JP7397345B2 - Information processing device, information processing method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program.

In recent years, communication terminals with touch panel displays, such as smartphones, have become widespread, and each user owns his or her own communication terminal. Under such circumstances, services that provide community-type services to users on the Internet, ie, social networking services (hereinafter referred to as "SNS"), are known. As one such SNS, online games (social games) are provided to users. In addition, video distribution services are used to distribute video of game play from a player executing a game to a large number of viewers.

For example, regarding a game system that includes a point reception unit that accepts voting points from a viewing terminal to which a game play video is distributed, and a change unit that changes the content of the game based on the voting points accepted from the viewing terminal. It has been disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Furthermore, a distribution server has been disclosed that distributes gameplay of an online game in which a plurality of players can participate and controls the display mode of a distribution screen depending on the status of the game play (for example, Patent Document 2).

Furthermore, a viewing program that is executed on a viewing terminal that includes a processor, a memory, an input section, and a display section is disclosed (see, for example, Patent Document 3). The viewing program includes a first step in which the processor performs viewing control to allow the user to view content based on information live distributed by the distributor, and a first step in which the processor performs viewing control to allow the user to view content based on information that is live distributed by the distributor, and a process in which the user can consume the content from among multiple types of items. a second step of identifying the item; a third step of consuming the item identified in the second step according to the user's input operation; and consumption information that allows the distributor to identify that the item has been consumed. and a fourth step of outputting the item, the content includes a first part and a second part as consumable parts of the item, and the second step is performed when the item is in the first part and in the second part. Switch the specific item depending on when you are in the middle of the part.

In addition, the content distribution server allows viewers who participate in the virtual space used for live content distribution to express their praise and approval for the live content by throwing unique virtual items into the virtual space. It has been disclosed (for example, see Patent Document 4).

Furthermore, a content distribution system that can encourage viewer users to participate in a service has been disclosed (for example, Patent Document 5).

Patent No. 6624766 JP 2020-834 Publication Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-010181 JP 2020-170519 Publication Patent No. 573567

For example, in multiplayer games such as competitive games, the outcome of the battle is determined by differences in the user's (player's) own skills and the strength (attack power, defense power, stamina, etc.) of the character controlled by the user. . Therefore, when play videos of those games are distributed, the viewers will not have any influence on the outcome of the match.

In addition, the above-mentioned conventional technology does not disclose that a viewer can intervene in a multi-play game video that is distributed.

However, if viewers of such videos can intervene in the game and influence the outcome of the match, or influence the in-game environment or display environment, various uncertainties will increase. This can be expected to have unpredictable effects on the progress of the game. As a result, the user's desire to participate in the game increases, and the viewer's desire to watch the video and intervene increases as well.

Therefore, the present invention provides a technique that allows a user who views a video related to a game in which multiple users participate to intervene in the game.

An information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention includes a display control unit that displays a video related to a game in which a plurality of users including a first user and a second user participate, and a plurality of voting targets on a terminal; , a reception unit that receives votes for at least one of a plurality of voting targets, and a control unit that controls the progress of the game based on the received votes. The display control unit specifies a first terminal that displays a first video associated with the first user based on at least one of information or operation of the first user among the plurality of voting targets. A second method for displaying a first voting object in a first manner, a third voting object different from the first voting object in a second manner, and displaying a second video associated with the second user. The terminal is caused to display, in a first manner, a second voting target that is specified based on at least one of the information or operation of the second user among the plurality of voting targets, and a second voting target that is different from the second voting target is displayed in a first manner. 4. Display the voting targets in the second mode.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a user who views a video related to a game in which multiple users participate can intervene in the game.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information processing device according to the present embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of a network configuration of a game play video distribution system in this embodiment. It is a diagram showing an example of functional blocks of the game play video distribution system in this embodiment. It is an example of the viewing screen displayed on the viewer terminal in this embodiment when voting is accepted. It is another example of the viewing screen displayed on the viewer terminal in this embodiment when voting is accepted. It is an example of the selected player side viewing screen at the time of starting a game in this embodiment. It is a sequence diagram of a game play video distribution system in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the vote aggregation process (S13) in Example 1 of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the vote aggregation process (S13) in Example 2 of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the vote aggregation process (S13) in Example 3 of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the vote aggregation process (S13) in Example 4 of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the vote aggregation process (S13) in Example 5 of this embodiment. 1 is an example of a configuration block diagram of a hardware environment of a computer that executes a program in this embodiment.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an information processing apparatus in this embodiment. The information processing device 1 includes a distribution section 2, a reception section 3, and a control section 4. An example of the information processing device 1 is a server 15, which will be described later. The distribution unit 2 is an example of a display control unit that will be described later. In the following, the user may be simply referred to as a player. For example, a first user may be referred to as a first player, a second user may be referred to as a second player, and a plurality of users may be referred to as a plurality of players. Note that the users may include game players and viewers who watch videos related to the game.

The distribution unit 2 (display control unit 25) distributes to the viewing terminal a video related to a game in which a plurality of players (users) including a first player (first user) and a second player (second user) participate. The distribution unit 2 (display control unit 25) causes the first video associated with the first player to be displayed on the first viewing terminal (first terminal), and displays the second video associated with the second player on the second video. Display it on the viewing terminal (second terminal). The first video and the second video may be different videos.
An example of the first viewing terminal is a viewer terminal 12a, which will be described later. Further, as an example of the second viewing terminal, there is a viewer terminal 12b described later.
Further, as an example of the first moving image associated with the first player, there is a moving image played back on the first player side viewing screen 41, which will be described later. For example, the first video is a game video for viewing the first player's game play. The first video may be, for example, a game video displayed on the game screen of the first player, or the game character operated by the first player is photographed by a virtual camera that follows the game character operated by the first player. It may also be a game video. Further, as an example of the second moving image associated with the second player, there is a moving image played back on the second player side viewing screen, which will be described later. For example, the second video is a game video for viewing the game play of the second player. The first video may be, for example, a game video displayed on the game screen of the second player, or the game character operated by the second player is photographed by a virtual camera that follows the game character operated by the second player. It may also be a game video.

The display control unit 25 displays a channel selection screen on the viewing terminal of a user (viewer) who has accessed a predetermined website. Video channel information of a plurality of game videos that can be viewed by the user of the viewing terminal is displayed on the channel selection screen. The video channel information may include the video title and thumbnail of each game video, or player information such as the player's name. Thereby, the video channels are displayed in association with their respective players. The video that can be viewed by the user is, for example, a video in which the player is distributing the game video at the time when the user displays the channel selection screen.

When the user performs a selection operation on video channel information displayed on the channel selection screen, a transition is made to a viewing screen of the video channel on which the selection operation was performed. That is, the display control unit 25 causes the game video of the channel selected by the user from among the plurality of videos displayed on the channel selection screen to be displayed on the viewing terminal of the user. At this time, if the reception of votes from viewers for the game video has not yet been completed, information indicating a plurality of voting targets is displayed on the viewing terminal. Note that even after the reception of votes from viewers has ended, a plurality of voting targets may be displayed, and a message that the reception of votes has ended may be displayed on the screen.

The reception unit 3 receives votes for any one of the plurality of voting objects from a plurality of viewing terminals including a first viewing terminal and a second viewing terminal. Voting targets are, for example, game objects and game characters that influence game events. Voting targets are, for example, objects that can be placed on the game field, that can be acquired by the player character operated by the player and used for attack or defense, or in-game objects that can be equipped to the player character. There are some. The voting object may be, for example, a game character operated by the player, or an enemy character that competes against the game character operated by the player. An example of the reception section 3 is a reception section 26 described later.

The control unit 4 controls the progress of the game based on the received votes. The control unit 4 controls, for example, game conditions at a predetermined time point in the game. The game conditions at a predetermined point in the progress of the game include, for example, conditions (initial conditions) at the start of the game (for example, at the start of a battle between players), and the timing (initial conditions) at the start of an event during the game (during a battle). conditions, etc. at the time of event start). Further, an example of controlling such game conditions includes placing a game object or the like determined by voting on the game field at the start of the game (at the start of the battle). For example, the control unit 4 may control the game object or game character determined by voting to be usable by the player, or may cause the game character determined by voting to compete against the player as an enemy character. An example of the control unit 4 is a game environment control unit 23, which will be described later.

With this configuration, a viewer who watches a distributed video of a game played by a plurality of players can intervene in the game.

The display control unit 25 specifies a first terminal that displays a first video associated with the first player based on at least one of the information or operation of the first player among the plurality of voting targets. A first voting target is displayed in a first manner, and a third voting target different from the first voting target is displayed in a second manner.

