cheering song is played at the same time, the parts to be played (roles of each user) are different, so that users A to C operate different rhythm games such as an arrangement of notes. Become.

Further, in the above-mentioned case, if the achievement level of the support mission of the user A is low, the sound of the drum output from the speaker 302 connected to the game device 3 of each user may be reduced.

On the contrary, the cheering event execution unit 233 may set the operation of the rhythm game having the same contents (arrangement of notes, etc.) as the cheering mission for the members (users) of the cheering party.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, after the support mission is completed, the mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the support mission result information to the support server device 4, and the support output instruction unit 433 receives from the mission result transmission unit 234. The output target was determined based on the result information of the support mission, and the output device 5 was output. However, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to this.

In the first and second embodiments, the mission result transmission unit 234 uses the intermediate result information of the support mission (for example, the user's operation information and the user's total score) at a predetermined timing (for example, for each operation for Notes N and for each predetermined frame). Information, etc.) is transmitted to the support server device 4, and the support output instruction unit 433 determines an output target based on the intermediate result information of the support mission and outputs the output to the output device 5 while the support mission is being executed. The cheering image displayed on the display 501 and the cheering voice output from the speaker 502 may be continuously changed.

Specifically, the higher the total score, the more cheering objects that stand and cheer, and when the total score becomes higher, the cheering objects that bounce or raise their hands to cheer among the standing cheering objects. The increasing number of cheering images is displayed on the display 501. Further, the higher the total score, the louder the volume of cheering and the like output from the speaker 502.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the game server device 2 includes the mission result transmission unit 234, but the game device 3 includes the mission result transmission unit 234, and the game device 3 supports the result information of the support mission. It may be transmitted to the server device 4.

For example, in the above-mentioned case, in the game device 3, the operation information transmission unit 363 sends the user's operation information to the game server device for each operation for Notes N during the mission execution operation in step S6 of FIG. 4 and step S26 of FIG. The mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the operation information of the user to the support server device 4 as the result information of the support mission. In the support server device 4, while the support mission is being executed, the support output instruction unit 433 determines an output target based on the result information of the support mission and causes the output device 5 to output the output target.

That is, when the game device 3 transmits the result information of the support mission to the support server device 4, in step S6 of FIG. 4 and step S26 of FIG. 9, in addition to the execution operation of the support mission, the result information of the support mission is transmitted. The transmission to the support server measure 4 is performed, and step S7 and step S27 in FIG. 4 are not performed, and the process proceeds to step S8 and step S28, respectively.

In the above case, the output target output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 is the image and voice of the cheering mission being executed based on the user's operation input (the cheering image and the cheering voice reflecting the user's operation result). May be good. In this case, the result of the user's support mission (rhythm game) is output in real time at the match venue 100.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the game server device 2 includes the support event execution unit 233, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. Both the game server device 2 and the game device 3 include a support event execution unit 233. For example, the game server device 2 may present the support mission, and each game device 3 may execute the support mission. In this case, each game device 3 does not need to transmit the operation information (operation signal) of each user to the game server device 2 for each operation for Notes N, and at each predetermined frame or when one cheering song is completed. It may be transmitted to the game server device 2.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support event execution unit 233 is supposed to repeatedly execute the support mission a plurality of times during the game, but the support mission may be executed only in a specific scene.

For example, in the second embodiment, when the competition is a baseball game, the support event execution unit 233 allows the user to select which team to support before the start of the seven tables, and each user is selected as team A. It is classified into the supporter user of Team B and the supporter user of Team B, and the support mission is presented to the supporter user of Team A at the time of the attack of Team A on the front of the 7th time, and the supporter of Team B at the time of the attack of Team B on the back of the 7th time. The support mission may be presented to the user, and the support teams A and B of both teams A and B may have a support battle.

In the above case, the results of the cheering missions (total score of the rhythm game, average score of the rhythm game, etc.) by cheering teams A and B are compared, and the cheering production (output target, output time, output) is based on the results of the cheering mission. Aspects, etc.) may be changed. For example, only the cheering image and cheering voice of the cheering party with high grades are output, and the cheering image and cheering voice of the cheering party with low grades are not output, or the cheering image and cheering voice of the cheering party with high grades are output. The output time may be longer than the output time of the cheering party whose grade was low.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the cheering event execution unit 233 determines the user's performance (user) for the rhythm game depending on whether the cheering party A member (user) on the home side or the cheering party B member (user) on the away side. Score, timing determination or achievement) may be corrected. The cheering event execution unit 233 makes corrections such as, for example, increasing the score of the user of cheering party A on the home side by 1.2 times and increasing the score of the user of cheering party B on the away side by 0.8 times. There may be.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support event execution unit 233 executes the rhythm game as a support mission, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the support event execution unit 233 may execute a game other than a rhythm game such as a card game or a shooting game as a support mission.

In addition, instead of the rhythm game (music game), the cheering event execution unit 233 displays, for example, a piano keyboard, moves notes indicating the timing of pressing the keyboard, and presses the keyboard according to the notes. The performance game in which the sound of is output may be executed as a support mission.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support mission given to the user is executed by pressing the button of the game controller 303, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the support mission, the user dances using an operation input device such as KINECT (registered trademark) that captures and analyzes the movement of the user's body with a camera and outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the movement. It may be performed by doing.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support mission is a game executed by multiplayer of a plurality of users, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. The cheering mission may be a game executed by single play.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the rhythm game advanced by the cheering event execution unit 233 changes the mode of the cheering song played on the game device 3 of each user according to the result of the timing determination. You may.

The cheering event execution unit 233 gradually raises the volume of the cheering song played on the user's game device 3 as the number of combos increases, and returns to the original volume when the combo is interrupted, depending on the result of the timing determination. The volume of the cheering song to be played may be changed.

Further, the cheering event execution unit 233 increases the playback speed of the cheering song played on the user's game device 3 when the number of combos reaches 50, and returns to the original playback speed when the combo is interrupted. The playback speed of the cheering song may be changed according to the result.

Further, the cheering event execution unit 233 raises the pitch of the cheering song step by step as the number of combos increases, and returns to the original pitch when the combo is interrupted. It may change the pitch.

In the second embodiment, the support event execution unit 233 may change the content (support song, difficulty level, etc.) of the support mission according to the progress of the competition (soccer game). The support event execution unit 233, for example, when a popular player has the ball, when a player with good results (scoring a goal, etc.) in the match has the ball, or when there is a chance of scoring. Change the content of the support mission during a pinch, halftime show, etc.

In addition, when the competition is a baseball game, the support event execution unit 233 has good results in the game, for example, when a popular player stands at bat or when a cleanup (3rd to 5th batter) stands at bat (3rd to 5th batters). 3 at bats, 3 hits, all at bats, home run, etc.) When a player stands in the at bat, when there is a chance to score, when there is a pinch (when a fast-moving player who is good at stealing is a runner, etc.), when there are 7 attacks The content of the support mission may be changed when a mascot character or the like appears during the stadium maintenance and performs a dance or the like.

Further, in the second embodiment, the support event execution unit 233 performs a predetermined action (in the case of soccer, possesses a ball, in the case of baseball, stands at bat, etc.) when a specific player selected by the user performs a predetermined action. , The content of the support mission of the user who selected the player may be changed.

In the above case, the mission DB 222 stores the scene (competition progress information) for which the content of the support mission (support song, difficulty level, etc.) is to be changed and the content of the support mission as one record. When the support event execution unit 233 has a support mission that matches the progress information of the competition received from the support server device 4 among the plurality of types of support missions managed by the mission DB 222 stored in the storage unit 22. You can change the content of the support mission (support song, difficulty level, etc.).

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support support system 1 may display not only the support image but also the comment input by the user on the display 501.

Further, the support support system 1 may determine a user who displays a comment on the display 501 based on a predetermined priority. The support support system 1 is, for example, a user who has a good record of a support game, a user who has played a specific task (a support song), a user who has been charged and obtained a comment display right, a user who has a large cumulative charge amount, and a high degree of difficulty. The priority regarding the comment display of the user who played the cheering song may be increased.

When a cheering object is assigned to each user, the cheering event execution unit 233 uses the cheering event execution unit 233 as its own cheering object by purchasing a cheering item such as a megaphone, a harisen, or a towel that can be used in the game space or obtaining it as a reward. By equipping it, the number of points to be added to the score may be increased according to the result of the timing determination for each Note N.

Further, in the first embodiment, the difficulty level (Easy / Normal / Heavy) is set for the cheering song itself selected by the leader user, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the cheering song. A plurality of difficulty levels may be set for each. The cheering event execution unit 233 can present, for example, a cheering song 1 (Easy, Normal, Heavy), a cheering song 2 (Easy, Normal, Heavy), and a cheering song 3 (Easy, Normal, Heavy) as pre-match cheering songs. It may be configured in.

In the above case, the leader user selects a predetermined difficulty level (for example, Heaby) from a plurality of difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, and Heavy) together with the cheering song, and the cheering event execution unit 233 selects the cheering mission. Set the difficulty level.

Further, in the first embodiment, the cheering songs 1 to 24 selected by the leader user have different tunes, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of cheering songs for one progress may have the same tune but different difficulty levels of cheering missions (rhythm games). Specifically, although the cheering songs 1 to 3 before the game have the same tune, the difficulty level of the cheering mission is "Easy" for the cheering song 1, "Normal" for the cheering song 2, and "Heaby" for the cheering song 3. It may be different from.

In the above case, as in the first embodiment, when the group leader user selects the cheering song, the difficulty level of the cheering mission is also selected.

Further, the support event execution unit 233 may change the difficulty level in the middle of the support mission by the operation of the leader user. In such a case, for example, the leader user looks at the score list 77 of another user, raises the difficulty level when the overall score is high, and aims for a higher score, and when the overall score is low, the difficulty level. It will be possible to change the strategy in the middle of the support mission, such as lowering the degree and surely increasing the score.

Further, in the first embodiment, the cheering event execution unit 233 may change the cheering song in the middle of the cheering mission according to the operation of the leader user. According to such an embodiment, various cheering songs can be combined in the cheering mission. In addition, the supporter user needs to follow the instructions of the leader user (support operation with the changed cheering song), and a sense of solidarity between users within the same cheering party is created.

Further, in the first embodiment, the cheering event execution unit 233 may let the group leader user select the cheering song, while letting each user select the difficulty level for the cheering song. The difficulty level of the cheering song may be determined by any of the following methods (1) to (3).
(1) Each user selects and determines the difficulty level each time a cheering song is selected (2) Each user selects the difficulty level in advance, and the difficulty level is determined regardless of which cheering song is selected. Apply (3) Each user selects the difficulty level for each cheering song in advance, and the cheering song is selected by the leader user, so that the difficulty level is determined.

As described above, if each user can select the difficulty level of the support mission operated by himself / herself, the difficulty level of the support mission will differ among the members (users) of the support team who simultaneously carry out the support mission. In such a case, each user can select the difficulty level according to his / her ability. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the score of each user will be low because the difficulty level that does not match the ability of each user will be selected, and the achievement level of the support mission of the entire cheering party will be low.

In the first embodiment, the mission result transmission unit 234 determines the achievement level of the cheering mission of the entire cheering party based on the total score of each user of the cheering party, but this is the embodiment of the present invention. Not limited to. The mission result transmission unit 234 determines the degree of achievement of the cheering mission of the entire cheering party by the average value of the scores of each user of the cheering party or the "Great" judgment rate of the entire cheering party (total number of "Great" judgments in one song. / The determination may be made based on the number of notes in one song x the number of users).

Further, the mission result transmission unit 234 determines the achievement level of the support mission for each user based on the score, and then the number of users with the achievement level "S", the number of users with the achievement level "A", and the achievement level "B". The degree of achievement of the support mission of the entire support team may be calculated based on the number of users.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the evaluation processing unit 235 obtains the achievement level of all the support missions executed in the support event by each user, and determines the mission achievement level and the evaluation predetermined for each user's role. The user's evaluation was decided by referring to the correlation data. However, the evaluation processing unit 235 may determine the user's evaluation based on the number of comments, the number of likes, the number of followers, and the like from other users such as the viewing user.

In addition, the evaluation processing unit 235 tells the leader user the result of the support mission of the entire cheering party (total score of the rhythm game, the number of users with the achievement level "S", the number of users with the achievement level "A", and the achievement level "B". The evaluation (group leader evaluation) may be determined based on the number of users, etc.). Further, the evaluation processing unit 235 may also evaluate the manners in the chat with other users of the group leader user at the time of the group leader evaluation.

Further, the evaluation processing unit 235 may change the user's evaluation according to the skill level of the user participating in the support mission, the result of the match, and the like. For example, the evaluation processing unit 235 may have a higher evaluation of the user when there are many beginners in the support mission than when there are few beginners. Further, the evaluation processing unit 235 may have a higher evaluation of the user when the supporting team wins the match, even if the result of the support mission is the same, as compared with the case where the supporting team loses the match.

Further, the evaluation processing unit 235 may change the user's evaluation according to the match venue (home or away) and the result of the match. For example, the evaluation processing unit 235 raises the user's evaluation when the supporting team wins the away game compared to when the supporting team wins the home game, and conversely, when the supporting team loses the home game, the evaluation processing unit 235 is away. It may be one that lowers the user's evaluation as compared with the case of losing in the game.

