JP2021153900A - Game program, game method, and terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game program capable of creating a sense of unity by an object and a content while preventing visibility of the content from being decreased by the object, a game method, and a terminal device.SOLUTION: A game program displays a video of a virtual space including characters operating as a performer moves, selects an object to be displayed in the virtual space from many kinds of objects varying in at least display size, identifies a position where the selected object is displayed in a virtual space as a position in accordance with display size of the selected object, and can display a video where the selected object is displayed at a position in the identified virtual space.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

The present invention relates to game programs, game methods, and terminal devices.

Patent Document 1 describes an information processing system that distributes data for displaying contents such as live moving images and game screens on a terminal device to the terminal device. In the information processing system, a display screen composed of a content display area in which the content distributed from the content server is displayed and a background area other than the content display area is displayed on the terminal device. In the background area, an image including decorations, throwing money, and an avatar that displays a message in a balloon format is displayed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-121998

However, in the system of Patent Document 1, since objects such as decorations and thrown money are displayed in the background area, it is difficult to create a sense of unity between the delivered contents and the objects. Further, when an object such as a decoration or a thrown money is displayed in the content display area, there is a possibility that the object may hinder the visibility of the content.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to create a sense of unity between the object and the content while preventing the object from deteriorating the visibility of the content. , Game programs, game methods, and terminal devices.

According to an aspect of one embodiment shown in the present disclosure, a game program executed in a terminal device including a processor, a memory, and a display unit, wherein the processor includes a character that operates in response to the movement of a performer. The step of displaying the image of the space, the step of selecting the object to be displayed in the virtual space from at least multiple types of objects having different display sizes, and the position of displaying the object selected by the selected step in the virtual space. Is executed with a step of specifying a position according to the display size of the selected object, and in the step of displaying, the selected object is displayed at a position in the virtual space specified by the specifying step. It is possible to display the current image.

According to the present invention, it is possible to create a sense of unity between the object and the content while preventing the object from deteriorating the visibility of the content.

It is a figure which shows an example of the outline of the system which follows a certain embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware composition of the user terminal which follows a certain embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware configuration of the server according to a certain embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware composition of the game play terminal which follows a certain embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware composition of the distribution terminal which follows a certain embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the functional configuration of the user terminal, the server, and the HMD set according to a certain embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the functional structure of the distribution terminal which follows a certain embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the processing executed in the user terminal and the game play terminal which follow a certain embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the virtual space provided to a player, and the visual field image which a player visually recognizes according to a certain embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the virtual space provided to the user of a user terminal, and the visual field image which the user visually recognizes according to a certain embodiment. It is a figure which shows another example of the visual field image which the user of a user terminal visually recognizes. It is a figure which shows still another example of the field of view image which the user of a user terminal sees. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the processing executed in the game play terminal which follows a certain embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the process executed in the user terminal which follows a certain embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the processing executed in the server according to a certain embodiment. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the list of the user who participated in a game according to a certain embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the processing executed in the distribution terminal which follows a certain embodiment. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the screen displayed on the distribution terminal which follows a certain embodiment. It is a figure which shows the other specific example of the screen which is displayed on the distribution terminal which follows a certain embodiment. It is a figure which shows a specific example of the voice input by a player according to a certain embodiment. It is a figure which shows still another specific example of the screen displayed on the distribution terminal according to a certain embodiment, and the outline of distribution of operation instruction data. It is a figure which shows the other specific example of the voice input by a player according to a certain embodiment. It is a figure which shows still another specific example of the screen displayed on the distribution terminal according to a certain embodiment, and the outline of distribution of operation instruction data. It is a figure which shows the outline of transmission of the game progress information from a game play terminal to a user terminal according to a certain embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows a part of the process executed in the user terminal which follows a certain embodiment. It is a figure which shows a specific example of moving image play. It is a figure which shows the other specific example of moving image play. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the throwing item reflection processing executed by the user terminal side, and FIG. 28 (B) explains the throwing item reflection correspondence processing executed by the distribution side such as the distribution terminal. It is a flowchart for. (A) is a diagram for explaining the display size of the thrown item belonging to each of the first to third categories and the displayable area that can be reflected, and (B) is defined as the displayable area in the virtual space. It is a figure for demonstrating each of a plurality of regions. It is a figure for demonstrating the display example of the throwing effect which is executed when the throwing item less than a predetermined amount is thrown. It is a figure for demonstrating the display example of the throwing effect with an icon which is executed when the throwing item of a predetermined amount or more is thrown. It is a figure for demonstrating the display example of the throwing effect with an icon which is executed when the throwing item of a predetermined amount or more is thrown.

The system according to the present disclosure is a system for providing a game to a plurality of users. Hereinafter, the system will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to these examples, and is indicated by the scope of claims, and it is intended that all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims are included in the present invention. NS. In the following description, the same elements are designated by the same reference numerals in the description of the drawings, and duplicate description will not be repeated.

<Overview of system 1 operation>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the system 1 according to the present embodiment. The system 1 includes a plurality of user terminals 100 (computers), a server 200, a game play terminal 300 (external device, second external device), and a distribution terminal 400 (external, first external device). In FIG. 1, user terminals 100A to 100C, in other words, three user terminals 100 are shown as an example of a plurality of user terminals 100, but the number of user terminals 100 is not limited to the illustrated example. .. Further, in the present embodiment, when it is not necessary to distinguish the user terminals 100A to C, it is described as "user terminal 100". The user terminal 100, the game play terminal 300, and the distribution terminal 400 are connected to the server 200 via the network 2. The network 2 is composed of various mobile communication systems constructed by the Internet and a wireless base station (not shown). Examples of this mobile communication system include so-called 3G and 4G mobile communication systems, LTE (Long Term Evolution), and wireless networks (for example, Wi-Fi (registered trademark)) that can be connected to the Internet by a predetermined access point. Be done.

(Outline of the game)
In the present embodiment, as an example of the game provided by the system 1 (hereinafter, this game), a game mainly played by the user of the game play terminal 300 will be described. Hereinafter, the user of the game play terminal 300 is referred to as a "player". As an example, the player (performer) advances the game by operating the characters appearing in the game. Further, in this game, the user of the user terminal 100 plays a role of supporting the progress of the game by the player. Details of this game will be described later. The game provided by the system 1 may be a game in which a plurality of users participate, and is not limited to this example.

(Gameplay terminal 300)
The game play terminal 300 advances the game in response to an input operation by the player. In addition, the game play terminal 300 sequentially delivers information generated by the player's game play (hereinafter, game progress information) to the server 200 in real time.

(Server 200)
The server 200 transmits the game progress information (second data) received in real time from the game play terminal 300 to the user terminal 100. In addition, the server 200 mediates the transmission and reception of various information between the user terminal 100, the game play terminal 300, and the distribution terminal 400.

(Distribution terminal 400)
The distribution terminal 400 generates operation instruction data (first data) in response to an input operation by the user of the distribution terminal 400, and distributes the operation instruction data to the user terminal 100 via the server 200. The operation instruction data is data for playing back a moving image on the user terminal 100, and specifically, is data for operating a character appearing in the moving image.

In the present embodiment, as an example, the user of the distribution terminal 400 is a player of this game. Further, as an example, the moving image played on the user terminal 100 based on the operation instruction data is a moving image in which the character operated by the player in the game operates. "Movement" is to move at least a part of the character's body, including utterances. Therefore, the motion instruction data according to the present embodiment includes, for example, voice data for causing the character to speak and motion data for moving the character's body.

As an example, the operation instruction data is transmitted to the user terminal 100 after the end of this game. The details of the operation instruction data and the moving image played based on the operation instruction data will be described later.

(User terminal 100)
The user terminal 100 receives the game progress information in real time, and generates and displays the game screen using the information. In other words, the user terminal 100 reproduces the game screen of the game being played by the player by real-time rendering. As a result, the user of the user terminal 100 can visually recognize the same game screen as the game screen that the player is viewing while playing the game at substantially the same timing as the player.

Further, the user terminal 100 generates information for supporting the progress of the game by the player in response to the input operation by the user, and transmits the information to the game play terminal 300 via the server 200. Details of the information will be described later.

Further, the user terminal 100 receives the operation instruction data from the distribution terminal 400, and generates and reproduces a moving image (video) using the operation instruction data. In other words, the user terminal 100 renders and reproduces the operation instruction data.

<Hardware configuration of system 1>
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the user terminal 100. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the server 200. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the game play terminal 300. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a hardware configuration of the distribution terminal 400.

(User terminal 100)
In the present embodiment, as an example, an example in which the user terminal 100 is realized as a smartphone will be described, but the user terminal 100 is not limited to the smartphone. For example, the user terminal 100 may be realized as a feature phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer (so-called laptop computer), a desktop computer, or the like. Further, the user terminal 100 may be a game device suitable for game play.

As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 100 measures the processor 10, the memory 11, the storage 12, the communication interface (IF) 13, the input / output IF 14, the touch screen 15 (display unit), the camera 17, and the like. It includes a distance sensor 18. These configurations included in the user terminal 100 are electrically connected to each other by a communication bus. The user terminal 100 may include an input / output IF 14 to which a display (display unit) configured separately from the user terminal 100 main body can be connected instead of or in addition to the touch screen 15.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 100 may be configured to be communicable with one or more controllers 1020. The controller 1020 establishes communication with the user terminal 100 according to a communication standard such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). The controller 1020 may have one or more buttons or the like, and transmits an output value based on a user's input operation to the buttons or the like to the user terminal 100. Further, the controller 1020 may have various sensors such as an acceleration sensor and an angular velocity sensor, and transmits the output values of the various sensors to the user terminal 100.

In addition, instead of or in addition to the user terminal 100 including the camera 17 and the distance measuring sensor 18, the controller 1020 may have the camera 17 and the distance measuring sensor 18.

It is desirable that the user terminal 100, for example, at the start of a game, have a user who uses the controller 1020 input user identification information such as the user's name or login ID via the controller 1020. As a result, the user terminal 100 can associate the controller 1020 with the user, and identifies which user the output value belongs to based on the source of the received output value (controller 1020). be able to.

When the user terminal 100 communicates with a plurality of controllers 1020, each user holds each controller 1020, so that the one user terminal 100 does not communicate with other devices such as the server 200 via the network 2. Multiplayer can be realized with. In addition, each user terminal 100 communicates with each other according to a wireless standard such as a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) standard (communication connection is made without going through a server 200), thereby realizing local multiplayer with a plurality of user terminals 100. You can also do it. When the above-mentioned multiplayer is realized locally by one user terminal 100, the user terminal 100 may further include at least a part of various functions described later described in the server 200. Further, when the above-mentioned multi-play is realized locally by a plurality of user terminals 100, the plurality of user terminals 100 may be provided with various functions described later described in the server 200 in a distributed manner.

Even when the above-mentioned multiplayer is realized locally, the user terminal 100 may communicate with the server 200. For example, information indicating a play result such as a result or victory or defeat in a certain game may be associated with user identification information and transmitted to the server 200.

Further, the controller 1020 may be configured to be detachable from the user terminal 100. In this case, a coupling portion with the controller 1020 may be provided on at least one surface of the housing of the user terminal 100. When the user terminal 100 and the controller 1020 are connected by wire via the coupling portion, the user terminal 100 and the controller 1020 transmit and receive signals via wire.

As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 100 may accept the attachment of a storage medium 1030 such as an external memory card via the input / output IF14. As a result, the user terminal 100 can read the programs and data recorded on the storage medium 1030. The program recorded on the storage medium 1030 is, for example, a game program.

The user terminal 100 may store the game program acquired by communicating with an external device such as the server 200 in the memory 11 of the user terminal 100, or may store the game program acquired by reading from the storage medium 1030 in the memory 11. You may memorize it in.

As described above, the user terminal 100 includes a communication IF 13, an input / output IF 14, a touch screen 15, a camera 17, and a distance measuring sensor 18 as an example of a mechanism for inputting information to the user terminal 100. Each of the above-mentioned parts as an input mechanism can be regarded as an operation part configured to accept a user's input operation.

For example, when the operation unit is configured by at least one of the camera 17 and the distance measuring sensor 18, the operation unit detects an object 1010 in the vicinity of the user terminal 100 and performs an input operation from the detection result of the object. Identify. As an example, a user's hand as an object 1010, a marker having a predetermined shape, or the like is detected, and an input operation is specified based on the color, shape, movement, or type of the object 1010 obtained as a detection result. NS. More specifically, when the user's hand is detected from the captured image of the camera 17, the user terminal 100 inputs a gesture (a series of movements of the user's hand) detected based on the captured image. Identify and accept as. The captured image may be a still image or a moving image.

Alternatively, when the operation unit is composed of the touch screen 15, the user terminal 100 identifies and accepts the user's operation performed on the input unit 151 of the touch screen 15 as the user's input operation. Alternatively, when the operation unit is composed of the communication IF 13, the user terminal 100 identifies and accepts a signal (for example, an output value) transmitted from the controller 1020 as an input operation of the user. Alternatively, when the operation unit is composed of the input / output IF14, a signal output from an input device (not shown) different from the controller 1020 connected to the input / output IF14 is specified and accepted as a user input operation.

(Server 200)
As an example, the server 200 may be a general-purpose computer such as a workstation or a personal computer. The server 200 includes a processor 20, a memory 21, a storage 22, a communication IF 23, and an input / output IF 24. These configurations included in the server 200 are electrically connected to each other by a communication bus.

(Gameplay terminal 300)
As an example, the game play terminal 300 may be a general-purpose computer such as a personal computer. The game play terminal 300 includes a processor 30, a memory 31, a storage 32, a communication IF 33, and an input / output IF 34. These configurations included in the gameplay terminal 300 are electrically connected to each other by a communication bus.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game play terminal 300 according to the present embodiment is included in the HMD (Head Mounted Display) set 1000 as an example. That is, it can be expressed that the HMD set 1000 is included in the system 1, and the player can also express that he / she plays a game using the HMD set 1000. The device for the player to play the game is not limited to the HMD set 1000. As an example, the device may be any device that allows the player to experience the game virtually. In addition, the device may be realized as a smartphone, a feature phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer (so-called laptop computer), a desktop computer, or the like. Further, the device may be a game device suitable for game play.

The HMD set 1000 includes a game play terminal 300, an HMD 500, an HMD sensor 510, a motion sensor 520, a display 530, and a controller 540. The HMD 500 includes a monitor 51, a gaze sensor 52, a first camera 53, a second camera 54, a microphone 55, and a speaker 56. The controller 540 may include a motion sensor 520.

The HMD 500 may be mounted on the player's head and provide the player with virtual space during operation. More specifically, the HMD 500 displays an image for the right eye and an image for the left eye on the monitor 51, respectively. When each eye of the player visually recognizes the respective image, the player can recognize the image as a three-dimensional image based on the parallax of both eyes. The HMD 500 may include both a so-called head-mounted display including a monitor and a head-mounted device capable of mounting a smartphone or other terminal having a monitor.

The monitor 51 is realized as, for example, a non-transparent display device. In a certain aspect, the monitor 51 is arranged on the main body of the HMD 500 so as to be located in front of both eyes of the player. Therefore, the player can immerse himself in the virtual space when he / she visually recognizes the three-dimensional image displayed on the monitor 51. In some aspects, the virtual space includes, for example, a background, player-operable objects, and player-selectable menu images. In a certain aspect, the monitor 51 can be realized as a liquid crystal monitor or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) monitor included in a so-called smartphone or other information display terminal.

In another aspect, the monitor 51 can be realized as a transmissive display device. In this case, the HMD 500 may be an open type such as a glasses type, not a closed type that covers the player's eyes as shown in FIG. The transmissive monitor 51 may be temporarily configured as a non-transparent display device by adjusting its transmittance. The monitor 51 may include a configuration in which a part of the image constituting the virtual space and the real space are displayed at the same time. For example, the monitor 51 may display an image of the real space taken by the camera mounted on the HMD 500, or may make the real space visible by setting a part of the transmittance to be high.

In some aspects, the monitor 51 may include a sub-monitor for displaying an image for the right eye and a sub-monitor for displaying an image for the left eye. In another aspect, the monitor 51 may be configured to display the image for the right eye and the image for the left eye as a unit. In this case, the monitor 51 includes a high speed shutter. The high-speed shutter operates so that the image for the right eye and the image for the left eye can be alternately displayed so that the image is recognized by only one of the eyes.

In one aspect, the HMD 500 includes a plurality of light sources (not shown). Each light source is realized by, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) that emits infrared rays. The HMD sensor 510 has a position tracking function for detecting the movement of the HMD 500. More specifically, the HMD sensor 510 reads a plurality of infrared rays emitted by the HMD 500 and detects the position and inclination of the HMD 500 in the real space.

In another aspect, the HMD sensor 510 may be implemented by a camera. In this case, the HMD sensor 510 can detect the position and tilt of the HMD 500 by executing the image analysis process using the image information of the HMD 500 output from the camera.

In another aspect, the HMD 500 may include a sensor (not shown) as a position detector in place of the HMD sensor 510 or in addition to the HMD sensor 510. The HMD500 can use the sensor to detect the position and tilt of the HMD500 itself. For example, if the sensor is an angular velocity sensor, a geomagnetic sensor, or an acceleration sensor, the HMD 500 may use any of these sensors instead of the HMD sensor 510 to detect its position and tilt. As an example, when the sensor provided in the HMD 500 is an angular velocity sensor, the angular velocity sensor detects the angular velocity around the three axes of the HMD 500 in real space over time. The HMD500 calculates the temporal change of the angle around the three axes of the HMD500 based on each angular velocity, and further calculates the inclination of the HMD500 based on the temporal change of the angle.