The first voting target is, for example, a voting target for which a designation operation has been received from the first player among a plurality of voting targets displayed on the first terminal. The control unit 4 receives a designation operation for any voting target from the first player among the plurality of voting targets, and specifies the designated voting target as the first voting target. The first player can, for example, specify some of the plurality of voting objects up to a predetermined upper limit. For example, the first player can specify a voting target corresponding to a game object that he/she wants to use in the game.

The first voting target may be, for example, a voting target specified based on the first user's information. For example, the first voting target may be specified based on the player group to which the first user belongs, or the player rank or level of the first user. For example, a voting target that is set in association with a player group to which the first user belongs may be specified as the first voting target. For example, if the player rank of the first user is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (or less than or equal to a predetermined value), a predetermined voting target may be specified as the first voting target. Further, the first user's information may include information regarding the first user's play history.

The first voting target may be, for example, a voting target specified based on the play history of the first player among a plurality of voting targets displayed on the first terminal. For example, a voting target specified by the first player during a predetermined period in the past (for example, one week before the current time) may be specified as the first voting target. Furthermore, among the plurality of voting targets, a voting target that has been specified relatively many times by the first player in a predetermined period in the past may be specified as the first voting target. Further, the first voting target may be specified based on a game object or a game character that the first player has used in the past or present. Further, the first voting target may be specified based on the first player's past game play results (for example, wins and losses). For example, based on the parameters (attributes, usable techniques, etc.) of the player character selected by the first player as a character to be used in game play, an object that is compatible with the player character (enhancing the play effect) is selected as the first player character. You may specify it as a voting target. For example, an object that the first player has selected as an object (weapon) to use in a game play in the past has achieved good results in the game play (a relatively large number of wins over other players compared to other objects). may be specified as the first voting target.

The third voting target is at least one voting target different from the first voting target among the plurality of voting targets displayed on the first terminal. The third voting target may be, for example, all the voting targets except the first voting target among the plurality of voting targets displayed on the first terminal. The third voting target may be, for example, all voting targets other than the first voting target and the second voting target among the plurality of voting targets displayed on the first terminal.

The display control unit 25 also specifies a second terminal that displays a second video associated with the second player based on at least one of the information or operation of the second player among the plurality of voting targets. A second voting target to be voted on is displayed in the first manner, and a fourth voting target different from the second voting target is displayed in the second manner.

The second voting target is, for example, a voting target for which a designation operation has been received from the second player among a plurality of voting targets displayed on the second terminal. The control unit 4 receives a designation operation for any voting target from the second player among the plurality of voting targets, and specifies the specified voting target as the second voting target. The second player can, for example, specify some of the plurality of voting objects up to a predetermined upper limit. The second player can, for example, specify a voting target corresponding to a game object that he/she wants to use in the game.

The second voting target may be, for example, a voting target specified based on the second user's information. For example, the second voting target may be specified based on the player group to which the second user belongs, or the player rank or level of the second user. For example, a voting target that is set in association with a player group to which the second user belongs may be specified as the second voting target. For example, if the player rank of the second user is greater than or equal to a predetermined value (or less than or equal to a predetermined value), the predetermined voting target may be specified as the second voting target. Further, the second user's information may include information regarding the second user's play history.

The second voting target may be, for example, a voting target specified based on the play history of the second player among a plurality of voting targets displayed on the second terminal. For example, a voting target designated by the second player during a predetermined period in the past (for example, one week before the current time) may be specified as the second voting target. Furthermore, among the plurality of voting targets, a voting target that has been specified relatively many times by the second player in a predetermined period in the past may be specified as the second voting target. Further, the second voting target may be specified based on a game object or a game character that the second player has used in the past or present. Further, the second voting target may be specified based on the second player's past game play results (for example, wins and losses). For example, based on the parameters (attributes, usable techniques, etc.) of the player character selected by the second player as a character to be used in game play, an object that is compatible with the player character (enhancing the play effect) is selected as the second player character. You may specify it as a voting target. Also, for example, an object that the second player has selected as an object (weapon) to use in a game play in the past and has achieved good results in the game play (relatively has a large number of wins over other players compared to other objects) may be specified as the second voting target.

The fourth voting target is at least one voting target different from the second voting target among the plurality of voting targets displayed on the second terminal. The fourth voting target may be, for example, all voting targets except for the second voting target among the plurality of voting targets displayed on the second terminal. The fourth voting target may be, for example, all voting targets other than the first voting target and the second voting target among the plurality of voting targets displayed on the second terminal.

The first mode and the second mode are different display modes, for example, the first voting target (second voting target) is displayed in the first format, and the third voting target (fourth voting target) is displayed in the second format. By displaying the information, it is possible to display each voting object in an identifiable manner. The first aspect and the second aspect may be different from each other in the characters that display the voting object, the color or blinking state of the symbol, the mark displayed together with the voting object, and the like. The display in the first mode is, for example, highlighted display such as blinking characters or symbols indicating voting targets or surrounding them with a thick frame. The display in the first mode may be, for example, a display indicating that the player is a voting target associated with the video being displayed on the viewing terminal. For example, on a first terminal where a video of the first player is played, the first voting target associated with the first player is displayed in the first manner, and on a second terminal where a video of the second player is played, the first voting target associated with the first player is displayed in the second manner. The linked second voting target is displayed in the first form. As a first aspect, the display control unit 25 indicates that the voting target is associated with the player by, for example, attaching to the voting target the name of the player associated with the voting target or a color or a mark representing the player. The display in the second mode is, for example, a normal display without highlighting or displaying in relation to a specific player. That is, the voting targets displayed in the first mode are displayed on the terminal so as to be more emphasized than the voting targets displayed in the second mode. The display control unit 25 displays a specific voting target on the viewer terminal with emphasis on the voting target compared to other voting targets by changing the display mode of the voting target characters and symbols. Note that in this embodiment, an example will be described in which the first aspect is highlighted and the second aspect is normal display, but the first aspect may be normal display and the second aspect is highlighted, or the first aspect may be displayed as normal display. The first highlighted display and the second aspect may be a second highlighted display different from the first highlighted display.

With this configuration, for each viewing terminal, the voting target that is specified based on at least one of the information or operation of the player associated with the video being displayed is different from other voting targets. Since the information is displayed in various formats, it is possible to provide users of each viewing terminal with information that can be used as a reference for voting.

The display control unit 25 may cause the first terminal to display the second voting target among the plurality of voting targets in a third manner. Further, the display control unit 25 may cause the second terminal to display the first voting target among the plurality of voting targets in a third manner. The third aspect is a display aspect that is different from both the first aspect and the second aspect. For example, by displaying the first voting target (second voting target) in the first mode and displaying the second voting target (first voting target) in the third mode, each voting target can be displayed in a distinguishable manner. is possible. Further, by displaying the third voting target (fourth voting target) in the second mode and displaying the second voting target (first voting target) in the third mode, each voting target is displayed in a distinguishable manner. Is possible. The display in the third mode is, for example, a display indicating that the voting target is associated with a player different from the player associated with the video displayed on the viewing terminal. For example, on a first terminal where a video of the first player is played, the second voting target associated with the second player is displayed in a third manner, and on a second terminal where a video of the second player is played, the second voting target associated with the second player is displayed on the first terminal. The linked first voting target is displayed in a third manner. As a third aspect, the display control unit 25 indicates that the voting target is associated with the player by, for example, attaching to the voting target a name of the player associated with the voting target or a color or a mark representing the player. Specifically, the display control unit 25 may display voting targets specified by each of the other players different from the first player in a different manner for each player in the first video. This makes it easy for viewers to identify voting targets that are tied to the player they are watching, voting targets that are tied to players who are opponents of the player they are watching, and other voting targets. This can be used as a reference when choosing where to vote.

The control unit 4 may arrange objects corresponding to one or more voting targets with a large number of votes in the game space at a ratio according to the number of votes of each of the one or more voting targets. For example, if the percentage of votes for the top three places is Object A: 60%, Object B: 30%, and Object C: 10%, there will be 6 objects A, 3 objects B, and 3 objects on the game field. One C may be arranged.

With this configuration, the influence according to the number of viewers' votes is reflected in the game (dead votes that are not reflected in the game can be reduced), which stimulates the viewers' desire to vote and increases their voting behavior. It is expected that this will encourage

The reception unit 3 may permit voting on the viewing terminal every time the video is continuously played back for a predetermined period of time on the viewing terminal.

With this configuration, viewers must watch the video for a predetermined amount of time in order to vote, which increases the viewer's desire to watch the distributed video and contributes to increasing the viewing time. can be expected.