The evaluation processing unit 235 also evaluates the manners in each user's chat, and evaluates the manners for users with bad manners such as writing bad words to other users in the chat (for example, 0 is the highest and negative numbers). The larger the value, the lower the evaluation)) may be subtracted. For example, the evaluation processing unit 235 determines whether the message transmitted by each user matches the inappropriate text stored in the storage unit 22 in advance, and if there is an inappropriate text, the user who transmitted the message. Decrease the evaluation of manners.

Further, the reward processing unit 236 may be configured to give a reward only to the user who supported the winning team.

When a support object is assigned to each user, the support support system 1 may include an object editing unit capable of freely editing an image (skin) of the support object operated by each user. As a result, the user can freely set the image (skin) of the object to be operated by the user. Further, the object editorial unit may be configured to be able to attach a sponsor advertisement to the object if a predetermined condition is satisfied.

In addition, the object editorial department can freely edit skins such as costumes of cheering objects operated by the user and items to be possessed by cheering objects (for example, supporter objects include items such as megaphones, harisen, and towels). It may be configured so that it can be done. As a result, the user can freely set skins and possessed items such as costumes of cheering objects that he / she operates.

Further, the object editing unit may be configured so that the skill (motion or dance) of the cheering object operated by the user can be freely edited (added). As a result, the user can make the cheering object perform (play) a motion or dance according to the added skill.

The skins, items, and skills described above may be obtained by purchase, but may also be rewards given by the reward processing unit 236. When rewarding skins, items and skills, users can enjoy more customization of cheering objects by repeatedly participating in cheering games in the same role.

Further, the division of functions of which devices 2 to 5 described in the first and second embodiments has which function is an example. The support support system according to the present invention may not include the game server device 2, but may include a game device 3 that functions like the game server device 2 instead of the game server device 2. Further, in the support support system according to the present invention, the game server device 2 and the support server device 4 may be configured as one server device. The division of functions described in the first and second embodiments can be changed as appropriate.

The type of the game controller 303 is not limited as long as it can be used for input. For example, a device such as KINECT (registered trademark) that recognizes an operator's operation or voice and inputs an operation signal, or a device that recognizes only a voice or a line of sight and inputs an operation signal may be adopted as a controller.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support event execution unit 233 has described an example in which the display 301 of the game device 3 simultaneously displays the presentation image 72 of the support mission and the video 71 for viewing the competition. The embodiments of the invention are not limited to this. The support event execution unit 233 may display only the presentation image 72 of the support mission on the display 301. In such a case, the user may, for example, watch the competition on a terminal device, a television, or the like different from the game device 3. That is, the program (app) for executing the support mission and the program (app) for watching the game do not have to be the same, and may be different.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, an example in which a user watches a competition at a place other than the game venue 100 and participates in a cheering event (plays a cheering game) has been described. Not limited. The support support system 1 and the support support method may be such that a user in the game venue 100 watches the game on a user terminal (smartphone or the like) instead of the game device 3 and participates in the support event.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, an example in which the cheering image and the cheering voice corresponding to the result of the cheering mission are output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 provided in the game venue 100 has been described. The embodiment is not limited to this. For example, at least one of the cheering image and the cheering voice according to the result of the cheering mission may be combined and output from the display 301 and the speaker 302 connected to the game device 3 into the game image and the game voice. ..

Further, in the second embodiment, the progress information acquisition unit 434 acquires the progress information by inputting the character information indicating the progress of the competition via the keyboard 402 by the operating user of the support support system 1. However, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this.

The progress information acquisition unit 434 may acquire, for example, the progress information of the competition from the viewing moving image (image analysis) acquired by the moving image acquisition unit 431 by the image recognition function. Further, the progress information acquisition unit 434 may acquire, for example, the progress information of the competition from the viewing voice acquired together with the viewing moving image acquired by the moving image acquisition unit 431 by the voice recognition function.

If the competition is a baseball game, the progress information acquisition unit 434 will tell you how many times (front / back), lucky seven (7 attacks), before the start of the game, when the starting member is announced, and who is at bat. Information such as whether it is in, ball count, out count, how many bases the runner is on, the number of points scored, whether or not a score has been scored, victory or defeat, etc. is acquired as progress information of the competition.

Further, in the second embodiment, the control unit 43 of the support server device 4 is configured to function as the progress information acquisition unit 434, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. The control unit 23 of the game server device 4 may function as a progress information acquisition unit. In that case, the progress information transmission unit is not required, and the support event execution unit 233 is one of the multiple types of support missions managed by the mission DB 222, according to the progress information of the competition acquired by the progress information acquisition unit. You will select a mission.

In addition, when the competition is a marathon match, the progress information acquisition unit 434 is requested to acquire the progress information of the competition (marathon match) based on the position information of the athletes (competitors) who participate in (participate in) the match. You may do it. In that case, the support support system 1 is provided with a position information acquisition unit that acquires the position information of the athlete via a device that acquires the location information such as a GPS receiver attached to the athlete.

In addition, in the position information of the player, the player who can be determined from the information of the position where the player is actually present acquired via the device and the position information acquired via the device has passed the predetermined checkpoint. Information on whether or not it is included.

The progress information acquisition unit 434 determines the progress status of the competition (where the athlete is running, what distance the athlete is passing, etc.) based on the position information of the athlete acquired by the position information acquisition unit. (Get information on the progress of the competition). Then, the support event execution unit 233 uses the progress information of the competition acquired by the progress information acquisition unit 434 from among the plurality of types of support missions (support songs) managed in the mission DB 222 stored in the storage unit 22 in advance. Select one support mission according to the situation, and present the selected support mission to each user (game device 3).

For example, the cheering event execution unit 233 selects and executes a cheering mission by cheering song 1 at the start of the marathon or when reaching 10km (when the progress information of the competition is at the start or when reaching 10km), and 30km. When reaching, the cheering mission by cheering song 2 is selected and executed, when reaching 40 km, the cheering mission by cheering song 3 is selected and executed, and when the goal is reached, the cheering mission of cheering song 4 is selected and executed.

Further, in the support support system 1, the progress information acquisition unit 434 acquires the lap time every 1 km and the lap time every 5 km as the progress information of the competition based on the position information of the athlete, and the support event execution unit 233 acquires the lap time every 1 km. A support mission may be selected and executed according to the lap time or the lap time every 5 km.

When the above-mentioned competition is a marathon, the output device 5 (display 501 or speaker 502) is installed at, for example, a start point, a 10 km point, a 30 km point, a 40 km point, and a goal point, and outputs according to the result of the support mission. The target is output. As a result, it is possible to deliver a cheering image and a cheering voice to each player according to the position information of each player.

Further, in the above-mentioned case, the device (smartphone) attached to each player may be used as the output device 5, and the cheering image and the cheering voice may be output to each player from the display and the speaker connected to the device. Further, in that case, not only the cheering image and the cheering voice but also the comment input by the user (for example, "Do your best!" "A little more!") May be output to the output device 5.

Even when these other embodiments are adopted, the effects of the present invention are exhibited. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments and other embodiments.

The support system and support method according to the present invention can be applied to live performances such as music and theatrical performances, concerts, presentations, and other entertainment events, instead of the competitions described in the present embodiment. That is, a user who participates in supporting the same competition or watching a box office event by a large number of people can perform an operation of executing a support mission in a remote place even if he / she is not at the venue, so that an image and an image can be displayed in the venue from the output device. By outputting at least one of the voices, it is possible to indirectly participate in (support) the entertainment event.

1 Support support system
2 Game server device (computer)
3 Game device (computer)
4 Support server device (computer)
5 Output device
71 Competition video
72 Presentation image of support mission 100 Match venue 233 Support event execution department 433 Support output instruction department 434 Progress information acquisition department

The present invention relates to a support support system and a support support method.

Conventionally, there is a support support system that enables a viewing user who watches a game such as soccer or baseball on a TV to support the game by operating a remote control of the TV (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

The cheering support system of Patent Document 1 outputs sound effects such as cheering, whistle, drum, cheering song, flag, and applause to the game venue via a communication line such as the Internet by the viewing user operating the remote controller. It is configured to be output from the device into the venue.

According to the support support system, the viewing user can deliver cheers and the like to the match venue in real time by operating the remote controller while watching the match on the television.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-46982

However, in the cheering support system, the operations performed by the viewing user are not interesting only by pressing buttons such as cheering, whistle, drum, cheering song, flag, and applause. Further, in the support support system, the operation result by the viewing user is not interesting because only the sound effect of the button pressed by the viewing user is output.

The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a more entertaining support system and support method.

The first aspect is a support support system including a computer and an output device, which outputs at least one of a support voice and a support image for supporting a competition held in the real world from the output device based on a user's operation input. Therefore, the computer presents a progress information acquisition unit that determines the progress of the competition and acquires the progress information of the competition, and presents to the user at least one predetermined support mission according to the progress information of the competition. A support event execution unit and a support output unit that outputs an output target consisting of at least one of a support image and a support voice according to the result of the support mission executed based on the operation input of the user to the output device. It is a support support system characterized by being equipped.

Further, in the first aspect, the progress information acquisition unit of the competition is based on the image analysis result of the video of the competition, the voice recognition result of the voice of the competition, or the position information of the athlete participating in the competition. It can be used to determine progress.

Further, in the first aspect, the support event execution unit may present at least one of the viewing video and the viewing sound of the competition to the user.

Further, in the first aspect, the output device outputs the output target to the place where the competition is held , and the support output unit outputs an output instruction signal for outputting the output target. By transmitting to the device, it is possible to give an output instruction to the output device .

Further, in the first aspect, the support event execution unit may present the rhythm game to the user as the support mission.

Further, in the first aspect, the support mission is simultaneously executed by the plurality of users, and the support output unit responds to the results of the plurality of support missions simultaneously executed by the plurality of users. At least one of the cheering voice and the cheering image can be output to the output device as the output target .

Further, in the first aspect, the support event execution unit is configured to be able to present a plurality of types of the support missions, and the support event execution unit is configured to provide the user with the plurality of types of support missions. , One support mission according to the progress information of the competition may be presented.

Further, in the first aspect, the support event execution unit is configured to be able to present the support missions of a plurality of types of a plurality of difficulty levels, and the support event execution unit is configured to present the plurality of types to the user. It is possible to present one support mission of one difficulty level according to the progress information of the competition from among a plurality of types of support missions of the difficulty level.

Further, in the first aspect, the support event execution unit is configured to be able to present the support missions of a plurality of types of a plurality of difficulty levels, and the support event execution unit is configured to present the plurality of types to the user. It is possible to present a support mission according to the progress information of the competition of the difficulty level selected by the user from among a plurality of types of support missions of the difficulty level of .

Further, the second aspect includes a server device, a plurality of terminal devices connected to the server device, and an output device, and is based on the operation input of each user who operates each terminal device in the real world . It is a support support system that outputs at least one of a support voice and a support image for supporting a competition to be performed from the output device , and each terminal device transmits operation information input by each user to the server device. The server device includes an operation information transmission unit, and the server device includes a progress information acquisition unit that determines the progress of the competition and acquires the progress information of the competition, and at least one of the server devices according to the progress information of the competition for each user. The output device is an output target consisting of at least one of a support event execution unit that presents a predetermined support mission, and at least one of a support image and a support voice according to the result of the support mission executed based on the operation information of each user. It is a support support system characterized by having a support output unit for outputting .

The third aspect is a support support method in which at least one of a support voice and a support image for supporting a competition held in the real world is output from an output device by a computer based on a user's operation input, and the computer . A step of determining the progress of the competition and acquiring the progress information of the competition, and a step of presenting the user with at least one predetermined support mission according to the progress information of the competition by the computer. The computer comprises a step of causing the output device to output an output target consisting of at least one of a cheering image and a cheering voice according to the result of the cheering mission executed based on the operation input of the user. It is a support support method characterized by this.

Further, in the fourth aspect, the support support is provided with a computer and an output device, and at least one of the support voice and the support image for supporting the competition performed in the real world is output from the output device based on the operation input of the user. In the system, the computer has a progress information acquisition unit that determines the progress of the competition and acquires the progress information of the competition, and at least one according to the progress information of the competition based on the operation input of the user. An output target consisting of at least one of a support event execution unit that executes a predetermined support event, and a support image and a support voice according to the result of a support mission executed based on the operation input of the user during the execution of the support event. It is a support support system characterized by having a support output unit for outputting the above to the output device.

Further, the fifth aspect includes a server device, a plurality of terminal devices connected to the server device, and an output device, and is based on the operation input of each user who operates each terminal device in the real world. It is a support support system that outputs at least one of a support voice and a support image for supporting a competition to be performed from the output device, and each terminal device transmits operation information input by each user to the server device. The server device includes an operation information transmission unit, and the server device responds to the progress information of the competition based on the progress information acquisition unit that determines the progress of the competition and acquires the progress information of the competition and the operation information of each user. From at least one of the support event execution unit that executes at least one support event, and the support image and support voice according to the result of the support mission executed based on the operation information of each user during the execution of the support event. It is a support support system characterized by having a support output unit for outputting an output target to the output device.