The gaze sensor 52 detects the direction in which the line of sight of the player's right eye and left eye is directed. That is, the gaze sensor 52 detects the line of sight of the player. The detection of the direction of the line of sight is realized by, for example, a known eye tracking function. The gaze sensor 52 is realized by a sensor having the eye tracking function. In certain aspects, the gaze sensor 52 preferably includes a sensor for the right eye and a sensor for the left eye. The gaze sensor 52 may be, for example, a sensor that irradiates infrared light to the player's right eye and left eye and detects the angle of rotation of each eyeball by receiving reflected light from the cornea and the iris with respect to the irradiation light. The gaze sensor 52 can detect the line of sight of the player based on each of the detected rotation angles.

The first camera 53 photographs the lower part of the player's face. More specifically, the first camera 53 photographs the nose, mouth, and the like of the player. The second camera 54 photographs the eyes and eyebrows of the player. The housing on the player side of the HMD500 is defined as the inside of the HMD500, and the housing on the side opposite to the player of the HMD500 is defined as the outside of the HMD500. In some aspects, the first camera 53 may be located outside the HMD 500 and the second camera 54 may be located inside the HMD 500. The images generated by the first camera 53 and the second camera 54 are input to the game play terminal 300. In another aspect, the first camera 53 and the second camera 54 may be realized as one camera, and the player's face may be photographed by the one camera.

The microphone 55 converts the player's utterance into an audio signal (electric signal) and outputs it to the game play terminal 300. The speaker 56 converts the voice signal into voice and outputs it to the player. In another aspect, the HMD 500 may include earphones instead of the speaker 56.

The controller 540 is connected to the gameplay terminal 300 by wire or wirelessly. The controller 540 receives an input of a command from the player to the game play terminal 300. In certain aspects, the controller 540 is configured to be grippable by the player. In another aspect, the controller 540 is configured to be wearable on a player's body or part of clothing. In yet another aspect, the controller 540 may be configured to output at least one of vibration, sound, and light based on a signal transmitted from the gameplay terminal 300. In yet another aspect, the controller 540 receives from the player an operation for controlling the position and movement of an object arranged in the virtual space.

In one aspect, the controller 540 includes a plurality of light sources. Each light source is realized, for example, by an LED that emits infrared rays. The HMD sensor 510 has a position tracking function. In this case, the HMD sensor 510 reads a plurality of infrared rays emitted by the controller 540 and detects the position and inclination of the controller 540 in the real space. In another aspect, the HMD sensor 510 may be implemented by a camera. In this case, the HMD sensor 510 can detect the position and tilt of the controller 540 by executing the image analysis process using the image information of the controller 540 output from the camera.

The motion sensor 520 is attached to the player's hand in a certain aspect to detect the movement of the player's hand. For example, the motion sensor 520 detects the rotation speed, the number of rotations, and the like of the hand. The detected signal is sent to the game play terminal 300. The motion sensor 520 is provided in the controller 540, for example. In a certain aspect, the motion sensor 520 is provided in, for example, a controller 540 configured to be grippable by the player. In another aspect, for safety in real space, the controller 540 is attached to something that does not easily fly by being attached to the player's hand, such as a glove type. In yet another aspect, a sensor not attached to the player may detect the movement of the player's hand. For example, the signal of the camera that shoots the player may be input to the game play terminal 300 as a signal indicating the operation of the player. As an example, the motion sensor 520 and the game play terminal 300 are wirelessly connected to each other. In the case of wireless communication, the communication mode is not particularly limited, and for example, Bluetooth or other known communication method is used.

The display 530 displays an image similar to the image displayed on the monitor 51. As a result, users other than the player wearing the HMD 500 can view the same image as the player. The image displayed on the display 530 does not have to be a three-dimensional image, and may be an image for the right eye or an image for the left eye. Examples of the display 530 include a liquid crystal display and an organic EL monitor.

The game play terminal 300 operates a character to be operated by the player based on various information acquired from each part of the HMD 500, the controller 540, and the motion sensor 520, and advances the game. The "movements" here include moving parts of the body, changing postures, changing facial expressions, moving, uttering, touching and moving objects placed in virtual space, and characters. This includes using weapons, tools, etc. to grasp. That is, in this game, when the player moves each part of the body, the character also moves each part of the body in the same manner as the player. Further, in this game, the character utters the content uttered by the player. In other words, in this game, the character is an avatar object that behaves as a player's alter ego. As an example, at least part of the character's movements may be performed by input to the controller 540 by the player.

In the present embodiment, the motion sensor 520 is attached to, for example, both hands of the player, both feet of the player, the waist of the player, and the head of the player. The motion sensors 520 attached to both hands of the player may be provided in the controller 540 as described above. Further, the motion sensor 520 attached to the player's head may be provided in the HMD 500. The motion sensor 520 may also be attached to the user's elbows and knees. By increasing the number of motion sensors 520 attached to the player, the movement of the player can be more accurately reflected in the character.
Further, the player may wear a suit to which one or more motion sensors 520 are attached instead of attaching the motion sensor 520 to each part of the body. That is, the method of motion capture is not limited to the example of using the motion sensor 520.

(Distribution terminal 400)
The distribution terminal 400 may be a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or a tablet computer. Further, the distribution terminal 400 may be a so-called stationary terminal such as a desktop personal computer.

As shown in FIG. 5, the distribution terminal 400 includes a processor 40, a memory 41, a storage 42, a communication IF 43, an input / output IF 44, and a touch screen 45. The distribution terminal 400 may include an input / output IF 44 to which a display (display unit) configured separately from the distribution terminal 400 main body can be connected instead of or in addition to the touch screen 45.

Controller 1021 may have one or more physical input mechanisms such as buttons, levers, sticks, wheels and the like. The controller 1021 transmits an output value based on an input operation input to the input mechanism by the operator of the distribution terminal 400 (player in the present embodiment) to the distribution terminal 400. Further, the controller 1021 may have various sensors such as an acceleration sensor and an angular velocity sensor, and may transmit the output values of the various sensors to the distribution terminal 400. The above output value is accepted by the distribution terminal 400 via the communication IF43.

The distribution terminal 400 may include a camera and a distance measuring sensor (both not shown). Alternatively or in addition to the distribution terminal 400, the controller 1021 may have a camera and a distance measuring sensor.

As described above, the distribution terminal 400 includes a communication IF43, an input / output IF44, and a touch screen 45 as an example of a mechanism for inputting information to the distribution terminal 400. Each of the above-mentioned parts as an input mechanism can be regarded as an operation part configured to accept a user's input operation.

When the operation unit is composed of the touch screen 45, the distribution terminal 400 identifies and accepts the user's operation performed on the input unit 451 of the touch screen 45 as the user's input operation. Alternatively, when the operation unit is composed of the communication IF 43, the distribution terminal 400 identifies and accepts a signal (for example, an output value) transmitted from the controller 1021 as an input operation of the user. Alternatively, when the operation unit is composed of the input / output IF44, the distribution terminal 400 identifies and accepts a signal output from an input device (not shown) connected to the input / output IF44 as a user's input operation.

<Hardware components of each device>
The processors 10, 20, 30, and 40 control the overall operation of the user terminal 100, the server 200, the game play terminal 300, and the distribution terminal 400, respectively. Processors 10, 20, 30, and 40 include a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), and a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). Processors 10, 20, 30, and 40 read programs from storages 12, 22, 32, and 42, which will be described later, respectively. Then, the processors 10, 20, 30, and 40 expand the read programs into the memories 11, 21, 31, and 41, which will be described later, respectively. Processors 10, 20, and 30 execute the expanded program.

The memories 11, 21, 31, and 41 are the main storage devices. The memories 11, 21, 31, and 41 are composed of storage devices such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). The memory 11 provides a work area to the processor 10 by temporarily storing a program and various data read from the storage 12 described later by the processor 10. The memory 11 also temporarily stores various data generated while the processor 10 is operating according to the program. The memory 21 provides a work area to the processor 20 by temporarily storing various programs and data read from the storage 22 described later by the processor 20. The memory 21 also temporarily stores various data generated while the processor 20 is operating according to the program. The memory 31 provides a work area to the processor 30 by temporarily storing various programs and data read from the storage 32 described later by the processor 30. The memory 31 also temporarily stores various data generated while the processor 30 is operating according to the program. The memory 41 provides a work area to the processor 40 by temporarily storing the program and various data read from the storage 42 described later by the processor 40. The memory 41 also temporarily stores various data generated while the processor 40 is operating according to the program.

In the present embodiment, the programs executed by the processors 10 and 30 may be the game programs of the present game. In the present embodiment, the program executed by the processor 40 may be a distribution program for realizing distribution of operation instruction data. Further, the processor 10 may further execute a viewing program for realizing the reproduction of the moving image.

In the present embodiment, the program executed by the processor 20 may be at least one of the above-mentioned game program, distribution program, and viewing program. The processor 20 executes at least one of a game program, a distribution program, and a viewing program in response to a request from at least one of the user terminal 100, the game play terminal 300, and the distribution terminal 400. The distribution program and the viewing program may be executed in parallel.

That is, the game program may be a program that realizes the game by the cooperation of the user terminal 100, the server 200, and the game play terminal 300. The distribution program may be a program that realizes distribution of operation instruction data in collaboration with the server 200 and the distribution terminal 400. The viewing program may be a program that realizes the reproduction of a moving image in collaboration with the user terminal 100 and the server 200.

The storages 12, 22, 32, and 42 are auxiliary storage devices. The storages 12, 22, 32, and 42 are composed of a storage device such as a flash memory or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). For example, various data related to the game are stored in the storages 12 and 32. Various data related to the distribution of the operation instruction data are stored in the storage 42. In addition, various data related to the reproduction of the moving image are stored in the storage 12. The storage 22 may store at least a part of various data related to each of the game, the distribution of the operation instruction data, and the reproduction of the moving image.

The communication IFs 13, 23, 33, and 43 control the transmission and reception of various data in the user terminal 100, the server 200, the game play terminal 300, and the distribution terminal 400, respectively. The communication IFs 13, 23, 33, and 43 include, for example, communication via a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), Internet communication via a wired LAN, a wireless LAN, or a mobile phone network, and communication using a short-range wireless communication or the like. Control.

The input / output IFs 14, 24, 34, and 44 are interfaces for the user terminal 100, the server 200, the game play terminal 300, and the distribution terminal 400 to receive data input and to output data, respectively. The input / output IFs 14, 24, 34, 44 may input / output data via USB (Universal Serial Bus) or the like. Input / output IFs 14, 24, 34, 44 may include physical buttons, cameras, microphones, speakers, mice, keyboards, displays, sticks, levers and the like. Further, the input / output IFs 14, 24, 34, 44 may include a connection portion for transmitting / receiving data to / from a peripheral device.

The touch screen 15 is an electronic component that combines an input unit 151 and a display unit 152 (display). The touch screen 45 is an electronic component that combines an input unit 451 and a display unit 452. The input units 151 and 451 are, for example, touch-sensitive devices, and are configured by, for example, a touch pad. The display units 152 and 452 are composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, or the like.

The input units 151 and 451 detect the position where the user's operation (mainly a physical contact operation such as a touch operation, a slide operation, a swipe operation, and a tap operation) is input to the input surface, and information indicating the position. Has a function of transmitting as an input signal. The input units 151 and 451 may include touch sensing units (not shown). The touch sensing unit may adopt any method such as a capacitance method or a resistance film method.

Although not shown, the user terminal 100 and the distribution terminal 400 may each include one or more sensors for specifying the holding posture of the user terminal 100 and the distribution terminal 400, respectively. This sensor may be, for example, an acceleration sensor, an angular velocity sensor, or the like.

When the user terminal 100 and the distribution terminal 400 include a sensor, the processors 10 and 40 each specify the holding postures of the user terminal 100 and the distribution terminal 400 from the output of the sensor, and perform processing according to the holding posture. It also becomes possible. For example, the processors 10 and 40 may be a vertical screen display in which vertically long images are displayed on the display units 152 and 452 when the user terminal 100 and the distribution terminal 400 are held vertically, respectively. On the other hand, when the user terminal 100 and the distribution terminal 400 are held horizontally, a horizontally long image may be displayed on the display unit as a horizontal screen display. In this way, the processors 10 and 40 may be able to switch between the vertical screen display and the horizontal screen display according to the holding postures of the user terminal 100 and the distribution terminal 400, respectively.

<Functional configuration of system 1>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of a user terminal 100, a server 200, and an HMD set 1000 included in the system 1. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the distribution terminal 400 shown in FIG.

The user terminal 100 has a function as an input device that accepts a user's input operation and a function as an output device that outputs a game image or sound. The user terminal 100 functions as a control unit 110 and a storage unit 120 in cooperation with a processor 10, a memory 11, a storage 12, a communication IF 13, an input / output IF 14, a touch screen 15, and the like.

The server 200 has a function of mediating the transmission / reception of various information between the user terminal 100, the HMD set 1000, and the distribution terminal 400. The server 200 functions as a control unit 210 and a storage unit 220 in cooperation with the processor 20, the memory 21, the storage 22, the communication IF23, the input / output IF24, and the like.

The HMD set 1000 (game play terminal 300) provides a function as an input device for receiving an input operation of a player, a function as an output device for outputting game images and sounds, and game progress information to a user via a server 200. It has a function of transmitting to the terminal 100 in real time. The HMD set 1000 is a control unit 310 in cooperation with the processor 30, the memory 31, the storage 32, the communication IF33, the input / output IF34, and the HMD500, the HMD sensor 510, the motion sensor 520, the controller 540, and the like of the game play terminal 300. And functions as a storage unit 320.

The distribution terminal 400 has a function of generating operation instruction data and transmitting the operation instruction data to the user terminal 100 via the server 200. The distribution terminal 400 functions as a control unit 410 and a storage unit 420 in cooperation with a processor 40, a memory 41, a storage 42, a communication IF 43, an input / output IF 44, a touch screen 45, and the like.

(Data stored in the storage unit of each device)
The storage unit 120 stores the game program 131 (program), the game information 132, and the user information 133. The storage unit 220 stores the game program 231 and the game information 232, the user information 233, and the user list 234. The storage unit 320 stores the game program 331, the game information 332, and the user information 333. The storage unit 420 stores the user list 421, the motion list 422, and the distribution program 423 (program, second program).

The game programs 131, 231 and 331 are game programs executed by the user terminal 100, the server 200, and the HMD set 1000, respectively. This game is realized by the cooperative operation of each device based on the game programs 131, 231 and 331. The game programs 131 and 331 may be stored in the storage unit 220 and downloaded to the user terminal 100 and the HMD set 1000, respectively. In the present embodiment, the user terminal 100 renders the data received from the distribution terminal 400 based on the game program 131, and reproduces the moving image. In other words, the game program 131 is also a program for playing back a moving image using the moving image instruction data distributed from the distribution terminal 400. The program for playing the moving image may be different from the game program 131. In this case, the storage unit 120 stores a program for playing the moving image separately from the game program 131.

The game information 132, 232, and 332 are data that the user terminal 100, the server 200, and the HMD set 1000 refer to when executing the game program, respectively. The user information 133, 233, and 333 are data related to the user account of the user terminal 100. The game information 232 is the game information 132 of each user terminal 100 and the game information 332 of the HMD set 1000. The user information 233 is the user information of the player included in the user information 133 of each user terminal 100 and the user information 333. The user information 333 is the user information 133 of each user terminal 100 and the user information of the player.

The user list 234 and the user list 421 are a list of users who have participated in the game. The user list 234 and the user list 421 may include a list of users who participated in the most recent gameplay by the player, as well as a list of users who participated in each gameplay before the gameplay. The motion list 422 is a list of a plurality of motion data created in advance. The motion list 422 is, for example, a list in which motion data is associated with each of the information (for example, a motion name) that identifies each motion. The distribution program 423 is a program for realizing distribution of operation instruction data for playing a moving image on the user terminal 100 to the user terminal 100.

(Functional configuration of server 200)
The control unit 210 comprehensively controls the server 200 by executing the game program 231 stored in the storage unit 220. For example, the control unit 210 mediates the transmission and reception of various information between the user terminal 100, the HMD set 1000, and the distribution terminal 400.

The control unit 210 functions as a communication mediation unit 211, a log generation unit 212, and a list generation unit 213 according to the description of the game program 231. The control unit 210 can also function as other functional blocks (not shown) for mediating the transmission and reception of various information related to game play and distribution of operation instruction data, and for supporting the progress of the game.

The communication mediation unit 211 mediates the transmission and reception of various information between the user terminal 100, the HMD set 1000, and the distribution terminal 400. For example, the communication mediation unit 211 transmits the game progress information received from the HMD set 1000 to the user terminal 100. The game progress information includes data indicating the movement of the character operated by the player, the parameters of the character, information on items and weapons possessed by the character, enemy characters, and the like. The server 200 transmits the game progress information to the user terminals 100 of all the users participating in the game. In other words, the server 200 transmits common game progress information to the user terminals 100 of all the users participating in the game. As a result, the game progresses in the same manner as the HMD set 1000 on each of the user terminals 100 of all the users participating in the game.

Further, for example, the communication mediation unit 211 transmits the information received from any one of the user terminals 100 to support the progress of the game by the player to the other user terminals 100 and the HMD set 1000. As an example, the information may be an item for the player to advance the game advantageously, and may be item information indicating an item provided to the player (character). The item information includes information (user name, user ID, etc.) indicating the user who provided the item. Further, the communication mediation unit 211 may mediate the distribution of the operation instruction data from the distribution terminal 400 to the user terminal 100.

The log generation unit 212 generates a game progress log based on the game progress information received from the HMD set 1000. The list generation unit 213 generates the user list 234 after the end of the game play. Although the details will be described later, each user in the user list 234 is associated with a tag indicating the content of the support provided to the player by the user. The list generation unit 213 generates a tag based on the game progress log generated by the log generation unit 212, and associates it with the corresponding user. The list generation unit 213 may associate the content of the support provided by each user to the player, which is input by the game operator or the like using a terminal device such as a personal computer, with the corresponding user as a tag. .. As a result, the content of the support provided by each user becomes more detailed. When the user participates in the game, the user terminal 100 transmits information indicating the user to the server 200 based on the user's operation. For example, the user terminal 100 transmits the user ID input by the user to the server 200. That is, the server 200 holds information indicating each user for all the users participating in the game. The list generation unit 213 may generate the user list 234 using the information.