The reception unit 3 may accept votes for voting targets in one or both of the first video and the second video from any of the viewing terminals for the same voting period. Further, the control unit 4 causes the voting status for a specific voting target to be displayed on any viewing terminal in the first video, and does not display the voting status for a specific voting target on any viewing terminal in the second video. You can do it like this.

With this configuration, viewers can switch the screen to determine which player's viewing screen they want to watch the video on, and they can also vote for each player through the switched viewing screen of each player. I can do it. Alternatively, the viewer may only be able to check the voting status of one of the players they support, and may not be able to check the voting status of other players.

The control unit 4 prohibits the viewing terminal that played the first video for a first predetermined time (for example, the time until the end of the voting period) from posting information regarding the second video for a second predetermined time. It's okay.

With this configuration, for example, a viewer who has viewed the first player's strategy may post something that reveals the strategy on the second player's viewing screen, thereby influencing the votes of other viewers. can be prevented.

The plurality of voting targets include a first voting target specified based on at least one of the first player's information or operation, and a second voting target specified based on at least one of the second player's information or operation. including. The control unit 4 sets the game conditions based on the number of votes for the first voting target and the number of votes for the second voting target, reflecting one of the first voting target and the second voting target. control.
Here, the voting target for which a designation operation has been received from the player is, for example, a voting target arbitrarily selected by the player from among predetermined voting targets, or a voting target in addition to the predetermined voting target. It may be a new voting target arbitrarily selected and added from objects owned by .

With this configuration, the player may specify a voting target (object) that he/she desires. Further, only the voting object with the larger number of votes among the number of votes for the first voting object and the number of votes for the second voting object may be reflected in the game. By reflecting only one voting destination in the game, it is possible, for example, to create a voting battle in which viewers who support each player compete for the number of votes, increasing the taste of voting and allowing viewers to vote. Can improve motivation.

The control unit 4 may reduce the number of votes for the first voting target in response to the operation of selecting the first voting target received from the viewing terminal.

With this configuration, for example, a viewer who supports the first player's opponent player can prevent the object specified by the first player from being selected, that is, the viewer can intervene in the game. Therefore, it is possible to increase the viewer's desire to watch the game.

The plurality of voting targets may include a first voting target designated by the first player and a second voting target designated by the second player. At this time, the control unit 4 controls the weighting of votes for each of the first voting target and the second voting target according to the difference between the first player's parameters and the second player's parameters, and reflects the weighting in the voting results. You may. The parameters related to the player may be the player character's attack power, defense power, stamina, HP, popularity rank, etc., or may be information about the player's own popularity and skills, strength rank information about the player, etc. good. For weighting, for example, the larger the parameter difference, the more preferential the voting may be given to the player with the smaller parameter value. Specifically, when the parameter difference exceeds the first threshold, the number of votes for the player with the smaller parameter value may be multiplied by M (M=2, 3, 4, . . . ).

With this configuration, if there is a difference in skills or abilities between players, by setting a handicap to adjust the difference, even weak players can play on equal terms with strong players. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from leaving the game. Furthermore, since the door can be opened more, players with less experience can be encouraged to participate.

The control unit 4 grants a privilege related to the first player to viewers who meet a predetermined condition regarding voting for the first video, and receives votes from viewers whose amount of privileges is equal to or greater than a predetermined value as a privilege. Votes may be weighted to be given preferential treatment compared to votes from viewers whose holding amount is less than a predetermined value. Here, preferential treatment may be, for example, weighted so that the counted number of votes from the viewer is multiplied by a predetermined number (for example, twice, tripled, etc.). Further, for example, in a case where a predetermined video viewing time is required to acquire the voting right, the video viewing time until the voting right can be acquired may be reduced to 1/2, 1/3, or the like. Further, for example, in a case where the maximum number of votes per viewer is regulated, the maximum number of votes per viewer may be multiplied by a predetermined number (eg, doubled, tripled, etc.).

With this configuration, viewers who vote are given benefits related to the player they voted for (for example, the player that the viewer is rooting for), and the viewer is given benefits related to the player they are rooting for (for example, the player that the viewer is rooting for), and the viewer is given benefits depending on the accumulated amount of benefits held. Since it is possible to give preferential treatment to the votes of viewers, viewers can continue to vote, and it is possible to prevent viewers from leaving.

The reception unit 3 accepts a first vote for determining the type of object corresponding to the voting target and a second vote for determining the timing of placing the object of the type determined in the first vote in the game space. It's okay. An example of when to place an object in the game space is when the accumulated damage of the supporting player character exceeds a predetermined value, such as placing a recovery object or an object specialized for attack power. good.

With this configuration, not only the type of object but also the timing at which the object is placed is determined by votes from the viewers, so it is possible to increase the degree of viewer involvement in the game. Depending on the timing of placing objects, it can have a big impact on the battle situation, making the battle more interesting and stimulating the interest of viewers.

The control unit 4 may arrange the object corresponding to the voting target in a manner based on an instruction from a viewing terminal determined based on the number of votes for the object. For example, the position in the game space where the object is to be placed and the timing of the placement may be determined based on instructions from the viewer who voted the most for the object.

With this configuration, the votes of viewers with a large number of votes greatly influence the game, so it is possible to encourage the viewers' desire to vote.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the network configuration of the game play video distribution system in this embodiment. The game play video distribution system 11 includes one or more terminal devices (hereinafter referred to as "viewer terminals") 12, a server device (hereinafter referred to as "server") 15, and one or more terminal devices (hereinafter referred to as "player terminals"). 16, including a communication network 17. The viewer terminal 12, server 15, and player terminal 16 are connected via a communication network 17 so that they can communicate with each other.

The player terminal 16 is a terminal device operated by a player who plays the game program in this embodiment. The player terminal 16 is an electronic terminal device, such as a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a mobile phone, that has a communication function and can be connected to a communication network.

The player terminal 16 has a web browser installed therein for viewing information on the Internet. A web browser is software for connecting to a web server, and has functions such as displaying web pages and following hyperlinks. The player terminal 16 can display images generated by the server 15 via a web browser.

In the following, the player terminal 16 used by the first player is referred to as a player terminal 16a. Further, the player terminal 16 used by the second player is referred to as a player terminal 16b.

The viewer terminal 12 is, for example, a mobile electronic terminal device such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or a mobile phone that has a communication function that can be connected to a communication network. The viewer terminal 12 includes an operation display section 13, a microphone for inputting sound, a speaker for outputting sound, and the like. The operation display unit 13 is a device that allows input operations to the screen 14 and displays images on the screen 14, and is, for example, a touch panel display. Note that the viewer terminal 12 may be a so-called personal computer. A web browser for viewing information on the Internet is installed on the viewer terminal 12.

Note that, hereinafter, the viewer terminal 12 used by the first viewer will be referred to as a viewer terminal 12a, and the operation display section 13 and screen 14 of the viewer terminal 12a will be referred to as an operation display section 13a and a screen 14a, respectively. Further, the viewer terminal 12 used by the second viewer is referred to as a viewer terminal 12b, and the operation display section 13 and screen 14 of the viewer terminal 12b are respectively referred to as an operation display section 13b and a screen 14b.

The server 15 is an information processing device that distributes videos of the play environment and play status of the game program according to the present embodiment, and manages votes received from viewers. For example, the server 15 manages information regarding players who use the game program (for example, play contents, status information of characters being played, point information, etc.) and information regarding billing. The server 15 also manages screen display control during competitive play between players, and calculation and management of damage to characters (player characters) operated by each player. The server 15 also solicits voting candidates from the viewers, selects some voting candidates from the viewers and accepts which of the selected voting targets to vote for, and collects votes from the viewers. Control the game conditions according to the results. Further, the server 15 distributes a video of a screen where player characters compete against each other to the viewer terminal 12.

The server 15 may be a server system made up of one or more physical information processing devices, or a virtual server system made up of one or more virtual server devices.

Here, an overview of an example of the game in this embodiment will be explained. The player operates the player terminal 16 to access the game according to the present embodiment using a web browser, and starts the game. Players can live stream the game screen they are playing at any time via a video distribution service.

Next, the flow up to the battle with other players will be explained. First, each player selects the equipment of the player character, checks the equipment and status, and selects the player character who will be an ally, etc. on the screen before the actual competitive play screen (for example, lobby screen, etc.). It may also be possible to invite other player characters, organize members to form a group, select an opponent group, select a battle stage, etc. The composition of members forming a group includes joining the group, leaving the group, etc. By selecting an opponent group, matching is completed and players (for example, 3 players x 4 teams) appear to participate in the match. Note that if the number of participants is less than the capacity, the number of participants may be supplemented with non-player characters (NPCs).

Next, each player sets the player character that he or she will operate, the objects that they will bring to the battle stage, and the like. This determines the external design of the player character.