A sixth aspect is a support support method in which at least one of a support voice and a support image for supporting a competition held in the real world is output from an output device by a computer based on a user's operation input, and the computer. A step of determining the progress of the competition and acquiring the progress information of the competition, and a step of executing at least one support event according to the progress information of the competition by the computer based on the operation input of the user. And, the computer causes the output device to output an output target consisting of at least one of a cheering image and a cheering voice according to the result of the cheering mission executed based on the operation input of the user during the execution of the cheering event. It is a support support method characterized by having steps.

According to the present invention, since the output target is output according to the result of the support mission executed based on the operation input of the user, it is possible to provide a support support system and a support support method with high interest.

It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the support support system of Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the game apparatus. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of an output device. It is a flowchart which illustrates the flow of the series of processing performed in the support support system of Embodiment 1. It is a figure which shows an example of the game image at the time of displaying a moving image for viewing. It is a figure which shows an example of the game image at the time of execution of a support mission. It is a figure which shows the state of the game venue where the output device was provided. It is a block diagram which illustrates the structure of the support support system of Embodiment 2. It is a flowchart which illustrates the flow of the series of processing performed in the support support system of Embodiment 2.

Hereinafter, the support support system and the support support method in the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The same or corresponding parts in the drawings are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

The "game" used in the following description refers to an activity to achieve some purpose according to a predetermined rule, and is a game (video game) played by using a computer.

In particular, the following describes a support support system and a support support method using a support game in which at least one support event progresses according to the progress of the competition based on the operation input of the user who watches the competition held in the real world. ..

In the following description, the "user" means a person who participates in a support event (viewer of a video of the competition) in the support support system.

[Embodiment 1]
The support support system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In the first embodiment, a case where the “competition” is a soccer match played at a match venue 100 in the real world will be taken as an example.

Further, in the first embodiment, a case where the user watches the game on the user terminal (game device 3) instead of in the game venue 100 will be described as an example.

In the first embodiment, one cheering party is composed of one cheering party leader user who plays a role as a cheering squad leader and a plurality of supporter users who play a role as a supporter, and the cheering performed by the cheering squad members (member users). The case where at least one of the cheering image and the cheering voice according to the result of the mission is output is taken as an example.

[Overview of support support system]
As shown in FIG. 1, the support support system 1 includes a game server device (computer) 2, a plurality of game devices (computers) 3, ..., 3, a support server device (computer) 4, and an output device 5. To prepare for. The game server device 2, the plurality of game devices 3, ..., 3, the support server device 4, and the output device 5 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and a LAN.

The game server device 2 stores a game program and game data for executing a support game. The game server device 2 executes a support event according to the progress of a competition such as an actual soccer game. During the support event, the game server device 2 executes a support mission based on the user's operation input. Further, the game server device 2 provides the result of the support mission to the support server device 4.

In addition, in the present embodiment 1, in addition to executing the support event, the game server device 2 presents information on the support event that can be participated in, accepts participation in the support event, assigns roles to each user (matching), and is for viewing. Sends video information (including audio information), evaluates user operations, and gives rewards to users.

The game device 3 is a commercially available device such as a personal computer, a PlayStation (registered trademark), an XBox (registered trademark), and a Nintendo Switch (registered trademark). The game device 3 has a display 301 (display unit), a speaker 302, and a game controller 303 externally connected or built-in. The game device 3 displays a support event in which the game server device 2 progresses, and transmits operation information (operation signal) input by the user to the game server device 2.

In the first embodiment, the game device 3 displays the support event, transmits the information (operation information) operated and input by the user, requests the support event information that can be participated, and requests to participate in the support event. It displays video for viewing, plays audio for viewing, displays evaluation information and reward information, and so on.

The support server device 4 determines an output target according to the result of the support mission transmitted from the game server device 2 from a plurality of types of support images and a plurality of types of support voices stored in advance as output targets. An output instruction of the determined output target is given to the output device 5.

In the first embodiment, the support server device 4 determines the output target and gives an output instruction, as well as acquires and views video information (including audio information) for viewing the competition (soccer game) to be supported. Send video information, etc.

A display 501 and a speaker 502 are connected to the output device 5. The display 501 and the speaker 502 are installed in the game venue 100. The output device 5 displays the support image on the display 501 and outputs (reproduces) the support voice from the speaker 502 according to the output instruction of the output target from the support server device 4.

[Hardware configuration of game server device]
As shown in FIG. 1, the game server device 2 includes a network interface 21, a storage unit 22, and a control unit 23. The network interface 21 and the storage unit 22 are electrically connected to the control unit 23 via the bus 29.

The network interface 21 is communicably connected to each game device 3 and a support server device 4 via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and a LAN.

The storage unit 22 stores various information and data. The storage unit 22 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 22 stores a game program and game data for executing the support game. Further, the user DB 221 is stored in the storage unit 22.

The user DB 221 is a database that stores information about users who use the support support system 1. For example, the user DB 221 stores each user's account information (user ID 351 and password), each user's game information, and the like as one record. The game information of each user includes, for example, a grade, an evaluation and a rank for each role operated in the past.

The control unit 23 controls the operation of the game server device 2. The control unit 23 transmits / receives various information and data, and processes various information and data. The control unit 23 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). A program or the like for operating the CPU is stored in the semiconductor memory.

[Hardware configuration of game equipment]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game device 3 has a network interface 31, a graphic processing unit 32, an audio processing unit 33, an operation unit 34, a storage unit 35, and a control unit 36. The network interface 31, the graphic processing unit 32, the audio processing unit 33, the operation unit 34, and the storage unit 35 are electrically connected to the control unit 36 via the bus 39.

The network interface 31 is communicably connected to the communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data between the game device 3 and the game server device 2 or the support server device 4.

The graphic processing unit 32 is connected to the display 301. The graphic processing unit 32 outputs (displays) various images on the display 301 according to various image information output from the control unit 36. For example, the graphic processing unit 32 displays the game image of the cheering event being executed, the viewing image transmitted from the cheering server device 4, and the like as various images on the display 301 in a moving image format.

The audio processing unit 33 is connected to the speaker 302. The audio processing unit 33 outputs (reproduces) various voices to the speaker 302 according to various voice information output from the control unit 36. For example, the audio processing unit 33 causes the speaker 302 to output the game voice of the cheering event being executed, the viewing voice transmitted from the cheering server device 4, and the like as various voices.

The operation unit 34 is connected to the game controller 303. The operation unit 34 transmits / receives data (operation information) related to the operation input to / from the game controller 303. The user inputs operation information (operation signal) to the game device 3 (operation unit 34) by operating various controls such as buttons of the game controller 303.

The storage unit 35 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 35 stores game data downloaded from the game server device 2, various programs including a part of the game program, and the like. Further, the storage unit 35 stores the user ID 351 used in the game server device 2.

The control unit 36 controls the operation of the game device 3. The control unit 36 transmits / receives various information and data, and processes various information and data. The control unit 36 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). A program or the like for operating the CPU is stored in the semiconductor memory.

[Hardware configuration of support server device]
As shown in FIG. 1, the support server device 4 includes a network interface 41, a storage unit 42, and a control unit 43. The network interface 41 and the storage unit 42 are electrically connected to the control unit 43 via the bus 49.

The network interface 41 is communicably connected to the game server device 2 and the output device 5 via a communication network 6 such as the Internet and a LAN.

The storage unit 42 stores various information and data. The storage unit 42 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 42 stores a program and data for executing an output instruction process of determining an output target of the output device 5 and giving an output instruction to output the determined output target to the output device 5. Further, the support DB 421 is stored in the storage unit 42.

The support DB 421 is a database that stores a plurality of types of support image information and a plurality of types of support voice information that are output targets of the output device 5 as data for executing the output instruction process. In the first embodiment, the support DB 421 contains information on the result of the support mission (content and achievement level of the support mission) and an output target (at least one of the support image information and the support voice information) according to the result of the support mission. It is stored as one record.

The control unit 43 controls the operation of the support server device 4. The control unit 43 transmits / receives various information and data, and processes various information and data. The control unit 43 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). A program or the like for operating the CPU is stored in the semiconductor memory.

[Hardware configuration of output device]
As shown in FIG. 3, the output device 5 includes a network interface 51, a graphic processing unit 52, an audio processing unit 53, a storage unit 54, and a control unit 55. The network interface 51, the graphic processing unit 52, the audio processing unit 53, and the storage unit 54 are electrically connected to the control unit 55 via the bus 59.

The network interface 51 is communicably connected to the communication network 6 in order to transmit and receive various data to and from the support server device 4.

The graphic processing unit 52 is connected to the display 501. The graphic processing unit 52 outputs (displays) various images (support images, messages, etc.) on the display 501 according to various image information output from the control unit 55.

The audio processing unit 53 is connected to the speaker 502. The audio processing unit 53 outputs (reproduces) various voices to the speaker 502 according to various voice information output from the control unit 55.

The storage unit 54 stores various information and data. The storage unit 54 is composed of an HDD, SSD, RAM, ROM, and the like. The storage unit 35 stores a program and data for executing an output process for outputting the output target to the display 501 and the speaker 502 in response to the output instruction from the support server device 4.

The control unit 55 controls the operation of the output device 5. The control unit 55 includes a CPU (microcomputer) and a semiconductor memory (not shown). A program or the like for operating the CPU is stored in the semiconductor memory.

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the game server device]
The control unit 23 includes a participation reception unit 231, an allocation unit 232, a support event execution unit 233, a mission result transmission unit 234, an evaluation processing unit 235, and a reward processing unit 236. Specifically, the control unit 23 has a participation reception unit 231, an allocation unit 232, a support event execution unit 233, a mission result transmission unit 234, an evaluation processing unit 235, and a reward processing unit 236 when the CPU executes various programs. Functions as.

The participation reception unit 231 presents information on support events that can be participated in, and receives requests from users to participate in support events for each role.

The allocation unit 232 allocates one support event to each user who has requested participation. Further, the allocation unit 232 assigns one role to each user from a plurality of roles (cheerleader, supporter) preset for each support event.

The support event execution unit 233 executes the support event. Specifically, the support event execution unit 233 advances the support event by reflecting the user's operation input based on the user's operation information (operation signal).

In the first embodiment, the cheering event is a game that progresses by multiplayer of a plurality of member users (one leader user and a plurality of supporter users) of the cheering party, and is a rhythm game.

The rhythm game is a game that requires the user to perform a predetermined operation at a predetermined instruction timing displayed on the game image in accordance with the game voice. Generally, in a rhythm game, the smaller the difference between the instruction timing and the operation timing by the user, the higher the evaluation.

Further, the support event execution unit 233 sets a predetermined support mission for each user during the execution of the support event. Specifically, the support event execution unit 233 sets a support mission for each member user to perform a support operation according to the support song in the support event. In the first embodiment, the support event execution unit 233 sets the support mission based on the request from the group leader user.

The mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the result information (contents and achievement level of the support mission) of the support mission executed based on the operation input of the user to the support server device 4. In the first embodiment, the mission result transmission unit 234 calculates the achievement level calculated by aggregating the results of the support missions by a plurality of member users simultaneously executed by the multiplayer, and the content of the support mission (support song) as the mission result. It is transmitted to the support server device 4 as information.

The evaluation processing unit 235 evaluates the operation performed by each user, and transmits the result (evaluation information) to each user.

The reward processing unit 236 grants a reward according to the evaluation result (evaluation information) to each user (corresponds the reward to the user ID 351).

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the game device]
The control unit 36 functions as a communication processing unit 361, an output processing unit 362, and an operation information transmission unit 363 by the CPU executing various programs.

The communication processing unit 361 is a function of communicating with the game server device 2 via the network interface 31. Specifically, the communication processing unit 361 transmits various requests such as a request for support event information that can participate and a request for participation in the support event to the game server device 2 together with the user ID 351. The communication processing unit 361 receives support event information that can be participated, information on whether or not to participate in the support event, assigned roles, information about the game such as evaluation and reward, game progress information (progress information of the support event), and the like.

The output processing unit 362 reads game image information and game voice information suitable for the role (cheerleader, supporter) assigned by the allocation unit 232 of the game server device 2 from the game progress information received from the game server device 2, and graphics. Output (display and play) via the processing unit 32 and the audio processing unit 33.

Further, the output processing unit 362 outputs (displays and reproduces) the moving image and the sound based on the viewing moving image information transmitted from the support server device 4 via the graphic processing unit 32 and the audio processing unit 33.

The operation information transmission unit 363 transmits the operation information (operation signal) input to the operation unit 34 to the game server device 2 by each user operating various controls such as buttons of the game controller 303.

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the support server device]
The control unit 43 includes a moving image acquisition unit 431, a moving image transmission unit 432, and a support output instruction unit 433. Specifically, the control unit 43 functions as a moving image acquisition unit 431, a moving image transmission unit 432, and a support output instruction unit 433 by the CPU executing various programs.

The video acquisition unit 431 acquires video information (including audio information) for viewing the competition (soccer game) to be supported. The video information for viewing is acquired from, for example, a video server device (not shown) via the communication network 6.

The moving image transmission unit 432 transmits the viewing moving image information (including audio information) acquired by the moving image acquisition unit 431 to the game server device 2.

The support output instruction unit 433 is a support transmitted from the game server device 2 from among a plurality of output targets (a plurality of types of support images and a plurality of types of support voices) managed by the support DB 421 stored in the storage unit 42. Determine the output target according to the mission result information (contents and achievement level of the support mission). Further, the support output instruction unit 433 transmits (output instruction) an output instruction signal including the determined information of the output target to the output device 5.