(Functional configuration of HMD set 1000)
The control unit 310 comprehensively controls the HMD set 1000 by executing the game program 331 stored in the storage unit 320. For example, the control unit 310 advances the game according to the game program 331 and the operation of the player. In addition, the control unit 310 communicates with the server 200 to send and receive information as needed while the game is in progress. The control unit 310 may directly send and receive information to and from the user terminal 100 without going through the server 200.

The control unit 310 has an operation reception unit 311, a display control unit 312, a UI control unit 313, an animation generation unit 314, a game progress unit 315, a virtual space control unit 316, and a reaction processing unit 317 according to the description of the game program 331. Functions as. The control unit 310 can also function as other functional blocks (not shown) for controlling characters appearing in the game, depending on the nature of the game to be executed.

The operation reception unit 311 detects and accepts the input operation of the player. The operation reception unit 311 receives signals input from the HMD 500, the motion sensor 520, the controller 540, etc., determines what kind of input operation has been performed, and outputs the result to each element of the control unit 310.

The UI control unit 313 controls a user interface (hereinafter, UI) image to be displayed on the monitor 51, the display 530, and the like. The UI image is a tool for the player to make an input necessary for the progress of the game to the HMD set 1000, or a tool for obtaining information output during the progress of the game from the HMD set 1000. UI images are, but are not limited to, icons, buttons, lists, menu screens, and the like.

The animation generation unit 314 generates animations showing the motions of various objects based on the control modes of the various objects. For example, the animation generation unit 314 may generate an animation or the like that expresses how an object (for example, a player's avatar object) moves as if it were there, moves its mouth, or changes its facial expression. ..

The game progress unit 315 advances the game based on the game program 331, the input operation by the player, the operation of the avatar object in response to the input operation, and the like. For example, the game progress unit 315 performs a predetermined game process when the avatar object performs a predetermined operation. Further, for example, the game progress unit 315 may receive information representing a user's operation on the user terminal 100 and perform game processing based on the user's operation. Further, the game progress unit 315 generates game progress information according to the progress of the game and transmits it to the server 200. The game progress information is transmitted to the user terminal 100 via the server 200. As a result, the progress of the game in the HMD set 1000 is shared by the user terminal 100. In other words, the progress of the game in the HMD set 1000 and the progress of the game in the user terminal 100 are synchronized.

The virtual space control unit 316 performs various controls related to the virtual space provided to the player according to the progress of the game. As an example, the virtual space control unit 316 creates various objects and arranges them in the virtual space. Further, the virtual space control unit 316 arranges the virtual camera in the virtual space. Further, the virtual space control unit 316 operates various objects arranged in the virtual space according to the progress of the game. Further, the virtual space control unit 316 controls the position and inclination of the virtual camera arranged in the virtual space according to the progress of the game.

The display control unit 312 outputs a game screen reflecting the processing results executed by each of the above-mentioned elements to the monitor 51 and the display 530. The display control unit 312 may display an image based on the field of view from the virtual camera arranged in the virtual space on the monitor 51 and the display 530 as a game screen. Further, the display control unit 312 may include the animation generated by the animation generation unit 314 in the game screen. Further, the display control unit 312 may superimpose and draw the above-mentioned UI image controlled by the UI control unit 313 on the game screen.

The reaction processing unit 317 receives feedback on the reaction of the user of the user terminal 100 to the game play of the player, and outputs this to the player. In the present embodiment, for example, the user terminal 100 can create a comment (message) addressed to the avatar object based on the input operation of the user. The reaction processing unit 317 receives the comment data of the comment and outputs it. The reaction processing unit 317 may display the text data corresponding to the user's comment on the monitor 51 and the display 530, or may output the audio data corresponding to the user's comment from a speaker (not shown). In the former case, the reaction processing unit 317 may superimpose and draw an image corresponding to the text data (that is, an image including the content of the comment) on the game screen.

(Functional configuration of user terminal 100)
The control unit 110 comprehensively controls the user terminal 100 by executing the game program 131 stored in the storage unit 120. For example, the control unit 110 advances the game according to the game program 131 and the user's operation. In addition, the control unit 110 communicates with the server 200 to send and receive information as needed while the game is in progress. The control unit 110 may send and receive information directly to and from the HMD set 1000 without going through the server 200.

The control unit 110 has an operation reception unit 111, a display control unit 112, a UI control unit 113, an animation generation unit 114, a game progress unit 115, a virtual space control unit 116, and a video playback unit 117 according to the description of the game program 131. Functions as. The control unit 110 can also function as other functional blocks (not shown) for the progress of the game, depending on the nature of the game being executed.

The operation reception unit 111 detects and accepts a user's input operation with respect to the input unit 151. The operation reception unit 111 determines what kind of input operation has been performed from the action exerted by the user on the console via the touch screen 15 and other input / output IF14s, and outputs the result to each element of the control unit 110. do.

For example, the operation receiving unit 111 receives an input operation for the input unit 151, detects the coordinates of the input position of the input operation, and specifies the type of the input operation. The operation reception unit 111 specifies, for example, a touch operation, a slide operation, a swipe operation, a tap operation, and the like as the types of input operations. Further, the operation reception unit 111 detects that the contact input is released from the touch screen 15 when the continuously detected input is interrupted.

The UI control unit 113 controls a UI image to be displayed on the display unit 152 in order to construct a UI according to at least one of a user's input operation and received game progress information. The UI image is a tool for the user to input necessary input for the progress of the game to the user terminal 100, or a tool for obtaining information output during the progress of the game from the user terminal 100. UI images are, but are not limited to, icons, buttons, lists, menu screens, and the like.

The animation generation unit 114 generates animations showing the motions of various objects based on the control modes of the various objects.

The game progress unit 115 advances the game based on the game program 131, the received game progress information, the input operation by the user, and the like. When a predetermined game process is performed by an input operation by the user, the game progress unit 115 transmits information about the game process to the HMD set 1000 via the server 200. As a result, the predetermined game processing is shared in the HMD set 1000. In other words, the progress of the game in the HMD set 1000 and the progress of the game in the user terminal 100 are synchronized. The predetermined game process is, for example, a process of providing an item to the avatar object, and in this example, the information related to the game process is the item information described above.

The virtual space control unit 116 performs various controls related to the virtual space provided to the user according to the progress of the game. As an example, the virtual space control unit 116 creates various objects and arranges them in the virtual space. Further, the virtual space control unit 116 arranges the virtual camera in the virtual space. Further, the virtual space control unit 116 operates various objects arranged in the virtual space according to the progress of the game, specifically, the received game progress information. Further, the virtual space control unit 316 controls the position and inclination of the virtual camera arranged in the virtual space according to the progress of the game, specifically, the received game progress information.

The display control unit 112 outputs to the display unit 152 a game screen in which the processing results executed by each of the above elements are reflected. The display control unit 112 may display an image based on the field of view from the virtual camera arranged in the virtual space provided to the user on the display unit 152 as a game screen. Further, the display control unit 112 may include the animation generated by the animation generation unit 114 in the game screen. Further, the display control unit 112 may superimpose and draw the above-mentioned UI image controlled by the UI control unit 113 on the game screen. In any case, the game screen displayed on the display unit 152 is the same game screen as the game screen displayed on the other user terminal 100 and the HMD set 1000.

The moving image reproduction unit 117 analyzes (renders) the operation instruction data received from the distribution terminal 400, and reproduces the moving image.

(Functional configuration of distribution terminal 400)
The control unit 410 comprehensively controls the distribution terminal 400 by executing a program (not shown) stored in the storage unit 420. For example, the control unit 410 generates operation instruction data and distributes it to the user terminal 100 according to the operation of the program and the user (player in this embodiment) of the distribution terminal 400. In addition, the control unit 410 communicates with the server 200 to send and receive information as needed. The control unit 410 may send and receive information directly to and from the user terminal 100 without going through the server 200.

The control unit 410 functions as a communication control unit 411, a display control unit 412, an operation reception unit 413, a voice reception unit 414, a motion identification unit 415, and an operation instruction data generation unit 416 according to the description of the program. The control unit 410 can also function as other functional blocks (not shown) for the generation and distribution of operation instruction data.

The communication control unit 411 controls transmission / reception of information to / from the server 200 or the user terminal 100 via the server 200. The communication control unit 411 receives the user list 421 from the server 200 as an example. Further, the communication control unit 411 transmits the operation instruction data to the user terminal 100 as an example.

The display control unit 412 outputs various screens reflecting the processing results executed by each element to the display unit 452. The display control unit 412 displays a screen including the received user list 234 as an example. Further, as an example, the display control unit 412 displays a screen including a motion list 422 for causing the player to select motion data for operating the avatar object included in the motion instruction data to be distributed.

The operation reception unit 413 detects and accepts a player's input operation with respect to the input unit 151. The operation reception unit 111 determines what kind of input operation has been performed from the action exerted by the player on the console via the touch screen 45 and other input / output IF44s, and outputs the result to each element of the control unit 410. do.

For example, the operation reception unit 413 receives an input operation for the input unit 451, detects the coordinates of the input position of the input operation, and specifies the type of the input operation. The operation reception unit 413 specifies, for example, a touch operation, a slide operation, a swipe operation, a tap operation, and the like as the types of input operations. Further, the operation reception unit 413 detects that the contact input is released from the touch screen 45 when the continuously detected input is interrupted.

The voice reception unit 414 receives the voice generated around the distribution terminal 400 and generates voice data of the voice. As an example, the voice reception unit 414 receives the voice spoken by the player and generates voice data of the voice.

The motion specifying unit 415 specifies the motion data selected by the player from the motion list 422 according to the input operation of the player.

The operation instruction data generation unit 416 generates the operation instruction data. As an example, the operation instruction data generation unit 416 generates operation instruction data including the generated voice data and the specified motion data.

The functions of the HMD set 1000, the server 200, and the user terminal 100 shown in FIG. 6 and the functions of the distribution terminal 400 shown in FIG. 7 are merely examples. Each device of the HMD set 1000, the server 200, the user terminal 100, and the distribution terminal 400 may include at least a part of the functions provided by the other devices. Further, another device other than the HMD set 1000, the server 200, the user terminal 100, and the distribution terminal 400 may be a component of the system 1, and the other device may be made to execute a part of the processing in the system 1. That is, the computer that executes the game program in the present embodiment may be any of the HMD set 1000, the server 200, the user terminal 100, the distribution terminal 400, and other devices, or a plurality of these. It may be realized by the combination of the devices of.

<Control processing of virtual space>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a flow of control processing of the virtual space provided to the player and the virtual space provided to the user of the user terminal 100. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a virtual space 600A provided to the player and a field of view image visually recognized by the player according to an embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a virtual space 600B provided to a user of a user terminal 100 and a field of view image visually recognized by the user according to a certain embodiment. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the virtual spaces 600A and 600B, it is described as "virtual space 600".

In step S1, the processor 30 defines the virtual space 600A shown in FIG. 9 as the virtual space control unit 316. The processor 30 defines the virtual space 600A by using the virtual space data (not shown). The virtual space data may be stored in the game play terminal 300, may be generated by the processor 30 based on the game program 331, or may be acquired by the processor 30 from an external device such as the server 200. May be good.

As an example, the virtual space 600 has an all-sky spherical structure that covers the entire 360-degree direction of a point defined as a center. In FIGS. 9 and 10, the celestial sphere in the upper half of the virtual space 600 is illustrated so as not to complicate the explanation.

In step S2, the processor 30 arranges the avatar object 610 (character) in the virtual space 600A as the virtual space control unit 316. The avatar object 610 is an avatar object associated with the player, and operates according to the input operation of the player.

In step S3, the processor 30 arranges other objects in the virtual space 600A as the virtual space control unit 316. In the example of FIG. 9, processor 30 arranges objects 631-634. Other objects imitate, for example, character objects (so-called non-player characters, NPCs) that operate according to the game program 331, operation objects such as virtual hands, animals, plants, man-made objects, and natural objects that are arranged as the game progresses. Can include objects and the like.

In step S4, the processor 30 arranges the virtual camera 620A in the virtual space 600A as the virtual space control unit 316. As an example, the processor 30 arranges the virtual camera 620A at the position of the head of the avatar object 610.

In step S5, the processor 30 displays the field of view image 650 on the monitor 51 and the display 530. The processor 30 defines a field of view 640A, which is the field of view from the virtual camera 620A in the virtual space 600A, according to the initial position and tilt of the virtual camera 620A. Then, the processor 30 defines the field of view image 650 corresponding to the field of view area 640A. The processor 30 outputs the field of view image 650 to the monitor 51 and the display 530 to display the field of view image 650 on the HMD 500 and the display 530.

In the example of FIG. 9, as shown in FIG. 9A, a part of the object 634 is included in the field of view area 640A, so that the field of view image 650 is one of the objects 634 as shown in FIG. 9B. Includes part.

In step S6, the processor 30 transmits the initial arrangement information to the user terminal 100 via the server 200. The initial placement information is information indicating the initial placement positions of various objects in the virtual space 600A. In the example of FIG. 9, the initial placement information includes the avatar object 610 and the information of the initial placement positions of the objects 631 to 634. The initial placement information can also be expressed as one of the game progress information.

In step S7, the processor 30 controls the virtual camera 620A according to the movement of the HMD 500 as the virtual space control unit 316. Specifically, the processor 30 controls the orientation and tilt of the virtual camera 620A according to the movement of the HMD 500, that is, the posture of the player's head. As will be described later, when the player moves the head (changes the posture of the head), the processor 30 moves the head of the avatar object 610 in accordance with this movement. The processor 30 controls the orientation and tilt of the virtual camera 620A so that, for example, the direction of the line of sight of the avatar object 610 coincides with the direction of the line of sight of the virtual camera 620A. In step S8, the processor 30 updates the field of view image 650 in response to changes in the orientation and tilt of the virtual camera 620A.

In step S9, the processor 30 moves the avatar object 610 as the virtual space control unit 316 according to the movement of the player. As an example, the processor 30 moves the avatar object 610 in the virtual space 600A in response to the player moving in the real space. Further, the processor 30 moves the head of the avatar object 610 in the virtual space 600A in response to the player moving the head in the real space.

In step S10, the processor 30 moves the virtual camera 620A as the virtual space control unit 316 so as to follow the avatar object 610. That is, the virtual camera 620A is always at the position of the head of the avatar object 610 even if the avatar object 610 moves.

The processor 30 updates the field of view image 650 in response to the movement of the virtual camera 620A. That is, the processor 30 updates the view area 640A according to the posture of the player's head and the position of the virtual camera 620A in the virtual space 600A. As a result, the field of view image 650 is updated.

In step S11, the processor 30 transmits the operation instruction data of the avatar object 610 to the user terminal 100 via the server 200. The operation instruction data here is motion data that captures the player's motion, voice data of the voice spoken by the player, and operation data indicating the content of the input operation to the controller 540 during the virtual experience (for example, during game play). Includes at least one. When the player is playing the game, the operation instruction data is transmitted to the user terminal 100 as, for example, game progress information.

The processes of steps S7 to S11 are continuously and repeatedly executed while the player is playing the game.

In step S21, the processor 10 of the user terminal 100 of the user 3 defines the virtual space 600B shown in FIG. 10 as the virtual space control unit 116. The processor 10 defines the virtual space 600B by using the virtual space data (not shown). The virtual space data may be stored in the user terminal 100, may be generated by the processor 10 based on the game program 131, or may be acquired by the processor 10 from an external device such as the server 200. good.

In step S22, the processor 10 receives the initial placement information. In step S23, the processor 10 arranges various objects in the virtual space 600B as the virtual space control unit 116 according to the initial arrangement information. In the case of the example of FIG. 10, the various objects are the avatar object 610 and the objects 631 to 634.

In step S24, the processor 10 arranges the virtual camera 620B in the virtual space 600B as the virtual space control unit 116. As an example, the processor 10 arranges the virtual camera 620B at the position shown in FIG. 10 (A).

In step S25, the processor 10 displays the field of view image 660 on the display unit 152. The processor 10 defines a field of view 640B, which is the field of view from the virtual camera 620B in the virtual space 600B, according to the initial position and tilt of the virtual camera 620B. Then, the processor 10 defines the field of view image 660 corresponding to the field of view area 640B. The processor 10 outputs the field of view image 660 to the display unit 152 to display the field of view image 660 on the display unit 152.

In the example of FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), the avatar object 610 and the object 631 are included in the field of view area 640B, so that the field of view image 660 is the avatar object 610 as shown in FIG. 10 (B). And object 631.

In step S26, the processor 10 receives the operation instruction data. In step S27, the processor 10 moves the avatar object 610 in the virtual space 600B as the virtual space control unit 116 according to the operation instruction data. In other words, the processor 10 reproduces the video in which the avatar object 610 is operating by real-time rendering.

In step S28, the processor 10 controls the virtual camera 620B as the virtual space control unit 116 according to the operation of the user received as the operation reception unit 111. In step S29, the processor 10 updates the field of view image 660 in response to changes in the position of the virtual camera 620B in the virtual space 600B, the orientation and tilt of the virtual camera 620B. In step S28, the processor 10 may automatically control the virtual camera 620B according to the movement of the avatar object 610, for example, the movement of the avatar object 610 or the change of the orientation. For example, the processor 10 may automatically move the virtual camera 620B or change its orientation and tilt so that the avatar object 610 is always photographed from the front. Further, as an example, the processor 10 may automatically move the virtual camera 620B or change the orientation and tilt so as to always shoot the avatar object 610 from the rear according to the movement of the avatar object 610. good.