Next, since a predetermined voting time is set after the player selects the battle stage, the server 15 accepts votes from the viewers for objects they wish to supply to the player they support during that period. At this time, viewers can vote while considering the characteristics and compatibility of each player character. Furthermore, depending on the settings, viewers may be able to vote as many votes as they like. The player is influenced by the voting results depending on the characteristics and play style of the player's character, or depending on the compatibility with the stage.

Next, the battle will be explained. When a match begins, each player can acquire and equip obtainable objects placed on the game field. Objects placed on the game field include objects determined by voting results. Each player can also acquire an object determined by the voting results for his or her player character and use it as a weapon to attack.

Here, the voting system in this embodiment will be explained. Voting, for example, is for determining what object should be placed on the field at the start of the game. For example, voting may be based on posts entered in a comment input field of a video distribution service.

The server 15 displays N types of objects randomly selected from more than N types of objects (N is a positive integer) on the game screen, and viewers can vote for which object from among the N types of objects. Consider whether to do so. The server 15 receives the object name that the viewer wants to place in the field via the comment input field of the video distribution service. When a viewer enters text in the comment field and recognizes a predetermined character string corresponding to the object name, it is counted as one vote. In principle, viewers may be allowed to vote as many votes as they like.

The server 15 aggregates the voting results, ranks each object by the number of votes received, and places the top K types of objects (K is a positive integer, K<N) at random positions on the game field. . For example, let K=3.

At this time, the number of objects arranged may also reflect the ratio of the number of votes. For example, consider a case where object A: 60 votes, object B: 30 votes, object C: 10 votes, object D: 5 votes, object E: 5 votes, and other objects: 0 votes. In this case, objects A (60%), B (30%), and C (10%), which are the top three in terms of vote percentage, are placed, and D, E, and other objects are not placed.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of functional blocks of the game play video distribution system 11 in this embodiment. The server 15 includes a control section 21, a storage section 28, and a communication section 29. The communication unit 29 is an interface that enables communication with devices connected to the communication network 17. Here, the communication unit 29 communicates with the viewer terminals 12 (12a, 12b, . . . ) and the player terminals 16 (16a, 16b, . . . ) via the communication network 17.

The control unit 21 is a calculation device (processor) that controls the operation of the server 15 as a whole. For example, the control unit 21 executes processing in response to requests from the viewer terminal 12 and the player terminal 16, and returns execution results to the viewer terminal 12 and the player terminal 16, respectively. Specifically, the control unit 21 authenticates players who play the game, shares screen information used among players when multiple players play, manages play content, and manages billing. The game controller 100 performs controls such as running a game, managing votes from viewers, and distributing video of the game screen to the viewer terminal 12.

The control unit 21 functions as a player-side control unit 22 and a viewer-side control unit 24 by executing the program according to the present embodiment. The player-side control unit 22 controls the interface for the player and the game in general, such as input/output processing on the player side, display control of the game screen, control of output music, and control of game operations during a battle.

The player side control section 22 includes a game environment control section 23. The game environment control unit 23 controls the game conditions at a predetermined point in the progress of the game, for example, according to the votes of viewers watching the game video. The game conditions at a predetermined point in the progress of the game include, for example, conditions (initial conditions) at the start of the game (for example, at the start of a battle between players), and the timing (initial conditions) at the start of an event during the game (during a battle). conditions, etc. at the time of event start). Further, an example of controlling such game conditions includes placing an object or the like on the game field at the start of the game (at the start of a battle).

Further, the game environment control unit 23 may arrange the object corresponding to the voting target in a manner based on an instruction from the viewing terminal determined based on the number of votes for the object. For example, the placement and timing of placement of an object may be determined based on instructions from the viewer who voted for the object the most.

The viewer-side control unit 24 performs processes such as distributing game screens to viewers, accepting votes from viewers, aggregating the received votes, and determining voting results according to the aggregation results. The viewer-side control section 24 includes a display control section 25, a reception section 26, and a voting processing section 27.

The display control unit 25 controls the application program of the video distribution service to display the distribution screen on the viewer terminal 12 via the web browser, and displays the voting target display area and comment input provided on the distribution screen. Control fields and control the distribution of video of the game screen.

The reception unit 26 receives votes from the viewer terminals 12. Note that the reception unit 3 may permit voting on the viewer terminal 12 every time the video is continuously played back on the viewer terminal 12 for a predetermined period of time. The reception unit 26 also accepts posting of information regarding the second video for a second predetermined time from the viewer terminal 12 that played the first video for a first predetermined time (for example, the time until the end of the voting period, etc.). In other words, it may be prohibited.

The voting processing unit 27 aggregates the received votes to determine the voting results, weights the votes, and the like. In addition, the voting processing unit 27 reduces the number of votes for the first voting target in response to the operation for selecting the first voting target received from the viewer terminal 12 so that the object designated by a strong player is not selected. It's okay.

In addition, the voting processing unit 27 grants benefits related to the first player to viewers who meet predetermined conditions regarding voting for the first video, and votes from viewers whose amount of benefits is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. Votes may be weighted to be given preferential treatment compared to votes from viewers whose amount of benefits is less than a predetermined value.

The storage unit 28 stores programs (including a game program, a video distribution service program, an application program interface (API), etc.) according to the present embodiment, an operating system (OS), and other programs. Furthermore, the storage unit 28 stores game element data and other various data. As game element data, for example, player information, player character setting information, player character parameter information, viewer parameter information, background data, object data, item data, effect data, audio data, etc. are stored. Here, the data includes not only status information and character data but also graphical data.

The player information includes account information, billing information, etc. of each player. The player character setting information includes information regarding the player character selected by the player, information regarding objects (weapons, armor, etc.) to be equipped to the player character, and the like. The player character parameter information includes, for example, parameters such as the player character's attack power, defense power, and stamina. The viewer parameter information includes viewing time, number of views, number of votes, etc. for each viewer.

The background data includes, for example, data related to the background of a game stage such as a game field. The object data includes object data such as a player character object, a connection object, and other objects. When the player character acquires an object during the game, the player character's attack power, defense power, and stamina increase temporarily or permanently, or a predetermined status parameter increases. Objects include, for example, objects for weapons, recovery items that recover stamina parameters, and parameter enhancement items that temporarily or permanently improve attack power, defense power, and the like.

The effect data is, for example, data related to an effect image, a combination technique, etc. related to an attack when repelling an enemy player object. The audio data is data related to music played while playing the game, sound effects used in various scenes, and the like.

FIG. 4 is an example of a viewing screen displayed on a viewer terminal in this embodiment when voting is accepted. FIG. 4(A) is an example of a support player selection screen for selecting a player to support. The viewer accesses a predetermined website via a web browser installed on the viewer's terminal, selects and accesses a channel hosted by a predetermined player and distributes game videos from the website, and then accesses the A support player selection screen 31 of 4(A) is displayed. Here, for example, it is assumed that the first player opens the channel as a host.

The support player selection screen 31 is provided with player selection buttons 32 (first player selection button 32a, second player selection button 32b, . . . ) corresponding to each player. When one of the player selection buttons 32 is pressed, on the subsequent screen, it is possible to vote for an object to be provided to the player corresponding to the selected player selection button 32. That is, the player selection button 32 allows the player to select a player to support and view the game screen from the player's side. In the case of FIG. 4A, the viewer presses the first player selection button 32a if he or she wants to support the first player, and presses the second player selection button 32b if he or she wants to support the second player. In this example, two players are distributing, but three or more players may be distributing, and the number of selection buttons 32 corresponding to the number of players are displayed on the support player selection screen 31. Good too. Further, the player selection button 32 may be displayed on a specific player's viewing screen as shown in FIG. 4(B) or FIG. 5.

FIG. 4(B) is an example of the first player's viewing screen when voting for objects desired to be placed on the game field. In FIG. 4A, when any player selection button 32 is pressed, a player-side viewing screen corresponding to that player selection button 32 is displayed. In FIG. 4A, for example, when the first player selection button 32a is pressed, the first player side viewing screen 41 is displayed, and when the second player selection button 32b is pressed, the second player side viewing screen is displayed. .

The first player side viewing screen 41 includes a selected player side viewing screen label display section 42, a comment field 43, a message display section 48, and a candidate object display field 49. The selected player side viewing screen label display section 42 is a label display for determining which player is selected. As an example, the message display section 48 displays a message saying, "Please select the object you would like to place in the field from the following objects and vote for it." For example, N (for example, N=25) objects are randomly selected and displayed in the candidate object display field 49.