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the output device]
The control unit 55 has a communication processing unit 561 and an output processing unit 562. Specifically, the control unit 55 functions as a communication processing unit 561 and an output processing unit 562 when the CPU executes various programs.

The communication processing unit 561 is a function of communicating with the support server device 4 via the network interface 51. Specifically, the communication processing unit 561 receives an output instruction signal including information to be output to be output from the support server device 4.

The output processing unit 562 extracts information to be output (support image information, support voice information) from the output instruction signal received from the support server device 4, and outputs the information to the graphic processing unit 52 and the audio processing unit 53. As a result, the graphic processing unit 52 outputs (displays) the cheering image to the display 501, and the audio processing unit 53 outputs (reproduces) the cheering voice from the speaker 502.

[Flow of a series of processes performed in the support support system]
The flow of processing performed in the support support system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, [Cheerleader] indicates a leader user to which the role of the cheerleader (role to select and execute the support mission) is assigned, and [Supporter] indicates the role of the supporter (role to execute the support mission). Indicates the assigned supporter user.

<Step S1>
First, the participation reception unit 231 of the game server device 2 presents information on support events that can be participated in based on a request (event information request signal) from the game device 3 connected via the Internet.

Specifically, the participation reception unit 231 can participate in the types of support events (support event A that supports team A in competition 1 of team A vs. team B, support event B that supports team B in competition 1, and team. Information such as the support event C, etc. that supports Team C in the competition 2 of C vs. Team D), the date and time of the event, and the types of operable roles (cheerleader, supporter, etc.) is transmitted to the game device 3. The information transmitted from the participation reception unit 231 to the game device 3 is displayed on the display 301 connected to the game device 3.

<Step S2>
Next, the participation reception unit 231 of the game server device 2 participates in each support event (for example, support event A that supports team A in competition 1) from each user based on the participation request (participation request signal) by the user. Accept requests for each role (cheerleader, supporter).

Specifically, the participation reception unit 231 has account information of each user included in the participation request transmitted from each game device 3, information on the support event for which participation is desired, and a role for which operation is desired (supporter leader,). A list linked with the information of the supporter) is created for each support event and for each role, and the participation request is accepted by storing it in the storage unit 22.

<Step S3>
Next, the allocation unit 232 of the game server device 2 assigns a support event and one role (cheerleader, supporter) to each user who has requested participation.

In the first embodiment, the allocation unit 232 assigns to each user the desired role in the support event desired by the user in the order of participation request (for example, the cheerleader of the support event A).

<Step S4>
After the allocation by the allocation unit 232, the support event execution unit 233 of the game server device 2 starts the support event. For example, the support event execution unit 233 starts the support event at a predetermined time according to the start time of the competition (match) (for example, 30 minutes before the start of the match).

The support event execution unit 233 first requests the support server device 4 to transmit information on the competition that is the support target of the support event (for example, competition 1 of team A vs. team B) (transmits a competition information request signal). do).

The support server device 4 acquires and transmits the corresponding competition information based on the competition information request from the support event execution unit 233. In the first embodiment, the video acquisition unit 431 acquires the video information for viewing the competition as the competition information, and the video transmission unit 432 transmits the video information for viewing the competition to the game server device 2 as the competition information. ..

In the game server device 2, the support event execution unit 233 transmits the video information for viewing the competition received from the support server device 4 to each game device 3. As shown in FIG. 5, each game device 3 outputs (displays) the viewing video 71 and the viewing audio based on the transmitted viewing video information (including audio information) from the display 301 and the speaker 302. ,Reproduce). As a result, the user of each game device 3 can watch the competition video, and each user starts watching the competition video.

<Step S5>
The support event execution unit 233 supports the group leader user based on information (operation signal) of a specific operation (pressing a predetermined button of the game controller 303, etc.) transmitted from the game device 3 of the group leader user (selected user). The selection screen information prompting the selection of the mission is transmitted to the game device 3 of the leader user. In the game device 3 of the leader user, a selection screen prompting the selection of a fighting mission is displayed on the display 301 based on the received selection screen information.

The leader user selects a cheering mission (cheering song) to be executed by operating various controls such as buttons of the game controller 303. For example, on the selection screen, multiple types of cheering songs of multiple types of difficulty (for example, cheering songs 1 to 24 in the first embodiment) are classified according to the progress of the match (competition) as follows. It is displayed. The cheering songs 1 to 24 have different tunes.

<Before the match>
Cheer Song 1 (Easy) / Cheer Song 2 (Normal) / Cheer Song 3 (Heaby)
<At the time of attack>
Cheer Song 4 (Easy) / Cheer Song 5 (Normal) / Cheer Song 6 (Heaby)
Cheer Song 7 (Easy) / Cheer Song 8 (Normal) / Cheer Song 9 (Heaby)
<When defending>
Cheer Song 10 (Easy) / Cheer Song 11 (Normal) / Cheer Song 12 (Heaby)
Cheer song 13 (Easy) / Cheer song 14 (Normal) / Cheer song 15 (Heaby)
<Half time>
Cheer Song 16 (Easy) / Cheer Song 17 (Normal) / Cheer Song 18 (Heaby)
<At the time of scoring>
Cheer Song 19 (Easy) / Cheer Song 20 (Normal) / Cheer Song 21 (Heaby)
<At the time of victory>
Cheer Song 22 (Easy) / Cheer Song 23 (Normal) / Cheer Song 24 (Heaby)

The team leader user operates various controls such as buttons on the game controller 303 to select one cheering song according to the progress of the game (competition) from among the multiple types of cheering songs displayed on the selection screen. Select one cheering mission (cheering song).

In the game device 3 of the group leader user, when one support mission is selected by the group leader user, the support mission request signal including the operation information (selection information of the support song) input by the group leader user is sent to the game server device 2 (support event). It is transmitted to the execution unit 233).

The support event execution unit 233 determines the execution of the support mission with the support song selected by the group leader user based on the support mission request signal from the game device 3 of the group leader user.

<Step S6>
Next, the support event execution unit 233 presents the support mission determined based on the support mission execution request from the game device 3 of the leader user to each game device 3. Specifically, the support event execution unit 233 transmits game progress information for performing a support mission to each game device 3.

In each game device 3, based on the received game progress information, the operation screen of the rhythm game as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display 301, and the cheering song (voice) is output from the speaker 302.

Each user operates various controls such as buttons of the game controller 303 to play a rhythm game. Each game device 3 transmits the input operation information (operation signal) to the game server device 2 at a predetermined timing (for example, for each operation for Notes N described later). By such processing, the support mission is executed in the support event.

The processing of the support mission will be explained in detail below.

On the screen shown in FIG. 6, a viewing moving image 71 is drawn on the upper right side, and an image 72 (present image of the support mission) urging each user to execute the support mission is displayed on the lower side.

The image 72 urges each user to press the button of the game controller 303 at the timing when the musical note (Notes) N traveling from the right side to the left side overlaps the determination line L (operation position).

Each user executes a cheering mission by pressing the button of the game controller 303 at the timing when the notes N overlaps with the determination line L in accordance with the cheering song. The operation information (operation signal) input to each game device 3 by each user is transmitted to the game server device 2.

The support event execution unit 233 determines the operation timing for each Notes N for each user based on the input operation information.

Specifically, the support event execution unit 233 determines the operation timing of each user depending on how small the deviation between the operation timing of each user and the preset just timing (the timing at which Notes N and the determination line L overlap) is small. Judgment is made.

For example, the support event execution unit 233 is "Great" when the deviation between the operation timing and the just timing by each user is within the first determination width, which is relatively small, and the deviation is larger than the first determination width. If it is within the determination width, it is determined as "Good", and if the deviation is larger than the second determination width, it is determined as "Bad".

Further, the support event execution unit 233 adds the points of each user according to the result of the timing determination for each Notes N. The addition points are highest in the case of "Great" determination, and decrease in the order of "Good" determination and "Bad" determination.

Further, when the result of the timing determination is "Great" or "Good" consecutively for a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or more, the support event execution unit 233 considers that the combo is established and determines the number of times (the number of combos). The addition points are corrected accordingly. On the other hand, if the determination for the predetermined Notes N is "Bad", the number of combos is reset (interrupted).

For example, the support event execution unit 233 doubles the points to be added when the number of combos is 30 to 59, increases the points to be added four times when the number of combos is 50 to 99, and increases the points to be added eight times when the number of combos is 100 or more. increase.

The support event execution unit 233 grants a privilege to the user when the judgment for all Notes N throughout one song is a "Great" or "Good" judgment (a full combo is established). For example, the user is given benefits such as adding 100 points to the score and multiplying the score by 1.5 times.

Further, in the first embodiment, the difficulty level (Easy / Normal / Heavy) is set for each cheering song. Therefore, the difficulty level of the cheering mission changes depending on which cheering song the leader user selects. For example, when the leader user selects the cheering song 7 at the time of attack, the difficulty level of the cheering song 7 is set to "Easy", so that the difficulty level of the cheering mission becomes "Easy".

In the first embodiment, the number of notes set for one cheering song has the lowest difficulty level "Easy" and the highest difficulty level "Heavey". Further, the arrangement of Notes N, the timing to be operated, and the operation method for Notes N (for example, tap, long press, flick) differ depending on the difficulty level. As for the number of special operation methods other than tapping, such as long press and flick operation, which are set for one cheering song, the difficulty level "Easy" is the smallest and the difficulty level "Heaby" is the largest. Therefore, when the leader user selects a cheering song with a difficulty level of "Heavy", the highest score is higher than when a cheering song with another difficulty level is selected.

The support event execution unit 233 has game progress information (image information in which the support object clapping hands and its sound effect information, rhythm determination result information, each user) reflecting the user's operation input, rhythm determination result, and score processing result. (Including score information, etc.) is created and transmitted to each game device 3. Each game device 3 outputs a game image and a game sound according to the received game progress information.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the display 301 connected to each game device 3 has images 71 and 72, a rhythm determination result 73, a user score 74, a support mission difficulty level 75, and a combo number 76. , A game screen including a score list 77 of another user (a member user of the same cheering party) performing the same cheering mission, an image 78 cheering by the cheering object, and the like is displayed. Further, a game voice (a cheering song) reflecting an operation result by each user is output from the speaker 302 of each game device 3.

In addition, the support event execution unit 233 enables chat between users who perform the same support event during the support mission. This makes it possible to send a message between users who perform the same support event. In particular, the group leader user looks at the score list 77 of other users, and if the score is low overall, he / she can raise the morale by throwing a sword at everyone, or to the user with a low score (U2 and U9 in FIG. 6). I can give you some advice.

As described above, the support event execution unit 233 executes the support mission based on the operation input of the member (member user) of the support group.

<Step S7>
When the support mission is completed, the mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the result of the support mission executed based on the user's operation input to the support server device 4.

In the first embodiment, the mission result transmission unit 234 has the content of the cheering mission executed by the cheering party (for example, the cheering mission of the cheering song 7 at the time of attack) and the achievement level of the cheering mission of the entire cheering party (same). Achievement level of a plurality of support missions set for each member user of one support group participating in the support event) is transmitted to the support server device 4 as a support mission result.

Specifically, the mission result transmission unit 234 first obtains the total score of the entire cheering party from the score information of each user stored in the storage unit 22. Then, when the total score of the entire cheering party is equal to or higher than the preset first score, the mission result transmission unit 234 determines that the achievement level is "S", and the second score preset below the first score (<first score). If it is 1 score) or more, it is determined to be the achievement level "A", and if it is less than the second score, it is determined to be the achievement level "B".

The mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the information on the achievement level of the support mission determined as described above to the support server device 4 as the result information of the support mission together with the contents of the support mission.

<Step S8>
When the support server device 4 receives the result information of the support mission from the mission result transmission unit 234, the support server device 4 determines the output target based on the result information of the support mission.

Specifically, the support output instruction unit 433 of the support server device 4 is selected from a plurality of output targets (a plurality of types of support images and a plurality of types of support voices) managed by the support DB 421 stored in the storage unit 42. , Select and determine the output target according to the result information of the support mission (contents and achievement level of the support mission).

For example, when the content of the executed support mission is the support song 7 at the time of attack and the achievement level of the support mission is "S", the support output instruction unit 433 is an image s in which the support object bounces or raises the hand to cheer. And the voice 7s of the loud cheering song 7 including the loud cheering are determined as the output target.

When the content of the executed cheering mission is the cheering song 7 at the time of attack and the achievement level of the cheering mission is "A", the cheering output instruction unit 433 does not bounce or raise the hand of the cheering object and clapping while standing. The image a to be cheered on and the voice 7a of the medium-volume cheering song 7 including the medium-volume cheering are determined as output targets.

When the content of the executed cheering mission is the cheering song 7 at the time of attack and the achievement level of the cheering mission is "B", the cheering output instruction unit 433 does not bounce or raise the hand of the cheering object and clapping while sitting. The image b to be cheered on and the voice 7b of the low-volume cheering song 7 including the low-volume cheering are determined as output targets.

After determining the output target, the support output instruction unit 433 transmits (output instruction) an output instruction signal including information on the determined output target to the output device 5.