As described above, in the virtual space 600A, the avatar object 610 operates according to the movement of the player. The operation instruction data indicating this operation is transmitted to the user terminal 100. In the virtual space 600B, the avatar object 610 operates according to the received operation instruction data. As a result, the avatar object 610 performs the same operation in the virtual space 600A and the virtual space 600B. In other words, the user 3 can visually recognize the movement of the avatar object 610 according to the movement of the player by using the user terminal 100.

<Game overview>
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of the field of view image displayed on the user terminal 100. Specifically, it is a figure which shows an example of the game screen of the game (this game) executed by the system 1 played by a player.

In this game, as an example, an avatar object 610 that operates weapons such as guns and knives and a plurality of enemy objects 671 that are NPCs appear in the virtual space 600, and the avatar object 610 fights against the enemy object 671. It is a game to let you. Various game parameters such as the physical strength of the avatar object 610, the number of magazines that can be used, the number of remaining bullets of the gun, and the remaining number of the enemy object 671 are updated as the game progresses.

A plurality of stages are prepared in this game, and the player can clear the stage by satisfying a predetermined achievement condition associated with each stage. Predetermined achievement conditions are established by, for example, defeating all appearing enemy objects 671, defeating boss objects among the appearing enemy objects 671, acquiring predetermined items, reaching a predetermined position, and the like. It may include the condition to be used. The achievement conditions are defined in the game program 131. In this game, the player clears the stage when the achievement condition is satisfied according to the content of the game, in other words, the avatar object 610 wins the enemy object 671 (avatar object 610 and enemy object 671). The victory or defeat between) is decided. On the other hand, for example, when the game executed by the system 1 is a racing game or the like, the ranking of the avatar object 610 is determined when the condition of reaching the goal is satisfied.

In this game, in order to share the virtual space between the HMD set 1000 and the plurality of user terminals 100, the game progress information is live-distributed to the plurality of user terminals 100 at predetermined time intervals. As a result, on the touch screen 15 of the user terminal 100 while watching the game, a field of view image of the field of view region defined by the virtual camera 620B corresponding to the user terminal 100 is displayed. Further, in the upper right and upper left of the visibility image, parameter images showing the physical strength of the avatar object 610, the number of magazines that can be used, the number of remaining bullets of the gun, the remaining number of the enemy object 671 and the like are displayed superimposed. .. This view image can also be expressed as a game screen.

As described above, the game progress information includes motion data that captures the player's actions, voice data of the voice spoken by the player, and operation data that indicates the content of the input operation to the controller 540. These data are, that is, information for specifying the position, posture, orientation, etc. of the avatar object 610, information for specifying the position, posture, orientation, etc. of the enemy object 671, and other objects (for example, obstacle objects 672 and 673). This is information that identifies the position of the object. The processor 10 identifies the position, posture, orientation, and the like of each object by analyzing (rendering) the game progress information.

The game information 132 includes data of various objects such as an avatar object 610, an enemy object 671, an obstacle object 672, and 673. The processor 10 uses the data and the analysis result of the game progress information to update the position, posture, orientation, and the like of each object. As a result, the game progresses, and each object in the virtual space 600B moves in the same manner as each object in the virtual space 600A. Specifically, in the virtual space 600B, each object including the avatar object 610 operates based on the game progress information regardless of whether or not the user operates the user terminal 100.

On the touch screen 15 of the user terminal 100, as an example, UI images 701 and 702 are displayed superimposed on the field of view image. The UI image 701 is a UI image that accepts an operation for displaying the UI image 711 for displaying the item input operation for supporting the avatar object 610 from the user 3 on the touch screen 15. The UI image 702 accepts an operation for displaying a UI image (described later) on the touch screen 15 for receiving an operation for inputting and transmitting a comment for the avatar object 610 (in other words, the player 4) from the user 3. It is a UI image. The operation accepted by the UI images 701 and 702 may be, for example, an operation of tapping the UI images 701 and 702.

When the UI image 701 is tapped, the UI image 711 is displayed superimposed on the field of view image. The UI image 711 is, for example, a UI image 711A on which a magazine icon is drawn, a UI image 711B on which an first aid box icon is drawn, a UI image 711C on which a triangular cone icon is drawn, and a UI on which a barricade icon is drawn. Includes image 711D. The item insertion operation corresponds to, for example, an operation of tapping any UI image.

As an example, when the UI image 711A is tapped, the number of remaining bullets of the gun used by the avatar object 610 increases. When the UI image 711B is tapped, the physical strength of the avatar object 610 is restored. When the UI images 711C and 711D are tapped, obstacle objects 672 and 673 that obstruct the movement of the enemy object 671 are placed in the virtual space. One of the obstacle objects 672 and 673 may obstruct the movement of the enemy object 671 more than the other.

The processor 10 transmits the item input information indicating that the item input operation has been performed to the server 200. The item input information includes at least information for specifying the type of the item specified by the item input operation. The item input information may include other information about the item, such as information indicating where the item is placed. The item input information is transmitted to the other user terminal 100 and the HMD set 1000 via the server 200.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing another example of the field of view image displayed on the user terminal 100. Specifically, it is a figure which shows an example of the game screen of this game, and is the figure for demonstrating the communication between a player and a user terminal 100 during game play.

In the example of FIG. 12A, the user terminal 100 causes the avatar object 610 to execute the utterance 691. Specifically, the user terminal 100 causes the avatar object 610 to execute the utterance 691 according to the voice data included in the game progress information. The content of the utterance 691 is "There is no bullet!" Spoken by the player 4. That is, the content of the utterance 691 is to inform each user that the magazine is 0 and the ammunition loaded in the gun is 1, so that the means for attacking the enemy object 671 is likely to be lost.

In FIG. 12A, a balloon is used to visually indicate the utterance of the avatar object 610, but in reality, the voice is output from the speaker of the user terminal 100. In addition to the audio output, the balloon shown in FIG. 12A (that is, the balloon including the text of the audio content) may be displayed in the visual field image. This also applies to the utterance 692 described later.

Upon receiving the tap operation on the UI image 702, the user terminal 100 superimposes and displays the UI images 705 and 706 (message UI) on the field of view image as shown in FIG. 12 (B). The UI image 705 is a UI image that displays a comment on the avatar object 610 (in other words, the player). The UI image 706 is a UI image that accepts a comment transmission operation from the user 3 in order to transmit the input comment.

As an example, when the user terminal 100 receives a tap operation on the UI image 705, the user terminal 100 displays a UI image (not shown, hereinafter simply referred to as "keyboard") imitating a keyboard on the touch screen 15. The user terminal 100 causes the UI image 705 to display text corresponding to the user's input operation on the keyboard. In the example of FIG. 12B, the text "Magazine is sent" is displayed on the UI image 705.

When the user terminal 100 receives a tap operation on the UI image 706 as an example after inputting the text, the user terminal 100 transmits the comment information including the input content (text content) and the information indicating the user to the server 200. do. The comment information is transmitted to the other user terminal 100 and the HMD set 1000 via the server 200.

The UI image 703A is a UI image showing the user name of the user who sent the comment, and the UI image 704A is a UI image showing the content of the comment sent by the user. In the example of FIG. 12B, the user whose user name is "BBBBBB" uses his / her own user terminal 100 to transmit comment information having the content "dangerous!", That is, the UI image 703A and the UI image 704A. Is displayed. The UI image 703A and the UI image 704A are displayed on the touch screen 15 of all the user terminals 100 participating in this game and the monitor 51 of the HMD 500. The UI images 703A and 704A may be one UI image. That is, one UI image may include the user name and the content of the comment.

In the example of FIG. 12C, a user with the user name "AAAAA", which is the user of the user terminal 100 shown in FIG. 12, inputs and transmits a comment as described above, so that the UI image is displayed on the touch screen 15. 703B and 704B are displayed. The UI image 703B includes the user name "AAAAAA", and the UI image 704B contains the comment "Magazine send!" Input in the example of FIG. 12B.

Further, in the example of FIG. 12C, the user "AAAAA" further inputs a tap operation to the UI image 701, displays the UI image 711 on the touch screen 15, and inputs a tap operation to the UI image 711A. It is a later view image 611. That is, as a result of the item input information indicating the magazine being transmitted from the user terminal 100 of the user "AAAAA" to the other user terminal 100 and the HMD set 1000, the user terminal 100 and the HMD set 1000 have the effect object 674 (described later). Is arranged in the virtual space 600. As an example, the user terminal 100 and the HMD set 1000 execute the effect related to the effect object 674 after the elapsed time indicated in the item input information has elapsed, and execute the process of invoking the effect of the item object.

In the example of FIG. 12D, the number of magazines is increased from 0 to 1 by executing the process of invoking the effect of the item object. As a result, the player utters "Thank you!" To the user "AAAAA", and the voice data of the utterance is transmitted to each user terminal 100. As a result, each user terminal 100 outputs the voice "Thank you!" As the utterance 692 of the avatar object 610.

As described above, in this game, communication between the user and the avatar object 610 is realized by outputting the utterance voice of the avatar object 610 based on the utterance of the player and inputting a comment by each user.

(Game progress processing in the game play terminal 300)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the game progress process executed by the game play terminal 300.

In step S31, the processor 30 advances the game as the game progress unit 315 based on the game program 331 and the movement of the player. In step S32, the processor 30 generates game progress information and distributes it to the user terminal 100. Specifically, the processor 30 transmits the generated game progress information to each user terminal 100 via the server 200.

When the processor 30 receives the item input information in step S33 (YES in S33), the processor 30 arranges the item object in the virtual space 600A based on the item input information in step S34. As an example, the processor 30 arranges the effect object 674 in the virtual space 600A before arranging the item object (see FIG. 11C). The effect object 674 may be, for example, an object imitating a present box. As an example, the processor 30 may execute the effect related to the effect object 674 after the elapsed time indicated in the item input information has elapsed. The effect may be, for example, an animation in which the lid of the present box is opened. After executing the animation, the processor 30 executes a process of invoking the effect of the item object. For example, in the example of FIG. 11D, the obstacle object 673 is arranged.

After executing the animation, the processor 30 may arrange the item object corresponding to the tapped UI image in the virtual space 600A. For example, when a tap operation is performed on the UI image 711A, the processor 30 arranges a magazine object indicating a magazine in the virtual space 600A after executing the animation. Further, when the tap operation is performed on the UI image 711B, the processor 30 arranges the first aid kit object indicating the first aid kit in the virtual space 600A after executing the animation. The processor 30 may execute a process of invoking the effect of the magazine object or the first aid kit object when the avatar object 610 moves to the position of the magazine object or the first aid kit object, for example.

The processor 30 continues and repeats the processes of steps S31 to S34 until the game is finished. When the game ends, for example, when the player inputs a predetermined input operation for ending the game (YES in step S35), the process shown in FIG. 13 ends.

(Game progress processing in user terminal 100)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the game progress process executed by the user terminal 100.

In step S41, the processor 10 receives the game progress information. In step S42, the processor 10 advances the game as the game progress unit 115 based on the game progress information.

In step S43, when the processor 10 accepts the item input operation by the user 3 (YES in step S43), in step S44, the processor 10 consumes the virtual currency and arranges the effect object 674 in the virtual space 600B. Here, the virtual currency is purchased (charged for the game) by the user 3 performing a predetermined operation on the processor 10 before or during the participation in the game. It may be present, or it may be given to the user 3 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined conditions may be those that require participation in this game, such as clearing a quest in this game, or those that do not require participation in this game, such as answering a questionnaire. The amount of virtual currency (owned amount of virtual currency) is stored in the user terminal 100 as game information 132 as an example.

In step S45, the processor 10 transmits the item input information to the server 200. The item input information is transmitted to the game play terminal 300 via the server 200.

The processor 10 arranges the item object in the virtual space 600A when a predetermined time elapses after the arrangement of the effect object 674. In the example of FIG. 11, the obstacle object 673 is arranged. That is, when the user 3 inputs a tap operation to the UI image 711C, a predetermined amount of virtual currency is consumed and the obstacle object 673 is arranged.

The processor 10 continues and repeats the processes of steps S41 to S45 until the game is finished. When the game is finished, for example, when the player performs a predetermined input operation for ending the game, or when the user 3 performs a predetermined input operation for leaving the game halfway (YES in step S46). ), The process shown in FIG. 14 is completed.

(Game progress processing on server 200)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of game progress processing executed on the server 200.

In step S51, the processor 20 receives the game progress information from the game play terminal 300. In step S52, the processor 20 updates the game progress log (hereinafter, play log) as the log generation unit 212. As an example, the play log is generated by the processor 20 when the initial arrangement information is received from the game play terminal 300.

In step S53, the processor 20 transmits the received game progress information to each user terminal 100.

When the item input information is received from any user terminal 100 in step S54 (YES in step S54), the processor 20 updates the play log as the log generation unit 212 in step S55. In step S56, the processor 20 transmits the received item input information to the game play terminal 300.

The processor 20 continues and repeats the processes of steps S51 to S56 until the game is finished. When the game is finished, for example, when information indicating that the game is finished is received from the game play terminal 300 (YES in step S57), in step S58, the processor 20 acts as a list generator 213 from the play log. Generate a list of users who participated in the game (user list 234). The processor 20 stores the generated user list 234 in the server 200.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a specific example of the user list 234. In the "user" column, information (for example, a user name) indicating each user who has participated in the game is stored. The "tag" column stores information (tags) generated based on the support provided by each user to the player. In the example of FIG. 16, among the tags stored in the "tag" column, those without the key brackets are the information automatically generated by the processor 20, and those with the key brackets are those stored by the game operator. This is manually entered information.

In the example of FIG. 16, the user "AAAAA" is associated with information such as a magazine, 10F, a boss, and "winning the boss by presenting the magazine". This indicates that, for example, in the boss battle on the stage of 10F, the user "AAAAA" inserts a magazine, and the avatar object 610 wins the boss with the ammunition of the inserted magazine.

In addition, the user "BBBBBB" is associated with information such as a first aid kit, 3rd floor, Zako, and "recovery on the verge of game over". For example, in a battle with a Zako enemy on the 3rd floor, the user "BBBB" "BBBBBB" throws in the first aid kit, and as a result, it shows that the physical strength of the avatar object 610 has recovered just before it becomes 0 (the game is over).

In addition, the user "CCCCC" is associated with information such as barricade, 5th floor, Zako, and "stopping two zombies at the barricade". This means that, for example, in a battle with a Zako enemy on the 5th floor, the user "CCCCC" throws in a barricade (obstacle object 672 in FIG. 11), and as a result, succeeds in stopping the two Zako enemies. Shown.

In the example of FIG. 16, one support provided is associated with the user name of each user 3, but the user name of the user 3 who has performed the support a plurality of times has a tag for each of the multiple times of support. Associated. In the user list 234, it is preferable that each tag is distinguished. As a result, after the game ends, the player who refers to the user list 421 using the distribution terminal 400 can accurately grasp the content of each support.

<Distribution of operation instruction data>
(Distribution processing in the distribution terminal 400)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the distribution process executed by the distribution terminal 400. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen displayed on the distribution terminal 400. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing another specific example of the screen displayed on the distribution terminal.

In step S61, the processor 40 receives the first operation for displaying the list of users who participated in the game (user list 234) as the operation reception unit 413. The download screen 721 shown in FIG. 18A is a screen for downloading the user list 234 from the server 200 and displaying it on the display unit 452. As an example, the download screen 721 is a screen displayed immediately after inputting the start operation of the application for executing the distribution process shown in FIG. 17 into the distribution terminal 400.

The download screen 721 includes UI images 722 and 723 as an example. The UI image 722 accepts an operation for downloading the user list 234, that is, the first operation. The first operation may be, for example, an operation of tapping the UI image 722. The UI image 723 accepts an operation for terminating the application. The operation may be, for example, an operation of tapping the UI image 723.

Upon receiving the tap operation for the UI image 722, in step S62, the processor 40 acquires (receives) the user list 234 from the server 200 as the communication control unit 411. In step S63, the processor 40 causes the display unit 452 to display the user list 234 as the display control unit 412. Specifically, the processor 40 causes the display unit 452 to display the user list screen generated based on the user list 234. As an example, the user list screen may be the user list screen 731 shown in FIG. 18 (B). The user list screen 731 is composed of a record image corresponding to each record in the user list 234. In the example of FIG. 18B, record images 732A to 732C are shown as record images, but the number of record images is not limited to three. In the example of FIG. 18B, if the number of records in the user list 234 is greater than 3 (ie, the number of users participating in the game is greater than 3), the player may perform, for example, scroll the screen (eg,). By inputting a drag operation or a flick operation) to the touch screen 45, another record image can be displayed on the display unit 452.

As an example, the record images 732A to 732C include user names 733A to 733C, tag information 734A to 734C, and icons 735A to 735C, respectively. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the record images 732A to 732C, the user names 733A to 733C, the tag information 734A to 734C, and the icons 735A to 735C, "record image 732", "user name 733", and "user name 733", respectively. It is described as "tag information 734" and "icon 735".

The user name 733 is information indicating each user who has participated in the game, which is stored in the "user" column in the user list 234. The tag information 734 is information indicating a tag associated with each of the information indicating each user who participated in the game in the user list 234. For example, the record image 732A includes "AAAAAA" as the user name 733A. Therefore, the record image 732A includes "magazine, 10F, boss," win the boss by presenting the magazine "" as tag information 734A, which is associated with "AAAAA" in the user list 234. The icon 735 is, for example, an image preset by the user.

The processor 40 may store the received user list in the distribution terminal 400 (user list 421 in FIG. 7). The download screen 721 may include a UI image (not shown) for displaying the user list 421 on the display unit 452. In this example, when the UI image is tapped, the processor 40 does not download the user list 234, reads the user list 421, generates a user list screen from the user list 421, and displays the user list screen on the display unit 452. ..

In step S64, the processor 40 receives a second operation for selecting any of the users included in the user list screen 731 as the operation reception unit 413. As an example, the second operation may be an operation of tapping any of the record images 732 on the user list screen 731. In the example of FIG. 18B, the player inputs a tap operation to the record image 732A. That is, the player has selected the user "AAAAAA" as the user who distributes the operation instruction data.