The comment field 43 includes a viewer identification label 44 , a post display section 45 , a post input field 46 , and a post button 47 . In FIG. 4A, the viewer identification label 44 displays, for example, a label (for example, an icon image) that identifies the viewer who pressed the first player selection button 32a. The post display section 45 displays the content posted by the viewer identified by the viewer identification label 44. In the posting input field 46, the content to be posted can be entered in text. The post button 47 can post the content input in the post input field 46 and display it on the post display section 45.

Each viewer selects an object (voting target) to be placed in the field from the candidate object display field 49 according to the message displayed on the message display section 48, and enters the characters ( text) and press the post input field 46. When text is input into the post input field 46, if a predetermined character string is recognized, the object corresponding to it is identified and counted as one vote for that object. The reception of votes for this desired object (voting target) is carried out for a predetermined period of time. The first player side viewing screen 41 may include a voting status display section that shows the current voting status (how many votes have been received for which object, etc.) on the first player side.

As shown in FIG. 4(A), depending on which player selection button 32 is pressed, the viewer can switch the viewing screen of which player to view the screen, and the screen of each switched player. You can vote for each player via the viewing screen.

In addition, viewers can only watch the viewing screen of the player they support, and cannot view the viewing screen of other players, so that they will not be able to check the voting status of other players. You can also do this. In addition, viewers can freely switch which player's viewing screen they want to view, but they can only see the vote status (how many votes have been received for which object, etc.) for one player (the player they want to support). You can also do this.

Furthermore, the viewing terminal that has played back the first player's viewing screen for a predetermined period of time (for example, the time until the end of the voting period) may prohibit posting on the second player's viewing screen for a predetermined period of time. At this time, the viewing terminal that has played back the first player side viewing screen for a predetermined time may be configured such that the second player selection button 32b cannot be pressed for a predetermined time in FIG. 4(A).

FIG. 5(A) is another example of the viewing screen on the first player side when voting for objects desired to be placed on the game field. In this example, since the first player specifies the car object, the car object is specified as the first voting target. Furthermore, since the second player has specified the tree object, the tree object is specified as the second voting target. The display control unit 25 highlights the car object by displaying the frame line of the car object thicker than the frame lines of other objects on the first player side viewing screen 41 . In addition, the display control unit 25 displays a symbol "α" as a mark representing the first player near the car object on the first player side viewing screen 41, thereby indicating that the car object is designated as the first player. Display a message indicating that the item is eligible for voting. Such a display mode is an example of the first mode. In addition, the display control unit 25 displays a symbol "β" as a mark representing the second player near the tree object on the first player side viewing screen 41, thereby indicating that the tree object is designated as the second player. Display a message indicating that the item is eligible for voting. Such a display mode is an example of the third mode. Thereby, the first voting target, the second voting target, and the other voting targets are displayed in a distinguishable manner for the user viewing the first player side viewing screen.

FIG. 5(B) is an example of the viewing screen on the second player side. The display control unit 25 highlights the tree object by displaying the frame line of the tree object thicker than the frame lines of other objects on the second player side viewing screen. In addition, the display control unit 25 displays a symbol "β" as a mark representing the second player near the tree object on the second player side viewing screen, so that the tree object is designated as the second player. Display a message indicating that it is a target. Such a display mode is an example of the first mode. In addition, the display control unit 25 displays a symbol "α" as a mark representing the first player near the car object on the second player side viewing screen, so that the car object is designated as the first player. Display a message indicating that it is a target. Such a display mode is an example of the third mode. Thereby, the first voting target, the second voting target, and the other voting targets are displayed in a distinguishable manner for the user viewing the second player side viewing screen.

FIG. 6 is an example of the selected player's viewing screen at the start of the game in this embodiment. In FIG. 4(B), after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the first player side viewing screen 41 of FIG. 6 is displayed. The first player side viewing screen 41 in FIG. 6 includes a selected player side viewing screen label display section 42, a comment field 43, and a distributed video display section 61. Components other than the distributed video display section 61 are the same as those described with reference to FIG. 4, so the description thereof will be omitted.

The video distributed on the distribution video display section 61 includes at least the game screen that the player who is the distributor is watching to play. In the example of FIG. 6, the distribution video display section 61 displays the game screen at the time the game starts. For example, on the game field 62, a first player character 63 operated by a first player and a second player character 64 operated by a second player are arranged. As a result of the votes received in FIG. 4B, the objects (car object 65, gas tank object 66, block object 67) with the highest number of votes (for example, K = 3) are arranged. .

Each player character can acquire any object placed on the game field 62 and use it in a battle. Note that on the selected player's viewing screen of the corresponding player, the object determined by voting may be acquired and used only by the player character of the corresponding player.

FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram of the game play video distribution system in this embodiment. Each player accesses the server 15 via the web browser installed on the player terminal 16, logs into the game in the game play video distribution system 11, and makes an entry for competing (S1). That is, each player can invite other player characters such as ally player characters, organize members to form a group, and select an opponent group on the lobby screen etc. via the web browser installed on the player terminal 16. etc.

The server 15 (player-side control unit 22) matches players who have entered to compete (S2), and notifies each player terminal 16 that the opponent has been determined (S3).

Next, each player performs operations to select his or her own player character, select its equipment, and make other settings via the Web browser installed on the player terminal 16 (S4).

The server 15 (player-side control unit 22) performs settings for the player character, its equipment, and other settings in response to the operation in S4 from each player (S5). The server 15 (voting processing unit 27) starts accepting input from viewers of objects they wish to place on the game field (S6). At this time, the server 15 (voting processing unit 27) notifies the player terminal 16 of waiting for voting (S7).

On the other hand, the viewer accesses the website that provides the game play video distribution system 11 via the web browser installed on the viewer terminal 12 (S8).

The server 15 (display control unit 25) displays a list of competing player characters in a selectable format (S9). In the case of this embodiment, as explained in the support player selection screen 31 of FIG. ) is displayed in the format.

The viewer selects and presses the player selection button 32 (for example, the first player selection button 32a) corresponding to the player he or she wishes to support (for example, the first player) from the plurality of player selection buttons 32 (S10). .

The server 15 (display control unit 25) causes the viewer terminal 12 to display a first player side viewing screen 41 as shown in FIG. 4(B). At this time, the server 15 (display control unit 25) randomly selects N (for example, N=25) objects (types) from objects exceeding N types set in advance, and displays them in the candidate object display field 49. Display (S11).

Each viewer selects an object to be placed in the post input field 46 from the candidate object display field 49 in accordance with the message displayed on the message display section 48 . The viewer inputs characters (text) corresponding to the selected voting object into the posting input field 46 and presses the posting button 47 to vote (S12). When text is input to the post input field 46, when the reception unit 26 recognizes a predetermined character string, it specifies the object corresponding to it, and the voting processing unit 27 counts it as one vote for that object.

The server 15 (reception unit 26) accepts the posts (votes) in S15 from each viewer terminal 12 until a predetermined period of time has elapsed. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the server 15 (voting processing unit 27) performs vote tally processing (S13). In S13, for example, the server 15 (voting processing unit 27) totals the votes collected in voting result S12. The server 15 (game environment control unit 23) controls game conditions based on the tallied voting results.

The server 15 (game environment control unit 23) notifies the player terminal 16 of the start of the game (S14), and controls the operating environment during competitive game play. At the same time, the server 15 (display control unit 25) distributes the video of the game being played to the viewer terminal 12 (S15).

Upon receiving the game start notification from the server 15, the player operates the player terminal 16 to play the competitive game (S16). During this play, the server 15 (display control unit 25) distributes a video of the game being played.

Note that in S11, the server 15 (display control unit 25) randomly selects N (for example, N=25) objects (types) from over N types of objects and displays them in the candidate object display field 49. It is not limited to this. For example, after the screen transitions from the support player selection screen in FIG. 4A to the first player side viewing screen 41, the server 15 (display control unit 25) receives an object from the viewer that the viewer desires to place on the game field. It may also be accepted by posting. The server 15 (reception unit 26) accepts the posts from each viewer terminal 12 until a predetermined period of time has elapsed. After a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the server 15 (display control unit 25) performs a lottery from objects solicited from viewers, selects N (for example, N=25) objects from the lottery, and displays them on the viewer terminal 12. A first player side viewing screen 41 as shown in 4(B) may be displayed.

Next, an example regarding variations of the vote tallying process described in S13 will be described below.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the vote tallying process (S13) in Example 1 of the present embodiment. The reception unit 26 accepts votes from the viewer terminals 12 until a predetermined period of time has passed (NO in S21 and S22).