<Step S9>
When the output device 5 receives the output instruction signal from the support output instruction unit 433, the output device 5 outputs an output target (output target according to the result of the support mission) based on the output instruction.

Specifically, the output processing unit 562 of the output device 5 reads out the information to be output (support image information, support voice information) from the output instruction signal received from the support output instruction unit 433, and outputs the support image information to the graphic processing unit. It is output to 52, and the cheering voice information is output to the audio processing unit 53.

As shown in FIG. 7, the graphic processing unit 52 displays the cheering image on the display 501 installed in the game venue 100 according to the cheering image information. Further, the audio processing unit 53 outputs (reproduces) the cheering voice from the speaker 502 installed in the game venue 100 according to the cheering voice information.

It should be noted that steps S5 to S9 are repeated a plurality of times during the soccer match. Specifically, the leader user presses a predetermined button on the game controller 303 before the start of the game, when switching between offense and defense, during half-time, when scoring, when winning (at the end of the game), etc., to perform a support mission. By selecting and requesting execution, steps S5 to S9 are repeated.

In this way, in the cheering support system 1, in the soccer match held at the match venue 100, the cheering squad is used before the start of the match, when switching between offense and defense, during half-time, when scoring, when winning (at the end of the match), and the like. The support mission is executed based on the operation input of the member user. Then, in the support support system 1, each time the support mission is executed, the support image and the support voice corresponding to the result of the support mission are output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 provided in the match venue 100. Become.

In the first embodiment, the display 501 and the speaker 502 connected to the output device 5 are provided only in the spectator seats on the home side of the match venue 100. Then, for example, when the competition 1 of Team A vs. Team B is held, the support image and the support voice according to the result of the support mission executed in the support event A to support Team A on the home side are displayed on the home side spectators. It is output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 installed in the seat.

<Step S10>
In the support server device 4, when the soccer game is over and the video acquisition unit 431 cannot acquire the video information (including audio information) for viewing the soccer game, the video transmission unit 432 receives the video information for viewing (including audio information). The transmission of (including voice information) to the game server device 2 is terminated.

When the transmission of the video information for viewing (including audio information) from the video transmission unit 432 is interrupted, the game server device 2 ends the support event and ends the transmission of the video information for viewing to each game device 3. As a result, the viewing of the competition video is completed on each game device 3.

<Step S11>
After the end of the support event, the game server device 2 (evaluation processing unit 235 and reward processing unit 236) evaluates the operation performed by each user and performs evaluation reward processing for giving a reward to each user.

In the first embodiment, the evaluation processing unit 235 evaluates each user based on the achievement level (score) of the support mission operated by each user in the support event.

Specifically, the evaluation processing unit 235 first determines the degree of achievement of all the support missions executed by each user in the support event from the history of the operation information (operation signal) stored in the storage unit 22 by each user. demand. Next, the evaluation processing unit 235 determines the user's evaluation by referring to the correlation data between the support mission achievement degree and the evaluation, which is predetermined for each role of the user and is stored in the storage unit 22.

The evaluation processing unit 235 transmits the determined evaluation result (evaluation information) of each user to the game device 3 of the corresponding user.

Next, the reward processing unit 236 of the game server device 2 gives each user a reward according to the evaluation result (evaluation information) (corresponds the reward to the user ID 351).

In the first embodiment, the reward processing unit 236 refers to the correlation data between the evaluation stored in the storage unit 22 predetermined for each role and the reward to be given to each user, and responds to the evaluation. The reward is determined, and the reward information is associated with the corresponding user ID 351.

On the other hand, the game device 3 of each user displays the evaluation information and the reward information transmitted from the game server device 2 on the display 301.

[Summary of Embodiment 1]
Summarizing the above, the support support system 1 of the present embodiment is equipped with computers (game server device 2, game device 3, support server device 4), and a competition to be held at the game venue 100 based on the user's operation input. A cheering support system that outputs at least one of a cheering voice and a cheering image for cheering, wherein the computer is at least one cheering event (soccer match) according to the progress of the competition (soccer game) based on the operation input of the user. It is executed based on the support event execution unit 233 that executes the support event A) that supports the team A in the competition 1 and presents a predetermined support mission to the user during the execution of the support event, and the operation input of the user. It is provided with a support output instruction unit 433 that gives an output instruction of an output target consisting of at least one of a support image and a support voice according to the result of the support mission.

Further, in the support support method of the present embodiment, at least one of the support voice and the support image for supporting the competition held at the game venue 100 is set to a computer (game server device 2, game device 3, support) based on the user's operation input. It is a cheering support method output by the server device 4), and at least one cheering event (team A in the competition 1) according to the progress of the competition (soccer game) based on the operation input of the user by the computer. Step S6 for executing the support event A) to support and presenting a predetermined support mission to the user during the execution of the support event, and the support mission executed by the computer based on the operation input of the user. It is provided with step S9 for outputting an output target including at least one of a cheering image and a cheering voice according to the result.

[Effect of Embodiment 1]
In the first embodiment, in the support support system and the support support method that output at least one of the support image and the support voice for supporting the competition held at the game venue 100, the result of the support mission executed based on the user's operation input. It was decided to change the output target according to. That is, in the first embodiment, the target output for the competition support changes according to the operation result of the user for the support mission.

Therefore, according to the first embodiment, the target to be output for the competition support changes according to the operation result of the user, so that the system is different from the conventional support support system that only outputs a predetermined sound effect by a simple operation. It is possible to provide a highly entertaining support support system.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, at least one of the support image and the support voice is output from the output device 5 into the match venue 100. According to such a support support system 1, even if the user is not at the match venue 100, the user can execute the support mission at a remote location to perform the support image and the support voice from the output device 5 into the match venue 100. It is possible to support the competition by outputting at least one of them.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, when the support event execution unit 233 presents the support mission to each user, the support mission is displayed on the display 301 (display unit) of the game device 3 (terminal device). The presented image 72 and the video for viewing the competition 71 are displayed at the same time. With such a configuration, the user can also support the competition by performing an operation of executing the support mission while watching the competition. That is, the user can simultaneously watch and support the competition by using one game device 3.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, the support mission is composed of a rhythm game. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to encourage a user who is not interested in a soccer game but is interested in a rhythm game to participate in a support event to support the soccer game.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, the support mission is composed of a rhythm game that is simultaneously executed by multiplayer of a plurality of users (member users of the support team) who support the same team. Therefore, when executing a support mission, a sense of solidarity is likely to be created between users who support the same team. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide a more interesting support support system.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, the leader user (selected user) is given the authority to select a support mission (support song) according to the progress of the game. Therefore, the leader user can influence the determination of the output target output for cheering by the selection operation of the cheering mission. Therefore, according to the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, it is possible to promote the motivation of the leader user to participate in the support event.

[Embodiment 2]
The support support system 1 of the second embodiment changes a part of the configuration of the support support system 1 of the first embodiment, and the game server device 2 automatically supports the game based on the competition progress information acquired by the support server device 4. The mission is selected and presented.

Specifically, in the support support system 1 of the second embodiment, the configuration of the game server device 2 and the support server device 4 and the flow of a series of processes performed in the support support system 1 are the same as the support support system 1 of the first embodiment. different. In the following, only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the same parts as the first embodiment will be omitted.

In the second embodiment, one cheering party is composed of a plurality of supporter users who do not have a role as a cheering party leader and play a role as a supporter, and a cheering image according to the result of the cheering mission executed by the members of the cheering party. And at least one of the cheering voices is output.

[Hardware configuration of game server device]
As shown in FIG. 8, the components themselves in the hardware configuration of the game server device 2 are the same as those in the first embodiment, but are different from the first embodiment in that the mission DB 222 is stored in the storage unit 22.

The mission DB 222 is a database in which a plurality of types of support missions are accumulated as data for executing the support mission selection process. In the mission DB 222, the progress information of the competition and the cheering mission (cheering song) are stored as one record.

[Hardware configuration of support server device]
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the support server device 4 includes the network interface 41, the storage unit 42, the control unit 43, and the graphic processing unit 44, as in the first embodiment. It is provided with a unit 45. The network interface 41, the storage unit 42, the graphic processing unit 44, and the operation unit 45 are electrically connected to the control unit 43 via the bus 49.

The configurations of the network interface 41, the storage unit 42, and the control unit 43 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

A display 401 is connected to the graphic processing unit 44. The graphic processing unit 44 outputs (displays) various images to the display 401 according to various image information output from the control unit 43.

A keyboard 402 is connected to the operation unit 45. The operation unit 45 transmits / receives data (operation information) related to the operation input to / from the keyboard 402. The operating user who operates the support support system 1 inputs operation information (operation signal) consisting of character information to the support server device 4 (operation unit 45) by operating the keyboard 402.

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the game server device]
As shown in FIG. 8, the components themselves in the functional configuration of the control unit of the game server device 2 are the same as those in the first embodiment, but one of the functions of the participation reception unit 231, the allocation unit 232, and the support event execution unit 233. The unit is different from the first embodiment.

Specifically, in the second embodiment, since the participation reception unit 231 does not have the role of the cheering party leader, the participation request from the user to the cheering event is not accepted for each role, but is collectively accepted.

The allocation unit 232 allocates one support event to each user who has requested participation, and does not assign a role.

The support event execution unit 233 selects one support mission according to the progress information of the competition received from the support server device 4 from among a plurality of types of support missions managed by the mission DB 222 stored in the storage unit 22. .. Then, the support event execution unit 233 sets the selected support mission for each member user (in the second embodiment, all supporter users).

The mission result transmission unit 234, the evaluation processing unit 235, and the reward processing unit 236 function in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

[Functional configuration of the control unit in the support server device]
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the control unit 43 has a video acquisition unit 431, a video transmission unit 432, a support output instruction unit 433, and a progress information acquisition unit, as in the first embodiment. It has a 434 and a progress information transmission unit 435. Specifically, the control unit 43 functions as a video acquisition unit 431, a video transmission unit 432, a support output instruction unit 433, a progress information acquisition unit 434, and a progress information transmission unit 435 by executing various programs by the CPU. ..

The moving image acquisition unit 431, the moving image transmission unit 432, and the support output instruction unit 433 function in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

The progress information acquisition unit 434 acquires the progress information of the competition (soccer game) to be supported. The progress information acquisition unit 434 inputs the progress information of the competition to the operating user of the support support system 1 by displaying a screen for inputting the progress information of the competition on the display 401, for example, via the graphic processing unit 44. prompt. The progress information acquisition unit 434 acquires the character information input by the operating user via the keyboard 402 as the progress information of the competition.

The progress information transmission unit 435 transmits the progress information of the competition acquired by the progress information acquisition unit 434 to the game server device 2.

[Flow of a series of processes performed in the support support system]
The flow of processing performed in the support support system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, as in FIG. 4, [supporter] indicates a supporter user to which the role of the supporter (the role of executing the support mission) is assigned.

<Step S21>
First, the participation reception unit 231 of the game server device 2 presents information on support events that can be participated in based on a request (event information request signal) from the game device 3 connected via the Internet. The specific processing is the same as in step S1 of the first embodiment.

<Step S22>
Next, the participation reception unit 231 of the game server device 2 receives a participation request for each support event from each user based on the participation request (participation request signal) by the user. The specific processing is almost the same as step S2 of the first embodiment, but in the second embodiment, the participation reception unit 231 participates in the same cheering event as in the first embodiment because there is no role of the cheering party leader. Requests are not accepted by role, but are accepted collectively.

<Step S23>
Next, the allocation unit 232 of the game server device 2 allocates a support event permitting participation to each user who has made a participation request. In the second embodiment, the allocation unit 232 allocates the support event desired by the user to each user in the order of the participation request.

<Step S24>
After the allocation by the allocation unit 232, the support event execution unit 233 of the game server device 2 starts the support event. For example, the support event execution unit 233 starts the support event at a predetermined time according to the start time of the competition (match) (for example, 30 minutes before the start of the match).

Similar to the first embodiment, the support event execution unit 233 first requests the support server device 4 to transmit information on the competition (for example, team A vs. team B competition 1) to be supported by the support event. (Send a competition information request signal).

The support server device 4 acquires and transmits the corresponding competition information based on the competition information request from the support event execution unit 233. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the video acquisition unit 431 acquires the video information for viewing the competition as the competition information, and the progress information acquisition unit 434 acquires the progress information of the competition. Get as information. Then, the moving image transmission unit 432 and the progress information transmission unit 435 transmit the video information for viewing the competition and the progress information of the competition to the game server device 2 as the competition information.

In addition, the progress information acquisition unit 434 is used before the start of the game, when the starting member is announced, when the player enters, the first half, half time, the second half, the number of points scored, whether or not a score is scored, at the time of a corner kick, at the time of a free kick, and at the time of a penalty kick. , At the time of attack, at the time of defense, victory / defeat, etc. are acquired as progress information of the competition.

In the game server device 2 and each game device 3, the same processing as in step S4 of the first embodiment is performed. As a result, the user of each game device 3 can watch the competition video, and each user starts watching the competition video.