Upon receiving the tap operation for the record image 732, in step S65, the processor 40 causes the display unit 452 to display the motion list 422 as the display control unit 412. Specifically, the processor 40 causes the display unit 452 to display the motion list screen generated based on the motion list 422. As an example, the motion list screen may be the motion list screen 741 shown in FIG. The motion list screen 741 is composed of a record image corresponding to each record in the motion list 422. In the example of FIG. 19, record images 742A to 742C are described as record images, but the number of record images is not limited to three. In the example of FIG. 19, when the number of records in the motion list 422 is more than 4, the player inputs another record, for example, an operation of scrolling the screen (for example, a drag operation or a flick operation) to the touch screen 45. The image can be displayed on the display unit 452.

As an example, the record images 742A-742C include motion names 743A-743C, motion images 744A-744C, and UI images 745A-745C, respectively. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the record images 742A to 742C, the motion names 743A to 743C, the motion images 744A to 744C, and the UI images 745A to 745C, "record image 7432" and "motion name 743", respectively. It is described as "motion image 744" and "UI image 745".

The motion name 743 is information for identifying the motion stored in the motion list 422. The motion image 744 is an image generated from the motion data associated with each motion name in the motion list 422. As an example, the processor 40 includes an image of the avatar object 610 that takes the first posture in each motion data in the record image 742 as the motion image 744. The motion image 744 may be a UI image that accepts a predetermined operation (for example, a tap operation on the motion image 744) by the player. When the processor 40 accepts the predetermined operation, the processor 40 may play a motion moving image in which the avatar object 610 operates based on the motion data. The processor 40 may automatically redisplay the motion list screen 741 when the motion moving image is finished.

The record image 742 may include, for example, a UI image including the text "motion reproduction" instead of the motion image 744.

In step S66, the processor 40 receives the third operation of selecting the motion as the operation receiving unit 413. As an example, the third operation may be a tap operation on the UI image 745. That is, the UI image 745 accepts an operation of selecting motion data corresponding to each record image 742. By accepting the third operation, the processor 40 specifies the motion data selected by the player as the motion specifying unit 415.

In step S67, the processor 40 receives the voice input of the player as the display control unit 412 and the voice reception unit 414 while the avatar object 610 reproduces the motion moving image that operates based on the selected motion data.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a specific example of voice input by the player 4. As shown in FIG. 20, the player 4 is inputting the utterance voice 820A while playing the motion moving image 810A. The utterance voice 820A is a utterance voice addressed to the user 3 (hereinafter, user 3A) whose user name is "AAAAAA". That is, in the example of FIG. 20, the player 4 selects the user 3A (first user) in step S64 and creates the operation instruction data addressed to the user 3A. It is assumed that the user terminal 100 used by the user 3A is the user terminal 100A.

Since the utterance voice 820A is a utterance voice addressed to the user 3A, the utterance voice is based on the content of the support provided by the user 3A to the avatar object 610 (in other words, the player 4). Specifically, the user 3A inserts a magazine in the boss battle on the stage of 10F, and the avatar object 610 wins the boss with the ammunition of the inserted magazine. For this reason, the utterance voice 820A says, "Thank you for giving me the magazine in the boss battle! The timing was perfect! Thanks to Mr. AAAAA, I was able to clear it!" As described above, it is preferable that the uttered voice includes the content of the support provided by the user 3 in the game and the gratitude to the user 3.

In a certain aspect, the player 4 creates the utterance content addressed to the user 3 before starting the voice input, that is, before inputting the third operation to the distribution terminal 400. In another aspect, the utterance content addressed to the user 3 may be automatically generated by the processor 40. Further, the processor 40 may superimpose and display the tag associated with the user 3 selected by the second operation on the motion moving image 810A.

The processor 40 converts the received voice into voice data. In step S68, the processor 40 generates the operation instruction data including the voice data and the motion data of the selected motion as the operation instruction data generation unit 416.

In step S69, the processor 40 distributes the generated operation instruction data to the user terminal 100 (first computer) of the selected user 3 (user 3A in the example of FIG. 20) as the communication control unit 411. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing still another specific example of the screen displayed on the distribution terminal 400. After the execution of step S68, the processor 40 causes the display unit 452 to display the distribution screen as the display control unit 412. As an example, the distribution screen may be the distribution screen 751 shown in FIG. 21 (A). The distribution screen 751 includes a UI image 752 and a motion image 753A. Further, as shown in FIG. 21A, the distribution screen 751 may include information indicating a user to whom the operation instruction data is distributed.

The UI image 752 accepts an operation for delivering the operation instruction data to the selected user 3. The operation may be, for example, a tap operation on the UI image 752. The motion image 753A is a UI image that accepts an operation for playing a moving image based on the generated motion instruction data, that is, a moving image based on the motion instruction data generated for the user 3A. The operation may be, for example, a tap operation on the motion image 753A. The UI image that accepts the operation for playing the generated moving image is not limited to the motion image 753A. For example, it may be a UI image including the text "video playback". The processor 40 may automatically redisplay the distribution screen 751 when the moving image is finished.

It is preferable that the distribution screen 751 further includes a UI image that accepts an operation for returning to the acceptance of the voice input. The operation may be, for example, a tap operation on the UI image. By including the UI image in the distribution screen 751, the player 4 can perform voice input again when the voice input fails, for example, when the content to be spoken is mistaken. The UI image may be a UI image that accepts an operation for returning to the selection of motion data.

Upon receiving the tap operation for the UI image 752, the processor 40 transmits the operation instruction data to the server 200 together with the information indicating the user 3A. The server 200 identifies the user terminal 100 to which the operation instruction data is transmitted based on the information indicating the user 3A, and transmits the operation instruction data to the specified user terminal 100 (that is, the user terminal 100A).

When the transmission of the operation instruction data is completed, the processor 40 may display the distribution completion screen 761 shown in FIG. 21B on the display unit 452 as an example. The delivery completion screen 761 includes UI images 762 and 763 as an example. Further, the distribution completion screen 761 may include a text indicating that the transmission of the operation instruction data has been completed, as shown in FIG. 21 (B).

The UI image 762 accepts an operation for starting the creation of operation instruction data addressed to another user 3. The operation may be, for example, an operation of tapping the UI image 762. When the processor 40 receives the tap operation, the processor 40 causes the display unit 452 to display the user list screen again. That is, when the tap operation is accepted, the distribution process returns to step S63. At this time, the processor 40 may generate a user list screen based on the user list 421 stored in the distribution terminal 400 and display it on the display unit 452. The UI image 763 accepts an operation for terminating the application. The operation may be, for example, an operation of tapping the UI image 763. When the operation is accepted, the distribution process ends.

In the example described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21, as shown in FIG. 21 (C), the distribution terminal 400 transmits the operation instruction data of the moving image addressed to the user 3A (the user 3 whose user name is "AAAAAA"). , Transmit only to the user terminal 100A.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing another specific example of voice input by the player 4. As shown in FIG. 22, the player 4 is inputting the utterance voice 820B while playing the motion moving image 810B. The utterance voice 820B is a utterance voice addressed to the user 3 (hereinafter, user 3B) whose user name is "BBBBBB". That is, in the example of FIG. 22, in step S64, the player 4 inputs a tap operation to the record image 732B corresponding to the user 3B, and creates the operation instruction data addressed to the user 3B. It is assumed that the user terminal 100 used by the user 3B is the user terminal 100B.

Since the utterance voice 820B is a utterance voice addressed to the user 3B, the utterance voice is based on the content of the support provided by the user 3B to the avatar object 610 (in other words, the player 4). Specifically, in the battle with the Zako enemy on the 3rd floor, the user "BBBBBB" throws in the first aid kit, and as a result, the physical strength of the avatar object 610 becomes 0 (the game is over). I am recovering my physical strength. For this reason, the utterance voice 820B has the content of "Thanks to the first aid kit given by Mr. BBBBB, the game did not end on the 3rd floor. Thank you very much!"

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing still another specific example of the screen displayed on the distribution terminal 400. The distribution screen 751 shown in FIG. 23A includes a UI image 752 and a motion image 753B. When the motion image 753B receives the tap operation, the motion image 753B reproduces a moving image based on the operation instruction data generated for the user 3B.

Upon receiving the tap operation for the UI image 752, the processor 40 transmits the operation instruction data to the server 200 together with the information indicating the user 3B. The server 200 identifies the user terminal 100 to which the operation instruction data is transmitted based on the information indicating the user 3B, and transmits the operation instruction data to the specified user terminal 100 (that is, the user terminal 100B).

In the example described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), the distribution terminal 400 transmits the operation instruction data of the moving image addressed to the user 3B (the user 3 whose user name is "BBBBBB"). , Transmit only to the user terminal 100B.

As described above, the content of the voice based on the voice data included in the operation instruction data is based on the content of the support provided to the player 4 by the user 3 in participating in the latest game. Since the content of the support is different for each user 3, the content of the voice is different for each user 3. That is, after the end of the game, operation instruction data including voices having different contents is transmitted to at least a part of the user terminals 100 of the users 3 who participated in the game.

Further, the motion of the avatar object 610 in the example of FIG. 22 is different from the motion of the example of FIG. 20. That is, the player 4 selects motion data different from that at the time of generating the operation instruction data addressed to the user 3A in the operation instruction data generation addressed to the user 3B. Specifically, in step S66, the player 4 inputs a tap operation to the UI image 745B that selects the motion data corresponding to the record image 742B. In this way, the player 4 can make the motion data included in the operation instruction data different for each user 3.

Then, the operation instruction data for each user 3, including the voice data having different contents for each user 3 and the motion data selected for each user 3, is transmitted only to the user terminal 100 of each user 3. In other words, unique operation instruction data for each user terminal 100 is transmitted to each of the user terminals 100 of the selected user 3.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an outline of transmission of game progress information from the game play terminal 300 to the user terminal 100. While the operation instruction data for video reproduction on the user terminal 100 is unique for each user terminal 100, as shown in FIG. 24, the user terminals 100 of all the users 3 participating in the game during the game execution. The game progress information transmitted to is common among each user terminal 100. That is, the operation instruction data included in the game progress information is also common among the user terminals 100. As described above, it can be said that the operation instruction data for playing the moving image and the operation instruction data for advancing the game are different data from the viewpoints of the same difference between the user terminals 100 and the transmission destination.

(Video playback processing on user terminal 100)
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the moving image reproduction process executed by the user terminal 100.

In step S71, the processor 10 receives the operation instruction data as the moving image reproduction unit 117. In step S72, the processor 10 notifies the user 3 of the reception of the operation instruction data as the moving image reproduction unit 117. As an example, the processor 10 displays a notification image on the display unit 152, reproduces a notification voice from a speaker (not shown), lights a lighting unit (not shown) composed of an LED (light-emitting diode), or the like. The user 3 is notified of the reception of the operation instruction data by at least one of the blinking.

In step S73, the processor 10 receives the first reproduction operation for reproducing the moving image as the operation reception unit 111. As an example, the first reproduction operation may be an operation of tapping the notification image. In step S74, the processor 10 renders the operation instruction data as the moving image reproduction unit 117 and reproduces the moving image. As an example, the processor 10 may start an application for playing this game and play a video, or may start an application for playing a video different from the application and play a video. good. Hereinafter, the video will be referred to as a "thank you video".

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a specific example of playing a thank-you video. Specifically, it is a figure which shows an example of the reproduction of the thank-you moving image in the user terminal 100 of the user 3A. In the thank-you video 910A played on the user terminal 100, the avatar object 610 is uttering the voice 920A while executing a certain motion. In other words, the processor 10 outputs the voice 920A from the speaker (not shown) while playing the thank-you video 910A including the avatar object 610 that executes a certain motion.

The motion in the thank-you video 910A is based on the motion data selected by the player 4 in the generation of the motion instruction data addressed to the user 3A, and the voice 920A is the utterance voice input by the player 4 in the generation of the motion instruction data. It is based on the voice data generated from the 820A. That is, the voice 920A is a voice including the content of the support provided by the user 3A in the game and the gratitude for the support. In this way, the user 3A can watch the thank-you video in which the avatar object 610 utters the content of the support provided in the game and the gratitude for the support by inputting the first playback operation.

As an example, the user terminal 100 may display at least one UI image on the touch screen 15 after the reproduction of the thank-you video 910A is completed. The UI image may be, for example, a UI image that accepts an operation for playing the thank-you video 910A again, a UI image that accepts an operation for transitioning to another screen, or an application. It may be a UI image that accepts an operation for terminating.

Further, as an example, the user terminal 100 may display at least one UI image on the touch screen 15 during playback of the thank-you video 910A. The UI image may be, for example, a plurality of UI images that accept operations such as temporarily stopping, ending, or changing the playback scene of the thank-you video 910A being played.

Note that these UI images displayed during the playback of the thank-you video 910A and after the playback of the thank-you video 910A is hunted do not include a UI image for making a response to the avatar object 610. That is, the thank-you video 910A according to the present embodiment does not provide a means for responding to the avatar object 610.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing another specific example of playback of the thank-you video. Specifically, it is a figure which shows the example of the reproduction of the thank-you moving image in the user terminal 100 of the user 3B. In the thank-you video 910B played on the user terminal 100, the avatar object 610 is uttering the voice 920B while executing a certain motion. In other words, the processor 10 outputs the voice 920B from the speaker (not shown) while playing the thank-you video 910B including the avatar object 610 that executes a certain motion.

The motion in the thank-you video 910B is based on the motion data selected by the player 4 in the generation of the motion instruction data addressed to the user 3B, and the voice 920B is the utterance voice input by the player 4 in the generation of the motion instruction data. It is based on the voice data generated from the 820B. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 27, the motion performed by the avatar object 610 is different from the motion of the example of FIG. 26. Further, the voice 920B is a voice including the content of the support provided by the user 3B in the game and the gratitude for the support. Therefore, in the example of FIG. 27, the content of the voice 920B is different from the content of the voice 920A in the example of FIG. 26.

As described above, the thank-you video received by at least a part of the user terminals 100 of the users 3 who participated in the game after the end of the game is a video in which the utterance content of the avatar object 610 is different for each user 3.

The processor 10 may superimpose the UI image 930 including the content for encouraging participation in the next game on the moving image 910 and display it. The UI image 930 may be distributed together with the operation instruction data, or may be stored in the user terminal 100 as the game information 132.

In the live distribution game, the same virtual space 600B as the virtual space 600A defined by the game play terminal 300 is defined by the user terminal (viewing terminal, terminal device) 100. The game play terminal 300 distributes game progress information including operation instruction data capable of identifying the performer's movement and the performer's utterance voice to a plurality of user terminals 100 via the server 200. In the memory 11 of the user terminal 100, a plurality of types of object data for displaying an object including the avatar object 610 are stored in advance. When the operation for starting the live distribution game is performed, the user terminal 100 identifies the operation instruction data from the game progress information distributed from the game play terminal 300 via the server 200, and analyzes the operation instruction data ( By rendering), the type, position, orientation, etc. of the object are specified. Further, the user terminal 100 arranges the object including the avatar object 610 in the virtual space 600B by using the object data stored in the memory 11 based on the analysis result.

The monitor 51 of the HMD 500 displays a field of view image 650 of the field of view area 640A according to the position, orientation, and inclination of the virtual camera 620A arranged in the virtual space 600A. Further, the touch screen 15 of the user terminal 100 displays a field of view image 660 of the field of view area 640B according to the position, orientation, and inclination of the virtual camera 620B arranged in the virtual space 600B. From a speaker (not shown) included in the user terminal 100, the utterance voice of the performer is output based on the operation instruction data specified from the game progress information.

<Outline of the game>
The game that can be provided by the system 1 according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a live distribution part performed during the live distribution period assigned before and after the live game period, and a live game part performed during the live game period. The live distribution part is a part capable of performing an interaction such as a dialogue between the user and the avatar object 610. On the other hand, the live game part is a part in which a predetermined game can be played between the user and the performer. The game that can be provided by the system 1 according to the present embodiment is composed of a plurality of types of parts including a live distribution part and a live game part, and the parts are in a predetermined order on the distribution side and according to the progress of the performer. Progresses as a result of the transition. During live distribution, both during the live distribution part and during the live game part, the user (viewer) should check the status of the avatar object 610, etc., and input items, enter comments, etc. at appropriate timings. Can be done. For example, in response to a touch operation from the user, an object of an item specified by the user (hereinafter, also referred to as a throwing item) is arranged or displayed in the virtual space where the avatar object 610 is arranged (hereinafter, arranged or displayed). It can also be reflected collectively). As a result, the existence / contribution of the user can be appealed to the performer and other users, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The live-delivered content is provided with a plurality of types of content having different characters displayed as the avatar object 610. The character displayed as the avatar object 610 is associated with decorative objects such as clothes and accessories according to the type of character. The user can interact with the avatar object 610 during the live stream.

Interactions include item input and comment input. The item input means, for example, that the user selects a tossed item from a plurality of tossed items (ales), and the object of the selected tossed item is set in the virtual space 600A of the game play terminal 300 and each of the plurality of user terminals 100. It is to be able to be displayed by reflecting it in the virtual space 600B. That is, during the live distribution, the object of the tossed item selected by the user can be reflected in the virtual space in which the avatar object 610 is arranged. In the live distribution game, the user can make the virtual space lively by throwing money items, appeal the existence and contribution of the user to the performer and other users, and the user's character for the character appearing as the avatar object 610. Improves parameters associated with the user, such as intimacy. Further, the control content in the live distribution game differs depending on the intimacy (parameter value) with respect to the characters appearing in the live distribution game. In the live distribution game of the present embodiment, for example, the display mode of the comment UI related to the comment (for example, UI images 705 and 706, the comment field in which the transmitted comment is displayed) and the throwing money are given according to the intimacy of the user with respect to the character. The display mode of the UI image related to the item (for example, UI image 711, the types of throwing items that can be inserted, the user icon that can be displayed at the time of input described later, etc.), the episode that can be viewed among the episodes (story) of the character, etc. change. ..