After a predetermined period of time has elapsed (YES in S22), the voting processing unit 27 finishes accepting votes (S23) and tallies the voting results (S24). The game environment control unit 23 controls game conditions based on the tallied voting results (S25). Game conditions at a predetermined point in the progress of the game include, for example, conditions (initial conditions) at the start of the game (for example, at the start of a battle between players), and the timing of the start of an event during the game (at the start of an event). Including conditions etc. Furthermore, the conditions are not limited to those at the start of the battle; for example, in the beginning of the battle (until 1/3 of the battle time has elapsed), in the middle (from 1/3 of the battle time until 2/3) 3), the final stage (after 2/3 of the match time has elapsed), etc. The condition may also be after a predetermined period of time has passed since the start of the battle, when a specific game event occurs, or when a player character who is not unable to compete due to the battle (surviving character) This may be the case when the number of characters reaches a predetermined value, or the parameter (HP, damage accumulation value, etc.) of a specific player character reaches a predetermined value. Furthermore, an example of controlling such game conditions may include placing an object or the like on the game field at the start of the game (at the start of a battle).

For example, in S24, the voting processing unit 27 determines the K-highest objects from the highest number of votes as a result of the counting. The game environment control unit 23 places the determined object on the game field, as described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the vote tallying process (S13) in Example 2 of this embodiment. In the second embodiment, the player specifies an object for which he wants the viewers to vote, and the viewers vote for the specified object, and only the objects specified by one of the players are displayed in the game according to the number of votes. Let me explain an example where it is not reflected.

The game environment control unit 23 receives an object name specified by the player from the player terminal 16 (S31). The display control unit 25 sets the object name for which the designation operation has been received from the player as a voting target, and displays it on the viewer terminal 12 (S32). Here, accepting the object name specified by the player means, for example, that the player may select any one of the N objects (voting targets) displayed in the candidate object display field 49. However, object names that are not included in the N voting targets may be selected from objects owned by the player and added as voting targets. Hereinafter, an object designated as a voting target by the first player will be referred to as a first voting target, and an object designated as a voting target by the second player will be referred to as a second voting target.

Further, when the viewer is viewing, for example, the first player's viewing screen, the display control unit 25 displays the first voting target specified by the first player in a manner different from other voting targets (first voting target). The second voting target specified by the second player may be displayed on the second viewing terminal in a different manner (first aspect) from the other voting targets. For example, an aspect different from other voting targets may include changing the color of the first voting target specified by the first player on the first player side viewing screen 41 shown in FIG. 4(B), or changing the color of the first voting target specified by the first player, The first voting target may be highlighted, such as by surrounding it. Alternatively, an aspect different from other voting targets is, for example, an aspect that is selected by default on the first player side viewing screen 41 shown in FIG. This may be done by displaying an icon corresponding to the first voting target. The same applies to the display mode of the second voting target on the second player side viewing screen. By highlighting the voting targets for which the designation operation has been received from the first player on the first terminal, and highlighting the voting targets for which the designation operation has been received from the second player as the second voting targets on the second terminal, each player can It is possible to make the viewer of the video of the player recognize the object for which the viewer would like the viewer to vote, and it is possible to provide information useful for voting to the users of each viewing terminal.

Here, the voting target for which the designation operation has been received from the first player is the first voting target, and the voting target for which the designation operation has been received from the second player is the second voting target, and is displayed on the first viewing terminal and the second viewing terminal. Although an example has been described in which the first voting target and the second voting target are specified by other methods. For example, the display control unit 25 may cause the viewer terminal 12 to display voting targets specified based on information about each player. Further, the display control unit 25 may cause the viewer terminal 12 to display voting targets specified based on the play history of each player.

On the first player side viewing screen 41, the display control unit 25 causes the first voting target to be displayed in the first mode, the second voting target to be displayed in the third mode among the plurality of voting targets, and the other voting targets to be displayed in the third mode. may be displayed in the second mode. Similarly, on the second player side viewing screen, the display control unit 25 causes the second voting target to be displayed in the first mode, the first voting target to be displayed in the third mode, and the other voting targets to be displayed in the third mode. The voting targets may be displayed in a second manner. This makes it easy for viewers to identify voting targets that are tied to the player they are watching, voting targets that are tied to players who are opponents of the player they are watching, and other voting targets. This can be used as a reference when choosing where to vote.

The reception unit 26 accepts votes from the viewer terminals 12 until a predetermined period of time has passed (NO in S33 and S34).

After a predetermined period of time has elapsed (YES in S34), the voting processing unit 27 finishes accepting votes (S35) and tallies the voting results (S36). The game environment control unit 23 reflects the voting object specified by one of the players in the game based on the number of votes for the voting object specified by each player (S37). That is, in S37, the game environment control unit 23 determines the number of votes based on the number of votes for the object specified by the first player (target for first vote) and the number of votes for the object specified by the second player (target for second vote). , only one voting target can be reflected in the game. For example, if the number of votes for the object specified by the first player (target for first vote) is 100 votes, and the number of votes for the object specified by the second player (target for second vote) is 50 votes, the game environment control The unit 23 may place only the object targeted for the first vote on the game field.

Further, the first voting target may be voted only from the first player's viewing screen, and the second voting target may be voted only from the second player's viewing screen.

Further, the voting processing unit 27 may weight the votes from the viewers according to information regarding the viewers (viewer rank information), and count the number of votes after weighting. The information regarding viewers includes, for example, viewer rank information. Viewer rank information is, for example, evaluation information in which a viewer with a greater number of viewing times, number of viewings, and/or votes is ranked higher. For example, a viewer who has watched a video for less than 1 hour on the viewing screen will have rank information = 1, and a viewer who has viewed a video for 2 hours or more will have rank information = 2. In this case, votes from viewers who have watched for two hours or more are weighted so that the number of votes per vote is counted twice.

The voting processing unit 27 may aggregate the weighted voting results, and the game environment control unit 23 may reflect the aggregated results in the game. As a result, votes from viewers with high rank information are given preferential treatment and can influence the game conditions, increasing the viewer's motivation to watch and the like in order to improve the rank.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the vote tallying process (S13) in Example 3 of this embodiment. In Embodiment 3, the player specifies an object for which he wants the viewers to vote, and the viewers vote for the specified object, and the votes are weighted according to the parameter difference between the players and are aggregated. An example of how the results are reflected in the game will be explained.

The game environment control unit 23 receives an object name designated by the player from the player terminal 16 (S41). The display control unit 25 sets the object name received from the player as a voting target and displays it on the viewer terminal 12 (S42). Here, accepting the object name specified by the player means, for example, that the player may select any one of the N objects (voting targets) displayed in the candidate object display field 49. However, object names that are not included in the N voting targets may be selected from objects owned by the player and added as voting targets. Hereinafter, an object designated as a voting target by the first player will be referred to as a first voting target, and an object designated as a voting target by the second player will be referred to as a second voting target.

The reception unit 26 accepts votes from the viewer terminals 12 until a predetermined period of time has elapsed (NO in S43 and S44).

After a predetermined period of time has elapsed (YES in S44), the voting processing unit 27 ends accepting votes (S45). The game environment control unit 23 calculates parameters regarding the players and calculates parameter differences between the players (S46). The parameters regarding the player may be the player character's attack power, defense power, stamina, HP, popularity rank, etc., or may be information regarding the player's own popularity, strength rank information about the player, and the like.

The voting processing unit 27 weights the votes for the object specified by the player according to the parameter difference, and tallies the weighted votes (S47). For weighting, for example, the larger the parameter difference, the more preferential the voting may be given to the player with the smaller parameter value. Specifically, when the parameter difference exceeds the first threshold, the number of votes for the player with the smaller parameter value may be multiplied by M (M=2, 3, 4, . . . ).

At this time, the voting processing unit 27 may weight the votes for the object specified by the player according to the parameter ratio, and tally the weighted votes. Weighting may be such that, for example, the larger the parameter ratio, the more preferential the voting is given to the player with the smaller parameter value. The parameter ratio is, for example, a ratio of first player's parameters to second player's parameters of 1:2, 1:10, etc. When the ratio of one player's parameters to the other player's parameters is P (P is a positive integer) times or more, the number of votes for the player with the smaller parameter value is multiplied by M (M = 2, 3, 4). ,...).

The game environment control unit 23 reflects the voting object specified by one of the players in the game based on the number of votes for the voting object specified by each player (S37). That is, in S37, the game environment control unit 23 calculates the number of votes for the object designated by the first player (first voting target) and the weighted vote for the object designated by the second player (second voting target). Based on the number, only one voting target can be reflected in the game. For example, if the number of votes for the object specified by the first player (target for first vote) is 100 votes, and the number of votes for the object specified by the second player (target for second vote) is 50 votes, the game environment control The unit 23 may place only the object targeted for the first vote on the game field.