<Step S25>
The support event execution unit 233 is one of the multiple types of support missions (support songs) managed in the mission DB 222 stored in the storage unit 22 in advance, according to the progress information of the competition received from the support server device 4. Select a support mission. For example, in the mission DB 222, a plurality of types of cheering songs having a plurality of types of difficulty are managed in association with the progress information of the game (competition) as follows. In the second embodiment, when the match is in a disadvantageous situation (for example, when losing or when a goal is scored), it is more difficult than when the match is in an advantageous situation (for example, when winning or scoring). The cheering song and the progress information of the game are associated so that the cheering mission with a high degree is selected.

Competition progress information-Support mission / Before the start of the game-Support song 1 (Easy)
・ At the time of starting member announcement-Cheer song 2 (Easy)
・ At the time of player entrance-Cheer song 3 (Easy)
・ During the first half attack-Cheer song 4 (Normal)
・ First half defense-Cheer song 5 (Normal)
・ First half chance-Cheer song 6 (Heaby)
・ During the first half pinch-Cheer song 7 (Heaby)
・ Half time (when winning) -Cheer song 8 (Easy)
・ Half time (when losing) -Cheer song 9 (Normal)
・ During the first half attack-Cheer song 10 (Normal)
・ First half defense-Cheer song 11 (Normal)
・ First half chance-Cheer song 12 (Heaby)
・ During the first half pinch-Cheer song 13 (Heaby)
・ At the time of scoring-Cheer song 14 (Easy)
・ At the time of goal-Cheer song 15 (Heaby)
・ At the corner kick-Cheer song 16 (Heaby)
・ At the time of free kick-Cheer song 17 (Heaby)
・ At the time of penalty kick-Cheer song 18 (Heaby)
・ At the time of victory-Cheer song 19 (Easy)

<Step S26>
Next, the support event execution unit 233 presents the selected support mission to each game device 3. The execution process of the support mission is the same as in step S6 of the first embodiment. Also in the second embodiment, the support event execution unit 233 executes the support mission based on the operation input of the member (member user) of the support group.

<Step S27>
When the support mission is completed, the mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the result of the support mission executed based on the user's operation input to the support server device 4.

In the second embodiment, the mission result transmission unit 234 determines the content of the cheering mission executed by the cheering party (for example, the cheering mission of the cheering song 6 selected at the first half chance) and the achievement level of the cheering mission of the entire cheering party. (Achievement level of a plurality of cheering missions set for each member user of one cheering party participating in the same cheering event) is transmitted to the cheering server device 4 as a cheering mission result. The process of determining the achievement level of the support mission is the same as in step S7 of the first embodiment.

<Step S28>
When the support server device 4 receives the result information of the support mission from the mission result transmission unit 234, the support server device 4 determines the output target based on the result information of the support mission.

Specifically, the support output instruction unit 433 of the support server device 4 is selected from a plurality of output targets (a plurality of types of support images and a plurality of types of support voices) managed by the support DB 421 stored in the storage unit 42. , Select and determine the output target according to the result information of the support mission (contents and achievement level of the support mission).

For example, if the content of the executed cheering mission is the cheering song 6 selected at the first half chance and the achievement level of the cheering mission is "S", the cheering output instruction unit 433 bounces the cheering object or raises the hand to cheer. The image s to be output and the voice 6s of the loud cheering song 6 including the loud cheering are determined as output targets.

When the content of the executed cheering mission is the cheering song 6 selected at the first half chance and the achievement level of the cheering mission is "A", the cheering output instruction unit 433 stands without bouncing or raising the hand. The image a that is clapping and cheering while still and the voice 6a of the medium-volume cheering song 6 including the medium-volume cheering are determined as output targets.

When the content of the executed cheering mission is the cheering song 6 selected at the first half chance and the achievement level of the cheering mission is "B", the cheering output instruction unit 433 sits without bouncing or raising the hand. The image b that is clapping and cheering as it is and the voice 6b of the low-volume cheering song 6 including the low-volume cheering are determined as output targets.

After determining the output target, the support output instruction unit 433 transmits (output instruction) an output instruction signal including information on the determined output target to the output device 5.

<Step S29>
When the output device 5 receives the output instruction signal from the support output instruction unit 433, the output device 5 outputs an output target (output target according to the result of the support mission) based on the output instruction. The output process is the same as in step S9 of the first embodiment.

Further, in the second embodiment, steps S25 to S29 are repeated a plurality of times during the soccer match. Specifically, when the support event execution unit 233 matches the progress information of the competition received from the support server device 4 with the progress information associated with the plurality of types of support missions managed by the mission DB 222, the support event execution unit 233 supports the support. By selecting and presenting a mission, steps S25 to S29 are repeated.

In this way, in the cheering support system 1, in the soccer game held at the game venue 100, the cheering mission is executed based on the operation input of the member user of the cheering party at the predetermined progress. Then, in the support support system 1, each time the support mission is executed, the support image and the support voice corresponding to the result of the support mission are output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 provided in the match venue 100. Become.

As in the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, the display 501 and the speaker 502 connected to the output device 5 are provided only in the spectator seats on the home side of the match venue 100. Then, for example, when the competition 1 of Team A vs. Team B is held, the support image and the support voice according to the result of the support mission executed in the support event A to support Team A on the home side are displayed on the home side spectators. It is output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 installed in the seat.

<Step S30>
In the support server device 4, when the soccer match is over, the video acquisition unit 431 cannot acquire the video information (including audio information) for watching the soccer match, and the progress information acquisition unit 434 proceeds with the soccer match. Information cannot be obtained. As a result, the transmission of the video information for viewing (including audio information) by the video transmission unit 432 to the game server device 2 and the transmission of the progress information by the progress information transmission unit 435 to the game server device 2 are completed.

In the game server device 2, when the transmission of the video information for viewing (including audio information) from the video transmission unit 432 and the transmission of the progress information from the progress information transmission unit 435 are interrupted, the support event is terminated and each game device 3 Ends the transmission of video information for viewing to. As a result, the viewing of the competition video is completed on each game device 3.

<Step S31>
After the end of the support event, the game server device 2 (evaluation processing unit 235 and reward processing unit 236) evaluates the operation performed by each user and performs evaluation reward processing for giving a reward to each user. The evaluation reward processing is the same as in step S11 of the first embodiment.

[Effect of Embodiment 2]
The same effect as that of the support system 1 and the support support method of the first embodiment can be obtained by the support support system 1 and the support support method of the second embodiment. For example, according to the second embodiment, since the target to be output for competition support changes according to the operation result of the user, unlike the conventional support support system that only outputs a predetermined sound effect by a simple operation, it is a hobby. It is possible to provide a highly sexual support support system.

Further, in the support support system 1 of the second embodiment, the game server device 2 automatically selects and presents a support mission based on the progress information of the competition acquired by the support server device 4. Therefore, compared to the case where the support mission is selected by the operation of the user who watches the competition, the support mission is surely executed at the intended timing during the competition, so that the support is performed at the intended timing (at least the support image and the support voice). One output) can be reliably performed.

[Other embodiments]
The various control units and processing procedures described in the first embodiment are merely examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, its application, or its use. The various control units and processing procedures can be appropriately redesigned without changing the gist of the present invention.

The cheering support system and the cheering support method according to the present invention are not limited to those applied to the illustrated sports games such as soccer and baseball. The support system and support method according to the present invention include, for example, a fighting game, a competition for scoring a time such as a marathon, a score such as figure skating, a computer game game (for example, each game in an E-sports competition), and the like. , Applicable to various types of competitions.

In the first and second embodiments, each user is assigned a role (a cheerleader, a supporter, etc.) instead of an object, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. The support support system 1 may be one in which a support mission is executed by assigning a support object (for example, a support team leader object, a supporter object) to each user and operating the support object by each user.

Further, in the first embodiment, the participation reception unit 231 accepts the participation request for the same support event for each role (cheerleader, supporter), but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. Participation reception department 231 does not accept participation requests for the same support event by role, but accepts them together (request to participate in a predetermined support game without distinguishing between participation in the role of cheerleader and participation in the role of supporter). It may be accepted as).

In addition, the participation reception department 231 does not present information on the support events that can be participated, and accepts the participation request in the role of the cheerleader and the participation request in the role of the supporter separately without specifying the support event. There may be. In such a case, the allocation department 232 matches each user who wants to participate in the role of cheerleader and the user who wants to participate in the role of supporter for each support event that can participate, and one support. You can assign it to an event.

Further, in the first embodiment, if the participation in the role of the cheerleader is not permitted, the participation in the role of the supporter may be permitted. Specifically, the participation reception unit 231 may be configured to collectively accept a plurality of participation requests ranked as "first choice: cheerleader, second choice: supporter".

In addition, the participation reception department 231 requests participation in the role of the cheering team leader by a user (for example, a member of the fan club of team A) who has registered the team (for example, team A) supported by the cheering event as a favorite team. If not, it may be configured not to be accepted.

Further, in the first embodiment, the role of executing the support mission is described by taking the cheerleader and the supporter as an example, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the role of executing a cheering mission may be a cheerleader, a cheerleader, a mascot, etc., or a musical instrument (a playing tool such as a trumpet or a drum) or an item (equipment such as a harisen, a towel, or a megaphone). There may be.

Further, when the game venue 100 is a stadium in which a plurality of actual spectator seats for watching baseball, soccer, etc. are installed, the stadium spectator seats (seat IDs that specify seats) and the user (user ID 351) May be associated with. The allocation of spectator seats is determined according to the participation request by the user.

In addition, the support server device 4 identifies which spectator seat in the stadium (match venue 100) an object such as a home run, an out-of-bounds such as a foul, a ball thrown by a player, or a stuffed mascot character collides with. It may be provided with a spectator seat specific section. Then, the reward processing unit 236 may be configured to benefit the user associated with the spectator seats specified by the spectator seat identification unit. For example, when the competition is baseball, it is specified which spectator seat the hit ball hitting the home run collides with, and a privilege is given to the user associated with the spectator seat.

The audience seat identification unit is specified, for example, by image recognition by a camera or by inputting seat ID information via a keyboard 402 by an operating user of the support support system 1. In addition, the reward processing unit 236 may, for example, an object such as a ball or a stuffed animal, an item that can be used by a video game (for example, a skin such as a title or a costume of a cheering object operated by a user, or an item to be possessed by a cheering object). Benefits can be given to the user.

Further, in the first embodiment, the allocation unit 232 is configured to assign roles according to the participation request to each user in the order of the participation request. However, the allocation unit 232 may be configured to randomly assign one role to each user by performing a lottery after a predetermined time from the start of acceptance of participation.

Further, in the first embodiment, the allocation unit 232 serves as a cheerleader only for one user among a plurality of users who have requested participation as a cheerleader for one cheer event. I was assigned. However, the allocation unit 232 may assign a role as a cheering team leader to a plurality of users for one cheering event. In such a case, the selection of the support mission is determined by, for example, a majority vote of a plurality of leader users.

Further, the allocation unit 232 may be configured to allocate each role of the support game based on the evaluation by the past evaluation processing unit 235 when there is a request for participation of the capacity or more for each role of the support game. .. For example, when the participation request of the cheerleader exceeds the capacity, the allocation unit 232 allocates the cheerleader in the order of evaluation (highest order) given as the leader user in the past.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, for example, for one competition 1 in which team A and team B compete, a support event for supporting only team A on the home side who competes at the game venue 100 set as the home base. Although the case where only A is executed has been described, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. In one competition, two support events (for example, support event A to support team A and support event B to support team B) are executed to support one team in competition. You may.

In the first and second embodiments, the display 501 and the speaker 502 are provided only in the audience seats on the home side. However, when executing two cheering events per competition as described above, the cheering support system 1 is provided with at least two sets of a display 501 and a speaker 502, and has a spectator seat on the home side and a spectator seat on the away side. A display 501 and a speaker 502 are provided for each.

Then, for example, when the competition 1 of Team A vs. Team B is held, the support image and the support voice according to the result of the support mission executed in the support event A to support Team A on the home side are the audience on the home side. It is output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 installed in the seat. On the other hand, the support image and the support sound according to the result of the support mission executed in the support event B to support the team B on the away side are output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 installed in the audience seats on the away side. ..

Further, when the match venue 100 is a stadium in which a plurality of spectator seats are installed, the display 501 connected to the output device 5 is not a large one as shown in FIG. 7, but one by one of the spectator seats. It may be installed in. In such a case, the audience seats (seat IDs that specify seats) and the users (user ID 351) are associated with each other, and support images and comments according to the results of each user's support mission are displayed on the display 501 of each audience seat. It may be that.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the allocation unit 232 has a match venue 100 in which the number of members (number of users) of the cheering squad A of the home side team A who competes in the match venue 100 set as the home base is not the home base. The role may be assigned so as to be larger than the number of members (number of users) of the cheering squad of team B on the away side competing in. Specifically, for example, the maximum number of participants in the number of members A (number of users) of the cheering party of team A on the home side is the maximum number of participation in the number of members (number of users) of the cheering party B of team B on the away side (the number of users). For example, set the maximum number of participants (for example, 50,000) to be larger than (20,000).

By the way, in the above case, if the scores (achievement level) of the individual cheering missions of the cheering teams A and B are the same, the cheering squad A of the team A with a large number of participants has the total score of the cheering missions. (Achievement) will be higher. Therefore, the larger the number of members (the number of users who execute the support mission), the higher the achievement level of the support mission is likely to be.