In addition, a plurality of types of throwing items are provided, and the display size is determined for each type. The plurality of throwing items include, for example, a relatively small throwing item whose height is lower than the avatar object 610 and less than a predetermined height, and a relatively large throwing item whose height is higher than the avatar object 610 and is relatively large. include. Therefore, when it is randomly determined at which position in the virtual space the object of the toss item selected by the user specifies to be reflected, the visibility of either the avatar object 610 or the object of the toss item is visible. May be reduced. For example, if a relatively large throwing item is placed in front of the avatar object 610 (the position in the direction in which the avatar object 610 is facing), the visibility of the avatar object 610 is improved by the relatively large throwing item. Can be hindered. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the reflection position (display position) for reflecting the thrown item in the virtual space is specified based on the display size of the object of the thrown item. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

(About the method of determining the reflection position of the thrown item)
With reference to FIGS. 28 and 29, the processing contents for reflecting the tossed item in the virtual space will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining a process for reflecting the thrown item in the virtual space based on the designation from the user. FIG. 28 (A) shows the throwing item reflection process executed by the user terminal 100 side, and FIG. 28 (B) shows the distribution side computer such as the distribution terminal 400 (which may be the game play terminal 300). It shows the processing to reflect the thrown money item to be executed. It is assumed that the game progress information is distributed from the distribution side such as the distribution terminal 400, and the virtual space 600B including the avatar object 610 is defined in the plurality of user terminals 100 and the live distribution is viewed.

First, in step S81 of FIG. 28 (A), was there an operation (touch operation to the UI image, hereinafter also referred to as insertion operation) for the user to insert the tossed item into the touch screen 15 while watching the live distribution. Judge whether or not. When it is not determined that the closing operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S86, which will be described later. In S86 and later, as will be described later, a process for arranging the thrown item in the virtual space 600B and making it displayable on the touch screen 15 at the time of inserting the thrown item is performed based on the game progress information. On the other hand, when it is determined that the insertion operation has been performed, a process for determining a reflection position for reflecting the tossed item specified by the user in the virtual space is performed by the processes of steps S82 to S85.

In step S82, it is specified which classification the display size of the tossed item specified by the user belongs to. In this embodiment, an example in which the "height" of the object of the tossed item is used as one index of the display size is shown. As shown in the upper column of the second column from the left in FIG. 29 (A), the plurality of types of tossed items are displayed when the display size (height) of the avatar object 610 is 1. It is classified into one of the first to third categories according to the value of size (height). That is, the plurality of types of tossed items are classified based on the ratio of the height of the avatar object in the virtual space to the height of each of the plurality of types of tossed items.

For example, when the height of the avatar object 610 is "1", the thrown item whose height is less than "0.5" is defined to belong to the first category. When the height of the avatar object 610 is "1", the thrown item whose height is "0.5" or more and less than "0.8" is defined to belong to the second category. When the height of the avatar object 610 is "1", the throwing item having a height of "0.8" or more is defined to belong to the third category. That is, the tossed item belonging to the first category corresponds to the tossed item that is less than half the height of the avatar object 610 when reflected in the virtual space. The tossed item belonging to the second category corresponds to a tossed item that is more than half the height of the avatar object 610 but less than the shoulder of the avatar object 610 when reflected in the virtual space. The tossed item belonging to the third category corresponds to the tossed item that becomes the shoulder or more of the avatar object 610 when reflected in the virtual space. Each of the plurality of types of tossed items is determined to belong to any of the classifications in advance, and information for specifying the classification is stored in association with the memory 11 or the like. In step S82, the classification is specified from the display size (type) of the tossed item.

In step S83, one of a plurality of displayable areas predetermined according to the classification to which the tossed item designated by the user belongs is specified by a lottery (random lottery). The displayable area is an area defined in the virtual space (virtual space 600A, virtual space 600B), and is an area defined for each classification as an area in which the designated thrown item can be reflected.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), eight areas a1 to a8 are predetermined as displayable areas that can reflect the thrown items belonging to the first category, and belong to the second category. Four areas b1 to b4 are predetermined as displayable areas that can reflect thrown items, and three areas c1 to c3 are predetermined as displayable areas that can reflect thrown items belonging to the third category. ing. In step S83, one of a plurality of displayable areas according to the classification to which the tossed item designated by the user belongs is determined by lottery.

FIG. 29B is a diagram for explaining each of a1 to a8, b1 to b4, and c1 to c3 defined as displayable areas in the virtual space (virtual space 600A, virtual space 600B). FIG. 29B shows a virtual space when the virtual space (virtual space 600A, virtual space 600B) is looked down from above (when the surface corresponding to the floor is looked down from the ceiling side). The display imitating a human face indicates the position (called the initial position m) where the avatar object 610 is placed at the start of live distribution from the distribution side (at the start of each part, etc.), and the display imitating a camera is , The position (initial position n) where the virtual camera 620B that specifies the field of view area 640B of the user terminal 100 is arranged at the start of live distribution from the distribution side (at the start of each part, etc.) is shown. The initial position of the virtual camera 620B is a position and orientation that enables the avatar object 610 to be viewed from the front.

Further, the range o surrounded by the downward-sloping thick dotted line extending from the initial position m to the outer edge of the virtual space and the downward-sloping thick dotted line o is, for example, the initial position direction of the virtual camera 620B at the initial position of the avatar object 610. It shows the range in which the facial expression (for example, emotions, etc.) of the avatar object 610 can be read when facing. In other words, when the virtual camera 620B is arranged in the range o and the user terminal 100 is installed so as to face the direction of the avatar object 610, the user terminal can read an image capable of reading the facial expression of the avatar object 610. It can be displayed at 100. Therefore, it can be said that the range o is a range in which there is a high possibility that the virtual cameras 620B of each of the plurality of user terminals 100 are arranged.

Displayable areas a1 to a8 are eight circular areas shown by dotted lines in FIG. 29 (B). The displayable areas b1 to b4 are four circular areas shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 29 (B). The displayable areas c1 to c3 are three circular areas shown by the alternate long and short dash lines in FIG. 29 (B).

The displayable areas a1 to a8 are areas (first space) that overlap each other so as to surround the periphery of the initial position m of the avatar object 610. Of the displayable areas a1 to a8, a1 to a3 include an area that is closer to the front side (the side facing the avatar object 610, the initial position side of the virtual camera 620B) than the initial position (predetermined position) of the avatar object 610. .. Further, the displayable areas a1 to a3 include an area that overlaps with the range o in which the virtual camera 620B is likely to be arranged. The area that is closer to the initial position (predetermined position) of the avatar object 610 and overlaps with the range o is also referred to as a specific space. The displayable area corresponding to the first classification includes the displayable areas a1 to a3, and as a result, also includes a specific space. Therefore, when the thrown item is reflected in the displayable areas a1 to a3, the thrown item may hinder the visibility of the avatar object 610. However, the first-class throwing items corresponding to the displayable areas a1 to a8 are throwing items that are less than half the height of the avatar object 610. Therefore, even if the tossed items belonging to the first category are placed in the specific space, more than half (for example, at least the upper body) of the avatar object 610 can be visually recognized, and the clothes and facial expressions of the avatar object 610 cannot be confirmed. Can be prevented from occurring.

On the other hand, the second category of tossed items corresponding to the displayable areas b1 to b4 are tossed items having a height of half or more of the avatar object 610, and correspond to the displayable areas c1 to c3. The three categories of throwing items are throwing items that are equal to or higher than the shoulder of the avatar object 610. For this reason, if the thrown items belonging to the second and third categories are placed in the specific space, at least half or more of the avatar object 610 may be invisible, and the thrown items may make the avatar object 610 invisible. There is a possibility that the delivered content cannot be enjoyed because the clothes and facial expressions of the avatar cannot be confirmed. However, as shown in FIG. 29B, the displayable areas b1 to b4 and c1 to c3 are defined so as not to include a specific space. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the avatar object 610 from being hindered by the fact that the thrown items belonging to the second category and the third category are reflected in the virtual space.

Further, the displayable areas b1 to b4 include areas outside the displayable areas a1 to a8, and are defined as areas that overlap each other so as to surround the left and right sides and the rear side of the avatar object 610. It is an area (second space) that surrounds the avatar object 610 away from the predetermined range within the first distance (about the radius of each of the displayable areas a1 to a8) from the initial position m of the object 610. .. Further, the displayable areas c1 to c3 include areas further outside the displayable areas b1 to b4, and are defined as areas that overlap each other so as to surround the left, right, and rear sides of the avatar object 610. It is an area surrounding the avatar object 610 away from the initial position m of the avatar object 610 without including a range within the second distance longer than the first distance. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the thrown items belonging to the second and third categories from being reflected in the close range of the avatar object 610 and reducing the visibility of the avatar object 610, and in the immediate vicinity of the avatar object 610. It is possible to prevent a feeling of strangeness caused by displaying a relatively large thrown item.

In step S84, the reflection position (display position) that reflects the thrown item is determined by lottery (random lottery) from within the displayable area determined by the lottery (random lottery) in step S83. A plurality of positions that can be reflected positions are defined in one displayable area, and in step S84, the reflected position is determined from the positions defined in the determined displayable area. In this way, first, one of the plurality of displayable areas that overlap each other is determined, and then the reflection position (coordinates in the virtual space, etc.) is determined from within the displayable area, so that the thrown item is reflected. The randomness of the position can be improved, and the thrown item can be reflected in the virtual space with randomness. In step S85, the input information for specifying the user information 133 of the input user, the type of the tossed item, and the determined reflection position (coordinates in the virtual space, etc.) is input to the distribution side of the distribution terminal 400 or the like via the server 200. Send to.

On the distribution side of the distribution terminal 400 or the like, a process for reflecting the thrown item is executed. In step S91, a message display process is performed to display a message indicating that the input has been made in the comment column of each of the user terminals 100 being viewed, based on the input information from the user terminal 100 side. In the message display process, the "user name" in which the tossed item is inserted, the "user icon" including the profile image registered in advance by the user, and the game progress information that can identify the fact that the tossed item has been inserted are provided. To deliver.

In step S92, it is determined whether or not the designated tossed item is a predetermined amount (for example, virtual currency: 500) or more. When it is determined in step S92 that the amount is equal to or more than the predetermined amount, the reflection position in the virtual space 600A is specified from the input information in step S93, and a process for reflecting (executing) the input effect with the icon is performed at the reflection position. .. The input effect with an icon is an effect in which the user icon of the input user is first displayed at the reflection position in the virtual space 600A, and then the tossed item input from the user icon appears in the virtual space. The input effect with an icon is set for each type of thrown item with a predetermined amount or more, and the execution time is also set for each type. In step S93, the input effect with an icon proceeds in the virtual space 600A, and the game progress information for displaying the user icon and the tossed item in the virtual space 600B corresponding to the effect is distributed to the user terminal 100 being viewed. Will be done. The input effect with an icon is reflected so that the user icon and the tossed item appear in a direction that makes it easier to see from the direction near the initial position of the virtual camera 620B. That is, as described in the reference orientation column of FIG. 29A, the lower end side of the user icon and the front side of the tossed item are reflected so as to face the initial position direction of the virtual camera 620B. As a result, the thrown item can be easily visually recognized from the vicinity of the initial position (or range o) of the virtual camera 620B while reducing the burden of performing, for example, the orientation determination process. A display example of the input effect with an icon will be described later with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32.

On the other hand, when it is not determined in step S92 that the amount is equal to or more than the predetermined amount, a process for specifying the reflection position in the virtual space 600A from the input information in step S94 and reflecting (executing) the input effect at the reflection position is performed. conduct. The throwing effect is an effect of causing the thrown money item to appear in the virtual space at the reflection position in the virtual space 600A. In the input effect, the thrown item appears without displaying the user icon of the input user in the virtual space. The input effect is determined for each type of thrown item less than a predetermined amount, and the execution time is also determined for each type. In step S94, the input effect proceeds in the virtual space 600A, and the game progress information for displaying the thrown item in the virtual space 600B corresponding to the effect is distributed to the user terminal 100 being viewed. The input effect is reflected so that the thrown item appears in a direction that makes it easier to see from the initial position direction of the virtual camera 620B. That is, as described in the reference orientation column of FIG. 29A, the front side of the appearing tossed item is reflected so as to face the initial position direction of the virtual camera 620B. A display example of the input effect will be described later with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the game progress information includes not only the information for reflecting the input effect with the icon and the object corresponding to the input effect in the virtual space 600B, but also, as described above, according to the movement and speech of the performer in the virtual space 600B. It includes information for operating and speaking the avatar object 610, and information for specifying a background object and the like arranged in the virtual space 600B. Of the processes shown in FIG. 29B, the distribution terminal 400 may execute only the transmission / reception of information to / from the user terminal 100, and the game play terminal 300 may execute other processes. The distribution terminal 400 may execute all the processes of 29 (B) and transmit necessary information to the game play terminal 300, and the game play terminal 300 may perform all the processes of FIG. 29 (B). It may be something to do.

In step S86 in the change item reflection process on the user terminal side, a message display process is performed based on the received game progress information. In the message display process, the "user name" in which the tossed item is inserted, the "user icon" including the profile image registered in advance by the user, and a message such as "give an ale" to the effect that the tossed item has been inserted. Is displayed in the comment field of the user terminal 100.

In step S87, the input effect display process is performed based on the received game progress information. In the input effect display process, the reflection position is specified based on the game progress information, and an image related to the input effect with an icon and the input effect is generated at the reflection position in the virtual space 600B by real-time rendering, and the field of view image from the virtual camera 620B is generated. 660 is displayed on the user terminal 100. As a result, as the image in the virtual space 600B, the image related to the input effect with the icon and the input effect can be displayed together with the avatar object 610 and the like.

The message display process in step S86 and the input effect display process in step S87 are performed based on the game progress information. Therefore, the message display process in step S86 and the input effect display process in step S87 are not limited to the user terminal 100 owned by the user who has inserted the tossed item, but also the HMD 500 visually recognized by the performer and all the contents being distributed while being viewed. It is also performed at the user terminal 100.

(About the display example when reflecting the thrown item)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 30 to 32, a display example will be described from the time when the tossed item is inserted by a certain user until the tossed item is reflected in the virtual space and ends. FIG. 30 shows a display example when a thrown item less than a predetermined amount is thrown in and the throwing effect is executed. 31 and 32 show a display example when a thrown item of a predetermined amount or more is thrown in and an icon-attached throwing effect is executed.

In FIGS. 30 to 32, it is assumed that the virtual space 600A (and the virtual space 600B), for example, an object reminiscent of the front of the hospital reception is arranged as a background object, and the avatar object 610 is visiting for a medical examination. It is assumed that you are doing. Therefore, as the field of view image 660 displayed on the touch screen 15 of the user terminal 100, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), the reception object 615 corresponding to the reception stand and the waiting chair in front (front side) thereof. It is assumed that the chair object 616 corresponding to the above is displayed, and the avatar object 610 standing upright in the lower right area is displayed. The point m of the avatar object 610 indicates the initial position of the avatar object 610 at the start of live distribution, and the direction from the initial position to the center of the lower side of the touch screen 15 corresponds to the initial position of the virtual camera 620B. Further, in FIGS. 30 to 32, the avatar object 610 is also displayed at a position slightly moved to the left from the initial position m as the performer slightly moves to the left from the initial position after the start of live distribution. And. Although FIGS. 30 to 32 show a display example in which the virtual camera 620B is not changed from the initial position, the position and orientation of the virtual camera 620B are moved according to the operation on the touch screen 15 as described above. Therefore, the field of view image 660 can be changed in the virtual space 600B.

Further, although not shown, a floor object corresponding to the floor (such as having a predetermined pattern) is also arranged in the virtual space 600A (and the virtual space 600B), and an avatar is placed on the floor object. It is assumed that the object 610, the reception object 615, and the chair object 616 are arranged. Further, on the touch screen 15 of the user terminal 100, a comment field 700 indicating a comment transmitted to the avatar object 610 is displayed at the lower left of the screen by superimposing the view image 660 in the virtual space 600B, and the screen is displayed. A UI image 701 for selecting a tossed item and a UI image 702 for inputting a comment on the avatar object 610 are displayed in the lower right of the above.

In FIG. 30B, when the UI image 701 is touch-operated, the UI image 711 (window) including the UI images 711A to 711F on which the throwable items that can be inserted is drawn is displayed superimposed on the field of view image 660. A display example is shown. The UI image 711 shows a tossed item that can be inserted and the amount of virtual currency to be consumed when the tossed item is inserted. For example, the UI image 711D shows a bomb item to be thrown and shows that it consumes "300" of virtual currency at the time of insertion. In addition, the UI image 711B shows a surprise box tossed item, and shows that "500" of virtual currency is consumed at the time of insertion. Further, the UI image 711F shows a fireworks throwing item, and it is shown that "700" of virtual currency is consumed at the time of insertion. By touching any of the UI images 711A to 711F (inserting operation), the user can consume the virtual currency and insert the tossed item targeted by the touch operation into the virtual space.

FIG. 30C shows a display example when the UI image 711D is touch-operated and the “bomb” is input. "Bomb" is a throwing item that belongs to the first category. Further, since the "bomb" is a throwing item that consumes "300" of virtual currency at the time of throwing, it is a throwing item for which the throwing effect is performed in step S94 of FIG. 28.

When the "bomb" input operation is performed, steps S82 to S85 of FIG. 28 are performed on the user terminal 100 possessing the user name "555". As a result, the reflection position is specified from within the displayable areas a1 to a8 corresponding to the first classification, and the input information is transmitted. As the reflection position, it is assumed that the displayable area a2 is specified, and the position within a2 on the front side of the initial position m is specified. On the other hand, on the distribution side, in steps S91 and S94 of FIG. 28, the message display process and the reflection position in the virtual space 600A are specified based on the input information from the user terminal 100, and the "bomb" is input at the reflection position. Processing for reflecting the effect is performed, and the game progress information is distributed to the user terminal 100 being viewed, including the user terminal 100 possessing the user name "555".