Note that the voting processing unit 27 performs voting from the first player's viewing screen according to the difference between the total number of votes cast from the first player's viewing screen and the total number of votes voting from the second player's viewing screen. The votes from the first viewer terminals that have been cast and the votes from the second viewer terminals that have been cast from the viewing screen on the second player side may be weighted. For example, the voting processing unit 27 may weight only the voting target receiving the most votes on the viewing screen of the first player side viewing screen and the second player side viewing screen, whichever has the smaller total number of votes. good. This allows preferential treatment and weighting of only the voting target receiving the most votes on the less popular player's viewing screen. Further, the voting processing unit 27 weights the voting for the voting target that receives the most votes on the viewing screen of the player who has viewed the least number of times (i.e., the less popular player) among the first player and the second player. good.

As a result, if there is a difference in popularity between players, by setting a handicap to adjust the difference, even unpopular players can play on an equal footing with popular players. It is possible to prevent the player from leaving the game. Furthermore, since the door can be opened more, less popular players can be encouraged to participate.

Note that the voting processing unit 27 may determine the weighting of the number of votes by taking into account the results of the number of votes in the current voting, or may determine the weighting of the number of votes before voting based on the past performance of the number of votes on the viewing screen of each player. The weighting may be determined in advance.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the vote tallying process (S13) in Example 4 of this embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, an example will be described in which a first vote for determining the type of object and a second vote for determining the timing to place the object of the type determined in the first vote are received from the viewer terminal 12. do.

The reception unit 26 receives a first vote for determining the type of object and a second vote for determining the timing of placing the object from the viewer terminal 12 until a predetermined period has elapsed (S51, S52). (NO) The timing of the second vote is, for example, the beginning of the match (until 1/3 of the match time has elapsed), the middle (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the match time), and the end (between 1/3 and 2/3 of the match time). It may be after 2/3 of the time has passed), it may be after a predetermined time has elapsed, it may be when a specific game event occurs, or it may be when how many players remain. There may be.

After a predetermined period of time has elapsed (YES in S52), the voting processing unit 27 finishes accepting the votes (S53) and totals the voting results for each of the first vote and the second vote. As a result of the counting, the voting processing unit 27 determines the object that received the most votes for each of the first vote and the second vote, and the timing at which the object is placed (S54).

The game environment control unit 23 places the object determined in S54 at the determined timing (S55).

Note that in the second voting, instead of or in addition to voting on timing, voting may be performed on the position at which the object is to be placed. For example, the player may vote on the placement location, such as near the first player or above a specific stage object.

The game environment control unit 23 also controls the object determined by voting in the form (position or (timing). As a result, the votes of viewers with a large number of votes have a great influence on the game, so it is possible to encourage the viewers' desire to vote.

Further, the game environment control unit 23 may arrange objects corresponding to one or more voting targets with a large number of votes in the game space at a ratio according to the number of votes. For example, if the percentage of votes for the top three places is Object A: 60%, Object B: 30%, and Object C: 10%, there will be 6 objects A, 3 objects B, and 3 objects on the game field. One C may be arranged. This can stimulate viewers' desire to vote and encourage them to vote.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the vote tallying process (S13) in Example 5 of this embodiment. In the fifth embodiment, an example will be described in which viewers who meet predetermined conditions for voting from the viewing screen of the selected player are given benefits related to that player, and preferential voting is given according to the amount of benefits held.

The reception unit 26 accepts votes from the viewer terminals 12 until a predetermined period has elapsed (NO in S61 and S62).

After the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in S62), the voting processing unit 27 ends accepting votes (S63).

The voting processing unit 27 determines from which player side viewing screen the viewer voted based on the voting information transmitted from the viewer (S64). The voting information sent from the viewer includes information specifying which player's viewing screen the player used to vote in order to support which player. In this example, it is assumed that it is determined whether the viewer cast a vote from the first player side viewing screen 41 based on voting information transmitted from the viewer.

If it is determined that the viewer is the one who voted from the first player side viewing screen 41 (YES in S64), the voting processing unit 27 determines whether the amount of benefits held by the viewer is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. (S65). Here, the benefits are assumed to be points, but are not limited to this, and may be items that can be used in a predetermined game, or coupons that can be exchanged for products or the like.

If the amount of privileges held by the viewer is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (YES in S65), the voting processing unit 27 performs preferential treatment for the viewer (S66). The preferential treatment may be, for example, weighted so that the counted number of votes from the viewer is multiplied by a predetermined number (for example, twice, tripled, etc.). Further, for example, in a case where a predetermined video viewing time is required to acquire the voting right, the video viewing time until the voting right can be acquired may be reduced to 1/2, 1/3, or the like. Further, for example, in a case where the maximum number of votes per viewer is regulated, the maximum number of votes per viewer may be multiplied by a predetermined number (eg, doubled, tripled, etc.).

If it is determined that the viewer is not the one who voted from the first player side viewing screen 41 (NO in S64), if the amount of benefits held by the viewer is less than a predetermined value (NO in S65), or in S66 After the processing, the voting processing unit 27 gives predetermined points as a benefit to the viewer (S67). S64 to S67 are repeated for each vote.

After that, the voting processing unit 27 totals the voting results (S68). The game environment control unit 23 controls game conditions based on the tallied voting results (S69).

Note that in the embodiment described above, a vote is accepted in which the number of votes is added, but as a modification, a vote in which the number of votes is subtracted may be accepted. For example, the player-side viewing screen 41 is provided with a "vote count up button" for switching to a mode in which votes are accepted in which the number of votes is added, and a "vote count down button" for accepting votes in which the number of votes is subtracted. Good too. When the "vote count up button" is pressed, voting for the object selected from the candidate object display field 49 as described in S12 of FIG. 7 is counted as one vote for that object. When the "vote count down button" is pressed and a vote is made for the object selected from the candidate object display field 49 as explained in S12 of FIG. 7, one vote can be subtracted from the votes for that object at that time. can. In this way, the number of votes for the second voting target may be reduced based on the operation of selecting the second voting target from the viewer terminal 12. This makes it possible to prevent the object specified by a strong player from being selected.

FIG. 13 is an example of a configuration block diagram of a hardware environment of a computer that executes a program in this embodiment. The computer 81 functions as the viewer terminal 12, player terminal 16, or server 15. The computer 81 includes a CPU 82, a ROM 83, a RAM 84, a storage device 85, an input I/F 86, an output I/F 87, a communication I/F 88, a reading device 89, and a bus 90.

Here, CPU indicates a central processing unit. ROM indicates read-only memory. RAM indicates random access memory. I/F indicates an interface. Connected to the bus 90 are a CPU 82, a ROM 83, a RAM 84, a storage device 85, an input I/F 86, an output I/F 87, a communication I/F 88, and, if necessary, a reading device 89.

The CPU 82 reads the program according to the present embodiment from the storage device 85, and executes the program as the player side control unit (game environment control unit 23) and the viewer side control unit 24 (display control unit 25, reception unit 26, voting processing unit 27). Execute the program. ROM83 indicates a read-only memory. The RAM 84 is a memory for temporarily storing information.

The storage device 85 is a device that stores a large amount of information. As the storage device 85, various types of storage devices such as a hard disk, a solid state drive (SSD), and a flash memory card can be used. The storage device 85 stores programs and various data related to the embodiments of the present invention.

The input I/F 86 can be connected to input devices such as a keyboard, mouse, electronic camera, web camera, microphone, scanner, sensor, tablet, touch panel display, and information reading device. Further, the output I/F 87 can be connected to an output device such as a display, a touch panel display, a projector, a printer, or a speaker.

The communication I/F 88 is an interface such as a port for connecting to a communication network and communicating with other devices. The communication network may be the Internet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a leased line, a wired network, a wireless network, or the like. The reading device 89 is a device that reads a portable recording medium.

A program that implements the processing described in the above embodiment may be stored in, for example, the storage device 85 from the program provider via the communication network and the communication I/F 88. Further, a program that implements the processing described in the above embodiments may be stored in a commercially available and distributed portable storage medium. In this case, this portable storage medium may be set in the reading device 89, and the program may be read and executed by the CPU 82. Various types of storage media can be used as the portable storage medium, such as a CD-ROM, a flexible disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, an IC card, a USB memory device, and a semiconductor memory card. A program stored in such a storage medium is read by the reading device 89.

Further, the program may be installed on a stand-alone computer, or may be installed on a cloud computer to provide only the functions to the player. In addition, in this embodiment, the server 15 is accessed using a web browser installed on the viewer terminal 12 and the player terminal 16, and the game play video distribution system according to the embodiment operated on the server 15 side is accessed. control, but is not limited to this. For example, an application program capable of communicating with the server 15 may be installed on the viewer terminal 12 and the player terminal 16 to control the game play video distribution system in this embodiment.