Therefore, as described above, by setting the number of members of the cheering party A of the home side team A to be larger than the number of members of the cheering party B of the away side team B, the number of members of the cheering team A on the home side is set to be larger than that of the team A on the home side. The intensity of the cheering output is increased (the size and activity of the cheering object in the cheering image is increased, and the volume of the cheering voice is increased).

In the first and second embodiments, the difficulty level is set for each cheering song. Therefore, even if the number of participants is less than the cheering party A on the home side and the cheering party B on the away side (the cheering party with a small number of members), the achievement level is judged to be "S" by the cheering song of high difficulty (Heavy). By executing the cheering mission so as to output cheering with higher strength than cheering by cheering party A on the home side (cheering image that cheers while the cheering object is actively moving, loud cheering voice). Can be done.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the cheering image displayed on the display 501 is not limited to the image in which the cheering object cheers. The cheering image displayed on the display 501 may be an image that completes a human character (choreography) indicating a message, an emblem of each team, or the like by displaying a panel of colors assigned to each user.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the cheering event execution unit 233 sets the operation of the rhythm game having different contents (arrangement of notes, etc.) as a cheering mission for the members (users) of the cheering party. May be good.

Specifically, for example, it is assumed that each user is assigned a different role (user A: drum player, user B: trumpet player, user C: cheering song singer). In this case, even if users A to C play a rhythm game in which the same cheering song is played at the same time, the parts to be played (roles of each user) are different, so that users A to C operate different rhythm games such as an arrangement of notes. Become.

Further, in the above-mentioned case, if the achievement level of the support mission of the user A is low, the sound of the drum output from the speaker 302 connected to the game device 3 of each user may be reduced.

On the contrary, the cheering event execution unit 233 may set the operation of the rhythm game having the same contents (arrangement of notes, etc.) as the cheering mission for the members (users) of the cheering party.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, after the support mission is completed, the mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the support mission result information to the support server device 4, and the support output instruction unit 433 receives from the mission result transmission unit 234. The output target was determined based on the result information of the support mission, and the output device 5 was output. However, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to this.

In the first and second embodiments, the mission result transmission unit 234 uses the intermediate result information of the support mission (for example, the user's operation information and the user's total score) at a predetermined timing (for example, for each operation for Notes N and for each predetermined frame). Information, etc.) is transmitted to the support server device 4, and the support output instruction unit 433 determines an output target based on the intermediate result information of the support mission and outputs the output to the output device 5 while the support mission is being executed. The cheering image displayed on the display 501 and the cheering voice output from the speaker 502 may be continuously changed.

Specifically, the higher the total score, the more cheering objects that stand and cheer, and when the total score becomes higher, the cheering objects that bounce or raise their hands to cheer among the standing cheering objects. The increasing number of cheering images is displayed on the display 501. Further, the higher the total score, the louder the volume of cheering and the like output from the speaker 502.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the game server device 2 includes the mission result transmission unit 234, but the game device 3 includes the mission result transmission unit 234, and the game device 3 supports the result information of the support mission. It may be transmitted to the server device 4.

For example, in the above-mentioned case, in the game device 3, the operation information transmission unit 363 sends the user's operation information to the game server device for each operation for Notes N during the mission execution operation in step S6 of FIG. 4 and step S26 of FIG. The mission result transmission unit 234 transmits the operation information of the user to the support server device 4 as the result information of the support mission. In the support server device 4, while the support mission is being executed, the support output instruction unit 433 determines an output target based on the result information of the support mission and causes the output device 5 to output the output target.

That is, when the game device 3 transmits the result information of the support mission to the support server device 4, in step S6 of FIG. 4 and step S26 of FIG. 9, in addition to the execution operation of the support mission, the result information of the support mission is transmitted. The transmission to the support server measure 4 is performed, and step S7 and step S27 in FIG. 4 are not performed, and the process proceeds to step S8 and step S28, respectively.

In the above case, the output target output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 is the image and voice of the cheering mission being executed based on the user's operation input (the cheering image and the cheering voice reflecting the user's operation result). May be good. In this case, the result of the user's support mission (rhythm game) is output in real time at the match venue 100.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the game server device 2 includes the support event execution unit 233, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. Both the game server device 2 and the game device 3 include a support event execution unit 233. For example, the game server device 2 may present the support mission, and each game device 3 may execute the support mission. In this case, each game device 3 does not need to transmit the operation information (operation signal) of each user to the game server device 2 for each operation for Notes N, and at each predetermined frame or when one cheering song is completed. It may be transmitted to the game server device 2.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support event execution unit 233 is supposed to repeatedly execute the support mission a plurality of times during the game, but the support mission may be executed only in a specific scene.

For example, in the second embodiment, when the competition is a baseball game, the support event execution unit 233 allows the user to select which team to support before the start of the seven tables, and each user is selected as team A. It is classified into the supporter user of Team B and the supporter user of Team B, and the support mission is presented to the supporter user of Team A at the time of the attack of Team A on the front of the 7th time, and the supporter of Team B at the time of the attack of Team B on the back of the 7th time. The support mission may be presented to the user, and the support teams A and B of both teams A and B may have a support battle.

In the above case, the results of the cheering missions (total score of the rhythm game, average score of the rhythm game, etc.) by cheering teams A and B are compared, and the cheering production (output target, output time, output) is based on the results of the cheering mission. Aspects, etc.) may be changed. For example, only the cheering image and cheering voice of the cheering party with high grades are output, and the cheering image and cheering voice of the cheering party with low grades are not output, or the cheering image and cheering voice of the cheering party with high grades are output. The output time may be longer than the output time of the cheering party whose grade was low.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the cheering event execution unit 233 determines the user's performance (user) for the rhythm game depending on whether the cheering party A member (user) on the home side or the cheering party B member (user) on the away side. Score, timing determination or achievement) may be corrected. The cheering event execution unit 233 makes corrections such as, for example, increasing the score of the user of cheering party A on the home side by 1.2 times and increasing the score of the user of cheering party B on the away side by 0.8 times. There may be.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support event execution unit 233 executes the rhythm game as a support mission, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the support event execution unit 233 may execute a game other than a rhythm game such as a card game or a shooting game as a support mission.

In addition, instead of the rhythm game (music game), the cheering event execution unit 233 displays, for example, a piano keyboard, moves notes indicating the timing of pressing the keyboard, and presses the keyboard according to the notes. The performance game in which the sound of is output may be executed as a support mission.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support mission given to the user is executed by pressing the button of the game controller 303, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the support mission, the user dances using an operation input device such as KINECT (registered trademark) that captures and analyzes the movement of the user's body with a camera and outputs an operation input signal corresponding to the movement. It may be performed by doing.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support mission is a game executed by multiplayer of a plurality of users, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. The cheering mission may be a game executed by single play.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the rhythm game advanced by the cheering event execution unit 233 changes the mode of the cheering song played on the game device 3 of each user according to the result of the timing determination. You may.

The cheering event execution unit 233 gradually raises the volume of the cheering song played on the user's game device 3 as the number of combos increases, and returns to the original volume when the combo is interrupted, depending on the result of the timing determination. The volume of the cheering song to be played may be changed.

Further, the cheering event execution unit 233 increases the playback speed of the cheering song played on the user's game device 3 when the number of combos reaches 50, and returns to the original playback speed when the combo is interrupted. The playback speed of the cheering song may be changed according to the result.

Further, the cheering event execution unit 233 raises the pitch of the cheering song step by step as the number of combos increases, and returns to the original pitch when the combo is interrupted. It may change the pitch.

In the second embodiment, the support event execution unit 233 may change the content (support song, difficulty level, etc.) of the support mission according to the progress of the competition (soccer game). The support event execution unit 233, for example, when a popular player has the ball, when a player with good results (scoring a goal, etc.) in the match has the ball, or when there is a chance of scoring. Change the content of the support mission during a pinch, halftime show, etc.

In addition, when the competition is a baseball game, the support event execution unit 233 has good results in the game, for example, when a popular player stands at bat or when a cleanup (3rd to 5th batter) stands at bat (3rd to 5th batters). 3 at bats, 3 hits, all at bats, home run, etc.) When a player stands in the at bat, when there is a chance to score, when there is a pinch (when a fast-moving player who is good at stealing is a runner, etc.), when there are 7 attacks The content of the support mission may be changed when a mascot character or the like appears during the stadium maintenance and performs a dance or the like.

Further, in the second embodiment, the support event execution unit 233 performs a predetermined action (in the case of soccer, possesses a ball, in the case of baseball, stands at bat, etc.) when a specific player selected by the user performs a predetermined action. , The content of the support mission of the user who selected the player may be changed.

In the above case, the mission DB 222 stores the scene (competition progress information) for which the content of the support mission (support song, difficulty level, etc.) is to be changed and the content of the support mission as one record. When the support event execution unit 233 has a support mission that matches the progress information of the competition received from the support server device 4 among the plurality of types of support missions managed by the mission DB 222 stored in the storage unit 22. You can change the content of the support mission (support song, difficulty level, etc.).

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support support system 1 may display not only the support image but also the comment input by the user on the display 501.

Further, the support support system 1 may determine a user who displays a comment on the display 501 based on a predetermined priority. The support support system 1 is, for example, a user who has a good record of a support game, a user who has played a specific task (a support song), a user who has been charged and obtained a comment display right, a user who has a large cumulative charge amount, and a high degree of difficulty. The priority regarding the comment display of the user who played the cheering song may be increased.

When a cheering object is assigned to each user, the cheering event execution unit 233 uses the cheering event execution unit 233 as its own cheering object by purchasing a cheering item such as a megaphone, a harisen, or a towel that can be used in the game space or obtaining it as a reward. By equipping it, the number of points to be added to the score may be increased according to the result of the timing determination for each Note N.

Further, in the first embodiment, the difficulty level (Easy / Normal / Heavy) is set for the cheering song itself selected by the leader user, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the cheering song. A plurality of difficulty levels may be set for each. The cheering event execution unit 233 can present, for example, a cheering song 1 (Easy, Normal, Heavy), a cheering song 2 (Easy, Normal, Heavy), and a cheering song 3 (Easy, Normal, Heavy) as pre-match cheering songs. It may be configured in.

In the above case, the leader user selects a predetermined difficulty level (for example, Heaby) from a plurality of difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, and Heavy) together with the cheering song, and the cheering event execution unit 233 selects the cheering mission. Set the difficulty level.

Further, in the first embodiment, the cheering songs 1 to 24 selected by the leader user have different tunes, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. A plurality of cheering songs for one progress may have the same tune but different difficulty levels of cheering missions (rhythm games). Specifically, although the cheering songs 1 to 3 before the game have the same tune, the difficulty level of the cheering mission is "Easy" for the cheering song 1, "Normal" for the cheering song 2, and "Heaby" for the cheering song 3. It may be different from.

In the above case, as in the first embodiment, when the group leader user selects the cheering song, the difficulty level of the cheering mission is also selected.

Further, the support event execution unit 233 may change the difficulty level in the middle of the support mission by the operation of the leader user. In such a case, for example, the leader user looks at the score list 77 of another user, raises the difficulty level when the overall score is high, and aims for a higher score, and when the overall score is low, the difficulty level. It will be possible to change the strategy in the middle of the support mission, such as lowering the degree and surely increasing the score.

Further, in the first embodiment, the cheering event execution unit 233 may change the cheering song in the middle of the cheering mission according to the operation of the leader user. According to such an embodiment, various cheering songs can be combined in the cheering mission. In addition, the supporter user needs to follow the instructions of the leader user (support operation with the changed cheering song), and a sense of solidarity between users within the same cheering party is created.

Further, in the first embodiment, the cheering event execution unit 233 may let the group leader user select the cheering song, while letting each user select the difficulty level for the cheering song. The difficulty level of the cheering song may be determined by any of the following methods (1) to (3).
(1) Each user selects and determines the difficulty level each time a cheering song is selected (2) Each user selects the difficulty level in advance, and the difficulty level is determined regardless of which cheering song is selected. Apply (3) Each user selects the difficulty level for each cheering song in advance, and the cheering song is selected by the leader user, so that the difficulty level is determined.

As described above, if each user can select the difficulty level of the support mission operated by himself / herself, the difficulty level of the support mission will differ among the members (users) of the support team who simultaneously carry out the support mission. In such a case, each user can select the difficulty level according to his / her ability. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the score of each user will be low because the difficulty level that does not match the ability of each user will be selected, and the achievement level of the support mission of the entire cheering party will be low.

In the first embodiment, the mission result transmission unit 234 determines the achievement level of the cheering mission of the entire cheering party based on the total score of each user of the cheering party, but this is the embodiment of the present invention. Not limited to. The mission result transmission unit 234 determines the degree of achievement of the cheering mission of the entire cheering party by the average value of the scores of each user of the cheering party or the "Great" judgment rate of the entire cheering party (total number of "Great" judgments in one song. / The determination may be made based on the number of notes in one song x the number of users).

Further, the mission result transmission unit 234 determines the achievement level of the support mission for each user based on the score, and then the number of users with the achievement level "S", the number of users with the achievement level "A", and the achievement level "B". The degree of achievement of the support mission of the entire support team may be calculated based on the number of users.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the evaluation processing unit 235 obtains the achievement level of all the support missions executed in the support event by each user, and determines the mission achievement level and the evaluation predetermined for each user's role. The user's evaluation was decided by referring to the correlation data. However, the evaluation processing unit 235 may determine the user's evaluation based on the number of comments, the number of likes, the number of followers, and the like from other users such as the viewing user.