As a result, in the user terminal 100 being viewed, first, by the process of step S86 in FIG. 28, as shown in FIG. 30 (C), the user name "555" and the user icon of the "555" are displayed in the comment column. , A message such as "I will give you an ale" and a comment 700a including a present box are displayed. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the performer and other users that the tossed item is thrown in by the user whose user name is "555".

Further, in the user terminal 100 during viewing, the reflection position in the virtual space 600B is specified by the process of step S87 in FIG. 28, and the object 617 of the "bomb" is gradually moved into the virtual space 600B from the floor object at the position. Appears to appear in. FIG. 30C is a display example when the appearance of the “bomb” object 617 is completed. As a result, the "bomb" thrown item thrown in by the user can be reflected in the same virtual space in which the avatar object 610 is arranged, and a sense of unity with the content can be created. Further, even in this way, even if the thrown item belonging to the first category is placed in a specific space within the range o on the front side of the initial position m, the visibility of the avatar object 610 is hindered. This can be prevented as much as possible. Even if the avatar object 610 is slightly moved to the front side of the initial position m or the initial position m, more than half of the avatar object 610 will not be invisible, so that the same effect can be obtained. In addition, the performer also visually recognizes the image in the virtual space 600A with the HMD500, and can grasp that the object 617 of the "bomb" has been thrown in. Therefore, in FIG. 30 (C), in response to the introduction of the "bomb" object 617, it is shown that the right hand is brought to the mouth and a surprising reaction is taken and the utterance is made. There is.

FIG. 30D shows a state when time has passed since the object 617 of the “bomb” was reflected in the virtual space 600B. The "bomb" object 617 is displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 30 (C). On the other hand, the comment 700a in the comment column 700 is reduced and displayed as shown in the comment 700b. In addition, the avatar object 610 is shown to take a reaction of bringing the left hand to the opposite right flank. FIG. 30 (E) shows a display example after the input effect of "bomb" is completed. The "bomb" object 617 is hidden after a predetermined time has elapsed in response to the "bomb". As a result, it is possible to prevent the thrown money item that has been thrown in from being placed in the virtual space indefinitely, reducing the degree of attention to the avatar object 610 and dispersing the user's line of sight too much.

FIG. 31 shows a display example when a “jack-in-the-box”, which is a thrown item of a predetermined amount or more, is inserted by the user name “555” and the input effect is executed. The "jack-in-the-box" is a throwing item that belongs to the third category. Further, since the "jack-in-the-box" is a throwing item that consumes "500" of virtual currency at the time of throwing, it is a throwing item for which an icon-attached throwing effect is performed in step S93 of FIG. 28.

When the UI image 711B of the UI image 711 shown in FIG. 31 (A) is touch-operated to insert the "jack-in-the-box", the user terminal 100 possessing the user name "555" has step S82 of FIG. 28. ~ S85 is performed. As a result, the reflection position is specified from within the displayable areas c1 to c3 corresponding to the third classification, and the input information is transmitted. As the reflection position, it is assumed that the displayable area c2 is specified, and the position within c2 on the rear side of the initial position m (for example, the position within the range where c2, b2, and b3 overlap) is specified. .. On the other hand, on the distribution side, in steps S91 and S93 of FIG. 28, the message display process and the reflection position in the virtual space 600A are specified based on the input information from the user terminal 100, and the “surprise box” is displayed at the reflection position. A process for reflecting the input effect with an icon is performed, and the game progress information is distributed to the user terminal 100 being viewed, including the user terminal 100 possessing the user name "555".

As a result, in the user terminal 100 being viewed, first, by the process of step S86 in FIG. 28, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the user name "555" and the user icon of the "555" are displayed in the comment column. , A message such as "I will give you an ale" and a comment 700a including a present box are displayed. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the performer and other users that the tossed item is thrown in by the user whose user name is "555".

Further, in the user terminal 100 during viewing, the reflection position in the virtual space 600B is specified by the process of step S87 in FIG. 28, and the user icon 618 of "555" is displayed on the floor object at the position. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the performer and other users in a more understandable manner that the thrown item of a predetermined amount or more has been thrown in by the user of the user icon 618. Subsequently, when a certain time (1 second, etc.) has elapsed since the user icon 618 is displayed, the box-shaped object 619 of the "jack-in-the-box" from the user icon 618 is moved to the virtual space 600B by the process of step S87 in FIG. 28. Appears to appear gradually.

FIG. 31C is a display example when the appearance of the box-shaped object 619 of the “jack-in-the-box” is completed. In FIG. 31 (D), the box-shaped object 619 of the “jack-in-the-box” is continuously displayed, but the user icon 618 is hidden and the comment 700a is reduced. On the other hand, the avatar object 610 is interested in what appears in FIGS. 31 (C) and 31 (D) in response to the introduction of the box-shaped object 619 of the "jack-in-the-box". It is shown that he is taking a reaction like that and talking.

When a certain period of time (2 seconds, etc.) has passed since the box-shaped object 619 of the "jack-in-the-box" was thrown in, as shown in FIGS. 31 (E) and 31 (F), the box-shaped object of the "jack-in-the-box" The lid of the object 619 is opened, and after the doll object 620 pops out from the box-shaped object 619 with the snowstorm, an effect of swaying from side to side is performed. As a result, the thrown item of the "jack-in-the-box" thrown in by the user can be reflected in the same virtual space in which the avatar object 610 is arranged, and a sense of unity with the content can be created. Further, even in this way, the thrown item belonging to the third category is not arranged in the specific space within the range o on the front side of the initial position m as shown in FIG. 29 (B). It is possible to prevent the visibility of the avatar object 610 from being hindered as much as possible. Even if the avatar object 610 is moved to the initial position m, the thrown item is placed at a distance longer than the first distance from the avatar object 610, so that the visibility of the thrown item is hindered. It can be prevented as much as possible. On the other hand, in response to the doll object 620 popping out, FIGS. 31 (E) and 31 (F) show that the avatar object 610 takes a considerably surprising reaction and speaks. ..

In the input effect with the icon of "Jack-in-the-box", as shown in FIG. 31 (D), the user icon is quickly hidden while leaving the display of the box-shaped object 619, while the box-shaped object 619 and the doll. The display of the object such as the object 620 is maintained until a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) elapses thereafter. In addition, the input effect with an icon for a throwing item (for example, a castle, a tower, a tree, etc.) that reflects a predetermined object such as "Jack-in-the-box" is the same as the input effect with an icon of "Jack-in-the-box". The user icon quickly disappears while leaving the display of the given object. If the user icon is displayed for a long period of time, there is a possibility that drawing may not be possible when a large number of inputs are made, but in the case of the present embodiment, such a problem can be prevented.

FIG. 31 (G) shows a display example after the input effect with the icon of the “jack-in-the-box” is completed. The object of the "jack-in-the-box" becomes hidden after a predetermined time has elapsed corresponding to the "jack-in-the-box". As a result, it is possible to prevent the thrown money item that has been thrown in from being placed in the virtual space indefinitely, reducing the degree of attention to the avatar object 610 and dispersing the user's line of sight too much.

FIG. 32 shows a display example when the throwing item "fireworks" of a predetermined amount or more is thrown in by the user name "666" and the throwing effect is executed. "Fireworks" is a throwing item that belongs to the third category. Further, since the "fireworks" is a throwing item that consumes "700" of virtual currency at the time of throwing, it is a throwing item for which the throwing effect with an icon is performed in step S93 of FIG. 28.

When the UI image 711F of the UI image 711 shown in FIG. 32 (A) is touch-operated to turn on the "fireworks", the user terminal 100 possessing the user name "666" has steps S82 to 28 of FIG. S85 is performed. As a result, the reflection position is specified from within the displayable areas c1 to c3 corresponding to the third classification, and the input information is transmitted. As the reflection position, it is assumed that the displayable area c2 is specified, and the position within c2 on the rear side of the initial position m (for example, the position within the range where c2, b2, and b3 overlap) is specified. .. On the other hand, on the distribution side, in steps S91 and S93 of FIG. 28, the message display process and the reflection position in the virtual space 600A are specified based on the input information from the user terminal 100, and the "fireworks" icon is specified at the reflection position. A process for reflecting the additional input effect is performed, and the game progress information is distributed to the user terminal 100 being viewed, including the user terminal 100 possessing the user name "666".

As a result, in the user terminal 100 being viewed, first, by the process of step S86 in FIG. 28, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), in the comment column, the user name "666" and the user icon of the "666" are displayed. , A message such as "I will give you an ale" and a comment 700c including a present box are displayed. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the performer and other users that the tossed item is thrown in by the user whose user name is "666".

Further, in the user terminal 100 during viewing, the reflection position in the virtual space 600B is specified by the process of step S87 in FIG. 28, and the user icon 621 of "666" is displayed on the floor object at the position. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the performer and other users that the tossed item of a predetermined amount or more has been thrown in by the user of the user icon 621 in a more understandable manner. Subsequently, when a certain time (1 second, etc.) has elapsed since the user icon 621 is displayed, the launching object 622 of the "fireworks" from the user icon 621 is gradually moved to the virtual space 600B by the process of step S87 in FIG. 28. It is displayed so as to appear in (see FIGS. 32 (C) and 32 (D)).

FIG. 32 (E) is a display example when an object 623 such as "Saikou" appears when the "fireworks" are launched and opened (exploded), and FIG. 32 (F) shows ". This is a display example when the "Psycho" transitions to the thin object 623a. As a result, the thrown item of "fireworks" thrown in by the user can be reflected in the same virtual space where the avatar object 610 is arranged, and a sense of unity with the content can be created. Further, even in this way, the thrown item belonging to the third category is not arranged in the specific space within the range o on the front side of the initial position m as shown in FIG. 29 (B). It is possible to prevent the visibility of the avatar object 610 from being hindered as much as possible. Even if the avatar object 610 is moved to the initial position m, the thrown item is placed at a distance longer than the first distance from the avatar object 610, so that the visibility of the thrown item is hindered. It can be prevented as much as possible. On the other hand, in response to the fireworks being launched and opened, in FIGS. 31 (E) and 31 (F), the avatar object 610 takes a considerably surprising reaction and an inspiring reaction and utters. It is shown that it is doing.

In FIG. 32 (G), the user icon 621a is reduced and displayed after the object related to “fireworks” is hidden, and in FIG. 32 (H), the user icon is hidden and the comment is also comment 700d. It is displayed in a reduced size. In this way, when a predetermined time elapses in response to the "fireworks", the input effect with the "fireworks" icon ends. As a result, it is possible to prevent the thrown money item that has been thrown in from being placed in the virtual space indefinitely, reducing the degree of attention to the avatar object 610 and dispersing the user's line of sight too much.

In the input effect with a predetermined effect such as the input effect with the icon of "fireworks", as shown in FIGS. 32 (E) and 32 (F), the user until the object 623 such as "Saikou" is hidden. The display of the icon is maintained, the object related to "fireworks" is hidden, and after the predetermined effect is completed, the user icon is hidden as shown in FIG. 32 (G) and the like. As for the display time of the user icon, the time when the virtual passage is consumed by "700" with the "fireworks" icon is greater than the time when the virtual currency is consumed by "500" with the "jack-in-the-box" icon. It is set to be long.

According to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28A, the tossed item is selected on the user terminal 100 side according to the input operation from the user, and is based on the classification according to the display size of the tossed item. By specifying the reflection position, the thrown item can be displayed at the reflection position in the virtual space 600B where the avatar object 610 is arranged. As a result, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the avatar object 610, which constitutes a part of the content, from being lowered by the thrown item as much as possible, as compared with the case where the reflection position is determined regardless of the display size of the thrown item. Further, since the thrown item is reflected in the virtual space, the thrown item and the avatar object 610 can create a sense of unity.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 29 (A) and 29 (B), the position that can be specified as the reflection position according to the display size is less than half the height (predetermined size) of the avatar object 610. In the case of a tossed item belonging to, one of the positions in the displayable areas a1 to a8 including the specific space in the range o is defined on the front side of the initial position m, while the back of the avatar object 610. In the case of a tossed item belonging to the second category and the third category, which is at least half the height (predetermined size) of, the position in any of the displayable areas b1 to b4 or c1 to c3 not including the specific space is It has been decided. Further, the initial position m is the position where the avatar object 610 is arranged at the start of the live distribution, and the specific space is the space on the facing side of the avatar object 610 at the start of the live distribution, and the specific space of the avatar object 610. It is a space (range o) where you can easily check your clothes and facial expressions. As a result, even if the tossed items belonging to the first category are placed in the specific space, at least half or more of the avatar object 610 (for example, at least the upper body) can be seen, and the clothes and facial expressions of the avatar object 610 cannot be confirmed. Can be prevented from occurring. In addition, since the tossed items belonging to the second and third categories are not arranged in the specific space, the visibility of the avatar object 610 is hindered by the tossed items belonging to the second and third categories. Can be prevented.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29B, the displayable areas b1 to b4 include areas outside the displayable areas a1 to a8, and are overlapped with each other so as to surround the left and right sides and the rear side of the avatar object 610. Although it is a defined area, the avatar object 610 is separated from the predetermined range within the first distance (about the radius of each of the displayable areas a1 to a8) from the initial position m of the avatar object 610. It is an area (second space) surrounding the. Further, the displayable areas c1 to c3 include areas further outside the displayable areas b1 to b4, and are defined as areas that overlap each other so as to surround the left, right, and rear sides of the avatar object 610. It is an area surrounding the avatar object 610 away from the initial position m of the avatar object 610 without including a range within the second distance longer than the first distance. For this reason, the avatar is prevented from being reflected in the close range (for example, right beside or right behind) of the avatar object 610 and deteriorating the visibility of the avatar object 610. It is possible to prevent a feeling of strangeness caused by displaying a relatively large throwing item in the immediate vicinity of the object 610.

The displayable areas include displayable areas a1 to a8 whose display size can reflect the thrown items belonging to the first category, displayable areas b1 to b4 capable of reflecting the thrown items belonging to the second category, and the like. Displayable areas c1 to b3 that can reflect the thrown items belonging to the three categories are defined. Then, as shown in steps S83 and S84 of FIG. 28, the position that can be specified as the reflection position according to the display size is the displayable area corresponding to the classification according to the display size of the selected tossed item. One is identified and then identified from within the viewable area. As a result, the randomness of the reflection position of the thrown item can be improved, and the thrown item can be reflected in the virtual space with contingency.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), the displayable areas a1 to a8, b1 to b4, and c1 to c3 have the initial positions of the virtual camera 620B in the orientation when displaying the tossed item for each area. It is defined in the direction of n, and the thrown item is reflected in that direction. Therefore, while reducing the burden of determining the direction of the tossed item, the thrown tossed item can be easily visually recognized from the vicinity of the initial position (or range o) of the virtual camera 620B.

Further, as shown in step S93 of FIG. 28 (B) and FIGS. 31 and 32, when the tossed item of a predetermined amount or more is reflected in the virtual space, the tossed item is reflected at the specified reflection position. After the user icon related to the input user is displayed, the thrown item is reflected. As a result, it is possible to appeal to the performer and other users that a tossed item or the like of a predetermined amount or more has been thrown in by the user indicated by the user icon 618 in a more understandable manner. On the other hand, the user icon is set to a fixed display size regardless of the display size of the thrown item to be thrown. As a result, it is possible to prevent the user icons from being displayed in various sizes, which are visually complicated and cannot be effectively appealed.

In addition, the tossed items are displayed so as to gradually appear from the user icon toward the virtual space. For this reason, when the item is thrown in, the user icon is first noticed, and the thrown item appears in the flow, so that it is possible to prevent the performer and other users from noticing that the thrown item has been thrown and overlooking it as much as possible.

Further, when the tossed item less than the predetermined amount is reflected in the virtual space, as shown in FIG. 30, the tossed item gradually appears at the specified reflection position, and the user icon is not displayed. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of superiority to the user who has thrown in a tossed item of a predetermined amount or more. Further, as shown in FIGS. 31 (D) and 32 (H), the user icon is hidden when a predetermined time elapses according to the type of the tossed item. In the above embodiment, the tossed item with a large consumption of virtual currency (“fireworks” shown in FIG. 32) has a user icon more than the tossed item with a small consumption (“jack-in-the-box” shown in FIG. 31). The display time of is set to be long. As a result, it is possible to increase the motivation to throw in a tossed item that consumes a larger amount of money.

In addition, the items to be thrown are reflected (displayed) in a manner that they grow from the lower part corresponding to the floor to the upper part corresponding to the ceiling in the virtual space regardless of the consumption amount of the virtual currency, so that they look good. Can be improved. In addition, regardless of the consumption amount of the virtual currency, when the throwing item is thrown in, the above-mentioned throwing effect with an icon may be executed. As a result, the satisfaction of the user who has thrown the thrown item can be improved, and the degree of appeal to the performer and other users can be improved.

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Examples of modifications of the embodiments described above are listed below.

(1) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the reflection position of the thrown money item thrown in is determined on the user terminal 100 side, and the distribution side such as the distribution terminal 400 is determined based on the determination result. By reflecting the thrown item at the reflection position in the virtual space 600A (execution of the input effect) and distributing the corresponding game progress information, the same can be seen in the reflection position in the virtual space 600B of the user terminal 100 being viewed. An example of reflecting a thrown item was explained. As a result, processing for determining the reflection position is performed in each of the user terminals 100 into which the tossed item is inserted, so that the processing load on the distribution side such as the distribution terminal 400 can be reduced. However, the reflection position of the thrown money item is not limited to the one determined by the user terminal 100 side, and may be determined by the distribution side such as the distribution terminal 400. For example, information including the type of the tossed item input from the user terminal 100 side is output based on the user's input operation, and the distribution side such as the distribution terminal 400 responds to the display size of the tossed item based on the information. By determining the reflection position based on the classification, reflecting the thrown item at the reflection position (execution of the input effect), and distributing the corresponding game progress information, the user terminal 100 being viewed is in the virtual space 600B. Reflect the thrown item in the reflection position. Further, the information output from the user terminal 100 side is not limited to the information that can specify the type of the tossed item, and may be, for example, the information that can specify the classification according to the display size of the tossed item. This also makes it possible to prevent the visibility of the avatar object 610, which constitutes a part of the content, from being lowered by the thrown item as much as possible, as compared with the case where the reflection position is determined regardless of the display size of the thrown item. Further, since the thrown item is reflected in the virtual space, the thrown item and the avatar object 610 can create a sense of unity.