Although the present aspect has been described above based on the embodiments and modified examples, the embodiments of the above-described aspect are for facilitating understanding of the present aspect, and do not limit the present aspect. This aspect may be modified and improved without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and this aspect includes equivalents thereof. Furthermore, if the technical feature is not described as essential in this specification, it can be deleted as appropriate.

The main features of the information processing device, information processing method, and program according to the present embodiment described above are additionally described below.
(Additional note 1)
The information processing device according to the present embodiment includes a display control unit that displays on a terminal a video related to a game in which a plurality of users including a first user and a second user participate, and a plurality of voting targets; The game apparatus includes a reception section that receives votes for at least one of the voting objects, and a control section that controls the progress of the game based on the received votes. The display control unit specifies a first terminal that displays a first video associated with the first user based on at least one of the information or operation of the first user among the plurality of voting targets. A third voting target different from the first voting target is displayed in a second manner, and a second video associated with the second user is displayed. Displaying on the two terminals, among the plurality of voting targets, a second voting target identified based on at least one of information or operation of the second user in a first manner, which is different from the second voting target. The fourth voting target is displayed in the second mode.
According to the above-mentioned information processing device, for each viewing terminal, a voting target specified based on at least one of user information or operation associated with the displayed video is distinguished from other voting targets. Since the information is displayed in different formats, information useful for voting can be provided to the users of each viewing terminal.
(Additional note 2)
In the above information processing device, the display control unit causes the first terminal to display a voting target for which a designation operation has been received from the first user among the plurality of voting targets in a first manner, and displays the voting target on the second terminal in a first manner. , among the plurality of voting targets, the voting target for which the designation operation has been received from the second user is displayed in a first manner.
As a result, in order to display the voting target specified by the user associated with the video being displayed on each viewing terminal in a different manner from other voting targets, the user of each viewing terminal can vote. It is possible to provide information that can be used as a reference.
(Additional note 3)
In the above information processing device, the display control unit causes the first terminal to display a voting target identified based on the play history of the first user among the plurality of voting targets in a first manner; The voting target identified based on the play history of the second user among the plurality of voting targets is displayed on the second terminal in a first manner.
This allows each viewing terminal to display voting targets identified based on the user's play history associated with the video being displayed in a manner different from other voting targets. Information useful for voting can be provided to users.
(Additional note 4)
In the above information processing device, the display control unit causes the first terminal to display the second voting target among the plurality of voting targets in a third manner, and causes the second terminal to display the second voting target among the plurality of voting targets in a third manner. The first voting target is displayed in a third manner.
This allows each viewing terminal to vote based on at least one of the user's information or operations associated with the video being displayed, and to vote based on at least one of other users' information or operations. Since the target is displayed in a different manner, information useful for voting can be provided to the users of each viewing terminal.
(Appendix 5)
In the above information processing device, the control unit determines which of the first voting target and the second voting target is selected based on the number of votes for the first voting target and the number of votes for the second voting target. The progress of the game is controlled by reflecting one of the voting targets.
Thereby, it is possible to enhance the taste of voting and increase the viewer's desire to vote.
(Appendix 6)
Further, the information processing method according to the present embodiment includes a display control process in which a computer displays a video related to a game in which a plurality of users including a first user and a second user participate, and a plurality of voting targets on a terminal; has a reception process for accepting votes for at least one of the plurality of voting targets from a plurality of terminals, and a control process in which a computer controls the progress of the game based on the received votes. . In the display control process, a first terminal that displays a first video associated with the first user is identified based on at least one of the first user's information or operation from among the plurality of voting targets. A third voting target different from the first voting target is displayed in a second manner, and a second video associated with the second user is displayed. Displaying on the two terminals, among the plurality of voting targets, a second voting target identified based on at least one of information or operation of the second user in a first manner, which is different from the second voting target. The fourth voting target is displayed in the second mode.
According to the above information processing method, for each viewing terminal, a voting target identified based on at least one of user information or operation associated with the displayed video is distinguished from other voting targets. Since the information is displayed in different formats, information useful for voting can be provided to the users of each viewing terminal.
(Appendix 7)
The program according to the present embodiment also includes a display control unit that causes a computer to display a video related to a game in which a plurality of users including a first user and a second user participate, and a plurality of voting targets on a terminal, and a display control unit that causes a plurality of voting targets to be displayed on a terminal. This program functions as a reception unit that receives votes for at least one of a plurality of voting targets, and a control unit that controls the progress of the game based on the received votes. The display control unit specifies a first terminal that displays a first video associated with the first user based on at least one of the information or operation of the first user among the plurality of voting targets. A third voting target different from the first voting target is displayed in a second manner, and a second video associated with the second user is displayed. Displaying on the two terminals, among the plurality of voting targets, a second voting target identified based on at least one of information or operation of the second user in a first manner, which is different from the second voting target. The fourth voting target is displayed in the second mode.
According to the above program, for each viewing terminal, voting targets that are specified based on at least one of user information or operations associated with the displayed video are set in a manner different from other voting targets. , it is possible to provide users of each viewing terminal with information that can be used as a reference for voting.

1 Information processing device 2 Distribution unit 3 Reception unit 4 Control unit 11 Game play video distribution system 12 (12a, 12b) Viewer terminal 13 (13a, 13b) Operation display unit 14 (14a, 14b) Screen 15 Server 16 (12a, 12b) Player terminal 17 Communication network 21 Control section 22 Player side control section 23 Game environment control section 24 Viewer side control section 25 Display control section 26 Reception section 27 Voting processing section 28 Storage section 29 Communication section

Claims (7)

a display control unit that causes a terminal to display a video related to a game in which a plurality of users including a first user and a second user participate, and a plurality of voting targets;
a reception unit that accepts votes for at least one of the plurality of voting targets from a plurality of terminals;
A control unit that controls the progress of the game based on the received votes,
The display control section includes:
A first voting target that is specified based on at least one of the information or operation of the first user among the plurality of voting targets for a first terminal that displays a first video associated with the first user. is displayed in a first manner, and a third voting object different from the first voting object is displayed in a second manner,
A second voting target that is specified based on at least one of the information or operation of the second user among the plurality of voting targets for a second terminal that displays a second video associated with the second user. is displayed in a first manner, and a fourth voting object different from the second voting object is displayed in a second manner.
Information processing device. The display control section includes:
causing the first terminal to display in a first manner a voting target for which a designation operation has been received from the first user among the plurality of voting targets;
causing the second terminal to display, in a first manner, a voting target for which a designation operation has been received from the second user among the plurality of voting targets;
The information processing device according to claim 1. The display control section includes:
causing the first terminal to display a voting target identified based on the play history of the first user among the plurality of voting targets in a first manner;
causing the second terminal to display a voting target identified based on the play history of the second user among the plurality of voting targets in a first manner;
The information processing device according to claim 1. The display control section includes:
causing the first terminal to display the second voting target among the plurality of voting targets in a third manner;
causing the second terminal to display the first voting target among the plurality of voting targets in a third manner;
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The control unit reflects one of the first voting target and the second voting target based on the number of votes for the first voting target and the number of votes for the second voting target. to control the progress of the game,
The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. display control processing in which the computer displays a video related to a game in which a plurality of users including a first user and a second user participate, and a plurality of voting targets on a terminal;
a reception process in which the computer accepts votes for at least one of the plurality of voting targets from a plurality of terminals;
a control process in which the computer controls the progress of the game based on the received votes;
In the display control process,
A first voting target that is specified based on at least one of the information or operation of the first user among the plurality of voting targets for a first terminal that displays a first video associated with the first user. is displayed in a first manner, and a third voting object different from the first voting object is displayed in a second manner,
A second voting target that is specified based on at least one of the information or operation of the second user among the plurality of voting targets for a second terminal that displays a second video associated with the second user. is displayed in a first manner, and a fourth voting object different from the second voting object is displayed in a second manner.
Information processing method. computer,
a display control unit that causes a terminal to display a video related to a game in which a plurality of users including a first user and a second user participate, and a plurality of voting targets;
a reception unit that accepts votes for at least one of the plurality of voting targets from a plurality of terminals;
A program that functions as a control unit that controls the progress of the game based on received votes,
The display control section includes:
A first voting target that is specified based on at least one of the information or operation of the first user among the plurality of voting targets for a first terminal that displays a first video associated with the first user. is displayed in a first manner, and a third voting object different from the first voting object is displayed in a second manner,
A second voting target that is specified based on at least one of the information or operation of the second user among the plurality of voting targets for a second terminal that displays a second video associated with the second user. is displayed in a first manner, and a fourth voting object different from the second voting object is displayed in a second manner.
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