In addition, the evaluation processing unit 235 tells the leader user the result of the support mission of the entire cheering party (total score of the rhythm game, the number of users with the achievement level "S", the number of users with the achievement level "A", and the achievement level "B". The evaluation (group leader evaluation) may be determined based on the number of users, etc.). Further, the evaluation processing unit 235 may also evaluate the manners in the chat with other users of the group leader user at the time of the group leader evaluation.

Further, the evaluation processing unit 235 may change the user's evaluation according to the skill level of the user participating in the support mission, the result of the match, and the like. For example, the evaluation processing unit 235 may have a higher evaluation of the user when there are many beginners in the support mission than when there are few beginners. Further, the evaluation processing unit 235 may have a higher evaluation of the user when the supporting team wins the match, even if the result of the support mission is the same, as compared with the case where the supporting team loses the match.

Further, the evaluation processing unit 235 may change the user's evaluation according to the match venue (home or away) and the result of the match. For example, the evaluation processing unit 235 raises the user's evaluation when the supporting team wins the away game compared to when the supporting team wins the home game, and conversely, when the supporting team loses the home game, the evaluation processing unit 235 is away. It may be one that lowers the user's evaluation as compared with the case of losing in the game.

The evaluation processing unit 235 also evaluates the manners in each user's chat, and evaluates the manners for users with bad manners such as writing bad words to other users in the chat (for example, 0 is the highest and negative numbers). The larger the value, the lower the evaluation)) may be subtracted. For example, the evaluation processing unit 235 determines whether the message transmitted by each user matches the inappropriate text stored in the storage unit 22 in advance, and if there is an inappropriate text, the user who transmitted the message. Decrease the evaluation of manners.

Further, the reward processing unit 236 may be configured to give a reward only to the user who supported the winning team.

When a support object is assigned to each user, the support support system 1 may include an object editing unit capable of freely editing an image (skin) of the support object operated by each user. As a result, the user can freely set the image (skin) of the object to be operated by the user. Further, the object editorial unit may be configured to be able to attach a sponsor advertisement to the object if a predetermined condition is satisfied.

In addition, the object editorial department can freely edit skins such as costumes of cheering objects operated by the user and items to be possessed by cheering objects (for example, supporter objects include items such as megaphones, harisen, and towels). It may be configured so that it can be done. As a result, the user can freely set skins and possessed items such as costumes of cheering objects that he / she operates.

Further, the object editing unit may be configured so that the skill (motion or dance) of the cheering object operated by the user can be freely edited (added). As a result, the user can make the cheering object perform (play) a motion or dance according to the added skill.

The skins, items, and skills described above may be obtained by purchase, but may also be rewards given by the reward processing unit 236. When rewarding skins, items and skills, users can enjoy more customization of cheering objects by repeatedly participating in cheering games in the same role.

Further, the division of functions of which devices 2 to 5 described in the first and second embodiments has which function is an example. The support support system according to the present invention may not include the game server device 2, but may include a game device 3 that functions like the game server device 2 instead of the game server device 2. Further, in the support support system according to the present invention, the game server device 2 and the support server device 4 may be configured as one server device. The division of functions described in the first and second embodiments can be changed as appropriate.

The type of the game controller 303 is not limited as long as it can be used for input. For example, a device such as KINECT (registered trademark) that recognizes an operator's operation or voice and inputs an operation signal, or a device that recognizes only a voice or a line of sight and inputs an operation signal may be adopted as a controller.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, the support event execution unit 233 has described an example in which the display 301 of the game device 3 simultaneously displays the presentation image 72 of the support mission and the video 71 for viewing the competition. The embodiments of the invention are not limited to this. The support event execution unit 233 may display only the presentation image 72 of the support mission on the display 301. In such a case, the user may, for example, watch the competition on a terminal device, a television, or the like different from the game device 3. That is, the program (app) for executing the support mission and the program (app) for watching the game do not have to be the same, and may be different.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, an example in which a user watches a competition at a place other than the game venue 100 and participates in a cheering event (plays a cheering game) has been described. Not limited. The support support system 1 and the support support method may be such that a user in the game venue 100 watches the game on a user terminal (smartphone or the like) instead of the game device 3 and participates in the support event.

Further, in the first and second embodiments, an example in which the cheering image and the cheering voice corresponding to the result of the cheering mission are output from the display 501 and the speaker 502 provided in the game venue 100 has been described. The embodiment is not limited to this. For example, at least one of the cheering image and the cheering voice according to the result of the cheering mission may be combined and output from the display 301 and the speaker 302 connected to the game device 3 into the game image and the game voice. ..

Further, in the second embodiment, the progress information acquisition unit 434 acquires the progress information by inputting the character information indicating the progress of the competition via the keyboard 402 by the operating user of the support support system 1. However, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this.

The progress information acquisition unit 434 may acquire, for example, the progress information of the competition from the viewing moving image (image analysis) acquired by the moving image acquisition unit 431 by the image recognition function. Further, the progress information acquisition unit 434 may acquire, for example, the progress information of the competition from the viewing voice acquired together with the viewing moving image acquired by the moving image acquisition unit 431 by the voice recognition function.

If the competition is a baseball game, the progress information acquisition unit 434 will tell you how many times (front / back), lucky seven (7 attacks), before the start of the game, when the starting member is announced, and who is at bat. Information such as whether it is in, ball count, out count, how many bases the runner is on, the number of points scored, whether or not a score has been scored, victory or defeat, etc. is acquired as progress information of the competition.

Further, in the second embodiment, the control unit 43 of the support server device 4 is configured to function as the progress information acquisition unit 434, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. The control unit 23 of the game server device 4 may function as a progress information acquisition unit. In that case, the progress information transmission unit is not required, and the support event execution unit 233 is one of the multiple types of support missions managed by the mission DB 222, according to the progress information of the competition acquired by the progress information acquisition unit. You will select a mission.

In addition, when the competition is a marathon match, the progress information acquisition unit 434 is requested to acquire the progress information of the competition (marathon match) based on the position information of the athletes (competitors) who participate in (participate in) the match. You may do it. In that case, the support support system 1 is provided with a position information acquisition unit that acquires the position information of the athlete via a device that acquires the location information such as a GPS receiver attached to the athlete.

In addition, in the position information of the player, the player who can be determined from the information of the position where the player is actually present acquired via the device and the position information acquired via the device has passed the predetermined checkpoint. Information on whether or not it is included.

The progress information acquisition unit 434 determines the progress status of the competition (where the athlete is running, what distance the athlete is passing, etc.) based on the position information of the athlete acquired by the position information acquisition unit. (Get information on the progress of the competition). Then, the support event execution unit 233 uses the progress information of the competition acquired by the progress information acquisition unit 434 from among the plurality of types of support missions (support songs) managed in the mission DB 222 stored in the storage unit 22 in advance. Select one support mission according to the situation, and present the selected support mission to each user (game device 3).

For example, the cheering event execution unit 233 selects and executes a cheering mission by cheering song 1 at the start of the marathon or when reaching 10km (when the progress information of the competition is at the start or when reaching 10km), and 30km. When reaching, the cheering mission by cheering song 2 is selected and executed, when reaching 40 km, the cheering mission by cheering song 3 is selected and executed, and when the goal is reached, the cheering mission of cheering song 4 is selected and executed.

Further, in the support support system 1, the progress information acquisition unit 434 acquires the lap time every 1 km and the lap time every 5 km as the progress information of the competition based on the position information of the athlete, and the support event execution unit 233 acquires the lap time every 1 km. A support mission may be selected and executed according to the lap time or the lap time every 5 km.

When the above-mentioned competition is a marathon, the output device 5 (display 501 or speaker 502) is installed at, for example, a start point, a 10 km point, a 30 km point, a 40 km point, and a goal point, and outputs according to the result of the support mission. The target is output. As a result, it is possible to deliver a cheering image and a cheering voice to each player according to the position information of each player.

Further, in the above-mentioned case, the device (smartphone) attached to each player may be used as the output device 5, and the cheering image and the cheering voice may be output to each player from the display and the speaker connected to the device. Further, in that case, not only the cheering image and the cheering voice but also the comment input by the user (for example, "Do your best!" "A little more!") May be output to the output device 5.

Even when these other embodiments are adopted, the effects of the present invention are exhibited. Further, it is also possible to appropriately combine this embodiment with other embodiments and other embodiments.

The support system and support method according to the present invention can be applied to live performances such as music and theatrical performances, concerts, presentations, and other entertainment events, instead of the competitions described in the present embodiment. That is, a user who participates in supporting the same competition or watching a box office event by a large number of people can perform an operation of executing a support mission in a remote place even if he / she is not at the venue, so that an image and an image can be displayed in the venue from the output device. By outputting at least one of the voices, it is possible to indirectly participate in (support) the entertainment event.

1 Support support system
2 Game server device (computer)
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4 Support server device (computer)
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72 Presentation image of support mission 100 Match venue 233 Support event execution department
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It is a support support system equipped with a computer and outputs at least one of a support voice and a support image that support the competition held at the game venue based on the user's operation input.
The computer
A support event execution unit that executes at least one support event according to the progress of the competition based on the operation input of the user and presents a predetermined support mission to the user during the execution of the support event.
It is characterized by including a support output instruction unit that gives an output instruction of an output target consisting of at least one of a support image and a support voice according to the result of the support mission executed based on the operation input of the user. Support support system. In the support support system according to claim 1,
An output device that outputs the output target is provided in the match venue.
The support output instruction unit is a support support system characterized in that an output instruction signal for outputting the output target is transmitted to the output device to give the output instruction to the output device. In the support support system according to claim 2,
The support event execution unit is a support support system characterized in that a presentation image of the support mission and a moving image of the competition are displayed on a display unit of a terminal device for which the user inputs an operation. The support support system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The support event execution unit is a support support system characterized by presenting a rhythm game to the user as the support mission. In the support support system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The support mission is executed by a plurality of the users at the same time.
The cheering output instruction unit is characterized in that an output instruction is given to at least one of a cheering voice and a cheering image corresponding to the results of a plurality of cheering missions simultaneously executed by the plurality of users as the output target. system. In the support support system according to claim 5,
The support event execution unit is configured to be able to present a plurality of types of the support missions.
The support event execution unit presents to each user one support mission selected by one of the plurality of users from among the plurality of types of support missions. Support system. In the support support system according to claim 5,
The support event execution unit is configured to be able to present multiple types of support missions of multiple difficulty levels.
The support event execution unit is one of the difficulty levels selected by the selected user among the plurality of users from the support missions of the plurality of types of the plurality of difficulty levels for each user. A support support system characterized by presenting support missions. In the support support system according to claim 5,
The support event execution unit is configured to be able to present multiple types of support missions of multiple difficulty levels.
The support event execution unit selects one of the plurality of users of one difficulty level selected by each user from among the plurality of support missions of the plurality of types of difficulty for each user. A support support system characterized by presenting one support mission selected by the user. In the support support system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
It is equipped with a progress information acquisition unit that acquires the progress information of the competition.
The support event execution unit is configured to be able to present a plurality of types of the support missions.
The support event execution unit is a support support system characterized by presenting to the user one support mission according to the progress information of the competition from among the plurality of types of support missions. In the support support system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
It is equipped with a progress information acquisition unit that acquires the progress information of the competition.
The support event execution unit is configured to be able to present multiple types of support missions of multiple difficulty levels.
The support event execution unit presents to the user a support mission of one difficulty according to the progress information of the competition from among a plurality of support missions of the plurality of difficulty levels. A support system that features it. In the support support system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
It is equipped with a progress information acquisition unit that acquires the progress information of the competition.
The support event execution unit is configured to be able to present multiple types of support missions of multiple difficulty levels.
The support event execution unit presents to the user a support mission according to the progress information of the competition of the difficulty level selected by the user from among the support missions of a plurality of types of the plurality of difficulty levels. A support support system featuring. In the support support system according to any one of claims 9 to 11.
The progress information acquisition unit is a support support system characterized by acquiring the progress information based on the position information of the athletes participating in the competition. A server device and a plurality of terminal devices connected to the server device are provided, and based on the operation input of each user who operates each terminal device, cheering voices and cheering images for supporting the competition held at the match venue. It is a support support system that outputs at least one,
Each terminal device includes an operation information transmission unit that transmits operation information input by each user to the server device.
The server device is
A support event execution unit that executes at least one support event according to the progress of the competition based on the operation information of each user and presents a predetermined support mission to each user during the execution of the support event.
It is characterized by having a support output instruction unit that gives an output instruction of an output target consisting of at least one of a support image and a support voice according to the result of the support mission executed based on the operation information of each user. Support support system to support. It is a support support method that outputs at least one of the support voice and the support image for supporting the competition held at the game venue by the computer based on the user's operation input.
A step of executing at least one cheering event according to the progress of the competition based on the operation input of the user by the computer, and presenting a predetermined cheering mission to the user during the execution of the cheering event.
The computer comprises a step of outputting an output target including at least one of a cheering image and a cheering voice according to the result of the cheering mission executed based on the operation input of the user. Support method.

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