(2) In the above embodiment, half the height of the avatar object 610 is illustrated as a predetermined size that is smaller than the character and is predetermined. However, the predetermined size is not limited to this as long as it is less than the height of the avatar object, for example, 3/4 of the height of the avatar object 610 or a height corresponding to the shoulder. May be good. Further, although the "height" of the object is illustrated as an index related to the display size, the display size is not limited to the "height", and may be replaced with or in addition to the "width" of the object. It may be a parameter corresponding to "display area" or "volume" of.

(3) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the tossed items belonging to the first category having a relatively small display size are randomly determined from the displayable areas a1 to a8 shown in FIG. 29. However, when the thrown item belonging to the first category is reflected in the displayable area a6 corresponding to the rear side of the initial position of the avatar object 610, for example, the avatar object 610 hinders the visibility of the thrown item. There is a risk that it will end up. Therefore, for example, as the displayable area corresponding to the thrown item belonging to the first category, the displayable areas a1 to a3 that are on the front side of the initial position (predetermined position) of the avatar object 610 are defined. The reflection position may be determined from a1 to a3. In addition, the tossed items belonging to the first category are in the displayable areas a1 to a3 which are on the front side of the initial position (predetermined position) of the avatar object 610 at a higher ratio than the positions in the displayable areas a4 to a8. The position may be determined as the reflection position. As a result, it is possible to prevent the avatar object 610 from obstructing the visibility as much as possible even though the thrown item belonging to the first category is reflected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29, the tossed items belonging to the second category and the third category, which have a relatively large display size, are on the front side of the initial position (predetermined position) of the avatar object 610 and overlap with the range o. An example in which it cannot occur to be reflected in a specific space, which is an area to be processed, has been explained. However, the tossed items belonging to the second category and the third category, which have a relatively large display size, may be reflected in a position in a specific space at an extremely low rate, for example. As a result, when the thrown items belonging to the second category or the third category are reflected in the specific space at a low rate, the unexpectedness can be provided to the user, and the interest of the content can be improved.

(4) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), an example in which a plurality of displayable areas are defined with reference to the initial position of the avatar object 610 at the start of live distribution has been described. However, the plurality of displayable areas may be defined with reference to the current position of the avatar object 610 when determining the reflection position of the thrown money item. Further, an example has been described in which the specific space is a space on the side facing when the avatar object 610 is initially arranged at the start of live distribution. However, the specific space may be the space on the side where the avatar object 610 is actually facing when determining the reflection position of the thrown money item.

Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), an example in which the direction (reference direction) in which the thrown money item is reflected is the initial position direction of the virtual camera 620B has been described. However, the direction in which the thrown money item thrown in is reflected (reference direction) may be the direction facing the current position of the avatar object 610 when determining the reflection position of the thrown money item thrown in, or actually. It may be in the same direction as the direction in which the avatar object 610 is facing (the direction of the line of sight). In addition, the direction in which the thrown item thrown in is reflected (reference direction) is not limited to the direction in which it is set to face the same position regardless of which displayable area is reflected, and the displayable area. Different orientations may be defined for each. For example, for a certain displayable area, the direction in which the avatar object 610 faces the current position when determining the reflection position of the thrown item thrown in is set as the reference direction, whereas for other displayable areas, the direction is set as the reference direction. , The initial position direction of the virtual camera 620B may be defined as the reference direction. As a result, it is possible to give randomness and randomness to the direction of the thrown item that has been thrown in.

(5) In the above embodiment, since the reflected position of the thrown money item that has been thrown in is determined by lottery, it may be determined that the position overlaps (collides) with the thrown money item that has already been reflected. In this case, the new tossed item is reflected in such a manner that it grows from the lower position corresponding to the floor to the upper position corresponding to the ceiling, and the previously reflected tossed item is pushed away accordingly. It may be an effect display that is hidden after falling down. As a result, the new tossed item can be displayed with priority over the previous tossed item, and the satisfaction of the input user can be improved. In addition, if the reflected position overlaps in the one that makes the thrown item appear from the upper position to the lower position, the new thrown item collides with the previous thrown item, and the new thrown item collapses and cannot be displayed nicely. Where there is a risk, according to the above-mentioned configuration, such a problem can be solved, a new thrown item can be displayed in a good-looking manner, and the satisfaction of the input user can be improved.

(6) In the above embodiment, the image of the virtual space 600B is displayed on the user terminal 100 by the real-time rendering method. However, the image of the virtual space 600B may be displayed on the user terminal 100 by a moving image distribution method that distributes moving image data composed of images of a plurality of frames.

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The matters described in each of the above embodiments will be added below.

(Appendix 1):
According to an aspect of one embodiment shown in the present disclosure, it is a game program executed in a terminal device (user terminal 100) including a processor, a memory, and a display unit, and the processor is subjected to a movement of a performer. A step of displaying an image of a virtual space (virtual space 600B) including a moving character (avatar object 610) and a step of selecting an object to be displayed in the virtual space from a plurality of types of objects having at least different display sizes (a step of selecting an object to be displayed in the virtual space. 30 (B), 28 (S81), and a step of specifying a position for displaying the object selected by the selected step in the virtual space according to the display size of the selected object. (Steps S82 to S84 of FIG. 28) are executed, and the displayed step can display an image in which the selected object is displayed at a position in the virtual space specified by the specified step. There is (step S87 in FIG. 28).

(Appendix 2):
According to an aspect of one embodiment shown in the present disclosure, it is a game program executed on a computer (distribution terminal 400, game play terminal 300) including a processor and a memory, and the processor responds to the movement of a performer. The step (see FIG. 8 and the like) of enabling the image of the virtual space including the character (avatar object 610) to be displayed on the terminal device (user terminal 100), and at least a plurality of types of objects having different display sizes are described above. A step of specifying a position for displaying an object selected by the user as an object to be displayed in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the display size of the selected object (see steps S82 to S84 in FIG. 28). ) And the displayable step can display an image in which the selected object is displayed at a position in the virtual space specified by the specific step (step of FIG. 28). S93, S94).

(Appendix 3):
In (Appendix 1) or (Appendix 2), the position that can be specified as the position corresponding to the display size of the selected object is such that the display size of the selected object is smaller than that of the character and is previously specified. If it is less than a predetermined size (for example, half the height of the avatar object 610), a first space (displayable area a1 to) including a specific space in front of the predetermined position of the virtual space. It is any position in a8), and if it is larger than the predetermined size, it is any position in the second space (displayable areas b1 to b4, c1 to c3) that does not include the specific space (displayable area b1 to b4, c1 to c3). See FIG. 29 (A) 9.

(Appendix 4):
In (Appendix 3), the predetermined position is a position (initial position m) at which the character is initially arranged in the virtual space, and the specific space is the direction of the character when the character is initially arranged. It is the space (range o) on the side of the user.

(Appendix 5):
In (Appendix 4), the first space is a space including the specific space, a space surrounding the character when the character is initially arranged, and the second space includes the specific space. It is a space that does not include a space within a predetermined range that surrounds the initial arrangement of the character, and surrounds the character at a distance from the initial arrangement of the character within the predetermined range (see FIG. 29 (B)).

(Appendix 6):
In any of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 5), the virtual space includes a first area (displayable area a1 to a8) capable of displaying an object whose display size belongs to the first range (first category). , A plurality of second areas (displayable areas b1 to b4, c1 to c3) capable of displaying objects whose display size belongs to the second range (second category, third category) are defined, and are selected. The position specified as the position corresponding to the display size of the object is the position specified after any one of the plurality of first areas is specified when the display size of the selected object belongs to the first range. It is a position specified from within the first area, and when the display size of the selected object belongs to the second range, after any one of the plurality of second areas is specified, it is within the second area. It is a position specified from (see steps S83 and S84 in FIG. 28).

(Appendix 7):
In (Appendix 6), the orientation (reference orientation) when displaying the object is determined for each of the plurality of first regions and the plurality of second regions, and the display step is selected. It is possible to display an image in which the object is displayed in the orientation defined in the specified area among the plurality of first areas and the plurality of second areas in the virtual space (step of FIG. 28). S93, S94).

(Appendix 8):
In any of (Appendix 1) to (Appendix 7), when the selected object is displayed in the virtual space, the object is displayed at the position in the virtual space specified by the specific step. The icon image associated with the selected user is displayed, and then the selected object is displayed (see steps S93, 31, and 32 in FIG. 28).

(Appendix 9):
In (Appendix 8), the icon image is an image defined to a constant size regardless of the display size of the selected object.

(Appendix 10):
In (Appendix 8) or (Appendix 9), the selected object is displayed so as to appear from the icon image toward the virtual space (displayed so as to grow from the lower position to the upper position). ).

(Appendix 11):
In any of (Appendix 8) to (Appendix 10), when the selected object is the first type object (the consumption amount of the virtual currency is less than "500"), the icon image is displayed. On the other hand, if the selected object is a second type object (the amount of virtual currency consumed is "500" or more, YES in step S92), the icon image is displayed. After displaying, the object is displayed (FIGS. 31 and 32).

(Appendix 12):
In any of (Appendix 8) to (Appendix 11), after the icon image is displayed, the icon image is hidden when a predetermined time elapses.

(Appendix 13):
According to an aspect of one embodiment shown in the present disclosure, it is a game method executed in a terminal device (user terminal 100) including a processor, a memory, and a display unit, and the terminal device responds to the movement of a performer. A step of displaying an image of a virtual space (virtual space 600B) including a character (avatar object 610) that operates, and a step of selecting an object to be displayed in the virtual space from a plurality of types of objects having at least different display sizes. (Step S81 in FIGS. 30B and 28) and the position where the object selected by the selected step is displayed in the virtual space are specified at a position corresponding to the display size of the selected object. A step (steps S82 to S84 in FIG. 28) is provided, and the displayed step can display an image in which the selected object is displayed at a position in the virtual space specified by the specifying step. There is (step S87 in FIG. 28).

(Appendix 14):
According to a certain aspect of the embodiment shown in the present disclosure, the terminal device (user terminal 100) controls the operation of the terminal device by executing the storage unit for storing the game program and the game program. The control unit includes a step of displaying an image of a virtual space (virtual space 600B) including a character (avatar object 610) that operates according to the movement of the performer, and at least a plurality of types having different display sizes. A step of selecting an object to be displayed in the virtual space from among the objects of the above (step 30 (B), step S81 of FIG. 28) and a position of displaying the object selected by the selected step in the virtual space. The step (steps S82 to S84 in FIG. 28) for specifying the position according to the display size of the selected object is provided, and the display step is in the virtual space specified by the specifying step. It is possible to display an image in which the selected object is displayed at the position (step S87 in FIG. 28).

(Appendix 15):
According to an aspect of one embodiment shown in the present disclosure, it is a game method executed on a computer (distribution terminal 400, game play terminal 300) including a processor and a memory, and the terminal device is used for the movement of a performer. From the step (see FIG. 8 and the like) of enabling the image of the virtual space including the character (avatar object 610) that operates in response to be displayed on the terminal device (user terminal 100), and at least from a plurality of types of objects having different display sizes. A step of specifying a position for displaying an object selected by the user as an object to be displayed in the virtual space in the virtual space according to the display size of the selected object (steps S82 to S84 in FIG. 28). The displayable step can display an image in which the selected object is displayed at a position in the virtual space specified by the specifying step (see FIG. 28). Steps S93, S94).

(Appendix 16):
According to a certain aspect of the embodiment shown in the present disclosure, a computer (distribution terminal 400, game play terminal 300) is a storage unit that stores a game program, and by executing the game program, the computer A step (user terminal 100) that includes a control unit that controls the movement, and the control unit enables the terminal device (user terminal 100) to display an image of a virtual space including a character (avatar object 610) that moves according to the movement of the performer. (See FIG. 8 and the like), and the position where the object selected by the user as the object to be displayed in the virtual space from among a plurality of types of objects having different display sizes is displayed in the virtual space is the selected object. The step for specifying the position according to the display size of the above (see steps S82 to S84 in FIG. 28) is provided, and the displayable step is at the position in the virtual space specified by the specifying step. It is possible to display an image in which the selected object is displayed (steps S93 and S94 in FIG. 28).

[Example of realization by software]
The user terminal 100, the server 200, the game play terminal 300 (HMD set 1000), and the control blocks (particularly the control units 110, 210, 310, 410) of the distribution terminal 400 are logics formed in an integrated circuit (IC chip) or the like. It may be realized by a circuit (hardware) or by software.

In the latter case, the user terminal 100, the server 200, the game play terminal 300 (HMD set 1000), and the distribution terminal 400 include a computer that executes instructions of a program that is software that realizes each function. The computer includes, for example, one or more processors and a computer-readable recording medium that stores the program. Then, in the computer, the processor reads the program from the recording medium and executes it, thereby achieving the object of the present invention. As the processor, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) can be used. As the recording medium, a "non-temporary tangible medium", for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) or the like, a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, a programmable logic circuit, or the like can be used. Further, a RAM (Random Access Memory) for expanding the above program may be further provided. Further, the program may be supplied to the computer via an arbitrary transmission medium (communication network, broadcast wave, etc.) capable of transmitting the program. It should be noted that one aspect of the present invention can also be realized in the form of a data signal embedded in a carrier wave, in which the above program is embodied by electronic transmission.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and the embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in the different embodiments. Is also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

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Claims (14)

A game program that runs on a terminal device that includes a processor, memory, and display.
To the processor
A step to display an image of a virtual space including a character that moves according to the movement of the performer,
A step of selecting an object to be displayed in the virtual space from among a plurality of types of objects having at least different display sizes.
The step of specifying the position where the object selected by the selection step is displayed in the virtual space is specified at the position corresponding to the display size of the selected object is executed.
The display step is a game program capable of displaying an image in which the selected object is displayed at a position in the virtual space specified by the specific step. A game program that runs on a computer with a processor and memory.
To the processor
A step that enables the terminal device to display an image of a virtual space including a character that moves according to the movement of the performer, and
The position to display the object selected by the user as the object to be displayed in the virtual space from among a plurality of types of objects having different display sizes in the virtual space is set according to the display size of the selected object. To perform the specific steps and
The displayable step is a game program capable of displaying an image in which the selected object is displayed at a position in the virtual space specified by the specific step. The position that can be specified as the position corresponding to the display size of the selected object is when the display size of the selected object is smaller than the character and smaller than a predetermined size. Is any position in the first space including the specific space on the front side of the predetermined position of the virtual space, and if the size is larger than the predetermined size, is any of the second spaces not including the specific space. The game program according to claim 1 or 2, which is the position of the above. The predetermined position is a position where the character is initially arranged in the virtual space.
The game program according to claim 3, wherein the specific space is a space on the side facing the character when the character is initially arranged. The first space is a space including the specific space, and is a space surrounding the character when the character is initially arranged.
The second space is a space that does not include the specific space and does not include a space within a predetermined range that surrounds the initial arrangement of the character, and surrounds the character by a predetermined range away from the initial arrangement of the character. The game program described in 4. In the virtual space, a plurality of first areas capable of displaying objects having a display size belonging to the first range and a plurality of second areas capable of displaying objects having a display size belonging to the second range are defined.
When the display size of the selected object belongs to the first range, any of the plurality of first regions is specified as the position specified as the position corresponding to the display size of the selected object. Later, it is a position specified from within the first area, and when the display size of the selected object belongs to the second range, after any one of the plurality of second areas is specified, the second area is specified. The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is a position specified from within the two regions. The orientation of the plurality of first regions and the plurality of second regions when displaying an object is determined for each region.
The display step is an image in which the selected object is displayed in the direction defined in the specified area among the plurality of first regions and the plurality of second regions in the virtual space. The game program according to claim 6, which can be displayed. When displaying the selected object in the virtual space, the icon image related to the user who selected the object is displayed at the position in the virtual space specified by the specifying step, and then the icon image is displayed. The game program according to any one of claims 1 to 7, which displays the selected object. The game program according to claim 8, wherein the icon image is an image defined to a constant size regardless of the display size of the selected object. The game program according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the selected object is displayed so as to appear from the icon image toward the virtual space. When the selected object is the first type object, the object is displayed without displaying the icon image, while when the selected object is the second type object, the said object. The game program according to any one of claims 8 to 10, wherein the icon image is displayed and then the object is displayed. The game program according to any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein after displaying the icon image, the icon image is hidden when a predetermined time has elapsed. A game method performed on a terminal device having a processor, memory, and a display.
The terminal device
A step to display an image of a virtual space including a character that moves according to the movement of the performer,
A step of selecting an object to be displayed in the virtual space from among a plurality of types of objects having at least different display sizes.
It is provided with a step of specifying a position where the object selected by the selection step is displayed in the virtual space according to the display size of the selected object.
The display step is a game method capable of displaying an image in which the selected object is displayed at a position in the virtual space specified by the specific step. It ’s a terminal device,
A memory unit that stores game programs and
A control unit that controls the operation of the terminal device by executing the game program is provided.
The control unit
A step to display an image of a virtual space including a character that moves according to the movement of the performer,
A step of selecting an object to be displayed in the virtual space from among a plurality of types of objects having at least different display sizes.
It is provided with a step of specifying a position where the object selected by the selection step is displayed in the virtual space according to the display size of the selected object.
The display step is a terminal device capable of displaying an image in which the selected object is displayed at a position in the virtual space specified by the specific step.

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